#topfights

FightersBlog’s Top Fights: Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor

 As one of the fastest growing names in MMA, Conor McGregor has one of the greatest success stories within the UFC. Through his words, promotional skills and fighting ability, he received a title shot against the once one and only Featherweight champion within the organization, Jose Aldo.

 It took the Irishman just 13 second to claim gold...

 Shortly after his victory over Aldo, talks of a super fight between Conor McGregor and Lightweight champion, Rafael Dos Anjos began, and before long, the two were set to fight at UFC 196.

 Just weeks before the live PPV event, Dos Anjos sustained an injury, and had to pull out of the fight.

 On just 11 days notice, Nate Diaz was offered and accepted the fight with McGregor, the bout would be in the Welterweight (170lbs) division.

 In the main-event at UFC 196, Conor took the first round... In the second, and what was the final round, McGregor continued to move forward and strike, however, Nate Diaz was successfully able to counter, land shots of his own, and fatigue the Featherweight champion. Once the fight hit the mat after McGregor was rocked and looked for the take down, Diaz took his back, secured a rear-naked choke and forced the champion to tap.

 August 20th, 2016, Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor will once again face off in the UFC 202 main-event.

 “I’m not surprised, mother fuckers.” - Nate Diaz

FightersBlog Top Fights: Robbie Lawler vs. Carlos Condit

 Jan 2nd, 2016, just 2 days into the new year, UFC fans around the world may have witnessed not only the best 5th round in Welterweight history, but an eary candidate for fight of the year. Robbie Lawler and Carlos Condit said they were going to make their main-event fight something to remember, and they couldn’t have been more right.

 Throughout the fight, Condit was out striking the champ, Lawler 3-1, and looked to have a pretty significant lead in the fight due to his volume of strikes. As the fight carried on, it was back and forth, but once these two warriors entered round #5, the fight became a war like we’ve never seen. “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler and the “Natural Born Killer” Carlos Condit both lived up to their nicknames, leaving everything they had in the final round of the fight, in which is now considered the greatest round in Welterweight history.

 Robbie Lawler won a split decision, retaining his Welterweight championship, however, both left the octagon winners.

FightersBlog Top Fights: Daniel Cormier vs. Alexandre Gustafsson

 Saturday, Oct 3rd, Daniel Cormier would defend his title for the first time against Swedish superstar, Alexandre Gustafsson.

 April 28th, former LHW champion, Jon Jones was stripped of the title due to a hit and run incident less than one month out from his fight with ranked #1 Anthony Johnson. Quickly, it was announced Daniel Cormier would fill in the empty spot, and winner would be the new Light Heavyweight champion.

 Daniel Cormier successfully submitted Anthony Johnson, becoming the new face of the LHW division with the gold strap around his waist.

 Alexandre Gustafsson has had an up-and-down road since his loss to Jon Jones, however, he was still granted a much deserved shot at the title, and wasn’t willing to dish out anything less than a war. A war it was.

 Gustafsson and Cormier were both fighting in the pocket, though Cormier was getting the upper hand in the exchanges from the clinch, Gustafsson was able to rock Cormier on multiple occasion, nearly finishing the fight early on. The fight was back and forth, filled with blood and sweat, leaving both LHW warrior to face the judges decision. Ultimately, Daniel Cormier successfully defended his title, remaining the LHW champion.

FightersBlog's Top Fights: Danny Castillio vs. Charlie Brenneman - UFC 172, one of the most stacked, exciting fight cards we've seen in quite sometime. With the first fight of the night ending by way of knockout, via: Flying knee, the bar was set for the rest of the fight card.

 Castillo and Brenneman both coming off of a loss were looking to make a huge statement, proving their worthy of UFC competition. Castillo would land with such a devastating right haymaker, I can only assume the rest of the Lightweight division was left with goosebumps.

 FightersBlog Top Fights: Mark Hunt vs. Stefan Struve - After many rallied for Mark Hunt to get a title shot because of his recent knockout victories, he was turned down a title shot but given a bout against Struve. Once again, Hunt didn't fail to shock the fans with a huge knockout victory over Struve, leaving the 7 foot giant in a broken jaw.