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Chris Simpson | Founder - MMA Correspondent
Chris has been watching MMA since he was 13, first watching Lesnar vs Mir at UFC 100, and has been hooked ever since. His favourite fighter is Urijah Faber and his favourite ever fight is Shogun Rua vs Dan Henderson.
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Chris Simpson
Oct 7, 20202 min read
Prospect Watch: Ciryl Gane
From exciting knock-out artists, to BJJ wizards. There's no shortage of new and promising prospects in MMA today (it makes these articles...
Chris Simpson
Sep 24, 20202 min read
Prelim Watch: Aleksa Camur vs William Knight
So this week we actually got to see our Prelim Watch bout, bonus! Let's see if we can make it two consecutive weeks in a row (never...
Chris Simpson
Sep 22, 20202 min read
Prospect Watch: Punahele Soriano
Keeping up with the weekly streak of Prospect Watch articles, in this instalment we take a closer look at the dangerous Hawaiian;...
Chris Simpson
Sep 22, 20203 min read
The Biggest Talking Points From the MMA World This Weekend
Devastating knockouts, slick submissions and technical battles. It was possibly one of greatest non-PPV cards in recent memory, and one...
Chris Simpson
Sep 18, 20202 min read
Prelim Watch: David Dvorak vs Jordan Espinosa
Ahead of this weekend's UFC card, The MMA Mindset takes a look at the feature prelim bout between Jordan Espinosa and David Dvorak
Chris Simpson
Sep 15, 20207 min read
Five Best Fighters to Never Hold a UFC Belt
The MMA Mindset takes a look at the five best fighters in UFC history to never win a UFC title
Chris Simpson
Sep 12, 20202 min read
Prospect Watch: Sean Brady
The sport of MMA has no shortage of up and coming and exciting fighters announcing themselves onto the scene. There are 100s of prospects...
Chris Simpson
Sep 8, 20203 min read
Can Alistair Overeem Still Challenge for a UFC Title?
Does Alistair Overeem still have what it takes to contend for the UFC heavyweight title?
Chris Simpson
Sep 5, 20202 min read
Prospect Watch: A.J. Mckee
I had a great time writing last week's Prospect Watch, and the article was received well by you guys so here's another! We're moving over...
Chris Simpson
Sep 4, 20202 min read
Prelim Watch: Alexander Romanov vs Marcos Rogério de Lima
It's that time of the week again! Let's put a spotlight on an exciting prelim bout.
Chris Simpson
Sep 3, 20207 min read
Five (UFC) Fights to Book in 2021
We are now entering the final quarter of 2020, with most fights announced from now until the end of the year. With that in mind, let's...
Chris Simpson
Aug 31, 20203 min read
How Did UFC Vegas 8 Affect Rakic's Stock?
Has his win at UFC Vegas 8 over Anthony Smith really done much to raise Aleksandar Rakic's stock?
themmamindset
Aug 29, 20205 min read
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Rakic Predictions
The MMA Mindset takes a look at this weekend's UFC event and make their predictions for each of the main card's fights.
Chris Simpson
Aug 29, 20201 min read
Prelim Watch: Maki Pitolo vs. Impa Kasanganay
The MMA Mindset takes a look at the upcoming exciting bout between Maki Pitolo and Impa Kasanganay,
Chris Simpson
Aug 27, 20203 min read
Prospect Watch: Bryce Mitchell
Every week you see the same articles about the same ranked fighters, but here at The MMA Mindset we want to bring you something...
Chris Simpson
Aug 26, 20204 min read
Robbie Lawler's Top 5 UFC Wins
Robbie Lawler faces Neil Magny in the co-main event of this weekends UFC fight-card. He will be hoping to regain some momentum after...
Chris Simpson
Aug 25, 20202 min read
Is Heavyweight Still the Premier Division in the UFC?
The MMA Mindset takes a look at the downfall in popularity we've seen within the UFC heavyweight division
Chris Simpson
Aug 24, 20203 min read
The Biggest Talking Points Within the MMA World From the Weekend
Another week of MMA is in the books, and one that saw yet another hype-train in the bin, and a hint of a fight which will give goosebumps...
Chris Simpson
Aug 18, 20202 min read
What Makes Merab Dvalishvili So Exciting?
Merab "The Machine" Dvalishvili extended his winning streak to five this weekend, defeating John Dodson in a dominant decision win. The...
Chris Simpson
Aug 16, 20203 min read
The Greatest Moments in Daniel Cormier's MMA Career
The MMA Mindset take a look at the biggest and best moments of Daniel Cormier's career, following his retirement at UFC 252
Chris Simpson
Aug 16, 20203 min read
The Downside: UFC 252
The MMA Mindset takes a look at five moments from UFC 252 that have got the fans talking, but for all the wrong reasons.
Chris Simpson
Aug 13, 20204 min read
Five Heart-Wrenching Retirements in MMA
The MMA Mindset take a look at five of the most heart-wrenching retirements in MMA history.
Chris Simpson
Aug 12, 20204 min read
The Biggest Talking Points Within the MMA World From the Weekend
It was on an overall great weekend for fights, seeing Derrick Lewis win his third fight in a row, witnessing Beneil Dariush kill a man,...
Chris Simpson
Aug 11, 20201 min read
Brandon Moreno vs. Alex Perez Scheduled for UFC 255 Card
With the next title challenger (after Cody Garbrandt) unclear for the flyweight title, the UFC has booked what many deem to be a number...
Chris Simpson
Aug 6, 20201 min read
Cory Sandhagen vs Marlon Moraes in the Works for UFC October Main-Event
MMA news out-let Combate have reported Cory Sandhagen vs Marlon Moraes is being targeted for an October UFC main-event. Combate has also...
Chris Simpson
Aug 5, 20202 min read
Will Daniel Cormier Actually Retire After UFC 252?
Daniel "DC" Cormier returns to action to face Stipe Miocic, at UFC 252 in a well-anticipated rubber match. The former Olympian did lose...
Chris Simpson
Aug 4, 20203 min read
Four Undefeated Fighters Who Bounced Back After Their First Loss
The MMA Mindset take a look at four MMA fighters who bounced back instantly following their first ever loss
Chris Simpson
Aug 2, 20202 min read
Joanne Calderwood Talks Submission Loss and Health Scare
UFC flyweight Joanne Calderwood opens up on her submission loss to Jennifer Maia and her health scare
Chris Simpson
Aug 2, 20202 min read
What Edmen Shahbazyan Needs to Take Away From His Loss to Derek Brunson
Edmen Shahbazyan suffered his first professional loss last night at the hands of dangerous contender, Derek Brunson. The 22-year-old was...
themmamindset
Aug 1, 20205 min read
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Shahbazyan Predictions
Ahead of UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Shahbazyan, here are The MMA Mindset's predictions for each of the main card's fights
Chris Simpson
Jul 31, 20201 min read
BJJ Legend Marcus Almeida Lands Contract With ONE Championship
Multi-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion Marcus Almeida has signed his first professional MMA contract with ONE Fighting Championship. The...
Chris Simpson
Jul 30, 20202 min read
Despite a Dominant Win at Bellator 242, Sergio Pettis is Still Looking at Ways to Improve
Despite an impressive win at Bellator 242, Sergio Pettis is still eager to improve and wants to start finishing his opponents in the future
Chris Simpson
Jul 29, 20203 min read
Can Justin Gaethje Dethrone Khabib Nurmagomedov?
The MMA Mindset's thoughts on the upcoming title fight between "The Eagle" and "The Highlight".
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