As we continue our series of basics for those betting fans new to the UFC and mixed martial arts, we now turn to three legends of the UFC. These are fighters who have shown, time in and time out, they are true warriors, and men capable of superhuman feats.
Anderson Silva
The middleweight champion is considered by many to be the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the sport. Having rattled off twelve straight wins, eleven of those have come in the UFC, a promotion which has repeatedly matched him up against the most dangerous challengers. Silva has taken a great deal of flack lately for some uninspired and otherwise inexplicable performances. Still, the man remains the pinnacle of striking in the sport, and his dominance is unmatched.
Georges St. Pierre
Sports betting fans from Canada are quite familiar with the popularity of Georges St. Pierre. St. Pierre has proven the reach of mixed martial arts with his status as a mainstream sports celebrity at home and abroad. St. Pierre continues to be neck-and-neck with Silva for the number one P4P fighter. St. Pierre will serve as a coach opposite next challenger Josh Koscheck on the next season of the Ultimate Fighter.
Randy Couture
The man known on UFC telecasts as simply, Captain America, Randy Couture is probably the most beloved fighter currently working in the UFC. Couture has had a rocky career, one which has not been marked by unparalleled dominance, but by heart and perseverance. Couture cemented his legend when he returned to the promotion following an aborted retirement to fight then heavyweight champion, Tim Sylvia. Couture looked to be the saviour of MMA fans who had grown tired of Sylvia's lackadaisical performances.
