In just over one minute, the resurged Rivera came out more aggressive than ever and knocked out Grove. Another loss would make it three in a row, the worst any TUF winner has endured. For the fans that don't know, Evan tanner is a great example of how 90% of the fight game is mental. A former middleweight champion, Tanner has fought some of the toughest battles never seen in the Octagon...his own personal demons. After being out of competition for over a year, Tanner returned to face Yushin Okami and possibly put himself on the short list of contenders for Anderson Silva's title. Ring rust was certainly apparent in the fight, as Tanner looked flustered the entire fight, and was TKOed in the second. Kendall Grove is easily the tallest middleweight I've seen in the UFC, so its safe to say he will have the reach advantage against Evan. Tanner's standup has also never been his strong point in fights.  Kendallcertainly wants to keep the fight standing, circle and pepper Tanner with his long jab, and let it set up other combinations.

Circling and controlling the Octagon is very important because Tanner will seek to close the distance and utilize his strong clinch to secure the takedown. Even though Grove trains jiu-jitsu with UFC lightweight champ BJ Penn, I believe Tanner's ground game is strong enough to avoid any submissions from the bottom, and he can work his ground and pound with vicious elbows. When Tanner is 100% mentally prepared as well as physically, he one of the most dangerous and bare none toughest fighters on the planet. That same Tanner also has tremendous heart, displayed in his comeback victories over David Terrell and Phil Baroni. Kendall Grove should be the hungrier fighter, coming off two losses and having the opportunity to add a win over a former champ to your record. With both fighters coming off losses, hopefully they both let it all hang out in the Octagon. This one, ladies and gentlemen, has the potential to be a three round war. .

Many professional baseball players can hit home runs But, this ranking isn't for them. It is for the players who can hit the ball a mile, on a consistent basis. Players that are known for massive home runs, players who can leave people in disbelief, and players that are feared when they step into the box.These players are very rare, and your franchise would be lucky to get one a decade Here are the Top-10 current, pure power-hitters. 10. Russell Branyan, 3B (Brewers)Are you kidding me? This guy has changed his batting stance about five times over his career, and he continues to hit bombs. Branyan has been in and out of the majors the last few years, but this year he is making a loud statement. Through his first 62 at-bats this year he had hit 10 home runs That's about one homer every six at-bats WOW! 9.

Eric Hinske, OF (Rays)Not known for anything but his bat, Hinske has solidified himself in Tampa Bay's lineup, even with all the young guns in their system. With an average around .250, he has smacked 12 dingers so far. Those home runs are desperately needed in Tampa Bay right now with the absence of Carlos Pena. 8. Jason Giambi, 1B/DH (Yankees)Forget the steroid argument for now Giambi has absolutely killed the ball so far this season. He is ranked second in the American League in home runs, even though he only has 197 at-bats (first place has 300 AB). Giambi can easily put it into the upper-deck down the right-field line at Yankee Stadium, and he has put on a show for the Yankees' fans this year. 7. Johnny Gomes, OF (Rays)Some people may be asking who this guy is.

Johnny Gomes is a backup outfielder for the Rays, and is a guy who provides a lot of pop off the bench. Even though he only has five homers this year, in about 100 at-bats, he has hit some mammoth shots that should go right through the roof at Tropicana Field in Tampa. 6. Ryan Howard, 1B (Phillies)A slow start to the season has turned around, and Howard is now ranked sixth in the National League in home runs. In a game earlier this month, Howard had two long-balls versus the very-good pitching staff of Boston in a single game. 5. David Ortiz, DH (Red Sox)What really needs to be said about this guy? Well, he can't play the field, but he's an offensive powerhouse in the middle of that Boston lineup. Ortiz is 12th in the AL in homers with 13, even though he has been out a few weeks with an injury. Ortiz is not only powerful, but is probably one of the most clutch players in the league. 4.