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So cote won ( as i predicted)
Im going with my predictions and saying
Sell vs Cote at MW
Thomas vs Serra at WW
This all depends on how the next rounds are set up though. If Sell and Cote fight in the first round i got Lutter vs the winner in the second round.
If thomas vs Serra is first round i have Lydle vs the winner of serra thomas.
XxXdragonXxX
10-06-2006, 12:59 AM
That kick from his back won Cote that fight. Beautiful.
That kick from his back won Cote that fight. Beautiful.UPKICK!
On MMAweekly they had an article about a possible Sanchez vs Penn fight. Any predictions? I think BJ could dominate stand up and his takedown defense is too good for Diego to take him down. But the key would be his Cardio because Sanchez has amazing cardio.
UKfan
10-07-2006, 12:14 PM
On MMAweekly they had an article about a possible Sanchez vs Penn fight. Any predictions? I think BJ could dominate stand up and his takedown defense is too good for Diego to take him down. But the key would be his Cardio because Sanchez has amazing cardio.
Thats going to be the case with a lot of Penn fights now, he's technically pretty much the best, but does his cardio match? If I was his trainer I'd consider doing about 90% cardio, since we all know he has the skills.
XxXdragonXxX
10-07-2006, 03:43 PM
On MMAweekly they had an article about a possible Sanchez vs Penn fight. Any predictions? I think BJ could dominate stand up and his takedown defense is too good for Diego to take him down. But the key would be his Cardio because Sanchez has amazing cardio.
Where is that article? All I can find is one about Diego vs. Riggs.
Rob S
10-07-2006, 07:13 PM
I agree, if penn trains hard, he should dominate
On MMAweekly they had an article about a possible Sanchez vs Penn fight. Any predictions? I think BJ could dominate stand up and his takedown defense is too good for Diego to take him down. But the key would be his Cardio because Sanchez has amazing cardio.
Where is that article? All I can find is one about Diego vs. Riggs.I dont have it anymore Ill see if i can find it again if i do ill post the link.
Main Card Bouts:
-Tito Ortiz (#7 Light Heavyweight in the world)* vs. Ken Shamrock
-Kendall Grove vs. Chris Price
-Matt Hamill vs. Seth Petruzelli
-Ed Herman vs. Jason MacDonald
Preliminary Bouts:
-Nathan Marquardt (#9 Middleweight)* vs. Crafton Wallace
-Josh Haynes vs. Rory Singer
-John Alessio vs. Thiago Alves
-Tony DeSouza vs. Dustin Hazelett
-Forrest Petz vs. Marcus Davis
Tommorow. Fight im most excited about is Hamill vs Petruzelli.
Rob S
10-09-2006, 09:11 PM
Main Card Bouts:
-Tito Ortiz (#7 Light Heavyweight in the world)* vs. Ken Shamrock
-Kendall Grove vs. Chris Price
-Matt Hamill vs. Seth Petruzelli
-Ed Herman vs. Jason MacDonald
Preliminary Bouts:
-Nathan Marquardt (#9 Middleweight)* vs. Crafton Wallace
-Josh Haynes vs. Rory Singer
-John Alessio vs. Thiago Alves
-Tony DeSouza vs. Dustin Hazelett- no clue
-Forrest Petz vs. Marcus Davis- no clue
Tommorow. Fight im most excited about is Hamill vs Petruzelli.
XxXdragonXxX
10-09-2006, 09:25 PM
Rooting for Shamrock, but Tito will win.
Grove Hamill and Herman take the other main card bouts.
Marquardt destroys Wallace.
Haynes beats Singer...I don't like either of these guys...
Alves takes a decision over Alessio.
The last 2...I'll take a stab at say DeSouza and Petz....
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: DECEMBER 6 ON SPIKE TV
-Diego Sanchez (#4 welterweight in the world)* vs. Joe Riggs
-Chris Leben vs. TBA
Main Card Bouts:
-Tito Ortiz (#7 Light Heavyweight in the world)* vs. Ken Shamrock
-Kendall Grove vs. Chris Price
-Matt Hamill vs. Seth Petruzelli
-Ed Herman vs. Jason MacDonald ( I think this could be closer than expecte)
Preliminary Bouts:
-Nathan Marquardt (#9 Middleweight)* vs. Crafton Wallace
-Josh Haynes vs. Rory Singer
-John Alessio vs. Thiago Alves
-Tony DeSouza vs. Dustin Hazelett
-Forrest Petz vs. Marcus Davis -
UKfan
10-10-2006, 05:38 AM
Main Card Bouts:
-Tito Ortiz (#7 Light Heavyweight in the world)* vs. Ken Shamrock
-Kendall Grove vs. Chris Price
-Matt Hamill vs. Seth Petruzelli
-Ed Herman vs. Jason MacDonald
Preliminary Bouts:
-Nathan Marquardt (#9 Middleweight)* vs. Crafton Wallace
-Josh Haynes vs. Rory Singer
-John Alessio vs. Thiago Alves
-Tony DeSouza vs. Dustin Hazelett
-Forrest Petz vs. Marcus Davis
Wow, I know so few of these fighters....
also, on a card like this how is Marquardt in the prelims, he's being treated like crap.
Rob S
10-10-2006, 06:02 AM
Main Card Bouts:
-Tito Ortiz (#7 Light Heavyweight in the world)* vs. Ken Shamrock
-Kendall Grove vs. Chris Price
-Matt Hamill vs. Seth Petruzelli
-Ed Herman vs. Jason MacDonald
Preliminary Bouts:
-Nathan Marquardt (#9 Middleweight)* vs. Crafton Wallace
-Josh Haynes vs. Rory Singer
-John Alessio vs. Thiago Alves
-Tony DeSouza vs. Dustin Hazelett
-Forrest Petz vs. Marcus Davis
Wow, I know so few of these fighters....
also, on a card like this how is Marquardt in the prelims, he's being treated like crap.
Well, UFN basically exists to showcase the TUF fighters. I hate Marquardt anyway, so i dont really care.
Herman upsetted I halfway called that in my predictions
Rob S
10-10-2006, 07:56 PM
Herman upsetted I halfway called that in my predictions
i was shocked
RyanLeaf#1
10-10-2006, 09:42 PM
Who won the Shamrock fight?
Who won the Shamrock fight?Ortiz pounded him, he won about 2 minutes into the first round.
RyanLeaf#1
10-10-2006, 09:46 PM
Who won the Shamrock fight?Ortiz pounded him, he won about 2 minutes into the first round.
Damn again... I wanted Shamrock to win but thats cool.
Rob S
10-10-2006, 10:03 PM
Everyone knew Shamrock was gonna lose, it was just sad to see it end like that, and then tito flipped him off, which was a pretty jackass move imo. I usualy find tito's antics funny, but this was just classless
XxXdragonXxX
10-11-2006, 12:09 AM
That kind of thing is why I don't like Tito. He atleast apologized for it afterward. I'm surprised Shamrock shook hands with hm and congratulated him right after Tito flipped him off.
As for the other fights...
Matt Hamill has some of the worst standup I've ever seen, if fights someone that can defend a takedown, he's finished.
I'm glad Herman lost, though I thought he would win. I just don't like his cocky attitude, his constant whining and saying he's the best really bugged me on TUF 3.
Hey...I just noticed I really don't like anyone from TUF 3.
BUSTKUNTLAWL
10-11-2006, 01:11 AM
That kind of thing is why I don't like Tito. He atleast apologized for it afterward. I'm surprised Shamrock shook hands with hm and congratulated him right after Tito flipped him off.
As for the other fights...
Matt Hamill has some of the worst standup I've ever seen, if fights someone that can defend a takedown, he's finished.
I'm glad Herman lost, though I thought he would win. I just don't like his cocky attitude, his constant whining and saying he's the best really bugged me on TUF 3.
Hey...I just noticed I really don't like anyone from TUF 3.
Matt is a pure wrestler who has only been doing MMA for 11 months.
He'll have decent striking soon, and he will be a dominant MMA fighter for a while.
The guy is a straight up beast.
You don't like anyone from TUF3? How can you not root for Hammil.
I like Kendall & Hammil. Both going to be big timers in the MMA business in the future for sure.
UKfan
10-11-2006, 02:47 AM
That kind of thing is why I don't like Tito. He atleast apologized for it afterward. I'm surprised Shamrock shook hands with hm and congratulated him right after Tito flipped him off.
As for the other fights...
Matt Hamill has some of the worst standup I've ever seen, if fights someone that can defend a takedown, he's finished.
I'm glad Herman lost, though I thought he would win. I just don't like his cocky attitude, his constant whining and saying he's the best really bugged me on TUF 3.
Hey...I just noticed I really don't like anyone from TUF 3.
Matt is a pure wrestler who has only been doing MMA for 11 months.
He'll have decent striking soon, and he will be a dominant MMA fighter for a while.
The guy is a straight up beast.
You don't like anyone from TUF3? How can you not root for Bisping.
I like Kendall & Bisping. Both going to be big timers in the MMA business in the future for sure.
Corrected it for you ;)
XxXdragonXxX
10-11-2006, 04:30 AM
Matt is a pure wrestler who has only been doing MMA for 11 months.
He'll have decent striking soon, and he will be a dominant MMA fighter for a while.
The guy is a straight up beast.
You don't like anyone from TUF3? How can you not root for Hammil.
I like Kendall & Hammil. Both going to be big timers in the MMA business in the future for sure.
I know Matt hasn't been doing MMA for very long, but his standup hasn't improved AT ALL since he was on TUF. He should have been doing a lot of standup work in training, but it looks like he's don'e no standup work at all.
Hamill has a great story and all, but I don't see him being a dominant fighter. All he did in that fight was take the guy down and grind his elbow across hims face. The ref stood them up about 5 times because he wasn't doing anything on the ground. Really the only impressive thing about him so far is his takedowns...but it's not like Seth was doing much to defend those takedowns.
Kendal is ok, Bisping is ok, Hamill is ok...but there's nobody that I really like.
That kind of thing is why I don't like Tito. He atleast apologized for it afterward. I'm surprised Shamrock shook hands with hm and congratulated him right after Tito flipped him off.
As for the other fights...
Matt Hamill has some of the worst standup I've ever seen, if fights someone that can defend a takedown, he's finished.
I'm glad Herman lost, though I thought he would win. I just don't like his cocky attitude, his constant whining and saying he's the best really bugged me on TUF 3.
Hey...I just noticed I really don't like anyone from TUF 3.
Matt is a pure wrestler who has only been doing MMA for 11 months.
He'll have decent striking soon, and he will be a dominant MMA fighter for a while.
The guy is a straight up beast.
You don't like anyone from TUF3? How can you not root for Bisping.
I like Kendall & Bisping. Both going to be big timers in the MMA business in the future for sure.
Corrected it for you ;)Hahhaha WAR BISPING! But really Matts not good. He has 0 stand up and it will take a long time for him to develp some if he ever does. Plus ppl tend to think matts young but hes really 30 years old I do not believe matt will ever be champ.
Rob S
10-11-2006, 07:41 AM
Matt=Koscheck during season 1. Take the guy down and hold him there until time runs out, and merely try to survive when standing. Koscheck has improved his stand up a lot and also has some subs now, Matt is still 1 dimensional. If you are looking for a wrestler from TUF that could be dominant one day, it is Koscheck, not Matt.
UKfan
10-11-2006, 02:19 PM
Hahhaha WAR BISPING!
My new favourite poster :P
So the semi's start tonight. I wanna see Sera vs Shonie!
So the semi's start tonight. I wanna see Sera vs Shonie!That would be an interesting fight, but I think Sera can take him.
So the semi's start tonight. I wanna see Sera vs Shonie!That would be an interesting fight, but I think Sera can take him.Yeah me too. Id like to see Serra avenge his loss.
Rob S
10-12-2006, 07:40 PM
I wanna see serra win, he seems like a good guy and is a local from LI. That said, does any1 else really prefer the other format with new fighters to this one. I certainly do.
I wanna see serra win, he seems like a good guy and is a local from LI. That said, does any1 else really prefer the other format with new fighters to this one. I certainly do.
I dont know, its cool seeing new guys but the season 3 TUF guys were really bad...
XxXdragonXxX
10-13-2006, 01:21 AM
I'm dissapointed that they put Edwin vs. Cote, I think they're the 2 best in their weightclass.
I thought Din would beat Lytle.
predictions for the finals
WW- Serra vs. Lytle
MW- Sell vs. Cote
I'm dissapointed that they put Edwin vs. Cote, I think they're the 2 best in their weightclass.
I thought Din would beat Lytle.
predictions for the finals
WW- Serra vs. Lytle
MW- Sell vs. CoteThats crazy. Although Cote is one of my personal favorites i think Sell and Lutter are the 2 best in the weight class. I am also pulling for a Cote vs Sell finals but i think there is a strong possibility it will be Cote vs Lutter. I think sell shot himself in the foot by putting himself against Lutter.
I wanna see serra win, he seems like a good guy and is a local from LI. That said, does any1 else really prefer the other format with new fighters to this one. I certainly do.
I dont know, its cool seeing new guys but the season 3 TUF guys were really bad...The next season is supposed to be lightweights and its supposed to be half new guys half UFC veterans. BJ penn is supposed to be a coach and i heard Jens Pulver was too but i dont know about that after his dissapointing loss to Lauzon.
UKfan
10-14-2006, 11:28 AM
BJ as a coach, I know that's what's been said but I cant imagine it. He's so unique and it just seems off.
"Here's what you need to do guys, no cardio training her, just make sure you are ridiculously flexible, you aren't a fighter until you can one legged sprawl whilst the guy has hold of your other leg..."
XxXdragonXxX
10-14-2006, 05:00 PM
Has anyone ever watched a fight on the internet?
I'm thinking about ordering the fight on UFC On Demand, but I don't want some crappy feed.
Sherk just beat Florian for the belt.
God i hate when there are new PPV events i have to avoid this thread at all costs on account of spoilers! :cry:
RICH FRANKLIN GOT KO'D IN THE FIRST ROUND
XxXdragonXxX
10-14-2006, 11:38 PM
Silva worked Franklins ass with those knees. What a badass.
Rob S
10-15-2006, 12:43 AM
who the hell clinches with a former chute boxe guy, terrible gameplan on franklins part imo.
XxXdragonXxX
10-15-2006, 02:26 AM
who the hell clinches with a former chute boxe guy
Someone that's about to get knocked out.
slightlyaraiderfan
10-15-2006, 03:00 AM
who the hell clinches with a former chute boxe guy, terrible gameplan on franklins part imo.
Franklin said he thought the clinch would be his "sweet spot" :?
XxXdragonXxX
10-15-2006, 03:53 AM
Franklin said he thought the clinch would be his "sweet spot" :?
The "sweet spot" was right on his nose...
Next stop for Franklin, the plastic surgeon to get his face put back the way it was.
WarrenMoonHOF
10-15-2006, 09:52 AM
just so the clip.......Franklin's nose is on the other side of his face....
Rob S
10-15-2006, 10:55 AM
Exactly SARF, I couldnt believe when he said that. His trainers should be fired.
Greg Behrendt
10-16-2006, 01:37 PM
Georges St. Pierre is going to win the Title!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
UKfan
10-16-2006, 01:38 PM
Georges St. Pierre is going to win the Title!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope so, anyone else think Hughes was a total dick during the last TUF?
Greg Behrendt
10-16-2006, 01:42 PM
Georges St. Pierre is going to win the Title!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope so, anyone else think Hughes was a total dick during the last TUF?
St. Pierre is going to kick his ass. I will put 10 e-dollars on it.
UKfan
10-16-2006, 01:43 PM
10 e-dollars, wow you are confident :lol:
Greg Behrendt
10-16-2006, 01:55 PM
This time he is kicking Hughes in the face for the knock out
http://www.mmaringreport.com/ufc/ufc50/hughes_stpierre_4_l.jpg
I pray at night that GSP will beat Hughes cocky ass.
UKfan
10-16-2006, 02:10 PM
I pray at night that GSP will beat Hughes cocky ass.
Ditto
"Hey georgie!" UGH!
Rob S
10-16-2006, 02:43 PM
I would love to see GSP do it, but if I had to put my life on it, I would go Hughes.
I would love to see GSP do it, but if I had to put my life on it, I would go Hughes.Ditto....
So serra vs Lytle in the finals. I dont like the match up for Serra im going with Lytle. Although i will be rooting for Serra.
MW's Cotes gonna beat Dewees and as much as it sucks Lutter is gonna beat Sell.
Lutter over Cote in the finals.
I personally want to see a Cote vs Sell fight because those are my two favorite fighters on the show. But i dont think it will go that way. Lutter is a bad matchup for sell.
GSP! GSP! GSP!
Chanting- Cote, Cote, Cote, Cote !!!
Im in a French Canadian state of mind for Novembor.
Also, for those of you who like both MMA & sim type leagues, I found an MMA sim site/forum that ive become very addicted too as it is quite fun. You create a fighter in a UFC style weight class, put points into 17 different MMA skill stats, then create a fight plan and strategy for your fighter to emply. You can join camps of other fighters in the league and it has an in depth system of training & time blocks -- quite fun I would recommend it to any MMA or sim fan.
http://www.realityproduction.com/JungleChaos/Main.htm
XxXdragonXxX
10-20-2006, 03:41 AM
Wow, Shonie almost took Serra out with that spinning backfist again. Good fight.
The guys I WANT to win the finals, Serra and Bam Bam. The guys I think will win, Serra and Cote.
Rob S
10-20-2006, 07:31 AM
GSP! GSP! GSP!
Chanting- Cote, Cote, Cote, Cote !!!
Im in a French Canadian state of mind for Novembor.
Also, for those of you who like both MMA & sim type leagues, I found an MMA sim site/forum that ive become very addicted too as it is quite fun. You create a fighter in a UFC style weight class, put points into 17 different MMA skill stats, then create a fight plan and strategy for your fighter to emply. You can join camps of other fighters in the league and it has an in depth system of training & time blocks -- quite fun I would recommend it to any MMA or sim fan.
http://www.realityproduction.com/JungleChaos/Main.htm
Maybe I will check this out, time may be an issue tho.
Maybe I will check this out, time may be an issue tho.
Time goes by in blocks so you really dont need to spend much time on it at all, I try and spend too much time on it and there isnt a ton to do.
I also changed the poll on page 1, for who will be Anderson Silva's first opponent in a title defense. I personally think after beating Loiseau theyre going to throw Swick out there against him, or possibly have a Swick vs Franklin for a rematch.
It may not be a title fight, but Matt Hughes said in an interview before the fight that if Franklin lost to Silva he would move up to MW to take Anderson on, now Matt is a bit of a cocky asshole jock so he may have been just blowing smoke up our butts to get a little extra trash talking in. This also may be similar to Hughes vs Gracie and just be a basic open weight non title fight.
I think Matt Lindland is still under IFL contract and him and the UFC arent really on great terms, but I just threw him on there as he is considered the other top MW in the USA and who knows, maybe the UFC blows him away with an offer. This is big long shot and something that is more likely to happen down the line.
Rob S
10-20-2006, 03:43 PM
Maybe I will check this out, time may be an issue tho.
Time goes by in blocks so you really dont need to spend much time on it at all, I try and spend too much time on it and there isnt a ton to do.
I also changed the poll on page 1, for who will be Anderson Silva's first opponent in a title defense. I personally think after beating Loiseau theyre going to throw Swick out there against him, or possibly have a Swick vs Franklin for a rematch.
It may not be a title fight, but Matt Hughes said in an interview before the fight that if Franklin lost to Silva he would move up to MW to take Anderson on, now Matt is a bit of a cocky asshole jock so he may have been just blowing smoke up our butts to get a little extra trash talking in. This also may be similar to Hughes vs Gracie and just be a basic open weight non title fight.
I think Matt Lindland is still under IFL contract and him and the UFC arent really on great terms, but I just threw him on there as he is considered the other top MW in the USA and who knows, maybe the UFC blows him away with an offer. This is big long shot and something that is more likely to happen down the line.
i think the UFC will milk 1 more major ppv under card fight out of swick before he gets KTFO by Silva.
UKfan
10-21-2006, 12:47 PM
Rich for me, I just done see it being Swick yet.
XxXdragonXxX
10-21-2006, 07:30 PM
The TUF 4 winner is next in line to be hospitalized by Silva.
slightlyaraiderfan
10-22-2006, 01:56 AM
I watched my first Pride event today, and it was freaking awesome. I wont discuss any of the results, because I know charm wont be able to resist and look in here. :wink:
UKfan
10-22-2006, 09:07 AM
The TUF 4 winner is next in line to be hospitalized by Silva.
QFT
I watched a replay of UFC 64 last night, Rich's nose was DESTROYED.
Rob S
10-22-2006, 09:43 PM
I watched my first Pride event today, and it was freaking awesome. I wont discuss any of the results, because I know charm wont be able to resist and look in here. :wink:
and that was a very weak card for them. In general it is even better!
Rob S
10-22-2006, 10:41 PM
check out the sig guys.
UKfan
10-23-2006, 03:02 AM
Oh man, it gets worse every time you see it. The thing that's the saddest about that though is watching Rich promoting the Xyience stuff, I know he gets paid for it but that sucks when you have a nose as busted as that.
XxXdragonXxX
10-23-2006, 03:39 AM
:lol: That's so disgusting....but it makes me chuckle.
I just finished watching Pride Real Deal...
Man Barnett was so close to being KO-ed than he pulled that ankle lock out of nowhere.
Im glad to see Hendo get a win after his loss at bushido. Vitor did not impress me at all and Hendo completely dominated him.
I was dissapointed wiht SHogun vs Randleman because i was expecting a longer fight. But, I found it impressive that Randleman lasted as long as he did in all them different submissions.
Fedor was absolutely dominating (big suprise) But he further showed why he is the Greatest. His takedown defense against a great take down guy in Coleman was the most impressive thing to me.
Also apparently Liddell vs Silva is back on for february? Thats what i obtained from Wandys broken english. Poor Chuck. He was better off when Dana wouldnt pay the money.
Fedor vs Cro Cop better be the next fight Fedor takes. Cro Cop will get dominated but go would i love to see that fight.
slightlyaraiderfan
10-23-2006, 04:04 PM
I thought I heard that Silva challenged Chuck, and now its up to him and UFC to step up and make the fight happen.
I thought I heard that Silva challenged Chuck, and now its up to him and UFC to step up and make the fight happen.So now either Chuck can accept and get whooped on or ignore wandy and look like a lil ******. I know Chuck will accept but Dana needs to fork over the cash. Id like to see Chuck beat wandy but IMO theres no way it will happen.
I thought I heard that Silva challenged Chuck, and now its up to him and UFC to step up and make the fight happen.So now either Chuck can accept and get whooped on or ignore wandy and look like a lil ****. I know Chuck will accept but Dana needs to fork over the cash. Id like to see Chuck beat wandy but IMO theres no way it will happen.If they fight i'm sure it would be a great fight. Two of the best strikers in the world, it would be classic.
http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=2834&zoneid=2
Interesting read... I'd love to see Angle in MMA his wrestling skills are second to none.
Lutter vs Sell tonight...any predictions? I say Lutter gets him the ground and controls the fight. Lutter win by decision. which will suck but htats what i see happening. Lets go DRAGO!
Greg Behrendt
10-26-2006, 08:37 PM
Lutter vs Sell tonight...any predictions? I say Lutter gets him the ground and controls the fight. Lutter win by decision. which will suck but htats what i see happening. Lets go DRAGO!
Damn. Tigers World Series, New South Park, TUF. All at the same time.
As i predicted Lutter controlled the whole fight from the ground. I hate fighters like him its so boring watching a guy just lay on top of someone.
XxXdragonXxX
10-27-2006, 02:32 AM
That fight sucked. Lay and pray at it's finest, Lutter got him on the ground and delivered some weak elbows that barely did any damage. Completely unimpressive to me. I hope Cote or Bam Bam knock his ass out.
UKfan
10-27-2006, 02:37 AM
Damn it, why do I keep clicking this thread when I dont get to see TUF until Sunday, Lutter vs Cote in the finals I hope, COTE, COTE COTE COTE!
That fight sucked. Lay and pray at it's finest, Lutter got him on the ground and delivered some weak elbows that barely did any damage. Completely unimpressive to me. I hope Cote or Bam Bam knock his ass out.I think Cote or Dewees are in for the same as Drago. Get taken down and held there for majority of the round. With some less than vicious elbows thrown in sparingly.
COTE COTE COTE COTE
Been wanting him to win since this thing started, those French Canadians are such nice guys! So I will say again:
COTE COTE COTE COTE
COTE COTE COTE COTE
Been wanting him to win since this thing started, those French Canadians are such nice guys! So I will say again:
COTE COTE COTE COTEEven though I hate french Canadians
COTE COTE COTE COTE
XxXdragonXxX
11-01-2006, 06:14 PM
BAM BAM! BAM BAM! BAM BAM!
Cote vs Dewees tonight. God i pray for a stand up war.
Cote was slugging for the fences. WHAT I LIKE TO SEE!!! Im suprised some of those shots didnt even rock Dewees, He has a pretty good chin. It doesnt matter though because Lutters gonna win the finals. :cry:
Rob S
11-02-2006, 10:21 PM
Cant wait for GSP-Hughes. Haven't been this excited for a fight in a while.
Cant wait for GSP-Hughes. Haven't been this excited for a fight in a while.Especially a UFC fight.
XxXdragonXxX
11-03-2006, 12:47 AM
Cote was slugging for the fences. WHAT I LIKE TO SEE!!! Im suprised some of those shots didnt even rock Dewees, He has a pretty good chin. It doesnt matter though because Lutters gonna win the finals. :cry:
Kinda what I expected. I wanted Bam Bam to win but Cote is clearly the better fighter. Bam Bam definately has heart and a good chin though.
I kinda hope Lutter wins the finals...just cause iwhoever wins is gonna get murdered by Silva.
Cote was slugging for the fences. WHAT I LIKE TO SEE!!! Im suprised some of those shots didnt even rock Dewees, He has a pretty good chin. It doesnt matter though because Lutters gonna win the finals. :cry:
Kinda what I expected. I wanted Bam Bam to win but Cote is clearly the better fighter. Bam Bam definately has heart and a good chin though.
I kinda hope Lutter wins the finals...just cause iwhoever wins is gonna get murdered by Silva.I actually think that Lutter would have the best chance of beating Silva (not that i think it could happen in any way shape or form) But i think Silva would KO Cote right away because Cote would try and slug with him. If Lutter could get a bunch of takedowns he could POSSIBLY grind out a win. But in reality Lutter would probably gas before Silva leaving Silva room to KO him.
I do think Cote has a chance against Lutter though because Cote has faced great takedown guys before (tito ortiz) and he took it to a decision so anythings possible.
XxXdragonXxX
11-03-2006, 01:24 AM
I actually think that Lutter would have the best chance of beating Silva (not that i think it could happen in any way shape or form) But i think Silva would KO Cote right away because Cote would try and slug with him. If Lutter could get a bunch of takedowns he could POSSIBLY grind out a win. But in reality Lutter would probably gas before Silva leaving Silva room to KO him.
I do think Cote has a chance against Lutter though because Cote has faced great takedown guys before (tito ortiz) and he took it to a decision so anythings possible.
Silva's ground game is really underrated. It's certainly not as good as his stand up, but still, he's better than Lutter in every area.
Sure, Lutter may have a better chance against than Cote, but we're talking about 1 in 1000 vs. 1 in 999. Neither of them have a chance really.
Cote vs Anderson would be entertaining as hell. I think Cote could stand with him for a round before getting KO'd. Honestly I think Cote matches up better than Lutter vs Silva, he has a punchers chance. Mark my words, Lutter will NOT be able to take Silva to the mat, he will just eat knees & kicks everytime he shoots.
As for Cote, he already has a decent takedown defense and has had months to work almost entirely on defending the takedown and ground positioning. I think Lutter vs Cote is pretty much dead even as they both dominate an aspect of the game against each other.
Cote vs Anderson would be entertaining as hell. I think Cote could stand with him for a round before getting KO'd. Honestly I think Cote matches up better than Lutter vs Silva, he has a punchers chance. Mark my words, Lutter will NOT be able to take Silva to the mat, he will just eat knees & kicks everytime he shoots.
As for Cote, he already has a decent takedown defense and has had months to work almost entirely on defending the takedown and ground positioning. I think Lutter vs Cote is pretty much dead even as they both dominate an aspect of the game against each other.Yeah but Pete Sell got completely dominated on the ground and Sells ground game/BJJ is better than Cote's so Cote better have used his time to train correctly.
XxXdragonXxX
11-03-2006, 05:24 PM
Cote's takedown defense looked excellent vs. Edwin. He ended up on top every time Dewees went for a takedown.
When is the ultimate fight night? tommorow? Im excited to see Bisping fight.
slightlyaraiderfan
11-08-2006, 06:40 PM
When is the ultimate fight night? tommorow? Im excited to see Bisping fight.
Saturday, i believe.
XxXdragonXxX
11-08-2006, 08:08 PM
When is the ultimate fight night? tommorow? Im excited to see Bisping fight.
The Bisping fight is off, he can't get into the US because of visa issues.
(I had posted this before, but it seems some posts were lost recently.)
EDIT- here, from UFC.com.
Visa Issues Scrap Bisping from TUF4 Finale
Due to Visa issues, Michael Bispings first bout since winning The Ultimate Fighter season three title will have to wait. The UK standout was scheduled to face Eric Schafer in a featured match on The Ultimate Fighter season four card this Saturday night at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. No replacement bout will be added to the show, which features the middleweight and welterweight finals of TUF4, and which will air on Spike TV beginning at 9pm ET / PT.
So I watched PRIDE's Bushido the other night. I was thourougly dissapointed. The Gomi Aurelio fight was alright. But the last 2 rounds of the tournament sucked.
Filho DESTROYED Misaki and Kang beat Gono but than apparently Filho Injured himself while brutally beating Misaki so Misaki had to fill in.
So the final was Misaki vs Kang and Misaki won. I was so pissed because a guy that was brutally beaten won. I wanted to see Filho vs Kang and than right when its about to happen Misaki comes out.
Basically the whole card was a bunch of decisions. Was far from the best ppv ive seen this year. I cant wait til Hughes vs GSP. I am counting down the days.
When is the ultimate fight night? tommorow? Im excited to see Bisping fight.
The Bisping fight is off, he can't get into the US because of visa issues.
(I had posted this before, but it seems some posts were lost recently.)
EDIT- here, from UFC.com.
Visa Issues Scrap Bisping from TUF4 Finale
Due to Visa issues, Michael Bispings first bout since winning The Ultimate Fighter season three title will have to wait. The UK standout was scheduled to face Eric Schafer in a featured match on The Ultimate Fighter season four card this Saturday night at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. No replacement bout will be added to the show, which features the middleweight and welterweight finals of TUF4, and which will air on Spike TV beginning at 9pm ET / PT.Aint that about a beach.
When is the ultimate fight night? tommorow? Im excited to see Bisping fight.
The Bisping fight is off, he can't get into the US because of visa issues.
(I had posted this before, but it seems some posts were lost recently.)
EDIT- here, from UFC.com.
Visa Issues Scrap Bisping from TUF4 Finale
Due to Visa issues, Michael Bispings first bout since winning The Ultimate Fighter season three title will have to wait. The UK standout was scheduled to face Eric Schafer in a featured match on The Ultimate Fighter season four card this Saturday night at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. No replacement bout will be added to the show, which features the middleweight and welterweight finals of TUF4, and which will air on Spike TV beginning at 9pm ET / PT.Aint that about a beach.Ya, that sucks. I was really looking forward to seeing Bisping in action again. It's sucks that they couldn't add any replacement fights.
The two other fight's should be good though. The Ultimate Fighter finals have had a history of being pretty good fights, so I hope these don't dissapoint.
man, pride bushido 13 sucked and now TUF finale is missing the most interesting fight, they cant even schedule something else
I knew Lutter was gonna win. God i cant stand his style. I cannot wait to see Silva dominate him.
Pete Sell vs Scott Smith was one of the best Fight Night fights ive ever seen. God ive never seen a fight end like that before. They need a rematch.
Im very happy Serra won but hes got no chance against Hughes or GSP they should give him his title shot at 155 instead.
DIN THOMAS WILL WREAK HAVOC ON THE LW DIVISION! Hes a beast and is a very complete fighter.
Even in defeat Thales Lietes impressed me. Kid is full of heart and has an iron head.
XxXdragonXxX
11-12-2006, 07:26 PM
Din Thomas was the most impressive fighter of the night.
Drago/Smith was very entertaining, one of the craziest finishes I've ever seen.
Cote really needs to work on is JJ, he gift-wrapped that submission for Lutter. I was hoping he could last through the first round until Lutter was tired, but no. Oh well, Lutter wins the right to get his face redone at teh hands of Silva.
The Serra/Lytle fight was extremely boring. The scoring was very odd, it should have gone to a 4th boring round. How does one judge 30-27 for one guy and the others give 30-27 for the other guy?
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Only two days left untill one of the most anticipated fights in a while.
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Only two days left untill one of the most anticipated fights in a while.I cannot wait for this fight. GSP better win I am so sick and tired of seeing Matt Hughes with the gold. Also I think monsons gonna upset sylvia.
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Only two days left untill one of the most anticipated fights in a while.I cannot wait for this fight. GSP better win I am so sick and tired of seeing Matt Hughes with the gold. Also I think monsons gonna upset sylvia.I have 5 dollars riding on this fight so St. Pierre must not lose. I haven't really been able to see alot of St.Pierre's fights so i'm really looking forward to see what he can do against the champion.
I don't know about that Sylvia prediction. I think the size difference might be too big to overcome for Monson, but I hope it's a good fight.
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Only two days left untill one of the most anticipated fights in a while.I cannot wait for this fight. GSP better win I am so sick and tired of seeing Matt Hughes with the gold. Also I think monsons gonna upset sylvia.I have 5 dollars riding on this fight so St. Pierre must not lose. I haven't really been able to see alot of St.Pierre's fights so i'm really looking forward to see what he can do against the champion.
I don't know about that Sylvia prediction. I think the size difference might be too big to overcome for Monson, but I hope it's a good fight.If monson gets sylvia on the ground the fight is over.
Its going to be funny watching 6'8 vs 5'9. Hell, Monson might be too short for Sylvia to punch, hope he has been working on kicks!
Monson reminds me of a bulldozer.
Rob S
11-17-2006, 12:58 PM
this is the best card in a while imo. GSP-Hughes is one of the best fight in all of mma imo. Sylvia- Monson will be entertaining even if it is one sided, just seeing the size difference is crazy, but there is a chance at an upset because monson is absolutely sick at subs. And Vera- Mir is a huge fight, is Vera the real deal? This will help immensely. Add in Joe stevenson (who at 155 has the potential to be real good) and nick diaz who is always exciting and u have a hell of a card.
Rob S
11-18-2006, 12:33 PM
So excited for tonight. Gonna watch UFC live at my friends house, while I tape Morales- Pacman at my house, then we are gonna go over to my house and watch it after UFC, gonna be a late night.
Yeah I cant wait. Its so funny that the whole board is going crazy over OSU and MICH but I would skip that game in a second to watch tonights PPV. I never order UFC but i will be ordering this one I cannot wait.
Yeah I cant wait. Its so funny that the whole board is going crazy over OSU and MICH but I would skip that game in a second to watch tonights PPV. I never order UFC but i will be ordering this one I cannot wait.I will going to a bar near my house to watch the fights. It has like a 70 inch projection screen, I can't wait.
Some final predictions for the bigger fights:
Matt Hughes vs GSP
Tim Sylvia vs Jeff Monson
Brandon Vera vs Frank Mir
Alessio Sakara vs Wilson Gouveia
Nick Diaz vs Gleison Tibau
Only 2 hours left!!!!!!!!
GSP IS THE MAAAAAAAAAN. KOED HUGHES IN 2ND ROUND!
That was so awesome to see him drop Hughes not once but twice.
Another Impressive win by Brandon Vera.
Sylvia vs Monson was boring. I cant stand Sylvia.
Overall was a decent card. Seeing GSP beat hughes was the price.
GSP=God
I was so impressed by him in that fight, he really took his game to another level. He pummeled Hughes for most of the fight. He would have finished him in the first round if the round wouldn't have ended.
slightlyaraiderfan
11-19-2006, 02:22 AM
Sylvia vs Monson was boring. I cant stand Sylvia.
I agree, that fight was pissing me off.
hah Hughes lost. :P
comahan
11-19-2006, 10:58 AM
I can't stanbd Hughes, so.. yay.
Sylvia vs Monson was boring. I cant stand Sylvia.
I agree, that fight was pissing me off.
hah Hughes lost. :PI mean atleast monson was trying to take him down sylvia was doing nothing. He is the most boring champion ever. Im sure its smart since he knows hes up on the cards but monson was so tired that Sylvia could atleast try adn KO him. Brandon Vera will destroy Sylvia.
XxXdragonXxX
11-19-2006, 11:47 AM
Unfortunately, the UFC HW division is crap....I don't think there's anyone good enough to overcome Sylvia's size advantage.
I've got an idea for the next UFC PPV:
It will be,
Ed Hochuli
http://images.nfl.com/photos/img9156799.jpg
VS.
"Big" John McCarthy
http://www.insidepulse.com/columnImages/image14820.jpg
Rob S
11-19-2006, 06:21 PM
GSP is awesome, clearly better than Hughes.
Along with the Hochuli/McCarthy fight the next UFC PPV is going to have Ortiz vs. Lidell. Also Bisping will be fighting the guy he was supposed to fight on the TUF finale.
Anyone think Ortiz has a chance???
Along with the Hochuli/McCarthy fight the next UFC PPV is going to have Ortiz vs. Lidell. Also Bisping will be fighting the guy he was supposed to fight on the TUF finale.
Anyone think Ortiz has a chance???I think Ortiz defintely has a chance. I think hes a much better fighter than he once was. Id still take Chuck in that fight though.
Unfortunately, the UFC HW division is crap....I don't think there's anyone good enough to overcome Sylvia's size advantage.Brandon Vera can beat sylvia and I think he will. Sylvia is far from unbeatable. The size disadvantage was just too big.
Rob S
11-19-2006, 08:30 PM
Unfortunately, the UFC HW division is crap....I don't think there's anyone good enough to overcome Sylvia's size advantage.Brandon Vera can beat sylvia and I think he will. Sylvia is far from unbeatable. The size disadvantage was just too big.
Sylvia sucks, I hate him and vera will knock him out or submit him. Vera impressed the hell outta me, Mir looked ripped and in great shape and Vera wrecked him.
Unfortunately, the UFC HW division is crap....I don't think there's anyone good enough to overcome Sylvia's size advantage.Brandon Vera can beat sylvia and I think he will. Sylvia is far from unbeatable. The size disadvantage was just too big.
Sylvia sucks, I hate him and vera will knock him out or submit him. Vera impressed the hell outta me, Mir looked ripped and in great shape and Vera wrecked him.DOMINATED the same guy that broke Sylvias arm. I was completely shocked to see Mir is halfway decent shape.
XxXdragonXxX
11-20-2006, 03:46 AM
Unfortunately, the UFC HW division is crap....I don't think there's anyone good enough to overcome Sylvia's size advantage.Brandon Vera can beat sylvia and I think he will. Sylvia is far from unbeatable. The size disadvantage was just too big.
Sylvia sucks, I hate him and vera will knock him out or submit him. Vera impressed the hell outta me, Mir looked ripped and in great shape and Vera wrecked him.DOMINATED the same guy that broke Sylvias arm. I was completely shocked to see Mir is halfway decent shape.
Vera will have to do better than beating today's Frank Mir to convince me he's on Sylvia's level. Mir isn't anywhere near the fighter he was when he beat Sylvia.
Hopefully the UFC can sign some PRIDE HW's to bring this division out of the gutter.
Unfortunately, the UFC HW division is crap....I don't think there's anyone good enough to overcome Sylvia's size advantage.Brandon Vera can beat sylvia and I think he will. Sylvia is far from unbeatable. The size disadvantage was just too big.
Sylvia sucks, I hate him and vera will knock him out or submit him. Vera impressed the hell outta me, Mir looked ripped and in great shape and Vera wrecked him.DOMINATED the same guy that broke Sylvias arm. I was completely shocked to see Mir is halfway decent shape.
Vera will have to do better than beating today's Frank Mir to convince me he's on Sylvia's level. Mir isn't anywhere near the fighter he was when he beat Sylvia.
Hopefully the UFC can sign some PRIDE HW's to bring this division out of the gutter.They are all on Sylvias level sylvia is just a big oaf. Vera has twice the skills Tim has. Arvolski is alot smaller than Sylvia and he took care of Tim easily the first time. The second time Tim got lucky after Arvloski put him on his ass. Than the third time somethign was up with Andrei and he just let Tim grind out an ugly decision. Vera CAn beat sylvia and I think he will easily when they fight.
Fred Savage
11-20-2006, 11:18 AM
ahahaha Hughes got his ass kicked
ahahaha Hughes got his ass kickedYeah he got dominated. Hes lucky he made it out of the first round.
UKfan
11-20-2006, 12:22 PM
Damn it, not only did I miss it Sunday night over here, but I read the results by accident here as well. Still great that GSP handled Hughes though :twisted:
Damn it, not only did I miss it Sunday night over here, but I read the results by accident here as well. Still great that GSP handled Hughes though :twisted:Its still worth watching. Seeing Matt Hughes go down was like a dream. I cant stand that cocky bastard its about time he got his ass handed to him.
Rob S
11-20-2006, 12:29 PM
Damn it, not only did I miss it Sunday night over here, but I read the results by accident here as well. Still great that GSP handled Hughes though :twisted:
the fight is on google video if u want to see it.
UKfan
11-20-2006, 12:42 PM
oooh, thanks Rob, I'll check it out. Charm I agree, Hughes getting laid out is a dream come true!
Rob S
11-20-2006, 12:44 PM
oooh, thanks Rob, I'll check it out. Charm I agree, Hughes getting laid out is a dream come true!
no problem
UKfan
11-20-2006, 01:09 PM
Wow, how dominant was GSP?! Sorry if you guys discussed it before, but what was up with the "low blows"? The first one sure as hell looked like a hard, clean kick.
Wow, how dominant was GSP?! Sorry if you guys discussed it before, but what was up with the "low blows"? The first one sure as hell looked like a hard, clean kick.Apparently Matts nads are on the front of his thighs.
UKfan
11-20-2006, 01:24 PM
That's what I was thinking as well, jokes. Oh well, wouldn't want to be in Matt Serra's shoes right now, well apart from the money he won.
That's what I was thinking as well, jokes. Oh well, wouldn't want to be in Matt Serra's shoes right now, well apart from the money he won.Yeah Matt Serra better look forward to being destroyed than cutting down to 155. He has no chance at WW.
UKfan
11-20-2006, 01:26 PM
That fight's going to get real ugly, Pat Mcquistan ugly
http://www.bigdgridiron.com/files/images/Hair_Pat_McQuistan.jpg
Rob S
11-20-2006, 01:26 PM
That's what I was thinking as well, jokes. Oh well, wouldn't want to be in Matt Serra's shoes right now, well apart from the money he won.
well, what happened was GSP kicked and his toes slid up to hit the cup. I was saying the same thing as you guys, but my friend who actually fight told me that it is probably legit.
Fred Savage
11-20-2006, 04:05 PM
GSP ran a clinic. Completly dominate. This guy is for real. My favorite part of the fight besides the kick was when Hughes tried to take him down and got stuffed. It's hilarious to see these two champions (hughes/frankline) get absolutly owned.
Wow, how dominant was GSP?! Sorry if you guys discussed it before, but what was up with the "low blows"? The first one sure as hell looked like a hard, clean kick.Apparently Matts nads are on the front of his thighs.That made me laugh
Rob S
11-21-2006, 11:13 AM
PRIDE Shockwave is looking like it could be the best card ever on paper.
according to mmaweekly's rankings
this is what the card will feature:
HEAVYWEIGHT:
#1 HW fedor
#2 HW crocop
#3 HW barnett
#4 HW noguiera
#9 HW mark hunt
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS:
#2 LHW shogun
#3 LHW wandy
#4 LHW arona
#10 LHW nakamura
MIDDLEWEIGHTS:
#4 MW misaki
#6 MW henderson
#7 MW denis kang
LIGHTWEIGHTS:
#1 LW gomi
#2 LW sakurai
#3 LW kawajiri
#4 LW hansen
#7 LW ishida
#10 LW melendez
:D :D :D :D :D :D
PRIDE Shockwave is looking like it could be the best card ever on paper.
according to mmaweekly's rankings
this is what the card will feature:
HEAVYWEIGHT:
#1 HW fedor
#2 HW crocop
#3 HW barnett
#4 HW noguiera
#9 HW mark hunt
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS:
#2 LHW shogun
#3 LHW wandy
#4 LHW arona
#10 LHW nakamura
MIDDLEWEIGHTS:
#4 MW misaki
#6 MW henderson
#7 MW denis kang
LIGHTWEIGHTS:
#1 LW gomi
#2 LW sakurai
#3 LW kawajiri
#4 LW hansen
#7 LW ishida
#10 LW melendez
:D :D :D :D :D :DLooks awesome but i bet it doesnt compete wtih this years final round of the OWGP. I hate Misaki i hope he is pummled and I am happy to see Big NOG on the card.
Also the thing with that card... Its going to end up being all them fighters against lower tier fighters most likely. Hopefully theres atleast a few higher qualtiy fighters fighting each other.
slightlyaraiderfan
11-21-2006, 11:35 AM
Some big names in there, when is this scheduled for...?
Rob S
11-21-2006, 11:38 AM
Also the thing with that card... Its going to end up being all them fighters against lower tier fighters most likely. Hopefully theres atleast a few higher qualtiy fighters fighting each other.
I dont think so, thats 18 fighters I listed. How many cards have more than 9 fights on the ppv? I think we are gonna see some amazing matchups.
Also the thing with that card... Its going to end up being all them fighters against lower tier fighters most likely. Hopefully theres atleast a few higher qualtiy fighters fighting each other.
I dont think so, thats 18 fighters I listed. How many cards have more than 9 fights on the ppv? I think we are gonna see some amazing matchups.I said this because usually MMAweekly has an idea of whose fighting who and on the site they dont have any of the ppl matched up adn the opponents are left blank. I dont know im interested to see whose fighting who. I wanna see a Hendo vs Misaki rematch.
This is what mmaweekly has...
-Fedor Emelianenko (#1 Heavyweight in the World)* vs. TBA
-Takanori Gomi (#1 Lightweight)* vs. TBA
-Mirko Cro Cop (#2 Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (#2 Light Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Josh Barnett (#3 Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Wanderlei Silva (#3 Light Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (#4 Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Ricardo Arona (#4 Light Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Dan Henderson (#6 Middleweight)* vs. TBA
-Mark Hunt (#9 Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Hidehiko Yoshida vs. TBA
-Kazuyuki Fujita vs. TBA
So it would be 12 fights and looks like none of the big guns would be fighting each other. Im excited to see how it falls out and who fights who ebcause this is nowhere near official.
Some big names in there, when is this scheduled for...?New Years Eve.
Rob S
11-21-2006, 02:32 PM
This is what mmaweekly has...
-Fedor Emelianenko (#1 Heavyweight in the World)* vs. TBA
-Takanori Gomi (#1 Lightweight)* vs. TBA
-Mirko Cro Cop (#2 Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (#2 Light Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Josh Barnett (#3 Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Wanderlei Silva (#3 Light Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (#4 Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Ricardo Arona (#4 Light Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Dan Henderson (#6 Middleweight)* vs. TBA
-Mark Hunt (#9 Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Hidehiko Yoshida vs. TBA
-Kazuyuki Fujita vs. TBA
So it would be 12 fights and looks like none of the big guns would be fighting each other. Im excited to see how it falls out and who fights who ebcause this is nowhere near official.
Well, hunt vs fedor is official, o i guess they are wrong.
This is what mmaweekly has...
-Fedor Emelianenko (#1 Heavyweight in the World)* vs. TBA
-Takanori Gomi (#1 Lightweight)* vs. TBA
-Mirko Cro Cop (#2 Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (#2 Light Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Josh Barnett (#3 Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Wanderlei Silva (#3 Light Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (#4 Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Ricardo Arona (#4 Light Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Dan Henderson (#6 Middleweight)* vs. TBA
-Mark Hunt (#9 Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Hidehiko Yoshida vs. TBA
-Kazuyuki Fujita vs. TBA
So it would be 12 fights and looks like none of the big guns would be fighting each other. Im excited to see how it falls out and who fights who ebcause this is nowhere near official.
Well, hunt vs fedor is official, o i guess they are wrong.That will be such a crappy fight. Fedor by submission in the first 2 minutes.
"Takada also announced a number of competitors to be added to the schedule of possible participants for the event. While 11 fighters were on the initial list of possible participants announced last week, Takada revealed another host of fighters that may potentially compete on New Year's Eve, including, but not limited to, Kazuo Misaki (Pictures), Akihiro Gono (Pictures), Denis Kang (Pictures), Shinya Aoki (Pictures), Gilbert Melendez (Pictures), Mitsuhiro Ishida (Pictures), Tatsuya Kawajiri (Pictures), Hayato Sakurai (Pictures), Ikuhisa Minowa (Pictures), Joachim Hansen (Pictures), Ricardo Arona (Pictures), and Kazuhiro Nakamura (Pictures). "-Sherdog
So its not official that all them fighters are fighting.
Rob S
11-21-2006, 02:43 PM
"Takada also announced a number of competitors to be added to the schedule of possible participants for the event. While 11 fighters were on the initial list of possible participants announced last week, Takada revealed another host of fighters that may potentially compete on New Year's Eve, including, but not limited to, Kazuo Misaki (Pictures), Akihiro Gono (Pictures), Denis Kang (Pictures), Shinya Aoki (Pictures), Gilbert Melendez (Pictures), Mitsuhiro Ishida (Pictures), Tatsuya Kawajiri (Pictures), Hayato Sakurai (Pictures), Ikuhisa Minowa (Pictures), Joachim Hansen (Pictures), Ricardo Arona (Pictures), and Kazuhiro Nakamura (Pictures). "-Sherdog
So its not official that all them fighters are fighting.
yeah. Still tho choose any of those 20 guys (there are 10 fights) and you will have a stacked card. The only guys I would be really disappointed not seeing are shogun and silva.
This is what mmaweekly has...
-Fedor Emelianenko (#1 Heavyweight in the World)* vs. TBA
-Takanori Gomi (#1 Lightweight)* vs. TBA
-Mirko Cro Cop (#2 Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (#2 Light Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Josh Barnett (#3 Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Wanderlei Silva (#3 Light Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (#4 Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Ricardo Arona (#4 Light Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Dan Henderson (#6 Middleweight)* vs. TBA
-Mark Hunt (#9 Heavyweight)* vs. TBA
-Hidehiko Yoshida vs. TBA
-Kazuyuki Fujita vs. TBA
So it would be 12 fights and looks like none of the big guns would be fighting each other. Im excited to see how it falls out and who fights who ebcause this is nowhere near official.
Well, hunt vs fedor is official, o i guess they are wrong.
Thats a terrible fight, Hunt is going to get taken down and either submitted or pounded out quicker than he did against Barnett.
But what I REALLY want to know is... when is Cro Cop v Fedor II?
D-Unit
11-21-2006, 06:14 PM
I wanna see BJ Penn fight GSP again, but I heard Penn is trimming down to 150 to fight in the lighter class.
I wanna see BJ Penn fight GSP again, but I heard Penn is trimming down to 150 to fight in the lighter class.Yeah that would be a good fight. But I think if BJ goes to 155 hes gonna be champ in no time. He would dominate Sean Sherk.
UFC 66: DECEMBER 30 IN LAS VEGAS
Main Card Bouts:
-Chuck Liddell (#1 Light Heavyweight in the World)* vs. Tito Ortiz (#7 Light Heavyweight)*
-Andrei Arlovski (#6 Heavyweight)* vs. Marcio "Pe de Pano" Cruz
-Forrest Griffin vs. Keith Jardine
-Michael Bisping vs. Eric Schafer
-Chris Leben vs. Jason MacDonald
Preliminary Bouts:
-Yushin Okami vs. Rory Singer
-Thiago Alves vs. Tony DeSouza
-Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Carmelo Marrero
-Anthony Perosh vs. Christian Wellisch
So this is the next UFC ppv. A decent card IMO. UFC is getting more and more good cards.
UFC 66: DECEMBER 30 IN LAS VEGAS
Main Card Bouts:
-Chuck Liddell (#1 Light Heavyweight in the World)* vs. Tito Ortiz (#7 Light Heavyweight)*
-Andrei Arlovski (#6 Heavyweight)* vs. Marcio "Pe de Pano" Cruz
-Forrest Griffin vs. Keith Jardine
-Michael Bisping vs. Eric Schafer
-Chris Leben vs. Jason MacDonald
Preliminary Bouts:
-Yushin Okami vs. Rory Singer
-Thiago Alves vs. Tony DeSouza
-Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Carmelo Marrero
-Anthony Perosh vs. Christian Wellisch
So this is the next UFC ppv. A decent card IMO. UFC is getting more and more good cards.This card looks pretty good, all the main fights seem like they have potential to be pretty good. I really wanna see Bisping fight again.
UFC 66: DECEMBER 30 IN LAS VEGAS
Main Card Bouts:
-Chuck Liddell (#1 Light Heavyweight in the World)* vs. Tito Ortiz (#7 Light Heavyweight)*
-Andrei Arlovski (#6 Heavyweight)* vs. Marcio "Pe de Pano" Cruz
-Forrest Griffin vs. Keith Jardine
-Michael Bisping vs. Eric Schafer
-Chris Leben vs. Jason MacDonald
Preliminary Bouts:
-Yushin Okami vs. Rory Singer
-Thiago Alves vs. Tony DeSouza
-Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Carmelo Marrero
-Anthony Perosh vs. Christian Wellisch
So this is the next UFC ppv. A decent card IMO. UFC is getting more and more good cards.This card looks pretty good, all the main fights seem like they have potential to be pretty good. I really wanna see Bisping fight again.Dont sleep on the guy Bispings fighting. I seen him fight on the liddell babalu card and he put hte guy to sleep.
wow pride has alot of stuff changing...
http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=3005&zoneid=2
Sounds like its for the better IMO.
Rob S
11-29-2006, 10:42 AM
wow pride has alot of stuff changing...
http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=3005&zoneid=2
Sounds like its for the better IMO.
I agree. I hope the tourney is at 205 tho.
wow pride has alot of stuff changing...
http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=3005&zoneid=2
Sounds like its for the better IMO.
I agree. I hope the tourney is at 205 tho.How sweet would a 205 tourney be? I dream of seeing Shogun vs Wandy
Rob S
11-29-2006, 11:23 AM
wow pride has alot of stuff changing...
http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=3005&zoneid=2
Sounds like its for the better IMO.
I agree. I hope the tourney is at 205 tho.How sweet would a 205 tourney be? I dream of seeing Shogun vs Wandy
I kind of want to see it, but they are my 2 favorite fighters. I mean, I hate how chute boxe is holding back shogun because they want wand to keep the belt, but then again I love wandy. I would root for shogun, and I think he would beat Wand easier than most people would think, but it would still be tough for me to see Wand loose to his own teammate.
wow pride has alot of stuff changing...
http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=3005&zoneid=2
Sounds like its for the better IMO.
I agree. I hope the tourney is at 205 tho.How sweet would a 205 tourney be? I dream of seeing Shogun vs Wandy
I kind of want to see it, but they are my 2 favorite fighters. I mean, I hate how chute boxe is holding back shogun because they want wand to keep the belt, but then again I love wandy. I would root for shogun, and I think he would beat Wand easier than most people would think, but it would still be tough for me to see Wand loose to his own teammate.Id be rooting for Shogun all the way.
Rob S
11-29-2006, 11:57 AM
wow pride has alot of stuff changing...
http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=3005&zoneid=2
Sounds like its for the better IMO.
I agree. I hope the tourney is at 205 tho.How sweet would a 205 tourney be? I dream of seeing Shogun vs Wandy
I kind of want to see it, but they are my 2 favorite fighters. I mean, I hate how chute boxe is holding back shogun because they want wand to keep the belt, but then again I love wandy. I would root for shogun, and I think he would beat Wand easier than most people would think, but it would still be tough for me to see Wand loose to his own teammate.Id be rooting for Shogun all the way.
I think Shogun would own him. Honestly, I love both guys, but I think Shogun is a lot better right now.
So sanchez vs riggs is coming up soon. I dont see anyway Diego loses.
UKfan
12-07-2006, 04:49 AM
My money is on Diego as well. I'd quite like to see a Riggs win though.
Rob S
12-07-2006, 10:50 AM
I hate Joe Riggs, Diego taps him in rd 1.
Rob S
12-07-2006, 10:51 AM
any1 hear anything about the PRIDE card?
Here is some HUGE news MMA fans. With Pride in some money issues and still having no TV contract in Japan, Pride fighters are starting to look elsewhere to bring their talents. Fedor is already signed to fight at least once for Bodog and might make the move permanetly after his 1 remaining Pride fight he is under contract for.
The UFC just offered Cro Cop a large contract to come fight in the USA, Cro Cop said himself it was larger than the Pride contract and is considering it and that he would let everyone know by Sunday. Personally I think Cro Cop wants his second shot at Fedor but the US market may be too much to turn down. So Mirko Cro Cop in the UFC soon? All I have to say is **** YEAH
Rob S
12-07-2006, 02:32 PM
Here is some HUGE news MMA fans. With Pride in some money issues and still having no TV contract in Japan, Pride fighters are starting to look elsewhere to bring their talents. Fedor is already signed to fight at least once for Bodog and might make the move permanetly after his 1 remaining Pride fight he is under contract for.
The UFC just offered Cro Cop a large contract to come fight in the USA, Cro Cop said himself it was larger than the Pride contract and is considering it and that he would let everyone know by Sunday. Personally I think Cro Cop wants his second shot at Fedor but the US market may be too much to turn down. So Mirko Cro Cop in the UFC soon? All I have to say is *********** YEAH
Cro Cop in UFC= Domination
UKfan
12-07-2006, 04:21 PM
Here is some HUGE news MMA fans. With Pride in some money issues and still having no TV contract in Japan, Pride fighters are starting to look elsewhere to bring their talents. Fedor is already signed to fight at least once for Bodog and might make the move permanetly after his 1 remaining Pride fight he is under contract for.
The UFC just offered Cro Cop a large contract to come fight in the USA, Cro Cop said himself it was larger than the Pride contract and is considering it and that he would let everyone know by Sunday. Personally I think Cro Cop wants his second shot at Fedor but the US market may be too much to turn down. So Mirko Cro Cop in the UFC soon? All I have to say is *********** YEAH
Cro Cop in UFC= the first murder in MMA
Fixed
XxXdragonXxX
12-12-2006, 12:01 AM
The UFC has acquired select fighter contracts and all intellectual properties of the WFA, which will cease operations. They have also acquired WEC, which will continue under new ownership.
Dana White has confirmed that Rampage is one of the fighters acquired from the WFA. Others rumored are Heath Herring and Matt Lindland (Though I've heard Lindland wasn't under contract with WFA)
Iceman vs Rampage 2 SWEET!
I think Lindland may be IFA but Im not positive on that, I know he has fought a 'super fight' farely recently for IFA.
XxXdragonXxX
12-12-2006, 12:27 AM
I think Lindland may be IFA but Im not positive on that, I know he has fought a 'super fight' farely recently for IFA.
Lindland coaches the Wolfpack in IFL.
It was Marvin Eastman who said Lindland was one of the guys that were picked up.
UKfan
12-12-2006, 05:53 AM
I actually think one of the most important signings from this could be Heath Herring, prior to that signing that division was ridiculously stale, he might inject new life into it, Arlovski/Sylvia vs Herring anyone?
XxXdragonXxX
12-12-2006, 03:20 PM
I actually think one of the most important signings from this could be Heath Herring, prior to that signing that division was ridiculously stale, he might inject new life into it, Arlovski/Sylvia vs Herring anyone?
Yup. Combine that with the possibility of CroCop signing, UFC's HW division could suddenly become a strength instead of a major weakness.
ALSO, according to their respective websites....Fedor and CroCop are both pulling out of the Pride NYE event because of injuries.
And CroCop has made a decision about where he will fight in the future and will announce it soon. If he signs with UFC, I'd bet it will be announced tommorrow night at UFN.
UKfan
12-12-2006, 03:36 PM
Crocop would be a killer signing, man, I know Crocop would own, but I would still love to see a Crocop vs Arlovski fight.
Crocop would be a killer signing, man, I know Crocop would own, but I would still love to see a Crocop vs Arlovski fight.Cro Cop by decapitation
UKfan
12-12-2006, 03:58 PM
Crocop would be a killer signing, man, I know Crocop would own, but I would still love to see a Crocop vs Arlovski fight.Cro Cop by decapitation
True, but it would be fun whilst it lasted.
Crocop would be a killer signing, man, I know Crocop would own, but I would still love to see a Crocop vs Arlovski fight.Cro Cop by decapitation
True, but it would be fun whilst it lasted.I would much rather see the decapitation of Tim Sylvia.
XxXdragonXxX
12-13-2006, 12:21 AM
Dana White says they got these guys, and they are still sifting through looking at more guys.
Rampage
Heath Herring
Razor Rob
Urijah Faber
Ivan Salaverry
Also says that the guys that the IFL stuff isn't a problem. And that the WEC isn't going to be a feeder series for the UFC, it will be like a competing organization. There won't be any crossover, but there could be like a "Superbowl" type competition between them.
Audio is here, the one on the top.
http://ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/other/boxingmma/article_1381274.php
ALSO, according to their respective websites....[b]Fedor and CroCop are both pulling out of the Pride NYE event because of injuries.
As good as Fedor is, he really pulls out of a lot of fights and seems to get a lot of injuries training/away from Pride.
Diego KTFO of Riggs
Shonie lost
And the fight between Parisyan and Fickett was pretty good. Parisyan won
I didnt see the Koscheck fight can anyone tell me how it went down.
SuperMcgee
12-13-2006, 09:50 PM
I just saw the Diaz-Lawler fight
It was awesome to see lawler just get stunned and fall over when he took that shot
I need to watch more. i'm slacking
Rob S
12-13-2006, 09:57 PM
FEDOR has not pulled out of the NYE eve show, it is only a rumor.
Cro Cop to UFC
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news.asp?n_id=6352
Also, Koscheck basically overpowered and out wrestled him. Joslin out classed Koscheck standing but Josh's takedowns were too good, Joslin had a real good guard though and didnt take a ton of damage and lost a decision to Koscheck.
Cro Cop to UFC
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news.asp?n_id=6352
Also, Koscheck basically overpowered and out wrestled him. Joslin out classed Koscheck standing but Josh's takedowns were too good, Joslin had a real good guard though and didnt take a ton of damage and lost a decision to Koscheck.YESSSS!!!!!!!!!!!
Rob S
12-14-2006, 07:51 AM
I am pretty pumped to see Sylvia get KTFO by a left high kick!
UKfan
12-14-2006, 02:04 PM
Sylvia's high kick > CC's high kick :lol:
-Fedor Emelianenko (#1 Heavyweight in the World)* vs. Mark Hunt (#9 Heavyweight)*
-Takanori Gomi (#1 Lightweight)* vs. Mitsuhiro Ishida (#7 Lightweight)* in a non-title fight
-Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (#2 Light Heavyweight)* vs. Kazuhiro Nakamura (#10 Light Heavyweight)*
-Josh Barnett (#3 Heavyweight)* vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (#4 Heavyweight)*
-Tatsuya Kawajiri (#3 Lightweight)* vs. Gilbert Melendez (#10 Lightweight)*
-Joachim Hansen (#4 Lightweight)* vs. Shinya Aoki
-Ikuhisa Minowa vs. Kiyoshi Tamura
Pride card is looking pretty good. Although Fedor vs Hunt is weak, Barnett vs Nog makes up for it.
-Fedor Emelianenko (#1 Heavyweight in the World)* vs. Mark Hunt (#9 Heavyweight)*
-Takanori Gomi (#1 Lightweight)* vs. Mitsuhiro Ishida (#7 Lightweight)* in a non-title fight
-Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (#2 Light Heavyweight)* vs. Kazuhiro Nakamura (#10 Light Heavyweight)*
-Josh Barnett (#3 Heavyweight)* vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (#4 Heavyweight)*
-Tatsuya Kawajiri (#3 Lightweight)* vs. Gilbert Melendez (#10 Lightweight)*
-Joachim Hansen (#4 Lightweight)* vs. Shinya Aoki
-Ikuhisa Minowa vs. Kiyoshi Tamura
Pride card is looking pretty good. Although Fedor vs Hunt is weak, Barnett vs Nog makes up for it.
Fedor vs Hunt is entertaining until Fedor gets bored of boxing and goes for the takedown.
Rob S
12-15-2006, 07:48 PM
-Fedor Emelianenko (#1 Heavyweight in the World)* vs. Mark Hunt (#9 Heavyweight)*- Weak
-Takanori Gomi (#1 Lightweight)* vs. Mitsuhiro Ishida (#7 Lightweight)* in a non-title fight- Could be pretty good
-Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (#2 Light Heavyweight)* vs. Kazuhiro Nakamura (#10 Light Heavyweight)*- Good fight, Shogun will win, but it is not an easy fight by any means
-Josh Barnett (#3 Heavyweight)* vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (#4 Heavyweight)* Amazing
-Tatsuya Kawajiri (#3 Lightweight)* vs. Gilbert Melendez (#10 Lightweight)*- Love this fight
-Joachim Hansen (#4 Lightweight)* vs. Shinya Aoki- Interesting fight style wise
-Ikuhisa Minowa vs. Kiyoshi Tamura- dont know much about either- Japanese audience I guess
Pride card is looking pretty good. Although Fedor vs Hunt is weak, Barnett vs Nog makes up for it.
I think there are 3 more fights as well, right? Wand has to fight as well as Hendo I would imagine. And Yoshida will likely be on as well. Fujita too.[/b]
UKfan
12-18-2006, 11:12 AM
http://www.jutarnji.hr/sport/ostalisportovi/clanak/art-2006,12,14,,54543.jl
Looks like crocop may not have signed with UFC yet.
English translation:
Mirko Filipovic rejected news which hit the internet on Thursday on Sherdog.com, a famous internet site for MMA news, which said that the Croatian gladiator already signed the offer from the American organization (UFC).
"I repeat, I received an offer from the UFC and other organizations. Within these offers, I have NOT promised anyone something, nor signed any kind of agreement. I will pick the best offer, the first day I receive it. I don't know who is hiding behind 'some source within Mirko camp' because no one except me knows how I will continue my sport career."
So, its a little over a week until Tito Ortiz gets KTFO'd and will shut up again :)
Rob S
12-27-2006, 11:02 AM
big fight weekend, cant wait!
reigle9
12-27-2006, 11:43 AM
-Fedor Emelianenko (#1 Heavyweight in the World)* vs. Mark Hunt (#9 Heavyweight)*
-Takanori Gomi (#1 Lightweight)* vs. Mitsuhiro Ishida (#7 Lightweight)* in a non-title fight
-Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (#2 Light Heavyweight)* vs. Kazuhiro Nakamura (#10 Light Heavyweight)*
-Josh Barnett (#3 Heavyweight)* vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (#4 Heavyweight)*
-Tatsuya Kawajiri (#3 Lightweight)* vs. Gilbert Melendez (#10 Lightweight)*
-Joachim Hansen (#4 Lightweight)* vs. Shinya Aoki
-Ikuhisa Minowa vs. Kiyoshi Tamura
Pride card is looking pretty good. Although Fedor vs Hunt is weak, Barnett vs Nog makes up for it.
Looks pretty good, but they should really make Shockwave so good that people are required to buy it.
-Fedor will play in the first, and then win by anything he wants in the second.
-I think Gomi and Shogun roll (in the football sense).
-The fight of the night is easily Barnett vs. Nog, that should be great.
Even though the UFC fighters aren't as good, I'm looking foward to 66 a little more. They all have a chance to be really good fights outside of Arvloski.
-Cheering for Tito, prolly not going to happen though.
-I like Forrest, that's going to be close and probably entertaining.
-Arvloski fight should have some fireworks.
-Everyone wants to see Bisping fight a quality opponent. If he makes Schafer look like a schoolgirl, he'll rise quick. If both he and Forrest win, I'd love to see that fight. As crazy as it seems, if they would fight, it would probably be for a title shot. Of course you have to throw Rampage in there somewhere.
-Leben vs. MacDonald should be fun with Leben trying to knock his head off and Mac putting him in like 4 subs when he tries.
3 days till UFC, anyone else gonna buy it?
UKfan
12-27-2006, 01:31 PM
We get it free over here and have set it to record already for when I get back from hols, cant wait to see Bisping in the Octagon!!!
We get it free over here and have set it to record already for when I get back from hols, cant wait to see Bisping in the Octagon!!!Free???
Why? How?
UKfan
12-27-2006, 01:37 PM
I live in the UK, and it's always on Bravo free like a day after the event. (We cant get it live).
bernbabybern820
12-28-2006, 12:23 PM
3 days till UFC, anyone else gonna buy it?
my friend is. hes charging 5 bucks for everyone but theres gonna be providing food and drinks so its a pretty good deal.
reigle9
12-28-2006, 01:10 PM
We're getting really close, I thought there would be a lot more discussion by now.
Somebody come with some solid thoughts and opinions.
Rob S
12-28-2006, 06:59 PM
there isnt really that much discussion before fights, but here is my opinion on some of the fights from the UFC card.
Liddel-Ortiz- What has Ortiz done to deserve this? Nothing imo. He beat up on an old Ken Shamrock and barely beat Forrest. Not exactly worthy of a title shot. I see it ending the same way as the first, Chuck via KO early.
Forrest- Jardine- Great fight here and 1 that I think will be very exciting. I see Forrest winning because he is more experienced and is more well rounded. Forrest by descision.
Arlovski KTFO Cruz in rd.1
slightlyaraiderfan
12-28-2006, 07:14 PM
I don't know if Ortiz deserves it or not, but this is a fight that everybody wants to see...it will be one of UFCs biggest PPVs.
Rob S
12-28-2006, 07:16 PM
I don't know if Ortiz deserves it or not, but this is a fight that everybody wants to see...it will be one of UFCs biggest PPVs.
of course and thats why it was made. Not complaining either, but rather using Tito's lack of impressive opposition as reasoning for my prediction.
reigle9
12-28-2006, 10:30 PM
I don't know if Ortiz deserves it or not, but this is a fight that everybody wants to see...it will be one of UFCs biggest PPVs.
That is true and there's not really anyone else for Chuck to fight right now in the LHW division. Look for Griffin (if he wins), Bisping, or Rampage (the most deserving) to fight Chuck next.
Today is fight day. Yesterday Tito Ortiz vs. Forest Griffin was on TV and I watched it. Tito was very unimpressive after the first round he wasn't able to take down Griffin at all and he couldn't strike with him. If Lidell can do the same thing as Forest did than Tito has no chance. Lidell is a better striker than Griffin and he will end up KO'ing Tito for sure if the fight stays on the feet. Tito better have worked on his takedowns because they looked very average against Griffin and now he is facing one of the better guys in avoiding takedowns.
Basically, I don't really think Tito has a shot.
reigle9
12-30-2006, 03:58 PM
Today is fight day. Yesterday Tito Ortiz vs. Forest Griffin was on TV and I watched it. Tito was very unimpressive after the first round he wasn't able to take down Griffin at all and he couldn't strike with him. If Lidell can do the same thing as Forest did than Tito has no chance. Lidell is a better striker than Griffin and he will end up KO'ing Tito for sure if the fight stays on the feet. Tito better have worked on his takedowns because they looked very average against Griffin and now he is facing one of the better guys in avoiding takedowns.
Basically, I don't really think Tito has a shot.
I agree with everything you said.
I'm looking foward to the Griffin-Jardine, MacDonald-Leben, and the Bisping fight just as much if not more than the Main Event. Watch for Dana to introduce CroCop and see half the crowd go insane while the other half are wondering what the big deal is.
My fictitious bets:
betting $100.00 at -240 odds on chuck liddell
betting $300.00 at -380 odds on andrei arlovski
betting $200.00 at +140 odds on jason macdonald
betting $50.00 at +220 odds on keith jardine
betting $350.00 at -380 odds on fedor emelianenko
slightlyaraiderfan
12-30-2006, 04:31 PM
Someone told me that the CroCop signing will be announced today at the PPV, he also said that he's going to fight some stiff I never heard of in Feb...Eddie Sanchez, I think was the name.
Someone told me that the CroCop signing will be announced today at the PPV, he also said that he's going to fight some stiff I never heard of in Feb...Eddie Sanchez, I think was the name.I cant wait for Cro Cop to pick apart the UFC's HW division. Starting off with that sloth Tim Sylvia.
Rob S
12-30-2006, 04:57 PM
Yeah, Eddie Sanchez is rumored to be the 1st fight.
RaiderNation
12-30-2006, 09:25 PM
its not letting me buy it. it says i have to call this nmber and its always busy. can some1 help?
slightlyaraiderfan
12-31-2006, 12:42 AM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~SPOILERS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
....................So don't continue reading =)
Pretty good PPV, good fights.
Tito looked like he could have gone a bit more, he was protecting and Chuck wasn't damaging Tito that much...sorta like the 1st round.
Next PPV is going to be sweet. St. Pierre and Anderson defend their belts, while Rampage and Cro Cop make their debuts!
All in all pretty damn good PPV
Bisping looked great in his match, he dominated in an easy victory. Now I hope he fights a higher end fighter who can actually test his skills. Maybe even something like him vs. Forrest Griffin. That would be a great fight to watch.
The Lidell vs. Ortiz fight went pretty much the way I thought it would. I really hope that they have a Rampage vs. Lidell rematch soon, that would be another great fight.
Also with Cro Cop, I would like to see him fight someone like Andrei Arlovski to be the #1 contender for the heavyweight belt.
TacticaLion
12-31-2006, 05:19 AM
I agree... I thought it was a great PPV.
Best fight:
Honestly (and I hate saying it)... I think Ortiz-Liddell was the best fight tonight. A lot of people wrote Ortiz off, and he fought hard the entire time. He recovered from a 1st round knockdown and TOOK LIDDELL DOWN in the second round. He even stood and boxed with him the entire fight (and got some good strikes). The match should NOT have ended when it did. Ortiz was still blocking and actually made a move to get up before the ref stepped in. All in all... I think it was the most balanced match of the night.
Most impressive victory:
It HAS to be Jardine, with Bisping coming in at a close second. Jardine did a great job in there, and ended it by bouncing Griffin's head off the mat a few times. Bisping also had a great fight, but didnt fight the same caliber of opponent that Jardine fought.
Least impressive victory:
Arlovski. The ref's interference had EVERYTHING to do with Arlovski winning that match. If the ref pauses the fight, both fighters should be put at a standing position to continue... if it isnt a rule, it should be. Arlovski just sat and waited until the ref moved before he took a cheap shot and ended the match. Before that point, Cruz was actually doing a good job against him. Horrible match.
Summary:
Liddell is to MMA as the Colts are to the NFL: strong offense with a glaring defensive weakness. The next fighter that can wear Liddell out and take him to the ground will be the next champ. I have a feeling that Rampage will get his shot... and will take the belt away.
Very good PPV.
Rob S
12-31-2006, 11:17 AM
UFC was good, but PRIDE is going to blow it away tonight!
Both PPV's were solid.
Dont hate on AA. He telegraphed it perfectly you cant discount someone because of that.
Fedor didnt look as good as he usually does. It seemed like Hunt pissed him off than Fedor was like "how about I rip your arm out of the socket"
Another good fight from Nog and Barnett cant wait to see the rubber match.
Nakumura vs Shogun was one of my favorite fights of the night.
Cant believe Aoki beat Hansen so quickly i was kinda bummed Joachim is one of my favorites.
Also GSP is off that next UFC card with an injury.
That card is pretty lopsided. I just wanna see Cro Cops Debut. But besides that the fights kinda suck. I mean Lutter is going to get destroyed. Jacksons gonna destroy Beastman. Cro Cops gonna destroy whoever they put in front of him.
UKfan
01-04-2007, 02:42 PM
WAR Bisping, just got back and caught the event, did just what i thought of him, on to bigger and better things. It wouldnt surprise me to see him go up against Forrest fairly soon, as Forrest loves to stay on his feet it wouldn't expose Bispings weakest facet, his wrestling. Also if Bisping wins it's a huge win for him, and if he loses it rebuilds Forrest whilst Bisping wont lose face as he would be the underdog.
Rob S
01-04-2007, 02:46 PM
I didnt find Bisping to be overly impressive tbh. Not a bad performance at all, but he didnt set the world on fire.
UKfan
01-04-2007, 02:48 PM
He wasn't overly impressive, looked a little rusty to me after his time off, but he's opened with a win over a pretty good guy.
reigle9
01-04-2007, 02:53 PM
WAR Bisping, just got back and caught the event, did just what i thought of him, on to bigger and better things. It wouldnt surprise me to see him go up against Forrest fairly soon, as Forrest loves to stay on his feet it wouldn't expose Bispings weakest facet, his wrestling. Also if Bisping wins it's a huge win for him, and if he loses it rebuilds Forrest whilst Bisping wont lose face as he would be the underdog.
I think that would be the perfect match-up for both of them.
I'm hoping they replace the GSP fight with a more competitive bout. Everyone will buy it just to see Cro Cop, but I don't see any of the main bouts lasting past the first round.
UKfan
01-04-2007, 03:11 PM
Love ur sig haha. I dont think that it will be replaced with a big fight really though, probably one to showcase a new talent or give someone one last chance, as with the theme of the event, maybe like Nick Diaz or someone like that.
XxXdragonXxX
01-07-2007, 09:41 PM
I hope they move Franca/Fisher to UFC 67, because right now Din Thomas/Clay Guida is a prelim on the Jan 25th UFN card.
I didnt find Bisping to be overly impressive tbh. Not a bad performance at all, but he didnt set the world on fire. Well the guy he faught is no can and is pretty underrated. He has sick submissions and i think Bisping did a good job avoiding them.
Love ur sig haha. I dont think that it will be replaced with a big fight really though, probably one to showcase a new talent or give someone one last chance, as with the theme of the event, maybe like Nick Diaz or someone like that.Diaz has a fight with that new Gracie organization so i dont see him fighting.
I also was unimpressed with the next PPV's line up. I dont think ppl will buy it for Cro Cop because i dont think many americans are familiar with him. Its a bunch of lopsided matches imo.
Also according to mmaweekly Matt Hughes will be fighting Chris Lytle soon and Karo Parisyan will be fighting Josh Koscheck.
WAR Bisping, just got back and caught the event, did just what i thought of him, on to bigger and better things. It wouldnt surprise me to see him go up against Forrest fairly soon, as Forrest loves to stay on his feet it wouldn't expose Bispings weakest facet, his wrestling. Also if Bisping wins it's a huge win for him, and if he loses it rebuilds Forrest whilst Bisping wont lose face as he would be the underdog.
I think that would be the perfect match-up for both of them.
I'm hoping they replace the GSP fight with a more competitive bout. Everyone will buy it just to see Cro Cop, but I don't see any of the main bouts lasting past the first round.
Honestly, Cro Cop is an unknown name to the majority of UFC/American MMA fans. That was very evident in the fact that UFC didnt even make an announcement that they had signed him, simply mentioned him at the end of a UFC 67 promo. Once Cro Cop decapitates a fighter or two he will be the biggest draw in the company, though.
Honestly a fight I wouldnt mind seeing is if the UFC setup an open weight match between Chuck & Sylvia, other than Rampage & Herring/Cro Cop down the road neither of these guys have a clear opponent (i know sylvia is fighting whats his name, avg HW) and I think it could be an entertaining fight.
WAR Bisping, just got back and caught the event, did just what i thought of him, on to bigger and better things. It wouldnt surprise me to see him go up against Forrest fairly soon, as Forrest loves to stay on his feet it wouldn't expose Bispings weakest facet, his wrestling. Also if Bisping wins it's a huge win for him, and if he loses it rebuilds Forrest whilst Bisping wont lose face as he would be the underdog.
I think that would be the perfect match-up for both of them.
I'm hoping they replace the GSP fight with a more competitive bout. Everyone will buy it just to see Cro Cop, but I don't see any of the main bouts lasting past the first round.
Honestly, Cro Cop is an unknown name to the majority of UFC/American MMA fans. That was very evident in the fact that UFC didnt even make an announcement that they had signed him, simply mentioned him at the end of a UFC 67 promo. Once Cro Cop decapitates a fighter or two he will be the biggest draw in the company, though.
Honestly a fight I wouldnt mind seeing is if the UFC setup an open weight match between Chuck & Sylvia, other than Rampage & Herring/Cro Cop down the road neither of these guys have a clear opponent (i know sylvia is fighting whats his name, avg HW) and I think it could be an entertaining fight.Tim Sylvia is the biggest piece of **** figher ever. ITs like he dotn even care to make any of his fights even remotely entertaining. All he does is use his height/reach to keep fighter from getting close and grinds out unimpressive/boring wins. There comes a point where u need to atleast put on a show for the fans. I mean Arlovski was injured in their last fight and instead of trying to put him away he just danced around for 3 extra rounds. I cant wait til Cro Cop kicks him in the ******* head and takes over the HW division. I think it might be time to bring back the cro cop sig.
XxXdragonXxX
01-09-2007, 09:24 PM
Speaking of Sylvia...
Sylvia vs Couture is supposed to e announced on Inside the UFC this Thursday for UFC 68.
Tim was supposed to be fighting Vera, but Vera has some sort of contract dispute. That basically leaves Arlovski who he's fought 3 times already, Cro Cop and Herring who haven't fought in the UFC yet, Gabriel Gonzaga who hasn't done anything title-shot worthy....Or bring a legend out of retirement until their new signings have built up a fan base.
Speaking of Sylvia...
Sylvia vs Couture is supposed to e announced on Inside the UFC this Thursday for UFC 68.
Tim was supposed to be fighting Vera, but Vera has some sort of contract dispute. That basically leaves Arlovski who he's fought 3 times already, Cro Cop and Herring who haven't fought in the UFC yet, Gabriel Gonzaga who hasn't done anything title-shot worthy....Or bring a legend out of retirement until their new signings have built up a fan base.Couture? He should stay retired
Speaking of Sylvia...
Sylvia vs Couture is supposed to e announced on Inside the UFC this Thursday for UFC 68.
Tim was supposed to be fighting Vera, but Vera has some sort of contract dispute. That basically leaves Arlovski who he's fought 3 times already, Cro Cop and Herring who haven't fought in the UFC yet, Gabriel Gonzaga who hasn't done anything title-shot worthy....Or bring a legend out of retirement until their new signings have built up a fan base.Couture? He should stay retiredI actually heard Gonzaga was going to fight Sylvia and was pissed because Gonzaga is not a title worthy opponent. Couture is one of my favorites ever so I will be pulling for him, I think Tim will grind out another boring win.
UKfan
01-10-2007, 04:18 AM
Speaking of Sylvia...
Sylvia vs Couture is supposed to e announced on Inside the UFC this Thursday for UFC 68.
Tim was supposed to be fighting Vera, but Vera has some sort of contract dispute. That basically leaves Arlovski who he's fought 3 times already, Cro Cop and Herring who haven't fought in the UFC yet, Gabriel Gonzaga who hasn't done anything title-shot worthy....Or bring a legend out of retirement until their new signings have built up a fan base.
Vera supposed to be going to that new showtine org right? Bad move IMO, he had it made at UFC
reigle9
01-10-2007, 08:30 AM
I heard about the Couture thing too, I would like to see that. Randy used to be an HW, so he knows how to carry the extra weight. If Randy wins (which he could), I don't know where he goes from there. It's not like he can stay in HW and defend his title against Cro Cop. It's a tough time to be a HW these days, you'll never be champ in Pride or the UFC.
I'm not sure about Vera's future plans are, but the reason he isn't fighting Timmy is because he only has one fight left on his UFC contract.
Rob S
02-01-2007, 11:11 PM
basically, vera has 1 fight left but wants a ton of money to resign with the UFC. This pissed Dana off so the plan now is to have vera sit on his ass for a year or so and right before his contract is up, Dana is going to schedule him for an untelevised undercard fight and release him. That is what I have heard as the latest news on Vera.
1 more day till Cro Cop debuts in UFC!!!
basically, vera has 1 fight left but wants a ton of money to resign with the UFC. This pissed Dana off so the plan now is to have vera sit on his ass for a year or so and right before his contract is up, Dana is going to schedule him for an untelevised undercard fight and release him. That is what I have heard as the latest news on Vera.Thats hilarious.
UKfan
02-02-2007, 02:22 PM
basically, vera has 1 fight left but wants a ton of money to resign with the UFC. This pissed Dana off so the plan now is to have vera sit on his ass for a year or so and right before his contract is up, Dana is going to schedule him for an untelevised undercard fight and release him. That is what I have heard as the latest news on Vera.Thats hilarious.
Wow Dana can really hold a grudge lol, consider Vera buried.
New poll. Now that im a mod I can change the one nerv had.
XxXdragonXxX
02-02-2007, 07:31 PM
Travis Lutter was 2 pounds over weight at the weigh ins. He has 2 hours to get to 185. He had his head shaved completey bald and looked drained already. If he can't cut the weight that means this PPV has no title fight at all.
Cro Cop l;ooked severely annoyed with the whole weigh in process...he coems out, take shis shirt off then starts to step on the scale wth his shoes on, Dana has him take his shoes off, he gets on teh scale with long pants on. Weighs 223. Sounded like nobody knew who he was, he got a very modest ovation.
Terry Martin also came in over weight, he has to lose 1 pound.
Rampage got a huge ovation...
notsnufff
02-02-2007, 09:09 PM
cool an mma thread i love mma almost as much as football! lutter couldnt make weight after those 2 hours either, came in at 187 and only dropped to 186.5 so its now a non title 3 round fight.
funny thing is this actually increases lutters chance to win because he cant ko or sub silva and needs to bore out a lay n pray decision to win, this makes it 10 less minutes silva has to knock his ass out
o ya this poll is funny too i voted for the last option even tho thats what a tko is in mma
UKfan
02-03-2007, 11:36 AM
cool an mma thread i love mma almost as much as football! lutter couldnt make weight after those 2 hours either, came in at 187 and only dropped to 186.5 so its now a non title 3 round fight.
funny thing is this actually increases lutters chance to win because he cant ko or sub silva and needs to bore out a lay n pray decision to win, this makes it 10 less minutes silva has to knock his ass out
o ya this poll is funny too i voted for the last option even tho thats what a tko is in mma
Lutter v Silva really shouldn't go past 2 rounds anyways so it's no biggie lol.
Jim Jim
02-03-2007, 03:26 PM
What do some of you think is going to go down tonight?
I think Rampage will disappoint, because Marvin Eastman is a bad matchup for him. I think it'll be an unimpressive victory for Rampage.
I also think Eddie Sanchez is going to get his block knocked off from his shoulders by Cro Cop!
wesbun27
02-05-2007, 01:57 PM
So when is Rampage vs Liddell gonna be announced??
UKfan
02-05-2007, 02:25 PM
What do some of you think is going to go down tonight?
I think Rampage will disappoint, because Marvin Eastman is a bad matchup for him. I think it'll be an unimpressive victory for Rampage.
I also think Eddie Sanchez is going to get his block knocked off from his shoulders by Cro Cop!
You weren't far wrong really, Rampage was strugglign rd 2 until he landed the sweet uppercuts.
How about that Tyson Griffin vs Franky Edgar fight. That was amazing, and that kneebar at the end was so tight, I could barely watch the TV.
What do some of you think is going to go down tonight?
I think Rampage will disappoint, because Marvin Eastman is a bad matchup for him. I think it'll be an unimpressive victory for Rampage.
I also think Eddie Sanchez is going to get his block knocked off from his shoulders by Cro Cop!
You weren't far wrong really, Rampage was strugglign rd 2 until he landed the sweet uppercuts.
How about that Tyson Griffin vs Franky Edgar fight. That was amazing, and that kneebar at the end was so tight, I could barely watch the TV.Tyson Griffin got screwed IMO. One judge had it scored 30-27 theres noway in hell he lost every round. I had it even 1-1 after the first 2 than in the 3rd round he got jacked in hte nuts and the ref didnt do nothing. After getting his nut smashed he still had one of hte most vicious knee bars I've ever saw. Screw job imo. Edgar did good though, They need a rematch.
Rampage looked a lil sluggish. was glad to see him end the fight early.
Cro Cop looked good, I was hoping for a better ending though.
Anderson Silva is a beast I dont see him losing anytime soon. He showed that his ground game is also no joke.
Terry Martin is also a beast and hits HARD. I dont think hes any threat to the title but I see some KO's from him coming soon. Id like to see him vs Chris Leben. Just to see leben get his head smashed.
Ryoto Machida impressed even though they didnt show the fight I read the review. He put Hoger on his ass in each round. Hes a sleeper I think he could be in title contention in the future.
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