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UKfan
02-05-2007, 02:45 PM
I didn't see Machida or Martin, so that kinda blows. What are your thoughts on the Huerta fight? He seemed to land the knee on the shoulder but the way his opponent went out it seemed to be a knee to the head, weird.
I didn't see Machida or Martin, so that kinda blows. What are your thoughts on the Huerta fight? He seemed to land the knee on the shoulder but the way his opponent went out it seemed to be a knee to the head, weird.Ya it looked like the shoulder, but you usually won't see MMA fighters fake injuries so I have to give the guy the benefit of the doubt.
UKfan
02-05-2007, 04:28 PM
I didn't see Machida or Martin, so that kinda blows. What are your thoughts on the Huerta fight? He seemed to land the knee on the shoulder but the way his opponent went out it seemed to be a knee to the head, weird.Ya it looked like the shoulder, but you usually won't see MMA fighters fake injuries so I have to give the guy the benefit of the doubt.
Yeah there's no doubt he was legit out. But it was weird the way it happened.
A little MMA update...
Apparently Terry Martin was not lying when he said hes the hardest hitting MW. He broke Jorge Riveras Nose and Jaw.
Cro Cop is alreayd ready to fight again and will fight in April at the UFC UK event (which is rumored to air on HBO) My guess is he will fight Chiek Kongo.
Tito Ortiz vs Forrest Griffin Rematch is also rumored to be on that card.
The month of April has 6 mma events including 2 pride and 2 ufc PPV's in the same month. MMA is getting bigger and bigger i love this more than one PPV a month.
Hermes Franca apparently is next in line for a title shot at 155.
New poll up soon
UKfan
02-09-2007, 12:36 PM
A little MMA update...
Apparently Terry Martin was not lying when he said hes the hardest hitting MW. He broke Jorge Riveras Nose and Jaw.
Cro Cop is alreayd ready to fight again and will fight in April at the UFC UK event (which is rumored to air on HBO) My guess is he will fight Chiek Kongo.
Tito Ortiz vs Forrest Griffin Rematch is also rumored to be on that card.
The month of April has 6 mma events including 2 pride and 2 ufc PPV's in the same month. MMA is getting bigger and bigger i love this more than one PPV a month.
Hermes Franca apparently is next in line for a title shot at 155.
New poll up soon
Don't suppose you know how far in advance tickets go on sale for the UFC, I haven't seen anything for the Manchester event but I HAVE to get there. Bisping, Tito, Forrest, Cro Cop and Kongo, all pretty exciting fighters! :twisted:
A little MMA update...
Apparently Terry Martin was not lying when he said hes the hardest hitting MW. He broke Jorge Riveras Nose and Jaw.
Cro Cop is alreayd ready to fight again and will fight in April at the UFC UK event (which is rumored to air on HBO) My guess is he will fight Chiek Kongo.
Tito Ortiz vs Forrest Griffin Rematch is also rumored to be on that card.
The month of April has 6 mma events including 2 pride and 2 ufc PPV's in the same month. MMA is getting bigger and bigger i love this more than one PPV a month.
Hermes Franca apparently is next in line for a title shot at 155.
New poll up soon
Don't suppose you know how far in advance tickets go on sale for the UFC, I haven't seen anything for the Manchester event but I HAVE to get there. Bisping, Tito, Forrest, Cro Cop and Kongo, all pretty exciting fighters! :twisted:
I hear what you're saying about having to go. When the UFC comes to Montreal im gonna for sure try and get tickets. I've always wondered what it would be like to watch a UFC event live
XxXdragonXxX
02-09-2007, 04:39 PM
Who gets a title shot first?
Cro Cop is fighting at UFC 70, not a ttitle shot (Probably Cheik Kongo.)
Diego is fighting Koscheck at UFC 69.
Rampage said he needs another warmup match.
Chuck Liddell is fighting at UFC 71, opponent is TBA, and Jardine just beat the guy that was probably next in line for a title shot. Rashad could possibly get the shot, but I doubt it.
Jardine.
reigle9
02-09-2007, 06:28 PM
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.
Whoever didn't see this fight, make a point to watch it. I was a little surprised by the decision too. That kneebar was just ridiculous, he's a freak.
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.
Man, I don't know. Didn't he drop two weight classes from where he was fighting? He's still young too, he'd have a punchers chance against anyone. LOL @ the Leben fight, that would be a joke I'd pay top dollar to hear the punchline to.
reigle9
02-09-2007, 06:35 PM
Who gets a title shot first?
Cro Cop is fighting at UFC 70, not a ttitle shot (Probably Cheik Kongo.)
Diego is fighting Koscheck at UFC 69.
Rampage said he needs another warmup match.
Chuck Liddell is fighting at UFC 71, opponent is TBA, and Jardine just beat the guy that was probably next in line for a title shot. Rashad could possibly get the shot, but I doubt it.
Jardine.
I think it'll come down to rather Diego (assuming he wins) or Matt gets the next title shot. It would be nice if they'd be on the same card when Cro Cop gets his shot.
Actually after reading your layout there, you might be right in saying Jardine. He's not even close to being ready, but who else would it be at 71?
reigle9
02-09-2007, 06:43 PM
Look at me post whoring.....just a lot of stuff to go over.
Main Card Bouts:
-Tim Sylvia (#5 Heavyweight in the World)* vs. Randy Couture (This will get ugly)
-Matt Hughes (#2 Welterweight)* vs. Chris Lytle (Why?)
-Rich Franklin (#5 Middleweight)* vs. Jason MacDonald (I called this one after J-Macs last win, but I think Rich will give him a solid beating to the face)
-Renato "Babalu" Sobral (#6 Light Heavyweight)* vs. Jason Lambert (again, why?)
-Martin Kampmann vs. Drew McFedries (I'm not hardcore enough to care)
What a horrible card, I probably won't even be seeing this one live.
XxXdragonXxX
02-10-2007, 04:44 PM
Now Liddell's rumored opponent is Rampage (mmaweekly).
Better than Jardine.
UKfan
02-10-2007, 04:46 PM
Now Liddell's rumored opponent is Rampage (mmaweekly).
Better than Jardine.
I don't know about that, I'd like to see Rampage have another tune up before this fight, Rampage looked a little leggy and rusty again "the beastman". Maybe Jardine vs Rampage in an eliminator.
themaninblack
02-10-2007, 07:10 PM
Rich Franklin's my boy representing the 513, he also taught at my HS.
Theres an MMA event on tonight if anyone is interested, its a new company that is having there first event. Im pretty sure it's on Showtime in the US and it's on The Fight Network in Canada.
The main event is Frank Shamrock vs. one of the Gracies. David Loiseau is also fighting in the event and I forget the others but theres a few more recognizable names fighting in the event. It's starts at 10:30
reigle9
02-10-2007, 10:45 PM
Theres an MMA event on tonight if anyone is interested, its a new company that is having there first event. Im pretty sure it's on Showtime in the US and it's on The Fight Network in Canada.
The main event is Frank Shamrock vs. one of the Gracies. David Loiseau is also fighting in the event and I forget the others but theres a few more recognizable names fighting in the event. It's starts at 10:30
It's Elite XC and has 4 solid fights on, sadly I don't have Showtime so I couldn't see it. Heading off to look at the results now.
XxXdragonXxX
02-11-2007, 02:56 AM
Watched the EXC event. They played the prelims on proelite.com, and mma-tv.net had the main card streaming live, so I saw all 10 fights.
Gina Carano vs. Julie Kedzie was the fight of the night. If I wasn't already convinced, I definately am now, womens MMA is great. Oh, and Gina is freaking hot.
Also, Frank Shamrock is a classless punk, pure and simple. Renzo was beating him, Frank kneed him in the head twice while they were on the ground and got DQ'ed. Personally I think he was trying to get a NC, but the knees were ruled intentional. Then in the interview he's trying to pass it off like he didn't know the rules and "he thought they were there to fight" basically rippng on Renzo.
Overall it was a very good show, but they need to do away with Bill Goldberg...Mauro Ranallo and Jay Glazer would be a good team, they don't need a 3rd wheel that knows jack and says stupid crap like "concussions don't matter."
Watched the EXC event. They played the prelims on proelite.com, and mma-tv.net had the main card streaming live, so I saw all 10 fights.
Gina Carano vs. Julie Kedzie was the fight of the night. If I wasn't already convinced, I definately am now, womens MMA is great. Oh, and Gina is freaking hot.
Also, Frank Shamrock is a classless punk, pure and simple. Renzo was beating him, Frank kneed him in the head twice while they were on the ground and got DQ'ed. Personally I think he was trying to get a NC, but the knees were ruled intentional. Then in the interview he's trying to pass it off like he didn't know the rules and "he thought they were there to fight" basically rippng on Renzo.
Overall it was a very good show, but they need to do away with Bill Goldberg...Mauro Ranallo and Jay Glazer would be a good team, they don't need a 3rd wheel that knows jack and says stupid crap like "concussions don't matter."
I couldn't agree more, the things he said after the fight were just flat out stupid. I was surprised one of the Gracie's didn't confront him about the things he said.
reigle9
02-11-2007, 11:14 AM
Trash talking is a big part of any competitive sport and no fight on the Elite XC debut card had more jaw jacking than the bout between Hawaii’s KJ Noons and the always entertaining Charles “Crazy Horse” Bennett. A feeling out period left the crowd wondering if the two warriors were going to ever engage but soon after the stand-up war ensued. Noons landed some good leg kicks that seemed to slow Bennett down at points but it was the thunderous right hand from “Crazy Horse” that ended the fight. The enormous shot was followed up with a few more punches before the referee stepped in declaring Charles “Crazy Horse” Bennett the winner at 3:43 in the 1st round by knockout. - from MMAweekly
He's not for everyone, but he has a new fan. He's like watching NASCAR for the wrecks. The guy doesn't even train or he might be very dangerous. Some of the things he says leaves you thinking, "what did he just say"? These aren't verbatim but:
Q: Why did you stop doing drugs?
A: Gf put me in jail.
Q: If not fighting, how would you earn your money?
A: Rob and steal.
Q: Is the story about you and Wand true?
A: Yes. In the locker room, he was talking smack and I kept smiling at him. He swung on on me and 3 minutes later I woke up to kicks. I got up and knocked him out. I put his ass to sleep. I went outside and started laughing until he woke up to come find me. I said you just got knocked out, and then I ran away.
Trash talking is a big part of any competitive sport and no fight on the Elite XC debut card had more jaw jacking than the bout between Hawaii’s KJ Noons and the always entertaining Charles “Crazy Horse” Bennett. A feeling out period left the crowd wondering if the two warriors were going to ever engage but soon after the stand-up war ensued. Noons landed some good leg kicks that seemed to slow Bennett down at points but it was the thunderous right hand from “Crazy Horse” that ended the fight. The enormous shot was followed up with a few more punches before the referee stepped in declaring Charles “Crazy Horse” Bennett the winner at 3:43 in the 1st round by knockout. - from MMAweekly
He's not for everyone, but he has a new fan. He's like watching NASCAR for the wrecks. The guy doesn't even train or he might be very dangerous. Some of the things he says leaves you thinking, "what did he just say"? These aren't verbatim but:
Q: Why did you stop doing drugs?
A: Gf put me in jail.
Q: If not fighting, how would you earn your money?
A: Rob and steal.
Q: Is the story about you and Wand true?
A: Yes. In the locker room, he was talking smack and I kept smiling at him. He swung on on me and 3 minutes later I woke up to kicks. I got up and knocked him out. I put his ass to sleep. I went outside and started laughing until he woke up to come find me. I said you just got knocked out, and then I ran away. :lol:
I saw the little piece about him in the preview show and it made me laugh. The best part about him is that he get's his cardio from playing pickup basketball.
UKfan
02-12-2007, 12:44 PM
Watched the EXC event. They played the prelims on proelite.com, and mma-tv.net had the main card streaming live, so I saw all 10 fights.
Gina Carano vs. Julie Kedzie was the fight of the night. If I wasn't already convinced, I definately am now, womens MMA is great. Oh, and Gina is freaking hot.
Also, Frank Shamrock is a classless punk, pure and simple. Renzo was beating him, Frank kneed him in the head twice while they were on the ground and got DQ'ed. Personally I think he was trying to get a NC, but the knees were ruled intentional. Then in the interview he's trying to pass it off like he didn't know the rules and "he thought they were there to fight" basically rippng on Renzo.
Overall it was a very good show, but they need to do away with Bill Goldberg...Mauro Ranallo and Jay Glazer would be a good team, they don't need a 3rd wheel that knows jack and says stupid crap like "concussions don't matter."
I couldn't agree more, the things he said after the fight were just flat out stupid. I was surprised one of the Gracie's didn't confront him about the things he said.
I've just noticed The Crow lost on this card, how did he look? I like watching him fight so I hope it wasn't too bad.
XxXdragonXxX
02-12-2007, 01:57 PM
The Crow got dominated. He was a totally different fighter than he was 2 years ago.
UKfan
02-12-2007, 02:11 PM
The Crow got dominated. He was a totally different fighter than he was 2 years ago.
:( That sucks, he's got a lot of talent as well. Motivation a problem maybe?
Well it looks like Rampage is getting the first title shot on the poll. A little pre mature IMO
A fight that im really interested in seeing next is Melvin Guillard vs Joe Stevenson. This will be on the next Ultimate fight night and it should be a war. Im going with Melvin if it stays standing but if Joe Daddy can get him on the ground and keep him there he should win easily. Should be a great match.
Ravens1991
02-15-2007, 01:41 PM
The main event from last night was good, Evan Tanner took some vicious elbows.
Gabriel Gonzaga is slated as Cro Cops next victim.
WOW! that is all I can say. AWESOME Pride ppv tonight. The whole thing was amazing. All kinds of crazy outcomes.
Joachim Hansen had a good come back win against Jason Ireland.
Frank Trigg beats Kazou Misaki in what one would call an upset
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou KO's Antonio Rogerio Nogueira quickly in a HUGE upset.
Hayato Sakurai destroyed Mac Danzig (no suprise there)
Shogun finished Allistair Overeem off pretty quickly, I expected Shogun to win but I though Overeem would put up a little bit more of a fight.
NICK DIAZ beat the hell out of Takanori Gomi! HUGE UPSET that I predicted moments before the fight (sarf as my witness), Diaz came to pride and took out one of their Top P4P guys. Amazing fight so exciting.
Dan Henderson got his 2nd belt after defeating Wanderlei Silva, Awesome fight, Dan Henderson controlled most of the fight. Im happy to see one of my favorite fighters destroy top competition. Hendo has been severly underrated by a lot of people and a lot of MMA sites. He showed tonight hes an Elite fighter in the game. Hendo said he possibly wants a 3rd belt and he made sure tos ay he couldnt make LW. SO that means a possible Hendo vs Fedor coming up. Cant wait to see that happen.
Great PPV overall.
:shock:
Gomi, Nog and Silva losing, sounds like an amazing PPV. Im gonna have to check out the fights
soybean
02-25-2007, 04:04 AM
NICK DIAZ beat the hell out of Takanori Gomi! HUGE UPSET that I predicted moments before the fight (sarf as my witness), Diaz came to pride and took out one of their Top P4P guys. Amazing fight so exciting.
Great PPV overall.
that submission was suhweet. Im gonna try it.
sucks that wanderlei lost, cuz now he'll never get a chance against chuck liddell. I thought wanderlei's chin was stronger, i guess if he went against liddell, it'd be the same outcome.
NICK DIAZ beat the hell out of Takanori Gomi! HUGE UPSET that I predicted moments before the fight (sarf as my witness), Diaz came to pride and took out one of their Top P4P guys. Amazing fight so exciting.
Great PPV overall.
that submission was suhweet. Im gonna try it.
sucks that wanderlei lost, cuz now he'll never get a chance against chuck liddell. I thought wanderlei's chin was stronger, i guess if he went against liddell, it'd be the same outcome.I wouldnt be so quick to say this. Dan Henderson is a world class wrestler and getting Wandy on the ground and just laying on him took alot out of Wandy. I think wandy was pretty tired when he got KOed . Liddell would not be able to get Wandy down and keep him there so long. There were times in the fight where Wandy almost KOed Hendo but Hendo weathered the storm. I think that if Liddell was in there he wouldnt be able to use takedowns to take away energy from Wandy. This would give Wandy more oppurtunity to eventually land one of his crazy Flurries and possible change the entire fight.
I also have read alot of "Wandy didnt have his roids because it was in America" talk. So that could be something else to look into because Wandy defintely didnt have the viciousness he usually has.
XxXdragonXxX
02-28-2007, 03:36 AM
Pride 33 was great. First time I've seen a Pride PPV.
Diaz's gogoplata was just perfect. I hate Diaz and I wanted Gomi to win, but man that was impressive. I think Pride's LW division is overrated, especially Gomi. Once the UFC gets their LW division really rolling, all the top 10 lists will be filled with UFC guys and Melendez.
Great to see Trigg win again, I did pick him to win that fight but I wasn't sure he could actually do it.
Dan was hanging with Silva standing, and then wore him out on the ground, then KOed him. Silva/Liddell would be a great fight (which won't happen now) but I think it would end with Liddell getting the knockout.
A couple rndom observations:
Jerry Millen, the blonde guy that does the post fight interviews is a douchebag. He needs to go fast. "This is why Pride is the #1 MMA organization in the world." great timing on that quote...right after a guy comes over from the UFC and demolishes their LW champion. (Of course we all know Gomi wouldn't be champ if he ever had to defend his belt.)
Josh Barnett said after Silva got knocked out, "I can't remember the last time he was knocked out." This is what, 5 months after he got knocked out by Cro Cop?
UKfan
02-28-2007, 03:46 AM
Man, I am so pissed I couldn't get tickets for UFC 70 as by the time I knew they were on sale on the £250 ones were left.
locseti
02-28-2007, 04:23 AM
didnt get to see this one, but congrats to the Stockton kid Nick Diaz! I've been a fan since he knocked out that cocky SOB Robby Lawler. Diaz is tough.
So Silva lost to Hollywood Henderson? Didnt Silva already beat Chuck lidell?
On another note - I am coming around to BoDog.
reigle9
02-28-2007, 11:27 AM
The second half of this show will never be deleted from my computer. There were times in the Gomi-Diaz fight that I thought it had to be fake. That fight looked like a movie, simply amazing and has to be the huge front runner for fight of the year.
Say what you want about me, but I seriously don't think Wandy is the same without roid rage. I'm not just talking about the fight, but everything about him seemed different. In the US, Chuck would also knock him out. I don't buy the Dana and the UFC were running from Wandy crap. That said, I doubt they want anything to do with Shogun.
What is it with everybody wanting to fight heavyweight? Lindland against Fedor, Hendo against Fedor, I don't get it. I think it's stupid, I'd like to see Fedor fight other heavyweights.....is that so wrong?
Now we go from one of the greatest shows ever to the snoozefest that is UFC 68.
Pride 33 was great. First time I've seen a Pride PPV.
Diaz's gogoplata was just perfect. I hate Diaz and I wanted Gomi to win, but man that was impressive. I think Pride's LW division is overrated, especially Gomi. Once the UFC gets their LW division really rolling, all the top 10 lists will be filled with UFC guys and Melendez.
Great to see Trigg win again, I did pick him to win that fight but I wasn't sure he could actually do it.
Dan was hanging with Silva standing, and then wore him out on the ground, then KOed him. Silva/Liddell would be a great fight (which won't happen now) but I think it would end with Liddell getting the knockout.
A couple rndom observations:
Jerry Millen, the blonde guy that does the post fight interviews is a douchebag. He needs to go fast. "This is why Pride is the #1 MMA organization in the world." great timing on that quote...right after a guy comes over from the UFC and demolishes their LW champion. (Of course we all know Gomi wouldn't be champ if he ever had to defend his belt.)
Josh Barnett said after Silva got knocked out, "I can't remember the last time he was knocked out." This is what, 5 months after he got knocked out by Cro Cop?
When Barnett said that I think he ment an actual KO because correct me if im wrong the Ref stopped the Cro Cop wandy fight (im not definite about this because its been like 6 months since the fight took place)
reigle9
02-28-2007, 11:44 AM
Man, I am so pissed I couldn't get tickets for UFC 70 as by the time I knew they were on sale on the £250 ones were left.
UK fan, about how many dollars is L250? Sorry, I don't know how to make your currency symbol. You guys are lucky, I would suggest saving your pennies and going to that show.
It's definitely the best UFC show on paper that I can remember in recent history. Absolutely stacked with big names and good match-ups. Only thing that sucks is that there is no Championship match, which is ok because it would probably suck anyway (see GSP-Serra, Couture-Sylvia).
Copy-paste action from MMAweekly:
UFC 70: APRIL 21, 2007 IN MANCHESTER, ENGLAND AT M.E.N. ARENA
-Mirko Cro Cop (#2 Heavyweight in the World)* vs. Gabriel Gonzaga - Gonzaga is way better than Sanchez and shouldn't run as much. Fairly good chance for highlight reel material.
-Andrei Arlovski (#6 Heavyweight in the World)* vs. Fabricio Werdum (#7 Heavyweight in the World) - Look at the UFC HW division go, the next top signing will make it the top promoter.
-Ryoto Machida vs. Forrest Griffin - This is my Gomi-Diaz fight (the one I'm most looking foward to). I know it's not the cool thing to say, but Forrest is one of my favorite fighters. If he can pull this off, he's right back near the top of the UFC LHW division. Machida will be the favorite and the newest star in MMA if he wins.
-Michael Bisping vs. Elvis Sinosic - Making the fans happy.
-Assuerio Silva vs. Cheick Kongo - I think this is actually part of the undercard, hopefully they will show it.
reigle9
02-28-2007, 11:47 AM
When Barnett said that I think he ment an actual KO because correct me if im wrong the Ref stopped the Cro Cop wandy fight (im not definite about this because its been like 6 months since the fight took place)
No, it was definitely a KO in the purest sense of the word with Wandy laying on the mat and a chunk of his head missing. I have no clue what Barnett was thinking.
UKfan
02-28-2007, 01:50 PM
UK fan, about how many dollars is L250? Sorry, I don't know how to make your currency symbol. You guys are lucky, I would suggest saving your pennies and going to that show.
It's definitely the best UFC show on paper that I can remember in recent history. Absolutely stacked with big names and good match-ups. Only thing that sucks is that there is no Championship match, which is ok because it would probably suck anyway (see GSP-Serra, Couture-Sylvia).
Copy-paste action from MMAweekly:
UFC 70: APRIL 21, 2007 IN MANCHESTER, ENGLAND AT M.E.N. ARENA
-Mirko Cro Cop (#2 Heavyweight in the World)* vs. Gabriel Gonzaga - Gonzaga is way better than Sanchez and shouldn't run as much. Fairly good chance for highlight reel material.
-Andrei Arlovski (#6 Heavyweight in the World)* vs. Fabricio Werdum (#7 Heavyweight in the World) - Look at the UFC HW division go, the next top signing will make it the top promoter.
-Ryoto Machida vs. Forrest Griffin - This is my Gomi-Diaz fight (the one I'm most looking foward to). I know it's not the cool thing to say, but Forrest is one of my favorite fighters. If he can pull this off, he's right back near the top of the UFC LHW division. Machida will be the favorite and the newest star in MMA if he wins.
-Michael Bisping vs. Elvis Sinosic - Making the fans happy.
-Assuerio Silva vs. Cheick Kongo - I think this is actually part of the undercard, hopefully they will show it.
It's about $490 or so, which I just can't afford, I'm looking on ebay and talking to people I know in Manchester to see if they cant get any from the actual stadium. I'll be doing my utmost to get there, looks a sick card!
reigle9
02-28-2007, 03:58 PM
Wow $490, I see what you mean.
UKfan
02-28-2007, 04:00 PM
Yeah, some are going on ebay for £2500, so about $4900, those are font row mind. Still some scalpers are gonna be making major money over this!
UKfan
02-28-2007, 04:01 PM
Yeah, some are going on ebay for £2500, so about $4900, those are font row mind. Still some scalpers are gonna be making major money over this!
Machida will upset Griffin (not really an upset but it will seem like one to casual fans)
Kongo and Silva should be a slug fest.
AA vs Werdum is awesome. Werdum is a beast he will sub AA IMO I knew that when Cro Cop came over Werdum would end up following (they train together) I am suprised they are putting him against a top teir guy so quickly, I figured they would feed him some can first to build up momentum.
Rob S
02-28-2007, 04:17 PM
I have heard that seeing UFC live isnt worth it. Heard that the cage is very difficult to see action in and then when the fight gous to the ground, it is almost impossible.
UKfan
02-28-2007, 04:21 PM
I have heard that seeing UFC live isnt worth it. Heard that the cage is very difficult to see action in and then when the fight gous to the ground, it is almost impossible.
Lol, at least that makes me feel a better, still want to go though, just for the experience.
Rob S
02-28-2007, 04:54 PM
Lol, at least that makes me feel a better, still want to go though, just for the experience.
Yeah, it would be cool for sure. But, PRIDE may be a better bet for overall experience. Of course, they wont be in England anytime soon...
XxXdragonXxX
02-28-2007, 08:21 PM
Didnt Silva already beat Chuck lidell?
Nope. They haven't fought.
XxXdragonXxX
02-28-2007, 08:26 PM
Machida will upset Griffin (not really an upset but it will seem like one to casual fans)
Kongo and Silva should be a slug fest.
AA vs Werdum is awesome. Werdum is a beast he will sub AA IMO I knew that when Cro Cop came over Werdum would end up following (they train together) I am suprised they are putting him against a top teir guy so quickly, I figured they would feed him some can first to build up momentum.
I would be really really surprised if Machida lost to Griffin. I think Dana was really impressed with Ryoto, so he's giving him a popular guy taht he will beat to build up his popularity (it worked for Jardine.)
I am also surprised they are putting AA vs. Werdum. Everyone wants to see AA vs. Cro Cop after Cro Cop knocks Sylvia out. They are risking that fight by putting Andrei against someone that stands a very good chance against him. If AA loses, they don't really have a good contender for Mirko (I don't know if Mirko and Werdum would fight eachother?)
reigle9
02-28-2007, 09:02 PM
I don't really care who Cro Cop fights once he wins the title. I doubt him and Werdum would fight, kind of like a Tito and Rampage thing.
I fully expect Werdum to beat AA, so I don't really know what the UFC plans to do. Maybe they haven't planned that far ahead.
The idea of Chuck moving up just popped into my head for Cro Cop after he wins the title.
UFC TONIGHT!!! I can't wait, should be a pretty good show. My upset pick of the night is the Canadian Jason "The Athlete" Macdonald over Rich Franklin.
I think the Couture vs. Sylvia has potential to be one of the most boring fights in history.
UFC TONIGHT!!! I can't wait, should be a pretty good show. My upset pick of the night is the Canadian Jason "The Athlete" Macdonald over Rich Franklin.
I think the Couture vs. Sylvia has potential to be one of the most boring fights in history.
I think Rich will rebound and KO Macdonald in the 2nd.
Couture vs Sylvia will be a snooze fest. I was watching the preview yesterday and Dana was kind of clowning Sylvia for not finishing fights and always talking about knocking people out and never doing it. I think Sylvia might actually try to finish this fight.
Hughes will crush Lytle in a boring fight.
Im happy to see Babalu return to the octagon.
UKfan
03-03-2007, 12:29 PM
UFC TONIGHT!!! I can't wait, should be a pretty good show. My upset pick of the night is the Canadian Jason "The Athlete" Macdonald over Rich Franklin.
I think the Couture vs. Sylvia has potential to be one of the most boring fights in history.
I see Sylvia v Couture being similar to Sylvia v Monson, in that Sylvia will be worried about hitting the mat with Couture and so will attempt to pick at Couture from range, however I see Couture winning via GnP, just a gut feeling.
UKfan
03-03-2007, 12:30 PM
I don't really care who Cro Cop fights once he wins the title. I doubt him and Werdum would fight, kind of like a Tito and Rampage thing.
I fully expect Werdum to beat AA, so I don't really know what the UFC plans to do. Maybe they haven't planned that far ahead.
The idea of Chuck moving up just popped into my head for Cro Cop after he wins the title.
Chuck would be absolutely murdered, he is great at 205, but CC would outstrike him IMO
Chuck would be absolutely murdered, he is great at 205, but CC would outstrike him IMO
Defintely. Chuck would get picked apart. Cro Cop is such a technical striker and Chuck is the opposite he just throws out looping punches that if they hit will hurt you. But if he was fighting someone like CC and threw one of those Looping punches CC would throw one straight down the pipe and chuck would be on the canvas.
BearsBandwagon
03-03-2007, 01:03 PM
Defintely. Chuck would get picked apart. Cro Cop is such a technical striker and Chuck is the opposite he just throws out looping punches that if they hit will hurt you. But if he was fighting someone like CC and threw one of those Looping punches CC would throw one straight down the pipe and chuck would be on the canvas.
Also known as Cro Cop vs Wanderlei Silva
Randy Couture The New Ufc Hw Champion! Dominated Every Aspect Of The Fight In Every Round! Unbelievable! I have been waiting so long to see TIm the Sloth Sylvia get destroyed and it has happened!
RaiderNation
03-04-2007, 12:04 AM
whens the icemans next fight?
whens the icemans next fight?
In May against Quinton Rampage Jackson I believe.
BearsBandwagon
03-04-2007, 12:27 AM
He is fighting Tommy Morrison in May haha
But Im 90% positive Rampage is getting another fight before they put him in a title match
COUTURE!!!! Wow, I was not expecting that type of dominating performance. So much for my upset pick though. It was a pretty average pay per view for the most part but I think it was tottaly worth it seeing Sylvia getting his ass handed to him.
COUTURE!!!! Wow, I was not expecting that type of dominating performance. So much for my upset pick though. It was a pretty average pay per view for the most part but I think it was tottaly worth it seeing Sylvia getting his ass handed to him.
Yeah it was slightly below average until the last fight. I was going crazy for 25 ******s straight. That fight alone makes it a great PPV.
Yeah it was slightly below average until the last fight. I was going crazy for 25 ******s straight. That fight alone makes it a great PPV.
Yea, the first 30 seconds of that fight were some of the greatest seconds in my life.
XxXdragonXxX
03-04-2007, 12:24 PM
Randy Couture The New Ufc Hw Champion! Dominated Every Aspect Of The Fight In Every Round! Unbelievable! I have been waiting so long to see TIm the Sloth Sylvia get destroyed and it has happened!
I am so surprised and so freaking happy!
War Randy!
UKfan
03-04-2007, 12:37 PM
Damn it, why did I look at this thread before the event is shown over here??? Oh well, can't wait to see it, and I am glad I was wrong!
SuperMcgee
03-04-2007, 12:43 PM
Don't post in here too often, but I feel like I need to join in the excitemnt after seeing Couture just dominate like that. Great, great stuff.
UKfan
03-06-2007, 12:01 PM
Don't post in here too often, but I feel like I need to join in the excitemnt after seeing Couture just dominate like that. Great, great stuff.
Man, Joe was right, Couture should be everybody's hero!
reigle9
03-06-2007, 12:18 PM
I've never been more shocked about a fight or maybe even any sporting event in my life. Complete domination in every way the entire fight. After the initial shock wore off, my capitalistic ways took over. This should make for a very nice line when Randy fights Cro Cop. Anything less than -300, I'm putting everything I have on Cro Cop.
soybean
03-06-2007, 12:36 PM
Randy Couture The New Ufc Hw Champion! Dominated Every Aspect Of The Fight In Every Round! Unbelievable! I have been waiting so long to see TIm the Sloth Sylvia get destroyed and it has happened!
the problem is, now we can't see cro cop beat the crap out of silvia. When Cro Cop and Couture fight, Americans will probably be rooting for couture, which sucks.
the problem is, now we can't see cro cop beat the crap out of silvia. When Cro Cop and Couture fight, Americans will probably be rooting for couture, which sucks.
Maybe they will have Cro Cop fight Sylvia to see who gets to fight for the title.
UKfan
03-06-2007, 04:07 PM
Maybe they will have Cro Cop fight Sylvia to see who gets to fight for the title.
I'd die happy seeing CroCop crack one of those left high kicks against Sylvia's dome!
dware_94
03-06-2007, 04:21 PM
**** sylvia...as much as i like randy once cro cop get's his shot he'll win
themaninblack
03-06-2007, 06:27 PM
did franklin mention something about having a fight in cincinnati? thats the rumor floating around in the hood.
soybean
03-06-2007, 08:32 PM
did franklin mention something about having a fight in cincinnati? thats the rumor floating around in the hood.
rematch with anderson silva in rich franklin's home town after this next ufc.
soybean
03-06-2007, 08:55 PM
they should get a cro cop vs. andrei orlovsky fight. The fans would like that one.
reigle9
03-06-2007, 11:33 PM
Maybe they will have Cro Cop fight Sylvia to see who gets to fight for the title.
Nah, Dana already said Cro Cop's next fight will be for the title assuming he gets past Gonzaga.
I expect him to fight Sylvia somewhere down the line though in a title defense.
themaninblack
03-07-2007, 12:04 AM
rematch with anderson silva in rich franklin's home town after this next ufc.
this will be amazing. im going.
didn't rich kind of get destroyed by silva last time? what are his chances in the rematch?
XxXdragonXxX
03-07-2007, 01:09 AM
Silva is fighting Marquardt at UFC 72. Franklin will get the winner.
soybean
03-07-2007, 01:37 AM
this will be amazing. im going.
didn't rich kind of get destroyed by silva last time? what are his chances in the rematch?
well, he has to first work on defending against the muay thai clinch, that's for damn sure. If he can avoid that, he has a shot, he's a pretty well rounded fighter.
UKfan
03-07-2007, 10:35 AM
I agree with what you said, I don't know if Silva was put out by Lutter not making weight, but he looked pretty sloppy in that fight, Lutter really should have slapped on that armbar. Rich could take it if he can avoid the thai clinch
rematch with anderson silva in rich franklin's home town after this next ufc.
Actually Andersons next title defense is against Nathan Marquardt according to mmaweekly.
Rob S
03-09-2007, 11:53 AM
Bisping's response to Hamil after he called him out. I found it very funny.
"THE MATT FINISH"
You may have heard that a certain TUF 3 dropout was calling me out last week.
To be honest, I really didn’t want to respond because that plays right into his hands by whipping up interest in a fight that I believe is a big step backwards for me.
However, at the same time I don’t want anyone thinking I was afraid of this guy, either.
The fighter in question - I forget his name - is a good wrestler but has no BJJ and couldn’t strike a match. He’s the one who produced the most embarrassingly amateurish performance of the entire season, where even though he won he couldn’t continue in the competition as he was so bashed up.
Do you know who I’m on about? I can picture his face but still can’t remember his name but I remember personally sending this novice to the hospital with a busted arm and my mate Kendall Grove - a middleweight - knocked him silly with a high kick in sparring.
I also recall that he went to the hospital three times during TUF 3 and each time came back to the TUF house with his tail between his legs. He spent more time in bandages than King Tut.
But, now, he’s shouting my name in an obvious attempt to leap frog from his preliminary bout status to genuine PPV level.
Sorry, pal, I won the TUF 3 three-year contract, thank you very much, so I don’t need a part time job running your PR office on the side.
I’ve got a long way to go and a lot to prove in the UFC but - in terms of what I did during my TUF 3 run - I don’t think I’m being big-headed when I say my run to the TUF 3 title was pretty damn conclusive.
I scored three consecutive knockouts without a scratch on me while this guy calling me out had one fight that looked like two drunks scrapping outside a kebab shop on a Friday night.
For him to claim I’ve yet to prove I’m the real TUF 3 winner is pathetic."
XxXdragonXxX
03-09-2007, 02:01 PM
Hamill really is terrible. Bisping would walk through him.
UKfan
03-09-2007, 04:00 PM
All completely relevant points by Mike, loving reading it. I hope at UFC 70 he puts on a real show. WAR BISPING!
Rob S
03-11-2007, 12:15 AM
Does anyone know if PRIDE will finally give Shogun his title shot? I have not heard anything public, except for Shogun saying he wants Hendo.
http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=3578&zoneid=2
UFC 70 to be aired live on Spike TV. This is crazy a PPV caliber event is going to be on Spike TV. Werdum vs AA, Cro Cop vs Gonzaga, Machida vs Griffin and a Mike Bisping fight on top of it all.
UKfan
03-26-2007, 05:19 PM
http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=3669&zoneid=13
Fertittas may have bought PRIDE!
If this is true, this is HUGE!
http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=3669&zoneid=13
Fertittas may have bought PRIDE!
If this is true, this is HUGE!
Yup I read this earlier, They are going to keep the UFC and PRide as two seperate organizations though. With only one "super ppv" each year.
UKfan
03-26-2007, 05:38 PM
Still that super PPV will be amazing.
TUF 5 started tonight and it look's as if it's going to be a great season. The one guy who lost the fought today reminded me a little bit of Danny Abadi in how bad he was, but the failure to realize his shittyness.
Joe Lauzon or Nathan Diaz will win the whole thing.
Joe Lauzon or Nathan Diaz will win the whole thing.
Those two are pretty good but I also think that Corey Hill and Cole Miller will fair pretty well.
If I were to pick one out of all of them it would probably be Diaz.
bored of education
04-05-2007, 10:23 PM
I AM NOT READING THIS WHOLE THREAD SORRY..
But who in UFC's ***** ass rules could beat Fedor?
Those two are pretty good but I also think that Corey Hill and Cole Miller will fair pretty well.
If I were to pick one out of all of them it would probably be Diaz.
Corey Hill looks like a beast, but I question his technique. He could be one of those huge guys that have little to no MMA training.
Today is UFC 69: Shootout. Who else is ordering it or watching it?
I can't wait to see St. Pierre defend his belt for the first time and most likely KTFO of Matt Serra.
The Sanchez vs. Koscheck fight should be very interesting as well, but I think that Sanchez will win and then most likely get a title shot.
UKfan
04-07-2007, 12:17 PM
It's on Sunday night here, followed by the premiere of TUF 5 Tuesday. Big MMA week for me :D Can't wait. Must remember to avoid this thread for a day. War GSP!! I don't really care about Kos and Sanchez, not a fan of either. Just hope it is a war and not filled with L'n'P
Omg Matt Serra Just Koed Gsp
Wow! I can't believe that actually happened. This completely screws up the welterweight division, what happens now? A rematch? or does someone else get a shot first? Mark my words though, GSP will be back and be the champion again.
On another note Big Nog is coming to UFC!
Rob S
04-08-2007, 12:38 AM
WOW! I am a Long Island boy and am therefore excited to see Serra win, but my God. I am so pissed. This means UFC is going to have to blow another PPV main event on freakin Matt Serra. This sucks. I really thought GSP could challenge Fedor for #1 P4P, just a shocking night all around. I did call Kos over Diego though.
Rob S
04-08-2007, 12:41 AM
Also, this is an MMA draft going on in the fantasy section. A few spots are left. Javon Favre, I would take you for sure if u want in.
Also, this is an MMA draft going on in the fantasy section. A few spots are left. Javon Favre, I would take you for sure if u want in.
Yes I would...
Also on the PPV...the Sanchez vs. Koscheck fight was one of the biggest letdowns in a while. That was a shitshow the whole way through, I could barely even watch the thing. Tim Sylvia could have put on a better show than that.
locseti
04-08-2007, 12:53 AM
Corey Hill looks like a beast, but I question his technique. He could be one of those huge guys that have little to no MMA training.
Pulver's team looks alot stronger - Diaz, Miller, and Hill look like the favorites to me.
UKfan
04-08-2007, 08:27 AM
Damn it why the hell did I look at this thread, can't believe GSP lost, guess I will see tonight :(
Pulver's team looks alot stronger - Diaz, Miller, and Hill look like the favorites to me.
Joe Lauzon (BJ Penns Team) and Nathan Diaz are my favorites to win. Lauzon KO-ed Pulver in his UFC Debut.
As for whose next in the WW division. I think its either an instant rematch or GSP vs Hughes 3. I think GSP should get the rematch and Hughes should fight Fitch personally.
soybean
04-08-2007, 01:17 PM
damnit, now matt hughes is gonna be the ww champ again. eddie sanchez looked terrible.
soybean
04-08-2007, 08:26 PM
did you know royce gracie is fighting in k1 and so is... brock lesnar....
Rob S
04-08-2007, 08:49 PM
Yes I would...
Also on the PPV...the Sanchez vs. Koscheck fight was one of the biggest letdowns in a while. That was a shitshow the whole way through, I could barely even watch the thing. Tim Sylvia could have put on a better show than that.
Koscheck fought the perfect fight though. He was able to win the stand up battle with Diego easily, so he stayed on his feet. No need to take it to the ground where he could get subbed. HE could have pushed the pace more, but why? He was on his way to an easy decision that will possibly earn him a title shot, why risk it? Boring fight, yes, but Kos showed me a lot. He won that fight with his weakness, that is impressive any way you slice it.
Rob S
04-08-2007, 08:50 PM
did you know royce gracie is fighting in k1 and so is... brock lesnar....
Yeah....but I dont give a damn about either. Royce is a legend, but can't compete anymore. Lesnar is just a freak show who belongs in Japan fighting Zulu.
Rob S
04-08-2007, 08:53 PM
Joe Lauzon (BJ Penns Team) and Nathan Diaz are my favorites to win. Lauzon KO-ed Pulver in his UFC Debut.
Lauzon has some bad losses on his record, I think his win over Pulver may have been a huge fluke (thats coming from a guy who hates Pulver). He is still a favorite tho along with Diaz. The really tall guy has to be a favorite as well. A 6 foot 4 LW is absolutely insane. If he has good striking and takedown defense at all, he is a damn near impossible guy to fight.
Hines
04-08-2007, 10:04 PM
the diego fight was borin last nite
i went to a resturaunt last nite to watch them witha few buddies
the serra-st pierre fight was great
i thought pierre was gonna win since he was the bigger dude but serra stood his ground and beat the **** outta pierre
it was my first time watchin one of these and i definetly have a huge respect for this sport now
and im goin to watch as much as possible
RyanLeaf#1
04-09-2007, 10:33 AM
I was watching spike tv over the weekend and they were following around Georges St. Pierre. The owner of UFC gave him a car for being a trainer on the show. Can anyone find me a picture of the car they gave him. Its a muscle car its unreal. Im trying to show some people in work but I cant find it.
soybean
04-09-2007, 12:57 PM
dude, Sokoudjou beat Arona's ass. this is what his fifth fight and already he's been the only one to knock out a noguera brother and he knocked out arona.
I think he has a legit chance to beat wanderlei and chuck liddell.
here's the fight:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=LsdAidYFT0s
bernbabybern820
04-09-2007, 01:29 PM
dude, Sokoudjou beat Arona's ass. this is what his fifth fight and already he's been the only one to knock out a noguera brother and he knocked out arona.
I think he has a legit chance to beat wanderlei and chuck liddell.
here's the fight:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=LsdAidYFT0s
http://youtube.com/watch?v=iMiz5PhJAfk
dude, Sokoudjou beat Arona's ass. this is what his fifth fight and already he's been the only one to knock out a noguera brother and he knocked out arona.
I think he has a legit chance to beat wanderlei and chuck liddell.
here's the fight:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=LsdAidYFT0s
Yeah that was really impressive, and hes only 22 I think.
One thing that is good is that we only have to wait 2 weeks for the next UFC now. Cro Cop, Bisping and Arlovski, all for FREE!!!
UKfan
04-09-2007, 05:13 PM
Watching UFC 69 now, really enjoyed the Huerta fight, Josh vs Diego is a snoozefest, Josh looked better in the standup and should have pushed the pace, although fighting the style he did he was never in danger I guess. Serra vs GSP up next, I almost don't want to watch...
locseti
04-09-2007, 10:41 PM
Has anyone watched the IFL? The difference in talent seems to be vast, but one of the guys that looks like he will soon be in the UFC is that 19 yr old kid Chris horodecki, what a warrior.
The most RIDICULOUS decision Ive ever seen a sports commission make, this absolutely disgusting and stupid. Nick Diaz, on top of being fined 20% of his purse and getting handed a 6 month suspension, has now had his win over Takanori Gomi stripped by the NSAC.
The chairmen of the NSAC stated that using marijuana aided Diaz in winning a FIGHT and he believed Diaz was high DURING the fight and that is the reason he won.
Tim Sylvia didnt even have his win stripped after testing positive for steroids. Absolutely effing stupid.
http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles.asp?n_id=7231
Ravens1991
04-12-2007, 09:30 AM
Hi everyone, I really don't follow UFC but some college wrestlers Jake Rosholt and Johny Hendricks signed UFC contracts with team takedown this week. I was wondering how long until I can see them get in the octagon. Do they have to go through a amerature ring and only the best of the best get on TV or how does it work?
Hi everyone, I really don't follow UFC but some college wrestlers Jake Rosholt and Johny Hendricks signed UFC contracts with team takedown this week. I was wondering how long until I can see them get in the octagon. Do they have to go through a amerature ring and only the best of the best get on TV or how does it work?
You most likely wont see them in the UFC for a while. If they do for some chance fight soon it will be on hte undercard or on an "Ultimate Fight Night'
And they will be really boring because all they know how to do is take people down and lay on top of them :)
slightlyaraiderfan
04-13-2007, 02:41 PM
A post-fight urinalysis has revealed that lightweight contender Melvin Guillard tested positive for the banned substance Benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite, following his first round submission loss to Joe Stevenson at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas on April 5th. Guillard faces a possible fine and suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
(10 blah blah)
Was I the only one who watched Dana vs. Tito: Bad Blood? That was the biggest waste of an hour and a half i've ever had. How did that even make it to the air?
Was I the only one who watched Dana vs. Tito: Bad Blood? That was the biggest waste of an hour and a half i've ever had. How did that even make it to the air?
No you werent the only one who wasted time watching that. Nerv and I were also thoroughly pissed off.
Tonights Bodog. with all the crazy upsets lately I wouldnt be suprised if linland beats Fedor tonight.
So Fedor beat Lindland...
So Fedor beat Lindland...
I downloaded the fight but only about 30 seconds of it I could actually see as it was like scrambled and pink.
I downloaded the fight but only about 30 seconds of it I could actually see as it was like scrambled and pink.
I guess there was some controversy about Fedor holding the ropes to avoid a takedown and then countering and tossing Lindland to the ground.
So Fedor beat Lindland...
SHOCKING!!!!!!!!!
Ravens1991
04-15-2007, 06:14 PM
I was looking at a wrestling forum and there was a thread saying how Fedor cheated. Here is something about him touching the rope
http://ninjashoes.net/forum/imagehosting/6462209d6cf99b.gif
I was looking at a wrestling forum and there was a thread saying how Fedor cheated. Here is something about him touching the rope
http://ninjashoes.net/forum/imagehosting/6462209d6cf99b.gif
Judging by that, he did touch it, but he didn't use it as leverage. The ref saw it and took his hand off it.
Fighters grab on ropes all the time without being DQ'ed. The only people that are saying that Fedor cheated are the Anti-Russian homers who would LOVE to see him fail.
UKfan
04-19-2007, 02:02 PM
You guys keeping up with TUF 5. Man Manny really flew off the handle with very little provocation IMO, these guys seem to either be
a) Crazy
b) Being seriously egged on by the producers
Either way I'm quite enjoying it, except Gabe, who is really bugging me, clever editing or not, no one should come in for the opportunity of a lifetime 2lbs over! Manny impressed me in the fight, he's a little pitbull just like Dana said, exciting fighter. I want to see Corey fight, 6'4 155, just seems surreal to me.
locseti
04-21-2007, 02:31 PM
Gabe is a fagg, He enjoyed that kalonik just a little too much. Nate Diaz is a hog, Im from the 209 as well so its nice to see someone representing Northern Cali. He's right about the dudes that run around in speedos and play grab-ass with each other; that shitt is ***. I have never found that funny, and I can't understand the people that do.
locseti
04-21-2007, 03:05 PM
Judging by that, he did touch it, but he didn't use it as leverage. The ref saw it and took his hand off it.
Fighters grab on ropes all the time without being DQ'ed. The only people that are saying that Fedor cheated are the Anti-Russian homers who would LOVE to see him fail.
He didnt really cheat because it was just reaction, but it did aid him in the reversal of the takedown. The ref didnt even slap his hand away until it was too late.
BIG upps to Lindland though, he's one of my favorite fighters and opened a serious gash over Fedors eye. Lindland throws punches from the weirdest angles, people have a difficult time warding off his crazy punches.
UKfan
04-21-2007, 04:29 PM
HOLY ****!!!!!!!! What a high kick!!!!
soybean
04-21-2007, 05:46 PM
HOLY ****!!!!!!!! What a high kick!!!!
we dont get the fight yet!!! please, don't spoil it for us! :D
UKfan
04-21-2007, 05:57 PM
we dont get the fight yet!!! please, don't spoil it for us! :D
Sorry guys, it's a pretty decent event though, I'll say that much, man I wanna talk about it lol!
SuperMcgee
04-21-2007, 11:01 PM
HOLY ****!!!!!!!! What a high kick!!!!
Just saw it. My god, that was nice.
That guy from Massachusetts is my friend's instructor. We just watched the fight and he said the _____ guy was supposed to kick his ass but HOLY ****!!! Wow. And how the hell is ____ walking after his leg did a 180 like that???
That was vicious...
slightlyaraiderfan
04-21-2007, 11:17 PM
I bet Dana is pissed.
bernbabybern820
04-21-2007, 11:26 PM
HOLY ****!!!!!!!! What a high kick!!!!
lol wth man. I was waiting for the cro-cop high kick after i read your post and all of a sudden.....BOOMM!!!!!!!! lol
locseti
04-22-2007, 02:07 AM
Ya I was waiting for the Cro cop high kick too - I was actually pleasantly surprised.
soybean
04-22-2007, 03:06 AM
damn, this sucks... what's next fedor comes to ufc and loses to tim silyvia?
UKfan
04-22-2007, 05:21 AM
That's why I didn't say who kicked who lol, shocking or what!
damn, this sucks... what's next fedor comes to ufc and loses to tim silyvia?
LOL, yeah right.
http://i13.tinypic.com/30xbiqe.jpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCe_HD4WKJw
How serious is that knee/ankle injury for Mirko? Any word on that?
With the leg injury I really think Rogan over-reacted. It looked bad but Cro Cop's leg's are so strong I doubt it was serious.
locseti
04-22-2007, 02:24 PM
Ya, it looked bad, but he was walking around fine after the fight. God I hate Joe Rogan.
Joe Rogan is god
http://www.boingboing.net/images/rogan.jpg
locseti
04-22-2007, 04:37 PM
The UFC commentators are terrible but they've been around so long you cant really replace em.
soybean
04-22-2007, 06:49 PM
did any of you guys see joe rogan interrupt randy couture in the middle of his sentence? he was pissed... it was pretty funny.
I bet Dana is pissed.
You know he is. Now he has two upcoming PPV's that will be headlined by 'Gabriel Gonzaga' & 'Matt Serra' instead of Cro Cop or George St Pierre
bernbabybern820
04-22-2007, 09:03 PM
With the leg injury I really think Rogan over-reacted. It looked bad but Cro Cop's leg's are so flexible I doubt it was serious.
. ...fixed. . .
soybean
04-22-2007, 09:03 PM
You know he is. Now he has two upcoming PPV's that will be headlined by 'Gabriel Gonzaga' & 'Matt Serra' instead of Cro Cop or George St Pierre
it's ok at least the next ppv, is a win win situation for him.
The pay-per view with the main event being a Rich Franklin fight seem's pretty awful, anyone agree?
Creek
04-23-2007, 10:49 PM
That high kick was crazy, came out of nowhere. Reminded me of Cro Cop's high kick on Silva.
Bisping's fight was my favorite of the night.
The pay-per view with the main event being a Rich Franklin fight seem's pretty awful, anyone agree?
My guess is it will be either live on spike or on HBO.
UKfan
04-24-2007, 02:39 PM
That high kick was crazy, came out of nowhere. Reminded me of Cro Cop's high kick on Silva.
Bisping's fight was my favorite of the night.
The Bisping fight was fun to watch, but his stand up looked a little sloppy compared to previous, maybe it was nerves, maybe Elvis put him out of his comfort zone, but something just didn't click with me.
The Bisping fight was fun to watch, but his stand up looked a little sloppy compared to previous, maybe it was nerves, maybe Elvis put him out of his comfort zone, but something just didn't click with me.
Had to be the pressure from the hometown crowd.
UKfan
05-04-2007, 01:27 PM
http://sportsline.com/mmaboxing/story/10164513
Anyone read this? Actually a really good article explaining to the non-affiliated public the merits of MMA. There's another link on that site from someone trying to dismiss MMA in comparison to boxing as well. Seems that boxing fans are worried, even on the eve of DLH and Mayweather.
bored of education
05-24-2007, 03:37 PM
anyone check the new SI?
Joe Lauzon with another winnnn wooooooo
soybean
05-25-2007, 01:30 PM
Joe Lauzon with another winnnn wooooooo
who do you got in corey vs. nate?
icantackleclaret
05-25-2007, 10:44 PM
I would say Nate.... if you ask me... I just think Corey is to raw and Nate can an will beat him on the ground.
fenikz
05-25-2007, 10:51 PM
So who besides me thinks that Rampage will dominate Liddell on saturday?
Nate should defintely beat corey. He is one of the top three guys there IMO.
soybean
05-25-2007, 11:05 PM
So who besides me thinks that Rampage will dominate Liddell on saturday?
i would love for that to happen, but i dont think it will. Rampage is also a 2:1 underdog.
Can someone please explain to me why ESPN is trying to convince us that Chuck Lidell is the best MMA fighter??????
Am I missing something????
Ravens1991
05-26-2007, 10:33 AM
Didnt Liddell get destroyed by the guy he is fighting today?
Didnt Liddell get destroyed by the guy he is fighting today?
Yeah, and he would get DESTROYED even more if he were to fight a guy by the name of Fedor.
WTF?
Just because Liddell made an appearance in "Entourage" that automatically makes him the best in MMA????
Ravens1991
05-26-2007, 11:04 AM
http://youtube.com/watch?v=KoMzRLGukxA
There is Rampage and Liddells previous match.
jballa838
05-26-2007, 11:20 AM
Just because Liddell made an appearance in "Entourage" that automatically makes him the best in MMA????
They are trying to give the outside world a face to recongnize(sp) in the MMA world, so they are going with a guy people could see and go, oh yeah, he is the best MMA fighter in the world. Mainstream doesn't know who the ICEMAN is but it sounds like he could be something to watch.
He might not be the best, but he can draw more people due to his name and make the sport bigger, like kornikova(sp) did for women's tennis. Just is a set up name until you watch it enough to find out who you want to win and be your favorite guy.
They are trying to give the outside world a face to recongnize(sp) in the MMA world, so they are going with a guy people could see and go, oh yeah, he is the best MMA fighter in the world. Mainstream doesn't know who the ICEMAN is but it sounds like he could be something to watch.
He might not be the best, but he can draw more people due to his name and make the sport bigger, like kornikova(sp) did for women's tennis. Just is a set up name until you watch it enough to find out who you want to win and be your favorite guy.
Ok, I understand finding a guy to market the sport, but why say something that is NOT true.
I have no problem with Chuck being the face of MMA, but he should not have a label of "The Best".
He has not deserved that.
jballa838
05-26-2007, 11:25 AM
Ok, I understand finding a guy to market the sport, but why say something that is NOT true.
I have no problem with Chuck being the face of MMA, but he should not have a label of "The Best".
He has not deserved that.
Plus, isn't he in his 30s?
Ravens1991
05-26-2007, 12:30 PM
I think Liddell is 37ish.
UKfan
05-26-2007, 12:32 PM
I think Liddell is 37ish.
37, you are correct sir!
http://www.sherdog.com/fightfinder/fightfinder.asp?fighterID=192
soybean
05-26-2007, 01:15 PM
Can someone please explain to me why ESPN is trying to convince us that Chuck Lidell is the best MMA fighter??????
Am I missing something????
it's because he's american i think. you're right he would get killed by fedor as well as cro cop nogueira, and especially shogun.
it's because he's american i think. you're right he would get killed by fedor as well as cro cop nogueira, and especially shogun.
To be honest with you, I'm not even sure that Chuck is the best American fighter.
soybean
05-26-2007, 01:54 PM
To be honest with you, I'm not even sure that Chuck is the best American fighter.
i would love for rampage to beat him, but just out of curiosity who do you think is better than liddell? rich franklin?
UKfan
05-26-2007, 01:56 PM
Dan Henderson maybe?
soybean
05-26-2007, 02:01 PM
Dan Henderson maybe?
henderson is pretty good.
hey, if you wanted to watch the UFC today do you have to wait til the middle of the night? I mean you personally, since you live in England.
Yeah, and he would get DESTROYED even more if he were to fight a guy by the name of Fedor.
WTF?
Just because Liddell made an appearance in "Entourage" that automatically makes him the best in MMA????
Well duh way to point out the obvious. Id hope that the top heavyweight in the world coudl beat a LHW. You guys are comparing Chuck to a bunch of HW's. Hes not the best LHW out IMO but hes top 3 at the very least. I do not know why Rampage has such a huge following all of a sudden he didnt look all that great against Marvin Eastman who is nothing more than a glorified can.
soybean
05-26-2007, 02:18 PM
Well duh way to point out the obvious. Id hope that the top heavyweight in the world coudl beat a LHW. You guys are comparing Chuck to a bunch of HW's. Hes not the best LHW out IMO but hes top 3 at the very least. I do not know why Rampage has such a huge following all of a sudden he didnt look all that great against Marvin Eastman who is nothing more than a glorified can.
i dont know, rampage is more exciting as a fighter. I think it's chuck's defense and his looping punches that make him so great. I do think however that he can beat wanderlei, wanderlei looked terrible against dan henderson.
UKfan
05-26-2007, 02:27 PM
henderson is pretty good.
hey, if you wanted to watch the UFC today do you have to wait til the middle of the night? I mean you personally, since you live in England.
We get it a day later over here at about 9pm, unless there is a live stream I would be able to watch on the net somewhere. Haven't really looked but I might do now I think about it...
soybean
05-26-2007, 02:28 PM
i just heard a huge spoiler for tonight's event. I don't know if i want to ruin it though.
comahan
05-26-2007, 02:31 PM
i just heard a huge spoiler for tonight's event. I don't know if i want to ruin it though.
Charm would go ape**** and slit your throat, so I would hold it off.
soybean
05-26-2007, 02:33 PM
Charm would go ape**** and slit your throat, so I would hold it off.
haha alright.
SubNoize
05-26-2007, 03:22 PM
just go for it man...
UKfan
05-26-2007, 03:22 PM
If people want the spoiler you could always pm it I guess, I don't want it mind you...
RyanLeaf#1
05-26-2007, 05:00 PM
i would love for rampage to beat him, but just out of curiosity who do you think is better than liddell? rich franklin?
Im with you im pullin for Rampage
Rob S
05-26-2007, 05:30 PM
write the spoiler in white text
Ravens1991
05-26-2007, 06:58 PM
yea PM it to people. but only people that ask.
comahan
05-26-2007, 08:40 PM
watching my first live mma ppv. (if i watch them, i find them in the week or so after they happen) yay for me.
Ravens1991
05-26-2007, 10:22 PM
I read on a different forum that Dan Henderson will fight the winner of tonights main event.
BuckNaked
05-26-2007, 10:23 PM
I've never watched UFC before. but I ordered the fight hoping to get into it. Any info you guys could give me?
bored of education
05-26-2007, 10:54 PM
someone PM me the results pleaseee
ill give rep or say hi to you or something
Ravens1991
05-26-2007, 11:08 PM
I've never watched UFC before. but I ordered the fight hoping to get into it. Any info you guys could give me?
Chuck Liddell VS. Rampage Jackson is the main event I believe, Chuck only has 3 career loses which he evenged all except for this one against Rampage. A earlier bout is shown here http://youtube.com/watch?v=KoMzRLGukxA. When will the match start so the results can be official.
fenikz
05-26-2007, 11:10 PM
has rampage tore him apart yet?
when every the main event is over someone pm me the results, free rep
sweetness34
05-26-2007, 11:10 PM
Anyone see Joe Rogan and that boxing guy yesterday on SportsCenter? That was pretty funny.
Anyone see Joe Rogan and that boxing guy yesterday on SportsCenter? That was pretty funny.
Yeah, I saw that.. Good stuff.
BuckNaked
05-26-2007, 11:29 PM
That was pretty short.
fenikz
05-26-2007, 11:32 PM
i called that, i love betting on UFC i always win, i need to be 21
BuckNaked
05-26-2007, 11:33 PM
That was sort of a waste of money. Way too quick of a knockout for my liking.
sweetness34
05-26-2007, 11:36 PM
Damn 2 minutes into the match Lidell gets knocked out? Good lord.
fenikz
05-26-2007, 11:39 PM
Liddell hasn't been taking this seriously, he has just been trying to promote himself as the best MMA fighter along with the UFC, and you can't do that against Rampage
comahan
05-26-2007, 11:43 PM
I loved it. No boring fights as CCB said to me a minute ago, and got a few nice upsets, and a title change.
bored of education
05-26-2007, 11:56 PM
so Chuck got his ass worked again.
D-Unit
05-27-2007, 12:17 AM
Wait.... You guys sound surprised that Liddell got his ass whooped.
fenikz
05-27-2007, 12:20 AM
actually it looks lie most of us expected it
bored of education
05-27-2007, 12:27 AM
Wait.... You guys sound surprised that Liddell got his ass whooped.
no, i havent seen it. but quickly saw what someone typed needed reinforcement. i love that sportscenter will show it without having still shots
BUSTKUNTLAWL
05-27-2007, 01:47 AM
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/GIFS/quinton-jackson_chuck-liddell.gif
sweetness34
05-27-2007, 01:54 AM
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c279/SBrooks2006/GIFS/quinton-jackson_chuck-liddell.gif
Wow, Lidell left himself wide open for that first punch and then just got raped on the mat.
its a very good thing the ref stopped the fight when he did or Chuck might have died in the ring...
sweetness34
05-27-2007, 02:37 AM
God Lidell had horrible technique on that shot to the face. You never bring your arms down man, never. That's like martial arts 101 stuff. Even when you punch, keep that other hand up their to guard your face.
God Lidell had horrible technique on that shot to the face. You never bring your arms down man, never. That's like martial arts 101 stuff. Even when you punch, keep that other hand up their to guard your face.
he was prob out already if i had to guess or at least to the point he was so dazzed he has no idea what was happening
sweetness34
05-27-2007, 02:46 AM
he was prob out already if i had to guess or at least to the point he was so dazzed he has no idea what was happening
I'm talking about the first punch that sent him to he ground. He left himself wide open on that body shot. Bring that left hand over to cover your face.
I'm a black belt in martial arts and the first thing you're taught is once you punch, you retract it cover up immediately. You don't leave your face wide open like that. That knockout should've never happened IMO. Horrible technique by Lidell.
TitleTown088
05-27-2007, 02:52 AM
Lidell might have won had he gotten rid of the gut.
soybean
05-27-2007, 02:55 AM
I'm talking about the first punch that sent him to he ground. He left himself wide open on that body shot. Bring that left hand over to cover your face.
I'm a black belt in martial arts and the first thing you're taught is once you punch, you retract it cover up immediately. You don't leave your face wide open like that. That knockout should've never happened IMO. Horrible technique by Lidell.
it happens, his defense is usually really good but somethings just hit you without you expecting them. Like look at cro cop's knock out, he didn't cover his head because he thought it was going body.
soybean
05-27-2007, 02:56 AM
Lidell might have won had he gotten rid of the gut.
haha he's always had that gut though.
fenikz
05-27-2007, 04:24 AM
i was just watching the fight again, that 1st punch is amazing its all arm strength his legs aren't set or anything
I got Henderson over Rampage now though
RyanLeaf#1
05-27-2007, 06:25 AM
Im so glad Rampage won. It was so obvious when they should the map of the United States on ESPN and every single state voted that Chuck was going to win. Then I checked the odds and seen that Chuck was the favorite. How was he a favorite when last time they fought the result was the same? Rampage great job. Chuck stick to acting.
I wonder what BS ESPN will say now. The lights were in Chuck's eyes?????
Ravens1991
05-27-2007, 09:23 AM
http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/story/6854012?MSNHPHMA
there is a article about the fight.
RyanLeaf#1
05-27-2007, 09:28 AM
http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/story/6854012?MSNHPHMA
there is a article about the fight.
Good artice. Rampage is money hungry, but deserving so he defeated Chuck twice.
http://a357.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/27/l_4ff437146fdd800538a4e3efe41ad904.jpg
..............
Ravens1991
05-27-2007, 11:41 AM
So it sounds like Henderson will fight Rampage.
Ravens1991
05-27-2007, 11:57 AM
http://sports.aol.com/fighting/story/_a/jackson-takes-belt-from-liddell-with/20070527010609990001?ncid=NWS00010000000001
that website has 5 pictures and other links about the fight.
skinzzfan25
05-27-2007, 12:05 PM
http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/UFC%2B71/video/x238ub_chuck-liddell-vs-quinton-rampage-ja
The fight lol.
BUSTKUNTLAWL
05-27-2007, 12:32 PM
Lidell might have won had he gotten rid of the gut.
I think he has a disinteded stomach.
Acreboy
05-27-2007, 01:08 PM
Damn, wanted Liddell to win in a bad way.
soybean
05-27-2007, 01:14 PM
i wanted that to happen to floyd mayweather... damnit.
Acreboy
05-27-2007, 01:19 PM
i wanted that to happen to floyd mayweather... damnit.Totally agree.
Its all about The U
05-27-2007, 05:10 PM
I can't wait til Shogun gets a title shot, he is gonna dominate all
fenikz
05-27-2007, 06:03 PM
basically no one besides Henderson stands a chance against Shogun, the last time he & Rampage fought, Jackson was sitting on his ass in the corner wondering what just happened
soybean
05-27-2007, 06:49 PM
i heard theyre still going to try and set up wanderlei vs. chuck. That'll be one hell of a fight.
soybean
05-27-2007, 07:25 PM
why doesn't UFC have a tournament like pride's grand prix that would be awesome to see so many great fighters fight in such a short period of time. Light heavy weight would definitely be fun to watch.
Its all about The U
05-27-2007, 07:27 PM
i keep reading little bits and pieces saying that Shogun has signed a exclusive deal with UFC anyone know if there is some truth to this?
soybean
05-27-2007, 07:36 PM
they wouldve announced it yesterday if it was true, i read it on wikipedia, but you know how unreliable that source is, like reading that tank abbott was an openly *** man.
Its all about The U
05-27-2007, 07:42 PM
ya true, i was hoping he would be fighting at 72 & then he could take on the winner of Rampage vs Henderson
maybe he will fight Liddell for the number 1 spot, because i heard that Wanderlei might be taking some time off
one_of_a_kind24
05-27-2007, 07:45 PM
i keep reading little bits and pieces saying that Shogun has signed a exclusive deal with UFC anyone know if there is some truth to this?
http://www.chuteboxe-usa.com/ "- Mauricio "Shogun" Rua has signed a contract with the UFC and may participate in UFC 72."
UKfan
05-28-2007, 09:55 AM
Man, Karo Parisyan impressed me a lot last night. Love watching the guy fight...
Man, Karo Parisyan impressed me a lot last night. Love watching the guy fight...
One of my personal favorite fighters and I guy who I feel gets lost in the WW title picture. He never got his shot at the title due to that injury and I think its time Karo gets some respect. The loss to Diego really could have went anyway and I think the losing of some teeth may have swayed the judges slightly. Karo is a beast and the craziest part about it is hes only 24 years old. He will be a serious contender for the WW title for years and years. His world class Judo can be absolutely unstoppable at times and his stand up has improved so much since the first time I saw Karo fight, with a little bit more work on his stand up Karo could quite possibly have one of the most well rounded games at 170 if not in all of MMA.
UKfan
05-28-2007, 01:11 PM
One of my personal favorite fighters and I guy who I feel gets lost in the WW title picture. He never got his shot at the title due to that injury and I think its time Karo gets some respect. The loss to Diego really could have went anyway and I think the losing of some teeth may have swayed the judges slightly. Karo is a beast and the craziest part about it is hes only 24 years old. He will be a serious contender for the WW title for years and years. His world class Judo can be absolutely unstoppable at times and his stand up has improved so much since the first time I saw Karo fight, with a little bit more work on his stand up Karo could quite possibly have one of the most well rounded games at 170 if not in all of MMA.
Maybe, the thing I love about him is he always brings it and is always looking for a fight, and as a bonus his Judo throws are amazing, he slung Burkman in that first round like a ragdoll. I would love to see him against GSP again.
http://i11.tinypic.com/6hggil2.gif
Hahaha.....
UKfan
05-29-2007, 08:39 AM
Check the new sig, I knew it happened a few weeks ago but still...
comahan
05-29-2007, 08:57 AM
Check the new sig, I knew it happened a few weeks ago but still...
I see nothing, sir.
I see nothing, sir.
You didn't see the red x happen a few weeks ago?
UKfan
05-29-2007, 09:15 AM
Still not working?
Still not working?
Now it's working and I like it.
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