Originally Posted by Doublebase

Who's next for Diego? That kid has proven himself over and over again. Did what he said he was going to do.

Originally Posted by Doublebase

I would like to see Diego fight Hughes next. That would be an awesome fight.

Originally Posted by AKIRA

I watched the biggest loser season finale...now I am watching the VGA... I hope theres a pre-recorded showing later...

Originally Posted by FatCatMC

Diego would take it.

BJ vs. Diego would be the matchup of the century. They are uniquely talented, and neither of them can beat GSP. I'd also like to see Karo's name somewhere back in that mix. He's fuckin ruthless.

Originally Posted by Doublebase

Diego beat Hughes? I highly doubt that.

Originally Posted by Goodfella9783

Really? I think Diego could almost be favored going into that fight.

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

I don't do this much, but I agree with Doublebase here.

Originally Posted by Doublebase

Matt Hughes has so much more experience. He will not lose to Diego. I will bet you when it comes around. If you are willing. It will be a good bet.

Originally Posted by FatCatMC

I'll take that bet. Diego is more skilled on the ground, he's got better standup, and he's obviously got KO power. Diego has shown us absolutely nothing that would imply a lack of experience other than his age, in fact, he looks like the most experienced of all the TUF fighters period. Diego by TKO.

Originally Posted by Doublebase

You're crazy. Hughes by TKO.

Originally Posted by Doublebase

You're crazy. Hughes by TKO.

Originally Posted by Goodfella9783

I think Diego has better JJ, an incredible amount of energy, better ground and pound and as we saw last night, knocked out a knockout artist so he clearly has better standup than Hughes. Diego is undefeated and still very young and fresh and I think he'd put too much pressure on Hughes. You could make a case for Hughes too coming off his loss, but these are just my personal opinions. Diego just continues to impress me and I'm not even a big fan of the guy.

Originally Posted by AKIRA

Eric won the biggest loser by the way.

Originally Posted by FatCatMC

How in the world is Matt Hughes gonna TKO Sanchez? Surely not a punch. He wouldn't be able to maintain a dominant position on the ground long enough to GNP him, and I doubt he would submit him. If Hughes won, it would defintely be by decision.

Originally Posted by Doublebase

He could win all the ways you just explained. I think it will be a standard ground and pound personally.

Originally Posted by Doublebase

He could win all the ways you just explained. I think it will be a standard ground and pound personally.

Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

Diego is good, but he can't compete with Penn/Hughes/GSP. And I base that solely on my opinion. IMO, those 3 guys are far better than the 4th place guy, who is probably Diego.

Originally Posted by FatCatMC

UFC Welterweights
1. GSP
2. BJ Penn
3. Diego Sanchez
4. Karo Parisyan
5. Matt Hughes

That's how I see it.

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Nobody has proven to be better then Matt hughes other then GSP.

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Till then they aren't above him especially BJ Penn. No doubt he has ridiculous talent, but until he actually applies it, he is just another fighter.

Originally Posted by FatCatMC

Last time I checked the Hughes/Penn series is 1-1, with Penn dominating 2 of the 3 rounds of the last fight. I think this will be a serious wake up call for BJ and we will see a whole new Prodigy.

Originally Posted by goandykid

Yea I caught all but the first round of Shonie's fight, meh. Karo is the man though, his fight w/ Diego in the last fight night was sick too. I'm stoked to see the "Nightmare" right meow.

Originally Posted by Goodfella9783

Anyone else dislike the way Koscheck fights? Gets a takedown and then just sits there and flails his arms like he is doing something. Those make for the worst fights. A great takedown guy with no GnP skills versus someone who can't defend against the takedown.

Originally Posted by Goodfella9783

Anyone else dislike the way Koscheck fights? Gets a takedown and then just sits there and flails his arms like he is doing something. Those make for the worst fights. A great takedown guy with no GnP skills versus someone who can't defend against the takedown.

Originally Posted by ponyboy

You just described every Koscheck fight - someone should teach that kid how to actually submit someone instead of just sitting on them. Kind of like Dan Severn used to do - he would get someone on the ground and then sit there with a confused look on his face because pinning the guy didn't make the match end.

I remember back to his fight on TUF with Leben, where Leben complained that he basically sat on him for two rounds, and Koscheck replied a win is a win. And then he has done the same thing his whole career. That's why he's never going to be any sort of contender and Leben is at least a fan favorite. Boring.

Originally Posted by Goodfella9783

Yeah I understand what you're saying. But it's MMA. And taking someone down and laying on them for 3 rounds doesn't cut in the long run. Good way to lose fans too.

Originally Posted by AKIRA

Like....Royce Gracie???

Originally Posted by BoneCrusher

Had he not been saved by the bell Hughes would have lost that fight by sub.

Originally Posted by Doublebase

I didn't look like he could get it tight enough to submit Hughes.

Originally Posted by FatCatMC

Would you get off Hughes' schlong for 2 damn seconds?? Hughes is a second rate champion and always will be. His sheer strength, heart and hard work in training has overcome a serious lack of skill for some time now. Only thing is, now there is serious talent in the Welterweight division and he just can't hang. Look for Hughes to retire sometime in 07.

Originally Posted by Doublebase

I didn't look like he could get it tight enough to submit Hughes.

Originally Posted by AKIRA

I honestly dont think his slams do much. Especially walking around carrying people. Of course, he did win, but Ive gotten slammed before liek they have and it doesnt really hurt.

Well, as long as your head doesnt hit the floor and you dont get the breath knocked out of you.

Originally Posted by Doublebase

I've seen someone get KO'ed from being slammed in the UFC. It was a black dude, I forget his name. He was on the dudes head and the dude slams him to the ground and KO's the guy. Maybe Eve's Edwards. Not sure.

Hughes puts his shoulder right into the guys sternum and then slams him. Thats gotta hurt or atleast fluster you. Its also a great crowd pleaser.

Originally Posted by FatCatMC

I can recall 3 from memory. Evan Tanner got KTFO by a Tito Ortz slam, Carlos Newton by Matt Hughes, and Yves Edwards.

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Yep Carlos Newton by Matt Hughes. They were both out after impact.

Originally Posted by goandykid

That was great, especially since afterwards MAtt Hughes said he was seeing dots and almost done. He didnt realize he had won for a good 10 seconds.

Originally Posted by FatCatMC

My favoite was Tanner getting slammed by Tito. It was their 1st exchange in the match, only 32 seconds into the 1st round, 1st takedown attempt and BAM! Out like a light.

Originally Posted by Doublebase

I believe it was 29 seconds. GOSH! Can't you get anything right.

Originally Posted by FatCatMC

Heh, actually I looked it up before I posted it. It's 32.

I had 33 originally.

Originally Posted by Doublebase

He said on Howard that his fastest KO was 29 seconds. I just assummed it was that one since it was so close. He said it was in Atlantic City.

Originally Posted by FatCatMC

My favoite was Tanner getting slammed by Tito. It was their 1st exchange in the match, only 32 seconds into the 1st round, 1st takedown attempt and BAM! Out like a light.