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Posted by: AKIRA

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Originally Posted by Doublebase View Post
Anyone watch the Kimbo fight from the other night?
YouTube Video
Then,,

YouTube Video


YouTube Video


EDIT: Hmm..thats funny..


Posted by: AKIRA

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Originally Posted by bigss75 View Post
Fixed cough cough
You think so? I thought it was legitimate.



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Originally Posted by bigss75 View Post
Faber punchs were much quicker then Jens. I gotta give it to Jen's though he was stomped and didnt get knocked out or quit.

Am I the only one that thinks its funny that they keep calling Faber the young blood when he is 29 and Jens is only 33
I noticed his age last night too. He certainly doesnt look his age, but he is older than me!

I was getting annoyed with Pulver smiling after every punch he took. It turned into a signal for the judges to score it!

Torres's fight was pretty good. I fucking hate the mullet though..


Posted by: Doublebase

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Originally Posted by AKIRA View Post
I was getting annoyed with Pulver smiling after every punch he took.
That was driving me nuts too. Your youtube vids are not coming up BTW.


Posted by: AKIRA

I know..."Hmm...thats funny"


Posted by: DOMS

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Originally Posted by AKIRA View Post
I know..."Hmm...thats funny"
I tried to fix your YouTube embeds, but I can't. A YouTube video has a 10 character ID. You videos only have 7 characters.

YouTube isn't at fault, it's pilot error.


Posted by: Cyclin

Pulver may need to go down to 135...lol. Who knows with this guy? MFS (former) fighters are struggling and Robbie Lawler proved that.

MMA is about adapting (amongst 10 other things) but pulver was out-struck by a non-boxer and that is not good.

Lawler decided to revert back to being 21 years old again and instead of finishing Smith TWICE he chose to be a showboat (wave off his corner when told to finish him) or be an idiot.

I know, I know, I know, Lawler saw the Pete Selle fight and was worried of getting KTFO because Smith is most dangerous when he is hurt...pfff, BS.

Like in Hold'em, when you allow two jacks to hang around with your pocket aces, the third jack is a commen'.

Lawler deserved to lose that fight on principal alone, he fought like a rookie.


Posted by: AKIRA

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Originally Posted by DOMS View Post
I tried to fix your YouTube embeds, but I can't. A YouTube video has a 10 character ID. You videos only have 7 characters.

YouTube isn't at fault, it's pilot error.
Yeah, I noticed the code was differently copied. Either way, the fights are easy to find for now.

I thought Kimbo did a decent job. There was some talk on my other forum about the ref standing them up when Thompson was on top more so than when Kimbo was on top.


Posted by: fufu

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Originally Posted by Cyclin View Post
Pulver may need to go down to 135...lol. Who knows with this guy? MFS (former) fighters are struggling and Robbie Lawler proved that.

MMA is about adapting (amongst 10 other things) but pulver was out-struck by a non-boxer and that is not good.

Lawler decided to revert back to being 21 years old again and instead of finishing Smith TWICE he chose to be a showboat (wave off his corner when told to finish him) or be an idiot.

I know, I know, I know, Lawler saw the Pete Selle fight and was worried of getting KTFO because Smith is most dangerous when he is hurt...pfff, BS.

Like in Hold'em, when you allow two jacks to hang around with your pocket aces, the third jack is a commen'.

Lawler deserved to lose that fight on principal alone, he fought like a rookie.
Smith feigns injury in some of his fights so the other guy rushes in and leaves himself open. He looks the same every time he does it, it is easy to spot. He did it with Pete Sell, Patrick Cote and now Lawler. Lawler was smart IMO.


Posted by: Cyclin

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Originally Posted by fufu View Post
Smith feigns injury in some of his fights so the other guy rushes in and leaves himself open. He looks the same every time he does it, it is easy to spot. He did it with Pete Sell, Patrick Cote and now Lawler. Lawler was smart IMO.
I am unaware of any feigning powers that elevates a fighters game. If the "other guy rushes in and leaves himself open" then that guy isn't very smart, Pete Selle would be a perfect example.

Robbie Lawler is far too experienced and well coached to be unable to capitalize on a fun but inferior fighter in Scott Smith IMO.


Posted by: bigss75

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Originally Posted by AKIRA View Post
You think so? I thought it was legitimate.
I think it was interesting how kimbo was getting slaughtered in the second round but as soon as thompson got his ear popped they stopped it quick. I guess they didnt want a blood bath on network tv


Posted by: Cyclin

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Originally Posted by bigss75 View Post
Faber punchs were much quicker then Jens. I gotta give it to Jen's though he was stomped and didnt get knocked out or quit.

Am I the only one that thinks its funny that they keep calling Faber the young blood when he is 29 and Jens is only 33
Good point but I think they mean in terms of actual fighting experience opposed to age.


Posted by: TrojanMan60563

Kimbo is nothing in MMA....He can strike hard, but that is about it. Put him in Pride or the UFC and he will get his ass handed to him in no time flat. Lets see a Kimbo vs Fedor fight....I would bet my annual salary that kimbo would not be victorious in that fight. Fedor would make Kimbo look like a fool!


Posted by: fufu

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Originally Posted by Cyclin View Post
I am unaware of any feigning powers that elevates a fighters game. If the "other guy rushes in and leaves himself open" then that guy isn't very smart, Pete Selle would be a perfect example.

Robbie Lawler is far too experienced and well coached to be unable to capitalize on a fun but inferior fighter in Scott Smith IMO.
When you see someone hurt and nearly done, guys rush in, it is part of the game, and then Smith will return something they don't expect. It is just mind games, sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. It is unexpected to see a guy keeling over in pain deliver a powerful strike.


Posted by: CORUM

the guy that beat kimbo on youtube, that gannon guy..... well since he beat kimbo he thought he was hot shit and went to the UFC and got his career ended by a nobody!!! he was beat down bad!!!! just throwing that out there..... lol


Posted by: CORUM

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Originally Posted by bigss75 View Post
Faber punchs were much quicker then Jens. I gotta give it to Jen's though he was stomped and didnt get knocked out or quit.

Am I the only one that thinks its funny that they keep calling Faber the young blood when he is 29 and Jens is only 33
faber was quicker, but i think jens hits WAY harder!!! if you look almost every punch jens actually landed hurt faber. he should have just capitalized on it. when faber almost knocked him out, he came back and had that kid wobbling, but didnt follow through. i dont know if he was still hurt (sure he was) or what. he just hasnt looked like the lil evil of old. he use to be a terror!!!! i think thats what happens when you start over analyzing the fight.


Posted by: Doublebase

Anybody going to watch UFC 85?
UFC 85: Bedlam - UFC Pay-Per-View on Yahoo! Sports

Thoughts on the Rashad, James Irvin fight?


Posted by: AKIRA

Eh. I am not too excited about it at all. Not that i wont watch it, I will, but I just want to see Hughes lose.

I didnt know Evans was fighting until now but I am not a gung-ho fan of any of these fighters, so I am just hoping for a good show with fair, exchanging fights and a referee tripping a time or two.


Posted by: ReproMan

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Originally Posted by Doublebase View Post
Anybody going to watch UFC 85?
UFC 85: Bedlam - UFC Pay-Per-View on Yahoo! Sports

Thoughts on the Rashad, James Irvin fight?
Rashad and James Irvin aren't fighting anymore. Here's the final card:

UFC 85: Bedlam

Date: Jun 07, 2008

Location: London, England
Venue: O2 Arena
Broadcast: Pay-Per-View

MAIN CARD (TELEVISED)PRELIMINARY CARD (NOT TELEVISED)


Posted by: AKIRA

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Originally Posted by ReproMan View Post
Rashad and James Irvin aren't fighting anymore. Here's the final card:

UFC 85: Bedlam

Date: Jun 07, 2008

Location: London, England
Venue: O2 Arena
Broadcast: Pay-Per-View

MAIN CARD (TELEVISED)
  • Thiago Alves vs. Matt Hughes
  • Michael Bisping vs. Jason Day
  • Marcus Davis vs. Mike Swick
  • Thales Leites vs. Nate Marquardt
  • Brandon Vera vs. Fabricio Werdum
PRELIMINARY CARD (NOT TELEVISED)
  • Martin Kampmann vs. Jorge Rivera
  • Thiago Tavares vs. Matt Wiman
  • Luiz Cane vs. Jason Lambert
  • Kevin Burns vs. Roan Carneiro
  • Jess Liaudin vs. Paul Taylor
  • Eddie Sanchez vs. Antoni Hardonk
Welcome back.

So Evans isnt fighting at all now? Well, not that I didnt expect it. That fucking commercial Spike wont stop airing never said shit about Evans and I think they would.

I guess I am not into it cuz there are no title fights.


Posted by: ReproMan

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Originally Posted by AKIRA View Post
Welcome back.

So Evans isnt fighting at all now? Well, not that I didnt expect it. That fucking commercial Spike wont stop airing never said shit about Evans and I think they would.

I guess I am not into it cuz there are no title fights.
This card has been an absolute disaster from day one. The original main event was slated to be Liddell vs. Shogun but Shogun got injured. Evans stepped in only for Chuck to get injured. James Irvin signed up to fight Evans but Rashad backed out due to lack of time to prepare. Enter Michael Bisping as the new main event vs. Chris Leben, only Chris Leben violated probation and couldn't get a visa. Finally, Hughes stepped up and Alves accepted on 5 weeks notice.

A good deal of the undercard was swapped around too, but while it looks shitty on paper, there are some killer match-ups here. Expect Swick vs. Davis to be total fireworks. Vera vs. Werdum has title shot implications and so does Marquardt vs. Leites. Alves would more than likely be the next #1 @ 170 if he can get by Hughes too. Sucks that it's @ 3 in the afternoon. Guess I'll shoot to south Stuart Duffy's to catch this one.


Posted by: DOMS

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Originally Posted by ReproMan View Post
Rashad and James Irvin aren't fighting anymore. Here's the final card:
Where the hell have you been? Life treating you well?


Posted by: ReproMan

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Originally Posted by DOMS View Post
Where the hell have you been? Life treating you well?
Our little spat drove me to insanity. If I can't have you, nobody can have me damnit!!

Very well, thanks.

How bout yourself?


Posted by: AKIRA

It still airing at 10pm. I made sure to take note of that during the countless commercials. I guess theyll air it twice?


Posted by: fufu

welcome back repro


Posted by: AKIRA

I know, his return is weird. Seems to be accidental.

In any case, I was watching a commercial for the TUF finale and it looks like a better card than 85.

Speaking of TUF, in the house, I thought that little dispute between Jesse and uhhh...umm, fuck, the joker of the house, I thought it was ridiculous only cuz of the reaction Jesse gave the joker.

Jesse was talking shit about the joker, so the joker retaliates until he gets a reaction. Whoops, he called him a jew bitch. First off, and I might piss some people off here, but who fucking cares!

So he called you a jew bitch and you just so happen to "have some jew blood" in you. He struck lower than when Jesse was talking shit, but oh well, it worked, he got into Jesse's head. What really annoyed me was when the OTHER guy sat down next to Jesse and said "my wife is jewish." Once again, WHO FUCKING CARES. Is your wife there? Did he make a comment about YOUR wife? Then dont bring it up. Fucker just wanted to be part of the problem.

Speaking of which, he didnt say kyke (or is it kike?). He said jew. I never understood when people got offended by such adjectives. Should I be offended more when someone called me an Irish prick? Or how about an Italian asshole? Why not string up people that call me a black haired fuck face?

Rant done.

I hope Amir beats down CB, but I dont see it happening. Then again, I didnt think Amir would win in his last fights and that fucker kept firing.


Posted by: DOMS

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Originally Posted by ReproMan View Post
Our little spat drove me to insanity. If I can't have you, nobody can have me damnit!!

Very well, thanks.

How bout yourself?
I don't want to muck up the MMA thread, but here's the bullet list:
Oh, and you could've smoothed things over very quickly, but you decided to keep all the nightgown pics to yourself.

And don't feel bad if I give you shit. I know Decker outside of IM, and count him as a friend, but I still talk shit to him on IM.


Posted by: Doublebase

Hey Repro! Welcome back bro. Go birds.


Posted by: fufu

Alves weighing in at 174 lbs...how unprofessional.

This card really got its ass kicked with main events. After all the changing of the main event it is now a catch weight, christ.


Posted by: AKIRA

Yeah because of it, I dont know which bar to go to tomorrow. I feel like it will be treated like the WEC last Sunday.

(not that it wasnt good, just nobody took it seriously)


Posted by: bigss75

That tan ref who did the kimbo fight screwed up again. Hughes/Alves fight was kinda weird, I think Matt thought he was royce gracie. I wont post any spoilers until after awhile


Posted by: AKIRA

Good thing you didnt, I passed your post.

Vera's fight was top notch...for a while. Though it was an early stoppage, Werdum had a legitimate position. God damn, he shouldve let it go to another round.

Poor Lambert. He was doing so good... Aw well. He made me laugh, along with the rest of the bar, when he grabbed Herb.

Marquot(sp?) was kinda predictable after the violations. Honestly, the bad hits made the fight interesting to me.

Swick was fantastic. Repro was right. This fight was pretty good. Actually.....I dont remember Davis doing too much.

Bisbing was good. I kinda like him. Yeah, I said it. However, I am not familiar with Jason Day. At all. So is this another "give me?"

Hughes.......HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH Chalk up another loss there big boy! Thats what you get for coming out to that stupid fucking song.

However I agree with him, he does need to fight Serra.

Oh and whats with the English? There were boos, chants, and a wave?


Posted by: AKIRA

Oh! As I was reading my post about Lambert (I meant, he was doing good with his last fights) I remembered something...

Did any of you guys see this at a bar? Was it empty? HOOTERS was terrible. There was maybe 10 people at the bar with about 20 empty seats, along with some random empty tables.


Posted by: DOMS

The ref of the Vera/Werdum fight sucked ass. He was too quick to pull the fighters apart. When Vera was down and there was only 15 seconds left, I thought, "Just stay down and wait it out!", which is what Vera said he was doing, and that dumb ass ref stopped it.

In the Nate/Thales fight, the first round was gold. Very enjoyable. Nate's recovery from that right was incredible. However, I was pissed that Nate didn't apologize for the illegal knee in the second round. Talis did a great job and showed a lot of spirit. A freakin' pile-driver! Great! The ending kinda of sucked. I don't think that second deduction was valid.

Bisbig is the most energetic fighter that I've seen during the walk-in. If he didn't get a chance to work it off in the octagon, I think he wouldn't have exploded.

Matt Hughes sucked ass. All he would do is dive for the knees. He wouldn't do anything else. He deserved to lose.

As a general note, it's nuts just how much the Brits like to boo.

Edit: I see that AKIRA thinks so, too.


Posted by: DOMS

Oh, and that Matt/Tiago fight was great! The first round had some great floor action and the second was a brutal stand up. I also like how Matt just shrugged off that big right. I think it was the third best fight of the night.


Posted by: bigss75

I was glad to see Swick beat Davis, they have been feeding Davis cans


Posted by: AKIRA

Yeah it ended up being a pretty good fight night.


Posted by: IainDaniel

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Originally Posted by fufu View Post
Alves weighing in at 174 lbs...how unprofessional.
Thiago was huge. I don't think he would ever make it down to the 170 weight class the way he was looking. Injury or not.


Posted by: fufu

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel View Post
Thiago was huge. I don't think he would ever make it down to the 170 weight class the way he was looking. Injury or not.
injury is all bullshit, he is a professional athlete. he can get on the rower and sit in the sauna.

He got caught using direuretics a couple fights ago and was fined 5k and suspended 8 months.


Posted by: AKIRA

I hope his weight isnt going to be an excuse for his win.


Posted by: IainDaniel

Could it be sure. The way Thiago looked, he would never be able to cut down to 170 without assistance.

But Matt hughes isn't that great of a fighter IMO.


Posted by: AKIRA

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Originally Posted by DOMS View Post
Oh, and that Matt/Tiago fight was great! The first round had some great floor action and the second was a brutal stand up. I also like how Matt just shrugged off that big right. I think it was the third best fight of the night.
Mr Hughes seems to always have great fights. Especially when he loses.

Damn, when was the last time he went to a decision? Machida should take a page from his book.


Posted by: fufu

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Originally Posted by AKIRA View Post
I hope his weight isnt going to be an excuse for his win.
I don't think it was a big factor, but I think it was somewhat important.

Cutting weight is tough. 3 lbs left (with the 1 pound over allowence) is the toughest part to cut. If he really cut as much weight as he could have he doesn't belong in that weight class.

That is all speculation though. Maybe he is just irresponsible and lazy with cutting weight.


Posted by: fufu

Let's move onto the next PPV, Forrest vs. Rampage.

The main card for this looks great. 87 looks just as good as well.


Posted by: Nate K

I think Rampage will win.


Posted by: AKIRA

Ditto, but last time I thought Forrest would lose, he won. Can lightning strike twice?

Oh and for UFC 87, sherdog has Brock Lesnar fighting Mark Coleman....?


Posted by: Goodfella9783

Don't know how true this is:

HUGE EXCLUSIVE: Floyd Mayweather Signs With UFC&


Posted by: AKIRA

RUH ROH

Quote:
"Big" John McCarthy will propose legalizing knees to the head of a grounded opponent when the Association of Boxing Commissions meets for its annual convention July 2-5 in Montreal. McCarthy, who retired from officiating in December, made the revelation during Sherdog.com's Beatdown radio show on Monday.

"It's a good technique," said McCarthy, who refereed 535 matches during his 15-year career. "It's a very effective tool, and it opens fights up."

The most recognized referee in the game has met privately with ABC representatives in the last few months to discuss amendments to the sport's Unified Rules of Combat. The ABC will unveil their efforts at its annual gathering, where its membership of nearly 80 state and tribal athletic commissions throughout North America will review them.
McCarthy, ABC to Review ‘Grounded Knees’


Posted by: fufu

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Originally Posted by AKIRA View Post
Ditto, but last time I thought Forrest would lose, he won. Can lightning strike twice?

Oh and for UFC 87, sherdog has Brock Lesnar fighting Mark Coleman....?
Coleman got injured so Brock is now fighting Heath Herring.


Posted by: fufu

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Originally Posted by AKIRA View Post
I totally agree they should be legal. McCarthy is the man and I hope he pulls it through.


Posted by: AKIRA

I am discussing this in another forum. If its approved Id be all for it, but I fear they will say this is now a SPORT and not a slug fest. Too much brutality will be their angle, if theres resistance. I mean, hah, elbows AND knees on the ground now?!

Oh...during the TUF show, I remember hearing that upward kicks from the ground are illegal... They are? Also, was Nate's piledriver at the end of the fight in UFC 85 illegal too?


Posted by: fufu

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Originally Posted by AKIRA View Post
I am discussing this in another forum. If its approved Id be all for it, but I fear they will say this is now a SPORT and not a slug fest. Too much brutality will be their angle, if theres resistance. I mean, hah, elbows AND knees on the ground now?!

Oh...during the TUF show, I remember hearing that upward kicks from the ground are illegal... They are? Also, was Nate's piledriver at the end of the fight in UFC 85 illegal too?
Upkicks from the ground are illegal if your opponent is on the ground as well. If he is standing it is fine, just like kicking to head is fine when both are standing.


Posted by: Cyclin

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel View Post

But Matt hughes isn't that great of a fighter IMO.
Matt Hughes isn't that great of a fighter?

He beat GSP, Sherk, and BJ Penn, Carlos Newton, & Sakurai,

Who is a great WW in your opinion? Nevermind I don't care.


Posted by: tallcall

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Originally Posted by Cyclin View Post
Matt Hughes isn't that great of a fighter?

He beat GSP, Sherk, and BJ Penn, Carlos Newton, & Sakurai,

Who is a great WW in your opinion? Nevermind I don't care.
He probably means that Matt is currently not a great fighter because he has not beaten any of his opponents in his last couple of fights. He was a great fighter and is a great teacher, but it seems like it is time for him to retire from fighting.


Posted by: AKIRA

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Originally Posted by Cyclin View Post
Matt Hughes isn't that great of a fighter?

He beat GSP, Sherk, and BJ Penn, Carlos Newton, & Sakurai,

Who is a great WW in your opinion? Nevermind I don't care.
What youre describing is someone from the past. Everyone that hasnt evolved has started to suck. Couture being the only exception, all of them are usually older fighters.

There really is something about the saying "you can teach an old dog new tricks."

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He was a great fighter and is a great teacher, but it seems like it is time for him to retire from fighting.
Really? How many fighters lost on his team on the last TUF? Consecutively? He was a terrible teacher. Not only that, he didnt fucking care about them. A double whammy of shit.

You never know though. The dumb hick could retire, then do some research on what fighters are doing to win, then come back. Thats what Couture did.


Posted by: Richie1888

who do you guys think will do the damage between fedor and tim on the 19th ?


Posted by: AKIRA

My friend believes that "if Tim brings his A game" hell win.

Tim can play a smart game I suppose. But...him? Smart?


Posted by: Richie1888

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Originally Posted by AKIRA View Post
My friend believes that "if Tim brings his A game" hell win.

Tim can play a smart game I suppose. But...him? Smart?
i never realised how big the guy is he towers over fedor

but it doesnt mater how big he is hes one arm bar away from a tap


Posted by: Nate K

Is Brock Lesnar good? Has he beaten anyone?


Posted by: IainDaniel

Rumour has it that Anderson Silva will be fighting a light heavyweight on a fight night. James Irvin.


Posted by: fufu

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Originally Posted by Nate K View Post
Is Brock Lesnar good? Has he beaten anyone?

He beat a mediocre Korean fighter I believe, that is it. Noone knows what he is cabable of. He is 1-1.

Can't say he is good or bad at this point.


Posted by: fufu

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel View Post
Rumour has it that Anderson Silva will be fighting a light heavyweight on a fight night. James Irvin.
yeah, the UFC is putting together a free card on Spike on the 19th, same day as the first Affliction event.

Gonna be sweet, PPV Affliction and DVR UFC.


Posted by: Richie1888

Chuck and Evans Rescheduled according to The Sun

CHUCK LIDDELL will fight Rashad Evans at UFC 88 | The Sun |HomePage|Sport|UFC

always thought Liddell would do Evans in guess ill get to see if im right


Posted by: AKIRA

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Originally Posted by fufu View Post
yeah, the UFC is putting together a free card on Spike on the 19th, same day as the first Affliction event.

Gonna be sweet, PPV Affliction and DVR UFC.
Hah! Its funny you mention that.

On another forum there is a poll on what youd do that night and thats one of the options.

I chose to watch the UFC cuz you know Affliction will be easier to find on YouTube than UFC.

However, when it comes to bars, I dont know if theyll air Affliction, which is a ppv, or air a FREE UFC fight night that has commercials.

Ill have to call ahead and see.


Posted by: fufu

I haven't ever had a chance to see Fedor fight live. That is the main reason I am buying it.


Posted by: fufu

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Originally Posted by Richie1888 View Post
Chuck and Evans Rescheduled according to The Sun

CHUCK LIDDELL will fight Rashad Evans at UFC 88 | The Sun |HomePage|Sport|UFC

always thought Liddell would do Evans in guess ill get to see if im right
shitty match up, Chuck by round 1 KO!


Posted by: AKIRA

Ya never know. If Jardine can do it...


Posted by: fufu

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Originally Posted by AKIRA View Post
Ya never know. If Jardine can do it...
True, but I don't really care to see Rashad fight even if he does win.

By shitty match up I don't really mean Rashad will be outclassed, but it is just a fight I don't want to see.

Regardless, I still think a round 1 KO is probable.


Posted by: Richie1888

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Originally Posted by fufu View Post
shitty match up, Chuck by round 1 KO!
ye a ko at some point would be my guess


Posted by: Richie1888

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Originally Posted by fufu View Post
I haven't ever had a chance to see Fedor fight live. That is the main reason I am buying it.
looking forward to this hopefully mmatko will have the fight vid on there afterwards


Posted by: AKIRA

Joe Rogan said it perfectly when he said CB is more mad at himself than the call. He was beginning to tap, then prolly decided he wanted to fight through it, but it was too late. CBs a joke.

Fight of the night to me as good ol' Diego. That fucker finally came back! What I loved about him was when Luigi would disengage and walk around the cage, Diego said "OHHH NO YOU DONT," and charged that slob! That was great and I am glad hes back to his old self again. He needed it.


Evan Tanner....that poor fucker just needs to go. Kendall made him look so bad. Jesus...he even grew out a beard. What an asshole. Arlovski, he is NOT. Ill give Kendall some credit though for those knees.

Spencer's elbows from no where were pretty cool. Other than that, I thought it was a dull fight.

The first fight of the night...I forget their names, but what was that? A fucking knee fest? Thats all those idiots did. I didnt find that fight entertaining either. I just know it was a kid vs. an older guy. That older guy has yet to impress me and look at that, he lost.

Pity I didnt see the Horn fight and I left before Eastman's fight. Who won it?


Posted by: bigss75

Eastman got KO, he took some huge shots before getting completely dropped. Tanner has never really been a great fighter but just has tons of heart. I was glad that CB lost, he just seemed like a dbag. It was funny how amir was played out like a total newb kickboxer with no grappling experence when he has a black belt in sambo.

What happens if Irwin beats Silva? I think they should of put Anderson against Wandy or another uptier lhw


Posted by: bigss75

Hey new million dollar question, is the Affliction Card going to allow elbows or not, I know it is in a ring but they haven't talked about elbows


Posted by: Richie1888

anyone see the kim couture fight on mmatko she was in bad shape when that fight finished


Posted by: AKIRA

No elbows? What the fuck?

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Originally Posted by Richie1888 View Post
anyone see the kim couture fight on mmatko she was in bad shape when that fight finished
I tried looking at the pics....is she related to Randy?


Posted by: fufu

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Originally Posted by AKIRA View Post
Joe Rogan said it perfectly when he said CB is more mad at himself than the call. He was beginning to tap, then prolly decided he wanted to fight through it, but it was too late. CBs a joke.

Fight of the night to me as good ol' Diego. That fucker finally came back! What I loved about him was when Luigi would disengage and walk around the cage, Diego said "OHHH NO YOU DONT," and charged that slob! That was great and I am glad hes back to his old self again. He needed it.


Evan Tanner....that poor fucker just needs to go. Kendall made him look so bad. Jesus...he even grew out a beard. What an asshole. Arlovski, he is NOT. Ill give Kendall some credit though for those knees.

Spencer's elbows from no where were pretty cool. Other than that, I thought it was a dull fight.

The first fight of the night...I forget their names, but what was that? A fucking knee fest? Thats all those idiots did. I didnt find that fight entertaining either. I just know it was a kid vs. an older guy. That older guy has yet to impress me and look at that, he lost.

Pity I didnt see the Horn fight and I left before Eastman's fight. Who won it?
Horn tapped out to a guillotine again.


Posted by: Richie1888

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Originally Posted by AKIRA View Post
No elbows? What the fuck?



I tried looking at the pics....is she related to Randy?
its his wife i think unless i picked it up wrong. definately related some how cause he comes into the ring after the fight

i read somewhere she got her jaw broke with the first punch


Posted by: TrojanMan60563

When is Fedor fighting? He is a badass...I wish he would fight in the UFC. He would clean up!!


Posted by: Richie1888

tim sylvia hes fighting on the 19th. i know tim isnt great but at least its an idea of how he might do in the ufc


Posted by: bigss75

Tim is legit, everyone gives him shit but he is never afraid to fight the top hw contenders unlike Fedor.


Posted by: Goodfella9783

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And yeah it's Randy's wife...


Posted by: Richie1888

shes gets busted bad hard to watch


Posted by: Richie1888

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Tim is legit, everyone gives him shit but he is never afraid to fight the top hw contenders unlike Fedor.
fair point but he be tapping when fedor gets him


Posted by: AKIRA

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Tim is legit, everyone gives him shit but he is never afraid to fight the top hw contenders unlike Fedor.
Neither is (or was) Cabbage.


Posted by: Goodfella9783

Sylvia is pretty vulnerable to submissions as we've seen in the past. He absolutely needs to keep it on his feet. If I were him, I'd go in there with a Chuck Liddell like game plan. He better be ready to sprawl when he commits to his punches. And he can't underestimate Fedor's striking, because it's a lot better than Couture's and even Randy knocked his ass down.


Posted by: bigss75

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Neither is (or was) Cabbage.
LOL comparing Cabbage to Tim is a joke. His only losses are to top ten HWs.

I don't want to sound like I'm giant sloth fan but I'm sick of Fedor is God groups on sherdog and bb.com, I think he could be beat by Sylvia, Barnett, Couture, and maybe Arlovski


Posted by: TrojanMan60563

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LOL comparing Cabbage to Tim is a joke. His only losses are to top ten HWs.

I don't want to sound like I'm giant sloth fan but I'm sick of Fedor is God groups on sherdog and bb.com, I think he could be beat by Sylvia, Barnett, Couture, and maybe Arlovski
Fedor is a badass no doubt about it. I woud love to see him fight big names in the UFC to prove just how bad he is.

Lets face it anyone can be beaten on any given day by just about anyone in this sport. There is an obvious pick of who should win, but in reality it only takes one good strike to turn the tables. Just look at the GSP vs Sera fight when Sera won...it was one lucky punch on the button that led into a ground and pound to end the fight. Then in the rematch GSP made him look very amature.

Fedor is a bad dude and he can take a punch as well. I think he deserves credit where its due, and not to mention his record is amazing.


Posted by: AKIRA

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Originally Posted by bigss75 View Post
LOL comparing Cabbage to Tim is a joke. His only losses are to top ten HWs.

I don't want to sound like I'm giant sloth fan but I'm sick of Fedor is God groups on sherdog and bb.com, I think he could be beat by Sylvia, Barnett, Couture, and maybe Arlovski
I was only addressing the fact that he isnt afraid to engage.

I dont have a hard on for Fedor, but when compared to his opponent, its kind of obvious.


Posted by: CORUM

i dont think thats randy's wife, that maybe his daughter or something, but thats cant be his wife. she is the one that wanted him to retire anyway.


Posted by: CORUM

I Was Wrong I Googled Her And It Is Randy's Wife!!! Im Impressed!


Posted by: Richie1888

she seemed ok on the ground but she seemed to take punch after punch on her feet

that must be hard to watch for her son and husband


Posted by: AKIRA

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And yeah it's Randy's wife...
Ok, forgive me, but they still look like theyre fighting like girls. I know its cliche, but it looks like an abomination. Make up your mind, are you a fighter or a girl?

Case in point: Couture's defense!


Posted by: Goodfella9783

July 19th Affliction card is stacked:
Affliction Banned - July19th

Fedor
Aleksander Emelianenko
Vitor Belfort
Tim Sylvia
Ben Rothwell
Andrei Arlovski
Josh Barnett
Matt Lindland
Pedro Rizzo
Babalu
Paul Buentello
Antonio Nogueira
Terry Martin
Vernon Tiger White
Matt Whitehead
Mark Hominick
Justin Levens


Posted by: AKIRA

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July 19th Affliction card is stacked:
Affliction Banned - July19th

Fedor
Aleksander Emelianenko
Vitor Belfort
Tim Sylvia
Ben Rothwell
Andrei Arlovski
Josh Barnett
Matt Lindland
Pedro Rizzo
Babalu
Paul Buentello
Antonio Nogueira
Terry Martin
Vernon Tiger White
Matt Whitehead
Mark Hominick
Justin Levens
In red: I thought at first this was Minotaur, but I guess its "little nog" and not "big nog?"

In blue: I am declaring my ignorance here...but I dont know shit about this guy. I hear the same shit about him as I did about Evan Tanner. Will this guy really live up to the hype? How about someone give me a recap on him?


Posted by: bigss75

Josh Barnett is former UFC HW champion then he got it taken from him by Dana. He has wins over Hunt, Couture, Rizzo, Fedor's Bro, Nog, and Monson. He seems to always choke against Crocop.

I like him because he is a big advocate of bb training in mma and into entertaning the crowd


Posted by: AKIRA

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Josh Barnett is former UFC HW champion then he got it taken from him by Dana. He has wins over Hunt, Couture, Rizzo, Fedor's Bro, Nog, and Monson. He seems to always choke against Crocop.

I like him because he is a big advocate of bb training in mma and into entertaning the crowd
Why did Dana take it?


Posted by: bigss75

If I remember it was some weird steroid thing, he tested positive then he showed abunch of tests before and after the fight showing he was clean


Posted by: Richie1888

Franklin moving up weight to fight Matt Hamill I think he ll be in a world of hurt


Posted by: AKIRA

I HOPE he will be in a world of hurt. For some reason I never liked him. Hes too pretty.


Posted by: Richie1888

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I HOPE he will be in a world of hurt. For some reason I never liked him. Hes too pretty.
he has to move up though cause i dont think he could beat silva if he got to try everyday for a month.

Matt Hughes settles court case with Jed Leist|UFC|Mixed Martial Arts|Mark Gilbert | The Sun |HomePage|Sport|UFC

ha ha matt hughes what an ass


Posted by: bigss75

The guy told him to do it to him, then he sued him, interesting.


Posted by: AKIRA

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According to Mike Sloan of Sherdog, a source in the fight community claims Leist asked Hughes to tighten the choke “for realism” which forced him to tap out. Hughes is then said to have walked away leaving his victim nearly choked unconscious.
So he allegidly walked away while this guy was unconscious errr, nearly unconscious? I dont see the suit.


Posted by: bigss75

He probably pissed himself when hughes did it and looked like a bitch


Posted by: Richie1888

whos going to win the lw belt at the weekend cant see it being anything else than rampage punching forest till he stops moving


Posted by: bigss75

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whos going to win the lw belt at the weekend cant see it being anything else than rampage punching forest till he stops moving
Wanna change that prediction?


Posted by: Goodfella9783

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Wanna change that prediction?
I was pulling for Forrest but winded up feeling bad for Rampage because that decision was garbage.

Round 1: 10-9 Rampage
Round 2: 10-8 Forrest
Round 3: 10-9 Rampage
Round 4: 10-9 Rampage
Round 5: 10-9 Forrest

Result: 47-47 (Draw)

And that would be best case scenario for Forrest. Whatever judge scored 49-46 in favor of Forrest should be let go.


Posted by: bigss75

I thought forrest won 2,3,and 5. Rampage I think he came hurt and the leg kicks busted up his other leg


Posted by: AKIRA

I thought it was a bit crazy to vote unanimously. However, Rampage didnt fight like he shouldve.

Now I hope that weasely little boxing coach DOES retire.

Forrest fought a good tactical fight, Ill give him that. But he only does what he has to...its like he just squeaks by, with the exception of Shogun.


Posted by: AKIRA

Oh...and tonight was the night of nothing but decisions.


Posted by: Doublebase

I didn't get to watch the fight. Overall how was the card? How was the Rampage/forrest fight? Slugfest?


Posted by: Goodfella9783

The card was average at best. The co-main event was Patrick Cote vs. Ricardo Almeida and Almeida spent the majority of the time running. Rampage/Forrest was a bit of a slugfest in all but one round. It was actually one of the better 5 round fights you'll see.

Where's BigDyl at? We need him to swing by and give us another lecture on how PRIDE is so much better than the UFC.


Posted by: TrojanMan60563

Forrest did his thing, and I thought it was nice that Ramage gave him props and admitted he was the better man that night. Forrest actually said he knew it was close, which shows he isn't cocky about his win. I thought it was a good fight.

For some reason I can't recall the fighters, but that one fight was a total blood bath. I've never seen a fight that bloody and not called long before there was puddles of blood on the mat in multiple places. It looked like a murder scene.


Posted by: bigss75

I think forrest thought he lost when the announcer was talking.


Posted by: Goodfella9783

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For some reason I can't recall the fighters, but that one fight was a total blood bath.
Koscheck-Lytle

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I think forrest thought he lost when the announcer was talking.
I was thinking the same thing.


Posted by: AKIRA

Yeah Forrest didnt look 'floored' when they announced the winner.

Rampage heard it though.

Yeah Lytle impressed me. Whats funny is that this was Kos's most exciting fun thus far, he wins, and people still dont like him. Myself included.


Posted by: Richie1888

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Wanna change that prediction?
i will take this oppertunity to say this was a joke and I always thought gump was going to win


Posted by: Richie1888

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Originally Posted by Richie1888 View Post
i will take this oppertunity to say this was a joke and I always thought gump was going to win
but no one really disagreed when the prediction most people thought rampage would win


Posted by: bigss75

I picked the forrest/ rampage perfect on mmaplayground too bad that was my only right guess


Posted by: Richie1888

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I picked the forrest/ rampage perfect on mmaplayground too bad that was my only right guess
who do you think gets the first crack at forest and do you think rampage loosing will open up a rematch with chuck ?


Posted by: Doublebase

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who do you think gets the first crack at forest and do you think rampage loosing will open up a rematch with chuck ?
I think after Chuck beats Rashad he should fight Forest.


Posted by: Richie1888

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I think after Chuck beats Rashad he should fight Forest.
i thought there would be others out there who would be thinking there due a shot at the belt. lyoto must be thinking hes almost there


Posted by: AKIRA

If Chuck has to fight Rampage again...ugh, its just like Franklin vs. Silva. Id rather see Chuck fight Wanderlei or Forrest.


Posted by: DOMS

I liked the Rampage/Forrest fight. Two guys who can give, and take, a beating. Not only that, but both were consummate sportsmen and humble.

The best line in any UFC came from Rampage, "When you get in the ring, there's a 50/50 chance you're gonna get your ass whooped."

What's with all the hating on Koscheck? He seems decent enough and puts on a good show.


Posted by: Richie1888

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If Chuck has to fight Rampage again...ugh, its just like Franklin vs. Silva. Id rather see Chuck fight Wanderlei or Forrest.
ye i would agree that chuck / forrest would be good to see.

id take chuck for the win though even after i took rampage for the win at the weekend


Posted by: Richie1888

Bisping: Fedor could be crocked | The Sun |HomePage|Sport|UFC

anyone else heard this or is it just bisping trying to keep his blog interesting ?

he says aswell that fedor has only recently fought small guys did he not fight the near 7 foot guy not that long ago ?


Posted by: AKIRA

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Originally Posted by DOMS View Post
I liked the Rampage/Forrest fight. Two guys who can give, and take, a beating. Not only that, but both were consummate sportsmen and humble.

The best line in any UFC came from Rampage, "When you get in the ring, there's a 50/50 chance you're gonna get your ass whooped."

What's with all the hating on Koscheck? He seems decent enough and puts on a good show.
Its that attitude that I like about Rampage. Eh, no, it was his aggression. Key word: was

Kos used to just lay and pray. His nick name was The Blanket. However, his attitude just doesnt strike well with most people. Ill admit, when he won the decision over Sanchez, I loved how he raised his arms.

I guess the truth is...is that Kos 'should' be better than he is. This, to me, was his most exciting fight to date, but I was more impressed with Lytle than Kos. For instance, Lytle was just waiting to get rocked, but Kos didnt pull the trigger. Why not?


Posted by: Goodfella9783

Koscheck could be so dangerous if he worked on his striking. He's one of the best wrestlers in the business but when he's on his feet all he does is swing for the fences.


Posted by: Richie1888

Jesse Taylor Vs. CB Dollaway on the 19th or 20th for us across the pond.

cant wait to see that about the only fight apart from silvas im interested in

is the affliction card on tv in the us or paper view ? any internet sites showing it ?


Posted by: AKIRA

I have trying to find out if some bars will be hosting the Affliction fight. I am just not as interested in the Fight Night one.


Posted by: Richie1888

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I have trying to find out if some bars will be hosting the Affliction fight. I am just not as interested in the Fight Night one.
we re only getting the ufc over here thats how im hoping an internet site might show the affliction card if not ill be on mmatko the next day watching them before there removed

whats the plan with affliction is this a once off or are they trying to get into it ?


Posted by: bigss75

Baroni gets head butted after he knocks some dude out


http://www.mma-core.com/videos/Video...000783&tid=100



Posted by: Richie1888

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Baroni gets head butted after he knocks some dude out


http://www.mma-core.com/videos/Video...000783&tid=100
decent hit to the chin i think very few people would ahve been awake after leaving their chin that open


Posted by: AKIRA

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Baroni gets head butted after he knocks some dude out


http://www.mma-core.com/videos/Video...000783&tid=100
I love how the ref stands them up right after baroni gets full mount. Eh, still won though.


Posted by: Richie1888

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I love how the ref stands them up right after baroni gets full mount. Eh, still won though.
i wouldnt mind seeing ufc refs stand them up quicker


Posted by: tallcall

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Originally Posted by AKIRA View Post
I love how the ref stands them up right after baroni gets full mount. Eh, still won though.
That's the reason I watch grappler's tournaments more than I watch MMA right now, some of them don't appreciate chess matches and I love them.


Posted by: AKIRA

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What's with all the hating on Koscheck? He seems decent enough and puts on a good show.
Not to bring up old times, but I recently re-watched the original Ultimate Fighter and its this show where the dislike stems from. He was a piece of shit to Chris Leben and an arrogant winner. He only had one friend on the show, which so happened to be the biggest bitch of the fighters.

Not for nothing, but its one of the few TUF series that I recommend. Very entertaining and NOTHING like the latest, what, 3 TUFs?


Posted by: tallcall

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Originally Posted by AKIRA View Post
Not to bring up old times, but I recently re-watched the original Ultimate Fighter and its this show where the dislike stems from. He was a piece of shit to Chris Leben and an arrogant winner. He only had one friend on the show, which so happened to be the biggest bitch of the fighters.

Not for nothing, but its one of the few TUF series that I recommend. Very entertaining and NOTHING like the latest, what, 3 TUFs?
I liked TUF 5 but after that I think it went down hill.


Posted by: bigss75

LAWL Rampage Felony Evading Police, Hit and Run

Cops say Jackson Went On Rampage - TMZ.com


Posted by: bigss75

Take it the person he hit was a Forrest fan


Posted by: AKIRA

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I liked TUF 5 but after that I think it went down hill.
Which one was that? BJ/Pulver?

I have 1 & 3. Tito/Shamrock is pretty funny and the first one has already been discussed.

The one with Franklin and Hughes (which I didnt know had ALREADY coached) is one I havent seen.

Why would they have Hughes coach twice? Was he better the first time?


Posted by: Richie1888

Machida Draws Silva at Oct. UK UFC

what a fight that will be. lyoto might be a bit dissapointed he didnt get anyone a bit higher up the ladder

so who do you guys think will win on saturday night in the main fight of the night not fedor sylvia or silva irwin but the ufc against affliction ?


Posted by: AKIRA

Hard to gauge cuz one is ppv and the other isnt.

I mightve said this earlier, but the basis of it from my POV, is that Affliction will prolly be easier to find on the internet since this is their first fight card whereas UFC pulls their vids constantly, though its still not that hard to find them.

However, because Aff is a ppv, Id rather watch that out n about than a free commercial filled UFC.


Posted by: Richie1888

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Originally Posted by AKIRA View Post
Hard to gauge cuz one is ppv and the other isnt.

I mightve said this earlier, but the basis of it from my POV, is that Affliction will prolly be easier to find on the internet since this is their first fight card whereas UFC pulls their vids constantly, though its still not that hard to find them.

However, because Aff is a ppv, Id rather watch that out n about than a free commercial filled UFC.
i think the ufc will take away casual fans from affliction. hardcore fans will want to watch affliction more i would think.

sherdog was talking about it and thinks that the ufc in their own words have "kneecapped" affliction be offering the free event on the same night as their pay event

i had to laugh at that video on mmatko where dana is on a mma radio talk show and is giving away a prize and ask the first 2 callers who the current LHW champ of the ufc is, neither of them know it and they move to the next 2 callers and he asks who the LW champ is and they both dont know it either so they have to go off air without giving away the prize lol


Posted by: tallcall

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Which one was that? BJ/Pulver?

I have 1 & 3. Tito/Shamrock is pretty funny and the first one has already been discussed.

The one with Franklin and Hughes (which I didnt know had ALREADY coached) is one I havent seen.

Why would they have Hughes coach twice? Was he better the first time?
Yeah it was the one with BJ and Jens. I really liked Joe Lauzon and Nate Diaz, the others were pretty good, but nothing great.


Posted by: ReproMan

Looks like Affliction is pulling out all the stops. I think it will do more PPV buys than originally thought:

Boxing - Boxing News - Boxing Coverage

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SIGNAL HILL, California (July 18, 2008) – The stars will be out Saturday night for “Affliction Banned,” the greatest line-up of mixed-martial-arts fights ever presented in one night, as entertainment and sports celebrities become fans watching the world’s most talented fighters, at Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

“Affliction Banned,” presented by Affliction Entertainment in association with Roy Englebrecht Promotions, is so talent-laden it had to be separated into two live broadcasts in the same night. FSN (Fox Sports Net) will present “Affliction Live”, a one hour live special, starting at 5 PM Pacific (8 PM/ET). The mega show “Affliction Banned” featuring five incredible fights follows on pay-per-view begining at 6 PM/PT (9 PM/ET) via iN DEMAND, TVN, Shaw Communications, Viewers Choice Canada, DirecTV, DISH Network, Bell ExpressVue and Star Choice in the United States and Canada for a suggested retail price of $39.95.

Donald Trump, Sr., a partner in the promotion along with Affliction Clothing, will be there with family members Melania, Donald, Jr., and Vanessa.

Actors getting red-carpet treatment include Sly Stallone, Robert Downing, Jr., Ashton Kutcher, Jamie Pressley, Mekhi Phifer and Madonna’s husband, movie producer Guy Richie.

Heavy metal band Megadeth, led by frontman, guitarist, and songwriter Dave Mustaine, will be performing live at the event. Members of popular rock bands Korn and Slayer will be in the house watching the action.

Nobody appreciates fighters like fellow athletes and the sporting world will be well represented by the likes of MMA legends Randy Couture, Frank Shamrock and Tito Ortiz, who’ll be there with his famous girlfriend, Jenna Jameson; NFL All-Pro players Sean Merriman and Antonio Gates (San Diego Chargers), recently retired Michael Strahan (New York Giants); world champion boxers James Toney, Zab Judah and Sergio Mora; LA Dodgers pitcher
Brad Penny and former WWF superstar “Rowdy” Roddy Piper.

The highly anticipated US debut of Russian heavyweight Aleksander “The Grim Reaper” Emelianenko (13-3), brother of Fedor Emelianenko, against tough Texan brawler Paul “The Headhunter” Buentello (23-10), kicking off the night with “Affliction Live” on FSN, plus veteran Terry Martin (16-4) faces Brazilian sensation Victor “The Phenom” Belfort (16-8).

The “Affliction Banned” pay-per-view, features six of the 10 heavyweights in the world, including the long awaited return of the former undisputed PRIDE® heavyweight champion and Russian M-1 legend Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko (27-1), who battles former 2-time UFC® heavyweight title-holder Tim “The Maine-iac” Sylvia (24-4), fighting in the main event (5 five-minute rounds) for the inaugural WAMMA heavyweight title.

The PPV action continues with five more super showdowns as former UFC® heavyweight title-holder Andrei “The Pitbull” Arlovski (12-5) clashes with IFL® titlist “Big” Ben Rothwell (29-5); Josh “The Baby Faced Assassin” Barnett (22-5) faces off stateside for the first time in two years in a grudge match against the only opponent to ever knock him out — Brazilian strongman Pedro “The Rock” Rizzo (16-7); three-time All-American wrestler Mike Whitehead (20-5) tangles with Brazilian sensation Renato “Babalu” Sobral (29-7); 2000 Olympic Wrestling Silver Medalist and Oregon House of Representative candidate, Matt “The Law” Lindland (20-5) takes on Brazilian favorite Fabio “Negao” Nascimento (8-3).

Finally, for the thousands in attendance at the Honda Center, the off-television swing bouts will fill out an exciting night of action as light-heavyweights and Justin Levens (9-8) vs. Ray Lizma (5-5); welterweight JJ Ambrose (9-1) vs. Mike “Quicksand” Pyle (15-5-1); lightweight Savant Young (8-7) vs. Mark “The Machine” Hominick (15-8); Brazlian heavyweight Antonio Rogerio “Minotoro” Nogueira (13-3) vs. Edwin “Babyface” Dewees (35-12).



Posted by: IainDaniel

Well Tim Showed how he fairs in comparison to Fedor.

HAHAHA


Posted by: ReproMan

If Tim put a turtle neck sweater on he'd tap.


Posted by: fufu

What a great night of fights.

It felt like christmas waking up this morning, so many fights to watch!

Fedor can now fight JB and AA, here's to hoping!


Posted by: tallcall

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If Tim put a turtle neck sweater on he'd tap.
What's up Repro?


Posted by: Goodfella9783

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Originally Posted by ReproMan View Post
If Tim put a turtle neck sweater on he'd tap.


BTW, MMALinker.com - MMA, UFC, Mixed Martial Arts Fight Videos has most of the fight videos for anyone interested.


Posted by: TrojanMan60563

Now all you Fedor haters can shut your pie holes! Fedor is the real deal, and made Tim Silva look like a total pussy!

Fedor is the best MMA fighter alive, and I'd love for someone to prove me wrong, but it aint happening!


Posted by: Goodfella9783

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Originally Posted by TrojanMan60563 View Post
Fedor is the best MMA fighter alive, and I'd love for someone to prove me wrong, but it aint happening!
Pound for pound Anderson Silva is the best MMA fighter alive, no question about it. Fedor is #2. BJ Penn/GSP probably #3/#4.


Posted by: ReproMan

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Originally Posted by fufu View Post
What a great night of fights.

It felt like christmas waking up this morning, so many fights to watch!

Fedor can now fight JB and AA, here's to hoping!
I was actually overwhelmed. We went to a bar to catch them and they were on screens that were side by side. I felt like I was at a music festival and my 2 favorite bands were on stage at the same time. Awesome night for MMA.

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What's up Repro?
Hey TC!


Posted by: PreMier

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Originally Posted by Goodfella9783 View Post
Pound for pound Anderson Silva is the best MMA fighter alive, no question about it. Fedor is #2. BJ Penn/GSP probably #3/#4.
this is subjective, and dont agree. silva is very technical, but so is fedor. i think if fedor cut weight to light heavy, and fought silva, he would crush him.


Posted by: TrojanMan60563

I don't think pound for pound, or weight class aside there is a MMA fighter that can take fedor. He is a bad MF'er that lacks nothing. His striking is crazy, he can take as much as he dishes out, and his ground game is rediculous. I can't see anyone beating him unless its just down right lucky shot on the button...and I don't see that happening. He will probably retire before he loses in this sport.


Posted by: Richie1888

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this is subjective, and dont agree. silva is very technical, but so is fedor. i think if fedor cut weight to light heavy, and fought silva, he would crush him.
+1

he made sylvia look like a nobody

and silva beating irwin i think that was never really in doubt thought the guy would last longer though

vera was a disappointment at LW


Posted by: AKIRA

LHW you mean. Yeah the asshole doesnt pull the trigger anymore.

What did everyone think of the CB vs. Jesse fight?


Posted by: Richie1888

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LHW you mean. Yeah the asshole doesnt pull the trigger anymore.

What did everyone think of the CB vs. Jesse fight?
sorry mate ye LHW

he was maybe worn out from cutting, he looked explosive in the first half of the first round.

was decent enough, the knee to the head was a bit suspect dont know how he could ahve thought he was anything other than a downed opponent. it may or may not have made the difference but i think cb would have won it one was or another. i think he would beat amir if he gets a third chnace.

what did u make of the fight cant mind the names where the guy got jabbed in the eye, i was shocked with how that was decided.


Posted by: Goodfella9783

Quote:
Originally Posted by PreMier View Post
this is subjective, and dont agree. silva is very technical, but so is fedor. i think if fedor cut weight to light heavy, and fought silva, he would crush him.
No it really isn't subjective though. Fedor has had 2 fights in the past year, one being against some 7 foot asian freakshow that nobody knew. He was idle for too long to be considered pound for pound #1. It's not even that close really. Most experts actually even have Fedor at #3.


Posted by: ReproMan

To be fair, I think we have to give Vera another shot @ 205. Mike Swick looked horrible the first time he cut to 170 and he had a great follow-up performance.


Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:
"Affliction: Banned" draws 14,832 for $2.1 million gate

by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Jul 21, 2008 at 10:45 pm ET
This past Saturday's "Affliction: Banned" event drew a total attendance of 14,832 -- a small increase from the night's announced attendance of 13,988 -- for a live gate of $2,085,510.

The numbers, certified by the California State Athletic Commission, were today sent to media members, including MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com).

The debut event for Affliction Entertainment took place