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AKIRA · 12-11-2007, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tallcall

I'm sure I'll catch some flack for this but I love Mac Danzig and honestly thought he'd be the one from the start based on the way he handled himself (I totally agreed with almost everything he said

).

I can't see how anyone can say he didn't have any heart. He's been waiting 10 years for his opportunity to get into the UFC (or other such promotions). Some of these other guys haven't been fighting nearly as long and their records are proof - I still liked most of them, I just only saw 3 of them as realistic possibilities - Ben Saunders, George, and Mac (had to give props and support to Ben and other guys on my team

).

Tommy was a good fighter, but I think a match against George or Ben would have tested Mac better. Tommy certainly has a place - what a hell of a slugger!

Was anyone else impressed with the Jon Koppenhaver, Jared Rollins fight? Sort of reminded me of the kind of energy shown in the Forrest Griffin, Stephan Bonnar fight - I hope we see more of them in the future.

I'm also hoping we'll see more of Ben in the future (Everyone here has been talking about him for the last week - especially before and after class - I also hear them mentioning Mac's name a lot - they show all these guys a lot of respect here

).

Nothing but respect for all those guys who poured their heart and souls out in that cage,

- TC

That fight is just behind the Clay Guida fight in my book. Maybe just as good..which made the card pretty enjoyable.

I dont think Ben Saunders looked good ever. To tell you the truth, because of his goofy-ness, Id rather seen him get pummeled than Danzig. Not saying Danzig does or doesnt deserve it, but comparing/contrasting personalities, Id rather see the goof off get destroyed than the robot.

tallcall · 12-11-2007, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AKIRA

That fight is just behind the Clay Guida fight in my book. Maybe just as good..which made the card pretty enjoyable.

I dont think Ben Saunders looked good ever. To tell you the truth, because of his goofy-ness, Id rather seen him get pummeled than Danzig. Not saying Danzig does or doesnt deserve it, but comparing/contrasting personalities, Id rather see the goof off get destroyed than the robot.

Aww, I like the goofy guy - besides he is related to one of my friends, so I kind of have to vote for him (and besides that even further, he is technically on my team - as well as Micah, I hope he wins his WEC bout!).

It's funny that I had the same exact feelings about Mac throughout this show that I did for Joe Lauzon last season - I guess I have a thing for picking good guys (which is why Ben is on my list - we will see him again somewhere I'm sure).

AKIRA · 12-11-2007, 09:07 PM

I think we will see Ben again too. Getting his teeth knocked out!

However, I know a kid too that looks like Ben and acts like Ben, but its no reason to be biased...otherwise....Id know hed lose!

All together: Andrew DeCesare!

A Black Guy · 12-12-2007, 07:29 AM

Hopefully the Farrar/Miller fight gets aired.

Watching the pre-fight fluff last night on VS. there seems to be a bunch of bad blood between Cub and Jens.

AKIRA · 12-12-2007, 08:53 AM

Ruh Roh! Starts at 9 right? Guess whos missing it!

fufu · 12-12-2007, 08:04 PM

Dissapointing fights thus far in the WEC.

AKIRA · 12-12-2007, 08:24 PM

For some reason I just cant stay as tuned in with WEC as I can with UFC.

fufu · 12-12-2007, 08:31 PM

The entity that is WEC seems off. I feel like they could present it a whole lot better. Those pre-recorded staredowns at the beginning are so cheesey.

AKIRA · 12-12-2007, 08:44 PM

Thats true. They WISH they could match the introduction to UFC PPV's warriors getting suited up or the water that is sprayed above all the fighters during their each introduction....and they almost always have blue eyes.

fufu · 12-12-2007, 08:59 PM

Unrelated, but did anyone notice Joe Rogan giving tool Mike Goldberg shit when he was talking about how the VGA may be more exciting than the fights.?

ReproMan · 12-12-2007, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fufu

Unrelated, but did anyone notice Joe Rogan giving tool Mike Goldberg shit when he was talking about how the VGA may be more exciting than the fights.?

Yup. He said "keep kissing that ass" and Goldberg said that he had kids to feed. I lol'd.

ReproMan · 12-12-2007, 09:40 PM

Faber continues to impress, Filho looked like shit, happy for Jens, and Valencia pulled off the best suplex EVER! Looks like we have Faber vs. Pulver in the near future as well. I thought it was a pretty kick ass card.

fufu · 12-12-2007, 10:53 PM

Damn, I was dissapointed with the card until the last two fights! I have never seen Urijah Faber fight and was I skeptical of his skills but he kicked ass. Wow!

ReproMan · 12-16-2007, 06:20 PM

Shamrock vs Shamrock Imminent? - MMA on Tap

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Shamrock vs Shamrock Imminent?

Randy Couture wasn’t the only one discussing his future on last night’s HDNet Fights broadcast. Ken Shamrock was shelling out hints as well.

When asked about his brother’s recent comments about possibly fighting each other by HDNet’s Ron Kruck, Ken made it seem like the two will definitely fight in the near future:

“Well first of all it’s the first time that it’s been done in any sport that brother has versed brother,” said Shamrock. “It’s not a bad thing. Me and my brother did this for a living. I brought my brother into the sport. I’ve always dominated my brother, he knows that. Now he wants a chance in front of the world since I may have gotten a little older and a little slower. He thinks that he wants to come in and show everyone that he’s the big brother but you know what, blood brothers man. We’re going to make that happen. It’s not a dirty thing, we don’t hate each other. The fact is I respect what he’s done with myself and I’m looking forward to getting in there and doing a little sibling rivalry in the ring.”

Shamrock also went on to say that they didn’t have a date and location for the fight as of yet but that options were open.

So it’s not exactly the best fight but it’s a fight that I’m sure everyone wants to see and will have interest in even though both fighters are no longer in the prime of their careers.

I can’t really pick a favorite now. It’s one of those fights that I would have to sit down and think about. I will point out the two major advantages that they have on each other - Ken is stronger; Frank is faster. As far as what weight class this fight might take place at, I’m not sure. 205 lbs seems to be the most likely scenario although a catch weight at 190 would also be feasible, at least for Frank.

I think this would be entertaining as hell. I hope it really happens.

AKIRA · 12-16-2007, 07:14 PM

Frank for the win.

fufu · 12-16-2007, 07:26 PM

I agree.

fufu · 12-17-2007, 08:29 AM

I didn't realize Fedor's fight was going to be on HDnet. Looks like I know what I'm doing new year's eve.

ReproMan · 12-17-2007, 07:05 PM

Report: Tanner to Make Return at UFC 82

Former UFC Middleweight Champion Evan Tanner will finally make his long-awaited return to the Octagon at UFC 82 in March according to a report by MMA Mania.

UFC 82 is currently scheduled to take place at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus Ohio on March 2nd.

MMA on Tap has also learned that a potential fight between Tanner and the UFC’s newest middleweight Michael Bisping has been discussed by UFC officials.

Tanner recently signed a new four-fight deal with the UFC last month.

Tanner has not competed inside the Octagon since April of last year when he submitted Justin Levens with a triangle at UFC 59. He became the third UFC Middleweight Champion in history when he stopped David Terrell at UFC 51 in 2005. He would go on to lose the belt in his very next fight against Rich Franklin at UFC 53.

Richie1888 · 12-28-2007, 10:51 AM

is there any news on Cro Cop fighting again, someone posted an article about him fighting int the new year any truth in it ?

Doublebase · 12-28-2007, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ReproMan

UFC’s newest middleweight Michael Bisping has been discussed by UFC officials.

Interesting. He couldn't handle the LHW division.

ReproMan · 12-29-2007, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Doublebase

Interesting. He couldn't handle the LHW division.

His first fight is rumored to be TUF 4 alumni Charles McCarthy at the next UK event in a few months.

ReproMan · 12-29-2007, 11:04 AM

Rumors — UFC 79

Date: Dec. 29, 2007
Location: Las Vegas, Nev.
Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
Broadcast: Pay-Per-View
MAIN CARD

Matt Hughes vs. Georges St. Pierre (for interim welterweight title)
Chuck Liddell vs. Wanderlei Silva
Lyoto Machida vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
Rich Clementi vs. Melvin Guillard
Soa Palalei vs. Eddie Sanchez

UNDERCARD

Luis Cane vs. James Irvin
Manny Gamburyan vs. Nate Mohr
Dean Lister vs. Jordan Radev
Roan Carneiro vs. Tony DeSouza
Mark Bocek vs. Doug Evans

My picks in bold.

Can't believe I'm doing it, but I've got Chuck in this one. He came in @ 204 with his shoes on @ the weigh in and was visibly leaner than he's been since back in the day. Not to mention Silva's style matches up perfect for Chuck, and I see this ending in a violent KO.

soxmuscle · 12-29-2007, 03:49 PM

Patriots, Celtics, Bruins, and UFC. Tonight will be fun.

AKIRA · 12-29-2007, 06:06 PM

Silva has to win. He just has to.

GSP too.

tallcall · 12-29-2007, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AKIRA

Silva has to win. He just has to.

GSP too.

I totally agree!

AKIRA · 12-30-2007, 12:32 AM

I might catch a lot of shit for this but FUCK IT.

I think Silvas fight was rigged. Oh yeah, i said it. That fucker was so tired from the get go. Plus, miraculously, when Silva knocked Liddell on his ass, he let him up... Um is this the Silva I know?!

He also let so many of Liddell's jabs in! Was he really that 'off?'

Not to mention, every time Silva got some hits in, he let these jabs that seemed so easy to avoid in, resulting in a bloody left eye.

I really thought something was amiss or Silva was not even 75%.

But fuck it...I wanted to see the GSP fight more than anything...

And WOW.

But was it really a fucking surprise?

Doublebase, how do you like Hughes now? He had nothing!

I truly went ape shit in HOOTERS when GSP went to Hughes the same way Hughes won over him.

However, he didnt tap right? But he did scream....? I need a vid.

12-11-2007, 09:07 PM	#783
AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 7,519 Photos: 3	I think we will see Ben again too. Getting his teeth knocked out! However, I know a kid too that looks like Ben and acts like Ben, but its no reason to be biased...otherwise....Id know hed lose! All together: Andrew DeCesare!
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12-12-2007, 08:53 AM	#785
AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 7,519 Photos: 3	Ruh Roh! Starts at 9 right? Guess whos missing it!
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12-12-2007, 08:04 PM	#786
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 15,733 Photos: 4	Dissapointing fights thus far in the WEC.
	fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

12-12-2007, 08:24 PM	#787
AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 7,519 Photos: 3	For some reason I just cant stay as tuned in with WEC as I can with UFC.
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12-12-2007, 08:31 PM	#788
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 15,733 Photos: 4	The entity that is WEC seems off. I feel like they could present it a whole lot better. Those pre-recorded staredowns at the beginning are so cheesey.
	fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

12-12-2007, 07:29 AM	#784
A Black Guy Registered Offender Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fort Pierce, FL Posts: 678 Photos: 1	Hopefully the Farrar/Miller fight gets aired. Watching the pre-fight fluff last night on VS. there seems to be a bunch of bad blood between Cub and Jens.

12-12-2007, 08:44 PM	#789
AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 7,519 Photos: 3	Thats true. They WISH they could match the introduction to UFC PPV's warriors getting suited up or the water that is sprayed above all the fighters during their each introduction....and they almost always have blue eyes.
	6' 209lbs (8/16) Bench 360 (11/29) Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19) Squat 370 Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17) NASM certified 2/06 Journal

12-12-2007, 08:59 PM	#790
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 15,733 Photos: 4	Unrelated, but did anyone notice Joe Rogan giving tool Mike Goldberg shit when he was talking about how the VGA may be more exciting than the fights.?
	fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

12-12-2007, 09:40 PM	#792
ReproMan SeÃ±or Member Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 6,384	Faber continues to impress, Filho looked like shit, happy for Jens, and Valencia pulled off the best suplex EVER! Looks like we have Faber vs. Pulver in the near future as well. I thought it was a pretty kick ass card.

12-12-2007, 10:53 PM	#793
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 15,733 Photos: 4	Damn, I was dissapointed with the card until the last two fights! I have never seen Urijah Faber fight and was I skeptical of his skills but he kicked ass. Wow!
	fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

12-16-2007, 07:14 PM	#795
AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 7,519 Photos: 3	Frank for the win.
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12-16-2007, 07:26 PM	#796
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 15,733 Photos: 4	I agree.
	fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

12-17-2007, 08:29 AM	#797
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 15,733 Photos: 4	I didn't realize Fedor's fight was going to be on HDnet. Looks like I know what I'm doing new year's eve.
	fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

12-17-2007, 07:05 PM	#798
ReproMan SeÃ±or Member Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 6,384	Report: Tanner to Make Return at UFC 82 Former UFC Middleweight Champion Evan Tanner will finally make his long-awaited return to the Octagon at UFC 82 in March according to a report by MMA Mania. UFC 82 is currently scheduled to take place at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus Ohio on March 2nd. MMA on Tap has also learned that a potential fight between Tanner and the UFC’s newest middleweight Michael Bisping has been discussed by UFC officials. Tanner recently signed a new four-fight deal with the UFC last month. Tanner has not competed inside the Octagon since April of last year when he submitted Justin Levens with a triangle at UFC 59. He became the third UFC Middleweight Champion in history when he stopped David Terrell at UFC 51 in 2005. He would go on to lose the belt in his very next fight against Rich Franklin at UFC 53.

12-28-2007, 10:51 AM	#799
Richie1888 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,107	is there any news on Cro Cop fighting again, someone posted an article about him fighting int the new year any truth in it ?
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12-29-2007, 03:49 PM	#803
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12-29-2007, 11:04 AM	#802
ReproMan SeÃ±or Member Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 6,384	Rumors — UFC 79 Date: Dec. 29, 2007 Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center Broadcast: Pay-Per-View MAIN CARD Matt Hughes vs. Georges St. Pierre (for interim welterweight title) Chuck Liddell vs. Wanderlei Silva Lyoto Machida vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou Rich Clementi vs. Melvin Guillard Soa Palalei vs. Eddie Sanchez UNDERCARD Luis Cane vs. James Irvin Manny Gamburyan vs. Nate Mohr Dean Lister vs. Jordan Radev Roan Carneiro vs. Tony DeSouza Mark Bocek vs. Doug Evans My picks in bold. Can't believe I'm doing it, but I've got Chuck in this one. He came in @ 204 with his shoes on @ the weigh in and was visibly leaner than he's been since back in the day. Not to mention Silva's style matches up perfect for Chuck, and I see this ending in a violent KO.

12-29-2007, 06:06 PM	#804
AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 7,519 Photos: 3	Silva has to win. He just has to. GSP too.
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12-30-2007, 12:32 AM	#806
AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 7,519 Photos: 3	I might catch a lot of shit for this but FUCK IT. I think Silvas fight was rigged. Oh yeah, i said it. That fucker was so tired from the get go. Plus, miraculously, when Silva knocked Liddell on his ass, he let him up... Um is this the Silva I know?! He also let so many of Liddell's jabs in! Was he really that 'off?' Not to mention, every time Silva got some hits in, he let these jabs that seemed so easy to avoid in, resulting in a bloody left eye. I really thought something was amiss or Silva was not even 75%. But fuck it...I wanted to see the GSP fight more than anything... And WOW. But was it really a fucking surprise? Doublebase, how do you like Hughes now? He had nothing! I truly went ape shit in HOOTERS when GSP went to Hughes the same way Hughes won over him. However, he didnt tap right? But he did scream....? I need a vid.
	6' 209lbs (8/16) Bench 360 (11/29) Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19) Squat 370 Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17) NASM certified 2/06 Journal