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Goodfella9783 · 09-07-2008, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodfella9783

I see Rich finishing Hamill.

Goodfella9783 · 09-07-2008, 12:51 AM

Never seen Chuck that hurt b4. Wasn't expecting that at all. Right on the button.

Rashad vs. Rampage would be a cool matchup.

ReproMan · 09-07-2008, 12:58 AM

I think they should have Rashad fight Machida @ 91.

AKIRA · 09-07-2008, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodfella9783

Never seen Chuck that hurt b4. Wasn't expecting that at all. Right on the button.

Rashad vs. Rampage would be a cool matchup.

EVER! It was crazy. I am searching for it now.

ReproMan · 09-07-2008, 02:32 AM

Evans vs. Liddell

AKIRA · 09-07-2008, 02:36 AM

Yeah I found it earlier. Its streaming slowly, but it works. Thanks.

Oh and thanks against the all time failure at comedy...

DaMayor.

fufu · 09-07-2008, 04:16 AM

I accidently opened this thread forgetting that UFC was on last night. I watched a clip of that KO...damn. Rashad threw a fucking haymaker and it landed clean right on the tip of Chuck's chin. Right on the button.

ReproMan · 09-07-2008, 11:50 AM

I'm still in as much shock today as I was last night. Looks like Rashad did it for himself:

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UFC 88 winner Rashad Evans granted title shot with Forrest Griffin by Dann Stupp on Sep 07, 2008 at 3:05 am ET

ATLANTA - With his stunning one-punch knockout victory over Chuck Liddell at this past Saturday's "UFC 88: Breakthrough" event, Rashad Evans has claimed top contender's status in the UFC and has been granted a title shot with current 205-pound champ Forrest Griffin.

UFC President Dana White confirmed in the post-event press conference that Evans will get the immediate title shot -- one that was all but promised to Liddell.

White wouldn't release a date for the upcoming championship tilt, but he made it very clear Evans had earned his shot.

"(UFC CEO) Lorenzo (Fertitta), (UFC matchmaker) Joe (Silva) and I got together and thought yeah, he deserves the title shot," White said. "How could you say, 'No, he doesn't deserve the shot' after [the Liddell fight]?"

White said he had a date in mind but wouldn't share it until the organization has the opportunity to announce some other upcoming cards.

However, the organization's year-end Dec. 27 card in Las Vegas would seem a logical choice.

After a cautious but effective first round, Evans finally connected with the big blow mid-way through the second. In the latest coup for Team Jackson's army of upset artists, Evans used a Liddell-like overhand right to stop his opponent cold. Liddell hit the mat instantly, and he lay motionless on the canvas for more than a minute before he finally awoke and quickly jumped to his feet.

As MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com) previously reported, White recently said that -- if he were to get by Evans, as most people expected -- Liddell would get his chance to reclaim the title. Even Griffin himself stated in a recent UFC fan club Q&A that he was rooting for Liddell, since it'd likely lead to a bigger overall event and, one would assume, a bigger potential payday.

Instead, that shot will go to his still-undefeated opponent.

For Evans, the heavyweight winner of "The Ultimate Fighter 2," this latest victory was the one, signature win missing from his resume. The victory moved his overall record to 12-0-1, which includes a spectacular 7-0-1 mark in the UFC.

ReproMan · 09-07-2008, 11:52 AM

And the bonuses:

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Evans, MacDonald, Pellegrino and Tavares earn $60K UFC 88 bonuses

by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Sep 07, 2008 at 1:40 am ET

Rashad Evans, Jason MacDonald, Kurt Pellegrino and Thiago Tavares each earned $60,000 "fight night" bonuses for their performances at UFC 88.

UFC 88 took place Saturday at Philips Arena in Atlanta and aired live on pay per view. The bonus amounts were equal to last month's awards issued at UFC 87.

The UFC announced the bonuses at the UFC 88 post-fight press conference and were confirmed by MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com).

There was a large selection of knockouts for UFC brass to consider when picking the best of the night. But despite outstanding performances by Nate Marquardt and Tim Boetsch, no knockout was quite as devastating or meant quite as much as Evans' dismantling of Chuck Liddell. UFC officials agreed, and Evans took home the bonus in addition to his new-found position in the UFC's light-heavyweight division.

Pellegrino and Tavares shared Fight of the Night honors for their rousing lightweight contest. In the back-and-forth affair, both fighters showed flashes of brilliance. In the end it was Pellegrino that was able to earn the unanimous decision.

MacDonald erased the frustration of a UFC 87 loss to Damian Maia by securing the victory over a newly trim Jason Lambert. A late replacement for fellow Canadian Jason Day, MacDonald secured the evening's sole submission and the hefty bonus by default.

fufu · 09-07-2008, 03:37 PM

wandy rampage fight seems like a sensible match up at this point, hopefully they put it in the books.

AKIRA · 09-07-2008, 04:24 PM

Ive watched the fight a few times and its still pretty good.

I also watched the Hamill fight. Hmm. Early stoppage? The kick looked vicious, but still..?

Richie1888 · 09-08-2008, 04:10 AM

holy shit still cant believe i saw that knockout and it had to be the punch liddell used and made famous on so many others.

time for chuck to give it up he was getting the better of rashad but at some points he did looks slow on his feet a better striker might have put him away earlier.

hopefully chuck will call it a day he was one of the best but not anymore right enough chuck might think rashad was lucky

ReproMan · 09-08-2008, 06:17 AM

Yeah, my initial reaction was that was the end for Chuck. Anderson Silva would put him to sleep in a heartbeat.

Richie1888 · 09-08-2008, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ReproMan

Yeah, my initial reaction was that was the end for Chuck. Anderson Silva would put him to sleep in a heartbeat.

theres a frightening list of people silva would put out in a heartbeat he could have the belt off forest easy

i think liddell used to be this elite striker no one could match with the best sprawl in mma no he still ahs the sprawl but the power and the spring in the step are gone. also after the weekend i think hes confidence will be gone aswell.

TrojanMan60563 · 09-08-2008, 08:51 AM

chuck got knocked the f*ck out! That was insane to see the iceman get done to him what he has been known to do to others....I am so shocked....I tihnk he should retire after that one.

Richie1888 · 09-08-2008, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by TrojanMan60563

chuck got knocked the f*ck out! That was insane to see the iceman get done to him what he has been known to do to others....I am so shocked....I tihnk he should retire after that one.

on the other hand though it was one lucky punch rashad was doing nothing till he landed it.

cant believe such a limited ability fighter is getting a title shot ill be backing forest for a successful defense in that one

ReproMan · 09-08-2008, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Richie1888

on the other hand though it was one lucky punch rashad was doing nothing till he landed it.

cant believe such a limited ability fighter is getting a title shot ill be backing forest for a successful defense in that one

I completely disagree that it was a lucky punch. He was sizing Chuck up the whole first round, and he started landing quite frequently right before the final exchange. Yeah, Chuck won the first round but Rashad was winning the 2nd before he knocked Chuck's block off.

Rashad is our next LHW champ. Bank on it.

Richie1888 · 09-08-2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ReproMan

I completely disagree that it was a lucky punch. He was sizing Chuck up the whole first round, and he started landing quite frequently right before the final exchange. Yeah, Chuck won the first round but Rashad was winning the 2nd before he knocked Chuck's block off.

Rashad is our next LHW champ. Bank on it.

winning the second round surely not

you think he ll do a number on forest ?

i cant believe we re talking about the same guy that was lucky to get a draw with tito lol

ReproMan · 09-08-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Richie1888

winning the second round surely not

you think he ll do a number on forest ?

i cant believe we re talking about the same guy that was lucky to get a draw with tito lol

Go back and watch, Rashad landed 3 or 4 nice left hooks and a couple rights directly behind them. It was har to tell though will all of the nuthugging Goldberg and Rogan were doing, but Rashad was definitely winning that round.

He never pulled the trigger with Tito, when he finally got active in the 3rd, he won the round easily. I think Rashad will mix his solid boxing and good takedowns to keep Forrest off of his game and either win a boring decision or catch Forrest with a similar right hand.

BoneCrusher · 09-08-2008, 11:34 AM

Evens is still boring to watch. Excluding the KO parts, you'd have to snap a chalk-line to see if he's even moving. Even though he wins like that he's still boring ... 'cept for the KO parts.

Hamill is a nice deaf guy who can wrestle, but lacks the hand skills for the guys at the top of the food chain. Ace tore his ass up. Hamill will never be the man.

I've always been a Hendo fan. The guy is normally fighting above his weight against fighters that are cutting weight to fight 'em, yet he normally wins. He fought a great strat' vs a freak of nature with insane ground skills for a well earned win ... a 29/28 vic IMHO with a lost second round.

Hey Chucky ...

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Richie1888 · 09-08-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ReproMan

Go back and watch, Rashad landed 3 or 4 nice left hooks and a couple rights directly behind them. It was har to tell though will all of the nuthugging Goldberg and Rogan were doing, but Rashad was definitely winning that round.

He never pulled the trigger with Tito, when he finally got active in the 3rd, he won the round easily. I think Rashad will mix his solid boxing and good takedowns to keep Forrest off of his game and either win a boring decision or catch Forrest with a similar right hand.

ill go back and have a look. i know what u mean about those two they talk shit the majority of the time Goldberg seems to know nothing about the sport half the time

id fucking hate to see that happen i really would

AKIRA · 09-08-2008, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Richie1888

on the other hand though it was one lucky punch rashad was doing nothing till he landed it.

cant believe such a limited ability fighter is getting a title shot ill be backing forest for a successful defense in that one

I am going to disagree OR agree with a batch of inexperience.

If youre going to call Rashad's punch lucky, then youre going to have to call every single "Liddell Punch" that has ever been delivered lucky as well.

Seriously, thats why I never liked Liddell. It always seemed like this punches were lucky hits. Believe it or not, I still kind of do. However, Rashad's punches didnt seem lucky to me. In fact, I would say Liddell was lucky to not get hit earlier on.

AKIRA · 09-08-2008, 11:37 AM

Can anyone find the fights with Rogan and Goldberg commenting? I only have the Portuguese announcers...

AKIRA · 09-08-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BoneCrusher

Evens is still boring to watch. Excluding the KO parts, you'd have to snap a chalk-line to see if he's even moving. Even though he wins like that he's still boring ... 'cept for the KO parts.

Hamill is a nice deaf guy who can wrestle, but lacks the hand skills for the guys at the top of the food chain. Ace tore his ass up. Hamill will never be the man.

I've always been a Hendo fan. The guy is normally fighting above his weight against fighters that are cutting weight to fight 'em, yet he normally wins. He fought a great strat' vs a freak of nature with insane ground skills for a well earned win ... a 29/28 vic IMHO with a lost second round.

Hey Chucky ...

YouTube Video

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I dont think Rashad is boring to watch. Oddly, I dont think I remember being too bored ever.

I knew Hamill wasnt going to win. I just never thought he was all that good. I would like to see the Bisping/Hamill fight again though.

Ive never been impressed with Henderson. I hear the praise, but I dont see it. Perhaps he used to be good?

Oh...and jesus, if I read another "he got knocked the fuck out" line, I am going to scream.

**IainDaniel** · 09-08-2008, 11:43 AM

he got knocked the fuck out!!!!

Doublebase · 09-08-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AKIRA

Can anyone find the fights with Rogan and Goldberg commenting? I only have the Portuguese announcers...

Yeah pay $44.99.

fufu · 09-08-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AKIRA

I dont think Rashad is boring to watch. Oddly, I dont think I remember being too bored ever.

I knew Hamill wasnt going to win. I just never thought he was all that good. I would like to see the Bisping/Hamill fight again though.

Ive never been impressed with Henderson. I hear the praise, but I dont see it. Perhaps he used to be good?

Oh...and jesus, if I read another "he got knocked the fuck out" line, I am going to scream.

Watch Henderson's 1st rematch with Big Nog. He almost went the entire 15 minutes with him. He landed more devestating shots on the feet and took him down a few times. He also escaped multiple deep submissions, and you know how good Big Nog is at submissions. I think the shots Hendo landed could have knocked out alot of guys but Nog has arguably the best chin in the biz. Big Nog weighed in around 235-240 and Hendo was a mere 190-195 at the time. This was actually a rematch in which Dan won the first fight by split decision, which is pretty incredible.

Plus in Bushido 8 he easily destroyed his opponents. He KO-ed Ryo Chonan in less than a minute and then later that night he KO-ed Akihiro Gono in less than 4 minutes.

He also KO-ed a slew of other guys in Pride. He made it look easy and has (had) one of the best right hands in MMA, even though he was a wrestler.

**IainDaniel** · 09-08-2008, 12:36 PM

Richie1888 · 09-08-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AKIRA

I am going to disagree OR agree with a batch of inexperience.

If youre going to call Rashad's punch lucky, then youre going to have to call every single "Liddell Punch" that has ever been delivered lucky as well.

Seriously, thats why I never liked Liddell. It always seemed like this punches were lucky hits. Believe it or not, I still kind of do. However, Rashad's punches didnt seem lucky to me. In fact, I would say Liddell was lucky to not get hit earlier on.

calm down im probably just biased as it was liddell who used to get shown on the channels over here when i started getting into the ufc so thats why i always backed him in his fights

i did say though 3 or 4 posts back that i thought a better striker would have put liddell away much earlier than rashad did cause he didnt look as fast on his feet as he has done in the past

Richie1888 · 09-08-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel

doesn't look any better for him whatever angle u watch it from

09-07-2008, 02:36 AM	#1596
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09-07-2008, 04:16 AM	#1597
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,711 Photos: 8	I accidently opened this thread forgetting that UFC was on last night. I watched a clip of that KO...damn. Rashad threw a fucking haymaker and it landed clean right on the tip of Chuck's chin. Right on the button. fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

09-07-2008, 03:37 PM	#1600
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,711 Photos: 8	wandy rampage fight seems like a sensible match up at this point, hopefully they put it in the books. fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

09-07-2008, 04:24 PM	#1601
AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 8,748 Photos: 3	Ive watched the fight a few times and its still pretty good. I also watched the Hamill fight. Hmm. Early stoppage? The kick looked vicious, but still..? 6' 209lbs (8/16) Bench 365 (12/3) Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19) Squat 370 Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17) NASM certified 2/06 Journal

09-08-2008, 04:10 AM	#1602
Richie1888 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,234	holy shit still cant believe i saw that knockout and it had to be the punch liddell used and made famous on so many others. time for chuck to give it up he was getting the better of rashad but at some points he did looks slow on his feet a better striker might have put him away earlier. hopefully chuck will call it a day he was one of the best but not anymore right enough chuck might think rashad was lucky When you play for Celtic forget the Jersey forget the club, your playing for a people and a cause.

09-07-2008, 12:51 AM	#1592
Goodfella9783 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,226	Never seen Chuck that hurt b4. Wasn't expecting that at all. Right on the button. Rashad vs. Rampage would be a cool matchup.

09-07-2008, 12:58 AM	#1593
ReproMan Señor Member Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 7,260	I think they should have Rashad fight Machida @ 91.

09-07-2008, 02:32 AM	#1595
ReproMan Señor Member Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 7,260	Evans vs. Liddell

09-08-2008, 06:17 AM	#1603
ReproMan Señor Member Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 7,260	Yeah, my initial reaction was that was the end for Chuck. Anderson Silva would put him to sleep in a heartbeat.

09-08-2008, 08:51 AM	#1605
TrojanMan60563 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The U-S of A Posts: 3,387 Photos: 1	chuck got knocked the f*ck out! That was insane to see the iceman get done to him what he has been known to do to others....I am so shocked....I tihnk he should retire after that one.

09-08-2008, 11:37 AM	#1613
AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 8,748 Photos: 3	Can anyone find the fights with Rogan and Goldberg commenting? I only have the Portuguese announcers... 6' 209lbs (8/16) Bench 365 (12/3) Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19) Squat 370 Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17) NASM certified 2/06 Journal

09-08-2008, 11:43 AM	#1615
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17,524	he got knocked the fuck out!!!! Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

09-08-2008, 12:36 PM	#1618
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