The MMA Thread

[primemover]

That last Arlovski fight where he fought the Brazilian jiu-jitsu guy was a giant yawn fest. I was expecting Arlovski to just rip that guy's face off but he fought a really tame fight.

jag

That was a bummer, but to Arlovski's credit, even though Werdum isn't a big name in the states, he's plain and simple a badass, getting through him is no simple feat. Like Koscheck over Sanches, Arlovski fought a smart, but in the end, a boring fight.

 

[jaguarr]

That was a bummer, but to Arlovski's credit, even though Werdum isn't a big name in the states, he's plain and simple a badass, getting through him is no simple feat. Like Koscheck over Sanches, Arlovski fought a smart, but in the end, a boring fight.

Oh, I don't disagree. He fought a very smart fight and wouldn't fight Werdum on his own terms (the mat), but he didn't just wail the crap out of him like I'm sort of used to seeing him do to his opponents, either.

jag

 

[Johnny Blaze]

So far the three Pride heavies brought over have been dissapointments, First Herring, then Werdum, then CroCop. Minotauro will change that, now they just need to concentrate and get Hunt, Barnett and maybe even Fedor!

If the buyout really has been finalized, which is what the word is, then the UFC will own the rights to all the fighters still under contract with Pride.

Course there are some who are supposedly talking about a law suit because they don't want to fight for UFC or some such.
No names of fighters have been given, but I don't see Fedor doing that. He's way too classy of a fighter to ***** and moan like a little girl.

 

[jaguarr]

If the buyout really has been finalized, which is what the word is, then the UFC will own the rights to all the fighters still under contract with Pride.

Course there are some who are supposedly talking about a law suit because they don't want to fight for UFC or some such.
No names of fighters have been given, but I don't see Fedor doing that. He's way too classy of a fighter to ***** and moan like a little girl.

Fedor's probably just thinking "Mmmm....fresh meat!".

jag

 

[CrypticOne]

No, I saw a beautiful Judo throw though.

Oh, sorry about that, I got confused.

 

[CrypticOne]

I think Cro Cop will come back in a couple months. There is no way he's ending his career with a loss. Plus, that was only his second match in the UFC.

That Gonzaga/Couture fight is going to be amazing. I still don't know who I'm going for. Even though Ganzaga is a beast, Couture is not to be underestimated.

I'd really like to see Fedor in the UFC. He'd be amazing in there.

 

[jaguarr]

Couture vs. Gonzaga is going to be interesting because they both have demonstrated a knack for studying their opponents and adapting their style and strategy to secure a victory. Plus, they're both primarily mat technicians who've learned how to bang standing up. I'm having a hard time guessing who will come out on top with that one. Gonzaga's really hungry for it, but Couture is the consummate, experienced pro who's like ice under pressure.

jag

 

[Johnny Blaze]

For those who've never seen a Fedor fight (just in case there are some), here are a few good ones...

First is the Fedor/Cro Cop battle, but from the perspective of the ref cam: Ref Cam: Fedor Vs Cro Cop

The Randleman/Fedor fight: Fedor Vs Randleman

Fedor Vs Fujita (with Rampage as a special guest comentator): Fedor Vs Fujita


Fedor taking on Mark Hunt: Fedor Vs Hunt

And finally, for the fun of it, Fedor Vs Zuluzinho : Fedor Vs Zulu

 

[CrypticOne]

^ Yeah, those are some good matches.

I liked the one against Hunt. That was awesome. Did you see the pain in Hunt's face?

 

[CrypticOne]

Alright, this Sunday, Royce Gracie goes up against one of my favorite fighters in Kazushi Sakuraba. Who do you guys think is going to win that one?

 

[Johnny Blaze]

Even though I like Gracie, I think Sakuraba will take him.

 

[primemover]

Alright, this Sunday, Royce Gracie goes up against one of my favorite fighters in Kazushi Sakuraba. Who do you guys think is going to win that one?

Don't get too excited, rumor is Sakuraba failed some medical clearance and is undergoing further investigation, they say they will know for sure if he's officially off the card some time tomorrow. Rumored replacements are Yoshihiro Akiyama and even Ken Shamrock.

 

[primemover]

BTW, toss in a vote for the UFC on ESPN.COM, there is a poll on the right. At the moment the UFC event on saturday is leading

 

[CrypticOne]

Don't get too excited, rumor is Sakuraba failed some medical clearance and is undergoing further investigation, they say they will know for sure if he's officially off the card some time tomorrow. Rumored replacements are Yoshihiro Akiyama and even Ken Shamrock.

Really!? I hope he gets to fight. If Royce fights one of those other guys, Royce gots it.

 

[CrypticOne]

That last Arlovski fight where he fought the Brazilian jiu-jitsu guy was a giant yawn fest. I was expecting Arlovski to just rip that guy's face off but he fought a really tame fight.

jag

I agree. I also agree that the Pitbull should fight Cro Cop in his next match. It makes sense to me, it would be a very good bout. I just seen that Cro Cop is fighting at UFC 75.

 

[Golgo-13]

He didn't slam him, but he dropped him with a solid punch. Lidell was dazed and Rampage jumped on him and landed a few more blows. Lidell went out and then the ref stopped the fight.

Thanks. I love Rampage, too bad he couldn't bet Wanderlei Silva. The other Chutetbox fighter, Mauricio "Shogun' Rua - i'd love to see him in the UFC also.

 

[CrypticOne]

^ Rampage is good, I just never liked him for some reason. His fight with Wanderlei was a very good highlight reel for Wanderlei, I liked when Rampage fell through the ropes.

As for Shogun coming to the UFC, I think he signed on May 22nd. And will be at the next UFC, they'll probably announce he was signed, he probably won't fight. I read that somewhere. But Shogun would be a good addition. He's a amazing fighter.

 

[Kid Wicked]

I still kind of didn't get how people counted Rampage out of winning.

He surely didn't have a disadvantage.

I would have put the odds against Chuck in the first place.

 

[Badger]

Most people that watch all MMA, not just UFC, didn't count out Rampage. He's been trending upwards, and Liddell has been level at best during his last couple of fights.

 

[primemover]

I still kind of didn't get how people counted Rampage out of winning.

He surely didn't have a disadvantage.

I would have put the odds against Chuck in the first place.

I don't think anybody but those ignorant of who Quinton is counted him out, though they might have favored Chuck.

I myself picked Chuck as I didn't see Rampage as the same guy he faced before, after finding Christ and getting whooped by those Chute Boxe guys he seemed to lose his edge. Glad to see that edge is back!

 

[jaguarr]

^ Rampage is good, I just never liked him for some reason. His fight with Wanderlei was a very good highlight reel for Wanderlei, I liked when Rampage fell through the ropes.

As for Shogun coming to the UFC, I think he signed on May 22nd. And will be at the next UFC, they'll probably announce he was signed, he probably won't fight. I read that somewhere. But Shogun would be a good addition. He's a amazing fighter.

I know everyone's on Fedor's dick and everything, and he's a monster that I love to watch fight no doubt, but Shogun's my favorite of the lot and I am really looking forward to watching him devour everybody in UFC.

jag

 

[Kid Wicked]

Everyone's "on Fedor's dick" for a reason. Fedor has only lost one fight in his career, and that was because he got cut.

I really wonder who is going to be the first to stop him.

 

[jaguarr]

Everyone's "on Fedor's dick" for a reason. Fedor has only lost one fight in his career, and that was because he got cut.

I really wonder who is going to be the first to stop him.

I didn't say it wasn't justified. I just enjoy watching Shogun fight more, to be honest.

jag

 

[Johnny Blaze]

Got back from Tool late last night (kick ass show, best I've ever seen) and they had some Maintstream MMA on so I watched it before going to bed.

Decent matches, but they guy who really stood out was an kid named Erik "New Breed" Koch (pronounced Coke). Kid was only 18 and, supposedly, started in martial arts at age four. He was small (5'8 155 LBS), but damn this kid had some major skills. Took his opponent out in a minute and a half with an armbar reminicent of a Gracie.
Koch's only fought three fights, but he's won them in dominant fashion as shown on the highlights.
It may have been helped by the booze, but the kid really looked impressive in the cage.

 

[jaguarr]

Rampage Jackson Is A Funny Guy. Heh!

I heard Brock Lesnar's making his MMA debut this weekend, but don't know the specifics. Anyone heard anything about it?

jag