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truffleshuffle83
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yeah i know, i still think they called it a little early too, arlovski was still blocking the punches to the side of his face
truffleshuffle83
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yes but it is a defense, unlike when lidell mounted the out cold randy and pounded his face for a good 6 hits before they stopped that
truffleshuffle83
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yes but like ive said its taken alot worse to call a fight
Cerebral Palsy
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Arlovski shouldn't have stepped right into that punch. If it was to the throat it definitely wasn't intentional. I do think the fight was stopped way too early though. Especially a freaking title fight. I'm not even an Arlovski fan, but I felt sick when Sylvia was the holding the belt. Ugh.
As for Tito. I think he won the fight. Tito clearly took the first round. You can give Griffin the second round. The 3rd was close. But looking at the two after the fight it was clear who dealt the punishment. The few times Tito got hit hard it didn't seem to phase him. After Tito looked just like he did before the fight.
As for Tito. I think he won the fight. Tito clearly took the first round. You can give Griffin the second round. The 3rd was close. But looking at the two after the fight it was clear who dealt the punishment. The few times Tito got hit hard it didn't seem to phase him. After Tito looked just like he did before the fight.
truffleshuffle83
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I THINK ARLOVSKI COULD GIVE ALL THOSE GUYS A RUN
truffleshuffle83 said:
No chance against Fedor. Flurry to takedown to pummeling. He's too good.
Little against Crocop. Crocop's simply a better striker, though we know how dangerous Arlovski's right hand is. But he got too caught up in chasing the big right hand against Sylvia, and Crocop would make him pay for that too.
He matches up best against Nog, imo. He'd be able to outstrike Nog, though not KO him, and Nog's takedowns might not be good enough to get him down.
If Nog gets it down, however (which could even happen just by Arlovski chasing him to the ground after scoring a knockdown) Nog will likely dominate, though Arlovski's probably good enough to avoid the subs.
So I could see Arlovski possibly taking a decision over Nog.
truffleshuffle83
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i guess we wont ever know
:lol Have to admit, I did some thinking of how he'd do against the Pride big 3.dem said:Fedor is just lucky he hasnt run into the Maine-iac!
*runs*
oh.. and owgp = joke
*runs faster*
Fedor: Fedor has the ability to take Tim down with a punch or Judo throw. He should get a sub from there.
Nog: I remember when Nog was rumored to fight Tim sometime last year. My opinion hasn't change yet. I am first reminded of the Sapp/Nog fight here. Nog will take a lot of damage in this fight. I have underestimated Nog's boxing before but he's not explosive enough to overcome the reach disadvantage. As for taking down Tim, I'm reminded of Ricco's failure to do so. But as the fight goes on, Tim will make a mistake and Nog will catch him.
Crocop: He would send Big Tim down with either his hands or kicks. In Pride, I could see him finishing Tim with soccer kicks. In UFC, Tim would have an easier time getting back up. If Tim catches Crocop, Tim has shown that he's very quick at following his opponent to the ground in numerous fights. Has Tim ever not finish someone after a knockdown?
truffleshuffle83
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DD-11 said:Everything you need to know about Fedor:
He still won.
Believe.
and lived
Arlovski destroys Sylvia in a rematch there. I mean, c'mon... a throat punch for the win? How can you take any pride in that? If Andre were Tito he'd be saying as much right after the fight: "Well, what can I say? It's hard to win when someone jacks you in the trachea. I tore my ACL."
I can't wait for some of this shit. I'm finally getting into the MMA stuff and it's sooo much more fun to watch than boxing. Boxing is dead, imo, and I get enfuriated every single time I see some dildo on ESPN say that MMA is just a fad sport. SAID THE SAME THING ABOUT POKER, DICKHEADS!
I can't wait for some of this shit. I'm finally getting into the MMA stuff and it's sooo much more fun to watch than boxing. Boxing is dead, imo, and I get enfuriated every single time I see some dildo on ESPN say that MMA is just a fad sport. SAID THE SAME THING ABOUT POKER, DICKHEADS!
truffleshuffle83
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yeah its so hard to watch boxing after watching MMA
I don't watch poker, but I did watch Tilt and that was a cool ass show. Mainly because it was Michael Madsen running around as the God of Vegas, but still, fun show.Boogie said:
Anyways, it's besides the point. The point is that I get annoyed when people who regularly broadcast poker and make me miss PTI cuz they want to broadcast the Toyota Open from Boise, Idaho live on their main network, tell me that MMA isn't a real sport compared to boxing. Boxing? Has anyone watched a fight lately? I can't sit through one round, let alone a whole fight.
There are still good, entertaining boxers: Mayweather, Pacquiao, Barrera, Calzaghe, Winky, even Klitschko and Samuel Pete are interesting.
Boxing isn't dead, but it's tough to watch when two nobodies are fighting. The isn't always true for MMA, but there are some pretty sad and boring fights. I would just as soon see Pacquiao vs Barrera than Fedor vs CroCop.
Boxing isn't dead, but it's tough to watch when two nobodies are fighting. The isn't always true for MMA, but there are some pretty sad and boring fights. I would just as soon see Pacquiao vs Barrera than Fedor vs CroCop.
), etc, etc.Boogie said:
Eh... same thing. People who know poker enjoy watching professionals in their element. You know MMA and I'm sure it's a thrill to watch a fighter who's badass and watch his style, moves, etc. I watch Phil Ivey play poker to see his strategies, what he does in what situations, and if you know what to look for it's pretty awesome and a learning experience. Like you might watch someone get the hooks in and reverse a move to cause a tap out and think it's brilliant, I watch a guy slow play 4 of a kind and knock someone out of a tournament.
truffleshuffle83
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damn christian got blasted....michael is gonna win this season for real
I am.....so jealous.
Back home today, there was a Matt Hughes seminar and autograph session. My dad, brother, and his fiance were all able to meet him and get their pictures taken with the UFC belt.
If it was only one week later...I could have gone. But alas, I'm still at school in exams
They did get take the shirt that I had GSP sign and got it signed by Hughes too.
I just know he's thinking about gloating over me in this picture! :lol
Back home today, there was a Matt Hughes seminar and autograph session. My dad, brother, and his fiance were all able to meet him and get their pictures taken with the UFC belt.
If it was only one week later...I could have gone. But alas, I'm still at school in exams
They did get take the shirt that I had GSP sign and got it signed by Hughes too.
I just know he's thinking about gloating over me in this picture! :lol
Here's the full OWGP card:
* Roman Zentsov vs Gilbert Yvel (Non-Tournament Fight)
* Alistair Overeem vs Fabricio Werdum
* Tsuyoshi Kohsaka vs Mark Hunt
* Josh Barnett vs Aleksander Emelianenko
* Kazuyuki Fujita vs James Thompson
* Mirko Filipovic vs Ikuhisa Minowa
* Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Wagner Zuluzinho Martins
* Hidehiko Yoshida vs Yousuke Nishijima
Fedor may get the bye to the second round. Too bad we're not gonna see any top MW's against HW fights other than Alistair. The absence of Coleman is odd, maybe they're saving him cuz Chute Boxe is not in the GP.
* Roman Zentsov vs Gilbert Yvel (Non-Tournament Fight)
* Alistair Overeem vs Fabricio Werdum
* Tsuyoshi Kohsaka vs Mark Hunt
* Josh Barnett vs Aleksander Emelianenko
* Kazuyuki Fujita vs James Thompson
* Mirko Filipovic vs Ikuhisa Minowa
* Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Wagner Zuluzinho Martins
* Hidehiko Yoshida vs Yousuke Nishijima
Fedor may get the bye to the second round. Too bad we're not gonna see any top MW's against HW fights other than Alistair. The absence of Coleman is odd, maybe they're saving him cuz Chute Boxe is not in the GP.
Shocking news today. K-1 annouces Sakuraba in their Hero's 187 lbs tournament!
http://www.wrestlingobserver.com/wo/news/headlines/default.asp?aID=16174
Apparently, Sak never took off the mask though.
http://www.wrestlingobserver.com/wo/news/headlines/default.asp?aID=16174
Apparently, Sak never took off the mask though.
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Asbel said:Shocking news today. K-1 annouces Sakuraba in their Hero's 187 lbs tournament!
http://www.wrestlingobserver.com/wo/news/headlines/default.asp?aID=16174
Apparently, Sak never took off the mask though.
I love that mask!! Classic!!
some late mma news
Pride WWGP starts off at Bushido 11
UFC 61 to feature Arlovski vs Sylvia 3 and Tito vs Shamrock. TUF 4, which is currently filming, to feature vets at a chance at a title shot. No coaches but Randy, GSP and Mark Delagrati to act as advisors. So I take it no teams and this is more of a straight up tourney? Also, video.ufc.com beta has launched where you can buy individual fights or a subscription to download fights. The nice thing is you are supposed to be able to download prelim fights.
Pride WWGP starts off at Bushido 11
WFA steps up for its first show and puts on an interesting card
And some UFC confirmed news http://sports.bostonherald.com/otherSports/view.bg?articleid=140227&format=&page=2
UFC 61 to feature Arlovski vs Sylvia 3 and Tito vs Shamrock. TUF 4, which is currently filming, to feature vets at a chance at a title shot. No coaches but Randy, GSP and Mark Delagrati to act as advisors. So I take it no teams and this is more of a straight up tourney? Also, video.ufc.com beta has launched where you can buy individual fights or a subscription to download fights. The nice thing is you are supposed to be able to download prelim fights.
BlueTsunami
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I can't fricken wait for this Saturday
*rubs hands together
THIS THREAD SHOULD BE STICKIED!!!! >:O
*rubs hands together
THIS THREAD SHOULD BE STICKIED!!!! >:O
truffleshuffle83
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diego fights ..should be awesomeIm curious to see who's favored on GAF, Rolls Royce (I know it's pronounced like an "H") or Matt "good country breakfast" Hughes. I want predictions also. Don't just say Gracie or Hughes tell me how you think they are going to win. I want to set up something similar to a spread to bet with my friends so i need odds.
Also forgive me if this was beat to death already on this thread as i haven't read the whole thing. Just quote yourself if you've already made the predictions i asked for. Thanks.
Also forgive me if this was beat to death already on this thread as i haven't read the whole thing. Just quote yourself if you've already made the predictions i asked for. Thanks.
truffleshuffle83
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i think hughes will put him on his butt, but you can never doubt hoyce. in MMA all it takes is one mistake and youre done
im more interested in finding out when hughes and babalu will fight
im more interested in finding out when hughes and babalu will fight
Hughes by KO/TKO 34.51%
Hughes by decision 12.43%
Hughes by submission 8.89%
Gracie by KO/TKO 3.20%
Gracie by decision 2.80%
Gracie by submission 38.16%
That's how people on UFC.com (It's not .tv anymore?) have it breaking down. I have a few people that i want to throw around cash with and i think i have Gracie favored also. No one else but Truffleshuffle, thanks by the way, has anything to add?
Hughes by decision 12.43%
Hughes by submission 8.89%
Gracie by KO/TKO 3.20%
Gracie by decision 2.80%
Gracie by submission 38.16%
That's how people on UFC.com (It's not .tv anymore?) have it breaking down. I have a few people that i want to throw around cash with and i think i have Gracie favored also. No one else but Truffleshuffle, thanks by the way, has anything to add?
Lots more UFC news. http://www.canada.com/topics/sports/story.html?id=315d3e76-9487-41ec-abe2-4b9b47f21aae&k=10962
Among other interesting info
Among other interesting info
UFC showing Canada love.
And Europe too.
Babalu should get his shot before Tito dammit.
Legends match would be great. Don't make another run for the title Randy.
HA HA.
What about Nate the Great?
truffleshuffle83
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after the beating that trigg gave him after kicking him in the junk and still losing id be surprised if anyone can beat hughes
truffleshuffle83
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that was awhile ago thoughMrOctober said:
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