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[BigJonsson]

Sonnen vs Dos Santos

Yea, wtf lol

 

[Not a Jellyfish]

Sonnen vs Dos Santos

I would pay 50 bucks to see that.

 

[Heel]

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/12/...georges-st-pierre-jon-jones-junior-dos-santos

Video of Landsberg vs. Sonnen II here.

"The ghost of David Hasselhoff"

 

[TheNatural]

This one is for you Chamber. 2011's most overhyped athletes:

Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White said in December 2011 that St-Pierre is still the most popular athlete in Canada in terms of his international recognition -- we're not so sure about that -- but the welterweight champion is sidelined indefinitely with damaged knee ligaments. And even before his injury, St-Pierre was taking verbal shots from the public, the media and fighters for his inability to put away opponents.

He grabbed the international spotlight in April for headlining the first UFC card in Toronto, producing GSP mania. A record UFC crowd of more than 55,000 packed the Rogers Centre to finally see the conquering Canadian hero and he went the full five rounds with Jake Shields in what was more of a clinic on how not to lose a fight than actually win it.

Yes, GSP had problems seeing out of one eye because of a shot in the fight, but we've seen fighters with far bigger issues turn it up a notch. It was boring at best and continued a pattern of St-Pierre going the full distance without delivering the knockout blow or submission. Heck, the fight before it on the card was way more entertaining than the main event.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/more/2011/12/22/lefko_most_overhyped_athletes_2011/

 

[Chamber]

I've never said anything positive about GSP/Shields.

 

[Heel]

@Jonnybones - Someone tell Chael he knows where I'll be waiting

Chael "American Idol" Sonnen is a master of self-promotion.

 

[TheKaeptain]

Has Bones ever fought anyone with that high level of wrestling?

 

[TheNatural]

Has Bones ever fought anyways with that high level of wrestling?

LOL I really doubt a middleweight is going to put Jones on his back and LnP him.

 

[parrotbeak]

I think Chael has as good or better a chance as anyone in lhw.

 

[TheKaeptain]

LOL I really doubt a middleweight is going to put Jones on his back and LnP him.

You'd be surprised what a strong wrestler can achieve against someone with tiny legs.

 

[AiTM]

If chael trained BJJ a little while and got really good at sub defense he could be a bad motherfucker, not that he isnt already.

 

[Chamber]

I think Chael has as good or better a chance as anyone in lhw.

I agree with this. Chael is a pretty big middleweight too.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Bones would decimate Chael. He needs to stick to trolling Anderson.

 

[alr1ght]

THE REEM SEASON 2 EPISODE 8: ROLLER COASTER

 

[TheNatural]

I agree with this. Chael is a pretty big middleweight too.

He's not on roids anymore. And he needs a little more than a stoppage win over Brian Stann as his only UFC stoppage to prove he's worth a shit. Never seen a guy get so much hype over a fight he lost.

 

[yacobod]

PS - Hay guys like my new kewl sweater?

don't hate on the magical sweater.

 

[parrotbeak]

Bones would decimate Chael.

I agree with this too, but my statement still stands.

 

[Fersis]

THE REEM SEASON 2 EPISODE 8: ROLLER COASTER

Dat music.

 

[Heel]

THE REEM SEASON 2 EPISODE 8: ROLLER COASTER

Haha, didn't know Todd Duffee was training with Overeem now. It must be pretty humbling to train under a giant mural of himself knocked out dangling from the ropes.

 

[Chamber]

He's not on roids anymore. And he needs a little more than a stoppage win over Brian Stann as his only UFC stoppage to prove he's worth a shit. Never seen a guy get so much hype over a fight he lost.

I didn't say he'd win, just that he would give Jones a fight. I apologize for upsetting you.

 

[TheKaeptain]

He's not on roids anymore. And he needs a little more than a stoppage win over Brian Stann as his only UFC stoppage to prove he's worth a shit. Never seen a guy get so much hype over a fight he lost.

He still takes trt.

 

[AiTM]

He's not on roids anymore. And he needs a little more than a stoppage win over Brian Stann as his only UFC stoppage to prove he's worth a shit. Never seen a guy get so much hype over a fight he lost.

Probably because he kicked Anderson Silvas ass for 5 rounds then had a leg wrapped around him and choked. No one else has come close to doing what he did in the UFC. Thats why hes hyped.

 

[Heel]

Does the use of TRT even have to be disclosed by athletic commissions? I have the feeling it's a lot more widespread than we know about.

Not that I care one way or the other. I just think it's funny a select few fighters get shit for it because they've had it made public.

 

[Panzon]

Probably because he kicked Anderson Silvas ass for 5 rounds then had a leg wrapped around him and choked. No one else has come close to doing what he did in the UFC. Thats why hes hyped.

Point is he still lost though. Lets say there was no ref to keep Chael from tapping and he goes to sleep, do people perceive the fight the same way and say he "wrapped his legs around his neck?" No he would've put his ass to sleep or broke his arm and this topic is not relevant. Shit this alcohol is strong

 

[agrajag]

holy shit, I can't believe they used the Guile theme in the Reem episode! haha

edit: and then Quiet Storm? I love whoever makes the videos for him!

edit 2: and Chessboxin' damn!

 

[Maklershed]

Damn ...

http://mmajunkie.com/news/26652/fol...rea-mma-fighter-paralyzed-in-amateur-bout.mma

"In the ninth of 11 scheduled fights at a Dec. 17 Fight Card Entertainment event, fellow fighter Rudy Bahena clung to Dunbar's back, torqued a standing rear-naked choke, and had his opponent desperate enough to try the unthinkable.

Believing to be out of better options, Dunbar dove forward, hoping he could spike Bahena into the canvas. It was an ill-fated decision – one that's now cost Dunbar the use of his limbs and forever changed his life."

 

[Brian Fellows]

Probably because he kicked Anderson Silvas ass for 5 rounds then had a leg wrapped around him and choked. No one else has come close to doing what he did in the UFC. Thats why hes hyped.

You have a very loose definition of ass getting kicked. Dude had one good round then fought like a cunt the rest of the fight.

 

[Plywood]

Bones would decimate Chael. He needs to stick to trolling Anderson.

He realized he set up a stupid stipulation that if he lost he'd leave the UFC... FOREVER.

 

[Maklershed]

Marianna Kheyfets mentioned me on twitter again. Yay! <3

 

[dream]

That's because you're probably the only Marianna Kheyfets fan in the world.

It's cool though. I'm the world's biggest Cuddles fan.

 

[TheKaeptain]

Who are you guys talking about?

 

[Maklershed]

Who are you guys talking about?

Marianna Kheyfets aka The Crushin Russian. Probably best known for giving Kim Couture her first of many losses. She only fights at XFC events but she's pretty good. Hopefully she gets signed by Strikeforce some day (assuming they keep women).

Here she is in the grey shirt ..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFNHuG2GWks&feature=player_detailpage#t=314s

She's gonna be fighting again at XFC 16 Feb 10th

 

[Ninja Scooter]

He realized he set up a stupid stipulation that if he lost he'd leave the UFC... FOREVER.

Nobody would hold him to that anymore than they held Ric Flair to it. It's the luxury of being a heel. If he renigs on his promise people just hate him more.

 

[TheNatural]

Probably because he laid on Anderson Silvas ass for 5 rounds then had a leg wrapped around him and choked. No one else has come close to doing what he did in the UFC. Thats why hes hyped.

Fixed. I give him credit, after the 4th round Anderson totally DID look like a man who just went though a brisk jog.

 

[TheKaeptain]

Fixed. I give him credit, after the 4th round Anderson totally DID look like a man who just went though a brisk jog.

Some people just don't bruise or cut like others.

 

[ShaneB]

Damn ...

http://mmajunkie.com/news/26652/fol...rea-mma-fighter-paralyzed-in-amateur-bout.mma

"In the ninth of 11 scheduled fights at a Dec. 17 Fight Card Entertainment event, fellow fighter Rudy Bahena clung to Dunbar's back, torqued a standing rear-naked choke, and had his opponent desperate enough to try the unthinkable.

Believing to be out of better options, Dunbar dove forward, hoping he could spike Bahena into the canvas. It was an ill-fated decision – one that's now cost Dunbar the use of his limbs and forever changed his life."

A depressing read. A freak accident indeed, but humbling to put in perspective crazy things could happen in mma and you wonder how many close calls there are.

 

[dream]

Spiking sucks and I think anyone who attempts it should be blackballed from the sport. That's why I can't feel bad for this Dunbar joe.

Every time I see Tyson Griffin fight he ends up trying to spike someone. That's why I'm always so happy when he gets KOed into retardedness.

 

[TheNatural]

Spiking sucks and I think anyone who attempts it should be blackballed from the sport. That's why I can't feel bad for this Dunbar joe.

Every time I see Tyson Griffin fight he ends up trying to spike someone. That's why I'm always so happy when he gets KOed into retardedness.

I rather see people just try a simple backslam ALA pro wrestler counter to a sleeper.

Yeah, we all know that it doesn't fucking work 99% of the time and it just sinks the choke in deeper, but if you're done and want to try something desperate hoping you can dislodge a choke, try that, not trying to spike someone.

 

[dream]

I agree. Flopping to your back is a legit escape. I don't care how anyone tries to justify spiking -- you're trying to break your opponent's neck when you do that.

Young Dunbar got a taste of karma, IMO.

 

[Maklershed]

Chad Griggs first fight in the UFC is Travis Browne. Good matchup there.

 

[Plywood]

Nobody would hold him to that anymore than they held Ric Flair to it. It's the luxury of being a heel. If he renigs on his promise people just hate him more.

Then he's just either:

1. Getting more heat to hype the fight
2. Being goofy

I still want the fight gawt dammit.

 

[ItAintEasyBeinCheesy]

I'd always though about spiking and didnt see anyone doing it so thought it was illegal. Always thought that if you did spike there is the chance of you getting some serious damage to your throat and neck, sudden jerk on the choke is gonna do some shit.

Bring on the stem cells.

 

[parrotbeak]

Spiking the head to canvas is illegal in the unified rules.

 

[Heel]

Happy holidays to MMA-GAF! Remember, Wandy Claus is always watching.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Happy holidays to MMA-GAF! Remember, Wandy Claus is always watching.

He's making a list....because he has trouble remembering things after all the times he's been knocked out cold.

 

[TheKaeptain]

Wanderlei=Rare Export elf.

 

[parasight]

THE REEM SEASON 2 EPISODE 8: ROLLER COASTER

Fuck. As if I didn't like The Reem enough, they bring out DAT

Spoiler

GUILE

THEME.

Spoiler

I still think Brock's gonna GNP TKO him.

 

[Master Thespian]

Spiking the head to canvas is illegal in the unified rules.

It's never called (at least on the big boy level) when it's used defensively.

 

[Maklershed]

So is Eddie Bravo a pothead or something? I'm listening to the Joe Rogan podcast with him and Ronda Rousey and he sounds like every stoned friend I've ever had.

EDIT: Joe Rogan never heard of Ender's Game? Whaaaaaaaa?!

 

[Chamber]

So is Eddie Bravo a pothead or something?

Google image search Eddie Bravo.