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[Baldwin_the_First]

Well indeed you are one of the legit member of MMA GAF but you really are leaning on a Punk win here? IDK I just can't see it but then again CM is a total unknown so maybe he has more skill than I'm giving him credit for. Gall is certainly no elite fighter yet by any means so its not impossible.



Haha well you aren't totally wrong there Verendus

The little bit we've seen of Punk sparring was enough for me to know CM doesnt have any advantage whatsoever going in this fight, be it standing up with his lack of simple basics like having his chin way high up, closing his eyes when getting hit and even turning away from strikes, or on the ground where Gall is more of a threat than with his striking. It's not even hating at this point, it's simply stating facts from what we've actually seen from him. His technique and composure when on the defensive is extremely barebone.

 

[alr1ght]

Anyway, why is this OT titled Punk vs. Gall?

Uberoid may just become Heavyweight Champion of the Whole Wide World in Dana's Hands tonight?

This is unacceptable really. Deplorable behaviour.

We have 15 pages before the event even starts. The marks running the show.

 

[Verendus]

It's a shame no one is giving the actually exciting fights any attention but the UFC is now casual entertainment first and foremost.
I keep going back and forth on the championship fight.
Overemphasis very well could win and I'm close to picking him but I have to go with my last inclination that he'll get knocked out in round 2.

I'm leaning towards Overdeemed myself. I'm hoping it's an interesting fight rather than the safe one I expect.

 

[Obliterator]

Overeem is the more complete fighter of the two with a wider array of attacks without a doubt.

But Stipe has that nasty power and Overeem doesn't have the greatest chin. I'm really not sure how this one plays out at all. Its basically a coin flip for me

 

[amodelmerol]

I want Stipe to win. Or else an Overeem vs Velasquez fight in Amsterdam.

And of course, I want that shite Werdum to get knocked up.

But the money fight is still Punk vs Gall

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Overeem is the more complete fighter of the two with a wider array of attacks without a doubt.

But Stipe has that nasty power and Overeem doesn't have the greatest chin. I'm really not sure how this one plays out at all. Its basically a coin flip for me

Basically spot on on what I think of the matchup.
I want Overeem to win.

 

[Obliterator]

Basically spot on on what I think of the matchup.
I want Overeem to win.

Yep agree 100%, I'm rooting for Overeem but really not sure how this is going to play out

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

I want Stipe to win. Or else an Overeem vs Velasquez fight in Amsterdam.

And of course, I want that shite Werdum to get knocked up.

But the money fight is still Punk vs Gall

Wait, someone actually wants Travis Browne to succeed???

 

[Obliterator]

Wait, someone actually wants Travis Browne to succeed???

I will root against Wedum in every fight he ever has no matter who he's facing.

Dude has one of the most annoying personalities in MMA. Though I'm no Travis Browne fan

 

[eXtv]

I will root against Wedum in every fight he ever has no matter who he's facing.

Dude has one of the most annoying personalities in MMA. Though I'm no Travis Browne fan

What did he ever do to you apart from pull a funny face

 

[The Beard]

He looks fit, very fit in fact. I know it's gaf so 36 is like 56, but I wouldn't underestimate the dude.

CM Punk will be 38 this month. That's pretty damn old for MMA if you're experienced, it's really fucking old to get your first fight in.

 

[amodelmerol]

Wait, someone actually wants Travis Browne to succeed???

I don't like Werdum. I really, really don't

 

[Obliterator]

What did he ever do to you apart from pull a funny face

Dude is just annoying. He pulls that face like crazy, is a notorious fake etc.

I mean I don't personally hate the dude I just won't root for him he annoys me.

Also he may or may not have yelled at me one time at a Strikeforce fight

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

I don't like Werdum. I really, really don't

Fair enough.

 

[eXtv]

Dude is just annoying. He pulls that face like crazy, is a notorious fake etc.

I mean I don't personally hate the dude I just won't root for him he annoys me.

Also he may or may not have yelled at me one time at a Strikeforce fight

He didn't call you a

Spoiler

cock guy

did he?

 

[Obliterator]

He didn't call you a

Spoiler

cock guy

did he?

Nah, I just attend a lot of events and it was made known that I wasn't exactly rooting for Babalu either

 

[Jarrod38]

What time is Punk's fight?

 

[eXtv]

Nah, I just attend a lot of events and it was made known that I wasn't exactly rooting for Babalu either

Which event was this in particular? When he got shadowrealmed by Mousasi? Werdum fought on that show iirc.

 

[mercenar1e]

What time is Punk's fight?

around 11-11:30 EST.

 

[Ziltoidia 9]

So was trying to order the PPV and watch all the prelims and such, but apparently you have to buy extra for that. Thought you just paid 60 and got all the fights. So F it.

 

[alr1ght]

What time is Punk's fight?

Probably between 10:45 and 11:15. So around 3.5 hours.

 

[Cabbagehead]

punk is going to get submitted.

 

[Rawr Its Ry]

idk if prelims started yet but.... WARRRRR YANCY!!!!!!!

Sometimes he trains at my bjj gym with other local fighters if he's not with the Diaz's. One day I showed up for a morning bjj class and the mma guys were wrapping up their practice, and while I was getting ready for mine - he walks up says hello and ask's me how was I doing that day, super nice guy ill always cheer for him.

 

[SlipperyFishes]

I'm going to bed. I'll catch all 15 seconds of the fight on YouTube tomorrow

Spoiler

after Punk hits a GTS, then another one for good measure before blowing a kiss to Dana and jumping over the barrier to go to Bellator

 

[A Pretty Panda]

I have Punk via Anaconda Vice 4 seconds into the first round

 

[Obliterator]

Which event was this in particular? When he got shadowrealmed by Mousasi? Werdum fought on that show iirc.

Wedum was there but he wasn't fighting. It was the Babalu vs Dan Henderson fight

 

[eXtv]

Wedum was there but he wasn't fighting. It was the Babalu vs Dan Henderson fight

Huh. Honestly now that you mention it Hendo has his share of shitty in-cage moments. Nothing quite as bad as Babalu choking out David Heath just because he felt like it, but still.

 

[RBelong2Us]

Werdum told Browne hes gonna put his english in his ass.....is that like a rusty trombone?

 

[parrotbeak]

Yancy looks really good at 170.

 

[Dr Duncan Steel]

I have Punk via Anaconda Vice 4 seconds into the first round

A Pretty Panda
fuckin' called it, man
(Today, 04:25 PM)

A man can dream.

 

[Baldwin_the_First]

Oh shit, I had totally forgot this card had Faber Vs Rivera, it's gonna be a blast. both super explosive, extremely active, it's gonna be a barn burner.

 

[Tom Nook]

Can't wait for CM Punk to prove the haters wrong.

Spoiler

....he'll tap out at Round 1.

 

[Eanan]

Can CM Punk Fight?

Can CM Punk Fight?

Can CM Punk Fight?

Can CM Punk Fight?

Can CM Punk Fight?

 

[Tallshortman]

If stereem loses is he going to risk going back on the juice or is he getting tested like every day now?

 

[op_ivy]

Stipe gonna wear reem down for a relatively easy win. But I want ubereem to put on a show and ko/tko so bad

 

[pixelation]

I have this theory that i somehow jinx whomever i root for... so i am making a test with this post.

I am rooting and hoping that Gall and Miocic both get the W.

Let's see how that goes.

 

[shaowebb]

I have Punk via Anaconda Vice 4 seconds into the first round

I see it playing out more like this...

...except thats CM Punk on the ground there.

 

[parrotbeak]

I like Stipe but I think it would be hilarious for Cleveland to discover they have a UFC champ and then watch him lose.

Also would be great to see Reem with the belt, if just for a few months.

 

[Aiii]

Ready for Reem to bring that belt to NL, that gold is ours, Cleveland.

 

[Kurita]

Hope you guys are ready for a run in during Punk's match

 

[melonrabbit]

What time does this start? Xfinity is giving me conflicting times.

 

[yuraya]

So how badly does Punk need to get his ass beat tonight in order to come crawling back to Vince? They could really use him on the Smackdown roster.

 

[Aiii]

What time does this start? Xfinity is giving me conflicting times.

Prelims now, main card in just under 2 hours.

 

[riotous]

Debating buying this; but I think GIFs might suffice lol.

 

[Syphon Filter]

how come no one thinks punk has a chance?

 

[melonrabbit]

Prelims now, main card in just under 2 hours.

Thank you!

 

[Aiii]

First nut shot of the night.

 

[Bronx-Man]

how come no one thinks punk has a chance?

He's 38 with no athletic background and coming off back surgery & a shoulder injury. He COULD pull it out, but the odds are stacked against him.

 

[Obliterator]

Damn that was a nice KO

 

[strikeselect]

Good win, Ric Flair would be proud.

Nut shot is the ultimate equalizer.