Mixed Martial Arts Thread (UFC and others) - Page 40

EagleFan · 08-30-2010, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by PilotMan

Joe Rogan knows his shit. He sees way more than he is capable of even saying in the timing of the broadcast. Easily the most enjoyable commentator around.

Thought it was funny how they both mised Edgar's nose though. He was bleeding between the 4th and 5th round but they didn't mention it until about a minute into the 5th as if it just had started. (nothing major, it just amused me for some reason)

Never saw what caused it though, maybe one of the guys from his corner punched him between rounds...

molson · 08-30-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by PilotMan

Joe Rogan knows his shit. He sees way more than he is capable of even saying in the timing of the broadcast. Easily the most enjoyable commentator around.

Ya, I think his commentary is great and directed towards explaining the sport to noobs, which is exactly what a growing sport needs. Something as simple as explaining the last few seconds of the Lesnar/Carwin fight - how Carwin was fine as long as he could keep his elbow pressed out giving himself a little room to breath in that choke hold. Seconds later, Lesnar just turns a little, and completely cuts off that survial crutch - fight over.

thesloppy · 08-30-2010, 12:52 PM

Rogan is great and undervalued in term of commentators. His only problem is that he has too few go-to phrases for the ending of a good fight. JOE ROGAN IS NO JOKE! JOE ROGAN CAN BANG! THAT IS THE CRAZIEST THING I'VE EVER SEEN!

Flasch186 · 08-30-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PilotMan

Joe Rogan knows his shit. He sees way more than he is capable of even saying in the timing of the broadcast. Easily the most enjoyable commentator around.

+1, Can't fight the internet.

DeToxRox · 09-01-2010, 11:51 AM

UFC is officially back in Michigan.

November 20th, UFC 123 with Rampage vs Machida confirmed as the headliner at the Palace.

Can't wait to go.

ice4277 · 09-01-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

UFC is officially back in Michigan.

November 20th, UFC 123 with Rampage vs Machida confirmed as the headliner at the Palace.

Can't wait to go.

Yeah. That is going to rock.

PilotMan · 09-07-2010, 03:25 PM

Anyone catch the highlights from Bellator? Soto v. Warren?

BYU 14 · 09-07-2010, 03:40 PM

Warren is one tough SOB...

saldana · 09-07-2010, 08:48 PM

soto got f'n cocky...deserved to get wrecked.

PilotMan · 09-07-2010, 10:09 PM

Well, I for one, hope they get to do it again. I think that Soto has the skills to beat him. There is no way that Schmelenko takes out Lombard. I think that Hess would have schooled him had his knee just not totally torn to shreds.

sovereignstar · 09-13-2010, 05:41 PM

See that Josh Barnett signed with Strikeforce.

DeToxRox · 09-19-2010, 11:27 AM

Chael Sonnen failed his 117 drug test and looks like he is going to get a year suspension.

thesloppy · 09-19-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

Chael Sonnen failed his 117 drug test and looks like he is going to get a year suspension.

bummer.

PilotMan · 09-19-2010, 01:22 PM

Wow, I guess it's a good thing that he didn't win the fight then, huh?

PilotMan · 09-25-2010, 11:49 PM

No matter the ending, that was still a terrible fight, and a really poor show overall. Evan Dunham got robbed.

Recoil · 09-26-2010, 01:46 AM

Truly bad card. The buy rate on this one has to be pretty low.

PilotMan · 09-26-2010, 02:56 PM

The reason that I had round 2 to Dunham was not that he was doing that much, he finished that round really strong, but in my opinion, he didn't let Serra do anything at all that he wanted. His positioning and defense scored better for me than Sherk's pressing against the cage and constant takedown attempts, none of which he got.

sovereignstar · 09-26-2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HiFiRevival

Mir is trash at this point. No viable reason to even have him around other than his mouth to sell fights.

PilotMan · 09-26-2010, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by HiFiRevival

Mir is trash at this point. No viable reason to even have him around other than his mouth to sell fights.

It's more like Cro-Cop is trash at this point. I have been saying this since he came back. He sucks, he doesn't have it at all. Pat Barry should have finished him, but he let him up, because I don't think that he had any intention of beating him. A strong flurry and he would have finished it. Dos Santos killed him, the other guy he beat by eye poke. Mir just didn't want to get hit, and certainly didn't fear his takedowns. I think that it was just a terrible setup all the way around. I think that you put Mir in against any other second tier fighter, and he probably comes away with the win, but I don't think he can beat any of the top 4.

AlexB · 09-29-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by PilotMan

It's more like Cro-Cop is trash at this point. I have been saying this since he came back. He sucks, he doesn't have it at all. Pat Barry should have finished him, but he let him up, because I don't think that he had any intention of beating him. A strong flurry and he would have finished it. Dos Santos killed him, the other guy he beat by eye poke. Mir just didn't want to get hit, and certainly didn't fear his takedowns. I think that it was just a terrible setup all the way around. I think that you put Mir in against any other second tier fighter, and he probably comes away with the win, but I don't think he can beat any of the top 4.

In all fairness Barry did break his hand and his foot in that fight, so that could explain some of the 'letting him off the hook'

But yes, it was an underwhelming card, although I didn't disagree with the decisions at all (a couple I guess could have realistically gone either way, but there were no shockers IMO)

PilotMan · 09-30-2010, 10:37 PM

I don't even need to say who. He is just a studly badass.

EagleFan · 10-01-2010, 01:50 AM

If anyone is interested, I am starting an MMA themed game int the werewolf subforum. It is not a werewolf game by any stretch of the imagination but more of a game based off TUF.

It may lead to an interactive dynasty if it is received well. We have 8 open slots remaining.

TUF - The WW Edition - Front Office Football Central

Chief Rum · 10-04-2010, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by EagleFan

If anyone is interested, I am starting an MMA themed game int the werewolf subforum. It is not a werewolf game by any stretch of the imagination but more of a game based off TUF.

It may lead to an interactive dynasty if it is received well. We have 8 open slots remaining.

TUF - The WW Edition - Front Office Football Central

Yeah, this might be a WW thing, but I think any MMA fan should check this out. EF put a ton of thought into this, and I think has a lot of potential to be pretty damn cool. I would love to see some more participation there for this.

Check it out at least, if you haven't followed the link.

AlexB · 10-15-2010, 03:27 PM

Randy Couture has just been on the BBC light entertainment magazine show 'The One Show' for all of 30 seconds, breaking chocolate. Next week Pele plays blow football

PilotMan · 10-19-2010, 06:10 PM

I am almost losing sleep in anticipation over this weekend's card.

EagleFan · 10-22-2010, 11:57 AM

Actually hoping that the Yankees win tonight so the Phillies game will be early and I can watch the fight tomorrow night.

Oh, and in the mean time I found some reading material...

hxxp://punch.ocregister.com/2010/10/13/ufc-octagon-girl-arianny-celeste-graces-playboy-cover/12920/

BYU 14 · 10-22-2010, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by PilotMan

I am almost losing sleep in anticipation over this weekend's card.

I am too, but it is our wedding anniversary, so I will be watching it Sunday morning as I am still a good husband

Just have to stay away from spoilers!!

EagleFan · 10-23-2010, 02:28 PM

The countdown begins.... Should be a great fight. Kind of hoping that Cain wins, to give the Brock fanboy a little humility.

thesloppy · 10-23-2010, 02:39 PM

I have mixed feelings about Brock. On the surface I always want him to lose, but I think deep down I know his greatest value is as the unstoppable villain who holds onto the belt until eternity, turning all opposition into paste.

sovereignstar v2 · 10-23-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by thesloppy

I have mixed feelings about Brock. On the surface I always want him to lose, but I think deep down I know his greatest value is as the unstoppable villain who holds onto the belt until eternity, turning all opposition into paste.

I feel pretty much the same way.

EagleFan · 10-23-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by thesloppy

I have mixed feelings about Brock. On the surface I always want him to lose, but I think deep down I know his greatest value is as the unstoppable villain who holds onto the belt until eternity, turning all opposition into paste.

I'm torn on him to be honest. Hated all the hype as the start of his career and the WWE style crap he brought early on trying to be the villain.

I gained a lot of respect for him when he came back from his health problems and he seemed to be a little different at that point. Still cocky but seems to have let go of his WWE villain role that he brought with him initially.

What still gets under my skin are the fanboys that he has. The ones that won't give his opponents any credit.

EagleFan · 10-23-2010, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HiFiRevival

As much as I like Brock I think it may be best for him long term to take a loss at this point. Carwin damn near brought it to him and if Cain gets him down I doubt we see him gas like Shane did.

Agreed with the idea that Brock seems to be moving from arrogant/cocky down to more of just a confidence. With a guy so naturally gifted, who accomplishes all he has while always being told he's the greatest, the illness, nearly getting knocked out, and maybe even losing to someone who isn't a complete douchebag like Mir can all be good things if he handles it properly.

For those who didn't see it he was on Rome is Burning this week. Rome brought up statements that Chael Sonnen made about Brock. Brock response was, "I don't know who he is. Is he a fighter? I'm serious. Seriously." I'm not sure how legit that was but it seemed like the right way to deal with someone trying to stay relevant during a 1 year drug suspension.

Hopefully it's not the case but I would hae to say of all the fighters out there Brock is one that would not surprise me if he ends up testing positive for steroids at some point.

I know that's not fair to the guy but he is just so freakishly massive that it would not surprise many if he were actually using.

Chief Rum · 10-23-2010, 03:13 PM

Might be a stupid question, so sue me if it is.

I am working tonight, but thinking of buying tonight's fights.

Am I able to DVR it, or is there some chip or some stupid crap in there that won't let me?

Thanks!

EagleFan · 10-23-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Might be a stupid question, so sue me if it is.

I am working tonight, but thinking of buying tonight's fights.

Am I able to DVR it, or is there some chip or some stupid crap in there that won't let me?

Thanks!

Not sure what provider you have but I have been able to DVR a couple events in the past that I had purchased.

The other option would be to purchase it later on On Demand.

EagleFan · 10-23-2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HiFiRevival

He's actually slimmed down enough that I think he might not be (anymore). He used to walk around in the 285-290+ range and now he's down to 270. He even made weight by a full pound.

I assume by your addition of anymore that you wouldn't be surprised if it did come out at some point that he is (or was).

Chief Rum · 10-23-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by EagleFan

Not sure what provider you have but I have been able to DVR a couple events in the past that I had purchased.

The other option would be to purchase it later on On Demand.

I have Time Warner. I am sure if you can do it one place, you can probably do it most anyplace. My fear was Dana White might have had some power trip when negotiating UFC rights and made the companies include some sort of signal in the shows that made them so they weren't copyable. Thanks!

EagleFan · 10-23-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by HiFiRevival

I'd be stunned if he wasn't in WWE and maybe his fight before UFC. After that he seemed just massive more than massive and cut and after the sickness (and changed diet) he just seems like a big, athletic freak.

There is definitely a change in his appearance since his illness. He is still massive but before it was more like "are you serious, that's an actual human?"

PilotMan · 10-23-2010, 05:24 PM

I tell you why I am such a huge Brock fan. The Dakota's have their sports stars, but they are few and far between. Here's a guy, a family man, who comes from the same are I do. He is a farm boy, a father, a workhorse. He's a larger than life persona. He has overcome a career threatening illness. I want him to succeed for a long, long time.

Neuqua · 10-23-2010, 10:07 PM

Glad to see the Hammer take down Tito. Tito may not be his former self but man he still can get the crowd riled up. Was very respectful at the end of the fight.

CU Tiger · 10-23-2010, 10:13 PM

Brock's illness was a result of what he was taking in my opinion. I'd bet a cocktail of some synthetic steroid (testosterne), growth hormone, and IGF...

Dutch · 10-23-2010, 11:07 PM

I gotta agree with Joe....Kampman could've beat up Shields if he didn't just go for those damn chokes. Shields was finished in the 3rd round...and still won the fight!

08-30-2010, 12:52 PM	#1953
thesloppy Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PDX	Rogan is great and undervalued in term of commentators. His only problem is that he has too few go-to phrases for the ending of a good fight. JOE ROGAN IS NO JOKE! JOE ROGAN CAN BANG! THAT IS THE CRAZIEST THING I'VE EVER SEEN! __________________ Last edited by thesloppy : Today at 05:35 PM.

09-07-2010, 03:25 PM	#1957
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Anyone catch the highlights from Bellator? Soto v. Warren? __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

09-07-2010, 10:09 PM	#1960
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Well, I for one, hope they get to do it again. I think that Soto has the skills to beat him. There is no way that Schmelenko takes out Lombard. I think that Hess would have schooled him had his knee just not totally torn to shreds. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

09-19-2010, 01:22 PM	#1964
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Wow, I guess it's a good thing that he didn't win the fight then, huh? __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

09-25-2010, 11:49 PM	#1965
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	No matter the ending, that was still a terrible fight, and a really poor show overall. Evan Dunham got robbed. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

09-01-2010, 11:51 AM	#1955
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	UFC is officially back in Michigan. November 20th, UFC 123 with Rampage vs Machida confirmed as the headliner at the Palace. Can't wait to go.

09-07-2010, 03:40 PM	#1958
BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	Warren is one tough SOB...

09-07-2010, 08:48 PM	#1959
saldana Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bethlehem, Pa	soto got f'n cocky...deserved to get wrecked.

09-13-2010, 05:41 PM	#1961
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	See that Josh Barnett signed with Strikeforce.

09-19-2010, 11:27 AM	#1962
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Chael Sonnen failed his 117 drug test and looks like he is going to get a year suspension.

09-26-2010, 01:46 AM	#1967
Recoil High School Varsity Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: GA	Truly bad card. The buy rate on this one has to be pretty low.

09-26-2010, 02:56 PM	#1968
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	The reason that I had round 2 to Dunham was not that he was doing that much, he finished that round really strong, but in my opinion, he didn't let Serra do anything at all that he wanted. His positioning and defense scored better for me than Sherk's pressing against the cage and constant takedown attempts, none of which he got. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

09-30-2010, 10:37 PM	#1972
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	I don't even need to say who. He is just a studly badass. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

10-01-2010, 01:50 AM	#1974
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	If anyone is interested, I am starting an MMA themed game int the werewolf subforum. It is not a werewolf game by any stretch of the imagination but more of a game based off TUF. It may lead to an interactive dynasty if it is received well. We have 8 open slots remaining. TUF - The WW Edition - Front Office Football Central

10-15-2010, 03:27 PM	#1976
AlexB Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Newbury, England	Randy Couture has just been on the BBC light entertainment magazine show 'The One Show' for all of 30 seconds, breaking chocolate. Next week Pele plays blow football __________________ 'A song is a beautiful lie', Idlewild, Self Healer. When you're smiling, the whole world smiles with you. Sports!

10-19-2010, 06:10 PM	#1978
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	I am almost losing sleep in anticipation over this weekend's card. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

10-22-2010, 11:57 AM	#1979
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Actually hoping that the Yankees win tonight so the Phillies game will be early and I can watch the fight tomorrow night. Oh, and in the mean time I found some reading material... hxxp://punch.ocregister.com/2010/10/13/ufc-octagon-girl-arianny-celeste-graces-playboy-cover/12920/ __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

10-23-2010, 02:28 PM	#1982
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	The countdown begins.... Should be a great fight. Kind of hoping that Cain wins, to give the Brock fanboy a little humility. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

10-23-2010, 02:39 PM	#1983
thesloppy Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PDX	I have mixed feelings about Brock. On the surface I always want him to lose, but I think deep down I know his greatest value is as the unstoppable villain who holds onto the belt until eternity, turning all opposition into paste. __________________ Last edited by thesloppy : Today at 05:35 PM.

10-23-2010, 03:13 PM	#1988
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Might be a stupid question, so sue me if it is. I am working tonight, but thinking of buying tonight's fights. Am I able to DVR it, or is there some chip or some stupid crap in there that won't let me? Thanks! __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

10-23-2010, 05:24 PM	#1997
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	I tell you why I am such a huge Brock fan. The Dakota's have their sports stars, but they are few and far between. Here's a guy, a family man, who comes from the same are I do. He is a farm boy, a father, a workhorse. He's a larger than life persona. He has overcome a career threatening illness. I want him to succeed for a long, long time. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

10-23-2010, 10:07 PM	#1998
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	Glad to see the Hammer take down Tito. Tito may not be his former self but man he still can get the crowd riled up. Was very respectful at the end of the fight. __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?

10-23-2010, 10:13 PM	#1999
CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	Brock's illness was a result of what he was taking in my opinion. I'd bet a cocktail of some synthetic steroid (testosterne), growth hormone, and IGF...

10-23-2010, 11:07 PM	#2000
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	I gotta agree with Joe....Kampman could've beat up Shields if he didn't just go for those damn chokes. Shields was finished in the 3rd round...and still won the fight!

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