Mixed Martial Arts Thread (UFC and others) - Page 2

Neuqua · 03-27-2007, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRoxDVHStyle

Fedor is going to Pride and it's rumored New Years Eve in Japan he'll take on Cro Cop.

That will be the most insane UFC Fight in a LONG TIME .. if not ever.

Fedor's already beaten Cro Cop once before. The guy is just an absolute monster.

Desmond · 03-28-2007, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRoxDVHStyle

And dola

On May 26th, Rampage is going to put Chuck out of his misery.

Rampage doesn't have what it takes mentaly to beat Chuck.

Promoted right, I think Coutre vs Cro Crop could top 1 Million buys pretty easily.

Qwikshot · 03-28-2007, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by moriarty

This is big news. For anyone who hasn't seen Pride, Pride has some of the best fighters in the world. This merger will allow the best of the UFC to fight the best of Pride in a Superbowl type setup. Not sure how they will handle it, but it should lead for some great future match ups.

I enjoyed what I saw initially from UFC, though I will admit I don't watch as much as I used to.

I showed a buddy and he got really hooked, and he did a little research and found out about Pride and together we watched some of the fights over the weekend while my daughter was sick.

I liked it more because it was less about grappling and more about winning. I was started to get bored with all the grappling bouts without any submission attempts. I also liked it because it was more offense, less defense. Some bouts the figthers just kept their hands down (never good in any fight), so it was always a hair away from knockouts.

I'm not sure if it'll be a good thing, yes some of the Pride fighters are really good, but I like the fact that it was rather unsantized and not really for the American market.

We'll just have to wait and see.

Calis · 03-28-2007, 06:14 PM

I really really hate to see the Pride ruleset changed, that's the biggest downside to this and I definitely see it as a negative and not a positive. I'm not sure what I think of this, I guess if the alternative was Pride going under I'm for it, but otherwise I'm not so sure.

I love Rampage, I do think Rampage can beat Chuck, but I also think he's not ready. Hell Rampage doesn't act like he thinks he can at this time. He wanted some more tune ups, and he got rejected. I think they're wasting this one. I'll be pulling for him though.

Pretty sad to hear this, I hope they keep them separated to a large degree and stick to this one big supercard a year or so. The bright side is maybe Shogun vs. Chuck, Fedor/Cro cop II obviously, and some other great possibilities.

We'll see how it pans out I guess.

JeffNights · 03-28-2007, 06:15 PM

Rampage destroyed Chuck in the PRIDE LHW GP a couple years ago. He can beat him, trust me.

DeToxRox · 03-28-2007, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffNights

Rampage destroyed Chuck in the PRIDE LHW GP a couple years ago. He can beat him, trust me.

Was going to type this but Jeff beat me to it. Rampage is no joke and shouldn't be considered one. He has beaten Chuck once, Chuck is the one with something to prove.

SirFozzie · 03-28-2007, 06:21 PM

Ouch. UFC's looking to KO' Elite XC in the courts:

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship's parent company Zuffa Entertainment filed a lawsuit against cable network Showtime and their Mixed Martial Arts company Elite XC on 3/22 in the United States District Court of Nevada. The lawsuit alleges copyright infringement and unfair competition.

In a 34 page filing, Zuffa contends that the debut EXC broadcast on 2/10 in Southaven, MS featured "unauthorized, wrong, knowing and continuing appropriation, use and copying" of UFC copyrighted material that Zuffa has produced themselves or own from acquiring UFC in 2001 from Semaphore Entertainment.

The filing claims that the defendants, "wrongfully and willing copied the Infringed Copyrights, or caused the wrongful and willful copying" of the UFC footage. They allege EXC and Showtime may have also copied "other aspects and portions" of material Zuffa owns.

Zuffa also contends that the usage on EXC's broadcast created a "likelihood of confusion in the marketplace" and that EXC is using UFC's name and goodwill for their own good, citing the move was unfair competition on the part of Elite XC.

Zuffa requested that Showtime and EliteXC be enjoined from continuing to use the company's copyrighted material, that all copyrighted material be returned to them, that the defendants be forced to cover Zuffa's legal costs and that the court rule in their favor for any damages it deems fit. Their complaint was filed with detailed information on all of the material copyrighted and owned by Zuffa.

Neither Showtime nor EXC, who announced a massive undertaking today with a 6/2 MMA PPV at the 100,000 seat Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, have responded to their claims before the court. It's possible the companies may not have even been served with the complaint as of this writing.

Zuffa has demanded a jury trial in the filing.

The footage shown is from several UFC's: Ultimate Japan, UFC 16, UFC 17, UFC Brazil, UFC 22 and UFC 45

Calis · 03-28-2007, 06:28 PM

I should add, I'm quite aware that Rampage beat Chuck and beat him rather soundly, but I also think they're VASTLY different fighters now then they were 3 years ago.

Rampage has without doubt lost an edge, after being annihilated by Silva and Shogun he just really lost that killer instinct, and I think a couple of tune up wins would go a long way towards gaining that back. I do think he's a bad match-up for Chuck and the best stand-up guy I can remember Chuck fighting in God knows how long.

I'm all for him winning, and I think he can, I just don't think he's in the right state of mind now to do it. I hope I'm wrong.

moriarty · 03-28-2007, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Calis

I should add, I'm quite aware that Rampage beat Chuck and beat him rather soundly, but I also think they're VASTLY different fighters now then they were 3 years ago.

Rampage has without doubt lost an edge, after being annihilated by Silva and Shogun he just really lost that killer instinct, and I think a couple of tune up wins would go a long way towards gaining that back. I do think he's a bad match-up for Chuck and the best stand-up guy I can remember Chuck fighting in God knows how long.

I'm all for him winning, and I think he can, I just don't think he's in the right state of mind now to do it. I hope I'm wrong.

I agree completely with Calis. Anyone judging Rampage on his fight vs. Chuck several years ago is misleading themselves. After the two brutal beatings he took from Wandy, and another one from Shogun he hasn't been the same fighter. Watch his Don Yon Sik (or whatever his name was fight). In the meantime Chuck has gotten better if anything.

I also was more a fan of the Pride rules as opposed to UFC so I'm sad to see those go. One rule I hope they keep (we'll see) is the yellow card rule. If someone is just stalling and not trying to finish the fight (you hear me Koshceck and O'brien) the ref gives them a yellow card which docks them 10% of their pay and is used in judging criteria. Good rule IMO, along with knees on the ground, and no elbows (which lead to too many cuts).

heybrad · 03-30-2007, 01:03 PM

I just got tickets to UFC 71 (Liddell vs. Jackson) in Vegas. I'm pretty stoked.

moriarty · 03-30-2007, 02:10 PM

Nice! Take your laptop. We want an instant report!

SirFozzie · 04-02-2007, 04:29 AM

Damn! This is from the EliteXC co-sponsored show (promoted by Icon Sports) in Hawaii Last Night, the main event, Robbie Lawler vs Frank Trigg

First two of the last four punch combo? Sweet as hell. Third Punch? Barely excusable. Fourth Punch? Um... No.

Calis · 04-02-2007, 10:32 AM

Got this from over at Sherdog

"As the referee jumped in to stop the fight, Lawler caught the prone Trigg with another right hook.

"If it was Niko (Vitale) I wouldn't have done that, because Niko's the man and he has respect," Lawler said. "Trigg has no respect.""

Pretty awful. Sounds like he's pretty clearly saying he knew that Trigg was already KO'ed, that's inexcusable if true. The ref should've been in there sooner though, it's up to him to put a clamp on that quickly.

I also just read that Don Frye vs. James Thompson has been added to the next Pride card. Man, they're forming up a real crap show for their final one. Although I do find myself strangely excited for the Zulu vs. Butterbean fight, and I'm ashamed.

moriarty · 04-02-2007, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Calis

Got this from over at Sherdog

"As the referee jumped in to stop the fight, Lawler caught the prone Trigg with another right hook.

"If it was Niko (Vitale) I wouldn't have done that, because Niko's the man and he has respect," Lawler said. "Trigg has no respect.""

Pretty awful. Sounds like he's pretty clearly saying he knew that Trigg was already KO'ed, that's inexcusable if true. The ref should've been in there sooner though, it's up to him to put a clamp on that quickly.

I also just read that Don Frye vs. James Thompson has been added to the next Pride card. Man, they're forming up a real crap show for their final one. Although I do find myself strangely excited for the Zulu vs. Butterbean fight, and I'm ashamed.

Lawler's always been a bit of a hot head, but he had no business throwing that last punch. Ultimately though what the heck was the ref watching? As soon as he slumped (if not sooner) he should have been in there.

That next Pride card blows. It's pretty much like the Ferrettas said don't waste any major talent on your final show before we take over, so that we can control all the money matches. I'm taking Butterbean though, and James Thompson in an upset.

Calis · 04-02-2007, 03:21 PM

Man, I don't think Thompson over Frye is an upset really, have you seen Frye lately? I love the guy and he was a helluva fighter but he's done. He's looked real sluggish and out of shape the last couple times he has fought. It'll be a slugfest either way though.

So, what about this weekend's UFC? I thought it sucked, but after seeing Pride's card I think it sucks a little less. The main event is a joke, GSP vs. Serra is a horrible match. This one is not even close.

There's a couple interesting undercard fights though. Swick vs. Okami actually interests me, they've both been looking pretty good lately and it could end up being a very good fight. I'll give the nod to Okami though, I'd love to see him up against Silva.

Diego vs. Koscheck is another one people are interested in, but I'm not so much. I can't stand either of the guys, and Koscheck on a PPV makes me sad. He takes the boredom of an Arona fight and subracts about 75% of the talent. He's effective though, so he might have a shot, I guess it's for the TUF fans.

Curious to see if Herring can bounce back and at least show SOMETHING. While his time has passed, he's usually at least entertaining. He can't do worse than his last outing.

moriarty · 04-02-2007, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Calis

Man, I don't think Thompson over Frye is an upset really, have you seen Frye lately? I love the guy and he was a helluva fighter but he's done. He's looked real sluggish and out of shape the last couple times he has fought. It'll be a slugfest either way though.

So, what about this weekend's UFC? I thought it sucked, but after seeing Pride's card I think it sucks a little less. The main event is a joke, GSP vs. Serra is a horrible match. This one is not even close.

There's a couple interesting undercard fights though. Swick vs. Okami actually interests me, they've both been looking pretty good lately and it could end up being a very good fight. I'll give the nod to Okami though, I'd love to see him up against Silva.

Diego vs. Koscheck is another one people are interested in, but I'm not so much. I can't stand either of the guys, and Koscheck on a PPV makes me sad. He takes the boredom of an Arona fight and subracts about 75% of the talent. He's effective though, so he might have a shot, I guess it's for the TUF fans.

Curious to see if Herring can bounce back and at least show SOMETHING. While his time has passed, he's usually at least entertaining. He can't do worse than his last outing.

I just figured Frye would be a favorite due to his name/past, but while I haven't seen his recent fights I heard it's not pretty. Then again, Thompson is the biggest sissy puncher I've ever seen (don't tell that to Yoshida though).

I actually think the UFN card on Thursday is almost as good as the UFC card on Saturday (and that's not a good thing). I'm looking to Diego cleaning Koscheck's clock. I like GSP, but I don't see much of a match there. Okami's a good matchup for Swick. But if Herring can't get past Imes, he may as well hang it up.

Looking forward to Guillard vs. Stevenson though.

Calis · 04-04-2007, 12:20 PM

The Chute-Box site now lists Silva vs. Igor Vovchanchyn for Pride 34.

The card starts being a little more interesting.

SirFozzie · 04-05-2007, 09:27 PM

Wow. 28 Minutes in and there's a new record for "TUF Fighters Foz Wishes he could punch in the face, without repercussions"

SirFozzie · 04-05-2007, 09:57 PM

Damn, the guy I hated the most is gone already (I saw another of his fights, he was an absolute dick)

moriarty · 04-06-2007, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SirFozzie

Damn, the guy I hated the most is gone already (I saw another of his fights, he was an absolute dick)

You hated the crabshack dude?

Seems like they could find someone for the show more qualified than a guy that's faught a few times part time to promote his restaurant. I'm surpised he didn't come to the ring with a Lobster shack shirt on or something.

SirFozzie · 04-06-2007, 12:14 PM

Yeah, he fought on a Real Fighting Championships card that was later televised on SUN network, and well, he was an absolute dick. (I think that's why he was invited on to the show)

Looks like this show has an overdose of the crazy already, just from this week and looking at next week's preview

moriarty · 04-06-2007, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SirFozzie

Looks like this show has an overdose of the crazy already, just from this week and looking at next week's preview

No doubt. We have the 6'4 inch 155lb wacko dog imitator, Nate Diaz (crazy just by his lineage), Jens who seems oddly bipolar, and Manny (Karo's cousin) who apparently goes bezerk in the previews. Not to mention Ruediger who went from loud mouth, to chubby kid, to cry baby all within the space of one episode.

WTF?

DaddyTorgo · 04-06-2007, 12:33 PM

wait wait...i missed the UFC buying Pride thing

can we rewind??!?! WTF!

just brings us one step closer to Fedor taking over the world!

moriarty · 04-06-2007, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

wait wait...i missed the UFC buying Pride thing

can we rewind??!?! WTF!

just brings us one step closer to Fedor taking over the world!

Technically the Ferretta brothers bought Pride, but yes it opens up the MMA Superbowl possibilities. As for Fedor, that's another story. Depending on which rumors you believe Fedor may/may not be still under contract to Pride and may/may not have signed a multi-fight deal with Bodog.

Calis · 04-07-2007, 11:32 PM

Holy crap.

SirFozzie · 04-07-2007, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Calis

Holy crap.

HA! I shoulda bet one of my coworkers that Kos was gonna beat Diego

. And holy crap is right when it comes to the main event result

heybrad · 04-08-2007, 10:09 AM

Koscheck and Sanchez did not live up to the hype. Very boring.

It was pretty shocking how Serra dismantled St Pierre.

Toddzilla · 04-08-2007, 01:05 PM

Am I seeing things, or did ESPN show UFC highlights this morning? WTF?

BYU 14 · 04-08-2007, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by heybrad

Koscheck and Sanchez did not live up to the hype. Very boring.

It was pretty shocking how Serra dismantled St Pierre.

Agree and agree....

The fight of the Night for me was the Huerta/Garcia bout. Those two went at it like Griffin and Bonner for 3 rounds. Though Huerta won decisively, Garcia is a tough SOB....would love to see a rematch, especially if Garcia had more time to train.

Calis · 04-10-2007, 09:25 PM

So as for the last ever DSE run Pride event.

Went out rather poorly I think. The fights weren't that bad, but getting there was horrific. Pride was usually all about the fights, one right after the other and this one dragged on. Extremely awkward "witty" banter between Frank Trigg and Coleman/Randleman, and watching the Coleman vs. Igor fight what seemed like 8 times. It was bad.

The fights. This Sokoujuwhatever character is starting to look like he could be a very real threat. It's still very hard to tell because we've seen him fight twice and for a total of about 3 minutes I think, if that. In that time he's beat Little Nog and Arona though, and in doing has showed some very heavy hands, and excellent takedown defense, it ain't easy to stop an Arona takedown like he did. He's just 22 as well, so this guy could be Shogun II. I want to see him in a little longer fight before I say for sure on this guy, but it looks good.

Frye vs. Thompson was about what was expected, Frye letting himself get pummeled. I think he could've literally stood there all night taking those shots from Thompson, which has to make Thompson feel pretty weak. Frye needs to stop though, he's taken way too many shots. The amount of times he apologized after the fight got pretty creepy as well, started to sound like a suicide note.

Fujita vs. Monson went about as expected.

The first fight of the night was the best imo. I can't even remember the names but it was a helluva fight.

I'm very angry we didn't get to see Butterbean vs. Zulu. Butterbean winning via an armbar? That's all time classic.

On another note, I just saw that the Diaz win over Gomi has been changed to a no decision because Diaz was aided by the use of marijuana. Good stuff.

moriarty · 04-11-2007, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Calis

I'm very angry we didn't get to see Butterbean vs. Zulu. Butterbean winning via an armbar? That's all time classic.
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It was a Kimura IIRC, but just so you don't feel anger, try this:

hxxp://www.dailymotion.com/videos/relevance/search/pride+34/1

SirFozzie · 04-21-2007, 05:23 PM

Spoilers for tonight's UFC70 on SpikeTV

Spoiler

SirFozzie · 04-21-2007, 08:03 PM

Spoiler

Neuqua · 04-21-2007, 10:05 PM

I *really* need to find this on the internet some where.

SirFozzie · 04-21-2007, 10:11 PM

you have a PM, sir.

DaddyTorgo · 04-21-2007, 10:57 PM

oh sweet jesus. That was a KICK. G'damm! Coutoure has gotta be shaking in his boots

Travis · 04-21-2007, 11:00 PM

Poor guy, wake up with a killer headache and you can't put any weight on your leg, he's not going to believe them that it was all because of the kick until he watches the tape.

Gah does that look awful.

DaddyTorgo · 04-21-2007, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis

Poor guy, wake up with a killer headache and you can't put any weight on your leg, he's not going to believe them that it was all because of the kick until he watches the tape.

Gah does that look awful.

i'd be surprised if he wasn't out for months with the way his knee+ankle were awkwardly bent there.

Calis · 04-21-2007, 11:01 PM

Holy crap.

What the hell is going on in the world of MMA lately?

Another crazy one. What a kick.

Did you see his leg though? My god, that was disgusting. I wonder though if being knocked senseless will help with an injury because he wouldn't have tensed. Nasty though.

DaddyTorgo · 04-21-2007, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Calis

Holy crap.

What the hell is going on in the world of MMA lately?

Another crazy one. What a kick.

Did you see his leg though? My god, that was disgusting. I wonder though if being knocked senseless will help with an injury because he wouldn't have tensed. Nasty though.

that was the sickest kick i've ever seen. As good as any i've seen in pride, and the best i've seen in MMA (better than the Tim Slyvia vs. Tra Telligman one). Hit him right on the button. Wow.

SirFozzie · 04-21-2007, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

i'd be surprised if he wasn't out for months with the way his knee+ankle were awkwardly bent there.

He was apparently walking after the card.

DaddyTorgo · 04-21-2007, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SirFozzie

He was apparently walking after the card.

well that's amazing, but good.

i'm glad you didn't spoil it for me btw...thanx

SirFozzie · 04-21-2007, 11:26 PM

here's a shot of cro cop after the kick.. I was going to put it in a spoiler tag, it's that stomach churning, and then I realized that this was what Hxxping links was made for.

hxxp://dnevnik.hr/media/images///extra/Apr2007//44512.jpg

JonInMiddleGA · 04-22-2007, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Neuqua

I *really* need to find this on the internet some where.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGedBB8rG48

Sublime 2 · 04-22-2007, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGedBB8rG48

Wow...I saw it live and tweaked out, but seeing it again over and over...WOW!

JonInMiddleGA · 04-22-2007, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Sublime 2

Wow...I saw it live and tweaked out, but seeing it again over and over...WOW!

I didn't see it live but had no idea what to expect (other than the end result), so it was kinda live'ish for me the first time on video. And DAMN ! my imagination was exceeded many times over.

Toddzilla · 04-22-2007, 07:39 AM

Working YouTube link...hxxp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCe_HD4WKJw

Neuqua · 04-22-2007, 12:37 PM

Sick, just sick.

kingfc22 · 04-22-2007, 11:03 PM

That was the first time I've ever felt uneasy watching a MMA knockout. I thought he broke his neck when he fell to the ground. Not to mention his leg was going in 8 different directions.

Still can't believe he walked out of the cage.

Oilers9911 · 04-23-2007, 11:16 AM

For a brief moment I actually thought he Cro-Cop was dead. Wow. And Bisping is a beast.

04-02-2007, 04:29 AM	#62
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Damn! This is from the EliteXC co-sponsored show (promoted by Icon Sports) in Hawaii Last Night, the main event, Robbie Lawler vs Frank Trigg First two of the last four punch combo? Sweet as hell. Third Punch? Barely excusable. Fourth Punch? Um... No. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

04-02-2007, 10:32 AM	#63
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	Got this from over at Sherdog "As the referee jumped in to stop the fight, Lawler caught the prone Trigg with another right hook. "If it was Niko (Vitale) I wouldn't have done that, because Niko's the man and he has respect," Lawler said. "Trigg has no respect."" Pretty awful. Sounds like he's pretty clearly saying he knew that Trigg was already KO'ed, that's inexcusable if true. The ref should've been in there sooner though, it's up to him to put a clamp on that quickly. I also just read that Don Frye vs. James Thompson has been added to the next Pride card. Man, they're forming up a real crap show for their final one. Although I do find myself strangely excited for the Zulu vs. Butterbean fight, and I'm ashamed. Last edited by Calis : 04-02-2007 at 10:33 AM.

04-05-2007, 09:27 PM	#68
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Wow. 28 Minutes in and there's a new record for "TUF Fighters Foz Wishes he could punch in the face, without repercussions" __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

04-05-2007, 09:57 PM	#69
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Damn, the guy I hated the most is gone already (I saw another of his fights, he was an absolute dick) __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

04-06-2007, 12:14 PM	#71
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Yeah, he fought on a Real Fighting Championships card that was later televised on SUN network, and well, he was an absolute dick. (I think that's why he was invited on to the show) Looks like this show has an overdose of the crazy already, just from this week and looking at next week's preview __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

03-28-2007, 06:14 PM	#54
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	I really really hate to see the Pride ruleset changed, that's the biggest downside to this and I definitely see it as a negative and not a positive. I'm not sure what I think of this, I guess if the alternative was Pride going under I'm for it, but otherwise I'm not so sure. I love Rampage, I do think Rampage can beat Chuck, but I also think he's not ready. Hell Rampage doesn't act like he thinks he can at this time. He wanted some more tune ups, and he got rejected. I think they're wasting this one. I'll be pulling for him though. Pretty sad to hear this, I hope they keep them separated to a large degree and stick to this one big supercard a year or so. The bright side is maybe Shogun vs. Chuck, Fedor/Cro cop II obviously, and some other great possibilities. We'll see how it pans out I guess.

03-28-2007, 06:15 PM	#55
JeffNights College Prospect Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Michigan	Rampage destroyed Chuck in the PRIDE LHW GP a couple years ago. He can beat him, trust me.

03-28-2007, 06:28 PM	#58
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	I should add, I'm quite aware that Rampage beat Chuck and beat him rather soundly, but I also think they're VASTLY different fighters now then they were 3 years ago. Rampage has without doubt lost an edge, after being annihilated by Silva and Shogun he just really lost that killer instinct, and I think a couple of tune up wins would go a long way towards gaining that back. I do think he's a bad match-up for Chuck and the best stand-up guy I can remember Chuck fighting in God knows how long. I'm all for him winning, and I think he can, I just don't think he's in the right state of mind now to do it. I hope I'm wrong.

03-30-2007, 01:03 PM	#60
heybrad Norm!!! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Manassas, VA	I just got tickets to UFC 71 (Liddell vs. Jackson) in Vegas. I'm pretty stoked.

03-30-2007, 02:10 PM	#61
moriarty College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: A negative place	Nice! Take your laptop. We want an instant report!

04-02-2007, 03:21 PM	#65
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	Man, I don't think Thompson over Frye is an upset really, have you seen Frye lately? I love the guy and he was a helluva fighter but he's done. He's looked real sluggish and out of shape the last couple times he has fought. It'll be a slugfest either way though. So, what about this weekend's UFC? I thought it sucked, but after seeing Pride's card I think it sucks a little less. The main event is a joke, GSP vs. Serra is a horrible match. This one is not even close. There's a couple interesting undercard fights though. Swick vs. Okami actually interests me, they've both been looking pretty good lately and it could end up being a very good fight. I'll give the nod to Okami though, I'd love to see him up against Silva. Diego vs. Koscheck is another one people are interested in, but I'm not so much. I can't stand either of the guys, and Koscheck on a PPV makes me sad. He takes the boredom of an Arona fight and subracts about 75% of the talent. He's effective though, so he might have a shot, I guess it's for the TUF fans. Curious to see if Herring can bounce back and at least show SOMETHING. While his time has passed, he's usually at least entertaining. He can't do worse than his last outing.

04-04-2007, 12:20 PM	#67
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	The Chute-Box site now lists Silva vs. Igor Vovchanchyn for Pride 34. The card starts being a little more interesting.

04-06-2007, 12:33 PM	#73
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	wait wait...i missed the UFC buying Pride thing can we rewind??!?! WTF! just brings us one step closer to Fedor taking over the world!

04-07-2007, 11:32 PM	#75
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	Holy crap.

04-08-2007, 10:09 AM	#77
heybrad Norm!!! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Manassas, VA	Koscheck and Sanchez did not live up to the hype. Very boring. It was pretty shocking how Serra dismantled St Pierre.

04-08-2007, 01:05 PM	#78
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	Am I seeing things, or did ESPN show UFC highlights this morning? WTF?

04-10-2007, 09:25 PM	#80
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	So as for the last ever DSE run Pride event. Went out rather poorly I think. The fights weren't that bad, but getting there was horrific. Pride was usually all about the fights, one right after the other and this one dragged on. Extremely awkward "witty" banter between Frank Trigg and Coleman/Randleman, and watching the Coleman vs. Igor fight what seemed like 8 times. It was bad. The fights. This Sokoujuwhatever character is starting to look like he could be a very real threat. It's still very hard to tell because we've seen him fight twice and for a total of about 3 minutes I think, if that. In that time he's beat Little Nog and Arona though, and in doing has showed some very heavy hands, and excellent takedown defense, it ain't easy to stop an Arona takedown like he did. He's just 22 as well, so this guy could be Shogun II. I want to see him in a little longer fight before I say for sure on this guy, but it looks good. Frye vs. Thompson was about what was expected, Frye letting himself get pummeled. I think he could've literally stood there all night taking those shots from Thompson, which has to make Thompson feel pretty weak. Frye needs to stop though, he's taken way too many shots. The amount of times he apologized after the fight got pretty creepy as well, started to sound like a suicide note. Fujita vs. Monson went about as expected. The first fight of the night was the best imo. I can't even remember the names but it was a helluva fight. I'm very angry we didn't get to see Butterbean vs. Zulu. Butterbean winning via an armbar? That's all time classic. On another note, I just saw that the Diaz win over Gomi has been changed to a no decision because Diaz was aided by the use of marijuana. Good stuff.

04-21-2007, 05:23 PM	#82
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Spoilers for tonight's UFC70 on SpikeTV Spoiler Gabriel "Napao" Gonzaga KO's Mirko Crocop in the first round with the sickest of all head kicks Andrei Arlovski UDs Fabricio Werdum Michael Bisping TKO's Elvis Sinosic in the second round Ryoto LYOTO Machida UD's David Heath Cheick Kongo defeats Assuerio Silva by Majority Decision Terry Etim guillotines Matt Grice in the first round Junior Assuncao RNCs David Lee in the 2nd round Alessio Sakara TKO's Victor Valimaki in R1 Paul Taylor TKOs Edilberto Crocota in R3 Holeeeeeeee Fucking Shit. What a year of upsets. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

04-21-2007, 08:03 PM	#83
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Spoiler I just saw the end of the main. That is the SICKEST KO I've seen in years. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

04-21-2007, 10:05 PM	#84
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	I really need to find this on the internet some where. __________________ 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?

04-21-2007, 10:11 PM	#85
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	you have a PM, sir. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

04-21-2007, 10:57 PM	#86
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	oh sweet jesus. That was a KICK. G'damm! Coutoure has gotta be shaking in his boots

04-21-2007, 11:00 PM	#87
Travis Pro Rookie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Canada eh	Poor guy, wake up with a killer headache and you can't put any weight on your leg, he's not going to believe them that it was all because of the kick until he watches the tape. Gah does that look awful.

04-21-2007, 11:01 PM	#89
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	Holy crap. What the hell is going on in the world of MMA lately? Another crazy one. What a kick. Did you see his leg though? My god, that was disgusting. I wonder though if being knocked senseless will help with an injury because he wouldn't have tensed. Nasty though.

04-21-2007, 11:26 PM	#93
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	here's a shot of cro cop after the kick.. I was going to put it in a spoiler tag, it's that stomach churning, and then I realized that this was what Hxxping links was made for. hxxp://dnevnik.hr/media/images///extra/Apr2007//44512.jpg __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

04-22-2007, 07:39 AM	#97
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	Working YouTube link...hxxp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCe_HD4WKJw

04-22-2007, 12:37 PM	#98
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	Sick, just sick. __________________ 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?

04-22-2007, 11:03 PM	#99
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	That was the first time I've ever felt uneasy watching a MMA knockout. I thought he broke his neck when he fell to the ground. Not to mention his leg was going in 8 different directions. Still can't believe he walked out of the cage. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

04-23-2007, 11:16 AM	#100
Oilers9911 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2006	For a brief moment I actually thought he Cro-Cop was dead. Wow. And Bisping is a beast.

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