UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira

Collapse

Recommended Videos

Collapse
X
 
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
  • DTX3
    Hall Of Fame
    • Jun 2003
    • 13022

    #151
    Re: UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira

    Originally posted by Aces15
    Wow, really? Was it that epic?
    No. It was good, but I wouldn't say it was one of the greatest.
    XBL: DTX3
    PSN: DTX987
    WII U: DodgerBlue760

    Comment

    • Wet Bandit
      MVP
      • Apr 2009
      • 1746

      #152
      Re: UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira

      Originally posted by DTX3
      No. It was good, but I wouldn't say it was one of the greatest.
      I think you're totally underselling it. For me, it was probably the second-best fight in the UFC this year, behind only Sanchez/Guida. Back-and-forth action, electric crowd, toe-to-toe fighting, Couture repeatedly coming back from the brink of defeat. Just an awesome fight.

      Comment

      • goh
        Banned
        • Aug 2003
        • 20755

        #153
        Re: UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira

        Very good show overall and it appears there weren't any horrible judging incidents or ref screw ups.

        Comment

        • The Chef
          Moderator
          • Sep 2003
          • 13684

          #154
          I wasn't sure if the crowd would come through on the PPV but it really was electric, deafning in there whenever Randy did something, especially when he escaped so many times. Crowd started to boo Nog after the fight but the moment he mentioned Randy being his idol suddenly they couldn't stop cheering, lol, typical audience. No real complaints, loved a ton of the fights, the Vera fight was average at best but otherwise just a really exciting show.
          http://www.twitch.tv/kitm9891

          Comment

          • Sausage
            MVP
            • Feb 2003
            • 3905

            #155
            Re: UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira

            This card turned out way better than I expected and my hat goes off to both Couture and Nogueira. Enjoyed all, but one fight.

            Comment

            • deaduck
              MVP
              • Mar 2009
              • 2389

              #156
              Re: UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira

              The Couture vs Nogueira fight was a top notch battle between two seasoned craftsmen. Anybody who craps on it just doesn't get the heart of it...and probably roots for wrecks when watching racing.

              Comment

              • DTX3
                Hall Of Fame
                • Jun 2003
                • 13022

                #157
                Re: UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira

                Originally posted by Wet Bandit
                I think you're totally underselling it. For me, it was probably the second-best fight in the UFC this year, behind only Sanchez/Guida. Back-and-forth action, electric crowd, toe-to-toe fighting, Couture repeatedly coming back from the brink of defeat. Just an awesome fight.
                I agree that it was the second best fight in the UFC behind Sanchez vs Guida. But I wouldn't say it was the greatest fight that I've ever seen.
                XBL: DTX3
                PSN: DTX987
                WII U: DodgerBlue760

                Comment

                • Bighoff
                  The Bird is the word
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 5312

                  #158
                  Re: UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira

                  Didn't see the PPV but after reading the wrap ups and such I was glad Jake Rosholt was able to get his first UFC win. I like to see the wrestler I have watched in college go out and do well in MMA. Jake and Johny Hendricks will do well in the UFC IMO, both were great wrestlers at Oklahoma State winning multiple NCAA titles.
                  I've heard this "patience is a virtue" junk all my life. I'm happy to say I have no virtue, no scruples, and no desire to wait too long for anything. In my humble opinion instant gratification takes too long!

                  Comment

                  • The Chef
                    Moderator
                    • Sep 2003
                    • 13684

                    #159
                    Re: UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira

                    Final numbers were 16,088 fans for a live gate of $1.92 million and was also one of the top five in Oregon history for a live event so the fans certainly showed up. Now that Im back finally I wanted to mention how weird it is when your sitting there watching the fight with no commentary, its almost like you become so accustomed to hearing Goldberg and Rogan disecting things that when they arent there it feels weird. Anyone else who went and saw UFC live feel the same way? For some reason it really stood out to me when the night initially got going.

                    EDIT- While watching the post fight press conference I noticed that Dana wasnt thrilled that they didnt sell out making comments about missing on the ticket prices and how he felt they should have been able to sell out. To me thats somewhat strange considering 16,000+ is a pretty big number I thought but compared to Philly it was a little short since Philly did 17,411 in attendance.
                    Last edited by The Chef; 08-30-2009, 03:29 AM.
                    http://www.twitch.tv/kitm9891

                    Comment

                    • hogfan
                      MVP
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 1281

                      #160
                      Re: UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira

                      Originally posted by bighoff63
                      Didn't see the PPV but after reading the wrap ups and such I was glad Jake Rosholt was able to get his first UFC win. I like to see the wrestler I have watched in college go out and do well in MMA. Jake and Johny Hendricks will do well in the UFC IMO, both were great wrestlers at Oklahoma State winning multiple NCAA titles.
                      Rosholt looked much better tonight than he did the first time I saw him. His stand up is very much improved.

                      Comment

                      • Wet Bandit
                        MVP
                        • Apr 2009
                        • 1746

                        #161
                        Re: UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira

                        Originally posted by The Chef
                        Now that Im back finally I wanted to mention how weird it is when your sitting there watching the fight with no commentary, its almost like you become so accustomed to hearing Goldberg and Rogan disecting things that when they arent there it feels weird. Anyone else who went and saw UFC live feel the same way? For some reason it really stood out to me when the night initially got going.
                        I get that feeling when I watch fights on The Ultimate Fighter.

                        Comment

                        • sven
                          Banned
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 6021

                          #162
                          Re: UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira

                          Originally posted by sven
                          I hope we get to see the Aaron Simpson fight. He gonna smash Ginger Ed.


                          Its just too bad it ended the way it did. Ed was getting beat up but showing a ton of heart and landing a few shots of his own. Now it looks like the poor guy is going to be out for the next year.

                          Comment

                          • fpac
                            MVP
                            • Oct 2002
                            • 3830

                            #163
                            Re: UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira

                            Good card last night. I was very happy seeing Thiago KO Jardine. That made my night.

                            Comment

                            • Sandman42
                              Hall Of Fame
                              • Aug 2004
                              • 15186

                              #164
                              Re: UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira

                              So where does Nog go from here? Rematch with Mir? Winner of Lesnar/Carwin?
                              Member of The OS Baseball Rocket Scientists Association

                              Comment

                              • Gibbz
                                All Star
                                • Aug 2005
                                • 8240

                                #165
                                Re: UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira

                                Originally posted by Sandman42
                                So where does Nog go from here? Rematch with Mir? Winner of Lesnar/Carwin?
                                If I had to guess I'd say a rematch with Mir.

                                Comment

                                Working...