UFC 116 - Lesner v. Carwin

[Pappy Knuckles]

There's always something intriguing about two big dudes throwing leather. I won't be surprised with either outcome. It will be interesting to see how long this one stays standing.

[toine2983]

Really looking forward to the main event.

Lesnar and Carwin are so evenly matched, the winner is tough to call.

[Sheamazin]

My pics:

MAIN CARD

Champ Brock Lesnar vs. interim champ Shane Carwin (Lesnar via 1st round KO)
Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Chris Leben* (Leben 3rd round KO)
Matt Brown vs. Chris Lytle (Brown 2nd round sub)
Stephan Bonnar vs. Krzysztof Soszynski (Sosynski 2nd round sub)
Kurt Pellegrino vs. George Sotiropoulos (Sotiropoulus 2nd round sub)

PRELIMINARY CARD (Spike TV)

Brendan Schaub vs. Chris Tuchscherer (Schaub 1st round KO)
Kendall Grove vs. Goran Reljic (Grove 2nd round sub)

[Pappy Knuckles]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sheamazin

My pics: MAIN CARD Champ Brock Lesnar vs. interim champ Shane Carwin (Lesnar via 1st round KO) Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Chris Leben* (Leben 3rd round KO) Matt Brown vs. Chris Lytle (Brown 2nd round sub) Stephan Bonnar vs. Krzysztof Soszynski (Sosynski 2nd round sub) Kurt Pellegrino vs. George Sotiropoulos (Sotiropoulus 2nd round sub) PRELIMINARY CARD (Spike TV) Brendan Schaub vs. Chris Tuchscherer (Schaub 1st round KO) Kendall Grove vs. Goran Reljic (Grove 2nd round sub)

That's a sweet card. Lytle is always a beast and Matt Brown has no problem banging it out in a fight. Pellegrino and Sotiropoulos should be sick as well. George really put on a clinic in his last fight. Surprised to see Leben back so quickly. His fight also has a ton of potential.

[allBthere]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sheamazin

My pics: MAIN CARD Champ Brock Lesnar vs. interim champ Shane Carwin (Lesnar via 1st round KO) Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Chris Leben* (Leben 3rd round KO) Matt Brown vs. Chris Lytle (Brown 2nd round sub) Stephan Bonnar vs. Krzysztof Soszynski (Sosynski 2nd round sub) Kurt Pellegrino vs. George Sotiropoulos (Sotiropoulus 2nd round sub) PRELIMINARY CARD (Spike TV) Brendan Schaub vs. Chris Tuchscherer (Schaub 1st round KO) Kendall Grove vs. Goran Reljic (Grove 2nd round sub)

way too many finishes imo. You don't have a single decision there. Kurt vs George could easily go the distance imo. Same thing with Bonner Soszynski. I honestly can picture an upset of grove by Rljic too. If it's the same guy I'm thinking of, he's beyond hungry...he's stravin!


And I simply can't pick the big winner. I've been saying for a long time now that Carwin could beat Brock, and now the time is here...the problem is 1 punch can end the thing fast...it's one of those things that to go deep it has to go past the first 2 minutes, but it could easily get stopped before that any number of ways.

With these two being as strong as they are it's just too hard to break down the fight and say something that makes total sense to everyone. Carwin has momentum and Brock is coming off his devastating injury. Blah, I'll just keep my eyes glued to the screen. I'm pulling for Carwin, but I also love to hate Brock, so I don't entirely want him to lose either.

[Sandman42]

Grove/Reljic was pulled on the Spike TV prelims and replaced with the Petruzelli/Romero fight. No clue why. Yeah Petruzelli beat Kimbo, but so did Mitrione. I'd much rather watch Grove fight.

[The Chef]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sandman42

Grove/Reljic was pulled on the Spike TV prelims and replaced with the Petruzelli/Romero fight. No clue why. Yeah Petruzelli beat Kimbo, but so did Mitrione. I'd much rather watch Grove fight.

Rumor is Grove made some stupid remarks about TUF and Spike being too hands on in some ways. Spike apparently got pissed with his comments and refused to televise his fight. No idea if thats correct but thats the rumor I heard.

EDIT- Here is the link to what I was talking about.....

http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/...1882&zoneid=13

[The Chef]

Quote: Originally Posted by redsrule

I think Leben and Wandy are pretty close in rankings. Leben isnt just as big of a name.

Leben isnt even close to being in Wanderlei's league and I dont care what the rankings say, if they even back up what you said to begin with, as the rankings are generally pure garbage imo. I dont dislike Leben but the guy has fought and lost to guys like Jake Rosholt, Kalib Starnes and Jason MacDonald. Leben is entertaining to watch but thats it.