UFC 131 (Vancouver): Carwin vs. Dos Santos

[umfrumDC]

Quote: Originally Posted by XFactah416

I think it's more of Dos Santos getting tired of beating up Roy. Roy's belly and his "defense" in that fight especially prolonged the fight, because Junior was hitting him with those nasty body shots that Roy probably didn't feel and Roy's entire standup defense consisted of him holding his hands up super high. Carwin absolutely will not have the luxury of doing that because Junior is smart and would attack the body, and this time I'm guessing it will hurt. I do agree though that Junior is very susceptible to getting hit and obviously Carwin has some ridiculous power, but I don't think Carwin is going to land first. Carwin has apparently hooked up with a new nutritionist (check out the Camp Carwin series) where he's made strides in his health and endurance, but I don't think it comes into play in this fight. Carwin probably has more power, but is definitely slower then Junior. My mind thinks JDS in the first via KO. The weird thing is I could easily see Carwin beating Cain, but then I think Cain will beat JDS.

I agree that Dos Santos wins by ko early his handspeed and boxing ability is too much 4 most heavyweights plus he's accurate... Carwin has power and that's it, no speed or cardio. Skills always overcome power remember that.

[VanCitySportsGuy]

Lots of cheap seats available for this event (down to $20 at stubhub). Lots of people thought the demand would be liike the first card last year but it's not even close.

With the Canucks in the Stanley Cup Finals, this event will get very little press locally and nationally.

There are lots of fighters on the main card who are no namers. Even I have no idea who Diego Nunes is and I'm a hardcore UFC fan that watches every card.

[MachoMyers]

Quote: Originally Posted by VanCitySportsGuy

Lots of cheap seats available for this event (down to $20 at stubhub). Lots of people thought the demand would be liike the first card last year but it's not even close. With the Canucks in the Stanley Cup Finals, this event will get very little press locally and nationally. There are lots of fighters on the main card who are no namers. Even I have no idea who Diego Nunes is and I'm a hardcore UFC fan that watches every card.

Well it is Nunes UFC debut. I'm glad guys like Nunes get to show up on UFC cards because WEC fights were usually more enjoyable and 'fun' to watch than UFCs. I'm not a huge WEC homer or even watched every event but more times than not I was floored by the action.

[CYST2000]

Quote: Originally Posted by ex carrabba fan

I can't wait to see how this "Carwin 2.0" looks. Seems like it's a bit overblown, but I understand what's going on.

Wasn't Carwin in trouble for possible steroid use not to long ago. I think he has lost a lot of muscle and will be leaner and quicker, but not quick enough. I got Dos Santos by ko in the second.

[redsrule]

Quote: Originally Posted by CYST2000

Wasn't Carwin in trouble for possible steroid use not to long ago. I think he has lost a lot of muscle and will be leaner and quicker, but not quick enough. I got Dos Santos by ko in the second.

He never got completely named or got in trouble. Some thing named athletes by first initial in first and last name. The description was an MMA fighter SC

[umfrumDC]

As far Shane Carwin and steroids... I think thats credible speculation just look in his eyes. I always felt like he was juiced up, not only him but chael sonnen and look what happened after the silva fight... BUSTED!!! The fight game needs olympic testing like Floyd Mayweather suggest, but of course nobody wants to hear it til somebody unfornatenate fighter is badly hurt or even worse... killed... yea I said it

[The Chef]

Quote: Originally Posted by umfrumDC

As far Shane Carwin and steroids... I think thats credible speculation just look in his eyes. I always felt like he was juiced up, not only him but chael sonnen and look what happened after the silva fight... BUSTED!!! The fight game needs olympic testing like Floyd Mayweather suggest, but of course nobody wants to hear it til somebody unfornatenate fighter is badly hurt or even worse... killed... yea I said it

Give me a break, like anyone thought Sonnen was on steroids prior to the failed test, I love how everyone is an expert after the fact. Im absolutely shocked that you havent mentioned Lesnar since your throwing wild speculation out there about Carwin based on looking in his eyes.

[redsrule]

Quote: Originally Posted by The Chef

Give me a break, like anyone thought Sonnen was on steroids prior to the failed test, I love how everyone is an expert after the fact. Im absolutely shocked that you havent mentioned Lesnar since your throwing wild speculation out there about Carwin based on looking in his eyes.

/Gf
I never knew you could tell by looking in there eyes...