UFC 141 - Lesnar vs. Overeem - Dec. 30th

[aholbert32]

I just realized that Overeem is technically the linear Heavyweight Champion. MMA doesnt have as much of a need for this a boxing does (with its 10 different sanctioning bodies) but I found this interesting.

The first recognized champion was Mark Coleman. The title then goes through Maurice Smith, and Randy Couture.

Couture left the UFC, losing his linear title to Enson Inoue, who quickly surrenders it to Mark Kerr.

The title then goes through Kazuyuki Fujita, and then back to Mark Coleman all in a single day.

Coleman loses the linear title to Minotauro Nogueira, who then loses it to Fedor Emelianenko. Fedor lost to Werdum and Werdum justlost to Overeem,

Doesnt matter much since the UFC title is considered the top title in the sport. Also we are technically 2 fights away from the titles being unified

[goh]

People were keeping track of that somewhere. Though I believe it was referred to as -the man- as in Ric Flair's classic wrestling line of "to be the man you gotta beat the man" which would in fact be Overeem now.

I can see the thinking that Brock is a sham but Overeem? Overrated,I can see how people can get that but a flat out sham?

[Pappy Knuckles]

http://mmajunkie.com/news/25880/dona...-las-vegas.mma

Cowboy and Nate Diaz targeted for UFC 141. Can't wait for this one. Cerrone will be the favorite, but I know Nate will come to scrap.

[aholbert32]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pappy Knuckles

http://mmajunkie.com/news/25880/dona...-las-vegas.mma Cowboy and Nate Diaz targeted for UFC 141. Can't wait for this one. Cerrone will be the favorite, but I know Nate will come to scrap.

LOL. Cowboy doesnt know the meaning of vacation.

[Errors Occurred]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pappy Knuckles

http://mmajunkie.com/news/25880/dona...-las-vegas.mma Cowboy and Nate Diaz targeted for UFC 141. Can't wait for this one. Cerrone will be the favorite, but I know Nate will come to scrap.

Great fight...I'd pick the cowboy cause he seems to be adding power to his stand up to go with his already great ground game but Nate can't slap on a quick choke and that's one thing that has hurt Cerrone so far.

[DJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pappy Knuckles

http://mmajunkie.com/news/25880/dona...-las-vegas.mma Cowboy and Nate Diaz targeted for UFC 141. Can't wait for this one. Cerrone will be the favorite, but I know Nate will come to scrap.

Wow. Very entertaining fight right there.

[ex carrabba fan]

Oh my goodness. What a matchup.

Even though Cowboy may be going backwards in terms of progression, Diaz is a legit opponent having moved down to LW.

I mean going from Oliveria to Siver... to Diaz? Might not make the most sense, but on paper it's going to be quite a fight. I can't really name a better opponent anyway, only guys I can think of are maybe Pettis or Lauzon.

IMO a win against Diaz should put Cowboy in a #1 contender fight after Gil gets a crack at it.

[aholbert32]

Quote: Originally Posted by ex carrabba fan

Oh my goodness. What a matchup. Even though Cowboy may be going backwards in terms of progression, Diaz is a legit opponent having moved down to LW. I mean going from Oliveria to Siver... to Diaz? Might not make the most sense, but on paper it's going to be quite a fight. I can't really name a better opponent anyway, only guys I can think of are maybe Pettis or Lauzon. IMO a win against Diaz should put Cowboy in a #1 contender fight after Gil gets a crack at it.

You know what? It makes sense to me. Diaz is another nice name to put on the mantle. Totally agree that if he wins this one, he should get the first shot at Gil. Still feel like Dana's going to give Gil an immediate shot if he destroys
Masvidal.