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UFC 89 Live Results Tonight: Chris Leben vs. Michael Bisping

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Join us tonight for "live results" of UFC 89.  As I'm not in England we will only be providing results during the Spike TV broadcast.  So not exactly live, but the best we can offer.  For the sake of avoiding any sort of "spoilers" and ruining the show for anyone DO NOT POST SPOILERS IN THE COMMENTS HERE!

If you want to discuss results before the Spike TV broadcast then there will be a live spoiler post up come fight time.  Just keep any of those spoilers out of this comment section.

Make Bloody Elbow your home tonight for live thoughts and results from the Spike TV broadcast.  And make sure that you share your thoughts in the comments section as the show goes down.

The US broadcast is getting underway, the first fight will be up shortly and I'm stoked.

Star-divide

Marcus Davis vs. Paul Kelly - Is leading off the broadcast.  Round 1 - Davis is the aggressor early as Kelly is going backwards.  Uppercut/straight combo lands well for Marcus.  Kelly's hands are noticably slower here.  Rogan is talking about how the jab is so sadly underused in MMA which makes me happy as I've been saying it for about 7 years now.  Great body kick from Davis.  Crowd is booing a little bit but Kelly seems very unsure about engaging.  Sweep takedown by Davis behind a punch and he is in half guard.  A few nice short left elbows land and Davis uses it to move to side control.  Sloppy mount attempt allows Kelly to escape and they're back to standing.  Kelly misses a head kick as the round ends.  Not much successful for Kelly in round 1.  10-9 for Davis on the BE scorecard.  Round 2 - Kelly is starting to throw now and Davis just avoids and lands a shot or two to win the exchange.  Davis has beautiful head movement that gets overlooked a lot because it isn't flashy, it is just a small move out of the way.  He does pull back straight with his chin up at times though but Kelly doesn't look quick enough to catch him.  Kelly with an explosive double.  Davis locks up the guillotine and Kelly is forced to tap.  Very nice showing for Davis as he nullified everything Kelly tried to do, and ends the fight after Davis' best moment in the takedown.  Marcus Davis wins by submission (Guillotine Choke) round 2.

Paul Taylor vs. Chris Lytle - This should be an interesting one, I think we'll see a very entertaining fight.  Round 1 - They're banging early and Lytle is landing some great shots but Taylor lands a crisp uppercut.  This is a war early.  Lytle with a hook to the body and follows it with a left hand to the head.  Nice throw from Lytle but Taylor bounces back to his feet.  They've stopped standing and trading and are now working position against the cage.  They separate and Taylor lands an elbow.  Lytle looks a little bit wide with his shots here which let Taylor land a few shorter punches in the exchange after they got off the fence.  Lytle has gone back to the body a few times and is landing crisply.   45 seconds left and the winner of this time probably wins this very close round.  Nice right hand by Taylor caught Chris' attention.  VERY close round but my scorecard is at 10-9 Taylor right now.  Round 2 - Taylor is throwing coming out and Lytle is returning.  Lytle land s a few hard shots in the exchange, Taylor landed a couple shots too but Lytle's were harder.  Now Lytle with the takedown to half guard.  Taylor tries to reverse but Lytle hangs on.  Lytle is looking for a guillotine but Taylor is able to get back to standing.  More body shots from Chris and they look like they're starting to bother Taylor.  More work along the fence.  Lytle looks a bit gassed, but he is still throwing big shots.  Taylor is starting to work leg kicks but catches Lytle low with one and the action is halted so Lytle can recover.  They resume and are right back to throwing shots.  Lytle's corner says to get a takedown and he tries but Taylor stops it.  The round is going to end and it was close again.  I'm going to go ahead and give that round to Lytle putting the scorecard at 19-19.  Round 3 - Lytle is on tired legs and it's letting Taylor control the action when they're separated now. More body shots hurt Taylor and open up the head.  Lytle with some great shots to Taylor's chin, then goes right back to the body.  This body work is great.  Lytle looks VERY gassed now though.  Taylor is now throwing combos and trying to keep distance.  A few decent shots land for Taylor but Lytle gets him back against the fence.  Two minutes left and right now I'd have to give the round to Lytle but there is a lot of time left.  Restart by the ref and the distance is there for Taylor to exploit again.  Lytle looking for a takedown and he gets it.  If he can do a little work he can wrap this fight up (on my card a least)  but Taylor gets back to his feet with slightly less than a minute left.  Taylor with a shot with 25 seconds left that has Lytle going backward.  A few more big shots land for Taylor...and the fight ends. Great fight.  I gave a close third round to Lytle to give him the fight 29-28, but I could see it going any other way easy (especially considering the possibility of some home cooking).  Official Scorecards: 29-28, 30-27, 29-28 all for Chris Lytle.  Chris Lytle wins by unanimous decision.

They're doing an interview with Joe Rogan and Anderson Silva.  Not a whole lot of depth to it really.  Just shallow "what do you think about Cote?" questions and "he is tough" answers.

Rameau Sokoudjou vs. Luiz Cane - Soko vs. Cane should be straight up explosive.  Round 1 - They're both tenative coming out.  Hard leg kick by Soko and a great body kick also.  Body punch by Cane.  Soko is the aggressor here.  Left hand by Cane lands as does a body kick.  Cane is doing a good job of blocking the shots Soko is throwing but they still look good to the judges.  Soko is winning the round here.  Body kick and a body shot by Soko.  Cane is working on something but he needs to get going here.  1-2 for Cane lands.  Soko's mouth is open, he is breathing hard and the workrate is dropping.  Nice knee from Cane.  He is starting to press now.  He rode out the storm and is now looking like he wants to bust him up a bit.  Nice left hand counter by Cane.  He lost the round but long term this may have been a good thing for Cane as Soko looks gassed.  10-9 Soko.  Round 2 - Right away Cane is coming forward and Soko is against the fence.  Low blow from Cane and the action stops.  This is giving Soko even more time to recover, which is not a good thing for Luiz.  They restart and Soko is bouncing a little bit more now but he gets walked down by Cane again.  Soko's back is to the cage now but he lands a punch to get back toward the center.  Body kick from Soko.  Cane is not looking like he wants to take full advantage of Soko's gas issues.  Nevermind, punch, knee, punch from Cane.  Left hand lands now and he is starting to pick Soko apart a little bit.  Knee lands and droves Soko back.  Left hand hurts Soko and he is dropped.  He takes about 20 shots when down without fighting back before the ref steps in to save him.  Luiz Cane wins by TKO (strikes) Round 2.

Keith Jardine vs. Brandon Vera - Vera looks very good, he doesn't look drained, he doesn't look puffy...he looks like a light heavyweight.  Very interesting stat in that per fight Jardine throws more leg kicks than anyone in the history of the UFC.  Round 1 - Jardine with a nipple tweek for good luck and a quick takedown.  Elbow to the top of the head from the bottom cuts Jardine.  Vera is controlling Jardine's arm looking for a submission.  Nice GnP from Jardine once Vera let his arm go.  Every time Vera works his legs up high Jardine postures up and drops some punches.  They're stood up and Vera is looking to press Jardine on the feet.  Leg kick from Jardine.  Body kick from Vera.  Jardine gets caught and dropped but gets up and drops Vera with a punch of his own.  Vera is sitting on his knees and Jardine unloads with shots to his head as the round ends.  Very interesting round.  10-9 for Jardine on my card. Round 2 - Vera is looking to keep distance early and Jardine lands a leg kick from said distance.  Both guys are landing shots when they start throwing punches.  Jardine looks for the takedown, Vera defends so Jardine lands a hook/uppercut punch.  There was a push kick to the leg by Vera earlier and Rogan thinks that it hurt Keith's knee.  Not a whole ton to call here.  High kick by Vera misses.  Vera takes this rather uneventful round and I've got it 19-19.  Round 3 - Good left hand lands for Vera.  Vera is using leg kicks now to kee[ Jardine from getting comfortable...a bit of a switch for a Jardine fight.  Poke to the eye and the ref doesn't step in but Jardine looks to be okay now.  Left/right lands for Jardine.  Left lands for Vera.  They clinch against the cage and Jardine is starting to land shots.  The crowd is booing, I don't think it's been "booable" but that's just me.  The round comes to an end as Jardine lands a good 4 or 5 shots.  The crowd boos but it was a competitive fight.  Round 3 goes to Jardine on my card giving him the fight 29-28.  Official Scorecards: 29-28 Vera, 29-28 Jardine, 29-28 Jardine.  Keith Jardine wins by split decision.

Chris Leben vs. Michael Bisping - I'm actually VERY excited about this fight.  Should be a lot of fun.  Leben walks out to God Save the Queen.  The cornrows that Leben is rocking are...not so good.  Especially the weird receding hairline aspect.  Round 1 - Leben is pressing forward.  Leg kicks from Chris.  Leben with a left hand.  Bisping landing a few decent shots and then tries a takedown that gets stuffed. right, left lands for Bisping.  Bisping is settling in a little bit after an awkward first minute.  Right hand lands for Bisping.  Leben is still the one stalking.  Body kick by Bisping lands.  Leben's nose is bloody.  Bisping is working the counter punching and is bringing the round back to even. Jab, uppercut lands to Leben's face.  Now we're seeing the crisper striking take over.  As I type that Leben lands a few power shots of his own.  Left hand lands for Bisping. Right hand tags Leben.    The round ends and while I thought it was Leben's early, Bisping took over with crisp combos and controlled counters. 10-9 Bisping. Round 2 - Left hook lands early for Bisping.  Jabs are landing for Bisping now.  Leben is getting kind of careless charging in looking for knees...etc.  Low kick lands to the groin of Bisping and he takes a breather.  Leben's face is starting to look busted up.  Left hand lands for Leben.  Bisping's counter-punching is beautiful right now.  10-9 Bisping again.  Round 3 - More of the same for the first minute and a half.  And the next minute.  It's a lot of Bisping countering Leben's wide punches with his straight shots.  Takedown by Leben but Bisping bounces back to his feet without taking much damage.  Uppercut lands for Bisping...and a striaight right...and a hook.  The round ends with Leben sticking his chin out and Bisping with a high kick, punch combo.  10-9 Bisping and Leben is looking for some "i'm not hurt" cred I guess...which is a bit weak but whatever.  30-27 for Bisping on my card.  Official Scorecards: 30-27, 30-27, 29-28 all for Michael Bisping.  Michael Bisping wins by unanimous decision.

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I don’t know about the rest of you, but it’s taking everything in my power to not look at the results.

by Luke Thomas on Oct 18, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

you´re not seeing the fights live?

by bigcherry on Oct 18, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

no in the US they're not even streaming it on yahoo.

we have to wait six hours later than everyone else.

by Kid Nate on Oct 18, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice to you see you back again bigcherry

you always show up on fight nights — wish you’d send more updates from brazil from time to time.

by Kid Nate on Oct 18, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hehe, i´m kind of lazy to keep searching updates every day, but i read the blog daily. Great to see you too Nate

by bigcherry on Oct 18, 2008 4:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just watched the event

Anyone who wants to know results can email me.
nicktravaglini@yahoo.com

by Nick Travaglini on Oct 18, 2008 5:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nevermind

didn’t notice the other thread

by Nick Travaglini on Oct 18, 2008 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’ve been afraid to refresh this site all day… please keep it spoiler free :(

by mythbuster on Oct 18, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We're doing our best...I'm stoked

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by Brent Brookhouse on Oct 18, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Commercials are seriously uncool.

by Cannon Jacques on Oct 18, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yes they are

I remember hating the ads last time they had a free event on spike. No free lunch.
On the upside the ads are front loaded so there are fewer and fewer as the program goes along.

by Kid Nate on Oct 18, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s something to look forward to, anyway.

by Cannon Jacques on Oct 18, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kelly is getting exposed.

He’s got no answer for Davis’ skill set.

by Kid Nate on Oct 18, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he seems to still rely on the “explosive power” strategy.

by mythbuster on Oct 18, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kelly was pretty sloppy there.

by Cannon Jacques on Oct 18, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

jeez

saw that one coming from a mile away. Good showing by Davis.

by mythbuster on Oct 18, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He always seems like a great dude in his post-fight interviews. Hope he can get another run going after this.

by Chris Nelson on Oct 18, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree.

It’s hard not to like a guy that seems that humble and just generally nice.

by Cannon Jacques on Oct 18, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had to laugh tho

Most people would beg for a title shot, he begged to go to Ireland. I liked that for some reason :)

by mythbuster on Oct 18, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Goldberg said Lytle is slowing down, and I actually agree.

The Roger Clemens thing? LOL.

by Cannon Jacques on Oct 18, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice fight

tough to score, very close. Lytle gassing may be the decider.

by mythbuster on Oct 18, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What’s up with all the baseball references?

by Tonley on Oct 18, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lytle by Cage Hump?

by mythbuster on Oct 18, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he landed the harder shots early in each round

Taylor came back hard in the 3rd, but Lytle’s run in the beginning of the round won the fight in my book.

by Kid Nate on Oct 18, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No way

close fight but 30-27? WTF?? no way in hell.

by mythbuster on Oct 18, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Every round was close...

so i don’t think it’s hard to see one judge scoring all three rounds for one guy.

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by Brent Brookhouse on Oct 18, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

True

but I don’t see how Lytle won the third round. He had about 5 seconds of action, lots of cage hump, and got rocked bad at the end.

by mythbuster on Oct 18, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought his early work + takedown

was enough to win it. The takedown didn’t lead to much, but I think their striking moments evened out so you look for that little something “extra” which I think his control and takedown gave him (slightly) but honestly I wouldn’t have been upset had the decision gone the other way either.

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by Brent Brookhouse on Oct 18, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

guess you’re right. Pretty good fight tho! :)

by mythbuster on Oct 18, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now when I look at Anderson Silva, I think about his supposed retirement next year. Bums me out.

by Cannon Jacques on Oct 18, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

YAY! Time for some Cane madness.

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by Brent Brookhouse on Oct 18, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sokoudjou has got to be one of the biggest looking LHW’s ever.

by Cannon Jacques on Oct 18, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

no doubt.. he is a monster

Rob Dib
http://www.break-your-face.com

by Rob Dib on Oct 18, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sokoudjou is a TANK with no GAS.

by KneesnBows on Oct 18, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sok is looking good so far

Hope he can finish before he gasses.

by Kid Nate on Oct 18, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He looks noticeably slower, but he generated some awesome striking power at the first of the round. Cane’s tough.

by Cannon Jacques on Oct 18, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I will always watch Soku

He just like a young Phil Baroni. Either way, you know it going to be a knock-out and you are going to see explosive action. May not be a recipe for success, but every card needs a match where you marvel at the striking …. for at least 3 minutes.

by !claw on Oct 19, 2008 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

^ exactly why he should fight Chuck next

by Chris Nelson on Oct 19, 2008 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sok could be a top 205lb in the World, but he needs a new Camp. Team Quest isn’t the right set up for his skill level IMO.

by KneesnBows on Oct 18, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

exactly

they are the worst strategists in MMA. Sok needs to train with Karo at Xtreme Couture and learn how to apply his judo in MMA.

by Kid Nate on Oct 18, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It seems to me that Sok needs someone to help him implement his judo into his fighting. The man could probably throw his competitor through the cage floor.

by Cannon Jacques on Oct 18, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll send him a copy of Karo's book

Karo’s really head and shoulders ahead of everyone else at applying judo to mma. Fedor’s not bad about applying judo to mma either. ; )
Yoshida and Stun Gun are good too.

by Kid Nate on Oct 18, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He totally needs that book. Sok has just got so much untapped potential, in my opinion.

by Cannon Jacques on Oct 18, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

UM

So far as I know Sok and Karo don’t get along – more than likely stemming from when they fought against each other in Judo a long time ago.

by skwirrl on Oct 19, 2008 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He attempted one takedown but it honestly doesn’t seem that he’s too interested in making judo his primary skillset. Despite any camp he was at if he felt comfortable using judo in his arsenal he would be at least trying to do so and as far as I can recall we’ve rarely if ever seen him rely on it.
While I’ve never watched any of his judo matches I get the impression he may be an ippon-oriented player with very little newaza work, which would give a hint to understanding his reluctance to working on the ground.

by Simco on Oct 19, 2008 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Woah, Cane.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 18, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The guys a monster. I don’t mean huge, I mean he just keeps coming and coming.

by mythbuster on Oct 18, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup...

he eats shots and then pounds people out. I love the way he fights.

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by Brent Brookhouse on Oct 18, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was on my 5 fighters ready to be a star FanPost that I made. The guy is just an absolute animal. The Apex Predator for sure.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else notice Krystof there in the corner with Sokoudjou and Henderson?

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wait, I thought he was stuck in a house for the next 4 weeks?

God I hate taped TV shows.

by Mike Fagan on Oct 19, 2008 3:45 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There’s not much on tv for you then.

by Simco on Oct 19, 2008 3:51 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cane is a beast. He took a few massive leg kicks and just walked through them. The way he handled Lambert and now SokoIdontusemyjudo was impressive. What’s next for Cane?

by KneesnBows on Oct 18, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions   2 recs

I'd like to see him get the winner of...

Vera/Jardine. That would be the fight that sets up the winner for that “next level”

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by Brent Brookhouse on Oct 18, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

him=cane

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by Brent Brookhouse on Oct 18, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I first thought you were talking about SokoIdontusemyjudo.

by Cannon Jacques on Oct 18, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cane would beat either man. Seriously. Cane is a major force at 205. It’s a shame he won’t get the publicity yet.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree...

but the fact that the win over either of them would boost his profile is good.

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by Brent Brookhouse on Oct 18, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh absolutely. He needs the publicity and beating either man would do that.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Cane beats both of them with ease.

by KneesnBows on Oct 18, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Baseball is depressing me so I'm saying screw the DVR and watching UFC 89. How'd Davis look?

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 18, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

pretty good.

good striking as always and really improved ground game.

by Tonley on Oct 18, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ground game getting better should mean he can be a factor soon.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 18, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So glad I caught the stream of the UK broadcast so I can watch my boys push it to game 7. :)

by Chris Nelson on Oct 18, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gah.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 18, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

In other sports news…Texas is beating the crap out of MIssouri.

by Cannon Jacques on Oct 18, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because Texas is the best team in the country...

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by Brent Brookhouse on Oct 18, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who are you liking then?

Texas looks a lot more stable than most everyone else in the NCAA. ’Bama is tough but their offense is pretty awful…

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by Brent Brookhouse on Oct 19, 2008 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It pains me to put Texas up that high given the fact that I was educated at their most bitter in state rival.

by Cannon Jacques on Oct 19, 2008 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think they’re definitely deserving of their #1 ranking, but I don’t think they’re the best. I think they’d lose to Southern Cal or Florida.

by Richard Wade on Oct 19, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm diggin' his intro song

Anyone know what it is?

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 18, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Shane Carwin now training with Greg Jackson? If so, he’s your next longtime reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Closer to mid.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 18, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s only a matter of time until he’s the champion. I’m serious. He’d beat Brock and I’m not even joking. Brock has notoriety but Carwin has the more impressive resume.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Carwin needs a test. I realize a lot of fighters don’t want to fight him but the UFC can do better than Wain and Wellisch.

by KneesnBows on Oct 18, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Velasquez?

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 18, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They’ll never fight (unless for the title). Dana purposely set Lesnar, Carwin, and Velasquez on three different paths to the title so that they’d never meet unless for said title.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe Werdum if their hell bent on not giving him a shot.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 18, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

UFC is trying to build both of them, wouldn’t want them to fight too early

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 18, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no chance in Hell UFC throws one of their top young guys against Carwin. I would love to see that though

by KneesnBows on Oct 18, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's Antoni Hardonk doing?

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 18, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Still getting submitted by Frank Mir.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’d be a nice slugfest, and we could see if Carwin can use submissions, test his chin, etc.

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 18, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh Carwin has submissions, believe me.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sweetness!

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 18, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Watch the Spoilers!

Most people have been avoiding the results – that’s a bit too leading (of course, it’s also a not-unexpected result…)

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 18, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Was that really a spoiler? Only reason I’m asking is because on the delayed broadcast, it’s already happened. So would that be a spoiler still?

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They haven't shown it on my broadcast

Did you see it on yours?

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 18, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No. But that’s because it was an undercard fight.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dont talk about anything until teh night is done. You never know what they might show…

by mythbuster on Oct 18, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s only a spoiler for people who waited for the delayed broadcast so they don’t know who wins in advance.

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 18, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed..That is a spoiler...

As Luke asked everyone earlier don’t mention any fight that has not yet been broadcast until the broadcast ends.

Contributing Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.

by Brent Brookhouse on Oct 18, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

When the 7th Harry Potter book came out, I used to tell people, “I won’t spoil it – I won’t say how Harry dies.” They’d get so mad until I explained I hadn’t read it either.

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 18, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m truly sorry about that. Didn’t intend that to be a spoiler. My bad.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not much of one, really

Carwin’s a beast – he had a gimme fight anyway. Now, had you spoiled Leben/Bisping…

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 18, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Would you like me to? Lol.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Easily the most disturbing instance thus far.

by Chris Nelson on Oct 18, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Vera has the chin of an eight year old.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 10:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think both guys hurt

Vera definitely rocked but Jardine couldn’t hit, real bad aim on a non-moving head.
Good round

by mythbuster on Oct 18, 2008 10:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rankings and future match-ups

Light Heavyweight Top 20:

1. Griffin
2. Jackson
3. Henderson
4. Evans
5. Liddell
6. W. Silva
7. Jardine
8. Rua
9. Machida
10. Cane
11. Sokoudjou
12. Nogueira
13. Arona
14. T. Silva
15. Ortiz
16. Sobral
17. Franklin
18. Vera
19. Bonnar
20. Irvin

Booked fights:
Griffin (#1) vs Evans (#4)
Jackson (#2) vs W. Silva (#6)
Henderson (#3) vs Franklin (#17)
Rua (#8) vs Coleman
Machida (#9) vs T. Silva (#14)
Bonnar (#19) vs Jones

Fights that make sense:
Jardine (#7) vs Cane (#10)
Liddell (#5) vs Sokoudjou (#11)
Vera (#18) vs Irvin (#20)

by klown on Oct 18, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think loser of Machida Silva faced Sokoudjou

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 18, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

faces*

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 18, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not that I expect him to lose, but…do you really want to see Machida/Sokoudjou 2?

by Mike Fagan on Oct 19, 2008 3:48 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love the British crowd for one reason. They remind me of the Japanese crowd. They get very quiet and let the fighters fight. You can actually hear the corners say something.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They boo like the crowds here in the US when guys aren’t slugging away or on the ground.

by KneesnBows on Oct 18, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eh. Not as bad though. In England, the fans are too drunk to boo. In America, they’re just drunk enough to boo.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The only time you should booo is when a Zebra/Ref/Judges makes an awful decision.

by KneesnBows on Oct 18, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even then I don’t boo. I just curse. Loudly.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, that’s a joke. They boo as much as any other crowd I can remember.

by Richard Wade on Oct 19, 2008 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ppffft

Both guys fighting scared after the first round. I give it to Jardine so I don’t have to watch vera dance.

by mythbuster on Oct 18, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 18, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

When did Vera get boring? He used to be so fun to watch...

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 18, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tim Sylvia has a disease that is very contagious… arlovski is just getting over it. Vera Im afraid is still trying to recover.

by mmalogic on Oct 18, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s hilarious ^. Unfortunately, you’re probably right. Lucky for Vera, UFC really needs him in the P.I.

by steak_knife on Oct 19, 2008 4:02 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

same on my card

Contributing Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.

by Brent Brookhouse on Oct 18, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So will the loser get cut?

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 18, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That seems unnecessary. How do you cut a top 20 guy for losing to another top 20 guy?

by Richard Wade on Oct 19, 2008 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dunno – hope neither does – It’s just UFC uses it’s own school of logic – Jardine would’ve had 2 losses in a row, Vera got boring – stranger things have happened.

Hope they’re both staying

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 19, 2008 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So beating a Frank Mir who healthy

is at best top 15 makes you top 20 in a much, MUCH deeper weight class at LHW? Vera is somewhere in the top 50. I’ve seen drunks at the local bar that would beat him in a fight.

by skwirrl on Oct 19, 2008 1:36 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was a close fight, a split dec.

by szucconi on Oct 19, 2008 1:49 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m sure you have.

by Simco on Oct 19, 2008 3:53 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Joe Rogan's beard makes him look homeless.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 18, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think it's an Evan Tanner tribute

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 18, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

for real?

I thought someone said that as a joke, didn’t think it really was. That would be cool.

by mythbuster on Oct 18, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it's legit

He was pretty worked up over the death, and he usually only has semi-respectable stubble for the fights. Even if it’s not true, I’m telling myself it is.

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 18, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’ll give him credit for denouncing the retarded booing.

by Cannon Jacques on Oct 18, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm rocking pretty much the same beard...

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by Brent Brookhouse on Oct 18, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

In honor of Joe Rogan?

by mythbuster on Oct 18, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

exactly.

Contributing Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.

by Brent Brookhouse on Oct 18, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brent Brookhouse...

…has a face fully of manly.

by Tonley on Oct 18, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OH man...

that is awesome

Contributing Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.

by Brent Brookhouse on Oct 18, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jardine took some solid shots… either his chin got stronger or Vera hits like a girl.

by mmalogic on Oct 18, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Vera also has the chin of an eight year old girl. He’s a fighter that rose too quickly and is falling hard.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

 the “truth” is now apparent.

by mmalogic on Oct 18, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zing!

Sorry, someone had to do it.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

*COUGH*

You mean – The Hype

by skwirrl on Oct 19, 2008 1:38 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seen the Leah photos already. They’re hot but could be better.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Those pics werent airbrushed… says alot.

by mmalogic on Oct 18, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh they weren’t? Okay then I retract my statement.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought they were good (glad they’re not retouched), but the actual photography wasn’t good – poor angles, decent lighting, weak mise – I probably could have shot better.

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 18, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well that’s what I meant. She’s gorgeous but the photography was horrid.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh

Mea culpa there.

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 18, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Link to this? That’s awesome. Airbrushing blows.

by Mike Fagan on Oct 19, 2008 3:50 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cage Potato had them

Contributing Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.

by Brent Brookhouse on Oct 19, 2008 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m sure they weren’t.

by Simco on Oct 19, 2008 1:39 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it just me...

Or does anyone else still have no idea what’s the big deal about her?

by Tonley on Oct 18, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

She's pretty. I'm a nerd. QED.

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 18, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m also a nerd and I agree she’s pretty but I stopped getting excited about seeing pictures of naked women since I got broadband access.

by Tonley on Oct 18, 2008 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's all in the name

It not that it’s a naked woman per se – it’s to say I saw HER naked – same with any celebrity.

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 18, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know. The more I see of her body; the more I dig her.

by Cannon Jacques on Oct 18, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t really get it either. She’s fine and all but… shrug.

by Chris Nelson on Oct 18, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

darwin fight should be coming up

by mmalogic on Oct 18, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

carwin i should say

by mmalogic on Oct 18, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Darwin or Carwin?

Either way, someone is gonna die…

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 18, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

KICK-ASS INTRO for Leben!

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 18, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yup I'm giving him style points

for coming in to the Sex Pistols “god save the queen”

by Kid Nate on Oct 18, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok so the carwin fright will be on after the main exent

by mmalogic on Oct 18, 2008 11:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It will?

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 18, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Im pretty sure.

by mmalogic on Oct 18, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So..Leben pretty much has to knock Bisping's block off, right?

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 18, 2008 11:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

uh oh

Miragliotta is the ref. Am I going to have to accuse him of putting the fix in again?

by Kid Nate on Oct 18, 2008 11:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Where did he come from?

by Cannon Jacques on Oct 18, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just pray it doesn't go to decision.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 18, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leben REALLY needs to win by KO.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 18, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bisping’s technique is overcoming Leben’s brawler instincts

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 18, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bisping took the first round, 10-9. Quite easy there.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 11:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Has every fight had a groin shot so far?

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 18, 2008 11:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

almost as much as keith hackney

by mmalogic on Oct 18, 2008 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A closer round but Bisping takes this one as well. 10-9, 20-18 for Bisping going to the third.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Chris Leben looks like the MW version of Houston Alexander.

^This is probably an exaggeration.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Oct 18, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Except that Leben actually has talent.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t think lack of talent is Alexander’s problem. It’s lack of any kind of ground game.

by Cannon Jacques on Oct 18, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

Alexander has talent just no ground technique.

by Kid Nate on Oct 18, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leben took round three in my opinion, 10-9. But Bisping takes the fight 29-28. Leben impressed me more than Bisping, honestly.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree 100%

"My job is a decision-making job, and as a result, I make a lot of decisions." --George W. Bush, The Decider, Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 3, 2007

by lovingmma25 on Oct 18, 2008 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leben impressed you with his ability to get hit?

by mythbuster on Oct 18, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He looked pretty good tonight – yes he got hit – but he has improved – so yes I was impressed.

"My job is a decision-making job, and as a result, I make a lot of decisions." --George W. Bush, The Decider, Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 3, 2007

by lovingmma25 on Oct 18, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not to be snarky but...

He used to win by knockouts, now he gets hit for three rounds. Not sure how improved that is.

by mythbuster on Oct 18, 2008 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Many of his KOs were due to his recklessness – he is more tactical now – I doubt old Leben wouldn’t have lasted against Bisping.

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 18, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I doubt old Leben WOULD have lasted...

…dammit…

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 18, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leben needs to evolve

He’s so predictable, and he played right into Bisping’s gameplan. It’s clear Chris doesn’t want to change his style; he even said so in his post-fight interview. As long as he’s predictable, the top guys will also out-point him.

by dmayeda on Oct 19, 2008 5:24 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They should have a UK title so

Bisping can go 5 rounds. Its lame to have a 3 round decision as the headliner.

by Kid Nate on Oct 18, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If you give him 5 rounds, he’ll take them.

by Simco on Oct 19, 2008 1:41 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BTW Hopkins is beating Pavlick. Pavlick looks slow and sluggish through 4 rounds.

by KneesnBows on Oct 18, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ugh, Pavlik, good boxing match going on though.

by KneesnBows on Oct 18, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for ruining it. I was actually going to wait until next Saturday to watch the re-air on HBO for free.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I personally think he’s winning through 4 rounds and I ruined it? OK

by KneesnBows on Oct 18, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well man...

I’m not cracking down on spoilers for something that is currently active for people that are waiting a week. I’m sorry about it getting spoiled a bit…but a week is a bit much to expect people to be hushed about it.

Contributing Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.

by Brent Brookhouse on Oct 18, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha. I was just kidding anyways. I always catch the re-air even though I know (or knew) who won.

"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

by FlyByKnight on Oct 18, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You can keep that fight unspoiled for a week?

by Cannon Jacques on Oct 18, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BIG THANKS

to the guys in charge here. I saw at least one possible spoiler that got quickly deleted. You guys did a great job!

by mythbuster on Oct 19, 2008 12:00 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank you, Sir.

by Luke Thomas on Oct 19, 2008 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL @ people on the sherdog forums comparing Bisping to Starnes.

by Tonley on Oct 19, 2008 12:01 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How did they compare Bisping to Starnes?

Bisping was sticking & moving.

"My job is a decision-making job, and as a result, I make a lot of decisions." --George W. Bush, The Decider, Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 3, 2007

by lovingmma25 on Oct 19, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

THERE"S A @#$%& DIFFERENCE

Starnes ran away – Bisping (and Florian (vs. Huerta) and Machida) use tacitcs – they are smart fighters.

I enjoy watching cerebral bouts so much more than mindless fisticuffs

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 19, 2008 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s just retarded on a “rapper what ever the fuck your name is Shaw Jr.” level.

by Cannon Jacques on Oct 19, 2008 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sherdog

is the worst thing about mma…even more than the t-shirts

by banter on Oct 19, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just like their picture threads

But that’s also why I only post here.

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 19, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

me too….

by banter on Oct 19, 2008 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t remember Quarry’s face looking like hamburger meat after that fight, but what do I know?

by Mike Fagan on Oct 19, 2008 3:53 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chris Lytle vs. Paul Taylor won FotN

via mmaweekly.com ($40K per Award)

UFC 89 FIGHT OF THE NIGHT: Chris Lytle vs. Paul Taylor

UFC 89 KNOCKOUT OF THE NIGHT: Luis Cane

UFC 89 SUBMISSION OF THE NIGHT: Jim Miller

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 19, 2008 12:07 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Now we can expect Lytle to stay standing for all of his fights to try and get the money.

by Simco on Oct 19, 2008 1:43 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought it was a great fight

I would have liked to see Leben change thing up a little, but a little more training and skill and he’s definitely going places. You can’t criticize Bisping’s boxing. Those are some quick hands and his timing was incredible. I’d have loved to see Leben pull that out, but kudos to both. Enjoyable fight. FIRST POST!

by Dooda on Oct 19, 2008 1:16 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WAR UFC FOR SHOWING THE CARWIN FIGHT!

Instead of a Saw 5 promo or any other ridiculous bullshit.

Oh wait they didn’t. This is probably why 4 of the 6 DREAM shows have been better than all but 2 or 3 of the best UFC broadcasts in the last 5 years. ZUFFA sucks – TUF noobs suck. WAR DREAM/K-1WGP/K-1MAX SUPERSHOW NYE!!!! DIE ZUFFA!

by skwirrl on Oct 19, 2008 1:43 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It was free. They had to show ads to make money. Get over it.

by szucconi on Oct 19, 2008 1:50 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s a good thing they don’t show those “sneak peaks” on their PPVs too….oh wait.

by Mike Fagan on Oct 19, 2008 3:54 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That sucks

They showed the Carwin fight on the UK broadcast. You might want to search around on the web a bit, I am sure it will be posted somewhere.

by Dropkick434 on Oct 19, 2008 3:03 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ugh…stay at sherdog please

by banter on Oct 19, 2008 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s scary that they felt the GnP at the broadcasters’ table…

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 19, 2008 3:10 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

^Meant as reply to Dropkick434 above^

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

by themachiavellian on Oct 19, 2008 3:10 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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Josh Burkman KO's Brandon Melendez at Throwdown Showdown V
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Judging Change: Reward Flashy Fightres?
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Update On SRC x DREAM NYE Event
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Fantasy match-making in the UFC Light HW Division
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Mixed Martial in South Asia
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Some interesting tidbits about WEC from the UFC Fight Club Q & A session (via Sherdog):

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