UFC 92 Live Results - Rashad Evans vs. Forrest Griffin
by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 27, 2008 7:49 PM EST
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Once again we are here to provide you with live thoughts and results on tonights UFC 92 card. In the past week I have been through TWO flat tires, my basement flooding TWICE, and holidays with the family. I have never in my life wanted to sit around and watch a great fight card more than I do today. And this truly is a great fight card.
Wanderlei Silva vs. Rampage Jackson III, Frank Mir vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Rashad Evans vs. Forrest Griffin. We've got three legitimate main event level fights all on one card and I'm stoked to be here to talk about it with all of you.
As always we want your thoughts as the show unfolds so comment and be heard.
The golden live thread rule is in effect though. Do NOT discuss undercard results in the comment section until either A) The PPV broadcast ends or B) the fight is being shown on the broadcast. We just don't want to spoil any fights for anyone that may be shown if time allows.
The gladiator video is playing...and here we go!
Cheick Kongo vs. Mostapha al Turk - We're getting going with the heavyweights. Round 1 - Jab from Turk gets it going. Kongo looks like he wants to throw the right hand. Low kick from Turk is caught and Kongo drives him down with a punch. A few kicks to the leg and they're back standing. Kongo defends a takedown attempt well. Small knee as al Turk continues looking for the takedown. Turk is wasting a lot of energy not getting the takedown. Elbows to the head now and Turk has to give up the single leg attempt and gets turned against the cage. Kongo gets a warning for holding the shorts...and another. Low knee from Turk and Kongo needs a second to recover but Turk is breathing with his mouth open. Kongo is ready to get it going again. Short right lands for Kongo. Low kick from Kongo and now Mostapha is looking for the takedown again. Now it's Kongo with a hard low blow to Turk. And they take a break again. They're going again now and Kongo misses a low kick. Right hand lands for Kongo and Turk goes down. Kongo follows him down and is landing elbow and punch after elbow and punch. Turk is bleeding heavily and the fight is over. I told you all! Cheick Kongo wins by TKO round 1.
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs. Wanderlei Silva - Oh good god, I'm actually nervous. Round 1 - Rampage looks really dry during the introductions, and he had trouble making weight...so that's a bit scary. Silva is backing up and Rampage throws a right hand and moves backward right away. Both fighters land right hands. Right hand from Silva is partially blocked. Silva chants from the crowd. They're hesitant to engage here. Jab from Rampage lands. Takedown attempt is stuffed by Silva and he just misses a knee. Low kick from Silva lands hard as does a second. Leg kick is caught by Jackson but he can't do anything with it. Left hook lands hard for Rampage and Silva is out cold. He is out and his legs are twitching. Wow! Quinton Jackson wins by KO, round 1.
Dan Evensen vs. Pat Barry - Undercard action! Round 1 - Hard kicks from Barry and Evensen is able to get in close and lock up against the cage. They're broken quickly by the ref and restarted. Barry with a few HARD leg kicks and now Barry is on top on the ground. Barry stands back up though and Evensen is looking a bit unsteady. Leg kick and Evensen's leg is hurt and he stumbles backward and falls down. The fight is over as Evensen suffers a knee injury. Pat Barry win by TKO (leg kicks), round 1. Evensen's knee buckles very badly on the low kick as can be seen on the replay. Nasty stuff.
C.B. Dollaway vs. Mike Massenzio - Scott Christ from BadLeftHook is sitting on the couch here and wants C.B. to walk to the cage to "Convoy." Massenzio is sporting a very heavily taped knee and is walking with a limp, so that looks like a giant bullseye to me. Round 1 - Left hand lands for CB as does a knee. Left hook from Massenzio hurts a Dollaway and he goes for a takedown but Massenzio pulls a guillotine. It looked deep but Dollaway pulls free. C.B. is going to have time to recover now. Triangle attempt is avoided by C.B. and he briefly has side control and lands an elbow. Dollaway again passes and now gets full mount. Massenzio rolls and C.B. flattens him out and is pounding away forcing the ref to step in, it's all over. C.B. Dollaway wins by TKO (strikes) round 1. Massenzio is upset at the stoppage but you can't lay on your stomach and eat shot after shot and have the fight continue. Very impressive heart from C.B. fighting through a very big shot that hurt him and a deep looking guillotine to get the win.
Matt Hamill vs. Reese Andy - Round 1 - Takedown from Hamill but Andy bounces back up. High kick is blocked by Andy and he lands a glancing punch/knee combo. Andy is pressuring with combinations now and lands a nice uppercut. Jab lands for Hamill. Right hand lands for Andy as does a low kick. Hamill is now bleeding below the right eye. Hamill is breathing with his mouth open now. Andy's eye is swelling up now. Jab lands for Hamill now. Hamill is starting to look a bit sharper with his striking now as the round wears on and he is starting to win the round. Left hook lands for Andy. The round ends and my scorecard is 10-9 Hamill. Round 2 - Right hand by Andy early. Left/Right combo lands for Hamill. Andy looks for a shot and Hamill lands some punches followed by a very solid knee. Very nice, hard body shot by Hamill. Andy looks SO slow in this fight. Left to the body hurt Andy badly and he went to a knee. Hamill is on top of him pounding away and Andy wants out it looks like. It's over finally. Hamill looked fairly sloppy but when you're fighting someone who looks like he is going half speed you can get away with it. Matt Hamill wins by TKO (strikes) round 2.
Frank Mir vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for the Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship - I had some technical difficulties for a second but at least I didn't miss a fight. Round 1 - Mir throwing some hesitant punches early and lands a low kick and a very big uppercut but Nog shrugs it off. Mir with a takedown now! Mir wants to stand back up now where he was dominating early. I'm very impressed with Mir's hands so far. Uppercut lands again for Mir. Nogueira finally lands the jab and Mir keeps looking for that uppercut. And it lands yet again. Left hook now for Mir and now Nogueira is dropped by a shot and Mir wants him to stand back up. This may be the best I've ever seen Mir look. They tangle and Mir throws a knee to the body. Mir is light on his feet now and he keeps distance working his boxing. Now Nogueira lands a combo and Mir smiles at him. Mir drops him with a punch again. Frank Mir wins that round 10-8 on my card. Round 2 - Nogueira has to find a way to get this to the ground because Frank is going to win the striking war it seems. More punches land for Mir early. Low kick for Nogueira lands. Left hand lands for Mir as does another and Nogueira drops again and this time Mir pounces and the fight is stopped. Mir runs over and points to Lesnar and says "you have my belt" what an amazing showing from Frank Mir. Major props to those of you that called this. Frank Mir wins by TKO (strikes) round 2. Simply a fantastic showing for Frank and he absolutely looked like the best Frank Mir I've ever seen.
Rashad Evans vs. Forrest Griffin for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship - Main event coming up next. Round 1 - Rashad looks like he wants to stay quick and outside which isn't a shock. Forrest is outside lookin to jab and as I type he lands a right hand. Rashad now lands the right hand. Low kick from Forrest and he follows with a body kick. Left/Right combo lands for Forrest. Jab/Hook combo by Rashad now and this is a very close round. Now Forrest lands a left hand. Superman punch by Forrest misses. Very close round but I'd probably give it to Griffin 10-9. Round 2 - Right hand lands by forrest very solidly and a low kick lands. Another low kick and a jab by Forrest. Forrest turns it on and throws combos clinching and throwing knees. Rashad gives him some attitude and throws a left in return. They go back to the patern of distance with Forrest looking for kicks and Evans looking to get in and out quickly. Left hand lands for Evans and a low kick in return from Forrest. Low kick now from Evans and it was slightly low. My video cut out for a second and there are now 30 seconds remaining. Evans is throwing with bad intentions but Griffin is doing a good job of keeping distance with jabs and low kicks. Right hand from Griffin as the round ends. Griffin goes up 20-18 on my card. Round 3 - Rashad pounces as Griffin goes down after missing a kick. Rashad is throwing bombs but Griffin survives and gets full guard. Rashad passes to half guard. Very good elbow from Rashad. Rashad is landing heavy shots from the top and Griffin is out! The fight is over and Rashad Evans is the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. Rashad Evans wins by TKO (strikes) round 3. Well...I managed to get all 3 big fights on the card wrong but whatever. Evans did a great job of just waiting for his opening and making it count when it was there.
My feed (legal Yahoo! PPV stream) dropped right after the main event. So if there is any undercard action shown from here on discuss it in the comment thread.
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you know what you gotta do man?
“You need to find someone who looks just like her. nail her and dump her man.”
anyone what movie its from?
"Stop smiling you are about to be punched in the face !"
lol i know what you mean
i just knew a guy propose to a girl after 2 1/2 yrs and so i kinda had it on the mind
im not impressed with your performance
Mir may be a baby, but I just saw this on the ESPN crawl (paraphrased):
“MMA showdown: Mir, Nogueira battle to face champ Lesnar.”
Journalism at its finest!
Since when is ESPN about responsible journalism? :P
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Did anyone see...
The box on espn.com that shows articles say how “Two African American fighters, Griffin and Evans, battle on Saturday night” ? It was ridiculous, the article clarified it was about Jackson and Evans, but either way it was just stupid.
Wow
I’m surprised that Joe Rogan mentioned Rampage’s problems, even briefly.
I've got $100 on him.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
I watched the Kerr/Al Turk fight the other day. I didn’t learn much from it.
by Cannon Jacques on Dec 27, 2008 10:11 PM EST reply actions
Cheick Kongo has turned into a grappler?
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Oh well...
turnabout is fairplay and all that.
Somebody get the steel chair.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 27, 2008 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
What all you people were thinking...
betting on a 6-3 British fighter I have no clue.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 27, 2008 10:25 PM EST reply actions
Yeah...
…well, get ready for a weeks worth of “he only won because of the low blow” ignoring the fact that al Turk had nothing going for him in the fight
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 27, 2008 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
I only bet on Al-Turk on the basis of Kongo's grappling being terrible. ANd only $100.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
I can’t wait for that blatantly retarded argument.
by Cannon Jacques on Dec 27, 2008 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
…but the shot to Kongo’s balls helped him?
by Cannon Jacques on Dec 27, 2008 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
Really?
You’re really hung up on the cro cop fight aren’t you? Either that or you just really hate Kongo. That knee landed square to the groin. You’re debating the legitimacy of one knee to the crotch over another?
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 27, 2008 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
HERE WE GO!!! My heart says Wandy, my BE Bucks say page.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Wandy’s got Demian Maia in his corner…it’s about time he pulled a crazy submission out of nowhere, like Tito nearly did to Machida.
I would laugh my ass off. It would quite possibly be the most unexpected thing that could happen tonight. That or Mir actually winning.
If Mir wins I'll eat a hat. Not really.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Jesus Christ what a blow.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Why?
Wanderlei is done. He has been since he was knocked out by CroCop.
by tylerdurden1 on Dec 27, 2008 10:54 PM EST up reply actions
boooooooooom
"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008
Yeah, but Liddell hadn’t previously taken a head-kick from KO and a brutal one punch KO from Hendo…a CT scan of Wandy’s brain must be terrifying right now.
by Scott Haber on Dec 27, 2008 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
Very true. Still, Wandy’s turning into one of those fighters like Sakuraba for me, where you genuinely fear for their health every time they take a shot.
by Scott Haber on Dec 27, 2008 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
Silva...
needs to stop with this winging punches and not protecting himself garbage striking. It just isn’t working anymore. I love the guy and everything, but he is getting toasted by refusing to protect his chin.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 27, 2008 10:45 PM EST reply actions
He’s not going to stop winging punches. That’s his style. Just like Chuck Liddell isn’t going to stop carrying his hands low. Which people said he needs to stop doing after he was KO’d by Evans.
by tylerdurden1 on Dec 27, 2008 10:58 PM EST up reply actions
Regardless of..
…if he will or not. He needs to if he wants to be successful again at any point in his career beyond the occasional KO over guys like Jardine. Then again he probably is just done.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 27, 2008 10:59 PM EST up reply actions
I think he’s done also. It’s unfortunate, but all the guys I’ve enjoyed watching over the years are just about all on their way down.
by tylerdurden1 on Dec 27, 2008 11:01 PM EST up reply actions
Even though Wand lost, 2/3 at the Betting Game!
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
wowza…what a KO. I mean…wow
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 27, 2008 10:47 PM EST reply actions
Training jiu-jitsu with Eric Schafer won’t hurt him either.
by Scott Haber on Dec 27, 2008 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
Pat Berry is awesome.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
RAMPAGE v.s. Anderson Silva
i say rampage’s next fight be anderson silva. lets get that out of the way.
Evenson needs to go back to king of cage.
I'm sad...
I didn’t expect Evensen to win…I just wanted him to because I get a kick out of him for some reason.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 27, 2008 10:55 PM EST reply actions
He looks like a cross between Matt Damon and a fish.
by mythbuster on Dec 27, 2008 10:57 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Great call.
Bolts from the Blue // "It is what it is." - A.J. Smith
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken
by Richard Wade on Dec 28, 2008 3:54 AM EST up reply actions
well…we got a guaranteed 6/8 fights…another quick ko/submission, we might get to see the whole card =D
Well, I've got $300 on CB.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
That is a major league tape job on Massenzio’s knee.
by Cannon Jacques on Dec 27, 2008 10:59 PM EST reply actions
That leg looks jacked up..
he is limping which isn’t a good “pre-fight sign”
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 27, 2008 11:00 PM EST reply actions
Yup, not trying to hide it, which means it has to be really screwed up.
by kp the ghost on Dec 27, 2008 11:01 PM EST up reply actions
No way this ends well.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Seriously, don’t complain to the ref if you just play dead when the guy takes your back.
by Scott Haber on Dec 27, 2008 11:06 PM EST up reply actions
10 straights to the temple when a guy has your back is justified
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Woo! 3/4 on the betting game/
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
It was a good stoppage...
he didn’t show any sign of trying to do anything other than earmuff and take shots to the head.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 27, 2008 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
Me too. It wasn’t pretty, but Massenzio just buried his face in the canvas.
by Cannon Jacques on Dec 27, 2008 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
I didn’t, but I’m gong to look for it when I re-watch in the morning.
Bolts from the Blue // "It is what it is." - A.J. Smith
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken
by Richard Wade on Dec 28, 2008 3:55 AM EST up reply actions
Yes! I was about to mention something about a raspy-voiced sex hotline worker, but I like yours better.
by Scott Haber on Dec 27, 2008 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
Like that one dude from Mission Hill.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
the "Dachshund" ? WTF?
"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008
by Captain Fubar on Dec 27, 2008 11:10 PM EST up reply actions
I know, but that's still too goofy to ponder
"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008
by Captain Fubar on Dec 27, 2008 11:16 PM EST up reply actions
Which one is a more appropriate description of CB’s appearance: Launchpad McQuack, Matt Damon + Fish, or post op female tranny?
Andy just got beaten outta the UFC
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Andy...
punches so slow it looks like he’s under water.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 27, 2008 11:20 PM EST reply actions
Spoken like a man who’s had his basement flooded.
by Cannon Jacques on Dec 27, 2008 11:21 PM EST up reply actions
So basically I have more inside knowledge...
than anyone else.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 27, 2008 11:30 PM EST up reply actions
Whatever you say...
you’re running this little show.
by Cannon Jacques on Dec 27, 2008 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
Everytime Hammil wins you can't help but feel good for him
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
It's been a brutal night
There’s been a load of blood, concussions, shots on prone opponents, and injuries.
Please don't fight as bad as you looked at the weigh-in nog.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Not the woodchipper ;_;
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Lol: “my hair is standing up.” Yes, Brock…yes it is.
by Scott Haber on Dec 27, 2008 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
Please don't let Lesnar commentate
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Mir doesn't look as pudgy, which is kinda better
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Nogueira is INCREDIBLY Brazilian
"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."
The Brazilians love their American classic rock. I seem to remember a lot of of Brazilian fighters entering to Stones, Sabbath, Credence, etc.
Scorsese directed this walk to the ring
"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."
by Scott Christ on Dec 27, 2008 11:31 PM EST up reply actions
A year in the hospital?
A Truck ran him over?
"Stop smiling you are about to be punched in the face !"
Mir...
has a belly going…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 27, 2008 11:35 PM EST reply actions
So does Nog.This isn't the IFL, boys
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Thats when you know you're bad
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Mir is badly outstriking Nog, and has dropped him three times now. End of Round 1.
by Scott Haber on Dec 27, 2008 11:40 PM EST up reply actions
NOBODY expected this. His standup looks so slow
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Nog doesn’t look good, and Mir is executing really well.
by Cannon Jacques on Dec 27, 2008 11:40 PM EST reply actions
10-8 round for Mir for sure...
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 27, 2008 11:41 PM EST reply actions
Amazing fucking amazing. It feels like I’m dreaming, let me pinch myself.
by 106.7 WJFK FM Listener on Dec 27, 2008 11:44 PM EST reply actions
well how the hell about that
"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."
Great performance by Mir.
Nog just didn’t look like himself.
by Cannon Jacques on Dec 27, 2008 11:45 PM EST reply actions
Mir had all of the potential in the world at one point, he may finally be finishing it.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Fulfilling = Finishing
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Ken Hahn did some wonders with Frank's striking.
That was some polished stuff right there.
Yes indeed...
that was amazing.
Mir/Lesnar 2 is MONEY!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 27, 2008 11:46 PM EST up reply actions
Dropped him with...
a left and then pounced and forced Herb to stop it.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 27, 2008 11:46 PM EST up reply actions
Deadly-One two than some GNP.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Awesome...
thanx fellas… much appreciated
by Gunslinger20 on Dec 27, 2008 11:47 PM EST up reply actions
Mir's proof you can do shit
"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."
…and doing shit is definitely important.
by Cannon Jacques on Dec 27, 2008 11:48 PM EST up reply actions
The new question...
is how impressive is it that Lesnar was handling that guy in only his second pro fight?
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 27, 2008 11:48 PM EST reply actions
Lesnar wasn't this good in that fight.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
I agree...
that this is the best Mir ever. But still…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 27, 2008 11:49 PM EST up reply actions
His performance tonight was very good. His striking is much better, but Nogueira looked absolutely terrible. He looked old, slow, and heavy.
by tylerdurden1 on Dec 27, 2008 11:55 PM EST up reply actions
Was just thinking that too, Brock’s going to be some sort of special. That’s a heck of a fight on the horizon.
by kp the ghost on Dec 27, 2008 11:49 PM EST up reply actions
It was impressive, but I think Mir looked much better tonight than when he subbed Lesnar.
by Cannon Jacques on Dec 27, 2008 11:49 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah...
but at the same time that’s like saying “Gonzaga didn’t beat Cro Cop because that wasn’t the same Cro Cop that won the GP.”
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 27, 2008 11:51 PM EST up reply actions
I suppose. It’s just hard for me to take much from that first fight. Mir looked…well, like Mir usually looks on his feet. Lesnar is definitely better now, too. I don’t want to take anything away from either guy. The next fight should be more interesting than the first.
by Cannon Jacques on Dec 27, 2008 11:59 PM EST up reply actions
I'm with you...
Between Mir’s lack of awesomeness and Wandy having Rampage’s number…. not to mention i’m just not a fan of Griffin or Evans… I got UFC 91 instead of this.
Obviously that was a mistake since I’m waitin on faded breath for what is going on from you guys.
by Gunslinger20 on Dec 27, 2008 11:51 PM EST up reply actions
Well...
I think i’d rather see Lesnar/Evensen. I mean…it just seems like a really compelling matchup.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 27, 2008 11:50 PM EST reply actions
That would be a special kind of train wreck.
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by Richard Wade on Dec 28, 2008 4:02 AM EST up reply actions
I GOT 300 BE BUCKS ON YOU
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Goldy...
has his stats ready for the main event. So get ready for a bunch of “he gets taken down x% of the time” or “he lands x% of jabs he lands in the third minute of the first round”
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 27, 2008 11:54 PM EST reply actions
Took the words right out of my keyboard...
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 27, 2008 11:56 PM EST up reply actions
Public Service Announcement:
“Brazilian” is not a language.
by Scott Haber on Dec 27, 2008 11:58 PM EST up reply actions
Couture vs Nog
Ehhh…. I don’t think so
by Gunslinger20 on Dec 27, 2008 11:58 PM EST up reply actions
they don't spell it with H's instead of R's....
so…you can see my confusion. I must not be message board cool or something because it’s more annoying and confusing than anything.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 27, 2008 11:59 PM EST up reply actions
entrance music
i really wish people would stop with the whole “i need my entrance music to reflect my ethnicity, in the coolest way possible”
Lame
Shipping Out to Boston by Dropkick Murphy's
I don’t even need to be watching to know that is what Forrest is coming out to
by Gunslinger20 on Dec 28, 2008 12:03 AM EST up reply actions
It was a mashup of Blondie’s “Rapture” with some hip-hop beat.
by Scott Haber on Dec 28, 2008 12:02 AM EST up reply actions
music, music...
let’s not go all rap is crap vs. no limit soldiers here (WCW shoutout!)
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 28, 2008 12:04 AM EST up reply actions
good lord
"I decided to become a basketball fan this year and it’s not working out so well because the Wizards SUUUCK. So then I shifted to hockey. That’s pretty fun except there are a lot of flashing lights and horns and shit at the game."
by Scott Christ on Dec 28, 2008 12:05 AM EST up reply actions
"and my bloody valentine 3D!"
this is…um…not my favorite sponsorship shoutout.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 28, 2008 12:03 AM EST reply actions
I really like Forrest so far. He’s doing exactly what he needs to do. Those leg kicks are going to pay off big time in the later rounds.
Rashad's trying to fight like Rampage, and Forrest is just being Forrest.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
I believe he said he was flailing, not tapping. :-)
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by Richard Wade on Dec 28, 2008 4:05 AM EST up reply actions
Can't see Rashad winning
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
ah poop
"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008
well shit
Best thing about MMA…. anything can happen
by Gunslinger20 on Dec 28, 2008 12:23 AM EST up reply actions
Or not…Forrest calls that “flailing” ;)
by Scott Haber on Dec 28, 2008 12:23 AM EST up reply actions
Rashad has really improved his overall game. He’s quick and powerful.
by Cannon Jacques on Dec 28, 2008 12:23 AM EST reply actions
I'm a big fan of Forrest
“I don’t remember being hurt. All I remember is waking up and hearing, "It’s OK, Forrest”. Actually it kind of sucks."
what the fuck is THAT supposed to mean?
by georgehouse on Dec 28, 2008 12:26 AM EST up reply actions
A “dark fight” is another name for a prelim fight.
by Scott Haber on Dec 28, 2008 12:27 AM EST up reply actions
ah…..sorry. ever since obama took office, we’ve been a little edgy
by georgehouse on Dec 28, 2008 12:28 AM EST up reply actions
We've been a little edgy?
Now WTF does that mean? lol…
by Gunslinger20 on Dec 28, 2008 12:29 AM EST up reply actions
you know….us subtly dark folk. we’re coming back in a major way.
by georgehouse on Dec 28, 2008 12:31 AM EST up reply actions
Subtly dark folk...
lol… ok, well played sir
by Gunslinger20 on Dec 28, 2008 12:33 AM EST up reply actions
This reminds me of a Balls of Steel sketch Tojo the militant black guy
WHITE COFFEE! White coffee! Am I afraid that I’ll fuck up your perfect white life. What’s wrong with black coffee? He also talks about black holes.
……………thanks for the point of reference……..?
by georgehouse on Dec 28, 2008 12:38 AM EST up reply actions
Chill man
Means the fights that happened before the main card
by Gunslinger20 on Dec 28, 2008 12:27 AM EST up reply actions
The Case for Forrest Griffin:
NONE!!!!!
THATS RIGHT!!!!
OWNAGE BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thats what you call a decisive win bitches!!!!
some of us may be a little sensitive here
by Jmetropolis on Dec 28, 2008 12:31 AM EST up reply actions
Ownage?
Thats what I guess we call “proper english” bitches… lol
by Gunslinger20 on Dec 28, 2008 12:34 AM EST up reply actions
Sorry
I was a little tipsy and way too excited after that fight. :)
I have too agree with some peeps here. Probably one of the best UFC PPV’s EVER!
by xFenixKnightx on Dec 28, 2008 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
LMAO
Good way to get pysched for future undercards, I guess..
by Gunslinger20 on Dec 28, 2008 12:35 AM EST up reply actions
Well I don’t know who else they’ll give to Kongo. Carwin, Velasquez, Dos Santos, and Gonzaga are all tied up in the near future. Hardonk’s the only one with enough of a winning streak. Of course Kongo could just sit out a while too.
by Scott Haber on Dec 28, 2008 12:38 AM EST up reply actions
Herring vs. Hardonk might work too, but I have a funny feeling Herring’s going to be the one facing Grove in his debut.
by Scott Haber on Dec 28, 2008 12:41 AM EST up reply actions
Gag orders go for family friends too
I don’t know who it is…. but I know who it isn’t
by Gunslinger20 on Dec 28, 2008 12:45 AM EST up reply actions
Plus...
Lesnar severely broke Heath’s orbital bone… that is still healing so to speak
by Gunslinger20 on Dec 28, 2008 12:46 AM EST up reply actions
Hardonk needs to make a decision
is he good enough to hang with top tier fighters? or is he the HW gatekeeper for the UFC? he doesnt seem to be expanding his skillset too much between fights, and he NEEDS to.
Well.....
I can tell ya what happens but that will break the rules
by Gunslinger20 on Dec 28, 2008 12:38 AM EST up reply actions
I’m assuming that fight went to a decision…likely in the vein of Marquardt vs. Lister.
by Scott Haber on Dec 28, 2008 12:38 AM EST up reply actions
Of course, seeing the way things are going with upsets and crazy finishes tonight, Lister probably KO’d Okami with a flying knee ;)
by Scott Haber on Dec 28, 2008 12:39 AM EST up reply actions
Oh geez...
Why the rules Bloody Elbow, why the rules??
by Gunslinger20 on Dec 28, 2008 12:40 AM EST up reply actions
Sarah McLaughlan...
That woman makes me wanna adopt a puppy just so I can kick it while listening to Slayer
Two things we learned
1: Rashad is for real. No more of this “lucky punch on Liddel” bullshit. Guys got talent.
2: Mir is back. Get used to it.
Another thing I learned....
I will never waste my money on a Randy Couture PPV match again!!!
by Gunslinger20 on Dec 28, 2008 12:47 AM EST up reply actions
The future...
So do we see T. Silva/Machida vs. Evans with Rampage/Forrest 2? Or does Rampage just get Rashad?
by JoshEngleman34 on Dec 28, 2008 12:47 AM EST reply actions
In that case...
At least Okami and Rampage won…. Nog and Forrest let me down, I really suck at the BE game
by Gunslinger20 on Dec 28, 2008 12:51 AM EST up reply actions
not going in to it
kongo had looked suspect so i can understand making the fight happen
but now that kongo has cemented himself further as a legit HW than i dont think youll see him taking on anything but at least fairly established vets
im not impressed with your performance
this UFC does rank pretty high in the rankings of best fight card and the fights living up to their hype. 91 was pretty good, 84 was really good as well, watch that one agian and you will see what i mean. excellent way to end the year.
i just got home from the fights (granted it was at a bar n stayed a bit after), but please tell me someone else saw C.B. pull that same bullshit again, he actually tapped on massenzio’s ribs the minute the choke went in, then yanked the hand back when he realized he wasnt in much trouble and the ref didnt see…please tell me my group watching the fight werent the only ones who noticed this…
i thought he did at first but idk now
i picked missenzio so i gave myself credit among my friends :)
im not impressed with your performance
please tell me someone else saw C.B. pull that same bullshit again, he actually tapped on massenzio’s ribs the minute the choke went in
Yup, I thought the exact same thing, I ever wrote it above.
and I think CB tapped. I would love to see a replay some day, but when he first went into the guillotine, I could have sworn I saw him tap (hand opposite the ref eyes). But eh. :)
If the ref was on the other side, he would have lost by tapout. But I say that without having seen the replay yet.
I watched the fight again...
and didn’t see it. Maybe I’m looking in the wrong spot…but honestly I’m thinking it’s probably sour grapes again.
Any chance possible to minimize C.B. or Kongo wins seems to be the big trend now.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 28, 2008 11:08 AM EST up reply actions
Well, except I saw it when it happened, not afterwards, and didn’t know who was going to win, so the “sour grapes” nonsense doesn’t work.
No...
I’m not saying that. I’m saying that I didn’t see it the first time around so after seeing it said by multiple people in very “over the top” ways (not you, you simply made the suggestion not made it with violent anger) there seems to be a very anti-C.B. thing going on with a portion of the fanbase which is going to push the issue out of spite.
When I went back and watched the fight again LOOKING for the tap I see C.B. place his hand to brace himself…not to tap.
Again, sour grapes thing…not addressed to EVERYONE that thought they saw a tap…but at the people who are doing so in a manner that smacks of “I hate that guy! He tapped!” rather than “I thought he may have tapped? Did anyone else?”
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by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 28, 2008 11:41 AM EST up reply actions
maybe I was too harsh in trying to prove my point, because I don’t have a personal vendetta against C.B., I actually am a fan of his and enjoy his fights (the 3 buckets of beers probably added into the equation as well, making it seem angry). But I was only able to see it live, and to a bunch of us watching, it appeared he tapped and was wondering if anyone else had seen it. If he didn’t tap, that’s fine and I fully admit that I was mistaken. But if he did, he really needs to work on differentiating rolling with his partners for training where you tap instantaneously and actually trying to survive in a fight. That’s all I meant.
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