WEC 35: "Condit vs. Miura" LIVE Results and Updates
by Luke Thomas on Aug 3, 2008 11:20 PM EDT
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Check back here tonight at BloodyElbow.com for live blogging and results for all the night's action. Be sure to chime in and offer your thoughts as THREE titles are up grabs on just one night.
The event has officially started (although the fights won't air until 9 p.m. EST), so click here to get all the undercard results live.
I'll rejoin the party at 9 p.m. to give you all the details.
UPDATE: Ok, we're minutes away and I'm cised. Let's get ready to go to battle.
Round 1 - Fighters touch gloves. They exchange immediately. Page slips and Bowles is on top in Page's guard. Bowles working above average ground and pound, but not trying to pass guard. Bowls working a guillotine, but now Page is on top. Page backs up and the fighters are now on their feet. A big right lands from Bowles. Bowles hunts for a takedown, but Page whizzers hard and stuffs it. Page tries for a double leg slam off of a single, but Bowles locks in a guillotine. Page taps.
Official time is 3:30 of the first round. Fantastic win for Bowles. He's now defeated a number of quality of opponents, but more importantly, opponents who differ in style. I'm very impressed with this kid. Plus I'm from Georgia, so, I've got that going for me.
Jamie Varner vs. Marcus Hicks
Round 1 - Fighters clinch against the fence after Varner stuffs a takedown. Varner shakes off a few takedown attempts and a guillotine attempt. Varner lands two monstrous knees that rock Hicks badly. Varner smells blood and pounces. Hicks is taking a TON of abuse but won't go down. Two more knees from Varner followed by a right hand does the trick.
Referee Steve Mazagatti stops the fight. HUGE HUGE win for Varner.
Official time is 2:08 of the very first round.
Brian Stann vs. Steve Cantwell
Round 1 - Fighters touch gloves. Cantwell looks to be working the outside game. Mir is correct when he says Cantwell isn't working angles. He's coming in straight and staying in the pocket a long time. Cantwell looking to land the left hook. Big exchange with Cantwell getting the better of it, but Stann is clearly the harder puncher. Fighters clinched along the fence. Cantwell connects with a superman punch and a few more strikes. Fighters clinch against the fence again. Cantwell slips and Stann lands some big punches on top. Cantwell gets back to his feet.
BloodyElbow.com scores the round 10-9 Cantwell.
Round 2 - Stann lands an unintentional groin strike to start the round. Cantwell lands a huge body shot. Fighters clinch against the fence and break again. Cantwell attempts outside trip but is stuffed. Cantwell unloading on Stann against the fence with a diverse arsenal of strikes. Cantwell stops Stann with a fantastic display of hitting high, low, kicks, punches, and most notably, smart location.
Official time is 4:01 of round two via TKO.
Carlos Condit vs. Hiromitsu Miura
Round 1 - Fighters key off each others kicks to land crosses. Miura tries a osoto gari, but Condit stuffs it. Miura lands harai ogoshi and lands in side control. Miura backs up and Condit returns to his feet. Miura lands brilliant foot sweep, but Condit gets back to his feet and lands a heavy right. Right hand from Condit lands and he moves right to knee on belly. Miura caught in a semi-crucifix with Condit's right leg. Condit tries to hit a far side armbar, but it was slow and telegraphed. Miura lands another throw.
Extremely close round, but BloodyElbow.com scores it 10-9 Condit.
Round 2 - Condit lands a push kick and a left hook. Miura slips and Condit is on top. Miura lands an up kick. Miura puts Condit in butterfly guard. Condit tries a cartwheel pass and lands in half guard. Miura attempts a sweep, but Condit lands in full mount. Condit attempts the armbar, but Miura pulls his elbow below Condit's hips to avoid the submission. Miura attempts another throw, but slips. Condit on top in Miura's full guard.
BloodyElbow.com scores the second round 10-9 Condit.
Round 3 - Condit attempts the shot, but hits the peak out to take the back. Condit tries to land an outside trip, but misses. Condit bullies Miura into the cage and takes the mount after a failed guillotine attempt. Miura hits a reversal and lands in Condit's full guard. Miura landing GNP, but Condit gets to his feet and lands a monster knee. Condit on top and passes to mount. Miura gives his back and Condit works for the RNC.
BloodyElbow.com scores the third round 10-9 Condit.
Round 4 - Miura lands a left with better hand speed. Condit bullies Miura into the cage and works from top. Miura hits a sweep and works from on top. Condit grabs an ankle, but its loose. Both fighters exchange and Condit just drags Miura to the floor and ends up in mount. Miura just powers him over into a reversal and works from on top with heavy punches. Condit pushes Miura off and gets back to his feet where he lands a big knee. Condit lands on Miura on top to his side - putting his weight on him - and punches until the referee stops the fight.
Official time is 4:43 of the fourth round. Fantastic fight and great night of action.
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Luke
are you and the BE staff gonna give us your predictions for this card?
by asmiley420 on Aug 2, 2008 11:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dumb question
but are the WEC fights always on sundays?
all you gotta do is...
by imapimp08 on Aug 2, 2008 6:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They’re all over the place. Sometimes they’re on Wednesdays or Thursdays, but lately Sundays (probably to fit Versus’ schedule).
by Chris Nelson on Aug 2, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus...
it is a weaker day for competition. There isn’t really any major show on a Sunday night at 9:00pm. Weekdays you have all kinds of network shows…etc.
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"The reason a lot of people do not recognize opportunity is because it usually goes around wearing overalls and looking like hard work." -- Thomas Edison
by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was too lazy to look up past events and Sunday sounded off
and I kept hyping the fight up as being Saturday night, whoops!
all you gotta do is...
by imapimp08 on Aug 3, 2008 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Almost time...
Re-watching “Contender Asia” really makes me wish Mark Burnett would follow through on one of his many proposed MMA reality shows.
by Chris Nelson on Aug 3, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What was up with that guy popping up under Mir?
by Luke Thomas on Aug 3, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I don’t know, but mir pushed him back down. into hell.
by IHateMMA on Aug 3, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno, but he messed up Frank’s flow and I think he almost got shoved to the ground.
by Chris Nelson on Aug 3, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno. I thought Frank kinda rolled with it.
by Luke Thomas on Aug 3, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
except everybody in my house was laughing at how Mir was about to grab the guys head and stuff it back down “in his lap” Then later Mir is silent during the first broadcast, just a set up for laughs.
all you gotta do is...
by imapimp08 on Aug 4, 2008 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not really
He did push the guy’s head down, but if you watch it again, you’ll see Mir pause to wait for normalcy to resume and then he launches right back into it.
by Luke Thomas on Aug 4, 2008 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My home is...
in shambles. The wife and I are in the process of packing up everything we own to move into our first house. But you’d better believe my couch and TV are clear so that I wouldn’t be missing this..
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"The reason a lot of people do not recognize opportunity is because it usually goes around wearing overalls and looking like hard work." -- Thomas Edison
by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s because you’re a great American.
And take pride in your new home, Brent. Congrats!!!!
by Luke Thomas on Aug 3, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Spoofing all of your favorite movies...
...such as Amy Winehouse? I’m not exactly sure what “movie” they were spoofing there.
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"The reason a lot of people do not recognize opportunity is because it usually goes around wearing overalls and looking like hard work." -- Thomas Edison
by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fair enough...
I hope that for once the 13 year olds stay away so that one of these pieces of crap can tank.
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"The reason a lot of people do not recognize opportunity is because it usually goes around wearing overalls and looking like hard work." -- Thomas Edison
by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think “Disaster Movie” is the most appropriately titled film ever made.
by Chris Nelson on Aug 3, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
the grill daddy makes an excellent toothbrush fyi
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha! How fucked up are your teeth? ;)
by Luke Thomas on Aug 3, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a big fan
of Mir as a color guy. He usually stays pretty calm unless someone slaps on a darce.
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
True...
“right now what he is looking for is to pass one leg DARCE! DAAAAAAARCE!!!!”
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"The reason a lot of people do not recognize opportunity is because it usually goes around wearing overalls and looking like hard work." -- Thomas Edison
by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So true.
And Miguel Torres sits atop the mountain with his kingly mullet.
by Chris Nelson on Aug 3, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Supercuts is probably a sponsor.
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Page has...
better striking than he is showing. He looks like he is getting off a little slow in the early exchanges
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"The reason a lot of people do not recognize opportunity is because it usually goes around wearing overalls and looking like hard work." -- Thomas Edison
by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and it didn't matter..
Nice showing for Bowles. And just like that I’m 0-1 for the televised broadcast.
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"The reason a lot of people do not recognize opportunity is because it usually goes around wearing overalls and looking like hard work." -- Thomas Edison
by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ditto. And I’m pretty sure we all tanked in the prelims.
by Chris Nelson on Aug 3, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
4 right, only 2 wrong for me.
by Luke Thomas on Aug 3, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh shit!
Didn’t see that coming. Looked like Page tapped on the way down.
by Chris Nelson on Aug 3, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
looked like he was tapping with his right until he hit the ground, then tried tapping with his trapped left.
by mythbuster on Aug 3, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would have liked to see that match go longer. Very competitive.
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can’t wait to see 10 more commericals for Disaster Movie.
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nothing makes me want...
...to see people punched in the face more than spoof movie commercials.
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"The reason a lot of people do not recognize opportunity is because it usually goes around wearing overalls and looking like hard work." -- Thomas Edison
by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The problem I have with it is only the dramatic camara work. I just want it to be presented as a live fight. i.e. no slow motion durring the fight. Other then that it is great.
by szucconi on Aug 3, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes...
agreed. This was the same problem with the boxing version
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by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I might have to start watching Contender Thailand
looks pretty interesting but I only saw 10 minutes of it though. Any one else been watching it?
Bring Back BA
by marco054 on Aug 3, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've seen the entire season
It’s definitely worth watching.
by Luke Thomas on Aug 3, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
seconded..
it’s really…really good.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's great.
And totally enjoyable even if you know nothing about pure Muay Thai.
by Chris Nelson on Aug 3, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks guys
definitely will start watching it.
Bring Back BA
by marco054 on Aug 3, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unrelated: I just bought a used copy of fight night, I’ve never played these games before…and I really suck. I mostly want to blame the control scheme, but I haven’t made it out of the third round yet. Does this get easier?
by Michael Rome on Aug 3, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't wast your time on haymakers.
Use the jab a lot. And body shots.
by IHateMMA on Aug 3, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, seriously, it’s like impossible to land the haymakers. I’m going to be fucking bummed if that is the scheme for UFC 2009.
by Michael Rome on Aug 3, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I LOVE Fight Night...
...best controls ever (i could do without the haymakers though)
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by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which configuration do you like? I spent most of the fight trying to do shit like down and around with the right analog to get haymakers and i dont think i landed one.
by Michael Rome on Aug 3, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It gets...
A LOT easier. After a little bit of time it will be too easy against the computer. Learn defense. Block and counter
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by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
try this:
up up down down left right left right b a start select
you will win every time
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You just won 10 internet points for that.
by IHateMMA on Aug 3, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The mullets gone! He’s lost his powers.
by Beer Monster on Aug 3, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i also miss colorful entrances.
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I miss Wanderlei Silva entrance music
Bring Back BA
by marco054 on Aug 3, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When it comes to intro music
Hicks wins this no contest.
by Luke Thomas on Aug 3, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hail Mary remix was pretty badass.. looking for it on limewire now
Bring Back BA
by marco054 on Aug 3, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I missed it...
Need to rewind in between rounds I suppose.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice takedown by hicks but it was short lived.
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
holy shit Hicks got beat down like he stole something.
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good lord...
I was WAY wrong on that fight. Hicks got busted up…great heart but heart don’t beat shots to the chin.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hicks is going to find himself on some highlight reels for all the wrong reasons.
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Woo-hoo
Massive win for Varner and another correct prediction for your boy.
by Luke Thomas on Aug 3, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not bad so far.
Two short fights, but two exciting finishes.
by mythbuster on Aug 3, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That just means we might get to see some good undercard stuff, since there were some quick endings there too.
by Beer Monster on Aug 3, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love how that black guy calls that dude an “arrogant punk”. Never gets old.
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For those who don't know the results of the undercard
All I can tell you is don’t blink.
by Luke Thomas on Aug 3, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Larson...
haven’t we seen that fight from him before?
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by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does the brazilian guy have Chutebox guys in his corner? Sorta looked like one guy was a guy I’ve seen in Wanderlei’s corner before.
Guess it didn’t matter.
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ah thanks for clearing that up.
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t stand the perma-grin guy in those commercials. I’ll give him something to smile at does air punches
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
all of larson’s guys are wearing the same shirt. that is true solidarity.
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SO CISED
For Sept 10th!
And don’t forget my interview with Mike Brown, bitches!
by Luke Thomas on Aug 3, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
awesome entrance song from Stann
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DIO!!!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nevermind...
cover…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
I’m kind of disappointed. As two decades ago as Dio is, its better than a cover, And now Janes Addiction…
by mythbuster on Aug 3, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I'm in the minority
but that’s a sweet janes addiction song
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't like...
the band. So no one song is going to do much for me from them.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's with
this wack cover of “Holy Diver”?
by Chris Nelson on Aug 3, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
KA-BAR
Brian Stann officially has the best sponsor EVA.
by Luke Thomas on Aug 3, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dammit Cantwell...
you’re doing what I want you to do…don’t get stupid with trying to throw crazy flurries.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d like a little more lateral movement from him.
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone should tell him you don’t need to actually FLY when you throw a Superman…
by Chris Nelson on Aug 3, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rooting against Stann = surrendering to the terrorists
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by Lucas2 on Aug 3, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn – Stann has never seen the 2nd round before. That can’t be good.
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by Lucas2 on Aug 3, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stann is no lonver on active duty.
No more goverment issued jucie? He looks tiny.
by szucconi on Aug 3, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow..
beautiful body shot
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by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WHOO!
I knew Cantwell had the right skillset to take him out. So much more versatile on the feet…he just got caught the first time around.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
About time...
Considering that just about every other pick of mine has been awful.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least the surge worked.
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by Lucas2 on Aug 3, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I really hate the way Herb Dean stops fights. It’s like he wants downedfighters to get hit a few more times.
by IHateMMA on Aug 3, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For real..
when Stann went down it didn’t look like he was still in it. He was obviously done at that point.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s terrible at asserting himself in the ring, especially with HWs.
by Chris Nelson on Aug 3, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I figured it was about time they would show an ad for Never Back Down.
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Official motion picture of mixed martial arts.
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by Lucas2 on Aug 3, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woah.
Josh Grispi is from the town next to my hometown (Rockland, Mass.)
by Chris Nelson on Aug 3, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“Yao Ming’s tall and I can still beat his ass”. Classic.
by Beer Monster on Aug 3, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
both of these guys have fought a lot for being so young.
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Punch landed right behind...
the ear.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good stoppage.
Herb makes me eat my hat. Definitely looked like a flash KO.
by Chris Nelson on Aug 3, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
regarding herb
a broken clock is correct twice a day
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A flash KO is the same thing as a hair line fracture. I break is a break and a KO is a KO, if you don’t do anything about it they will only get worse. If he had let it continue then I think the end would have been near.
by szucconi on Aug 3, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well said. I was trying to explain that to some of the people I was watching with.
by Richard Wade on Aug 4, 2008 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frank Mir’s argument there about fights not being stopped is fruitless. As MMA becomes more and more mainstream, the fights are going to be stopped earlier and earlier. It’s a sort of give and take. In order to gain acceptance, the level of violence is going to have to appear very controlled.
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by Lucas2 on Aug 3, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Probably
and ironically – the more mainstream it gets, the less appeal it will have.
by mythbuster on Aug 3, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno about that...
guys are still going to bleed from being punched in the face. There is a significant level of mainstream appeal in that.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s ironic that as MMA becomes more mainstream, there will be a resurgence of the underground fights that allow more violence.
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by Lucas2 on Aug 3, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh awsome!
A clip from Disaster movie! Perfect time to go to the bathroom!
by mythbuster on Aug 3, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow...
Those glasses are awesome and so stylish!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m so happy this is on. I saw it earlier today and couldn’t stop laughing.
Putting “HD” on your product’s name is the new putting “2000” on your product’s name.
by Chris Nelson on Aug 3, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Mir just say Condit’s the best striker at 170?
by Beer Monster on Aug 3, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In other news
Colt Brennan looks incredible versus 3rd string defenses
by Ashurbanipal on Aug 3, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you guys fans of Carlos Condit? I just can’t seem to warm up to him. He always wins but I still can’t bring myself to put him in the top 10 of the WW division. What gives?
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by Lucas2 on Aug 3, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know how I feel about him
But his entrance music selection is excellent
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t have him in my top 10 either. I dunno what it is…I just think he’d get wrecked by the elite 170’s.
by Beer Monster on Aug 3, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dig him...
and find him WAY underrated.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“the judges are ready, and the fighters are ready.”
huh?
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
carlos condit looks like Joey from Friends
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is that a Sean Sherk reference?
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by Lucas2 on Aug 3, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There aren't many things better
than an awesome judo throw.
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One that the thrower...
is able to follow up with damage is better
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by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn right!
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by Lucas2 on Aug 3, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No doubt.
He’s tossing condit around like a ragdoll, but as Lucas2 says – he does no damage after
by mythbuster on Aug 3, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah thats unfortunate but i'm rooting for Miura now
Bring Back BA
by marco054 on Aug 3, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Condit’s size is just too much for him.
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by Lucas2 on Aug 3, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
still waiting
for brentbrookhouse to do his live blog of Never Back Down.
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously. When is that going to happen?
by Richard Wade on Aug 4, 2008 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Condit’s round, but Miura did an excellent job of escaping danger.
by Beer Monster on Aug 3, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m not comfortable with this position (north/south).
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by Lucas2 on Aug 3, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
little late ,, but i knew Stann was toast hahaha.
by Rob Dib on Aug 3, 2008 11:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great Round
gotta give it to Condit again
by Ashurbanipal on Aug 3, 2008 11:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
Miura almost had him on the feet, then sprawled beautifully, but Condit was still able to push him clear across the cage.
by Chris Nelson on Aug 3, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dammit! That was an early standup.
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by Lucas2 on Aug 3, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just found this out
Friday 8/8/08 in Fort Wayne, IN only 20 bucks for admission
Ricco Rodriguez vs Titus Campbell
Drew Fickett vs Joe Mansella
and like 8 other fights but don’t know anyone else except Ricco & Fickett
Fight Card : : Ricco Rodriguez —VS—Titus Campbell Drew Fickett —VS—Joe Mansella Jimmy Jenkins —VS—Bill Gaydo Daryl Wise —VS—Jon Chandler Bobby Martinez —VS—Collin Loney Adriel Villa —VS—Jason Pettit James Rooks —VS—Zack Pancup James Douglas —VS—Andy Curtis Seth Beszinzki —VS—Antonio Grant Chanti Johnson —VS—TBA
Bring Back BA
by marco054 on Aug 3, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you don’t know who ZACK PANCUP is???
??
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like one of those mystery events that books has-beens then never actually takes place. There was one similar here in Charlotte.
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by Lucas2 on Aug 3, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw Ricco here yesterday at my gym working out
I doubt Fickett probably makes it since he just fought
Bring Back BA
by marco054 on Aug 3, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he was gassed more than anything, but that ref sucked.
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it was
1: The guy was gassed, he was hardly being dominated and beaten down.
2: I will have to watch it again, but I’m pretty sure half those shots were to the back of the head and not even one warning.
by mythbuster on Aug 3, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the stop was okay I guess because Miura was totally exhausted. But the ref stood them up way too quickly two times.
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was a bad stop, but not at the same level of a Shaw fight.
by szucconi on Aug 3, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is, in terms of wanting to make sure your champion remains champion.
by mythbuster on Aug 3, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, if that was the case then it would have been stopped a dozen times before that. Miura wasn’t going anywhere, I don’t think anyway.
by szucconi on Aug 3, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh maybe
seemed to me Muira constantly reversed and threw shots, and it suddenly got stopped when Condit started to throw some shots. Just seems a bit odd to me.
by mythbuster on Aug 3, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was not the stopagethat was so bad what gets me its the fact that every dam time Miura would be in Condits guard punching him and landing some good shots rosenthal would stand them up within 15 seconds. I just seemed so dam biased and one sided to me. One thing is for sure I think Condit should stay in the WEC for now.
by Shocbomb on Aug 4, 2008 4:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
I’m glad someone else said it. I was thinking the same thing. As soon as Muira would reverse it, the warnings would come even tho Muira was throwing punches. And then yeah, a couple times even got stood up.
by mythbuster on Aug 4, 2008 7:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the difference is Condit was well ahead
by Ashurbanipal on Aug 3, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A lot of people do. Japanese fighters land these all the time.
by zeroword on Aug 3, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Miura
Is actually a great test for top-tier fighters. He has superb throws and foot sweeps.
by Luke Thomas on Aug 3, 2008 11:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
talk to you guys later. I’m tapped out. heyyyoooooooooooooooooooo!!
by monkeyfightclub! on Aug 3, 2008 11:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What a great fight.. Man.. Ending left something to be desired, but I’m just happy that it kept on for four rounds. I hope Miura sticks around.
by Blackout612 on Aug 3, 2008 11:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Overall, a pretty good show again. WEC always delivers.
by Beer Monster on Aug 3, 2008 11:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great WEC Card...
...as always. It took me a minute to catch up since I had paused the show for about 4 mins.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Aug 3, 2008 11:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WEC is great. Always exciting fights
I can’t wait for september. Jake Rosholt and Johnny Hendricks make their debuts for the WEC hopefully they show them
Bring Back BA
by marco054 on Aug 3, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As others have said. WEC cashes in another great show.
Miura/Condit was great.
by Mike Fagan on Aug 4, 2008 12:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
UPDATE: Ok, we’re minutes away and I’m cised. Let’s get ready to go to battle.
Totally unrelated to anything of substance in this post/comments, and probably sure to be completely unresponded to at this late juncture, but can someone help out those of us who are not in the DC area and tell me how to pronounce “cised.” Is it like “sized”? I know the meaning, but not the pronunciation …
Thanks.
by Kierkegaard on Aug 4, 2008 3:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought that person meant to say “syked”; like kids back in the 90’s would use the phrase when they’d offer you something and take it back and say “syke”. Not sure.
by lovingmma25 on Aug 4, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Cised” is a DC slang thing. It means “stoked” or “psyched” but I’ve never heard it said out loud.
by Kierkegaard on Aug 4, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well now we know. I have always thought in the past that it was misspelled and had a different meaning. I guess you and I can use it now in the comments. LOL
by lovingmma25 on Aug 4, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CISED
Pronounced like “sized” but pretend the “z” is an “s” like “sised”. It just happens to be spelled with a “c”.
CISED rhymes with DICED, as in diced tomatoes.
by Luke Thomas on Aug 4, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for clearing that up.
I didn’t want to be the one to ask.
by Chris Nelson on Aug 4, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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