UFC 88 Results, Updates and LIVE Fight Coverage
by Kid Nate on Sep 6, 2008 9:23 PM EDT
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I'll be live blogging the fights tonight, starting at 10pm eastern. Check back for coverage and commentary.
Remember don't post the results of the undercard fights in the comments as many of us will be wanting to enjoy the fights on the PPV broadcast. If you can't wait, Sherdog has the undercard results in real time.
Here we go, the ppv broadcast has begun. Rogan and Goldberg are hyping the top two fights.
Fight Card
Dong Hyun Kim vs. Matt Brown
The Stun Gun is promising to put on a show with striking and knees. Matt Brown comes out to "Devil Came Down to Georgia" -- pandering to the Atlanta crowd. Kim comes out to Red Hot Chili Peppers covering Stevie Wonder. Mario Yamasaki is the ref -- could be brutal, Mario isn't known for quick stoppages.
Round 1. Brown gets thai plum but Kim is quick to get a takedown and gets Brown's back. Brown escapes. Kim climbs his back and goes for RNC -- almost has the choke but Brown escapes. Kim jumps on his back again. Kim is on Brown's back and working for a kimura. Brown reverses, in Kim's guard. Back to their feet. Kim connects with a left. Brown misses a spinning back fist but avoids a trip takedown. Kim going for a double leg, Brown fights it off, throws a knee. Kim goes for a trip, lands on the bottom, Brown working for a side headlock choke. Kim gets his back again, working for a kimura! I score that one 10-9 for Kim.
Round 2. Kim breathing heavy. Brown landing leg kicks and a body shot. Kim goes for a flying knee, misses, lands on his back. Brown landing knees in the thai plum, Kim looks tired. Kim fails another takedown attempt. Brown stuffs ANOTHER takedown! Brown on top, throwing punches. They stand and trade in the clinch. Brown back in Kim's guard. Brown escapes and eats an upkick. Brown lands a standing spinning punch! Very cool move. Walks away from Kim to force a standup. Brown landing knees in the clinch. Kim misses a big left and eats several shots. Another taketown by Brown, working for an armtriangle. I'd score this one 10-8 for Brown.
Round 3. Brown comes out excited. Kim looks flat. Brown forgot his mouthpiece, gets a break. Brown misses a superman punch. Kim gets a takedown and side control. Goes for knee on stomach and Brown escapes and lands some knees to the body in the clinch. Has Kim up against the cage. Kim tries for a throw, Brown stuffs it and works for a single leg of his own. Brown landing body punches up against the cage. Kim lands an elbow to the face. Brown uses a whizzer to stuff a throw! Nicely done. Kim gets a takedown, Brown gets guard. Brown defending well. Kim lands a big elbow. Another. Brown is cut. I score it 10-9 for Kim. This one could go either way. I call it for Kim but we'll see what the judges say.
Kim wins the split decision. Tough break for Brown. The crowd is booing. Kim apologizes to the crowd.
Martin Kampmann vs. Nathan Marquardt
If Kampmann wins he's in line for a quick title shot, Marquardt probably has to win another after this. Greg Jackson in Marquardt's corner.
Round 1. Nate with a quick right. Kampmann with a kick that's blocked. Kampmann catches him with a right. Nate lands a big kick drops Kampmann. Nate tries to finish him. Landing tough shots up against the fence. Huge uppercut. Marquardt!!!!! Punishes Kampmann with a very quick demolition. That was an asswhipping. People won't call him boring anymore. 1:22 TKO Marquardt.
Dan Henderson vs. Rousimar Palhares
Palhares comes in to LL Cool J's new single! Goldberg is in on the song promo too. Murilo Bustamante is in his corner. Bustamante of course has faced Henderson a couple of times. Henderson has Matt Lindland and Soukodjou in his corner.Big Boi in the crowd.
Round 1. Henderson is stalking Rousimar. Palhares shoots, gets stuffed and eats a vicious right. Some ground and pound by Dan. Palhares is shooting from a distance and getting stuffed. Not much of a game plan for the Brazilian. Body kick by Palhares, eats a right. Palhares misses a big high kick and shoots again. Henderson clearly respects Palhares on the ground, he's being totally defensive. Jabs by Rousimar. They trade in the clinch and Henderson lights him up. Palhares fires back with a series of kicks, landing a nice body kick. Henderson with a nice jab. Palhares gets a single leg! Henderson almost gets some kind of head scissors, now Rousimar has side mount. Henderson gets 1/2 guard. Palhares working for a knee bar as the round ends. Tough round to score. I'd give it to Henderson 10-9, but could see it going the other way.
Round 2. They're feeling each other out. Palhares shoots and is stuffed again. Palhares with a huge slam! Henderson in guard. Palhares throwing and working to pass guard. Palhares has a heel hook! Henderson escapes! Very close! Henderson stuffs a shoot and is working a choke, has Palhares in front headlock. They stand, Henderson throwing uppercuts. Palhares shoots Henderson stuffs it, ends up in Palhares' guard, landing shots from the top. Palhares grabs a leg, throws his hips around, nothing. Henderson elbows from the top. Dean stands them up. Henderson lands a right. They trade missed kicks as the time runs out. Hard round to score. I'll give it to Palhares for the heel hook and the slam 10-9.
Round 3. Henderson jabbing to open the round. Palhares shoots, gets stuffed and lands a heel kick. Rousimar lands a jab, misses with a kick that looks bad. Henderson jabbing. Another sprawl by Dan. Henderson with 2 rights. Palhares firing back. Palhares with a low kick. Henderson seems to be limping a bit from the heel hook. Henderson lands a left. Crowd is booing. Henderson throwing haymakers. Palhares has no idea what to do, a desperate shoot. Henderson stuffs it, gets side mount, stands up. Henderson drops him with a right and Rousimar gets a leg! Working for a heel hook, but Henderson escapes. Palhares with another single leg attempt that gets stuffed. Henderson lands a HUGE right to a grounded Palhares. Henderson 10-9. I call it for Dan and so do the commenters.
They're hyping Couture vs Lesnar with Randy at ringside. And Men's Fitness magazine which is featuring Forrest Griffin.
Tim Boetsch vs Michael Patt
Here's one from the undercard. Always a good sign for an action packed fight. Herb Dean is the ref.
Round 1. They trade in the center. Boetsch with a right. Patt is landing some decent shots. Patt rolls a punch with his shoulder, nice. Boetsche with a vicious right! Drops him and follows up with a brutal GnP assault. Herb Dean stops it. Nice TKO finish by Boetsch in 2:03.
Rich Franklin vs. Matt Hamill
Here we go with the battle of the hometown pals. Hamill comes out to "Tuesday's Gone" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Franklin comes out to AC/DC's "For Those About to Rock". Battle of the classic rock fans. I score the music war for Hamill. If Franklin had come out to some Bon Scott AC/DC, I'd have given it to him. Franklin looks intense as he comes into the ring. Matt Hume and Jorge Gurgel in his corner.
Round 1. Franklin landing some leg kicks. Hamill limping already from the leg kicks. Hamill lands a right hand. Hamill with an uppercut. Franklin with more leg kicks. Rich is picking him apart a bit here but no serious damage. Franklin is cut. Franklin with more leg kicks. Hamill misses another superman punch. Hamill with a takedown to end the round. Franklin working for an armbar, Hamill escapes. Franklin with a knee to the face. Hamill cut on the right eye. I score it 10-9 Franklin.
Round 2. Franklin's cut is pretty bad. They high five to start the round. Hamill tries for a single off a leg kick. Nothing. Franklin scoring with punches and kicks, Hamill reaching for a take down. Not good. Yamasaki calls time to look at Franklin's cut. It's ugly. They restart. Hamill dives for a leg, Franklin escapes and scores with a combination. Hamill trying to dirty box, Franklin backs out. Franklin landing kicks to the head. If Hamill keeps leaning in, he'll get KO'd. Hamill takes a nut shot. Time out. Good exchange. Franklin landing nice punch/kick combos, Hamill in there throwing but getting the worst of it. Franklin with a kick to the body. Franklin landing leg kicks, Hamill working some dirty boxing. Franklin busting him up with punch/kick combos and leg kicks. Hamill grabbing for a single then into the dirty boxing but Franklin escapes and fires back. Franklin with a knee, Hamill grabs for a single, can't get it. 10-9 Franklin.
Round 3. Franklin with a body kick and a knee to the body. A liver kick finishes Hamill! Good performance by Rich Franklin. We'll see how he handles a contender at 205.
Chuck Liddell vs. Rashad Evans
72% of online voters are picking Chuck Liddell. Everyone here where I'm at is picking Chuck. They're showing Chuck's beat downs of Tito and Randy over and over with a little sprinkle of Sean Salmon thrown in. Who's the mug shot on Rashad's t-shirt? Greg Jackson, Keith Jardine, Nate Marquardt and Mike Van Arsdale in Evans' corner. They turn out the lights for Liddell. The Iceman is coming out to DMX. John Hackeman coming out with Liddell. Rashad is dancing to Chuck's entrance music.Buffer is really manic for this one. Herb Dean is the ref. Cecil Peoples is one of the refs. Rashad is doing a GSP nipple pinch -- is this some Greg Jackson technique? The crowd in Atlanta is booing Rashad. Chuck is towering over Rashad at the staredown.
Round 1. Rashad is looking a little spastic here. He's giving up a lot of reach to Liddell. They're feeling each other out, Rashad is reluctant to engage. Liddell is hunting Evans, circling. Rashad lands a right hook. Liddel with a right that scores. Rashad with a body kick. Liddell charges, Evans dodges. Evans with a jab. Evans with a leg kick. Evans is taunting Chuck with stance changes. Chuck lands a right and a left off an Evans leg kick. Chuck is cornering Rashad, Evans circles away. Chuck throws a kick as the round ends. Hard to score. I score it 10-10.
Round 2. Liddell is cornering Evans, they're exchanging. Evans is landing some small shots. Chuck with a right. Liddell with a combo. Evans with a left hook. EVANS KOS LIDDELL WITH A RIGHT HAND. Oh my god. That was a kill shot!!!!!
RASHAD EVANS KNOCKS OUT CHUCK LIDDELL!!!!
Well done Rashad!
Rashad's t-shirt is Bill Gates' mugshot -- an Alberquerque thing.
Jason MacDonald vs Jason Lambert
Nice to see them running more undercard fights.
Round 1. MacDonald gets a takedown, survives a guillotine, now has Lambert up against the fence in Lambert's guard. Forgive me if I'm doing a half-ass job of this fight. I'm still in shock. MacDonald is trying to work some ground and pound but Lambert has a good defence from guard. Lambert has a TIGHT guillotine. MacDonald is saved by the bell. I think Lambert could've finished that if not for the end of the round.
Round 2. Mean exchange of punches to start the round. Lambert may be getting the better of it, MacDonald goes for a double leg and lands in Lambert's 1/2 guard. MacDonald had mount, works for a guillotine, Lambert escapes and gives up his back. MacDonald gets a body triangle and finishes Lambert with a rear naked choke.
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It's the best MMA site, anyway.
It sucks that you can’t watch the fight, but Nate will hook you up with timely updates.
by Cannon Jacques on Sep 6, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Most of my buddies have to work so I will be skipping out on it as well.
But to help all of you who can’t see it, enjoy this:
I also don’t know the picture posting rules, so if this is out of line, I apologize.
XBOX live gamertag: BANE509...I would die tonight for my beliefs.
Yeah...
he can’t seem to get back on track.
by Cannon Jacques on Sep 6, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I did learn...
the card is in Atlanta and Rich Franklin is a huge middleweight but just an average sized 205er.
by Cannon Jacques on Sep 6, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m hoping for some more Bruce Buffer magic tonight.
"No one makes me bleed my own blood."
by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions
there’s a funny .gif of him doing this dramatic motion while he was annoucing a fighter that’s been posted on here before. If someone knows what I’m talking about post it please.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
You can count on Buffer magic...
along with Goldberg retardo manipulations of the English language.
by Cannon Jacques on Sep 6, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Your precision is precise.
"No one makes me bleed my own blood."
by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I actually kind of wrote that like Goldberg would say it, lol.
by Cannon Jacques on Sep 6, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
If I ever get depressed or down, I’ll just look at this .gif and all will be well.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
oh hell I forgot Hendo was fighting.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions
did you guys see the video of chuck doing an interview about the movie 300 where he fell asleep and seemed like he was stoned out of his mind
Yeah, three kings dropped by from some eastern country and handed him some gold and shit.
Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ. -- TangleBones
I am now double-rooting for the Stun Gun since Matt Brown walked out to “Devil Went Down To Georgia” and Kim picked “Higher Ground.”
by Chris Nelson on Sep 6, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Matt Brown if immortal? Ddin’t konw that.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions
I’m pulling for the Stun Gun because of his faux mullet.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions
Goldberg already tripping over his own tongue.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions
Kim looks like a goddamn monkey, jumping all over Brown’s back. Almost had him with a standing RNC but Brown escaped. Impressive stuff, but this is a particularly good match-up for the Stun Gun. He couldn’t get away with that with a lot of the upper tier 170s.
P.S. SURPRISE ATLANTA HATES THE KOREAN GUY
USA USA
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
wow that was an action packed round for so few punches thrown.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions
(And he’s right, Kim is looking wicked tired.)
by Chris Nelson on Sep 6, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
my man kim looks tired.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions
why are they putting the cold thingies on Browns chest? I’ve never seen that before.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions
Only thing I could come up with
was the possibility of a hematoma (bruise) forming there for some weird reason. (Yes, I know that generally bruises are caused by violent impacts)
There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.
nice escape by brown.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions
LOL.
I was just about to say, “spinning backfist…? is that ever really worth it”. Heh. I guess sometimes…
by swarmofkillermonkeys on Sep 6, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions
you’re missing the greates UFC ever and all the video tapes are going to be burned after it’s over.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
dude video tape it for me and put it on your computer and email it to me
ill tell you what…..you’ll have a friend for life
that 3rd round is up in the air in my mind b/c of the 2 takedowns by kim.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL one of Browns corner dudes looks like Redd Foxx
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions
http://cdn1.ustream.tv/swf/4/viewer.25.swf?cid=260445 streaming for free i just found
wow I wish I knew about this before I plopped my money down on this.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL Cecil Peoples is always on the wrong side of everything.
and LOL at the rednecks in atlanta.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions
Can't believe the judges got it right!
And I can’t wait to hear the conspiracy theorists say the UFC wanted Kim to win b/c he’s their way into the Korean market.
by Chris Nelson on Sep 6, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope nobody brings that up. It was a close fight. The real conspiracy is that Cecil Peoples is a job.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
edit
Cecil Peoples HAS a job.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d like to know who these people are that feel the need to text their opinion on these ufc ppvs
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
nobody
it was a draw and now they have their hands dipped in broken glass so it’s going to round 4.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Dont make me post gifs of jean claude dancing around.
I’ll do it.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Just stay away from the Hass
and we’ll be ok. Otherwise, someone’s getting it in the first.
There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.
I live in the DC area but I spend my winters in Mordor.
"No one makes me bleed my own blood."
by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
So what you're saying
is that you spend the whole year in the same place?
There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.
I though Nate looked a bit better at the weigh in… what you say?
by swarmofkillermonkeys on Sep 6, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions
I think he’s going to go for a Boston crab in this one. No more piledrivers.
by Cannon Jacques on Sep 6, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
christ he looks way bigger than Kampman.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I know he got KTFO
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, you better be a pretty good striker if your gonna be smaller and less experienced than Nate.
by swarmofkillermonkeys on Sep 6, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Credit to Kampmann, he’s got a solid chin but he couldn’t keep eating shots from a guy Nate’s size for long.
by Chris Nelson on Sep 6, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but hell.. that body shot hurt ME and I’m thousands of miles away… ;)
by swarmofkillermonkeys on Sep 6, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
kick punch punch punch punch knee punch punch punch puch punch mario stops the fight.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Nate
Wow nate didn´t even use any illegal blows this time.
Kampmann is going to be on a highlight reel for all the wrong reasons.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions
me too. I’m a mark for Hendo.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I like Hendo...
but I’m excited to see Palhares, too.
by Cannon Jacques on Sep 6, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
was goldberg trying to pimp an LL Cool J album?
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions
That LL Cool J plug was rawdog, even by Goldie standards. I hope Palhares gets a cut from that.
Still my gut says Toquinho takes this one…
by Chris Nelson on Sep 6, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Hendo is 38? Wow.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions
totally
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
ya
hendo clocked him once. make that twice. but it’s still going.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
god that was a sick slam by the brazillian.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions
Hendo is content to lay on him.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions
wasn't too much going on
It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy. - Nolan
by Trei Brundrett on Sep 6, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
It's over.
Hendo should win this one.
by Cannon Jacques on Sep 6, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep. Hendo’s gonna take this one on a decision.
by Chris Nelson on Sep 6, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
good win for hendo.
"No one makes me bleed my own blood."
by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions
agreed
if he could get his punching in order and get some speed on some of his kicks he’d be awesome.
also, Rogan tripping over his ufc november pay per view.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
This must be a quick unercard fight I’m thinking.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 11:26 PM EDT reply actions
They’re going through the walk-ins and everything.
by Cannon Jacques on Sep 6, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
OMG
Best entrance music ever. Gotta pull for the Barbarian.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions
Franklin always uses this entrance music if I recall correctly. I like it.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 11:41 PM EDT reply actions
what's up w/ the *pink* & brown trunks for Franklin?
It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy. - Nolan
A couple times, if I recall. Definitely the first Silva fight, ’cause he switched to Bengals orange/black for the second.
by Chris Nelson on Sep 6, 2008 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Good round for Franklin.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions
damn my screen just froze
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions
Hamil has an iron chin I tell ya.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 6, 2008 11:59 PM EDT reply actions
nice win for Rich. And he looked like he was having fun out there.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 7, 2008 12:01 AM EDT reply actions
He might get some more when Chuck goes danga-dadanga-dadang on Shad’s head…
by Chris Nelson on Sep 7, 2008 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
But it turns out: not so much. Sorry Bas!
Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ. -- TangleBones
I smell a prelim coming on.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 7, 2008 12:04 AM EDT reply actions
guess not. I pulled a Buffer.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 7, 2008 12:05 AM EDT reply actions
oh manI forgot to text my vote in on who I think would win this fight.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 7, 2008 12:11 AM EDT reply actions
Why is it bizarre that Rashad Evans was wearing a t-shirt with a mugshot of a young Bill Gates…?
by Chris Nelson on Sep 7, 2008 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
nice gerber ad in Rashad’s corner.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 7, 2008 12:13 AM EDT reply actions
holy shit.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 7, 2008 12:27 AM EDT reply actions
OMFG.....was not expecting that
"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
Oh yeah, Chuck was definitely still in it. Terrible stoppage by Herb Dean.
by Chris Nelson on Sep 7, 2008 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I kept waiting for Chuck to wake up and start bitching like everybody else. “What, I’m fine! Holy shit, is that clock fast?”
Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ. -- TangleBones
by jemaleddin on Sep 7, 2008 1:38 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
he did. he looked very quick, especially with his lateral motion.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 7, 2008 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Rashad can take any fight and turn it into a snooze-fest, but when he knocks people out he puts them into a coma.
(formerly TheFightJournal)
Im going to borrow this logic.
My Mariners dont suck, the 85 teams who beat them so far this year just got lucky!
Nice to see a fellow M's fan here.
I’m giving them a (short) new lease on my fandom after the Morrow start.
There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.
and then lets see him take fedor, amirite?
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 7, 2008 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
or he bulks up big time to fight God.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 7, 2008 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm afraid that overhand right
might give God a problem if he keeps his hands at his hips like Chuck does.
There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.
Gamechanger
Liddell’s career—at least the title contending part of it—is over. Rashad is suddenly in the mix for a title shot. Liddell vs. Griffin is not going to happen (at least until Griffin loses the belt), which means Dana and the UFC are losing a big money fight. Does this mean Rashad gets a shot at Forrest? Or does it depend on the results of Silva vs. Jackson?
I seriously think Chuck would do better at heavyweight. Rashad just looked way quicker tonight.
by Cannon Jacques on Sep 7, 2008 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
To me, it appears his frame can’t really add that much more mass unless he uses anabolics. I think his career is near it’s end. He’s got a lot of wear on those tires.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 7, 2008 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah.
He didn’t look tos good physically. EVen for Chuck.
by Cannon Jacques on Sep 7, 2008 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions
I do think he'd be better at HW.
The talent is much thinner overall, and the matchups favor him quite a bit. He’d have quickness on most of the fighters in that division, and so many of the good UFC HW’s are wrestlers, against whom Chuck performs the best. Chuck’s power plays at any weight.
There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.
Undersized
I don’t think even Chuck’s legendary sprawl could stand up to Brock Lesnar’s extra poundage and takedown skills, plus Chuck would be at a reach disadvantage against many HWs. And if he’s not going to be a title contender at HW, why not just stay at LHW?
Dude – we get that you’re a Chuck fan and that you’re probably very upset and maybe even worried for his health right now. It’s understandable, that was a brutal and shocking KO. But there’s no reason to be petty and come on here denigrating a huge underdog who we all just saw get a great victory.
In the words of EPMD, you gotz to chill.
by Chris Nelson on Sep 7, 2008 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
WHAT!!!!
To all you haters….Don’t disrespect Rashad’s win. That was not luck. He knocked Chuck out fair and square. I’m sorry he messed up everyone’s plan. Most fans have never shown Rashad the respect he deserves. Hahaha…I love it!!!!
Um
There is only one ‘hater’ in here?
I personally love Rashad.
and still won't
he knocked out chuck and he still won’t get any respect, we’ll see in his next fight if he wants to keep rounds boring by running around the ring.
please keep sharing your thoughts on Rashad.
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by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 7, 2008 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, really release your anguish.
Use your words. Get it all out in the open.
There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.
OMG!!!!!!!!
im a chuck liddel fan and im not afraid to admit that and i liek everybody else didnt think rashad had a chance and if he did win it wouldnt be like this….That was a Kill shot!!! chuck looked fucked up after that shot with the over hand right how ironic…I felt that shot in my stomach i still can feel it….Sad day fuck chuck fans Props to Reshad he won it fair and square…
"If I wanted to spend a half hour between two hairy legs I'd go to your mother's house." -Don Frye
I know where you’re coming from. I felt that shot in my stomach too. And afterwards sort of had an strange uneasy feeling (just like I had after the Sean Salmon KO).
(formerly TheFightJournal)
just glad chuck is alright…wow
"If I wanted to spend a half hour between two hairy legs I'd go to your mother's house." -Don Frye
I was genuinely concerned for about twenty seconds.
Pretty scary to see a guy collapse like that from one bone-crushing shot.
There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.
Give Machida a fight with Forrest and
… Rashad should get Shogun. As for Chuck, if he comes back from the shot of the century, he should fight Franklin.
I’m just saying… Chuck hasnt looked all that great lately. I love to watch the guy fight but he might need to lay low for a while and get his mind right
he’s done. or very close to being done. he’s not some young guy that can wait a while, he’s getting told to be an elite fighter. my opinion.
"No one makes me bleed my own blood."
by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 7, 2008 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
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too old to be an elite fighter.
my keyboard sucks.
"No one makes me bleed my own blood."
by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 7, 2008 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions
I agree.
He just may not be a top level fighter at 205. That division is so stacked.
by Cannon Jacques on Sep 7, 2008 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Move to HW it is, then.
Would be an outstanding guy to put up against Velasquez, Carwin or Lesnar, no? No better way to test a wrestler’s overall MMA skill development than to pit him against Chuck.
There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.
what bullshit is this?
you obviously think liddell is done? all he needs is some new training, he’s been w/ john hackleman for ever didn’t you ever think he should get some new skills working w/ some of his rivals coaches as do alot of fighters go to train.
yeah
we didnt even want to rewind it to see the punch until we knew he was still alive
The one replay showing Chuck's back
was pretty scary. I’m not an osteopathic surgeon, but I’m fairly certain the neck isn’t supposed to wobble like that.
There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.
Call Rashad unimpressive before this fight, and you'll be listened to
(even agreed with by many, many people, including myself). But to do so now is simply uninformed, or worse, dishonest. Just my opinion.
There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.
So who gets the title shot against Griffin? I think they need to have him defend in December, but the only ones qualified are Machida and maybe Rashad.
I dunno they’d want his first fight back after Rampagegate to be a rematch for the title.
by Michaelthebox on Sep 7, 2008 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Battle of the TUF winners
Rashad vs. Forrest. It’s not the big money fight of the Iceman would have been, but I could see them selling it with the TUF angle.
BTW, is there any doubt left that TUF is the breeding ground for tomorrow’s champions? That in addition to being the trojan horse that led to mainstread acceptance. Best. Idea. Ever.
I’m glad the Ice Man got it, they wanted him with the belt because he sells seat…..hes
done
by harristhehellish13 on Sep 7, 2008 12:45 AM EDT reply actions
“Black on black crime,” as Quinton would say. I think Rampage vs. Wanderlei is the fight though, so maybe Rashad gets Shogun.
by Chris Nelson on Sep 7, 2008 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
I can't think of anyone else at this point...
given you follow Chris’s scenario.
by Cannon Jacques on Sep 7, 2008 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions
I like this.
"No one makes me bleed my own blood."
by monkeyfightclub! on Sep 7, 2008 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Rashad has always been the underdog
Good work Rashad!
I feel bad for Chuck, but this is the fight game.
Im hearing Rampage v Silva is off.
Rampage will be fighting Forrest on new years eve.
Wanderlei will probably face Rashad for the number 1 contender spot.
hackleman and militech is done…
anyone training their will always be severely at a disadvantage against extreme couture, greg jackson type camps.
Fighters evolving is one thing – but you also need gyms to evolve as well.
couldn't have said it better myself
liddell’s gym the pit needs to change or bring in someone to sparr w/ chuck to get his hands back to where they were.
what was herb thinking with that early stoppage? Chuck was clearly still intelligently defending himself… lol j/k
but seriously, that knockout was one of the more brutal ones I seen unreal!!!
Made all the more impressive considering the caliber of fighter
being put down.
There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.
Still can't believe what I saw...
I felt if Rashad could stay away from Chuck’s power punches the fight would go to the judges. Didn’t think he would knock him out. I felt like Chuck wasn’t taking him serious. No one really was. LMAO at the crowd after Chuck was knocked out. Never heard so many people go silent like that. I expect Rashad to be put on the fast track to UFC stardom. Ever since TUF people been doubting him. I doubt he will get a title shot, but he’ll get to fight the big boys now. I’m just mad I didn’t put any money on this fight…LOL
Oh well, nobody is going to be taking Rashad lightly after this one.
nate vs henderson
Nate will be fighting henderson for number one contender…
That would be an awesome fight.
Too bad they don’t own all of the PRIDE video footage. Would make for some great build-up material.
There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.
They don't own all the PRIDE footage?
Did they just buy the footage for certain fighters? I thought they owned all that footage and bought it as a lump when they bought the organization.
I was under the impression that the majority of the footage
is owned by one of the major telecasting companies there. Let me do a quick google…
Nope, couldn’t find anything definitive. I know that footage rights were a problem when the Fertitas purchased PRIDE initially, along with all the other crap.
There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.
Vitor Belfort is awesome
Here in Brazil our PPV has Vitor Belfort commenting
3 things he said its worth gettting out there:
1) Vitor said he talked to Coutore 2 days ago and Randy said that his startegy for Lesnar is to wear him down, keep it standing and finish him at the 4 or 5 round when he is tired.
2) Vitor won´t fight Lindland, Belfort has a broken hand and should be back in february of 2009.
3) He said that Rich Franklin must have nightmares with Anderson Silva at least once a month, lol.
PS: is i spelled something wrong, i´m sorry, i´m kind of drunk
I'm assuming Anderson charges Rich royalties by now.
I hear it’s what happens when someone owns you. I wonder when Franklin’s going to start lobbying for reparations?
There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.
Am I the only one that thinks Rampage/Rashad could be interesting?
Probably doesn’t fit in the big picture of putting fights together to determine shots. For example no way we see Shogun fight Wanderlei.
I just think it could be an interesting fight.
"The bigger the cushion, the sweeter the pushin'"
I could see that happening...
Rampage/Rashad would be good. But I doubt you see it anytime soon. Maybe when Tito has no choice but to sign with the UFC, he and Rashad have another rematch. I also see Wanderlei fighting Rashad.
Pellegrino X Tavares
Has any1 had the chance to see that fight yet?
I would like to know how that went.
Dam, i thought Tavares had a good chance to be number 1 at this weight.
About the perlims fights
I forgot about that, i´m sorry, i apologize
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