Affliction: Day of Reckoning Live Results and Analysis
by Luke Thomas on Jan 24, 2009 5:24 PM EST
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I know I've been away for a few days, but I'm back and ready to watch history unfold. I'll be liveblogging tonight's undercard results and I believe Michael Fagan will take over for the main portion of the card. So, expect results for the ENTIRE event, which means spoilers.
So join me back at 7 p.m. EST here as well cover all the action. And don't forget to hit that nifty Yahoo Buzz or Facebook button. We need your help to make this site a success.
Will Fedor continue to make history as the most dominant (heavyweight) fighter ever? Is tonight Andrei Arlovski's official ascension to the top? We'll find out tonight. See you in a few.
7:00 pm EST: And we're about to kick things off. I'm watching this on my new television in HD and I have to say, HDNet is seriously undervalued. This is a must-have for any MMA fan who takes comprehensive understanding of the sport seriously. Hats off to HDNet, but quit ignoring bloggers on Inside MMA.
8:46 pm EST: The baton has been handed off, and you're in the hands of Mike Fagan now. We're enjoying the pre-fight hype show, which is surprisingly well done. Haven't been paying 100% attention to it, but I haven't seen any specific mention of Yvel's checkered past. Also, during the undercard, the arena looked embarassingly empty. Hopefully Tom Atencio doesn't have to eat crow.
9:10 pm EST: I like the Pride-influenced introductions to start, but does it have to look like a third-rate version? It does get me psyched, and this is a nice little card, especially when you consider the free undercard fights. Also, nice to see Scott Ferrall getting more work...
9:17 pm EST: Looks like we'll get a nice look of hot babes at the fighter check-ins. Arena seemed to have filled up a bit, but there's patches of empty seats all over.
Dan Lauzon vs. Bobby Green (lightweight)
Round 1: Herb Dean is our referee. We'll see what Bobby Green's "Hood" style brings into this fight. Green comes out aggressively, but Lauzon counters well. Good pace so far. Green corners Lauzon. Low kick lands high, and we have a stoppage for a groin strike. Lauzon appears to want to take the entire five minutes. Lauzon comes out with kicks and superman punch. Clinch leads to Green on top. Lauzon gives up his back, and Green suplexes him back to the mat. Green escapes a triangle after sloppy strikes and throws ground 'n' pound from the guard. Green gets up and calls Lauzon. Clinch again, knee from Green lands low again. Another groin strike from Green who is now complaining Lauzon is acting. Dean deducts two points from Green. Green ends up on top after a clinch and throws punches. Lauzon has a hold of a heel hook, but Green is defending well. Lauzon takes his back and locks on a choke. Green taps with less than ten seconds in the fight!
Dan Lauzon submits Bobby Green with a rear naked choke at 4:55 of round 1.
Paul Buentello vs. Kirill Sidellnikov (heavyweight)
Round 1: Nice exchanges early. Sidellnikov definitely throws like his elder namesake. Clinch and the Russian moves Buentello into the corner. A minute exchange and they separate. Back into the corner and they trade positions. Overhand right lands from Sidellnikov. Right uppercut from Buentello lands. Jab landing over and over from the Texan. Good first round.
BloodyElbow.com scores the round 10-9 Buentello.
Round 2: Left hand lands for Buentello. And again. Jab continues to find its mark for Buentello. Buentello counters a leg kick with more strikes. Sidellnikov lands solid and follows up. Clinch in the corner. Left hook lands for Buentello. Single leg shot is stuffed by Buentello. Left hooks snaps back the Russians head. Buentello has Sidellnikov watching for the jab. The AKA fighter is just patiently landing at will.
BloodyElbow.com scores the round 10-9 Buentello.
Round 3: Buentello looks to be the fresher fighter at the start of the round. Both fighters trading body shots. Double jab from Buentello. Big uppercut lands for Buentello. Sidellnikov's hair flying has become a familiar image in the fight. Wild strikes leads to Buentello taking the back. Fight ends up on the ground, and Buentello humps Sidellnikov and lets him back up. Stiff jab sends Sidellnikov reeling. McCarthy stops the bout to return Sidellnikov's mouth piece to the jeers of fans. Fight is stopped again after Sidellnikov spits out his mouth piece. After a quick visit to the doctor, referee John McCarthy stops the fight.
Paul Buentello defeats Kirill Sidellnikov by TKO at 4:18 of round 3.
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou vs. Renato Sobral (light heavyweight)
Round 1: Clinch leads to Babalu attempting to pull guard which Sokoudjou defends against. Failed judo throw leads to Babalu taking his back. Babalu pulls guard. Big elbows from the Team Quest judo player. Sokoudjou with the first judo throw I've seen in his MMA career. Extended clinch along the ropes. Competitive round.
BloodyElbow.com scores the round 10-9 Sokoudjou.
Round 2: Big right uppercut from Sokoudjou to open up the round. Successful double leg from Sobral leads to big ground 'n' pound. Sokoudjou looks lost on his back. Sustained attack from Babalu. McCarthy stops the bout to move it to the center. Sokoudjou looks gassed. Lazy sweep attempt gives Sobral half-guard. Sokoudjou tries to scramble, and ends up in a Darce or anaconda choke. Sokoudjou taps!
Renato Sobral submits Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou with a Darce choke at 2:36 of round 2.
Matt Lindland vs. Vitor Belfort (middleweight)
Round 1: Vitor knocks Lindland down with a left! Follows up with ground 'n' pound and referee Doc Hamilton steps in! Lindland looks out!
Vitor Belfort defeats Matt Lindland by TKO at 0:37 of round 1.
Lindland took an lengthy time to recover. Medical profession argued with Lindland to leave on a stretcher. Lindland won out and ultimately walked out on his own power.
Josh Barnett vs. Gilbert Yvel (heavyweight)
Round 1: Yvel lands a solid leg kick. Head kick gets caught by Barnett. Yvel throws punches before Barnett gets it to the floor in half guard. Barnett with a kimura attempt from half guard. Ground 'n' pound from Yvel after a scramble. Barnett mounts after a kimura attempt. Punches and elbows. Vicious ground 'n' pound. Yvel just covering up at this point. Herb Dean could definitely step in at this point, but lets it go and the round ends.
BloodyElbow.com scores the round 10-8 Barnett.
Round 2: Yvel comes out guns blazing, but gets clinched and taken down. Barnett straight into side control. Barnett working for the kimura again. Barnett takes full mount again. Big elbow from Barnett. . More elbows from Barnett. Yvel active from the bottom. Barnett switching his hips for an armbar, but Yvel ends up on top. Yvel with a big left hand from the top.
BloodyElbow.com scores the round 10-9 Barnett.
Round 3: Yvel with strikes and gets taken down again by Barnett. Mount right away. Barnett throwing short elbows. Yvel less active from bottom. Barnett throwing punches, Yvel covering up again. Yvel taps out from strikes!
Josh Barnett submits Gilbert Yvel due to strikes at 3:05 of round 3.
Fedor Emelianenko vs. Andrei Arlovski (heavyweight)
Round 1: Right hand from Arlovski looks to stun Emelianenko early. Body shot from Fedor. Backs Arlovski into the corner and clinches up. Arlovski with a trip attempt, but Fedor maintains his balance. Cautious exchanged on the feet. Right hand knocks out Arlovksi! Oh my god! Wow!
Fedor Emelianenko defeats Andrei Arlovski by KO at 3:14 of round 1.
Brett Cooper vs. Patrick Speight (welterweight)
Round 1: Fighters begin pawing each other with jabs and circling. Speight takes the center as Cooper bends at his waist with a low stance. Speight misses several rights but lands a few inside leg kicks. Cooper lands a nice right and uppercut (twice) on the inside as Speight moves forward. Cooper is timing Speight's slow jab with his lead uppercut...lands a body shot. Coope is now dicating the action and taking the center. Speight lands a left hook. Cooper is going back to the well with setting up the uppercut. Speight shoots and is stuffed so he flops to butterfly guard. Cooper is up kicking Speight's legs.
BloodyElbow.com scores the round 10-9 Cooper.
Round 2: Speight misses with a left hook and lands a front kick. A few slapping left hooks land from Speight. Cooper goes back to the uppercut but misses. Speight is landing on the outside but with nothing potent. Speight lands an excellent overhand right after an exchange where Cooper overcommits. Cooper lands a nasty body shot with a left and Speight is clearly hurt but recovers. Cooper on top in half guard working GNP. Speight recaptures full guard. Speight is working an overhand rubberguard grip to hit an armbar but it goes nowhere. The fighters get back to their feet. Cooper lands a vicious inside right uppercut a la Arlovski vs. Matyushenko. Speight is out cold.
Cooper officially stops Speight at 4:10 in the second round.
Albert Rios vs. Antonio Duarte (featherweight)
Rios' entrance is reminiscent of a MMA Shock G. Put me in as a fan of this gentleman. Big John is back refereeing.
Round 1: Rios fakes a shot but eats a leg kick from Duarte. Rios throws a left straight right to the body. Rios works a single off the ropes, switches to a double and lands in Duarte's butterfly guard. Duarte uses the corner to get back to his feet. Duarte lands a monster right that floors Rios. Duarte looks for a guillotine but as he rolls Rios losses the choke and Rios escapes. Rios back to working for a single. Switches to a double and pulls Duarte's hips out from under him. Rios attempts a guillotine but misses. Duarte tries for a guillotine rolls Rios and works for an arm-in north-south choke. Rios escapes and gets back to his feet. Rios lands a right straight on a straight backpedaling on the fence Duarte.
BloodyElbow.com scores the round 10-9 Duarte.
Round 2: Rios immediately tries to close the distance. Rios lands in half guard on top but can't hold Duarte down. Duarte eats another left, throws the same right cross right outside leg kick combo. Rios trying to find ways to close the distance. Rios lands another double leg into side control, but Duarte is back up. Fighters exhcange decent leg kicks. Duarte throwing better combos but missing quite a bit. Rios shoots again and is deep but Duarte is pummeling much better this time. Duarte shrugs off the takedown after the switch to a single failed. The round ends with little damage being applied to either fighter but Rios is busier and pushes the pace.
BloodyElbow.com scores the round 10-9 Rios.
Round 3: Fighters land outside leg kicks on each other, Rios getting the better of them. Duarte lands a few more kicks now. Duarte is moving a little better this round and checks a kick. Rios eats a few more kicks and works for a double, switches to a single to go back to a double. Duarte pummels in nicely. The fighters separate. Rios lands a nice right. Fight ends with a less than exclamatory exchange of leg kicks.
BloodyElbow.com scores the round 10-9 Duarte.
BloodyElbow.com scores the round 29-28 Duarte.
The judges all score is 29-28 Rios.
L.C. Davis vs. Bao Quach (featherweight)
Round 1: Davis comes out southpaw. Fighters clinch and work inside control against the ropes. Davis works for a single and Quach jumps guard but Davis works for side control and escapes. Davis throws a right, works for a single and lands a double. Quach tries for an armbar, omaplata but is rolled bellydown. Davis lands his own nice guilltoine but Quach escapes and hits mount while keeping Davis flat on his back. Quach lands a vicious elbow that forces Davis to roll and Quach works a RNC. Davis is saved by the bell.
BloodyElbow.com scores the round 10-9 Quach.
Round 2: Quach closes the distance, gets double underhooks and lands an outside trip on Davis. Quach now in side control. Quach attempts some submissions from knee on belly, but they go nowhere. Now Quach is in mount again. Davis rolls again and Quach attempts the armbar but ends up working for full guard. Quach looked like he was working an upa sweep but tries to get to his knees. Quach tries a kimura with Davis in side control. Davis sits on Quach's inverted guard and blasts him with rights and lefts. Quach back to his feet. Davis has a single but Quach holds the ropes.
BloodyElbow.com scores the round 10-9 Davis.
Round 3: Davis starts off the third frame with a takedown with Quach using full guard. Davis tries to pass but Quach rolls to his knees. Quach manages to get a double and tries to flair out for a better angle on side control. Quach working for the pass on top as Davis holds the ropes twice after Quach attempts deep double legs. Fighters stand and Davis gets the fight back to the ground. Davis working some more than adaquete GNP on top with a very loose open guard from Quach. Quach working for Davis hips on his knees but Davis uses farside ankle grip to keep Quach at bay.
BloodyElbow.com scores the round 10-9 Davis.
BloodyElbow.com scores the fight 29-28 Davis.
Judges score it 29-28 and give LC Davis the unanimous decision.
Vladimir Matyushenko vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (light heavyweight)
Round 1: Fighters start out circling with pawing jabs. Nogueira takes the center. Vladdy lands an ok inside leg kick. Vladdy attempts a very terrible leaning at the waste shot and is shurgged off. Fans begin to boo for inaction.Nogueira lands the best inside leg kick of the orund. Suprisingly, Vladdy shrugs off Nogueira's attempt to clinch. Nogueira is now chasing Vladdy and lands a nice right knee as Vladdy ducks to cover from punches.
BloodyElbow.com scores the round 10-9 Nogueira.
Round 2: Matyushenko is beding over forward at the waste to dodge punches. The pace picks up a little, but its still mostly sparring-esque striking from the two. Matyushenko hammers Nogueira with a left to the semi-back of the head and is chasing him. Vladdy looking down and charges in but lands nothing. Again, Vladdy doesn't want to clinch. Vladdy swinging enormous arm punching left hooks at hot air. Nogueira gets Vladdy to duck into an excellent lead knee. Vladdy is stuned. Nogueira closes in, lands another knee and Vladdy falls flat covering up.
Referee Doc Hamilton stops the fight at 4:26 of round two to give Rogerio Nogueira the TKO win.
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Imagine if this fight took place under the UFC banner?????????
It is hard to believe , but If Arlovski was still in the UFC and somehow Fedor fought AA under the UFC banner………This PPV would be the biggest to date, most likely.
I am predicting that this PPV does a little better than the first…..but nothing great. UFC 93 in Ireland probably did more PPV buys than Day of Reckoning will do
Just shows you what a powerful brand the UFC has built. I would bet if the SAME card was promoted under the UFC name the PPV buys would be one of the highest to date.
What do you guys think??
I think if the UFC ever get Fedor, that card will be the biggest to date – no matter who the opponent is for Fedor.
I think this card will do less buys than Banned… Its sandwhiched between two UFC PPVs and at around $45 a pop, people really have to think of their wallets… especially when they can get it ‘other’ ways…
I don’t understand why you’d think Fedor would have the biggest PPV in UFC history when Anderson Silva couldn’t break 400k.
Interesting. I added the little facebook thing to my page. Cool feature, hope it brings some new people to the site.
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by Scott Christ on Jan 24, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions
KEEP IN MIND...
the fact that this PPV is available in Russia may seriously boost their total numbers.
Fedor isn't a star in russia
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
the russian economy is sucking worse that united states last i heard, the ruble is not worth too much
The Junkies, Big O & Dukes, Mike O'Meara, MMA Nation. What the hell are you listening to? http://www.wjfk.com/
by 106.7 WJFK FM Listener on Jan 24, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
You know im really excited for this card. It’s a shame that i couldn’t get any of my friends to watch it and Hooters, BW3 or any bar is not showing it. Put UFC behid it and it’s sold out. I know it’s a prelim fight but it looks like no one is there.
by TruthSeeker1223 on Jan 24, 2009 7:11 PM EST reply actions
there was a lot of talk about the ticket sales being low
by TruthSeeker1223 on Jan 24, 2009 7:14 PM EST reply actions
I thought that you were going to the show Smoogy.
by Rundownloser on Jan 24, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
Uh what? I live in Nova Scotia, which is as far away from Anaheim as possible without leaving the continent.
Shit, I don’t know why I thought that then. Whoops…Enjoy the Show!
by Rundownloser on Jan 24, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
what you don’t like the guy with the hair that looks like he just woke up?
by TruthSeeker1223 on Jan 24, 2009 7:16 PM EST up reply actions
Cooper looks good, weak comp, but still.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Undercard. Tito is going to be an announcer for the main card, for sure.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
I have no idea…. I know Tito was doing some announcing. i wonder if they’ll use him for the main card
by TruthSeeker1223 on Jan 24, 2009 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
I wish the UFC would show the undercard on spike like this.
by TruthSeeker1223 on Jan 24, 2009 7:24 PM EST reply actions
they could do without the walks outs for the undercard
With no one there to cheer the walk outs lose their appeal.
Male Ugly Betty Entering.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
do any of you think affliction will have another show after this one or will they fold?
by TruthSeeker1223 on Jan 24, 2009 7:41 PM EST reply actions
Wamma would have no one to crown. :(
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Yet...
they still claim to need the UFC’s approval to do the same thing.
Contributing Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.
by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions
i love the ufc but i think we need other organizations to succeed. Too many fighters and too little organizations for these fighters to sharpen their game. Then again i can’t afford to buy too many ppv’s
by TruthSeeker1223 on Jan 24, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions
Yes…
Have you ever watched a UFC in the Honda Center?
This aint las vegas…
I suspect all the people who actually paid for a ticket (less than 5,000) to be in the arena soon.
The rest of the tickets Affliction “bought” and gave away – may show up later.
YOU'RE NOT EVEN 5PM LOCAL TIME!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
IN YOUR FACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
w00t!!!!!!
Never doubt the Kid, Smoogs!
Just listen when i talk, you might learn something.
: P
looks like donald trump is pimpin with two chicks…. oh man what it would be like to be ugly and rich!
by TruthSeeker1223 on Jan 24, 2009 7:46 PM EST reply actions
my necklace!!! i’ve been looking for that!
by TruthSeeker1223 on Jan 24, 2009 7:48 PM EST reply actions
Wow that was a long time...
24 seconds I counted.
LOL at Militech. He was giving a calm interview and then all of a sudden he was yelling at LC. IT reminded me of the Will Ferrell ‘Get off the roof’ sketch from SNL
My friend was just referencing that too.
by Rundownloser on Jan 24, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
Nate
Be a Bud, I’m on vacation in Breckenridge, CO and I can’t find a single place showing the fight and this overpriced place i’m staying says we cant even get it, so how can I watch it live?
all you gotta do is...
I hope he gains weight so I can call him the frito bandito.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Yep. I think Diet Nog is gonna get ground down by the Janitor.
by Rundownloser on Jan 24, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
List of Rogerio Nicknames:
Lil’ Nog
Fun Size Nog
Nog Troyer
The Rog
Small Iron
LoCal Nog
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Enough fans to have a loud boo apparently
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Not really, it looks better than an April ray game at least
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
He's trying to machida nog without the hitting strikes part
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
LoCAL NOG!
The chute box curse is over!
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
I don’t think that iNog Nano was ever part of Chute Boxe. He was BTT.
by Rundownloser on Jan 24, 2009 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
It is a bit dry
but yeah nothing Goldie-esque….yet
a lot of people
are watching the streams…albeit the illegal ones.
Lucky for them, my computer sucks
And I’ll charge my friends who were too cheap to pitch tonight to watch it later
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 8:44 PM EST up reply actions
Not fair to Sherk
I do recall Sherk shoot in, albeit not fully committed ones vs BJ. Besides taking down BJ isn’t exactly ideal…
Hi everybody
First time I’m writing here , it’s just almost 4am where I’m at and the main event is airing soon ! I’m excited and stayed awake for this,
Hope we all have a great time and a good show..!
by JoelMan on Jan 24, 2009 8:45 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
sha-motherfuckin-lom from the states
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 8:49 PM EST up reply actions
Cool. You’ll have to give us the heads up on Israeli MMA. I heard that its getting some attention over there now. Glad to have you around here!
by Rundownloser on Jan 24, 2009 8:49 PM EST up reply actions
Forget it, I just found him on the fight finder.
by Rundownloser on Jan 24, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
lol we had an Israeli in the last TUF but he got Escudero for his first match and got beat , not too pretty . He’s the best fighter we’ve got so far . I think we’re better at making Hummus…
PPV BUYS
I’m not buying this PPV, I think the UFC is to ahead of the game and supporting other organization will only slow down the UFC control and as fans the best way to ever really see all the best fighters in the world fight each other. I think Golden Boy and M1 are all about trying to make money and jump on the band wagon now that the UFC has set up the sport. I love the Fedor vs the pit bull fight but that it.
I was torn
But my 44.95 ain’t saving their third show hopes.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 8:49 PM EST up reply actions
You should be put in a cage and studied. You are a perfect example of someone who is pro-UFC, anti-MMA.
I bought the card. I GOTTA get some points with you for that.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
No it means more Promotions, more outlets for fighters. Options for people who leave or get cut from the UFC.
We can do better than affliction. But I bought the card.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
I disagree
Failing to demonstrate that other MMA organizations can exist other then the UFC hurts other fighters when they are released or asking for more pay.
Uh
Okay. Still a decent fighter, perhaps over the hill but still formidable.
I’d like to see Yvel beat Barnett, just to see if Affliction follows through and actually makes a Yvel-Fedor headlined PPV for the WAMMA belt.
Yvel-Arlovski!
I’ve been praying for that since Yvel was announced.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
You need to start using the reply button. Otherwise it looks like you’re throwing out a bunch of non sequiturs.
Maybe he is.
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by Richard Wade on Jan 24, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions
I’m not buying this PPV, I think the UFC is to ahead of the game and supporting other organization will only slow down the UFC control and as fans the best way to ever really see all the best fighters in the world fight each other. I think Golden Boy and M1 are all about trying to make money and jump on the band wagon now that the UFC has set up the sport. I love the Fedor vs the pit bull fight but that it.
He is kind of annoying
though…
I wonder if the mods here are like us mods on DRB who give fun messages in warnings.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Not usually.
Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
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 Jan 24, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
I have an HD monitor....
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Neighbors with tito ortiz?
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
…got to rub in the fact that you’ve got a new HD TV. Sorry man. I’m living in the stone ages of standard definition.
by Cannon Jacques on Jan 24, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions
As a fighter, I want to be the best in the world which = fighting all the best = all the best being in one organizaiton. I love orgs like Strikeforce that put on shows, make money, pay/expose/take care of fighters – and then sends them off with kisses when the UFC or WEC comes calling.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 8:54 PM EST up reply actions
Fighters in the UFC have better paid endorsment deals then affliction fighters, they simply have more exposure and are ahead in the MMA fight game.
Dude...
feel free to talk about the show. But don’t turn this thread into an affliction vs. ufc thing. This is for live results..etc. Plenty of other threads out there for this kind of stuff.
Contributing Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.
by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions
Well for Affliction
you also get massively overpaid. In theory, Afflictions acts as both the sponsor and promoter. Besides that, the exposure the UFC gives allows them to pay you less so Affliction has had to pay each fighter more….. which is why people complain about Affliction’s business model.
Who's rooting for Fedor?
I have a bad feeling for Fedor as I’m a big fan and I always get ‘bad feelings’ before he fights , I had the ‘bad feelings’ with Choi and Sylvia and what not .
So that’s a good sign , Fedor’s gonna take this…
only brock lesnar could beat fedor….. jk….. fedor is unstoppable
by TruthSeeker1223 on Jan 24, 2009 9:00 PM EST up reply actions
That’s not as laughable a statement as you may think.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions
Im kinda rooting for Arlovski
But I know Fedor will most probably win. But If Andrei get’s KO’ed I just hope he doesn’t lose all his confidence like when dropped the 2 fights to Tim.
You had a bad feeling for choi?Why....
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
I guess...
8. 8 times…
Contributing Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.
by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions
That last EXC show was shameless.
‘Edor is coming… in January.’
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
tim did
beat arlovski twice and taste his pee pee pee, don’t underestimate him!
Or...A WRECKONING amirite
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
WHy is affliction stealing menu graphics amd music from everquest?
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
rec’d – I was trying to put my finger on it, I just knew that Oblivion would’ve been better
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
Tito looks like a turd in that brown suit
His hands are shaking. He’s so fucking nervous.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:06 PM EST reply actions
boy...
tito is just awful and awkward. He sounds like a dolt. “He’s been on a terror!”
Contributing Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.
by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions
I’m glad I’m not the only one. He is freaking the fuck out inside.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions
I'm so sick...
of the phrase “shock the world.”
Contributing Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.
by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:08 PM EST reply actions
Thankfully the shirts are so loud that they’ll make up for the fact there is no audience.
by Rundownloser on Jan 24, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions
Boy...
scott farell AND chuck zito…how lucky are WE?
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:08 PM EST reply actions
Don't forget MMA Freddie Roach
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Bullshit, Arlovski isn't Fujita.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
That interview
with Roach just made me feel sick…
Ey, ow ya doin, I'm Chuck Zee-to
That shit made my eyes water, it was so stupid.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:09 PM EST reply actions
Boy...
didn’t they just say the Lauzon fight was starting things…like 5 minutes ago?
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions
nevermind...
its the whole interview thing…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions
er...
intro…not interview.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions
Gerry Miller does what he wants.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
yeah they did that so they wouldn’t be reminded that this is their last show!
by TruthSeeker1223 on Jan 24, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions
I don't get this
Are they still going to have their own intros?
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions
Nice face by Farrell. What a fucking jackass.
by Michael Rome on Jan 24, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I loved it...
it was like “WHOOOA! WHOOOOOOOOOA!”
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
I think that shirt was a way of saying ’I’m not putting your shit on until I absolutely have to.’
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
He just said...
Cote was “ornarthadox”
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
People that are good at striking are unorthodox for Tito,
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
I was wondering what the fuck that word was. ‘As a result, as a result. I, I, I’….
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
He’s that good, huh?
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by Richard Wade on Jan 24, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
On the other hand, Horodecki looks like he’s eight.
by Rundownloser on Jan 24, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
Tito will be among the greatest commentators ever. He will be remembered with the likes of the great Bill Goldberg
SOOOO MUCH SEPIA!!!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions
It IS that damn empty
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
Christ – there are entire rows missing right behind the judges!
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
The real main event: Tito vs. English
by Michael Rome on Jan 24, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Rec'd
Tito by exhaustion, three hours from now.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks for that breakdown of the nut shot, Tito.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions
Between him and his girlfrend....never mind.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
sounds like tito is doing horrible huh? i bet he starts talking about getting mistreated by the ufc and how he does everything for the fighters… blah blah blah shut up big head!
by TruthSeeker1223 on Jan 24, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
They..
should show the replay of the nut shot in sepia
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions
ugh...
yes. It’s either full color fights (or tito) or sepia interviews and highlights…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
I do like the Affliction imprint on the ring. Font looks nice and its a change from generic Harley Davidson/Bud Light. Two toned ropes look cool also. How about Affliction Interior Decorating? lol
If you were a bird...here's how the shot would look...
THANK YOU TITO!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:26 PM EST reply actions
And Tito says he's acting?
Fuck you!
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions
Green is testing the waters at Affliction for Overeem.
by Rundownloser on Jan 24, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions
155 Cheick Kongo, everybody
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Nutshots or not...
Green is dominating the round…and I agree with Tito that it didn’t look THAT bad…then again they weren’t my nuts.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:29 PM EST reply actions
Green is really athletic, let's see if he can keep the pace.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Yep. I don’t feel too good about picking Lauzon.
by Cannon Jacques on Jan 24, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe the first two made him more TENDER
For fuck’s sake, Tito, only the guy with the balls in question knows how much it hurts.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:31 PM EST reply actions
Boy...
they’re really ripping Dan for “acting” here. I don’t think the second two were “bad” at all…but again…not my balls.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:31 PM EST reply actions
And now the guy that actually hit the nuts is talking to the crowd. Class act.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
no...he...
was saying “aw shit is that Oscar De La Hoya?!” seriously…that’s what he said.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions
Herb...
tells the doctor “you don’t have to look at ’em or anything…just talk to him”
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
He hit him in the side of the hip!
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Lauzon is getting crocop'd
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
LOL Tito first says he’s acting then says he’s showing heart by continuing. This is the longest 5 minute round in history.
Exactly what I was about to say...
The timing of the show would be totally jacked up by this going to a decision now…nevermind…there’s the tap.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions
Dammit Tito...
it’s GROIN! NOT GRO-YEAN!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:35 PM EST reply actions
You’ll go insane correcting Tito all night.
by Cannon Jacques on Jan 24, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions
I can't deal with it...
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions
And now the guy that lost showed heart. Two hearts and an actor in one fight!
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions
LAUZON IS SUCH A CHAMPION
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
A great victory for testicles everywhere.
by mocavious sam on Jan 24, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions
HA!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
Backflipping...
with swollen balls can’t be easy…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
'Are you booing me for getting kicked in the balls?'
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:37 PM EST reply actions
fans that boo should be kicked out of the arena. that crap drives me nuts. you always know who got free tickets…. it’s usually the people that are booing and have no idea what’s going on
by TruthSeeker1223 on Jan 24, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
Lotta free ticket holders in the crowd tonight.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
booing
is better then no reaction at all….
Comments on Bloody Elbow are more important than PPV buys.
by mocavious sam on Jan 24, 2009 9:42 PM EST up reply actions
are you taking into account
the exponential increase for the Fedor fight?
I don’t think it’ll go long enough to make much of a difference. ;-)
by Rundownloser on Jan 24, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
It's been proven...
by my unscientific research…that the lower a buyrate is the higher the comment count. People hang out and talk when they’re stealing a show rather than paying for it.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
you know youve made it
when your real name is good for a nickname
im not impressed with your performance
Don't let the crowd get to you, Baby Fedor
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Is Bruce Buffer at the boxing match across town?
Lol!
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:44 PM EST reply actions
and yes...
I’m pretty sure he is.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
Why isn't Kirill at 205 :|
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Jenna Jamison
How pissed will Tito be when he finds out that Jenna’s kids aren’t his. I hope they come out black. Better yet i hope they look like Dana white
by TruthSeeker1223 on Jan 24, 2009 9:46 PM EST reply actions
NO MORE!
no more “he gots” from tito please. “He gots a great jab!”
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:47 PM EST reply actions
Keep it up, Brent – I’m cracking up here
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
Buentello is employing the worst strategy possible.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Baby Fedor...
holds the ropes just like Real Fedor…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:48 PM EST reply actions
Tito two times – I’m gonna go get the papers, the papers.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
BF cuts like adult fedor
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Buentello closed the round pretty well...
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:51 PM EST reply actions
I give it to Kiril becuase of the dirty boxing
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
Is that Rasputin behind Fedor?
That beard is epic.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:51 PM EST reply actions
'He gots an amazing chin'
Damnit Brent, now I hear it too
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:53 PM EST reply actions
am i fooling myself
or have they improved upon the overall sound quality since affliction 1?
The Junkies, Big O & Dukes, Mike O'Meara, MMA Nation. What the hell are you listening to? http://www.wjfk.com/
by 106.7 WJFK FM Listener on Jan 24, 2009 9:53 PM EST reply actions
BF...
gives up underhooks way too easily from what I’m seeing.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:55 PM EST reply actions
Kiril's head movement is awful.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
He’s gonna get whiplash from all those jabs.
by Rundownloser on Jan 24, 2009 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
I predict many the takedown attempt from BF in the third.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:57 PM EST reply actions
Wow...
this is as good as I’ve seen Buentello look in a while. He looks light on his feet, he is moving well to set up his punches and is using angles well. Good work from him 20-18 easy on my card.
“He’s already been jackin’” -Scott Farell on Sobral backstage
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:58 PM EST reply actions
yes...
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:59 PM EST up reply actions
Also..
has anyone else notice Tito has changed the way he is saying BF’s name every time he says it?
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 9:58 PM EST reply actions
BAY-bee Fedor… baby FEY-dor… baBEE feDOOR…
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 9:59 PM EST up reply actions
Brent who is your favorite fighter? Tito? :)
by TruthSeeker1223 on Jan 24, 2009 9:59 PM EST up reply actions
I think it's fine..
it’s a clinic by Paul though…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 10:03 PM EST up reply actions
This may be worse than Pacqiao-De La Hoya
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
If Fedor’s main training partner is Baby Fedor, that doesnt really bode well for Fedor. He didn’t have good boxing to sapr against.
He's not his main training partner :p
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
He’s gonna charge Kiril 50,000 for his work as Kiril’s cutman. Then he’s gonna offer to tell Buentello where and how to hit Kiril.
by Rundownloser on Jan 24, 2009 10:04 PM EST up reply actions
BF just got beaten down to 205.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
For what it's worth..
Margarito/Mosely is taking place right now and set a new Staples Center record with an attendance of 20,820…
Just thought it was an interesting little side note here.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 10:04 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I guess the economy isn’t to blame for Affliction’s poor ticket sales. I wonder what it could be…
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
He's drinking from it
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
weak…43 seconds left in the fight…let the fight end
Granny man-panties say it all
self-BEEP for noticing.
I called him ‘Baby Failure’, but dude is 20 years old. He can come back.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:06 PM EST reply actions
I want soku to win just because it'd be amusing.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Nah
I’m rooting for Babalu so he can protect Strikeforce’s honor
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
im rooting for soku
cus of balalalalalala sandy wandy handy landy
im not impressed with your performance
My fight plan for Soko: USE YOUR FUCKING JUDO
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:10 PM EST reply actions
Uh, tito, Chael Sonnen shouldn't be on that list.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Babalu looks relaxed
I have him by sub in the second
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:14 PM EST reply actions
If Tito talks shit on one more takedown attempt…
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:15 PM EST reply actions
Joe Silva is and frank mir are there
by The Bronzeville Bully on Jan 24, 2009 10:17 PM EST reply actions
Weird. Must be scouting for talent.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
WHY IS SOKO LOOKING LIKE A COMPETENT GROUND FIGHTER?
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
ha!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
ANYTHINGS POSSIBLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
an image of a Baroni-esque entrace for Fedor
just flashed through my mind
im not impressed with your performance
I;m watching HBO and they said Affliction paid Oscar a 5 million dollar fee to show up in Anaheim
by The Bronzeville Bully on Jan 24, 2009 10:20 PM EST reply actions
They won’t make that in revenue! Lol
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:21 PM EST up reply actions
They shitted on MMA, Larry was like it would take me that much to get me to go to one of those things
by The Bronzeville Bully on Jan 24, 2009 10:23 PM EST up reply actions
We’ll see how they feel when GSP/BJ II’s numbers come out
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
Larry..
will feel exactly the same way. The guy doesn’t like MMA, he’s old and doesn’t like it…fair enough in my eyes.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 10:26 PM EST up reply actions
Well, if I’m going to climb up my dad’s ass every time I see him to give it a shot – which I do – then I’m not going to give Larry a pass.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think..
they have anything to gain by making that up…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 10:26 PM EST up reply actions
Then why bother ragging on it.
If I don’t like something and it hasn’t affected me personally, I just ignore it. Doesn’t exist.
They weren't ragging on it..
when the DLH being paid thing came up. They said Oscar wasn’t there because he was given 5 mil to show up at the Affliction show…which isn’t ragging on MMA. Larry then said that it would take that much to make him show up to an MMA event…because he doesn’t like it. He is welcome to do that just like all the MMA fans who don’t like boxing shit on that sport. I’m just saying…not worth getting in a tizzy over.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
FLYING HEEL HOOK SOKO
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Every fight it’s the same with Soko. Look good, gas, get beat. 3 fight losing streak.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:23 PM EST reply actions
Like I said...
with fighting Soko you just have to survive the first 3 minutes…it’s all downhill from there.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 10:24 PM EST reply actions
It’s hard to watch Soko. I think the dude has a ton of potential. He just needs to round out his game and use his damn JUDO.
by Cannon Jacques on Jan 24, 2009 10:26 PM EST reply actions
He uses precious damn little judo. Yes, he does need work on BJJ and cardio.
by Cannon Jacques on Jan 24, 2009 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
big head mode baby!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
"here we are with Saralto Babalu!"
…oh Tito…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 10:27 PM EST reply actions
‘Yeah Tito, we’ll fight… when pigs fucking fly’
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
"Lets hear it for Babalu! One of the best Light Heavyweights..........of the night!"
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
He's right
M1 Global is fucking huge in America.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:29 PM EST reply actions
The judges were pretty clear in that one – 17% if I remember right
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:33 PM EST up reply actions
I wish they would’ve come up with a new name instead of Day of Reckoning. All I think when I see that is Barnett v AA in October.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:33 PM EST reply actions
200 Olympic games. Pay your graphic designers, kids.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:34 PM EST reply actions
‘He is the former UFC LHW champion… not like that matters because the UFC sucks, but we’ll sure use his former success with them to hype him now!’
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:37 PM EST reply actions
Still better...
than being WAMMA champ…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
What are you talking about? Did you see the ring!
by Rundownloser on Jan 24, 2009 10:41 PM EST up reply actions
Wait, so small joint manipulation isn’t against the rules?
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:39 PM EST reply actions
I must say, at this point in the PPV, they’ve already surpassed Banned. This is a great show, with better pacing, a surprisingly good commentary crew, and most importantly, some dramatic fights.
WAR VICTOR BELLFURT
The only reason I like this better is the lack of Megadeth. And Tito has been atrocious.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
Dude, I’d rather hear Frank Trigg going ‘OH NOOOOO!’ than Tito.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
It's been a fun show if nothing else.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 10:41 PM EST up reply actions
is fedor vs aa after the lindland fight?
by TruthSeeker1223 on Jan 24, 2009 10:40 PM EST reply actions
Barnett/Yvel
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 10:41 PM EST up reply actions
WHOA!
WOW! WOWOWOW! DAMN!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 10:42 PM EST reply actions
THE PHENOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
This actually kind of resembles how he did there.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:44 PM EST up reply actions
You mean he’s coming back to the UFC?
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:44 PM EST up reply actions
He can probably get a lot of money to fight Anderson if he’s free.
by Michael Rome on Jan 24, 2009 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
If Tito sings again I’m muting the rest of the show
by KenFloismyhero on Jan 24, 2009 10:44 PM EST reply actions
LIndland just got wanderlei'd.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Damn
My first fight of this card. And it was over that quick. How were the fights so far? I just stepped off a plane.
oh god...
Lindland trying to stand up and being crazy legged is just hard to watch.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 10:45 PM EST reply actions
He won’t let this be his last fight. Unfortunately.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:45 PM EST up reply actions
Franklin cut the ribbon...
at a creationist museum…I’m pretty sure that was a rep v. rep fight. Then again…lets get away from politics.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
FOR THE RECORD
Nog v. Vlad is already on youtube
Belfort Vs. Anderson Silva
MAKE IT HAPPEN
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
This is an overreaction, but whatever.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
not that far fetched
as long as he doesn’t lose to Belcher, he’ll be fine.
I’m glad Lindland is back up, looking better.
by Cannon Jacques on Jan 24, 2009 10:47 PM EST reply actions
yeah...
much less scary now
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
This reminds of the 1st time i saw Belfort fight Ferrozzo..scary fast
by KenFloismyhero on Jan 24, 2009 10:49 PM EST reply actions
$300,000 for 7 seconds of work…not bad…
by The Bronzeville Bully on Jan 24, 2009 10:50 PM EST reply actions
He beat Sylvia
didn’t think anyone could top that
I'll shit myself....
…reading all the excuses online!
OMG, VITOR JUST BROKE THE LAW
sorry, had to say it
by Zack Gobie on Jan 24, 2009 10:50 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
It didn’t even cross my mind. Damn you. Rec’d.
by Rundownloser on Jan 24, 2009 10:51 PM EST up reply actions
either Tito..
or Jesus.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 10:51 PM EST up reply actions
Want to stop booing fans? Mention Jesus
Man, have ANY of these fans been to a fucking fight before?
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:51 PM EST reply actions
Kind of hard when your hands are nailed to a board.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:53 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
By The Way: I want Yvel to win just to royally screw Barnett.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Dd Tito just call Lindland the #2 MW in the world!?!?!?!
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:52 PM EST reply actions
"i see him beating anderson silva!"
..whooooa there Tito
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 10:53 PM EST reply actions
I’m ignoring Tito now and watching boxing between matches.
by Cannon Jacques on Jan 24, 2009 10:54 PM EST up reply actions
He would ‘out-point’ him. I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:54 PM EST up reply actions
She looks like a martian from mars attacks
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
probably time constraints
they had one last time…
Brock-Randy is on Spike in a minute
In case anyone missed it last time
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:56 PM EST reply actions
I swear, Lesnar looks fat
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
I’m telling you, it’s the lack of Megadeth.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:57 PM EST up reply actions
Megadeth...
certainly jacked with the pacing of the show…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 10:58 PM EST up reply actions
By a whole lot...
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 10:57 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone know Vitor’s contract status? I think this win could get him a bigtime deal and a fight with Anderson Silva.
I could be wrong
but I think he’s a FA after this show…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 10:59 PM EST up reply actions
If true, this is Vitor’s ticket back to the top and into money. He needed this bigtime.
Who could possibly care about Silva-Leites if we can get Silva-Vitor in April? Vitor has to be considered top 5 at 185 now.
by Michael Rome on Jan 24, 2009 11:00 PM EST up reply actions
Really?
Because he knocked out a very old Matt Lindland? I don’t think he can walk in the UFC and get a shot – give him Nate Marquardt while Silva-Leites happens, then have the winners face in August. Beautiful.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 11:01 PM EST up reply actions
I can't see Marquadt putting up much of a fight
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
He beat Matt Lindland. That’s all that matters, who else has been able to do it at 185? Leites beat Drew Mcfedries.
by Michael Rome on Jan 24, 2009 11:02 PM EST up reply actions
ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS
This show has been the shizz! Props to Affliction!!! 100% better all around than the first one.
When they say Barnett is a former UFC HW Champ
are they referring to him beating Couture while on roids?
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 10:58 PM EST reply actions
well...
yeah.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 10:59 PM EST up reply actions
Yvel via Soccer Kicks
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Wrestling Observer just pointed out...
This show has 2 hours to go and two fights
Why would they chedule a 5 hour card :|
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Margarito just lost, UPSETS ARE IN THE AIR
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
...Did you see De La Hoya-Pacqiao? This was similar
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
No offense, but you are a dick for posting this here.
by Chris Nelson on Jan 25, 2009 12:02 AM EST up reply actions
10-9 only because Yvel got out at the end.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
barnett blew his load man
he’s fuct….
look at him
he'll use a steel chair...
…he’s got pro wrestling style, he’s allowed
Good reffing by Dean..
a good amount of those shots weren’t landing clean, Yvel was covering up and moving well and occasionally had the good sense to fling a punch upward to prove that he is “still there” I gotta give Dean some cred.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:09 PM EST reply actions
So Barnett could face the winner of AA-Fedor without sitting for six months.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 11:10 PM EST up reply actions
Judging by Yvel, I’m going to say they don’t even have a ground.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 11:10 PM EST up reply actions
He’s actually hurting Josh a bit from his back
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 11:12 PM EST reply actions
Yeah...
josh actually looks concerned about the punches Yvel is throwing while he is mounted on top of him.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
gilbert is doing way more than rampage did
He’s attacking from the bottom….
Is that..
a Chris Jericho in WCW reference?!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:15 PM EST up reply actions
from the Deano Machino list itself
#486
ARMBAR!
Ha!
faaaantastic
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:16 PM EST up reply actions
Chuck Zito did the impossible...
he knocked out Jean Claude Van Damme in a REAL fight.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:15 PM EST up reply actions
Well...
I didn’t expect to be saying this…But I want to see Yvel on another big card…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:14 PM EST reply actions
I have nothing against Barnett, but...
Come on, Gilbert… make this happen.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 11:14 PM EST reply actions
man
those reporters look so ridiculous in their affliction rags
im not impressed with your performance
only 10-9 two rounds
I would say 10-8 rounds for 1st at least
And shit, Brock’d lose a point for that kind of rabbit punch.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 11:19 PM EST up reply actions
Barnett at least isn't making dumb mistakes
he’s not going for moronic submissions that would give up position.
If you submit due to strike you're a pussy
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
are you serious?
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:19 PM EST up reply actions
Right right...
I remember now. sorry…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:21 PM EST up reply actions
So did I for a few seconds
back now though
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:22 PM EST up reply actions
Tapout due to strikes.. means he is the winner
Is Tito feeding this guy lines?
by KenFloismyhero on Jan 24, 2009 11:21 PM EST reply actions
Are they booing Tito or do they just not know what to expect from an MMA fight?
by Dropkick434 on Jan 24, 2009 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
If Tito is feeding people
someone put Jenna back in line. She needs a samitch!
After this...
I’d lean that way also.
by Cannon Jacques on Jan 24, 2009 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
DON'T YOU DARE APOLOGIZE TO THIS TERRIBLE CROWD
Fuck them, and fuck you for patronizing them.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 11:22 PM EST reply actions
Not when they get free tickets, they don’t.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
The look on Tito’s face when he realized Josh’s story about the rearending was a tragic one = priceless.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 11:23 PM EST reply actions
oh my
The Junkies, Big O & Dukes, Mike O'Meara, MMA Nation. What the hell are you listening to? http://www.wjfk.com/
by 106.7 WJFK FM Listener on Jan 24, 2009 11:24 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah...
I didn’t comment on it as I don’t want to be a jerk…but that was odd.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:24 PM EST up reply actions
I’m really getting tired of that fight.
by Cannon Jacques on Jan 24, 2009 11:25 PM EST up reply actions
he got stuck in traffice
Jenna was sucking cock in the parking lot
Somebody must have gotten injured or something.
by Rundownloser on Jan 24, 2009 11:27 PM EST up reply actions
I honestly have no clue...
I am just as lost as everyone else on that one considering I was excited to see him fight again.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:27 PM EST up reply actions
Steve Mazz has a poster of it...
…in the firehouse
Here we go
Does the legend grow or die?
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 11:27 PM EST reply actions
"This is probably one of the biggest fights of his life right here"
THANK GOD! Thank god they brought in Tito to provide such incredibly deep commentary!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:28 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Goddamnit, how can you make fun of that right as I make fun of that? Damn your quick wit.
But hey, this is probably a pretty big deal to Arlovski.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 11:29 PM EST up reply actions
Fedor just has to remember Action Hank’s motto. It’s not the beard on the outside that counts. It’s the beard on the inside.
Hey - 'Don't stand in front of Fedor'
The whole list = ’Don’t let Fedor touch you’
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 11:29 PM EST reply actions
PREDICT A TITO COMMENT
“he really needs to not get hit to avoid being punched”
I don't think it's going 5 rounds...
But um…there are 30 minutes left in the broadcast…if this fight goes the full 5 rounds that is 29 minutes…and they still don’t have Fedor in there yet, and have to do introductions…and would have to read the scorecards.
Anyone else a bit…concerned?
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:30 PM EST reply actions
Actually
My broadcast is scheduled for another 90 minutes.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 11:31 PM EST up reply actions
is it?
I thought it was an even 3 hours…not 3.5
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:31 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah – Comcast has it from 6:30-11:00 including the half hour pre-PPV commercial thing
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
they over bought time
more $$$$$ down the drain
ah...
nevermind my comment then.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
ala Country Boy Can Survive and Matt Hughes
by KenFloismyhero on Jan 24, 2009 11:33 PM EST up reply actions
I'm sick of Fedor's ego...
he can’t even be bothered to smile at the fans? UGH…go to hell
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:33 PM EST reply actions
This is the first I’ve heard of this line of criticism. I’m intrigued. Most would chalk it up to wooden crosses and humble Russian peasantry whatnot. But not you?
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
Oh come on man!
people were thinking I was serious!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:35 PM EST up reply actions
“This is the fight of the night…right here.”
No shit.
by Cannon Jacques on Jan 24, 2009 11:33 PM EST reply actions
lol
yeh i guess that’s why they call it the main event.
Alright boys...I'm not talking to you during this fight..
back when it’s done…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:33 PM EST reply actions
If fedor gets KO'd I'm done. :(
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
if Fedor gets KO'd
you’ll smell the blood and gun oil from the net crowd all over the world
Six foot my ass. If he’s six foot, AA’s six-six.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 11:35 PM EST reply actions
Fedor is not measured by feet. He is exactly 1 Fedor tall
by mocavious sam on Jan 24, 2009 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
I’m going silent til this thing is done.
by Cannon Jacques on Jan 24, 2009 11:36 PM EST reply actions
I wouldn't blame the jaw...
jumping into a punch from Fedor is going to knock most people out.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:41 PM EST up reply actions
WHAT THE HELL!
That was stupid as shit. WHY WOULD YOU LEAVE YOUR FEET?!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:40 PM EST reply actions
STUPID
He’s not fuckling Ben Rothwell!
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 11:40 PM EST up reply actions
HAHAHA!
Affliction Card was GOLD! Great ending!
by MMASuPreMaCy on Jan 25, 2009 6:43 AM EST up reply actions
WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????????
I have no idea what just happened there.
FEDOR'S NEW NICKNAME IS HELLBOY BECAUSE HIS RIGHT HAND IS HUIGE
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Nah he was fine
Flash KO – but a beauty. STUPID move.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 11:41 PM EST up reply actions
Well..
I will go ahead and say I was wrong. I don’t feel bad for my pick because things were looking good early..but why the hell he left his feet is beyond me…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:41 PM EST reply actions
OH MY GOD WHAT A HOOK
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
now they can sell no seats!
no UFC guy to build it around
Here we go...
…now we’re gonna start hearing all the “Arlovski’s got a paper chin” excuses for hating on Fedor now.
I am the bastard love child of Junie Browning and Diamond Dave Kaplan.
Yea it was just a stupid move by Arlovski.
That shot would knock anybody out if they ran into it like that.
Not from me...
I made a VERY public prediction that Arlovski would win but that punch knocks out pretty much anyone. I think Arlovski just shot himself in the foot (er..face) there
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:45 PM EST up reply actions
Well arlovski did make himself a clay pigeon.
by Dropkick434 on Jan 24, 2009 11:45 PM EST up reply actions
That’s a terrible way to get beaten after Arlovski did so well. Man, that was ugly.
by Cannon Jacques on Jan 24, 2009 11:44 PM EST reply actions
but not by much
the fight could’ve gone anywhere…
He's very clearly the best heavyweight in the world...
don’t need a “real belt” to prove that…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:46 PM EST up reply actions
I know, I just wish he had the recognition he deserves.
by Rundownloser on Jan 24, 2009 11:49 PM EST up reply actions
he'll not need it...
….as you’ll never see him on tv again. UFC bridge burned, Afflication doesn’t need him now
Naw...
We’ll see him on TV in either boxing or mma…pretty regularly I figure
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:47 PM EST up reply actions
when I loss assloads of cash
…it makes me sad. Must be a “lifestyle” thing
sounds like tito is trying to speak russian… jesus
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by 106.7 WJFK FM Listener on Jan 24, 2009 11:47 PM EST up reply actions
Fedor is awesome. No doubt. The characterization of the fight by the broadcasting crew is a little off. Arlovski was winning and frustrating Fedor until he got caught with his guard down.
by Cannon Jacques on Jan 24, 2009 11:46 PM EST reply actions
"NYET TOUCH ME TITO....
…THAT SUKA HAS DA CRAPS"
That had to fuck with the translator.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 11:49 PM EST up reply actions
In boxing he won't be...
throwing pointless flying knees
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:48 PM EST up reply actions
Gosh what a tragic mistake. But this is what makes Fedor who he is…he capitalizes as soon as you make a single mistake. Andrei was winning the standing exchanges and was able to keep it on his feet. This is the kind of mistake you can never make up for.
NICE...
Couldn’t have said it better myself.
by MMASuPreMaCy on Jan 25, 2009 6:48 AM EST up reply actions
'Fedor Emeyenko!'
God, I hate Tito Ortiz.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 11:49 PM EST reply actions
god i hate how they broadcast fedor 'dominating' the fight..
doesnt belong in the same ring? damn.. uhh the guy was winning.. how can those guys say that?
http://weoweoweo.deviantart.com/
but to say he doesnt belong in the ring with him??
how biased can you be? ya, fedor is great, but AA was doing good before getting greedy..
http://weoweoweo.deviantart.com/
by Anton Tabuena on Jan 24, 2009 11:52 PM EST up reply actions
Andrei was winning the round and got caught. That’s hardly getting dominated.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 11:55 PM EST up reply actions
1 punch is not dominating the fight..
http://weoweoweo.deviantart.com/
by Anton Tabuena on Jan 24, 2009 11:57 PM EST up reply actions
i dont see josh beating fedor though..
arlovski has a bigger chance to beat him than josh imo..
http://weoweoweo.deviantart.com/
by Anton Tabuena on Jan 24, 2009 11:51 PM EST up reply actions
Just rewound and watched the fight again...
there was a moment where you could see Fedor’s cool break and an almost confused look from him. But yeah, it takes one mistake against him. He is the best heavyweight in the history of the sport for a reason.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:50 PM EST reply actions
I actually saw this right before the KO, and you could see it really well in the replay. He just has a look on his face that I’ve never seen from him before.
Yeah, it was really weird. Arlovski was getting to him.
by Rundownloser on Jan 24, 2009 11:51 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah...
it wasn’t panic…I don’t want to give that idea. It was like a “what the fuck?” moment
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:52 PM EST up reply actions
yep. i saw that.. Then boom. night night..
i hope there’s a rematch. or they get a different opponent. i dont want to see him against josh..
http://weoweoweo.deviantart.com/
by Anton Tabuena on Jan 24, 2009 11:53 PM EST up reply actions
I thought Arlovski had him where he wanted him after the push kick.
by Cannon Jacques on Jan 24, 2009 11:52 PM EST up reply actions
I thought so too...
I went “there’s your distance…let the right hand go!” followed by “WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!?!”
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:53 PM EST up reply actions
I swear he says Feeodor
I loved the look on the interpretors face as Tito was putting an anaconda choke on the English language
by KenFloismyhero on Jan 24, 2009 11:50 PM EST reply actions
even when they work
…..it’s still broken
by RipeTide on Jan 24, 2009 11:51 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Arlovski can stand with Fedor. He screwed up and got knocked out. Period.
by Cannon Jacques on Jan 24, 2009 11:51 PM EST reply actions
'Arlovscular?'
Is that a fucking system I’m unaware of?
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 11:52 PM EST reply actions
Tito ends with a doozy.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
I think Fedor showed weakness tonight too.
That’s part of what makes watching him so fun. The weaknesses are clear: his boxing is not good, he’s not huge, and he cuts easy. But he still wins.
His chin obviously isn't glass though
And Kiril’s is fantastic. Its a shame he doesn’t get in shape and fight at 205. He’s got fast hands too
Gimme 1 Round!
What HW has striking like Andrei with the ability to keep it on his feet?
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
...I just want to see a rematch...
I think Arlovski’s skillset (chin aside) is the best possible foil for Fedor. But tonight is Fedor’s night
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 24, 2009 11:57 PM EST up reply actions
I vote Lesnar in a year. I know, I’m a broken record. But long range + power + awesome wrestling + freakish athletic ability? Win.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 11:58 PM EST up reply actions
he showed much more weakness this fight compared to the others.. AA shouldve capitalized after the push kick..
instead he threw that flying knee..
http://weoweoweo.deviantart.com/
by Anton Tabuena on Jan 24, 2009 11:57 PM EST up reply actions
Fujita? Hunt?
I am the bastard love child of Junie Browning and Diamond Dave Kaplan.
People who are saying Arlovski “dominated Fedor” for the whole 3 minutes it occurred are deluded. He was outpointing him in the standing department, I will give you that but gimme a break here.
I am the bastard love child of Junie Browning and Diamond Dave Kaplan.
He was clearly winning the fight...
I think that is enough to be impressive in my book
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 25, 2009 12:08 AM EST up reply actions
Absolutely he was looking impressive, but “dominating” etc. is completely overblown. It wasn’t even out of the first round yet – I think people need to realize that. Not to mention that as soon as the opening appeared, Fedor finished him.
I am the bastard love child of Junie Browning and Diamond Dave Kaplan.
I agree
A title fight is 25 minutes long. Losing 3 out of 25 isn’t such a big deal. If Fedor got severely rocked or beat down then maybe. But Arvlovski didn’t give Fedor the chance to get his rhythm. lol
It was the first two minutes of the fight.
You can’t expect Fedor to get the timing right away. He got lumped up in the Cro Cop fight too.
I really don’t think that it was the fact that he was losing in the standup. It was what Brent mentioned earlier: something in his eyes and demeanor changed. I hadn’t ever seen that from Fedor. Not against Fujita, not against Hunt, and not against Mirko after that rough left. Something was very different in this fight.
He still won, but I can’t help but think that something new just happened in the ring.
by Rundownloser on Jan 25, 2009 1:17 AM EST up reply actions
If Affliction does another show, they’ve got to drop Ferrall…Zito…and Tito unless he’s going to fight and shut up.
by Cannon Jacques on Jan 24, 2009 11:57 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
With the exception of the Great 61 Snoozfest
Andre has lost all his fights via punches
I need a gif of that KO btw
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
there's a lot of people here now.. I wonder how many have the legit ppv.. :)
http://weoweoweo.deviantart.com/
Commenting on BE is inversely porportional to PPV buys. Lots of people flipping back and forth between live streams and the forum. YAMMA got a million comments too.
Yeah...
I said that earlier. I do the majority of liveblogs here for our staff and you can tell when people are paying for shows (as they usually have friends over…or whatever and aren’t paying attention to a computer) or when they’re bumming a stream off the net. There are always more comments on the shows without a ton of buys…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 25, 2009 12:02 AM EST up reply actions
This techno music wouldn’t make a club in Colorado Springs.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 24, 2009 11:59 PM EST reply actions
Well they dont show it over here so its there fault im not waiting till tomorrow to see it on a broken down highlight show
yep..
well in my defense, there’s no way to get the ppv here, so its not really ‘illegal’ haha..
http://weoweoweo.deviantart.com/
by Anton Tabuena on Jan 25, 2009 12:01 AM EST up reply actions
Freddie Roach has to be pissed....
He’s been training AA in standup this whole time and he was winning. The second AA went for a MMA move, he gets ko’d
hahahaha.
that was what i was thinking too.. What happened to the roach training man? the moment he smelled blood he forgot his game plan..
http://weoweoweo.deviantart.com/
by Anton Tabuena on Jan 25, 2009 12:04 AM EST up reply actions
it's time to start using the SAP audio
…..for just fight audio w/o commentary
Best American MMA Card Ever?
If you thought UFC 92 was FotY, then it was better than the best card of 2008 at the very least.
YES MMA CARD OF THE YEAR
Jan 24th
WAY TO GO!
It was a GREAT card!
Great environment again, just like the BANNED show.
by MMASuPreMaCy on Jan 25, 2009 7:27 AM EST up reply actions
It was good, but not better than 92.
by Cannon Jacques on Jan 25, 2009 12:06 AM EST up reply actions
^ agreed
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 25, 2009 12:08 AM EST up reply actions
No way, 92 was overrated. 3-4 of the fights could charitably be described as “B-level kickboxing”, Wessel vs. Hardonk and Andy vs. Hamill in particularly being ugly as hell.
Full disclosure, I was rooting for Lauzon, Rogerio, Babalu, Belfort and Fedor, so I’m pretty happy with how it turned out on that end of matters, as Tito might say.
You appear to be a man on an island here. 92 was a really, really good card.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 25, 2009 12:11 AM EST up reply actions
Better than 93, not as good as 91 or 92. But a really solid card nonetheless.
by Rundownloser on Jan 25, 2009 1:20 AM EST up reply actions
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Jan 25, 2009 12:03 AM EST reply actions
haha...
that’s 3 minutes and 23 seconds more than most days ;)
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jan 25, 2009 12:04 AM EST up reply actions
Had Arlovski been a bit more methodical, he would have won, no doubt. Fedor looked confused (as much as he can look like an emotion). I couldn’t even see Andrei’a hands on my stream TV.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Jan 25, 2009 12:07 AM EST up reply actions
I believe Brent had it right. Andrei looked great.
by Derek Suboticki on Jan 25, 2009 12:11 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, you really had a handle on how the action would play out. Sans flying knee, of course.
by Rundownloser on Jan 25, 2009 1:21 AM EST up reply actions
The announcing was bad and the stuff between fights horrid, so I ignored it and did other things. The actual fights though were entertaining. Yvel showed incredible heart in the one flat out mismatch, and everything else was competitive with lots of back and forth. Arlovski’s hands were a quantum leap ahead of Fedor’s, and then he throws that flying knee. Roach must have shook his head in shame. He had it. Even Andrei knew it when he woke up.
plz.
I am the bastard love child of Junie Browning and Diamond Dave Kaplan.
Exactly. Fedor weighed in at 230, Arlovski was 237. Brock and Carwin are “huge” but even someone like Velasquez is like 245lbs.
It’s not like he’s never fought a HW before and he’s now finished the two former long-time HW champs from the UFC.
I am the bastard love child of Junie Browning and Diamond Dave Kaplan.
Yeah and Gonzaga as well, but ~20 lbs at HW is not that much of a difference in my opinion. I think the fact that he’s so light on his feet makes up for a lot of the size difference, plus he probably hits harder than anyone at HW, including Lesnar.
I am the bastard love child of Junie Browning and Diamond Dave Kaplan.
FEDOR FUTURE FIGHT LIST
DEBO
CHUCK NORRIS
whatever heavyweight UFC lets leave next
Depends on affliction, Andrei could be next after barnett if he looses, rematch can happen really fast in mma.
i think he’s supposed to box for Golden boy this year…that could get in the way. also i see the UFC breaking the bank to bring in Fedor
Fedor Beat...
…a guy who didn’t even have his last fight in UFC on PPV TV.
It doesn’t take much to see where they will go with it.
Jay Hieron vs. Jason High
From Sherdog’s Play by Play:
High, stalking early, lands a high kick that is partially blocked. Hieron flurries back with a combination that backs off high. Heiron loands a crushing lead left hook that freezes High before he crumples to the mat. Hieron follows up with punches before referee Herb Dean intervenes. The official time is 1:04 of the first round.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Jan 25, 2009 12:29 AM EST up reply actions
Was it shown on HDnet or the PPV? I thought I saw all of both, but I guess not.
by Rundownloser on Jan 25, 2009 1:24 AM EST up reply actions
Great card, thoroughly enjoyed it.
Lots of great moments, although I think everyone was concerned for Lindland.
Fedor, Belfort, Barnett, Sobral, all looked great and continue to be the best prospects affliction has.
I’d like to see Belfort fight Mousasi, more than Mousasi vs Babalu.
The next card should be great.
And BJ/GSP coming up, greaaaaat month.
most fights are out online
for those who missed them. not gonna post links but if you’re smart you’ll find them. Start at youtube.
Shite youtube streams don’t do some of these fights justice.
HD all the way!
by MMASuPreMaCy on Jan 25, 2009 7:32 AM EST up reply actions
KO of the Night
… goes to Jay Hieron. Even over what Fedor and Belfort did. I was there to see it. It took place after the main event. My god what a brutal knockout and vicious shots afterwards.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
Poor AA, makes me a sad panda :(
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Andre thought Fedor was going to shoot.....
Andre had Fedor in trouble, or at least he thought he did. When he hit Fedor with the nice combo and front leg kick that pushed Fedor up against the ropes, Andre expected some kinda of shoot or charge forward, thus he left his feet for a flying knee to end it…..I guess Fedor wasnt in as much trouble as he thought. Fight over.
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