George Sotiropoulos (11-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) vs. Joe Stevenson (36-10 MMA, 8-4 UFC) in the works for UFC 110:
"Bout agreements have been distributed to both fighters; however, nothing is official at this time."
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Good fight. Appropriate step up in competition for Sotiropoulos
Not that I condone facism or any ism for that matter. Isms are in my opinion, not good. A person shouldn't believe in an ism, he should believe in himself.
I quote John Lennon, "I don't believe in Beatles, I just believe in me". Good point there, after all he was the walrus. I could be the walrus. Wouldn't change the fact I have to bum rides off of people.
by SamCupitt on Nov 29, 2009 9:26 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yep. Joe Silva strikes again.
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by Mike Fagan on Nov 29, 2009 9:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think this may be to big of a step up in competition. I was kinda hopeing George would fight Nate Diaz next. Then give him a top 10-15 guy. I fear Joe may win this handily.
by mmatokyo on Nov 29, 2009 9:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This is a double step for Sotiropoulos. I agree that Nate Diaz would have been a better choice. He’s one of those guys that I’m always rooting for, but I don’t see him taking this.
by cmsove on Nov 29, 2009 10:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
George Sotiropolous is one of my favorite fighters, but going from Jason Dent to Joe Stevenson is a really big jump in competition. There are fighters like Spencer Fisher or Sam Stout that would seem like the next step up in competition. Stevenson has fought a lot of tough fighters like BJ Penn, Diego Sanchez, and Kenny Florian, and has beaten the likes of Nate Diaz, Kurt Pellegrino, Gleison Tibau, and Spencer Fisher. If Sotiropolous wins, he will definitely be in the top mix in Lightweight, but I can see Joe utilizing his wrestling to take this. It might suck for the audience if George loses because it will be in Australia, but it would be huge if he wins.
by chrisbboy82 on Nov 29, 2009 11:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tough fight, but I really really like it.
by "Mr. NC-17" on Nov 29, 2009 10:35 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
damn, Great fight! I’ll go with Joe Daddy by wrestling
by moopwontplay on Nov 29, 2009 10:53 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Gogo George Sotiropoulos, take that arm home with you.
by grein on Nov 29, 2009 11:19 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sotiropoloulos by rear naked choke :D
by STEVENvanGEEL on Nov 29, 2009 11:59 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I have no idea why,, but I’m a Joe Daddy fan all the way. Probably the same reason I’m a Phil Baroni fan.
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by The Lethal Haze on Nov 29, 2009 11:59 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
No one can
fault you for being a fan of someone, I like Big Daddy too, but this is a fight thats gonna be good, not too sure who’s gonna win this one.
by proflex on Nov 29, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Soritopoulos looks like a child of Pacino and Stalone…
…and he will be the first fighter to tap someone with multiple guard pass…
by dancingChicken on Nov 29, 2009 12:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This is surprising. I expected George to get another prospect near his level first like Fabricio Camoes or Terry Etim. Anyone would have been a step up from Jason Dent. The Aussie crowd should help him, but still I give the edge to Stevenson — he’s been on fire since moving to Jackson’s camp.
by lascreenwriter on Nov 29, 2009 12:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Joe Daddy will take a decision here.
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by Ubernoober on Nov 29, 2009 12:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I agree with the consensus
Daddy is going to be too much for George.
by hlebtasic on Nov 29, 2009 2:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If Joe can stuff Georges takedowns,
which I think he can, he might be able to get a TKO on the feet, or at least a knockdown followed by elbows
by Shaun32887 on Nov 29, 2009 2:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
On paper this looks like a good fight, but i actually think that Joe will just try and do the same thing that he did to Nate Diaz and just turn this into a wrestling match and try to control the takedowns.
But something inside of me is pulling for George to stuff the takedowns (if they do happen) and take home that arm!
by bigislandboi808 on Nov 29, 2009 5:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If Sotiropolous can use the reach advantage unlike Nate Diaz, I think he has a good chance to win a decision.
by Rabbit915 on Nov 29, 2009 6:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great Fight
Looking forward to this one. I gotta go with Joe because he seems like a different, better, and more intelligent fighter since the move to Greg Jackson’s camp. I love George’s game but I think Stevenson will be smart and too much for George to handle.
by Lunchbox15 on Nov 29, 2009 6:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I can’t wait to see this fight! After 106 I was thinking he would be great on this card. Hope to see some more 10th planet, maybe a twister?
by Nyfeh on Nov 29, 2009 7:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I love to see George fight, his ground game is always impressive.
10/24
by spectaa on Nov 29, 2009 8:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hmm if george can pull this off he will be right in the title hunt. As people have stated tho if he does indeed win this he has guys like Maynard, Kenny, and Guida waiting for him, he will not get through those guys.
Shoulfd have fought Joe daddy level fighter after another 1 or 2 wins
by Riley_96 on Nov 29, 2009 8:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Blue Buffer.
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by Mr.Kib on Nov 30, 2009 2:44 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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