TUF 10 Finale Pre-Fight Interviews

by Nick Thomas on Dec 3, 2009 9:54 PM EST in MMA News

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It’s kind of hard to not like Kimbo. He seems like a really genuine guy. One can find complaints with the way he was handled over the years, but on a personal level, he appears to be a good dude. Hope he gets the win.

by WestbergIDFC on Dec 3, 2009 10:17 PM EST reply actions

Yeah, I’m a little sick of all the Kimbo hating. It’s guys like him that the ultimate fighter was designed for, to me the real issue is guys like Roy Nelson with serious pro credentials ruining the chances of other “developing” fighters. As we all know the fighters come along way between the show and the UFC so lets give Kimbo a little love for going through the motions.

by Beyondadrenalin on Dec 3, 2009 10:31 PM EST up reply actions

Hmm

I don’t think it’s about hating him. It’s just obvious he’s not that serious about the sport, or he is in waaay over his head. He can go on TUF and say he’s training hard, but people say he isn’t even working on his ground game.

You just can’t jump into MMA at 35, not really train, and not really go for it and expect people to love you for your looks and attitude.

He should go to the WWE.

by hydras.teeth on Dec 3, 2009 11:38 PM EST up reply actions

Yup

I really don’t hate the guy, he seems like a good guy. But I just don’t see him ever becoming a legit mixed martial artist. I would put him in the same category as Tank and Butterbean. Fun to watch, but nowhere near even gatekeeper status. (God, I did not just say Butterbean is fun to watch…)

by Pahuus on Dec 3, 2009 11:42 PM EST up reply actions

Starve the beast!!

Hungry dog’s fight better, just as michael vic

by Beyondadrenalin on Dec 3, 2009 10:34 PM EST reply actions

ask

by Beyondadrenalin on Dec 3, 2009 10:34 PM EST up reply actions

Kimbo talks to Tito:

Kimbo: You know I’m sayin’?
Tito: I gave my heart and soul out there man
Kimbo: You know I’m sayin’?
Tito: I gave my heart and soul out there man
Kimbo: You know I’m sayin’?
Tito: I gave my heart and soul out there man
Kimbo: You know I’m sayin’?
Tito: I gave my heart and soul out there man

"Mindwarp earthlings seek to change our path" - Nick Blinko

by Skoobs on Dec 3, 2009 10:52 PM EST reply actions

I can’t listen to Kimbo interviews. “You know what I’m sayin’?” I can’t handle it. It sounds like a broken record to me. Other than that, I like him.

by cmsove on Dec 3, 2009 11:28 PM EST up reply actions

What is this, a Know-what-I'm-census?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8sxocXw9_A

Sorry. I couldn’t resist. Canada’s finest TV show, ever…

by TLow on Dec 4, 2009 4:43 AM EST up reply actions

I think Kimbo is the most likely candidate for an upset Saturday night.

by goodbones on Dec 3, 2009 11:03 PM EST reply actions

His striking isn’t crisp and that’s all he’s got.

If he can’t win this one I don’t see how he could win anything in the UFC.

by hydras.teeth on Dec 3, 2009 11:39 PM EST up reply actions

there's a lot more weaker matchups out there for kimbo you know..

Houston is VERY dangerous standing up, and I was actually surprised they decided to match him up against Kimbo..

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by Anton Tabuena on Dec 4, 2009 4:24 AM EST up reply actions

His boxing is far more crisp than Houston Alexander’s super stiff, T Rex arm boxing.

by Hardcharger on Dec 4, 2009 9:33 AM EST up reply actions

I don't think he will fare well with the weight cut, this being his first time doing it.

I think that Huston will definitely take it cause he is probably just as good if not better standing up then kimbo, also he has better ground and is used to the weight cut. He isn’t even cutting down to 205 like he usually does. Money on Huston.

I really think they need to make a 235 pound weight class in between LHW and HW. This seems really logical to me.

by J_Maddux on Dec 3, 2009 11:15 PM EST reply actions

Or a superheavyweight so we can see the monsters clash at full strength.

by Beyondadrenalin on Dec 3, 2009 11:34 PM EST up reply actions

Sing it

I agree with you so much on the 235 division. It has to happen. Dana wants to stall it because the HW roster of UFC is not that deep at the moment, but it just needs to happen. I don’t see any logical reason for not doing it.

by Pahuus on Dec 3, 2009 11:47 PM EST up reply actions

I'm putting money on him NOT making weight

He’ll sacrifice 10% of his purse to Houston.

by cdny on Dec 3, 2009 11:49 PM EST up reply actions

10% of some probably really good money.

10/24

by spectaa on Dec 4, 2009 9:19 AM EST up reply actions

houston hardly cuts any weight.

he only has one kidney.

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by Anton Tabuena on Dec 4, 2009 4:25 AM EST up reply actions

I wonder why no one told him how to cut weight.

I dislike Matt Hughes. Shogun beat him like a dirty horse.

by MonkeyCHops on Dec 3, 2009 11:43 PM EST reply actions

i know it's been discussed to death, but they really shoulda matched him up with someone else from the cast.

obviously they sees dollar signs with him, so why not bring him along slow, in the same way they would other inexperienced cast members (amir, for example)? obviously the houston matchup is meant to keep him off the ground, but they could’ve achieved the same within his own weight class, with less risk. and it’s becoming clear that he’s also ill-prepared for, and disinterested in, a move down to 205. so what’s the point? what do they plan to do with him when/if he loses on saturday?

by woooburn on Dec 3, 2009 11:45 PM EST reply actions

I think they plan on him beating Houston Alexander.

by goodbones on Dec 4, 2009 12:24 AM EST up reply actions

that's FAAAAAAAAAR from a sure thing..

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by Anton Tabuena on Dec 4, 2009 4:26 AM EST up reply actions

indeed

Kimbo barely put James “get’s ko’d by everyone” Thompson away… I think that Houston will destroy him.

by exsanguinator on Dec 4, 2009 7:33 AM EST up reply actions

watchign the Houston interview, it looks like he wants to take Kimbo to the ground

by ryanwk628 on Dec 4, 2009 12:39 PM EST up reply actions

they're giving kimbo...

the A C Ds at A T & T

by l2ufi0 on Dec 4, 2009 12:05 AM EST reply actions

Hmmm,

Houston says he’s going to mix things up to avoid banging with Kimbo.. Does that mean he will take things to the ground? or just strike at a distance?

I think it’s the later, but i’d be surprised to see this fight go to the ground.

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by Anton Tabuena on Dec 4, 2009 4:31 AM EST reply actions

wouldnt surprise me to see him try some GnP. Whats the worst that can happen? He gets swept and they both stand up again.

"Like a ballet of violence clothed in fine Brazilian silk." ~ MMASuPreMaCy

by Benicio on Dec 4, 2009 4:38 AM EST up reply actions

the worst?

is that he eats some punches trying to take kimbo down.. but yes, that would also be a good strategy.

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by Anton Tabuena on Dec 4, 2009 4:51 AM EST up reply actions

Houston shoot and get seth petruzellied? I would lol and cry at the same time.

10/24

by spectaa on Dec 4, 2009 9:54 AM EST up reply actions

You’d laugh out loud and cut randy up at the same time? Sick.

by Pahuus on Dec 4, 2009 11:14 AM EST up reply actions

thats what it sounded like

by ryanwk628 on Dec 4, 2009 12:39 PM EST up reply actions

Mentally

Mentally, Kimbo has already lost. I predict he’ll get knocked out in the first round.

Shut up, Tito.

by TruthSeeker1223 on Dec 4, 2009 4:27 PM EST reply actions

Dana gets one of two outcomes.

Either Kimbo wins and they can use him to sell another event, or his stock is totally destroyed (lost to fat guy, KTFO by smaller and less scary looking black man) and is useless to any other promotion. Either way, good for UFC.

by pdl on Dec 4, 2009 4:51 PM EST reply actions