UFC 95 Broadcast Results and Commentary ***SPOILER FREE***
by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 1:35 PM EST
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As with every major show we'll be here to bring you live results and commentary on UFC 95. The real "live" blog will start with the beginning of the Spike TV broadcast so make sure to make Bloody Elbow your home for this event.
As always we have our one rule: NO SPOILERS! In the interest of not ruining anything from the undercard that may make the broadcast we ask that you do not discuss the results of the undercard in the comments until either the broadcast ends or the fight makes the air.
So again, join me for the show and share your thoughts as the event unfolds.
It's 9:00pm Eastern and the Spike broadcast is starting.
Josh Koscheck vs. Paulo Thiago - Gets the show going tonight. Round 1 -Thiago's striking looks a bit wide and wild early as Kos looks like he wants to land the big KO shot. Very nice leg kick from Paulo now. Big boos from the crowd. Overhand right lands hard for Koscheck now and Thiago takes it. Thiago's left hand is low and is inviting the right hand from Kos. Another right hand lands for Josh. Left hook now. Thiago is throwing punches but he isn't landing and he is leaving himself wide open for counters. Thiago lands a big shot and Koscheck drops to his back, the ref jumps in and stops it! I don't think Kos was out at all there, he looked ready to defend himself but it was stopped. Paulo Thiago wins by knockout, round 1.
Demian Maia vs. Chael Sonnen - Round 1 - A few jabs land for Sonnen, Maia goes to his back and Chael tells him to stand up. Left lands for Maia but not too hard. Maia shoots and ends up pulling guard. Sonnen gets out but starts throwing punches and playing around in Maia's guard. Now Maia has the full guard again but Sonnen decides to stand back up. They are against the cage and doing some "standing flat throwing punches" big takedown to the mount by Maia and he is in position for a triangle. Rolls over and Sonnen is forced to tap out. It's getting to be a bit too common to say about him...but beautiful technique from Demian Maia. Demian Maia wins by submission (triangle choke), round 1.
Junior dos Santos vs. Stefan Struve - Undercard action here. Round 1 - They're standing for the first 30 seconds without much happening. Flurry of big shots by dos Santos and Struve is out. Junior dos Santos wins by KO, round 1.
Nate Marquardt vs. Wilson Gouveia - Very exciting fight here. Round 1 - Goldy throwing out the meaningless "MMA stats" again (Gouveia lands 83% of his leg kicks!). High kick misses from Marquardt. They trade leg kicks. Superman punch attempts by Nate now. Wilson is stalking and finally lands a punch. Nice leg kick by Nate. Gouveia throws another flurry that forces Nate to back off. Nate is really circling A LOT early (but is landing kicks here and there). Push kicks and leg kicks from Marquardt now. Nate with a takedown into a one handed guillotine by Wilson with one of Nates arms in. Nate gets free and is in Wilson's guard with twenty seconds left. Time runs out and Nate won it on kicks and a little bit of activity in the last ten seconds as he was on top. 10-9 Marquardt on my card. Round 2 - Gouveia with a good right hand and Marquardt answers with a knee. Right hand lands flush for Nate now. Right hand by Wilson knocks Marquardt stumbling, follows up with a left but in the action they end up on the ground with Marquardt on top in Wilson's full guard. Big elbows from the top by Marquardt now. Wilson escapes to standing but Nate locks up a standing guillotine but lands a knee and lets go. Wilson looks a bit gassed here. Leg kick by nate. Big right hand by Nate and a big knee. He's teeing off but Wilson is hanging in there. The round ends and if it wasn't for the small flurry early it would have been a 10-8 round. As it is...10-9 Marquardt puts him up on my card 20-18. Round 3 - Right hand from Wilson lands and Nate gets away as Gouveia tries to follow up. Gouveia tries to attack and Marquardt slips and takes his back standing. They separate and are back to distance mid-cage. Wilson is pretty much entirely gassed but he is throwing shots. Big flying knee from Marquardt and he follows up with a high kick, some punches and another knee that drops a now bloody Gouveia to his butt and the fight is over. Nate Marquardt wins via TKO (strikes), round 3.
Terry Etim vs. Brian Cobb - Round 1 - Good leg kick from Etim. Huge leg kick from Etim now after avoiding a takedown. Cobb grabs a leg and drags Etim to the ground. Etim is looking for an armbar but can't quite lock it down. They're stood back up after a lack of action. Another big leg kick from Etim. Uppercut/left hand combo from Etim now. Cobb can't hang with Etim on the feet at all. Another takedown from Cobb and again he just puts his chest in Etims chest and works punches to the body and again they're stood back up. The round ends and it was all Etim. 10-9 Terry Etim on the BloodyElbow card. Round 2 - Big high kick as Cobb was leaning down and Etim follows up with some huge punches and the fight is over. Terry Etim wins by TKO (strikes), round 2.
Per Eklund vs. Evan Dunham - Round 1 - Left hand by Dunham rocks Eklund and Per shoots but ends up in a guillotine but he gets his head out. They stand briefly and Eklund pulls guard. Armbar attempts and Dunham escapes and they're standing. Right hand lands for Per. Two punches land from Evan in return. Dunham is getting the better of things standing here. Left hand knocks Eklund stiff and Dunham pounces landing some big shots and it's over. Evan Dunham wins byt TKO (strikes), round 1.
Neil Grove vs. Mike Ciesnolevicz - Round 1 - Mike pulls guard and Grove ends up playing the leg lock game but now it's Grove looking for the leg lock and as they roll Mike grabs the leg and gets the submission win. Mike Ciesnolevicz wins by submission (heel hook), round 1.
Dan Hardy vs. Rory Markham - Round 1 - They're trading jabs early and Hardy has landed a few leg kicks. Hardy tagged Markham once and now Rory's nose is streaming blood. Huge punch from Hardy puts Markham hard. Markham landed awkwardly and ate a few more knees and it is over. Dan Hardy wins by KO, round 1. Very impressive performance for Hardy. It was a counter left hook that landed flush on the temple.
Diego Sanchez vs. Joe Stevenson - Round 1 - Three punch combo by Sanchez doesn't really land but a follow up jab does. Right hand from Stevenson lands as does a second. Knee to the body by Diego. Two punch combo lands for Joe now. Right hand from Diego now. Another straight right from Joe now. Right hand now for Diego. It's that kind of "trade moments and punches" fight. Uppercut from Diego lands very solidly right after Joe was laughing at him. Another right from Joe. Left hand counter from Joe as Diego tries to get a combination going. Body/Head combo by Diego now. They're trading punches for the last minute here. The round ends and it was close but Diego had the more powerful strikes and takes the round 10-9 on the BloodyElbow scorecard. Round 2 - Right hand lands and staggers Joe and a follow up knee. Stevenson shoots for a takedown and Diego takes his back but Joe stands up. It's a lot of Sanchez flurrying here while Stevenson looks for single right hands. Diego with a big slam takedown to get out of a standing guillotine and now Stevenson is on top but a scramble and they're back up. A lot of activity there and the crowd applauds the action. Knee/left hand combo from Diego now. Right hand to the shoulder by Stevenson. Right hand to the head by Sanchez. Not a lot to say here, it is a lot of the same stuff with each guy throwing punches occasionally but not overly damaging the other guy. Sanchez is much more versitile though and it is winning the fight for him thus far. They exchange big shots now and then go back to standing. My scorecard reads 20-18 Sanchez as the round ends. Round 3 - Both men are really going at it with punch combinations early in the round. Left hand lands for Joe. This has been the same as the second match. Joe tries to get the crowd into it for...some reason. A few big punches from each guy but not anything that is hurting the other guy. Takedown attempt from Diego and he ends up with Joe on his back standing. Stevenson lands a few punches and they separate. 30-27 on my card for Sanchez (but I came close to giving Stevenson the 3rd round). Official Scorecards: 29-28, 30-27, 30-27 all for Diego Sanchez. Diego Sanchez wins by unanimous decision. And the crowd boos.
Good free show. Everything but one fight made the broadcast and while there were no "great fights" it was a fun show.
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I will play my game beneath the spin light.
by Eugene Schelfaut on Feb 21, 2009 1:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Updated..
great graphic as always
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks.
I will play my game beneath the spin light.
by Eugene Schelfaut on Feb 21, 2009 2:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Baudelaire is a pimp, with all the great stuff he posts he should be added to the staff IMO.
by AA'sFlyingKnee on Feb 21, 2009 2:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yep i agree. but you guys didnt give him props in the article for the pic..
http://weoweoweo.deviantart.com/
by Anton Tabuena on Feb 22, 2009 1:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You're right...
after reading that this morning I feel really shitty. He should have gotten some credit in the article.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 22, 2009 9:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
to carry over a conversation...
…another way Spoilerdog has found to spoil results is posting polls right after a show. Example…
What was the best fight?
Evans KO over Liddel
Guy 1 decision over Guy 2
etc
etc
Sherdog lives to spoil shit.
I might not always agree with the people that provide content on BloodyElbow but they do a damn fine job to avoid killing the fun for everyone.
by RipeTide on Feb 21, 2009 2:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Its starting now in all the cool countries. :-)
by smoogy on Feb 21, 2009 3:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well Canada is north of the United States =)
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 5:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pauli Thiago
Paulo was a police officer from the Brazilian Elite Force in Rio de Janeiro, he is supposed to be a very tough guy, hope he gets a good debuff even if he loses.
by bigcherry on Feb 21, 2009 3:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather watch it on tape delay and in HD.
"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000
by IHateMMA on Feb 21, 2009 3:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
anyone know if there is a stream somewhere?
by soadtrails on Feb 21, 2009 3:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
check out ballhype.com and look for recent posts.
there is always a few peeps on there pimping streams.
by mmafiend on Feb 21, 2009 3:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I heard a rumor for tonight:
If Sanchez is able to beat Joe Stevenson without taking any damage, Shen Long will come to the Octagon and fight.
by Farthammer on Feb 21, 2009 3:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I have a question…
is this going ot be like a fight night that instead of showing prelim fights they will just air 10000 commercials between fights? or is this really just a ufc card that happens to be free?
by dbcb on Feb 21, 2009 5:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well
we didn’t get that many commercials. (Who knows what you will get when edited). Nothing in between rounds and all the time that would be used for filler ended up being used as commercials.
Nothing like a Fight Night so I was pleased.
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by achengy on Feb 21, 2009 5:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just like Dana said in his blog
The most bitched about cards end up becoming the best cards of the year.
Great card.
by constantin3 on Feb 21, 2009 6:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Damn it, damn it, damn it!
I’m in New Orleans, during the night of one of the biggest parades of the year (i’ts Mardi Gras time here, lots of partying) I’m basically stuck working security alone in a building with plenty of t.v.’s with cable, NONE of which can pick up Spike. And by the time I get home the show will be over. So post good commentary, guys and keep me entertained. At least I have internet access here.
by Cmad77 on Feb 21, 2009 6:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You could watch some over the internet, I bet someone will feed live streams again when the US broadcast starts.
by Johann on Feb 21, 2009 6:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Joe Stevenson via TKO injury [Stevia overdose}
by Zack Gobie on Feb 21, 2009 7:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This is the worst time now...
I have gotten everything done chores wise around the house, the kids are all fed and happy, I have 4.5 hours to go until I can watch these fights. In about 2 hours it will be time to make dinner. This is the down time and I no like it.
"Stop smiling you are about to be punched in the face !"
by Warhand on Feb 21, 2009 7:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Whatever happened to Kendall grove anyway.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Feb 21, 2009 8:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He’s fighting Jason Day at UFC 96. I think he opened a gym back on the island after he beat Tanner.
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If he had a good chin he could have been a great MW. Oh well.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Feb 21, 2009 8:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Got in a fight with Anderson Silva about who deserved the nickname Spider more. Resulted in his face being melted off by a combo.
by Tonley on Feb 21, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He spells it differently.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Feb 21, 2009 8:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to shoot a puppy
I just had every fight spoiled for me by a clueless “friend”. Not that I’d ruin it for anyone else, but I mean…fuck.
I’m still gonna watch and hope he was effin’ with me.
by Farthammer on Feb 21, 2009 8:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was watching the Din Thomas/Jeremy Stephens fight earlier. I really wish Din were still in the UFC.
by Cannon Jacques on Feb 21, 2009 8:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Or the WEC. I like him as a featherweight.
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. There are some great matches for him there.
by Cannon Jacques on Feb 21, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Never Fear… Nick is here. Roll call… who’s joining us tonight? Go Markham!
by Nick Thomas on Feb 21, 2009 8:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
GO GO GADGET PB&J.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Feb 21, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
God...
I fell asleep HARD. Good thing my wife was aware enough to wake me up.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Never Fear… Nick is here.
Urijah can’t be far behind…
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ha. what is the origin of the urijah thing?
by woooburn on Feb 21, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A play by play isn’t complete without dreamy Urijah showing up.
by Nick Thomas on Feb 21, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Here I am…
"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000
by IHateMMA on Feb 21, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"frank murr"
that will never stop being funny
by woooburn on Feb 21, 2009 8:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
BALPEEN HAMMUR.
Oh man I love that.
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
*iHateMMA has entered the game
"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000
by IHateMMA on Feb 21, 2009 8:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
EPIC Fail.
"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000
by IHateMMA on Feb 21, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s like one of my posts. Ha.
by Cannon Jacques on Feb 21, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fun fact: Stevia can be used a suigar substitute!
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Feb 21, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
sugar*
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Feb 21, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"Stevia" Rashad Evans?
what what
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by achengy on Feb 21, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ULTIMATE BLOODY EXTREME GLORIOUS THUNDER FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Feb 21, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone bet on Paulo Thiago at mmaplayground?
by Nick Thomas on Feb 21, 2009 9:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was going to, but it was already too late.
"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000
by IHateMMA on Feb 21, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh shit… sex pistols in the tuf promo. that looked nice
by woooburn on Feb 21, 2009 9:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Next TUF slogan: "IT'S US AGAINST THEM"
Really guys? Really?
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 9:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
U.S. AGAINST THEM!!
U.S.!
AMERICA FUCK YEAR!
</misplaced patriotism>
by Tonley on Feb 21, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Josh Koscheck -600 Paulo Thiago +400
by Nick Thomas on Feb 21, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Tonya Evinger will be making an appearance tonight. She will feel up random audience members.
"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000
by IHateMMA on Feb 21, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t blame her, he’s such a tease…
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I must mention it every single time...
that Bisping/Henderson comes up…
Bisping gon’ win that fight.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 9:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We AAAAAAAAAAARE LIIVE!
get it right
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds better than we aaaaaaaaaaaare TAPED.
by Cannon Jacques on Feb 21, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Getting to the fights a little quicker
than with a fight night.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is it a rule?
That if you are a pro fighter you have to take at least one picture per night showing either devil horns or hang loose?
by Farthammer on Feb 21, 2009 9:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If Kos loses, I lose half of my mmaplayground money.
"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000
by IHateMMA on Feb 21, 2009 9:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
I’m broke!!!!!
"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000
by IHateMMA on Feb 21, 2009 9:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
OMG
Koscheck was screwing around with that guy and that’s what happens.
"the spirit of your average dumbass with more overblown rhetoric" OR "the self-appointed savior of MMA"
by Kid Nate on Feb 21, 2009 9:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good lord
I was just about to type this:
“Thiago’s hands are not impressive”
by Farthammer on Feb 21, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yeah, i was about to say “what’s next for josh after he finishes this guy?”
by woooburn on Feb 21, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I tried betting on Paulo at 12:01…I suck. U.U
"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000
by IHateMMA on Feb 21, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This is what happens when you matchup top 5 guys with no-namers sometimes.
by Tonley on Feb 21, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
“Thiago has some fundamental problems with his striking.” Next thing you know he’s knocking Kos out.
by Cannon Jacques on Feb 21, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Also:
“Josh is turning into a Chuck Liddel type fighter.”
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Well that suits Kos
just fine.
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by achengy on Feb 21, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
um...
that looked like a really bad stoppage to me. Josh got dropped but he spun and was ready to defend himself when it was stopped.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think the ref was swayed by thiago.
Thiago didn’t try to finish Kos, and stood straight up. The ref looked and stopped it there.
"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000
by IHateMMA on Feb 21, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
NVM
"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000
by IHateMMA on Feb 21, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Quick stoppage
Koscheck wasn’t out.
"the spirit of your average dumbass with more overblown rhetoric" OR "the self-appointed savior of MMA"
by Kid Nate on Feb 21, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No Way
No chance that fight should have been stopped! He got rocked, no doubt, but he had already gathered himself and was ready to pull guard.
by 4seamed on Feb 21, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i thought it was because of the tiny screen I’m watching it on….but u guys thought the same thing
by soadtrails on Feb 21, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Kos was OUT.
Flash KO. He was out cold on the way down.
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is KOS going to have his pay cut in half now?
by MMASuPreMaCy on Feb 22, 2009 3:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah even getting up with the ref… he was in la la land.
by Nick Thomas on Feb 21, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think the ref was going to let it go until Kos looked up and was visibly screwed up.
by Cannon Jacques on Feb 21, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Eh
Hard to tell because Thiago just stood there – if he immediately pounced I think he would have murdered Josh. And Joe Rogan and his weed tattoos agree.
by Farthammer on Feb 21, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Everyone’s WW top 10 just got messed up.
by Ubernoober on Feb 21, 2009 9:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You guys are crazy, that was stopped early. I know he was flashed out, but I think they could have let that go. Ok…I just watched the replay and if Thiago had wanted to I think he had a clear shot to murder him in the cage.
by 4seamed on Feb 21, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nevermind
Definitely not “hard to tell.” He had his bell rung.
by Farthammer on Feb 21, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Kos fell like a tree. He didn’t even try to pull guard, either. Rather, he just lifted his legs up in the air and did half a crunch. He was out.
by a tommy point on Feb 21, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dude, sometimes you gotta work your abs, you know?
by Farthammer on Feb 21, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“If things go well I might be showing her my O-face. "Oh… Oh… Oh!” You know what I’m talkin’ about. “Oh!”
by Nick Thomas on Feb 21, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
we better be careful not to mess with the ‘jump to conclusions mat’ after that last fight
by woooburn on Feb 21, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh I hope Maia takes a body part home for his mantle
by soadtrails on Feb 21, 2009 9:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
so is he going to tap out if he gets on the ground with his legs spread?
by soadtrails on Feb 21, 2009 9:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Man I’m excited.
The two best middleweights in the world are about to get it on!
by Tonley on Feb 21, 2009 9:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
My favorite...
boxer based on nickname lost via second round KO toay.
That’s right:
Leroy “Rootin’ Tootin’” Newton was knocked out
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 9:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
*today
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess that’s a better nickname than “El Negro”
by soadtrails on Feb 21, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of boxing...
I never sit down and watch Friday Night Fights but my laptop was busted so I got a 12-pack and saddled up last night. (Plus I really like watching Gamboa.) Holy shit, what a night I picked to watch.
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 9:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing like a
DQ – Bite
To get the blood flowing
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 9:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Was that Urijah in Sonnen’s corner?
by kp the ghost on Feb 21, 2009 9:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone else just see that ridiculous KO on the UWC stream?
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 9:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Doh, I closed it before the last fight to pay attention to UFC. Argh.
/pirate anger
by a tommy point on Feb 21, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Richie Hightower is on next. Wooha.
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 9:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
As soon as the vids are up...
on Sherdog after the event I’ll be checking the show out.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 9:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Am I the only one that yells elbows elbows at the TV?
by Nick Thomas on Feb 21, 2009 9:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Who else in MMA has had such feared BJJ recently as Maia? Suggestions welcome.
by Farthammer on Feb 21, 2009 9:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Jacare.
Both he and Maia are equals when it comes to BJJ. Jacare may even be a tad bit better, but I still like Maia more.
by a tommy point on Feb 21, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nogueira...
the pre-fedor pride period was “don’t go to the ground with this guy” territory just like Maia
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the names
I’d throw in Houston Alexander as well.
by Farthammer on Feb 21, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Aoki, Jacare, Kitaoka,
Not many others though.
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maia puts the fucking in impressive.
by Nick Thomas on Feb 21, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh I am laughing. Laughing so hard.
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 9:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Damian Maia is the best MW in the universe!!!
Take that Anderson Silva!!
by Tonley on Feb 21, 2009 9:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Waaaaaaaaaahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
I love Maia.
by a tommy point on Feb 21, 2009 9:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
so the question is...
how did sonnen like another dude’s legs wrapped around his head
by soadtrails on Feb 21, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
39 minutes in..
and 2 fights down. Pacing on the free “numbered shows” is a lot better than with the Fight Nights
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I watched the stream from Setanta earlier and I wish they showed Maia walk out because Rogan told a story about Maia’s ground game.
Rogan said that Frank Mir has worked with Maia from their time on the show together and Frank Mir said that Maia makes Mir’s own black belt feel like a brown belt because of how good Maia is on the ground. Apparently, according to Mir, Maia made Mir look sad on the ground with his technique and transitions. Rogan talked about Maia submitting Gonzaga in competitions as well. But he mainly talked about how Mir said Maia is basically the best guy on the ground in the UFC because of how bad he made Mir look when they rolled together.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 9:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
But against Silva… he’ll be eating bombs in the standup.
by Nick Thomas on Feb 21, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You never know until it happens.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 9:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Silva takes awhile to get going. Perhaps Maia could rush early and try for a take down.
by a tommy point on Feb 21, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"I want to show everyone, you can win your fight without hurting your opponent."
Awww.
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 9:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He’s always said the best way to win a fight, in his mind, is to win without hurting your opponent.
Reminds me of Royce.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 9:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Royce never hurt anyone with repeated knees to the balls?
by Ubernoober on Feb 21, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I should have split that up way better. He reminds me of Royce in the way that he has one skill (jits) yet cannot be stopped even though you know his one skill and the way to beat his one skill.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 9:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Mia is also subbing people with some BJJ and no Gi too.
by Ubernoober on Feb 21, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What about
That guy in UFC 1 with the black pants that Royce tapped with an armbar from the guard, and the dude tapped forever and he just held it?
by Farthammer on Feb 21, 2009 9:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Roce tapped no dude with an armbar in UFC 1. It went position, choke, choke. He held onto the choke against Gordeau because Gordeau was a dick and bit him.
by SamCupitt on Feb 22, 2009 9:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maia is the ultimate sportsman. Very hard not to root for the guy.
If you ever have a chance to watch his instructional DVDs do so. They’re a joy to watch.
by a tommy point on Feb 21, 2009 9:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve seen a bit of the first “Science of Jiu Jitsu” but I gotta get the rest. Such a cool and retardedly talented guy.
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 9:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
it should be mandatory that they cut to a shot of a smiling wanderlei after every fight
by woooburn on Feb 21, 2009 9:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Junior Dos Santos -290 Stefan Struve +230
by Nick Thomas on Feb 21, 2009 9:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Cigano looks like one of those guys you just do not want to meet in a dark ally.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 9:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Lemme know how that worked out for ya.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What I’m about to say isn’t meant just towards you, by the way.
Why do people keep doubting Cigano? I remember people picking Werdum just because they didn’t know who Cigano was. I told people that Werdum would get killed if he couldn’t get a takedown. Lo-and-behold. Cigano is one of those guys that you know how to beat but his strength and power as a striker outdo whatever you think you can do. The only guys that will stop him are big strong wrestlers with good striking and ground-and-pound because their base allows them to maintain top position. Guys like Carwin, Cain, and Lesnar. That’s about it.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap
This card has got me working a permanent semi so far.
by Farthammer on Feb 21, 2009 9:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Struve looked like a really tall punching bag against Cigano. Damn.
by Cannon Jacques on Feb 21, 2009 9:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
hahaha, this is like the anti war gods card
by soadtrails on Feb 21, 2009 9:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
now only if they could fit in a raffle...
by soadtrails on Feb 21, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I would love to hear Bruce Buffer call out a raffle.
by Dropkick434 on Feb 21, 2009 9:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Only if it was for something awesome like US Postage stamps.
by Riney on Feb 21, 2009 9:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Any card that some has some semblance of normalcy is an anti-wargods card
by Tonley on Feb 21, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
...like I said..
Struve would get knocked out impressively.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 9:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nah, pitting the two of the UFC’s major HW prospects against each other so early on would be a mistake. That division is sorely in need of some depth.
by a tommy point on Feb 21, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmm…. I’m wondering if a fighter could play possum… you know, if Struve fell down to get Santos on top of him. Probably not… but it’s a thought.
by Nick Thomas on Feb 21, 2009 9:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I get why he is upset...
he wasn’t “out” his legs went on him but he was alert. That being said, it was a good stoppage.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha. He was selling the shit out of it if that was his plan.
by Cannon Jacques on Feb 21, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I tried that on my ex girlfriend.
Now she is my ex girlfriend.
by Slica on Feb 21, 2009 10:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Spike TV...
home of the classiest of programming…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 9:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Coming this summer...
Ow! My Balls!
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone here actually what anything on Spike that’s not MMA-related?
by Tonley on Feb 21, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hell yes, where else can you get your Manswers?
by kp the ghost on Feb 21, 2009 9:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
MXC when I'm up and can't sleep...
I like watching dumbasses smash their faces though…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 9:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I watch CSI
…..yeah.
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by achengy on Feb 21, 2009 9:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nate Marquardt -340 Wilson Gouveia +230
by Nick Thomas on Feb 21, 2009 9:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
One has to wonder, does Maia get the winner of this fight? If it’s Nate, I actually might fear for Maia. If it’s Wilson, I’ll feel better.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 9:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I wonder how Okami fits into all of this.
by Tonley on Feb 21, 2009 9:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Okami...
is going to just drift along ala Werdum. Winning and winning without getting his title shot and then eventually getting KO’ed.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 9:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
um...
I don’t know what happened to the rest of my message.
But I said
“he’ll drift along ala Werdum beating people but not getting a title shot until he gets beat in an upset”
or something like that
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 9:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m still pissed at his loss to Franklin. If that were PRIDE, no way Franklin wins. I can’t even remember him doing anything. That’s how bad that win was for him. Ugh. That fight still bugs me.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 9:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They said Okami was next for Silva if/when he beats Leites, but now Dana said in London that if Bisping beats Hendo at UFC 100, his next fight is Silva.
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 9:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Okami is supposed to get the next shot. But then again, they always say that.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 9:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Less than 60 minutes in...
and we’re on the 4th fight. I’m not complaining
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 9:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Goldberg is the John Madden of MMA. And I hate John Madden.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 9:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Here's a stat that doesn't mean anything out of context!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 10:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
fuck, now that just sucks….went dead for me
by soadtrails on Feb 21, 2009 9:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nate Marquardt brushes his teeth 87 times left-to-right on days he loses but 74 times up-and-down on days he wins. Look out for that in the octagon, Joe. Could be interesting to see.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 10:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t know Nate had that good of leg strikes
by MusicCityBeatdown on Feb 21, 2009 10:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
“I don’t think Kos was out at all there, he looked ready to defend himself but it was stopped.”
Blind IMO
by smoogy on Feb 21, 2009 10:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I need to go back and rewatch it.
I missed the replay as I had to leave the room and as I’m having to type shit as it happens I couldn’t hit the rewind on the Tivo. I could have been wrong honestly…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 10:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Okay...
he was out from the punch for sure. Looked like he was ready to defend once he came to from hitting the ground but yeah…that stoppage was fine.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 10:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
…you sure you don’t want to argue about it? UWC is boring me to death.
by smoogy on Feb 21, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Holy shit! A fight made it out of the 1st.
by Ubernoober on Feb 21, 2009 10:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Watch for the pile driver. I believe it’s legal in the UK…kinda.
by Cannon Jacques on Feb 21, 2009 10:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Followed by the RKO and finished with the Pedigree.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 10:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Boy...
a fake blowjob stacker 2 commercial. that’s something else right there…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 10:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wait
I thought it was a BJ thing, but after the supposed BJ, THEN the chick walks in and he says “I’m ready.”
Or is it saying he got a BJ then was ready for another BJ?
by Farthammer on Feb 21, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The “BJ” was really just him being super jazzed off a 6 Hour Energy.
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 10:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
right
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 10:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus
Either Nate hits like a kid or Wilson has got a solid jaw.
by Farthammer on Feb 21, 2009 10:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This fight got an odd kind of back and forth. I don’t know how to characterize it.
by Cannon Jacques on Feb 21, 2009 10:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nate learned from the Lambert fight…
by Nick Thomas on Feb 21, 2009 10:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else think Nate gets the TKO in the 3rd?
by Ubernoober on Feb 21, 2009 10:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I dunno...
Gouveia is looking gassed and beat up.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 10:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Let me correct myself: Nate finishes Wilson
by Ubernoober on Feb 21, 2009 10:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You were clear...
i misread it
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 10:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well my internet was down, so here are all my comments in one post:
haha, koscheck is gonna murder!
WERDUM’D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You fucking suck koscheck.
LETS GO SONNEN
I hate you for being so stupid and having a weird first name.
6’11’’? Jesus christ.
EARLY STOPPAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RAWR.
Marquardt is gonna win.
GUILLOTINE!
10-9 The Great.
DOMINATING BY MARQUARDT BABYYYY!
20-18 The Great.
Fin.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Feb 21, 2009 10:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I will say...
that I hate that the TV broadcasts extend the minute between rounds into 3 or 4
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 10:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
*tape delayed TV broadcasts I should say
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 10:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wilson Gouvea went to the Chris Leben school of attacking.
Hands at the side, chin up, flailing.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Feb 21, 2009 10:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He also seems to think Nate is part dinosaur, and that if he stands still long enough Nate won’t be able to see him.
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 10:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So what you're saying is he thinks the judges are all carl everrett, and they don't think Marquardt is real?
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Feb 21, 2009 10:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ain't no dinosaurs in the bible
So they ain’t real.
by Farthammer on Feb 21, 2009 10:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah...Carl Everrett...
I don’t miss you playing for my beloved White Sox
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nate the Great vs. Someone for a title shot plz.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Feb 21, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Maia. That’s all that’s left.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 10:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Okami?
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Okami needs to not fight for fear of injury while training.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 10:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually better.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Feb 21, 2009 10:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nate looked crazy as hell finishing him.
by Cannon Jacques on Feb 21, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Flying knee, high kick, high kick, spinning backfist combo sweet!
by MusicCityBeatdown on Feb 21, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Losing to anderson silva was the best thing for nate.
by Nick Thomas on Feb 21, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I give him a better shot of him beating Silva than Bisping or an old Hendo.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Feb 21, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus, we need a GIF of that combo…
now THAT was a ballet of violence.
by kyfm621 on Feb 21, 2009 10:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
nasty cut for gouveia
he got handled, but he certainly didn’t back down.
by woooburn on Feb 21, 2009 10:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nate gets next title shot, whoever wins between Silva and Leites, Nate has a story for the fight to hype.
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 10:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nate should fight Maia next to be quite honest.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 10:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
1 more fight before Silva for Nate imho.
by Nick Thomas on Feb 21, 2009 10:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
gonzaga and carwin, going to be interesting I think
by soadtrails on Feb 21, 2009 10:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Can’t wait for that fight. After seeing his striking in his last fight, I think I like Gonzaga but it’s a tough call.
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Carwin by ground-and-pound massacre.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 10:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s the reddest shirt I have ever seen.
by Farthammer on Feb 21, 2009 10:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
When is Goran Reljic coming back?
He’ll be a serious contender at 185
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by Kid Nate on Feb 21, 2009 10:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He was busy
jumping out of his bedroom window in ice cold water saving lives.
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by achengy on Feb 21, 2009 10:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that was crazy. True hero.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 10:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Made me a fan.
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 10:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No one really knows. Tough to say. I hope soon. That’s one legit dude.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 10:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They wanted him to fight in Germany but he just had back surgery and won’t be ready. I read somewhere UFC 100 at the absolute earliest, but more likely end of 2009.
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 10:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
When does the new season start?
I’ll join then… don’t want to start from behind.
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by achengy on Feb 21, 2009 10:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just join…. we’re going event by event instead of totals.
by Nick Thomas on Feb 21, 2009 10:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lemme know how that one went for you, as well. Nick, you and I need to have a talk about your betting trends. Losing is not an option.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 10:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dude should just pull guard and stay on his back, it looks like the safest place for him
by MusicCityBeatdown on Feb 21, 2009 10:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He blocked the kick with his face
by MusicCityBeatdown on Feb 21, 2009 10:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Duh. Who doesn’t do that? Only morons try to block it with anything but their face.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 10:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Man… there goes another $100. Markham and Diego you are my only hope.
by Nick Thomas on Feb 21, 2009 10:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nick, I’m going to send you my number. I’m a lock for sure-fire bets. My friends know who to call during NCAA Tournament time.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 10:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s fake money =) So it’s all good.
by Nick Thomas on Feb 21, 2009 10:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But it’s not fake pride, good sir.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 10:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Psh Markham
Not impressed by him. I actually made a bad bet on Brodie Farber last time though.
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by achengy on Feb 21, 2009 10:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Urijah sighting!
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 10:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
at least he won’t get kicked in the leg anymore.
by BadB on Feb 21, 2009 10:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Why don’t the english know how to speak?
by Ubernoober on Feb 21, 2009 10:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That Liverpool accent doesn’t even sound like enEnglish
by MusicCityBeatdown on Feb 21, 2009 10:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
For inventing the language, they sure as hell cannot speak it.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 10:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
that's scouse not BBC english
Etim’s from Beatles country not London.
"the spirit of your average dumbass with more overblown rhetoric" OR "the self-appointed savior of MMA"
by Kid Nate on Feb 21, 2009 10:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow lotta fights tonight.
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 10:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
At this rate it will never make 11:00 CST
by MusicCityBeatdown on Feb 21, 2009 10:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Of course they show the Conan O’brien commercial after Per Eklund is introduced.
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR
by Rundownloser on Feb 21, 2009 10:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Got to go with the American even though I know absolutely nothing about him.
by MusicCityBeatdown on Feb 21, 2009 10:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Per Eklund
lost to Sam Stout, enough said. As much as I’m supposed to like Stout because he’s Canadian….. I’m surprised he’s still in the UFC.
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by achengy on Feb 21, 2009 10:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
VROOM VROOM, PER-TY STARTER!
That’s Dunham’s second win in a month, he was on the PFC card they just streamed on Sherdog.
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 10:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Drooped him like a bag of wet cement!
by MusicCityBeatdown on Feb 21, 2009 10:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dunham was...
beating him up on the feet all fight. That was impressive.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 10:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
War America. Sorry, someone had to do it.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 10:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
America…fuck yeah
Coming again to save the motherfucking day yeah.
by Tonley on Feb 21, 2009 10:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, you and I REALLY need to freaking talk after your betting display today. Hit a brotha up.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 10:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And another…
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 10:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Why does all the Brit HW’s remind me of bald Roy Nelson’s?
by MusicCityBeatdown on Feb 21, 2009 10:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Woah...
I’m told this wasn’t even on the UK broadcast. Spike must have heard all the bitching about the last Ultimate Ad Night.
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 10:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They have to...
treat the “numbered events” differently to make people think that when you order a PPV you get your money’s worth I figure.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 10:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
huh?
I did something?
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 10:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You did nothing except type shit.
by Cannon Jacques on Feb 21, 2009 10:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You used your magical beard powers to give Nick money.
by Tonley on Feb 21, 2009 10:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My beard is powerful
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 10:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You made me wait for the spike show. =)
by Nick Thomas on Feb 21, 2009 10:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess this will be quick as well then
by MusicCityBeatdown on Feb 21, 2009 10:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
what flag is Grove flying?
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by Kid Nate on Feb 21, 2009 10:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
South africa
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 10:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
dude shaves his head and chest but not his face…
by BadB on Feb 21, 2009 10:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Call me crazy...
But I like Grove in this one. I’m not feeling Mike C’s beard at all.
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 10:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh man, that’s tough to watch. I hate heavyweight submissions.
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 10:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dude, you and I REALLY need to freaking talk after your betting display today. Hit a brotha up.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 10:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I need to up my MMA IQ because I didn’t see anything happen to his knee.
by Tonley on Feb 21, 2009 10:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You could see...
a little bit where it looks like there is a “movement” around the knee
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 10:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hard to see
But I think there was a little movement on the inside of his right knee that did not look natural.
by Farthammer on Feb 21, 2009 10:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lets hope...
that bounces Grove from the UFC. It won’t…but lets hope.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 10:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Depends on how injured he is…that looked nasty.
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by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 10:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well..
I don’t mean I hope the injury takes him out of the UFC. I just mean I hope that his lack of skill does it.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 10:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You know that’s exactly what’s gonna keep him around. UFC will stick him on UK prelims as a live draw into infinity.
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 11:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pat Miletich is one of the best leglock guys out there?
I’ve never seen Miletich go for a leg in his life, and I seem to even remember an interview where he said he tends to avoid them.
by Scott Haber on Feb 21, 2009 10:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Militech tended to avoid
anything that might bring the fight to a quick conclusion. Why go for a sub when you can stall for a decision?
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by Kid Nate on Feb 21, 2009 11:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“The Croatian Sedation”
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I am hoping Hardy v. Markham is a war. At least two rds.
by MusicCityBeatdown on Feb 21, 2009 10:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Please no Miragliotta in this fight.
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by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 10:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else..
thinking this weird US vs. UK rivalry is just feeling lame at this point. I’m not sure if they told Hardy to work it in to his pre-fight hype to kick off some early pre-TUF smacktalk…but it just feels so weird.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It was a lame idea from the word go. There’s just no escaping the lameness.
by Cannon Jacques on Feb 21, 2009 11:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I really hope someone...
brings up the Boston Tea Party during TUF…like as a serious “take this!” kind of insult.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep. Those recent vendettas often sting.
by Cannon Jacques on Feb 21, 2009 11:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Expect 2.7 × 10^11 references to “We saver yer asses in WWII”
by Ubernoober on Feb 21, 2009 11:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh! yeah! good call!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
An old Irish aire.
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by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 11:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Looks like another Militech product
by MusicCityBeatdown on Feb 21, 2009 11:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I can’t remember who I put money on for the BE game but I don’t think I’m doing too well myself. I did put some “real money” on Dunham (only “real money” I put down on the whole show) so that worked out alright.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Rory Markham looks like a movie star for some reason. He could totally do action movies if he wanted to.
by Scott Haber on Feb 21, 2009 11:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dude. That’s what I’ve been thinking, and I can’t put my finger on who I think he looks like.
by Cannon Jacques on Feb 21, 2009 11:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Little bit like Mark Walberg
by MusicCityBeatdown on Feb 21, 2009 11:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm having a hard time forgiving Hardy for his BS win against Gono
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by Kid Nate on Feb 21, 2009 11:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He ain't the judges...
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I blame Miragliotta.
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by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 11:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he fought Bisping style
never went for a finish, just fought for points.
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by Kid Nate on Feb 21, 2009 11:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit Nate...
Bisping fought that way ONCE!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
3X
Hamill, Evans and Leben
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by Kid Nate on Feb 21, 2009 11:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bah...
Hamill I don’t think was quite the same. I’ll give you Evans and Leben…but at the same time…get off my boy Bisping. You know I have a bit of a mancrush
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This is the first I've heard of this very disturbing news Brent
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by Kid Nate on Feb 21, 2009 11:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I figured my months of...
Bisping over Hendo talk would clue you in. Or my gushing over Bisping’s beautiful boxing.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
In fairness, Gono is not easily finished.
But hey I really like the kid, definitely rooting for him here.
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 11:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Really nice acoustics in the O2 for Brucey too.
by Ubernoober on Feb 21, 2009 11:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
One of these days he is gonna slip up and that paper is gonna decapitate a fighter.
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by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 11:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There really haven’t been too many Miletich fighters on UFC events recently. Mike C and Rory repping tonight.
by Scott Haber on Feb 21, 2009 11:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Whomp!
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by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 11:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
There hasn’t been a single nut shot all night.
by BadB on Feb 21, 2009 11:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
ok
I forgive Hardy
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by Kid Nate on Feb 21, 2009 11:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Damn
That didn’t even look like that hard of a punch. Markham went down like a sack of bricks!
by Scott Haber on Feb 21, 2009 11:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The BE staff should be embarassed.
We’re tanking it
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Watchmen looks like a stupid movie
by MusicCityBeatdown on Feb 21, 2009 11:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great story..
I’m a comic nerd…it is a GREAT story
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Meh
“What if I take the story of Batman, who is a super-hero with no super-powers but cool toys, and then change it so there are a BUNCH of Batmen! And one’s a chick! Ohhh, but I’ll make at least one of the batmen have superpowers, so it’s like a group of Batmen with a Batgirl and a Superman!”
Is that about right?
by Farthammer on Feb 21, 2009 11:20 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Oh dude, no. Watchmen is so next level.
I think this movie is gonna be a 90 minute ad for a soundtrack featuring My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy though.
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 11:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope not...
I hope they do the story justice. It was always considered “unfilmable” but that changed with the advances in technology..etc.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I plan to read it
GF says it’s really good so, I’ve got until March 6th to read it.
AWmusic - mp3 blog on independent music..
by achengy on Feb 21, 2009 11:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m an old school comic nerd but I’ve never been able to finish the Watchman — in 6 attempts.
That’s more times than I’ve tried and failed to finish James Joyce’s Ulysses
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by Kid Nate on Feb 21, 2009 11:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It's tough...
if you focus a lot on the inbetween “chapter” side story stuff (all the newspaper stories..etc) but the actual “bulk of the story” is great.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah…I remember seeing the Black Freighter stuff and seeing “GIANT WALL OF TEXT” but after actually forcing myself to read it I was glad I did.
by Tonley on Feb 21, 2009 11:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, i’ve been trying not to get my hopes, but all signs have been pointing to awesome, in the recent previews. they showed an exclusive clip on mtv earlier, that had a TON of nu metal going on, though.
by woooburn on Feb 21, 2009 11:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch.
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by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 11:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Alan Moore...
is a fucking nutjob. He hates everything that was once his but gets turned into a movie. He’s a brilliant writer…but a nutjob.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Watchmen fucking rules. Period.
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR
by Rundownloser on Feb 22, 2009 3:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“Poo! There it is!” - my new favorite quote
by Scott Haber on Feb 21, 2009 11:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'd have prefered..
“aaaand…boom goes the dynamite” but that’s just me
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If you haven’t seen the video Dan Hardy made for his first interview on Jordan Breen, it’s highly recommended…
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 11:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It's possibly my favorite...
MMA related youtube clip.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How about
Dan Hardy vs Paulo Thiago?
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by Kid Nate on Feb 21, 2009 11:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Marcus Davis
mentioned in an interview that he was likely going to fight the winner of Markham/Hardy
by Scott Haber on Feb 21, 2009 11:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Marcus will jack Hardy up
Bad
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by Kid Nate on Feb 21, 2009 11:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hardy..
needs some more “development” fights before then.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is the 1st event since grease-gate? Every single fight has ended early. Am I just insane or has anyone else noticed?
by Riney on Feb 21, 2009 11:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
First numbered event...
there was a fight night after 94.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lot of quick KO’s aren’t related to grease
by Ubernoober on Feb 21, 2009 11:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Best part in the Countdown show was Stevenson saying he wasn’t allowed to have sex with his wife for six weeks. It was funny the way he said it. It was just so random.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 11:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Totally agree
It was almost like –
Interviewer: “So are your thoughts on Diego’s wrestling?”
Joe: “I haven’t had sex with my wife in six weeks!”
by Scott Haber on Feb 21, 2009 11:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty much. They talked about his seclusion while training and he says he can’t have sex for six weeks. Um. Okay.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 11:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He's married...
from my experience with married life (2.5 years now) 6 weeks is NOTHING
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He has four kids. I know he’s used to sex but with four of them lil things runnin’ around, I’m sure he’s used to no nookie for six weeks.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 11:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
2.5 years...
of married life…not of a dry spell. It’s not THAT bad.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Diego better fear Joe getting his back this fight…
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by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 11:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
when he finally does…..he’ll be a 2 pump chump
by soadtrails on Feb 21, 2009 11:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ya think he makes her call him “daddy”? ;)
by Scott Haber on Feb 21, 2009 11:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He gets one look at Edith and runs bact to the dressing room.
by Ubernoober on Feb 21, 2009 11:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Joe Stevenson coming out to Kanye West = loss
by Tonley on Feb 21, 2009 11:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Stevenson looks so sad =(
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by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 11:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Robert Drysdale
looks like Rory Markham’s long-lost brother…with much better jiu-jitsu.
by Scott Haber on Feb 21, 2009 11:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Drysdale is the man
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by Kid Nate on Feb 21, 2009 11:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hell yeah!
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by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 11:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Isn’t it funny how Sanchez drops to 155, the same weight the man he beat (Florian) for the TUF crown is fighting at? Just something that’s funny to probably only me.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 11:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’d like to see Florian vs. Sanchez if Diego looks good at lightweight.
by Cannon Jacques on Feb 21, 2009 11:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sanchez sez:
grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
by Ubernoober on Feb 21, 2009 11:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I can’t stand Diego but I can’t stand Stevenson’s constant “oosh” sound when he punches.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 11:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I always thought it was more like “Hesh”…and particularly funny when he was trying to punch BJ from the bottom and failing miserably.
by Scott Haber on Feb 21, 2009 11:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have no idea what it is. I doubt he even knows. I think he thinks the judges think he’s doing something when he’s not. That’s a lot of thinking.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 11:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Diego’s head is about to explode from trying to look tough…
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by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 11:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i think diego just got done doing a line of stevia in the bathroom
by soadtrails on Feb 21, 2009 11:27 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
He just had a Stevia bath, allowing it to soak into his skin until he gets sweaty.
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by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 11:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But then the sweat would...
drip onto Joe and make him powerful.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not if Diego licks it off him, he learned that from watching BJ Penn vs. Stevenson.
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by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 11:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You’re talking about a grown man licking something off of another grown man who hasn’t had sex in six weeks. Think about it.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 11:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bruce Buffer just shat his pants when Diego charged him.
by Scott Haber on Feb 21, 2009 11:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I do know that Sanchez came into fight night weighing 172.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 11:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
wow he put on some weight since weigh-ins
by soadtrails on Feb 21, 2009 11:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sanchez..
looks kind of gaunt and also looks kind of dry
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't look to be much shine...
on his skin if that makes sense.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. I wasn’t sold on him, but I picked him to win anyway. However that doesn’t mean shit.
by Cannon Jacques on Feb 21, 2009 11:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At least you’re not Nick. He’s picked everyone wrong, Lol. I’m just kiddin’ Nick.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 11:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Join the betting game =) and help me.
by Nick Thomas on Feb 21, 2009 11:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m thinking about it. I’ll probably do it for the next UFC PPV. If I remember. Short term memory is a female dog.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 11:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s because he’s charging up his stevia.
When the fight starts he’ll unleash his kamehameha energy wave and all doubts will be washed away.
by Tonley on Feb 21, 2009 11:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Diego Sanchez so far has said yes 27 times. Wait. 28. Thank god this is not a drinking game.
by "Mr. NC-17" on Feb 21, 2009 11:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Diago by chimp beatdown!
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by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 11:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I want Brock Lesnar to say “I Must Break You” during his next staredown. I don’t know why. I just want a total Ivan Drago scene.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 11:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
25 more to go.
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by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 11:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Joe Stevenson’s stationary boxing is about as useful as a box of used condoms that have been fished out of the ocean after ten years at sea.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 11:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
diego holds his hands like a “put up your dooks” kind of guy
by soadtrails on Feb 21, 2009 11:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sacramento Kings
Is this the first pro sports team sponsorship of a fighter?
by Scott Haber on Feb 21, 2009 11:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I believe so. Say hello to the worst team in the NBA. Yes, even worse than my Clippers.
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by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 11:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Did someone steal his Stevia?
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by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 11:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
GSP swapped his stevia with riddum
by Ubernoober on Feb 21, 2009 11:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he’s good, he had a stevia enema before he came out
by soadtrails on Feb 21, 2009 11:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This is
remiscent of Tyson Grifin vs. Sean Sherk – two talented grapplers that want to slug it out
by Scott Haber on Feb 21, 2009 11:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sherk tried to take it to the ground
in the first two rounds. Even had Griffin’s back at one point.
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by Kid Nate on Feb 21, 2009 11:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, talk about poor short-term memory on my part.
by Scott Haber on Feb 21, 2009 11:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
10-9 Diego...
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If Stevenson wins...
I’m declaring an official “Stevia Curse” after Clifton (who has taken the “Stevia Challenge”) losing at Wargods
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Shh
Cecil’s watching his stories!
by Scott Haber on Feb 21, 2009 11:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Joe needs to stop freakin giggling at Diego and realize he’s already down 2 rounds.
by Scott Haber on Feb 21, 2009 11:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Entertaining fight so far.
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by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 11:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So I guess you guys took that 6 hour energy stuff?
by Tonley on Feb 21, 2009 11:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
YEAH!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else hate touching gloves during a fight? Seems like a tactic from the losing fighting to slow the action.
by Nick Thomas on Feb 21, 2009 11:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nope.
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by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 11:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if the Stevia separated the power from Diego’s punches? Stevenson won’t stop smiling.
by Cannon Jacques on Feb 21, 2009 11:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
what is the deal with the way Diego is holding his hands
looks like old timey boxing style
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by Kid Nate on Feb 21, 2009 11:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering the same thing...
a bit of the ol’ fisticuffs
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 11:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
GO IRISH!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Diego
needs a handlebar mustache.
by Scott Haber on Feb 21, 2009 11:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
is that useful at all?
from a technical standpoint?
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by Kid Nate on Feb 21, 2009 11:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think
It can force you to rotate your wrists for more snap as well as keep your elbows in. Granted, I trained a whole 6 months in boxing so I am for sure the best guy to talk to here.
by Farthammer on Feb 21, 2009 11:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't like it...
but then again I don’t like “overtwisting” my wrists when I punch
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I just meant
Maybe it can be used for beginners like I was. Like how they made me tuck rolled-up magazines under my arms to force my elbows in.
Or maybe it’s just how everyone boxed in the 1800s when they were all drunk.
by Farthammer on Feb 21, 2009 11:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I seem to remember saying that earlier……
by soadtrails on Feb 21, 2009 11:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Joe Daddy's style
Smile-Fu?
Yves Edwards says try Thugjitsu
by Scott Haber on Feb 21, 2009 11:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Joe thinks he gets points for making the crowd yell?
by Scott Haber on Feb 21, 2009 11:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Joe made a gentleman’s agreement backstage to use Strikebox rules.
by Chris Nelson on Feb 21, 2009 11:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Then how come neither of them were throwing beer cans at each other?
by Scott Haber on Feb 21, 2009 11:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Diego wasn’t present, Joe made the agreement with himself. :-/
by Chris Nelson on Feb 22, 2009 12:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Joe Vs Chael head to head for the worst gameplan of the night.
by Ubernoober on Feb 21, 2009 11:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
seems like diego’s got the gas tank to handle 55. did he lose some power, or is joe’s chin just that good?
by woooburn on Feb 21, 2009 11:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think he lost some serious power
"the spirit of your average dumbass with more overblown rhetoric" OR "the self-appointed savior of MMA"
by Kid Nate on Feb 21, 2009 11:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
Joe’s chin is not exactly notoriously good. It isn’t “bad” but he doesn’t have a rep as having a huge chin.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Stevenson took the last round but lost 29-28
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 11:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He threw an inside leg kick.
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 11:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve never seen someone so excited about a fight they clearly lost.
by Scott Haber on Feb 21, 2009 11:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
after the last two losses
Joe is probably happy to not feel like Diego’s prison bitch right now.
"the spirit of your average dumbass with more overblown rhetoric" OR "the self-appointed savior of MMA"
by Kid Nate on Feb 21, 2009 11:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well that was no steamrolling like diego thought he was going to do
by soadtrails on Feb 21, 2009 11:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Diego: “Great improved standup, buddy!”
Joe: “Thanks, buddy! I haven’t had sex in six weeks, buddy!”
by Scott Haber on Feb 21, 2009 11:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
"great improved standup" says Diego
“thanks buddy” says Joe
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just a couple of thoughts.
WTF was Joe thinking? He boxes like ass.
I would like to have seen this as a 5 rounder.
Was this a case where FoTN bonus is bigger than Joes win bonus?
I think Diego lost a little of his ummmph, prolly due to the cut.
by Riney on Feb 21, 2009 11:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Takedowns...
takedowns and try to grind a little dammit. That bugs the hell out of me when “wrestlers” use the dino arm boxing.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The very small amount of ground game we did actually get to see was FAR better than the striking.
by Riney on Feb 21, 2009 11:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
boos? really? weird crowd for this show
by woooburn on Feb 21, 2009 11:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No one likes Diego...
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 21, 2009 11:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Robert Drysdale to Joe
“Why are you paying me again?”
by Scott Haber on Feb 21, 2009 11:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What did he say there?
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Feb 21, 2009 11:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
does he give a shout out to stevia boy?
by soadtrails on Feb 21, 2009 11:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He just named five guys that would beat him.
by Cannon Jacques on Feb 21, 2009 11:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It's funny
How the one punch Jardine landed on Houston before getting KTFO is the star of his official highlight reel.
by Scott Haber on Feb 21, 2009 11:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Haha. Loser Americans not only got the show delayed by six hours, they removed one of the fights from the telecast for the Spike version.
by smoogy on Feb 21, 2009 11:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I watched the Setanta and Spike versions. Spike actually showed the Wain fight.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on Feb 22, 2009 12:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Grove
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 22, 2009 12:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
by which i mean Neil Grove and Neil Wain both look like potatoes
by Chris Nelson on Feb 22, 2009 12:02 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
HAHA!
Rec’d
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 22, 2009 12:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They showed every fight except the one I didn't care about...
the Troy Pantalones fight
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 22, 2009 12:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL at Pantalones. I’m easily amused.
by Cannon Jacques on Feb 22, 2009 12:03 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They showed every fight in Canada and the UK
by smoogy on Feb 22, 2009 12:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Take it easy...
with the “loser American’s” thing. I know you were joking but we did have the recent blow-up on a thread over “fucking Canucks”
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 22, 2009 12:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
minus the apostrophe in Americans...
not sure why I put that there and it kills me that we can’t edit comments.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Feb 22, 2009 12:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Stevenson/Sanchez won FOTN. Maia won SOTN. Thiago won KOTN.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on Feb 21, 2009 11:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I bet FOTN bonus was bigger than Joes win bonus.
by Riney on Feb 22, 2009 12:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
$40,000.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on Feb 22, 2009 12:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs