UFC 97 - Anderson Silva vs. Thales Leites Live Results and Commentary
by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 18, 2009 9:16 PM EDT
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As with every major show we'll be here to bring you live results and commentary for UFC 97: Anderson Silva vs. Thales Leites. The card will also feature Chuck Liddell vs. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. The live blog will start with the beginning of the PPV 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.
As always, big props to Baudelaire on the image.
The broadcast has started so here we go!
Luiz Cane vs. Steve Cantwell - I'm so excited for this fight, I can't really explain it. Round 1 - Jabbing early and a one-two from Cane. High kick from Cantwell just misses. Body shot from Cane in return. Combination from Cane and he is the one stalking here. They're both landing when they throw. Two hard shots from Cane and Cantwell grabs a body lock. Cantwell separates with an elbow. High kick just misses again for Cantwell and Cane unloads with a combination. Right hook from Cane hits glove. Cantwell is dealing well with punishment so far and is starting to settle into looking for combinations of his own. Solid punches from Cane and he is winning the round easily so far. Uppercut lands for Cantwell. Big overhand right from Cantwell misses. Cantwell is trying to circle away from Cane's power but is still getting caught. Cane wins the round 10-9. Round 2 - Cantwell is pumping the left and looks like he wants to attack and lands a body shot. Big left hand from Cane lands though. Cane's mouth is opening a bit now but he doesn't look like he's slowing down. Combo from Cane has Steve backing up. Cantwell is not looking as good as I expected but he's hanging in there. Cantwell lands a left to stop Cane's combo and then unloads with a kick combo of his onw. Cantwell lands a right hand that wakes Cane up. High kick lands for Cantwell and again, and a knee. He's starting to heat up. Duck under hook, uppercut combo from Cantwell. Right hook from Cantwell. Cantwell actually stole the round through the last two minutes on my card but I could still see it for Cane. 10-9 Cantwell to even the card. Round 3 - Left hand from Cane. Low kick from Cantwell. Nice combo from Cane and now he unloads but most of the punches were blocked. Cantwell with a body kick. Very good stand-up fight here. Combo finishes with the headkick by Cantwell. Now Cantwell is the stalker and Cane is much less busy. Knee, and two left hands from Cane. Half a round to go and Cane is probably winning the round. Cantwell lands some shots and Cane looked to shoot for a second. Two jabs and an uppercut from Cane now. Head kick is blocked by Cane, twice now. Cane with some big shots now as we approach a minute left. Cane looks tired but he doesn't stop working. Thirty seconds to go until Cane wins a decision. 10-9 Cane to make it 29-28 Cane on the BloodyElbow scorecard. Official Scorecards: 29-28, 30-27, 30-27. Luiz Cane wins by unanimous decision.
Antoni Hardonk vs. Cheick Kongo - Round 1 - High kick from Hardonk misses but a leg kick lands. Right hand from Kongo lands solid. Low kick again from Hardonk so Kongo throws one of his own. Kongo is working for a takedown but they are separated. Kongo catches a kick and puts Hardonk down but seems to have no interest in going to the ground, instead throwing kicks to the leg. Combo from Kongo and he grabs a body lock. Takedown attempt from Kongo is stuffed but he finally finishes it. Hardonk is bent up against the fence and Kongo lands a few elbows. The round ends with Kongo landing elbows. 10-9 Kongo. Round 2 - Hardonk misses a kick and ends up on the ground with Kongo on top of him. Kongo lands some punishment. Hammerfists from the top. Big right hand from Kongo. Big shots and Hardonk turtles up and is eating big shots. The fight is stopped and Hardonk is pretty hurt. Cheick Kongo wins by TKO (punches), round 2.
Brian Stann vs. Krzysztof Soszynski - Round 1 - They clinch up and trade shots. Body kick from Stann. More clinch work and a right hand from Stann as they separate. Nice takedown from Soszynski against the cage. Full mount now from Soszynski. Stann bucks and almost tries for a leg but Soszynski is in side control. Stann gets back up and Soszynski with another takedown. Kimura attempt from Soszynski but he lets it go to improve position. He grabs it again and this time Stann has no choice but to tap. Krzysztof Soszynski wins by submission (kimura), round 1.
Chuck Liddell vs. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua - Round 1 - Leg kick from Rua. High kick misses for Rua. Right hands land from both guys. Right hand from Rua lands as a counter. Liddell lands a counter but a solid leg kick from Rua. Right hand from Rua and Chuck looks s-l-o-w to me. Takedown by Rua, Chuck stands and Shogun goes for a leglock but Chuck gets out. Chuck throws off a takedown attempt, lands a few punches but doesn't do much damage. Takedown by Chuck now but he lets Rua stand back up right away. Big punch drops Liddell! hammerfists and Yamasaki stops the fight! It's over! Chuck stands up and says "what happens? is it over?" and looks out of it. Mauricio Rua wins by TKO (punches), round 1.
Sam Stout vs. Matt Wiman - Round 1 - They're throwing hands andthat isn't Wiman's best route to victory. Right hand from Wiman lands solid. Takedown from Wiman now which makes sense. Wiman walks him to the cage. Stout tries to stand and is able to and push Wiman against the fence. Stout with a couple punches. Right hand from Stout. Superman punch lands by Wiman. Right hand by Wiman again. Takedown attempt is avoided and Wiman tries for a guillotine and now ends up on bottom. They stand up and Wiman lands again with the right. Right by Stout now. 10-9 round for Wiman on my card. Round 2 - Left hook from Wiman. Wiman gets stung but manages to scramble and take Stout's back . Stout shakes him and ends up on top. Hard to call this fight honestly. Wiman is still pushing forward as they're standing. High kick misses for Stout. Uppercut drops Wiman and he tries to ride it out. Wiman throws his arms up and almost locks in an armbar. Left kick to the body hurts Wiman. Wiman keeps looking at the clock. Wiman pushes for a takedown but can't finish. Right hand by Stout. 10-9 Stout to even it up. Round 3 - Shot from Wiman and Stout is fighting it off well. Wiman scrambles and gets Stout's back. Body triangle by Wiman now and he is landing punches and working for the choke. Stout turns finally and is on top in Wiman's guard. Lands some big elbows now but they go back to standing. Takedown from Wiman and that is big on the cards. If Wiman can do some work he can win this round. Wiman is working from the top and opens a cut over Stout's eye. Stout is trying to stand but Wiman is holding on and as they stand Wiman lands some shots. 10-9 Wiman to take the fight on my card 29-28. Official Scorecards: 29-28 across the board for Sam Stout. Sam Stout wins by unanimous decision.
Anderson Silva vs. Thales Leites for the UFC Middleweight Championship - Round 1 - No action for the first minute as Leites tries to stay outside. Over a minute with no action. This is a really bad first two minutes. No action at all. Leites avoids a Silva uppercut. The crowd finally starts to boo as we're through a round with no meaningful action. Low kick from Thales and he tries to follow with a takedown but Anderson avoids. High kick from Leites is blocked. Body punch by Silva. More boos as the action slows again. Silva with two punches as he comes forward. Trip by Silva but he's not going to the ground with Leites. Thales pulls guuad But Anderson doesn't play around. They go around the ring and Anderson tries for a foot stomp which is, of course, illegal. 10-9 round for Silva...I guess. Round 2 - More of the same to start out and Anderson is making himself less marketable by the second doing this after the Cote fight. Takedown by Leites and this could be trouble. Leites is in Anderson's half guard. Leites tries to pass but Anderson has the leg on lockdown. Now Anderson gets full guard with a body triangle. Thales throws a few punches but doesn't really land. Upkick from Anderson as Leites stands over him. Anderson works for a triangle but no luck. Silva is able to stand up finally and makes Leites follow him to the feet. I'm sorry but Anderson has to try to initiate on the feet...Leites isn't going to come to him. A punch from Silva...so that's something. Rogan and Goldie try to make it sound like fans want "fast food fighting" but honestly a bad fight is a bad fight, and when they stand this fight, it's been boring and bad. 10-9 round for Leites based on the takedown to even the fight 19-19 on my card. Round 3 - A little standup work and Leites tries to get it to the ground unsuccessfully. Leites is poked in the eye. Goldberg has called Leites "Maia" a few times this fight. Anderson is looking like he wants to attack because Leites looks hurt (from the eye poke). Guard pull attempt from Leites and it doesn't work, so the crowd boos. Leg kick by Anderson. GSP chants as the fans are annoyed with the fight. Leites flops to his back and Anderson avoids going to the ground and looks annoyed. Body kick by Anderson. Right hand answer by Leites. Leites flops to his back again...they should consider taking a point if this keeps up. Jump kick by Anderson. Uppercut lands for anderson and Thales looks like he is folding. Anderson is just starting to pick him apart with combinations. leites again tries for a guard pull/trip but it doesn't work. Anderson could have done this at any point. Leites is just crumbling because he can't get the takedown. Awful...awful fight. 10-9 Silva and he's up 29-28 on my card. Round 4 - Leg kicks by Anderson to open things up. Anderson is trying to be flashy now and lands a few punches. Right hand lands to the eye for Silva. A whole lot of not really engaging again. There is no reason for Anderson to have not ended this by now. Takedown attempt from leites is stuffed. Anderson looks like he wants to win on leg kicks but his trying to be cute is just annoying and kind of lame. The round ends and it's Silva's 10-9 to make it 39-37. Mercifully only one round left. Round 5 - Leites is trying to make something happen now. Leg lick attempt by Thales doesn't work. Takedown attempt again and it doesn't work and now Anderson stays on top landing some punches but has to stand back up. Spinning side kick by Anderson. Leites flops again and this time Anderson decides to throw some some punches. Goldberg and Rogan claim that Silva deserves no criticism and this is some awful announcing as there is NO reason Leites was able to hang around 5 rounds. none at all. The crowd boos bullshit. Montreal is a GREAT fight city and they hate this fight as much as I do. The round and fight ends and Silva gets booed for holding his hands up and jumping the cage. 10-9 for Silva and it's 49-46 on my card. Official Scorecards: 49-46, 48-47, 50-46 all for Anderson Silva. Anderson Silva wins by unanimous decision and retains his title. The crowd boos.
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Once again, Silva, Liddell, Sozynzski, Cantwell, Kongo, Pokam, Quarry, Loiseau, Wiman, Bocek, Marshall, Chonan
by SamCupitt on Apr 18, 2009 10:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve got Silva, Liddell, Stann (against my better judgement), Cane, Kongo, Kang, MacDonald, Herman, Wiman, Bocek, Marshall, and Chonan.
"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 Apr 18, 2009 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buzzzzzed.
Can’t wait! I haven’t been this jazzed for a UFC PPV in a minute. Here’s hoping we get a bunch of prelims.
by Chris Nelson on Apr 18, 2009 11:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think we’ll be in luck. I see finishes in all five main card fights.
by SamCupitt on Apr 18, 2009 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus a finish of a title fight means more fights.
by szucconi on Apr 18, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Cain vs Cantwell doesn't end early
I’m banking on that to be fight of the night
by Zack Gobie on Apr 18, 2009 11:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's where I'm at...
as long as it isn’t a really quick KO I’m pretty sure it’ll win it. I’m kind of hoping for an MMA version of Hagler/Hearns.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 18, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since I can't mention it without linking it...
Hagler/Hearns round 1. Two tough bastards who throw with power beating the hell out of each other. That’s what I want from Cantwell/Cane…which I admit may be asking for a lot.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 18, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet, that’s an unbelievable 1st round.
"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 Apr 18, 2009 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m thinking it’ll be Stout/Wiman.
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by Beer Monster on Apr 18, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s exactly what I was thinking.
(formerly TheFightJournal)
by Lucas2 on Apr 18, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Add a digg button and I’ll dig it.
"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 Apr 18, 2009 11:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's up there...
little man…has a shovel…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 18, 2009 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s what that means? Shit, I thought it was some other facebook/myspace/wtf-whatever thing that I’m completely dumbfounded by…Goddamn, I’m probably the least in touch 23 yr. old in the world. There are amish kids with a better handle on web 2.0.
"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 Apr 18, 2009 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Web 2.0 Rule #1: DO NOT go to 4chan, especially /b/. The horror…the horror…
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on Apr 18, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m a first time digger. It’s been dugg.
I will play my game beneath the spin light.
Absurd Meridian
by Eugene Schelfaut on Apr 18, 2009 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well we’re movin on up,
To the east side.
To a deluxe apartment in the sky.
Movin on up,
To the east side.
We finally got a piece of the pie.
"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 Apr 18, 2009 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Hell yeah. Can’t beat Sherman Hemsley.
by Cannon Jacques on Apr 18, 2009 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.fourouncestofreedom.com
by Beer Monster on Apr 18, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
buzzed!
..hopefully we beat out susan boyle.. hahahahha.
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 18, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
UPDATE
We’re at #5 with 15 votes, and we’ll be at #4 once Yahoo refreshes.
by Chris Nelson on Apr 18, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ALSO ALSO ALSO
If you comment in the buzz section on Yahoo that raises our profile, too.
by Luke Thomas on Apr 18, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought for sure
that more people would have been excited to see Kongo and Hardonk, but I guess thats just me
by proflex on Apr 18, 2009 12:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It isn't that I'm not excited...
its that I don’t think it will win FOTN
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 18, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fair enough, I just figured that there is more than likely a good chance this is going to end with a damned good ko but we will have to wait and see.
by proflex on Apr 18, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
!!!SPOILER!!!
Anderson Silva Def Thales Leites KO, R1
Keep firing Assholes!
by Ubernoober on Apr 18, 2009 12:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It was kind of hard for me to pick FOTN so I went with Shogun/Liddell
by The Legend on Apr 18, 2009 12:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I DVR’d the weigh ins and found it funny how Silva came in at 182. He’s probably trying to prove to Dana that he can make 180 for a catchweight fight against GSP.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on Apr 18, 2009 1:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and I forgot to mention that the Kang/Pokam fight will be the Fight of the Night.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on Apr 18, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and chuck vs shogun will most probably win FOTN..
not silva vs leites cause i think thats gonna be KO of the night..
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 18, 2009 1:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not silva vs leites cause i think thats gonna be KO of the night..
Silva versus Leites won’t be Knockout of the Night. That goes to Hardonk after he demolishes Kongo. Leites will win Submission of the Night after submitting Silva with an arm-triangle.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on Apr 18, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pretty bold prediction there. :)
i wouldn’t be surprised if silva beats leites up standing then subs leites after getting him woozy..
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 18, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's remember that there's a lot at stake tonight.
I’m not talking about the measly UFC middleweight championship or “redemption” for Chuck or Shogun. That’s all a great sideshow. Predictions are what I’m talking about:
Correct %
Cannon: 68.8
Nate: 63.9
Mike F: 62.7
Brent: 59.0
Mike R: 58.3
Luke: 57.1
Nick: 54.2
Nelson: 47.3
Can I remain at the top? Will a challenger emerge from behind? Can Nelson earn his first name back by pushing over .500? All unimportant but fun questions.
by Cannon Jacques on Apr 18, 2009 1:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the bloodyelbow predictions contest!
the loser, loses his last name! :D
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 18, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah yeah
Except those predictions include for approximately 3 events and I cleaned up on the last one.
Admittedly, though, there are a lot of my picks on this card I just do not feel good about. I don’t expect to do particularly well tonight. Not terrible either, but not great.
by Luke Thomas on Apr 18, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just clowning.
I know a lot of my recent success is luck although I’d like to think there’s a little skill at work. I find it a little interesting to see how everyone’s doing; thanks to Beer Monster for the raw totals and then Brent for running the percentages. This week has some fairly difficult calls. The matchmaking for the Strikeforce event produced some relatively easy predictions for the most part.
by Cannon Jacques on Apr 18, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glad to be of service. Those totals don’t include Strikeforce, by the way. UFC only.
http://www.fourouncestofreedom.com
by Beer Monster on Apr 18, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's cool.
I’m pretty sure I picked all the Strikeforce matches correctly. War Diaz.
by Cannon Jacques on Apr 18, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh and brent can i email you? i’ve got some stuff that might/could/maybe make this post look better..
i know that you don’t like posting your email over the webs cause of all the haters and stuff so maybe you could just email me, so i’d know your add then ill send a reply.. :)
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 18, 2009 1:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If I didn't want my e-mail published...
you probably wouldn’t be able to see it on the right hand side of the main page under Team Bloody Elbow.
Send away. I will be leaving here in a few minutes though
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 18, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oops didn't see that haha.
i sent it already. :)
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 18, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just tell me what you think..
its 2am here now, so im off to bed.. ill be back come fight time..(hopefully i dont sleep through it.. haha)
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 18, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
smoogy presents: MMA Art for Dummies
Step 1: Go Google Image shopping
2. Add a snazzy filter. A simple negative image always works in a pinch:
3. Slap your filtered google image object into a new background. You’re done!
by smoogy on Apr 18, 2009 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
Smoogy, like, I don’t get it. Why do you feel the need to be unpleasant? And so Baudelaire’s piece might be easy to mimic. Who cares? Everyone’s having a good time. No need to be Debbie Downer. Chill out.
by Luke Thomas on Apr 18, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Damn, do you take everything so seriously? I’m just razzing him
by smoogy on Apr 18, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, fair enough
I’m on edge from some other stuff. Apologies all around.
by Luke Thomas on Apr 18, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would say “fuck you” but I legitimately deserve this so I’ll just say “fuck me” instead. Not bad, smoog.
by Luke Thomas on Apr 18, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
A good time was had by all
I give you my blessing to delete all this buffoonery before UFC goes live
by smoogy on Apr 18, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah
Leave it. A little piling on every now and then never hurt anyone.
by Luke Thomas on Apr 18, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You managed to piss off the mods and get away with it – bravo.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on Apr 18, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You managed to call the editor-in-chief a “mod” and get away with it – bravo.
by ufc4 on Apr 18, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Smoogy has diplomatic immunity or something
I poop rainbows.
by Blackout612 on Apr 18, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's got a little more leeway than others
But no one is immune.
by Luke Thomas on Apr 18, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
rec'd for owning up and not getting angry
"It's like a flying knuckle sandwich." --Rogan
"And many men have eaten it." -- Goldy
by thetakeover on Apr 18, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rec’d for the Debbie Downer reference.
http://www.fourouncestofreedom.com
by Beer Monster on Apr 18, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
: )
I will play my game beneath the spin light.
Absurd Meridian
by Eugene Schelfaut on Apr 18, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm sorry, but..
This is rec’d.
I poop rainbows.
by Blackout612 on Apr 18, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Picks
Leites
Shogun
Cain
Kongo
Stann
Macdonald
Kang
Herman
Chonan
Bocek
Wiman
Marshall
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 18, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Predictions I made I don't feel good about
Silva over Leites. I’m getting a weird feeling about Leites attitude heading into the fight to say nothing of his BJJ and tolerance for punishment.
Cane over Cantwell. Irvin tagged the shit out of Cane and rocked him before whatever happened to his knee happened. A guy as accurate and angular in his stand-up as Cantwell is gives me serious hesitations about picking Cane.
And I suppose Shogun has a chance, but I don’t exactly feel uneasy about my pick of Liddell.
by Luke Thomas on Apr 18, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Chonan can hang in there for a few rounds and get the sub, Leites can, right?
I’m probably Cane’s biggest fan, The guy is pretty much the more technical Thiago Silva IMO
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 18, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Silva coming in light gave me pause, but Leites can’t hang. He might reset quickly, but the guy got dropped by RYAN JENSEN. This is going to be classic Anderson. As for Cane, he always starts slow because it takes him forever to get his timing down. Once he does though, he should own Cantwell and get a late TKO.
http://www.fourouncestofreedom.com
by Beer Monster on Apr 18, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Off Topic:
Derrick Rose is the freaking man.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 18, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Get outta here. Salmons is the guy doing the big time job, which is keeping Paul Pierce frustrated. I haven’t seen such a dominant defensive performance like that by one man in the playoffs for a very long time. He’s literally all over Pierce and is just dominating him all over the place.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on Apr 18, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're sneezing at 32-8-4?
Pierce has long been the type of guy that gets frustrated by quality defenders.
I poop rainbows.
by Blackout612 on Apr 18, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ALCS Game 7.
:D
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 18, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel bad for Rondo. He actually showed up. Too bad the rest of his team took the night off.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on Apr 18, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
After having Salmons on Pierce the entire time, giving Pierce problems all game long, VDN thinks it prudent to put Hinrich on him and take Salmons out. Now that’s horrible coaching, folks.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on Apr 18, 2009 3:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good to see Joakim Noah still sucks
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 18, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Right? What a moron. And Paul Pierce can join him in the Hall of Shame later.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on Apr 18, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still alive!
Of all the shots for Thomas to miss.
by Chris Nelson on Apr 18, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some of the most pathetic basketball I’ve ever seen. Outside of Rose and Rondo, did anyone feel like playing today?
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on Apr 18, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The poll should say…who “SHOULD” win the FOTN award……a few times in the past what we here see and who the award goes to does not quite match……
by soadtrails on Apr 18, 2009 4:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But the poll is asking which fight people think WILL win, not which fight should.
I voted Banha-Cantwell because I think they’ll try to knock each others blocks off, and that’s what gets FotN.
by Chris Nelson on Apr 18, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RUMOR
There is a rumor on the UG that Chuck has pulled out of his fight:
I was just at Montreals Centre Bell and overheard Chuck talking about having pulled out from the fight due to breaking his big toe and the 2 toes beside it on his right foot. Apparently he broke them when he caught his toes in a sort of crack/lip entering the ring to check it out today. There was some space between the top stair entering the ring and the lip of the apron. I assist with setting up the sound at the arena and was in the back when it happened.
by Chris Nelson on Apr 18, 2009 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Think it has any credibility?
http://www.fourouncestofreedom.com
by Beer Monster on Apr 18, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Normally I wouldn’t give this a second look, but:
wiley — Member Since: 1/1/01and
VectorWega — It does look credible that Wiley works sound and is from Canada (look at previous threads).
by Chris Nelson on Apr 18, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crazy. Obviously I hope it’s BS, but if it is true, it would probably be the biggest gameday pullout in UFC history.
http://www.fourouncestofreedom.com
by Beer Monster on Apr 18, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like Shogun just got a call from the Governor.
"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 Apr 18, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This would really kill my interest in this card.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Apr 18, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same here. It wouldn't be buy quality anymore.
The Bird is the Word.
by IHateMMA on Apr 18, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t someone post something along those lines right before the Lesnar/Couture fight?
by Zack Gobie on Apr 18, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No idea...
But this hasn’t been reported or confirmed anywhere reputable, and doors are now open at the Bell Centre, so I’m guessing it’s a false alarm.
by Chris Nelson on Apr 18, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There was a report about Lesnar pulling a hammy a month out, but I don’t remember anything on fight day.
http://www.fourouncestofreedom.com
by Beer Monster on Apr 18, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In other news, Nick Diaz pissed clean.
“Diaz was fine,” wrote [CSAC’s Assistant Executive Officer Bill] Douglas via email. “The test went through a full battery which checks for cleansing agents.”
From MMA Weekly.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on Apr 18, 2009 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope Joe Rogan doesn’t f*ck up Cane’s name tonight. For some reason it urks me when people mess up other people names unless they just meet them.
by The Legend on Apr 18, 2009 5:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jesus...
88 posts and the fights are still 4 hours away.
by mythbuster on Apr 18, 2009 6:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but since we started early...
the latest pic from Arriany’s twitter:
by mythbuster on Apr 18, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
update
Any update on the chuck “toegate” thing?
by ironic sumo on Apr 18, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate when things are labeled X-gate, but I really enjoy when they’re being used in such absurd circumstances at this.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Apr 18, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
These days...
..they’re almost exclusively used in absurd circumstances. Everything is fuckin something-gate.
I poop rainbows.
by Blackout612 on Apr 18, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
something-gate-gate.
The Bird is the Word.
by IHateMMA on Apr 18, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anderson Silva over Thales Leites via RD1 KO
Chuck Liddell over Mauricio "Shogun" Rua via RD3 TKO
Cheick Kongo over Antoni Hardonk via RD2 TKO
Luiz Cane over Steve Cantwell via UD
Krzysztof Soszynski over Brian Stann via RD2 Sub (armbar)
Eliot Marshall over Vinicius Magalhaes via UD
Denis Kang over Xavier Foupa-Pokam via RD2 Sub (RNC)
Jason MacDonald over Nate Quarry via UD
David Loiseau vs Ed Herman via UD
Mark Bocek over David Bielkheden via RD2 Sub (RNC)
Ryo Chonan over TJ Grant via UD
Matt Wiman over Sam Stout via UD
I poop rainbows.
by Blackout612 on Apr 18, 2009 6:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
With the recent Chuck rumors, I’d like to change my pick to “Shogun by footstomps.” For all the other strengths that play into Chuck’s hands, the foot stomping Shogun picked up in Pride will be death for Chuck’s feet.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Apr 18, 2009 6:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wasn’t the only major rule change after the Quebec rules fiasco that footstomps weren’t allowed? I SMELL A CONSPIRACY!
http://www.fourouncestofreedom.com
by Beer Monster on Apr 18, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMG! Chuck’s trying to dupe Shogun into a DQ win!
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Apr 18, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Chuck comes out with bandaged up toes the rule change becomes a whole lot more interesting!
by zacd on Apr 18, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why was the photo of Arriany deleted?
by mythbuster on Apr 18, 2009 6:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Must have been deleted by whomever you were hotlinking it from.
by Chris Nelson on Apr 18, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh
thought was more arbitrary deletings.
by mythbuster on Apr 18, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure what this was but it’s not showing up. FYI, we can’t edit posts, only delete or hide them.
by Chris Nelson on Apr 18, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was it this one?
Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken
by Richard Wade on Apr 18, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
silva wins by TKO rnd 2
liddel KO 3
Kongo UD
Cane KO 2
Stann TKO 2
Magales sub 1
Xavier sub 3
Mcdonald ud
Herman UD (LnP)
Ryo TKO 2
Wiman sub 2nd
by ironic sumo on Apr 18, 2009 6:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As long as we're off topic
Hahahahaha yankees suck.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 18, 2009 6:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
14 run 2nd inning.
Indescribable fail.
by Chris Nelson on Apr 18, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like how Girardi made his MR throw 60 pitches
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 18, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Although....
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CLE/CLE199905070.shtml
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 18, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just this Wednesday....
I told a friend to sit tight with Wang because he’s recovering from surgery and should come around. Waiting for an unpleasant text message..
I poop rainbows.
by Blackout612 on Apr 18, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The problem is that his sinker won't sink
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 18, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's going to be placed on the DL
and probably given some stints in the minors. He’s been awful…..
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by achengy on Apr 18, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's everyone drinking/eating tonight?
I’ll be drinking some Evan Williams but not sure about food until friends get here.
by zacd on Apr 18, 2009 6:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha I never would have guessed there was a discussion about this.
by zacd on Apr 18, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Coca-Cola, Chicken Pot Pie, and Tylenol PM(This was a mistake)
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 18, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever shitty food is at Hooters.
by Zack Gobie on Apr 18, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oof
I like how all guys that say they actually like the wings there are married.
I poop rainbows.
by Blackout612 on Apr 18, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, but they’re the only place that lets people under 21 in, so to Hooters I go.
by Zack Gobie on Apr 18, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A burrito the size of my leg and 10 Beck’s.
by Farthammer on Apr 18, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No wonder you’re called Farthammer. That’s a recipe for some devestating hangover farts.
I poop rainbows.
by Blackout612 on Apr 18, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
shogun x lidell
so, nome of you think shogun can grab chuck’s neck and anderson silva him? maybe in the 2 or 3 round when they will be a little tired.
by bigcherry on Apr 18, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well...
If someone is going to be tired, it’s likely to be Shogun, based on the Coleman fight.
I poop rainbows.
by Blackout612 on Apr 18, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hi guys...
that was mean smoogy.. hahaha.
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 18, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
off topic: i have a feeling its gonna be cavs vs magic in the east finals..
im a big cavs fan but they don’t match up pretty well with the magic..
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 18, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A feeling?
That’s odds on with KG out, my man. And the Cavs will eat Dwight Howard’s lunch if they meet up. He’s like KG 2.0; he’ll suffer some growing pains before making it to the finals.
I poop rainbows.
by Blackout612 on Apr 18, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well dwight is shaq2.0.. but instead of just being big and quick, he's too fucking athletic..
that he looks like a supersized lebron james.. (athleticism wise, not skill wise ofcourse).. I really hope the cavs win though..
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 18, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's KG 2.0 for his career progression
Straight out of high school with a whole franchise on his back.. But he’s Dwight Howard 1.0 for how he plays.
I poop rainbows.
by Blackout612 on Apr 18, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jameer, Rashad, and Hedo are better than anything KG had
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 18, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can't be serious
Sprewell and Cassell? If Cassell didn’t fuck up his knee, they would have won the title that year.
I poop rainbows.
by Blackout612 on Apr 18, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sam cassel, spreewell?
so you guys want orlando to win? ..blackout, aren’t you a Minnesota fan therefore a KG fan therefore a boston fan? haha.
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 18, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not that guy
I still love KG and he’s right up there with Barkley as my favorite players of all time, but I’m not going to root for his new team. When he won last year, I felt really great for him, but that’s the extent of it. This KG-less Celtics team is easy to hate because I don’t like Allen or Pierce.
I poop rainbows.
by Blackout612 on Apr 18, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so who do you WANT to win the final?
..i hope LA doesn’t make it to the finals… that is a team that’s easy to hate. hahaha.
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 18, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cleveland
Lebron is something else.
I poop rainbows.
by Blackout612 on Apr 18, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watching the Lakers rise as contenders while my Suns plummet has been brutal to watch the last two years. Ugh. But I digress.
by Dropkick434 on Apr 18, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t blame Shaq – I blame pissing off Amare and Steve Nash being 100.
by subo on Apr 18, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh and while waiting for 97...
watch this very newww dana white and cardave michael interview on fedor.. ;)
andddd… voteeee!!
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 18, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rays are losing. Dammit
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 18, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Jays
We’re off to a nice start aren’t we? :).
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by achengy on Apr 18, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rays were 8-11 in April
This all means very little
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 18, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yo
I got snowed in a couple days ago – y’all didn’t hire anyone, did you?
by subo on Apr 18, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hahahaha.. well if there were betting odds he’ll be at -300. :)
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 18, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bruins Can Suck My Nuts!
um…..
Nightrider?
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on Apr 18, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope you
are enjoying Raycroft.
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by achengy on Apr 18, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck me with a Zamboni
You know right where to kick a downed man.
by subo on Apr 18, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's okay though
you guys got a high draft pick.
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by achengy on Apr 18, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hackleman says Chuck injury rumor is false:
trainer John Hackleman told Sherdog.com’s Loretta Hunt that the story is false, but Liddell does have a blister on his hand.
http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/wanderlei-on-anderson-war-is-declared-17073
by Chris Nelson on Apr 18, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
According to the UG, Antonio Silva has only one foot too. They’ve been just as bad as MMABay lately.
by Sokonojudo on Apr 18, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what time does this start?
LT Fan 4 Life
by sdpads24 on Apr 18, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's what I thought
It just seems late
LT Fan 4 Life
by sdpads24 on Apr 18, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a Spoiler But...
They ran out of time for Wiman vs. Stout. I guess it’ll happen after the PPV is over.
by michaelgaryscott on Apr 18, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
flex bout
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 18, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But aren’t those usually with fights on the main card?
Like Ken-Flo/Alvin Robinson at UFC 73.
by michaelgaryscott on Apr 18, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 18, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Update
(The Matt Wiman vs. Sam Stout preliminary bout did not take place on the preliminary fight card as planned due to lack of time. They will try to work it into the pay-per-view portion at some point, but could also end up with the fight taking place after the main event.)
by michaelgaryscott on Apr 18, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want the gladiator guy to do a backflip.
by Tonley on Apr 18, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FINGERPAINT NO ESCAPE CAN YOU STEP TO THIS?
FINGERPAINT
FINGERPAINT
FINGERPAINT ME INTO PIECES
by smoogy on Apr 18, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs
Dammit…now I can’t get this from my mind.
by Tonley on Apr 18, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if they're going to roll out a new intro at UFC 100
Always thought they should call that one ‘Centurion’…double word play
by Dabashire on Apr 18, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm here!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 18, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what do you think about my email? you gonna use it?
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 18, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't get it until just now man. I'll see but the computer I'm on is SLOW..
so maybe not.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 18, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha...
sorry…I did not have my shit together today.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 18, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha. it's cool don't worry about it. :)
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 18, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell did you send him?
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Apr 18, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ich bin hier as well.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Apr 18, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They love the UFC in Montreal...
Looked like they like beer too…
by Dabashire on Apr 18, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i like the gold graphics..
they better change the gladiator by the time 100 gets it..
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 18, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry...
Scott (badlethook) and I had to get in a few more games of UFC Undisputed
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 18, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It...is...so...good
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 18, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
I played the demo for a couple of hours and it is really, really fun. More depth than I expected.
by Adam Morgan on Apr 18, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
Endless fun as a demo with just the 2 available fighters. With the full lineup it will eat up so much of my time it isn’t even funny
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 18, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Rogan is gonna wear a bow tie for 100
by Discman2 on Apr 18, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No matter what the outcome, Dana will not retire his cash cow in Liddell.
by Riney on Apr 18, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else think this Chuck retiring stuff is BS?
by Tonley on Apr 18, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's all just a ploy to sell more PPVs
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 18, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A ploy?
Surely, you jest good sir.
by Cannon Jacques on Apr 18, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but.. but.. Dana said it! It must be true
by Sokonojudo on Apr 18, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard Goldberg say “dangerous nut striker”
by Discman2 on Apr 18, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CANTWELL/CANE!!! WHOOOO!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 18, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Steve Cantwell looks like an American version of Demian Maia.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Apr 18, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else have a craving for giraffe meat?
by a tommy point on Apr 18, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why did cantwell enter second???
doesn’t the underdog enter first??
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 18, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Probably a coin flip
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 18, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How DARE you call a former WEC champion a underdog, sir?!
Cantwell will win this by showing the blue caged pride that only warriors in the WEC contain.
by Tonley on Apr 18, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh...
i like cantwell too much for him to come out to this song
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 18, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone know if Kingdom MMA is being streamed anywhere? I know the undercard is on BJPenn.com at 1:30 AM ET but I’d be interested in seeing Mayhem vs. Kala.
by Adam Morgan on Apr 18, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
T. Jay said probably not on the UG
That’s the promoter…that was earlier though…not sure if it changed
by Dabashire on Apr 18, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How weird...
to stream only the undercard…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 18, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw the comment right after the fight was announced…BJ probably stepped in for the undercard after…not sure on the main card
by Dabashire on Apr 18, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
seems like they are trying to hurry things up a bit
or is it just me?
by Discman2 on Apr 18, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, they’ve already had to skip Stout/Wiman
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Apr 18, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remind me
Is Cantwell the guy who was happy he broke someones arm?
by mythbuster on Apr 18, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Correct.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Apr 18, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. I’m one of the crybabies hoping a little karmic retribution comes his way.
by a tommy point on Apr 18, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should add “Muay Thai stalking” to the SMG drinking game.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Apr 18, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MMA forums are awesome....
Cantwell!!!
Unleash the pride, spirit, and honor of the WEC in your fists!!!!
Believe in yourself and a mythical dragon will appear that will eat Luis Cane in half like Liu Kang’s fatality!!!
by Tonley on Apr 18, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ll have what he’s having
Keep firing Assholes!
by Ubernoober on Apr 18, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CAAAANE
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Apr 18, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cantwell better be careful Canes brother doesn’t come out. Last thing he wants is to face the Undertaker.
by mythbuster on Apr 18, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
10-9 Banha
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Apr 18, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The thin-challenged community demands an apology.
by mythbuster on Apr 18, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
10-9 cantwell
He lost the physical battle, but his spirit was making a resurgence.
by Tonley on Apr 18, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha. I like this.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Apr 18, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i have a feeling
“textbook” will be used a lot tonight
by Discman2 on Apr 18, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“Textbook striker” Boxing Univ. Intro to Fighting 1101
by Sokonojudo on Apr 18, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
cantwell looks scared!
(goldie said stalked again!)
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 18, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“Stand and stalk”
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on Apr 18, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love that the entire arena is filled with loathsome Scabs fans. My B’s are putting a hurtin’ on them tonight.
by a tommy point on Apr 18, 2009 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs