DREAM.9 Live Play-by-Play, Results and Commentary
by Chris Nelson on May 26, 2009 2:12 AM EDT
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The gargantuan DREAM.9 airs Tuesday morning at 5AM Eastern / 2AM Pacific on HDNet, and as always, BloodyElbow.com will bring you live play-by-play and results (along with the usual semi-coherent ramblings from the Bloody Elbow Night Crew in the comments). We'll see the second DREAM Middleweight Champion crowned, find out who will face the winner of Aoki-Hansen III later this year, and the semi-finalists in both the 2009 Featherweight Grand Prix and Super Hulk Tournament will be decided.
While you're waiting for the show:
-Sherdog has extensive coverage: Breen and the Beatdown guys' DREAM.9/UFC 98 roundtable on Frday, a pre-event presser rundown plus Hiroyuki Takaya training shots by Daniel Herbertson, pics of "JZ" prepping for Kawajiri at ATT in Florida by Dave Mandel, and an exclusive "Mayhem" gallery by Esther Lin of AllElbows.
- Speaking of AllElbows, make sure you watch Kingdom of Mayhem, their excellent (and beautifully-shot) three-part series chronicling Mr. Miller in the lead-up to his title fight with "Jacare." Part 1 is here, Part 2 is here, and Part 3 is here.
- Here at BE, we've got Leland Roling's gambling tips and Nick Thomas' weigh-in results post (with great pics). I'll throw my predictions in the comments below before showtime.
- And Nightmare of Battle has their usual "Final Preparations" post, collecting up some of the finer pre-show details that other sites have missed - such as Jose Canseco's one-on-one with "Daimajin" Sasaki at Yokohama on Sunday, or Jan Nortje telling reporters that his main advantage in the Super Hulk tourney will be his "cute face."
DREAM Super Hulk Tournament 1st Round Bouts
01. Bob Sapp (10-3-1) vs. Ikuhisa "Minowaman" Minowa (41-30-8)
Round 1: Overhand right from Minowa connects immediately, then shoots a single leg that ends with Sapp laying on him in half guard. Minowa gives up his back and Sapp sinks in his hooks, but Minowa escapes when Sapp looks for the RNC. Minowa posturing up in Sapp's open guard, now straddling Sapp and wrenching his right leg - and Sapp quickly taps to an Achilles lock! The Beast is bounced from the Super Hulk bracket in under two minutes.
Ikuhisa Minowa def. Bob Sapp via Submission (Achilles Lock) R1
02. Hong Man Choi (1-2) vs. Jose Canseco (0-0)
Round 1: Canseco connects with a right hand off the bat. Choi feinting knees as Jose circles around him. Push kick from Canseco, who's turning his back and running as soon as he gets inside on Choi. Now Canseco tries a side kick and turns tail, running away from HMC. As Choi moves forward, Canseco throws a leg kick and is bowled over into the corner, turtling. Choi pounds away as Canseco flails and taps the mat through the ropes. A dive if I've ever seen one, Canseco wanted none of this fight.
Hong Man Choi def. Jose Canseco via Submission (Strikes) R1
03. Jan "The Giant" Nortje (2-5) vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (5-4)
Round 1: Nortje whiffs with a goofy leg kick and Sokoudjou gets inside and ties up. Jan forces him into the turnbuckle and Soko twice tries to sweep a leg for a toss, but Nortje stays vertical. After a minute of hugging, they're restarted. Snappy thigh kicks inside and outside from Soko fluster Nortje, who grabs the ropes (as he has several times already) when Soko goes for a takedown. This time he puts Nortje on the mat and begins pummeling with punches and hammerfists from side control until the referee dives in to save the fetal Nortje. Sokoudjou refuses to stop punching even as the ref lays atop Nortje, and now Ray Sefo and Nortje's corner are in the ring mixing it up with Sokoudjou's people. Cooler heads prevail and everything seems to be copacetic as Nortje leaves the ring and Soko is given his medal. He's lucky he wasn't disqualified.
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou def. Jan Nortje via TKO (Punches) R1
04. Gegard Mousasi (24-2-1) vs. Mark Hunt (5-5)
Round 1: Mousasi immediately puts Hunt on his back and isolates the K-1 big man's left arm for a keylock. Hunt gets loose but remains in the unsavory position. 30 seconds later, Mousasi goes for the same thing and Hunt has to tap.
Gegard Mousasi def. Mark Hunt via Submission (Kimura) R1
DREAM Lightweight (70kg/154 lbs) Title Eliminator Bout
05. Tatsuya Kawajiri (23-5-2) vs. Gesias "JZ" Cavalcante (14-2-1)
Round 1: Calvan pawing away with his jab early. Kawajiri ties up and JZ jumps guard and cranks away on a guillotine which doesn't look tight enough to finish. Kawajiri works his way back up, and JZ repeats the guard jump. Kawajiri pops his head out of the guillotine and tries to work from the Brazilian's half guard, but gets tied up. JZ regains full guard and they're restarted in center ring. Kawajiri peppering away with punches from guard, moving between full and half guard. Kawajiri is cautioned for striking the back of Calvan's head. JZ back to full guard, using wrist control but can't get out from under Kawajiri. Four minutes left, JZ working the rubber guard, and they're finally stood up. Cavalcante is issued a yellow card, presumably for stalling, aka using wrist control against a Japanese fighter. Kawajiri using his jab now, but JZ soons begin take over the standup again. Kawajiri putting together solid one-two combinations with a minute left.
Round 2: A cracking right hand from Kawajiri but JZ seems unfazed. Crusher ducks inside and puts Calvan on his back once again. Back on their feet, and Kawajiri is working JZ over with his boxing. Both guys looking tired with two minutes left, but Calvan is fading fast now. Kawajiri puts JZ on his back with two minutes left and lays in side control, trying to move to half guard. 30 seconds left and JZ is stifling any top offense from Kawajiri but would need a miracle sub to pull this one out.
BloodyElbow.com scores the bout for Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri def. Gesias "JZ" Cavalcante via Unanimous Decision
DREAM Featherweight (64kg/138 lbs) Grand Prix 2nd Round Bouts
06. Hideo Tokoro (21-16-1) vs. Abel Cullum (14-2)
Round 1: Tokoro throwing leg and body kicks, using his range to tag Cullum. A knee to the midsection crumples Cullum and Tokoro follows him to the ground. Hideo slaps on a fast triangle but Cullum has some room and lifts Tokoro to loosen it. Tokoro holding on to the submission but Cullum is defending well, clearly not in immediate danger of being choked out. Now Tokoro looks for an armbar but is reversed and catches some hard punches and knees from Cullum as he turtles. Now Tokoro sweeps and tries to backmount Cullum, but is slammed onto his back. Cullum in Tokoro's full guard, Tokoro doing a good job of wrist control and scrambles back to his feet with 5:30 remaining. Cullum landing some winging shots now but missing just as many. Abel ties up and Tokoro shoots a knee up the middle, which prompts Cullum to place him on his back again. Cullum latches onto one of Tokoro's legs, which allows Tokoro to sweep. Cullum grabs a leg again and leans back for a kneebar, then switches to a heel hook, but Tokoro defends! 2:30 left and Tokoro isn't clear yet. Now Tokoro sprawls as Cullum gets to his feet and shoots forward. Cullum picks Tokoro up and walks him over to the American corner, then slams him relatively gently. Cullum finds himself on his side, and soon Tokoro is in full mount, however briefly. Tokoro stands and runs for a low flying knee toward a still-laying Cullum as the round ends. Great, great round of action.
Round 2: Tokoro quickly in mount and looking for an armbar. Switches to a crucifix, but Cullum escapes and gives up his back in exchange. Cullum is cut and looking beat 90 seconds into the round, his corner shouting for his to sweep. Almost from nowhere, Tokoro applies a standing rear naked choke. Game over. An emotional Tokoro addresses the crowd after the match and nearly breaks down into tears as he explains how close he was to retiring before receiving the offer to rejoin the FWGP. Excellent win for Tokoro, who'd been on a real slide of late.
Hideo Tokoro def. Abel Cullum via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) R2
During the intermission, a promo video for DREAM.10 is shown, and Shinya Aoki, Hayato "Mach" Sakurai and DEEP Lightweight Champion Katsunori Kikuno address the crowd.
The following bouts are announced for DREAM.10:
Shinya Aoki vs. Vitor "Shaolin" Ribeiro
Melvin Manhoef vs. Paulo Filho
Katsunori Kikuno vs. Andre "Dida" Amade (unconfirmed)
07. Yoshiro Maeda (24-6-2) vs. Hiroyuki Takaya (10-6-1)
Round 1: Takaya throws a high kick, caught by Maeda who puts the Bancho on his back and punches down while standing. Maeda in half guard a minute into the round. Takaya scrambles and breaks free, barely dodging a knee on his way up. Left straight connects for Maeda, Takaya responds with a right high kick, partially blocked. Takaya keeping his hands low and allowing Maeda to find his chin, but the shots don't seem to faze him and he's sending his own right hands back that are swelling Maeda's eye already. Maeda sweeps the leg of Takaya, who tries to armpit the middle rope but is knocked loose by the ref. Maeda cannot pass the half guard of Takaya and throws elbows to the back of Takaya's thighs in frustration. Maeda still struggling to pass, allows Takaya to stand and drills his head into the ringpost with a knee, but Takaya stands right up! Four minutes left. Takaya has a small cut above the eye now as both men exchange solid blows on the feet. Maeda puts Takaya on his back, and the referee calls a break for the doctors to check on Takaya. They're restarted and Maeda gets to mount but is bucked back to half guard. The referee issues Takaya a yellow card for stalling with about 30 seconds remaining. An overhand right collapses Maeda and Takaya pounds him out with hammerfists. The shots that ended the bout were less than devastating, but Maeda doesn't protest the stoppage and both men bow before one another.
Hiroyuki Takaya def. Yoshiro Maeda via TKO (Punches) R1
08. Masakazu Imanari (16-6-1) vs. Bibiano Fernandes (4-2)
Round 1: Imanari looking for the leglock early, but Bibiano lands some shots to his face and scrambles away. Imanari tries jumping guard but is thwarted and punched by Fernandes twice in a row. The judge warns both fighters for inactivity, no yellow cards... yet. Imanari butt scooting, Bibiano kicking at his legs and threatening to dive in. Imanari is issued a yellow card for stalling. Imanari tries a flying knee/kick, but Fernandes avoids and stacks him up on the ground, landing a couple solid shots. Bibiano in side control, Imanari rolling his eyes. Knees to the head of Imanari from side control now with 30 seconds left in the frame.
Round 2: Bibiano catches a kick and sweeps the leg of Imanari, who pops back up. Imanari, hands down, walking away from the Brazilian, now sits with his hands around his knees and eats a leg kick before standing back up. Imanari continues to try and pull guard but Fernandes is having none of it. Bibiano chopping away with leg kicks as Imanari refuses to engage and clowns around. Finally, Fernandes follows Imanari to the ground, controlling his feet as he crouches in Imanari's guard. Imanari latches on a heel hook! But Fernandes slips out. With 60 seconds left, Fernandes is issued a yellow card for no apparent reason. Imanari actually trying to throw hands now, but Bibiano is beating him to the punch. Barring any judging antics, "The Flash" should be on his way to the FWGP semifinals.
BloodyElbow.com scores the bout for Bibiano Fernandes
Bibiano Fernandes def. Masakazu Imanari via Unanimous Decision
09. Norifumi "KID" Yamamoto (17-1) vs. Joe Warren (1-0)
Round 1: The fighters clinch and Warren lands a few solid knees and punches up the middle. Kid responds in kind before Warren drags him down to the mat, and the American goes into Kid's closed guard. Warren smothers Yamamoto with his glove as Kid continues to tie up and neutralize any g'n'p. The referee halts the action to check on a cut on the face of Kid, brought on by a Warren elbow. Kid is issued a yellow card. The fight is restarted on the feet and Kid begins pawing away with his jab, catches Warren with a solid right around the temple. Warren tries to come inside and clinch but Kid makes him pay with a right. Warren continues to rush in with no regard for the power of Kid, and continues to eat punches. Warren grabs Kid in the Thai plum and hits a couple solid high knees. 2 1/2 minutes remaining. Kid with a nice kick to the midsection, followed by a leg kick, which he's been punishing Warren with on and off all round. Warren puts Kid on his back with 90 seconds left. Warren's ribcage is marked up, his mouth hanging open a bit now. More smothering and hammerfists to the face of Kid as the round closes out.
Round 2: Body kicks from Kid to open up, then a hard knee to the liver as Warren attempts to clinch. Big left, then a big right by Kid - Warren just won't go down! Either Kid has completely lost his KO power during his layoff or Joe Warren has an obscenely tough chin. I'm leaning toward the latter. Warren puts Kid on his back in the corner, but again isn't landing any significant offense from guard, only peppering hammerfists. Kid working a high guard, throws his legs up momentarily but aborts an armbar attempt. Two minutes left and Kid decks Warren with a hard right that makes the Greco-Roman champ grin. Both men looking worse for wear as they tie up against the ropes, and Warren wrestles Kid down with 30 left. Warren pounding away until the final bell, and Kid nearly extends an armbar with seconds left, but it's too late and they're too slippery.
BloodyElbow.com scores the bout for Joe Warren
Joe Warren def. Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto via Split Decision
.... Holy shit!
DREAM Middleweight (84kg/185 lbs) Title Bout
10. Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza (10-2) vs. Jason "Mayhem" Miller (22-6)
Round 1: Jacare shoots and locks up the waist of Miller early, but is unable to complete the takedown. Miller is cut near the right eye just a minute in from an exchange at the very beginning of the bout. Miller trying to work the jab, throwing combos which don't connect, but catches a leg and takes Jacare to the mat. Mayhem lands an illegal soccer kick which opens a gash along the hairline of the Brazilian. It's tense for a moment as the doctors examine the cuts on both fighters. Miller is issued a yellow card for the illegal soccer kick. The fight is restarted after about two minutes and Jacare immediately puts Mayhem on his back. Miller works back to his feet but the blood is pouring out of the cut on Jacare now. Jacare is eager to continue fighting, but the ref forces him into the corner to have it cleaned up again. Jacare is protesting, and the ref signals that it's only a timeout to reassure him. Several referees and officials are conferring inside the ring now and it doesn't look like this fight will continue. Both men are frustrated, eager to continue as the officials try to reach a consensus. Jacare shouts angrily as the referee speaks to the crowd. The kick has been ruled accidental, and the bout will go in the books as a no contest. Miller is in tears in his corner and I can't blame him. A disappointing end to a fantastic night of action.
The bout is ruled a no contest.
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So why is Jose Canseco so despised? I know nothing about him & baseball and he seems to be a lightning rod for hate.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 25, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Look him up on Wikipedia
He’s a giant douche; however, in a way, he has made Major League Baseball better. Or at least funnier.
by beeran on May 25, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First of all, he came out on the steroid issue because his career was done and his skills had slipped. He just wanted to make some cash. He has always been a whore looking for a quick payoff no matter what he has to do or who he has to step on.
I dislike Matt Hughes.
by MonkeyCHops on May 25, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Canseco by 462 homeruns and a batting average of .266!
by Nick Thomas on May 25, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I’m not gonna lie to you; I’m scared," Canseco said. "This guy is huge. I’m a 44-year-old rookie and have had a lot of challenges in my baseball career. Hopefully, I can do well."
http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/1/canseco-scared-by-dream-9-challenger-17618
by who me on May 25, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so 5am eastern would be 4am where im at…man that show isnt going to be over till like 9am! haha…little to late for me…ill have to look for some vids tommarow then
by baldspot23 on May 25, 2009 3:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Do what I'm doing!
Wake up at 4AM.
I poop rainbows.
by Blackout612 on May 25, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So who’s coming to dinner (errr… breakfast?)? I’ll be here. I’m getting a good 4-5 hours of sleep and then waking up right at 4AM to watch the whole show with my brother before going into the office. Curious if we’re going to have a quality turn out, given that it’s into the work week.
I poop rainbows.
by Blackout612 on May 25, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ll be here – I’m basically nocturnal now – only awake because I’m hungry. I’ll probably nap during the day.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 25, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too. I don’t touch Italian food either. Bad for my complexion.
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on May 25, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am planning to do the same thing, though its a little worse getting up at 3am.
I dislike Matt Hughes.
by MonkeyCHops on May 25, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
That’s borderline staying-up time.
I poop rainbows.
by Blackout612 on May 25, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m gonna try to be here, but I don’t know when I work tomorrow.
"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 May 25, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i’ll so be here tonight. i’m lucky and this falls on my saturday night (probably the only time having monday-tuesdays off is beneficial!) :D
"He’s a southpaw counter-striker...it’s not like I’m going to go jump his shit." - Forrest Griffin talking about Anderson Silva
by snet tim on May 25, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be here
Just got off of work, will probably crash for a quick nap and up again at 3
by Dabashire on May 26, 2009 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i like dream dont get me wrong but i dont like watching it live…theres too much dead time between fights so it just seems to drag on and on…i like recording them and watchin later so i can fast forward through all the dead time. but i got rid of hdnet a month or so ago so maybe they got better at pacing the fights now.
by baldspot23 on May 25, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There’s a novelty to watching anything live, particularly major sporting events. Plus, the commentary in here is the balls.
I poop rainbows.
by Blackout612 on May 25, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
I enjoy the shows I can manage to handle (as in stay awake) but the dead time does kill me…
Contributing Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.
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by Brent Brookhouse on May 25, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I divide downtime between the liveblog and Desktop Tower Defense.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 25, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NIGHTRIDER!!
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on May 25, 2009 3:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blue Moon and Diet Dr. Pepper here I come.
by Eugene Schelfaut on May 25, 2009 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That looks really similar to my cat.
"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 May 25, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not as fluffy. and probably doesn’t have a broken meow-er. (not dissing hamill though).
"He’s a southpaw counter-striker...it’s not like I’m going to go jump his shit." - Forrest Griffin talking about Anderson Silva
by snet tim on May 25, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His snout is broked? Poor kitteh,,,
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 25, 2009 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, he’s just weird. He was a stray that a friend of mine found and he was only like a few weeks old. He didn’t ever really grow up around other cats, so he has an odd amalgam of cat and non-catlike tendencies.
And his nickname only has one ‘l’; I didn’t name him after the Hammer, but after Hamilcar Barca…Goddamn, I’m a nerd.
"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 May 25, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My parents have an aggressive orange tabby Tomcat I wanted to name Menelaus – they refused – instead he’s KC (Kitty Cat – geddit?) . We found him too a few weeks old – fed him milk via eyedropper for a few months.
If you like the Punic Wars, check out this. I love Battles BC, as ridiculous as it is.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 25, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, in addition to both Philosophy and Religion, I majored in Classics in college as well…so, yeah, I like the Punic Wars a lot. If you want to play them, I recommend this mod for Rome: Total War. They’re working on the one for Medieval as we speak.
"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 May 25, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweetness! Total War games are awesome! I wonder what’s next after Empire – anything pre-Rome lacks diversity and true organized “armies”, and the decisive battle fell out of favor c. 1900. Hellenistic, Rome, Medieval, Renaissance, Imperial…?
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 25, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think an expansion about Napoleon, along the lines of their Alexander expansion, would be really cool. After that, I don’t really know.
"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 May 25, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They could revisit the East – Shogun could use a facelift, and China has had an insane number of wars. India & Indochina were always fighting. That’s really the only option left.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 25, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any of those could be really cool. I’m actually kinda surprised they haven’t done a Chinese one. There are so many cool periods to choose from in Chinese history.
"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 May 25, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kitteh!
My kitteh is an ugly tan longhair with a crocked ear & snaggletooth who walks around crying for no reason. If he doesn’t stop soon, I’ll make a roux out of him. As the joke goes: “All animals are True Neutral, except cats, which are Chaotic Neutral.” Indeed.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 25, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t understand cat people.
by Eugene Schelfaut on May 25, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Really? I have three cats. Only one I wanna strangle. The other two are great.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on May 25, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just can’t relate to feeling any emotion toward them.
by Eugene Schelfaut on May 25, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s how I feel about children.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 25, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They’re so low maintenance. It’s a how a woman should be.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on May 25, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The wife and I have a cat...
that we totally baby. And we’re “adopting” a kitten on Thursday (waiting on an upper resp. issue to clear up before we bring her home). So we’re “cat people” too.
Contributing Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.
http://CurseOfRonKarkovice.blogspot.com/
by Brent Brookhouse on May 25, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the condition doesn’t clear up, are y’all still keeping her, or will she be snifflely and lonely?
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 25, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They seemed pretty sure that it was just like a normal “cold” that needed some TLC which we’d be happy to give her but we wanted to avoid bringing her in here right away and getting our other cat sick also…plus we were originally set to adopt her on Saturday and they told us she was sick…so all the vets were closed for the holiday. If she is still sick but it isn’t contagious we’d gladly still adopt her, we just don’t want to risk putting our other cat in a bad situation.
Contributing Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.
http://CurseOfRonKarkovice.blogspot.com/
by Brent Brookhouse on May 25, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I used to hate cats but my GF has two that have really grown on me.
Soukie and Bowie, this comment is for YOU!
by Sergio Hernandez on May 25, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My cat >>>> your cat
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 2:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your Cat > My Cat
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 26, 2009 2:38 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Thanks Chris! I’ll be up with everyone too, though it’s not as late for me on the west coast. We really appreciate the love we’ve been getting on our vids!
by allelbows on May 25, 2009 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ester and Co.
YYYAAYYYY!
It’s a special ep of BE Night Crew!!
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on May 25, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Allelbows, bloodyelbow...it's all elbow-y up in here...
Contributing Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.
http://CurseOfRonKarkovice.blogspot.com/
by Brent Brookhouse on May 25, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you guys joined forces, I’d never be able to leave the internet.
"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 May 25, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s what porn is for.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 25, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kinda worried for Mousasi against Hunt. But, I think he’ll pull it off by a submission of some sort.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on May 25, 2009 5:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I bitched out of Sengoku 8 but I’ve got a friend coming over tonight and it’s on like donkey kong.
Hello Sugar-Free Red Bulls and Undisputed to help combat fatigue during the downtime!
by Sergio Hernandez on May 25, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Land of the Lost Marathon on SyFy!!!
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on May 25, 2009 11:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My XBox live gamertag is SERG1Otx if anyone is interested in some Undisputed action!
by Sergio Hernandez on May 26, 2009 12:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My friend and I are finishing up a LHW tourney, we’ll hit you up soon.
by Sergio Hernandez on May 26, 2009 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t fight this guy, he’s a ringer! Haha
by Sergio Hernandez on May 26, 2009 1:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just puttering around
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on May 26, 2009 12:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on May 26, 2009 12:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on May 26, 2009 12:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you a comic book fan? If so, have you seen Dave McKean’s Vertigo Tarot Deck? Trippy stuff.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 26, 2009 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on May 26, 2009 1:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tower = HMC
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 26, 2009 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tower is the worse you can get in a reading. Tower is the death card.
Mosasi has left a wave of destruction
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on May 26, 2009 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was going for the obvious height pun. You’re just showing off by actually knowing what you’re doing. Nerd!
(What do the others mean, anyway? I’ve never understood tarot.)
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 26, 2009 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Magician = Challanging unknown
Hanged Man = Sacrifice
Fool = Care Free Abandonment
Tower = Calamity
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on May 26, 2009 1:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just tuned into TBS...
Caught a promo for tonight with footage from Naito and Kid’s open workout.
They also showed Naito blasting some chump, and then, oddly, Kid unconscious with a tube in his mouth during his knee surgery.
by Chris Nelson on May 26, 2009 1:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on May 26, 2009 1:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
From CNN: Mike Tyson’s daughter in critical condition after accident
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 26, 2009 1:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thoughts and prayers
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on May 26, 2009 2:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dyno-Naito
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on May 26, 2009 2:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 26, 2009 2:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guys'll like this one.
(props to Mach)
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on May 26, 2009 2:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cool idea – I’m finally getting the hang of making gifs & totally having fun with Deadliest Warrior now
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 26, 2009 2:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Took a 3 hour nap, so I should be ready to gogogo.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 2:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Your turn at Tarot
Name a fighter with tremendious amounts of talent, but restrains that talent in some way, shape or form?
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on May 26, 2009 2:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One word… er, two letters: B.J.
by Sergio Hernandez on May 26, 2009 2:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Jorge Gurgel is the posterboy for it – use your damn BJJ already!
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 26, 2009 2:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on May 26, 2009 3:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
screw dream!!
whens the wargods live blog?? thats what i wanna know….lol.
seriously when is that? ha
by baldspot23 on May 26, 2009 3:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1 and a half hours
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on May 26, 2009 3:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lame, I’ll do Uni work then.
Or do you mean its started now and the opening ceremony is on…
by SamCupitt on May 26, 2009 3:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on May 26, 2009 3:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This one was kinda hard. The Hierophant represents Discipline and Knowledge. I was going to give the title to Sensei Machida, but I’m going to wait until Lyoto’s title defense to see if their game planning sessions truly work. Default is Greg Jackson.
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on May 26, 2009 4:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d beat you up in Undisputed but I have Uni work to do.
by SamCupitt on May 26, 2009 3:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
However you get out of the loss.
by Eugene Schelfaut on May 26, 2009 4:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jacare > Mayhem via decision
Kid > Warren via TKO R1
Imanari > Bibiano via sub R1
Takaya > Maeda via TKO R1
Tokoro > Cullum via decision
JZ > Kawajiri via TKO R2
Mousasi > Hunt via sub R1
Nortje > Sokoudjou via TKO R1
HMC > Canseco via TKO R1
Sapp > Minowa via TKO R2
by Chris Nelson on May 26, 2009 3:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I see your picks and counter with...
Mayhem>Jacare via TKO (knee) R1
Kid > Warren via SUB R1
Bibiano > Imanari via decision
Maeda > Takaya via TKO
Cullum > Tokoro via decision
Kawajiri > JZ via decision
Mousasi > Hunt via SUB R1
Sokoudjou > Nortje via SUB R1
HMC > Canseco via SUB (strikes) first 30 seconds
Sapp > Minowa via destruction
by SamCupitt on May 26, 2009 4:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well played.
I can get down with some of your picks. A bunch of these are too close to call, esp. the FWGP fights and JZ-Crusher.
by Chris Nelson on May 26, 2009 4:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I counter your counter with my counter...
Jacare > Mayhem, decision
Kid > Warren, left hook that results in Warren’s chin bursting into flames R1
Bibiano > Imanari, decision
Maeda > Takaya, decision
Cullum > Tokoro, fight of the night decision
JZ > Kawajiri, awesomeness R1
Mousasi > Hunt, being in shape R1
Nortje > Soko, TKO R1
HMC > Canseco TKO R1
Sapp > Minowa TKO R1
by Tonley on May 26, 2009 4:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jacare > Mayhem via SUB R1
Kid > Warren via TKO R1
Bibiano > Imanari via sub R2
Takaya > Maeda via TKO R1
Tokoro > Cullum via decision
Kawajiri > JZ via decision
Mousasi > Hunt via sub R1
Sokoudjou > Nortje via TKO R1
Canseco > HMC via syringe to the face R1
Sapp > Minowa via TKO R1
by a tommy point on May 26, 2009 4:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jacare > Mayhem, decision
Kid > Warren, left hook that results in Warren’s chin bursting into flames R1
Bibiano > Imanari, decision
Maeda > Takaya, decision
Tokoro > Cullum, Arm bar
JZ > Kawajiri, awesomeness R1
Hunt > Mousasi, via submission R1
Judo Terry > Jan, TKO leg kicks R1
HMC > Canseco TKO R1
Sapp > Minowa TKO R1
YAMATO DAMASHII
by R.T. on May 26, 2009 4:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I blacked out last time out during the Sengoku card but this time I’m well rested for some Night Crew action.
By the way, anyone know the song used at the beginning of Shooto’s telecast of Final Tradition?
by Tonley on May 26, 2009 4:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
50 minutes. I am ready for some Japanese MMA action. Lets go freak show!
by Nick Travaglini on May 26, 2009 4:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My claps didn’t show up!!
Let’s go, freak show! clap clap clapclapclap
by Sergio Hernandez on May 26, 2009 4:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Canseco's going to take the entire tournament.
How on earth do you train for this? Finding Baseball guys who also know MMA are harder to find than Karate guys doing MMA
by Pandanus on May 26, 2009 4:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Found One: Minowaman vs Kwan-Bum Lee (DREAM.1)
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 26, 2009 4:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To make things fair...
Canseco should be allowed to use a baseball bat against HMC.
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by Brad Ackerson on May 26, 2009 4:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s kind of sad when that still doesn’t make it a fair fight.
by SamCupitt on May 26, 2009 4:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Found his training video
Interesting how he’s adapted his Baseball for MMA
by Pandanus on May 26, 2009 4:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just saw Mr. T sing take me out to the ballgame on Sportcenter.
Fucking epic.
by Tonley on May 26, 2009 4:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now there’s someone missing from the Super Hulk tournament.
by SamCupitt on May 26, 2009 4:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mr T in his prime as BA Baracus would beat Fedor, so long as he has Hannibal Smith to help him out.
by Pandanus on May 26, 2009 4:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hannibal Lecter by a R2 bottle of chianti. In every fight.
by lhasafi on May 26, 2009 7:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just a quick question for anyone around...
When a “fighter” actually comes out and says he is scared and points out he has no idea what he is doing….shouldn’t the fight actually not take place?
by Nick Travaglini on May 26, 2009 4:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If said fighter needs the money and is willing to fight anyway…yes…
I guess.
by Tonley on May 26, 2009 4:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You would think that wouldn’t you? Luckily for us, Japan has no such reservations.
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by Brad Ackerson on May 26, 2009 4:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SUUUUUPRRAAAAAAAAAAAA! HURRRRRRRKAAAAA!
Greetings, Night Crew.
by a tommy point on May 26, 2009 4:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Greetings and commiserations.
It has not been a good time for Hub sports since the last liveblog.
Take away the pain, Techno Goliath!
by Chris Nelson on May 26, 2009 4:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!
by a tommy point on May 26, 2009 4:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 4:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No worries, I am here.
"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 May 26, 2009 5:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is that thing?
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 26, 2009 5:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome that HDNet promotes this as the Super Hulk Tournament.
ZOMG NO KENNY RICE?
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MICHAEL SCHIAVELLO IN THE PLACE TO BE
This just got even more awesome.
by Chris Nelson on May 26, 2009 5:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yessir.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His metaphors are infinitely more ridiculous than Ranallo’s.
But I still like him better.
by Sergio Hernandez on May 26, 2009 5:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HDNet start this at 2am to skip out on the 2 hour prefight festivities, amirite?
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It looks like they’re getting to the fights right away
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 26, 2009 5:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right to the fights, fucking Eh!
YAMATO DAMASHII
by R.T. on May 26, 2009 5:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shiavello already showing why he’s a better pick than K-Rice
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There’s more punch in this fight than a high school prom.
He keeps taking shot after shut … much like my ex.
God I love this guy.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on May 26, 2009 5:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shot after shot, not shut.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on May 26, 2009 5:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just dancing to this last night.
by Eugene Schelfaut on May 26, 2009 5:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Get to the fucking ring, you freak.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He might be the most normal fighter in the tourney
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 26, 2009 5:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m like “YO RUN DOWN THAT SHIT ALREADY SON.”
Loving the giant superimposed cartoons though.
by Chris Nelson on May 26, 2009 5:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like they’re just using the Japanese graphic set for this one.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome, Ultimate Warrior reference 8 minutes in.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ITS SAPP TIME!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceCRgf5tf0g
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by Brad Ackerson on May 26, 2009 5:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear Sapp,
Please don’t Sherk me.
Love,
Mike
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you serious? Sapp is a disgrace to MMA. I’m not kidding. He makes me weep.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on May 26, 2009 5:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, well I have money on him.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it wasn’t much, but FML. Rigged.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel sorry for you now.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on May 26, 2009 5:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, it’s a risk I took. Fuck FEG.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Epic!
Bob Sapp -220 -Ikuhisa Minowa +173
by Nick Thomas on May 26, 2009 5:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, guys? You know what?
This is awesome.
by a tommy point on May 26, 2009 5:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Worst back control ever.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on May 26, 2009 5:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The FEG representative needs to GTFO.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Sapp wins via sub, I’ll eat my underpants.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 26, 2009 5:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Minowaman is all brawling and leglocks.
by Sergio Hernandez on May 26, 2009 5:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sapp really does make me weep for MMA because he’s nothing more than a sideshow.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on May 26, 2009 5:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he tapped to mullet-in-face.
"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 May 26, 2009 5:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fahk me.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fraked up?
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 26, 2009 5:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To face Jose Canseco or Hong-Man Choi
Who’d have ever thought we’d hear “Canseco” and “versus” in the same sentence other than with steroids.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on May 26, 2009 5:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My guess would have been obscurity.
"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 May 26, 2009 5:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yay to that fight being done and over with already. and not having had to wait an hour after the event started to see it :D
"He’s a southpaw counter-striker...it’s not like I’m going to go jump his shit." - Forrest Griffin talking about Anderson Silva
by snet tim on May 26, 2009 5:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did Schiavello just say, “The skeletor remains of Don Frye.”
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Canseco looking like the leader of the Cobra Kai dojo…
by Sergio Hernandez on May 26, 2009 5:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Really, Jose? Cuba? I know you were born there but you were in the United States as an infant. Ugh. I hate people like that.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on May 26, 2009 5:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least he was born there. I hate fuckers who pride themselves on their X heritage because their family came from X country five generations ago.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah that’s annoying. I’m Italian but was born in America. If I ever got into fighting as a profession, best believe I don’t list Italy as my country.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on May 26, 2009 5:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL “WTF”
I got Canseco by syringe to the face.
by a tommy point on May 26, 2009 5:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SIX FIGURE?
Did I hear that right?
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 26, 2009 5:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol at Japanese Jimmy Fallon.
"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 May 26, 2009 5:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
War ROIDS!!! :)
Good Morning Ladies!
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on May 26, 2009 5:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL @ the Japanese crowd laughing during the Canseco video.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Greatest Intro Video EVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by a tommy point on May 26, 2009 5:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Canseco’s anime thing looks like Bret Boone.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on May 26, 2009 5:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well it’s not like they’d want it to be Canseco. That guy is a loser.
"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 May 26, 2009 5:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol @ them using Sosa and Bonds on Caseco’s intro…
and Madonna…
this shit is surreal…
by Tonley on May 26, 2009 5:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Choi by Flying Foot Decapitation
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on May 26, 2009 5:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you shittin’ me? Wild Thing? You douche.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on May 26, 2009 5:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I bet FEG had a hand in his musical choice.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aoki Pants!
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 26, 2009 5:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gentlemen, life will never get better than this.
by a tommy point on May 26, 2009 5:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
(Puts gun in mouth)
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on May 26, 2009 5:16 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rec’d.
"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 May 26, 2009 5:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First 40-40 man in MLB history right there. Bout to be the first guy left with 40% of his body after a 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 May 26, 2009 5:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
does he get to use the bat in the ring? that could be interesting.
"He’s a southpaw counter-striker...it’s not like I’m going to go jump his shit." - Forrest Griffin talking about Anderson Silva
by snet tim on May 26, 2009 5:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I bet
he still loses with it.
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by achengy on May 26, 2009 5:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably. but he’d have a better chance because it would somewhat equalize range.
"He’s a southpaw counter-striker...it’s not like I’m going to go jump his shit." - Forrest Griffin talking about Anderson Silva
by snet tim on May 26, 2009 5:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice Jammies! LMAO No sponsors FTW!
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on May 26, 2009 5:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol nice!
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on May 26, 2009 5:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over/under 15 seconds. I’ll take the under.
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by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m going with 21. HMC can be a slow starter.
"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 May 26, 2009 5:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jose looks like he just rolled out of bed, had his juice, and is just gonna fight with sweats on.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on May 26, 2009 5:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He doesn’t even have any corner men? WHAT THE FUCK?!
by Tonley on May 26, 2009 5:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Schiavello’s knowledge of celebrity boxing rivals Breen and MMA.
http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com
by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
His breakdown of Carrot Top’s game is eye-opening.
"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 May 26, 2009 5:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No coaches
just eye candy. I guess he’s not expecting to last long enough for coaching advice.
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by achengy on May 26, 2009 5:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i feel dirty wanting to watch this… this is gonna be awfully awesome
by Zore on May 26, 2009 5:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He should get to use the bat
YAMATO DAMASHII
by R.T. on May 26, 2009 5:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is pure win.
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by Brad Ackerson on May 26, 2009 5:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jose coming in with essentially the same corner Rashad used to face Machida.
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by FlyByKnight on May 26, 2009 5:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Probably uses the same strategy too
zing.
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by achengy on May 26, 2009 5:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am just posting for evidence that yes, I woke up specifically for the Canseco fight before going back to bed. I am that into this.
by Newbs on May 26, 2009 5:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fix is in. Fix is in. Fix is in.
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by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For whom?
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by themachiavellian on May 26, 2009 5:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jose.
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by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This fight has “ill-advised bar scuffle” written all over 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 May 26, 2009 5:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Choi by wizzer
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on May 26, 2009 5:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Trying to catch up on all of these comments
Canseco is actually fighting! Why am I so excited?
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by Blackout612 on May 26, 2009 5:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FEG stooge, please shut up.
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by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
be careful. be careful.
lol.
"He’s a southpaw counter-striker...it’s not like I’m going to go jump his shit." - Forrest Griffin talking about Anderson Silva
by snet tim on May 26, 2009 5:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Choi looks to be taking it easy on him.
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by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s like watching a car accident. I cannot turn away.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill
by FlyByKnight on May 26, 2009 5:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HECTOR ESCCAVARI!! Book Jose! He’s great for the sequel!
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-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on May 26, 2009 5:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good Night, Irene. Yay.
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by FlyByKnight on May 26, 2009 5:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL @ “cerebral fight”
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by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The greatest entrance of all time? Psshaaa! We have been blessed.
This sort of legendary bout could only end in such a way.
by a tommy point on May 26, 2009 5:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NOoooooooooooooooooooooooooOOOOOOOOoooOOoooooooo!
by a tommy point on May 26, 2009 5:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NEXT!
"He’s a southpaw counter-striker...it’s not like I’m going to go jump his shit." - Forrest Griffin talking about Anderson Silva
by snet tim on May 26, 2009 5:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Even the Japanese crowd doesn’t know how to react.
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by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jose impressed you? How? Because he didn’t actually die in the ring?
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by FlyByKnight on May 26, 2009 5:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blew out his knee running away. Really, it’s the most plausible outcome.
"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 May 26, 2009 5:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Choi vs Minowaman!!!
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by themachiavellian on May 26, 2009 5:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Sapp/Canseco for the alternate spot!
"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 May 26, 2009 5:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To return to a previous point..
I, too, am a cat d00d.
I poop rainbows.
by Blackout612 on May 26, 2009 5:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is kind of like celebrity boxing? Except one guy is 7’2" and has fought at the highest levels, you schmuck.
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by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Death by Emo Choi!!
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-Lao Tzu
by RoyalB on May 26, 2009 5:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sokoudjou by brutal knockout due to him actually moving.
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by FlyByKnight on May 26, 2009 5:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That….was a work. Yup, a work in MMA. But I enjoyed it damnit! lol
Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."
by xFenixKnightx on May 26, 2009 5:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ahh, that was strangely satisfying. I like how they manage to make all the fights in this hulk-tournament seem legit in comparison to that fight
by Zore on May 26, 2009 5:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What are you suggesting, sir?
"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 May 26, 2009 5:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that MMA will never be as hilarious as this :D after all, two big critiques of sport-MMA has been removed… weight classes and reason
by Zore on May 26, 2009 5:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MMA history is happening before our eyes.
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by Brad Ackerson on May 26, 2009 5:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
…“First and possibly only ever MMA fight”
by Nick Thomas on May 26, 2009 5:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
aka, not nearly enough.
"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 May 26, 2009 5:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The announcers said rumors of 6-Figures
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by themachiavellian on May 26, 2009 5:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too much.
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by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
I was about to say, I wouldn’t say he earned it.
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by Blackout612 on May 26, 2009 5:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GOOD DAY SIR!!
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by RoyalB on May 26, 2009 5:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it “Ja-car” or “Ja-car-ay”?
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by themachiavellian on May 26, 2009 5:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve always heard it the second way.
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by Mike Fagan on May 26, 2009 5:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have got to get our hands on Jose's intro video
Please.
by a tommy point on May 26, 2009 5:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs