UFC 99: The Comeback - Live Results and Commentary
by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 5:13 PM EDT
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As with every major show, Bloodyelbow.com will be here to bring you live results and commentary for UFC 99: The Comback - Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva. The card will also feature Cheick Kongo vs. Cain Velasquez. The live blog will start with the beginning of the PPV broadcast (3pm ET) 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 us for the show and share your thoughts as the event unfolds.
The broadcast has started and the first fight will be up shortly.
Dan Hardy vs. Marcus Davis - This should get the card off on the right foot! I'm stoked for this fight! Round 1 - Body kick misses for Davis as they feel each other out early. Davis charges in for the takedown and has Hardy against the fence. Hardy has an underhook to prevent the takedown. Finally Davis is able to get the takedown and Davis has the mount. Hardy gets half guard and then full guard. Very high guard by Hardy but Davis gets up. Hardy gives up his back trying to stand up. Hardy is trying to reverse but isn't having any luck. Hardy is able to stand and Davis is gassing a little. Big shots from Hardy and Davis is hurt. Davis is cut and the round ends. Very close with Hardy hurting him toward the end and Davis is all swollen and looks really tired. 10-9 Davis. Round 2 - Davis with a flying knee attempt and Hardy counters with a left. Again a counter left hook from Hardy. Davis with a counter right now. They're trading and Hardy witht the better shots. Knee from Hardy and Davis goes down! Hardy follows him down and land some shots but Davis is recovering. Davis with and armbar attempt and it was deep but Hardy got his arm out. Davis using some elbows off his back. They're stood up by the ref. Left hand by Hardy and Davis pushes him against the cage. Knee to the body by Hardy and they split. Left hand by Davis lands flush. Davis with a takedown and a few punches. 10-9 round for Hardy on the strength of the knockdown. Round 3 - Left hand by Davis and Hardy slips so Davis follows him down. A little bit of damage by Davis from the top. Davis goes for a toe hold, then a heel hook but can't finish and Hardy is able to stand up. Hardy with a takedown. Big elbow now by Hardy. BIG cut on Davis' nose. The fight is stopped to check the cut and he is unable to stand up well. They continue the fight. That cut and obvious wobbly legs from Davis make me want to give the round to Hardy as he was obviously more effective from on top. They're stood back up. Left hook from Hardy. Leg kick from Hardy. Left again from Hardy. Left hook AGAIN from Hardy. The round ends and I score it 10-9 Hardy. They shake hands. And Hardy walks over to say good fight to Davis' corner. My final scorecard is 29-28 Hardy. Official Scorecards: 29-28 Hardy, 29-28 Davis, 29-28 Hardy. Dan Hardy wins by split decision. Davis is upset but it's hard to complain. Hardy tries to shake his hand and Davis refuses. He was willing to shake hands when he thought he won, so obviously respect only counts when you win, if you lose you can be a baby.
Spencer Fisher vs. Caol Uno - Round 1 - Low kick from Fisher. Shot from Uno is stuffed by a nice sprawl by Fisher. Uno now presses Fisher against the cage. Fisher with some knees while he has double underhooks. Boos are starting as almost the whole fight to this point has been clinching against the cage. They're restarted in the center of the cage. Left hand just misses for Fisher. Solid outside leg kick by Fisher and now a good uppercut. Uno with another takedown attempt and Fisher defends. Some knees to the body now by Fisher. Back to being pushed against the cage and the crowd isn't loving it. Fisher landed a lot of knees to the body. 10-9 Fisher. Not an entertaining round. Round 2 - Takedown by Uno and they stand. Another takedown attempt and Fisher defends. Two solid leg kicks by Uno and another shot is stuffed. Fisher lands a knee to the body and then ends up on bottom. Nice sweep to get back to the feet by Spencer. Again they clinch against the cage. I like Uno but this fight isn't going to keep him on main cards in the future. Takedown attempt by Fisher and uno ends up on top. They end up standing though. 10-9 Uno I guess. This fight is ugly and not very entertaining. Round 3 - Nice left hand by Fisher and Uno immediately tries for a takedown. Not much action at all this round. Fisher unloads with a few punches and a knee to the body and Uno gets a takedwoan and gets the mount. Uno landing some nice shots from on top and Fisher briefly got half buard back but Uno back to mount and he lands some more shots. 10-9 round for Uno and I guess he wins 29-28. Official Scorecards: 29-28 across the board for Spencer Fisher. Spencer Fisher wins by unanimous decision.
Mike Swick vs. Ben Saunders - Round 1 - Saunders pulls guard right away. Swick is landing some punches to the body but Saunders has control over Swick's body. Swick asks if Saunders is going to hold him all night. Saunders says "lets stand back up bitch." They speak better with their mouthpieces in than I do. They're stood back up. They each land some shots and clinch up again against the cage. Knee to the head by Saunders. The round ends and I guess it was 10-9 Swick. Round 2 - Head kick blocked by Swick. Swick grabs a clinch and gets a takedown and ends up in full mount. Saunders gets guard back. Saunders now locks up a body triangle but had to let go. They're stood back up. Swick with a knee and Saunders with one in return. Swick lands a big flurry and Saunders goes down! The fight is over! Mike Swick wins by TKO (punches), round 1.
Mirko Cro-Cop Filipovic vs. Mustapha Al-Turk - Round 1 - Right hand by Al-Turk lands flush. Takedown attempt is shrugged off. Al-Turk is pressing and throwing a lot but hasn't really landed since the first punch. Cro Cop's hands look really slow.Punches lnad for Mirko now and Al-Turk is running away. Al-Turk is down! Mirko has him stand up. Mirko lands a shot and Al-Turk turns away. Many punches and the fight is stopped. Mirko Filipovic wins by TKO (punches), round 1. Very clear that the final flurry was started by a very bad eye poke by Mirko.
Cain Velasquez vs. Cheick Kongo - Round 1 - Kongo jabbing early. Two big right hands rock Cain and he still manages to get a takedown. He was hurt badly. Kongo stands up and they're scrambling. Cain learned awful quickly that he isn't good enough standing to play that game with Kongo. Cain with side control and Kongo lands a few elbows, now full mount. Kongo gives up his back and Cain with a choke attempt. Kongo avoida and again gives up his back. Cain is just mugging him on the ground. Kongo gives up his back again and eats a lot of shots. Kongo is constantly trying to get up but Velasquez is controling him and landing a lot of dammage. They stand and again big takedown by Cain, and into full mount. Gives up his back again and now is mounted again. The round is going to end and thank god he rocked Cain early because otherwise it'd have been 10-8. 10-9 Cain. Round 2 - Kongo hurts him again but for some reason clinches with him. Takedown now by Cain because Kongo decided to spend a bunch of time clinching with him. Cain on top landing shots again. Not a lot else to say but that Cain is landing a lot of punches. They stand for a second and Cain with a takedown. More dominant position and damage from Cain. Knees to the body by Cain. The round ends and 10-9 again. Round 3 - A big right by Kongo again but he's grappling with Cain again. Kongo gets the takedown but ends up on bottom shortly anyway. They stand up and Kongo defends the takedown. Kongo hurts him again! But charges in so recklessly that he gets taken down again. Cain in the mount landing punches and now Kongo trying to punch up at him. The round ends and 10-9 again (but feel free to score any of them 10-8) 30-27 on my card. Official Scorecards: no scorecards given, Cain Velasquez wins by unanimous decision.
Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva - Round 1 - Feeling out for over a minute. Straight left by Franklin misses. Each guy lands a left. Both guys land punches again. Body kick by Rich lands. High kick by Wanderlei just misses. Wanderlei catches a body kick and takes Rich down. Some GNP by Silva and now they stand. Silva tries to lock in a guillotine and instead ends up on bottom. Rich opens up a cut over Wanderlei's eye and gets mount but they go back to standing. 10-9 Franklin. Round 2 - Rich says he broke Wanderlei's nose. They come out and again it is at a distance where Silva is not going to be able to easilly win and Rich can get in and out safely. Rich with a few nice shots. It's more of the same with Rich standing outside and getting in and out while Wanderlei telegraphs his shots and can't land. It's an active fight but very repetitive so there isn't a lot to type here. Left/right combo buckles Rich a little bit. Wanderlie is pushing forward and landing shots but Rich comes back and lands one of his own. The round ends with both guys looking a bit shaken. Very close round but I guess 10-9 Franklin for controling more of the round. Round 3 - Franklin is picking him apart again now. Body kicks and occasional straight punches. Body kick lands to Wanderlei's cup but they keep going. Big shot by Franklin. Silva gets the clinch and hits a knee. They are trading big shots now and Wanderlei is winning the exchange. Takedown by Rich but Silva is able to tand back up. The fight ends with Wanderlei throwing a bunch of back elbows and Right throwing punches. 10-9 Silva. Another pretty hard round to score. 29-28 Franklin in my book. Official Scorecardsgive it to Franklin across the board. Rich Franklin wins by unanimous decision.
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Sorry guys...
I was out with the wife all day and forgot to post this prior to now.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions
the usuall UFC showing here is at 10am and ends at around 1230 or 1..
and they’ll be showing that, but i have to go to lunch with a bunch of relatives.. (boo)
so i decided to stay up at 3am to watch…. now i feel what the night crew feels..
No spoilers right?
What if I tell you that in the preliminary card we had some winners and some losers?
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
BAN!
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
New game:
Who is Kongo if this is not fight of the night?
“If this is not fight of the night then I am not Cheick Kongo”
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions
He has to box Lennox Lewis
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Cheick Kongo: Fear my name, not my ground game
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
WOW!
What the fuck is wrong with Goldberg’s face?
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions
I'm not watching
What is the problem? Does he look totally trashed?
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
he's all spotty...
looks like it may just be jetlag
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Bad food?
He didn’t look this way on the video blog.
by a tommy point on Jun 13, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Justin’s house is under attack. Hope everyone can find another house where they can watch this card.
if you find his house
give me directions cause im still lost. :(
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
natedoggtelevision2009 is a good brand of tv..
justin says he likes the “UFC”
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I want Hardy to explode a chin
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
I’m rooting for the double KO. National pride is such a stupid thing.
As Carlin said: what the hell is there to be proud of? You didn’t earn anything.
by a tommy point on Jun 13, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I got my hater blockers on.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Just so you guys know...
they’re going to hug and shake hands after the fight and Goldie will talk about it being “what MMA is all about”
/spoiler
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions
Writing on a flag...
that shows real national pride. Desecrating it…
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions
Coming out to "Jump Around" just makes you look like a douche
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Jun 13, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm just joking...
you may want to leave if you’re not up for having a good time
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Buffer speaking german made me LOL
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Us too...
priceless stuff
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Crap
I’ve missed so much without watching the actual fights. :(
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
FIRST ONE TO TAKE IT TO THE GROUND IS A PUSSY
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
im impressed with hardy's ground game..
or maybe it’s just cause i thought he had almost zero game there..
Davis is gassed
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 3:22 PM EDT reply actions
All that increased muscle probably isn't helping him
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
i have hardy 10-9 cause he definitely hurt him..
but i guess the judges also agree with you..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
interesting that dela grotte is telling him to stay outside
where hardy is the one with the longer reach..
Do you want to brawl with Hardy?
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
A TON of bloody on the mat
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 3:25 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, I don't know if I want to see the fight that caused it...
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
i have the feeling other staffers are ready with their ban fingers..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
They're in their track positions
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
and he's down.
but still hardy round..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
10-9 Hardy
Good fight
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Won't be surprised to see
Hardy ahead on one scorecard
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Based on the start of this round, I would be. Lots of time left, though.
by a tommy point on Jun 13, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
hardy wins cause of that BLOODY ELBOWWWWWWW..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Are you saying that Cheick Kongo is not Cheick Kongo?
by cyph on Jun 13, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hardy was more effective from on top in the last round so I give it to him.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions
Hardy won one round clearly
two close rounds….
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yeah,
hardy was classy even before the decision.. davis is an ass..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Second round Davis was much more active from the bottom even after getting rocked.
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
I'm batting 100%
“Hardy by split decision”
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/6/12/907537/ufc-99-the-comeback-predictions#16903476
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
Er... I gues .1000 works as well.
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
No clue about the prelims, but I am 0-1 so far.
by a tommy point on Jun 13, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
haha!
Davis was willing to shake hands when he thought he won. But he lost so he isn’t willing now. Can’t respect unless you win I guess.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 3:38 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
So?
Can’t shake a guy’s hand if you’re pissed? Hardy didn’t score the fight (he just won it)
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Let’s say today I am understanding of how pissed off people act…my girlfriend’s job is treating her like such shit and I cannot do anything about it, so god damn frustrating.
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
I get it man...
and honestly I always bitch about the “honor, respect, always shake hands” mentality of the sport. Sometimes you don’t like guys. I just thought it was funny that he was willing to shake hands BEFORE he lost
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
why does it seem like some of you guys are delayed?
is it cause setanta shows it first? or the posts are just lagging?
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
My internet lags to hell, so my posts lag
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Did Goldie just call him carl?
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Marcus Davis won that fight since there was a winner. He knocked down Hardy in the 3rd, was active on top for half the round, then Hardy does a couple of shots from the bottom and maintains position and wins, it was horse shit. It should of been a draw, because I think the second round was 10-8
That wasn't a knockdown in the 3rd...
it was clearly a slip.
They both worked from on top in the round and Hardy both cut him and hurt him.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
WHEEEEEEEEEEE!
…oh wait…that isn’t right
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Whouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
I have K-1 level jiu-jitsu.
by ronniebonnie on Jun 13, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Wooooooooooooooooooo
jeez had to correct u :P. I hate Flair…
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i hate fisher
cause he beat stephens before. haha.
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm I put money on Uno
just right during entrances. Did I make an impulsive bet (with my earnings from Hardy fight)?
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Not an impulsive bet...just a dumb one ;)
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Absolutely boring 1st round
Implying I found a way to watch.
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
thanks and thanks
i <3 BE peoples.. ;)
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Check your e-mail.
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
Fisher 10-9 via zzzzzzzzzzz
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
No Joe
I don’t appreciate this fight. It blows. Screw “neutralization”.
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
I think UFC 103 is Spike TV quality
No way would this main event be on Spike.
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
Totally spoiled
By WEC 41.
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
People are using judo
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Oh wait dammit sokoudjou left Quest :(
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
19-19
It’s cool to watch I guess, but its really boring.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
It's a crap fight...
I like both dudes…but man, no one in the room is into the fight at all.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 4:00 PM EDT reply actions
It's not LnP, it's clinch and Pray
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Oh...
and Uno won’t be making a main card any time soon after this
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you saying...
that if you’re agreeing with booing this fight that you’re in the wrong?
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I was using the boringness of the fight.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
It was a bad fight.
The crowd is who…you know…matters as far as entertainment goes.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
4am.. if the pace of all fights are like this.. i won't last till the wand fight..
the fight is pretty interesting, but im not as interested as i would be in a normal day
Uno dominated round 3
I think he won the fight.
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
That fight was a robbery!
…for the fans…
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
1 minute winning the fight?
Sigh…
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Fisher wins by UD
Ugh.
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
Goldberg
Who is Carl Uno?
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
Sorry guys
The Struve-Uno-Franklin parlay isn’t going to help our MMA playground betting team out.
"Japan is half-Machida" - iiowyn
This could be the best fight on the card!!!!
"Stop smiling you are about to be punched in the face !"
I could see Swick
being boring and taking Saunders down.
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I’ve been thinking the same things leading up to today.
I have Saunders for the upset.
by a tommy point on Jun 13, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
God that fight sucked bigtime.
“Not entertaining for the casual drunken meathead”—Joe Rogan, habitual hallucinogen user who was probably on LSD to enjoy that piece of shit fight.
Uno should have won, but at least they can cut him now after this fight.
Might as well...
they can’t put him on a main card again after that.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Well...that's fine...
he has value there.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
that's why he won't get cut..
maybe they can put him in the prelims against some cans.. then he probably beats them quickly and could be sneaked in the ppv broadcast..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Any fight that goes to the ground
Gives Rogan an erection.
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
To be fair, he can't say that the fight sucks, since its his job not to.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Holy crap I had Fisher by unanimous decision
2-2.
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
I lost money
but I aint crying.
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I worry about Saunders' wrestling
or else I’d bet on him.
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WAR SAUNDERS
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Oh man my stream died.
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
Swickotine. DRINK!
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
"Tru dat"
Goldy in da hizzouse
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by Day Man on Jun 13, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Decent 1st round
I give Saunders the round.
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
It is not opposite day!
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Or Do I mean
it is opposite day? ;)
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Which means you don't mean it.
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
False
Couldn’t disagree with you more.
P.S. I “hate” this youtube vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiFKS62wQAA
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Still have Cro Cop, Cain and Wanderlei that can provide some amazing finishes to save the card
"Japan is half-Machida" - iiowyn
Cain will be involved in an amazing finish but now how you imagine
I have K-1 level jiu-jitsu.
by ronniebonnie on Jun 13, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey guys, more grappling with no posturing or submissions! EXCITING!
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Oh look at that
We got a finished fight. Thanks, Swick.
Real easy when you pick the favorites ALL THE TIME!
/chris farley
by a tommy point on Jun 13, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
not impressed..
and he asked for a title shot after he beat mr.goulet..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh...
Mike Swick vs. GSP would be…just…just a murder
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Murder is not a strong enough word
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Murder then cannibalism?
I’m getting a UK stream and some of their commercials are just creepy.
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
they should let swick fight condit
a win would jumpstart condit’s run to the title.. plus i wanna see swick get KOed..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I was about to type
I miss the “I don’t give a damn” wild swinging Swick. And then….
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
9-1 in the UFC wow.
Win Ben Saunders
Win Jonathan Goulet
Win Marcus Davis
Win Josh Burkman
Loss Yushin Okami
Win David Loiseau
Win Joe Riggs
Win Steve Vigneault
Win Gideon Ray
Win Alex Schoenauer
Al-Turk coming into the octagon with Eminem as the music choice?
He’s getting his ass kicked.
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
"Cro-cop is back in form."
That’s not a stretch.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
what he fought a 7 footer who had faced fedor!
(looks good in paper?)
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
the best thing so far on this card was Rogan deeming Saunders the winner of the trash talk because he used the word “bitch”
In the context
of it happening mid fight it was priceless.
oh god...Eminem...
jesus.
Cro Cop looked pretty awful at the weigh-ins…this should be interesting.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 4:30 PM EDT reply actions
“he is very educated…his dad is a doctor”
Joe Rogan believes that knowledge is passed generationally.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions
thought this was hilarious too, but it was Mike Goldberg.
by Michael Rome on Jun 13, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah...it was...
I just got in too big of a rush to type it
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
CroCop just coming out in a tshirt
lol
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Oh...
he doesn’t look AS bad as I thought he did yesterday. Bigger but not awful like I thought
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 4:32 PM EDT reply actions
yea its not as bad as the pics suggested.
by Michael Rome on Jun 13, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, he doesn't look fat, just...older
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
How is it “ironic” that Kongo beat both men? How, in any way, does that fall under the header of “irony”
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions
the traffic jam when you’re already late
or
the no smoking sign on your cigarette break
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by lovingmma25 on Jun 13, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Mirko's hands look SLOW
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions
How can you tell? He isn’t throwing anything
by a tommy point on Jun 13, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
God damn I hate these European events,..
always forget they are in the afternoon.
Oh,and al Turk is done.
Oh boy this fight is about to end.
Now it has.
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
He got poked in the eye. Ouch.
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
Yeah Miragliotta is awful
But Mazzagatti would’ve let Cro-Cop have 20-25 more punches in there.
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
That wasn't a satisfying finish at all
by Mocha Shaka Khan on Jun 13, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions
Very true...
that saved a lot of the fight.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah...
you don’t waste Mirko’s fights on a rematch with Al-Turk. It was unfortunate but it was still a clear fight.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Did Crocop kick at all? Maybe his knees aren’t doing so hot =(
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
i didn't see a single kick..
i hope his legs are okay though.. good thing he’ll have a few more months to make it heal even better.
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
My stream is showing sinngling furry things and dancing people...
European commercials FTW (for the what?)
Ok, bash me all you want, but when Mirko started unleashing for the first time in years with his hands I marked out like a girl.
by Michael Rome on Jun 13, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Part of me wants Cain to win
and part of me has a problem rooting for racists.
So I guess I root for Congo.
So it’s a good thing that his tat doesn’t say “brown power,” eh?
Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ. -- TangleBones
he's proud of his roots..
doesn’t mean he’s racist.. it’s like vera’s alibata tattoos and gsp’s tat..
but i won’t start that debate now.. cause it’s pointless..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
eh
I’m not going to argue it. Just saying, what one says about “white power” applies to others as well. IMO, and I’m done.
Its not hypocrisy to recognize that “white power” has different historical connotations than “brown power.”
So who exactly has this “brown power” tattoo?
Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ. -- TangleBones
Mostapha should not be cut because of this loss.
Give him one more fight.
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 13, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions
Really? Did you see something in his performance that suggests he should be kept around?
"Japan is half-Machida" - iiowyn
It will give the other fighter a superb chance at KO of the night?
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
Seriously, losing to Cro Cop? Who hasn’t beaten that guy? :-P
Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ. -- TangleBones
Did Kongo just yawn?
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
BS stoppage
I’ve lost respect for Mirko, I never had any for Miragliotta to begin with. For mirko to say he was happy and Miragliotta to not see this is BS. Al turk was puching the action and did not deserve that. Sad fight.
Watch the fight again
Al turk was standing in front of him and trading. Mirko was inactive most of the fight. Al turk did not turn away until after the poke. The poke made all the difference. Mirko could have given a rematch out of decency. I am officially of a train I have been on since 2003.
The Brown Pride tat...
really only bothers me because he claims that he wants to show Mexican kids that they can do something with their lives..because he didn’t see anyone when he was a kid. The fight sport world is kind of filled with great Mexican fighters…innit?
I mean…beyond that I could care less about the tattoo
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions
What bothers me
is that he didn’t get a Mexican Pride tat instead. “Brown” kind of involves a lot of nationalities.
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i think that's also the point..
so it would represent all latinos, puerto ricans, mexicans..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
The only thing that bugs me is that he’s not all that brown! My white-lady wife is darker than him. :-)
Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ. -- TangleBones
full of mexican fighters..
but no role models in the mainstream.. that was what he was pointing out.. all the celebs all the personalities aren’t mexican..
he wants to be a role model or a personality that mexican kids can look up to.. although that’s kinda hard for a fighter to do..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah...
but I mean….boxing is kind of filled to the gills with great Mexican role models and personalities
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, i know..
but if youre kid growing up in the US, they really aren’t in the mainstream, unless your dad is a boxing fan.. (which i think he isn’t since he said he never saw any mexican role models)
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
It bothers me because national pride is dumb and corrosive to societal progress.
by a tommy point on Jun 13, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Racial pride is equally as dumb and corrosive to societal progress.
What is he proud of? What did he accomplish? Nothing. He was born, that’s all.
by a tommy point on Jun 13, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
what most americans don't understand is..
when youre coming from a country that is small.. (which is almost all countries in comparison to the super power), you get proud of every little thing that guys like from your place does..
just like how people from small towns are proud of everyone that comes out of that town and makes it big..,
sure you didnt achieve anything, but being born there and representing your country makes you feel that pride/nationalism..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I understand why people feel that way. I just think the reasoning is hollow and pointless. It creates a needless us/them dichotomy that only serves to keep everyone further apart. Not just along national and racial lines, either.
Pride in anything should be reserved for things you accomplish.
by a tommy point on Jun 13, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
i think it's more of nationalism than pride.. but a mix of both..
if it was just pride.. i agree with you..
americans compared to other countries are less nationalistic than others cause naturally, that country is on the top of the food chain..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Everyone gets to make their point on this topic
one time.
then you can stop.
"the spirit of your average dumbass with more overblown rhetoric" OR "the self-appointed savior of MMA"
Stop it Bruce. Your attempt at speaking German is going to laugh me into a coma.
Can’t Michael teach you?
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
It don’t work against someone who is you know… good.
Keep firing Assholes!
Out out, you demons of stupidity!
Kongo is exactly the type of HW cain will feed on in his career anyway
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
herring took him down at will..
i expected cain to do wayyyy better.. (just like what he’s doing now..)
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Cain has great ground control
But I don’t see him being able to do this with the real big boys
by Mocha Shaka Khan on Jun 13, 2009 4:58 PM EDT reply actions
...I did not need to see that
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Way to give away the fight Kongo...
“I hurt him! Time to grapple!”
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
What I kept saying leading up to this remains true
Cain was way overrated on the feet. Great wrestling though.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions
kongo's "improved" ground game is overrated too..
good striking though..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
True...true
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
If he somehow gets past Cain he’s going to get Donkey Kongo’d by Lesnar
by Mocha Shaka Khan on Jun 13, 2009 5:04 PM EDT reply actions
I've got to go out, peace everyone
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Fighter Awareness fail
definitely not in the game plan if you listen to Bisping.
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Cain just proved tonight he is absolutely no threat to Brock Lesnar or Frank Mir.
I have K-1 level jiu-jitsu.
Agreed
I wasn’t impressed with either guy, honestly. But as Spectaa points out, Kongo took this on very short notice so I willing to cut him some slack here.
Yep, I don’t see him threatening Carwin either, Carwin would have KTFO’d Kongo on the ground.
by Mocha Shaka Khan on Jun 13, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
True, has to improve his standup though
by Mocha Shaka Khan on Jun 13, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate this card. It’s full of fail in every way just as I initially thought. I’m never changing my mind about anything ever again (unless Wandy wins).
Man, that was hella boring. Both dudes looked B grade. Cain controlled well, thats it. Kongo…..nothing well.
30-27 all around
Anything else is a joke
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 13, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
30-26 or 30-25 wouldn't be a joke to me...
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I called it.
Where’s Supremacy so I can rub his face in this
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 13, 2009 5:13 PM EDT reply actions
Boy...
Cain did not impress me. His wrestling is good and he is good at control. But he had a guy on short notice and he was mounted and had back control for like 90% of that fight and couldn’t finish? That’s scary to me.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 5:13 PM EDT reply actions
Different strokes, I guess – he just dominated Cheick Kongo for three rounds. Color me impressed.
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 13, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
It's impressive that he won...
and was dominant. But he got hurt over and over and didn’t look good at anything other than “control”
He’s young and could still be great, I just expected a bit more from him.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
for a 6-0 fighter, that's pretty good..
for the amount of hype and marketing they gave.. not even close..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
He impressed me with his control, but I think we should all take a breath and remember he has had 6 fights. Obviously, he has a lot of improvement to make in JJ and in finishing.
by Michael Rome on Jun 13, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That was Barnett/Yvel 2.
I have K-1 level jiu-jitsu.
by ronniebonnie on Jun 13, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Kong has only been finished once in his life. He’s granite. I’m impressed by Cain. He’s going to be a supersta!
I don’t know how great Cain’s wrestling is. It’s obviously very good, but it’s not at an unreal level. I don’t think he would easily take down guys like Randy, Brock, and Carwin. At that point, he needs to improve his kickboxing bigtime.
by Michael Rome on Jun 13, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s true, their striking at that camp isn’t that impressive.
by Michael Rome on Jun 13, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Lets remember, Fedor was getting rocked by Fujita at the same age Velasquez is now. Velasquez is top ten quality at a very young age.
fujita got a ONE nice clean shot on fedor
not the same if you ask me.kongo was clearly owning him on the stand up
Kongo's takedown defense is absolute bunk
I love betting against it.
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 13, 2009 5:14 PM EDT reply actions
I sent you an e-mail with my stream.
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
....Which just died too.
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
oh okay it went back up..
my net lagged got fucked up..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
ufc4 where are you?
Walla walla walla someone’s an idiot. :P
Keep firing Assholes!
Out out, you demons of stupidity!
nvm..
whew.. i got real worried there..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I have been on the Wand Wagon forever! Never getting off, either
WAR WANDY!
by a tommy point on Jun 13, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Dude has only won once in the UFC, going against a former champ…
by Mocha Shaka Khan on Jun 13, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Quick! Someone explain the word “irony” to Mike “Alanis” Goldberg.
It isn’t ironic that Kongo beat Cro Cop and Al Turk. It isn’t ironic that Dan Henderson has beat Silva and lands more power shots.
Ugh.
That was pretty cringe-worthy on Goldy’s behalf.
by a tommy point on Jun 13, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Just a thought on Cain vs. Carwin—both fought guys on a similar level at heavyweight, and their performances were pretty opposite. Carwin got dominated until he crushed Gonzaga with a powerful right hand, suggesting his game has tons of holes but he has insane finishing ability. Cain, on the other hand, had holes exposed as well but dominated for 15 minutes and would undoubtedly win this fight 9 out of 10 times. Carwin against Gonzaga…I think its more like 5 out of 10.
agreed
but the finishing ability of Carwin is going to make him way more marketable
by Mocha Shaka Khan on Jun 13, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
me too..
the swick fight started out really boring though.
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
If Franklin gets Jardine'd
I’m going to be excited and little sad
by Mocha Shaka Khan on Jun 13, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions
i’d be both happy and sad on either outcome..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Wand is going back to his haymaker
He’s reverting back to his predictable self in the heat of battle…going to get KTFO
i have the same feeling..
unless he lands a power shot i think franklin will KO him..
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
My favorite fighter just got his nose broken and looked horrible at the end of the round.
by a tommy point on Jun 13, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
love listening Rich in the corner
it’s cool to hear guys with high fighter iq’s in the midst of battle
by Mocha Shaka Khan on Jun 13, 2009 5:36 PM EDT reply actions
Tough fight to score...
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 5:47 PM EDT reply actions
me 2
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by lovingmma25 on Jun 13, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
They are REALLY pushing this as a new weight class.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jun 13, 2009 5:49 PM EDT reply actions
While I love
the fight, this fight does ZERO for rankings and title picture.
Maybe not in your opinion, but this fight will impact the rankings and the title picture.
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by Richard Wade on Jun 13, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s fine in some circumstances.
How much longer is Rich going to fight? He can’t beat Anderson. How many fights would it take him to get a title shot in 205? What else are you going to do with him? Just give him fights that he can make some money and are entertaining for fans. That’s what this is, and that’s why it’s good.
Sorry
I had Wand winning that fight. I thought it was a bad decision.
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
Thing is I don't see how it's a unanimous decision.
Franklin was clearly rocked in round 2 and before the takedown in round 3 he caught him on a slip.
Oh well, Wanderlei’s big downfall is his wild boxing. His Detroit Lions-esque defense probably lost him the fight.
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
Thing is I don’t see how it’s a unanimous decision
Because all three judges agreed on who won?
by Tonley on Jun 13, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
^this
Sometimes I feel like people don’t understand how that works.
Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
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by Richard Wade on Jun 13, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha
I meant I don’t see how all three judges could agree that Franklin won. I totally disagree with that.
I was thinking it would be a split to Wanderlei.
Andy Reid is the only coach in NFL history that uses the pass to set up the pass.
Why the split, though? What about that fight makes you think that it’s unusual for the three judges at ringside to see the fight the same?
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by Richard Wade on Jun 13, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Your opinion will sure be shared by others and help them market a title fight with A. Silva
by Mocha Shaka Khan on Jun 13, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
me 2
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by lovingmma25 on Jun 13, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Man really close. but the cut might have got to Wandy
I had Wandy for Round 2 and I think he slightly edged Round 3.
Good fight.
Food goes in here
When Wandy speaks they need subtitles in two languages.
by DirtyML on Jun 13, 2009 5:51 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I just pretend every sentence he speaks is “I love my fans, thank you”. Which may not be too far off from what he’s actually saying.
by a tommy point on Jun 13, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I really enjoyed the fight. Great heart from Wand, I scored it for Rich, but fuck, who can tell Wanderlei Silva to retire when he loves what he’s doing and stays super competitive with a giuy like Rich Franklin?
you know what sucks???
i missed the last two minutes of the fight!
my wifi died.. and i had to reset it but it was too late.. :((
bullshit..
i stayed up till 6am only to miss the last two minutes.. FUCKKKKQ@U#^*!&%#$!!!
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions
where are you?
i didn’t sleep at all.. i had a couple of beers.. went home at 2.. only to miss the last few minutes.. FML.
by Anton Tabuena on Jun 13, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Ahhhhhh not even one undercard fight, where was all that blood from?
Or can we not discuss undercards yet?
I hope Al-Turk is back
He’s game, but he’s getting screwed by being thrown to the wolves constantly.
Food goes in here
He shouldn’t be cut because of an eye poke the ref didn’t notice.
by Derek Suboticki on Jun 13, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
if buchholz won, i couldve made my $115 to $1800++.. If my wifi didnt go out, i couldve watched the last two minutes of the main event..
this sucks.. it’s 6am.. im going to bed..
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