Theres gotta be a reason there showing this fight so damn soon. I agree with Kid Nate that Nelson takes this by decision but on the other side I think this fight shows that Kimbo can hang with Nelson and make him take the decision instead of Nelson outright beating on him. Or else why would they show Kimbo’s fight so early? I think this is more of a “proving moment” for Kimbo than anything else.

interesting…

I’m going with the staff on this one.

I’m pulling for Kimbo, Nelson doesn’t really have big wins against big names on his resumé, and a win for Kimbo is a win for TUF which is a win for the UFC…

Kimbo by KO!

It’s obviously one of those fights where you try to talk yourself into the result you want, but your sensible, analytical side won’t let you get away with the BS. The next question might be, does this elevate MMA/UFC into the next level in the same way Forrest vs. Bonner did?

I think it’s going to the tie-breaker round. Then, to add more drama, it will be a split decision victory for Nelson.

Even if the smart money is on Nelson, and it sounds like he wins the decision, I am still pulling for Kimbo to win. WAR KIMBO!

I understand the culture we’re in and the craving for spoilers, but God I wish nothing would’ve come out about this match beforehand. There have been enough ‘small’ leaks for people to make their own assumptions about what happened but how cool would’ve it been to have this play out live? I too believe Nelson takes this but Slice shows enough heart and talent to take it to the second round. Like rzor I love that we’re getting staff picks here because it is justified as big of a match as this really is.

I’m taking Orange Pop by split decision.

For some reason I think Brock Lesnar’s gonna win this fight.

I love how the votes are really close. Yes, everybody’s head says Nelson, but who the hell is rooting for him? GO KIMBO!!!!

I just don’t see Kimbo winning, I think he’ll put on a good show and gain a lot of respect from the fighters, trainers, UFC management (including DW) but I just don’t see him winning.
I expect he earns enough respect in that later on in the show if someone gets hurt he’ll get an opportunity to fill in and will make the best of it, thus keeping him in the big show, possibly setting up a rematch with Nelson in the finale.

Yus!

Roy is so much fatter now than in his IFL days, and look how much conditioning came into it last week.

I feel like this guy dosent care any more and was brought in to give Kimbo some credibility. He was not picked until 6th I believe and I believe he is a fall guy for the UFC to promote Kimbo. Im not saying he was told to take a dive, but there may be some incentive to stand and bang for the sake of putting on a good show ala Forrest/Anderson.

Kimbo by KO r2.

Dana has been saying that this season is the best yet. He usually is pretty honest about that. I’m sure we get a close decison win for Kimbo and the drama builds. Kimbo is a sponge for knowledge and the make it in MMA. Big Country is kind of over proving himself at this point IMO.

First one is who do you WANT to win.

Second is who do you THINK will win.

I think there would be some interesting numbers. I’m surprised to see so much love for Kimbo against an MMA veteran, particularly among this “hardcore” crowd.

But my common sense tells me he doesnt get it done in this one.

If he does indeed lose, I wonder how he works his way back into the picture on the show. I can’t assume that he gets a UFC contract after one fight (a loss) on TUF.

After reading what everyone involved in this fight has said, I think I can make a logical guess; Kimbo wins but gets hurt in doing so. It would explain him saying “I’m not crying about nothing.” He performed well and won, but can’t compete in the semis.

But this is all just speculation, idk. Maybe Rampage jumps in halfway through the fight and breaks Roy’s leg…

I think UFC.com has the spoiler already, just letting you guys know.
=)

Absorbs tough shots but comes back to win a decision from a tenacious Kimbo

Today is the big day, I fight Kimbo. How many know who is Babe Ruth, not the candy bar? All I can say is I love the man who made baseball.

- Roy Nelson

I had thought Roy (one of my fave HWs) would win when I saw last week’s episode, but after reading so many interviews and articles saying Kimbo has some surprises for us and that he did very well and Kimbo saying this was one of his ‘best fights’, I had heard enough evidence to change my pick to Kimbo. But after seeing every single BE staffer pick Big Country, there is no way I can go with Kimbo. I think one if not all of the staff has some sort of info that most fans do not have’ maybe it’s just me, but a clean sweep seems hard to argue against. Roy will win.

A puncher’s chance hey…

Everyone picked Nelson? Meh, you guys must know something. =(

I’m not even the biggest Kimbo fan ro anything but I want him to win this fight. not the whole show or anything but at least this fight.

Kimbo wins this via razor thin decision after a grueling war..

With the way he says that he was satisfied with himself, I think Kimbo loses the fight but in a really good effort that changes the minds of people who thought he would be nothing but a brawling street fighter.