UFC Primetime: St-Pierre vs. Hardy Live Discussion
by Nick Thomas on Mar 10, 2010 10:08 PM EST
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PrintUFC Primetime starts tonight on Spike at 10:00 PM EST. Join us for the part one and share your thoughts as the show unfolds.
Dan Hardy takes us into his home in England to watch the some fight footage of fellow Brit, Michael Bisping.
Take a car ride with the Welterweight Champ as he talks Olympic Hockey and friendly bets.
What does it take to be the best 170 lb. fighter in the world? Apparently high five pushups, which are just some techniques included in this footage of Georges St-Pierre's workout.
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"Royle Family" from wiki
The Royle Family is a popular, BAFTA award-winning1 television comedy drama produced by Granada Television for the BBC, which ran for three series between 1998 and 2000, with specials in 1999,2000,2006, 2008 and 2009.2 It is about the lives of a television fixated Manchester family, the Royles.
The series features simple production values and a stereotypical portrayal of state benefit dependent family life at the turn of the millennium. It, therefore, has something in common with kitchen sink drama. The scripts contain often banal conversations. Almost all of the episodes take place in the Royles’ home; most centre on the telly-centric living room.
by snakecharmer1340 on Mar 10, 2010 2:32 PM EST up reply actions
Man British people seem so weird. I would hate to be stuck in that room it would be so uncomfortable.
Being British isn’t a race. Buncha idiots around here.
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by Matthew Roth on Mar 10, 2010 4:12 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
There are enough morons around here that playing the odds seems to be the way to go. Tons of people will make that racist claim so I feel okay with calling them idiots.
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by Matthew Roth on Mar 10, 2010 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
You love to talk about how dumb the posters are around here. If you are dissatisfied with the quality of the comments, post somewhere else.
The man known simply as "Christmas Cheesesteak"
by Neil Manich on Mar 10, 2010 10:03 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
So I'm the only one who finds the trolling ridiculous?
Doubtful. And when people call nationalities races yeah, that qualifies as a idiotic comment. When people talk MMA I have no qualms.
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by Matthew Roth on Mar 10, 2010 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
There was no reason to call him an idiot. And there is no reason to constantly deride the comment section. You sound like Shane Carwin up there on your high horse. Chill homey.
The man known simply as "Christmas Cheesesteak"
by Neil Manich on Mar 10, 2010 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
Some people hate the English, I don’t. They’re just wankers. We, on the other hand, are colonized by wankers. We can’t even find a decent culture to be colonized by. We are ruled by effete arseholes. It’s a shite state of affairs to be in, Tommy! And all the fresh air in the world won’t make any fucking difference!
"an excellent example of why most MMA "journalism" is a joke. Pseudonyms like "toxic" and shitty writing like that dopey article"--- Joe Rogan.
british wimps
yeah the british colonized ass, but we kicked their bloody asses, and sent them home packing. ever since then we have been kicking their royal, whiny, wimpy asses, in pretty much evry sport, except soccer, which we dont give a shit about. dan hardy, and the rest of the girly man britsh fans, are in for a hell of a beating
I love little videos like this that provide a small window...
into a different culture. Not that different, but still.
Used to love a Japanese show called “Happy Family Plan” because of the day to day life in Japan that you got to catch a glimpse of.
that was boring to watch
i wanted to stop it but i kept thinking something interesting was going to happen, man i hope that isnt on the show cuz i will fast forward all of that crap.
Maybe Im a nerd Ive always enjoyed all of the Countdown shows with fighters I’m interested in. I want to know everything about them especially how their mind works. Hardy while not being the big matchup most people are looking for get an indepth psyche about an interesting character from Britain. I much prefer his bio over Bisbings.
Just went on Ticketmaster
I could still buy $600 tickets….So not sold out?
by Myke25 on Mar 10, 2010 4:19 PM EST reply actions
lol… anyone else watching spike? they just ran a commercial for UFC Primetime with GSP and BJ Penn…
advertising fail
DOES THIS REPLAY IMMEDIATELY AFTER?
Anyone know? I’ll Google, but thought someone might have knowlede now.
Look forward to watching this tonight
Anyone bother with the UFC 108 replay?
The Seattle Seahawks offense is driving......right into a brick wall at the end of the tunnel.
The Stout fight is always worth another look.
by The Flying Gentleman on Mar 10, 2010 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
CA-NA-DUH! CA-NA-DUH! CA-NA-DUH!
You have to be the man... you have to be very, like, alpha male with her. You know? Decide what you do and everything. So, show her who's the boss, you know? - GSP
If you didn't know that GSP was sponsored by Under Armour
it’s easy to know now…
If Derek Jeter clubbed a baby seal on earth day while wearing a mink coat and crocodile skin boots while burning tires on an iceberg, the reaction would be "Its OK Derek, you’re a Yankee." -First mammal to wear pants
GSP does look bigger
I'm the best ever. You're the most average in a minute.
And NEW UFC Welterweight Champion of the World.....Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy!
by slapjaw ackrite on Mar 10, 2010 10:07 PM EST reply actions
lol. Hardy is a character.
You have to be the man... you have to be very, like, alpha male with her. You know? Decide what you do and everything. So, show her who's the boss, you know? - GSP
gonna need the mute button ready
to make it through a season of TUF with tito yammering about who knows what.
yea he had a bit of an arrogance to it almost...
not much, but enough for me to like him more. lol
I'm like PacMan fightin you silly kids... throw ya Hatton the ring, and get knocked outlike Ricky did.
lol.
nuthugger is an internet mma nomenclature staple
If Derek Jeter clubbed a baby seal on earth day while wearing a mink coat and crocodile skin boots while burning tires on an iceberg, the reaction would be "Its OK Derek, you’re a Yankee." -First mammal to wear pants
GSP is five strike attempts away from defend...
whoops wrong thread
Saturday, Donny, is Shabbos, the Jewish day of rest. That means that I don't work, I don't get in a car, I don't f@#king ride in a car, I don't pick up the phone, I don't turn on the oven, and I sure as s*@it don't f#$kng roll! Shomer shabbos!
Can someone tell me...
why is ghost hunters on my spike right now
Faber, Florian, Nick Diaz, 'Mayhem', Mousasi, Fedor
Yo.
You have to be the man... you have to be very, like, alpha male with her. You know? Decide what you do and everything. So, show her who's the boss, you know? - GSP
*waves*
Jack Bauer could get off the Lost island in 24 hours.
by timetosaygoodbye on Mar 10, 2010 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
z
Imagine the talk if there was ever a fight between Hardy and Renzo…
I'm the best ever. You're the most average in a minute.
And NEW UFC Welterweight Champion of the World.....Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy!
by slapjaw ackrite on Mar 10, 2010 10:22 PM EST reply actions
I don’t know how anybody could ever dislike Renzo. He seems like such a cool guy.
You have to be the man... you have to be very, like, alpha male with her. You know? Decide what you do and everything. So, show her who's the boss, you know? - GSP
I know, right? Would love to go for some beers with that guy.
I'm the best ever. You're the most average in a minute.
And NEW UFC Welterweight Champion of the World.....Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy!
by slapjaw ackrite on Mar 10, 2010 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
He REALLY wants that KO.
You have to be the man... you have to be very, like, alpha male with her. You know? Decide what you do and everything. So, show her who's the boss, you know? - GSP
That's a scary, scary image right there
Looks like something out of a B-level horror movie…or a Thiago Silva interview…
"I am in a world of shit"
Nice phycho eyes from George, and to me this whole thing just seems to be inforcing just how bad this ass whoopin is gonna be.
"That's right I'm into hardcore crack, that's why my teeth are so bad"
Jimmy Johnson shilling for eXtenze
* cringe *
Walking the line between intelligence and ignorance since 1985
@deowade
Of course he's saying that
He’s probably even convinced himself of it. What other reason would he have to hope for/expect a victory?
Not too many people say “I’m facing a fighter who’s better than me at every aspect of the game, but I’m gonna land that one shot that knocks him out.”
Weird, since Renzo and Matt are close
I'm like PacMan fightin you silly kids... throw ya Hatton the ring, and get knocked outlike Ricky did.
lol.
Just business. If Renzo and Matt were to corner against each other, I’m sure there would be no ill feelings.
I'm the best ever. You're the most average in a minute.
And NEW UFC Welterweight Champion of the World.....Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy!
by slapjaw ackrite on Mar 10, 2010 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
This is the Georges I want to see...
The humble thing is okay sometimes, but I would rather see him wit a slight bit of an edge to him. Let his confidence come with a little cockiness.
I'm like PacMan fightin you silly kids... throw ya Hatton the ring, and get knocked outlike Ricky did.
lol.
Same here. The determination in his voice is what I want to hear. I want to hear GSP say he’s going to break someone.
You have to be the man... you have to be very, like, alpha male with her. You know? Decide what you do and everything. So, show her who's the boss, you know? - GSP
Perhaps he will say it during the staredown?
WTF?
it’s only 30 minutes? :-(
Jack Bauer could get off the Lost island in 24 hours.
by timetosaygoodbye on Mar 10, 2010 10:29 PM EST reply actions
ahhh...
it looks like they’re doing back-to-back 30 min episodes… ok…
Jack Bauer could get off the Lost island in 24 hours.
by timetosaygoodbye on Mar 10, 2010 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
nah, it's a replay
there’s another episode next week and another after that
Goldie: "Michael Jordan-esque in his grappling skills is Travis Lutter."
Rogan: "No, no he's not. No."
It’s only ever been half an hour. Or am I just on crack?
You have to be the man... you have to be very, like, alpha male with her. You know? Decide what you do and everything. So, show her who's the boss, you know? - GSP
Oh come on
What’s Matt Serra gonna teach him how to get knee’d into oblivion. “Listen Dan it’s real simple, all you gotta do is hit him really hard in the back of the head, and the rest is smooth sailing!”
"That's right I'm into hardcore crack, that's why my teeth are so bad"
To be fair, he’s fought GSP twice. However, I think this is more of a psychological dig that Hardy is pulling. Not going to work though.
You have to be the man... you have to be very, like, alpha male with her. You know? Decide what you do and everything. So, show her who's the boss, you know? - GSP
If GSP hadn't moved,
The punch that hit him on the side/back of the head would’ve hit him in the jaw… Can we stop trying to brush that win off? We know GSP won the second time, but he did lose the first… stop being such a lame about it.
Plus, Serra at the very least can relate to Hardy’s situation, and may have some words of wisdom that can help… He has been in there with George twice, and got his black belt under Renzo, and he’s close to the venue… not a bad move at all really.
I'm like PacMan fightin you silly kids... throw ya Hatton the ring, and get knocked outlike Ricky did.
lol.
Sometimes its hard to think that some of these guys aren’t invincible. Sometimes I forget BJ GSP 2 ever even happened. In my head BJ never left lightweight after he took the belt.
The man known simply as "Christmas Cheesesteak"
by Neil Manich on Mar 10, 2010 10:36 PM EST up reply actions
Okay first off
don’t talk to me like you know me homeboy unless you’re willing to get your wig split. Secondly I was really just using the opportunity to poke a little fun, I think the win was very much legitimate and one of the most fantastic upsets in the sport, and I’m actually a fan of Serra and rather indifferent to George. Now with that being said I really doubt there is indeed much information that can be exchanged between the two or really anything that he can tell Hardy that will benifit him all that much come fight time.
Now back to the issue at hand, see I don’t like anyone giving me lip unless they one of my bitches in my whip, and the last time I checked you ain’t down on your knees so one of my bitches you ain’t. So next time consider the consequences for your actions, speak when spoken to, and watch your tone of voice otherwise said wig splitting will indeed occur.
"That's right I'm into hardcore crack, that's why my teeth are so bad"
by Fake Emcee on Mar 10, 2010 11:10 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
I gotta rec this shit haha
“unless you’re willing to get your wig split”
Spoken like a true internet gangster.
I'm the best ever. You're the most average in a minute.
And NEW UFC Welterweight Champion of the World.....Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy!
by slapjaw ackrite on Mar 10, 2010 11:19 PM EST up reply actions
Okay first off don’t talk to me like you know me homeboy unless you’re willing to get your wig split.
lol. that’s the best opening line to a comment I’ve ever seen. Rec’d for keepin’ it real.
You have to be the man... you have to be very, like, alpha male with her. You know? Decide what you do and everything. So, show her who's the boss, you know? - GSP
loot
you idiot, yeah gsp lost to serra the first time, but its only the most recent fight against serra that counts, because we know what happened there. GSP has only lost two fights in his life, and both were brutally avenged, how many fighters can say that . You and other idiots keep bringing up, the serra fight as what could happen again, buts its irrelevant, because gsp evolved from that. when serra even tried to punch him last time, GSP avoided the punches like they were coming in slow motion and took him down and raped him, same thing will happen to hardy. BJ penn and alves have 10x the standup, or power of hardy, but they didnt come close to even touching gsps face
I'm like PacMan fightin you silly kids... throw ya Hatton the ring, and get knocked outlike Ricky did.
lol.
I'm like PacMan fightin you silly kids... throw ya Hatton the ring, and get knocked outlike Ricky did.
lol.
2010 GSP can totally kick the shit out of 2007 GSP.
He’s had like three upgrades since then. Dang. Can’t believe that was three years ago now.
You have to be the man... you have to be very, like, alpha male with her. You know? Decide what you do and everything. So, show her who's the boss, you know? - GSP
Too bad he forgot to get a chin upgrade haha
Yeah, I’m in the minority, and I know in all likelihood Hardy will get smashed. But I’m rooting hard for the guy, knowing full well if he does pull it off he’ll get decimated in the rematch. Plus, I’d like to see things shook up a bit at WW.
I'm the best ever. You're the most average in a minute.
And NEW UFC Welterweight Champion of the World.....Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy!
by slapjaw ackrite on Mar 10, 2010 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
You just activated my Trap Card
Walking the line between intelligence and ignorance since 1985
@deowade
by Damon O. on Mar 10, 2010 10:46 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
lol
I'm the best ever. You're the most average in a minute.
And NEW UFC Welterweight Champion of the World.....Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy!
by slapjaw ackrite on Mar 10, 2010 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
its a shame....
cuz he was dominatin that fight. lol.
I'm like PacMan fightin you silly kids... throw ya Hatton the ring, and get knocked outlike Ricky did.
lol.
I really want to get behind Hardy
But it’s just too difficult. Next to Anderson Silva, I believe GSP is the most dangerous of the UFC Champions.
Just a thought
Does anybody at all consider Hardy the dominant male? Is he even the dominant male WW to come out of his own camp?
What do you want him to say? That he’s a beta nerd who gets beat up in camp and will get tooled in the fight?
Jesus…
Yes. That's what I want him to say.
You have to be the man... you have to be very, like, alpha male with her. You know? Decide what you do and everything. So, show her who's the boss, you know? - GSP
Maybe I’m in the minority but I think he’d actually beat Daley.
The man known simply as "Christmas Cheesesteak"
by Neil Manich on Mar 10, 2010 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe he could
Maybe Dana could get them to fight if they both lose? It’d be a helluva co-main, and the crap would be flying pre-fight..
If Hardy beats GSP, and Daley beats Bob Rosscheck, you can be sure that will be the first title defense if they are both uninjured.
I'm the best ever. You're the most average in a minute.
And NEW UFC Welterweight Champion of the World.....Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy!
by slapjaw ackrite on Mar 10, 2010 10:42 PM EST up reply actions
Those are two pretty huge upsets, and I can’t imagine they’d want to fight if it wasn’t for the title, but I’d sure like to see it if they did.
The man known simply as "Christmas Cheesesteak"
by Neil Manich on Mar 10, 2010 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
I’m pretty sure I heard one of them say they would fight if it was for a belt. I think Hardy said it. Said something along the lines of “I punch him in the face everyday anyway in training.”
I'm the best ever. You're the most average in a minute.
And NEW UFC Welterweight Champion of the World.....Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy!
by slapjaw ackrite on Mar 10, 2010 10:45 PM EST up reply actions
God bless it
I'm the best ever. You're the most average in a minute.
And NEW UFC Welterweight Champion of the World.....Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy!
by slapjaw ackrite on Mar 11, 2010 12:46 AM EST up reply actions
Hardy is a purple belt I think, 10th Planet. I think his ground is probably better, although Daley obviously has the punching power advantage.
I'm the best ever. You're the most average in a minute.
And NEW UFC Welterweight Champion of the World.....Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy!
by slapjaw ackrite on Mar 10, 2010 10:41 PM EST up reply actions
He has the power, but I think Hardy is a good enough boxer not to get caught.
The man known simply as "Christmas Cheesesteak"
by Neil Manich on Mar 10, 2010 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
That's what I thought before the Kampmann fight
I thought “Hitman” would test out the stand-up, feel the power, and take Semtex to the ground…
The way Daley whips that hook is just sick. Looks like an Alves legkick with all that torque…
not at all
Pretty much all of the fighters talk themselves up; that’s fine. But there’s a line between confidence and BS. Then again, Hardy may actually be delusional and think he’s the dominant male WW…
The funny thing is how over hyped they are making his striking out to be. Since coming to the bigs hardy has only 1 KO’s and 3 decisions. No doubt he has good striking but he is no near the striker alves is imo. And just a side note this is hardys first fight in the states since 2006. And he lost every time he has fought in the USA.
Well, they have to pick something and run with it. I think they did an overall good job on the show of hyping things. If I hadn’t seen Hardy fight before, I’d probably believe the hype. Gonna have a UFC party at my place for this one, and most of the people coming have never seen Hardy fight, and if they did, probably don’t remember him.
You have to be the man... you have to be very, like, alpha male with her. You know? Decide what you do and everything. So, show her who's the boss, you know? - GSP
He’s a different kind of striker, has a different style. Can’t really compare Hardy and Alves like that.
I'm the best ever. You're the most average in a minute.
And NEW UFC Welterweight Champion of the World.....Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy!
by slapjaw ackrite on Mar 10, 2010 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
I think you can when it comes to overall striking ability: KO power, accuracy, technical ability, etc. Hardy beats his opponents. Alves destroys his. And when you throw in leg kicks, forget about it.
You have to be the man... you have to be very, like, alpha male with her. You know? Decide what you do and everything. So, show her who's the boss, you know? - GSP
Alves muay thai and Hardy’s boxing are two different things. Hardy is a counterstriker who has done extensive training with Freddie Roach on his hands. They are two different kinds of strikers. Doesn’t make a difference when you’re on your back, but you know.
I'm the best ever. You're the most average in a minute.
And NEW UFC Welterweight Champion of the World.....Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy!
by slapjaw ackrite on Mar 10, 2010 10:53 PM EST up reply actions
Hardy hits hard
Swick was on the verge of getting knocked out before Hardy grappled instead of beheaded.
The Seattle Seahawks offense is driving......right into a brick wall at the end of the tunnel.
by SSreporters on Mar 10, 2010 11:53 PM EST up reply actions
Two epic trash talkers training together. Sweet, they probably couldn’t beat GSP in a handicap match but at least it’ll be entertaining.
Matt already fought and beat him one on one...
:-)
I'm like PacMan fightin you silly kids... throw ya Hatton the ring, and get knocked outlike Ricky did.
lol.
Your avatar kind of removes all your credibility when talking about the gorgeous one. Haha
The man known simply as "Christmas Cheesesteak"
by Neil Manich on Mar 10, 2010 11:00 PM EST up reply actions
GSP is the only fighter whom it is impossible for me to have an objective opinion about. I’ll admit so please take all comments about Georges from me with a grain of salt.
there is absolutely nothing wrong with being biased
As long as you are honest about your biases. And given your avatar, I’d say you’re being pretty up-front about it.
Oh wait.
That wasn’t a racist comment, was it? I’d hate for anyone to think I was racist against Canadians, even though you all do look alike, eh.
by Lauren J Darkbloom on Mar 10, 2010 11:26 PM EST up reply actions
what does that have to do with what I said?
Matt Serra and Georges St. Pierre have fought twice… each one has gotten the KO/TKO victory on one occasion.
I'm like PacMan fightin you silly kids... throw ya Hatton the ring, and get knocked outlike Ricky did.
lol.
GSP 3 Matt (Serra and Hughes) 2
The Seattle Seahawks offense is driving......right into a brick wall at the end of the tunnel.
by SSreporters on Mar 10, 2010 11:55 PM EST up reply actions
Not talking about styles… just overall strikers. One guy puts dudes to sleep having 8 out of his last 10 fights end in KO while the other not as impressive.
The reply button doesn't bite :P
I get your point, but its still apples to oranges really.
I'm the best ever. You're the most average in a minute.
And NEW UFC Welterweight Champion of the World.....Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy!
by slapjaw ackrite on Mar 10, 2010 10:49 PM EST up reply actions
lol
Hardy could get destroyed in an all stand up fight and I’ll still sleep like a baby. I’m pulling for Hardy, sure, but I’m a fight fan and I don’t cry when my picks lose…probably because I don’t bet more than five or ten dollars with friends. I lose my moneys on the poker tables haha.
I'm the best ever. You're the most average in a minute.
And NEW UFC Welterweight Champion of the World.....Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy!
by slapjaw ackrite on Mar 10, 2010 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
Ehh, Hardy has a different style that could make him more interesting a more interesting matchup then Alves. One of the main things being he doesn’t rely on leg kicks as much, but Alves’ striking is elite. Hardy is good, but Alves is great.
The man known simply as "Christmas Cheesesteak"
by Neil Manich on Mar 10, 2010 10:54 PM EST up reply actions
Alves doesn’t have the reach, though. He wasn’t able to do anything from the outside and was afraid to close the distance. Maybe Hardy will have some success in using his jab…
by dancingChicken on Mar 11, 2010 4:29 AM EST up reply actions
Alves could negotiate the distance better with his kicks however, which can negate some of the punching reach disadvantage. Hardy doesn’t have that weapon. And Alves was not afraid to close the distance. I’ve rewatched that fight several times recently, and Thiago pressed the action. GSP is just technically very sound, and has great movement and quickness. He’s not going to just stand in front of you.
Kicks leave openings for a takedowns, that’s why he didn’t kick so much. Pressing the action is one thing, getting inside and work from there is another.
And yes, Hardy doesn’t have “that weapon”, that’s why I mentioned his jab.
by dancingChicken on Mar 11, 2010 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
I understand why you mentioned Hardy’s jab, but it wasn’t correct to say that Alves couldn’t do anything from the outside or was afraid to close the distance. His kicks allowed him to attack GSP despite a reach disadvantage in his punches, and Alves did try to pressure GSP throughout the fight, giving a very good account of himself. GSP was just too skilled and prepared. Hardy isn’t brining in any physical attributes Alves didn’t have, nor is he bringing in a “fearless” attitude that Alves didn’t have.
In fact, I find it absurd that Hardy would claim that GSP’s opponents showed him too much respect and were beaten before the fight began. That certainly wasn’t the case for Penn, Alves, Fitch, Serra, Hughes, etc. Those guys all have very good mental games.
by Hardcharger on Mar 11, 2010 12:09 PM EST up reply actions
He threw few kicks. GSP was kicking more often (more leg kicks, more body kicks).
Alves got outstruck, GSP landed 22 strikes to the head, Alves only 6. That’s what happens when you can’t do much from the distance and can’t do much from the inside.
I’m not saying that Alves was terrified to close the distance, but he knew that it’ll probably end up with him being taken down if he wont cautious.
And of course GSP was using his skills to keep him at bay.
Hardy has better reach than Alves and if his fight with GSP will go to the distance, I’m pretty sure that he’ll land more than 6 strike to the head.
by dancingChicken on Mar 11, 2010 1:39 PM EST up reply actions
So Alves really wasn’t afraid to close the distance like originally stated, and didn’t land punches to the head because GSP was too quick, evasive, and well-schooled. Your conclusion from this is merely a prediction, and really based on nothing concrete (no offense to you). Maybe Hardy would land more than 6 punches to the face. Maybe not. Either way, I don’t see a failure of gameplanning from Alves or physical superiority of Hardy that will make this matchup tougher for GSP than the UFC 100 fight. JMO.
It was probably bad choice of words, I’m not English native speaker, and apparently my intention didn’t translate well. Language barrier, what can I say…
However, there were more variables than just GSP technical skills that decided of the outcome of the stand up part of the fight. 6 inch reach advantage makes difference, whether we like it or not.
And of course my prediction is based on nothing concrete, it doesn’t have to. It’s not scientific investigation.
As I stated in my original comment: MAYBE Hardy will have some success in using his jab. I’m not saying he will be tougher match up than Alves. I think GSP will crush Hardy like a bug, but I also acknowledge that the Englishman has some tools.
PS. We probably agree more or less, but fail to communicate. Charm of the Internet….
by dancingChicken on Mar 11, 2010 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
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