UFC 117 Preview: Dustin Hazelett Talks Rick Story

by Nick Thomas on Jul 30, 2010 11:57 AM EDT in MMA News

At the 1:50 min mark:

On Paul Daley - "Well my game plan was to make him think that I was going to stand with him and then take him down. I just didn't get around to the second part of that. I made a lot of mistakes in that fight but I know what I did wrong and how to fix it."

On Rick Story - "He's a very strong guy, he's never been finished and he's got good cardio. ...Having that kind of skill set and being a good wrestler would be a threat to anybody."

"I think it's a good style match-up. I typically do really well against wrestlers with my jiu-jitsu background."

Aug 7th, Dustin "McLovin" Hazelett (12-5) vs. Rick "Horror" Story (10-3).

HT: buddhasport.com

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i really hope

Dustin can turn it around. He’s a very promising talent, he just messed up bad with Daley.

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by Nate Wilcox on Jul 30, 2010 12:21 PM EDT reply actions

lol thanks Bloody Elbow for giving me no love for the interviews I had with Jorge and Dustin…. :)

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by "Mr. NC-17" on Jul 30, 2010 12:22 PM EDT reply actions

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by Nate Wilcox on Jul 30, 2010 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Of course :)

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BTW, I was just kidding with that statement, just throwing verbal (kidding) punches because you all missed my interviews on the Fan Shots, I still love you guys :)

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by "Mr. NC-17" on Jul 30, 2010 12:29 PM EDT reply actions

This one is a very tough fight to predict. It really can go any way. I can see Story taking the fight to the ground, but Hazelett especially with his long limbs is very good off his back. Hazelett has shown that he is one of those fighters that his opponent may not want to go to the ground with.

by chrisbboy82 on Jul 30, 2010 12:41 PM EDT reply actions

I’m pullin for Rick Story in this, he is an amazing fighter.

I think this fight will be a great war.

by DirtyML on Jul 30, 2010 1:16 PM EDT reply actions

If Hazelett promises to come out to CCR again, he’s got my support.

by Verklemptomaniac on Jul 30, 2010 2:51 PM EDT reply actions

All aboard the McLovin war wagon

but this might be his make or break point.

Oh and Rick "Horror"" Story that’s pretty great.

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by ChillMike on Jul 30, 2010 3:03 PM EDT reply actions

I like both of these guys

I think Story is goin to keep it standing to avoid Hazeletts grappling, i can see hazelett attempting to pull guard after a few failed takedown attempts. Story by UD

by 19Miles on Jul 30, 2010 3:25 PM EDT reply actions