UFC 121 Prelims on Spike TV to Feature Court McGee vs. Ryan Jensen and Patrick Cote vs. Tom Lawlor
by Nick Thomas on Aug 19, 2010 4:09 PM EDT
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Two middleweights in need of a win will meet inside the Octagon to start the night’s action, as Patrick Cote (14-6) battles Tom Lawlor (6-3, 1 NC) in a pivotal 185-pound clash. Fighting out of Quebec, the 30 year-old Cote hopes to put his tough luck behind him as he takes on Lawlor. Fighting out of Orlando, FL, Lawlor, renowned for his exciting entrances into the Octagon, looks to turn things around against the veteran Cote.
The evening’s second televised bout is also a middleweight contest, and pits Court McGee (11-1) against Ryan Jensen (16-5). Fighting out of Orem, UT, 25-year old Court McGee is aiming to continue one of the most remarkable turnarounds in the history of mixed martial arts. He looks to win his first bout since the show against veteran Ryan Jensen. A competitor in mixed martial arts since 1997, Omaha native Ryan Jensen hopes to win his second straight against the rising star, McGee.
Ryan Jensen "is not impressed at all" by Court McGee: (audio at the 36:21 min mark)
Ryan Jensen - "I just think it’s the wrong timing for (Court McGee) right now. I’m just a little confused with the match-up. I'm not really worried about this dude at all technically. He hasn’t fought anybody tough."
"I'm about as well-rounded as they come. Wherever the fight goes, I'm really not concerned with it in any which way. He does not pose a threat to me ...compared to my last competitors."
"Is the UFC throwing me a bone?"
Spike TV will telecast live undercard bouts from UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez on Saturday, October 23 at 9:00 PM EST from the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. The one-hour telecast will run with limited commercial interruption. UFC 121 will air on pay-per-view at 10:00 PM ET.
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Cote is going to knock his head off
"I am a man who pisses largely and frequently, which they say is a sign of great mental activity" -Henry Miller-
I think the UFC is throwing McGee a bone in their mind
That’s a really brutal “goodbye” fight for Lawlor.
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by Derek Suboticki on Aug 19, 2010 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Possible famous last words by Jensen?
by ruckus on Aug 19, 2010 4:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I was impressed by McGee at the TUF Finale
I think Jensen sounds overconfident. Really overconfident. But we’ll see.
+1
Jensen isn’t really a world beater himself. He’s got the experience in fighting big names but he’s lost to all of em. Villasenor, Larson. Leites, Maia, Gouveia, Munoz. I hope Court tools him
Went to my first jits class. Don't think I was ever so happy with getting my ass handed to me
yeah i feel the same way
I love lawlors personality, and hes a great fighter in the first round…
What do you bet Lawlor comes out with a tie and black face?
Ride the Tiger!
by doonerthesooner on Aug 19, 2010 4:51 PM EDT reply actions
i think he comes out all business in this one
its do or die for him
We have a saying back home that if your coming on, COME ON!!!!
The Freddie Mercury look he had against Doerksen was hilarious, but he gassed out.
I hope he does better against Cote, but if Patrick is healthy again, he might be in trouble.
Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?
George Carlin
Lawlor may get the McFedrie treatment from Cote.
Nick Garcia is the Brian Russell of MLS but 10 times worse.
Sucks seeing Cote regulated to the Spike Prelims..
But good to know his fight will be seen.
Really hoping for a Cote/Leben rematch down the road.
Honestly I think it's a good thing.
Get him reacquainted with the fans.
Ride the Tiger!
by doonerthesooner on Aug 19, 2010 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Yah
Spike Prelims are the perfect place for those dudes. Guaranteed slug fest equals more PPV buys.
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by grizzlyatoms on Aug 19, 2010 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep if Lawlor is smart though he won't try to bang with Cote.
But he’s dumb so he will.
Ride the Tiger!
by doonerthesooner on Aug 19, 2010 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah he's fairly dumb
But I don’t wanna see him cut cause he’s entertaining. I’ll assume it’s a loser goes home dealy. I think Cote’s got this in the bag
Went to my first jits class. Don't think I was ever so happy with getting my ass handed to me
If Cote were to loose somehow I don' t think he's cut
Ride the Tiger!
by doonerthesooner on Aug 19, 2010 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
It must be for Lawlor though
Even though Simpson fight was pretty close he’ll still be on a 3 fight skid. Cote will be on the same run if he loses but he fought stiffer competition and Silva didn’t really beat him. He just blew his knee. Plus he’s good for Canadian cards so I don’t think he’ll get cut
Went to my first jits class. Don't think I was ever so happy with getting my ass handed to me
Jensen’s definatley a game opponent in McGee and if I had to choose who’d I rather watch on a regar basis fighting I’d take cote over Lawlor anyday. Ya lawlor can be funny at times but like it was stated before he fights dumb and really I see cote having a better chance becoming an elite fighter in the division. Lawlor to me just seems like a guy who focus’s too much on what he’s going to act like at the weigh ins then trying ti improve himself physically and mentally
"its either going to be genius or its going to f***ing suck. Until I see the first cut I have no idea. But you know what? Neither does anybody else"
Rory 'The Waterboy' Macdonald
Thiago 'Pitbull' Alves
Yushin 'Thunder' Okami
Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua
by HERZ on Aug 19, 2010 6:40 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Move Stout/Taylor to 122
That’s a FOTN right there and it may not even make TV. That’s a shame.
Still these are some solid prelims. Lawlor goes bye-bye. He and Tim Credeur probably have some of the worst striking technique in the UFC.
Nick Garcia is the Brian Russell of MLS but 10 times worse.
Agreed
Stout always has exciting fights. Always.
I think Lawlor loses this big time. Not only is his striking awful, especially when up against Cote, but he always gasses out. You’d think he’d learn by now…. guess not.
again
lawlor after a fight goes back to his dressing room
lawlor: “my entrance was alright, right? I looked funny right?”
Lawlors trainers: “yah you were hilarious tom”
Lawlor: “phew thats a relief….now, what should i do for my next weigh in?”
"its either going to be genius or its going to f***ing suck. Until I see the first cut I have no idea. But you know what? Neither does anybody else"
Rory 'The Waterboy' Macdonald
Thiago 'Pitbull' Alves
Yushin 'Thunder' Okami
Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua
Dominick Cruz
Ryan Jensen.
… must be angling to change careers and go into stand up comedy. He’s fought tough guys — but done nothing but tap very quickly to them. Maybe Jensen should wait until he gets a few quality wins against somebody before he decides to declare a TUF winner “a bone” being thrown at him. I’m pretty much convinced that the UFC has kept calling Jensen just to fill spots and not because he is ever going to be anything more than fodder for other dude’s records on their way up the ranks.
Prediction: McGee by submission, Round 2.
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