Forrest Griffin vs. Shogun Rua Rematch Official for UFC: Rio
by Nick Thomas on Apr 15, 2011 8:17 PM EDT
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Early Friday morning, UFC president Dana White confirmed the bout to MMA Fighting.
Forrest Griffin (18-6) [Num. 6]
Win Rich Franklin - Decision (Unanimous) UFC 126
Win Tito Ortiz - Decision (Split) UFC 106
Loss Anderson Silva - KO (Punch) UFC 101
Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (19-5) [Num. 2]Aug 27th, live on Pay-per-view from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil:
Loss Jon Jones - TKO (Punches and Knees) UFC 128
Win Lyoto Machida - KO (Punches) UFC 113
Loss Lyoto Machida - Decision (Unanimous) UFC 104
Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami
Mauricio Rua vs. Forrest Griffin
Takanori Gomi vs. Edson Barboza
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Just saw this!
This will be epic! Card is looking stacked!!!!!
by DJ Pullout
I am getting kind of tired of seeing forrest griffin in rematches
by Wormwood
@Wormwood, what are you talking about?
by Myke2525 on Apr 15, 2011 11:56 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 5 recs
Rampage Tito Bonnar
I can’t think of any others….that’s not that bad.
Learn JiuJitsu, it's fun.
by RolloTomasi on Apr 15, 2011 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Opps your right.
What was I thinking?
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by RolloTomasi on Apr 15, 2011 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Rashad = Rampage
because they’re both explosive, athletic athletes?
by dagoldenmonkey on Apr 15, 2011 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah it's cuz they're both black.
Learn JiuJitsu, it's fun.
by RolloTomasi on Apr 15, 2011 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Agreed,
I really like this rematch. Hopefully Shogun’s knee/ overall shape is better for this fight, he always seems to take a while to recover from knee surgery.
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by ElliotMatheny on Apr 15, 2011 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm surprised they haven't booked Vitor for a fight on this card.
Isn’t he like a huge crossover star in Brazil?
It's been reported numerous times
He desperately wants on this card. I think he called out Wandy for it before his bout was scheduled with Leben.
I do hope he gets on it…this is a once in a lifetime opprotunity for Brazilian stars past and present (Rocye Gracie still getting a fight?) and Vitor being left out would be a travesty.
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by tito (eight and oh) on Apr 15, 2011 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Vitor/Belcher perhaps?
"Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid." -John Wayne
Death before dishonor, drinks before lunch.
by The American Ronin on Apr 15, 2011 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree
Somebody exciting, tough and willing & able to fight. If not Belcher, maybe Bisping would do it (or if the UFC would), but Leben would be a decent choice too, or even Sexyama. Somebody with a decent name and a non-boring game.
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by The American Ronin on Apr 15, 2011 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes
He announced via twitter at the very end of January that he was back and was asking fans (via Twitter) to tell UFC President Dana White and UFC Matchmaker Joe Silva who they wanted him to fight, but stipulated that he only wants "big names"
"Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid." -John Wayne
Death before dishonor, drinks before lunch.
by The American Ronin on Apr 15, 2011 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't
Think of a shittier thing to do to a guy who almost lost his eyesight than to throw him in the cage, after a crazy long layoff, against Vitor Belfort in Brazil… unless is was against Anderson.
The UFC can find a better option for both guys.
by TMadeBurner on Apr 15, 2011 1:39 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Belcher would love to fight Vitor anyday I bet!
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by Austin Wilson on Apr 15, 2011 2:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm sure he would
I’m a Belcher fan but I think this is a case of saving a fighter from themselves. Let him get his feet wet/timing back against a more suitable opponent and then let him chase the big fights.
That was a scary injury.
by TMadeBurner on Apr 15, 2011 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
very nice
This is a rematch that absolutely had to happen. Great timing too.
by ruckus on Apr 15, 2011 11:50 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
This time, there is no long layoff for Shogun or any known injuries that he has to deal with. Shogun should be in peak condition for this fight, whatever that may be these days with his surgeries, but there should have no excuses for him this time around. Glad to see this matchup happen.
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by chrisbboy82 on Apr 15, 2011 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice!
I was saying they should make this one after the Jones loss. Shogun definately wants this one back.
If you wanna throw down in fisticuffs, fine! I've got Jack Johnson and Tom O'Leary waitin' for ya...right here!
by ODBasyoucansee on Apr 15, 2011 11:50 AM EDT reply actions
WAR SHOGUN!
not always will those who dumps on you be your enemies
and not always will those who take you out of shit be your friends
by Orcus on Apr 15, 2011 11:50 AM EDT reply actions 4 recs
Don't let my support confuse you, I am in fact a fan of the Giants.
by tito (eight and oh) on Apr 15, 2011 11:59 AM EDT reply actions 10 recs
This is a terrible fight! What's the matter with you people?
Just kidding. Shogun by KO.
Still a Beer Monster.
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Good match
This is great for the fans and great for the card. It has that element of unfinished business between the two. Everyone expected Shogun to destroy Forrest and it didn’t quite work out that way. I am actually excited to see what happens. I’m not gonna pick a winner just yet. This is one I wanna think on for a while.
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by brandonmaiden13 on Apr 15, 2011 12:07 PM EDT reply actions
I wish they'd call it
I wish they’d call it Ultimate Brazil 2
Good Idea!
I tend to be biased towards strikers . . . exciting strikers.
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VEe is ANIMated!
by VeeisAnimated on Apr 15, 2011 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Or Ultimate Ultimate Brazil?
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by StevenGiles on Apr 15, 2011 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
3 Brazilian Victories
Anderson Silva.
Mauricio Rua.
Edson Barboza.
WAIT!!!
I actually think Forrest Griffin has the ability to defeat Shogun again! He just has to get Shogun in a clinch and take the fight to the ground and pound away. It worked before, there’s no reason why the strategy can not work a second time.
I tend to be biased towards strikers . . . exciting strikers.
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VEe is ANIMated!
I'm thinking the same thing
I have a feeling that Jones might have “broke” Shogun.
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Nah . . . Shogun looked fine following the loss. If they had a rematch in 2-3 months the fight would be completely different. I don’t know who would win but I’m sure Shogun will be coming back better than ever. He’s still young.
I tend to be biased towards strikers . . . exciting strikers.
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VEe is ANIMated!
by VeeisAnimated on Apr 15, 2011 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Looking fine and being fine are totally different things
But he is still young. So, who knows.
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true. true. true.
I tend to be biased towards strikers . . . exciting strikers.
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VEe is ANIMated!
by VeeisAnimated on Apr 15, 2011 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Which is why GSP hasn't amounted to shit since the Serra loss.
Wait…
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by lowellthehammer on Apr 15, 2011 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Ah, a contradiction. I concede. You’re right. I just don’t like Shogun very much and took great enjoyment in watching him tap to strikes. But I do think he will have an easy time with Forrest.
...don't like Shogun?
The fuck is wrong with you?
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by lowellthehammer on Apr 15, 2011 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions 13 recs
Absolutely nothing.
I’m not the guy hating on one of the most likable guys in the sport.
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by lowellthehammer on Apr 15, 2011 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
not just a fighter..shogun
get a history book…and by a history book i mean watch old pride
Fine! I'll go build my own lunar lander, with blackjack and hookers. In fact, forget the lunar lander and the blackjack.
PRIDE fan boy
So if I watch him beat up rampage and Japanese fighters, stomp overeem and arona, takedown lil nog, knee bar randleman and break his arm against Coleman, I’m supposed to like him? I just don’t like him. Not a fan of his style.
your breaking my tuscaloosa heart
Fine! I'll go build my own lunar lander, with blackjack and hookers. In fact, forget the lunar lander and the blackjack.
PRIDE fan boy
Not a fan of his style.
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by lowellthehammer on Apr 15, 2011 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 16 recs
hahahahah
I literally made this face when I saw that comment. Even grew the unibrow
by MemphisMike on Apr 15, 2011 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
lulz
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by Derek Suboticki on Apr 15, 2011 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm...
So if I watch him beat up rampage and Japanese fighters, stomp overeem and arona, takedown lil nog, knee bar randleman and break his arm against Coleman, I’m supposed to like him?
Is this a trick question?
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by tito (eight and oh) on Apr 15, 2011 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
How can you not like Shogun's style, are you insane?
Who exactly DO you like to watch at LHW?
He must be a Keith Jardine man
since good technique is wasted on him
by MemphisMike on Apr 15, 2011 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Honestly, when I think about it, no one really at light heavyweight. Besides the transitions that Jon Jones has from striking to wrestling, I don’t find much excitement in the light heavyweight division. Right now, I much prefer to watch light heavyweight boxers (that’s because Bernard Hopkins is hilarious).
Are you taking this super cereal?
It’s just an odd stance. Don’t know why anyone would dislike Shogun and revel in him losing.
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by lowellthehammer on Apr 15, 2011 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
They're already dead, didn't you listen to me? They got attacked by Manbearpig and Manbearpig leaves no one alive, I'm super cereal! And nobody'll listen to me. I'm cereal!
Fine! I'll go build my own lunar lander, with blackjack and hookers. In fact, forget the lunar lander and the blackjack.
PRIDE fan boy
If you are a smart fighter, and you know you are truly done and unable to defend yourself, it is foolish to take additional damage just to prove you can.
"Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid." -John Wayne
Death before dishonor, drinks before lunch.
by The American Ronin on Apr 15, 2011 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I know I might get killed for this but...
I only prefer rematches when there is something on the line, either a number one contender’s fight or a championship fight
"i hate signatures...that, and hypocrisy"
Time to die, punk.
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by lowellthehammer on Apr 15, 2011 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
I agree
"I will do nothing lightly. When I walk, I will walk heavily. When I fight, I will fight with conviction. When I speak, I will speak strongly. When I love, I will love with everything"
If Forrest uses his size, similar to what how he did in the Franklin fight
I think he takes this fight. I’m going with Forrest on this one. I don’t think he’ll strike with Shogun
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13
I can see Forrest doing to Shogun what he did to Franklin
Forrest is a big dude compared to Shogun.
"I don't worry much about losing. What's so bad about losing? I'll fight again, I'll still get paid and hot chicks will still have sex with me for no good reason."
First fight
I thought Shogun was gonna murder him. This time, I think Forrest wins yet again.
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If it gets the W, why not?
Griffin knows his chin can’t withstand too much punisment. Why risk a brawl with Shogun? Do you remember what Shogun did to his face during the first fight?
I tend to be biased towards strikers . . . exciting strikers.
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by VeeisAnimated on Apr 15, 2011 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
if forrest wins it will tie up their records...
forrest 18-6
shogun 19-5
what ever its a boring friday here at work gimmie a break
Fine! I'll go build my own lunar lander, with blackjack and hookers. In fact, forget the lunar lander and the blackjack.
PRIDE fan boy
by gxc on Apr 15, 2011 1:09 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
How weird would that be.
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by lowellthehammer on Apr 15, 2011 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
weird i guess
with out looking at records i would have assumed shogun would have had way more fights than forrest
Fine! I'll go build my own lunar lander, with blackjack and hookers. In fact, forget the lunar lander and the blackjack.
PRIDE fan boy
The quality of comp throws you off.
They would have the same record but Shogun’s list of wins would be more impressive.
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by lowellthehammer on Apr 15, 2011 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
For Forrest, maybe, but probably not for Shogun. The winner of this fight could easily get a Number 1 contender fight as their next match.
If Forrest wins I think you're right.
but i really don’t think they’’re too eager to rush Shogun back into another fight with Jones. He’s got plenty of fights to be made in the top 5 or 10 of the division before he gets back to a title shot.
We also don't know
How eager Shogun would be to rush another fight with Jones…
Don't let my support confuse you, I am in fact a fan of the Giants.
by tito (eight and oh) on Apr 15, 2011 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll try to help with the boredom...
what ever its a boring friday here at work gimmie a break
Yesterday was Thursday, Thursday
Today i-is Friday, Friday (Partyin’)
We-we-we so excited
We so excited
We gonna have a ball today
Tomorrow is Saturday
And Sunday comes after … wards
I don’t want this weekend to end…
See, now you have something to do – trying to get that stupid damn song out of your head.
HT: TheFilt
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by The American Ronin on Apr 15, 2011 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
aw man...that was a low blow
Fine! I'll go build my own lunar lander, with blackjack and hookers. In fact, forget the lunar lander and the blackjack.
PRIDE fan boy
GOTTA GET DOWN ON FRIDAY
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by lowellthehammer on Apr 15, 2011 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8SC5yfo7uM
Fine! I'll go build my own lunar lander, with blackjack and hookers. In fact, forget the lunar lander and the blackjack.
PRIDE fan boy
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by lowellthehammer on Apr 15, 2011 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
In a 3-round fight...
Griffin could conceivably take it to the ground every round and out-size and out-strength Shogun to a decision like in the Franklin fight. I think Griffin’s bjj is also good enough to avoid getting submitted. Shogun’s gotta come out swinging every round, especially with the noted absence of knock-power on his opponent’s part
lol @ "If Forrest Wins."
He’s not going to. WAR SHOGUN!!!!!!
JUST BLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDDDD!!!!!!1
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by xFenixKnightx on Apr 15, 2011 1:18 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
a loss would send forrest right into the dredded rich franklin territory...big name former champ who cant hang anymore..
forever destined to lurk around the division
Fine! I'll go build my own lunar lander, with blackjack and hookers. In fact, forget the lunar lander and the blackjack.
PRIDE fan boy
Him and Rich should get together and start a new division, and then repeatedly fight
by dagoldenmonkey on Apr 15, 2011 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
the sad sack devision with all title contenders who always fail
k flo
nate marq
forrest
rich
mir
Fine! I'll go build my own lunar lander, with blackjack and hookers. In fact, forget the lunar lander and the blackjack.
PRIDE fan boy
At least Forrest/Rich/Mir got to the top of the mountain before. KenFlo/Nate have always been on the outside looking in. Nate “The Great” my ass.
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by lowellthehammer on Apr 15, 2011 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Nate "the tryer"
Fine! I'll go build my own lunar lander, with blackjack and hookers. In fact, forget the lunar lander and the blackjack.
PRIDE fan boy
nate "the gate..keeper"
Fine! I'll go build my own lunar lander, with blackjack and hookers. In fact, forget the lunar lander and the blackjack.
PRIDE fan boy
by gxc on Apr 15, 2011 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
I’m a Forrest fan, but this probably right. I’d still take him over half of the top 10, but a loss here would probably prove he can’t hang with the truly elite.
by skeebop on Apr 15, 2011 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Sorry, but for some reason I’m not very excited about this match-up. I kind of see it ending up being a boring UD for Griffin. I’d rather see the Lil Nog rematch, but I guess maybe he’ll get an easier fight coming off two losses. Oh well.
Who you apologizing too?
I’m sorry you don’t find this matchup exciting.
Don't let my support confuse you, I am in fact a fan of the Giants.
by tito (eight and oh) on Apr 15, 2011 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, it’s my loss really, would obviously be better if I liked it. I was a little surprised to see basically only positive response in this thread, I was expecting a lot more feeling the same way as me.
by Horselover Fat on Apr 15, 2011 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
It being the first card in Brazil in forever
I’m sure Dana and Joe will make sure you, along with those who share your feelings, have a nice little chubby by the time they’re done putting it together.
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by tito (eight and oh) on Apr 15, 2011 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
If Vitor is not on this card I will personally Hunt Down Joe Silva!
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Oh man, it's gonna be a party in Rio
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by WARistotle on Apr 15, 2011 1:52 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
forrest is going to make alot of bloodyelbonians sad when he grinds out shotgun
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I'm happy if either guy wins.
I love Shogun, but it’s hard to root against Forrest.
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by ElliotMatheny on Apr 15, 2011 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Bad matchup for Shogun. Truly giving him a test after his tough loss to Jones. Hopefully he will be motivated to train hard for this one. Not only to revenge his loss to Griffin, but to climb back to the belt. If Shogun and Rampage both win their fights I could see a fight for the number one contender spot somewhere by the end of the year. Woo hoo.
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Fuck yes.
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by Derek Suboticki on Apr 15, 2011 2:47 PM EDT reply actions
Looking forward to this fight.
I believe Forrest will win again. I just think he’s a bad match-up for Shogun…he’s bigger, stronger, and has better cardio.
Wait a minute.
I thought Barbosa’s Manager Alex Davis Poo Pooed Barbosa vs Gomi?
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that said.
The rest of the card is sweet.
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bad fight.
He was just man handled by a large lhw in his last fight. And now he’s fighting a guy who is a very large lhw who already man handled him????
Bad bad fight
by Discman2 on Apr 15, 2011 3:16 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
For everyone thats counting shogun out of this fight, your ridiculous. I know he lost to Jones but didnt you see him beat Machida twice. He is a world class striker that y lost his first fight standing up, everyone else he’s beat standing up and lets face it, Forrest is not an elite striker by any means. Shogun wins this easily by all kinds of strikes, watch and see.
by flashramirez170 on Apr 15, 2011 4:03 PM EDT reply actions
Everyone knows also that shogun was no where near 100% against Griffin and was gassed badly. He will destroy Griffin as bad as Silva did.
by flashramirez170 on Apr 15, 2011 4:05 PM EDT reply actions
This all depends which Shogun shows up...
He looked bad and tired against Forrest the first time.
He looked bad and tired against Coleman in their rematch — and Coleman was like 65 years old.
He looked good against Chuck, but the fight ended fast (which is a good thing).
He looked good — and IN SHAPE — in both fights against Machida.
He looked bad and weak and tired against Jones.
If he’s not in shape, Forrest will take him down and grind him like he did to Rich Franklin.
Also, Forrest did a great job controlling distance in the first fight, and was able to take Shogun down easily and multiple times. I see this as essentially the first fight over again with Forrest controlling distance early and nailing takedowns and grinding in rounds 2 and 3.
Shogun gasses out against big grapplers. That's been the common denominator in fights where he's looked bad.
Rooting for him though.
Agreed, but then there’s the fact that a bummed knee means no cardio or wrestling training… or very little of it.
Hope he’s recovered to full form for this fight.
I think it is time to give up on Shogun being able to consistently show up in shape.
I think we’ll occasionally get to see it (like in the Machida fights) and he’ll look like a world-beater when it happens, but those years of Chute Boxe training took a heavy toll on the Rua boys. Both of them are physically breaking down at an age when they should be in their primes.
We have all seen what a recking machine shogun was over in PRIDE…but judging soley on his UFC career…how the heck did he get a title shot?
1st fight- lost to forrest griffin, who was a MASSIVE underdog
2nd fight- Barely beat a 45 year old mark coleman who hadnt fought in over 2 years. the tko was due to exhaustion just as much as it was to shoguns tired punches
3rd fight- Knockes out chuck Liddell. impressive showing, but didnt they just give rashad a title shot for doing the very same thing to chuck in his last fight?
his name value aside, he shouldnt have gotten a title shot after a record like that.
PS:HUGE shogun fan
"he will have a two pound reach advantage"- mike goldberg
I wondering if the "Shogun has no chance" bandwagon is catching up
Don't let my support confuse you, I am in fact a fan of the Giants.
by tito (eight and oh) on Apr 15, 2011 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
shogun will be fine mate
don’t you worry. shogun has faced jones, he is going to come back so strong.
provided he doesn’t fuck himself up
Sweet, now I just hope Royce DOES NOT fight on this card...
I do not want to see him fight again, especially after how he got owned by Hughes. Well I’d watch him figh again, but I just don’t want to waste a main card fight on him.
by A K I R A on Apr 15, 2011 10:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Royce has to fight a burnt out has-been for me to be happy.
Maybe a Sakuraba, but Sakuraba could probably still wax him with ease. Someone from way back in the day.
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