Mike Young
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Good call. Def gonna be the most brawler fight on the card. Lebin blocks with his face. Use to be entertaining, now it's kinda sad.
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socaljoe
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What fight are you guys most looking forward to on the upcoming Fox card? Can be any of the fights really, Facebook/FX prelims or Fox main card. On the flip side, which fight are you least looking forward to?
I'm a big Julie Kedzie fan, both as a fighter and as a commentator for Invicta. The beat down she was putting on Meisha Tate in their fight made me a fan for life. So I'm definitely looking forward to her fight with Germaine de Randamie.
The fight I'm least looking forward to is the Mighty Mouse title fight. I just find him so boring to watch.
What about you guys?
I'm a big Julie Kedzie fan, both as a fighter and as a commentator for Invicta. The beat down she was putting on Meisha Tate in their fight made me a fan for life. So I'm definitely looking forward to her fight with Germaine de Randamie.
The fight I'm least looking forward to is the Mighty Mouse title fight. I just find him so boring to watch.
What about you guys?
Bublonichronic
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Know what fight I really want to see, Ben Askren vs gsp..hopefully ufc will absorb belator like strikeforce n wec
Padawanbater2
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UFC on FOX 8 Sat. Jul. 27
Main card
Flyweight Demetrious Johnson vs. John Moraga
Welterweight Rory MacDonald vs. Jake Ellenberger
Welterweight Robbie Lawler vs. Bobby Voelker
Bantamweight Liz Carmouche vs. Jessica Andrade
Preliminary card (FX)
Lightweight Michael Chiesa vs. Jorge Masvidal
Lightweight Danny Castillo vs. Tim Means
Lightweight Mac Danzig vs. Melvin Guillard
Lightweight Yves Edwards vs. Daron Cruickshank
Middleweight Ed Herman vs. Trevor Smith
Bantamweight Julie Kedzie vs. Germaine de Randamie
Preliminary card (Facebook)
Lightweight Aaron Riley vs. Justin Salas
Bantamweight John Albert vs. Yaotzin Meza
Fight predictions?
Main card
Flyweight Demetrious Johnson vs. John Moraga
Welterweight Rory MacDonald vs. Jake Ellenberger
Welterweight Robbie Lawler vs. Bobby Voelker
Bantamweight Liz Carmouche vs. Jessica Andrade
Preliminary card (FX)
Lightweight Michael Chiesa vs. Jorge Masvidal
Lightweight Danny Castillo vs. Tim Means
Lightweight Mac Danzig vs. Melvin Guillard
Lightweight Yves Edwards vs. Daron Cruickshank
Middleweight Ed Herman vs. Trevor Smith
Bantamweight Julie Kedzie vs. Germaine de Randamie
Preliminary card (Facebook)
Lightweight Aaron Riley vs. Justin Salas
Bantamweight John Albert vs. Yaotzin Meza
Fight predictions?
Padawanbater2
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Bold signifies the winner
FUCK YEAH! Guillard up next! This fight should be awesome!
Also can't wait to see MacDonald and Ellenberger!
Padawanbater2
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Holy shit I knew that was gonna be awesome!
Danzig isn't some bum either! Great KO win for Guillard!
Danzig isn't some bum either! Great KO win for Guillard!
Bublonichronic
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That was a naaasty ko to Danzig, if only Melvin could show up to every fight like that
Padawanbater2
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I agree, that guy has had champion potential since I first saw him fight! I hope he continues that kind of pace and technical ability in his future fights!
Padawanbater2
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I <3 Robby Lawler
Bublonichronic
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Looks like dropin down to welter was a good idea for lawler, guys a beast
Padawanbater2
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Rampage Jackson to face Tito Ortiz at inaugural Bellator pay-per-view event on November 2
If you thought former UFC light heavyweight Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson was headed for a showdown inside the Bellator cage opposite former top boxer Roy Jones, Jr., think again. Despite rumors and reports the announcement of that bout was imminent, Jackson and Bellator pulled a fast one on the Spike TV broadcast. In an interview with Bellator announcer Jimmy Smith inside the cage at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Jackson announced he'd face fellow former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Oritz.
The fight is set to take place in the Long Beach Arena on November 2. No other fights on the card were announced.
"Man, I'm happy to be back here on Spike TV," Jackson said. "I'm training hard, man. I'm back motivated. I found my love for MMA again. Now I'm with a reputable company that knows how to treat their fighters. It's on.
"Don't believe everything you read on the internet. There's a lot of rumors out there. I don't know how that one got so big. You know, I'm down to fight Roy. I'm a big fan of his, though. I'm a big fan. I'mma tell you: the only pair of Jordans, the first pair of J0rdans I ever bought, was 'cause Roy Jones had them on. You know what I'm saying? I'm a big fan of that man. He's from the South, I'm from the South. He's one of the best boxers of his time. A legend. He's the man. I seen him knock people out with no hands. You know what I'm saying? But this time, I'm going to give the fans what they want. My first fight in Bellator, I want it to be an MMA fight, not a boxing match. Because I love MMA. Again. I'm fighting this guy that's coming out right now."
At that point, the UFC of Hall of Famer and former champion Ortiz entered the cage and faced off with Jackson.
"I've fought the best of the best in the world," said Ortiz. "I've been fighting for a long, long time and Rampage too. We've exchanged with each other; we've been friends for a long time. It's time to push the friendship aside. It's about giving the fans what they want to see and the best fight possible is going to happen here in Bellator."
Given the nature of the surprise announcement, no details were available about the nature of Ortiz's contract.
"Man, Tito is a great showman. I've seen this guy work. I've seen him train. I know it's going to be one of the best fights in history."
http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/7/31/4577026/rampage-jackson-to-face-tito-ortiz-for-inaugural-bellator-pay-per
This should be pretty entertaining!
What do you guys think about friends fighting friends, and how do you think you would react/fight against someone you considered a friend?
I'd like to see a fight between Rory MacDonald and GSP if MacDonald won a couple more fights in exciting fashion but he says he doesn't want that fight because they're friends, how would you react if you were an exciting up and comer like Rory is and a good friend of yours held title in the same weight division as you?
If you thought former UFC light heavyweight Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson was headed for a showdown inside the Bellator cage opposite former top boxer Roy Jones, Jr., think again. Despite rumors and reports the announcement of that bout was imminent, Jackson and Bellator pulled a fast one on the Spike TV broadcast. In an interview with Bellator announcer Jimmy Smith inside the cage at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Jackson announced he'd face fellow former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Oritz.
The fight is set to take place in the Long Beach Arena on November 2. No other fights on the card were announced.
"Man, I'm happy to be back here on Spike TV," Jackson said. "I'm training hard, man. I'm back motivated. I found my love for MMA again. Now I'm with a reputable company that knows how to treat their fighters. It's on.
"Don't believe everything you read on the internet. There's a lot of rumors out there. I don't know how that one got so big. You know, I'm down to fight Roy. I'm a big fan of his, though. I'm a big fan. I'mma tell you: the only pair of Jordans, the first pair of J0rdans I ever bought, was 'cause Roy Jones had them on. You know what I'm saying? I'm a big fan of that man. He's from the South, I'm from the South. He's one of the best boxers of his time. A legend. He's the man. I seen him knock people out with no hands. You know what I'm saying? But this time, I'm going to give the fans what they want. My first fight in Bellator, I want it to be an MMA fight, not a boxing match. Because I love MMA. Again. I'm fighting this guy that's coming out right now."
At that point, the UFC of Hall of Famer and former champion Ortiz entered the cage and faced off with Jackson.
"I've fought the best of the best in the world," said Ortiz. "I've been fighting for a long, long time and Rampage too. We've exchanged with each other; we've been friends for a long time. It's time to push the friendship aside. It's about giving the fans what they want to see and the best fight possible is going to happen here in Bellator."
Given the nature of the surprise announcement, no details were available about the nature of Ortiz's contract.
"Man, Tito is a great showman. I've seen this guy work. I've seen him train. I know it's going to be one of the best fights in history."
http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/7/31/4577026/rampage-jackson-to-face-tito-ortiz-for-inaugural-bellator-pay-per
This should be pretty entertaining!
What do you guys think about friends fighting friends, and how do you think you would react/fight against someone you considered a friend?
I'd like to see a fight between Rory MacDonald and GSP if MacDonald won a couple more fights in exciting fashion but he says he doesn't want that fight because they're friends, how would you react if you were an exciting up and comer like Rory is and a good friend of yours held title in the same weight division as you?
socaljoe
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I LOLed when I read about Tito v Rampage. Looks like Rampage will be able to pick up a win...how long has it been, 2 years without? And if Tito wins...BWAHAHA, that'd be hilarious.
Friends fighting friends? Well, IMO if it's a job and you are really and truly friends, you should be able to act like professionals and set the friendship aside for the fight. Is it that simple?, probably not, but then again I'm not a pro fighter and don't have the fighter's mindset. Unless Rory wants to waste away in mma purgatory, he'd best shit or get off the pot...they can't keep feeding him contenders if he has no intention of going for the belt as long as GSP is champ. I think Rory could do well at MW, he wouldn't enjoy the size advantage he has at WW, but his well rounded skill set could take him far against all but maybe the elite of the division.
Friends fighting friends? Well, IMO if it's a job and you are really and truly friends, you should be able to act like professionals and set the friendship aside for the fight. Is it that simple?, probably not, but then again I'm not a pro fighter and don't have the fighter's mindset. Unless Rory wants to waste away in mma purgatory, he'd best shit or get off the pot...they can't keep feeding him contenders if he has no intention of going for the belt as long as GSP is champ. I think Rory could do well at MW, he wouldn't enjoy the size advantage he has at WW, but his well rounded skill set could take him far against all but maybe the elite of the division.
Bublonichronic
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I thought it was funny how they set up the fight announcement, alot like wwf or somthin how Tito came out, all that was missing was some bad trash talk and someone getting hit by a chair, ahha..but both Mo and chandler looked good, would like to see them in ufc eventually, as far as friends fighting friends I think it's a excuse form Rory to duck gsp, I don't think he would be able to wrestle with gsp, last post fight presser someone suggested rory vs lawler, lawler prolly go a couple fight b4 that happens but I think he could beat rory by makin him get into a slugfest
jcdws602
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Rampage vs. Ortiz = Fucking weak ass fight! Ain't nobody got time for dat!
Seriously though,I doubt that many people would watch if it were free....and this ish going to be on pay-per-view!? Bellator trying to pimp UFC wash ups ha ha ha........I smell a big loss financially....
Seriously though,I doubt that many people would watch if it were free....and this ish going to be on pay-per-view!? Bellator trying to pimp UFC wash ups ha ha ha........I smell a big loss financially....
Padawanbater2
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I'm a huge KZ fan as well, that twister he put on Garcia was amazing! The dude is an exciting fighter, and I enjoy watching him fight, but imo, Aldo is simply on another level, kind of similar to how Anderson Silva was at middleweight.. I see this dude as a different kind of competitor. Silva, Hughes, Jones,... Aldo is up there with them, he is elite.. it would take an elite competitor to challenge him, and while I love watching the KZ fight, I don't think he's ready for Aldo, I think that fight will go the distance in Aldo's favor.. The Zombie has excellent skills, but unfortunately he's in a weight class dominated by an opponent who has proven he can hang with the best in the world..
So unless he brings something new to the table, I think Aldo will come out on top on this one..
socaljoe
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Yeah, I see what you're saying. It seems like every time we've seen KZ since the Roop knockout, he's brought an increasingly diverse game...that fight with Poirier was excellent. I think we're going to see the best KZ yet, the question to be answered is whether or not it will be enough to hang with Aldo. Regardless of the outcome, I'm looking forward to an exciting fight.
Bublonichronic
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I been a pretty big KZ fan since his fight with Garcia, which IMO might be the best figt in ufc history, still can't believe they didnt do a rematch..but as padawan said this is a classic case of a A grade fighter vs a B grade one and we know what to expect, should be fight o the night with KZ takin a bbeating
edit: sorry must have had a brain fart, they already did do the KZ Garcia rematch
edit: sorry must have had a brain fart, they already did do the KZ Garcia rematch
BBbubblegum
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Imagine Rory vs Weidman though...