By the way -- and I know it's only been one fight -- but these guys on this The Ultimate Fighter look far more well-rounded and athletic than the guys on the first season.
By the way -- and I know it's only been one fight -- but these guys on this The Ultimate Fighter look far more well-rounded and athletic than the guys on the first season.
I didn't like him either, which is exactly why I didn't want him to get eliminated. Usually the least likeable guys are the most entertaining. And it was funny as hell watching him piss everybody off in the house telling them all how great he was.Originally Posted by SubwayFanatic
And he wanted to challenge Matt Hughes to a fight? Matt Hughes is a great all-around fighter and he can snap on the rear-naked choke on Melvin. Melvin gave Josh his back too many times.
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The Ultimate Fighter 2 - Week 3 Recap via SpikeTV.com
No Pain, No Gain
As the fighters recap the Josh vs. Melvin fight, it is clear that Dana was right in his predictions that neither fighter would come out of this unscathed. Melvin broke his hand on Josh’s elbow and Josh hurt his arm blocking one of Melvin’s kicks. Josh is sent to the hospital to have it checked out.
Team Hughes comes home to find the kitchen a disgusting mess. It seems that Team Franklin is having trouble cleaning up and Team Hughes is tired of picking up the slack.
In the evening, Josh comes home with an announcement. His arm is broken. His fate in this competition, however, is still up in the air. Some of the fighters are hoping Josh will be allowed to stay.
The fighters gather in the UFC Training Center where Dana makes the official announcement that Josh is eliminated.
Coach Hughes must now contend with Rob, one of his heavyweights, who cannot seem to stop talking about his injured shoulder. Rob has complained about his sore shoulder to just about everyone -- and everyone is sick and tired of hearing about it.
This week, the heavyweights are up for elimination and compete in the Xtreme Right Guard Challenge. The fighters must tread water while working together to hold their team flag above the water. Rashad struggles right from the start and it’s not long before he drops his end of the flag in the water costing Team Franklin the challenge. Team Hughes is in the driver’s seat once again.
Team Hughes goes back to the gym where they decide that Rob will fight. Back at the Ultimate Fighter house, Dana announces the fight. Team Hughes has chosen Rob to fight Brad. Both fighters are both banged up – Brad has an existing knee injury to compliment Rob’s injured shoulder.
Since Josh’s departure was only due to injury, Dana decides to bring in a new welterweight. Jason Von Flue comes to the house and it is evident upon his introduction that he just might be replacing Luke as the weirdest guy in the house. Jorge takes an immediate disliking to Jason and wants him gone, pronto!
It’s off to the gym for the fighters. Coming in late to the game doesn’t mean Jason will be given a break and Matt Hughes puts him through the rigors of “hell day.” Matt sets out to break down Jason – and down he goes.
Fight day. Rob’s fears of making his shoulder injury worse during today’s fight are becoming stronger but he is committed to the fight now. There is no going back. Brad is looking to set a precedent with the other heavyweights and show that he is a force to be reckoned with. As both fighters enter the ring, the atmosphere is charged and ready to blow.
Dana introduces the fighters and the fight is on. Rob wastes no time and takes Brad down. Brad struggles to get off his back and defends Rob’s attacks from this position. Brad struggles to establish a chokehold but fails miserably. As he tries to get back to a standing position, Rob gets him in a guillotine choke. Brad frees himself only to have Rob come at him again. With his injured arm, Rob gets Brad in a chokehold and tries to crank it down, but he can’t maintain the pressure. It’s obvious when Brad frees himself that Rob’s bicep has torn and rolled down into his arm. The tables quickly turn and Brad catches Rob in a triangle choke and Rob taps out. Team Franklin finally has their first victory.
Rob has redeemed himself and has proven that he has the heart of a fighter. When that cage door closed, the shoulder was forgotten. But Matt still doesn’t think his heart was in the fight. He thinks the triangle choke came on slow and that Rob should have been able to thwart Brad’s winning move. Rob is disappointed that he lost. Matt, however, feels he’s in a “no lose” situation with Rob going out of the picture. Still appreciative of all his help, Rob thanks Matt for his support, and walks out with his head held high.
Rob’s last parting words, “My arms hurting worse, boys.”
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The Ultimate Fighter 2 - Week 3 - Broadway's Post-Mortem
Rob MacDonald and Brad Imes fought in the Octagon this week and I gotta tell you, I gotta give respect to Rob. He fought with a torn labrum and Brad fought with a banged-up knee. Rob had some skills, but it's not easy winning a fight with one healthy arm. Just ask Forrest Griffin. If Rob was healthy, he could've won the fight, IMHO.
Brad didn't have a good lock on the triangle. I think it was more a fact of the pressure on the shoulder than the actual submission itself. I think team Hughes should have let him rest his shoulder a little more (strategically speaking)I thought both fighters looked a little sloppy. Maybe due to the injuries.
Rob was kinda smart in a way. What's better? Be a bitch like the rest and quit with no chance of a future with UFC? Or volunteer for a fight when you know you are too injured to win and tap to the weakest triangle in history after schooling the guy for the whole first round. That way you get to save face, go home, get your shoulder fixed for free and have a chance at a future UFC showing. Yeah, he manipulated the system a bit but he is thought of in higher regard than those bitches that quit during the first episode at least. Nice strategy in a no win scenario I thought.
Rob moaned and complained about it which got annoying and injuries do happen, but please take it like a true trooper instead of whining about it. If you've never injured your shoulder like that, it's pretty much the same as a meniscal tear in your knee. He'll probably be out for at least 6 weeks post op and even after that, it's around 3-4 months before it's all going to be fixed up. That shot of the labrum on top of his bicep. argh. He put it all on a guillotine on his bad shoulder not good.
Josh Burkman left the compeition due to a arm injury. UFC President Dana White was right that both Josh and Melvin Guillard left the octagon with injuries. Josh injured his arm while blocking one of Melvin's kicks. That smarts. Dana brought in Jason Von Flue as an alternate to replace Josh and already, tensions around the fighter house create a huge boil. Jorge Gurgel immediatedly hated Jason and wants him outta here. Jason had a rough day as he got thrased by Matt Hughes. I mean, coming in late in the competition doesn't give you a free ride. Welcome to show, Jason. You just got owned by Matt Hughes.
The next episode looks great. Seems that Hughes starts some ................ with Jorge Gurgel? I hope Jorge kicks some ass in the next episode. Jorge has been acting like a know it all coach from the first episode... if matt starts ................ with him, Jorge has it coming. If Jorge and Matt Hughes fight, Matt Hughes will cream Jorge. Memo to Jorge: Please be careful what you wish for.
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Good episode. Some comments, questions, etc..:
Why even tell the other team you are hurt? That just gives them an excuse to pick you and exploit your weakness like Brad did to Rob. Just let the doctor know and your coach. You can ice the shoulder or whatever but don't go on and on about it if you have to fight for a 6 figure contract. You never know how things might turn out.
I do give him credit though for giving it a try; I think if healthy he would have won the fight. . . Nasty looking injury; I hope he can recover and get back into fighting. He might have a shot at making it to the UFC on his own.
Matt Hughes cracks me up. He is one bad a-- fighter. His attitude is just great; he does not want to hear excuses. Did you see his face after the fight? Rob was thanking him; but you could tell he was pissed Rob lost. He really didn't want to hear whatever Rob was saying.Matt thinks every fighter on his team should be as good as him; which is cool. It makes him the hard a-- coach; the guy that expects the best from his fighters.
The new guy Jason is out of Chuck Liddell's camp? Matt Hughes gave him the same workout and he could not take it. Don't talk trash; because Matt Hughes made him nearly pass out. Looks like Jason will be the new guy starting trouble in the house...
Did Brad get 5K for making Rob tap? I thought it was only for knockouts?
Finally, next week looks interesting. I don't think Jorge wants anything to do with Matt Hughes. If they did fight Hughes would slam him to the mat or work over his bad knee and make him tap in the first round! .. But how cool would that be, the contestant pisses off a coach so much they meet in the Cage for a match!
I agree on Rob telling the injury to the other team. Brad didn't tell his injury to the other team. Brad will get his 5K.Good episode. Some comments, questions, etc..:
Why even tell the other team you are hurt? That just gives them an excuse to pick you and exploit your weakness like Brad did to Rob. Just let the doctor know and your coach. You can ice the shoulder or whatever but don't go on and on about it if you have to fight for a 6 figure contract. You never know how things might turn out.
I do give him credit though for giving it a try; I think if healthy he would have won the fight. . . Nasty looking injury; I hope he can recover and get back into fighting. He might have a shot at making it to the UFC on his own.
Matt Hughes cracks me up. He is one bad a-- fighter. His attitude is just great; he does not want to hear excuses. Did you see his face after the fight? Rob was thanking him; but you could tell he was pissed Rob lost. He really didn't want to hear whatever Rob was saying.
The new guy Jason is out of Chuck Liddell's camp? Matt Hughes gave him the same workout and he could not take it. Don't talk trash; because Matt Hughes made him nearly pass out. Looks like Jason will be the new guy starting trouble in the house...
Did Brad get 5K for making Rob tap? I thought it was only for knockouts?
Finally, next week looks interesting. I don't think Jorge wants anything to do with Matt Hughes. If they did fight Hughes would slam him to the mat or work over his bad knee and make him tap in the first round! .. But how cool would that be, the contestant pisses off a coach so much they meet in the Cage for a match!
Matt Hughes does crack me up. I can tell he wasn't happy.
The New Welterweight
Jason von Flue (stats from Sherdog.com) 9-4-1 MMA Record
Win Nick Davanzo Submission (Choke) KOTC-Soboba 3/20/2005
Draw Mac Danzig Draw GC 25-Gladiator Challenge 25 4/20/2004
Win Chris Irvine Submission (Choke) WEC 8-Halloween Fury 2 10/17/2003
Win Nick Gilardi TKO (Arm Triangle Choke) WEC 7-This Time It's Personal 8/9/2003
Loss Bob Ostovich Submission (Heel Hook) Warriors Quest 2-Battle of Champions 8/1/2001
Loss Jim Walker KO IFC WC 12-Warriors Challenge 12 4/11/2001
Loss Ronald Jhun TKO IFC WC 10-Warriors Challenge 10 10/11/2000
Win Eric Meaders Submission (Ankle Lock) CFF-The Cobra Classic 2000 8/26/2000
Win Chris Ellerton Submission (Rear Naked Choke) IFC WC 8-Warriors Challenge 8 6/14/2000
Win Mike Voltz Submission (Strikes) CFF-Cobra Open 3/11/2000
Loss Toby Imada Submission (Armbar) IFC WC 4-Warriors Challenge 4 8/7/1999
Win Dave Marinoble Submission IFC WC 3-Warriors Challenge 3 6/29/1999
Win David Velasquez Submission (Choke) IFC WC 3-Warriors Challenge 3 6/29/1999
Win Danny Gryder Submission IFC WC 3-Warriors Challenge 3 6/29/1999
He's from San Luis Obispo, California, Chuck Liddell's hometown. Jason didn't survive the workout and passed out and threw up. If Jason and Jorge Gurgel fought, I think Jorge will win it.
"Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up." - Jimmy Valvano
One must know pain to be a hero.
Good episode. Some comments, questions, etc..:
Why even tell the other team you are hurt? That just gives them an excuse to pick you and exploit your weakness like Brad did to Rob. Just let the doctor know and your coach. You can ice the shoulder or whatever but don't go on and on about it if you have to fight for a 6 figure contract. You never know how things might turn out.
I do give him credit though for giving it a try; I think if healthy he would have won the fight. . . Nasty looking injury; I hope he can recover and get back into fighting. He might have a shot at making it to the UFC on his own.
Matt Hughes cracks me up. He is one bad a-- fighter. His attitude is just great; he does not want to hear excuses. Did you see his face after the fight? Rob was thanking him; but you could tell he was pissed Rob lost. He really didn't want to hear whatever Rob was saying.
The new guy Jason is out of Chuck Liddell's camp? Matt Hughes gave him the same workout and he could not take it. Don't talk trash; because Matt Hughes made him nearly pass out. Looks like Jason will be the new guy starting trouble in the house...
Did Brad get 5K for making Rob tap? I thought it was only for knockouts?
Finally, next week looks interesting. I don't think Jorge wants anything to do with Matt Hughes. If they did fight Hughes would slam him to the mat or work over his bad knee and make him tap in the first round! .. But how cool would that be, the contestant pisses off a coach so much they meet in the Cage for a match!
Was I the only one annoyed as hell over Rob whining about his injury? Sucks that it happened, but good Lord, he mentioned it about 46 times. Yeah, we get it. You are not 100% healthy.
One random observation - Matt Hughes must cut quite a bit of weight to fight at 170 pounds, because he looks really jacked in these episodes. He probably weighs about 190.
Matt Hughes is a weightlifting freak. He's the strongest 170 lb. fighter in MMA history.
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The Ultimate Fighter 2 - Week 4 Recap via SpikeTV.com
Strategy
The fighters re-cap the Rob vs. Brad fight. They give Rob credit for putting so much energy into his fight despite having a badly hurt right shoulder. The teams head home where Brad celebrates his first victory in the Octagon with a beer. Joe is ready to party and gets pretty rowdy despite a lack of drinking buddies.
Jorge advises his fellow Team Franklin welterweights, Anthony and Marcus, to keep their fight strategy secret from even the heavyweights on their own team. He tells Marcus and Anthony that the three of them are almost like a separate team and need to watch each other’s backs.
Jorge doesn’t waste much time in violating the code of secrecy he made earlier with Anthony and Marcus. He quietly reveals his team’s fight selection strategy to Joe in exchange for information about which welterweight Team Hughes is planning to pick next. After the conversation, Jorge immediately finds Marcus and lets him in on the secret but tells him they can’t tell Anthony. With that decision, Marcus and Jorge have forged a two-man alliance that they hope will get them to the finals. They have worked out an arrangement where Team Franklin welterweights will pick fights by seniority. Marcus, being the oldest of the three, will fight Joe if they win the next challenge.
Randy Couture welcomes the fighters to the “Hangman Challenge”. Three welterweights from each team climb onto an octagonal monkey-bar structure and fight their way to the center. The fighters use their legs to knock their opponents off the bars. Jorge succeeds in outlasting everyone else winning the challenge for Team Franklin.
Team Franklin meet at the gym to make their fight selection. Dana White warns them not to go after the strongest fighters so early.
The teams gather at the house where Dana announces that Team Franklin has chosen Marcus “The Irish Hand Grenade” Davis to fight Joe “Daddy” Stevenson. Joe is stunned that they picked him. Matt Hughes is confident that Joe’s grappling skills will be too much for Marcus. As the meeting breaks up Matt tells Jorge that he knew he wouldn’t be fighting. Matt says there’s a difference between saying you want to fight and wanting to fight. Jorge is pissed off that Matt is questioning his character as a fighter and says he’s going to hurt one of his guys next time.
Marcus trains with boxing coach Peter Welsh and reveals that he has been keeping some of his skills secret so far in the competition. He says everyone thinks he’s just a boxer but he actually has a very solid ground game. He has also been pretending to be a right-handed fighter and plans to catch Joe off guard with his brutal southpaw. Marcus believes that winning this fight is critical for his career. If he doesn’t beat Joe he’s planning on hanging up his gloves.
The welterweight elimination fight is on. Marcus makes some tentative jabs but doesn’t land anything. Joe starts pressuring Marcus then grabs a leg and carries him across the cage where he body slams him, Matt Hughes-style. Joe gets side control over Marcus and attacks him with brutal elbow strikes. With less than a minute to go in round one, Marcus taps out and Joe is declared the winner. Holding back tears, Marcus says goodbye to his teammates. He leaves the UFC Training Center aware that his fighting days may finally be over.
"Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up." - Jimmy Valvano
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Wow. The guy from Team Franklin got absolutely destroyed. Guy from Team Hughes was really tough. Loved that big slam he pulled off. And those vicious elbows to the face... yeesh... that had to hurt.
The Ultimate Fighter 2 - Week 4 - Broadway's Post-Mortem
What a bad case of strategy by "The Irish Hand Grenade" Marcus Davis and Team Rich Franklin. Why in the world will Marcus pick Joe Stevenson over a weak opponent? Marcus may have the size and reach advantage (3 inches taller at 5'10" over 5'7"), but Joe had the weight advantage (170 lbs. over 167). The only way Marcus wins is by stand-up. Marcus was being patient and waiting for his punch, but doesn't land anything. Marcus's weakness is on the ground. Joe knows that and picks Marcus and slams him to the cage, similar to Matt Hughes's power takedown slams. From that point on, Marcus tried some guillotine and arm-triangle chokes, but he wasn't comfortable on the ground. Joe had control on the ground and landed vicius elbows on Marcus's head and it went all downhill for Marcus. Joe defeats Marcus via TKO (Elbow Strikes).
The main idea of the show is to eliminate the weaker fighters first. Picking a tough guy against another tough guy early is not a good idea. You saw what happened in the brutal first welterweight fight between Melvin Guillard and Josh Burkman as both men went to the hospital and out of the contest (Melvin had a broken hand and was eliminated and Josh pulled out with a broken arm defending one of Melvin's kicks). If I was Rich Franklin, I would've jumped in there and make the decision with the team and talked it out. Marcus should've went with Jason von Flue to fight instead of Joe because Jason was rusty and missed two weeks of the competition. That could've been a better matchup for Marcus instead of Joe.
Speaking of going into messing people's minds, Matt Hughes likes to break fighters down mentally. Matt and Jorge Gurgel are at fighting words with each other.
Next week the Heavyweights are in the Octagon for elimination. We've yet to see "Big" John McCarthy in the octagon.
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Those elbow strikes remind me of Gary Goodridge delivering a flurry of elbows on Paul Herrera back in UFC 8. Those were heavy elbows.
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Yup, those were brutal.
Don't you enjoy watching the guys on Team Hughes fight? I love the slamming takedowns. This was one aspect that was missing on the show last year -- they did not have many, if any, fighters who could execute slamming takedowns.
I really enjoy watching the guys from Team Hughes fight. Very good takedown attacking and defending practices. I yelled a "holy sh*t" after Joe took Marcus up and slammed him to the ground, similar to Hughes's takedown on Frank Trigg in UFC 52.
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As a reminder for die-hard MMA Fans:
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Akihiro Gono ( Japan )
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Are you a MMA Fan who wants to re-live Season 1 of the Ultimate Fighter?
Well, you got it.
A 5-Disc DVD set of Season 1 of the Ultimate Fighter will be available on November 1st.
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It's amazing to me how Matt Hughes himself, and the guys on his team, can pick up their opponents like a small child and slam the living crap out of them.
Good one-sided fight. That kid is going to be hard to beat, this season's Diego Sanchez?
The powerslam was great, Matt Hughes has taught him well.
Good one-sided fight. That kid is going to be hard to beat, this season's Diego Sanchez?
The powerslam was great, Matt Hughes has taught him well.
A lot of people say he is not that good standing up, though. We shall see if that's true, and if it is, if it comes back to haunt him.
One thing I don't get is why some of these fighters fight so conservative. I know it's easy for us to say, considering we are not the ones in the octagon, but that guy last night from Team Franklin should have just let his hands fly and go for the knockout. Instead, he was so terrified of being taken down that he did nothing.
You may have one chance in your entire life at this shot to be in the UFC. IMO, you can't fight so scared.
I say Joe could be this years Diego. He may be short in height, but he has the weight and strength capabilities.Good one-sided fight. That kid is going to be hard to beat, this season's Diego Sanchez?
The powerslam was great, Matt Hughes has taught him well.
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I agree, Marcus could've just throw one punch and then thrust forward, but didn't. Joe saw an opening, went down, hooked the leg, and body slams Marcus up against the cage. It was all downhill for Marcus since that slam.
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The Ultimate Fighter 2 - Week 5 - Recap via SpikeTV.com
Leave It In The Octagon
As the fighters recap the Joe vs. Marcus fight, one thing is clear; Marcus made a big mistake choosing to fight Joe. Joe is great at takedowns and Marcus never stood a chance. Coach Hughes thinks it was a bad coaching mistake made by Coach Franklin.
Matt continues to taunt Jorge by telling him that it’s obvious the only way he will fight is if Matt calls him out and forces him to fight. All the mental games are starting to get under Jorge’s skin.
Team Hughes head to the YMCA for training. Matt reveals he is concerned about the status of his heavyweights. They are all injured. Mike has a cut on his head and Dan and Tom are both nursing knee injuries. Being from Team Miletich, Matt thinks injuries are part of the sport and that fighters should suck it up and get through it.
The heavyweights compete in another Xtreme Right Guard Challenge: Rock ‘em Sock ‘em. The objective is to remove the other team’s socks. Team Hughes wins six socks to zero and the fighter selection is once again in Matt’s hands.
Dana announces that the fight will be between Tom and Rashad. Matt thinks Rashad is vulnerable because he has a cut over his eye and Matt questions his heart. Rich thinks Matt is definitely underestimating Rashad. Dana agrees with Matt and thinks Tom can take Rashad out.
Team Franklin adopts an unusual training practice, showing up at the gym in their “tighty whiteys.” When Rich sees his fighters standing at attention in their underwear he is disappointed that he didn’t get the tighty whitey memo.
Rich thinks Rashad is the sleeper in his heavyweight class. Rashad isn’t too concerned that he’s the smaller heavyweight but he knows he has to bring his ‘A’ game into the octagon.
Back at the house, Rashad cuts Tom’s hair. Tom confides in Rashad that he has some serious concerns about risking any more damage to his knee. He has a job and family to go back to when the competition is over.
It is the night before the fight and the guys are bored, so they decide to play a game of hide and seek. Sammy explains it was either that or setting something on fire.
Tom and Rashad both opt to stay out of all the mischief and decide to hang out together in the bedroom instead. They enjoy a little pre-fight night chatter.
It’s fight day. Both Tom and Rashad are confident they have what it takes to win this battle. Both fighters enter the octagon ready to seal each other’s fate.
Round one begins and almost a full minute goes by before Tom and Rashad make any contact. Tom seems to be doing just enough to defend himself against Rashad’s attacks and he is not making any aggressive moves himself.
Round 2 looks promising as Tom catches Rashad in a choke. But Rashad slowly works his way out of the hold. Rashad throws his knees again and Tom doesn’t do much to counter them. Then Tom makes some half-hearted attempts to punch Rashad.
In Round 3, Rashad gets Tom on his back but he can’t maintain the dominant position. Rashad attempts another attack but Tom manages to fend it off. Tom and Rashad spend a lot of time clenched together against the fence. Tom manages to elbow Rashad but doesn’t follow with any more attacks.
As the fight ends, Dana feels that Tom did nothing the entire fight. Dana thinks this is the worst fight he has ever seen in his whole life.
It’s no surprise when Rashad is declared the winner. Dana explains that it’s not about every fight being the most exciting fight, it’s about seeing two guys out there who really want it. He hopes that Rashad will show more heart in future fights.
Matt is extremely upset that Tom did not give 100% out there. Tom is disappointed with his performance in the fight. He knows this is the worst performance he’s ever given but feels, nonetheless, that this whole experience was a good learning opportunity.
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The Ultimate Fighter 2 - Week 5 - Broadway's Post-Mortem
What a one-sided fight that was between Rashad Evans and Tom Murphy. Rashad completely dominated the fight. Tom had chances to capitalize on Rashad when he had his hands down, but didn't. I agree with coach Matt Hughes and UFC President Dana White, Tom didn't showed me that he want it more than Rashad. Rashad though likes to showboat, bobbing and weaving. What did Tom do? He just stands there instead of ramming forward.
The heavyweights from Matt's team have a lot of injuries. Matt has a lot of experience battling injuries during training in Pat Miletich's camp. Injuries are part of MMA folks. You need to toughen up.
Rich Franklin's team training philosophy was hilarious, showing up in their undies. Very hilarious.
It seems through 5 weeks, the welterweight fights are just flying IMHO, while the heavyweights are just sizing them up and then charging in. Team Hughes is down two heavyweights and Rich Franklin's squad is down two welterweights.
The mental bad blood between Hughes and Jorge Gurgel had the business end picking up. What will happen next week? Who knows.
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The Rashad / Tom fight was pretty boring. Rashad landed some solid shots but just really didn't do enough; actually they both didn't do enough IMO. I guess it's good to get rid of the weak fighters early so we can have some good matches in the semi's / finals. . . I know this, if two guys fight like that in the Finals LIVE on Spike TV they are probably going to be booed out of the building.
You can look at Rashad in two ways. Either you like him for his showboating or you hate him for doing it. I really don't mind it; because it adds some entertainment. It's going to get some people pissed like Matt Hughes next week, but the show needs something to pick up the pace. I think the showboating will be a topic in the future and people will want to knock him out because of it. Should be interesting.
Hughes/Jorge feud could be fun. Right now it's pretty one-sided as Matt is just mentally taking down Jorge. . .
I agree with you, up to this point the heavyweights have been a disappointment and the welterweights have been exciting. I can't wait until next week as they hype it up as the most brutal fight yet on the previews.
I agree that the fight between Rashad and Tom was a snoozefest. They'll be booed out of the building if the fans see this type of fight. Rashad's showboating makes me laugh.
The Matt Hughes vs. Jorge Gurgel feud will be fun.
As for the fights, I expect to see more excitement from the remaining heavyweights. I think the casting crew did a terrible job so far on picking on the heavyweights. Some fighters from PRIDE like Fedor or Cro Cop will take them to school.
The welterweights draw more athleticism and excitement to the Octagon. It will be a tough pick for me on who's goin' to win from the welterweight dvision.
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http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/story/4897396
RIP Leavander Johnson. Johnson dies from brain injuries.
Boxing is a dangerous sport. I really like MMA fighting more than boxing. Sure, MMA as is brutal as boxing, but MMA is a better and safer way to fight. Quick stoppages save your life. There hasn't been a death in PRIDE or in the UFC. Boxing is even more dangerous because if you let a boxer resume after the first knockdown, the boxer can have severe or even fatal brain damage.
"Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up." - Jimmy Valvano
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Just saw that fight again. Rashad's showboating is embarassing. I do, however, enjoy having a guy on the show like him that you hate, because it's going to be funny as hell to see him on the receiving end of a devestating slam or a vicious ground and pound.
I miss the Gracies.
Jeter just keeps getting better.
Melky & Cano = Dynamic Dominican Duo
The Ultimate Fighter 2 - Week 6 Recap via SpikeTV.com
Slugfest
After winning a unanimous decision over Tom Murphy, heavyweight Rashad Evans visits Team Hughes’ dressing room to pay his respects. Coach Matt Hughes tells Rashad he hated watching him “showboat” in the Octagon. He’s glad Rashad’s not on his team and will use him as an example of what not to do in a fight. Rashad offers no apologies and defends his right to fight the way he wants to fight.
The showdown over showboating continues back at the house. Mike Whitehead is pissed and tells anyone who will listen that what Rashad did in the Octagon today was definitely showboating. Mike and Rashad refuse to talk to each other and there’s a tension in the house that wasn’t there before.
At the Team Hughes training session Matt is still furious that Tom didn’t follow the game plan in his fight. He says the rest of them are going to pay for Tom’s lack of effort today and proceeds to put them through a punishing workout. In contrast, coach Franklin decides to give his team a rest after Rashad’s victory. They spend the afternoon swimming at the YMCA.
Randy Couture welcomes the fighters to the “Scarecrow” challenge at the UFC Training Center. Each team pairs up a welterweight with a heavyweight in a test of endurance based on a traditional jujitsu exercise. The heavyweight will stand with his hands above his head while a welterweight rotates around his upper body. The team that accumulates the most revolutions wins the challenge. First up are Joe and Mike from Team Hughes. As Joe racks up some big numbers he won’t shut up, talking trash and telling jokes much to the disgust of his opponents. Rashad can’t believe Matt is tolerating Joe’s behavior after accusing him of “showboating.” Joe and Mike complete a stunning 204 revolutions then collapse on the floor in pain. Rich decides to forfeit the challenge so he can keep his guys fresh for the fight ahead. Hearing this, Jorge storms off, angry that he won’t be given a chance to beat Team Hughes.
The teams gather at the house for the welterweight fight announcement. Team Hughes has selected Jason to fight Jorge. Matt says he knew Jorge wouldn’t pick anybody so they had to pick him.
At they gym, Matt prepares Jason for his first fight of the competition. Matt has Jason work on a boxing technique that will maximize his reach but it doesn’t seem to work for him so Matt decides to let Jason go ahead with the freestyle approach he’s used to. Matt has some serious doubts about Jason’s capabilities as a fighter.
Jason sees Jorge as the most dangerous fighter on Team Franklin but he also knows he’s got some vulnerabilities. He will attack Jorge’s injured knee, break his leg, whatever it takes to end the fight.
Jorge and Jason face off for a dramatic slugfest in the Octagon. Jorge launches a volley of punches that open up a cut over Jason’s eye. As Jason backs off Jorge gets his back, takes him to the ground and gets him in a rear naked choke. Jorge gets his legs hooked in but struggles to get his arm under Jason’s chin. Jason twists out of the hold in the final seconds of the round. At the beginning of the second round Jorge manages to do more damage to Jason’s face and the blood is starting to flow. Jorge tries to kick him in the face but pops his bad knee and takes a fall. Jason lands a solid inside kick to Jorge’s bad leg. At the end of round two the fight is looking even.
In the final round, the two fighters keep their energy up but Jorge takes a beating. He’s favoring his bad knee and doesn’t go for any kicks. Jason gets him in the clinch and hits him with a knee to the chin. He takes Jorge down and pounds him with elbows to the face. Jorge gets back on his feet but he can’t get his bloodied opponent back on the ground. Jason is declared the winner by unanimous decision. Team Franklin walks their defeated star welterweight to the locker room in stunned silence.
"Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up." - Jimmy Valvano
One must know pain to be a hero.
The Ultimate Fighter 2 - Week 6 - Broadway's Post-Mortem
WOW. What a absolute slugfest we had between Jorge Gurgel and Jason von Flue.
Jorge dominated Round 1 as his punches created a cut on Jason's eye and applied a rear naked choke on Jason, but von Flue got out of it. The doctors allowed the fight to continue. In Round 2, Jorge continue to dominate, but he missed a kick to the face, popped his weak knee (the one without the ACL) and takes a fall. One slip, one mistake, or one fall causes you to lose momentum and the fight is over. Jason took the momentum from that point and won by unaminous decision. The ACL is a stablizing ligament in the knee and to fight without that is crazy.
This was a shocker. Coach Matt Hughes gave his team a rigorous, serious training session after the disappointing showing by Tom Murphy. Jason even had a bloody nose. Matt Hughes likes to win and only win. He also doesn't like showboating. He's a ferocius competitor that really wants to win every single fight. On the other hand, Rich Franklin and his fighters were laying back and relaxing.
I thought Jorge finally picked the right fighter to face because Jason came into the competition late. I was in complete shock when Jason won the fight over one of the heavy favorites to win the welterweight division of the The Ultimate Fighter and Jorge was one of them.
Hughes even got under Jorge's skin during the Right Guard Xtreme Challenge as Joe Stevenson imitated Rashad's showboating. Franklin kept his team fresh which was a nice strategy so that Jorge is ready to go inside the Octagon.
And don't forget that Jorge back talked about Jason back in Week 3 saying Jason unseated Luke Cummo as the most annoying guy in the house.
At the end of the day, the fight was on and Jorge lost the fight to Jason. The best fight of Season 2 so far.
That's the reason why I like the welterweight fights over the heavyweights because they throw everything at each other fast and furious.
Last edited by BroadwayBomber55; 09-27-05 at 09:48 AM.
"Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up." - Jimmy Valvano
One must know pain to be a hero.
As a reminder for MMA fans:
Spike TV presents Ultimate Fight Night 2
On October 3rd Spike TV presents another UFC fight card on basic cable, a 2-hour UFC event that will air live from The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The fight card features former UFC middleweight champion Evan Tanner, versus the high-flying former Canadian champ, David Loiseau. The card also features the stars of The Ultimate Fighter 1 Chris Leben and Josh Koscheck.
Welterweight Bout
Drew Fickett VS Josh Koscheck
Heavyweight Bout
Fabiano Scherner VS Brandon Vera
Middleweight Bout
Edwin Dewees VS Chris Leben
Middleweight Bout
David Loiseau VS Evan Tanner
The Undercard
Middleweight Bout
Brock Larson VS Jon Fitch
Welterweight Bout
Jonathan Goulet VS Jay Hieron
Welterweight Bout
Thiago Alves VS Spencer Fisher
Ultimate Fight Night 2: Monday October 03, 9:00 PM (ET/PT) on SpikeTV.
"Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up." - Jimmy Valvano
One must know pain to be a hero.
Great episode last night. Probably the best of the season so far. The fight with Jorge & Jason was a slugfest. I had it exactly as Dana saw it. Round 1 to Jorge, Round 2 Jason, Round 3 Start to Jason End to Jorge when he started fighting back but I gave the fight to Jason. Much better fight than last week!
I like the way they talked about the differences between the coaches. Team Franklin at a Water Park just chillin' and Matt Hughes pounding people in the Octagon.
We also have some drama with Rashad and his next fight due to the showboating.... But we lose some drama with Jorge leaving. . . The WW fights are much better so far, if you had to put money on it now you still have to give that to Joe Stevenson as he has been the impressive so far. We will have to wait to see the others fight.
I also think Matt Hughes will probably give Team Franklin that kid Luke in the WW division to even out the teams next week.
-Triple G
I'm looking forward to it. Free UFC or Pride is always good. Just like in boxing; you rather watch the fights on HBO for free if possible.
It will be interesting to see how the UFC does against the WWF in the Monday Night Ratings next week since WWF is moving back to the USA Network. . . Maybe we can have the start of the new Monday Night Wars.
Well, can the WWE re-create their ratings bonanza they had in USA Network in the late 1990s? In those years they were in USA, the WWE was cool back then.I'm looking forward to it. Free UFC or Pride is always good. Just like in boxing; you rather watch the fights on HBO for free if possible.
It will be interesting to see how the UFC does against the WWF in the Monday Night Ratings next week since WWF is moving back to the USA Network. . . Maybe we can have the start of the new Monday Night Wars.
I like watching free UFC and PRIDE fights. I don't know if FSN is showing new PRIDE episodes right now.
"Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up." - Jimmy Valvano
One must know pain to be a hero.
Matt Hughes beat the living daylights out of his teammates.Great episode last night. Probably the best of the season so far. The fight with Jorge & Jason was a slugfest. I had it exactly as Dana saw it. Round 1 to Jorge, Round 2 Jason, Round 3 Start to Jason End to Jorge when he started fighting back but I gave the fight to Jason. Much better fight than last week!
I like the way they talked about the differences between the coaches. Team Franklin at a Water Park just chillin' and Matt Hughes pounding people in the Octagon.
We also have some drama with Rashad and his next fight due to the showboating.... But we lose some drama with Jorge leaving. . . The WW fights are much better so far, if you had to put money on it now you still have to give that to Joe Stevenson as he has been the impressive so far. We will have to wait to see the others fight.
I also think Matt Hughes will probably give Team Franklin that kid Luke in the WW division to even out the teams next week.
-Triple G
Joe Stevenson has impressed me in the welterweight division. His performance in the snake climb was phenomenal. With Jorge out, I think Joe is the heavy favorite to win it all in the Welterweight Division.
In the heavyweight division, I like Brad Imes so far. I also like Keith Jardine, but we have yet to see him fight.
I also think Matt will give up Luke Cummo to Rich Franklin's squad.
"Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up." - Jimmy Valvano
One must know pain to be a hero.
I'm glad that they are showing PRIDE on FSN -- and while it's tough to complain about something be aired for free -- I find it kind of lame that they cut away from any ground and pound action.
Here are the results of PRIDE Bushido 9 via Sherdog.com
Event: PRIDE Bushido 9
Organization PRIDE Fighting Championships
Date September 25, 2005
Location Ariake Colosseum,
Tokyo, Japan
1 Paulo Filho d. Ryuta Sakurai via Submission (Armbar) 3:49 of Round 1
2 Akihiro Gono d. Daniel Acacio via Decision (Unaminous) 5:00 of Round 2
3 Dan Henderson d. Ryo Chonan via KO (Punch) 0:22 of Round 1
4 Ikuhisa Minowa d. Phil Baroni via Decision (Unaminous) 5:00 of Round 2
5 Murilo Bustamante d. Masanori Suda via Submission (Armbar) 3:20 of Round 1
6 Dokonjonosuke Mishima d. Charles Bennett via Submission (Ankle Lock) 4:04 of Round 1
7 Hayato Sakurai d. Jens Pulver via TKO (Strikes) 8:56 of Round 1
8 Joachim Hansen d. Yves Edwards via Decision (Split) 5:00 of Round 2
9 Takanori Gomi d. Tatsuya Kawajiri via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 7:42 of Round 1
10 Luiz Azeredo d. Naoyuki Kotani via KO (Punch) 0:11 of Round 1
11 Dan Henderson d. Akihiro Gono via KO (Punch) 7:58 of Round 1
12 Murilo Bustamante d. Ikuhisa Minowa via TKO (Strikes) 9:51 of Round 1
13 Hayato Sakurai d. Joachim Hansen via Decision (Unaminous) 5:00 of Round 2
14 Takanori Gomi d. Luiz Azeredo via Decision (Unaminous) 5:00 of Round 2
"Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up." - Jimmy Valvano
One must know pain to be a hero.
Here's the fight-by-fight recap of PRIDE Bushido 9 via Puroresu Power Page 1
Nobuhiko Takada is in the ring doing the double title belt ceremony (Welterweight and Lightweight Title belts).
Tonight's match order:
1. Reserve Fight: Ryuta Sakurai vs. Paulo Filho
2. Welterweights: Akihiro Gono vs. Daniel Acacio
3. Welterweights: Ryo Chonan vs. Dan Henderson
4. Welterweights: Ikuhisa Minowa vs. Phil Baroni
5. Welterweights: Masanori Suda vs. Murilo Bustamante
6. Reserve Fight: Dokonjonosuke Mishima vs. Charles "Krazy Horse" Bennett
7. Lightweights: Hayato "Mach" Sakurai vs. Jens Pulver
8. Lightweights: Joachim Hansen vs. Yves Edwards
9. Lightweights: Takanori Gomi vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri
10. Lightweights: Naoyuki Kotani vs. Luiz Azeredo
1. Reserve Fight: Paulo Filho vs. Ryuta Sakurai
Round one starts off with Sakurai trying a kick or two, then going for a front neck hold, but Filho quickly gets out of it and manages to get Sakurai down on the mat and has top position. Sakurai is trying for a guard and ends up getting his legs wrapped around Filho's left leg. Sakurai manages to get it back standing and Filho is on the aggressive mode. He has Sakurai against the red turnbuckle. Filho manages to get Sakurai down on the mat. Two minutes have passed. Filho is in side position right now and looks to be trying to work a submission. He is going after Sakurai's right arm, but gives it up and starts for some pounches. Sakurai gives up his back and Filho is right on top of him. Filho is just relentless. Sakurai is trying to get out of the predictament but Filho is working consistently on a submission attempt. Filho caught Sakurai with a reverse cross-arm scissors hold and gets the submission win.
WINNER: Paulo Filho (R1 3-4 minute mark -> submission)
A video package airs for the Gono/Acacio fight. Acacio is pushed as a member of Chute Boxe, the same team that has produced Mauricio Shogun. Rudimar makes comments about Acacio in the Middleweight tournament. Footage of Kazushi Sakuraba training at Chute Boxe is shown.
2. Welterweights: Daniel Acacio vs. Akihiro Gono
Round one starts with some feeling out between the two men. Acacio goes for a shot, but not much happening. Gono tries a left punch. Gono gets frisky and Acacio fires back to neutralize. Gono gets a stiff right shot in. Two minutes passed. Acacio has Gono backed up against the ropes. Acacio tags Gono and gets Gono down on the mat. Acacio is in top position, raining down strikes on Gono. The fighters are repositioned in the center of the ring with Acacio on top. Gono manages to escape and it's back to stand-up. Acacio is on the attack and Gono is on the defensive. Mostly stand-up action so far. Five minutes passed. The fight has slowed down. Gono goes for a straight right, but no luck. Not... much... striking. 4 minutes left. Acacio goes on the attack, but not a lot of danger for Gono so far. Acacio goes for a left hook. Acacio tries to get Gono backed into a corner. Acacio tries for a muay-thai knee clinch. Acacio tries for a right punch and Gono goes for the clinch. Gono and Acacio trade shots. One minute left in a rather uneventful first round. Acacio catches Gono and then clinches him against the red turnbuckle. Gono went for a straight right. Both men are going for a clinch.
Round two starts with Acacio getting a clinch on Gono against the ropes, but that does not last for long. Acacio gets Gono against the ropes but again, not for long. Acacio goes for a left kick. Four minutes remaining. Both men go for a clinch and Gono manages to get Acacio down on the mat. Gono is trying to stand over Acacio and land some strikes. Gono is shifting gears and strategy here for round two. He's trying to show aggression. Acacio remains very patient. Gono stands up and lets Acacio up. Stand-up action. One minute left. Gono manages to get Acacio down on the mat again and there is 30 seconds left. End of round two.
Winner: Akihiro Gono (judges' decision after 2R)
A video package for Dan Henderson is shown. Basically a career montage of his RINGS performance, his fight against Renzo Gracie, and then we get some comments from Dan about the Welterweight tournament. We see highlights of "The Pirahna" Ryo Chonan and footage of his fight against Carlos Newton. Footage of Chonan seeing Pirahna in a tank of water at an aquarium is shown.
3. Welterweights: Ryo Chonan vs. Dan Henderson
Round one starts. Chonan tries for a left punch and Henderson immediately knocks Chonan down with a left punch. Within 10 seconds, Henderson gets the win. That was sure a fast referee stoppage.
WINNER: Dan Henderson (R1 under 30 seconds by KO/TKO stoppage)
"Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up." - Jimmy Valvano
One must know pain to be a hero.
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A video package is shown of Phil Baroni training with Mark Coleman. A profile of Baroni's fights in UFC & PRIDE are shown. Footage of Ikuhisa Minowa's journey climbing the mountains to reach heaven is shown. All of Minowa's crazy training and fight antics are shown. Minowa talks about spiritually (and gaining power) while being interviewed on the mountain.
4. Welterweights: Ikuhisa Minowa vs. Phil Baroni
Minowa comes out in the white wifebeater shirt and the fresh skinhead look. Evil heel Yuji Shimada is the referee. Round one starts with Minowa going right for the takedown on Baroni. Baroni has the guard on, but not for long as Minowa is aggressive and trying for punches. A little bit of non-action, but Minowa tries for a knee. Minowa is clearly in control and now is in side-position. Baroni is trying to wrap his legs around Minowa, but no luck. Minowa is going for an arm-lock on Baroni's left arm. Two minutes passed. Both fighters are near the ropes. Minowa goes for the arm-lock again and this time he's really trying to cinch it. Baroni is in trouble here. Three minutes passed. Minowa is consistently working for the submission on the arm. Baroni is trying to keep his arm straightened out so it can't be hooked. Four minutes passed. Minowa continues with the arm-submission attempt. Just as it looks that Phil is getting out of it, Minowa is right back on top. Five minutes passed. If Phil can survive this next five minutes, it has to be considered a morally victory. Just as I say this, the fighters are re-positioned in the center of the ring with Minowa going for the arm-lock again. Minowa moves from side-position to right on top of Phil. Shockingly, the arm-lock attempt is let go! Minowa is now trying for some strikes and then he goes back to the arm-lock attempt. However, Phil is putting up a good defensive showing here. Minowa stands up over Phil and tries to land a couple of strikes. One-sided fight so far. Three minutes left. Minowa is trying to remain on top and Phil has still not gotten off the mat yet. Two minutes left. Minowa is being very workman-like, yet casual on top of Baroni who is showing no signs of offense. The fighters are re-positioned in the center of the ring with Minowa on top in side-position. Baroni shockingly manages to reverse position, get up and is standing! And now he's ready for action, trying for punches and a couple of stomps with Minowa on his back. The first real big chance for Baroni in this fight so far. Baroni gets on top of Minowa with 30 seconds left in R1. Minowa is trying to protect himself here. Both men are now standing up. End of round one. An interesting round one.
Round two starts. Minowa goes for a takedown on Baroni and gets it. Baroni tries for the guard. The fighters are re-positioned to the center of the ring. Four minutes left. Minowa isn't doing much so far on top. Minowa is moving to side-position, but back to normal position on top. Baroni has managed to escape and is now on top of Minowa on the mat. Three minutes left. Baroni is standing with Minowa trying to drive him to the mat like a bulldozer. Minowa literally bulldozes Baroni out of the ropes and nearly out of the ring. Minowa manages to bulldoze Phil down to the mat and near the ropes. The fighters are re-positioned to the center of the ring with Minowa in side-position. Two minutes left. Minowa is going for a cross-arm scissors hold on Baroni and Baroni is trying to sit on his knees to get leverage. He got leverage and managed to break out of it. Both men are standing with one minute left. Minowa tries to bulldoze Phil out of the ring again, but Phil maintains balance and is going for a front neck lock. Phil is on top with 30 seconds to go. Phil is on top of Minowa near the red turnbuckle. Phil nails Minowa with a kick, then stands up over Minowa and that is the end of R2.
WINNER: Ikuhisa Minowa (Judges' decision after 2R)
A video package for Shooto's Masanori Suda is shown. 180 cm, 83kg, 32 years old, his backbone is Judo and Sambo. Basically an introductory profile of who Suda is. Footage of Murilo Bustamante training is shown. 185 cm, 83 kg, 39 years old, former UFC Middleweight champion. Footage versus Quinton Jackson is shown.
5. Welterweights: Masanori Suda vs. Murilo Bustamante
Round one starts with Suda going for a takedown, Bustamante staying balanced, and both standing up again. Bustamante gets Suda down on the ground. Suda tries to get up and Bustamante is going for a clinch. Bustamante takes Suda down, Suda tries to fight and manages to get the fight back standing up. Two minutes passed. Bustamante tags Suda with a right, but Suda manages to get Bustamante on his back and is in side position. Bustamante is trying to wrap up for a submission (body submission or arm submission, he's twisting like a pretzel). Three minutes passed. Suda's head is dragging over the ropes. Suda is clutching on his left arm because Bustamante just submitted him beautifully. Excellent win.
WINNER: Murillo Bustamante (R1 3-4 minutes by arm scissors -> submission/stoppage)
Round two of Welterweight Fights:
- Gono vs. Henderson
- Minowa vs. Bustamante
PRIDE is deciding to take a break/intermission period now...
Ring introductions for Mishima vs. Bennett are happening now. Mishima comes out with a blue wig and a Snoopy doll. Bennett came out and he, too, had that Snoopy doll.
6. Reserve Fight: Dokonjonosuke Mishima vs. Charles "Krazy Horse" Bennett
Bennett is acting like a goof and is playing up to the camera during the referee instructions. Mishima decides to take a cue from Bennett and do the same. Round one starts Mishima going for the takedown on Bennett and getting it. Bennett manages to cinch in a front neck lock, however. Mishima is still on top and escapes the lock. Side-position. Mishima is trying to work on Bennett and get a submission quickly. Bennett tries to get off the mat but Mishima is relentless. Two minutes passed. Both men are now standing. The men are trading shots and Mishima manages on top of Bennett on the mat. Bennett tried for a neck lock but couldn't get it cinched. Mishima is in side position, trying to work for a submission. The men are standing up and this time Bennett gets his chance, as he gets top position on Mishima. Mishima is trying to work for for a submission (neck lock) and catches Bennett with a leg submission for the win.
WINNER: Dokonjonosuke Mishima (R1 4-5 minutes leg submission -> stoppage)
A video package airs for Hayato "Mach" Sakurai, portraying him as a charisma fighter. Tatsuya Kawajiri is labelled "The Crusher." Footage of Sakurai training at AMC Pankration in Seattle is shown. Jens Pulver vs. Kaoru Uno from UFC is show, and Pulver is labelled as a hard-puncher.
7. Lightweights: Hayato "Mach" Sakurai vs. Jens Pulver
Round one starts with both men feeling each other out and Sakurai attacks first. Sakurai goes for a right kick. Sakurai goes for a clinch on Pulver, but no luck. Pulver is being very patient. Not a lot of activity so far. Pulver goes for a straight right punch, Sakurai goes for a left kick. Pulver goes for another right, but so far this is more of a feeling out, defensive process. Three minutes passed. Sakurai goes for a right punch but Pulver counters back. Four minutes passed. Pulver is starting to close the distance. Not much happening. Pulver tries for a muay-thai clinch but no success. 5 minutes passed. Pulver goes for a left knee. Pulver hits Sakurai with a left punch. Sakurai goes for a clinch, but no luck. Four minutes left. Sakurai nails Pulver with a kick, tries a punch, and then goes for the takedown. He got it. Pulver is back standing. 3 minutes left. Sakurai goes for a left kick and has Pulver against the red turnbuckle. Two minutes left. Sakurai goes for a right punch. Sakurai manages to get Pulver down after a right strike late in R1 and that is it - the referee stops the fight.
WINNER: Hayato "Mach" Sakurai (late R1 KO/TKO -> stoppage)
8. Lightweights: Joachim Hansen vs. Yves Edwards
Round one starts with Hansen using a straight right, while Yves goes for the clinch. Hansen manages to take Edwards down to the mat. A lot of defense between the two guys right now. Two minutes passed. Hansen is now in side-position. Both men manages to stand up in a clinch and Hansen has Yves against the ropes. Three minutes passed. Hansen manages to get Edwards down again near the ropes. The fighters are re-positioned to the center of the ring. Hansen stands up and kicks Edwards a kick on the mat. Hansen then goes back down on top position. Four minutes passed. Edwards tries to wrap his two legs around Hansen's left leg. Hansen has a complete clinch on Yves on the mat. Five minutes passed. Edwards has his body wrapped around Edwards and is going for a choke submission. Hansen has a complete body scissors and somehow, Yves manages to reverse position and get on top of Hansen on the mat. That was a very good reversal. Yves is standing over Hansen on the mat and Hansen nearly got a body scissors hold on him. Both men are standing and Edwards for a right knee strike. Edwards manages to take Hansen down to the mat. Three minutes left. Edwards stands over Hansen. Hansen gets back up and we're back to standing up. Hansen is on the attack here against Yves and manages to get Yves against the ropes. Hansen tries for a takedown (and slinks around doing it) but Edwards maintains good balance. Very even fight so far. Edwards goes for a left shot. Hansen goes for another clinch on Edwards and Edwards manages to get Hansen down to the mat and stay on top. End of round one. A good first round.
Round two starts with Hansen trying a right kick. Edwards and Hansen both try to clinch but nothing happening. Edwards goes for a right punch. A second one. Four minutes left. Hansen closes the distance, goes for a clinch against the ropes, and Yves clinches back. Both men still standing. Edwards manages a takedown and is in top position. Hansen manages to get back up on his feet and go for his own takedown and does it. The fighters are repositioned to the center of the ring with Hansen on top. Edwards has the guard on. Hansen is slowly moving to stand up and ends up in side position. Hansen is fighting to gain an offensive edge. Hansen goes for a strike on Edwards. Edwards shows Hansen his back and Hansen is all over Yves, trying to wrap his body around him. 30 seconds left with Edwards being surrounded by Hansen on his back. Turtle position. Edwards is fighting for survival here. End of round two. Both men hug each other after the fight.
WINNER: Joachim Hansen (Judges' decision after 2R).
That's the kind of JD that will cause a debate. Both men deserved to win.
"Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up." - Jimmy Valvano
One must know pain to be a hero.
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A video package airs for the "21st century fight" between "the 21st Century Boys" Takanori Gomi & Tatsuya Kawajiri.
9. Lightweights: Takanori Gomi vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri
Kawajiri comes out first with the Shooto title around his waist. Gomi comes out in the black robe. On http://www.PuroresuPower.com I said the winner of this fight would win the Lightweight tournament. I'm sticking with that prediction. Round one starts and Gomi is on the attack, pressing Kawajiri against the ropes. Kawajiri is not backing down. Gomi goes for a right punch. Now a clinch. Kawajiri is backed against the blue turnbuckle. A break is ordered and both men are standing up in the center of the ring. Gomi goes for a left punch. A lot of respect from both fighters towards each other. Three minutes passed. Four minutes passed with little action in the last mintue. Kawajiri goes for a right kick. Gomi is maintaining his patience, however. I'm surprised by the lack of fast action so far. Fives minute passed. A lot of feeling out is happening between both men. Gomi goes for a punch and Kawajiri goes for a head clinch. Gomi nearly got a takedown. Gomi caught Kawajiri and Kawajiri was on his knees, almost about to get a knee strike. Kawajiri manages to get back standing and offers a right punch. Kawajiri goes for a straight right punch on Gomi. Another punch attempt and Gomi is slightly getting the better of the exchange. Kawajiri goes for a right kick and as Kawajiri tries a punch, Gomi makes him pay by taking him down. Kawajiri is showing his back and Gomi is all over him. Punching him, and then Gomi catches Kawajiri with a choke sleeper and that is it. I will try to get match times up later at http://www.PuroresuPower.com hopefully.
WINNER: Takanori Gomi (middle 1R 6-7 minutes - choke sleeper -> referee stoppage)
A video package is shown of Naoyuki Kotani as an otaku of Manga, this nice young man who is also a crazy fighting maniac. Footage of Kotani in ZST is shown.
10. Lightweights: Naoyuki Kotani vs. Luiz Azeredo
Azeredo has a black t-shirt that says "JOKER" on it and then Luiz flashes his tongue towards the camera.
In a complete and total shock, within 5 seconds (before a blink of my eye), Azeredo KO'd Kotani with a punch. WOW!
Winner: Luiz Azeredo (1R under 20 seconds by punch for KO)
Lightweight 2nd Round:
- Sakurai vs. Hansen
- Gomi vs. Azeredo
The lovely PRIDE Credit Card and Hustle ads aired with Kawada being very upset at his protege Mr. Ishikari.
"Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up." - Jimmy Valvano
One must know pain to be a hero.
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Fight order:
11. Gono vs. Henderson
12. Minowa vs. Bustamante
13. Sakurai vs. Hansen
14. Gomi vs. Azeredo
11. Welterweights 2nd Round - Dan Henderson vs. Akihiro Gono
It's "The American Athlete" versus "The Japanese Big Mouth." Round one starts with Henderson going for a right kick. Gono goes for a right kick and Henderson takes him down. Henderson is on top and Gono seems to be hurting. A yellow card was issued. Both men are standing up now, taking their time and feeling each other out. Henderson is targeting Gono with some shots. He really seems to be in control. Two minutes passed. Henderson manages to get Gono down and is on top of him on the mat. Henderson is in side position. Henderson is on top and has a neck lock cranked while Gono is applying the guard. Both men are now standing after a brief period of time. 5 minutes left. Henderson goes for another shot and gets a clinch on Gono in the white turnbuckle corner. The fights are moved back to the center of the ring. Stand-up action. Four minutes left. Gono goes for a left kick. Gono goes for a left punch but Henderson catches him and has him clinched against the turnbuckle. A break occurs, and both men have a clinch on each other. Both fall down and Henderson tries to regain first to get his own clinch against the ropes. Three minutes left. Henderson lands a straight left. Gono walks into Dan's power and Dan is going after him with a big punch. The fight is over.
WINNER: Dan Henderson (late 1R - punch in corner for the KO/TKO)
12. Welterweights 2nd round - Ikuhisa Minowa vs. Murilo Bustamante
This time, Minowa comes out in the red wifebeater shirt. He looks very different from his previous image. Round one starts and Minowa is in full wacky character. Minowa goes for the takedown and Bustamante ends up on top position. One minute passed. Bustamante right now is trying for some strikes to the ribs. Bustamante stands over Minowa and Minowa is fighting defensively. Two minutes passed. Minowa is trying to wrap his legs around Bustamante's left leg. Bustamante seems to be focusing on Minowa's left arm, but not much happening there. Minowa is struggling to get out of the current position he is in. Bustamante is trying to work for side position and is going after Minowa's right arm. Bustamante is in complete control so far. Four minutes passed. Bustamante is trying to make sure that Minowa doesn't get up. However, the referee stands both men up and it's stand-up action. Bustamante goes for a takedown and instead it's Minowa who caughts Bustamante with a tight front neck lock. Five minutes passed. Bustamanate is trying to fight out of it. He escapes, and now remains in top position. The fighters are re-positioned to the center of the ring. Bustamante remains on top and won't let go of position. Bustamante is trying to get some offense here and manages to get on Minowa's back... slightly. Bustamante is trying to work for a submission, perhaps a choke sleeper or a side-crank hold. Minowa fights it off and Bustamante is back on top in normal position. Minowa shows his back to Bustamante and Bustamante tries to take advantage. Instead, both men end up on their feet and it's stand-up action. Minowa went for a left punch and Bustamante got Minowa in a clinch against the ropes. Minowa goes for a straight right, and Bustamante takes him down as payback. One minute left, with Bustamante in side position. Bustamante stands over Minowa with 30 seconds left. Bustamante goes for some strikes and sets up for a kick. Bustamante wins! The referee and doctors go check on Minowa who looks exhausted.
WINNER: Murilo Bustamante (late 1R brutal kick to the face -> stoppage)
Welterweight Finals (date to be determined): Dan Henderson vs. Murilo Bustamante
13. Lightweight 2nd Round - Hayato "Mach" Sakurai vs. Joachim Hansen
Round one starts with Hansen going for a sneaky right punch and then a clinch on Sakurai. Hansen ends up on top position on Sakurai on the mat. Sakurai seems willing to take the fight on the mat. The fighters are re-positioned in the center of the ring. Hansen is trying to go on the attack here, going for whatever leverge he can get. He settles for some punches to Sakurai's ribs. Hansen stands up on Sakurai and kicks him hard. Here comes the thunder, and Hansen goes for a right knee on Sakurai. Sakurai catches Hansen and drives him to the red turnbuckle. Both men are going for a clinch. Two minutes passed. Sakurai goes for a couple of knees. Sakurai tags Hansen with a knee and Sakurai on top of Hansen on the mat, then Hansen quickly reverses and gets top position. Fast-paced action so far. Three minutes passed. Hansen remains on top and then stands up while Sakurai is on his back. Hansen tried for a strike, but settles back into top position. Hansen gets back up and goes for a strike. Hansen has his arms around Sakurai's neck. He lets go. Hansen stands back up and goes for a big shot on Sakurai. Five minutes passed. Hansen continues to work to get position on Sakurai, but Sakurai has him scouted well and for the first time gets top position on Hansen. Sakurai stands up over Hansen. Four minutes left. Hansen applies the guard. Sakurai maintains top position for an extended amount of time. The fighters are stood up and re-positioned to the center of the ring. Sakurai looks tired. Sakurai stands up and now both men are standing with two minutes left in the round. Hansen goes for a shot on Sakurai and then takes him down. Hansen was in side position. The fighters are re-positioned back to the center of the ring. Hansen has his right arm around Sakurai's neck. Hansen gets up and tries for a kick and a strike. Both men are back standing up. Sakurai is not backing down from Hansen on the stand-up. One minute remaining. 30 seconds left. Hansen is trying to pick his spots. Hansen goes for a clinch and Sakurai promptly puts him down to end round one. An interesting first round.
Round two starts with Hansen going for a clinch, but no luck. Hansen goes for a shot and Sakurai goes for a clinch to get the takedown. Sakurai is in side position. He is now standing over Hansen, and now it's the north-south position. Four minutes left. Both men escape that predictament and it's back to stand-up. Hansen goes for a neck clinch and Sakurai takes him down again. Sakurai stands up. Three minutes left. Hansen goes for a clinch and takes down Sakurai, setting himself up in side position. The fighters are re-positioned to the center of the ring. Hansen stands over Sakurai and is trying for some strikes, but settles back down on top. Sakurai is applying the guard, but having trouble doing so. Two minutes left. Hansen stands over Sakurai and Sakurai tries to trip up Hansen with his legs. Both men are back up standing. Hansen goes for a right and Sakurai takes advantage of the miss to get the takedown. Sakurai is trying for some offense, but Hansen manages to reverse and get top position on the mat. Sakurai is very tired. Hansen gets caught on a strike and Sakurai is standing over him. End of round two. A bloody Sakurai and Hansen exchange pleasantries after the fight.
WINNER: Hayato "Mach" Sakurai (Judges' decision after 2R)
My thoughts? WOW. Another decision that will certainly get talked about by a lot of people.
14. Lightweight 2nd Round - Takanori Gomi vs. Luiz Azeredo
Azeredo has very funny facial expressions, especially during staredowns. Round one starts and Azeredo is on the move. Azeredo goes for a knee. Gomi goes for a clinch. He finally gives up on it. One minute passed. Gomi remains patient, while Azeredo is very frisky. Azeredo manages the first takedown and Gomi is on his back. Gomi has the guard applied. That is not stopping Azeredo from trying to get some strikes. Two minutes passed. Both men are stood back up. A feeling out process between both men here. Four minutes passed. Azeredo goes for a left knee. Azeredo goes for Gomi's left leg and and Gomi gets out of it. Azeredo was backed up into the corner. Five minutes passed. Gomi tries to tag Azeredo with a right. A second right. Azeredo manages to get the takedown on Gomi. Gomi has a very weak guard attempt. SUrprisingly, Azeredo has maintained top positioned with Gomi on the ground and stopped Gomi from being on the offense. The fighters are stood back up. There is a little bit of blood, but not a lot. Three minutes left. Azeredo goes for a left punch. Gomi is trying to pick his spots but respects Azeredo's stand-up ability. Gomi goes for a straight left. He goes for a right punch. Two minutes left. Azeredo goes for a left kick. Gomi is starting to assert his pace in the fight. Gomi tags Azeredo with a right. Good action between both men so far. Gomi gets Azeredo down on the mat and is on top of him. 30 seconds left. Azeredo is trying to apply the guard, but it doesn't work long-term. End of round one, with Gomi having a bloody nose to show for his efforts.
Round two starts with Gomi hitting Azeredo with a big right punch. Excellent shot. Azeredo tags Gomi with his own shot. Both men are leaving space in between each other. Azeredo goes for a punch and leans in towards Gomi. Gomi remains standing upright in posture. Three minutes left. Gomi tries for a strike but Azeredo is not backing down one bit. Azeredo shows a right knee. Gomi manages to get Azeredo down and is on top of him on the mat. Two minutes left. Azeredo has the guard applied on Gomi. Gomi is really trying to get some effort on offense here, but Azeredo has good ring positon (near the ropes). Azeredo tries to reverse position. one minute left. Stand-up fight again. 30 seconds left. More activity is needed. Azeredo is making sure not to get too close into Gomi's space. End of round two. Azeredo looked very happy and pumped. However, Gomi got his hand raised in victory.
WINNER: Takanori Gomi (Judges' decision after 2R)
This sets up Hayato "Mach" Sakurai vs. Takanori Gomi in the Lightweight finals (date to be determined). End of show.
"Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up." - Jimmy Valvano
One must know pain to be a hero.
The Ultimate Fighter 2 - Week 7 Recap via SpikeTV.com
No Respect
The fighters describe the battle between Jason and Jorge as ‘One hell of a fight,’ in which Jason’s heart really showed. Even Dana was finally impressed.
Jorge is disappointed and his pride is hurt. He just can’t believe he lost. Even Rich is surprised that Jorge lost the fight. He says the option never even crossed his mind. Jason comes into Jorge’s room to pay his respects for a great fight.
Meanwhile in Jason’s dressing room, Matt is playing a game of solitaire instead of congratulating Jason on his win. Sammy notices and says that it seems like Matt doesn’t even care. Matt says he’s glad Jason won but that he could have lost him and he wouldn’t have been too upset about it.
It turns out that Jorge did quite a number on Jason’s face and his cuts are going to require stitches. Jason is a little freaked out by this because he’s never had to get stitches before. He goes to the doctor’s office and gets a total of 40 stitches.
Later that evening, Jason comes home from the doctor expecting to find a house full of guys ready to congratulate him but finds quite the opposite. Much to Jason’s disappointment, everyone has gone to sleep. Jason thought beating Jorge would have finally gained him some respect from his teammates.
The Fighters arrive at the New Orleans Arena to find a large mud pit. Randy Couture explains this week’s Right Guard Xtreme heavyweight challenge is called Last Man Standing. The objective is to eliminate the opposing team members from the mud pit. It’s Dan and Mike from Team Hughes against Rashad and Brad from Team Franklin. It’s a slippery struggle but Brad forces Dan out and then he and Rashad gang up on Mike and push him out for a Team Franklin victory. For Rashad, it’s sweet revenge pushing Mike out and beating Matt’s team.
At the gym, Rich meets with his team and the decision is made who will fight. It will be Keith vs. Mike.
As the fighters gather in the house for Dana’s announcement, Rich explains that on the way back he had some second thoughts about having Keith fight Mike. He thinks that Keith will come out of a fight with Mike too banged up, too close to the semi-finals. He doesn’t want him to take that risk so he decides Seth will fight Dan instead.
Dana also makes a surprise announcement that Matt must send one of his welterweights over to Team Franklin, which Matt is not happy about. Without a second thought he gives up Jason. Though Jason beat Jorge, Matt still thinks he’s the worst fighter he has as far as technique goes. Team Franklin welcomes their new teammate with open arms. Jason is offended that Matt thinks he just got rid of his weakest link. He believes his fight with Jorge says differently.
The fighters head to the gym for more training. Matt lectures his team for losing the heavyweight challenge – he’s pissed they didn’t give it their all.
Even though Jason beat Rich’s first Welter Weight pick, Rich is impressed by Jason’s tenacity – the way he leaves it all on the mat even when training. Finally, in Team Franklin, Jason finds the respect he’s been looking for.
A blood-curdling scream is heard throughout the household. Joe is getting his hair bleached by Mike who has just accidentally put some bleach on a cut behind Joe’s ear. Sammy joins in on the fun as well.
Seth and Dan arrive at the gym to prepare for the fight. Round 1 starts with Seth throwing some high kicks. Then Dan’s nose starts bleeding from a punch to the face. They trade as many kicks as they do punches. Then, with a minute left in the round, Dan kicks Seth in the groin who takes a moment to recover. After a few more moments, Seth suffers another kick to the groin. His balls are taking quite a beating.
As Round 2 begins, Seth goes for some more high kicks. It’s kick and punch, kick and punch. A much different style than what the other fighters have displayed in previous fights. Dan continues to attempt his strikes. Finally a high kick makes significant contact – but it’s from Dan and he puts Seth on his back. But from his back, Seth fights back and strikes Dan on the back of his head. Dan makes little progress and the referee breaks up the Heavyweights, standing them back on their feet. Then Seth nails Dan with a stunning spinning back kick and drops him to the canvas.
Round 3. The kicks continue. Seth gets Dan on the ground. They trade as many punches on the ground as they did kicks while standing. The referee separates them again. Then just as the round is about to end, Dan makes a failed attempt at a takedown.
The fight goes the distance and the winner, by unanimous decision, is Seth Petruzelli.
As he leaves the competition, Dan says this is the first time he ever fought a friend. He just wasn’t himself in the octagon and admits he couldn’t let his hands go during the fight.
"Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up." - Jimmy Valvano
One must know pain to be a hero.
The Ultimate Fighter 2 - Week 7 Broadway's Post-Mortem
Holy toledo. Talk about bad blood, Jason von Flue won his match against Jorge Gurgel, one of the best welterweight contenders in the Ultimate Fighter, but didn't received any kudos. Not even Matt Hughes gave him props. Hughes says that he's still the weakest link of the bunch technique wise. Don't forget that Hughes gave von Flue, the boot camp training from hell in Week 3 and Jason threw up and passed out a lot.
Jason is a tough, scrappy freestyle fighter. He received a lot of stitches in his face. Since Hughes didn't give any kudos, Rich Franklin and his team did. Jason left it inside the octagon even when in training.
IMHO, the heavyweights from Team Franklin are better than Team Hughes' heavyweights. Matt is no slouch and he was every right to be pissed off that his heavyweights didn't give it their all. His heavyweights complained about injuries and excuses (i.e. Rob MacDonald in Week 3 about his shoulder).
Now the heavyweight elimination fight between Seth Petruzelli from Team Franklin and Dan Christison from Team Hughes. Seth was dominant in Round 1 giving Dan a bloody nose. Dan came back by kicking Seth's groin, not once, but twice. OUCH! holy sh*t, Seth's balls must be purple right now and he's still goin'. WOW. Seth was also dominant in Round 2. Dan needs to knockout and really submit Seth to have a chance. In Round 3, Seth won the Round again. There were two breakups during the match.
Seth clearly dominated the fight as he kept attacking on Dan. Franklin's heavyweights have been solid in this competition. They're fresh and they want to be in this competition. Hughes's problem with his heavyweights are injuries. Another one-sided fight from the Heavyweight division.
"Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up." - Jimmy Valvano
One must know pain to be a hero.
Here are the results from UFC: Ultimate Fight Night 2 on Spike TV via Sherdog.com and MMAFighting.com
Date: Monday, October 3, 2005 | Location: The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada
Televised Bouts:
Fight #4 - Welterweight Bout
Drew Fickett defeated Josh Koscheck via Technical Submission (rear naked choke) 4:28 in Round 3.
Fight #5 - Heavyweight Bout
Brandon Vera defeated Fabiano Scherner via TKO (knee) 3:22 in Round 2.
Fight #6 - Middleweight Bout
Chris Leben defeated Edwin Dewees via Submission (arm bar) 3:26 in Round 1.
Fight #7 - Middleweight Bout
David Loiseau defeated Evan Tanner via TKO (cuts) 4:15 in Round 2.
Undercard:
Fight #1 - Welterweight Bout
Jonathan Goulet defeated Jay Hieron via TKO (cut) in round 1.
Fight #2 - Middleweight Bout
Jon Fitch defeated Brock Larson via unanimous decision after 3 rounds.
Fight #3 - Welterweight Bout
Spencer Fisher defeated Thiago Alves via submission (triangle choke) in round 2.
"Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up." - Jimmy Valvano
One must know pain to be a hero.
UFC: Ultimate Fight Night 2 Broadway's Post-Mortem
UFC Ultimate Fight Night 2 was a pretty good show, better than UFN 1. This show had KO's and Submissions all rolled up into one. Every televised fight was decided via KO or Tap Out.
Notice the blood inside the Octagon. The undercard was pretty brutal with a lot of fighters gashing out blood.
I really like David "The Crow" Loiseau's technique on his elbows. Very brutal and big elbows from the Crow landed on Evan Tanner. Tanner is no slouch. He's one tough SOB and very experienced. I like both of these guys. David Loiseau should get a title shot in the middleweight division against Rich Franklin. Franklin though will face off against Nate 'Rock' Quarry in UFC 56.
My biggest shock was Chris Leben winning via submission over Edwin Dewees. Josh Koscheck had a win, but made one mistake and cost him.
In all, a pretty good show. It's free and I like it.
"Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up." - Jimmy Valvano
One must know pain to be a hero.
As a reminder for MMA fans:
UFC 55: Fury will be on PPV tonight
Friday, October 7th
Fight Day - Mohegan Sun Arena
Doors Open: 7:30pm et
First Prelim Fight: 8:30pm et
PPV Time: 10:00pm et
Official Fight Card& Weigh-in Results [lbs.]
Heavyweight Championship
Andrei Arlovski [236] vs. Paul Buentello [ 251]
Light Heavyweight Bouts
Forrest Griffin [203] vs. Elvis Sinosic [203]
Chael Sonnen [199] vs. Renato Sobral [205]
Ron Faircloth [205] vs. Alessio Sakara [204]
Heavyweight Bout
Keigo Kunihara [228] vs. Marcia Cruz [232.5]
Branden Lee Hinkle [234] vs. Sean Gannon [265]
Middleweight Bout
Dennis Hallman [185] vs. Jorge Rivera [184]
Joe Riggs [170] vs. Chris Lytle [170]
*card subject to change
"Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up." - Jimmy Valvano
One must know pain to be a hero.
Why is Quarry getting a title fight so soon after TUF1? Isn't it a little early for that? I know he's a good fighter and most likely would have won if not for his knee injury but I don't think he's ready for someone like Franklin.
I don't think so either. But if Nate Quarry can get Rich Franklin into thr ground and get some submissions, he'll win the Middleweight title.
I also think it is too soon to give Quarry a title shot against Franklin after breaking his ankle in TUF Season 1 and rehabbing.
"Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up." - Jimmy Valvano
One must know pain to be a hero.
Ok MMA fans:
Here are the results from UFC 55: Fury via UFC.tv
MAIN EVENT - Heavyweight Championship Bout
Andrei Arlovski - 236.25 lbs. vs. Paul Buentello - 251 lbs.
Results: Andrei Arlovski defeated Paul Buentello with a KO at 15 seconds into the first round.
Heavyweight Bout
Branden Lee Hinkle - 234 lbs. vs. Sean Gannon - 265 lbs.
Results: Branden Lee Hinkle defeated Sean Gannon by TKO at 4:14 of the first round.
Light Heavyweight Bout
Elvis Sinosic -203 lbs. vs. Forrest Griffin - 203 lbs.
Results: Forrest Griffin defeated Elvis Sinosic by TKO at 3:22 of the first round.
Welterweight Bout
Joe Riggs – 170 lbs. vs. Chris Lytle - 170 lbs.
Results: Joe Riggs defeated Chris Lytle by TKO at 2:00 of the second round.
Light Heavyweight Bout
Chael Sonnen – 198.75 lbs. vs. Renato Sobral - 205 lbs.
Results: Renato Sobral defeated Chael Sonnen with a tapout at 1:20 of the second round by triangle choke.
Middleweight Bout
Dennis Hallman - 185.25 lbs. vs. Jorge Rivera - 184 lbs.
Results: Jorge Rivera defeated Dennis Hallman in a unanimous decision. (30-10).
Heavyweight Bout
Keigo Kunihara - 228 lbs. vs. Marcio Cruz - 232.50 lbs
Results: Marcio Cruz defeated Keigo Kunihara by tapout (guillotine) at 1:02 of the second round.
Light Heavyweight Bout
Ron Faircloth - 204.75 lbs. vs. Alessio Sakara 204.25 lbs. Results: Declared no contest due to Faircloth throwing an accidental kick to Sakara’s groin.
"Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up." - Jimmy Valvano
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