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Jun 18, 2014 2:34 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1627523 wrote:Jacare has a great stand up game to go with his ground game now - I don't see him losing. I actually think he can beat Weidman if healthy.
Jacare is a tremendous athlete, but Gegard will kill him int he stand up if it plays out there. I think it's a close fight, Gegard has a tremendous ground game as well. Should be interesting.
Jun 18, 2014 2:34pm
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Jun 18, 2014 3:22 PM
Jacare vs Mousasi, that is nice.
Jun 18, 2014 3:22pm
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Jun 18, 2014 4:16 PM
robj55;1627529 wrote:Jacare is a tremendous athlete, but Gegard will kill him int he stand up if it plays out there. I think it's a close fight, Gegard has a tremendous ground game as well. Should be interesting.
Why does everyone assume if a fight stays on the feet Gegard will murder people? Granted I haven't seen all of his fights, but I have seen probably 8 of his last 10 and have never been too impressed with his stand up. He has actually looked better on the ground. People get a little carried away with the "this guy has K1 experience" thing way too much. It should be a good fight with Jacare for sure.
Jun 18, 2014 4:16pm
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Jun 18, 2014 4:38 PM
Zoltan;1627566 wrote:Why does everyone assume if a fight stays on the feet Gegard will murder people? Granted I haven't seen all of his fights, but I have seen probably 8 of his last 10 and have never been too impressed with his stand up. He has actually looked better on the ground. People get a little carried away with the "this guy has K1 experience" thing way too much. It should be a good fight with Jacare for sure.
He went toe to toe with Lyoto and did pretty well, and he is very technical. Maybe murdered was a strong word but Gegard is certainly a better striker than Jacare is, has way more experience there. If Jacare wins does he leap frog Vitor for number one contender?
Jun 18, 2014 4:38pm
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Jun 19, 2014 12:10 AM
Bellator fires founder and CEO Bjourn Rebney, and replaces Him with ex- Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker as the new president
Jun 19, 2014 12:10am
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Jun 21, 2014 9:45 PM
Former Buckeye wrestler Lance Palmer fighting right now on NBC Sports Network
Jun 21, 2014 9:45pm
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Jun 21, 2014 9:52 PM
Palmer wins by rear naked choke rd 1
Jun 21, 2014 9:52pm
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Jun 21, 2014 10:29 PM
Fab1b;1628712 wrote:Palmer wins by rear naked choke rd 1
Impressive, I expect him to the in the UFC sooner than later.
Jun 21, 2014 10:29pm
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Jun 21, 2014 10:59 PM
I talked to Palmer a few months ago. He told me he sign either a 4 or 6 fight contract with WSOF. I think this was his second or third fight there.
Jun 21, 2014 10:59pm
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Jun 24, 2014 11:34 AM
So Lombard out and Woodley in to fight Don Hyon Kim. Quick turn around could be really good for Woodley to get back in the mix. Win this fight and 1 more and he could be getting a title shot.
Jun 24, 2014 11:34am
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Jun 24, 2014 12:51 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1629348 wrote:So Lombard out and Woodley in to fight Don Hyon Kim. Quick turn around could be really good for Woodley to get back in the mix. Win this fight and 1 more and he could be getting a title shot.
Kim wins by spinning dong.
Jun 24, 2014 12:51pm
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Jun 24, 2014 12:52 PM
But seriously I never understood the Woodley hype, he had some of the worst performances I've ever seen in Strikeforce. He really only has a right hand and has terrible cardio.
Jun 24, 2014 12:52pm
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Jun 24, 2014 12:55 PM
robj55;1629393 wrote:But seriously I never understood the Woodley hype, he had some of the worst performances I've ever seen in Strikeforce. He really only has a right hand and has terrible cardio.
because he dominated Koshchek and was on his way to dominating Condit. He's feast or famine.
Jun 24, 2014 12:55pm
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Jun 24, 2014 1:02 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1629394 wrote:because he dominated Koshchek and was on his way to dominating Condit. He's feast or famine.
Koscheck has been out of his prime for probably 3 years now, the Condit fight he landed a big right hand and two take downs, other than that nothing happened. He's a very inactive fighter with long stretches of lacking offense.
Jun 24, 2014 1:02pm
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Jun 24, 2014 1:22 PM
His hype is based of his looks (huge and ripped) and his speed. When he does something well, it looks really good and he in turn looks unstoppable. Agree though, he has not consistently looked good, and I don't think he is a true top contender.
Jun 24, 2014 1:22pm
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Jun 24, 2014 1:36 PM
robj55;1629396 wrote:Koscheck has been out of his prime for probably 3 years now, the Condit fight he landed a big right hand and two take downs, other than that nothing happened. He's a very inactive fighter with long stretches of lacking offense.
He rocked him with 2 big rights and a couple take downs. He was well on his way to a 30-27 decision against a guy who was the interim champ and almost beat GSP. He also made Koschek look totally out of his league, not like a guy who was a top contender for years. I think he can be very exciting, but he's too hot and cold. He's can be really explosive or totally gun shy. I think if he can be consistent he'd be very dangerous.
Jun 24, 2014 1:36pm
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Jun 24, 2014 1:49 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1629434 wrote:He rocked him with 2 big rights and a couple take downs. He was well on his way to a 30-27 decision against a guy who was the interim champ and almost beat GSP. He also made Koschek look totally out of his league, not like a guy who was a top contender for years. I think he can be very exciting, but he's too hot and cold. He's can be really explosive or totally gun shy. I think if he can be consistent he'd be very dangerous.
The Condit fight was a very good style match up for him, Condit can't stop anyone from taking him down. He looked terrible against Shields, MacDonald, Mein and Daley. I get that he's big, strong and athletic but he seems mentally weak to me and has no gas tank. I guess I just feel he is overhped a bit as a fighter.
Jun 24, 2014 1:49pm
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Jun 24, 2014 2:03 PM
robj55;1629449 wrote:The Condit fight was a very good style match up for him, Condit can't stop anyone from taking him down. He looked terrible against Shields, MacDonald, Mein and Daley. I get that he's big, strong and athletic but he seems mentally weak to me and has no gas tank. I guess I just feel he is overhped a bit as a fighter.
Mentally weak, probably. Also needs to build on his skill set. When he can't dictate he basically rolls over and packs it in.
Jun 24, 2014 2:03pm
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Jun 24, 2014 2:19 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1629462 wrote:Mentally weak, probably. Also needs to build on his skill set. When he can't dictate he basically rolls over and packs it in.
Similar to Ellenberger, very good hammer, not great when the nail.
Jun 24, 2014 2:19pm
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Jun 24, 2014 7:46 PM
Yeah I'm not a fan of Woodley either
Jun 24, 2014 7:46pm
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Jun 25, 2014 12:00 AM
sportchampps;1629549 wrote:Yeah I'm not a fan of Woodley either
I wouldn't say I'm not a fan, just think he is overhyped right now. People look at his physique and think omg this guy is a killer.
Jun 25, 2014 12:00am
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Jun 26, 2014 3:02 AM
Sonnen failed random drug test and retired. Sorry if it was already posted.
Jun 26, 2014 3:02am
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Jun 27, 2014 8:06 AM
Who else is super pumped for this New Zealand card? Marquardt vs. Te Huna! (sarcasm)
Jun 27, 2014 8:06am
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Jun 27, 2014 10:03 AM
Zoltan;1630892 wrote:Who else is super pumped for this New Zealand card? Marquardt vs. Te Huna! (sarcasm)
When Dana White says cards in other countries aren't meant for fans in the US, he means it.
Jun 27, 2014 10:03am
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Jun 27, 2014 11:57 AM
Raw Dawgin' it;1630913 wrote:When Dana White says cards in other countries aren't meant for fans in the US, he means it.
Yeah that card is entirely for that market and that's okay. I'll catch it later on fight pass because there are a few fights I wanna see(Hioki vs Oliveira)
Jun 27, 2014 11:57am