robj55
Posts: 9,511
Oct 2, 2011 12:25am
Def was an early stoppage, the head kick landed with the toes not the shin and he was still coherent enough to brace himself on both elbows as he fell. Rumble still would have won and probably finished him but it was premature. Great night of fights overall, Cruz looked off but I think the pace of Mighty Mouse had a lot to do with that, was impressed with his wrestling and ground game overall. Struve finally used his length and did exactly what he needed to do, that transition from the guillotine to the triangle was beautiful. Thought he was gonna get wrecked on that slam though lol.jmog;919085 wrote:I don't see that fight going any other way, but that was the SECOND early stoppage tonight. Both fights were about to be over, no doubt, but in both cases the ref jumped in too fast.
The other was the one where the ref stopped on an armbar because the guy grunted, but didn't tap.
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jmog
Posts: 6,567
Oct 2, 2011 2:18am
My opinion they gave submission of the night to the wrong man.
It should have gone to either Paul Sass with that heal hook or to TJ Grant with that transition from guillotine to armbar.
Fight of the night might have also been Grant's fight, many amazing grappling transitions for both fighters.
It should have gone to either Paul Sass with that heal hook or to TJ Grant with that transition from guillotine to armbar.
Fight of the night might have also been Grant's fight, many amazing grappling transitions for both fighters.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Oct 3, 2011 11:25am
Gilbert Melendez is coming to the UFC....finally!
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Oct 3, 2011 11:30am
Raw Dawgin' it;920515 wrote:Gilbert Melendez is coming to the UFC....finally!
Been looking forward to this!
End of Line
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Oct 3, 2011 11:39am
[h=1]Dana White: Brock Lesnar healthy & pleasant, no training issues 
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http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/news/355494/Dana-White-Brock-Lesnar-healthy--pleasant-no-training-issues/
(Idk why it's bolded)
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(Idk why it's bolded)
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Oct 4, 2011 6:39pm
I don't know if this has been touched on or not but this February the UFC will be putting on two live cards, a free show in Japan that leads directly into a pay per view here in Vegas. Dana white said that both cards will be stacked. Unreal the things they are going to do in the next year or so. Look for former pride legends and Japanese stars to get on that card in Japan. Rampage, Shogun, Dan Henderson, Wanderlei, Akiyama, Nog brothers. Hell it wouldn't even surprise me to see Shinya Aoki signed along with King Mo when he comes over from strikeforce and see them both on that. Can't wait to see what happens.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Oct 4, 2011 6:42pm
^I've seen talk of this, sounds interesting for sure!
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Oct 4, 2011 6:46pm
I don't see Alexander Gustafsson being a threat to Bones.
Bones is just as young and is already far ahead of Alex in terms of overall ability. I think people don't realize how much more improvement Jones actually has in him.
Besides, the dude is from Sweden and has a lame ass tattoo.
Bones is just as young and is already far ahead of Alex in terms of overall ability. I think people don't realize how much more improvement Jones actually has in him.
Besides, the dude is from Sweden and has a lame ass tattoo.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Oct 4, 2011 8:58pm
It's not that Bones is far above him or anyone else in technique, it's that his athleticism and length set him apart from everyone else. Tough riddle to crack.hoops23;922116 wrote:I don't see Alexander Gustafsson being a threat to Bones.
Bones is just as young and is already far ahead of Alex in terms of overall ability. I think people don't realize how much more improvement Jones actually has in him.
Besides, the dude is from Sweden and has a lame ass tattoo.
End of Line
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Oct 5, 2011 5:02pm
Jones/Rashad being targeted for UFC 140
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jmog
Posts: 6,567
Oct 5, 2011 5:02pm
I never realized just how big Jones was for LHW until the Rampage fight. Rampage has always been a good sized LHW and Jones looked huge compared to him.robj55;922231 wrote:It's not that Bones is far above him or anyone else in technique, it's that his athleticism and length set him apart from everyone else. Tough riddle to crack.
Forrest is never going to be a title contender again, but I'd like to see Jones and him next to each other as Forrest has been known as the "huge" LHW cutting a lot of weight for a long time.
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Oct 5, 2011 5:09pm
The rumor has been shot down
danawhite Dana White @
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robj55
Posts: 9,511
Oct 5, 2011 6:50pm
Jones is huge in the shoulders area but I would bet that Forrest outweighed him at walk around weight. Jones is very smart and uses his tools to his advantage as any great fighter should. I think we will see him at heavyweight in the next few years.jmog;922960 wrote:I never realized just how big Jones was for LHW until the Rampage fight. Rampage has always been a good sized LHW and Jones looked huge compared to him.
Forrest is never going to be a title contender again, but I'd like to see Jones and him next to each other as Forrest has been known as the "huge" LHW cutting a lot of weight for a long time.
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jmog
Posts: 6,567
Oct 5, 2011 10:02pm
He will have to put on a lot of muscle weight to compete at heavy weight.robj55;923027 wrote:Jones is huge in the shoulders area but I would bet that Forrest outweighed him at walk around weight. Jones is very smart and uses his tools to his advantage as any great fighter should. I think we will see him at heavyweight in the next few years.
End of Line
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Oct 6, 2011 12:17pm
Jones/Machida @ UFC 140
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Oct 6, 2011 12:21pm
The_Crosby_Show;923649 wrote:Jones/Machida @ UFC 140
Where's this coming from not on mmajunkie yet? What happened to Evans?
End of Line
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Oct 6, 2011 12:25pm
Straight from Dana White on twitter. Evans is still out b/c of his hand.Fab1b;923656 wrote:Where's this coming from not on mmajunkie yet? What happened to Evans?
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Oct 6, 2011 12:31pm
So far, the best part of TUF has been the way Bisping constantly seems to have a stick up his ass, while Miller's having fun. Which has led to Miller's team being 2-0, while Bisping's are trying to kill each other in practice.
Other than that, the fight last night was kinda blah. Winner had a bad hand, so he went for the takedown and control method of winning and his opponent couldn't do anything to stop it.
Other than that, the fight last night was kinda blah. Winner had a bad hand, so he went for the takedown and control method of winning and his opponent couldn't do anything to stop it.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Oct 6, 2011 12:41pm
140 is becoming an easy buy.
Scarlet_Buckeye
Posts: 5,264
Oct 6, 2011 12:42pm
Wow. "Bones" vs. Machida. That's every bit as exciting/big as "Bones" vs. Rashad would have been. I saw on Jones' Twitter account that after this fight he will have fought "3 [ex]champions in one year, What a great challenge.. Feeling alive." I don't care who you are... THAT'S IMPRESSIVE.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Oct 6, 2011 12:51pm
This is his fourth fight this year as well, extremely impressive. I'm a huge fan of Machida but I really wanted him to have another fight before getting a title shot, would have rather seen him wait and fight Phil Davis and get another W. This is an extremely interesting match up however. Machida is the only guy I think has a chance against Jones, he is the king of timing, distance and footwork. Question is will Jones' reach negate all of that.Scarlet_Buckeye;923675 wrote:Wow. "Bones" vs. Machida. That's every bit as exciting/big as "Bones" vs. Rashad would have been. I saw on Jones' Twitter account that after this fight he will have fought "3 [ex]champions in one year, What a great challenge.. Feeling alive." I don't care who you are... THAT'S IMPRESSIVE.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Oct 6, 2011 1:20pm
Keep an eye on Johnny Bedford, ex wrestler from Woodmore! Thought he looked good last night but very interested to see how he does against some of the bigger guys in his class.
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jmog
Posts: 6,567
Oct 6, 2011 1:26pm
Huge night for the small guys this Saturday, but I am definitely intrigued by Bones/Machida.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Oct 6, 2011 1:33pm
I've been impressed with him so far, very savvy and experienced.Fab1b;923747 wrote:Keep an eye on Johnny Bedford, ex wrestler from Woodmore! Thought he looked good last night but very interested to see how he does against some of the bigger guys in his class.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Oct 6, 2011 1:34pm
We are in the golden age of MMA, every single event from here on out is going to be ridiculously stacked, there's just too much talent not to be. Hats off to Dana and the UFC, they always deliver. Jones vs Machida is the best fight you can make at 205 imo and could be epic.jmog;923761 wrote:Huge night for the small guys this Saturday, but I am definitely intrigued by Bones/Machida.