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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Jul 8, 2012 8:44pm
He would be the perfect character for the wweIt's about time for Chael to call Vinnie Mac I think. Not really sure where he goes from here as far as a UFC future goes after running his mouth for 2 years like that and then getting stopped in the 2nd round.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jul 8, 2012 8:46pm
Agreed.robj55;1220951 wrote:There are only two men outside of heavyweight that could beat Anderson Silva imo, neither of whom he will fight. One is one of his best friends, and the other is Jon Jones. After what I saw last night, I don't think GSP would have much of a shot really.
Silva vs Jon Jones would be the biggest UFC fight ever, IMO.
However, it likely won't happen. Silva is getting up there in age, though he's still one of the 2 best fighters in the UFC, along with Jones.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Jul 8, 2012 8:48pm
I would love to see Bones vs Spider.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jul 8, 2012 9:59pm
I agree about not fighting the best yet, but the dude is a tank. I've heard stories of how he's a savage in training.I Wear Pants;1221131 wrote:Lombard is suspect. He's never fought anyone even close to top level.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jul 8, 2012 10:00pm
there have been rumors that they may try to do the Jon Jones/Anderson Silva fight in Cowboy stadium, it would be an unbelievably huge fight. I don't want to see it happen because I think a lot of people would look at it as a tarnishing of Anderson's legacy. From pure fan hood I want to see it because it would be unbelievable but I 100% believe Jon Jones would dominate him.hoops23;1221151 wrote:Agreed.
Silva vs Jon Jones would be the biggest UFC fight ever, IMO.
However, it likely won't happen. Silva is getting up there in age, though he's still one of the 2 best fighters in the UFC, along with Jones.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Jul 8, 2012 10:10pm
By savage do you mean a bully that hurts less experienced guys in training? Because that's what I've heard.robj55;1221222 wrote:I agree about not fighting the best yet, but the dude is a tank. I've heard stories of how he's a savage in training.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jul 8, 2012 10:14pm
I've heard that, the good and the bad. I don't condone that btw. I've heard of other fighters doing that, Rick Story being one of them.I Wear Pants;1221233 wrote:By savage do you mean a bully that hurts less experienced guys in training? Because that's what I've heard.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jul 8, 2012 10:44pm
Silva said during the post fight press conference that he is good friends with Jon and has no desire whatsoever to fight him. Jones reiterated Silva's comments on twitter by saying he has nothing but respect for Silva and would never fight him either.robj55;1221226 wrote:there have been rumors that they may try to do the Jon Jones/Anderson Silva fight in Cowboy stadium, it would be an unbelievably huge fight. I don't want to see it happen because I think a lot of people would look at it as a tarnishing of Anderson's legacy. From pure fan hood I want to see it because it would be unbelievable but I 100% believe Jon Jones would dominate him.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jul 8, 2012 10:49pm
I think Jon Jones would do it if the UFC persuaded him too. A win over Anderson Silva would further push him into super stardom. I do agree that Anderson wouldn't and doesn't want to fight him, I know they are loosely acquainted and are "friends"hoops23;1221258 wrote:Silva said during the post fight press conference that he is good friends with Jon and has no desire whatsoever to fight him. Jones reiterated Silva's comments on twitter by saying he has nothing but respect for Silva and would never fight him either.
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jmog
Posts: 6,567
Jul 9, 2012 12:06am
I don't know, GSP would be interesting because he's a better MMA wrestler than Chael, he has better MMA takedowns than Chael.robj55;1220951 wrote:There are only two men outside of heavyweight that could beat Anderson Silva imo, neither of whom he will fight. One is one of his best friends, and the other is Jon Jones. After what I saw last night, I don't think GSP would have much of a shot really.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jul 9, 2012 12:11am
He does, GSP credits his karate background for his wrestling success, due to his timing. He simply is not nearly big enough to beat Anderson imo, and is no where near tough enough. Chael is as tough as it gets in the sport and was stopped by strikes. GSP has tapped to strikes before.jmog;1221309 wrote:I don't know, GSP would be interesting because he's a better MMA wrestler than Chael, he has better MMA takedowns than Chael.
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jmog
Posts: 6,567
Jul 9, 2012 8:12am
If I had to pick a winner I would go with Anderson, but GSP's skill set in MMA is on a different level than Chael, including his MMA wrestling. This is why I believe it could be a very close fight since Anderson's TDD is very suspect.robj55;1221312 wrote:He does, GSP credits his karate background for his wrestling success, due to his timing. He simply is not nearly big enough to beat Anderson imo, and is no where near tough enough. Chael is as tough as it gets in the sport and was stopped by strikes. GSP has tapped to strikes before.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Jul 9, 2012 8:21am
Honestly, I'd like to see a rematch between Hendo and Silva is Hendo beats Jones. The odds of that happening are probably close to zero, but I'd like to see Hendo fight him at 205, i think he'd have a better chance. Also, if Hendo beats Jones I'd lose my shit ha
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Jul 9, 2012 9:41am
Also - UFC on Fuel TV 4 is wednesday, only fight I'm interested in is the main event, hoping the rest of the fights entertaining though. Hate how long it takes to get to fights when it's on TV, the broadcast starts and then it's another 20mins before a fight.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Jul 9, 2012 10:33am
I've thought Silva would beat GSP since everyone started talking about it and I will stick with that. I doubt that Silva ever fights GSP or Bones even though either fight would be huge and make a lot of cash.
The next free Fox card is pretty good. It's better than the next pay per view.
The next free Fox card is pretty good. It's better than the next pay per view.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jul 9, 2012 11:29am
Machida's fight is less than a month away, can't wait!
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Jul 9, 2012 11:31am
Does anyone think Bader will even land a punch? I don't.robj55;1221468 wrote:Machida's fight is less than a month away, can't wait!
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jul 9, 2012 11:42am
His footwork had better of improved greatly, if not he is in serious trouble.Raw Dawgin' it;1221471 wrote:Does anyone think Bader will even land a punch? I don't.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jul 9, 2012 11:46am
Bader surprised me against Rampage in his last outing, although that was an injured Rampage. I don't see Bader taking Machida down even once.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Jul 9, 2012 1:39pm
was so bummed Rampage lost that fight. I thought he broke Bader's arm or neck with that slam ha. I just don't see him touching machida in anywayrobj55;1221479 wrote:Bader surprised me against Rampage in his last outing, although that was an injured Rampage. I don't see Bader taking Machida down even once.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Jul 9, 2012 2:58pm
Speaking of Rampage - he's fighting Glover Teixeira at 153.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jul 9, 2012 3:05pm
Just saw that, going to be one hell of a banger. I hope Rampage changes his mind and sticks around for a few more years.Raw Dawgin' it;1221616 wrote:Speaking of Rampage - he's fighting Glover Teixeira at 153.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Jul 9, 2012 3:14pm
Don't think Rampage has the will to win fights anymore and is showing up for a paycheck. I feel like he's another one of the old guard to go down again. Seriously, I really hope Hendo connects with Jones chin.robj55;1221626 wrote:Just saw that, going to be one hell of a banger. I hope Rampage changes his mind and sticks around for a few more years.
2kool4skool
Posts: 1,804
Jul 9, 2012 4:50pm
Word is Chael's camp will appeal the fight and seek sanctions/fines against Silva's camp due to the Vaseline.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Jul 9, 2012 4:56pm
Sonnen needs to let that go, the ref wiped him down. He got stupid and paid for it by trying that spinning elbow. If anything it was the shorts pulling that stopped the takedowns, which the ref again warned to however it didn't stop but not long after it was over. Nothing Sonnen can do will change this, he needs to move on worry about his next fights. I have a feeling his time now in the UFC will be short. Also hope his pee comes back clean that should be on his mind!