Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Feb 8, 2014 8:37am
Looks like Thiago has been fired from the UFC per ESPN. Well contract terminated.
End of Line
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Feb 14, 2014 4:41pm
Dana said Rousey is the biggest star the UFC has ever had.
Guess he forgot about Brock, Liddell, GSP, Silva, and Ortiz...
Guess he forgot about Brock, Liddell, GSP, Silva, and Ortiz...
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Feb 14, 2014 5:16pm
I could see his argument against those names...
Brock didn't last long enough (he was a bigger star though while he was there)
Liddell had his career dominance end right when MMA really took off
GSP I don't think was as popular in America as he was in Canada
Silva while popular wasn't an American born star like Rousey and many people flat out disliked him
Ortiz was big but the sports wasn't as big back then
I think other stars you could in clued on your list our Faber Randy couture and Forest Griffin. If both would have won more they could have easily passed by Rousey.
I think currently Jon Jones surpasses Rousey. I would put Cain right there with her as the biggest stars. Dana would probably argue though that those guys aren't getting the calls from Hollywood that Rhonda is.
Brock didn't last long enough (he was a bigger star though while he was there)
Liddell had his career dominance end right when MMA really took off
GSP I don't think was as popular in America as he was in Canada
Silva while popular wasn't an American born star like Rousey and many people flat out disliked him
Ortiz was big but the sports wasn't as big back then
I think other stars you could in clued on your list our Faber Randy couture and Forest Griffin. If both would have won more they could have easily passed by Rousey.
I think currently Jon Jones surpasses Rousey. I would put Cain right there with her as the biggest stars. Dana would probably argue though that those guys aren't getting the calls from Hollywood that Rhonda is.
robj55
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Feb 14, 2014 5:54pm
Can't wait for tomorrow night, two of the most skilled guys in the world. Very dangerous fight for both Machida and Mousasi.
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jmog
Posts: 6,567
Feb 17, 2014 11:07am
I was expecting a very back and forth fight between Machida and Mousasi as robj exclaimed above.
I never would have thought Machida would completely outclass him for most of the fight. Mousasi had a few moments but they were just that, few.
Machida looks like a machine at 185.
He has a better chance against Weidman than Belfort IMHO.
I never would have thought Machida would completely outclass him for most of the fight. Mousasi had a few moments but they were just that, few.
Machida looks like a machine at 185.
He has a better chance against Weidman than Belfort IMHO.
robj55
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Feb 17, 2014 11:35am
Lyoto looked very fast and smooth, also very powerful. Some of those shots would have knocked anyone else out, Gegard had a tremendous chin. I thought it was a great technical fight with a ton of skill on display. That headkick he landed in the second round was viscous. He seems to be more aggressive at 185 as well. I think he is a very tough match up for Weidman but him vs Vitor would be awesome as well.jmog;1581603 wrote:I was expecting a very back and forth fight between Machida and Mousasi as robj exclaimed above.
I never would have thought Machida would completely outclass him for most of the fight. Mousasi had a few moments but they were just that, few.
Machida looks like a machine at 185.
He has a better chance against Weidman than Belfort IMHO.
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Zoltan
Posts: 1,003
Feb 17, 2014 12:46pm
Jacare looks tough as well, it's good to see MW finally get some new blood.
Thoughts on Melendez going to Bellator? I know it's not finalized, but I didn't see that one coming at all. Fights with Chandler/Alvarez would be nice though.
Thoughts on Melendez going to Bellator? I know it's not finalized, but I didn't see that one coming at all. Fights with Chandler/Alvarez would be nice though.
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jmog
Posts: 6,567
Feb 17, 2014 12:48pm
Jacare, Belfort, Weidman, Machida...MW suddenly looks like a very deep weight class where just 2 years ago it was the "weakest" (top heavy and no one else).
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Feb 17, 2014 1:29pm
Alvarez is probably leaving for the UFC after the rematch with Chandler. I guess you have to do what's best for your career but Gil seemed so adamant about proving he was the best in the world in the UFC. IF he goes to Bellator he can fight Chandler who is world class but who after that? I hope the UFC matches and retains him.Zoltan;1581638 wrote:Jacare looks tough as well, it's good to see MW finally get some new blood.
Thoughts on Melendez going to Bellator? I know it's not finalized, but I didn't see that one coming at all. Fights with Chandler/Alvarez would be nice though.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Feb 17, 2014 1:30pm
Yeah the fresh blood has made it into a killer division. I wouldn't mid seeing Lyoto and Jacare matched up on the Weidman/Vitor card. Only problem is they are both injured and may not be ready by May.jmog;1581640 wrote:Jacare, Belfort, Weidman, Machida...MW suddenly looks like a very deep weight class where just 2 years ago it was the "weakest" (top heavy and no one else).
Enforcer
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Feb 19, 2014 1:12pm
The UFC announced today they will be coming to Cincinnati on May 10th for a UFC Fight Night, Anyone else thinking of getting tickets??
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Feb 19, 2014 1:18pm
Not to see old ass rich franklin.Enforcer;1582369 wrote:The UFC announced today they will be coming to Cincinnati on May 10th for a UFC Fight Night, Anyone else thinking of getting tickets??
Enforcer
Posts: 2,140
Feb 19, 2014 1:25pm
Raw Dawgin' it;1582373 wrote:Not to see old ass rich franklin.
Ok, I will be getting tickets, I promised My Daughter next time they came back to Ohio I would get Us tickets
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jmog
Posts: 6,567
Feb 19, 2014 1:34pm
Pretty sure since he is retired, he won't be fighting.Raw Dawgin' it;1582373 wrote:Not to see old ass rich franklin.
I will probably be going, I've gone to all the other Ohio UFC events.
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Zoltan
Posts: 1,003
Feb 19, 2014 1:47pm
I don't think Rich is officially retired. I think he wants one more fight.jmog;1582386 wrote:Pretty sure since he is retired, he won't be fighting.
I will probably be going, I've gone to all the other Ohio UFC events.
robj55
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Feb 19, 2014 4:36pm
Yeah I'm planning on going as of now, hopefully they put together a nice card.
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Zombaypirate
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Feb 19, 2014 5:27pm
Rousey might go down in this one. Facing a silver medalist in Olympic wrestling.
Enforcer
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Feb 20, 2014 6:27am
They have announced 2 fight for the Cincinnati card but they are fighters I've never heard of
Fab1b
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Feb 20, 2014 8:20am
I have said Rousey would lose this fight if it ever happened, back in this thread some time ago!Zombaypirate;1582469 wrote:Rousey might go down in this one. Facing a silver medalist in Olympic wrestling.
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Feb 20, 2014 9:34am
Franklin hasn't retired he wants one more fight but at the same time he has had basically his focus is 100% on his new business and he doesn't have time to train properly
Enforcer
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Feb 20, 2014 6:03pm
Ed Herman vs Rafael Natal added to the Vinci card
Enforcer
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Feb 20, 2014 6:08pm
WWE style MMA coming to a television near Yoy
http://www.411mania.com/MMA/news/313816/Two-On-Two-Russian-MMA-Based-Show-Coming-To-AXS-TV.htm
http://www.411mania.com/MMA/news/313816/Two-On-Two-Russian-MMA-Based-Show-Coming-To-AXS-TV.htm
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Feb 22, 2014 7:48pm
not much excitement for the card tonight? I think this wrestler matches up with Rousey a lot better than Tate. Still doubt she wins, obv...but should be a better fight. Also pulling hard for Cummins. Really think he has a shot.
Also my roommate and I have been looking for an event close to Ohio for along time. Was pretty pumped when I saw the cinci event announced...but the card sucks so far. Bummed and not really interested.
Also my roommate and I have been looking for an event close to Ohio for along time. Was pretty pumped when I saw the cinci event announced...but the card sucks so far. Bummed and not really interested.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Feb 22, 2014 8:14pm
Hoping for a action packed and competitive card, think Rousey is on another level than McMcann though in her complete MMA game. Rousey is a bad ass.Pick6;1583445 wrote:not much excitement for the card tonight? I think this wrestler matches up with Rousey a lot better than Tate. Still doubt she wins, obv...but should be a better fight. Also pulling hard for Cummins. Really think he has a shot.
Also my roommate and I have been looking for an event close to Ohio for along time. Was pretty pumped when I saw the cinci event announced...but the card sucks so far. Bummed and not really interested.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Feb 22, 2014 10:19pm
I couldn't justify buying the card so I was going to watch it on the comp and it appears to be much harder than it was last time I did it. Ha so looks like I'm just going to have to see the results on the comp.