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End of Line

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Apr 5, 2010 5:56pm

Fab, who would be the "right" opponent for Lashley?

Fab1b

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Apr 5, 2010 5:59pm

The_Crosby_Show wrote: Fab, who would be the "right" opponent for Lashley?

Good question. Because Strikeforce was so quick to sign him without a deep HVY roster I am not sure. Perhaps Brett Rodgers but they got him matched for Overeem or Fabricio Werdum?? Again not sure because Strikeforce is very limited on their roster. Maybe a guy like Lavar Johnson (just fought last weekend) or Antonio Silva or Mike Whitehead??

End of Line

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Apr 5, 2010 6:14pm

I believe Rogers is facing Werdum soon. Perhaps Lashley fights Silva?

Fab1b

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Apr 5, 2010 7:06pm

Rogers is fighting Overeem on the 4/17 card.

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rugbywrestler

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Apr 5, 2010 7:14pm

Fab1b wrote: Rogers is fighting Overeem on the 4/17 card.

Who do you like in that one Fab? I hadnt heard much about Overeem until my one buddy told me about him recently....all I know is he is effin huge

Fab1b

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Apr 5, 2010 7:18pm

Overeem but basing that on the past. Rogers did impress me against Fedor until the big punch landed. Overeem is a beast and veteran, but after Pride fell he too could be like Gomi!

Fab1b

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Apr 5, 2010 7:35pm

Actually Rogers if fighting Overeem May 15th, not April 17th's CBS card.

The fight on the 4/17 card I can't wait for is GEGARD MOUSASI VS MUHAMMED "KING MO" LAWAL (Lawal if you don't know is a decorated US wrestler that recently made the transition to MMA and has made very fast strides)!!!!! Of course Hendo/Shields (Hendo wins) and GILBERT MELENDEZ VS SHINYA AOKI (Aoki IMO but could be a really good)

Leonardo

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Apr 5, 2010 8:38pm

The_Crosby_Show wrote:
Leonardo wrote:
The_Crosby_Show wrote: I watched the UFC 112 countdown and, Renzo is an asshole. I can't wait to see Hughes beat him.
Not sure what countdown you're referring to, as "Countdown to UFC 112" debuts on April 9th on Spike TV and Versus:

http://mmajunkie.com/news/18573/countdown-to-ufc-112-debuts-april-9-on-spike-tv-and-versus.mma
Countdown to UFC 112 was available on demand through my cable provider. (UFC on demand, I've got WOW!)

VERY NICE!!!

End of Line

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Apr 5, 2010 11:11pm

^^^^It's pretty good. The bit on Frankie Edgar is awesome.

Fab1b

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Apr 6, 2010 10:14am

Aoki says he doesn't regret arm breaking incident and says it could happen again:
http://mmajunkie.com/news/18595/strikeforces-shinya-aoki-doesnt-regret-arm-break-incident-says-it-could-happen-again.mma

Benny The Jet

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Apr 6, 2010 10:21am

Fab1b wrote: Aoki says he doesn't regret arm breaking incident and says it could happen again:
http://mmajunkie.com/news/18595/strikeforces-shinya-aoki-doesnt-regret-arm-break-incident-says-it-could-happen-again.mma

Can't completely disagree with him. Obviously it showed no class flippin the bird after he did it and I don't agree with it...but the other guy wouldn't tap. What was he supposed to do? Let go of the hold?

Fab1b

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Apr 6, 2010 10:24am

Yeah I had no problem with the breaking of the arm, if you don't tap that can happen. It was how he acted after it happened.

RelsonGracieBJJ

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Apr 6, 2010 10:42am

Like we say. Tap or Snap.. or Tap or Nap

Fab1b

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Apr 6, 2010 4:42pm

Talks happening for Fedor/Werdum on 6/26 Strikeforce:
http://mmajunkie.com/news/18601/strikeforce-reserves-june-26-for-san-joses-hp-pavilion-fedor-werdum-talks-ongoing.mma

bigdaddy2003

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Apr 6, 2010 4:50pm

Fab1b wrote: Talks happening for Fedor/Werdum on 6/26 Strikeforce:
http://mmajunkie.com/news/18601/strikeforce-reserves-june-26-for-san-joses-hp-pavilion-fedor-werdum-talks-ongoing.mma

I'm angry that it's not going on the 17th at the CBS show but to make everyone wait until June for a fight that probably won't last 5 minutes is just irritating lol.

Fab1b

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Apr 6, 2010 5:58pm

NCIS fans, many Strikeforce Fighters to appear in tonights episode on CBS:
http://mmajunkie.com/news/18602/cbs-features-strikeforce-fighters-tonight-on-ncis-los-angeles.mma

"Strikeforce: Nashville" fighters Dan Henderson and Gilbert Melendez – as well as Strikeforce regulars Cung Le, Josh Thomson Frank Shamrock and K.J. Noons – all appear on tonight's show.

Not surprisingly, they all play the roles of fighters. Referee "Big" John McCarthy also appears in the 60-minute episode.

I don't watch the show and didn't know about this so I didn't set up my DVR.

Scarlet_Buckeye

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Apr 6, 2010 7:44pm

RelsonGracieBJJ wrote: Event name: UFC 114: Rampage vs. Evans
Date: May 29, 2010
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
Broadcast: Pay-per-view

MAIN CARD

?Rashad Evans vs. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson
?Forrest Griffin vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira*
?Michael Bisping vs. Dan Miller*
?Dong Hyun Kim vs. Amir Sadollah*
?John Hathaway vs. Diego Sanchez*

PRELIMINARY CARD
?Todd Duffee vs. Mike Russow*
?Melvin Guillard vs. Thiago Tavares*
?Efrain Escudero vs. Dan Lauzon*
?Chris Leben vs. Aaron Simpson*
?Luiz Cane vs. Cyrille Diabate*
?Joe Brammer vs. Aaron Riley*
?Jesse Forbes vs. Ryan Jensen*

Doesn't look very stacked to me, though i'm a big Chris Leben fan so I hope to see that one in the prelims.

Are you kidding me? That card is STACKED! Evans, Jackson, Griffin, Nogueira, Bisping, Sanchez... those are star studded names. Not to mention, I'm a big fan of Sadollah.

Benny The Jet

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Apr 6, 2010 7:57pm

Scarlet_Buckeye wrote:
RelsonGracieBJJ wrote: Event name: UFC 114: Rampage vs. Evans
Date: May 29, 2010
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
Broadcast: Pay-per-view

MAIN CARD

?Rashad Evans vs. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson
?Forrest Griffin vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira*
?Michael Bisping vs. Dan Miller*
?Dong Hyun Kim vs. Amir Sadollah*
?John Hathaway vs. Diego Sanchez*

PRELIMINARY CARD
?Todd Duffee vs. Mike Russow*
?Melvin Guillard vs. Thiago Tavares*
?Efrain Escudero vs. Dan Lauzon*
?Chris Leben vs. Aaron Simpson*
?Luiz Cane vs. Cyrille Diabate*
?Joe Brammer vs. Aaron Riley*
?Jesse Forbes vs. Ryan Jensen*

Doesn't look very stacked to me, though i'm a big Chris Leben fan so I hope to see that one in the prelims.
Are you kidding me? That card is STACKED! Evans, Jackson, Griffin, Nogueira, Bisping, Sanchez... those are star studded names. Not to mention, I'm a big fan of Sadollah.

I agree that card is stacked.I like Sadollah too, seems like a cool guy, I do however want to grab his rat tail and cut if off...really bothers me for some reason haha.

RelsonGracieBJJ

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Apr 7, 2010 9:36am

ok So your percetpion of stacked and mine are different. I didnt' say that to offend anyone. And I did say UFC 112 was a better card. Maybe not to you. But some will agree..

Fab1b

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Apr 7, 2010 10:35am

Personally I think 112 is a better card but has more definate one sided results as I don't believe either Edgar or Maia can win against Penn or Silva. 114 though not as big of names has better matchups IMO.

Tiny285Joey

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Apr 7, 2010 12:21pm

In un UFC related news the Ohio Athletic Comission has confirmed they will be adding a cruiserweight division to amateur bouts as a test, (206-225). I like it!

Heretic

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Apr 7, 2010 12:55pm

Fab1b wrote: Personally I think 112 is a better card but has more definate one sided results as I don't believe either Edgar or Maia can win against Penn or Silva. 114 though not as big of names has better matchups IMO.

Yeah, that's how I looked at the cards. With 112, you get great names in all likelihood dismantling guys not in their league. In 114, you get non-belt-holders in more competitive fights. If you want to see the best show why they are the best, I'd go with 112...if you want a bunch of "flip a coin" matches, 114 probably is the better card.

End of Line

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Apr 7, 2010 2:57pm

I heard that Thiago Alves and John Fitch are fighting at UFC 115. Any truth to this?

Fab1b

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Apr 7, 2010 2:59pm

The_Crosby_Show wrote: I heard that Thiago Alves and John Fitch are fighting at UFC 115. Any truth to this?

That is correct:
http://mmajunkie.com/news/18582/thiago-alves-vs-jon-fitch-ii-rebooked-for-ufc-115-in-june.mma

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Apr 7, 2010 3:00pm

It ought to be a damn good fight.