gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Jul 27, 2014 9:29am
Cummins inability to finish will hurt him. He should have finished last night. Easily.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Jul 27, 2014 9:30am
agreed, but do you think the back-story is the only reason he got a shot in the UFC?jmog;1639363 wrote:He took that match against Cormier on VERY short notice against one of the best fighters in the world. He has shown since that he belongs.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Jul 27, 2014 10:02am
Great card last night. Rumble is so nasty at 205 he's dangerous!
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Jul 27, 2014 12:20pm
Yes ^
I have no doubt in my mind that last night's card will be better than the next ppv.
I have no doubt in my mind that last night's card will be better than the next ppv.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Jul 27, 2014 12:30pm
Poor Guida. My favorite fighter. Probably on his way out. 
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Jul 27, 2014 3:48pm
^ fan as well but it has passed him by. He got by for a long time with outstanding cardio, short strikes and takedowns, along with being able to move out of trouble. He hasn't improved in some time.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jul 27, 2014 4:21pm
Seems like he only has one path to win, bull his opponent. If he isn't able to do that he struggles. He's not a terrible striker but doesn't seem to have much faith in it. He was landing that looping right hook over the shoulder quite a bit last night on Bermudez.Fab1b;1639433 wrote:^ fan as well but it has passed him by. He got by for a long time with outstanding cardio, short strikes and takedowns, along with being able to move out of trouble. He hasn't improved in some time.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Jul 28, 2014 9:54am
Get Rumble in a title shot sooner than later. He's a bulldozer at 205. I'd actually like to see him fight Gus then for a title.
Also: The thought of Lawler and Rumble actually holding belts is crazy, but definitely possible.
Also: The thought of Lawler and Rumble actually holding belts is crazy, but definitely possible.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Jul 29, 2014 6:18pm
Anderson Silva vs Nick Diaz on January 31!
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jul 29, 2014 6:44pm
bigdaddy2003;1640034 wrote:Anderson Silva vs Nick Diaz on January 31!
Fuck yes this will be insane!
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jmog
Posts: 6,567
Jul 29, 2014 9:38pm
Silva will kick his ass if he is 100%, but it will be entertaining for sure.
Enforcer
Posts: 2,140
Jul 29, 2014 10:01pm
Goo Silva!!!!!!!
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Jul 29, 2014 10:53pm
Nick Diaz sells fights and puts on a show. I for one am pumped
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jul 29, 2014 11:32pm
Nick comes forward, Anderson wants guys to come forward, perfect.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Jul 30, 2014 12:04am
I'm so pumped for it. My brother is a big Diaz fan and I am a big Silva fan.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Jul 30, 2014 7:25am
Personally I'd rather see him fight Lawler again. Anderson walks around at 220, i just don't see Nick winning this. Silva coming off back to back losses is the last fight I'd want.robj55;1640093 wrote:Nick comes forward, Anderson wants guys to come forward, perfect.
I'd rather see Silva go up to 205 and make a run.
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Zoltan
Posts: 1,003
Jul 30, 2014 7:39am
The problem is Diaz is coming off two straight losses, and really besides Paul Daley (and Lawler 10 years ago) doesn't have many big wins on resume. He gets attention though, so they are giving him a gimmick fight. It works because now other welterweights can't complain he is cutting the line. If he wins, he will have a legit argument to get a top contender fight. It will also prove Anderson is totally done and he can retire. If he loses, he was supposed to, and now the UFC can get another big fight out of Silva.Raw Dawgin' it;1640110 wrote:Personally I'd rather see him fight Lawler again. Anderson walks around at 220, i just don't see Nick winning this. Silva coming off back to back losses is the last fight I'd want.
I'd rather see Silva go up to 205 and make a run.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Jul 30, 2014 8:19am
Diaz will fight for the belt if he wins. Either go against Weidman, the only two guys in the UFC to beat Silva, or back to 170. I think ideal scenario is Lawler to win the title and then fight Diaz in a rematch.Zoltan;1640111 wrote:The problem is Diaz is coming off two straight losses, and really besides Paul Daley (and Lawler 10 years ago) doesn't have many big wins on resume. He gets attention though, so they are giving him a gimmick fight. It works because now other welterweights can't complain he is cutting the line. If he wins, he will have a legit argument to get a top contender fight. It will also prove Anderson is totally done and he can retire. If he loses, he was supposed to, and now the UFC can get another big fight out of Silva.
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Zoltan
Posts: 1,003
Jul 30, 2014 8:29am
What!? A fight vs. Weidman if he wins haha. That's the ideal scenario for Diaz to fight Lawler, but not the UFC. He would be a nightmare to have as champion.Raw Dawgin' it;1640116 wrote:Diaz will fight for the belt if he wins. Either go against Weidman, the only two guys in the UFC to beat Silva, or back to 170. I think ideal scenario is Lawler to win the title and then fight Diaz in a rematch.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Jul 30, 2014 8:37am
Diaz is fighting for a title with a win.Zoltan;1640118 wrote:What!? A fight vs. Weidman if he wins haha. That's the ideal scenario for Diaz to fight Lawler, but not the UFC. He would be a nightmare to have as champion.
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Zoltan
Posts: 1,003
Jul 30, 2014 8:46am
I could see maybe 170, because the UFC is nuts. He might have to change his name to Chael Diaz if that happens though. Anyways, Silva vs. Diaz should be a spectacle at least that should be compelling.Raw Dawgin' it;1640120 wrote:Diaz is fighting for a title with a win.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jul 30, 2014 1:03pm
Yeah I'd love to see a rematch with Lawler. Nick will probably lose and get beat down but it will be entertaining. If he can get inside consistently he will have a decent chance to win, Anderson can't take a shot like he once could.Raw Dawgin' it;1640110 wrote:Personally I'd rather see him fight Lawler again. Anderson walks around at 220, i just don't see Nick winning this. Silva coming off back to back losses is the last fight I'd want.
I'd rather see Silva go up to 205 and make a run.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jul 30, 2014 1:05pm
He beat Gomi when Gomi was p4p and the top LW on the planet along with BJ, and smashed a still in his prime BJ Penn. The fight makes perfect sense right now, both coming off losses and not in title contention, both coming off long layoffs. I don't see the problem with fun superfights, MMA fans always want fights to mean something, we always find something to bitch about it seems.Zoltan;1640111 wrote:The problem is Diaz is coming off two straight losses, and really besides Paul Daley (and Lawler 10 years ago) doesn't have many big wins on resume. He gets attention though, so they are giving him a gimmick fight. It works because now other welterweights can't complain he is cutting the line. If he wins, he will have a legit argument to get a top contender fight. It will also prove Anderson is totally done and he can retire. If he loses, he was supposed to, and now the UFC can get another big fight out of Silva.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jul 30, 2014 1:07pm
Yep he will fight the winner of Hendricks vs Lawler guaranteed if he somehow beats Anderson. Either one of those would be great fights and very marketable.Raw Dawgin' it;1640120 wrote:Diaz is fighting for a title with a win.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Jul 30, 2014 1:14pm
I think this fight definitely has meaning. I think if Diaz wins, no matter how close, he's getting a shot at a belt, and if Lawler beats Hendricks the UFC will blow a load announcing that fight. I also think if Silva wins he should move up to 205, i have no interest in seeing him fight Weidman again, only because if he wins, I don't want a 4th fight to clog the division.robj55;1640183 wrote:He beat Gomi when Gomi was p4p and the top LW on the planet along with BJ, and smashed a still in his prime BJ Penn. The fight makes perfect sense right now, both coming off losses and not in title contention, both coming off long layoffs. I don't see the problem with fun superfights, MMA fans always want fights to mean something, we always find something to bitch about it seems.