The MMA thread - Page 231

Korbal · 10-11-2008, 10:21 PM

Michael Bisping vs. Chris Leben - TKO

Keith Jardine vs. Brandon Vera - Decision

Paul Taylor vs. Chris Lytle - Submission (RNC)

dFiend · 10-11-2008, 10:41 PM

Andre vs. Fedor could headline Affliction's next event:

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With Affliction’s January show still a mystery outside of a few rumored bouts -- including a proposed headliner between world-ranked heavyweights Fedor Emelianenko and Andrei Arlovski -- Affliction Vice-President Tom Atencio said that the card would not include boxing matches as earlier planned.

Boxing On Hold for Affliction Event

I hope this ends up a reality. I love Fedor, but I think Andre has a better shot at beating him than any other heavyweight right now. I don't think many people would agree with that, but if they do match up, I'd have to call the upset.

Ameraves Loyalheart · 10-12-2008, 12:32 PM

I don't know. With the way Nelson controlled Andre on the ground, I can see Fedor just taking him down and wrecking him.

dFiend · 10-12-2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ameraves Loyalheart

I don't know. With the way Nelson controlled Andre on the ground, I can see Fedor just taking him down and wrecking him.

You're probably right. I have some faith in Arlovski because, like Fedor, he also has a background in Sambo. That should theoretically help him avoid Fedor's take down, right? It's a long shot, I know, but I also think Andre has the athleticism to out-box Fedor. Hopefully we get a chance to see it.

Grimmlokk · 10-12-2008, 09:41 PM

I just don't see it. Arlovski is not really a knockout artist. He feels the opponent out before he goes for the KO. Not really a 1 shot guy. And if you give Fedor the kinda time that takes, you are going to end up on the ground. It's entirely possible he could catch him, no one is invincible. It just doesn't seem like Arlovski's typical gameplan would be conducive to beating Fedor.

I'm really not sure whose is at this point. Randy Couture has great dirty boxing, but that requires being in close/clinched. Which inevitably leads to a Fedor takedown. And if Randy gets the takedown he's still dealing with a guy who gets subs like cake and is very good at escaping. Randy has decent sub defense, but it's not great. And he wouldn't have the size advantage like most HW's would.

Lesnar is Lesnar. He might get the fight to the ground on his terms, but Fedor won't be controlled like Herring was. An arm or a leg will get isolated eventually.

Other than guys who would just have a puncher's chance, what's left? I don't see what Barnett is going to bring to the table that will stop Fedor. He's dealt with Nog so I don't see Mir/Werdum catching him in anything. Who is left that would have an actual chance beyond "he could land a big punch" ?

homsar · 10-13-2008, 06:19 PM

Diego out Kos in. Hopefully Koscheck can finish him. Pretty short notice though.
Sanchez Out; Koscheck to Face Alves

Grimmlokk · 10-13-2008, 07:12 PM

Yeah that's really short notice for a top end UFC fight. Koscheck is kinda stuck in limbo though so not surprised he jumped at the chance to fight a marquee opponent.

Kindnugs · 10-13-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by homsar

Diego out Kos in. Hopefully Koscheck can finish him. Pretty short notice though.
Sanchez Out; Koscheck to Face Alves

Damnit! That was looking to be one hell of a fight. Next to Franklin, Sanchez is one of my favorite fighters to watch. I hope Koscheck gets his shit pushed in.

Ameraves Loyalheart · 10-14-2008, 04:49 PM

I would imagine Koschek is one of those fighters that is always in pretty damn good condition. Especially with the way injuries can pop up, and the possibility of stepping in. I am not a fan of Koschek, I find him annoying as fuck. However, he has tremendous work ethic, and I would imagine he would be ready to fight at any time.

Fedor · 10-15-2008, 09:50 PM

Frank Mir sucks and so does his team on TUF. He should have died in that motorcycle accident.

Fedor · 10-16-2008, 05:01 PM

Grimmlokk · 10-16-2008, 06:37 PM

Oh for fuck's sake. As if Leben wasn't already easy enough to hate. Now I have to root for Bisping=/

homsar · 10-16-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Grimmlokk

Oh for fuck's sake. As if Leben wasn't already easy enough to hate. Now I have to root for Bisping=/

Thats what I kinda like about it. I cant really stand either fighter so it will be cool to watch them kick the crap out of each other. Whoever wins i'm not bummed since I never root for either of them

Fris_Leafshadow · 10-16-2008, 08:29 PM

if only there was a way for both of them to lose....

Pizoi · 10-16-2008, 08:35 PM

I can't stand either fighter, but after watching the UFC countdown, I have a little more respect for Leben. Bisping is just an insufferable fagot.

10-11-2008, 10:21 PM	#3451 (permalink)
Korbal edits every post Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 509 +1 Internets	Michael Bisping vs. Chris Leben - TKO Keith Jardine vs. Brandon Vera - Decision Paul Taylor vs. Chris Lytle - Submission (RNC) __________________ "And for the record, I've been a Retribution Paladin the entire time I've played WoW."--Glaive

10-12-2008, 09:41 PM	#3455 (permalink)
Grimmlokk Unlicensed Vaginoplasty Surgeon Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 3,644 +11 Internets	I just don't see it. Arlovski is not really a knockout artist. He feels the opponent out before he goes for the KO. Not really a 1 shot guy. And if you give Fedor the kinda time that takes, you are going to end up on the ground. It's entirely possible he could catch him, no one is invincible. It just doesn't seem like Arlovski's typical gameplan would be conducive to beating Fedor. I'm really not sure whose is at this point. Randy Couture has great dirty boxing, but that requires being in close/clinched. Which inevitably leads to a Fedor takedown. And if Randy gets the takedown he's still dealing with a guy who gets subs like cake and is very good at escaping. Randy has decent sub defense, but it's not great. And he wouldn't have the size advantage like most HW's would. Lesnar is Lesnar. He might get the fight to the ground on his terms, but Fedor won't be controlled like Herring was. An arm or a leg will get isolated eventually. Other than guys who would just have a puncher's chance, what's left? I don't see what Barnett is going to bring to the table that will stop Fedor. He's dealt with Nog so I don't see Mir/Werdum catching him in anything. Who is left that would have an actual chance beyond "he could land a big punch" ? __________________ "The eyes are the groin of the face"

10-13-2008, 06:19 PM	#3456 (permalink)
homsar Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Redding, Ca Posts: 1,714 +22 Internets	Diego out Kos in. Hopefully Koscheck can finish him. Pretty short notice though. Sanchez Out; Koscheck to Face Alves __________________ Tyen is a power hungry admin. He abused his power and hacked his internets. Give him -internets to offset this injustice. Last edited by homsar : 10-13-2008 at 06:27 PM.

10-13-2008, 07:12 PM	#3457 (permalink)
Grimmlokk Unlicensed Vaginoplasty Surgeon Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 3,644 +11 Internets	Yeah that's really short notice for a top end UFC fight. Koscheck is kinda stuck in limbo though so not surprised he jumped at the chance to fight a marquee opponent. __________________ "The eyes are the groin of the face"

10-16-2008, 06:37 PM	#3462 (permalink)
Grimmlokk Unlicensed Vaginoplasty Surgeon Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 3,644 +11 Internets	Oh for fuck's sake. As if Leben wasn't already easy enough to hate. Now I have to root for Bisping=/ __________________ "The eyes are the groin of the face"

10-12-2008, 12:32 PM	#3453 (permalink)
Ameraves Loyalheart Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 979 +2 Internets	I don't know. With the way Nelson controlled Andre on the ground, I can see Fedor just taking him down and wrecking him.

10-14-2008, 04:49 PM	#3459 (permalink)
Ameraves Loyalheart Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 979 +2 Internets	I would imagine Koschek is one of those fighters that is always in pretty damn good condition. Especially with the way injuries can pop up, and the possibility of stepping in. I am not a fan of Koschek, I find him annoying as fuck. However, he has tremendous work ethic, and I would imagine he would be ready to fight at any time.

10-15-2008, 09:50 PM	#3460 (permalink)
Fedor Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,539 -62 Internets	Frank Mir sucks and so does his team on TUF. He should have died in that motorcycle accident.

10-16-2008, 05:01 PM	#3461 (permalink)
Fedor Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,539 -62 Internets

10-16-2008, 08:35 PM	#3465 (permalink)
Pizoi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 264	I can't stand either fighter, but after watching the UFC countdown, I have a little more respect for Leben. Bisping is just an insufferable fagot.

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