quik1987
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It's smart on Anderson Silva's part because if it's gonna be his last fight at 185, thats will make it indisputable that he is the best MW ever.
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club29
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Originally Posted by Bastitch
I don't think you can look it that way. While I agree that he could have used another fight or two, the UFC simply doesn't work that way. The UFC doesn't find the top 20 in each division and sign them. If that were the case, I'm pretty sure the roster wouldn't have as many "big names" and quite frankly would make the UFC pretty damn stale with significantly less appeal to those not considered "hardcore fans". And whether you want to admit it or not, casual fans are the reason why MMA is so successful and all over free tv these days.Originally Posted by Club29
I cant believe the UFC let go of a prime talent like Leites while no-talent shmucks like Houston Alexander are still around.
his last 2 performances werent anything to brag about, but his submission skills alone should be more than enough to have kept him on the roster a little longer
In my eyes there are three groups of fighters in the UFC:
1. Fighters in contention as the best fighters in their respective divisions.
2. Fighters that are around because they are proven draws, or are long tenured fighters that at one point the UFC has built up with their marketing machine so they're worth keeping them around given the amount of money they've invested in them(TUF cast members, "old school" fighters, etc.) .
3. Up and comers. Blue chip prospects that are going to get theirs eventually (Jon Jones, Carwin, Cain, etc), or the UFC is looking to put their hype machine behind to generate hype and interest in the new faces. It's the group of people they want to create stars from.
The first group is obvious. BJ, Kenny, GSP, Spider, Rampage, Lyoto, Mir, Brock, Nog, Diego, etc.
The second group includes people like Marcus Davis, Houston Alexander, Chris Leben, etc.
Obviously, fighters can move from category to category. Forrest went from group 2 to 1 after his wins over Shogun and Rampage. People like Chuck and Ace find themselves more as fighters in group 2 these days.
With this last lost, Leites may no longer be in any of these categories.
you shut your stupid mouth!
Ok, you may have a point, but still...Thales was my dude
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I would think at some point Barncat will come back after some fights outside the org. He's not ready yet but being 6'4 at 170 is crazy, I'm surethey just want him to develop a little more.
When did this happen
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When did this happen
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^ that gif is a couple years old, can't remember which UFC though
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Baroni Likely Headed Back to UFC
Thursday, August 13, 2009
by Greg Savage ([email protected])
Phil Baroni has verbally agreed to a contract with the UFC, according to a source close to the fighter. The veteran welterweight's potential signing willundoubtedly raise a few eyebrows as well as shed some light on the brewing feud between the UFC and rival promotion Strikeforce.
According to an MMAJunkie.com report, the UFC has also signed Dennis Hallman, another former Strikeforce fighter. A source close to the UFC intimated moresignings might be on the horizon as fighters complete their Strikeforce contracts.
Strikeforce matchmaker Bob Cook confirmed to Sherdog.com that Baroni was released from his Strikeforce contract in the past few days and would be free to signwith another promotion.
Baroni (13-11) dropped a unanimous decision to Joe Riggs in St. Louis in June. He had won three bouts in a row before the loss.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
by Greg Savage ([email protected])
Phil Baroni has verbally agreed to a contract with the UFC, according to a source close to the fighter. The veteran welterweight's potential signing willundoubtedly raise a few eyebrows as well as shed some light on the brewing feud between the UFC and rival promotion Strikeforce.
According to an MMAJunkie.com report, the UFC has also signed Dennis Hallman, another former Strikeforce fighter. A source close to the UFC intimated moresignings might be on the horizon as fighters complete their Strikeforce contracts.
Strikeforce matchmaker Bob Cook confirmed to Sherdog.com that Baroni was released from his Strikeforce contract in the past few days and would be free to signwith another promotion.
Baroni (13-11) dropped a unanimous decision to Joe Riggs in St. Louis in June. He had won three bouts in a row before the loss.
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Getting dropped will be the best thign to happen to the Barncat. It'll give him an opportunity to sharpen his still-young skillset without worry of beingin the public eye. He'll be back in the UFC, count on it. As for Leites, he reached the 'top of the mountain' so to speak, and did terrible withhis opportunity. He followed up that horrible performance by losing to an even 'lesser' opponent in Sakara. His cut is understandable.
Looking VERY forward to Saturdays Strikefarce event!!
Looking VERY forward to Saturdays Strikefarce event!!
bastitch
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That guys punches hard. And he...yeah, punches hard.
Okay, I got nothin'.
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^Word, he looked to be in better shape than in a long time in his last fight though..
Strikeforce.. smh, woulda been a MUCH better card if Thomson and Diaz were fighting..
Strikeforce.. smh, woulda been a MUCH better card if Thomson and Diaz were fighting..
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[h1]Baroni is the BEST EVA!!!!
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http://www.examiner.com/x...tops-video-blogs-but-why
A UFC version of 24/7 would be
And Chuck looks coked up in that gif above.
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Anyone attending UFC 102 in Portland?
I'm driving down from Vancouver to catch it, sitting in section 301 row O
I'm driving down from Vancouver to catch it, sitting in section 301 row O
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Carano better make weight. For some reason, I think shes gonna be in trouble for this fight.
MAIN CARD
MAIN CARD
- Gina Carano vs. Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos (for Strikeforce women's 145-pound title)
- Jay Hieron vs. Jesse Taylor
- Champ Renato "Babalu" Sobral vs. Gegard Mousasi (for Strikeforce light heavyweight title)
- Champ Gilbert Melendez vs. Mitsuhiro Ishida (for Strikeforce interim lightweight title)
- Mike Kyle vs. Fabricio Werdum
- Mike Cook vs. Scott Lighty
- David "Tarzan" Douglas vs. Justin Wilcox
- Zak Bucia vs. James Terry
- Isaiah Hill vs. Alex Trevino
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what channel is strikeforce on?
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hopefully Gina comes out victorious in this fight.cyborg is really going to test her
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bastitch
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I'm driving up from the Bay Area. Got represent Vallejo and my boy Mark. There are a lot of people coming up to support Mark.
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did anyone watch the weigh-ins on HDNet?
jesus christ cris cyborg is @$%*@!* ripped..
bas rutten - "she's got more abs than i have, and i've got some great abs! *laughter*"
jesus christ cris cyborg is @$%*@!* ripped..
bas rutten - "she's got more abs than i have, and i've got some great abs! *laughter*"
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Oh my god i am in love with Gina.
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since tito is back in the ufc and they are doing some best of pride stuff...
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wow tito
saku def look like he blushin after that too LMAO
saku def look like he blushin after that too LMAO
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gina lookin'
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santos is going to maul her. heck christiane would maul evangalista.
gina for a miracle ko!
santos is going to maul her. heck christiane would maul evangalista.
gina for a miracle ko!
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People are actually coming to my house to watch this one. I hope Cyborg doesn't mess up her face, because Cyborg looks like a jealous @!%@%
Chick Brawl
Chick Brawl
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I still can't believe Torres lost, I was thinking to myself the last time I watched an mma event before tonights strikeforce event and I was Like "ohyeah it was the Torres fight" then I was like "oh @$#* he lost that !+!!@*$ fight"
