MMA Thread

[Kuzzy Powers]

Well right now Al-Turk's listed opponent is "Todd Duffee". Dunno who that is.. but hopefully its just cover up for CroCop's return.

 

[Bigpapa42]

The Crocop to fight in Germany has been rumored for awhile. I ready about that not long after they first announced it was taking place in Germany. Think they're trying to find fighters that will have big appeal in Europe.

Interested to see if there is anything in place with him beyond 99 with the UFC.

 

[Liquidrob]

shit just got real

AA vs Brett Rodgers added to Strikeforce June 6th card

 

[KINGOFOOTBALL]

shit just got real

AA vs Brett Rodgers added to Strikeforce June 6th card

lol baldbull vs chunky mcsloppy

 

[Liquidrob]

lol baldbull vs chunky mcsloppy

brett rogers dooze work son

 

[CrimsonGhost56]

shit just got real

AA vs Brett Rodgers added to Strikeforce June 6th card

hmm thought AA was heading into boxing? interesting fight, time to see if rodgers is the real deal

 

[Liquidrob]

hmm thought AA was heading into boxing? interesting fight, time to see if rodgers is the real deal

I think Fedor knocked the boxing out of him

I give AA credit, he stays busy, took the Roy fight on short notice than fought Fedor, now is taking a fight against a tough guy who hits hard

 

[calgaryballer]

That June card is looking nice. AA by TKO though. Just too quick for Rodgers

 

[Liquidrob]

That June card is looking nice. AA by TKO though. Just too quick for Rodgers

if AA stays on the outside he should make Rogers look bad, he just needs to stay away from flying knees

 

[Steel Mamba]

Rodgers is going to get dismantled. KO First round

on another note check this out

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Dana gets owned at the end of the video, lol.

 

[CrimsonGhost56]

Herring Out;Kongo-Velasquez Set for UFC 99

winner in line for a title shot? i think its very possible for kongo if he wins in a convincing fashion

 

[Bigpapa42]

Could see Kongo getting a shot if he wins. Velasquez it might be early for, but its not as if the UFC has tons of HW contenders at this point...

 

[Liquidrob]

MMA Fanhouse is reporting Fedor and Barnett have verbally agreed to a fight on August 1st at the Honda Center in California.

Also says Belfort will fight Mousasi, and Sylvia will fight Buentello or someone else.

Link

will be a great fight, but dont understand the Vitor/Mousasi fight, Vitor fights at 185 now, Mousasi says he will not fight at 185 anymore and will probably be 220 when he fights Hunt in the Super Huld Tourney

Maybe Vitor is going to put some weight on for this fight

 

[Liquidrob]

Cro Cop interview

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[KINGOFOOTBALL]

btw Who you guys got ?

I have Hughes>>Serra
Machida >>Evans

Both fights could go either way..Hughes has handled gracie , and bj Penn so Serras jiu jitsu shouldnt be a big deal for him. On the other hand Serras heavy hands could decide the fight.

Evans by KO in 3rd or Machida by 5 round decision seem like safe bets.
Hopefully wont be a snoozefest.

 

[Liquidrob]

btw Who you guys got ?

I have Hughes>>Serra
Machida >>Evans

Both fights could go either way..Hughes has handled gracie , and bj Penn so Serras jiu jitsu shouldnt be a big deal for him. On the other hand Serras heavy hands could decide the fight.

Evans by KO in 3rd or Machida by 5 round decision seem like safe bets.
Hopefully wont be a snoozefest.

I think Evans beats Lyoto, I hope Rashad actually decides to shoot and go for some takedowns to mix it up, but he could win a stand up battle also, I think Rashad takes it, but wouldnt be surprised if Machida wins, I just hope like you that it isnt a 5 round snoozer

Huges will beatdown Serra, I dont see Serra beind able to stop Matts takedowns and Hughes has to good of a ground game to get subbed from the top

 

[KINGOFOOTBALL]

I think Evans beats Lyoto, I hope Rashad actually decides to shoot and go for some takedowns to mix it up, but he could win a stand up battle also, I think Rashad takes it, but wouldnt be surprised if Machida wins, I just hope like you that it isnt a 5 round snoozer

Huges will beatdown Serra, I dont see Serra beind able to stop Matts takedowns and Hughes has to good of a ground game to get subbed from the top

Sounds dumb since hes undefeated and beat up some great fighters...but Rashads only unique assets are his speed/power combination for this weight class. Noone can match his hand speed and he hits like a ton of bricks. If Tito ((who protects his chin at all costs)) can keep Rashads hands at bay I think Machida can too. I dont see him rushing in there or trying to get into a haymaker battle the way Chuck and Forrest did.

If Machida gets sloppy or has Dana or the crowd booing him and decides to exchange he may come out on the short end of it.

Either way 2 guys that always find a way to win. First battle of undefeated I can recall for title. Please dont make us sleepy.

 

[Liquidrob]

...but Rashads only unique assets are his speed/power combination for this weight class.

Rashad is also technically sound on his feet and on the ground, even for all his shucking and jiving, he doesnt get hit solid and throws some good combos, plus I dont think he has been close to getting subbed when he has top control

I knew he would be a beast at 205 when he dropped, he is a great athlete and really developed his striking, but he is also going away from the wrestling to much which could be his downfall in the future, hate when guys give up there bread and butter for new found tools

 

[BigBiss]

Rashad is also technically sound on his feet and on the ground, even for all his shucking and jiving, he doesnt get hit solid and throws some good combos, plus I dont think he has been close to getting subbed when he has top control

I knew he would be a beast at 205 when he dropped, he is a great athlete and really developed his striking, but he is also going away from the wrestling to much which could be his downfall in the future, hate when guys give up there bread and butter for new found tools

If Eveans Can Find away though his feet and get him on the ground I think it will be a short fight if not Snooze fest, Hughes has to beat Serra really what else is the for matt Serra to do besides go teach BJJ some were.

 

[Liquidrob]

If Eveans Can Find away though his feet and get him on the ground I think it will be a short fight if not Snooze fest, Hughes has to beat Serra really what else is the for matt Serra to do besides go teach BJJ some were.

Matt Serra could be a top contender in another org, would be a nice addition to the strikeforce 170 class where they are very thin

Serra vs Jake Shields would be nice

Also a Baroni/Serra would be epic, the battle of New York