UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber II (7/2)

[clovett]

damn

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

Wand got got by little Chrissy.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

FOTN - Cruz/Faber
SOTN - Tito
KOOTN - Condit

 

[SHOGUN]

 

[EmpireWF]

Very interesting, eclectic night of fights.

-Damn, Tito brought it. The fact he was able to rock Bader surprised the hell out of me and Ryan just fell apart after that. After realizing it had been so long since he had a win, jesus, imagine the feelings coursing through Tito's mind. His next fight will be huge off this although I'm not sure who they will match him up with. Don't want to see another Griffin fight (if he loses to Shogun). That's for damn sure.

-Sucks Aussie George's been solved. Dude's chin is his weak link.

-Guillard looks good but still not sure how he can match-up with the likes of Edgar, Maynard, Melendez, Miller, etc. A fight I'd really like to see is Guillard/Ben Henderson (whether he wins or loses against Miller next month).

-CONDIT! Sick flying knee and the talk of him as a title contender...why not? It isn't like there are other serious candidates after the Diaz fight. Doubt he can muster up much of anything against GSP tho.

-What does the loss tonight say about Michael Bisping's power (or lack thereof) lol. Leben hits like a truck and landed some big shots. IMO, his next fight (if he wants to wait) should be against Mayhem or Bisping (the loser since I assume the winner gets And1).

-Weird main event scoring...how could you see all five rounds for Cruz? He won, no doubt. Some of the rounds were close but I had it 48-47 for Cruz. Some of those rounds, Faber couldn't muster much up. It was hilarious that the majority of takedowns from either guy didn't lead to much since both were able to bounce right back up. Faber landed more power shots but Cruz landed more shots overall. He definitely did not do enough to win the belt.

Sucks for Faber, but it's not a terrible performance and it won't knock him back too far. Assuming Bowles' hand is broken again (sucks for that dude), I'll assume we will see Cruz vs. Demetrius Johnson whenever his leg heals up.

What does Benavidez have to do to get a third crack at Cruz btw?

 

[trojan49er]

WAR CONDIT!!! Ive been waiting to see Lay n Pray Kim get put to sleep for several fights now. If he doesnt get a title shot, Condit/Penn would be a fun fight to watch

 

[SHOGUN]

I don't think Aussie Aoki's chin is the problem per see, it's more so his striking defense.

I didn't think the main event was close at all. Competitive? Yeah, but close? Not quite. I had it 50-46 for Cruz, with the first round being a draw. The only round that I think you could argue Faber won were the first and the fourth rounds.

 

[EmpireWF]

I don't think Aussie Aoki's chin is the problem per see, it's more so his striking defense.

I didn't think the main event was close at all. Competitive? Yeah, but close? Not quite. I had it 50-46 for Cruz, with the first round being a draw. The only round that I think you could argue Faber won were the first and the fourth rounds.

No doubt.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

I don't think Aussie Aoki's chin is the problem per see, it's more so his striking defense.

I didn't think the main event was close at all. Competitive? Yeah, but close? Not quite. I had it 50-46 for Cruz, with the first round being a draw. The only round that I think you could argue Faber won were the first and the fourth rounds.

I agree, I had it 50-45.

I also don't get why everyone is raving about the fight. It wasn't that great. I never felt like Faber was in it.

 

[CrimsonGhost56]

still a bum kuzzy?

respect mfer

 

[JayDizzle]

5 and 2.

Never picking an Asian fighter again, ever.

Not even on an all-Jap card.

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

still a bum kuzzy?

respect mfer

Even bums can find a nice meal in the garbage sometimes.

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

I am certain I've Zulu'd this event.

Damn.

 

[clovett]

Still believe that Condit will have to go through either Shields or Fitch to get a title shot.

 

[EmpireWF]

Still believe that Condit will have to go through either Shields or Fitch to get a title shot.

Condit supposedly wants 1 more fight, so a fight with Fitch could happen.

Depends, but since GSP/Diaz is 3 months away, I wouldn't be surprised if they book Condit/Fitch for November.

 

[Liquidrob]

They shouldnt waste a guy like Condit on a Fitch or Shields, after Diaz gets decisioned with no damage at the hands of GSP, they should have him fight Condit the next week or the same night, Diaz will be ready

Diaz vs Condit is a FOTY waiting to happen

 

[SHOGUN]

Condit is a dumbass if he wants one more fight.

GSP or bust.

 

[Liquidrob]

Condit vs Penn would also be great, don't waste exciting fighters on grinders unless it's a title fight

 

[Steel Mamba]

I agree, I had it 50-45.

I also don't get why everyone is raving about the fight. It wasn't that great. I never felt like Faber was in it.

Constant action, great technique shown by both fighters, and an interesting clash of styles. With the way Faber was rocking Cruz, I don't think you could count him out. It's clear he lost, but he definitely didn't get dominated.

Plus, this blows away all of the recent UFC main events. You'd have to go back to Edgar vs Maynard for a main event that was as competitive and action packed as Cruz vs Faber.

 

[SHOGUN]

This was definitely one of the best UFC cards in a good while.