brashleyholland Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Also Anthony Johnson is a POS who pulls this stuff because he knows his opponent can't/won't pull out. Exactly. I've been saying this for the last 24 hrs: The worst part of this is the horrible position it puts Belfort in. Regardless of what's happened, Johnson's attitude has been appalling. The only thing he should be saying now is 'sorry', not telling people he doesn't care over facebook, or looking for sympathy. I speak to a lot of people who are starting out in the management game and managers who are just embracing new technology. The first thing I tell them is "get your guy a twitter/facebook". The second thing I tell 90% of them is "never let him use it". I believe some of the more confrontational statements were taken down from his facebook, but however this plays out, Rumble won't come out of it looking good. Shame, as this could have been a massive coming out party for him. EDIT: I'm being told that Vitor is being compensated quite handily by the UFC for taking the fight, in addition to the 20% of Johnson's purse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampulator Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Do you have info on Rumble Johnson, and if he will be cut for sure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damonster Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 EDIT: I'm being told that Vitor is being compensated quite handily by the UFC for taking the fight, in addition to the 20% of Johnson's purse well i guess he isn't underpayed like everyone else In another note, love the new UFC on FX look, mostly the keys to victory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damonster Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 he tapped, as they were rolling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampulator Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 he tapped, as they were rolling. No he didn't, the replays show he didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brashleyholland Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 No he didn't, the replays show he didn't. Yes he did, the replay showed he did. From the angle that they only showed once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brashleyholland Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Do you have info on Rumble Johnson, and if he will be cut for sure? They're going to decide after the event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brashleyholland Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Vitor just weighed in at 205.6lbs, Johnson just weighted in at 211lbs, according to Dana White. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damonster Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Yes he did, the replay showed he did. From the angle that they only showed once. yeah, as soon as i saw it i was thinking, yeah he won, but the ref didn't step in and when he did I thought ok now the fight is done, yet still wasn't. Almost like Pulver vs. Penn 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampulator Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 It didn't like he tapped to me. Whatever, he lost the fight anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brashleyholland Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Clinical performance from Gonzaga, but Oliveira didn't look good by any stretch. Gonzaga vs Phil de Fries in England later this year...yes please! Interesting fact: Napao is Portuguese for Man-Bear-Pig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampulator Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Clinical performance from Gonzaga, but Oliveira didn't look good by any stretch. Do you mean clinical in a bad or a good way? He's using his BJJ, I can't complain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brashleyholland Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Do you mean clinical in a bad or a good way? He's using his BJJ, I can't complain. How can clinical mean bad in relation to this, lol? Just solid, basic technique, going through the motions like he was on the practise mats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damonster Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 stout won, 29-28 edit: WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! how could he win round 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoloftjunkie Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 stout won, 29-28 I hope so. Really like the guy and feel for their loss in the camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampulator Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 How can clinical mean bad in relation to this, lol? Just solid, basic technique, going through the motions like he was on the practise mats. Clinical could mean "boring". That's not what I think you meant, but it can be interpreted that way. By the way, I thought Napao meant "Big Nose". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brashleyholland Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Clinical could mean "boring". That's not what I think you meant, but it can be interpreted that way. How was that fight in any way boring? Any, never mind that....we just saw the best KO in UFC history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brashleyholland Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 By the way, I thought Napao meant "Big Nose". Nope, MANBEARPIG. I'm super cereal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brashleyholland Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/full/496250330.gif?Expires=1326599966&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIYVGSUJFNRFZBBTA&Signature=qWR3CUrX~xvOmnCrByXGEoFTxemBiOy7eI3ooalcLBHzbdDKypZJXEuGfiuLOlwBUeMuOSSMtDc9iH8dugkQywvQWqh4GQhCcQWKrvVRdw4LUWOD1IRBIVZr3kAZOmw~q-8EWmGaLcWfKChmQOlP8-cMMrcbjjDXPoHWlg~ovNE_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brashleyholland Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Terrible call by Mario Yamasaki. One shot to the back of the head at the very end. Remember, the back of the head is defined to fighters as a thin, mohawk-like strip down the back of the skukk to the base. I counted one illegal shot there. Boo. I'm sure Silva will get his win $$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtplaystew Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Terrible call by Mario Yamasaki. One shot to the back of the head at the very end. Remember, the back of the head is defined to fighters as a thin, mohawk-like strip down the back of the skukk to the base. I counted one illegal shot there. Boo. I'm sure Silva will get his win $$$ 100% totally agree. BS call and everyone knows it. I think even Yamasaki knew it when he watched the replay. Palharas' leglock was absolutely sick. Barbosa's KO was unbelievable. Been a hell of a night of fights so far and it aint even done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brashleyholland Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 100% totally agree. BS call and everyone knows it. I think even Yamasaki knew it when he watched the replay. It's a shame that silly little issues like this can't be cleared up with some specific wording in the unified rules. The fact is, it *IS* open to interpretation of the ref, but the 'mohawk' is the readily accepted standard as opposed to the 'earmuffs'. Either way, you stop the fight, take a point and assess, if you think the blows are illegal. Don't wanna rag on Yamasaki too much, refs have a crazy hard job. Like you said, you could see that he knew he'd dropped a clanger. Also, lol at Joe and Goldy repeatedly saying that Rumble got very close to making weight. They're either haven't seen the statement from Rumble's manager saying the lowest he got was 192, or having to lose 7lbs in less than 3 hours is 'close' in there book. I guess it sounds a whole lot less unprofessional for all concerned though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampulator Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Rumble got stood a lot. Normally, I would complain, but he got what he deserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtplaystew Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Anyone notice how Rogan is overly critical of U.S. crowds that boo foreigners and chant "U.S.A."? Yet when he's in brazil, it's a "crazy enthusiastic crowd" that is doing the same thing? I have no problem with being a homer. In fact, I'm all for it an expect it. I just find Rogan terribly inconsistent on this issue. That said, Rogan is a "From the heart" kinda guy. He says what he thinks (as we saw with the blown call earlier tonight) and it is what it is. Whether I agree with him or not, he says what he feels is right and I respect that about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brashleyholland Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Anyone notice how Rogan is overly critical of U.S. crowds that boo foreigners and chant "U.S.A."? Yet when he's in brazil, it's a "crazy enthusiastic crowd" that is doing the same thing? I have no problem with being a homer. In fact, I'm all for it an expect it. I just find Rogan terribly inconsistent on this issue. Lol, especially funny if you know that what the crowd are chanting is basically "You're dead". And not in a "X Fighter is gonna kill you" pro-wrestling way, more like a "You will be beaten to death tonight, one way or another" :-p And wow, what a finish. Jose Aldo sparks Mendes with a knee, pounds him out, then runs out of the cage and sparks a near riot. Classic moment in the history of the sport right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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