ampulator Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 <p>Look, like I said before to many people, Rashad should win. But the chances that there is going to be in a finish in this fight is minimal. It will most likely go to a decision. Who's decision, what kind of decision, exciting or boring decision, it's going to be likely be a decision. A finish in this fight? I doubt it. </p><p> </p><p> As for his Rashad's KO's, he KOed a declining Chuck Lidell who's chin was shot, and did so with a huge wind-up. He has power in his hands, but I'm not sure if it's KO power. I believe his win against Jason Lamber was GnP, and Forrest was as well, but I forget. And the Salmon KO was a head kick, and that's about it. He has power in his hands, but one KO was against a shot chin with huge windup, two were GnP, which meant his opponent was in a disadvantageous position, and one head kick... and that's about it. </p><p> </p><p> Here's how I see, from most likely to least likely:</p><p> 1. Rashad, split decision</p><p> 2. Rashad, unanimous decision</p><p> 3. Davis, split Decision</p><p> 4. Davis, Unanimous Decision</p><p> 5. Davis, Split decision</p><p> 6. Rashad, Majority Decision</p><p> 7. Davis, Majority Decision</p><p> 8. Split Draw</p><p> 9. Majority Draw</p><p> 10. Unaminous Draw</p><p> 11. Davis, Submission</p><p> 12. Rashad, Submission</p><p> 13 Rashad, KO</p><p> 14. Rashad, TKO</p><p> 15. Davis, TKO</p><p> 16. Davis, KO</p><p> </p><p> And I'll say this too... Chin Strength is more important than KO power when it comes to who gets KOed. If your chin is going, a small tap is more than enough to knock you out. My brain tells me, if there is there is a KO, it's going to be Rashad, but heart says it's going to be Davis. </p><p> </p><p> But the most likely outcome: Rashad wins, decision.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantabulous Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 <p>Big Nog vs. Brendan Schaub looks to be happening in Rio.</p><p> </p><p> I hope Brendan enjoys running for his life.</p><p> </p><p> Jones/Hamill II I would love to see simply because Jones won't make the same mistake, or have the same referee, as before, and would probably kill Hamill and I would pay my own money to see that happen.</p><p> </p><p> Jones/Davis I would really like to see because I think the fight would be very interesting. If both guys were on their best form, I think it could be a candidate for Fight of the Year.</p><p> </p><p> Jones/Jackson is a fight you couldn't pay me to watch.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampulator Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I don't know. Big Nog is broken up these days. It feelis like the UFC is feeiding to Schaub. His early childhood trauma, his style of letting people beat the tar out of him while he sets up a sumbission, and bad genetics (Lil' Nog looks almost as beat up), I don't know how much he has left these days. Plus, I heard he's functionally blind in one eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantabulous Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="ampulator" data-cite="ampulator" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="26660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I don't know. Big Nog is broken up these days. It feelis like the UFC is feeiding to Schaub.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Which is why Brendan should be up for a good post-fight run. Brazilians have a hard time dealing with their heroes losing.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brashleyholland Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Things I learned at the BAMMA 6 Press Conference today: Ninja is awesome. Ivan Salaverry is awesomer. John Phillips might actually kill Trigg on Saturday. Ivan Salavery is awesome, to the point that it needed mentioning twice. Most MMA sites don't have a clue what they're doing with regards to being journalists (and that's from someone who is largely self-taught). Ivan Salaverry is excited about seeing Buckingham Palace. BAMMA 6 will take place in Birmingham on the 10th of September. I know who's fighting, but I can't tell you. The London rooftops are awesome for dramatic photo-ops. Certain MMA fighters get scarred of heights when climbing up to said rooftops. Ivan Salaverry is, in fact, awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brashleyholland Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 I don't know. Big Nog is broken up these days. It feelis like the UFC is feeiding to Schaub. His early childhood trauma, his style of letting people beat the tar out of him while he sets up a sumbission, and bad genetics (Lil' Nog looks almost as beat up), I don't know how much he has left these days. Plus, I heard he's functionally blind in one eye. I hate this fight. The UFC have a policy of not doing 'gimmie' fights - You either fight the best, or you don't fight. With that said, I can't see any reason to put this bout on in Rio, other than to annoy the fans who have bought a ticket. Nog's health is a thorny issue with me. Personally I don't think he should be fighting - but who am I to tell the 2nd best heavyweight of all time to hang up his gloves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantabulous Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Things I learned at the BAMMA 6 Press BAMMA 6 will take place in Birmingham on the 10th of September. I know who's fighting, but I can't tell you. Can you tell us if we're going to be , or over who is fighting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampulator Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 <p>I think it depends on who, too. You show respect, you live. You don't, you you die (seriously). At least we don't have see Sonnen at Rio... that would get... touchy, to say it understatedly.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="brashleyholland" data-cite="brashleyholland" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="26660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I hate this fight. The UFC have a policy of not doing 'gimmie' fights - You either fight the best, or you don't fight. With that said, I can't see any reason to put this bout on in Rio, other than to annoy the fans who have bought a ticket. <p> </p><p> Nog's health is a thorny issue with me. Personally I don't think he should be fighting - but who am I to tell the 2nd best heavyweight of all time to hang up his gloves?</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I think the problem is not is skills, but his physicality has severely declined. If he gets hit on the buttom, I think that's it for him. </p><p> </p><p> And it's not to say I want to see him gone. He's one of the Best MMA BJJ Heavyweights of all time. but besides his injuries, I think the fact that Lil' Nog almost look just as beat up (though I don't think he is, as far as I know, because of his better stand-up), Iis good case study on good genetics. I think their biological clock might have caught up to them. </p><p> </p><p> I mean, look Anderson Silva-he's two years older than they are, but looks in a lot better shape. Or Vitory Belfort, who's also the same age as the Nogueira's. Some people have the genes, some people don't.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brashleyholland Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Fantabulous" data-cite="Fantabulous" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="26660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Can you tell us if we're going to be <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />, <img alt=":confused:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/confused.png.d4a8e6b6eab0c67698b911fb041c0ed1.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> or <img alt=":(" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> over who is fighting?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Well that could well be down to personal taste :-p </p><p> </p><p> I'd say most people will be very <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> if what they're trying to do comes off. Put it this way, if you think BAMMA 6 is better than BAMMA 5, you'll think BAMMA 7 is better than BAMMA 6 <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Did I mention that Ivan Salaverry is awesome?</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/brashleyholland/bamma6press018.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> ...or that this picture makes my awesome mohawk look like a less awesome pineapple? :-p</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampulator Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 ...That picture makes you look kind of small, even if you like you are about the same height he is. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brashleyholland Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="ampulator" data-cite="ampulator" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="26660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>...That picture makes you look kind of small, even if you like you are about the same height he is. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I'm 6'1 and about 160, he was just about 200 this morning. I'm am kinda small compared to him. Although he did have a MASSIVE hoody on :-p</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brashleyholland Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 <p><span>http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/brashleyholland/bamma6press019.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> The man who is going to knock Frank Trigg into next week on Saturday...and John 'The White Mike Tyson' Phillips <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/brashleyholland/bamma6press001.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> And me trying to contain my fanboy grin after interviewing Ninja Rua. Well, after interviewing him and throwing professionalism out of the window by asking him to sign my Pride DVD :-p</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampulator Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 You're 6'1"? Wow. That picture REALLY makes you look short for some reason. But more on point... 6'1", and 160 pounds? You must be a really skinny dude. According to a BMI Calculator, you're Body-Mass-Index is 21.11. Healthy Living? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brashleyholland Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="ampulator" data-cite="ampulator" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="26660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>You're 6'1"? Wow. That picture REALLY makes you look short for some reason. But more on point... 6'1", and 160 pounds? You must be a really skinny dude. According to a BMI Calculator, you're Body-Mass-Index is 21.11. Healthy Living?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> It's all muscle. And kebabs <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> To be honest, I've not weighed myself for a looong time, probably a bit more than that by now. Not competed in an even longer time, god knows what I'd weigh if I was actually in shape these days :-p And hey, Corey Hill is 6'4 and 155! :-D</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brashleyholland Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 <p><span>http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/brashleyholland/bamma6press016.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/brashleyholland/bamma6press017.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/brashleyholland/bamma6press014.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/brashleyholland/bamma6press012.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/brashleyholland/bamma6press006.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/brashleyholland/bamma6press009.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/brashleyholland/bamma6press011.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/brashleyholland/bamma6press002.jpg</span></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampulator Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 That's true. Corey Hill also snapped his shin, too. Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoloftjunkie Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I am loving John Phillips shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brashleyholland Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 Paul Daley has been offered a fight with Jake Ellenberger. You heard it here first <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffanka Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="brashleyholland" data-cite="brashleyholland" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="26660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I hate this fight. The UFC have a policy of not doing 'gimmie' fights - You either fight the best, or you don't fight. With that said, I can't see any reason to put this bout on in Rio, other than to annoy the fans who have bought a ticket. <p> </p><p> Nog's health is a thorny issue with me. Personally I don't think he should be fighting - but who am I to tell the 2nd best heavyweight of all time to hang up his gloves?</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Schaub is on the way up and Nogueira's coming back from a devastating knockout loss, I think they're roughly on equal footing. Schaub hits with power and is very quick for a heavyweight but considering he nearly got swept from guard by Mirko "wrist control and wait for stand up" Filipovic I'm liking Nog's chances a lot if he can be aggressive and not get clipped when he's closing to clinch.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="brashleyholland" data-cite="brashleyholland" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="26660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Paul Daley has been offered a fight with Jake Ellenberger. You heard it here first <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I don't think UFC brass has forgiven him yet <img alt=":(" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />. Ellenberger's probably the best welterweight no one's heard of right now and there's no way he won't just put Daley on his back and smash his head in.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantabulous Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="brashleyholland" data-cite="brashleyholland" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="26660" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Paul Daley has been offered a fight with Jake Ellenberger. You heard it here first <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Three outcomes:</p><p> </p><p> 1) Daley ducks the fight</p><p> 2) Daley takes the fight and gets KO'd</p><p> 3) Daley takes the fight and gets outwrestled en route to UD loss and then takes to his blog to whine like a baby about Ellenberger not being man enough to stand and trade punches.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampulator Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 <p>I think you got the order wrong. </p><p> </p><p> Your 3 Is the most likely, followed 1, then 2, unless you also include ground and pound as a possible KO, and if Daley doesn't decide to power-punch like he did with Diaz.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackman Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 <p>Saw another scorching knockout yesterday at the 'final'. The troubling thing is that it was from a (Belgian) footie league. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> The guy was KO for a long damn time. Too bad for him. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brashleyholland Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 <p>So Chael is effectively done with MMA for the time being. For anyone that hasn't heard, the CSAC voted 4-1 to uphold a motion to continue an indefinite suspension of his licence. </p><p> </p><p> His licence runs out sometime in June/July. Technically he can re-apply for a new licence in California after that time, but judging by the fact that he got royally...erm...made love to by the entire commission yesterday, nothing is going to happen to change their minds in that time frame. </p><p> </p><p> Again, technically he can apply for licences in other states, but Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio - basically every commission worth it's salt will uphold Cali's decision. Nothing says they have to, but they ALWAYS do. The UFC will not have Sonnen fight in non-commissioned states to get around the ban like the Strikeforce/Barnett situation. </p><p> </p><p> This also means that the UFC won't use him on TUF, which he was offered opposite Michael Bisping. Sad times. He doesn't need a licence to coach on a reality show, but he would need a second's licence to be cageside for any fights. The UFC *could* get around this by having Sonnen sit away from the cage and etc, but in all honesty it would be more trouble than it's worth and a slap in the face of the Nevada commission, who would be present during filming. </p><p> </p><p> Dana White said that an unlicensed Sonnen is effectively done with the UFC. How much of that was leveraging his position for the commission hearing yesterday. If Sonnen decides to gut this out and not retire, I can see the UFC keeping him on as a vocal talent until he can get his issues with the CSAC resolved. </p><p> </p><p> In short....DAMMIT!!!!!</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampulator Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I don't know if he's bluffing or not, but let's face it-Sonnen has been caught lying to the government.... SEVERAL TIMES, already. What did we expect? That they were going to let him off easy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shape Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 <p>The first meeting where he had his suspension reduced the commission made themselves look like idiots because most of them had no idea who he was or what he'd done. Now, I get the impression they're overcompensating. </p><p> </p><p> Absolutely gutted he won't be fighting Bisping, thought that was a huge fight that Bisping could win and I really don't see who else they've got for TUF now.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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