glfpunk Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 pretty much Sonnen is their leading candidate for every fight at this point. he's more marketable than the other 95% of the roster combined. Except for the fact that he doesn't really bring the ratings like Dana and Meltzer wish he did. He brings higher ratings than most others in the organization. It would be a way to get around the TRT issue, since neither of them would get the exemption. Sonnen gets approved for TRT every fight. He's approved for it for his upcoming fight with Shogun. On Vitor, I think people really are jumping the gun on him fighting in Brazil and never in the states again. You take Kizer saying he didn't think they'd be able to grant Vitor a TUE in Nevada or him having a hard time getting a TUE and went a step further to he'll never fight in the states again. I don't think that's necessarily the case. I don't know that it would be easy for him but I don't take that as "never". Nate Marquardt tested positive for steroids in the past as well and eventually went on to get approval for TRT and even after that when he had approval for TRT he tested higher than the limit and still got approval for TRT again after that.
Ace Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 So... Apparently UFC signed Benjamin Brinsa. A german fighter with Neo-Nazi ties. I'm sure that'll go well for them.
Elsalvajeloco Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 I can't imagine those two are that tight. I'd love to see Rashad do the stanky leg again. If I'm not mistaken, the only official Blackzilians coach that trains Vitor is Pedro Diaz. I think his other trainers are his Brazilian homeboys he brings to every gym because he doesn't like paying gym fees.
glfpunk Posted August 1, 2013 Posted August 1, 2013 What's crazy is that not only is Vitor still around and fighting and relevant, but he's one of the best MW's in the world and he was there in the early days of the UFC. He fought fucking Tank Abbott and Scott Ferrozo and he's still around today. The only other guy I can think of that's still around and semi-relevant is Dan Henderson.
Elsalvajeloco Posted August 1, 2013 Posted August 1, 2013 I am probably going to make a rankings thread either tonight or tomorrow. I look forward to seeing how LOL you guys divisional and P4P rankings are.
Craig H Posted August 4, 2013 Posted August 4, 2013 http://deadspin.com/in-lieu-of-ufc-highlights-embarrassing-videos-of-a-ufc-1015341046 I normally like Deadspin, but this is one of the most butthurt, crybaby reactions to the UFC ever. He practically channeled John McCain and every uninformed boxing reporter that wrote stories about the UFC when it started booming. Just pathetic.
Elsalvajeloco Posted August 4, 2013 Posted August 4, 2013 Yeah, I saw Marchman bitching on Twitter. Grantland and Deadspin waste too much money (by too much, I mean anything over $5) on people writing 2-4 shitty paragraphs. This is a good example.
epwar Posted August 5, 2013 Posted August 5, 2013 Buncha "huh, that fight happened?" fights announced: George Roop vs. Francisco Rivera at UFC 166 Roland Delorme vs. Alex Caceres at UFC 165 Brian Houston vs. Yoel Romero at UFC 164
epwar Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 Bisping vs. Munoz and Guillard vs. Pearson on a card October 26, most likely in England.
The Natural Posted August 7, 2013 Author Posted August 7, 2013 Behind the scenes look at UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman needs to be seen:
corpsewhite Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 What's crazy is that not only is Vitor still around and fighting and relevant, but he's one of the best MW's in the world and he was there in the early days of the UFC. He fought fucking Tank Abbott and Scott Ferrozo and he's still around today. The only other guy I can think of that's still around and semi-relevant is Dan Henderson. Josh Barnett could go on that list, maybe.
glfpunk Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 He's still relevant. He wouldn't be in any other weight class but as a HW he is.
epwar Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 Barnett's last top ten win was in December 2006. You're not relevant when you're dusting off Brett Rogers and Nandor Guelmino.
corpsewhite Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 Relevant isn't a synonym for good. Justin bieber is relevant. When you're about to make a ufc run you are relevant. If he flames out then he's not.
epwar Posted August 8, 2013 Posted August 8, 2013 WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING is having their fourth show this weekend. Yes, it appears Elsalvajeloco's prayers for Ray Sefo vs. Dave Huckaba have been answered. Main Bouts (on NBC Sports Network):-Tyrone Spong (1-0) vs. Angel DeAnda (11-2)-Marlon Moraes (10-4) vs. Brandon Hempleman (9-1)-Ray Sefo (2-1) vs. Dave Huckaba (20-5)-Tyson Griffin (16-6) vs. JZ Cavalcante (17-7-1)-Nick Newell (9-0) vs. Keon Caldwell (9-1) Preliminary Bouts (on WSOF.com):-Jorge Santiago (25-11) vs. Gerald Harris (21-5)-Antonio McKee (28-5-2) vs. Lewis Gonzalez (8-0)-Lew Polley (12-4) vs. Hans Stringer (21-5-2)-Joe Murphy (6-1) vs. John Robles (7-1)-Isaac Gutierrez (5-3) vs. Victor Valenzuela (12-6-2)
Fat Spanish Waiter Posted August 8, 2013 Posted August 8, 2013 Gerald Harris on the prelims, poor dude.
Elsalvajeloco Posted August 8, 2013 Posted August 8, 2013 Erick Silva vs. DHK and Jeremy Stephens vs. Rony Jason on October 9 at Fight Night 29 in Brazil.
glfpunk Posted August 8, 2013 Posted August 8, 2013 Barnett's last top ten win was in December 2006. You're not relevant when you're dusting off Brett Rogers and Nandor Guelmino. That's an interesting point of view especially considering you rank Hector Lombard among the top ten MW's when he hasn't ever had a single win over a top ten fighter in his career. The guy is relevant. He fought in the Strikeforce HW grand prix and went to the finals where he lost a decision to Cormier. He can't help how the bracket fell.
Elsalvajeloco Posted August 8, 2013 Posted August 8, 2013 If there is any division in MMA where someone can make an immediate impact in one fight, it's the heavyweight division. Fedor Emelianenko hasn't had a quality win in four and a half years and could be a top 5 fighter if he unretired and signed with the UFC tomorrow.
Ace Posted August 9, 2013 Posted August 9, 2013 So the Bellator tickets range from $50 to $265 dollars for the PPV. That's gonna be one empty convention centerarena.
Elsalvajeloco Posted August 9, 2013 Posted August 9, 2013 Well, it's in Southern Cali and Tito and Rampage are based there. They'll have some other SoCal fighters to fill the undercard. It should do okay.
Ace Posted August 9, 2013 Posted August 9, 2013 I live in SoCal. I live less than 10 miles from the venue. It's not remotely on the radar. It's also in a lousy venue which they'll likely claim is L.A. like when TNA came to friggin' Irvine.
Elsalvajeloco Posted August 9, 2013 Posted August 9, 2013 I think it'll do fine. We're like three months out from the show.
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