Anything MMA, except thumb wrestling

[Samuels]

I do feel that way, but we all know it will never happen.

BJ is like Fedor in that respect. If Fedor went on a diet and learned to cut weight he could make 205 easy (weighed 230 for his last fight). How crazy would that be? Same with Cro Cop.

Fedor at 205 wow

[Dance04]

friendly reminder guys, UFC primetime tonight at 10. And it's 1 hour, not 30 mins!

[StillUnknown]

http://www.mmaweekly.com/blog/2009/0...t-with-win.asp

"Yeah, I think if Quinton beats Jardine, he'll get the next shot at the title," said UFC president Dana White following Wednesday's UFC 94 pre-fight press conference in Las Vegas.

And that is regardless of the outcome of a key battle at UFC 94. Lyoto Machida, the No. 4 ranked light heavyweight fighter in the world, and No. 10 ranked Thiago Silva are slated for a showdown in the top undercard fight at UFC 94. Both have been on a tear through the 205-pound division and both are undefeated.

But while the winner of Machida vs. Silva is likely to narrow the field of contenders to the title currently held by "Sugar" Rashad Evans, it appears that Quinton "Rampage" Jackson -- with a win over Keith Jardine at UFC 96 on March 7 -- will jump to the head of the line

so basically the only way the winner of Machida/Silva gets a shot at the title is if Rampage loses.

if he wins w/o any lasting injuries, i would imagine Rashad/Rampage would be one of the fights at UFC 100

[Chachie]

http://www.mmaweekly.com/blog/2009/0...t-with-win.asp


so basically the only way the winner of Machida/Silva gets a shot at the title is if Rampage loses.

if he wins w/o any lasting injuries, i would imagine Rashad/Rampage would be one of the fights at UFC 100

So Rashad won't defend until UFC 100? That seems like a long layoff.

[StillUnknown]

yeah it does, but apparently he has some nagging injuries from the championship fight. if i'm doing the math right, ufc 100 will be early mid july.

at the rate he's improving though, the time off may serve him well. he was off for almost a year before he murdered chuck

[Dance04]

who watched primetime?

Man it got me so pumped.

It was the best production the UFC has put together yet. Awesome

[Sebowski]

yeah it does, but apparently he has some nagging injuries from the championship fight. if i'm doing the math right, ufc 100 will be early mid july.

at the rate he's improving though, the time off may serve him well. he was off for almost a year before he murdered chuck

That's good math

mmajunkie
UFC 100 to be held July 11 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas
by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Jan 28, 2009 at 6:40 pm ET
The Ultimate Fighting Championships' landmark "UFC 100" event will take place July 11 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.

Kevin Iole of Yahoo! Sports reported the date in his latest Mailbag feature.

Although UFC President Dana White told Iole he hasn't begun matchmaking for the event, and though rumors that all five UFC belts would be contested at the event proved unfounded, UFC 100 is nonetheless expected to be a blockbuster event.

White has previously stated UFC 100 is likely to have some extra razzle-dazzle. (However, it's worth noting that when including UFC Fight Night and The Ultimate Fighter Finale events, UFC 100 will actually be the organization's 132nd event.)

Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer today told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) the UFC hasn't yet officially reserved UFC 100's July 11 date with the commission. However, it's unlikely to be an issue. After all, "We just received the date request for the May 23 UFC (event) yesterday," Kizer stated in an email. Yet, many of the fights on that UFC 98 fight card are already signed or close to signed.

UFC 100 also marks the UFC's return to the Mandalay Bay Events Center. The UFC has recently opted for the venue's sister property, the 14,700-capacity MGM Grand Garden Arena, for major Las Vegas events.

Mandalay Bay, which accommodates approximately 11,000 spectators, last hosted an event in July 2008 when then-UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson and Forrest Griffin headlined UFC 86. Since then, the MGM Grand Garden Arena has hosted UFC 91 and UFC 92 in late 2008, and the venue whosts Saturday's UFC 94 event and UFC 98 on May 23.

[Sebowski]

Is the gauntlet on the one for this one?
Penn-GSP
Machida-Silva
Diaz-Guida

All tough calls.

I've got Penn, Machida, and Guida (even though I swore I'd stop picking against Nate).

[lovetoaster]

Ok let me reframe he is probably the most popular among real MMA fans who love the sport and are involved in it. I guess if we include the fanboys and the occasional watcher then you are probably right.

Is that supposed to be offensive? I don't like Penn, so does that make me not a real MMA fan, or a fanboy? I don't like Penn because I think he is a prick. But I sure as hell respect his ability.

The best I can give him is that he's respected, whether he's liked or not.

This is the best way it has been put.

[tone_dubbz]

who watched primetime?

Man it got me so pumped.

It was the best production the UFC has put together yet. Awesome

Yeah it got me pumped up at the end, when GSP was getting ready to leave Canada and BJ was leaving Hawaii.

I thought it was hilarious when BJ told Firas Zahibi to go home after the fight, take your shoes off, wait for about 20 to 30 minutes and go F*** yourself. Haha, classic. I hope BJ knocks Georges head off. I thinkit will be an exciting fight, because GSP is a beast. And his camp looks like its pretty tough. Especially sparring with Sugar Rashaad in camp.

My only concern is BJ's conditioning. But after watching last night, seeing him "run the rock" reassured me he's more than ready to get at GSP.

I got BJ in the second by TKO.

[#98QBKiller]

I do feel that way, but we all know it will never happen.

BJ is like Fedor in that respect. If Fedor went on a diet and learned to cut weight he could make 205 easy (weighed 230 for his last fight). How crazy would that be? Same with Cro Cop.

Cutting weight is more of an American thing. European fighters usually believe that it drains you more than it gives you an advantage. I remember in an interview once someone asked Cro Cop if he could ever make 205 and he said "only if I sawed one of my legs off" lol.

[lovetoaster]

Was UFC Primetime an hour last night as previously stated? If so, i only DVR'd one of the episodes. Fudge.

[lovetoaster]

From Sherdog
Helio Gracie Dead
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Brian Knapp
Helio Gracie, the father of Gracie jiu-jitsu, is dead at the age of 95. Gracie passed in his sleep early Thursday in Itaipaiva, Rio de Janeiro, after he had been admitted to a local hospital a few days prior for stomach problems.

“He passed the way he always wanted to –- quick and fast,” said an immediate relative, who asked not to be identified. The relative said Gracie’s body would be buried on Thursday.

The youngest of Cesalina and Gastao Gracie’s eight children, he learned traditional jiu-jitsu by watching his brother, Carlos, teach it, but his small frame made it difficult for him to execute the moves. As a result, he adapted techniques to fit his limited physical ability and gave rise to modern-day Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

http://sherdog.com/news/news/helio-gracie-dead-15977

[#98QBKiller]

Man that sucks...RIP Helio. You had an immeasurable impact on this sport

[Chachie]

R.I.P. Helio Gracie.

There are a whole lot of fighters in mourning today.