Anything MMA, except thumb wrestling

[Chachie]

Frank Shamrock vs. Nick Diaz set for April 11th

My man Nick is going to face easily the toughest fight of his career. Shamrock may not be what he used to but I see him as being too big and too strong for Diaz.

Go Nicky go!!

[StillUnknown]

You know, you hear all of Penn's people questioning the outcome of the fight because supposedly GSP was all greased up and everything. But you don't hear anything from Penn that would suggest he thinks the fight might have had a different outcome otherwise.

If Penn REALLY thought that he had a chance to win had GSP not been so slippery, wouldn't he have come out saying that he was looking forward to fighting him again? Nope, he quietly got on his plane back to Hawaii to nurse his wounds, without so much of a peep about him fighting GSP again.

Ya know why? Because he got his ass kicked, and he knows that the allegation that GSP was greased up had NOTHING to do with him losing. You know damn well right now another fight with GSP is the LAST thing he wants to do. So I call BS on all these "cheating" calls.

thats not quite accurate, GSP got fed up with all the talk of him greasing and offered to fight Penn again, which Penn quickly accepted on his website. not much has been said by either side recently though

[skinsfan_1215]

thats not quite accurate, GSP got fed up with all the talk of him greasing and offered to fight Penn again, which Penn quickly accepted on his website. not much has been said by either side recently though

Ah, see what happens when I don't pay close enough attention. Oh well... It was still GSP that offered to fight again though.

[Chachie]

You know, you hear all of Penn's people questioning the outcome of the fight because supposedly GSP was all greased up and everything. But you don't hear anything from Penn that would suggest he thinks the fight might have had a different outcome otherwise.

If Penn REALLY thought that he had a chance to win had GSP not been so slippery, wouldn't he have come out saying that he was looking forward to fighting him again? Nope, he quietly got on his plane back to Hawaii to nurse his wounds, without so much of a peep about him fighting GSP again.

Ya know why? Because he got his ass kicked, and he knows that the allegation that GSP was greased up had NOTHING to do with him losing. You know damn well right now another fight with GSP is the LAST thing he wants to do. So I call BS on all these "cheating" calls.

I'm a BJ Penn fan and I watched him get a beat-DOWN even before he ever landed on his back. GSP was faster, stronger, and sharper from the opening bell and his motor could have run for another 5 rounds. Penn didn't have it that night the same way Minotauro just didn't have it when he fought Mir. When jabs and uppers fly right through your defense from 3 steps away, you shouldn't look for other reasons that you lost.

[Opiate-Zeo]

I'm a BJ Penn fan and I watched him get a beat-DOWN even before he ever landed on his back. GSP was faster, stronger, and sharper from the opening bell and his motor could have run for another 5 rounds. Penn didn't have it that night the same way Minotauro just didn't have it when he fought Mir. When jabs and uppers fly right through your defense from 3 steps away, you shouldn't look for other reasons that you lost.

This is pretty much exactly how I feel about that fight. If GSP did grease, it's something that needs to be dealt with. However, I don't believe it would have made any difference in this fight. I hope BJ just stays at LW from now on. I think he really can own that division for a while and I want to keep watching him fight.

[Sebowski]

What's up fellas (and Keastman). Been in Puerto Rico for a week.
Just caught Fight Night. Good card.
Anthony Johnson and Cain both need bigger names to fight from now on. If I'm Joe Silva I give Johnson Lytle or Davis. Ben Saunders vs. Johnson could be a hell of a fight too though.
I'd give Cain the loser of Kongo-Hardonk (looking forward to that one) or Herring.

How crazy is Diaz-Shamrock? I don't think anyone saw that coming. I'll be pulling for Nick, but I agree that Frank will probably be too much for him. I'll go ahead and pick Cheech by Gogoplata.

I think too much is being made of "Greasegate". GSP-Alves can't happen soon enough for me.

BJ may have accepted that challenge from GSP, but I'm sure Dana talked to him real quick because he is already talking about the Florian fight.
Penn.com
Florian] is very good. He’s very well rounded. He’s a black belt in jiu-jitsu. He’s obviously improved his wrestling and he’s a southpaw Muay Thai fighter with great kicks. He can box, he can elbow, he can knee. He’s a mixed martial artist. He is. I give Kenny that: He’s a mixed martial artist, and I’ve got my work cut out for me.”

I've never heard BJ so humble. Maybe that beating did him some good.

Love the sig OZ
WAR Machida!

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

i wonder what would happen if GSP's grease met up with Aoki's magical rainbow tights????

[StillUnknown]

speaking of the "Rainbowed One", he and Mach Sakurai have been named as competitors in DREAM's upcoming WW tournament.

i hope they get to fight each other again, it was a close fight that the judges gave to Sakurai, but alot of people (myself included) think Aoki should've got the decision.

[Sebowski]

UFC 97 is in danger. Dance04, you need to call up your peeps and straighten them out.

http://mmajunkie.com/news/14004/repo...ave-ufc-97.mma
Report: UFC officials heading to Quebec in effort to save UFC 97
by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Feb 14, 2009 at 2:00 pm ET
After breaking the news on Thursday that Quebec's governing body in charge of regulating combat sports in the province would not sanction the "UFC 97: Redemption" event under the Unified Rules of MMA, French language website Corus Sports.com is reporting that UFC President Dana White will attend meetings in Quebec next week in an attempt to reach a resolution.

The meeting between White and the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux could determine the fate of the nearly sold-out April 18 event, scheduled for the Bell Centre in Montreal.

The same venue played host to UFC 83 in 2008, an event attended by more than 21,000 spectators that generated more than $5.1 million in ticket sales.

The confusion began on Thursday, when Réjean Thériault, the communications director for the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux, which governs alcohol, racing, gambling and combat sports in Quebec, told CorusSports the UFC's use of elbows and knees to the head do not currently fall in line with the commission's policies.

While the commission's current policies only apply to boxing, kickboxing and mixed boxing -- and do not provide regulations on the use of a cage -- the commission had allowed groups such as promoter Stephen Patry's TKO to operate outside of those boundaries.

Ironically, it may have been Patry's new venture, Strikebox, that caused the commission to reverse its position. While the Feb. 6 event was conducted under standard MMA rules, a supposed "gentleman's agreement" to keep the fights standing was allegedly agreed upon by the fighters involved. When main-event competitor James Thompson did not adhere to the alleged agreement, angry fans began pelting the combatants with beer cans and other objects.

Following the initial reports of an issue, UFC Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) the organization would do everything in its power to make sure the event went on as planned.

"I just know what I've been told, and we're working on it." Ratner said. "We've got to make it work."

According to the report by Corus Sports.com, the meeting will be an attempt "to resolve problems with an open mind."

For continued coverage of "UFC 97: Redemption," stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.

[Dance04]

UFC 97 is in danger. Dance04, you need to call up your peeps and straighten them out.

http://mmajunkie.com/news/14004/repo...ave-ufc-97.mma
Report: UFC officials heading to Quebec in effort to save UFC 97
by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Feb 14, 2009 at 2:00 pm ET
After breaking the news on Thursday that Quebec's governing body in charge of regulating combat sports in the province would not sanction the "UFC 97: Redemption" event under the Unified Rules of MMA, French language website Corus Sports.com is reporting that UFC President Dana White will attend meetings in Quebec next week in an attempt to reach a resolution.

The meeting between White and the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux could determine the fate of the nearly sold-out April 18 event, scheduled for the Bell Centre in Montreal.

The same venue played host to UFC 83 in 2008, an event attended by more than 21,000 spectators that generated more than $5.1 million in ticket sales.

The confusion began on Thursday, when Réjean Thériault, the communications director for the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux, which governs alcohol, racing, gambling and combat sports in Quebec, told CorusSports the UFC's use of elbows and knees to the head do not currently fall in line with the commission's policies.

While the commission's current policies only apply to boxing, kickboxing and mixed boxing -- and do not provide regulations on the use of a cage -- the commission had allowed groups such as promoter Stephen Patry's TKO to operate outside of those boundaries.

Ironically, it may have been Patry's new venture, Strikebox, that caused the commission to reverse its position. While the Feb. 6 event was conducted under standard MMA rules, a supposed "gentleman's agreement" to keep the fights standing was allegedly agreed upon by the fighters involved. When main-event competitor James Thompson did not adhere to the alleged agreement, angry fans began pelting the combatants with beer cans and other objects.

Following the initial reports of an issue, UFC Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) the organization would do everything in its power to make sure the event went on as planned.

"I just know what I've been told, and we're working on it." Ratner said. "We've got to make it work."

According to the report by Corus Sports.com, the meeting will be an attempt "to resolve problems with an open mind."

For continued coverage of "UFC 97: Redemption," stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.

Tell me about it. The whole thing doesn't make any sense. They claim they never knew UFC 83 took place until a few days ago.

Smaller cage and remove elbows and knees, as well as allowing a fighter to get back to his feet after he gets dropped.

Seriously tho, something is going on behind the scenes

[Chachie]

From the over-the-hill department...


http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles...wargods--16212


Shamrock, Abbott Grab Quick Wins at Wargods
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Joseph Zigler
FRESNO, Calif. –- Ken Shamrock submitted Ross Clifton in a minute flat at Wargods and Ken Shamrock Productions “Valentine’s Eve Massacre” on Friday at the Selland Arena. Shamrock secured the tapout-inducing armbar from side control after flooring Clifton with a clean right hand seconds into the bout.

Clifton, who weighed in at a whopping 380 pounds, towered over the much smaller Shamrock, who tipped the scales at 205 pounds. In a flashback to the early UFC events where Shamrock made his name, the size advantage didn’t help Clifton at all.

After connecting with “The Grizzly,” Shamrock softened his oversized foe with hammerfists before transitioning to the finish.

The win sets up a potential showdown between Shamrock and another Octagon veteran, David "Tank" Abbott –- also victorious tonight -- in April. The pair have been mentioned together often, but a standoff has yet to come to fruition.

“Fifteen years I’ve been waiting to fight somebody. For some reason it didn’t happen,” said the 45-year-old Shamrock. “Tank, if you come in like you did tonight, I’m going to end your career.”

Keeping hopes for that bout alive, Abbott made short work of Mike Bourke in their heavyweight tilt, knocking him senseless in just 29 seconds. Abbott, 43, surprised no one by coming out swinging for the fences. It didn’t take long for him to land his famous right, which clipped Bourke’s neck and left him face down on the canvas.

“I really wish it was Ken Shamrock that ran into one of these,” said Abbott afterward, raising a fist in the air. “I’d like to give him the same payment. And to the fans, drink a beer for me.”


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Sunday, February 15, 2009

[Opiate-Zeo]

I actually watched that Shamrock fight. It was streamed on Sherdog for free. The guy he was fighting was huge, and not in the good way. Took one good punch to knock him down, and about 20 seconds to get the armbar on. I like Shamrock from the old UFC days, so it was nice to see him again. Kinda crazy that guys like him and Severn are still fighting now.

[StillUnknown]

I actually watched that Shamrock fight. It was streamed on Sherdog for free. The guy he was fighting was huge, and not in the good way. Took one good punch to knock him down, and about 20 seconds to get the armbar on. I like Shamrock from the old UFC days, so it was nice to see him again. Kinda crazy that guys like him and Severn are still fighting now.

they probably have to, the money wasn't there when they were in their primes. thats why alot of them went to Japan to begin with.

[#98QBKiller]

I didn't even know those fights were happening until the day after.

[StillUnknown]

UFC 95 Countdown tonight at 11pm(est) on SPIKE TV