Anything MMA, except thumb wrestling

[#98QBKiller]

Any early hunches for this weeks card? You guys ordering it or watching online?

The odds against Serra should equal longer signatures for the people that bet for GSP, assuming Serra wins again. Hell, if you pick Serra and he wins, the guy you're up against should have to type in pink in this thread for a month.

I'm leaning towards GSP, but I think Serra has always been underrated.

I think Franklin will take Lutter, and I'm liking Starnes beating Quarry. I have a feeling Bisping will surprise people on Saturday, and Danzig will be completely focused like he was on TUF, beating Bocek.

That card is actually in two weeks man, I thought it was this coming-up weekend too, but I saw the commercial yesterday and it's the 19th. It sucks because I'll be out of town at a friend's birthday party, I'm totally avoiding ES until I get back home to see it.

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

That card is actually in two weeks man, I thought it was this coming-up weekend too, but I saw the commercial yesterday and it's the 19th. It sucks because I'll be out of town at a friend's birthday party, I'm totally avoiding ES until I get back home to see it.

[#98QBKiller]

In the meantime, go to this link:


http://www.sherdog.com/news/radio.asp?ID=555


And listen to this interview with Nick "Cheech" Diaz from last Sunday.

Pay attention at about the 38:40 mark he ****ing goes off about getting high and being paranoid.


Also, at 44:30 he goes off about not having enough time to get his haircut, he's like "I don't even have time to get my ****ing hair cut, I've got a ****ing afro right now"

He is hands down the most entertaining interview in the sport....you can download this as a podcast too and start getting it regularly for free.

[Chachie]

Chachie we still on for the GSP / Serra fight, if I keep this up eventually my sig will be nothing but my terrible sig betting record.

Like I said before, if you're taking Serra we're on.

[#98QBKiller]

Bas Rutten and Kevin Randleman clash backstage at Pride...anyone else ever seen this?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5nPZ...eature=related

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Best Damn Pride Fighting is on right now on CSN. 12am-1am, Tuesday morning.

Gosh this makes me miss it. The ring sounds were so sharp, you could hear them freakin' breathing. Gotta love the sound of that mat, too. Never think about those little things until you get used to UFC. Japanese fans are so much better. They are patient and stay quiet. Love the collective levels of cheering for how exciting particular moves are.

[StillUnknown]

Best Damn Pride Fighting is on right now on CSN. 12am-1am, Tuesday morning.

Gosh this makes me miss it. The ring sounds were so sharp, you could hear them freakin' breathing. Gotta love the sound of that mat, too. Never think about those little things until you get used to UFC. Japanese fans are so much better. They are patient and stay quiet. Love the collective levels of cheering for how exciting particular moves are.

i miss the Pride entrances, they knew how to put on a show. i'm surprised UFC didn't adapt to that when they bought Pride. UFC production is generic and boring

[SkinsOrlando]

Like I said before, if you're taking Serra we're on.

I'm sticking with the Terra Serra.

[#98QBKiller]

i miss the Pride entrances, they knew how to put on a show. i'm surprised UFC didn't adapt to that when they bought Pride. UFC production is generic and boring

They need a ramp and some fireworks bad....and I agree with Double, I miss the ring/mat.

[#98QBKiller]

HELL YES!!!

http://www.sherdog.com/news/news.asp?n_id=12220


Breaking News: Fedor Confirms Sylvia Fight

[4/8/2008] Top ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko (Pictures) will fight Tim Sylvia (Pictures) on July 19. The Russian mixed martial arts champion confirmed the bout to Sherdog.com on Tuesday.

"[Sylvia] is a good fighter, a strong fighter, the former UFC heavyweight champion, which is important," Emelianenko said via telephone from Stary Oskol, Russia. "I am looking forward to fighting him and training hard for this fight."

While Emelianenko was short on details, Sherdog.com has learned through sources close to the negotiations that Fedor-Sylvia would headline a card tentatively scheduled for the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, the home base of HDNet Fights.

Attempts to confirm the fight with HDNet went unreturned, however sources indicate the bout will air on the Mark Cuban-owned network and is rumored to be promoted by Affliction, a clothing brand closely tied to MMA.

Affliction had been connected with Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions, however a June 28 Las Vegas date has since been discarded.

Emelianenko, a 31-year-old sambo practitioner, has faced criticism from media and fans alike after a string of fights against less than stellar competition. Sylvia would represent the Russian's first ranked opponent since his unanimous decision over Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic nearly three years ago.

Widely regarded as the top heavyweight fighter in the world, Emelianenko (27-1-0, 1 NC) was recently freed from a letter of intent binding him to the now-defunct M-1 Global promotion.

Sylvia, 32, is coming off a submission loss to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (Pictures) in February at UFC 81. After a spirited performance that saw him batter his foe at will with strikes, Sylvia (24-4-0) eventually fell victim to a classic Nogueira come-from-behind performance and succumbed to a guillotine choke early in the third round.

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[lovetoaster]

HELL YES!!!

I am excited about this one. Thank god for HDNet!

[Sebowski]

Awesome news. Fedor will finally fight a top contender. This one should be good. Fdeor is used to fighter big guys. No one with the kind of striking and reach as Big Tim though.
I'll be rooting for Big Tim to knock Fedor off his pedestal. Maybe then he will lower his demands and fight more often.

I'll be very intereted to see if this ends up in a cage or a ring.

[SkinsOrlando]

Mark Cuban > Dana White

[lovetoaster]

I'll be very intereted to see if this ends up in a cage or a ring.

That is the same thing I was curious about

[#98QBKiller]

Awesome news. Fedor will finally fight a top contender. This one should be good. Fdeor is used to fighter big guys. No one with the kind of striking and reach as Big Tim though.
I'll be rooting for Big Tim to knock Fedor off his pedestal. Maybe then he will lower his demands and fight more often.

I'll be very intereted to see if this ends up in a cage or a ring.

I'm def rooting for Fedor in this one. I like Tim but I've heard him make cocky comments about Fedor and I'd like to see him caught in Fedor's ground and pound.