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#161
12-12-2010, 09:48 AM
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as per usual Ariel and Dana post fight int...I look forward to these almost as much as the fight itself lol
YouTube - UFC 124: Dana White Discusses What's Next for GSP, Blasts Strikeforce
YouTube - UFC 124: Dana White Discusses What's Next for GSP, Blasts Strikeforce
#162
12-12-2010, 10:53 AM
Great card last night, very fun event. I of course loved seeing Koscheck's eye get swelled the eff up like that, and wanted GSP to put him to sleep, but it was a convincing and totally dominant victory. I would say this though, GSP has to take risks if he wants to finish. He did go for take-downs several times and of course, Kos is an incredible wrestler. But if you're not finishing on the feet, and your goal is to finish, you've got to relentlessly go for take-downs 'til you've got ground position and finish there. In any case, great job by both. GSP was really prepared for anything, and that's why he was in the driver's seat. Kos was one tough mofo. He took some VERY hard punches and kept his wits, was fighting with one eye, what can you say, the guy's a tough bastard.
And what about Kos's post-fight comments w/Joe? Do you think he really did put on the badguy stuff to hype the fight, or do you think he just said that to manipulate how people think about him? I wonder what the truth is. In the pre-fight documentary, his HS and college coaches said he was a dick, and pretty much ticked off everyone around him...so I'm going to wager what he said last night wasn't genuine, it was an act. Tigers don't change their stripes.
Undercard rocked! How'd you like Sean Pierson VS Matt Riddle? I thought Pierson was fantastic, and Riddle was like a machine! How the heck did he not get affected by Pierson's laser-accurate (and HARD) handwork? Damn, that was some display of stand-up!
And what about Kos's post-fight comments w/Joe? Do you think he really did put on the badguy stuff to hype the fight, or do you think he just said that to manipulate how people think about him? I wonder what the truth is. In the pre-fight documentary, his HS and college coaches said he was a dick, and pretty much ticked off everyone around him...so I'm going to wager what he said last night wasn't genuine, it was an act. Tigers don't change their stripes.
Undercard rocked! How'd you like Sean Pierson VS Matt Riddle? I thought Pierson was fantastic, and Riddle was like a machine! How the heck did he not get affected by Pierson's laser-accurate (and HARD) handwork? Damn, that was some display of stand-up!
#163
12-12-2010, 10:59 AM
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Great card last night, very fun event. I of course loved seeing Koscheck's eye get swelled the eff up like that, and wanted GSP to put him to sleep, but it was a convincing and totally dominant victory. I would say this though, GSP has to take risks if he wants to finish. He did go for take-downs several times and of course, Kos is an incredible wrestler. But if you're not finishing on the feet, and your goal is to finish, you've got to relentlessly go for take-downs 'til you've got ground position and finish there. In any case, great job by both. GSP was really prepared for anything, and that's why he was in the driver's seat. Kos was one tough mofo. He took some VERY hard punches and kept his wits, was fighting with one eye, what can you say, the guy's a tough bastard.
And what about Kos's post-fight comments w/Joe? Do you think he really did put on the badguy stuff to hype the fight, or do you think he just said that to manipulate how people think about him? I wonder what the truth is. In the pre-fight documentary, his HS and college coaches said he was a dick, and pretty much ticked off everyone around him...so I'm going to wager what he said last night wasn't genuine, it was an act. Tigers don't change their stripes.
Undercard rocked! How'd you like Sean Pierson VS Matt Riddle? I thought Pierson was fantastic, and Riddle was like a machine! How the heck did he not get affected by Pierson's laser-accurate (and HARD) handwork? Damn, that was some display of stand-up!
And what about Kos's post-fight comments w/Joe? Do you think he really did put on the badguy stuff to hype the fight, or do you think he just said that to manipulate how people think about him? I wonder what the truth is. In the pre-fight documentary, his HS and college coaches said he was a dick, and pretty much ticked off everyone around him...so I'm going to wager what he said last night wasn't genuine, it was an act. Tigers don't change their stripes.
Undercard rocked! How'd you like Sean Pierson VS Matt Riddle? I thought Pierson was fantastic, and Riddle was like a machine! How the heck did he not get affected by Pierson's laser-accurate (and HARD) handwork? Damn, that was some display of stand-up!
My fav fight however was the Alves one...i just love his style and fact like i stated earlier post his FIRE is back...love seeing fighters regain past glory...a la Leben, BJ style and hopefully soon Wandy as well!!!
#164
12-12-2010, 11:14 AM
I like Alves, he's a good guy. I hope he keeps that fire, he needs to!
I wish Wandy would regain, but he's had his career already in Japan. When he came over here, his head had already been rocked so many times, and that's just not something you can reverse. He's had his lights put out and he's much more susceptible to it; unfortunately, I think that vulnerability is going to prevent him from advancing his career against younger fresher guys. I hope he has a couple more good fights, and finishes his career in a positive light, not losing and ending as a very beaten man. Hendo, same thing, I really hope he ends on top and exits after his next couple fights if he wins. Any of these guys with battle wounds and age are rolling the dice on ending their runs with very negative memories.
I wish Wandy would regain, but he's had his career already in Japan. When he came over here, his head had already been rocked so many times, and that's just not something you can reverse. He's had his lights put out and he's much more susceptible to it; unfortunately, I think that vulnerability is going to prevent him from advancing his career against younger fresher guys. I hope he has a couple more good fights, and finishes his career in a positive light, not losing and ending as a very beaten man. Hendo, same thing, I really hope he ends on top and exits after his next couple fights if he wins. Any of these guys with battle wounds and age are rolling the dice on ending their runs with very negative memories.
#165
12-12-2010, 11:23 AM
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I like Alves, he's a good guy. I hope he keeps that fire, he needs to!
I wish Wandy would regain, but he's had his career already in Japan. When he came over here, his head had already been rocked so many times, and that's just not something you can reverse. He's had his lights put out and he's much more susceptible to it; unfortunately, I think that vulnerability is going to prevent him from advancing his career against younger fresher guys. I hope he has a couple more good fights, and finishes his career in a positive light, not losing and ending as a very beaten man. Hendo, same thing, I really hope he ends on top and exits after his next couple fights if he wins. Any of these guys with battle wounds and age are rolling the dice on ending their runs with very negative memories.
I wish Wandy would regain, but he's had his career already in Japan. When he came over here, his head had already been rocked so many times, and that's just not something you can reverse. He's had his lights put out and he's much more susceptible to it; unfortunately, I think that vulnerability is going to prevent him from advancing his career against younger fresher guys. I hope he has a couple more good fights, and finishes his career in a positive light, not losing and ending as a very beaten man. Hendo, same thing, I really hope he ends on top and exits after his next couple fights if he wins. Any of these guys with battle wounds and age are rolling the dice on ending their runs with very negative memories.
#167
12-12-2010, 12:23 PM
Like SD said, GSP was great, BUT he played it safe. THAT is the crux of Frank Jackson's fighters. They fight, not to lose. In GSP's case, he's just so good that he breaks away from that dogma.
I enjoyed Struve! Kinda funny to see that bean pole go to town! I love seeing Dutch Thai Boxers. But it will be interesting to see how he fares against the monsters in the HW division. If he can keep the big guys at bay, and at range so that they don't get hands on; he will be exciting.
I enjoyed Struve! Kinda funny to see that bean pole go to town! I love seeing Dutch Thai Boxers. But it will be interesting to see how he fares against the monsters in the HW division. If he can keep the big guys at bay, and at range so that they don't get hands on; he will be exciting.
#168
12-12-2010, 12:46 PM
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Like SD said, GSP was great, BUT he played it safe. THAT is the crux of Frank Jackson's fighters. They fight, not to lose. In GSP's case, he's just so good that he breaks away from that dogma.
I enjoyed Struve! Kinda funny to see that bean pole go to town! I love seeing Dutch Thai Boxers. But it will be interesting to see how he fares against the monsters in the HW division. If he can keep the big guys at bay, and at range so that they don't get hands on; he will be exciting.
I enjoyed Struve! Kinda funny to see that bean pole go to town! I love seeing Dutch Thai Boxers. But it will be interesting to see how he fares against the monsters in the HW division. If he can keep the big guys at bay, and at range so that they don't get hands on; he will be exciting.
#170
12-12-2010, 12:51 PM