Countdown to UFC 83 with MMAmania.com's Jesse Holland on MMARated.com radio (Audio)

by MMAmania.com on Apr 18, 2008 4:37 PM EDT

MMAmania.com senior writer, Jesse Holland, was recently back ranting on the radio, speaking with Ariel Helwani of MMARated.com to discuss UFC 83: "Serra vs. St. Pierre 2."

To listen to the audio segment right now click here.

Holland and Helwani covered the main card bouts in great detail, providing one last look at the historic foray of the UFC into Canada for the first time ever.

Here are the highlights:

Can Serra pull off the upset again?
Will GSP get too nervous in front of the Montreal crowd?
Did Matt Serra cross the line with all his comments leading up to the fight?
What to expect from Franklin vs. Lutter?
How easily, if so, will Michael Bisping defeat Charles McCarthy?
Why has McCarthy been so confrontational?
Is this do-or-die for Kalib Starnes?
Is Nate Quarry full healthy?
How good can Cain Velazquez be?

There's lots more right here. Check it out when you have some time and feel free to rip Jesse a new one in the comments sections below.

It's fun.

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we can expect almost the same type of fight between lutter and franklin as it was between franklin and jason mcdonald.

by twizted203 on Apr 18, 2008 5:41 PM EDT reply actions

Let me get paid Serra…Lets GOOOO!

by Smither on Apr 18, 2008 5:42 PM EDT reply actions

Serra wins via TKO. Awe yeah!

by DaneJa260 on Apr 18, 2008 5:42 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, Serra wins via TKO over some dude outside UFC, in a couple of months. First he will be schooled by GSP tomorrow, then by M. Hughes in a couple of months and we’ll finally see Serra out for good.

by D on Apr 18, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions

wats next for gsp if serra tko’s him again? any thoughts?

by kAiNOA PilAGO on Apr 18, 2008 5:50 PM EDT reply actions

155 or 185?

by DonnyG on Apr 18, 2008 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions

155??? thats a really intelligent take. I’m almost 100% sure he can’t make that weight, and for what? to get dominated by BJ?? might as well wait for BJ to come to you (to beat you) than go to him!!!

by kevin on Apr 18, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions

i wouldnt be suprised if serras entrance music is f*ck canada from the southpark movie lol

by jimmy v on Apr 18, 2008 6:02 PM EDT reply actions

Take the over 1.5 rounds for Serra\GSP…all day

by UFCPreview.com on Apr 18, 2008 6:08 PM EDT reply actions

ay i could get used to mania radio. thats some cutthroat analysis. slipped in a good 1 about : jas mac aka tuff killa identity crisis.. LOL

by kama kaze on Apr 18, 2008 6:18 PM EDT reply actions

. . . feel free to rip Jesse a new one in the comments sections below.
OK, I will. Jesse, you’re so dumb when you sit around the house you really sit around the house. You’re so ugly it takes you an hour and a half to watch 60 Minutes. I kid, I kid. Enjoyed the discussion.

by PW on Apr 18, 2008 6:22 PM EDT reply actions

I like the fact that there’s a good mix on the site. Some for Serra, some GSP.. Most of us speaking inteligently too. Good job guys, can’t wait to hear the crowd when GSP is laying on his back out cold!!

by kevin on Apr 18, 2008 7:04 PM EDT reply actions

McCarthy is going to sub Bisping in round 2….

by UFCPreview.com on Apr 18, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions

i just watched the weigh ins that was nuts if gsp doesnt win there will be some serious problems after the show .serra got the most boos i ever heard and thats just at the weighins

by jimmy v on Apr 18, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions

Jesse,
McDonald never called himself the TUF Killer. People gave him that name. However, he seems to like it. ;-)

BTW I think you need to learn the correct pronunciations of fighters names. However, I agree with you picks but I give Goulet more of a change then you think.

by Mr. Jitters on Apr 18, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions

I need to learn how to use an apostrophe “fighter’s names”

by Mr. Jitters on Apr 18, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions

isnt in “blame canada”

by Jizzo on Apr 18, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions

is it. its been such along time since i seen it oh well

by jimmy v on Apr 18, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions

Nice one Jesse. Very well done.

by Toms Bombs on Apr 18, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions

Serra is a loud mouth, the guy won the king of the loser’s show and got a title shot that at least 3 other fighters should have got. This fight is over fast, GSP is going to KNOCK OUT Serra in the first 3 minutes and bring that gold back to CANADA!!!

by DTB on Apr 19, 2008 9:15 AM EDT reply actions