UFC Quick Quote: Pete Sell vs Josh Burkman could be a loser leaves town match
by MMAmania.com on Oct 20, 2008 10:33 AM EDT
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"I think it's do-or-die for both of us. We are in the same predicament. We have to show the UFC that we belong here…. All in all [the move to welterweight] is a very good thing for me. I can't go on binges a week at a time, eating or drinking. If I go off the wagon, I'm not going to make weight…. I feel like being injured like that ... being on a losing streak, it gives you the time to reflect when sitting on sidelines. It makes you appreciate being able to be in there. I'm really excited just to be able to get that feeling again, to feel that glory and that rush fighting in front of so many people. I've been putting my time in since March, and for all the hard work and dedication I've put in, it's time to cash in."
-- Pete Sell talks to Newsday.com about his upcoming fight against Josh Burkman at UFC 90: "Silva vs. Cote" at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., on October 25. It will mark the first fight for "Drago" at welterweight and his first fight in more than a year -- he has been sidelined with a nagging shoulder injury. Sell has lost four of his last five fights inside the Octagon, meaning that he is likely in a must win situation. "The People’s Warrior" is in a slump of his own with three losses in his last four attempts, which could mean that this is a possible "loser leaves town match."
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How about if they fight and then they BOTH leave town :) While both of these guys have been involved in exciting fights, I don’t think either of them are up to par with the rest of the MW’s in the UFC.
by BigFatManiac on Oct 20, 2008 10:37 AM EDT reply actions
this fight is at welterweight, not middleweight
by Gweedo on Oct 20, 2008 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Agreed!!!! I thought Burkman was going to be a gooder but he has not panned out yet.
by Spyder on Oct 20, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I always enjoy a Pete Sell fight! The kid always brings it and has been in some very entertaining fights. As for Burkman….YAWN!!!! But Pete Sell should not go anywhere. If dragop does get cut he can always sign EliteXC and have a rematch with Scott Smith of their classic fight when they both KO’ed each other! 1 of the greatest fights of all time
by john on Oct 20, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
They’re fighting at 170 and young … You should take a walk Bigfat.
by Bone on Oct 26, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
They wont be fighting at MW but at WW, I hope Drago can pull out a win here, something he is not use to…lol, he happens to be on the wrong end of one of the best knockouts in UFC history IMO
by jet99 on Oct 20, 2008 10:43 AM EDT reply actions
I think Sell will win this fight. I’ve never been a fan of Josh’s. Ever since he spat on Jeremy Horn’s girlfriend. I think Horn had every right to spit on Burkman after he choked him out!
by Gweedo on Oct 20, 2008 10:43 AM EDT reply actions
Shame sell never wins, he looks the part and can bang hard – hope he pulls this one off
by Insain on Oct 20, 2008 10:53 AM EDT reply actions
Matt Serra’s camp hasn’t looked too good lately. Luke Cummo hasn’t beaten anybody special and the same goes for Matt and Pete. Come on Pete… WAR!!!
by Gweedo on Oct 20, 2008 11:03 AM EDT reply actions
Yeah I am suprised too. Matt is great on the ground, and is a terrific teacher/coach and Ray Longo is definetely a much more than capable stand up instructor.
Go Drago!!
by mike on Oct 20, 2008 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Coaches can only do so much. Sometimes a fighter just doesn’t have enough raw talent.
by Pat on Oct 20, 2008 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe it’s a mental thing, he’s got the tools.
by DSmith on Oct 20, 2008 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah,Cummo does not seem to have that fighter mentality but Drago does. Who knows, I wish him well though.
by mike on Oct 20, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
whoever loses this should get a shot at Jake Shields in EliteXC.
by TheNewfie on Oct 20, 2008 11:22 AM EDT reply actions
I’m kind of surprised that they didn’t give Phil Baroni that shot since he moved down to 170lbs. I guess EliteXC realizes Phil isn’t as marketable as they once thought.
by Gweedo on Oct 20, 2008 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Plus, since Baroni got destroyed after acting like a clown at EliteXC’s first CBS show, it’s going to be a while before they bring him back to the big show.
by TheNewfie on Oct 20, 2008 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
If hes looking forward to the rush hes talking about he might be a little disappointed considering his fight is on the bottom of the undercard and the arena will be close to empty.
by dia mette on Oct 20, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply actions
Even half empty UFC arenas are better than what he would be fighting in front of else where.
by mike on Oct 20, 2008 2:35 PM EDT reply actions
Burkman will win a decision and they both should probably be fired.
by sbud on Oct 20, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply actions
They both should go to the WEC!!! There both tough but in the UFC there not top 10… In the WEC they would be top 5 and it would give a couple more challengers for condit.
by mike22 on Oct 20, 2008 5:45 PM EDT reply actions
I agree. ive been thinking Burkman should go to WEC for a while now.
by belfort_fan on Oct 20, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Really hope Sell can win this fight. Been a fan of his for quite awhile now, even if he loses, he leaves it all in the octagon. Hopefully the move to WW will do him good.
by Joey 1.0 on Oct 20, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions
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