UFC 94 predictions, preview and analysis
by Jesse Holland on Jan 30, 2009 11:07 AM EST
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UFC 94 "St. Pierre vs. Penn 2" is set to go down this Saturday, January 24 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, live on pay-per-view (PPV) starting at 10 p.m. ET.
Remember: MMAmania.com will provide LIVE updates with blow-by-blow, round-by-round commentary of the main card action on fight night, which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET.
To get us pumped for the festivities, MMAmania.com Editor and Senior Writer Jesse Holland (that’s me) will be breaking down the main event matches and revealing each fighter’s keys to victory.
If you’re looking for an unbiased and objective examination of each contest, then I’m happy to report you will be extremely disappointed.
Why else do you think I would depose the former contributors and take this act solo like the selfish blowhard you already know me to be?
But enough about me … at least for the time being.
Let’s get cracking:
Georges "Rush" St. Pierre (17-2) vs. BJ "The Prodigy" Penn (13-4-1)
Greatest fight of all time? Hard to say. A quick stoppage in the first round would be a tough pill to swallow. I will say for that for me, it's probably the most anticipated fight of all time. How often can you say that about a rematch? Penn and St. Pierre have already met inside the Octagon at UFC 58: "USA vs. Canada" in 2006, which resulted in a controversial split decision win for St. Pierre. Penn brutalized St. Pierre for much of the first round, but then "Rush" stormed back and hung on in the final two frames to get the winning nod. Most at the time felt at the very least it should have been a draw because of the lopsided opening stanza (10-8?); however, the judges ringside did not agree. Regardless, it was a great fight and the encore will likely be even better since both fighters have improved significantly over time. And that’s a scary thing to say – these are two of the most gifted pound-for-pound talents in the sport going up against one another in the prime of their careers. Its historical significance cannot be overstated. Now when I look at this contest from a distance, I have to give Penn a significant advantage in a lot of areas, including both striking and jiu-jitsu. True, GSP also has his black belt, but for reality's sake let's not pretend that makes him Penn's equal. "The Prodigy" sports an iron chin and so many intangibles that it's hard to imagine him losing. So why then, am I picking St. Pierre? Penn is meant to be a lightweight. Three of his four losses have come outside of that division and I believe that GSP will come in with the same anger and ferocity that he brought against Matt Serra at UFC 83. Expect St. Pierre to use his superior wrestling right out of the gate to avoid the stand up and effectively frustrate Penn, who may need to expend a lot of energy to avoid a barrage of knees and elbows while grounded. Eventually the higher weight will fail him, and the second he begins to lose a step, St. Pierre will capitalize and finish him. So let it be written, so let it be dumb.
Keys to victory:
St. Pierre: Penn doesn't need a haymaker to finish you standing. His boxing may be MMA's finest, so pick him up and dump him on his head. From there, rain down fury until he wishes he never said any of those mean things about you on "Primetime."
Penn: If history is any indication, you've got one round to pull this off. I believe, like you do, that St. Pierre can be broken. Stuff a few takedowns or draw blood in the first minute and you could be home free.
Prediction: St. Pierre by TKO
Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida (13-0) vs. Thiago Silva (13-0)
This is UFC 94's version of Kesuke Miyagi vs. Terry Silver. The patient but deadly defender vs. the aggressive and powerful attacker. Machida has won five straight inside the Octagon, including big time bouts against Tito Ortiz, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou and Kazuhiro Nakamura among others. He’s perhaps one of the most difficult fighters to figure out — "The Dragon" has a technical fight style that appears to frustrate his opponents, as well as a few fans who claim he's "boring." Regardless, he’s been knocking on the door of a title shot for some time now. A win over a meany like Silva would certainly improve his chances. Silva brings the fierce and aggressive style of his old Chute Boxe camp into each fight, stopping all but one of his opponents throughout his unstoppable mixed martial arts career. He has an explosive mix of punches and kicks, which can often leave him open to counter strikes. However, Silva has proven that he can take punishment and dish out more … just ask Tomasz Drwal, Houston Alexander and Antonio Mendes. With that said, I still don't see how Silva overcomes the "elusivenss" of Machida. Round one will have so much footwork it wouldn't surprise me to see Denny Terrio sitting ringside as guest judge. Silva is going to try and make something happen, but Machida's counter-punching and technical prowess will continue to overcome. Heck, I'm even going for the finish on this one. Take heed Mr. Evans. Can't you see, all around you, the Dragon's breath?
Keys to victory:
Machida: Like Doc told Little Mac: Stick and move. Silva doesn't leave a whole lot of room for error so don't plant your feet or you might get planted yourself.
Silva: You're so intimidating I hear they made you a hidden character in the next Super Smash Brothers game. Unfortunately Machida has ice in his veins, so ditch the usual butcher routine and mix it up on the ground. Finish the submission that Ortiz started.
Prediction: Machida by TKO
Stephan "The American Psycho" Bonnar (11-4) vs. Jon "Bones" Jones (6-0)
Fresh off his Direct-to-Torrent performance in "Ultimate Champion," that "Other guy from season one" is back and possibly better than ever. Bonnar — The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) season one light heavyweight finalist — hasn't seen the inside of a cage in over a year since having his knee surgically repaired after sustaining a catastrophic injury while training for a big fight against Matt Hamill at UFC Fight Night 13 back in April, effectively derailing the progress he'd made after a suspension for steroids. In fact, he was on a two-fight win streak, finishing Eric Schafer and Mike Nickels, respectively, establishing himself once again as a dangerous light heavyweight threat. Now Bonnar may have to prove that all over again as he faces one of the most promising prospects in the division. Jones scored a unanimous decision win over veteran Andre Gusmao at UFC 87: "Seek and Destroy" back in April, electrifying the crowd with his raw talent and improvisation within the cage that included spinning backfists and double spinning back elbows. Some pretty wild stuff, but not as wild as the fact that he did it all on just days notice. It marked the seventh career win for Jones and his seventh fight of 2008. "Bones" is a decorated collegiate wrestler who just recently made the transition to mixed martial arts and is already making some waves at the UFC level. I like Jones in this bout because his wrestling can keep Bonnar grounded in the same way Rashad Evans did when Bonnar lost to him at UFC Fight Night 5. In addition, Bonnar hasn't fought in over a year and despite his experience, Jones has the momentum here after going 7-0 in 2008. I see a changing of the guard on Saturday night: Attack of the "Bones."
Keys to victory:
Bonnar: Rookie mistakes are what make them rookies. But are you patient enough in your first fight back to capitalize on them? Hopefully you're one veteran who won't be MIA on Saturday night.
Jones: Use your wrestling to disrupt his rhythm and follow that up with some flashy ground and pound. You're not going to finish him so be prepared to go the distance and do what you have to do to score points.
Prediction: Jones by split-decision
Nate Diaz (10-2) vs. Clay "The Carpenter" Guida (24-9)
If the main event somehow falters, we could be looking at a potential "Fight of the Night" candidate with two exciting 155-pounders looking to climb yet another rung on a very tall lightweight ladder. Diaz has been nothing short of brilliant inside the cage since his stint on TUF, stopping four out of his last five opponents and defeating them all. He most recently headlined UFC Fight Night 15 last month against Josh Neer, putting on an action-packed three-round show for the fans. Diaz’s mixed martial arts skills are well beyond his 23 years on this planet — he appears to get better and better each time out. Having said that, he'll still need to bring his A-game if he intends to topple the lightweight cardio machine known as Clay Guida. Despite his memorable performances and gritty determination, Guida has an average record (3-3) inside the Octagon. That record, however, doesn’t paint a totally accurate picture because he has been involved in several close fights, which he arguably should have won (Tyson Griffin) or was on the brink of winning (Roger Huerta) before having it snatched away in the final round. He most recently defeated TUF 6 winner Mac Danzig via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 15 in typical Guida fashion, frustrating and outworking the vegan mixed martial arts veteran. Guida will look to add another TUF champion to his belt by overwhelming Diaz. It's not completely out of the realm of possibility. Manny Gamburyan gave him all he could handle before his shoulder collapsed at the TUF 6 Finale and Guida is just as good - if not better - at unleashing hell. I don't see this fight going anywhere but to the ground - and fast. The entire contest will be decided by how well Guida can defend the submission and if he can, how well Diaz can absorb punishment. Fear the triangle.
Keys to victory:
Diaz: You're a better striker and a better grappler. His wrestling is sure to put you on your back. The question is, will you have the composure to take advantage of that position?
Guida: Whatever you do, don't stop moving. You were clowning Roger Huerta until you got caught and subsequently choked out. If you didn't learn from that mistake, history is likely to repeat itself.
Prediction: Guida by split-decision
Karo "The Heat" Parisyan (18-5) vs. Dong Hyun "Stun Gun" Kim (11-0-1)
Karo Parisyan is back after recovering from a serious back injury - or a serious case of cold feet (depending on who you ask). Hopefully he's back with a vengeance. The Armenian went AWOL after being stopped by rising star Thiago "Pitbull" Alves in the second round via strikes in his most recent performance at UFC Fight Night 13. The typically gracious Parisyan was uncharacteristically sour on the stoppage, claiming that referee Steve Mazzagatti was premature in his decision to halt the bout. While Parisyan may have suffered another setback in his never ending quest for the welterweight championship, he is still a dangerous opponent, going 8-2 since being outpointed by current 170-pound champ Georges "Rush" St. Pierre back in 2004. However, a loss against Kim could be catastrophic for the UFC career of Parisyan, who UFC President Dana White recently referred to as "a gatekeeper." Kim made a name for himself stateside after stopping Jason Tan in his inaugural appearance for the promotion at UFC 84: "Ill Will" back in May, pounding out his opponent with elbows in the final frame. The DEEP veteran followed that up with a close split-decision win against The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) alum Matt Brown at UFC 88. "Ding" Dong may be a tough opponent, but Karo has faced so many top ten guys like GSP, Sean Sherk, Diego Sanchez - and there's just no substitute for that kind of battle-tested experience. Kim can't throw anything at him he hasn't already seen and if he's not careful, he might get thrown himself. I can feel the heat in this one.
Keys to victory:
Parisyan: Now that you've aligned yourself with Greg Jackson, can we expect the requisite nipple tweak? If you really want to get people talking, you'll tweak Kim's as well. Go for the stoppage if you want people to take you seriously again.
Kim: If your Judo is indeed better than his, this could be an interesting fight. He doesn't do well under ground and pound - the challenge is going to be getting him there.
Prediction: Parisyan by unanimous decision
That’s a wrap, folks.
Remember to come check us out after the show for all the latest results, recaps and our coverage of UFC 94 "St. Pierre vs. Penn 2."
What do you think? Now it’s your turn … let us have it in the comments section and share your thoughts and picks for Saturday’s event.
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bj penn by tko 4th stoppage
machida by UD
Bonnar 1st rd armlock
karo by UD
guida by split D
fitch by 3rd tko stoppage
by Mikeybear2009 on Jan 30, 2009 12:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
GSP via TKO round 1
Machida via TKO round 1
Bonnar via TKO round 1
Karo via TKO round 1
Guida via UD
Fitch via TKO round 1.
This will be the night of first round TKOs except for Guida. Mark my words.
by c-war on Jan 30, 2009 1:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I got:
GSP Round 4 TKO
Machida UD
Jones TKO R2
Kim UD (good betting odds)
Diaz Sub R3
Pretty close to yours Mania.
AdamG – add Jesse to the GSP list!! its getting hot in heeeerre!
by Ca$z on Jan 30, 2009 1:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Remember I’m predicting this one “Night of the upsets”
Jones
Gono
Kim
I may be wrong but if I aint -- “Im rich bitch!!!”
by Ca$z on Jan 30, 2009 1:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I am betting a ton of dogs as well!
silva
BJ
Kim
Bonnar
Gamburyan
Diaz
by john on Jan 30, 2009 4:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT***
UFC 97: Dennis Kang vs. Xavier Foupa-Pokam, who the UFC just signed. He is a cage Rage and PFC veteran!
by john on Jan 30, 2009 4:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice one John.
Sometimes you just goota go with your instincts eh?
by Ca$z on Jan 30, 2009 4:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What about your boy Gono John?? Great odds on him and I dont think its impossible for him to win. His style is sometimes too much for people and Im hoping Fitch don’t suss him out for a nice little payout.
by Ca$z on Jan 30, 2009 5:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn john, they signed pokam? Should be a decent fight. I wish they had gotten cyrille instead. They still might.
by NameNotRequired on Jan 30, 2009 6:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, should be a decent fight. I love GOno but I am a realist. Fitch is going to win via decision. Gono cant finish this fight. Just in case I will throw gono on an underdog parlay
by john on Jan 30, 2009 6:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, should be a decent fight. I love GOno but I am a realist. Fitch is going to win via decision. Gono cant finish this fight. Just in case I will throw gono on an underdog parlay
by john on Jan 30, 2009 6:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i picked gsp to win but i see him gassing before bj.. the fitch fight he started to fade in the 4th and bj is going to push this pace like no other specially with gsp’s weight cut i think bj might tko gsp eitehr way im keeping my pick gsp by split decisiong but dont be surprised if that happens
by randy murders on Jan 30, 2009 12:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
your crazy… GSP gassing before BJ!!! Never going to happen!!! By now with all GSP’s experience, the weight cut is nothing to him. GSP Unanimous decision
by scottythebody on Jan 30, 2009 2:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
As much as I want BJ to win I just don’t see it.
GSP TKO 2nd round.
Machida will win another boring decision.
Diaz will get the sub in the 2nd round.
Bonnar will win by decision.
Karo will win by split decision.
Fitch will win by ko.
I would love to be wrong about the BJ fight but I just don’t see it. Come on BJ prove me wrong. BJ BJ BJ!!!!
by jimmy_dean on Jan 30, 2009 4:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I must have been typing the same time as you…ha
by Ca$z on Jan 30, 2009 1:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
whoa, Jesse picked Machida to FINISH a fight; thats ballsy…
by O damn he got caught on Jan 30, 2009 2:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
BJ via 2nd rd TKO
Silva via TKO
Bonner vis 2nd rd submission
Diaz via submission 3rd round
Stun Gun via decision
Fitch via decision
by john on Jan 30, 2009 3:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You’ll get everyone of those wrong except for Bonnar and Fitch….and maybe Diaz.
by c-war on Jan 31, 2009 12:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh I can gurantee he is going to stop him it’s just a matter of when. Personally I think everyone will see GSP at his greatest during this fight, and after BJ ran his mouth im sure GSP will want to make an example out of him. I see a three round ass whoopin put on by GSP, and I would love to see kick to the face to end it in round 4!!!!
by bullwhip on Jan 30, 2009 11:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Consolation prize if GSP wins is that he will fight Anderson Silva and then we can watch a massacre.
by Sp00ner1234 on Jan 30, 2009 11:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fantastic write up, on fights as close as the main event it is damn near impossible to make an educated prediction as there are some many possibilties but you manage it with ease.
Won’t bore anyone with my predictions as i’ll probably change my mind in the next 5 min. All i’ll say is i can’t f*cking wait, beers are in the fridge chilling nicely.
PS BJ by TKO
PPS GSP by decision
PPPS BJ by sub
PPPPS I haven’t got a clue!!
by Nick J on Jan 30, 2009 12:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jesse, you have to be kidding! First of all GSP will never stop BJ. TKO? – crazy talk. Actually, I know your not serious because you also have Machida by TKO. I laughed out loud for realz. 13 wins with 8 decisions WOW…I’m not saying he can’t win but TKO? You sir are outside your mind. BTW, there is no one on this earth I would rather see knocked out than Machida.
BJ
by Nokimono on Jan 30, 2009 12:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think I remember a less capable fighter named Matt Hughes who TKO’d BJ in 3 rounds just a couple of years ago; oh how quickly we forget!!!!!!!!!
by Rich Harris on Jan 30, 2009 12:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
When BJ took the fight on short notice because GSP got injured – OH HOW QUICKLY WE FORGET!!!!!!!!
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 30, 2009 12:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that is true, but he did catch bj in a crucifix and even though he was pounding the shit out of bjs face he never tapped…
by Sp00ner1234 on Jan 30, 2009 12:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
BJ didnt tap cause Hughes had both hands tied! LOL
by JV on Jan 30, 2009 1:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no shizzle, what are you bj nut huggers talkin about. GSP has cleaned out the welterweigt division and BJ failed and, he had to go to light weight. Remember after he fought Jens he swore he wouldn’t and didn’t want to fight at light weight.
all this hype is for his wallett thats all
by Ro-J on Jan 30, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“cleaned out?” he’s defended his title what? once?
he hasn’t beaten Alves! One title defense isn’t a clean out!
who in the LW division can beat BJ?
by kevin on Jan 30, 2009 1:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope all you BJ fans saw your boy almost crying at the end of the Prime Time show! He called GSP “a little b*tch for tapping” But isnt crying before you even win a fight being “a little b*tch?” I can see if a fighter gets emotional after winning a big fight! But not before the fight! Face it Penn lovers, at 170 BJ is a scared, spoiled, sissy-fied, little cabbagepatch looking MoFo! At 155 hes elite, but I can see Florian and Sanchez giving him a run for his money!
by JV on Jan 30, 2009 1:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He could have verbal tapped, and didnt.
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Jan 30, 2009 1:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
AdamG, BJ couldnt verbaly tap either with Hughes fist in his mouth! LOL!
by JV on Jan 30, 2009 1:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
guess so. Either way BJ is going to b*tch slap GSP tomorrow night and take his belt bak. Keep dwelling on what Hughes did one night a long time ago and will never do again. Ill be here, counting BJ’s belts.
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Jan 30, 2009 2:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have St Pierre by UD
Machida by 3rd rd sub
Bonnar by 1st rd sub
Guida by 2nd rd tko
Karo by SD
by JRE on Jan 30, 2009 2:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hate to say this but I think GSP is going to destroy Penn to a point where the fight might even be one sided. I want Penn to win but he hasn’t displayed anything at 170 for almost 3yrs now. I hope I’m wrong.
by Robert(1) on Jan 30, 2009 6:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
BJ BJ BJ BJ BJ!!!!
he looks good, ready, and in shape. he’s got this one!!!
by masters on Jan 30, 2009 11:14 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
How does he look in good shape? From the Primetime I saw he looked like the same old 170 BJ Penn. I hope he is in good shape, because he is gonna need it!!! GSP
by Jake on Jan 30, 2009 1:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you would say a dude looks good wouldnt you…
by randy murders on Jan 30, 2009 2:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve got:
St. Pierre by UD
Machida by UD
Bonnar by UD
Guida by UD
Karo via TKO
P.S. I’ve also got Gono beating Fitch by submission!
by jayshogun on Jan 30, 2009 11:14 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
sounds like a boring night. 1 mistake though, karo loses via panic attack
by Nokimono on Jan 30, 2009 12:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
St. Pierre via UD
Machida via UD
Jones via suprise TKO
Diaz via submission
Hyun kim via TKO
I would realy like Guida to win, but i dont think he can avoid the subs from Diaz.
I have alot of faith in Bonnar an i know he can beat this guy. But i dont think he will that night. and im not to sure about the GSP BJ fight, but who is…
by belfort_fan on Jan 30, 2009 12:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes – GSP but by Split D
Yes – Machida by UD
No – Bonnar is done – 2rd TKO
No – Guida won’t make it to the 3rd – by Sub
Karo? Will he even show?
PS – Fitch will destroy Gono – 2nd Sub RnC
by Arnold on Jan 30, 2009 12:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gono is going to get destroyed…. good picks.
by belfort_fan on Jan 30, 2009 1:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You guys are crazy! No way the BJ – GSP fight makes it 5 rounds. BJ, even at top BJ conditioning, will not be able to withstand a GSP onslaught for 5 rounds.
by Clayton on Jan 30, 2009 2:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly Clayton, I’m amazed so many think this will go to a decision. I’m a realist and know BJ is dangerous so there is a small possibility that he could get an early TKO, but there is no way in hell BJ can last 5 rounds when a MUCH better conditioned Hughes was gassed before 2 rounds. Serra was gassed before 2 rounds also. GSP has changed, he never used to come out with the ferocity that he has in his last 3 fights. He can go full out for the first 2 rounds and that is just to much for BJ to handle without expending 90% of his gas tank. By the 3rd round GSP will be able to do what ever he wants to BJ. Not only will BJ be tired, but his legs will be hamburger after GSP kicks the shit out of them. BJ will be plodding around on stiff legs and breathing hard and GSP will FINISH him any way he wants, mark my words.
by Gord on Jan 31, 2009 1:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gord that is exactly how I see the fight happening as well. Why can’t these BJ fans see it? The guy is a douche why do people like him?
by jay on Jan 31, 2009 1:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Guida vs. Diaz will be Fight of the Night, but don’t be surprised if that accolade is awarded to Penn vs. St. Pierre – Dana’s attempt to garner interest for a 2nd rematch.
by jayshogun on Jan 30, 2009 11:18 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I disagree.. Giuda vs Diaz is going to be submission of the night.
by belfort_fan on Jan 30, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
start crying dan. GSP is going to maul BJ. 3rd round TKO. book it.
by Hardcase on Jan 30, 2009 11:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’ve got GSP via ground£ in round 3. Done!
by VNDK8 on Jan 30, 2009 11:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I second VNDK8 prediction. GSP controls all rounds vs.Penn, play’s with him making sure he marks BJ’s face up in round one and two then decides to finish him round three. Round one is BJ’s only chance after that GSP will dominate.
by Beaver on Jan 30, 2009 12:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know if GSP is going to play with BJ. Too risky. I see him going after him just like he did with Serra. BJ will gas. Count on it.
by VNDK8 on Jan 30, 2009 1:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No way is GSP stopping Penn, Anderson Silva maybe…but not St. Pierre (who I’m predicting will win by UD).
by jayshogun on Jan 30, 2009 11:24 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Penn is gonna tear GSP a new one. I hope Karo gets TKO’d by Kim, an underrated and rather large welterweight. Machida just might TKO Silva pending Silva’s cardio in the latter rounds. I want Guida to win big time via a dominant performance. And the Bonnar fight is a crapshoot. His fight shouldn’t even be on the main card considering Jones is a relative unknown and this is Bonnar’s 1st fight in 15 months. Jon Fitch’s bout vs. Gono should be on the main card, NOT the Bonnar fight.
by Clint on Jan 30, 2009 11:29 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I agree with you there. After the Fitch /GSP war and then they put Fitch on the undercard, what a load of crap.
by brac on Jan 30, 2009 12:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Penn — TKO 3rd
Machida lands 2 punches per round versus none for Silva for a UD
Bonnar by Kimura 2nd
Diaz by trangle choke over Geico Guida 1st
Karo TKO 3rd
by PW on Jan 30, 2009 11:33 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
first off the reason why ppl think Machida is boring is because he is! as simple is that, Silva just needs to run after him like no one else has, be in his face and force himself upon him and ofc keep his chin down and we’ll have this in the bag, 2nd round TKO for sure!
GSP – 4th rd TKO
Diaz – 3 rd submission
Jones – 1st rd TKO
Stun Gun – UD
by RoB on Jan 30, 2009 11:35 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
apparently you haven’t watched his other fights…
by newkoba on Jan 30, 2009 11:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
apparently you seem to forget that those other fights were years ago.. he couldn’t even finish vernon white ffs!
by RoB on Jan 30, 2009 11:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Machida will be the LHW champ soon…boring or not. He is a beast on the feet and the ground.
by Brand0 on Jan 30, 2009 12:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s good BrandO but not that good, I would like to see him face Griffin next?
by Beaver on Jan 30, 2009 12:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Broken hand for Griffin keeps him out for most of 2009. So scratch that
by Sp00ner1234 on Jan 30, 2009 2:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ROB, that sounds like a great stategy that will lead to a Machida KO by counter punch.
Silva will get frustated, and in turn, make a mistake, and Machida will capitalize on it.
by ViolentMike on Jan 30, 2009 3:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow I hope it doesn’t happen like you’re suggesting RoB cos to me that sounds like RAPE! LMAO
BTW Machida = Future HW champ….whether you think he is boring or not.
by Ca$z on Jan 30, 2009 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jones +150 has some great value to it – I hate parlay’s and betting with my heart, but two negatives equal a positive?
F-it, GSP and Silva on a parlay for +400!
by DF on Jan 30, 2009 11:59 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Here are my predictions:
GSP 2nd round tko(during the interview with joe rogan he eats a mcdonalds cheeseburger in from of BJ
Silva 3rd round TKO this fight could go either way I just hope Tiago soes not stand back and he charges after machida
Guida by UD this is guarenteed fight of the night both fighters have the cardio to go all 3 rounds it will be back and forth with guida using alot of GnP
Jones 1st round TKO I saw this dude at 87 and he was amazing with some of his moves. tought fight for bonner to come back to after such a long layoff
Stun gun by forfeit…I hate Karo with a passion. I think its funny Dana has a back up fighter ready to go. Karo will injure himself while stepping on the scale.
Fitch by 1st round TKO….Fitch is my boy and will be back in contention in no time flat
by Ralphie on Jan 30, 2009 12:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Adam G, I told you the MMA boys where for GSP…
by jet99 on Jan 30, 2009 12:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Adam, your with Penn? didn’t notice! LOL.
by Jake on Jan 30, 2009 2:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LMAO! Im still on the fence here, ill decide soon, gosh!!!
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Jan 30, 2009 2:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
bj-submission round 4
silva- tko round 3
fitch- tko round 2
silva will be in shape and will conect with some brutal strikes that will shend Machida home early. Has everyone forgot about BJ submission skills. you cant compare gsp’s bjj to bj’s.
by dave on Jan 30, 2009 12:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
BJ has great BJJ but very little victories by submission so I doubt he will be catching GSP with an RNC or triangle.
by Ca$z on Jan 30, 2009 1:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
GSP is going to own BJ in the wrestling… George by UD
Lyoto will choke out Silva w/ a RN…..
Diaz will slap a triangle on Guida…..
Bonnar will clock Jones in the 1st…..
Karo will beat up Stun Gun on the feet, throw him on the ground, and beat him up some more…Karo by TKO/2nd
Fitch is going to destroy Gono….TKO/2nd
by Brand0 on Jan 30, 2009 12:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
brand0…thats a night full of stopages, not likely. im with you on the karo fight though.
by masters on Jan 30, 2009 12:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone taking Diaz by triangle should prolly consider that if you MMA geniuses here on Mania thought of it being a serious threat to Guida that his trainers who get 25% of his cut have thought of it too. I’m very doubtful that Guida is dumb enough to get caught in a successful triangle.
by Sp00ner1234 on Jan 30, 2009 2:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You mean:
The favorite is going to own BJ in the wrestling… George by UD
The favorite will choke out Silva w/ a RN…..
The favorite will slap a triangle on Guida…..
The favorite will clock Jones in the 1st…..
The favorite will beat up Stun Gun on the feet, throw him on the ground, and beat him up some more…Karo by TKO/2nd
The favorite is going to destroy Gono….TKO/2nd
Steelers over the Cardinals too?
by DF on Jan 30, 2009 3:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I just don’t see how anyone can pick BJ in this fight. GSP is much stronger, hell of alot faster. The only thing BJ might have an advantage is in bjj and that’s it. BJ won’t be able to stop any takedown that GSP tries. BJ is gonna be out wrestled and BJ will be gassed by round 3 and GSP will brutally GnP BJ to a TKO round 3 victory.
by rydinlow on Jan 30, 2009 12:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
well said- BJ will wilt under GSP’s GnP; he just dosen’t have the body of a welterweight
by wesman on Jan 30, 2009 12:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You really have no idea how good BJ’s boxing is, do you? His head movement and counter-punching is top notch. I predict GSP doing a high kick or something and getting over extended. That’s when Bj will throw that right hook to counter, and that’s all she wrote. BJ wins.
by Parks1 on Jan 30, 2009 1:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Show me when in his career BJ has had KO power? I know…never. He will NOT one shot GSP that I can guarantee.
by Jake on Jan 30, 2009 2:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Din Thomas fight, The Uno fight, both ended in the first round by TKO. You watch how much GSP will stick and move against BJ, he wants no part of BJ’s counters.
by Parks1 on Jan 30, 2009 3:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sherk . . . KO . . . GSP . . . almost KO’d. . . .GSP . . . KO’d, tomorrow.
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Jan 30, 2009 4:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no chance adam. So your going with a KO for your prediction? I thought it was a sub? come on!!! GSP! GSP!
by Jake on Jan 30, 2009 7:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It will be a sub dude, a sub that knocks him out, they call it the RNC sucka! Best of both worlds, unless GSP taps which is likely.
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Jan 30, 2009 7:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
GSP taps when he eats something that doesn’t taste good, or when he sneezes too hard. I agree with AdamG (big surprise). GSP tapping is VERY likely. BJ
by --utaptout--...AKA "The Prodigy's" 4th Biggest Hugger...RIP Helio...and thanks on Jan 30, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What are you taking about Adam, “GSP almost KO’d” If it wasn’t for Rogan saying GSP has blood coming from his nose, one couldn’t even tell GSP was hit. The camera was facing GSP’s back and he didn’t miss a beat. He wasn’t even rocked by that clip to his nose. Yeah his bloody nose hindered his performance and props to BJ for that upper cut, but GSP was FAR from ever being KOed in that fight. Also Parks1 was talking about BJ’s HANDS so the Knees that KOed Uno and Sherk are irrelivant when referring to BJ’s one punch KO power (or LACK there of).
by Gord on Jan 31, 2009 1:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Remember though boys, the prodigy only has 4 career subs. All RNC. Some BJJ prodigy. You would think that a guy who is the best BJJ player in history could actually use some of it in a fight, eh?
by jay on Jan 31, 2009 1:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
GSP TKO
Silva TKO
Bonnar UD
Diaz Sub RNC
Stun Gun TKO via Bitch slap
by UKmmaBOY on Jan 30, 2009 12:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This main event will dissapoint…these guys are gonna finish each other in the first round…my take st piere by TKO
by What? on Jan 30, 2009 12:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I disagree with every pick, bar the bonner one am i alone??
by sin on Jan 30, 2009 12:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
50/50 penn/gsp
Fitch
Guida
Karo
Machida (i want Silva)
Bonnar
Gamburyan
by SoCalStunNa on Jan 30, 2009 12:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I hope the first two predictions come true, the others not so much, hope your wrong there, 1 day left, go machida go gsp!!!!
by nathan on Jan 30, 2009 12:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I need to show better loyalty to my favorite fighter. BJ all the way.
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Jan 30, 2009 12:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bout friggin time sally!! Welcome back.
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Jan 30, 2009 5:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
never took you off the Penn list brother Mexi, sry McArthur = )
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Jan 30, 2009 5:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Machida won’t even have a chance! Thiago is literally gonna run him over! it’s gonna be a kid against a man..
by RoB on Jan 30, 2009 1:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey thanks for your predications, but i disagee with the first 3!
Also all this hype about GSP & BJ to be the best fight for years is wrong.
The fight i have been looking forward in the last year is Lyoto vs Thiago, i have said this for the past 2 years that one of these guys will be the next 205 champ. I will be putting my money where mouth is and betting the winner of this fight will be champ by the end of 2009.
Penn – TKO round2
Silva – TKO round2
Bonner – decision
by Toddy on Jan 30, 2009 1:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
im lying to myself i know gsp will own bj. gsp by tko in the 2nd, or third
by Jared on Jan 30, 2009 1:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
you’re #100 on the Team Rush list now, enjoy it.
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Jan 30, 2009 5:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like reality is starting to set in for some.
by Gord on Jan 31, 2009 1:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Guida vs. diaz fight of the night calling it. That fight has been overlooked but should be a hell of a scrap.
by onthebutton336 on Jan 30, 2009 1:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Guida/Diaz is the 3rd best fight on the card. Guida will win by split decision
by horny for mma on Jan 30, 2009 1:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no that fight will probably be flop of the night.. I’m just gonna sit and wait til that fight is over, cause those 2 guys aren’t really interesting me at all..
by RoB on Jan 30, 2009 2:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone else think Gono can be a spoiler for Fitch?
by bostonmmajunkie on Jan 30, 2009 2:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I do. Plus if you’re a betting man the odds are nothing short of amazing on Gono!
by Ca$z on Jan 30, 2009 3:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I want BJ to win, but I think GSP’s got this one. I don’t think it will end up being all that tough of a fight for GSP, either. High risk, sure, but I think GSP has it in him, at this weight class, to steamroll through BJ.
by Clayton on Jan 30, 2009 2:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yes – GSP by tko by 4th roung
Yes – Silva tko by rnd 2
Yes – Jones tko by rnd 3. looksy dosey style
Yes- Diaz submission by rnd 3
Yes- Dong by unamimous dec over via karo panick attack (Will he even show?)
PS – Fitch will destroy Gono – 2nd Sub RnC
by fistoffury on Jan 30, 2009 2:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
TEAM PENN!!!
“You guys all say Georges is good at this, Georges is good at that . . . Get the f*ck out of here!” – BJ Penn.
1. MMAmania : “Penn via technical knockout either early round one or late round four.”
2. ( (Adam G) ) : Via SUB, 2nd Rnd. “GSP wont survive the first 9 minutes!” BJ BJ BJ!!
3. pUniSHment : Via TKO due to strikes, 3rd Rnd. BJ BJ BJ!!!
4. utapout ."The Prodigy’s" 4th Biggest Hugger : Via "I F*CKING TOLD YOU SO!"
5. The Anomaly : Via SUB “He wins on the feet To GnP To SUB a la Penn/Stevenson”
6. John : Via TKO, 2nd Rnd. BJ BJ BJ!!!
7. Violent Mike : Via "SUB/TKO due to strikes, 1st Rnd, BJ BJ BJ!!!"
8. BNF : Via TKO, 2nd Rnd. “And it will be a bloody TKO!” BJ BJ BJ!!!
9. WESTSIDE/OHAU : Via?
10. Haze : Via Arm Bar, 3rd Rnd.
11. OJR : Via RNC, 3rd Rnd! BJ BJ BJ!!!
12. Kevin : Via “1st or 2nd Rnd destruction!”
13. O damn he got caught : Via RNC, 3rd Rnd. “Classic BJ style!”
14. Psyqo78 : Via TKO, 2nd Rnd.
15. Philicutioner : Via Knee to the face To GnP TKO a la Penn/Thomas."
16. Chefdaddy : Via?
17. El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner : "I’m Hoping, Wishing and Dreaming."
18. MikeyBear2009 : Via TKO, 4th Rnd. “BJ better win with all the sh*t he’s talking!”
19. revjames13 : Via "Early destruction, shock and awe styleee!! BJ BJ BJ!!!"
20. SoCalStunNa : Via "My heart is with BJ."
21. Crowls : Via RNC, “He wins on the feet To GnP To RNC!”
22. haglenuts : Via SUB, 3rd Rnd.
23. Synyster[[2009 Year Of Gegard Mousasi]] : Via TKO, 3rd or 4th Rnd. “BJ BJ BJ!!”
24. Pretty boy : Via TKO, 2nd Rnd.
25. boardRIDER : Via “Hawaiian style, its how we do it in Hawaii!! cheeehooo!”
26. Slovak : Via a Finish, 3rd Rnd.
27. Ktown : Via Flying Hawaiian Pineapples, 3rd Rnd.
28. Parks1 : Via “The X-Factor, BJ’s Boxing! A right hook!!”
29. Syd[a.k.a. "The Negation"] : Via Hiloan Choke!
30. Jmas : Via SUB, 2nd Rnd.
31. Scott (with the BLUE screen name) : Via TKO, 2nd Rnd.
32. Madnuts : Via RNC, 2nd Rnd. “And it will be a bloody Rush that he submits.”
33. Cromzinc : Via RNC, 2nd Rnd.
34. killvicious : Via “Cute puppy sacrifice.”
35. TheEder : Via “kicking the sh*t outta GSP!!”
36. Rubbergaurd : Via?
37. Mathew : "I’m Hoping, Wishing and Dreaming."
38. MauiPimpin : Via TKO due to strikes, 2nd Rnd.
39. fokman : Via Triangle choke, 3rd Rnd.
40. xxBAxx816 : Via TKO, 1st Rnd.
41. dbh : Via KO, 3rd Rnd.
42. 2009 The year of Scott Ferrozzo : Via TKO, 3rd Rnd.
43. Fred : Via TKO, 2nd Rnd.
44. masters : Via “He looks good, ready and in shape, hes got this one!”
45. tz swanger : Via “BJ dudes, in any way!”
46. rctrue : Via " BJ will finish GSP permanently."
47. Kdog : Via?
48. Kelli : “GSP is going to tap like a little b*tch!”
49. Nokimono : Via “BJBJBJBJ!!!” “Jesse Holland is out of his mind!”
50. PW : Via TKO, 3rd Rnd.
51. dave : Via SUB, 4th Rnd.
52. Toddy : Via TKO, 2nd Rnd.
53. Hotdamn : Via TKO, 3rd Rnd. (3 minutes into the 3rd Rnd)
54. Clint : Via “Tearing GSP a new one!”
55. Jesse (My Son) : Via KO, 1st Rnd. "That’s a bad man! BJ BJ BJ!!!!"
56. Richard Sr. (My Grandfather) : Via UD, 48-47, "BJ gets Rnd’s 1-3 for the Win."
57. Lyoto Machida (UFC Fighter) : “He clapped for BJ and not GSP at a presser.”
58. Thiago Silva (UFC Fighter) : “He clapped for BJ and not GSP at a presser.”
59. Urijah Faber (Former WEC FTWT Champ) : Via "The Mental edge"
60. “Kid” Yamamoto (Pro FTWT Fighter) : Via Decision.
61. Coal Uno (Fought BJ twice, to a KO Loss and a Draw) : Via KO, 2nd Rnd.
62. Robbie Lawler (Former EliteXC MLWT Champ) : Via KO, 2nd Rnd.
63. Jens Pulver (Former UFC LTWT Champ) : Via "Jab to death."
64. Tito Ortiz (Former UFC LHWT Champ) : Via Always has a Penn Tshirt with him!
65. Jamie Varner (Current WEC LTWT Champ) : "BJ’s a force, any wieght class!"
66. Troy Mandaloniz (UFC Fighter/TP) : Via “BJ’d smash any guy in GSPs camp!”
67. Justin Mcully (UFC Fighter/TP) : Via “That’s the best cardio workout you can do.”
68. Kendall “Da Spyder” Grove (UFC Fighter/TP) : Via Hawaiian style.
69. Renato Charuto Verissimo (Former UFC Fighter/TP) : Via BJJ I’m sure.
70. Matt Hughes (UFC Hall of Famer) : “If BJ’s in shape, his hand will be raised. . .”
71. JD Penn (Brother/Manager/TP) : “BJ is the monster I’d be more worried about!”
72. Jason Parillo (BJ’s Boxing Coach) : Via “Slackin and Mana burgers baby!!!”
73. Adam Disabato (BJ’s Wrestling Coach) : Via “The lack of holes in our game!”
74. Rudy Valentino (BJ’s Head Trainer) : Via BJ’s “killer instinct switch!”
75. Hawaii : Via Israel Kamakawiwo’Ole and his flying Yukalale!!! BJ BJ BJ!!!
“I figured I’d be 100-0 by now . . . I’m here, I’m ready, lets go.” – BJ Penn.
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Jan 30, 2009 3:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
YESSSSSS! I made “teh” list!
BJ
TKO, RD1, stopppage due to strikes!
You can’t stop the Train!
by Nokimono on Jan 30, 2009 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
TEAM RUSH!!!
“I dont believe that there is pleasure in life, only breaks from the pain.” – Georges St. Pierre.
1. GORD : Via TKO, 3rd Rnd. “Legkicks To Gas ’em To Victory, a one sided beatdown!”
2. JV : Via "What ever he wants! GSP GSP GSP!!!"
3. McArthur : Via Decision.
4. Nathan : Via Decision. “GSP GSP GSP!!!”
5. raetsinner : Via TKO, 3rd Rnd. “After BJ gasses yet again at 170.”
6. GodDamnMike : Via “Fitch-Like Humiliation!” “A slam To GnP To TKO! Rnd 3.”
7. b.w. : Via Unanimous Decision.
8. naturalshadow : Via TKO, 4th Rnd. “Penn completely gassed.”
9. PJJ : Via?
10. Punch You In The Ovaries : Via “BJ wont win a round!”
11. NameNotRequired : Via TKO, 4th Rnd. “After utter domination!”
12. Jet99 : Via TKO, 4th Rnd.
13. Introvert : Via Unanimous Decision, 48-47.
14. TapedUpPair : Via "Humbling asphyxiation! GSP GSP GSP!!!"
15. MM_Eh : Via RNC set up by a “Greg Louganis Triple-Gainer.” 2nd or 4th Rnd.
16. Hardcharger : Via?
17. c-war : Via (T)KO, 1st Rnd. “And everyone will be
surprised except me!”
18. day1er : Via TKO due to GnP and a "reality check like he was crucifixed" 3rd Rnd.
19. Randy Murders : Via Slpit Decision.
20. ehoglund : Via TKO due to GnP, 4th or 5th Rnd. "But I wanna see a war!"
21. SilasM : Via TKO, 4th Rnd.
22. holyintellect : Via?
23. Jay : Via TKO, 3rd Rnd (4:20 of the 3rd Rnd).
24. PhilQNY : Via “GSP’s SIZE will be the difference maker.”
25. MikeD : Via?
26. Stevo : Via?
27. LJ : Via “Tittie Twister!!”
28. Shadyone33 : Via?
29. Liddell-Marqardt-GSP-Sherk : Via TKO, 2nd Rnd.
30. Beaver : Via TKO due to GnP, 3rd Rnd. “Penn will need a miracle like Serra.”
31. Spyder : Via?
32. See What Had Happened Was : Via RNC! “I know its a long shot . . .”
33. Lester The Pimp : Via Decision.
34. BMO : Via "GSP has it in the bag.!" "GSP GSP GSP!!!"
35. Pete Dog : Via Decision.
36. DJ : Via "Clear cut, dominating, convincing, 5th Rnd UD.
GSP GSP GSP!!!"
37. Andrew : Via TKO, 4th Rnd.
38. horny for MMA : Via Split Decision.
39. Jeff : Via TKO due to strikes, 4th Rnd.
40. enzo-enormous : Via?
41.Brandon : Via Unanimous Decision. “OMG, Wrestling.”
42. Richard (My Dad) : Via TKO due to strikes, Ref stoppage/BJ wont tap, 4th Rnd.
43. Anthony (with the BLUE screen name) : Via?
44. Kory : Via?
45. Pancake Head : Via?
46. HellaHectic : Via "He wins just by showing up"
47. Deadgrassinyard : Via TKO due to strikes, 3rd Rnd.
48. ACanadianPotHead : Via KO, Head kick, 4th Rnd.
49. JoW : Via TKO due to GnP, 3rd Rnd.
50. Pat : Via TKO, 5th Rnd. (After taking 3 of the first 4 rounds)
51. matt king : Via TKO due to strikes, ?? Rnd.
52. Jakob : Via? “GSP! GSP! GSP!”
53. Hero-Of-Time : Via a Finish, 4th Rnd.
54. Choke_Him : Via TKO, 4th Rnd.
55. Jake : Via TKO due to GnP, 4th Rnd.
56. rydinlow : Via KO due to GnP, 3rd Rnd.
57. DZZ : Via TKO due to GnP, 5th Rnd.
58. stinky-fingers : Via TKO, 3rd Rnd.
59. DB : Via Unanimous Decision.
60. baby_eddie : Via TKO due to GnP, 3rd Rnd.
61. TOMMY-OUZO : Via Superior Jew Jiff Shoes!
62. GregC : Via Decision.
63. Don : Via Decision.
64. FoamDome : Via?
65. Diceman : Via GnP. "That’s Rush pounding BJ the f*ck out, if that’s not clear. "
66. TRIKZ : Via TKO, 4th Rnd. " BJ will get owned!"
67. Ca$z : Via TKO, 4th Rnd. “Sorry Adam G.”
68. jintao : Via TKO due to GnP, 4th Rnd.
69. Scott : Via?
70. ben : Via TKO, 3rd Rnd (3:39 of 3rd Rnd).
71. Chris : Via TKO, 3rd Rnd.
72. mmanutZ : Via Unanimous Decision. “It wont be pretty!”
73. jee : Via TKO, 4th Rnd.
74. JB : Via “Ape Technique”
75. jslim : Via TKO, 5th Rnd.
76. gaara : Via Decision.
77. Robert(1) : Via?
78. jackel : Via “BJ will get whats coming to him! and then again by Florian!!”
79. Lights Out : Via KTFO! “BJ is gonna get embarrassed!!”
80. bad batz : Via TKO, 4th or 5th Rnd. “BJ will gas in the 3rd Rnd!”
81. WebGarden : Via TKO, 1st Rnd. “yep.”
82. Malonish : Via TKO, 4th Rnd. “Check my record at mmaplayground.”
83. NorthStar : Via TKO, 4th Rnd.
84. Couchchamp : Via Kimura, 3rd Rnd. “GSP is gonna wreck Penn!”
85. Brendan : Via Teabag, 3rd Rnd.
86. bullwhip : Via KO, 4th Rnd. “By a kick to the face!”
87. Jayshogun : Via Unanimous Decision.
88. belfort_fan : Via Unanimous Decision.
89. Arnold : Via Split Decision.
90. Hardcase : Via TKO, 3rd Rnd. “GSP is going to maul BJ!”
91. VNDK8 : Via TKO due to GnP, 3rd Rnd.
92. RoB : Via TKO, 4th Rnd.
93. Ralphie : Via TKO, 2nd Rnd. “While eating a cheeseburger in front of BJ”
94. BrandO : Via Unanimous Decision.
95. What? : Via TKO. “The main event will dissapoint.”
96. Nish : Via “Taps due to strikes or gasses at the stare down.”
97. Dave : Via Split Decision.
98. Paul N : Via TKO due to GnP, 4th Rnd. “After winning all 4 rounds.”
99. fleet : Via Decision. “I just want a great fight!”
100. Jared : Via TKO, 2nd Rnd. “I was cheering for BJ but im a b*tch so here i am!”
101. Randy Couture (5X UFC LHWT/HVWT Champ) : Via "At 170 lbs, I like George."
102. “Bang” Ludwig (The guy BJ subbed in a minute) : Via "GSP in the later rounds!"
103. Mike Brown (Current WEC FTWT Champ) : Via Unanimous Decision.
104. Rashad Evens (Current UFC LHWT Champ/TP) : Via KO. “After a 2-3 Rnd battle..”
105. Nate Marquardt (UFC Fighter/TP) : Via “I don’t see any way BJ can win this fight.”
106. The Dean of Mean (UFC Fighter/TP) : Via Georges is in top form."
107. Donald “The Cowboy” Cerrone (WEC #1 LTWT contender/TP) : Via Training with me
108. Kro Phil Nurse (GSP’s Muay Tai Coach) : Via “Everyone who has pushed for GSP”
109. Howard Grant (GSP’s Boxing Coach) : Via “NO sex 6 weeks before the fight!!!”
110. Jonathan Chaimberg (GSP’s S/C Coach) : “If BJ goes 5 Rnds with GSP Id be shocked”
111. Firas Zahabi (GSP’s Head Trainer) : “GSP HAS TO STOP, DEMOLISH, FINISH BJ”
112. Jesse Holland via “Nostrabumbass” : Via TKO. “St. Pierre will capitalize and finish him!”
113. CANADA! : Via “He’s Our 2008 Athlete Of The Year!!!” . . . My personal favorite = )
“I’m gonna win this fight or I’m gonna end up in the hospital, thats it! OR I might win this fight and I might go to hospital as well so . . . But I’m gonna win that fight.” – Georges St. Pierre.
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Jan 30, 2009 3:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
GSP’s list is full of dead men walking, just like GSP. WAR PENN B*TCH!!! WARRR PENNNNN!!!
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Jan 30, 2009 3:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
“I’ve been waiting for BJ to fight a fighter of GSP’s caliber (his caliber now) since BJ faught Hughes the first time . . . It’s finaly here and bigger than i could have ever imagined . . . GOD BLESS this time and place in history and me being here for it! GOD BLESS Georges St.Pierre!! . .
GOD already did bless BJ Penn, time to prove it!!!"
- Adam Gallagher.
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Jan 30, 2009 3:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL!!! Good luck to both guys. I love BJ Penn. He’s my 2nd favorite fighter. You can guess my 1st!
by LJ on Jan 30, 2009 3:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Right on man! To me the P4P list looks like this, right now;
1)Fedor (Sylvia/AA back to back 1st Rnd KO’s made this solid to me, for now)
2)Ando . . . Do i really need a reason.
3)GSP . . . Will move down via a L right? But not move up with a W.
4)BJ Penn . . . Will move up via a W right? And could move below Torres with a L. . .
5)Miguel Torres.
See, ill bet you feel the same way. I like Penn as my favorite fighter but im not that fan that puts him above reality P4P wise, i can argue why he could be and will be #1 one day, but he isnt right now. 28 hrs til hes #3 though = )
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Jan 30, 2009 3:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with you Adam, except the Anderson thing. Andrson is a phenom at striking with good jiujitsu. His wrestling isn’t very good, and neither is his TD defense. When I think “best”, I think well rounded. BJ, GSP, Fedor, and Machida are all higher on my P4P list. I’d be willing to bet that Tito could have beaten Anderson on the ground. And I have no doubt in my mind that Machida would expose his weaknesses too.
by --utaptout--...AKA "The Prodigy's" 4th Biggest Hugger...RIP Helio...and thanks on Jan 30, 2009 8:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Adam is GSP your second favorite fighter? I think you secretly like him ALOT!!!!
by Jake on Jan 30, 2009 7:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
my 2nd fav fighter is Ando, his head movement is priceless! GSP is #3 though.
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Jan 30, 2009 7:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
BJ’s list is full of 1st and 2nd round delusions. Is it realistic to think BJ would finish GSP faster than Pulver, Stevenson and Sherk? Minutely possible, yet HIGHLY unlikely.
by Gord on Jan 31, 2009 1:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
does gsp not train at the greg jackson camp in new mexico? i thought after the serra loss he started training there for fightrs. watching the primetime shows it looked as though greg jackson isnt involved at all for his prep, but a lot of his team just goes to montreal to train.
by COR on Jan 30, 2009 3:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He mixes it up. Trains in NM, Canada, Brazil, etc. Jackson probably helps him more with his game plan than anything else. Looked like Marquardt, and Evans came to him this time around. BJ does have Troy Mandalonez to train with, as well as that other Team Punishment dropout at HW. WAR GSP!!!! ADAM G IS GOING TO CRY!!!!! :)
by LJ on Jan 30, 2009 3:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that would be the insane one, justin mccully. i dont know which team to join, penn or gsp. that fight could really go either way even though the id give the edge to gsp. without hesitation i would bet that machida beats thiago silva.
by COR on Jan 30, 2009 6:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Penn tko
Thiago tko
Bonner sub
stun gun sd
diaz sub
fitch tko
by markg on Jan 30, 2009 3:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
To be honest it’s alittle premature to even be thinking about gsp fighting silva, anderson silva has destroyed the best in the devision gsp hasn’t yet. I’m not really in favor of gsp moving up, I don’t think he’s big enough yet maybe in a couple of years.
by nathan on Jan 30, 2009 3:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think GSP’s size will be a problem Nathan. He still seems to be adding muscle, but at what point does the cut cost him more than the added size. As soon as he moves to MW he will no longer have to cut 20 lbs so it will be alot easier to pack on some more size. Also GSP hasn’t reached his prime, which is still about 3 years away. I lifted weights throughout my 20’s and when I hit 29 it was never easier to add muscle, people thought I was juicing. I think GSP could fight MW at high 190’s and be ripped, so that would be quallity weight. Already GSP is stronger than most LHWs and can handle them in training, so with a few more pounds at MW he won’t have a problem. If GSP beats Alves there isn’t anyone left. GSP doesn’t want to go backwards and fight lesser competition, he always welcomes a bigger challenge. Silva would definitly be a huge challenge for GSP, however with his takedown abilities, top control,GnP and sub defence, he could be Silva’s worst nightmare.
by Gord on Jan 31, 2009 2:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
how did jon jones go7-0 in 08 when his record is only 6-0?
by Katch22 on Jan 30, 2009 5:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Over the last couple of weeks I have been watching this build up and I think:
- GSP by TKO (although I would like to see Penn win)
- Silva by decision (although I hope he connects earlier though and achieves the KO)
- Bonnar by submission
- Diaz via TKO (title shot soon)
by DownUnder on Jan 30, 2009 6:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
just watched weigh-ins. GSP is gonna f’him up!
by Jake on Jan 30, 2009 7:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Everyone says how BJ is getting into GSP’s head, I think its the other way around, BJ looks like the nervous one to me.
by Jake on Jan 30, 2009 7:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If BJ looked nervous, its part of his plan. The Mental Midget will fall prey to BJ’s superior mind, body, and soul. BJ
by --utaptout--...AKA "The Prodigy's" 4th Biggest Hugger...RIP Helio...and thanks on Jan 30, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Where’d you hear that Adam?
by --utaptout--...AKA "The Prodigy's" 4th Biggest Hugger...RIP Helio...and thanks on Jan 30, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pudgy little Penn at 168, I honestly thought he would be lighter. no?
by Jake on Jan 30, 2009 7:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow I’ve never seen gsp look like that at the weigh in’s…holy shit, penn is the one who looked nervous to me. He has to after all the shit talk he’s been doing, gsp looks ready to go. GSP,GSP,GSP!!!!!!!!!!!
by nathan on Jan 30, 2009 7:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
agreed Nathan, see post above…GSP is on a mission. He is supremely confident because he knows he has done everything humanly possible to win this fight. Can BJ say the same thing? I don’t think so.
by Jake on Jan 30, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Penn looked kind of flabby at 168, I thought he was going to pack on some muscle. Gsp is going to man handle him in this fight.
by nathan on Jan 30, 2009 7:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bj got boo’ed an they cheered for gsp LOL. :P
by nathan on Jan 30, 2009 7:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
There can’t be any honest observers on this site who thinks Penn looked good at the weigh-ins? come on!
by Jake on Jan 30, 2009 7:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
LoL! we’ll see tomorrow night huh guys, you 2 enjoy your conversation though.
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Jan 30, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL thanks Adam…looks like all your BJ buddies are psyched that he weighed in at 168! GSP
by Jake on Jan 30, 2009 7:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I guess you havent learned it yet but BJ is the perfect guy to show you tomorrow night that it doesnt matter what you weigh, it matters how lang you can stand and not say uncle.
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Jan 30, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think gsp won’t tough gloves this time and will be the first to the center of the octagon this time, just a hunch, " I will unt im till de end".
by nathan on Jan 30, 2009 7:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i cant wait to see gsp shut up fat over-rated bj
afterwards lets hope bj kills himself
by phatmacjuggalo on Jan 30, 2009 9:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
GSP is going to annihilate BJ just like BJ annihilates cheeseburgers every day…how dare Rude Boy even compare GSP’s training partners of Rashad, Jardine,Marquardt, Cerrone to BJ’s traing camp of broke ass Rude Boy, Kendall “The Loser” Grove and BJ’s inbred brother..You have to admit that GSP is training with the best of the best and BJ is just training with the rest! BJ talks alot with that fat mouth but can’t back anything up. GSP doesn’t talk trash because he doesn’t need to…he lets his skills do the talking!
by Jeff-Monson-Is-My-Hero on Jan 30, 2009 10:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
gsp vai UD
Thiago via Split
Jones Via tko
Guida via UD
Karo via Split
by mmanutZ on Jan 31, 2009 1:58 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
i dont see how anyone is picking silva who has he fought in the UFC to get all this support?? NOONE Machida has fought five tougher opponents then anyone Silva has fought. Silva is gonna come forward like an idoit trying to push machida and get knocked out might look something like babalu vs chuck 2
the main event? BJ can finish on the feet but hes not going to the first fight he only won the first 3 minutes and probably largely because of the eye poke after that GSP settled in started throwing some kicks and getting out faster and won the rest of the fight. Did anyone else see BJ’s training camp?? Hes not going 5 rounds he has 1.5 or 2 in him thats it and i know he went longer with sherk but he will have to work three times as hard with gsp and will gas. GSP by whatever he wants in the 4th or 5th
as for guida and diaz guida will probably win another boring i only threw 3 punches fight like he did against mac hopefully diaz chokes him out i used to like guida but his inability to do anything but hold people down for the win is getting old and the ufc is using terrible marketing by letting him knock off tough winners who would make much bigger draws
by rylie on Jan 31, 2009 2:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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