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i don’t like this match up. not for gina anyway, cyborg could compete on tuf with some of the talent they are getting these days.

by sac165 on Jun 19, 2009 11:51 AM EDT reply actions  

you guys are crazy! I’ve seen cyborg in person, she’s not that big, actually not as muscular as the first time we all saw her. Just because she’s all tatted up you guys go nuts! I’m not interested because quite frankly I’m not interested in women’s mma. No offense, but with Nick Diaz, Jake Shields and Frank Shamrock all from the bay area, not to mention Grim/Overeem, how the hell is this fight the main event? It shouldn’t even be televised (realistically)! Once this card is finalized and some of the deep talent is added, we will be complaining of a fight we’ll have to miss to see this crap!

by kevin on Jun 19, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

So true kev!

by Alpha Male 360 on Jun 19, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

As much as it pains me to say this… I a… I ag…
I agree; cough, hack, throw up

ugh

I agree with Ke..

I agree with Kevin..

by O damn he got caught on Jun 19, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

why is that such a bad thing?

by kevin on Jun 19, 2009 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

i am looking forward to this fight, but I would have to agree with Kevin

by John G on Jun 19, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow ojr?? explain!

by kevin on Jun 19, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

rumor has it that Cro Cop is hospitalized with Salmonella!

by John G on Jun 19, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Karma’s a b!tch

by O damn he got caught on Jun 19, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

C’mon ying yang OD you can’t be serious?

by Alpha Male 360 on Jun 19, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

**Yin Yang

by Alpha Male 360 on Jun 19, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t know; I defended him yesterday when they said he was signed to fight at Dream 10; but, after thinking about it; he just fought Saturday. And already signed to fight at Dream 10? In like 4 days?? I could be wrong, and I hope I am, but it doesn’t sound like he was serious about competing in the UFC after all..

by O damn he got caught on Jun 19, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

From what it looks it’s still a rumor nothing official though!

by Alpha Male 360 on Jun 19, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry Kev, I’d elaborate but my stomachs still upset/jacked up from the post above, I can’t do another one of those for a while or I’m gonna end up in a hospital..

by O damn he got caught on Jun 19, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kevin-

I agree with you!

Wow @ Odamn acknowledging that you are right.

I still remember him posting that he would never respond to any of your posts!

by OJR on Jun 19, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

People who don’t like women’s MMA – 1 request: watch a few seconds of any youtube highlight of Satoko Shinashi or Yuka Tsuji. If you still don’t like it, then you’ll never ever like it and can proclaim so without any gripes from me or others like myself.

by NameNotRequired on Jun 19, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

well, watching HIGHLIGHTS of womens mma is as far as i’ll take it..i’d say 85-90% of the chicks are whack to watch..it looks sloppy and unskilled for the most part..men are savages and no one would put up with how crude most women make it look, meaning..not alot of accuracy etc etc..call me sexist (and i’m a chick) but womens mma is not interesting.

by sarah on Jun 19, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s the thing. People look at things even like Carano-Cyborg as a high point for women’s skills when it’s really not. Both have gaping holes in their games. Girls like megumi, yuka or Miku Matsumoto have technical games that are 10 folds better than a very large majority of men in MMA. Even with guys, MMA sucks when it’s complete scrubs fighting.

by NameNotRequired on Jun 19, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

I for one want to see this fight. Only because they keep giving them inferior competition. It should be a good fight. The problem with womens MMA is there just isn’t enough quality fighters. I agree with Kevin it should not be the main event.

by Mike on Jun 19, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

I totally, and respectfully, disagree.

I’ve been to a number of EliteXC/Strikeforce events (already have my tickets for this one) and the women’s fights always steal the show. There’s a lot of hype behind this fight, warranted or not, so there is certainly interest.

Plus, It’s refreshing to see to women in the cage for a change.

But I would agree with you if you’re only only interested in watching MMA for the technique and artistry of it. Let’s face it, both of these girls aren’t as technical as most male fighters.

by RHV on Jun 19, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

RHV, I watch everything from ‘Felony Fights’ to MMA. As for Women’s MMA, they’re lacking in quality and numbers, but as the sport progresses that will slowly change. I luv a good scrap and will watch Carano VS Cyborg, they both have a lot of heart in the cage (not when it comes to making weight) I’m very intrigued by this matchup.

by DAVE A on Jun 19, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

I disrespectfully disagree with kevin, to even imply that this fight should be on the undercard is just dumb I could care less to watch frank shamrock who hasnt won a fight in well over a year

these two women are two of the best female fighters in the world and I cant wait to watch it and Im happy that its the main event watching these two go at it is ganna be non stop action they match up evenly I expect this fight to be the best fight of the night

by dia mette on Jun 20, 2009 1:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

lol, you say disrespectfully disagree, but don’t disrespect me at all! kinda foolish! I’m glad you’re looking forward to the match, all I’m saying is it could easily be the first televised fight, followed by Diaz/Lawler rematch, shields/Riggs and overeem/Grim! Thats a solid card! Did you see the woman fight tonight?
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by kevin on Jun 20, 2009 3:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

BEAUTY VS THE BEAST

by DAVE A on Jun 19, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Actually I think Cyborg looks better then Carano.. Cyborg is hot!

by johan-lofgren on Jun 19, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope that is a joke.

by naturalshadow on Jun 21, 2009 4:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

Why is this not on CBS???

by Dennis on Jun 19, 2009 12:09 PM EDT reply actions  

maybe because elitexc is out of business and they had the cbs deal! just a hunch!

by kevin on Jun 19, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

But I think strikeforce may have replaced them. That’s why strikeforce is on shotime now. (previously, elitexc was only on shotime).

by RHV on Jun 19, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

strikeforce has always been on showtime!

by kevin on Jun 19, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Strikeforce bought a bunch of EXC contracts.

by PW on Jun 19, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

. . . which would explain why someone might be confused about what channels the fighters get shown on.

by PW on Jun 19, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow do we have some newbies here commenting? CBS is probably done with MMA for awhile, Kimbo left a bad taste in their mouth. And also strikeforce has always been on showtime, the real question you should be asking (which has already been asked previously) is why is a WMMA match headlining over two title fights? I know strikeforce is trying to generate some interest here but honestly this is the only womans fight that even matters, what do Gina and Cyborg do next? Fight cans until they rematch each other?

by Cogito Ergo Sum on Jun 19, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha at :18 is that couture?

by sac165 on Jun 19, 2009 12:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Jesus, Cyborg is ugly!

Talk about Beauty and the Beast.

by The5thBeatle on Jun 19, 2009 12:12 PM EDT reply actions  

compared to gina, she’s about as cute as an a-hole.

i wouldn’t say she’s necessarily ugly, though. She’s definitely not hot but not ugly either, imo.

by RHV on Jun 19, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I did say I wanted Cyborg to win but it’s much of a muchness I suppose. Hmm, although, given what kind of mood I’m in, and if I happen to inadvertently summon the picture of Gina giggling and biting her lip again, I sometimes may revert to wanting to see Cyborg bust her up.

This fight does deserve the attention though. I suppose I’m a casual female MMA enthusiast (that is, I really only pay attention if the news is thrust on me, therefore I only receive news on Gina and Cris pretty much), but this fight is interesting because it’s the classic “Good vs. Evil” matchup: on one side is the sexy, undefeated golden girl — the people’s favorite — and on the other is the ‘hideous’ she-male beast from a foreign land, the powerful monster set on the princess’s destruction. LOL.

by Johnny Farnham on Jun 19, 2009 12:17 PM EDT reply actions  

how is it good/evil? If anything then, Gina is the evil one. She disrespects her opponents and the sport by never once making weight! Cyborg missed weight recently (once) and had an “excuse,” Gina on the other hand is just notoriously lazy and doesn’t train in between fights! I’ve read reports where she was as high as 185 between her last 2 fights!

by kevin on Jun 19, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Are you serious kev(185)?…Fat b…!

by Alpha Male 360 on Jun 19, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

damn..i’m six foot tall and i am never more than 160..

by sarah on Jun 19, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

You missed the point. From an abstract view, and given that Gina is the hometown favorite so to speak, not to forget all the trashing of Cyborg, it comes across that way.

But regarding missing weight, I agree. I understand female ‘problems’ but repeatedly missing weight or never making it at all is . . . amateur.

by Johnny Farnham on Jun 19, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think making weight is overrated in womens mma. I also think clothes are overrated in womens mma as well. Gloves are necessary though.

by Double A on Jun 19, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Double A-

Good one!

by OJR on Jun 19, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

i’d rather watch chicks mud or honey wrestle..lol

by sarah on Jun 19, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

While I’m not saying that the good/evil thing holds much real merit; after watching Cris in her last fight against girl fight monster where she was like 9 pds over weight, then celebrated after muscling her around for 3 rounds.

I really disliked her after that fight.

I hope my home town Sarah Kaufman takes out Cyborg if Gina fails too.

by ShaiZ on Jun 19, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t know if this is really something I would call evil, but the fact that she has more testosterone running through her body than a 16 year old boy looking at nude pictures of Jessica Alba kinda bothers me.

by naturalshadow on Jun 21, 2009 4:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh God, Mauro Ranallo is such a tool. I can’t stand his voice. >_<

by Sean M on Jun 19, 2009 12:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Definatley a tool.. I remember his ardent defense of Kimbo Slice back when all the elite xc bashing was going on; and aside from Jared Shaw, that had to be the 2nd worst set of lines of garbage I’ve heard come out of someones mouth in regards to Kimbo Slice and MMA.

by O damn he got caught on Jun 19, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn I hope that mania let me post this…

http://www.cagepotato.com/10-worst-commentary-moments-mma-history

by Alpha Male 360 on Jun 19, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mauro sounds and looks like the creator of Family Guy.

by naturalshadow on Jun 21, 2009 4:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh yeah, that reminded me, I know it wasn’t him, but when Seth Petruzelli knocked out Kimbo, who was the douche bag who screamed something like, “THIS IS THE GREATEST MOMENT IN MMA HISTORY!”

Because whoever said it should be banished from ever saying anything publicly about MMA ever again. Hehe.

by Johnny Farnham on Jun 19, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

You’re talkin about Frank Shamrock who shouted over and over and over again “Rocky is here!”; absolutley horrid commentating but in Frank’s defense he was trying to sell the casual fan on the idea that maybe Kimbo Slice was a legitimate MMA fighter and the favorite to win that fight.

by O damn he got caught on Jun 19, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah but that’s a BIG SELL !!!

by OJR on Jun 19, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

But I don’t think Frank was the guy who screamed:

"THIS IS THE GREATEST MOMENT IN MMA HISTORY!"

by Johnny Farnham on Jun 19, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I stand corrected, after checking Alpha’s link apparently Frank didn’t say any of that; it was “Gus Johnson” screaming like an idiot.

by O damn he got caught on Jun 19, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, that’s him! I thought it might have been him but I thought otherwise because I didn’t know he went from EliteXC to Strikeforce.

Hopefully he doesn’t say, “THIS IS THE GREATEST MOMENT IN MMA HISTORY!” after Cyborg and Gina tussle it up.

by Johnny Farnham on Jun 19, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Or that he’d like to touch them with a “25 centimeter” pole. LOL; definatley has to be one of Mauro’s worst comments yet.

by O damn he got caught on Jun 19, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wanna do a parlay on this fight, maybe like -115 that niether one makes weight.

by O damn he got caught on Jun 19, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

JT McCarthy:

“I’m shocked that it took TFN that long to lose the UFC credentials, considering when you put Mauro at a dinner table with 3 female PR Reps from Zuffa and he proceeds to tell them to their faces that they are “…dumb c#$ts, who know nothing about MMA and never will” you’d think it would’ve been at THAT point UFC would’ve banned TFN due to his antics. And that was just one of several incidents in Columbus during that weekend…

I was also present for an altercation in which Mauro physically attacked a fellow employee for no reason what-so-ever. If I’m not mistaken, it was due to the employee simply asking him a question about an upcoming report that was to be filmed for the ‘Knockout News’ feature. Mauro snapped and dived at him and had to be restraigned by several people in the office. As for my “beef” with the guy, it can’t even be classified as such. It’s just my complete and utter disgust with all that he does, he’s not at all professional, treats people he feels are under him like garbage and is without question, thee worst company spokesman/on air rep that one could have…"

Damn I didn’t know Mauro was gangster like that..

by O damn he got caught on Jun 19, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

gina is so hot I would love to scissor with her. I want to be like her but I’m a whimp! I hope she kicks that girls butt and knocks her out and kills her!! go gina go!!! and we need tim syliva to, talk about 2 hotties!!

by dustygina on Jun 19, 2009 12:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah I agree (with her being hot). There something about her that makes me ant to pick her up and pound her up against the wall until she chokes me out. LOL!

by Johnny Farnham on Jun 19, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dusty, if you’re serious about scissoring with Gina, your est chance will be at her post-fight party at Les Bo’s.

by PW on Jun 19, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gee, sorry for the typos, I was overexcited.

“Yeah I agree (with her being hot). There’s something about her that makes me want to pick her up and pound her up against the wall until she chokes me out. LOL!”

Ahhh. What relief. ;)

by Johnny Farnham on Jun 19, 2009 1:04 PM EDT reply actions  

suprised gina is taking this fight

shed be better off fighting cans and continuing to make the money from photoshoots and american gladiators

cyborg is gonna leave her in a bloody broken heap

by hhh on Jun 19, 2009 1:31 PM EDT reply actions  

i think there’s no question about the odds being stacked against gina here. I fully expect gina to take a beating here.

but like most men, i’m sure she wants to prove it to herself and others that she’s the better fighter (whether it’s true or not).

Nobody said this about Roger Huerta fighting Kenny Florian. He was doing shoots and was the UFC poster boy until he got on DW’s sh*tlist.

by RHV on Jun 19, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

see that’s the thing hhh you’re dumb and wrong here. gina is hot and cyborg is ugly and can’t even come up with her own nicname!! cyborg is gonna be intimidated by ginas good looks and get jealous and then get kncoked out and retire while gina on the other hand will go on kicking more butt and beating people up with her fighting skills and good looks!!! I love gina 4ever

by dustygina on Jun 19, 2009 1:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Holy crap!! Gina is going to fight that guy? Brave or stupid?

by Mark on Jun 19, 2009 2:07 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m rooting for the one with bigger tits, who might that be?

by Alex on Jun 19, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Gina, Cyborg burned a lot of the fat off her breasts with the lifting

by O damn he got caught on Jun 19, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL!

by Johnny Farnham on Jun 19, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

How about just cheering for the one with the smaller penis?

by PW on Jun 19, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don’t start a Dildo WAR!!

by Alex on Jun 19, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not interested in watching chicks fight!!!!!

by the spyder on Jun 19, 2009 3:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Don’t do it Gina your face is so nice how it is now.

by mak on Jun 19, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

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