'Best of Pride' on Spike TV features Chuck Liddell vs Alistair Overeem (Video)
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Never get sick of Pride fights.......
Even though I already know the out-come, I still watch over and over cause that’s when the best fights were imo and I still get exicited to see them. People who have never seen these fights are gonna be blown away by some of the footage from Pride, it’s awesome!! War Pride!!
I"m no Ned Flanders punk!!
I knew that would come up, it's the first thing you see, how small he is, but I chose to stick to the topic until we have proof, this roid bedate is worn out bigtime imo!!
I"m no Ned Flanders punk!!
No doubt...I was going to ask when Corey Hill fought Chuck
"He is gonna find out who Ken Shamrock is, was, and is now!"
-Ken Shamrock
lol....It's crazy tho.!!
It’s different when people put on a couple of stone in weight, but that amount of pure muscle, I dunno?? I wonder what his body %v fat is?? He’s a beast for sure, even looking like a skinny mo -fo he was having his way with Chuck imo, defending the knees well and looked better in the stand up till he got dropped. And on another note, Dana sounded like his balls hadn’t dropped yet in that clip….lol
I"m no Ned Flanders punk!!
Do u know when this fight happened?
And he use to be a serious weight cutter too in order to get down there. Regardless, the dana commentary during that tourney was priceless. Especially when he was pissed off and clowning on his boy for not following the gameplan against page. Ah the old days when Pride use to play him like a fiddle. He sure got them back though.
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Jan 13, 2010 8:20 AM EST up reply actions
NNR: I will never forget Dana'-s commentary during chuck'-s Pride fights! PRICELESS!!
Dana blamed the entire beating that Rampage put on chuck, on chuck not implementing the Master Gameplan: “Leg Kicks”. i HAVE NEVER HEARD LEG KICKS MENTIONED SO MAN TIMES IN A FIGHT! tO THIS DAY, NO ONE has dominated chuck the way Rampage whooped his ass in that fight…and during the entire fight, you hear Dana crying about Chuck not throwing leg kicks. when the fock does chuck throw leg kicks anyway?
Alistar has alwayws been one bad mofo…but back in the PRIDE days, he was like Dennis Kang. H^e used to beat people’-s ass, but mentally break and lose to top fighters. He always had the skills of a top fighter, but he was mentally weak until about 2007. Thats when it all started to come together for him. His size game is over rated. He was a lot skinnier in 2003, but that is 7 years ago. I dont think its unheard of for a world class athlete to grow that much in 7 years! I wont slander him until he fails a drug test!
When does this best of Pride show air? I wont watch it, cause Ii own every single Pride event that ever happened on DVD, but I do want to get my friends to watch it…so they can educate themselves. PRIDE was the best thing mma ever produced, so every fan of the sport should watch it! Most of tthe best and biggest fights in the history of the sport h6appened in a Pride ring! Til this day, there is no bigger fight then Fedor/Cro Cop and the Fedor/Nog trilogy! Wandy,Gomi’-s title reigns were legendary! The Grand Prix’-s were historic! It would take 3 UFC ppv main cards to equal 1 Pride card! Best mma ever!
starts Friday night...10pm on Spike
"He is gonna find out who Ken Shamrock is, was, and is now!"
-Ken Shamrock
by McArthur... on Jan 13, 2010 10:08 AM EST up reply actions
LOL you don't think it's unheard of to grow that much?
Damn straight it is, and he is 23 there supposed to be in his physical prime. I don’t care how much weight he cut or not cause it wasn’t pure muscle he took away he just had a tiny bone structure. It’s like saying Forrest Griffin could have been the next Alistair Overeem if he hit the weights.
I’ve seen all Pride fights, amazing stuff used to sit with a buddy and watch over and over again, was already the biggest fan of Rampage back when this tourney happened in 2003.
you think he was mental weak back then? sure he was but it was because he got tired in all of his fights and he said “those brazilians never get tired” which was true and probably had something with them using blood doping, not hard to figure out what happened after then and why Alistair got more confident.
fresh like uhh.
John
to this day i get nervous watching Nog-Fedor I as if i still hope that maybe Nog pulls it out. Seriously i can’t think of a single person who had Fedor comin into that fight. It should be great reliving all the best pride fights. Good memories.
Roberto – i don’t think we’ll ever convince each other about Megareem’s possible roiding. I think all we can do is wait to see if he gets popped or if the commissions adopt Olympic drug testing protocols. Still though do you prefer the current or former version of the man. That’s why i say – everyone should be allowed to roid as much or as little as they want. Fighting is a technical skill, it takes more than strength and athleticism. Roids can optimize your body but they won’t teach you how to fight.
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Jan 13, 2010 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
actually i’ve never had a problem with Overeem he’s always been a fighter i enjoy watching because of his standup skill, loved the fact that he participated in this years K-1 WGP Finals it made the event that much better. I would like to see better testing however and until then i’ll give my opinion on what i think.
fresh like uhh.
Agreed
Until Overroids passes a drugs test I’m going to continue slandering him with Lester’s nickname. Steroids can kill you not to mention they help cheats to succeed in sport, I’ll take a clean sport over one full of cheats anyday.
"Wanderlei will win for sure...I think Wanderlei will get there and knock him out with his powerful cross...it’s going to be a big fight, I respect Bisping but there is nowhere to run." Jose Aldo
"Wanderlei is focused and well trained...he will easily win this fight, by a large margin and with much better technique." Anderson Silva
"I think Wanderlei has superior conditioning and experience, I think if Bisping tries to exchange with Wanderlei he will lose...I think Bisping will be shaking. He will be lost." Andre Galvao
Team Brazil on Wandi-Bisping. War Wand.
U guys do realize that Overeem has fought in the USA before and NEVER failed a drug test!
He was HUGE when he beat BUentello for the title, and he passed his test!
Im with NNR! Let them all roid. Roids dont win a fight!
i don't agree with roids won't win fights
They are banned in every sport becuase they are proven to help you build body mass and gain an advantage athletically. Ni ifs ands are butts about it john and NNR. Imagine NOG on roids fuck 270LB faster stronger NOG!! Or Fedor imagine a 250+ faster stronger Fedor!! WOW let all do roids LOL are none.
"He broke tim sylvia’s arm…...So what?" – Brock Lesnar
Of course roids win fights, they also kill you
Roids are for cheats, like Puck said they give guys a size advantage. They make it easier to recover from injuries and help you work out, plus the extra muscle can give you a dangerous advantage in power. All legalising roids in MMA will achieve is more young men dying at an early age and throw away all of the good work done to make MMA mainstream. They’re banned from all other legitimate sports and legalising them would be disastrous for the health and reputation of the fighters and the sport.
And Overroids was a lot smaller when he beat Buentello than he is now, he doesn’t even look like the same person. It’s no coincidence that since he bulked up he’s not once defended the SF title or fought in the US.
"Wanderlei is focused and well trained...he will easily win this fight, by a large margin and with much better technique."
Anderson Silva on why Wand is going to smash Bisping. Get ready to lose your dignity frosnt.
Dana's commentary was classic
I got the 2003 Pride MW GP on DVD for £30, easily the best MMA purchase that I’ve ever made. Even in 2010 the UFC DVDs can’t match the production values of Pride, not to mention how exciting those fights were (Randleman-Sakaraba excluded). I hope this Pride show gets put on ESPN or at least someone posts it online.
Dana’s commentary in that event was priceless. To be fair leg kicking Rampage is a decent strategy as Rampage never checks leg kicks, but I’ve never seen Chuck throw a leg kick in his life either. Serves Dana right for overhyping Chuck and making a ridiculous bet, listening to him whilst Rampage destroys Chuck is one of the funniest things that has ever happened in MMA. I like Chuck and Rampage has been pissing me off lately but that was a classic beatdown that I’ll never get bored of watching.
"Wanderlei will win for sure...I think Wanderlei will get there and knock him out with his powerful cross...it’s going to be a big fight, I respect Bisping but there is nowhere to run." Jose Aldo
"Wanderlei is focused and well trained...he will easily win this fight, by a large margin and with much better technique." Anderson Silva
"I think Wanderlei has superior conditioning and experience, I think if Bisping tries to exchange with Wanderlei he will lose...I think Bisping will be shaking. He will be lost." Andre Galvao
Team Brazil on Wandi-Bisping. War Wand.
Yeah the classic rampage slams never get old.
Memorable Quotes
"He beat me fair & square. no, I’m sorry, he beat me fairly squarely" – GSP
"I only want to be known as the best ever. Is that too much to ask?" – BJ Penn
"He broke tim sylvia’s arm…...So what?" – Brock Lesnar
"That little fucker hit me with a Hadukan or something" – Nick Diaz on Gomi
"Well, I’m 22 right now, so in three years I see myself being 25." – Rampage when he was asked where he saw himself in 3 years
all providers call it something different...BELL here in Can calls it PVR
"He is gonna find out who Ken Shamrock is, was, and is now!"
-Ken Shamrock
question
Whats the name of the guy at 3 seconds in with the massively beat up face? cheers guys
Takayama
Yoshihiro Takayama, he’s most famous for Don Frye punching him in the face.
"OH GOD THAT'S DISGUSTING! HE BROKE HIS FREAKIN' ARM"
"hey man that's the business, we're not figure skating"
In the name of the Fedor, the Anderson and the GSP. Amen.
by Spinning Fat Kick on Jan 13, 2010 9:04 AM EST up reply actions
Finally!!
The Pride tapes are going and the UFC has a Strikeforce champion there first night on. See Dana is going to show some SF fighters.
Memorable Quotes
"He beat me fair & square. no, I’m sorry, he beat me fairly squarely" – GSP
"I only want to be known as the best ever. Is that too much to ask?" – BJ Penn
"He broke tim sylvia’s arm…...So what?" – Brock Lesnar
"That little fucker hit me with a Hadukan or something" – Nick Diaz on Gomi
"Well, I’m 22 right now, so in three years I see myself being 25." – Rampage when he was asked where he saw himself in 3 years
thought about that too
I wonder if we’ll see Hendo KO Wand? Prob not….
"He is gonna find out who Ken Shamrock is, was, and is now!"
-Ken Shamrock
I doubt any SF alumni are going to win on these shows
The fact that the UFC gave Chuck KO’g the SF HW champion away for free on youtube pretty much sums up what sort of fights are going to be chosen.
"Wanderlei will win for sure...I think Wanderlei will get there and knock him out with his powerful cross...it’s going to be a big fight, I respect Bisping but there is nowhere to run." Jose Aldo
"Wanderlei is focused and well trained...he will easily win this fight, by a large margin and with much better technique." Anderson Silva
"I think Wanderlei has superior conditioning and experience, I think if Bisping tries to exchange with Wanderlei he will lose...I think Bisping will be shaking. He will be lost." Andre Galvao
Team Brazil on Wandi-Bisping. War Wand.
Great fight.
I’m excited to start thinking about all the fights they could start showing. My DVR is ready!
Do not. I repeat, do not, go to mma-core.com. I made the mistake of watching a couple UFC 108 bouts on there and I am still trying to get all the viruses of my computer. Ridiculous! You've been warned.
by fenderacoustic (formerly wAyNe) on Jan 13, 2010 9:32 AM EST reply actions
They'll show the Randleman fight for sure
"He is gonna find out who Ken Shamrock is, was, and is now!"
-Ken Shamrock
Randleman, you can see it in the highlights
I also personally would not be suprised to see the Fujita fight also. I think they will show the two that make Fedor look the most vulnerable
by domino effect on Jan 13, 2010 10:50 AM EST up reply actions
of course...
The one where Fedor looks human. No chance in hell they show Fedor v Nog or Fedor v Crocop. Which are some of the greatest ever. What a waste so they can push the UFC over other orgs. Lame.
"He#s the WWE champ and with out a doubt should be ranked higher than any other man in the UFC." by Puck Head on Jan 9, 2010 12:06 PM PST Ummmm....yeah.
"Records mean nothing when ranking a fighter" by jay. on Jan 9, 2010 12:57 PM PST Really? Wins and losses don't matter?
by StrikerDave on Jan 13, 2010 11:06 AM EST up reply actions
the show hasn't even aired once and already the judgements are flying
"He is gonna find out who Ken Shamrock is, was, and is now!"
-Ken Shamrock
by McArthur... on Jan 13, 2010 11:10 AM EST up reply actions
Not a chance in the world they show a Fedor fight.
They would only show him losing and that didn’t happen.
they've already said they would
"He is gonna find out who Ken Shamrock is, was, and is now!"
-Ken Shamrock
by McArthur... on Jan 13, 2010 10:54 AM EST up reply actions
ya...Dana said it...sorry but I don't remember when
"He is gonna find out who Ken Shamrock is, was, and is now!"
-Ken Shamrock
by McArthur... on Jan 13, 2010 12:10 PM EST up reply actions
They'll show the Randleman fight where the Monster german suplexed him on his neck
They might show the Fujita fight as well but I’ll be surprised if they show Fedor dominating Nog or Cro Cop or any other top fighter.
"Wanderlei will win for sure...I think Wanderlei will get there and knock him out with his powerful cross...it’s going to be a big fight, I respect Bisping but there is nowhere to run." Jose Aldo
"Wanderlei is focused and well trained...he will easily win this fight, by a large margin and with much better technique." Anderson Silva
"I think Wanderlei has superior conditioning and experience, I think if Bisping tries to exchange with Wanderlei he will lose...I think Bisping will be shaking. He will be lost." Andre Galvao
Team Brazil on Wandi-Bisping. War Wand.
No matter what Fedor fight they show, the out-come is all that matters, that man must be a cyborg or something!!
I"m no Ned Flanders punk!!
nope
just an ordinary dude… who is seemingly indestructable
"OH GOD THAT'S DISGUSTING! HE BROKE HIS FREAKIN' ARM"
"hey man that's the business, we're not figure skating"
In the name of the Fedor, the Anderson and the GSP. Amen.
by Spinning Fat Kick on Jan 13, 2010 10:02 AM EST up reply actions
Wandy should rule the amount of fights aired
Pretty much all his fights are classics win or lose he brings it every fight. From one fight to tournaments he has done it all. I know many judge a fighter on their record but those that judge a fighter by the quality of battles they have been in none compare to Wandy. In my opinion the greatest fighter ever based on MMA wars. Some might judge Wandy by his UFC fights alone wich all have been great battles that he has been on the losing end more than normal but the man has been fighting for two decades from a lot of the greatest fights in Bare knuckle fights in Brasil to Pride to the UFC and he’s still going!? No man has fought as many high calibure fighters as Wandy has wich is why his 35-10 MMA record or around there doesn’t tell the entire story.
Memorable Quotes
"He beat me fair & square. no, I’m sorry, he beat me fairly squarely" – GSP
"I only want to be known as the best ever. Is that too much to ask?" – BJ Penn
"He broke tim sylvia’s arm…...So what?" – Brock Lesnar
"That little fucker hit me with a Hadukan or something" – Nick Diaz on Gomi
"Well, I’m 22 right now, so in three years I see myself being 25." – Rampage when he was asked where he saw himself in 3 years
Luv Wand! Best Fighter Ever!
When he was in his prime I think he is the only 1 that cud of took out Fedor! I know he lost to Crocop at HW but beat cro cop the 1st time they fought!
Agreed, Wand is a legend, nobody has had as many exciting fights as him
Win/lose against Bisping I’ll always consider Wandi as one of the all-time greats. He always gives it everything in his fights and looks for the KO and to entertain the fans. He’s a class act and in his prime was pretty much unbeatable. War Wand.
"Wanderlei will win for sure...I think Wanderlei will get there and knock him out with his powerful cross...it’s going to be a big fight, I respect Bisping but there is nowhere to run." Jose Aldo
"Wanderlei is focused and well trained...he will easily win this fight, by a large margin and with much better technique." Anderson Silva
"I think Wanderlei has superior conditioning and experience, I think if Bisping tries to exchange with Wanderlei he will lose...I think Bisping will be shaking. He will be lost." Andre Galvao
Team Brazil on Wandi-Bisping. War Wand.
SO SO SO many fights to choose from
The Wandy v Page fights, Shogun v Page, Cro Cop v Nog, Cro Cop v Fedor, Fedor v Nog, Page v Arona, Sakuraba v Wandy, Shogun v Lil Nog, Hendo v Wandy, Sokoudju v Arona, Frey v Akiyama, Rickson Gracie v Takada (just to show many of the UFC American fans the Gracie JJ pioneer in Japan), Gomi v Sakurai, and so many more. They could seriously run one of these a month for an entire year and not hit all the great fights. Can’t wait, usually have to watch these on a small computer moniter.
Prepare for a UFC is better than all other promos commercial for 30 minutes.
It will be just like Unleashed. They will feature the guys that they have under contract and show losses of Overeem, Hendo, etc. Do you really think they will show Diaz (the impending SF 170 champ beating their new investment (Gomi)? Even though that is one of the greatest fights in HISTORY.
They will show Fedor getting slammed on his head, and Gomi mopping up some guy.
Really though, it should be a 1 hour loop of Rampage slamming Arona, peppered with Wanderlei going Godzilla in Japan.
"He#s the WWE champ and with out a doubt should be ranked higher than any other man in the UFC." by Puck Head on Jan 9, 2010 12:06 PM PST Ummmm....yeah.
"Records mean nothing when ranking a fighter" by jay. on Jan 9, 2010 12:57 PM PST Really? Wins and losses don't matter?
It's yet to be seen Dana was a huge Pride fan
I can see them showing all Fedor fights during a SF major event with Fedor in it LOL but you know they are going to try and showcase the guys they have signed more than the guys SF has signed. And that alone is many Pride fights. But you think they will have to show the greatest battles regardless. I wonder how pissed Finklestein is that the UFC gets to make money off of Fedor if they want? You know Dana knows this will piss M1 off so you would think it’s almost a guarantee?
Memorable Quotes
"He beat me fair & square. no, I’m sorry, he beat me fairly squarely" – GSP
"I only want to be known as the best ever. Is that too much to ask?" – BJ Penn
"He broke tim sylvia’s arm…...So what?" – Brock Lesnar
"That little fucker hit me with a Hadukan or something" – Nick Diaz on Gomi
"Well, I’m 22 right now, so in three years I see myself being 25." – Rampage when he was asked where he saw himself in 3 years
PS nice sig Striker
You and jay both have my comment as your sig!? assholes LOL
Memorable Quotes
"He beat me fair & square. no, I’m sorry, he beat me fairly squarely" – GSP
"I only want to be known as the best ever. Is that too much to ask?" – BJ Penn
"He broke tim sylvia’s arm…...So what?" – Brock Lesnar
"That little fucker hit me with a Hadukan or something" – Nick Diaz on Gomi
"Well, I’m 22 right now, so in three years I see myself being 25." – Rampage when he was asked where he saw himself in 3 years
I have an alarm set for this show.
I hope they show the whole fights and not just clips of them.
I can only hope for some Crazy Horse bennet Clips and possibly a Butter bean fight
dude.....i am
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