Report: Chuck Liddell vs Tito Ortiz trilogy to conclude at UFC 115 on June 12 in Vancouver
by Jesse Holland on Jan 8, 2010 12:49 PM EST
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Following their duties as coaches on the upcoming eleventh season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), UFC pioneers and longtime rivals Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz may finally see the conclusion of their fight trilogy at UFC 115 on June 12 in Vancouver, according to a report from Vancouver's own News 1130.
"The Iceman" currently holds a 2-0 advantage over "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy," winning by way of KO at UFC 47 in April 2004 and then by TKO at UFC 66 in Dec. 2006.
Liddell (21-7) hasn't competed since a technical knockout loss to Mauricio "Shogun" Rua at UFC 97: "Redemption" from the Bell Center in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, back in April 2009. In fact, since his last stoppage over Ortiz, he's only had one victory in five attempts, a gritty unanimous decision win over Wanderlei Silva at UFC 79 in Dec. 2007.
Company president Dana White tried to convince his good friend and big time money-making machine to hang up the gloves, saying he had made a ton of cash and had nothing left to prove. Liddell — who will be 40 years old by the time the third Ortiz fight rolls around — was adamant that he's still got some fight left in him.
The icy one just wanted a little time to "give his brain a rest" -- and tear up the dance floor on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars."
Now it's back to business for the former light heavyweight champion -- who is undoubtedly planning for a hat trick against his fellow fading star.
Ortiz (15-7-1) has also struggled inside the Octagon, failing to notch a win since abusing a geriatric Ken Shamrock at UFC "The Final Chapter" in October 2006. He most recently coughed up a split decision loss to Forrest Griffin in the UFC 106 main event from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas this past November.
Following the fight -- his first since returning from major back surgery -- the former 205-pound kingpin complained of a "cracked skull" and other maladies, including an empty gas tank. While the medical layoff was behind some of his rust, it's been evident for some time that Ortiz is no longer the dominant force he was in the early 2000's.
But has he held up longer than Liddell?
It will be interesting to see how the coaching gig on TUF 11 -- a second go-round for both fighters -- will prepare them their third dance. The Spike TV reality show returns on March 31.
Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for future updates on this recently announced fight card, which came just days after MMA received final approval for sanctioning in Vancouver.
In the meantime, any guesses on who takes this final battle?
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I'm ready to die for my cause... are you?
I can’t wait to hear the excuses from Tito after this fight.
if he loses, he will probably cry this time.
I shutter to think what we hear if he actually wins. Knock him out for the last time Chuck.
"He wants to get in close and use that reach advantage" - Mike Goldberg
"Half of this game is 90% Mental" - Tim Sylvia
"I have two words for you... Destiny" - Diego Sanchez.
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Actually i think..
he’s gonna show up in the best shape of his life. His back is gonna be healed. His vertebrae was fused and now he has no pain at all in his back. You know Nuvasive really saved his life and now he can get back to playing with his kids. He’s been fighting at 60% for 10 years and now he can get back to his former self as a dominant champ who took Shammy and sinosic to the woodshed. Also his cracked skull should have healed up by fight time and the ring rust will be gone since he’ll be on TUF. He’s bringing in serious training partners too like justin McCully and his hands should have vastly improved due to his training with Roach. There is a reason why he told Anderson to stay at 185. Old tito is back.
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Jan 8, 2010 1:01 PM EST up reply actions
Thats pretty funny NNR
I have actually tried to think of a reason to want to watch this season of TUF. The past few have been disappointing, and with the whole Rampage/Rashad thing I think I am going to take a break from TUF this season. Also…doesn’t matter if Tito has a completely new back, skull, and boxing game – he is a garbage overrated fighter. Always has been, always will be.
by domino effect on Jan 8, 2010 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
Nuvasive
Same outfit that put Nate Quarry back together eh? thats interesting to me.
NNR – I read your post and half of me thinks I’m picking up some sarcasm
He’s bringing in serious training partners too like justin McCully
What is that?
"He wants to get in close and use that reach advantage" - Mike Goldberg
"Half of this game is 90% Mental" - Tim Sylvia
"I have two words for you... Destiny" - Diego Sanchez.
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lol
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
i hope he was being sarcastic...
if not, NNR’s really dellusional.
McCully’s a serious training partner??
Hey Anderson, watch out for Tito!
Course he's being sarcastic
"Anderson Silva is the best fighter on the planet...any Anderson Silva fight that is on, people should be buying that PPV, not because he’s my fighter but you know what, he to me is like the Muhammad Ali of MMA...the UFC has been around since 1993, nobody (else) has 10 consecutive wins in the UFC. Anderson has had 10 fights in the UFC, only 1 has ever gone to a decision."
Ed Soares on why Andy is the best fighter in the world
Exactly
If this is Vancouver’s main event then I’ll never complain about a British card again.
"Anderson Silva is the best fighter on the planet...any Anderson Silva fight that is on, people should be buying that PPV, not because he’s my fighter but you know what, he to me is like the Muhammad Ali of MMA...the UFC has been around since 1993, nobody (else) has 10 consecutive wins in the UFC. Anderson has had 10 fights in the UFC, only 1 has ever gone to a decision."
Ed Soares on why Andy is the best fighter in the world
Poor Sarah
Has been dying for the UFC to come to Vancouver. Now she gets this? LOL Poor west coast Canadians.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
That right!
I forgot about that. Wait…Isn’t weed legal in Vancouver? She’ll be alright. Lucky bastard.
The one and only Smitty...
Legal?
I think it is just decriminalized, same as Ontario. Where you from D_smith?
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
I thought you were Canadian
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
I was thinking about going to Vancouver and watching this event...Now I think I just might visit Van and catch this in a bar.
by OJR on Jan 8, 2010 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
Vancouver = screwed
sorry for the bad news VanCity. I was hoping Dana would put on a big event for you.
one fight does not a card make
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
Yeah, but I ain't paying Main Event $$$ to see this shit as a Main Event...
by OJR on Jan 8, 2010 1:51 PM EST up reply actions
you will and you'll like it....haha
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
Looks like I will be seeing you in Montreal, Mac.
by OJR on Jan 8, 2010 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
looks like it man...
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
you guys are setting up Montreal
say wha?
"He wants to get in close and use that reach advantage" - Mike Goldberg
"Half of this game is 90% Mental" - Tim Sylvia
"I have two words for you... Destiny" - Diego Sanchez.
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by Bigger Zino on Jan 8, 2010 1:58 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
so far me, jay, OJR, and I think Alpha
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
and Zino?
"He wants to get in close and use that reach advantage" - Mike Goldberg
"Half of this game is 90% Mental" - Tim Sylvia
"I have two words for you... Destiny" - Diego Sanchez.
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of course...all I know is that I'm "allowed" to go and that my tic will be paid for...other than that, I will be probably driving and can fit others if need be...but for today, thats all I can promise
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
your driving... Im in for real
share expenses with ya… blah blah blah
Tic is an issue for me though
"He wants to get in close and use that reach advantage" - Mike Goldberg
"Half of this game is 90% Mental" - Tim Sylvia
"I have two words for you... Destiny" - Diego Sanchez.
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I'm in boys!
I super want to go Montreal and watch these fights
"I bet a funny thing about driving a car off a cliff is, while you're in midair, you still hit those brakes! Hey, better try the emergency brake!"
Nice, Buster
Get in on the e-mail list with OJR.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
Sweet!
I’m at work now but I’ll email you when I’m done.
"I bet a funny thing about driving a car off a cliff is, while you're in midair, you still hit those brakes! Hey, better try the emergency brake!"
Big Zino - email me and I can include you on the plans.
by OJR on Jan 8, 2010 2:02 PM EST up reply actions
there's already plans? How are we all going to get seats together?
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
about to email you OJR
"He wants to get in close and use that reach advantage" - Mike Goldberg
"Half of this game is 90% Mental" - Tim Sylvia
"I have two words for you... Destiny" - Diego Sanchez.
Anyone interested in a dumbest MMA quote of all time poll?
floor seats
just my opinion:
I had a floor seats to the last Montreal card, and the seats are pretty bad. stick to the stands.
haha...been to both Mon shows and sat in the stands both times...didn't have a problem
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
i went to both shows too...
i had floor seats and 100 level seating, but it was in the corner. the level seating is better, but not much. the best seats are on the 100 level on the sides, or front row. To be honest, the best seat is on your couch, you dont miss a thing. Notice how when Dana’s sitting ringside, he’s looking into the small 12" monitor?? If the live event is soo good, why is he looking at a TV when he has the best seat in the house?
I sat in the lower bowl both shows
The four hundred dollar seats the first year, and the $550 seats the next. Both awesome views.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
Those are the best seats
you get to see everything from there. Floor seats suck…unless you’re 6’5".
The one and only Smitty...
agree
Everyone on the floor stands the whole time. They shouldn’t even bother putting chairs there.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
unless we're in the front row between Kevin james, Anthony Keidis, and Flava Flav
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
OJR
I won’t get to check my e-mail until tomorrow. Friday is poker night, so I won’t be near a computer after work.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
Excited for Montreal
How much longer till tickets go on sale?
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
floor seats suck
we couldn’t stand cuz nobody else was standing, so everyone sat. except for when the fighers entered.
Everyone had a strained neck from lookin up at the bigscreen, lol. I paid $550 to sit in a folding chair and look straight up at a big screen. Everyone was doing the same.
Jesus thats serious bucks for that kinda experience.
When you try to justify it, it’s hard too??
I"m no Ned Flanders punk!!
if its any consolation
I paid 90 and couldnt see the octagon due to an enormous screen blocking the view.
thank god for those clueless Wachovia Center workers, ended up sitting 15 rows or so behind the press seats
dude.....i am
sent you a quick email
let me know if you did or didn’t receive.
"He wants to get in close and use that reach advantage" - Mike Goldberg
"Half of this game is 90% Mental" - Tim Sylvia
"I have two words for you... Destiny" - Diego Sanchez.
Anyone interested in a dumbest MMA quote of all time poll?
for OJR above.
"He wants to get in close and use that reach advantage" - Mike Goldberg
"Half of this game is 90% Mental" - Tim Sylvia
"I have two words for you... Destiny" - Diego Sanchez.
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Zino...
Nice to have another dude interested in the trip…I already called top bunk.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
My name is Big Zino
and I do sleep in hotel bathtubs out of town
"He wants to get in close and use that reach advantage" - Mike Goldberg
"Half of this game is 90% Mental" - Tim Sylvia
"I have two words for you... Destiny" - Diego Sanchez.
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LOL
I’m driving down too. Probs taking a buddy with me again, maybe not. OJR, am I in this e-mail thread? Cause I have room in my car too.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
Where is everyone traveling from?
I’m in Saint John, NB
"I bet a funny thing about driving a car off a cliff is, while you're in midair, you still hit those brakes! Hey, better try the emergency brake!"
Ontario, for me, Mac and Zino
Chicago for OJR.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
dude I'd prob pick you and Zino up...at least you, as your only 30min away
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
Zino is on the way there.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
Sorry for eaves dropping lads but it'll just bug me if i don't ask
Are ye buddys outside of this site before ye all started posting or did ye just build relationships over the years as seperate posters and just co-incidentally life near each other and thus going to events together??
I"m no Ned Flanders punk!!
Only know the guys via Mania
but have known some of them for years here.
"He wants to get in close and use that reach advantage" - Mike Goldberg
"Half of this game is 90% Mental" - Tim Sylvia
"I have two words for you... Destiny" - Diego Sanchez.
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Thats cool........
I can see why ye all have each others back and so on……lol
I"m no Ned Flanders punk!!
where are you from pal?
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
np
"He wants to get in close and use that reach advantage" - Mike Goldberg
"Half of this game is 90% Mental" - Tim Sylvia
"I have two words for you... Destiny" - Diego Sanchez.
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Tkkpal - Just MMA fans that meet up. No biggie, its like meeting people at a convention. Kevin and I did it in Philly (no homo)!
by OJR on Jan 8, 2010 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
I was not implying that at all OJR....
I think it’s pretty fucking cool to be honest, respect to all you guys. And thanks OJR but I barely have the money to keep my internet connection going at the moment, tough times where i’m from.
I"m no Ned Flanders punk!!
LOL @ no homo...
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
oh ya, OJR
O damn came back…his work isn’t allowing net privilages anymore so he’s been on at night…basically alone..
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
I am trying to get comp'd Rogan tickets
but if not – i may buy some
you have any interest… no pressure it’s just comedy…. Jay you too?
"He wants to get in close and use that reach advantage" - Mike Goldberg
"Half of this game is 90% Mental" - Tim Sylvia
"I have two words for you... Destiny" - Diego Sanchez.
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I think so, pal.
Where and when Zino?
A lot of Canadians smoke, pal. You would love this country. I’m not even joking, you have a Canadian personality already.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
Sat March 6th
Queen Elizabeth Theater (near
CNE)
Tix are approx $40-$50
"He wants to get in close and use that reach advantage" - Mike Goldberg
"Half of this game is 90% Mental" - Tim Sylvia
"I have two words for you... Destiny" - Diego Sanchez.
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I always wanted to go to Canada And will one day...........
There is a bad recession going on in Ireland at the moment, worst in decades. I’ve Amsterdam booked for my first year wedding anniversary in Feb, Val’s day to be exact, and that is as much of outside Ireland i’ll see this year anyway!! Cheers again lads, appreciate it.
I"m no Ned Flanders punk!!
funny
I always wanted to go to Ireland…
and Scotland
"He wants to get in close and use that reach advantage" - Mike Goldberg
"Half of this game is 90% Mental" - Tim Sylvia
"I have two words for you... Destiny" - Diego Sanchez.
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Maybe we could help each other out some time......
Next time UFC in Ireland, ye all come over here!!!
I"m no Ned Flanders punk!!
Tkkpal- you ever decide to visit Chicago, IL you got a friendly face here (no homo)
by OJR on Jan 8, 2010 2:46 PM EST up reply actions
sure pal
you land at Pearson Airport (Toronto) than you let me know about it.
And if I head out that way you can show me so cool shit the way to the Blarney Stone
"He wants to get in close and use that reach advantage" - Mike Goldberg
"Half of this game is 90% Mental" - Tim Sylvia
"I have two words for you... Destiny" - Diego Sanchez.
Anyone interested in a dumbest MMA quote of all time poll?
Cool...
I’m not to far from the Blarney stone to be honest………….Not far at all!!
I"m no Ned Flanders punk!!
Give it a kiss for me.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
It's weird that is......
Small world, I train in a TKD club within walking distance from the Blarney stone.
I"m no Ned Flanders punk!!
ttk,what tkd club
my brothers fight in the mahon club,south side of cork.lol,i worked in blarney castle for 7 years.
also,I got floor seats off dans for manchester event,not the greatest to be honest,over-rated.
by tap or snap bons on Jan 8, 2010 4:53 PM EST up reply actions
Blarney tkd clud
Under Niall o’ Keffe. I live about 15 miles from Blarney. There are some good clubs in cork, mine of course is the best!! lol
I"m no Ned Flanders punk!!
i was checkin out Rogan tix
but way too expensive. He’s my favourite comedian, got his DVD, cd, but i’ll stick to watchin him online.
I wouldn't mind seeing Rogan..
But I had a hard enough time talking the wife into letting me see the UFC again without her. Not sure I should be asking about Rogan, at least until after May.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
hey no worries
I live in Markham and work D/T so it’s not exactly hard to accomplish for me
"He wants to get in close and use that reach advantage" - Mike Goldberg
"Half of this game is 90% Mental" - Tim Sylvia
"I have two words for you... Destiny" - Diego Sanchez.
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so cool
Hey guys its really cool what you all do, I see you have connections in Ireland, canada, usa. Im from Scotland and I know Jay and myself havent agreed on a few issues, but if hes ok with it if you guys are ever thinking about coming over here for any future events id be happy to host you?!!
Debates are debates after all :)
It's all about getting along mo.......lol
And I’m sure jay will give you a second chance, as will most of the guys here, they did me anyway and I sais some pretty mean things about him and his fav fighters!! I thought this site was just some place to come, talk shit, and have some fun with my alter ego…………lol!! But within days I was gang raped and admittingly so I deserved it. This site is actually full of decent posters and stand up guys as you can obviously see just from this thread alone. I mean these dudes are all meeting up for their love of MMA and the UFC and it’s an open invite, even to the likes of me, all the way over here in Ireland!! How fucking cool is that, and by the sounds of things, I’ll be missing out on one hell of a Road-Trip and the chance to have a few smokes and get to know these guys, how fucking cool is that, if i could make it happen I would!!
I"m no Ned Flanders punk!!
They never said it will be the main event
could be a co-main… plenty of good fighters fighting in January and February that will be ready to fight again by June
not TUF Finale
read the headline idiot… UFC 115
by PHISH NATION on Jan 12, 2010 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
WAR CHUCKY!
This fight is totally meaningless in the scope of 205, but so what, I would love to see Chuck go out with a W.
seriously, why?
what does anyone have to gain from this? no matter who wins, there’s nothing to be proud of. Both these fighters are out of their prime and this really proves nothing for either of them
yea, what's up with UFC marquee matchmaking recently?
lately it seems UFC has been relying heavily on their ‘past their primers’ for their main events. hughes/renzo? serra/trigg? this is never a good sign. honestly, strikeforce has probably had much more exciting signings in the past few months.
totally agree
it pisses me off that they try to sell us these fights. Hughes-Gracie is a total joke! What’s Hughes going to prove here?? I dont care to see Trigg fight, just like Tito…that’s why I wanna see Serra choke out Trigg and Chuck ko Tito.
Coleman-Couture?? Have some respect for Couture and give him someone better! Coleman only gassed out in the 1st in back to back fights. Luckily for him one was against Bonnar.
not main events
neither renzo-hughes nor serra-trigg are even co-main events.. and both shoudl be exciting fights!
Agreed
2 atrocious main events. Serra-Trigg and Hughes-Gracie are both just as irrelevant as well, though in the latter’s case at least the UAE fans will get a BJ Penn fight and my personal dream fight of all time (Andy-Vitor) to make up for it. UFC 109 is set to be the worst PPV since 78, hopefully Vancouver fans get a proper main event and a solid undercard to make up for this debacle and don’t end up with another 109 card.
"Anderson Silva is the best fighter on the planet...any Anderson Silva fight that is on, people should be buying that PPV, not because he’s my fighter but you know what, he to me is like the Muhammad Ali of MMA...the UFC has been around since 1993, nobody (else) has 10 consecutive wins in the UFC. Anderson has had 10 fights in the UFC, only 1 has ever gone to a decision."
Ed Soares on why Andy is the best fighter in the world
UFC is pissing me off!
I paid 50 bucks for a PPV where half the fights(prelims) were already shown for free on Spike TV. And now they are trying to shove an irrelevant LHW main event matchup down Vancouver’s throat. Look at the two Montreal cards. Fricken’ Western Canada is always getting screwed.
The fights are going to be terrible. Couture-Coleman is a bad match stylistically, they’re both too old and after Couture’s last performance the last guy I want him to face is one dimesional wrestler Coleman. Chael Sonnen is one of the most boring fighters that I’ve ever seen, hopefully Nate smashes him but that fight is nothing compared to what Nate-Hendo would have been. Swick-Thiago is a waste of time and just another silly AKA-Thiago fight. Maia-Miller is the only fight on that card that I care about.
"Anderson Silva is the best fighter on the planet...any Anderson Silva fight that is on, people should be buying that PPV, not because he’s my fighter but you know what, he to me is like the Muhammad Ali of MMA...the UFC has been around since 1993, nobody (else) has 10 consecutive wins in the UFC. Anderson has had 10 fights in the UFC, only 1 has ever gone to a decision."
Ed Soares on why Andy is the best fighter in the world
so you're basically saying..
That nobody in mma who doesn’t have a hope of holding a title should fight period. That leaves about 6-8 fighters who would remain in the ufc. Even past their prime either of these guys could mop up 50% of the current 205 division.
If they could smash half of the UFC's LHW roster then they wouldn't have to be matched up with each other
Personally I find it sad to watch legends compete in sports when they’re well past their prime, as you can see how far their skills have declined and their reputations end up in tatters because they don’t know when to quit. If Chuck wins this then both should retire.
"Anderson Silva is the best fighter on the planet...any Anderson Silva fight that is on, people should be buying that PPV, not because he’s my fighter but you know what, he to me is like the Muhammad Ali of MMA...the UFC has been around since 1993, nobody (else) has 10 consecutive wins in the UFC. Anderson has had 10 fights in the UFC, only 1 has ever gone to a decision."
Ed Soares on why Andy is the best fighter in the world
Chuck
I am a big fan of Chuck and am sad he is past his prime but I see no way that Tito wins in this situation, he wins Chuck was over the hill, he loses Chuck is over the hill. He cannot out wrestle Chuck and he still hits like a girl where I bet Chuck still hits like a truck.
Fuck the one time UFC comes to Van and I get to see this shitty fight… WHY IS THIS HAPPENING… there both irrelevant, its already 2-0…. whats the point
to see a good fight
Not every single fight has to have title implications! Just enjoy what should be an excting fight… if you cant do that, you must not be much of a fight fan.
I doubt it'll even be a good fight
I like to see competetive fights between either the best in the world or people who want to be the best in the world. This fight is as relevant as another Tyson-Holyfield rematch, not only are these guys not ranked anymore but they’re also nowhere near as good fighters as they once were and it’s pretty sad that 2 legends don’t know when to quit and can now only be competetive against each other.
"Anderson Silva is the best fighter on the planet...any Anderson Silva fight that is on, people should be buying that PPV, not because he’s my fighter but you know what, he to me is like the Muhammad Ali of MMA...the UFC has been around since 1993, nobody (else) has 10 consecutive wins in the UFC. Anderson has had 10 fights in the UFC, only 1 has ever gone to a decision."
Ed Soares on why Andy is the best fighter in the world
I came in with a cracked skull! who the f u no wud step in the cage with a cracked skull?!
I hope chuck knox his ass out or else tito is guna be bitching a bout a 4th fight!
I have a cracked skull....LMAO!!
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
Funniest post fight bitchfest ever
Even funnier was Kos’ reaction at the post fight press conference when Tito whined about not getting the FOTN or the decision.
"Anderson Silva is the best fighter on the planet...any Anderson Silva fight that is on, people should be buying that PPV, not because he’s my fighter but you know what, he to me is like the Muhammad Ali of MMA...the UFC has been around since 1993, nobody (else) has 10 consecutive wins in the UFC. Anderson has had 10 fights in the UFC, only 1 has ever gone to a decision."
Ed Soares on why Andy is the best fighter in the world
Kos shook his head in disgust and pulled a "Who the fuck does this guy think he is?" face
He ripped Tito in an interview afterwards as well.
"Anderson Silva is the best fighter on the planet...any Anderson Silva fight that is on, people should be buying that PPV, not because he’s my fighter but you know what, he to me is like the Muhammad Ali of MMA...the UFC has been around since 1993, nobody (else) has 10 consecutive wins in the UFC. Anderson has had 10 fights in the UFC, only 1 has ever gone to a decision."
Ed Soares on why Andy is the best fighter in the world
i gotta look that up...
i wonder what other fighters think of Tito?
I can’t stand the guy. He’s just full of crap all the time. You can tell that he’s always lying, tryin to think of what to say say, instead of just being natural. At the pre-fight conference against Forrest, he was retelling a story about a conversation with Forrest, and Forrest just said: “um, thats not how it went” and Tito just said: “yeah, close enough”, as if “hey, im tryin’ to make myself look tough so I can promote this fight, even though I suck and shouldnt be fighting”
Kos interview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouLCEDm0Gt4
"Anderson Silva is the best fighter on the planet...any Anderson Silva fight that is on, people should be buying that PPV, not because he’s my fighter but you know what, he to me is like the Muhammad Ali of MMA...the UFC has been around since 1993, nobody (else) has 10 consecutive wins in the UFC. Anderson has had 10 fights in the UFC, only 1 has ever gone to a decision."
Ed Soares on why Andy is the best fighter in the world
Tito bashing from 3:22
"Anderson Silva is the best fighter on the planet...any Anderson Silva fight that is on, people should be buying that PPV, not because he’s my fighter but you know what, he to me is like the Muhammad Ali of MMA...the UFC has been around since 1993, nobody (else) has 10 consecutive wins in the UFC. Anderson has had 10 fights in the UFC, only 1 has ever gone to a decision."
Ed Soares on why Andy is the best fighter in the world
Quit yer bitchin'.....
I am thrilled to see the UFC come to Van City! I’d rather watch ANY UFC live event than sit through a boring, underwhelming NHL game played by overpaid pro athletes. Ugh, and don’t even start on baseball. Are you guys seriously THAT jaded?
with options
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
Have fun watching a pointless rematch between 2 old men way past their prime
This fight is as relevant as Shamrock-Abbott. You must really hate the NHL to choose this fight over it.
"Anderson Silva is the best fighter on the planet...any Anderson Silva fight that is on, people should be buying that PPV, not because he’s my fighter but you know what, he to me is like the Muhammad Ali of MMA...the UFC has been around since 1993, nobody (else) has 10 consecutive wins in the UFC. Anderson has had 10 fights in the UFC, only 1 has ever gone to a decision."
Ed Soares on why Andy is the best fighter in the world
NHL = *yawn*
And I’m paying to see 2 legends of the sport that I grew to love who introduced me to MMA. Kind of the same way I’ll always go see Ozzy in concert….
by Ian Kilmister on Jan 8, 2010 2:04 PM EST up reply actions
Irrelevant...
I personally don’t feel like a fight has to be relevant to be good. I watch old fights on Spike all the time and they are good entertainment, despite being totally irrelevant in current scope of the division. Would I love to see Chuck go out there and pound Tito retarded for 3 rounds? Yes, I don’t care if that’s the last fight either of these 2 guys are ever in.
Do you pay 600 bucks per seat at an ozzy concert?
Not the same thing dude.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
If I wanted to watch Chuck-Tito I'd just get out my UFC 66 DVD
Chances are it’ll be more entertaining watching the old fight back when they were quality fighters instead of watching 2 men who don’t know when to quit pissing away their legacies for the sake of money. It’d be like paying top money to see Man Utd play Arsenal only to end up watching Cantona and Ian Wright still trying to play in 2010.
"Anderson Silva is the best fighter on the planet...any Anderson Silva fight that is on, people should be buying that PPV, not because he’s my fighter but you know what, he to me is like the Muhammad Ali of MMA...the UFC has been around since 1993, nobody (else) has 10 consecutive wins in the UFC. Anderson has had 10 fights in the UFC, only 1 has ever gone to a decision."
Ed Soares on why Andy is the best fighter in the world
I wouldn't pay to see Chuck/Tito
Not any more. Maybe 4 years ago. I would be pissed if this were the first show I was going to see i.e. sarah and JJ.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
Same here
If that’s the main event then the buyrate will be horrible. They’ll need a good undercard to make it worth going, the prelims and undercard saved 105 as the main event was horrible. I’m a Randy fan but it was not a great performance or fight. Chuck-Tito is even more irrelevant than Randy-Vera and Vancouver haven’t had a bunch of stars refuse to fight there, this is actually the UFC’s first choice.
"Anderson Silva is the best fighter on the planet...any Anderson Silva fight that is on, people should be buying that PPV, not because he’s my fighter but you know what, he to me is like the Muhammad Ali of MMA...the UFC has been around since 1993, nobody (else) has 10 consecutive wins in the UFC. Anderson has had 10 fights in the UFC, only 1 has ever gone to a decision."
Ed Soares on why Andy is the best fighter in the world
Page/Evans and Shogun/Machida
Are both suppose to be in Montreal
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
Totally got to find Page's after party...everyone at Chida's party will be humming soothing music with togas on drinkin piss
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
lmfao
"He wants to get in close and use that reach advantage" - Mike Goldberg
"Half of this game is 90% Mental" - Tim Sylvia
"I have two words for you... Destiny" - Diego Sanchez.
Anyone interested in a dumbest MMA quote of all time poll?
Will we be drinking energy drinks at PAges?
You know he ain’t allowed near those things.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
At least you won't have a rapist/baby murderer at Machida's afterparty...
"Anderson Silva is the best fighter on the planet...any Anderson Silva fight that is on, people should be buying that PPV, not because he’s my fighter but you know what, he to me is like the Muhammad Ali of MMA...the UFC has been around since 1993, nobody (else) has 10 consecutive wins in the UFC. Anderson has had 10 fights in the UFC, only 1 has ever gone to a decision."
Ed Soares on why Andy is the best fighter in the world
rapist?
You mean the little asian raping he laid on that reporter? Don’t let Alpha see you talking that way about Page, or John G for that matter. Those two are sticking it out with Page.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
Haha well Alpha always takes shots at Andy and Shields so let him see it
The rapist line was tongue in cheek but damn Rampage doesn’t help himself at times when he does stupid things like that. I’m amazed that he’s gotten away with so much.
"Anderson Silva is the best fighter on the planet...any Anderson Silva fight that is on, people should be buying that PPV, not because he’s my fighter but you know what, he to me is like the Muhammad Ali of MMA...the UFC has been around since 1993, nobody (else) has 10 consecutive wins in the UFC. Anderson has had 10 fights in the UFC, only 1 has ever gone to a decision."
Ed Soares on why Andy is the best fighter in the world
Plus Stout will be ready to fight by then
And COTE COTE COTE
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
That's what was on one of these Mania threads.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
Cote will be there for sure...and at least Page/Shad OR Chida/Shogun
but maybe both…and maybe even Brock, who knows?
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
I wish Brock.
I would walk there if I had a chance to see Brock in action. Remember the crowd when GSP walked out to fight Serra? I would be louder than that, by myself.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
Page's Wiki and Shogun's Wiki
Both say they are fighting at UFC 113 in Montreal. I know Wiki is bullshit, but it is a good sign.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
Facebook Brock and ask him if its possible
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
he won't accept my friendship...he must have read some of the things I've said on here about him
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
I didn't get a confirmation about being Brocks Facebook buddy
Did you? If he accepted you already and not me and PW he will have some splainin’ to do!
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
and for those of you that haven't been to Montreal in the summer
bring your cameras…it would be fun even without an event going on
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
115 will be July or early August right...after you throw in a Fight Night or 2...I honestly wouldn't mind seeing Tito/Chuck either
nothing can be worse than watching Silva fight nobody
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
I'd take Silva dancing over a DWTS alumni fighting "cracked skull" anyday
"Anderson Silva is the best fighter on the planet...any Anderson Silva fight that is on, people should be buying that PPV, not because he’s my fighter but you know what, he to me is like the Muhammad Ali of MMA...the UFC has been around since 1993, nobody (else) has 10 consecutive wins in the UFC. Anderson has had 10 fights in the UFC, only 1 has ever gone to a decision."
Ed Soares on why Andy is the best fighter in the world
Same, David.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
Cote is cool as hell
second favorite fighter. If Brock isn’t able to come back, right now he sits comfortably at number 3(cote).
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
at met brock 2 in vegas, he's cool as hell 2
after not smashing for stepping on his wifes foot in the elevator! lol
really? you stepped on Sables foot? LOL
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
lol ya dog i was coming out Wands after party at Taboo
i saw him at the luxor ! wut up brock cud we get a pic? hes like ya guys so i went 2 stand next 2 him & i ripped the shit out of sables foot! lol i was like im sorry u ok? i swear she said brock he hit me! lol brocks like wut he hit u with? i was like it was an accident im sorry! we took a pic he was like alrite u guys have a nice night=D
Just goes to show he's prob an ok guy in reality d*locc.....nice memory to have too!!
I"m no Ned Flanders punk!!
Ya it was a crazy night!
that night i met Wand,Brock,Efrain Ecudero, Kongo, Matt Hamill, i was all drunk yelling at matt let me get a pic! His friends are like" he can;t hear U ! lol
LMAO d*locc....
Funny story man! That story has been told a few times I’d say….lol
I"m no Ned Flanders punk!!
thats the rumour
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
I am out of here. ALL MANIACS interested in the Montreal event and want to meet up...fell free to email me. Have a good weeknd, Maniacs!
by OJR on Jan 8, 2010 3:11 PM EST up reply actions
Have a good one.
Talk to you Saturday, OJR.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
argh!!!! this is mean..
hmmph..that really blows..i have a huge hate-on for tito..and this is the closest the ufc are coming to me..and that blows my rashad/rampage fight cuz of the movie release theory..not that i care about their beef anymore..grrrrr
as soon as I saw the headline I knew you'd be pissed
hopefully they make it a co-main event for you sarah… it’s a weak lead in and because of the TUF relationship you know that the coaches will fight with some of their teams on the card which may or may not be great
"He wants to get in close and use that reach advantage" - Mike Goldberg
"Half of this game is 90% Mental" - Tim Sylvia
"I have two words for you... Destiny" - Diego Sanchez.
Anyone interested in a dumbest MMA quote of all time poll?
will depend on the tuf season
tragically..it is possible the fighters will be worth watching..seeing as last tuf sucked so hard..they could only get better..one hopes.but yeah..this is the bend over when it comes to the building of a fight card.
At least they will start holding events in BC.
You gotta be really happy about that, sarah. Plus, if you guys throw all your support behind this one, and Dana sees you guys are great fans, he will bring better fighters for the following events.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
but, if you consider driving 8 hours close to you..
dunno if it’s worth it yet..i’ll see what the card looks like..i am not one to stand in line to meet someone either, never gave a f*ck about autographs from any human..but seeing the weigh ins live might be cool..we shall see..and yeah i am stoked that bc is having the ufc come here..but man..i am a lil disappointed.
4 hours of driving for me...
But it’d be my first live UFC event and seeing the weigh ins would be awesome as well.
by Ian Kilmister on Jan 8, 2010 6:04 PM EST up reply actions
It doesn't really matter about the card.
Chuck/Tito isn’t going to be the main event. They will have two good fights besides that one. You’ll get a good card, to show Toronto what’s up. June should be the right time for another round of the heavyweights, Mir and Carwin, and Nog and Cain, JDS, those guys should all be fighting around then. They haven’t announced anything, and Chuck won’t be the big fight of the night.
You might get to see someone win the paper HW championship.
I will be driving 6 and a half hours to Montreal. The drive is half the fun. ROAD TRIP
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Come on!!! Chuck and Tito? I was so stoked to see this event in Van-city, but seriously WTFFF?!?!?!?
hopefully 1 or both
will get injured so this fight doesn’t happen! I am for sure going to this event and there is NO WAY I wanna see a third fight when the first two weren’t even competitive and now both are over the hill. IF it does go down here, it better not be the main or even the co main event! I want two worthy fights here!
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