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UFC 116: Yoshihiro Akiyama vs Chris Leben booked for July 3 with Wanderlei Silva hurt (Updated)

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Sorry "Axe" fans, but Wanderlei Silva is off the UFC 116 fight card after murdering his ribs in training camp.

That very unfortunate news was first reported by MMA Fighting, who brought word of the Brazilian's injury earlier this afternoon, effectively squashing a much-anticipated middleweight mash-up between two of Japanese MMA's most popular fighters.

Despite Silva's last minute withdrawal, "Sexyama" will continue to train for the "Lesnar vs. Carwin" supershow on July 3 now that a resurgent Chris Leben has agreed to step in on short notice to throw hands, according to MMA Weekly.

"The Crippler" (20-6) is fresh off a second round stoppage over the ultra-tough Aaron Simpson this past Saturday night (June 19) at The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 11 Finale in Las Vegas.

Star-divide

It was his second straight win after dropping a pair of fights in a tumultuous two year span that also saw the former TUF star get popped for steroids.

No question a win over Akiyama in what may be the biggest pay-per-view event of the year would effectively complete his improbable comeback.

UFC 116 will feature a titanic heavyweight showdown between division champion Brock Lesnar and interim titlist Shane Carwin. It marks the return of the promotion's biggest box office draw, Lesnar, who will return from a career-threatening intestinal problem to once again establish himself as the undisputed man among men.

"Lesnar vs. Carwin" will also feature a lightweight showdown between Kurt Pellegrino and George Sotiropolous, as well as a highly-anticipated rematch between Stephan Bonnar and Krzysztof Soszynski.

For all the latest UFC 116 news and notes click here.

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no felix credit?

"You're in this dark tunnel and you've got no way out, you're waiting for light, and you see that light, what do you do? What do you do? You start digging, and getting out. ... I've always beleived you stay in the tunnel and you keep digging when you expect no light. You have the same faith when you expect no light. You have the same beleif in what you're doing when you expect no light. ... It's dark and I'm going to dig through. My shovel is sharp and my pick is sharp and my will is outstanding." --Rod Marinelli 2008 (on his way to that sweet 16!)

by DrewMoney$$$ on Jun 22, 2010 5:54 PM EDT reply actions  

"The other shape,
If shape it might be call'd, that shape had none,
Distinguishable in member, joint, or limb;
Or substance might be call'd that shadow seem'd;
For each seem'd either; black it stood as night,
Fierce as ten furies, terrible as Hell,
And shook a dreadful dart; what seem'd his head
The likeness of a kingly crown had on.
Satan was now at hand; and from his seat
The monster, moving onward, came as fast
With horrid strides; Hell trembled as he strode."
-- John Milton

by O damn he got caught on Jun 22, 2010 5:54 PM EDT reply actions  

"You're in this dark tunnel and you've got no way out, you're waiting for light, and you see that light, what do you do? What do you do? You start digging, and getting out. ... I've always beleived you stay in the tunnel and you keep digging when you expect no light. You have the same faith when you expect no light. You have the same beleif in what you're doing when you expect no light. ... It's dark and I'm going to dig through. My shovel is sharp and my pick is sharp and my will is outstanding." --Rod Marinelli 2008 (on his way to that sweet 16!)

by DrewMoney$$$ on Jun 22, 2010 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

"The other shape,
If shape it might be call'd, that shape had none,
Distinguishable in member, joint, or limb;
Or substance might be call'd that shadow seem'd;
For each seem'd either; black it stood as night,
Fierce as ten furies, terrible as Hell,
And shook a dreadful dart; what seem'd his head
The likeness of a kingly crown had on.
Satan was now at hand; and from his seat
The monster, moving onward, came as fast
With horrid strides; Hell trembled as he strode."
-- John Milton

by O damn he got caught on Jun 22, 2010 5:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Belcher! Belcher! Belcher!

I thought he won the first fight, and would love to see him get some redemption.

by LJ. on Jun 22, 2010 5:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Would also like to see this but then again...

if Belcher wins I don’t wanna hear him claim he’ll pick apart Anderson after the fight. People laugh at him every time he does this.

Fedor played Russian Roulette with a fully loaded gun and won... but still avoids the UFC!

Anderson Silva haters will be back on his nuts after he gets another amazing KO just like when he embarrassed Forrest in a way that nobody else has or could ever do. Very Matrix like. GSP on the other hand can't even finish people in his own weight division. The only time Andy goes the distance is against a decent fighter who he either isn't motivated to fight or train for and just toys around with them. Get a top fighter in there and watch him get destroyed within 2 rounds in a way that person's never been handled before. He's board at MW, get him to LHW so he can take that belt too and let's watch GSP be brave enough to take a fight at MW period. Facts are pretty amazing!

by Oswald on Jun 22, 2010 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hell yes.

That’s what I think too.

I'm your huckleberry.

by Brizzle T on Jun 22, 2010 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

so soon. damn!

"You're in this dark tunnel and you've got no way out, you're waiting for light, and you see that light, what do you do? What do you do? You start digging, and getting out. ... I've always beleived you stay in the tunnel and you keep digging when you expect no light. You have the same faith when you expect no light. You have the same beleif in what you're doing when you expect no light. ... It's dark and I'm going to dig through. My shovel is sharp and my pick is sharp and my will is outstanding." --Rod Marinelli 2008 (on his way to that sweet 16!)

by DrewMoney$$$ on Jun 22, 2010 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Interesting

Should be a pretty good fight. Would have rather seen Wandy, but Leben will suffice.

by LJ. on Jun 22, 2010 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sexy will have a field day with Leben.

Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.

-Stephen King

by OJR on Jun 22, 2010 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

long layoff for sexy though. Leban seems to be in top form. i'll wait to see the odds but may stay clear of this one...

"You're in this dark tunnel and you've got no way out, you're waiting for light, and you see that light, what do you do? What do you do? You start digging, and getting out. ... I've always beleived you stay in the tunnel and you keep digging when you expect no light. You have the same faith when you expect no light. You have the same beleif in what you're doing when you expect no light. ... It's dark and I'm going to dig through. My shovel is sharp and my pick is sharp and my will is outstanding." --Rod Marinelli 2008 (on his way to that sweet 16!)

by DrewMoney$$$ on Jun 22, 2010 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

they should save leben for when wandy comes back

 and bring in bisping for this one, or okami if he isnt busy

by Blazy j on Jun 22, 2010 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

"The other shape,
If shape it might be call'd, that shape had none,
Distinguishable in member, joint, or limb;
Or substance might be call'd that shadow seem'd;
For each seem'd either; black it stood as night,
Fierce as ten furies, terrible as Hell,
And shook a dreadful dart; what seem'd his head
The likeness of a kingly crown had on.
Satan was now at hand; and from his seat
The monster, moving onward, came as fast
With horrid strides; Hell trembled as he strode."
-- John Milton

by O damn he got caught on Jun 22, 2010 5:59 PM EDT reply actions  

***BREAKING NEWS******

Chris Leben agrees to fight in place of Wand. Not a fan, but thats a stud move!

by kevjack115 on Jun 22, 2010 6:02 PM EDT reply actions  

?

thats what she felix said…

"You're in this dark tunnel and you've got no way out, you're waiting for light, and you see that light, what do you do? What do you do? You start digging, and getting out. ... I've always beleived you stay in the tunnel and you keep digging when you expect no light. You have the same faith when you expect no light. You have the same beleif in what you're doing when you expect no light. ... It's dark and I'm going to dig through. My shovel is sharp and my pick is sharp and my will is outstanding." --Rod Marinelli 2008 (on his way to that sweet 16!)

by DrewMoney$$$ on Jun 22, 2010 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

I didn't see it

Im sitting by the pool, my bad. lol@ the fail, when you guys come up with one thing news worthy, let me know! lol I’m joking by the way, I just noticed Felix’s post and knew someone would jump on me

by kevjack115 on Jun 22, 2010 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s all good, just had to flip you some shit :-). You’ve broke enough news around here to get away w/ some FAIL’s.

by LJ. on Jun 22, 2010 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

i just wanted to use "the line through a word" option...

"You're in this dark tunnel and you've got no way out, you're waiting for light, and you see that light, what do you do? What do you do? You start digging, and getting out. ... I've always beleived you stay in the tunnel and you keep digging when you expect no light. You have the same faith when you expect no light. You have the same beleif in what you're doing when you expect no light. ... It's dark and I'm going to dig through. My shovel is sharp and my pick is sharp and my will is outstanding." --Rod Marinelli 2008 (on his way to that sweet 16!)

by DrewMoney$$$ on Jun 22, 2010 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

FUCK...

I was looking forward to this one more than the main event. I also thought that Belcher won that fight against him. I would love to see a rematch, that fight was really entertaining.

by Brandaloo on Jun 22, 2010 6:02 PM EDT reply actions  

If Leben Indeed Replaces Wand

This should provide fireworks, hands down, wild slugging

by AintNoSunshine on Jun 22, 2010 6:04 PM EDT reply actions  

I am so dissapointed right now.... Get well Wand, wish you the best as always.

It’s John G’s fault… He jinxed Wand; right before Page vs Wand 3, he trolled the thread and said Wand pulled out cause of an injury; now it’s come back on Wand. YOU JINXED HIM!

"The other shape,
If shape it might be call'd, that shape had none,
Distinguishable in member, joint, or limb;
Or substance might be call'd that shadow seem'd;
For each seem'd either; black it stood as night,
Fierce as ten furies, terrible as Hell,
And shook a dreadful dart; what seem'd his head
The likeness of a kingly crown had on.
Satan was now at hand; and from his seat
The monster, moving onward, came as fast
With horrid strides; Hell trembled as he strode."
-- John Milton

by O damn he got caught on Jun 22, 2010 6:07 PM EDT reply actions  

I think he’s homeless and only connects from public libraries now.

"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.

by Jackanapes on Jun 23, 2010 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

Leben is the man

I love guys who step up like this, much respect.

I just hope akiyama chooses to stand the entire fight and it will be fotn for sure.

by Lester The Pimp on Jun 22, 2010 6:08 PM EDT reply actions  

that one looks like he's gonna through a splitter with an ice ball..

"You're in this dark tunnel and you've got no way out, you're waiting for light, and you see that light, what do you do? What do you do? You start digging, and getting out. ... I've always beleived you stay in the tunnel and you keep digging when you expect no light. You have the same faith when you expect no light. You have the same beleif in what you're doing when you expect no light. ... It's dark and I'm going to dig through. My shovel is sharp and my pick is sharp and my will is outstanding." --Rod Marinelli 2008 (on his way to that sweet 16!)

by DrewMoney$$$ on Jun 22, 2010 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can't go on; today is the day

"The other shape,
If shape it might be call'd, that shape had none,
Distinguishable in member, joint, or limb;
Or substance might be call'd that shadow seem'd;
For each seem'd either; black it stood as night,
Fierce as ten furies, terrible as Hell,
And shook a dreadful dart; what seem'd his head
The likeness of a kingly crown had on.
Satan was now at hand; and from his seat
The monster, moving onward, came as fast
With horrid strides; Hell trembled as he strode."
-- John Milton

by O damn he got caught on Jun 22, 2010 6:21 PM EDT reply actions  

I feel your pain buddy.

But a true champion, face to face with his darkest hour, will do whatever it takes to rise above. A man fights, and fights, and then fights some more. Because surrender is death, and death is for pussies. - Kenny Powers

by MMACHAMP on Jun 22, 2010 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well fuck.

Roman Pahlhares can fight somebody else, put Nate in! Bisping would probably take the challenge haha

by theworldismine on Jun 22, 2010 6:24 PM EDT reply actions  

I'd like to see someone of bigger caliber take on Akiyama, but its too short notice.

Who’s gonna take on a fight with 12 days notice? Leben just came off a win, so he’s in fightshape.

Using no way as way, having no limitation as limitation.

by Two_Words on Jun 22, 2010 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

BELCHER VS SEXYAMA II

Leben can wait.

Mark Hominik vs Josh Grispi
Winner fights Aldo. WEC is noice.

by Bigger Zino on Jun 22, 2010 6:31 PM EDT reply actions  

im tired of rematches.

Using no way as way, having no limitation as limitation.

by Two_Words on Jun 22, 2010 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

not a bad point actually

BUT

I have no problems with FOTN rematches. No sir. These boys got 100g’s for that there performance.

Mark Hominik vs Josh Grispi
Winner fights Aldo. WEC is noice.

by Bigger Zino on Jun 22, 2010 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Leben can wait

and Leben is not co-main material.

I'm your huckleberry.

by Brizzle T on Jun 22, 2010 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

………….

HellaHectic, KOS, and Rashad gang-banged my mom.

by SouthCaliStunNa on Jun 22, 2010 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

After beating Leben to death, Borck will flay Leben's back and wear the tattoo'ed skin as a bandana around his knee ala BloodSport.

Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.

-Stephen King

by OJR on Jun 22, 2010 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

its Precious.

Using no way as way, having no limitation as limitation.

by Two_Words on Jun 22, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

precious?

Mark Hominik vs Josh Grispi
Winner fights Aldo. WEC is noice.

by Bigger Zino on Jun 22, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Precious?

:ingridspeak.files.wordpress.com/…/precious.jpg:

"You made your decision, now live with your decision"

by Diceman on Jun 23, 2010 8:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

Fail...how do you post a pic?

"You made your decision, now live with your decision"

by Diceman on Jun 23, 2010 8:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

dice,

Just copy the image’s page address and place it between exclamation points like so;

!page/image address!

That would take a normal image link and place the image when you post it. So, again, let’s recap; place the image address between two exclamation points (!).

See? Now you at home try it!

*ABM*

Wor Wor binks was Star Worbs best character.

by daniel worby on Jun 23, 2010 9:12 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Still didn't work!!! I suck

"You made your decision, now live with your decision"

by Diceman on Jun 23, 2010 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

haha

"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.

by Jackanapes on Jun 23, 2010 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

make sure you dont do it in this part (title part)

And it looks to me like you used :‘s not !’s. Wrong ones man. You used colons not exclamation points I believe.

*ABM*

Wor Wor binks was Star Worbs best character.

by daniel worby on Jun 23, 2010 9:20 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

*ABM*

Wor Wor binks was Star Worbs best character.

by daniel worby on Jun 23, 2010 9:17 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Precious?

"You made your decision, now live with your decision"

by Diceman on Jun 23, 2010 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

damnit dice! copy the page address and put it between !'s

Jk buddy. Apparently you can use the little green tree picture as well, but I don’t have those icons when doing this from the blackberry so here:

*ABM*

Wor Wor binks was Star Worbs best character.

by daniel worby on Jun 23, 2010 9:30 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Try again...

"You made your decision, now live with your decision"

by Diceman on Jun 23, 2010 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

lmao!!! We're laughing Dice!

FEDOR WON'T FIGHT ANYONE IN THE TOP 5 EVER AGAIN !!!

by MBOW on Jun 23, 2010 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

LOL

i just watched the first episode of TUF last night.

what a co ink e dink.

Mark Hominik vs Josh Grispi
Winner fights Aldo. WEC is noice.

by Bigger Zino on Jun 22, 2010 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

i liked tuf better when they had all the activities and shit...when you had to do those races or whatever to determine who fights who

like in the first couple of seasons…now they just sit around and butt bang each other in the house….and scream and throw shit around doing temper trantrums….

but then again every season after season 1 has sucked ass anyway…

season 1 produced:

kenflo
koscheck
forrest
diego
leben

that was 5 fucking years ago..how many other seasons have produced a roster like that?

shit you lucky if you still got 2 people per season still in the ufc a year after each season ends

you know you're having some good sex when you start planning what you're gonna say in the 911 call afterwards...

HellaHectic - banned from over 30 sites and counting...

by HellaHectic on Jun 22, 2010 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

now they just sit around and butt bang each other in the house

Are you sure you aren’t thinking of your gay porn fantasy?

GTFO

by leerage on Jun 22, 2010 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

jessica if you're into gay porn thats cool...we still accept you...we probably wont talk to you that much..but we accept you

you know you're having some good sex when you start planning what you're gonna say in the 911 call afterwards...

HellaHectic - banned from over 30 sites and counting...

by HellaHectic on Jun 22, 2010 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

agree hella

i liked the obstacle course and endurance games. Why so serious? It was way less MTV realty back then. More Fear Factor. Speaking of which…
Joe Rogan and Goldberg ought to be coaches for a season. Then they could fight. And i know what your thinking and it’s going to be just fine.

I will do the commentary. But i need a Goldie stand in for the throws.

Mark Hominik vs Josh Grispi
Winner fights Aldo. WEC is noice.

by Bigger Zino on Jun 22, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.

"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.

by jay. on Jun 22, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL BZ!

I think they had problems with fighters getting hurt doing those challenges, but I agree, much more entertaining!

FEDOR WON'T FIGHT ANYONE IN THE TOP 5 EVER AGAIN !!!

by MBOW on Jun 23, 2010 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

Then the card lost the second more important fight of the night. Too bad. Wand has trained with Werdum and others heavier fighters. At his age it’s not a good idea to keep such work out.

"No one wants to be defeated" Michael Jackson on MMA fights

by Eduardo Cruz on Jun 22, 2010 6:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Woo Hoo !

Im excited for Leben if this is in fact true. Things seem to be falling into place. Leben is gonna put in on Akiyama!

by Lunchbox15 on Jun 22, 2010 7:34 PM EDT reply actions  

HELL YES!!!!

I really hated the thought of Sexy fighting Wanderlei this is a much better matchup and it will show the difference in skill level when Sexyama knocks Leben out cold round 1. Leben has never been a good fighter and has always relied 100% on his chin and KO power assuming he doesnt clip Sexyama right on the money then he should go nighty night.

If you dont like drugs then dont do them.....give them to me!

by Khaos_Warrior on Jun 22, 2010 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

+1

Leben sux technique-wise. Tough as nails, other than that, he doesn’t offer much, but people like him so they keep him around.

I'm your huckleberry.

by Brizzle T on Jun 22, 2010 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

This was a easier fight for Wandy anyway then Bisping. YOU CAN DO IT CHRIS

Bisping's opponents RIP

by Tonyuk on Jun 22, 2010 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Shit....

Head hits keyboard in sorrow8uvyw4urnhls

Bang the virgins, and defeat the Cults...

by Jido7 on Jun 22, 2010 7:45 PM EDT reply actions  

its ok wandy will return victourios, just gives you more time to get your tattoo

"You're in this dark tunnel and you've got no way out, you're waiting for light, and you see that light, what do you do? What do you do? You start digging, and getting out. ... I've always beleived you stay in the tunnel and you keep digging when you expect no light. You have the same faith when you expect no light. You have the same beleif in what you're doing when you expect no light. ... It's dark and I'm going to dig through. My shovel is sharp and my pick is sharp and my will is outstanding." --Rod Marinelli 2008 (on his way to that sweet 16!)

by DrewMoney$$$ on Jun 22, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Leben, sad to say, is my fav

next is Matt Hammill. Just like guys that move forward and like to trade. I know nothing of Sexy but I know Leben will show up to fight and footstomp. Gotta love the footstomp.

by UFC ICE FAN on Jun 22, 2010 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

footstomp?

you enjoy watching guys stomping on eachothers feet?

Using no way as way, having no limitation as limitation.

by Two_Words on Jun 22, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Foot stomps

FUCK YEAH

I don’t know why we don’t see more. If i was a fighter I would be known internationally for foot stomps.

Mark Hominik vs Josh Grispi
Winner fights Aldo. WEC is noice.

by Bigger Zino on Jun 22, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

you guys are fucked.

Its a great weapon. Why not?

Mark Hominik vs Josh Grispi
Winner fights Aldo. WEC is noice.

by Bigger Zino on Jun 22, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

great weapon? and im fucked?

Using no way as way, having no limitation as limitation.

by Two_Words on Jun 22, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes and maybe. But your not alone.

Mark Hominik vs Josh Grispi
Winner fights Aldo. WEC is noice.

by Bigger Zino on Jun 22, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

if anything i'd say there almost too dangerous

there are a lot of tiny bones that could cause serious problems.

think of blowing a linkage in your cars motor between the camshaft and piston rod. Pure havok

Mark Hominik vs Josh Grispi
Winner fights Aldo. WEC is noice.

by Bigger Zino on Jun 22, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

its more annoying.

i’ve never seen a guy wince in pain and grab his foot from a stomp. sure its effective to get your opponent to move his foot, but to say its a dangerous weapon is absurd.

Using no way as way, having no limitation as limitation.

by Two_Words on Jun 22, 2010 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

DUDE..............

Foot stomps are some serious shit, you obviously have never been on the receiving end of one. Just take off your shoes and socks and get some buddy of yours to stomp your toes or top of your foot as hard as they can with their heel and then get back to me and tell me how nice it was.

"I just can't wait to hit Chuck with my balls!" ~Tito Ortiz.

by tkkpal on Jun 23, 2010 4:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

I think it’s a dog move, really. It isn’t that effective in a fight—not in regard to finishing or scoring or making an impact—yet tt could break little bones in the foot.

The damage afterward is more significant than its overall efficacy in a fight. Though, if you want someone to move their foot, it’s a good way to do it.

"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.

by Jackanapes on Jun 23, 2010 4:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

I hate footstomps!!!

Every time I see it I hear a voice screaming it! That voice is Matt Serra. He yelledthat all the FN time on TUF! God I hate that douche!

FEDOR WON'T FIGHT ANYONE IN THE TOP 5 EVER AGAIN !!!

by MBOW on Jun 23, 2010 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

gotta disagree with you on this one....

I think they are useless…I don’t think they do any damage, thats why you don’t see many IMO. I am fucked though…lol

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by Jake1977 on Jun 22, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think they do plenty of damage. But there is a time and a place for every technique. It works great when you have a guy pushed up against the cage and he has the underhooks.

Im not a fight expert or even pretend to be but I know what opportunity looks like. I’d be breaking bones in every fight

Mark Hominik vs Josh Grispi
Winner fights Aldo. WEC is noice.

by Bigger Zino on Jun 22, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think they are a waste of energy

and I am no expert either by the way….

......

by Jake1977 on Jun 22, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

they do damage. They were banned for UFC 113 although I don't remember, remembering during the fights.

id have to rewatch. Man ive been foot stomped and hit fucking hurts.

The 90 degree angle on the top of your foot; rolling into your ankle.
Not fun.

Mark Hominik vs Josh Grispi
Winner fights Aldo. WEC is noice.

by Bigger Zino on Jun 22, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

they were banned because the Quebec athletic commission sucks...

They wanted to ban elbows too…UFC has had problems staging fights there with their rules..

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by Jake1977 on Jun 22, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

im guessing there looked at as something too basic and too dangerous.
Like an eye gauge or groin shot.

Just plainly unsportsmanlike.

Which I guess explains why Leben uses them often. LOL

Mark Hominik vs Josh Grispi
Winner fights Aldo. WEC is noice.

by Bigger Zino on Jun 22, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

too basic..yes, too dangerous like an eye gauge or groin shot...no way.

i am not sure about the unsportsmanlike part. I do agree on the Leben comment. I think the guy is a total D-bag.

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by Jake1977 on Jun 22, 2010 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

foot stomps FTW

i’ve always wondered why fighters dont use them more. anyone saying they dont hurt or do damage is crazy.

"You're in this dark tunnel and you've got no way out, you're waiting for light, and you see that light, what do you do? What do you do? You start digging, and getting out. ... I've always beleived you stay in the tunnel and you keep digging when you expect no light. You have the same faith when you expect no light. You have the same beleif in what you're doing when you expect no light. ... It's dark and I'm going to dig through. My shovel is sharp and my pick is sharp and my will is outstanding." --Rod Marinelli 2008 (on his way to that sweet 16!)

by DrewMoney$$$ on Jun 22, 2010 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sexyama is gotta be liking his chances better now...

I know fighters like to fight the best, and think they can win any fight, but this is a MUCH better match up for Sexyama. Leben is no Wandy and will have 12 days between fights…but its not like Leben does any gameplanning, he just swings for the fences!!!

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by Jake1977 on Jun 22, 2010 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

True

I concure; however i dont think Leben has much time to really prepare anyway for this fight. He will have to do what he does best… Just stand up, and throw hammers!

by Capnjbrown on Jun 22, 2010 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Really?

I think its a wild card. I think Leben could take it if he fights smarter, cuz i think he is actually a pretty good fighter. With that being said he is coming from 2 wins in a row and could get cocky, like we have seen, and he could loose it. It will be a good fight either way i think

by Capnjbrown on Jun 22, 2010 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Leben could knock him out...

But Sexyama beat a very good Alan Belcher and is a better and more technical striker than Leben. I think Sexyama beats him everywhere in this fight.

......

by Jake1977 on Jun 22, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Leben could ko him at any time

Sexyama won’t ko him, and sexyama gassed in the belcher fight thats where leben could drag it in to a slug fest and ko him.

by mma guru on Jun 22, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Leben will gas before Akiyama

Using no way as way, having no limitation as limitation.

by Two_Words on Jun 22, 2010 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

No

Akiyama has a shitty tank

by mma guru on Jun 22, 2010 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Leben is a good fighter???

How so? He just swings wild with every shot. And like up above said, he never has a game plan. I think he is one of the worst the the UFC has to offer and if it weren’t for his chin, he would lose every fight! And his chin won’t hold up forever!

FEDOR WON'T FIGHT ANYONE IN THE TOP 5 EVER AGAIN !!!

by MBOW on Jun 23, 2010 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wow Leben is a trooper

How can you not respect Chris Leben, its hard to think of a guy who has fought on a card 2 weeks apart from his last fight besides the guys during the ultimate fighter show.

by mma guru on Jun 22, 2010 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

now what?

This really sux. I think if Sexy wins he will still want to fight Wandy as planned before rather than a title shot. Perhaps Wandy will fight the winner. I really wanted to see Wandy fight and hopefully get 2 wins in a row. His name is so big that 2 wins at 185 and he would be in a contenders match. But now who is Wandy going to fight another win over Bisping does nothing for him. How about Belcher vs Wandy?

by hatteras on Jun 22, 2010 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

The good thing?

If Akiyama wins, we get the fight anyway.
If Leben wins, Wandy-Leben.

Although I wouldn’t be surprised if Wanderlei charged into the cage right when Leben-Akiyama started, beat Leben to a pulp, then barricaded the cage against the onslaught of doctors trying to get him back to bed.

Then, once Akiyama had been beaten into a pile of sexy goo, he would leap over the octagon and sprint away into the night to break into Rampage’s house (interrupting his nightly sobbing Twinkie binge) and smash his face.

Anderson Silva will fall via brutal Republican dry-humping.

by Johnny WF on Jun 22, 2010 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

or not.

"Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional." - Roger Crawford.

by JamPark on Jun 23, 2010 6:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

LEBEN IS A HOG FOR TAKING THIS ON SHORT NOTICE

this will definately shoot him in the top mix with a win.

by THACKER on Jun 22, 2010 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

wellwellwell

akiyama hasnt fought since the last time brock fought…….go leben

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by GOLDIGGAH on Jun 22, 2010 11:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Not a big deal . . .

I wasn’t excited about the match-up anyway. Leben/Akiyama is slightly more interesting. Wanderlei should be matched up with someone else.

"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.

by Jackanapes on Jun 23, 2010 12:08 AM EDT reply actions  

Besides, Wanderlei has fought enough Japanese in his career.

"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.

by Jackanapes on Jun 23, 2010 1:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

God bless you Chris Leben!

 Just fought a hard fight and stepped in again! That’s what you call a real warrior!

by pamirec on Jun 23, 2010 12:26 AM EDT reply actions  

this will be an interesting fight.

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Pain don't hurt...

by RolloTomasi on Jun 23, 2010 12:43 AM EDT reply actions  

Damnnn i wanted to see Wanderlei get beat up!

"Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional." - Roger Crawford.

by JamPark on Jun 23, 2010 6:33 AM EDT reply actions  

Guess what?

LESNAR IS OUT! and Wanderlai needs knee surgery now also. Belfort for Bisping please.

Bisping's opponents RIP

by Tonyuk on Jun 23, 2010 6:45 AM EDT reply actions  

Im sorry if wrong

but 5 threads have just popped up on the UG saying Lesnar is out. (might be a troll job) There saying Do Santos or Cain to step in.

Bisping's opponents RIP

by Tonyuk on Jun 23, 2010 6:46 AM EDT reply actions  

Please no, PLEEEEEAAASE be wrong. How could he be out? DON’T FUCK WITH MY MIND.

"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.

by Jackanapes on Jun 23, 2010 7:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

Saying Do Santos has a week to prepare but he is the replacement. Still nothing on google so im not sure yet. Why f**k with people like this after the Wandy news. I could smack them in the mouth if there lying

Bisping's opponents RIP

by Tonyuk on Jun 23, 2010 7:22 AM EDT reply actions  

There is no news so far. Surely Brock’s not out. Unless he was hit by a bus and got arrested for vandalism or something.

"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.

by Jackanapes on Jun 23, 2010 7:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

I think it was just trolls… It must of been planned by a bunch of them. It was horrible i was like “Noooooooooooooooooooooo” especially bad after the Wanderlai news.

Bisping's opponents RIP

by Tonyuk on Jun 23, 2010 7:31 AM EDT reply actions  

The Wanderlei news I couldn’t give a shit about—Sexy/Wanderlei match-up doesn’t excite me—but a cancelled Brock/Carwin fight would be devastating. Especially since it’s already happened.

"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.

by Jackanapes on Jun 23, 2010 7:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

I am routing for Leben

But I think Akiyama will kill him on the ground…Hopefully he gets stupid and wants to prove something by standing with Leben. He could still win that way too, but that’s Leben’s best chance. I hope he knocks Akiyama’s head off with a left hook.

by pjred13 on Jun 23, 2010 9:30 AM EDT reply actions  

you fuckin idiots!!!

Now there’s lines through every damned comment! Quit your fucking experimenting! Lol go do it on that ugly pink haired broads thread. Ruin that one!

*ABM*

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by daniel worby on Jun 23, 2010 10:06 AM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Shut up Worby! Get back in the trunk!

"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.

by Jackanapes on Jun 23, 2010 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

Give these guys a little bit of power and they go and fuck everything up!

haha!

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by MMACHAMP on Jun 23, 2010 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

I’m still wondering how MBOW put a strike right through his name, time, buttons etc. . . .

"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.

by Jackanapes on Jun 23, 2010 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

Its a fucking contamination!

Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.

-Stephen King

by OJR on Jun 23, 2010 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh my god, I didn’t notice it. Half the thread is stricken.

Something wicked this way comes.

There is evil afoot.

"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.

by Jackanapes on Jun 23, 2010 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Akyiama vs Leben was really a great fight, i think akiyama was the better fighter but his cardio went off…

but the fight in full high quality can be watched here:
Yoshihiro Akyiama vs Chris Leben

by Radovan Judoka on Aug 27, 2010 7:03 AM EDT reply actions  

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