Strikeforce: KJ Noons and Jorge Gurgel agree to meet on August 21
by James Kimball on Jun 24, 2010 12:34 PM EDT
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Fresh off his win over Conor Heun at Strikeforce: "Los Angeles," K.J. Noons is set to take on Jorge Gurgel at a yet to be named Strikeforce event on August 21 in Houston, Texas.
MMAWeekly.com first reported the proposed match up yesterday.
Prior to his split decision win over Heun earlier this month, Noons defeated Andre Amado at DREAM 13 back in March after more than a year away from the cage.
It was his first bout since "retiring" from the sport in late 2008 after he was stripped of his 155-pound title for refusing to accept a rematch with Nick Diaz under the terms Elite XC was offering.
"King Karl" felt that his previous performance against Diaz (a first round technical knockout) and his lone title defense -- a first round technical knockout victory over Yves Edwards in June of 2008 -- was enough to at least earn himself a bigger paycheck than Diaz in the rematch.
The promotion, however, apparently disagreed, causing a big mess and ultimately leading to Noons being forced to relinquish his title.
The ex-boxer then decided to make an attempt to return to his roots inside the ring, but a disappointing decision loss to James Countryman earlier this year threw a wrench into those plans. The City Boxing product did manage to put together a solid record of 4-1 as a pugilist, but he likely wasn't going to be winning a world title anytime soon.
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no interest.
that is all.
On being champion - "The best thing that’s come out of me being champ is I got a chance to meet Beyonce, so I’m happy about that. That was my lucky day, 7/7/07." - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
I'd love to see Gurgel get smoked in the stand up again
Because you know he still has something to prove.
Mark Hominik vs Josh Grispi
Winner fights Aldo. WEC is noice.
by Bigger Zino on Jun 24, 2010 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
This actually has fight of the night written all over it. These two are going to stand and bang for 15 minutes
I AM SOMETIMES BIASED - Get over it!!!!!!!
by ViolentMike on Jun 24, 2010 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
No.
If Gurgel is smart and wants to be relevent in MMA… he takes this down and submits KJ early
by AintNoSunshine on Jun 24, 2010 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
True but Gurgel Has To Be Aware Of His Stupidity By Now
by AintNoSunshine on Jun 24, 2010 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
The only reason he was able to hang around the UFC long enough to put on that many stupid/exciting fights is because he is Ace’s personal cabana boy.
Our lives change like the weather, but a legend never dies.
Gurgel does not use his Jits. He only uses his sub par standup to please the crowd and try to gain fans.
I AM SOMETIMES BIASED - Get over it!!!!!!!
maybe his Jits isn't that good
I’ve never seen it. Has anyone??
He may just have great tourny BJJ, but not great MMA BJJ? But I mean, he Dustin Freaking McLovin Hazlett's BJJ teacher
He needs to know something.
I AM SOMETIMES BIASED - Get over it!!!!!!!
He’s a BJJ black belt, so unless he got it online it couldn’t possibly be worse than his stand-up.
Our lives change like the weather, but a legend never dies.
what are you smoking?
Nick would beat KJ in another fight but Gurgel?
I dunno about that
Mark Hominik vs Josh Grispi
Winner fights Aldo. WEC is noice.
by Bigger Zino on Jun 24, 2010 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions
If Gurgel for once is smart
he will get this fight to the ground and submit him. even in the stand up, I wasn’t overlt impressed with KJ’s progression his last fight, he looked awful. Fact is Gurgel brings it and at a really high pace. I think it’ll throw KJ off!
Gurgel doesn't bring shit!
KJ is a way better boxer and can shut down his takedowns. You weren’t impressed with his last fight? – he soundly outboxed Connor and slipped 95% of all the shotsthrown at him. Please don’t tell me you thought Connor was winning any portion of the standup for one second. Gurgel’s going to get busted up standing.
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by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Jun 24, 2010 12:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
nope, KJ won the fight
but is boxing is OK at best. Gurgel comes forward for 15 minutes and throws kicks with his punches. If it does hit the ground, it’s over! I realize KJ will likely win, but I really hope Gurgel throws him off his game by being more active and wins it!
Gurgel is probably the worst standup fighter in MMA.
KJ is going to make him pay and i would be extremely surprised if he didn’t knock Gurgel out! Easy win for KJ and his boxing is great if we’re talking MMA standards!
USA All the way !
I don't see Gurgel bringing any more wrestling to the table than Heun.
KJ has good TD defense and Gurgel is lacking in the wrestling department. Heun who wrestled in college had a lot of trouble taking KJ down so I really don’t see Gurgel being able to keep it on the mat.
"I like being punched... I like... punchin'" ~Gray Maynard
"A black belt only covers two inches of your ass, you have to cover the rest" ~Royce Gracie
Chael Sonnen shocks the world at UFC 117
He is like 12-1 as a boxer. I'd say he's doing ok at boxing Kev.
And this should be an easy KO for Nancy.
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
He obviously wouldn't be fighting champs yet. What do you expect from him?
He’s half your size, if he sucks so bad go spar with him. You got the connects and shit to make it happen don’t you?
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
gurgel has the same mentality as liddell only difference is he's actually a good bjj black belt.
but never takes it to the ground.
USA All the way !
No kidding. Tito Ortiz ring a bell, Roberto?
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Tito knows he's not good standing and he's not trying to get into brawls.
Gurgel is and he’s getting his face busted up in every single one of his fights. And when i say “worst in mma” i simply mean it’s bad, just feels so good to be aggressive.
USA All the way !
tito was pretty decent back in the day i must say when his body was working 100%.
these days he’s so stiff in his upper body that he needs to reach in with his arms to even connect.
USA All the way !
KJ will kill Gurgel
Gurgel likes to put on a show and stand and bang, even though that isn’t his best strength. KJ wins this on the feet all day long.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
Agreed
The day Gurgel falls out of love with his stand up is the day he starts winning some fights. He has a sick ground game, but just refuses to use it.
a sick ground game??
when has he ever proven that?
Off topic..
But have any of you guys heard about a possible Arlovski vs Sergei match at an upcoming SF event?
It’s being talked about on Sherdog, but I dunno how valid it is.
I’m not sure that that’s a good fight for Arlovski to try and rebuild from. Sergei’s a dangerous motherfucker!
Arlovski : Kang : GSP : Rampage : Lytle : Huerta : Quarry : Serra : Wandy : Pulver : Alvarez
True that.
Dude needs to get his head out his ass.
Or Freddie Roache’s.
One of the two will do.
Arlovski : Kang : GSP : Rampage : Lytle : Huerta : Quarry : Serra : Wandy : Pulver : Alvarez
How Is It Roachs Fault? He Isnt The Lead Trainer
by AintNoSunshine on Jun 24, 2010 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't say it was Roach's fault...
I’m saying AA needs to stop focusing only on the things that Roach taught him, ‘cause they’re not doing him much good.
I think he should start throwing in some ground work, stick to gameplans, and try and be a little less hesitant.
Arlovski : Kang : GSP : Rampage : Lytle : Huerta : Quarry : Serra : Wandy : Pulver : Alvarez
Roach Has Helped Him Alot Actually
He gambled too much vs Fedor, He Didnt Let Loose vs Antonio Silva, Vs Rogers he was just bull rushed and KO’d. Roach has helped him in training doesnt mean he will use that in a fight
by AintNoSunshine on Jun 24, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
that's an awesome fight.
Sergei’s never looked the same since he injured his shoulder in Pride.
USA All the way !
Yeah
Would have been an amazing fight a few years ago.
But like Chuck vs Wand… it’s coming a little late.
Arlovski : Kang : GSP : Rampage : Lytle : Huerta : Quarry : Serra : Wandy : Pulver : Alvarez
Noons!
Always excited to see Noons fight, he will bring it.
I don't mind Nancy's skills.
As a person he’s a complete dick. But as a fighter he’s aiiight.
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
Ah, so you know him. That's good to know.
by MMACrossfire on Jun 24, 2010 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't mean I know him personally, but the shit I read through the media.
He seems like a whiner and he was annoying with his dad getting all involved in the Diaz disputes.
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
Exciting
This should be a good fight. KJ’s last performance was pretty good considering he only had one fights since returning to the sport. I like George, he’s a good fighter, but doesn’t fight his fight, and i think thats gonna be his down fall.
lol@ talking about diaz when your fighting guys like gurgel
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Love KJ
They should give him bigger names, but if they want to build him up more, I’m ok with it.
KJ has good tdd is a good strikes!
That said, KJ by ud!!!!!
am i the only one thats gonna root for Gurgel. i like Jorge he always has good fights, they may not always be to his strenghts..ok never, but who cares he has to live with not me. i just want to see good fights.
no man, EVERYONE is rooting for Gurgel but thinks KJ wiill beat him
I AM SOMETIMES BIASED - Get over it!!!!!!!
If Gurgel doesn't take the fight to the ground within the first minute
which would end in him submitting Noons in the first round, then Gurgel will be a bloody mess by Round 3 and end in Noons taking it by TkO
On being champion - "The best thing that’s come out of me being champ is I got a chance to meet Beyonce, so I’m happy about that. That was my lucky day, 7/7/07." - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
Gurgel is toast in this fight.
And I can’t wait for the rematch with Diaz.
Diaz is suspended
On being champion - "The best thing that’s come out of me being champ is I got a chance to meet Beyonce, so I’m happy about that. That was my lucky day, 7/7/07." - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
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