UFC 121: Diego Sanchez vs Paulo Thiago in the works for Oct. 23 in Anaheim
by Jesse Holland on Jul 21, 2010 3:06 PM EDT
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In case you were still unimpressed with the pending line-up for UFC 121 on Oct. 23, the promotion has assembled yet another fantastic welterweight contest, this time pitting Diego Sanchez against Paulo Thiago for its pay-per-view (PPV) extravaganza in Anaheim, California.
MMAmania.com today confirmed the bomb that "Nightmare" dropped on PennyJoMMA late last night.
Sanchez is coming off back-to-back losses for the second time in his career. After BJ Penn kicked him out of the lightweight division at UFC 107, rising star John Hathaway spoiled his 170-pound return, out-slugging the Albuquerque native en route to a unanimous decision win at UFC 114.
The former TUF champion originally moved down a weight class in early 2009 after he felt he sacrificed too much size as a welterweight. Despite the TKO loss to "The Prodigy," most in the MMA community agreed he was enjoying a successful run as a 155-pounder.
Even UFC President Dana White remarked how "soft" Sanchez looked in his bout against Hathaway.
Soft is not a place you want to be against the dangerous stylings of Paulo Thiago. Despite a unanimous decision loss to Jon Fitch at UFC 100, The Brazilian supercop was in cruise control for the better part of his UFC career.
That's until a pesky Dane named Martin Kampmann refused to lay down for him at UFC 115 back in June. "The Hitman" outclassed his Brazilian foe for the better part of three rounds and cooled off some of the heat surrounding Thiago's place in the division.
Defeating Sanchez would be a surefire way to get some of it back.
Headlined by Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez, UFC 121 will also feature the Octagon debut of Jake Shields when he takes on Martin Kampmann.
Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more information on this still-developing fight card.
(MMAmania.com correspondent Eduardo Cruz contributed to this report)
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I agree, What should he do then?
I’m not a big fan of Diego, but think his skills warrant a continued stay in the UFC, he should drop down to LHW again tho, as the WW is to much for him nowadays(size wise).
If he loses to Paulo, another drop to LW would be well advised IMO, and I would think he would need to make a serious decision about changing how/where he’s been training.
this should be a close fight but win or lose there is not much future in the ww division for diego, he needs to make the drop.
why go up to WW? because he lost to bj? cmon diego no shame in that
Please don't ever let Carwin fight Big Nog! It would result in death
Can't decide who I hate more, Penn or Edgar
He dropped down to take on Penn for the title
He didnt get the title so he went back up to WW,becuz rematches with Kos and Fitch interested him.Its pretty simple when you think about it.
Fedor "The Last Can Crusher" Emelianstinko finally falls at the hands of a washed up UFC Contender...the Irony:)
I don't understand his move back to ww at all
There’s 15 guys he can’t beat at WW, at least at LW there was only probably 6.
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
15 WW's yes
Not all in the UFC though, if that is what you mean.
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
Could You Enlighten Me To 15 Welterweights
If you have the time. I am just curious.
by AintNoSunshine on Jul 21, 2010 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Hathaways a beast
Trust and believe,look how he handled Story in there fight with they clinched.Hes freak strong,and long ass hell.Thiagos smaller and weaker.Its gonna be missionary style rapage for 3 rounds.Trust
Fedor "The Last Can Crusher" Emelianstinko finally falls at the hands of a washed up UFC Contender...the Irony:)
Oh it's on. Let me think...
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
GSP
Fitch
Alves
Koscheck
Shields
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
Nick Diaz(he'd lose this time)
Hathaway
Hardy(50/50)
Kampmann
Hughes
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
Oh Now Were Getting Sketchy...
I think Nick does beat him now, but I dont think Hardy or Hughes beats him. And im not sold on Kampman beating him either.
by AintNoSunshine on Jul 21, 2010 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not saying any of the guys below the top 5 would beat him everytime
But they all have advantages over him and most would come into a fight with him as the betting favorite.
At LW he still comes in as the favorite with more tools than 95% of the fighters. I think he was fitting in nicely at LW. Maybe the cut isn’t worth it to him? Either way, his chances are far better at LW.
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
KAmpmann was having a fairly good career at MW before he moved to WW
I’m not convinced he ISN’T a really good WW yet. You might be right on him though.
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
ANS
I got a ball game that starts in an hour. I gotta go get ready and leave. I will read this after I get back.
This event is gonna be kickass!
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
It Sure Is.
I would love to watch Diego train for it to see where his heads at
by AintNoSunshine on Jul 21, 2010 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
It's hard to think of 5 more but I'd take...
Condit
BJ(does he count? I think so.)
P.Thiago(we’ll see soon,I will be taking Thiago)
That Pierce guy that was giving Fitch fits
15th guy would be Swick, Almeida or maybe even Lytle
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
I Place Diego In The 8-14 Area of WW's.
And 4-8 in the LW division. I just think too many people give up on fighters too fast after a loss.
by AintNoSunshine on Jul 21, 2010 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I haven't given up at all on Diego
You and I are really close where we place him. 4-8 does sound a lot better than 8-14 though don’t you think?
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
Yeah For Sure
But I think he was hoping after beating Hathaway he would get a crack at Fitch and Koscheck
by AintNoSunshine on Jul 21, 2010 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Diego vs. Condit
in a stare down match.
Do not. I repeat, do not, go to mma-core.com. I made the mistake of watching a couple UFC 108 bouts on there and I am still trying to get all the viruses of my computer. Ridiculous! You've been warned.
by fenderacoustic (formerly wAyNe) on Jul 21, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he's a bit too small and needs a better camp
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
I agree
As Dana put it…he looked really soft for that Hathaway fight and didn’t have the same strength and speed we used to see out of him at WW before his transition to LW. I think he needs to pick which weight class he wants to stay and commit himself to it and join a camp that will push him.
Buster: Let me go with you. I was trained by Army. I speak the language.
Michael: You speak Arabic?
Buster: La-ach-ha-tem.
Michael: What’s that mean?
Buster: No, I was just clearing my throat, but I think it actually does mean "laundry" but like a child’s laundry. We don’t really have a word for it.
by Buster Bluth on Jul 22, 2010 8:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah but you cant tell him that having a fighters mentality
They think that they can beat anybody.But i believe he wants those rematches with Kos and Fitch.Nd if Diego does get back on the same momentum he use to have b4 and even after he fought Fitch i thinks hes an exciting matchup with anyone.
Fedor "The Last Can Crusher" Emelianstinko finally falls at the hands of a washed up UFC Contender...the Irony:)
I think if Kos or Fitch vs. BJ would be fantastic
Kos or Fitch vs. Diego today…not so much.
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
Hes been looking a beside his self after the BJ lose
Thats what alot of us expected and Hathaway is highly underated until that Fight with Diego.I see Diego having a strength advantage taking it to the ground stifling the jits and grindn a decision.YOULL SEE…HE’LL BE BACK.lol
Fedor "The Last Can Crusher" Emelianstinko finally falls at the hands of a washed up UFC Contender...the Irony:)
Gotta take my boy Paulo
diego is going to be forced back to lw after this one. Last time out Paulo just seemed off his game. This time I think we see his A game.
’’They've done studies you know... 60% of the Time, it works every Time...’’ – Brian Fantana
my thoughts exactly
all these guys like sanchez, karo, nick, riggs who were the future of WW seem to have fizzled out and look so outdated against these guys. Crazy how fast time goes.
Big Nog for Life
Inventor/supporter of "Gleison Tibau to Featherweight" movement.
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Jul 21, 2010 3:48 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
i never believed in karo or nick especially
Just Diego. And I don’t even like him. He drives me nuts.
GSP is the #1 P4P fighter in the world. My top 5 P4P list is.
1 GSP
2 Anderson Silva
3 Fedor Emelianenko
4 BK Penn
5 Jose Aldo
by daniel worby on Jul 21, 2010 5:58 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
but all those guys are never in a boring fight
Also dont really like karo SOB
Leg kicks are the most underrated weapon in MMA
by robinhorobson on Jul 21, 2010 7:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I don't know what was up with Diego last fight, but mo way I can pick agaisn't yet.
Now, if he loses this fight then…
And geez, Paulo never gets a break.
I'm always right, even when I'm wrong.
I'd say
This guy is like the Jardine of WWs in terms of matchmaking…he always gets guys that are in the Top 15 or have the potential to be there. If the Diego that fought Hathaway shows up against Paulo…he’s in for a long night. I just think Diego’s overaggresive style will play right into a Thiago sub.
Buster: Let me go with you. I was trained by Army. I speak the language.
Michael: You speak Arabic?
Buster: La-ach-ha-tem.
Michael: What’s that mean?
Buster: No, I was just clearing my throat, but I think it actually does mean "laundry" but like a child’s laundry. We don’t really have a word for it.
by Buster Bluth on Jul 21, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
It's kind of a dick move on the ufc's part...........
considering Paulo is relatively new to the sport. He’s def been holding his own though……….
O_o
Paulo ran through 2/3 of the AKA Douche Alliance. Of course he’s going to get top opponents.
Our lives change like the weather, but a legend never dies.
AKA - DA?
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
I don't think all douche alliances have a secret handshake.
ABM members-did you guys have a secret handshake?
LOL
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
I feel sorry for Diego. I think Paulo is going to be a tough nut to crach as Sanchez doesn't have the tools that Kampman had.
I got Paulo in this one…
Bullets dodge Fedor.
Unfortunately, I have to agree with you.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
If Diego is serious about making a run at WW
Then he really needs to add some serious muscle cause his last fight against Hathaway…he looked worse than he used to look at WW. I think the transition has caused him to lose some of the power and speed he used to have at WW.
Buster: Let me go with you. I was trained by Army. I speak the language.
Michael: You speak Arabic?
Buster: La-ach-ha-tem.
Michael: What’s that mean?
Buster: No, I was just clearing my throat, but I think it actually does mean "laundry" but like a child’s laundry. We don’t really have a word for it.
by Buster Bluth on Jul 21, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Diego should have stayed at LW. He seems like a tweener and would be better served at 155. He is only 5'10. Losing to BJ is not a reason to give up LW.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Buster Bluth
I’ve seen you on here a few days in a row now. You back?
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
I'm always here
I just don’t post all the time cause I’m usually only on here while I’m at work and I try to limit my posting while I’m at work so I don’t get in crap.
I’m on here every day though and I always read all the comments…I just don’t always post which sucks.
Buster: Let me go with you. I was trained by Army. I speak the language.
Michael: You speak Arabic?
Buster: La-ach-ha-tem.
Michael: What’s that mean?
Buster: No, I was just clearing my throat, but I think it actually does mean "laundry" but like a child’s laundry. We don’t really have a word for it.
by Buster Bluth on Jul 22, 2010 8:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Agree
I really wished he would have stay at lw. I always wanted to see the rematch with him and Ken Flo.
Never tell your problems to anyone...20% don't care and the other 80% are glad you have them.
by Jamie The Peach Hunter on Jul 21, 2010 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Kenny would clown him now.
Buster: Let me go with you. I was trained by Army. I speak the language.
Michael: You speak Arabic?
Buster: La-ach-ha-tem.
Michael: What’s that mean?
Buster: No, I was just clearing my throat, but I think it actually does mean "laundry" but like a child’s laundry. We don’t really have a word for it.
by Buster Bluth on Jul 21, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
truth be told
Daniel Worby is Mania's Resident Sissy Boy
by SouthCaliStunNa on Jul 21, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he funny even tho he dosnt mean to be.
The whole yes cart wheel had me cringing. But laughing at the same time. I dont know i think he one of those people u either hate or love.
Never tell your problems to anyone...20% don't care and the other 80% are glad you have them.
by Jamie The Peach Hunter on Jul 21, 2010 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
The yes cartwheel was freaking hilarious............
Granted he did not intend for it to be. I just think he is crazy, like seriously if he was mentally evaluated I think they would say “Hey! This guy is a fucking loon” Just my take on the guy………..
O_o
Well i dont think many people would argue with the results lol.
Never tell your problems to anyone...20% don't care and the other 80% are glad you have them.
by Jamie The Peach Hunter on Jul 21, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Diego at LW
He was fast but he had little to no power…he peppered opponents with shots that didn’t really do much damage but it added up at the end of his fights against Joe and Guida. I just don’t see him getting past guys like Maynard, Edgar, Kenny. That’s not to say he shouldn’t go to LW but I just don’t think he fits properly in either weight class unless he picks one and dedicates himself to it.
Buster: Let me go with you. I was trained by Army. I speak the language.
Michael: You speak Arabic?
Buster: La-ach-ha-tem.
Michael: What’s that mean?
Buster: No, I was just clearing my throat, but I think it actually does mean "laundry" but like a child’s laundry. We don’t really have a word for it.
by Buster Bluth on Jul 21, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Diego at LW was 3-1 or 2-1? Not enough of a track record to decide if he would get past the top tier LW's. The WW division seems to have passed him by. They are too big for him. Period.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
I agree
But i believe adding 3 or 4 months on to his last training camp leading up to the Hathaway fight,physically Diegos gonna be his old self back at WW again.Paulos not gonna be no where near as physically strong as Hathaway and hes still never been submitted.Diegos ground game is phenomenal if he can get it to the ground,Paulo doesnt have his wrestling ability…so this time he will;)
Fedor "The Last Can Crusher" Emelianstinko finally falls at the hands of a washed up UFC Contender...the Irony:)
very good matchmaking
I expected both 2 win their previous fights decisively. I expect diego 2 look for the takedown immediately after being bested on the feet twice in a row..odds are prolly gonna be pretty close on this one..paulo perhaps a slight favorite..but I’m guessin the favorite regardless of the extent
Activia; now with bullshitifus ridicularus
by salamagogo on Jul 21, 2010 3:23 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Are you going to start posting those weird pics of Diego with his friends.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
please. no
Daniel Worby is Mania's Resident Sissy Boy
by SouthCaliStunNa on Jul 21, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Cool. Fair enough, Champ.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Fuck that. Champ, please do it at least one more time before the event. Great stuff.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Gold. Pure gold.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
lmao champ!
I like the feeling of hunting down what I feed my family. If there’s a beast out there capable of hunting down Brock Lesnar, he would do it and make me the trophy on his den wall. But the laws of nature dictate that I’m going to be the one who goes into the wild and comes home with the evening’s bounty. - The #1 ranked HW in the world...
by DrewMoney$$$ on Jul 21, 2010 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
So Champ, according to your sig Diego and his, um, friend there are on Facebook?
Our lives change like the weather, but a legend never dies.
haha nice.
Never tell your problems to anyone...20% don't care and the other 80% are glad you have them.
by Jamie The Peach Hunter on Jul 21, 2010 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Please, yes. I need some laughs.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
haha I remember that thread. Where we were talking about them pointing on who is getting assfucked?
Bullets dodge Fedor.
Yup. It was hilarious.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Diego is getting subbed in the 1st
"When i first started fighting all i ever wanted was that lightweight belt. Now its much bigger... I wanna be the BEST EVER." -BJ PENN
BTW...
BJ broke diego sanchez
"When i first started fighting all i ever wanted was that lightweight belt. Now its much bigger... I wanna be the BEST EVER." -BJ PENN
GSP broke BJ also....AHAAT!!!
Fedor "The Last Can Crusher" Emelianstinko finally falls at the hands of a washed up UFC Contender...the Irony:)
Lets see BJ go back up to WW and Get trashed to.lol
GSP aint the only guy at WW that would rape Penn nowadays my dude.So he can give up that dream also.Puss
Fedor "The Last Can Crusher" Emelianstinko finally falls at the hands of a washed up UFC Contender...the Irony:)
Tough Tough Match Up to Call
Paulo is so raw still. He got enveloped by hype so fast and people forget he is so new to the sport. Diegos been in the game for a while and has been in tough spots. When he lost back to back Fitch/Kos he came back hungry and motivated.
From what I heard about Diego is that he burned too many bridges and acted a fool so Saulo kicked him out of the gym. He came back to albuquerque and everyone speculated he would come begging to Greg and Greg would welcome him home. Quite the contrary, he comes back here and joins the Albuquerque Kickboxing Academy. Nothing wrong with it, just isnt the first or second best choice for gyms maybe not even third.
I see a unmotivated, mentally void Diego losing. Even though he is one of my favorite guys in MMA
Nice insight. How did he act like a fool?
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
I Havent Heard Details
But from what I took was his lifestyle and his choices were suspect and Saulo didnt agree with what he was doing
by AintNoSunshine on Jul 21, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Must have been pretty serious to be kicked out of a gym.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Are these lifestyle choices in any way reflected in the photos posted above?
Our lives change like the weather, but a legend never dies.
Lol Never Heard About That
He did at one time date a pretty well named UFC Ring Girl
by AintNoSunshine on Jul 21, 2010 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Who else trains at that camp ANS?
Buster: Let me go with you. I was trained by Army. I speak the language.
Michael: You speak Arabic?
Buster: La-ach-ha-tem.
Michael: What’s that mean?
Buster: No, I was just clearing my throat, but I think it actually does mean "laundry" but like a child’s laundry. We don’t really have a word for it.
by Buster Bluth on Jul 21, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Great.
Pull your head out Diego!
Is that where he trained before the Hathaway fight?
I'm always right, even when I'm wrong.
I Dont Know Where He Trained For The Entire Camp
but yeah he was there before the fight. And OJR, I dont really know too many named guys from there. I know Lenny Lovato is there. His BJJ coach is a black belt under Saulo interesting enough and from what I know of the lead trainer there he is pretty credentialed. I just dont consider that to be the best 3 gyms in NM
by AintNoSunshine on Jul 21, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
That's a shame
He seems like a guy that would benefit from a solid camp that would challenge him. I think he likes being the big fish in the camp too much hence why he left Greg’s in the first place from what I’ve read…correct me if I’m worng.
Buster: Let me go with you. I was trained by Army. I speak the language.
Michael: You speak Arabic?
Buster: La-ach-ha-tem.
Michael: What’s that mean?
Buster: No, I was just clearing my throat, but I think it actually does mean "laundry" but like a child’s laundry. We don’t really have a word for it.
by Buster Bluth on Jul 21, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Diego felt insulted and betrayed when he found out Greg was bring in GSP. Greg thought they would make each other better
by AintNoSunshine on Jul 21, 2010 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Diego's inner circle needs to teach him about perspective. It appears that may be a problem based on his career/life choices that you mentioned, ANS.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Maybe he's surrounded by yes men like BJ
That’s why Diego is always saying YES YES YES…that’s all he hears
Buster: Let me go with you. I was trained by Army. I speak the language.
Michael: You speak Arabic?
Buster: La-ach-ha-tem.
Michael: What’s that mean?
Buster: No, I was just clearing my throat, but I think it actually does mean "laundry" but like a child’s laundry. We don’t really have a word for it.
by Buster Bluth on Jul 21, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
He needs to be at one of the best gyms in the world.
Not, maybe on of the top 3 in NM. The fight is a long way away, but this may influence a lot of picks.
I'm always right, even when I'm wrong.
His trainer is Ray Yee
he is a practioner in Jeet Kun Do. .. also participates in the Filipino MMA scene… did alot of hybrid martial arts like Aikido=BJJ=Etc. He has done Muay Thai coaching for Donald Cerrone, Leonard Garcia and Cub Swanson
by AintNoSunshine on Jul 21, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
ANS - off topic - what qualifications should I look at if I am looking to join an MMA academy as a regular joe off the street? Is there a site that gives rankings/opinions?
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Confused Just A Bit.
Are you looking to join a gym and wondering what you should look for?
by AintNoSunshine on Jul 21, 2010 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
What should I look for? As in qualifications?
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
As Far As Trainers Go
Find out how they opened the gym, where and who they trained under. The amount of years coaching. If your really looking into some training at a higher level then just hobby then dig deep. But if its just hobby your looking for then really its the vibe of the gym. Walk in, see how they approach you. Some gyms are very intimadating. Pay attention to who talks to you, did the lead trainer approach you or did he blowo you off. When you say your interested in classes did they talk money first or did they ask you about your interest.
Anytime I hear someone say I took a BJJ class I always ask who the teacher is and look him up. Anyone can say they know BJJ but their is a big difference if the guy was taught by Marcelo Garcia.
by AintNoSunshine on Jul 21, 2010 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
You have confirmed some stuff for me. Thanks.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Some garbage McDojos in Chicago that tried to capitalize on MMA's popularity. Also, a Gracie BJJ academy in Chicago which I think is doing the same. I even looked at a Curran sponsored gym but it is way outside the city limits.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
the gracie gym
you speak of on lincoln is legit brotha! there are some savages in there.
Ok. Thanks.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
If You Told Me Who The Lead Instructors Were At The Gracie Gym
I could find out some stuff for you if you want? If not like i said trust your hunches, go in and see how they treat you
by AintNoSunshine on Jul 21, 2010 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I was speaking more along the lines of training partners.
I have always believed you only get better by training with guys that are better than you. Maybe they have that there for him, but from the sounds of it they don’t.
I'm always right, even when I'm wrong.
They Have Good Things Going On In That Gym
unfortunately, Diego is fighting Great and Elite Competetition in the UFC.
by AintNoSunshine on Jul 21, 2010 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Definantly a tough 1 to call
Diego still has a rock solid chin and he wont have to deal with the size and length disadvantage on the feet like he did with Hathaway.If Diego comes in mentally focused i see him pulling another Luigi on Paulo or just over powering him in the wrestling to a vicious u.d.
Fedor "The Last Can Crusher" Emelianstinko finally falls at the hands of a washed up UFC Contender...the Irony:)
Thiago
I think the thing I like most about Thiago is that he just seems to have great instincts in the cage. His skills are saw like ANS says above but he just seems to capitalize very well on mistakes made by his opponents. Kampmann just had him outclassed everywhere the fight went and I think Thiago’s instincts were more aligned to survive than to attack in that fight.
Buster: Let me go with you. I was trained by Army. I speak the language.
Michael: You speak Arabic?
Buster: La-ach-ha-tem.
Michael: What’s that mean?
Buster: No, I was just clearing my throat, but I think it actually does mean "laundry" but like a child’s laundry. We don’t really have a word for it.
Alot of people were picking Thiago for the Kampmann fight also
But they didnt expect the lopsided affair that happened that night…this will be a repeat but a lil more exciting;)
Fedor "The Last Can Crusher" Emelianstinko finally falls at the hands of a washed up UFC Contender...the Irony:)
THIAGO gunna show the world his BJJ
i ohnestly dont see the nightmare winning :(
God is too big for just one religion...
Bad fight for Diego IMO. He could win, it’s not a blow out for Thiago by any means, but it’s a tough fight to take after you’re two down in a row.
121 is going to be pretty sweet. But this is going to be a bad matchup for Diego i think!
I like both fighters but Thiago has my bet on this one!
"Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional." - Roger Crawford.
Nonsense matchup
I’m sorry, but this fight is absolute bullsh*t and really hacks me off. John Hathaway completely dominates Diego Sanchez for 3 rounds and what’s his reward? A matchup with a useless nobody in Mike Pyle… Diego Sanchez gets his arse handed to him for 3 rounds by John Hathaway and what does he get? A fight with a Top 10 WW in Paulo Thiago.
John Hathaway vs Paulo Thiago in London at UFC 120 would have been much more just. Can’t help but feel the UK fans have been screwed over yet again.
Sorry… rant over!.
Actually Quite The Contrary
Diego just fought for the belt 7 months ago. Paulo was fighting a top contender last we seen him actually he has fought mostly contenders period. They both lost. They both want to remain legitimate on top of the WW ladder. They will both be hungry, they will know they need to leave it all on the line. Their styles will make it interesting.
Hathaway was a noone heading into the Diego fight. He beat a very recognizable name in Diego and now the UFC has an opportunity to build this kid up. So why hand him another opponent he wasnt supposed to beat? Instead lets see if this kid is a fluke or if he is the real deal. Showcase what he may or may not be.
Its not a UK thing, you guys are way over reacting to that.
by AintNoSunshine on Jul 21, 2010 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
You realize Thiago's coming off a loss himself, right?
When he got beat by Kampmann at UFC 115. While Pyle tapped out his last opponent. They’re matching up two winners and two losers against each other. Makes sense to me.
Maybe I am overreacting to the perceived anti-UK bias but I maintain that the matchups aren’t fair.
I take your point that they’re trying to ‘build Hathaway’ up but if they were doing that, why would they have given him the Sanchez fight in the first place. On paper, Sanchez had that fight in the bag. In my book, until you’re challenging for the title, everytime you win a fight (particularly as decisively as Hathaway did), your next fight should be a step up. No one on earth can argue that a comprehensive victory over a former contender in Diego Sanchez should result in a matchup against a guy who hasn’t beaten anyone semi-respectable since 2002. Paulo Thiago would have been a much more justified reward, as would Rory MacDonald, as would Anthony Johnson, as would even Mike Swick.
I know this gets brought up a lot but any word on if paulo is leaving his jobe with BOPE? Its a very commendable and bad ass thing he does but I firmly believe that if he wants to go that next lvl he needs to focus solely on his mma training.
I’m not saying it has to be for this match because I believe he will beat diego regardless but for the future
by HERZ on Jul 21, 2010 6:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
still cant believe he was with ali somonova
I heard a rumor they were engaged then called it off to focus more on training, WHAT A FOOL diego!
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