Report: UFC 123: 'Rampage vs Machida' booked for Nov. 20 in Auburn Hills, MI
by Jesse Holland on Sep 1, 2010 1:20 PM EDT
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Two former UFC light heavyweight champions, Quinton Jackson and Lyoto Machida, have reportedly found a location to host their main event match-up to determine which fighter gets back into the 205-pound title hunt.
The Detroit Free Press brings word that The Palace of Auburn Hills will present the UFC 123: "Rampage vs Machida" pay-per-view (PPV) on November 20 in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
And the Detroit suburb couldn't be happier, according to Dr. James Weber, chair of the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission:
"My understanding is that it is a done deal. Detroit deserves this. It is a boxing and MMA town. It would be a great boost to the economy and represents the character, fight and will of the people in this area. It is a dream of mine come true."
Jackson (30-8) returned to cage fighting after a self-imposed exile that allowed him to participate in the A-Team movie as boyhood idol "B.A. Baracus."
Unfortunately his return was not well received by former Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 10 coach and bitter rival Rashad Evans. "Sugar" was sweet enough for three rounds to take home the unanimous decision win in their UFC 114 main event last May.
It was just the second loss for "Rampage" since his UFC debut way back in February 2007.
Machida (16-1) has been tied up with Mauricio Rua over the past year, splitting a pair of main event bouts with his fellow Brazilian but coming up empty in their second dance. The formerly undefeated "Dragon" was finished for the first time in his career after "Shogun" stopped him via first round knockout at UFC 113 back on May 8.
Also rumored for the UFC 123 event is a welterweight scrap between "The Immortal" Matt Brown and Canada's Rory MacDonald.
Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more information on this still-developing fight card.
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Rampage has what it takes to win this but he's gonna blow it again.
Wolfslair FTL.
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by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Sep 1, 2010 1:24 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
WAR RAMPAGE
Even though Machida is way too fast for him….
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Rampage has the potential, but not the support network or gameplan
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, he’ll never beat another Top 5er as long as he stays with those 1-Diimensional jokers at Wolfslair. He’s got to get a decent team behind him, one that will give him a better gameplan than “Hit ’im ’ard!” He needs to be with someone who will bring him back to his wrestling base and teach him to diversify his strategy. Randy Couture would be perfect for him. Team Quest would also be a valid option. Anywhere that has top qualitly large wrestlers and good strategists.
"Who's da MASTA?!!!"
just curious.......who do you have in the top 5 shonuff
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by WarriorSaint on Sep 2, 2010 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions
this fight deserves to be a 5 rounder.
Rampage needs to be more aggressive this time around and if he is he should be able to catch Machida-san like Shogun did, if not he is probably losing a decision.
your mother !
Yes! Fuck it all!
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
by OJR on Sep 1, 2010 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Rampage didn't seem to think he had what it takes to beat Machida
when he turned down a fight with him before, and that was before he did the acting, and I didn’t think he would beat him then either. I think his chances are much less than back with his one dimensional boxing style that he uses. He looked slow and tired against Evans another fighter I doubt would beat him with or without the lay off. As I said then, too many people believing that the Pride Rampage is the same on that is in the UFC. I think the Rashad match showed them a bit of reality.
by Ade on Sep 1, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
He had a choice between fighting a guy that was considered by most to be a complete bore
Or doing the A-Team. As far as his fighting carreer it was a bad move. As far as $$ goes, he probably made out just fine… I don’t think Page has ever been “ducking” Machida, I think he really believed/believes he can make more $$ doing films. Even though I have to say I disagree and fighting is where he should stay. Anyway, Page has losses, and when he was offered that fight he wasn’t even the champ and Machida was undefeated. He absolutley nothing to lose and everything to gain; and besides, now he’s taken the fight with Machida. So the “he’s ducking lyoto” comments should stop already.
"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger
Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"
- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors
by O damn he got caught on Sep 1, 2010 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually I need to correct myself here
It was fight Machida or do TUF opposite Rashad. Either way, movie or TUF, it was all about the $$$.
"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger
Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"
- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors
by O damn he got caught on Sep 1, 2010 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I never thought he was ducking Machida. That is just goofy.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
by OJR on Sep 1, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
fact of the matter is he wanted to do both. coach Rashad and fight Machida.
He had chosen to be on TUF even before Rashad was chosen to be the other coach, so obviously the UFC never offered him the Machida fight.
your mother !
I don't think that he wanted to fight him.
Now that Machida isn’t invincible he will give it a shot. Just my opinion.
Anderson Silva is by far the number one P4P king!!! Even when he is losing a fight he still comes back and finishes for the win! GSP dominates the whole fight and still can't finish! LOL
lol
yeah machida is gunna run away from him 2 death?
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by DetroitDrew1980 on Sep 1, 2010 2:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Machida aint no bizzzzbing
Sure he runs away a lot, but he actually has skill and power and can finish fights.
I consider it similar to one of those flashy defensive boxers who prance around in order to get an angle and pepper you with shots - volume as opposed to power shots.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
by OJR on Sep 1, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
U gotta be shittin me
Im from Michigan, I been asking when the UFC is gonna come to Mi. for forever. I even called Dana like a dork when he accidently tweeted his phone number asking when he was coming to Detroit. Turns out the weekend im going to Las Vegas the UFC decides to come to Michigan. OH well this sucks, at least I can bet on UFC that weekend.
thats a heartbreaker man.
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by DetroitDrew1980 on Sep 1, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, Rampage is toast
He needs to leave Wolfslair, and get serious about his career if he ever wants to be a contender again.
by LJ. on Sep 1, 2010 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
nice
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning." - Albert Einstein
I don't that punch that knocked Machida down hurt too much...he looked more off balance than anything
It was those 3 subsequent bombs that Shogun landed on his way down that really put Peepee breath on queer street. Those were some devasting punches…
You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who make people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.
*don't think that
You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who make people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.
Nice
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by Shoguns Hairy Forearms. on Sep 1, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
He was on queer street..
temple shots do that to you..
Conan : You are known as a striker. Is that correct? Tell me what that means.
Chuck : Well I like to punch people, or kick them.
Cleveland
Damn it! I was hoping they were gonna bring a UFC to Cleveland. I think Machida is gonna pick Rampage apart. But I wouldn’t be suprised if Rampage catches him with a big shot!
With Lebron gone, there is zero reason to visit Cleveland EVER...
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning." - Albert Einstein
EH
We got some local gems. (Lebron was never one of them)! But I agree no big market atractions like UFC will come to Cleveland.
enlighten me...
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning." - Albert Einstein
Enlighten you with what? To try and convince you why Cleveland is a good city? Ya Cleveland is riddled with economic failure and crippled by corrupt politicians and shitty sports teams… in which all of that I could care less about. The opinion of Cleveland will never change… even when Lebron was here.
Lebron was never a Clevelander (didn’t considor himself one) and never will be. I could care less that he left, and pretty glad he did.
To me a city is a city, a restuarant is a restuarant, and bars are bars. I’m guessing your from a big city like CHI, NY, LA, etc. Feel free to pay double/triple for drinks, food, clothes, etc just because of the city you live in. That’s cool with me.
People are people. There are assholes in every city, there are cool people in every city. It’s what you make of it yourself. One thing I will admit is the music scene is shit. So not to drag out a stupid convo on if a city is cool or not. I’m happy to live here.
You sound as sensitive as a Canadian. Relax. A criticism of the city is NOT a reflection on you.
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-Stephen King
by OJR on Sep 1, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
didn't say it was.
I’m just saying it all depends on what you value in a city. If all that matters to you is sports. then ya cleveland sucks. but if thats how you define a city then i feel sorry for you.
Your best hope is to get a show headlined by Rich Franklin
with McLovin and Hammil on it…..
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I always blame canada
Not only does BJ Penn quit on his stool versus guys that are bigger than him...He gets tooled by guys that are SMALLER than him. BJ should just stick to jumping out of pools, not fighting. I shoulda listened to Ulf.
Dem weirdos got milk in bags...always gotta blame Canada.
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-Stephen King
by OJR on Sep 1, 2010 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Really, how can you trust us? We have bagged milk, weird bacon, beady eyes and flapping heads.
Myth: Three Americans die every year from rabies. Fact: Four Americans die every year die from rabies.
But you do have nice looking women. Thumbs up!
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-Stephen King
by OJR on Sep 1, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats why I want to go to Toronto OJ
and if you are saying that they are nice looking I know….I know you are saying that they have booty
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by WarriorSaint on Sep 2, 2010 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions
didn't mean to set you off
It was your chance to enlighten the travelers on this board (of which I am one) why we should visit your fair city. I made a crack that you took too serious and gave you a shot at redemption. (I have been to Cleveland multiple times, but never outside of business hours)
I plan on being in Cleveland many times more before I die, so give me some pointers of local flavor…best sandwich place, best downtown spot, best strip-club, best micro-brew (Great Lakes sucks), etc.
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning." - Albert Einstein
No setting off here.
No setting off here. i just find it pointless when people get in huge debates on this city is cool, this city is not cool, etc. One of my fav. cities is NYC, CHI, and PHILLY but there are plenty of things I dislike about them.
I personally love bicycles and we have a greaty bicycle community. Not a big fan of great lakes but restuarants like Melt and Tremont Taphouse have beer lists that will blow your mind. I’m no help with strip clubs, but I personally like places like Melt, Tree House, Southside, Ty Fun, Edison’s Pizza/Pub, Prosperity Social Club. What I consider gems are not something your gonna go downtown for. It’s hidden away and doesn’t attract suburbanites.
Wow, Ulf. You really touched a nerve.
I was also hearing about some good spots to visit in a city I’m not overly familiar with. I guess I will have to go with these highlights of the city:
by Mayhem chimpanzee on Sep 1, 2010 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
sensitive much
It sounded like he didn’t know what other “local gems” you were referring to and he asked an honest question. You sound a bit jaded.
Not only does BJ Penn quit on his stool versus guys that are bigger than him...He gets tooled by guys that are SMALLER than him. BJ should just stick to jumping out of pools, not fighting. I shoulda listened to Ulf.
I like Rampage
but I don’t see him winning this one either. 3 round UD for Machida. I think Rampage is only in it for the $$ now and could care less about getting another title shot. He’s just doing what he’s told to keep the bills paid.
"I'm sorry about my performance tonight... I had sand in my vagina."
-Forrest Griffin
I think I'll take Page in this fight.
Noons does not have power in his hands. Maybe his knees but his hands do not have KO power. they’re good enough to cut up and swell up gurgel’s face, but he won’t be ko’ing gurgel tonight.-STAK
what's your reason jay?
Also…I was VERY wrong about Florian’s wrestling having improved and possibly taking Maynard down himself…WOW!
You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who make people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.
LOL
I should have sig bet some of you guys on that one. Easy pickins.
Page isn’t going to have to worry about the wrestling here. He’ll be able to sit and wait for Chida to come in and strike with him. Chida CAN’T KO Page so Page has 3 rounds to catch Chida with one of those hooks. Plus Page is backed into a corner right now. That is the kind of dog you don’t fuck with. Page by devestating KO.
Noons does not have power in his hands. Maybe his knees but his hands do not have KO power. they’re good enough to cut up and swell up gurgel’s face, but he won’t be ko’ing gurgel tonight.-STAK
Interesting take
I think Machida is going to be uber cautious with a power puncher like Page and after getting the piss beat out of his breath by Shogun…he’s going to avoid putting himself in any kind of danger.
You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who make people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.
yep
This is a sensible take. If we thought Machida was boring before (people tend to forget how boring his fights were prior to his Thiago and Rashad KOs), think GSP after Serra times 400. Machida also has his papa looking over his shoulder as he is pretty vocal about his son retiring should he take too much damage.
Not only does BJ Penn quit on his stool versus guys that are bigger than him...He gets tooled by guys that are SMALLER than him. BJ should just stick to jumping out of pools, not fighting. I shoulda listened to Ulf.
Jay, "Chida to come in and strike with him" ??? You really think Machida will do that?
When does he ever do that? If Page waits for Machida to come to him than I don’t see one punch being thrown the whole fight. I agree with Deuce that Machida will go back to his old self and be very boring. He won’t take ANY chances and counter the whole time as he is backing away. I don’t see Page hitting him with any power shots. I see Page getting very frustrated and opening himself up for Machida to counter. Even though I agreed with Deuce that Machida will be boring, I still see him finishing Page. Or at least that’s how I want it to go!
Anderson Silva is by far the number one P4P king!!! Even when he is losing a fight he still comes back and finishes for the win! GSP dominates the whole fight and still can't finish! LOL
I'm taking Page cause it's gonna be a 15 min fight
Machida might land some shots but Page has the one punch KO power to walk through one or two and land big. I think chances of Rampage landing a bomb somewhere in this fight are too good and he’s still got a great chin to weather the counter striking. Where he could have problems is the kicks if he hasn’t made any adjustments.
"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger
Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"
- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors
by O damn he got caught on Sep 1, 2010 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Agree with this assesment and jay's. The kicks are what have me worried. If Page is smart he will try to get inside on Machida.
"It's not what you know, it's what you can prove."
We got burned on the last Page fight as I recall Dice?
I’m sitting on the fence as it’s another pick’em. Either Page lands the KO or Machida gets the decision.
Pulling for Page big style tho
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by Shoguns Hairy Forearms. on Sep 1, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
You're correct sir. I knew Rashad would give Page trouble, but I honestly thought Page would find the hole and end it. He nearly did, but Rashad hung in there tough, and Page gassed.
I’m honestly not terribly confident in Page here, but I think he has a good chance. Will be interesting to see how they both rebound from their losses.
"It's not what you know, it's what you can prove."
Yeah
Hoping Rampage remembers he’s a fighter and not an actor for this fight but I have a feeling he won’t.
Last call at the bar for Page and me. If he takes it seriously I’m staying on the Page Warwagon. If he just toughs out a dec loss then I’m off and I wont hold anymore hopes for him other than a PPV draw for the UFC.
Being tough and hard to finish is not enough to enable you to win fights these days..
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by Shoguns Hairy Forearms. on Sep 1, 2010 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he'll come back stronger
But this is the last time; if he decides to go hollywood again and get out of shape again, it’s over. He didn’t give Rashad or Forrest any respect and didn’t train like he should’ve as a result. Machida I think is a different story, just style wise, and he’s also only lost to one guy and that one guy happens to have stomped Page pretty good in the past. I think he’ll prep for this like he prepped for his 3rd fight with Wand.
"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger
Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"
- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors
by O damn he got caught on Sep 1, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Biting your style...
If Page comes in focused and motivated he can take out anyone in the division. I hope you’re right.
"It's not what you know, it's what you can prove."
Amen to both comments above
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by Shoguns Hairy Forearms. on Sep 2, 2010 2:35 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
you wish
he can take out most guys but not all, shogun would destroy him again, rushard would beat him ,and no matter how you look at it silva is 2-1 over him, even saku has a win over him giggles
Yeah because Page hasn't progressed at all since the very beginning of his career *giggles*
Shogun may very well beat him again, but I’ll stand by what I said that if Page is focused and motivated, he CAN take out anyone in the division. I don’t think a focused and motivated Rampage loses to Rashad, but he might. I think the layoff affected him more than he(and I) thought it would. Fortunately we get to see him face another top 5 fighter in Machida, so we can see where he’s at.
"It's not what you know, it's what you can prove."
I think a 5 rounder would be better for Page, not a 3 rounder.
If Page doesn’t land that one power shot than Machida wins a decision. At least with the 5 rounds he obviously has more time to land it.
Anderson Silva is by far the number one P4P king!!! Even when he is losing a fight he still comes back and finishes for the win! GSP dominates the whole fight and still can't finish! LOL
I don't see how
He is too slow to catch Machida. Machida is going to dance his way to a boring 3 round decision.
Not only does BJ Penn quit on his stool versus guys that are bigger than him...He gets tooled by guys that are SMALLER than him. BJ should just stick to jumping out of pools, not fighting. I shoulda listened to Ulf.
Only if Page chases him and tires himself out.
That isn’t the way he fights. He will sit and wait and land eventually. Trust.
Noons does not have power in his hands. Maybe his knees but his hands do not have KO power. they’re good enough to cut up and swell up gurgel’s face, but he won’t be ko’ing gurgel tonight.-STAK
they will both be standing and waiting then
and it will be a ultra boring fight. Machida will land some kicks and look better style-wise, which will earn him the UD.
Not only does BJ Penn quit on his stool versus guys that are bigger than him...He gets tooled by guys that are SMALLER than him. BJ should just stick to jumping out of pools, not fighting. I shoulda listened to Ulf.
as Machida relies on counters too
I don’t think either of them will chase the other one.
Not only does BJ Penn quit on his stool versus guys that are bigger than him...He gets tooled by guys that are SMALLER than him. BJ should just stick to jumping out of pools, not fighting. I shoulda listened to Ulf.
dEUCE
I have proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that danago is either daniel worby, mac or kevin.
Noons does not have power in his hands. Maybe his knees but his hands do not have KO power. they’re good enough to cut up and swell up gurgel’s face, but he won’t be ko’ing gurgel tonight.-STAK
If it is Kevin or Wordy, then they suck. If it is Mac, I am a little less pissed as there are not ridiculous motives behind that. Either way, I am obviously more than fed up with her.
Not only does BJ Penn quit on his stool versus guys that are bigger than him...He gets tooled by guys that are SMALLER than him. BJ should just stick to jumping out of pools, not fighting. I shoulda listened to Ulf.
Explain?
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning." - Albert Einstein
I was just going to comment on the MMBB site. And he's on there.
I don’t think it’s mac though. I just asked him via text. While we were texting another message by danango popped up. It has to be Worby, but is he trolling his own site now?
Noons does not have power in his hands. Maybe his knees but his hands do not have KO power. they’re good enough to cut up and swell up gurgel’s face, but he won’t be ko’ing gurgel tonight.-STAK
Agreed...I see many a Mchida straight-arm when Page goes after him and Machida side-steps him.
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning." - Albert Einstein
Nah, this is the beginning of the Machida losing streak
further documented proof that the Machida “error” is over.
"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger
Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"
- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors
by O damn he got caught on Sep 1, 2010 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree that the Machida era is over
but the Rampage era is as well.
Not only does BJ Penn quit on his stool versus guys that are bigger than him...He gets tooled by guys that are SMALLER than him. BJ should just stick to jumping out of pools, not fighting. I shoulda listened to Ulf.
I think you and OD are sadly mistaken. Leg kicks await Rampage.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
by OJR on Sep 1, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Counter straight right FTW!
"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger
Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"
- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors
by O damn he got caught on Sep 1, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Machida will win the rampage fight
I just don’t see him getting the belt back. Hence, end of era comment.
Not only does BJ Penn quit on his stool versus guys that are bigger than him...He gets tooled by guys that are SMALLER than him. BJ should just stick to jumping out of pools, not fighting. I shoulda listened to Ulf.
I would agree if Shogun is still holding the belt and goes on a crazy Chuck like win streak. Otherwise, Machida has as good a shot as any. He may be boring to most but he has skills - to say otherwise is blind hate.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
by OJR on Sep 1, 2010 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry...Rashad is taking that belt from Shogun
You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who make people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.
He very well could after another Shogun surgery.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
by OJR on Sep 1, 2010 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Plus Rahad is one of the few fighters that always does well after a long layoff
You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who make people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.
OJ
Are you just ditching my suggestions now? lol
That won’t work out for you.
Noons does not have power in his hands. Maybe his knees but his hands do not have KO power. they’re good enough to cut up and swell up gurgel’s face, but he won’t be ko’ing gurgel tonight.-STAK
Jay - You make perfect sense. If Page was the Page of old I would hang my head and declare that Machida has his second L coming ... but Page has gone Hollywood so I have my doubts.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
by OJR on Sep 1, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Regardless of what he's doing
I think an out of shape Page is still a bad match up for Machida. He doesn’t get knocked out and needs a win here badly. Page is too dangerous right now. He’s definitely the smart bet.
Noons does not have power in his hands. Maybe his knees but his hands do not have KO power. they’re good enough to cut up and swell up gurgel’s face, but he won’t be ko’ing gurgel tonight.-STAK
A Page that needs you to go face to face with him in a boxing contest so he can KO you. Does that sound like something Machida will do?
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
by OJR on Sep 1, 2010 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
No.
Chida’s gonna keep good distance with leg kicks and take the decision.
by Andrew Keller on Sep 1, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Page will get after him
He’s also got excellent defense with his hands, the kicks are the key to vitory for Machida, but if Page can cut the cage off and put Machida’s back against the fence it’s over.
"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger
Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"
- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors
by O damn he got caught on Sep 1, 2010 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Based on Page's recent performances and Machida's dancing, good luck with that coming to fruition.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
by OJR on Sep 1, 2010 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
He didn't look good against Rashad
but that’s a completely different style of fight and coming off a lay off. Too many similiaraties between that fight and the Forrest fight. He’ll get up for Machida, that’s not a hard guy to find motivation to train for.
"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger
Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"
- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors
by O damn he got caught on Sep 1, 2010 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
So you think he will be extra motivated because he respects Machida? If Page uses his wrestling - I see a world of hurt for Machida. But that's a big IF...
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-Stephen King
by OJR on Sep 1, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I think two things went against him in the Forrest/Rashad fights
1. he was coming off a lay off.
2. he didn’t place either one of them in the same league as him.
Total lack of respect for both fighters abilities. I don’t see him approaching this fight with that same mind set.
"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger
Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"
- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors
by O damn he got caught on Sep 1, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Precisely. Cripple his legs and take the decision. Next.
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-Stephen King
by OJR on Sep 1, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
yup.
Rampage comes in with no fear of getting taken down. Machida comes in scared of getting KO’d, Rampage will see that in his eyes and attack i have no doubt in my mind.
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Too much pyschoanalysis, Roberto.
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-Stephen King
by OJR on Sep 1, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
agreed.
let’s cut the BS. Machida is not going to take Rampage down, Rampage has better technique with the hands both offensively&defensively. Machida has weak Boxing and will not be able to walk around with his chin up in the air for 15 minutes. His karate kicks are not that impressive either, they are mostly to look good and score points.
your mother !
Really?
You think Rampage has better TDD than Tito? I hate to give Tito any respect at all, Machida took him down whenever he wanted. I have a feeling people are going to be surprised on many levels with this fight. Machida will dominate.
by PetrozellisJab on Sep 1, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't even put Tito in the same league as Page
If Rampage can be on his back and reverse Dan Henderson, who’s got an excellent wrestling base then hang with Hendo for 5 rds where they went to the ground multiple times; I don’t see him having all that much trouble fighting off Machida’s grappling attacks.
And Tito has absolutle garbage striking, there was nothing there for Machida to fear, so coming in and tying up for a TD wasn’t as dangerous as it will be here.
"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger
Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"
- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors
by O damn he got caught on Sep 1, 2010 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Got me all wrong O damn
I think Tito’s garbage too but, if nothing else, he’s tough to get down. I think we’ve also seen that dan isn’t the wrestler we all thought he was in his fights with Page, Silva, and Shields. Machida has gotten everyone down that he’s fought in the UFC. I don’t think Page will be any different. And as far as striking goes, yes he’s got power but Machida isn’t going to be confused as to where those strikes are coming from like he was with previous opponents.
by PetrozellisJab on Sep 1, 2010 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah.
He took Tito down 1 time in the entire fight by surprising him at the end of the round. I could see Machida taking Quinton down 1 time but that’s a big if as Rampage is bigger, stronger and a better wrestler than Machida.
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Could be wrong, but i thought I remembered him throwing Tito around, and getting it to the ground more than once.
by PetrozellisJab on Sep 1, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
it went to the ground twice
Once he got underhooks and took Tito down but the 2nd time was cause of the knee to the liver.
"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger
Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"
- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors
by O damn he got caught on Sep 1, 2010 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Good points, Roberto.
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-Stephen King
by OJR on Sep 1, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
roberto i like you but this is the same shit you posted before the rashad fight.
you remind me of myself betting on bj over edgar both times.
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by DetroitDrew1980 on Sep 1, 2010 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
exactly. a prediction is a prediction.
If we knew the outcome beforehand we’d all be rich. When it comes to Rampage it’s all about which mentality he comes in with, if he’s aggressive he wins.
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machida will make you pay for being aggresive more than rashad will.
if rampage comes in swingin for the fences machida will pick him apart like silva did to forrest. i would sig bet you but you dont seem to post much anymore…
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by DetroitDrew1980 on Sep 1, 2010 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
that's a story that's been pumped up in mma media.
and by the UFC commentators.. Shogun was aggressive with both kicks and his hands in the 2nd fight with Machida and that’s really been the only fighter to be aggressive against Machida.
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are you expecting rampage to kick like shogun?
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by DetroitDrew1980 on Sep 1, 2010 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
nope, doesn't need to.
Machida’s real weakness are his hands and his boxing skill. He leaves himself open for counters and keeps his chin wayy up in the air
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i think rampage's only chance is to get back to wrestling.
he could control it on the ground a lot easier then chasing machida around the cage. Of course a big punch could land but i’d get back to basics for this one if i was page.
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by DetroitDrew1980 on Sep 1, 2010 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
ok. I will put money on Rampage just so u know.
I say machida’s only chance of winning is karate kicking and running around the octagon 4 3 rounds to a decision. basic karate point fighting. Quinton has a major advantage in the boxing and in the clinch, he should look for the KO and come at Machida with aggression. Takedowns will most likely only tire him out.
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i like machida to win but the -275 is a little much right now, i'll put money down if the odds move, but i like mir-210 over cro-cop a lot more...
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by DetroitDrew1980 on Sep 1, 2010 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
i like cro-cop and rapage a lot more then mir and machida, they just both seem like bad matchups to me. i'll be main floor cheering them on for you tho!
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by DetroitDrew1980 on Sep 1, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
CC and Page sound like good picks to make
Since they are both gonna be dogs and they both are gonna win.
Noons does not have power in his hands. Maybe his knees but his hands do not have KO power. they’re good enough to cut up and swell up gurgel’s face, but he won’t be ko’ing gurgel tonight.-STAK
Page has anadvantage in the clinch?
That’s hard to say. Page his crazy strong, but Machida is too! Machida doesn’t look it but he rag dolled Tito a few times.
Anderson Silva is by far the number one P4P king!!! Even when he is losing a fight he still comes back and finishes for the win! GSP dominates the whole fight and still can't finish! LOL
You're right BOW, Machida has crazy balance and strength. I still give Page the slight nod in this area though.
"It's not what you know, it's what you can prove."
Then Machida will KO Rashad and all will be well in the galaxy
" The pain that you carry is the love that you never showed "
sure he has the skills
I just see the future of the division staying with Shogun for a while, or Rashad taking it, but in the end I see guys like Jon Jones and Ryan Bader as the future of the division.
Not only does BJ Penn quit on his stool versus guys that are bigger than him...He gets tooled by guys that are SMALLER than him. BJ should just stick to jumping out of pools, not fighting. I shoulda listened to Ulf.
and I would hope that Rashad learned his lesson
and in a second fight with Machida would employ a different gameplan other than "getting punched in the face while attempting to talk shit, then getting KOed as you are speaking the words “you hit like a girl”.
Not only does BJ Penn quit on his stool versus guys that are bigger than him...He gets tooled by guys that are SMALLER than him. BJ should just stick to jumping out of pools, not fighting. I shoulda listened to Ulf.
Maybe, but I think a serious, dedicated Page still has a shot
Either way; I think this is a bad match up for Machida, one punch KO power and he’s going to dance around Page for 15 mins? I doubt he’ll go for the TD, not imo, he’s going to eat at least one good one sometime in 15 mins and that’s the beginning of the end.
"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger
Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"
- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors
by O damn he got caught on Sep 1, 2010 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought a serious, dedicated BJ would show up too. Losing to a badass like Shogun is an acceptable loss for Machida. Machida will adjust - the question is will Rampage adjust? I don't see it.
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-Stephen King
by OJR on Sep 1, 2010 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Been waiting for a serious, dedicated BJ to show up the last two fights he's been in =P
And Machida’s style isn’t going to change all that much, he’s still gonna be the same fighter, maybe he’ll throw in some more leg kicks, maybe go for underhooks and a leg trip, but it’s not gonna cut it. I expect to see the Page that came back from the Forrest fight and fought Wand.
"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger
Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"
- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors
by O damn he got caught on Sep 1, 2010 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't. And the Page that KO'ed Wand did so because Wand played right into Page's hands. I don't see Machida out thinking himself in this one.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
by OJR on Sep 1, 2010 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
This is how it's going down
"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger
Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"
- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors
by O damn he got caught on Sep 1, 2010 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Very nice.
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-Stephen King
by OJR on Sep 1, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
And Wand played into his own hand as well
A brawl is what both those fighters like, and whoever lands big first wins, that time it just happened to be Page.
"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger
Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"
- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors
by O damn he got caught on Sep 1, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Wand should have kicked more and gone for that MT plumb like he did in their first 2 fights. He outsmarted himself, OD. Not to take anything away from Page. Just saying.
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-Stephen King
by OJR on Sep 1, 2010 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
2nd fight the end started with a flurry of punch's this right here was the beginning of the end of that fight
Where Wand messed up imo is that he had a low stance and backed up like he was expecting Page to shoot for the TD and try to GnP him like he did in the first 2 fights. Then when the TD never came the crowd got restless and in typical Wand fashion not wanting to displease the fans he rushed in and attacked.
"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger
Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"
- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors
by O damn he got caught on Sep 1, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
And now I'm posting this just cause it's awesome
"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger
Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"
- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors
by O damn he got caught on Sep 1, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Great analysis. Like I said, Wand outsmarted himself. When was the last time Page went for a TD while in the UFC? And the part about wanting to please the fans is SPOT ON.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
by OJR on Sep 1, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup. Rampage outsmarted Wanderlei.
He knew what Wand was gonna throw and he just waited, same thing when he fought Chuck.
your mother !
Cro cop knocked Wand out of his prime as much as I hate 2 say it.
The Wand that caught by page isn’t even close 2 the fighter he was when he murdered page twice (coming off 2 KO losses). Page caught him right on the chin Ina shoot out. Wands chin isn’t what it was simple as that.
by d*locc on Sep 1, 2010 3:00 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That left hook would've knocked ANYONE out
"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger
Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"
- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors
by O damn he got caught on Sep 1, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Lol. I agree with that.
I seen Wand take sum vicious shots in his time w/o going out. 1st fight w/ hendog, 2nd fight w/ page in pride, mark hunt, ice man. He was known for his solid chin.
by d*locc on Sep 1, 2010 3:14 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Machida! My favorite piss drinker!
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-Stephen King
by OJR on Sep 1, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey fuckers, get out of here with that "War Machida" crap!
Down on the ground right now motherfuckers! Get your hands off the keyboard right now motherfuckers!
"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger
Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"
- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors
by O damn he got caught on Sep 1, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I ain't scared, homey! *giving a Diaz like middle finger*
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-Stephen King
by OJR on Sep 1, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Here’s some of the things Machida will do to Page
1) Leg kicks
2) Take him down
3) Drop page as a result of knee to the body like he did Tito
" The pain that you carry is the love that you never showed "
I forgot
4) Make Page look like a fool in there like he did Rashad
" The pain that you carry is the love that you never showed "
If Lyoto keeps training BJJ with Belém’s one and only “Broca” he won’t be able to do much on the ground, except that GnP he layed on Thiago Silva. Even though he’s a black belt I think his jiu-jitsu game is a little bit weak. He needs to start going to the mat with some really skilled BJJ fighters.
"A lot of times, you beat a person who beat a person who can beat you. I mean, it doesn’t make any sense." – Joe Rogan
Word.
I mean,
If he improved his submission skills I think he could finish Page on the ground.
"A lot of times, you beat a person who beat a person who can beat you. I mean, it doesn’t make any sense." – Joe Rogan
Word.
Serious and dedicated Rampage? What are we in the bizarro world now?
Badbye!
You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who make people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.
Yeah, I have to see it to believe it at this point - same with BJ. I am not taking that for granted anymore.
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by OJR on Sep 1, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Jay, sig bet? IMO Machida wins this all day!
Anderson Silva is by far the number one P4P king!!! Even when he is losing a fight he still comes back and finishes for the win! GSP dominates the whole fight and still can't finish! LOL
Shock Me.......I actually agree with Jay again....something is up
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by WarriorSaint on Sep 2, 2010 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
I love Rampage...he is my favorite fighter .....BUT
I don’t see this one going his way.
War Lyoto!!! I'm so pumped for this fight!
Bumpage is finaly guna get the beating he deserves. It’s guna SWEET. Can’t w8 >:D
by d*locc on Sep 1, 2010 1:47 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
michigan eh, wounder what tickets are gunna cost
The Red Wings will come back stronger
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Same as other events. The prices rarely fluctuate by that much.
Noons does not have power in his hands. Maybe his knees but his hands do not have KO power. they’re good enough to cut up and swell up gurgel’s face, but he won’t be ko’ing gurgel tonight.-STAK
lmfao
did sum1 really say that about noons
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My good friend 'stak' did.
He’s a good guy, but he’s a slow learner.
Noons does not have power in his hands. Maybe his knees but his hands do not have KO power. they’re good enough to cut up and swell up gurgel’s face, but he won’t be ko’ing gurgel tonight.-STAK
Machida ain't that hard to catch
I beat him @ expert using Rampage lol..
Rampage KO/TKO or Machida UD
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Good Fight!!!
I see Page knocking him out, with power in both hands i see him landing a big one over the course of the fight and putting him to sleep.
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by MasterWhiteTiger on Sep 1, 2010 2:28 PM EDT reply actions
DETROIT FTW!!!! i am so excited!!!!! this will be my first ufc!!!
Any clue when tickets will go on sale?
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by DetroitDrew1980 on Sep 1, 2010 2:31 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
This guna be a bad night for rampage fans.
Page has power but no way in hell he has the skill shogun had 2 finish machida. Lyotos 2 smart 2 stand toe 2 toe with page. The dragons guna pick him apart till he lands the death blow.
by d*locc on Sep 1, 2010 2:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Preach on, brother dlocc. Spread the gospel to these heathens!
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by OJR on Sep 1, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Detroit is a shithole
I predict shooting and knifefights to break out before, during and after the event.
5 or so casualties.
i was about to commend mania for not taking this as an opportunity to bash detroit, but i forget about our honerary klansman lester the bitch.
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by DetroitDrew1980 on Sep 1, 2010 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
what you get banned for
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i posted too many fanposts lol... street cred baby!
so you gonna go to that palace for this? my place is right between the palce and windsor about a mile off of 75, smoke out at my place on the way so you dont have to smuggle over the border…
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by DetroitDrew1980 on Sep 1, 2010 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
with every once of my energy im going to do everything in my power to ensure this ultimate fighting doesnt come to my home town
sure I enjoy watching ulitmate fighting occasionally but that doesnt mean i want it to take place in MI.
I will be writing both my senetors in the house of representatives carl levin and debbie stabbenow about how michigan doesnt need this regulated violence and frankly im appalled that more is not being done to stop this barbaric so called sport
A couple of friends of mine from the animals deserve love org. are helping me to organizing a rally in AUburn hills on N squirrel rd expressing that all michigan residents should boycott and demand that such an event not take place this sat from 9am to 9am tues morining if anyone who lives in MI fells like we do please join us with your support
and hopefully we can cause low ticket sales and hopefully stop the event all together
that being said I got machida by UD
wtf?
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by DetroitDrew1980 on Sep 1, 2010 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
WoW, seriously..wtf is right...........this has to be a joke, on a MMA site....lol.........shiiiiiiiitt!!
I like fighting.
mma is very popular here and we will draw fans from canada, cleveland, chicago, milwaukee, and countless other smaller cities like grand rapids and fort wayne, im very excited that detroit is finally getting a card.
dia mette can protest all he wants if he’s serious, the state needs the money so bad that nothing will stop this!
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by DetroitDrew1980 on Sep 1, 2010 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Hes got to be joking
Protesters wouldnt have Machida via UD haha.
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by DetroitDrew1980 on Sep 1, 2010 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
o shyt
If I do go that is definetly a good plan
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i cant wait man, this is gonna be good, trying to get my guy at the palace to buy in advance, we'll see...
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by DetroitDrew1980 on Sep 1, 2010 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Detroit is a warzone
But Auburn Hills is an upscale suburb with a fantastic arena(The Palace). No safety issues at all in Auburn Hills.
Unless there's a loaded cup and Ron Artest is around. Then Auburn Hills does turn into a warzone.
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Awesome Fight in the D!
It’s obvious this is either Machida UD, or Rampage KO. Nevertheless Rashad will have the belt by the time either one of them get a title shot and will hold onto it for a while. His loss to Machida was a great awakening for him and his wrestling won’t easily be stopped.
Rampage will be made to look stupid.
Then he’ll beg for another fight with Forrest, b/c he only asks for fights that he thinks he can win, and he’ll end up getting his ass stomped by Jon Jones or maybe even Phil Davis by then instead. After that we’ll pretty much never have to hear from this jackass again.
Strikeforce LHW champ by Dec. 2011.
Bones; maybe
Phil Davis? Hell no.. at least not right now.
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He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger
Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"
- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors
by O damn he got caught on Sep 1, 2010 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry, I got excited. It was either him or king mo
by PetrozellisJab on Sep 1, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Hahahahaha.
You crack me up Petrozelli.
Shogun's knee will explode for the final time when Rashad shoots for the takedown.
Agreed
Page is done. It was on display in the Evans fight. He doesn’t have it anymore, and this fight will just confirm it further. Maybe Dana can make Rampage-Eastman again after this.
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Styles make fights.
Page isn’t going to be held against the fence in this one.
Noons does not have power in his hands. Maybe his knees but his hands do not have KO power. they’re good enough to cut up and swell up gurgel’s face, but he won’t be ko’ing gurgel tonight.-STAK
Rampage is far from done!!
he’ll be back this fight trust!!
As much as I like the fact he trains over here in the UK, he needs to go to a good camp wolfslair just isnt good enough, average sparring partners just wont cut it against the elite!!
"I knew i ‘urt ‘im, when he said argh" – GSP
by Rampagelangford on Sep 1, 2010 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't this event will sell well.
I also don’t think the location of UFC events should be decided by who needs an economic stimulus boost that month. Sigh
this event will out sell boston easy. and there not doing it just because we need a boost, thats just some p.r. gravy on the side. shit was just regulated here a year ago so now they can come back for the first time since ufc 9.
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by DetroitDrew1980 on Sep 1, 2010 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Detroit sports fans
Will sell out any good sporting event. We have tons of support for our teams. It took 50 years of losing for people to get upset about the lions. The place will be packed.
you think the lions will sell out this year?
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by DetroitDrew1980 on Sep 1, 2010 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
i bet they sell 0ut 5 or 6 out of 8 and every game if they stay at 500 or better...
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by DetroitDrew1980 on Sep 1, 2010 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
shit idk whos gonna take it
their both kinda broken. jackson got out played again evans an machida loosing the belt an got ko. machida is faster and got more tools. but jacksons straight power and great chin…..idk
I going for machiiiiidddaaa
machida-sama! do wateva it takes even if you have to put on a so called snoozefest!
Might skip this one
unless there is a great supporting cast. Two fighters coming off losses are the main event? One coming of a loss didn’t really prepare for his last fight. I see right through the hype for this one.
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