UFC 144 fight card and rumors for 'Edgar vs Henderson' on Feb. 25 in Japan
by Jesse Holland on Feb 16, 2012 9:00 PM EST
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Event: UFC 144: "Edgar vs. Henderson"
Date: Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012 (Airs stateside on Sat., Feb. 25, at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view)
Location: Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan
Main Event:
155 lbs.: Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson
Main Card: (Pay-per-view):
205 lbs.: Quinton Jackson vs. Ryan Bader
170 lbs.: Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Jake Shields
265 lbs.: Mark Hunt vs. Cheick Kongo
185 lbs.: Tim Boetsch vs. Yushin Okami
145 lbs.: Hatsu Hioki vs. Bart Palaszewski
155 lbs.: Joe Lauzon vs. Anthony Pettis
Preliminary card (FX Channel):
155 lbs.: Takanori Gomi vs. Eiji Mitsuoka
135 lbs.: Norifumi Yamamoto vs. Vaughan Lee
185 lbs.: Riki Fukuda vs. Steve Cantwell
135 lbs.: Takeya Mizugaki vs. Chris Cariaso
Preliminary card (Facebook):
145 lbs.: Zhang Tiequan vs. Issei Tamura
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Love this card so far...too bad it was not slated for later in 2012 or else I would have made an international trip.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth." - Stephen King
You just happen to be going to Japan?
"It is himself that a coward abandons first, after that all other betrayals come easily."
by doonerthesooner on Nov 16, 2011 3:05 PM EST up reply actions
Why not? But 02/2012 is too early in the year for me. Not enough time to save up $$$.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth." - Stephen King
I'd have to save a long time to make a trip like that.
"It is himself that a coward abandons first, after that all other betrayals come easily."
by doonerthesooner on Nov 16, 2011 3:43 PM EST up reply actions
Tokyo is the most expensive city in the world.
Saitama is almost a suburb of Tokyo. One expensive trip.
Yep.
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childhood dream for me, visiting Japan
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by RRRenan on Jan 2, 2012 12:46 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Hunt on main card?
Luzon v Pettis should be co main
by Crowls on Jan 2, 2012 12:12 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
just bunk up with a few maniacs in a one bedroom hotel
10 dudes in the same room, in japan talking about mma…….sounds like good times.
by fosforito11 on Feb 16, 2012 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
edgar headlining a show in japan?
Its gonna sell there regardless but I expect a ton of former pride fighters on this card
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by letter19 on Nov 16, 2011 2:39 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Japan loves lightweights
"with a good physique and explosiveness anybody can perform a takedown"
-RoBerto
by Lesnar's striking coach on Nov 16, 2011 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
Japan
Also loves freak shows, big guys and Asian women…
In conclusions, I think they just love fights!
IF YOU THINK REEM SHOULD BE RATED ANY HIGHER THAN AROUND THE #5 HEAVYWEIGHT (AND THAT IS STRETCHING IT) THEN YOU ARE A FLIPPIN MORON, PLAIN AND SIMPLE.
by Edgecrusher71 on Nov 16, 2011 2:51 PM EST up reply actions
Yes but go look at the change since Gomi hit the scene, they were transitioning to featuring lighter weight classes. DEEP, ONE FC, DREAM
"with a good physique and explosiveness anybody can perform a takedown"
-RoBerto
by Lesnar's striking coach on Nov 16, 2011 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
"When you believe in something and you're a good person...things happen" - Junior Dos Santos
by Elitex10x on Nov 28, 2011 12:11 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
get off it you rat bastard
Still butt hurt cuz Brock got exposed
by randallhumpfreeze on Jan 2, 2012 4:44 PM EST up reply actions
+100
Missed ya
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by wooly shambler on Feb 16, 2012 11:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Welcoem back randall!
Professional sig bet record: 7-8-1
Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Franke/Bendo: 2 weeks (Frankie)
Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Shields/Akiyama: 2 weeks (Shields)
The feast is over for Nick Diaz. No longer will he dine on mediocre fighters from lesser promotions. With a future promising fights against GSP, Condit, Fitch, Kos, MacDonald, Ellenberger, Alves, Hendricks and Sanchez, you probably should retire. Don’t be scared, Homie.
look at the date of his comment
You go out there and start acting like a terrorist, you're gonna get Osama Bin Laden'd
lol sorry Roland
Professional sig bet record: 7-8-1
Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Frankie/Bendo: 2 weeks (Frankie)
Sig Bet with KO's and Knees: Shields/Akiyama: 2 weeks (Shields)
The media build up should play on Benson's Korean background.
JDS is going to be champion for a while isn't he? Damn...JDS vs Overeem would be crazy, but will Brock spoil that ish?!?
by Starr788 on Nov 16, 2011 2:50 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
^ yes and don’t say ’That’s Korea not Japan’ this is a huge reason
"with a good physique and explosiveness anybody can perform a takedown"
-RoBerto
by Lesnar's striking coach on Nov 16, 2011 2:51 PM EST up reply actions
Hunt, Sexy, and Rampage
these guys are your Pride tie in. Kid, Gomi, and Hioki will also add to the JMMA hype aspect if it’s needed.
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by F'n Clownshoes on Jan 2, 2012 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
Was hoping for Barry vs Hunt but Barry apparently is fighting morecraft.
Hioki v Lamas
Gomi v Paul Taylor
Omigawa v Peralta
Regardless of my dealins with Pat..this is not how it shoulda been in my eyes
Barry apparently is fighting morecraft.
Yes folks this has been in talks.
I expect co-main event of maybe Ramapge vs. Shogun (if shogun wins)
"with a good physique and explosiveness anybody can perform a takedown"
-RoBerto
by Lesnar's striking coach on Nov 16, 2011 2:49 PM EST up reply actions
whether he wins or loses to henderson I expect rampage vs shogun 2
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by letter19 on Nov 16, 2011 2:51 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Could be
"with a good physique and explosiveness anybody can perform a takedown"
-RoBerto
by Lesnar's striking coach on Nov 16, 2011 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
Should be
"They say it's lonely at the top but it isn't, I have all my family and friends up here with me."-letter19
by letter19 on Nov 16, 2011 2:53 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I just wouldn’t get it, If Shogun wins then he’ll be above Rampage. Why risk having Ramapge beat Shogun and get back in the title picture so easily. I think Ramapge vs. Griffin maybe more likely if Shogun wins
"with a good physique and explosiveness anybody can perform a takedown"
-RoBerto
by Lesnar's striking coach on Nov 16, 2011 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
I can agree with that..but from a marketing standpoint shogun vs page 2 in japan would be huge!
"They say it's lonely at the top but it isn't, I have all my family and friends up here with me."-letter19
by letter19 on Nov 16, 2011 2:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Can’t argue that, i like the match up and i’d take Rampage. I mean the old Rampage would have gotten killed by Jones with his unwillingness to be patient. The Ramapge that joined the UFC has only been truly dumb once and that was with Griffin and nota djusting for the kicks.
This is the best and most complete we have ever seen Rampage IMO.
"with a good physique and explosiveness anybody can perform a takedown"
-RoBerto
by Lesnar's striking coach on Nov 16, 2011 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
???????
Not sure if serious…
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by Khaos_Warrior on Nov 16, 2011 3:06 PM EST up reply actions
You think the Rampage that fough chuck would mash the rampage who sticks to his gameplan, beats people up?. Since the Rashad fight he has been very well rounded. He faught Jones and did well compared to what everyone seem to thought he would do.
Rampage is great now and thats thanks to the wolfslair
"with a good physique and explosiveness anybody can perform a takedown"
-RoBerto
by Lesnar's striking coach on Nov 16, 2011 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
you're way off
Old Rampage might have killed bones . He was more explosive .
by randallhumpfreeze on Jan 2, 2012 4:45 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Why do that to forrest?
I’m a fan but think he may be done. His chin is entirely gone. Another Tito fight is all I see in forrest’s future. No need to stick around getting knocked out once a year or more
by Crowls on Jan 2, 2012 12:17 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
You see Barry/Moorecraft as a co-main event?????
I see Spike/FX prelim at best
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where is the football thread?
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I flagged that shit.
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Barry/Hunt Would Be Great!
But this card looks great (except Okami/Boetch. Thats got snoozer written all over it). Getting more and more excited to see Frankie fight… But Bendo is my boy. Always route for him.
by G Squat on Nov 16, 2011 3:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Should be a hell of a fight
I think I’ll be rooting for Bendo as well but can’t help but root for underdogs (Edgar is the UD) in this fight in my eyes. The size and strength of Bendo will be a problem. He’s much faster and more well rounded than Maynard IMO. There really won’t be any loser in that fight. If Edgar loses he drops to 45 and gets Aldo. If Bendo loses he’s still one of the most exciting lw
by Crowls on Jan 2, 2012 12:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Great looking card so far but sucks they are putting shields vs Akiyama
Sexy is gonna take Sexy back by force shields wont know wtf happened.
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great main event but....
Weak card at best…UFC needs to calm down with the PPVs…if there are more than 2 cards a month one should be free…
by Robert(1) on Nov 16, 2011 3:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Card is solid, Akiyama/Shields is gonna be awesome and Pettis/Luazon will be a great fight as well.
I read somewhere a while back that the UFC is planning 32 cards in 20012 and only like 13 of them are going to be PPV
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by doonerthesooner on Nov 16, 2011 3:14 PM EST up reply actions
Hunt vs kongo will be fun too.
by dragonassault on Jan 2, 2012 4:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Weak Card?
haha is that a joke? Your calling this a weak card? This is an amazing card, if this card doesn’t satisfy you then nothing will. When you got fighters like Kongo and Gomi on the undercard it says enough about how strong the card is that they can’t even make it to the main card.
UFC will be having a free Fight Night card on FX in January, there will be plenty of free fights still so it should’t be a problem to pay for this one.
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I think morecraft is going to do what Brock probably does in practice to Barry
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by wooly shambler on Nov 16, 2011 3:53 PM EST via mobile reply actions
There is no way Edgar/Bendo isnt 5 rounds os awesomeness, unless Frankie can catch Ben in a guillotine but Ben always finds a way out so idk. Really wanted Barry v Hunt tho
I like Frankie to win by TKO
While Bendo has improved on the feet he’s not close to Frankies level.
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by doonerthesooner on Nov 16, 2011 4:03 PM EST up reply actions
What kind of odds would you be willing to give me right now?
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not a chance.
You really think the odds on it going the distance will only be -200?
I’d put it more like in the -375 to -420 range
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I don't even know why people try to submit Bendo, its impossible
The man is made of rubber and his carotid arteries are so deep within his neck.
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Rampage vs bader lol that looks interesting. I’m going for b Henderson, I’m not a fan of frankie at all he does have heart but I think as far as skill sets all he has is speed
by zesotheclown on Nov 28, 2011 9:52 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Hunt was impressive in his last fight
Hopefully he and Kongo come in fit, should be a good fight. Emphasis on the ‘should’
The Dragon is coming.
Nice to see Bendo dressed to impress
I admire Frankie for his resiliency and I think he is a good guy to represent the sport. On the other hand, I really enjoy watching Bendo fight and I think he has tools to outmuscle Edgar.
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Loving this card!!
Especially the undercard. Sots v. Gomi is real nice.
this is a pretty sick card
especially for something that’s overseas, usually overseas events are pretty weak.
the preliminary card is what really puts it over the top. all of those prelim fights are interesting and worth watching on Facebook.
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by Octagon Brilliance on Jan 2, 2012 11:40 AM EST reply actions
Japan nuclear crisis: Tokyo water 'unsafe for children'
Fuck going to Japan. Surprised the UFC are to be honest.
I bet Joe, Arianny and Dana will be taking their own supplies.
The water is only unsafe for children.
No big deal.
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Sexy better get that vaseline ready, cause he is getting wrestlefucked by Shields
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by RRRenan on Jan 2, 2012 12:46 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Picks
Ben
Rampage
Mark
Sexy
Joe
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They should move Hioki- Barto to the main card
or at least a FX prelim. If they want to have a him as a contender, they need to get him some mainstream exposure. He’s already up there in the ranks. And Bart is always in good fights.
by Mayhem chimpanzee on Jan 2, 2012 12:58 PM EST reply actions
I'm never picking against Edgar
His intangibles are hard to quantify . He’s got the heart and will to trump skill and athleticism .
by randallhumpfreeze on Jan 2, 2012 4:47 PM EST reply actions
Hioki Bart is main card
Over hunt vs kongo. Same with okami. My picks: Frankie, rampage, Kongo, shields, lauzon, gomi, okami, hioki, Garcia, fukuda, and mizugaki.
Main card is stacked
prelims have some spectacular bouts… over saturation my nutsack!
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The event will showcase brazilian neck smoocher Thiago Silva going head to head with New Yorks own……….state assemblyman Bob Reilly.
UFC president Dana White confirmed this morning “yeah we finaly signed Reilly, against his will ofcourse”. When asked why he decided to put Reilly against Thiago Silva, White, simply responded “Rapin”,what exactly White meant by that is not exactly clear.
Bill Reilly is 0-100 in MMA, losing all of his fights by either brutal knockout or verbal submission…All of his pro fights have been against actor Micheal Cera
It is known that UFC fighter and number 1 contender to the middleweight championship, Chael Sonnen, will be helping Reilly prepare for his showdown at MSG. Chael says "Yes it is true. We got Reilly over here at Team Quest. Me and Matt Lindland are mostly working on some basic things we do here like making fun of him, and mesmerizing him with my greatness like Joe Rogan. Matt also likes to “stinky wrestle” with him. He crys when Matt does the “north south poopsie”.
I was also able to catch up with Thiago Silva today at American Top Team to get a little insight into his game plan for UFC 146, and what he said was shocking to say the least. "Everybody always say no no no Thiago, no you cant dance! Well I show them huh? huh!? I did a lil salsa on Rashoop (It appears that Silva believes Rashad Evans name is “Rashoop”)I come back in 3rd round. Rashoops legs turn jelly when I salsa on he.If I salsa on he whole time id be fighting Jon Jo….well no no rabbit pee pee…anyway when I show up to Manson Square Garven…I tellin you man…I telling you…I going to salsa Bob….I going to spank Bob, I going to lick Bob,…I going to lick steve mazagatti…And I going to point down to his face and say “Mind your own business Bob”.
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Boetch over Okami.
All day.
by the mexicutioners #1 fan on Feb 17, 2012 3:14 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Should be an awesome card
Cant wait for the Boetsch vs Okami fight. Met Tim at a sportsman show in PA last year seems like a real cool dude and has looked awesome since dropping down.
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