ProElite 2 books Arlovski vs Fulton, Sylvia vs Rizzo for Nov. 5 event in Moline, IL
by Lesnar's striking coach on Sep 29, 2011 8:17 PM EDT
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Fights fans cringing at the news that former UFC Heavyweight Champions Tim Sylvia and Andrei Arlovski were set to hook 'em up for a fourth meeting under the ProElite banner, I've got some good news for you.
According to MMA Fighting, they're still booked for Nov. 5, 2011, at the iWireless Center in Moline, Illinois, but against different opponents, contrary to an initial report from Cage Potato.
"The Pitbull" recently snapped a four-fight losing skid, one that included three violent knockouts, to stop Ray Lopez as part of the resurrected ProElite card last month in Hawaii.
He'll try to string together consecutive victories for the first time in over three years against an opponent with 150 submission wins to his credit.
That's not a typo.
The Belarusian has been paired off with the hardest working man in show business, Travis Fulton, who has over 300 mixed martial arts fights on his professional resume.
"Ironman" indeed.
Sylvia, who continues to struggle with his weight, was flattened by Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 10 castaway Abe Wagner last January for Titan FC before rebounding with a technical knockout win over Patrick Barrentine on the regional circuit.
He gets yet another former UFC heavyweight title holder in Pedro Rizzo, who's riding a three-fight win streak that includes victories over Octagon relics Gary Goodridge and Ken Shamrock.
Also expected to return for ProElite 2 is Reagan Penn, younger brother of UFC "Prodigy" B.J. Penn, who was successful in his MMA debut just last month.
How's this fight card looking to you, Maniacs?
Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more information and details on ProElite's debut in Moline, as they become available.
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If timmy comes in fat like he has in his past fights I will take Rizzo via KO
As for AA he looked like trash against the can he faced sooo not sure what to make of this fight. I definitely would not mind watching it if its on HDnet.
If you dont like drugs then dont do them.....give them to me!
Tim was at 280 for his last fight which he one by TKO (strikes)
"with a good physique and explosiveness anybody can perform a takedown"
-RoBerto
by Lesnar's striking coach on Sep 29, 2011 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
last time I saw him he got dropped
He must have been 330. At least.
I’m too lazy to look up the opponent but I know Tim should have whupped him and instead he was face down in 30 seconds
I think you're pretty tough....don't I?
Daffy Duck
by Scottidog on Sep 29, 2011 11:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
he lost to the TUF reject abe wagner
got TKOd in the first…i think he weighed in at like 313 or something for that fight…true story, my uncle was a casual fan before i was even a fan at all, now hes still a casual fan and im, well, me lol…but he used to always hate tim sylvia because he thought that a champion should be in good shape
"This could be the worst disaster we've ever faced"
"With all due respect, sir, I believe this is gonna be our finest hour"
yeah I agree with your uncle
I hate seeing a guy like Roy Nelson not take his conditionimg seriouisly. It’s a waste of talent.
Abe Wagner! Right!
Then he went out and got smashed his next fight.
Thanks, that was buggin me.
I think you're pretty tough....don't I?
Daffy Duck
by Scottidog on Sep 30, 2011 12:18 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Roy Nelson hasn’t really ever gassed until the Mir fight and even then reports circulated that he was really sick. Roy is just not strong enough or good enough to hang with the top 5. Tim though with his reach and abilities could still be atop 10-15 heavyweight IF he got back in his usual fighting shape.
"with a good physique and explosiveness anybody can perform a takedown"
-RoBerto
by Lesnar's striking coach on Sep 30, 2011 7:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Roy has a better skillset than Tim
He has good ground game. If he was half way in shape, he’d be at 205. His frame is way too small for HW.
I disagree about Sylvia. I don’t think he will ever get a sniff at top 15 again.
I think you're pretty tough....don't I?
Daffy Duck
by Scottidog on Sep 30, 2011 8:10 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yep Roy is not in good shape period.
You cannot be that fat carrying that much weight and be in good cardiovascular shape. It’s nonsense. Anyone who makes him work in a fight and not go at his own tempo, he gasses bad. I mean look at his fight with monson (absolutely dreadful garbage to watch). As far as big poopy, i mean he should beat Rizzo as that man is so far gone and shop worn that i doubt he’ll have any momentum before timmah socks him in the face.
If you want to educate yourself talk to Puck Head., he is Mania’s Sig Champion for a reason.
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Sep 30, 2011 9:43 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Roy is roy
As good on the ground he has been he hasn’t shown a lick. He beat Setfan Struve (inexperienced) and Brendan Schaub (kill or be killed type fighter). He was outclassed BIG time by both Junior Dos Santos and Frank Mir. He isn’t getting any younger nor is he getting much better. Roy doesn’t put much effort it would appear in his weight training ebcause he is never the one imposing his will.. Frank Mir dedicated himself to getting bigger and stronger.
Tim Sylvia has been a good-great heavyweight at atimes and if not for a late slip against Nog he wouldn’t have left the promotion and he may have been a TUF coach against Mir or face Lesnar.
"with a good physique and explosiveness anybody can perform a takedown"
-RoBerto
by Lesnar's striking coach on Sep 30, 2011 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions
War Pedro...
Hoping to see some vintage leg kicks and straight punches from ‘’The Rock’’.
by Spicy Chicken Wings on Sep 30, 2011 8:59 AM EDT reply actions
I love this match up being an old time fan of the UFC.
"with a good physique and explosiveness anybody can perform a takedown"
-RoBerto
by Lesnar's striking coach on Sep 30, 2011 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Way Sylvia
Not fat Sylvia though, I hate fat Sylvia. If timmah was in shape he could beat guys like struve and Moorecraft
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