Best fight of 2011: Dan Henderson vs Shogun Rua at UFC 139
by Geno Mrosko on Jan 1, 2012 3:00 PM EST
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Earlier this month, we here at MMAmania.com embarked on a quest to determine the best of the best in the year 2011. Up first was the "Fight of the Year," a tough category considering all the outstanding brawls spread across the UFC, Strikeforce, Bellator and beyond.
But one stood out above the rest -- Dan Henderson vs. Mauricio Rua at UFC 139 on Nov. 19, 2011, in San Jose, California.
There was no title on the line nor was it a number one contender bout. It was simply two old legends from Pride FC whose paths never crossed until now. And the bloody five-round war that ensued was nothing short of spectacular.
Henderson came roaring out of the gate with his trademark right hand, landing big shots that bruised up Rua, who looked overmatched. But "Shogun" persevered and eventually came roaring back, finishing the fight with a dominant fifth round.
When all was said and done, "Hendo" was awarded a unanimous decision win. It was deemed somewhat controversial, as fans of the Brazilian cried foul at the judges scoring but we could all agree on one thing.
It was one hell of a fight.
The results of our poll for the best fight of 2011 are after the jump.
Poll results:
- Dan Henderson vs. Shogun Rua -- 1,657 votes
- Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard 3 -- 312 votes
- Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard 2 -- 262 votes
- Eddie Alvarez vs. Michael Chandler -- 208 votes
- Nick Diaz vs. Paul Daley -- 132 votes
- Diego Brandao vs. Dennis Bermudez -- 76 votes
- Diego Sanchez vs. Martin Kampmann -- 70 votes
- Other -- 47 votes
- Daniel Straus vs. Nazareno Malegarie -- 15 votes
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Jason Miller is a retard with straight hair and curly teeth.Hes a couple of dolly mixtures short of a quarter and spends his time swinging of a tyre attached to a rope! I should have listened to the MMA royalty on here,especially Jay,ANS and ViolentMike who kept reminding me that Mikes wrestling was the best at 185 and 205 and that if Greg Jackson,Randy Couture,Blackhouse,ATT or team quest ever needed any tips on game planning Wolfsalir is just a phone call away
by 10thDegreeWhiteBelt on Jan 1, 2012 3:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
You must have the standards of a princess
Tell me, when you lie on your 20 mattresses, can you feel the pea buried at the bottom?
I think he means cause Eddie and chandler fought that night too
But that’s hilarious haha
Beat cheeks
by wooly shambler on Jan 1, 2012 4:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
lol
Nick Diaz - Undisputed 2011 No-show Champion
by hairybumcrack on Jan 1, 2012 4:29 PM EST up reply actions
I never said Hendo / Shogun was bad. But god damn, that shit can not compare to the cream of the crop this year! I mean cmon! Name value does it for you fuckin fag?
Nothing touches Bendo / Guida. That is by far the best MMA fight of the year. Easily. It had everything, people getting rocked, sick scrambles, a straight dog fight, back and forth war, wrestling, subs, hands. Cardio. Cardio. Cardio.
By far the best fight…
Hendo / Shogun doesn’t even take the best brawl. Diaz / Daley tops that easily. Diaz / Daley was flat out amazing.
And the runner ups for fight of the year have to be Edgar / Maynard 2 and 3, and Alvarez / Chandler.
Those fights, were fucking ridiculous. Those are 5 fights, that easily top Hendo / Shogun..
It was under the Strikeforce banner
unambrig doesn’t pay attention to those fights. He just comments on them without knowing about them.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
one of the greatest fights of all time (not just 2011)
I’ve seen and been a part of many fights all over the world and this is one of the more memorable..
"Exited the cage victorious on friday night. Celebrated the win on saturday night. Rested on sunday. Preparation for my next fight begins monday."-letter19
by letter19 on Jan 1, 2012 3:02 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I think Nick Diaz vs Paul Daley was better personally. Frankie vs Maynard 2 and 3 as well. It’s just those guys don’t have the name value of those two.
cool...I can't really disagree with you those were great fights as well
"Exited the cage victorious on friday night. Celebrated the win on saturday night. Rested on sunday. Preparation for my next fight begins monday."-letter19
by letter19 on Jan 1, 2012 3:09 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
i'd go with bendo/guida, but not upset about Hendo/Shogun, that was a great fight.
Nunes DEC, Riddle KO 2, Volkmann SUB 3, DHK DEC, Castillo Sub 2, Pearson DEC, Pham KO 2, Gustaffson KO 3, Fitch DEC, Cerrone DEC, Brock TKO 2
yeah I'm not sure how anyone could be upset about this vote
These fights were all a pleasure to watch especially if you got to see them live
"Exited the cage victorious on friday night. Celebrated the win on saturday night. Rested on sunday. Preparation for my next fight begins monday."-letter19
by letter19 on Jan 1, 2012 3:35 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
The Bendo-Guida fight was only a good one because Bendo stifled Guida's stupid hugging style
Otherwise it would have gone down like every other Guida fight. Death by huggy bear.
It turned out to be a great all round MMA scrap
striking, subs, wrestling. I’m so glad that Bendo got the W, I would hardly be excited for Guida v Edgar if i’m honest.
I thought Shogun was going out after 3 rounds.
Nunes DEC, Riddle KO 2, Volkmann SUB 3, DHK DEC, Castillo Sub 2, Pearson DEC, Pham KO 2, Gustaffson KO 3, Fitch DEC, Cerrone DEC, Brock TKO 2
So you're saying...
that the Bendo-Guida fight was good because it was good?
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
Edgar Maynard 2 was my favorite
but i cant complain, this was an awesome fight
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What a load of shit...
The fight wasn’t even good, two old guys with no cardio swinging their arms around…
Fuck man, on the same night Bellator had a fight that put this one to shame.
Whoever decided this is a fucking idiot.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
must be 1657 idiots then
"ever heard of a tune up? tee hee hee hee
"ah hee hee hee ever heard of a ritual killing? tee hee hee hee"
"i dont get it"
"you gnaw on her face in public like that again and you'll be one tee hee hee hee"
So it seems
As I’ve mentioned elsewhere, the dumbing down of the MMA fan community.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
This fight exemplifies all that is great about MMA and the warrior spirit
It handily beats all other candidates for FOTY.
No, it doesn't.
It exemplifies the zombie-like following of the current ’Tough man" fans. Two guys with shitty cardio fighting for one round, and then just kind of swinging their arms for the rest of the fight.
No… just no. If the fighters were named “Fred Smith” and “Harry Jones”, people would be bitching how bad the fight was and how both fighters sucked. But because of the names, people want to believe it was actually good.
It wasn’t.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
You're spot on Bout the name factor
Beat cheeks
by wooly shambler on Jan 1, 2012 4:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Thank you, Mr Shambler.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
Name factor point is valid
I can see your point and i’m biased with Shogun but I give him credit because of the beating he took for 3 rounds. To me it helps justify any sloppiness. I give Dan credit for having the cardio for 3 hard rounds … kind of. He was methodical but he still must have used a lot of energy putting the beating down.
I’d love for Shogun to come in looking amazing, I was shocked that Dan just threw him to the ground and caught him so quick.
Nunes DEC, Riddle KO 2, Volkmann SUB 3, DHK DEC, Castillo Sub 2, Pearson DEC, Pham KO 2, Gustaffson KO 3, Fitch DEC, Cerrone DEC, Brock TKO 2
What you saw as bad cardio I saw as two men absorbing blows that would have knocked out lesser fighters
What you saw as two men just swinging their arms, I saw as two of the game’s elitist warriors put every piece of their heart and soul into crushing the other man. And in the end, the man who had taken the most abuse, the most punishment, amazingly recovered and finished in a dominant position on top, raining down punches.
It was one of the best fights in UFC history, let alone fight of the year.
...
I’ve been laying off the “you’re drunk” comments because if you really did quit, congrats and I don’t want to fuck with it.
But were you sober when you wrote that last line?
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
youre the only one who is so blatantly against it being the best fight of the year
so I think it is you that should ask the question to yourself
Slappin da Bass mon.
by Rampagelangford on Jan 1, 2012 4:49 PM EST up reply actions
You're right!
Damn… I guess I must suddenly be a white christian NASCAR fan who believes that Lesnar is the best fighter in the sport of UFC!!
Wow, its so nice when I start to think like the majority!
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
You're saying that everyone should conform to the masses
despite what they believe?
You watch Fox News, don’t you?
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
I agree with you to a point you also have to consider how many people watch bellator as opposed to the vast amount of people that watch the ufc. You got plenty of jackasses out there that say " yeah I train ufc" when they mean mma I’ve never heard anyone say " yeah i train. Bellator". But you are right mma has some stupid fans. But i saw both fights the Eddie and chandler one was awesome and they went hard for the whole fight showcasinf every aspect of mma. But the hendo shogun fight was simply amazing THE FIRST TIME I SAW IT. Idk for me I can’t rewatch fights overs and overs unless I’m trying to study a style so i can understand mma more.
by zesotheclown on Jan 1, 2012 4:47 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I have to agree.
When I read the blogs the night of the fights, everyone including DW said this was the fight of the year and I couldn’t have disagreed any more.
The fight reminded me of old UFC fights when nobody had cardio. Like watching a tank abbot fight… Fun… But not really a great fight
by Boobz on Jan 1, 2012 3:40 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Except it wasn’t Tank, it was 2 top ranked LHW’s. Both contenders, both talented. Both would run through most of their division. So cut the ‘it was like a bar fight’ BS, it was far from one. That’s coming from me, I’ve been in hundreds of bar fights. Come see me kid, I’ll show you how they go down.
Bobby Southworth
by danago on Jan 1, 2012 3:46 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
It seemed like I was the only one
At the time that thought this way. But then gsp said essentially the same thing.
by Boobz on Jan 1, 2012 4:01 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Nah me too
You’re in good company. It was a sloppy, cardio-less fight. All they were missing were the giant gloves and it could easily have been a tough man fight.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
Exactly!
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
Sloppy fight. Fun to watch but not a lot of technical prowess.
GO GET SOME, DONALD CERRONAY!! - Greg Jackson
Yeah loved this fight
Shame shogun doesn’t look the same after gruelling knee surgeries just doesn’t have that bounce!
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by Thorpey on Jan 1, 2012 3:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Still
Still shouldn’t affect his cardio…it’s horrible
by the real mo on Jan 1, 2012 3:47 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Alvarez vs chandler was the best fight
The shogun vs Henderson fight was to zuffa zombies what the Alvarez chandler fight was to actual mma fans .
Beat cheeks
by wooly shambler on Jan 1, 2012 3:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions
^^ this x 10000
Fucking Kimbo vs Thompson was more interesting than this fight, and that one sucked.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
God damn
You say some dumb shit
Jason Miller is a retard with straight hair and curly teeth.Hes a couple of dolly mixtures short of a quarter and spends his time swinging of a tyre attached to a rope! I should have listened to the MMA royalty on here,especially Jay,ANS and ViolentMike who kept reminding me that Mikes wrestling was the best at 185 and 205 and that if Greg Jackson,Randy Couture,Blackhouse,ATT or team quest ever needed any tips on game planning Wolfsalir is just a phone call away
by 10thDegreeWhiteBelt on Jan 1, 2012 3:44 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
+10000
"ever heard of a tune up? tee hee hee hee
"ah hee hee hee ever heard of a ritual killing? tee hee hee hee"
"i dont get it"
"you gnaw on her face in public like that again and you'll be one tee hee hee hee"
-10,000
I win.
And Shogun-Henderson fight still sucked.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
thats took it back to zero retard how old are you?
dont know basic maths and come out with mom jokes.Clever kid ur probably only just off the breast.
"ever heard of a tune up? tee hee hee hee
"ah hee hee hee ever heard of a ritual killing? tee hee hee hee"
"i dont get it"
"you gnaw on her face in public like that again and you'll be one tee hee hee hee"
You're still thinking about your mothers breasts??
Weird guy…
Anyway, I get extra points for being me.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
actual mma fans! tell me what I have to do to join that group of cool guys! haha
Smh
"Exited the cage victorious on friday night. Celebrated the win on saturday night. Rested on sunday. Preparation for my next fight begins monday."-letter19
by letter19 on Jan 1, 2012 3:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I would say...
think for yourself and not what the UFC tells you to think.
Anyone who thinks this cardiofuck of a snorefest was the best of the year is a ZuffaZombie. The same type of person who thought Brock was legit and that Mayhem had a chance against Bisping.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
(note: That wasn't directed at you specificially)
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
thats fine, call it what you will..
"Exited the cage victorious on friday night. Celebrated the win on saturday night. Rested on sunday. Preparation for my next fight begins monday."-letter19
by letter19 on Jan 1, 2012 3:33 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Thanks for the permission
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
Comments like that is why you didn't get the invite NUMBER S
Beat cheeks
by wooly shambler on Jan 1, 2012 3:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
wouldn't have excepted the invitation
"Exited the cage victorious on friday night. Celebrated the win on saturday night. Rested on sunday. Preparation for my next fight begins monday."-letter19
by letter19 on Jan 1, 2012 3:32 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Excepted?
How about accepted?
Nick Diaz - Undisputed 2011 No-show Champion
by hairybumcrack on Jan 1, 2012 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
I'm sure it was just auto correct haha
Beat cheeks
by wooly shambler on Jan 1, 2012 3:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Which is why it's so impressive that it was 5 times better as far as pace technique and back and forth violence than the UFCs best fight that was only good for 3 rounds .
Beat cheeks
by wooly shambler on Jan 1, 2012 3:44 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Edgar Maynard was the more talented version of Alvarez Chandler
i preferred it. am i a "zuffa zombie’?
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No , I just think Frankie doing what he did blinded you a bit , Alvarez vs chandler was way more back and forth
It was insane
Beat cheeks
by wooly shambler on Jan 1, 2012 3:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I saw the fight
It was similar, the champ got blasted in the first and started to come back. I was just more impressed with Edgars recovery because he got beaten viciously and still fought back
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It wasn't insane
It happened to be an above average fight in a minor league, which perhaps skews the perception of the fight itself. You don’t give homerun of the year to a AAA player or goal of the year to a guy in the American Hockey League.
As I said
a UFC shill. Anything that isn’t UFC is automatically substandard to you.
So your opinion on best fights and so on really should just be limited to the UFC, since you can’t have an objective opinion on anything else.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
If someone watches only the NHL are they just an NHL shill?
I mean, the best of the best of the best only fight in the NHL. Sure, you get a few odd good games in the Czech or Russian leagues. But everyone knows the action happens in the NHL.
Chandler-Alvarez was a minor league fight among two guys speculatively not even top 10 in the UFC. So, I take that with a grain of salt. It was an ok fight. I watched it once. Never think about it unless people remind me.
No
Edgar-Maynard was actually a good fight. Arguments can be made which was better, that or Chandler-Alv. butt no way should Shogun-Hendo even be considered, let alone winning.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
I don’t know. Bendo / Guida is the best MMA fight for sure. Had everything. People getting rocked, sick cardio, wrestling , subs, scrambles. Can’t get a better MMA fight.
Diaz vs Daley was by far a better slug fest than Hendo / Shogun. That was crazy cardio, crazy technique, power, felt like a brawl but controlled, that was sick shit. Knockdowns everything, wild finish.
Alvarez vs chandler was awesome to!
Loved it!
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by Thorpey on Jan 1, 2012 3:21 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I've rewatched Hendo vs Shogun about five times
I watched Alvarez vs Chandler once. It was fine. Lots of wild swings and clinches and back-and-forth struggles for position. Why it makes so many MMA fans wet between the legs I don’t understand, but that’s why beauty is subjective.
Yes but...
You’re a UFC shill, we’ve established that many times in the live threads. You hated Strikeforce until the UFC bought them, then loved it lol
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
Nah
I just like watching the best competition. I enjoyed watching Diaz vs Daley. I watched a few good minor leagues fights. I admit to not watching Bellator because it’s a third rate minor league.
And we’ve all seen what happens to most superstars from the minor leagues. They come to the UFC and get destroyed easily. The latest example being Santiago.
The Santiago that got ko'd from guard? (was it)
Matched up against a power puncher to help build him up for the success story of the year. Then Maia. Bad matchmaking (for Santiago) if you ask me.
Santiago isn’t needed like Overeem or Hioki so he will be put in bad matchups like he was. Matchmaking makes a big difference. Bisping fights Jorge Rivera and Jason Miller while the rest of the top of the division is pitted against eachother for a reason.
Nunes DEC, Riddle KO 2, Volkmann SUB 3, DHK DEC, Castillo Sub 2, Pearson DEC, Pham KO 2, Gustaffson KO 3, Fitch DEC, Cerrone DEC, Brock TKO 2
Hendricks should get fighter of the year haha
Beat cheeks
by wooly shambler on Jan 1, 2012 3:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I could walk up to 155 midgets on the street, put 1 hand on their head and palm strike their face in with my other hand while they swing and miss at me. Knock their midget face out.
Like 155 fights can even be considered fights of the year. Leave it to the heavyweights.
Bobby Southworth
by danago on Jan 1, 2012 3:33 PM EST via mobile reply actions
That's why they have weight classes
And 155 isn’t midget. That new 125 flyweight class is sheer Tyrion Lannister shit.
ok +100 for the GoT reference.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
That's a joke
Fight was like 2 drunks who could hardly stand, each trying to knock the other out. Complete lack of technique to boot. What the hell.
so when you watched it you werent on the edge of your seat??
and thought it was a shit fight when it ended?
Slappin da Bass mon.
by Rampagelangford on Jan 1, 2012 3:53 PM EST up reply actions
Hell I thought it was a shit fight as it was happening.
“Which guy is going to have a heart attack first!”
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
Exactly
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
Meh.
It was awesome, but Edgar-Maynard 2,3 top it. So does Chandler-Alvarez, Faber-Cruz & Penn Diaz
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by CharactersAnalysis on Jan 1, 2012 3:42 PM EST reply actions
i loved Penn\diaz
"ever heard of a tune up? tee hee hee hee
"ah hee hee hee ever heard of a ritual killing? tee hee hee hee"
"i dont get it"
"you gnaw on her face in public like that again and you'll be one tee hee hee hee"
Chandler Alvarez is #1 followed by Hendo-Shogun.
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by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Jan 1, 2012 3:49 PM EST reply actions
Edgar maynard 2 and 3> Chandler Alvarez
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NNR is right for once ;)
Beat cheeks
by wooly shambler on Jan 1, 2012 3:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Chandler Alvarez is absolutely #1
Maybe I am biasd but I enjoyed Hominik vs Aldo way more than Hendo/Shogun
"Crooked banks will gladly give a loan today, so when you miss a payment they can take your home away" - Lupe Fiasco.
-1 you're sounding like cyclone joker
Beat cheeks
by wooly shambler on Jan 1, 2012 4:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I watched 'em both that night, but I found myself saying "wow" over and over for the former...
And “holy shit, holy shit, holy shit, holy shit” for the latter. Just found that one more entertaining.
by Patrick L. Stumberg on Jan 1, 2012 4:19 PM EST up reply actions
Afte reem beat brock
Joker has been laying low, I’m sure he’ll pop up and pretend friday never happened . I don’t think calling someone a dumb ass for saying aldo vs hom was better than hendo vs shogun is worthy of a minus.
by randallhumpfreeze on Jan 1, 2012 4:15 PM EST reply actions
It was only a -1 haha
Beat cheeks
by wooly shambler on Jan 1, 2012 4:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
dumbass?
can you point to where I said anything about better? maybe you lack the metal fortitude to decipher the cryptic message of “maybe I am biased but I enjoyed…”
you little twat. sit down, shut up and if someone around here wants your opinion they will give it to you.
"Crooked banks will gladly give a loan today, so when you miss a payment they can take your home away" - Lupe Fiasco.
awesome fight
Shogun took more punishment than I think I’ve ever seen…gotta admit these guys are two of the toughest S.o.b.’s on the planet….unlike Brock
they're real fighters
Brock was just getting paid
by randallhumpfreeze on Jan 1, 2012 4:55 PM EST reply actions
All were great fights.....
..these type of “The Best” acticles just try to get a rise out of all the weenies out there, who like to talk sh*t on their keyboards. You could make a case for many of those fights being “The best”…..let’s just say they were all fantastic fights and leave it at that.
Sanchez took a beating and gave a beating against Kampmann…was it “the best”? I dunno but man did he show a ton of heart. All those fightw were outstanding and all the fighters should have our respect….I for one thank them all.
Well yeah
they’re designed to let people express their opinions. Nothing wrong with that.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
It was a good fight
But the Joe Rogan bias probably swayed a lot more people. He didn’t stop blabbing through the whole thing.
"My weight is not enough and strength is not enough either, so I have to take the fight by mastery." - Fedor Emelianenko
by tkotom on Jan 1, 2012 8:21 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
^^ this
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
Good show of heart but not much technique which should be a much bigger factor than it seems to be...
And the gassing sorta put a damper on it for me
by Mr.Italiano on Jan 1, 2012 8:30 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Not my pick for fight of the year
Both guys were gassed early which is somewhat typical for both fighters…Give them credit for hanging in there and showing a lot of heart and toughness but I’ll take a fight like the Edgar Maynard fights or some of the others on the list…..Brandao-Bermudez was awesome but only being a 1 rounder it’s hard to count that one..
by sudnvictory on Jan 1, 2012 11:11 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
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