Video: UFC 143 predictions from NFL stars Eli Manning, Jerry Rice, Von Miller and more
by Geno Mrosko on Feb 4, 2012 1:00 AM EST
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Because we know you're wondering what players from the NFL, both past and present, are thinking of tomorrow night's UFC 143: "Diaz vs. Condit" main event in Las Vegas, we present you with a video featuring predictions ranging from Eli Manning to Jerry Rice to Kurt Warner.
Manning -- who will lead his New York Giants in the Super Bowl this Sunday night against the New England Patriots (and I'm covering it right here on MMAmania.com, Maniacs) -- is rolling with Diaz:
"I gotta go with Diaz. You know, he's a tough guy. Coach Sullivan -- our quarterback coach -- is a big fan, so he's been talking him up all week so, I think he's swayed my decision, so I'm going Diaz."
Who are the rest of the current and former pros taking? If you can't watch the video or would rather read their picks, hit the jump for the text.
Michael Strahan:
"I'm going to tell you who's going to win the Diaz-Condit fight. I believe it's going to be Diaz. I mean, he's aggressive, he's young, he's hungry, he's long, rangy, powerful and the biggest thing (is) he has an incredible motor. He doesn't slow down. It should be a great fight and good luck to both fighters."
Dhani Jones:
"Condit's going to win this fight. You know why? Because he's a 'Natural Born Killer,' he's a scrapper. He's the only guy on the mat, that's what's up. Yeah."
Jerry Rice:
"I think Nick Diaz is going to win that fight because you know what? He's going to bring the hammer."
Von Miller:
"I think Diaz, he's going to pull it off. He's been competing at a high level these last couple of fights. I want to see Diaz get it."
Warren Sapp:
"Nick Diaz: Do what I do to the quarterback -- kill 'em! It's just that simple. Kill 'em! Nick Diaz, love you."
Kurt Warner:
"Being an underdog myself, I gotta go with the underdog, Carlos Condit. He's a tenacious, blue collar guy, going to stalk his prey, going to come after him, going to beat him down. I'm going with the underdog."
That's five votes for Diaz to just two for Condit. Does the majority have it right here? And who amongst these footballers sounded like they knew the most about the sport of MMA?
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Awesome.
Why not do an event the day before the Superbowl in the same city?
I don't mind stealing bread from the mouths of decadence...
Because the Super Bowl is in town
"I started out with a hundred tapes, if you wasn't down then get the fuck out my face" - South Park Mexican
by antone04 on Feb 4, 2012 3:17 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
what's the super bowl?
circa regna tonat
by sir.tickleberry on Feb 4, 2012 5:31 AM EST up reply actions
Fav fighters - Machida, Faber, Koch, Hominick, Pettis, Hardy, Stout, Cerrone and killer Cain
"I'm so fast that, last night, I turned off the light switch in my hotel room and was in bed before the room was dark." - Ali
1 week sig bet with ThePride - Kampmann over Alves
2 Week sig/pic bet with TheDragon - Diaz over Condit
1 Week sig/pic bet with doonerthesooner - Bendo over Edgar
tonight is the night
i cant wait for condit to dispose of this over hyped punk
i’m hoping it’s a 5 round war , but i see condit by tko in less than 3 rounds
2 week sig and pic bet with Kalejohncox Condit over Diaz
sig is honored
let me know if u want me to add a pic
Nick Diaz sucks balls , he can’t hang with the elite WW’s he only looks good against 2nd rate guys in SF
Two week sig bet with TheDragon
it means
i have no idea what the fuck i’m talking about but i’m gonna try to make it look/sound like i do. that’d be my guess anyway.
by nopesorryhomie on Feb 4, 2012 1:47 AM EST up reply actions
man don’t hate, I enjoyed hearing their predictions, they’re all respectable athletes and whether they’re extremely informed or not it’s a lot better than hearing celebrity predictions.
they're fat fucks in spandex and crash helmets than can't run ten foot without taking a break
circa regna tonat
by sir.tickleberry on Feb 4, 2012 5:32 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
you're a moron
I’d be willing to bet a 350lb NFL lineman could beat you in the 40, these guys are very good athletes.
"If guns cause crime then all of mine are defective."
what's the 40? you americans have to use terms that the rest of the world understands, not just your little country
i take it you mean 40 yards? who the fuck runs 40 yards? 400 metres is a race. plus the 350lb line man wouldn’t do if it didn’t get to dress up in shiny coloured lycra knee length shorts and wear padding and helmets so he didn’t get a booboo should he fall. pussies
i tried to watch a game while i was in new york. the most boring thing i’ve ever seen. everyone stands around, they run for 2 seconds. it stops,they take a 3 minute break to catch their breath because they’re all out of shape mother fuckers then it begins again. the most dull thing ever. i’d rather watch baseball
circa regna tonat
by sir.tickleberry on Feb 4, 2012 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
Youre absolutely clueless frenchman...
by dragonassault on Feb 4, 2012 3:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
my goodness i hate hearing the term athlete
i remember when people who fought were called fighters but whatever
by steady2wheels on Feb 4, 2012 7:27 AM EST up reply actions
I think he means the football players are athletes
Futbol players pretend they're hurt when they're not. Football players pretend they're not hurt when they are.
by Tazer2340 on Feb 4, 2012 7:36 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
not hating
just saying. you’d rather hear that than what a celebrity like kevin james has to say? anthony keidis?
by nopesorryhomie on Feb 4, 2012 10:06 AM EST up reply actions
He is either clueless or he means when everyone is gone(from the gym/mat) Condit is still there working hard going that extra mile
If you dont like drugs then dont do them.....give them to me!
by Khaos_Warrior on Feb 4, 2012 2:50 AM EST up reply actions
Seriously though you guys need to get your blackology up, he’s saying condit is “that good guy you can always rely on to deliver a strong performance in the realm of mixed martial arts”. That’s as whitely as I could put it, I hope it facilitates your understanding.
That actually wasn’t racist at all… racist would mean I hate african american people - which I do not at all; in fact, I much prefer their culture to that of lame ass “system abiding”“status quo” white people… Now, if you want to call me prejudice that’s another matter, but I think it’s fairly obvious given my extraordinary intelligence that I understand not all black/white/chinese/arab/etc people speak a certain way… Some people actually speak differently according to context, a good example of that is in Jones’ comment… He speaks very Orwellian outside of when he’s talking shit and that’s fine; I’m merely identifying that and explaining it, so chill “steady” …
Sincerely,
That dude.
by BlaiseBlaise on Feb 4, 2012 11:50 AM EST up reply actions
why does the double dash cross out my sentence? stupid, does mmamania not realize the double dash is used in punctuation?
by BlaiseBlaise on Feb 4, 2012 11:51 AM EST up reply actions
you can use the comment preview option when trying out stuff.
I don't mind stealing bread from the mouths of decadence...
by DetroitDrew1980 on Feb 4, 2012 12:32 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
"lame ass system abiding status quo white people"?
so you’re being racist towards white people and you’re also inferring black people aren’t system abiding? the system being rules and law and you think it’s in black culture to break the law? you’re calling them all criminals? RACIST
circa regna tonat
by sir.tickleberry on Feb 4, 2012 1:59 PM EST up reply actions
‘racist would mean I hate african american people’ it’s nice to know racism is reserved to one race? Cracker
by steady2wheels on Feb 4, 2012 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
diaz 4 life
You are banned from Bloody Elbow.
You can browse the blog, but you can't participate.
Insulting staff and using the word "***" are both completely inappropriate. So long.
by randallhumpfreeze on Feb 4, 2012 3:32 AM EST reply actions
Nick diaz is going to bring a hammer???!!?!? Ok I got Nick by ko then, I didn’t know weapons were allowed hopefully Carlos doesn’t bring a gun
by zesotheclown on Feb 4, 2012 7:21 AM EST via mobile reply actions
id say Nick would probably bring a gun too
Chael Sonnen: Undefeated and undisputed UFC Middleweight champion. Toughest man on Earth and even Anderson can’t resist his 217 pounds of muscle, steel and sex appeal!
nick "i run the fuck out of backdoors when no ne is looking because get piss scared" diaz?
he’s a bad man now? when did that happen?
circa regna tonat
by sir.tickleberry on Feb 4, 2012 2:02 PM EST up reply actions
I facepalmed after Rice said that...
How embarrassing for him! Lol. Warren Sapp’s comment was pure gold though!
"soon as you see the poke coming, shut your eye lid."
- Danago
"Anderson fought with no ribs. Aldo fought with no foot, go do the math."
- Danago
by haglnuts on Feb 4, 2012 10:09 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Strahan
sounded like he really knew what he was talking about. Gotta agree with the majority too. I like both fighters chances but I think Diaz takes it. It’s going to be a great fight
He Said Diaz Has Power
Clearly he doesn’t.
Live for God
by G Squat on Feb 4, 2012 10:13 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
he said he was powerful and he is.
just cause he doesn’t go for the ko in every combo doesn’t mean he’s not powerful.
Even Among Nick Fans
Most would agree he doesn’t have “power” so to speak. He wins with volume. 100’s of 50% punches instead of a lower volume of more powerful punches.
Live for God
by G Squat on Feb 4, 2012 10:49 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
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