I don't think I'm buying this one. I'll probably go out and watch it or try to find a stream. Saving my money for UFC 106, 107 and 108. <object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4Ud1-sStAlc&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4Ud1-sStAlc&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object> My picks for this weekend: Machida, Velasquez, Tibau, Stevenson, Johnson, Bader, Hardonk, Okami. I think Shogun will put up a better fight than any of Machida's previous opponents but I think Machida takes it by TKO in the 3rd round. I think Velasquez will run through Rothwell although Rothwell is tough. I just thing Cain with overwhelm him.
maybe... but def not a real sport because a all american wrestler thats a giant and very athletic has done well with only a couple of years of training.
Yep. These are some top athletes folks... <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/e9r2GAAaiKs&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/e9r2GAAaiKs&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Hey! It's Ben Rockwell!!! That's a real "Heavyweight Champion of the World" right there.
Machida is going to destroy Shogun. His elusiveness and counter striking are the best in MMA. Shogun has no shot. Cant wait to see how Cain Velasquez looks against Rothwell. I want to see him to do well against some one of that size, if he has no issues, then he should be ok against Brock. It will probably be a replay of his fight with Kongo, but this time I expect him to finish the fight and win by TKO The Stevenson and Fisher fight should be a good one too. Rumble Johnson missed weight by 6lbs and has to forfeit 20% of his pay.
Machida via A.S.S RAPE. and I'm gonna go with Rothwell, not because I think he'll win, but for some reason I don't like Cain.
Looking forward to this, here are some of my bets. I put down only 25$ (BET 1) Date placed: Oct 20, 2009 9:55p 5 Team Parlay (1508) Yushin “Thunder” Okami -250 Sat@10:00p Competitor(1509) Chael Sonnen (1512) Anthony “Rumble” Johnson -450 Sat@10:00p Competitor(1513) Yoshiyuki “Zenko” Yoshida (1514) Ryan “Darth” Bader -450 Sat@10:00p Competitor(1515) Eric “Red” Schafer (1516) Antoni Hardonk -120 Sat@10:00p Competitor(1517) Patrick “Get Hype” Barry (1502) Lyoto Machida -500 Sat@11:30p Competitor(1503) Mauricio Rua Risk US$ 5.70 to win US$ 20.53 (BET 2) Date placed: Oct 20, 2009 9:53p 2 Team Parlay (1507) Ben Rothwell +280 Sat@10:00p Competitor(1506) Cain Velasquez (1503) Mauricio Rua +325 Sat@11:30p Competitor(1502) Lyoto Machida Risk US$ 5.00 to win US$ 75.75 (BET 3) Date placed: Oct 20, 2009 9:51p 2 Team Parlay (1507) Ben Rothwell +280 Sat@10:00p Competitor(1506) Cain Velasquez (1516) Antoni Hardonk -120 Sat@10:00p Competitor(1517) Patrick “Get Hype” Barry Risk US$ 10.00 to win US$ 59.67 (BET 4) Oct 20, 2009 9:51p (1507) Ben Rothwell +280 Sat@10:00p Competitor(1506) Cain Velasquez Risk US$ 5.00 to win US$ 14.00 Rothwell isn't as one sided in skills as Kongo, Kongo destroyed Cain on the feat too before the takedowns. This Cains first test, I think Roth will get it
I am interested in seeing Cain fight. Then again I'm interested in anyone that has the potential to beat C**k Lesnar. Damn yous FEDOR!!! On the Machida fight, I think it will be better than the Evans one. I predict Machida to win, but won't sleep on Shogun. Hopefully its a good one.
Shogun will def. be the toughest competition for Machida yet. I think Machida via TKO 4th round. Cain TKO 1st Round
Shane Carwin has a chance to beat Lesnar. His punches are way more devastating and he has better overall stand-up game. His ground game is solid as well as he comes from a wrestling background. Carwin win also be the strongest opponent for Lesnar thus far. Machida will defeat Rua easily.
I agree, only problem is when you attack attack attack, the counter strike is there, which is what Machida is looking for. Plus, aggressive fighters better have high cardio against Machida..
No.. this is exactly what Machida wants him to do. I think Shogun's best bet would be taking it to the ground.
Which is a lot harder then it sounds. Just watch the Machida/Tito Ortiz fight. Machida's takedown defense is stellar.
I was almost in perma-cringe during the struve fight. Knee injuries make me wince, and i was expecting one to land one of those holds. (I had a friend lose an amateur bout by not tapping... he was in a wheel chair and then crutches for almost a year in college.)
