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A disappointing end to that match. Too bad.

Shamrock working the ankle lock!

Who did Franklin lose to?

Are you guys surprised there wasn't more takedowns/submissions/wrestling in that match?

6-figure contract.

I can't believe it's unanimous. Congrats to Forrest, what a fight.

Meltzer: "Forrest Griffin vs. Stephan Bonnar is FINALLY in the ring. Incredible first round. They traded bombs back and forth. Each stunned the other. Griffin was winning early, then Bonnar took over with solid shots. Griffin took Bonnar down in the last minute and went for an armbar. Maybe slightly to Griffin, but Griffin is not in as good a shape as Bonnar and I think that will tell later Second round was incredible. This is one of the great fights in UFC history. Bonnar won the second round. Both guys are dying from working so hard. Griffin has a bad cut on the bridge of the nose. This is Bonnar's round, and he's in better shape. I'm shocked Griffin lasted round two because he was dying. Both of these guys deserve to win. Okay, third round so was ridiculously close. I'm going with Griffin even though he looks worse. This can go either way. My feeling is that UFC needs to sign both men, regardless of who wins. They are saying if it's a draw, they go three more minutes, and it's possibly a draw."

Dana and everyone marking out in the crowd was awesome. Wow, I am in awe of these two guys. This is the fight UFC needed on this show.

I can't believe there hasn't been more blood, to be honest.

Meltzer was right, Bonnar is in better shape and it's making the difference...

I'm surprised, but Joe Rogan is doing well on color and seems to really be loving this. Oh man, more bomb throwing...wow. You know Dana White is LOVING this fight.

Not quite "Bret Hitman Clark" but what is it with these Buffers and not knowing names?! I missed the intros, what did he say? Here we go, round 2!

This is a damn good fight.

What's the weight limit for heavyweights? Maybe some of the more talented people could move up in weight?

So for the guys that know more about UFC, how often does a guy, say Diego, end up fighting on PPV? Have there been any talks who some people are he might face? And how do they decide who gets title shots in UFC? I have to say Bonnar for this next fight, but it's going to be close.

I figured the fact that they just signed Franklin to an 8 year deal meant that he was expected to win.

Anyone want to make Shamrock/Franklin and Bonnar/Griffin predictions? I don't know much about Franklin, but is he expected to beat Shamrock?

That was fucking dominant.

Well does ANYONE think Florian is winning? He has to be a huge underdog. I say Diego by submission in round one.

How long is this show going? Just get to the fights already!

This should be good...I hope the undercard matches that air (if they do) are good ones.

Shawn mouthed off to Bret one time too many, and Bret took him down and yanked out a couple of large chunks of hair and gave Shawn a few good bruises as well. It got broken up pretty quickly, but not as fast as it could have been, if you know what I mean. So he just refused to wrestle? Any idea what plans (if any) they had with the HBK/Austin tag team, or was Michaels walking out not that big a deal for them creatively at the time? As far as Survivor Series, if I was Vince I would have had a no contest finish at Survivor Series, put the title on Taker at the MSG show six days later, and tape that match to air on the RAW eight days after Survivor Series. Then HBK could win the title either at the DX PPV or in the casket match with Kane's help at the Rumble. Seems to make sense to me and be easier than the risk he took in screwing Bret over.

Somehwat related question: What's the story behind HBK walking out after getting into a backstage fight with Bret when he was tag champ, forcing them to vacate his half of the belt and do the whole tournament thing that ended with Dude Love as a tag champ?

When did Shawn supposedly find religion and change his life and all that jazz?

IWA Mid-South Wrestling, in association with NWA Midwest, presented "Spring Heat 2005" at the Park District Rec Center in Midlothian, IL on Friday night, 4/8. Here are quick results... 1. "Wonderkid" JONNY STORM def. TRIK DAVIS in the opening contest following a half nelson pumphandle driver. 2. "Human Rulebook" CHANDLER McCLURE def. "The Tremendous" EMIL SITOCI after the Touchdown. 3. "Sweet & Sour" LARRY SWEENEY def. "Classic" COLT CABANA with a rollup while holding the tights. Before the match, Sweeney announced he is now under the management of JADE CHUNG. 4. EL GENERICO def. JIGSAW after a brainbuster. 5. DAIZEE HAZE def. MICKIE KNUCKLES (Finishers Match) to retain the NWA Midwest/IWA Mid-South Women's Title after the Yakuza kick. Just before the pinfall, Mickie sustained an injury to her left arm, which leaves her questionable for the next few weeks. 6. SAMOA JOE wrestled IAN ROTTEN to a double countout. After the match Rotten agreed to a rematch the next time Joe is in IWA-MS. 7. BRAD BRADLEY & RYAN BOZ def. "Iron Saints" VITO & SAL THOMASELLI and ERIC PRIEST & SILAS YOUNG to retain the IWA World Tag Team Titles after giving Sal the swinging faceplant. 8. DELIRIOUS def. BRANDON THOMASELLI & JOSH ABERCROMBIE to retain the IWA Light Heavyweight Title after hitting Shadows Over Hell on Thomaselli as he was about to give Abercrombie the Air Raid Crash. 9. CHRIS HERO def. "King of Diamonds" EDDIE KINGSTON & CHRIS CANDIDO & "Anarchist" ARIK CANNON & DANNY DANIELS & "Double C" CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI in a Six-Way contest after pinning Kingston following two Hero's Welcomes to earn the title shot on Saturday in Highland. 10. JIMMY JACOBS def. CM PUNK to retain the IWA World Heavyweight Title. The pinfall took place after referee BRYCE REMSBURG was down, and Jacobs hit a back senton off the top rope with the title belt on his back, and a second referee then counted the fall. The event was filmed with two cameras by Smart Mark Video for home video release, with commentary by Dave Prazak, CM Punk, Jim Fannin, and Trik Davis. Some images from the show are currently on the web for viewing... http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/AlbumIndex...2&a=31714355&f= IWA-MS returns to action TONIGHT, Saturday, 4/9, at the Lincoln Center (2450 Lincoln Street) in Highland, IN. Bell time is 6pm. Tickets are $35, $30, $25, and $15 general admission, and will be available at the door. ***IWA World Heavyweight Title Match*** [Champion] JIMMY JACOBS vs. CHRIS HERO ***Tables & Ladders & Chairs Tag Team Match*** BRANDON THOMASELLI & TRIK DAVIS vs. "Iron Saints" VITO & SAL THOMASELLI ***Rematch from 2/4*** SAMOA JOE vs. BRAD BRADLEY ***Special Attraction*** DELIRIOUS vs. CM PUNK ***Junior Tournament/First Round Match*** MATT SYDAL vs. EL GENERICO ***Junior Tournament/First Round Match*** SONJAY DUTT vs. JAY FURY ***Junior Tournament/First Round Match*** JONNY STORM vs. JOSH ABERCROMBIE ***Junior Tournament/First Round Match*** JIGSAW vs. M-DOGG 20 Winners of the four first round matches will meet later in the night in a Four-Way contest! "Anarchist" ARIK CANNON vs. DANNY DANIELS RYAN BOZ vs. TANK "Sweet & Sour" LARRY SWEENEY has issued yet another open challenge! Plus: CHRIS CANDIDO, "Underwear Model" ERIC PRIEST, SILAS YOUNG, "The Tremendous" EMIL SITOCI, "Double C" CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI, "King of Diamonds" EDDIE KINGSTON, "Human Rulebook" CHANDLER McCLURE, and more IWA-MS stars in action. Additionally, as part of the "Simply The Best 6" festivities, we will be honoring a Chicago area legend with a special in-ring ceremony! DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE LINCOLN CENTER 2450 Lincoln Street - Highland, Indiana Coming from the south (Louisville)... Merge onto I-65 N. Merge onto I-465 W via exit number 106. Merge onto I-65 N via exit number 20- on the left- toward CHICAGO. Merge onto US-30 W via exit number 253B toward MERRILLVILLE. Turn RIGHT onto INDIANAPOLIS BLVD/ US-41. Turn RIGHT onto LINCOLN ST. Coming from the north (Chicago)... Merge onto I-94 E toward INDIANA. Merge onto CALUMET AVE. SOUTH (exit number 1, on the right) Turn LEFT onto RIDGE RD. Turn RIGHT onto INDIANAPOLIS BLVD/ US-41. Turn LEFT onto LINCOLN ST. 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