RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2005 (from http://www.spiketv.com/shows/series/fightnight/ - which is actually a pretty cool site) August 6 On August 6th Spike TV presents the first ever live UFC fight card on basic cable, a 3-hour live UFC event featuring guys who won in The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 undercards fighting UFC fighters. Featuring 8 fights, including Alex Karalexis vs. Kenny Florian and Sam Hoger vs. Stephen Bonnar. Welterweight Bout Pete Spratt vs. Josh Koscheck Middleweight Bout Pete Sell vs. Nate Quarry Light Heavyweight Bout Sam Hoger vs. Stephan Bonnar Middleweight Bout Patrick Cote vs. Chris Leben Middleweight Bout Nathan Marquardt vs. Ivan Salaverry The Undercard Josh Neer vs. Drew Fickett Alex Karalexis vs. Kenny Florian Keith Rockel vs. Mike Swick Forrest Predictions For the second time Spike TV is going to give it away! That's right; Spike TV is broadcasting Ultimate Fight Night live on August 6th. This will be only the second time that Mixed Martial Arts fights will be shown live by a major network on television. The winners from The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 Finale on April 9th will be prominently featured in match ups against other top quality UFC fighters. Hoger vs. Bonnar The light heavy weight match up features Stephan Bonnar vs. Sam Hoger. Both fighters have good ground games. Stephan's stand up is boxing oriented while Sam's striking game is mauy tai. Sam will be looking to land the high kick to the head. Both fighters have long reaches which should negate each other. I think Stephan will win the fight in a good standup fight. Both fighters have good chins. Spratt vs. Koscheck The first match up features Pete "the secret weapon" Spratt against Josh "q-tip" Koscheck. Pete Spratt has only had only had two fights in the last two years. Josh has been slightly more active and has looked impressive in both wins and losses. I'm going to pick Koscheck as the winner by a close decision. I believe that Koscheck will be able to get the take downs when needed and be able to control the fight. Sell vs. Quarry The next match up is Nate "the rock" quarry vs. Pete Sell. Both fighters looked good in their last fights. Sell is a solid jits (ju jits ju) player with good boxing to go with it. Nate is also a well rounded fighter and great athlete. However, if Sell is able to take Quarry down, I think he will be able to win by submission. Cote vs. Leben Chris Leben will fight Patrick Cote at 185lbs. Patrick Cote has improved as much as any other fighter in the UFC during the last year. Despite his loss to Joe Dorkson in UFC 52, he showed very crisp boxing and clinch against an accomplished fighter. It will be interesting to see what improvements Chris Leben has made since his last fight. Leben needs to evolve his fighting style past rugged striker. I think that Cote will win by out-striking Leben, however Leben has a great chin and can win any fight with one punch. Salaverry vs. Marquardt In the main event, also at middle weight (185 lbs), we have a very exciting match up between two fighters that deserve a shot at the middle weight title. First let’s look at Nathan Marquardt who is virtually unknown to many UFC fans but has many impressive wins in Pancrase. Nathan Marquardt has the total package, submission skills as well as flashy strikes. His opponent Ivan Salaverry also has great submission skills as well as excellent standup striking skills. Salaverry has been on a tear in the middle UFC middle weight and has shown he can win fights by all available means. Both fighters are always in excellent condition so this should be a great fight! Stephan Predictions We're just a few short days away from the Ultimate Fight Night on Spike TV! As you I know, I will be facing Sam "Sticky Fingers" Hoger. In addition to fighting, Sam's passions include Chess, Poetry, and collecting UFC memorabilia. Although Sam maintains a clean and proper appearance, he can fight and is skilled in taking punishment (frequent ass whoopings at the hands of Tim Sylvia). After all, he is a Militech fighter. As you saw on the show, Sam radiates deceptiveness, which is believe it or not, a good quality in fighting. I am very prepared to fight him. My plan is to give him a good old fashion beat down. I am ready to use all the tools of the trade. I will be comfortable in all facets of the fight game. And for the first time in my fighting career, I actually look tougher than my opponent. Spratt vs. Koscheck I know Koscheck has been working with good kickers in preparation for this fight. Spratts’ kicks are like lasers, fast and they'll cut right through you. I feel Koscheck will do what he does best and hold Spratt down and ground and pound him. I really hope he throws a little bit before he goes for his takedown. This will help set the takedown up and make the fight more exciting. Spratt is dangerous, but Koscheck has been working a lot of stand up. Koscheck by ground and pound. Sell vs. Quarry Sell’s best chance to win this one is by submission. Quarry has KO'd his last two opponents in the 1st. But Sell has got balls. He threw down with Baroni, and was getting the better of some of the exchanges. I see Quarry wearing him down and getting a 3rd round stoppage from punches. I would think Quarry had the edge in takedowns as well, and if he doesn't feel comfortable, he can always takedown Sell and get ground and pound points for a decision. Cote vs. Leben The Catsmasher is back. I feel Cote is a huge test for Leben. Cote has good boxing skills. Very clean with good power. Leben is an unorthodox fighter with a big KO punch and a huge melon of a head that can take a punch. I think this will be an awesome fight! I believe Leben has the edge in takedowns and that could be a huge advantage for him. Get Cote to worry about takedowns and throw bombs over the top. The Catsmasher is my boy, so I wish him the best. I really can't wait for this one. Salaverry vs. Marquardt You know I have never seen Marquardt fight, but I am a huge Salaverry fan. I'll pick Salaverry because I have seen him take out very tough fighters like Andrei Semenov, Tony Fryklund, and Joe Riggs with relative easy. He is exciting, unpredictable, and very well rounded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post Posted August 2, 2005 In addition to fighting, Sam's passions include Chess, Poetry, and collecting UFC memorabilia. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I found that funny. BTW, can I move this to sports? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mandarin 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2005 Bonnar's going to remove Sam Hoger's head from his body. You heard it here first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Your Paragon of Virtue 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2005 BTW, can I move this to sports? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Your Paragon of Virtue 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2005 OMG I HAVE POWAR~! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Big_Jay101 Report post Posted August 4, 2005 I'm for Bonnar, but I got Hoger takign it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2005 (from http://www.spiketv.com/shows/series/fightnight/ - which is actually a pretty cool site) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I like the video of Stephan and Forrest predicting the outcome of Bonnar's fight with Sticky Fingers. Predictions, folks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Your Paragon of Virtue 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2005 Middleweight Bout Nathan Marquardt vs. Ivan Salaverry--salaverry via TKO Rd 2 Welterweight Bout Pete Spratt vs. Josh Koscheck--kos via TKO Rd 1 Middleweight Bout Pete Sell vs. Nate Quarry--quarry via decision Light Heavyweight Bout Sam Hoger vs. Stephen Bonnar--bonnar via decision Middleweight Bout Patrick Cote vs. Chris Leben--cote via decision Mike Swick vs Gideon Ray--swick via tko Welterweight Bout Kenny Florian vs Alex Karalexis--karalexis via tko Drew Fickett vs Josh Neer-- Neer via TKO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styles 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2005 Welterweight Bout Pete Spratt vs. Josh Koscheck Koscheck, TKO, Rd1 Middleweight Bout Pete Sell vs. Nate Quarry Quarry, KO, Rd1 Light Heavyweight Bout Sam Hoger vs. Stephan Bonnar Bonnar, decision 30-27 Middleweight Bout Patrick Cote vs. Chris Leben Cote, KO, Rd2 Middleweight Bout Nathan Marquardt vs. Ivan Salaverry Salaverry, tapout submission, RD1 Should be a fun show. Can't wait! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Askewniverse Report post Posted August 7, 2005 Koscheck wins via rear naked choke in the first round. Koscheck pretty much squashed Spratt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lei Tong 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2005 Koscheck is still improving each time out. Spratt is very limited on the ground, but there are wrestlers who've been in MMA for years who still haven't made some of the improvements Koscheck has in the past year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedJed 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2005 Cmon get the next match on NOW. Josh looked ok but a pretty basic win, felt like a complete one sided bout akin to a squash match or something, I expected more out of Spratt. Jesus christ they are fucking up here production wise going back and forth out of commercials. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedJed 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2005 Pretty controversial finish there, Quarry would have won anyways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Askewniverse Report post Posted August 7, 2005 Damn, that was quick. Who was Quarry's only loss to? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest *KNK* Report post Posted August 7, 2005 So far UFC is bombing. Production errors, short action-less fights and a screwed up call and promoting Four Brothers... They need a better showing from here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lei Tong 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2005 Quarry got G&P'ed and shut down by Gustavo "Ximu" Machado. Man, that stoppage was way too quick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedJed 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2005 So far UFC is bombing. Production errors, short action-less fights and a screwed up call and promoting Four Brothers... They need a better showing from here. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Agreed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Your Paragon of Virtue 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2005 Fack I missed Spratt-Kos, was it anything special? How was the intro to the show? Those are always interesting. I agree with Sell, that finish was bullshit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest *KNK* Report post Posted August 7, 2005 It was a nothing showdown. Kos squashed him with a choke victory in the first round Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Your Paragon of Virtue 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2005 Jesus, people are complaining after two fights? How was the production bad? That's a serious question, I don't know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Askewniverse Report post Posted August 7, 2005 Fack I missed Spratt-Kos, was it anything special?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not really. Koscheck dominated Spratt and won with a RNC in less than 2 minutes. I think Quarry-Sell was stopped too quickly, but it probably wouldn't have made a difference in the end. If the ref hadn't stopped the fight when he did, Quarry would have G&Ped to a win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest *KNK* Report post Posted August 7, 2005 Jesus, people are complaining after two fights? How was the production bad? That's a serious question, I don't know. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> On two seperate cases, They had the glitch of showing the live venue and getting cut in with commericals and back to the live show and back to the same commercial. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Your Paragon of Virtue 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2005 I see. I'm just kind of annoyed that a judge for the UFC is the one who stopped the fight too early. You'd think that someone who has watched so many MANY fights would be able to be a better judge of the action in the ring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lei Tong 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2005 UFC judges, by and large, suck. Makes me long for some Shooto judging & reffing. I think Sell may have still had a decent chance to turn the fight around. He had enough presence of mind to get butterfly guard, and I don't think Nate was going to tear through Sell's ground game, even with Pete dazed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedJed 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2005 Jesus, Sam Hoger is the ultimate smarmy heel - I want to see that match with Southworth, they didnt show that on Unleashed yet have they? Anyway I hope Sam takes a whoopin.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Askewniverse Report post Posted August 7, 2005 They haven't shown Hoger-Southworth on Unleashed yet. I hope Hoger gets his head knocked off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Your Paragon of Virtue 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2005 Ha, look at Forrest. Went from sleeping in someone else' living room to making commercials for supplements. What were the prelim fights? Or are they showing all the fights on tv? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lei Tong 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2005 I'm hoping for a TKD-style match, with lowered hands, leg chambering and lots of flailing kicks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedJed 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2005 The way they are slow pacing this show, I doubt they will air the dark matches. These are the matches that are/were dark Josh Neer vs. Drew Fickett Alex Karalexis vs. Kenny Florian - this is really the only match that might air, hopefully so Keith Rockel vs. Mike Swick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmericanDragon 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2005 edit: nm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
