Lord of The Curry 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2007 Main Event for the UFC Middleweight Championship Anderson Silva (Champion) vs Travis Lutter (Challenger) Main Card Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs Marvin "The Beastman" Eastman Mirko "Cro-Cop" Filipovic vs Eddie Sanchez Melvin "The Young Assasain" Guillard vs Dustin Hazelett Scott Smith vs Patrick Cote (likely the swing bout) Undercard Jorge "El Conquistador" Rivera vs Terry Martin Tyson Griffin vs Frank Edgar Lyoto Machida vs Sam Hoger Roger Huerta vs John Alverston It really sucks that GSP got injured as it took a lot of hype away from this show. I still think it'll be a good card as we've got 3 LW fights, the debuts of Mirko and Quinton and what should be a grimy slugfest in Cote/Smith. The only question mark on the show is actually the main event. I'm sure this was going to be the co-main with GSP/Serra on top while the fight was still on and now the UFC is faced with a dangerous fight. Anderson Silva is defending his title for the very first time against the worst kind of opponent, one who is steady and consistent but also content to ride out a decison victory. Lutter chin hasn't been tested and that isn't because he's faced strikers before but because he knows his strengths and plays to them. The story on Silva/Lutter is a fairly simple sell: Anderson wants to knock Travis out, Travis wants to tap Anderson out. There's a huge amount of pressure on both guys to perform now that they're in the main event and it'll be interesting to see how they both fare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vivalaultra 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2007 Main Event for the UFC Middleweight Championship Anderson Silva (Champion) vs Travis Lutter (Challenger) It'll be an interesting fight. Lutter has no chance against Silva if it stays standing, but Silva might have a tough time defending takedowns and Lutter's world class on the ground. I'm saying Silva knocks him out, but I wouldn't be overly surprised to see Lutter get the fight to the ground and sneak away with the MW title either by a submission or decision. Main Card Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs Marvin "The Beastman" Eastman Well, it'll be fun to see Rampage avenge a loss and Eastman should at least be competitive. Mirko "Cro-Cop" Filipovic vs Eddie Sanchez Eddie Sanchez gets to play the 'undefeated sacrificial lamb' role, but the best that he can hope for is that he doesn't get knocked out in under a minute. Melvin "The Young Assasain" Guillard vs Dustin Hazelett Scott Smith vs Patrick Cote (likely the swing bout) Undercard Jorge "El Conquistador" Rivera vs Terry Martin Tyson Griffin vs Frank Edgar Lyoto Machida vs Sam Hoger I hope this fight makes it onto the show. I really, really wanna see Machida fight. Roger Huerta vs John Alverston I don't think there's a blowaway fight on the card, but there's still a few fights that I'm really looking forward to seeing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snuffbox 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2007 If Rampage busts out the powerbomb it'll be worth the $39.95 alone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2007 Main Event for the UFC Middleweight Championship Anderson Silva (Champion) vs Travis Lutter (Challenger) It'll be an interesting fight. Lutter has no chance against Silva if it stays standing, but Silva might have a tough time defending takedowns and Lutter's world class on the ground. I'm saying Silva knocks him out, but I wouldn't be overly surprised to see Lutter get the fight to the ground and sneak away with the MW title either by a submission or decision. This one will probably not even last a round because of the difference in styles. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs Marvin "The Beastman" Eastman Well, it'll be fun to see Rampage avenge a loss and Eastman should at least be competitive. I have to question whether either guy even remembers as far back as KOTC 4 (or was it 3?). Total role reversal here as Eastman was the favourite back then and Rampage was a relative newbie who I think took the fight on short notice. Mirko "Cro-Cop" Filipovic vs Eddie Sanchez Eddie Sanchez gets to play the 'undefeated sacrificial lamb' role, but the best that he can hope for is that he doesn't get knocked out in under a minute. Hope Eddie gets a decent payday for this. Although given that this is the UFC... probably not. Maybe Crop Cop can give him his "KO of the Night" bonus... Melvin "The Young Assasain" Guillard vs Dustin HazelettDon't know much about Hazelett. Presumably he doesn't have the skills to really test Guillard. Scott Smith vs Patrick Cote (likely the swing bout) "Swing" is the operative word here. These guys are gonna bang. And maybe Cote can finally get his first UFC win. Or maybe he should just go back to TKO... Undercard Jorge "El Conquistador" Rivera vs Terry MartinTerry Martin is on a quest. Apparently that quest is to get TKO'ed in two different weight classes. Tyson Griffin vs Frank Edgar Both guys are undefeated, but I don't think that Edgar has fought anyone of consequence yet. Lyoto Machida vs Sam Hoger I hope this fight makes it onto the show. I really, really wanna see Machida fight. Are his fights exciting? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vivalaultra 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2007 I don't know how exciting Machida's fights are in full, I've only seen clips of him, but he's gotta be pretty hot shit, he's 8-0 with victories over Steroid Bonnar, Rich Franklin, Michael McDonald, and BJ Penn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AboveAverage484 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2007 I don't know how exciting Machida's fights are in full, I've only seen clips of him, but he's gotta be pretty hot shit, he's 8-0 with victories over Steroid Bonnar, Rich Franklin, Michael McDonald, and BJ Penn. Machida is so horribly boring that he threatens to suck the entire ring into the black hole of boredom that he creates during his matches. Basically, he's one of my least favorite fighters. The win over McDonald shouldn't be a credit, McDonald got all of his fame from kickboxing, he's no MMA fighter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord of The Curry 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2007 Lyoto managed to effectively kill the crowd at the WFA show with his bout against Tiger White and Sam Hoger isn't exactly known for pushing the pace so unless you see a higlight-reel finish I doubt we'll be laying eyes on that fight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vivalaultra 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2007 Yeah...Hoger's pretty much a slug. I'm not sure why UFC would put Machida up against him, especially if they're trying to introduce him on good terms, especially after his stinker versus Vernon White. Where's Rob Macdonald when ya need him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord of The Curry 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2007 MacDonald might still be on injury leave after getting put to sleep by Red at 63. Not like they'd want him back anyways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vivalaultra 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2007 Ohhh yeah, he did get choked out by Schafer last summer. He was on injury leave? I just thought he was ashamed. He was the first LHW that popped into my head that would make for a better debut fight for Machida. I might be wrong since I've never seen a full fight, but I was impressed with what I've seen from him, especially him KTFO on Rich Franklin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AboveAverage484 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2007 Ohhh yeah, he did get choked out by Schafer last summer. He was on injury leave? I just thought he was ashamed. He was the first LHW that popped into my head that would make for a better debut fight for Machida. I might be wrong since I've never seen a full fight, but I was impressed with what I've seen from him, especially him KTFO on Rich Franklin. Well, his record doesn't look near as impressive now as it did a year or two ago. Bonnar hasn't proven to be as good as everyone thought he would be, McDonald is just a kickboxer, Franklin proved to be a better fit at a different weight, and he outweighed Penn by 20 pounds or more. Also, how can you NOT pull out a good fight against Vernon White? He comes ready to go every fight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vivalaultra 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2007 Well, when you put it THAT way.... Still, I'm looking forward to seeing Machida fight, although from the other comments on him and my limited knowledge of him, I'm not expecting as much outta the fight as I did a few days ago... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2007 Smith vs Cote should be a knockout fight. I know it's bottom of the card type stuff, but I'd like to see that one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2007 I really dont post in here at all, but I got a message from Directv hyping this as the first ever UFC PPV in HD. HDNet has MMA Cagefighting on all the time, its awesome but I dont think Id pay $40 for it.. back to me not posting in here ever.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2007 I may order this for CroCrop. That and I get half off all PPVs. Yay for working for Comcast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2007 I may order this for CroCrop. That and I get half off all PPVs. Yay for working for Comcast. Of course you wouldn't order it for Rampage, Eastman, or Anderson Silva... Anyway... Cro Cop is going to smash Sanchez face in. Sanchez is a very sloppy striker, and he will be victim of a Cro Cop Highlight Reel KO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2007 I'll likely go to Hooters and watch this. I think Lutter actually has a shot of winning this fight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord of The Curry 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2007 I may order this for CroCrop. That and I get half off all PPVs. Yay for working for Comcast. Of course you wouldn't order it for Rampage, Eastman, or Anderson Silva... Anyway... Cro Cop is going to smash Sanchez face in. Sanchez is a very sloppy striker, and he will be victim of a Cro Cop Highlight Reel KO. Let's be clear here: Nobody is ordering it for Eastman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snuffbox 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2007 What 'bout Mama Eastman? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord of The Curry 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2007 If she hates her son and wants to see him get a hole stomped in him, sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vivalaultra 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2007 It's a fact that Eastman's gonna get stomped, but I think he'll put up a good fight. I don't think it'll be a 1st round KO. Eastman's a pretty capable wrestler and not horrible on his feet. He has a better shot at beating Rampage than Eddie Sanchez does of lasting 2 rounds with Cro Cop. And the more that I think about it, the more I convince myself a little bit that Travis Lutter can beat Anderson Silva...and not just by decision. Lutter's a mutafucka on the ground, so if he can take Silva down, I think there's a really good chance that he'll be able to submit him, which isn't to say that he'll be able to get Silva off his feet, but still... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord of The Curry 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2007 Marvin Eastman got KO'd on a phantom punch from Travis Fucking Lutter. Rampage could probably tag him with a shot at 50% and still put him to sleep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2007 Match order from Meltzer: Patrick Cote vs. Scott Smith Marvin Eastman vs. Quinton Rampage Jackson Eddie Sanchez vs. Mirko Cro Cop John Halverson vs. Roger Huerta Anderson Silva vs. Travis Lutter for the middelweight title Depending on how the show is going, they could reverse No. 3 and No. 4, which will happen if the first two matches don't go the distance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunter's Torn Quad 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2007 I hope the only thing going any kind of distance is Eddie Sanchez's head when Cro Cop kicks it clean off his shoulders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunter's Torn Quad 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 Travis Lutter came in at 187 pounds in his weight-in this afternoon in Las Vegas for his match with Anderson Silva for the UFC middleweight title. Because it is a title match, Lutter has to cut two more pounds in roughly one hour or it will be a non-title match and Lutter will be fined. He looked drawn and had shaved his head in attempting to make the weight. Terry Martin also came in at 187 for his match with Jorge Rivera. Martin only has to lose one pound because in a non-title match you are given a one-pound allowance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunter's Torn Quad 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 At this moment, Lutter has ten more minutes to return and weigh-in at 185 pounds or his match will be a non-title match. We will update as soon as we get word. A chance like this, and Lutter might blow it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunter's Torn Quad 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 Travis Lutter failed to make weight in his final attempt so the UFC 67 main event against Anderson Silva has been changed to a three-round non-title fight. Lutter came on the scale in his final attempt at 186.5 pounds. He needed to make 185 for it to be a title match. The other weight issue, with Terry Martin vs. Jorge Rivera, is fine. Martin weighed 186 a few minutes ago in his second attempt to make weight. In a non-title match was okay because of the one pound allowance. I know it's not always easy to make weight, but for Lutter to not make weight with all the build up he got is astounding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 Wow. What a moron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmericanDragon 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 Non-Title Middleweight Bout - Three Rounds Travis Lutter (186.5*) vs Anderson Silva (185) Eddie Sanchez (229) vs Mirko Cro Cop (223) Marvin Eastman (203) vs Quinton Jackson (205) John Halverson (155) vs Roger Huerta (156) Patrick Cote (185) vs Scott Smith (185) Preliminary Bouts Terry Martin (186**) vs Jorge Rivera (185) Frank Edgar (154) vs Tyson Griffin (156) Sam Hoger (206) vs Lyoto Machida (203) Diego Saraiva (155) vs Dustin Hazelett (156) *Lutter was originally 187, and came back at 186.5 in his second attempt. **Martin was originally 187, but came back and made the contracted weight in his second attempt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 It's not often that someone ruins a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity...but Travis Lutter just did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
