Broward83 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 Eh, something about a hurt rib. Was hampering his breathing and he said that his not being able to breath correctly took him out of whatever game plan he had and he couldn't fight properly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 Matt Arroyo broke his rib. Someone please try to tell me that Hughes was more happy for his fighters than he was for himself after they won. I don't think you can. And holy fuck, George got knocked the FUCK OUT. His eyes rolled back and he had no clue where he was. I don't like Tommy - too much, "Aw shucks, I'm a big dumb country boy but golly I'm mighty strong" for my liking. I can't believe it, but I'll probably be cheering for Mac on Saturday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 I can't believe Tommy Speers is only 22, this guy has a VERY bright future ahead of him. The full card is set, and here it is... Main Card Clay Guida vs. Roger Huerta Mac Danzig vs. Tommy Speer Jon Koppenhaver vs. Jared Rollins Billy Miles vs. George Sotiropoulous Preliminary Fights Dan Barrera vs. Ben Saunders (possible swing bout) Matt Arroyo vs. John Kolosci Richie Hightower vs. Troy Mandaloniz Roman Mitichyan vs. Dorian Price Paul Georgieff vs. Jonathan Goulet I'd rather see Barrera/Saunders make TV instead of George/Billy, George should easily beat Billy. Where as Barrera/Saunders had a great fight before, don't see no reason why it won't be again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 And holy fuck, George got knocked the FUCK OUT. His eyes rolled back and he had no clue where he was. I don't like Tommy - too much, "Aw shucks, I'm a big dumb country boy but golly I'm mighty strong" for my liking. I can't believe it, but I'll probably be cheering for Mac on Saturday. I don't see no reason to dislike him... He's young, has a shitload of potential, and humble. He's great for the sport. Atleast he doesn't talk down on other fighters like another farmboy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 I don't disagree with any of that. And I'm glad he'll be fighting for hopefully a long career. Doesn't mean I have to want him to win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord of The Curry 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 This Saturday marks the end of an era as it will be the last time we see Big John McCarthy reffing a UFC event. He'll still be active in the fight game working as an analyst for The Fight Network but Guida/Huerta will be the last time we'll hear "Let's get it on!" in a UFC octagon. Kinda sad, actually. It's going to be weird seeing Herb Dean or Yves Lavigne reffing Chuck/Wanderlei or Hughes/GSP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 I'm rooting for Tommy, he's easy to like. No matter who loses I imagine both guys will have UFC bouts past this one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord of The Curry 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 Danzig has already said that regardless of whether he wins or loses he's dropping to 155 which makes perfect sense. Any of the UFC's top five fighters would likely house him pretty badly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2007 Danzig has already said that regardless of whether he wins or loses he's dropping to 155 which makes perfect sense. Any of the UFC's top five fighters would likely house him pretty badly. Well considering he was the KOTC Lightweight Champion, it was pretty obivous this would happen. I'm wondering if he even tried out for TUF5, because he would've be another good fighter on a stacked season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord of The Curry 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2007 Dana is going to be making a "big announcement" tonight. Even though it's not confirmed I'll tag it........ Forrest and Rampage as coaches for TUF VII Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2007 Man I will most likely have to record this. I can't miss Hatton/Mayweather. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2007 Does that mean that the fight I have been clamoring for will finally happen? I hope so A major problem I have with TUF: Fighters winning, etc. and dropping down weight classes. They should only use fighters who plan on fighting at that weight in the UFC for at least one year. That should be a stipulation. ESPECIALLY next season when they NEED MWs. If any of the successful fighters drop to WW, consider it another disaster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Your Paragon of Virtue 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2007 Man I will most likely have to record this. I can't miss Hatton/Mayweather. This fight has a lot of hype, but I think it will be lacklustre. I think Floyd is just going to outpoint Ricky "Hit and Hold" Hatton to win a UD by a WIDE margin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2007 Yeah, I have the same anticipation for the Hatton fight as I did the DLH fight (which is, like "I really, really, really, need to see this fight"), but I assured myself that Mayweather would dance around for a UD and that the fight would not be worth getting. Hatton is a bit more of a wildcard than DLH, but I think Mayweather will be too allusive for anything substantial to happen. I hope I am wrong, but that hope ain't enough to miss Guida vs. Huerta (and certainly not enough to pay boxing ppv $$$ for). If anything good happens, it should be on Youtube by the time I get home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2007 Man I will most likely have to record this. I can't miss Hatton/Mayweather. This fight has a lot of hype, but I think it will be lacklustre. I think Floyd is just going to outpoint Ricky "Hit and Hold" Hatton to win a UD by a WIDE margin. I think Mayweather stops Hatton on cuts, Hatton cuts easily. He will take a lot of punches. My uncle also calls Ricky, "Hit and Hold" Hatton, hilarous. I've been watching Mayweather since 1998, and haven't missed a fight of his since he knocked out Genaro Hernedez. I understand casual fans don't enjoy Floyd fights, but you got to really understand the science of boxing to appreciate Floyd's skills. Then again Pernell Whitaker and Bernard Hopkins are my all time favorite boxers, and they don't have a crowd pleasing style. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HollywoodSpikeJenkins 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2007 Good. Richie Hightower is a bitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2007 Knocked out by a jab, ftw. Did anyone else catch Mazzagatti macking on the ring girls and then running away when they put the camera on them? I think it was during George/Billy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2007 Fucking awesome fight. Puddles of blood. Strikes galore. I thought War Machine was done after that borderline knee to a downed opponent, but then he just hit that switch and pounded out the win. Wow. I wasn't expecting such an awesome fight out of those two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HollywoodSpikeJenkins 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2007 Me either. I'm glad War Machine pulled out the upset. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2007 ANDY WANG IN DANZIG'S CORNER. It's over. And Tommy is the first UFC fighter under the H.I.T. Squad banner? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Your Paragon of Virtue 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2007 STRENGTH>>TECHNIQUE FTW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2007 good fights tonight. Although it's funny how the TUF finals from seasons 1-3 were kickass...and 4-6 have been lackluster. WAR WAR MACHINE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2007 that was one of the better UFC shows this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2007 Talk about going from being dominated to winning in a matter of seconds. Two awesome fights tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Your Paragon of Virtue 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2007 This is the fight that will make Huerta. Tons of fucking heart there. He was just determined to win there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingPK 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2007 Awesome, awesome show. I think I'm going to go create Huerta and Guida in FPR and watch them beat the shit out of each other again. Also, it's good that they are revamping the show next season; the format is just too played out to really be interesting after 6 seasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2007 Huerta is fucking tremendous. All credit in the world to Guida, but this is what MMA is. It's great to see Anderson Silva completely run house on the middleweights but the life and breath of MMA is seeing guys down only to have them get the fuck back up. Easily my favourite fighter of 2007: Roger Huerta. I thought he was DONE in and after round 2. Fuck that was awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nate 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2007 is it too late to add Huerta/Guida to a 2007 Fight of the Year Candidate, I'd even add Jared Rollins vs. John Koppenhaver as a possible Fight of the Year Candidate as well, if Huerta's not next in line for a title shot after Penn/Stevenson then the UFC matchmaking is goofed up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2007 I imagine Tyson Griffin and Frankie Edgar are placed ahead of him, as well as Kenny Florian. But I would have no qualms with Huerta getting a shot in the first half of 08. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2007 Huerta is fucking tremendous. All credit in the world to Guida, but this is what MMA is. It's great to see Anderson Silva completely run house on the middleweights but the life and breath of MMA is seeing guys down only to have them get the fuck back up. Easily my favourite fighter of 2007: Roger Huerta. I thought he was DONE in and after round 2. Fuck that was awesome. Huerta was on dream street after that nice punch by Guida, and how he survived that is beyond me. But to bounce back from that so quickly - and win - was really impressive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
