Lord of The Curry Posted May 6, 2008 Author Report Posted May 6, 2008 Okay, just because you (heart) Belcher doesn't mean Day put himself in the mix by beating him. Or is this you trying in some sick way to justify Talent blowing it?
Lt. Al Giardello Posted May 6, 2008 Report Posted May 6, 2008 Well Jason Day should defiently face an middle-tier fighter next... Maybe Eastman/McFedreies winner.
RavishingRickRudo Posted May 7, 2008 Report Posted May 7, 2008 Bedlam?! Jesus Christ, have they given up on JCVD movie names? What about Hard Target? Nowhere to Run? Street Fighter? Death Warrant? Maximum Risk? Time Cop?
Lord of The Curry Posted May 7, 2008 Author Report Posted May 7, 2008 Death Warrant would be an awesome name for a PPV with a big-time grudge match in the main event.
RavishingRickRudo Posted May 8, 2008 Report Posted May 8, 2008 'Course, with the UFC, it would be "Victory Warrant".
Lt. Al Giardello Posted May 8, 2008 Report Posted May 8, 2008 Bedlam?! Jesus Christ, have they given up on JCVD movie names? What about Hard Target? Nowhere to Run? Street Fighter? Death Warrant? Maximum Risk? Time Cop? No mention of Sudden Death? That movie was badass...
Lord of The Curry Posted May 8, 2008 Author Report Posted May 8, 2008 Word going 'round that Goulet is out of the Kelly fight. In somewhat-related news UFC has apparently signed UK Welterweight Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy to a four-fight deal.
Lord of The Curry Posted May 8, 2008 Author Report Posted May 8, 2008 Leben/Bisping is off. Per Meltzer.... "Chris Leben was sentenced today to 35 days in jail after turning himself in on a probation violation. He will be released on 5/27, because he is being given credit for days served, but this won't leave him with any training time for a fight on 6/7 in London. It has been confirmed with UFC the Michael Bisping vs. Chris Leben match is off. Joe Silva had already had a back-up plan in case Leben wasn't able to do the fight. UFC expected Leben to be released today. At this point we can't confirm a replacement." I can see Bisping/Maia or Bisping/MacDonald as replacements as neither fighters took much damage in their 83 fights and are likely still in decent fighting shape.
The Niggardly King Posted May 8, 2008 Report Posted May 8, 2008 Wait Leben will be released from the company because of this? Bummer...
Hawkius Maximus Posted May 8, 2008 Report Posted May 8, 2008 No, I think they expected Leben to be released from his sentence, so he'd have a chance to train and all that. Just in case Silva had a match prepared. This show is freaking cursed though.
Lt. Al Giardello Posted May 8, 2008 Report Posted May 8, 2008 I can see Bisping/Maia or Bisping/MacDonald as replacements as neither fighters took much damage in their 83 fights and are likely still in decent fighting shape. Nate Quarry...
Lord of The Curry Posted May 9, 2008 Author Report Posted May 9, 2008 Good call, didn't think of Rock. That'd be a damn good fight actually.
The Niggardly King Posted May 9, 2008 Report Posted May 9, 2008 I don't know if he'll be ready in time, he just went through a war not too long ago
Lord of The Curry Posted May 9, 2008 Author Report Posted May 9, 2008 Jason Day will be stepping in for Leben.
Mik Posted May 9, 2008 Report Posted May 9, 2008 Not the best choice, IMO. All of the ones mentioned in this thread were better.
Lord of The Curry Posted May 9, 2008 Author Report Posted May 9, 2008 I think Bisping/MacDonald would have a higher chance of sucking then Bisping/Day. Jason, for all his faults isn't scare to stand and bang with anybody so that should be a crowd-pleaser whereas Bisping/MacDonald would be Jason feebly attempting takedowns and backing up.
Lord of The Curry Posted May 20, 2008 Author Report Posted May 20, 2008 So this card is officially UFC 85: Cursed as James Irvin has broken his foot and will be replaced by Luiz Cane in the fight against Rashad Evans. Not like it'll make a huge difference but still........damn. And to think of all the fights that SHOULD be called off Marquardt vs Leities is still on. For now.
Lt. Al Giardello Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 Actually LOTC there is a difference... Cane is BJJ Black Belt, and James Irvin has 0 ground game, therefore if Rashad goes for the takedown he will have a lot more trouble with Cane on the ground.
Lord of The Curry Posted May 21, 2008 Author Report Posted May 21, 2008 Bonnar was a BJJ black belt and Rashad had no issues with him. I'm not concerned.
Mik Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 Rashad is now not fighting. Which is the best decision for everyone involved. Main Event: Matt Hughes (42-6) vs. Thiago Alves (14-3) Main card (televised): 185 lbs.: Michael Bisping (15-1) vs. Jason Day (17-5) 170 lbs.: Mike Swick (11-2) vs. Marcus Davis (14-3) 185 lbs.: Nate Marquardt (26-7) vs. Thales Leites (12-1) 265 lbs.: Brandon Vera (8-1) vs. Fabricio Werdum (10-3-1) Under card (May not be broadcast): 185 lbs.: Martin Kampmann (15-2) vs. Jorge Rivera (15-6) 155 lbs.: Thiago Tavares (13-1) vs. Matt Wiman (9-3) 170 lbs.: Roan Carneiro (12-6) vs. Ryo Chonan (14-8) 205 lbs.: Jason Lambert (23-7) vs. Luis Arthur Cane (7-1) 170 lbs.: Jess Liaudin (12-9) vs. Paul Taylor (8-3-1) 265 lbs.: Neil Wain (4-0) vs. Antoni Hardonk (6-4)
HollywoodSpikeJenkins Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 Vera is 265? Jeez, didn't realize he was that big.
Youth N Asia Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 Vera is 265? Jeez, didn't realize he was that big. The HW division maxes out at 265. I think Vera fights around 220something
Lord of The Curry Posted May 21, 2008 Author Report Posted May 21, 2008 Despite the confusion surrounding everything I think pulling Rashad off this card is a smart idea as I can see them saving him for the August show in Minnesota as it needs some star power as things stand right now.
Youth N Asia Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 Rashad can't keep preparing for new fights every week also. It was getting silly
Lord of The Curry Posted May 21, 2008 Author Report Posted May 21, 2008 Well, he was more or less consistently preparing for a fighter who relies on his standup to win but I understand what you're saying.
Hawkius Maximus Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 This card looks good fight wise...but it's not going to draw anything on PPV. But at the same token, I don't know that people would tune in to see this card on free TV. You need something to draw, and Matt Hughes after being humbled by GSP isn't gonna do it. Should be a fun show though.
Lord of The Curry Posted May 21, 2008 Author Report Posted May 21, 2008 This show does a good job of moving contenders up the ladder. Even though the HW title situation is now FUBAR'd the winner of Vera/Werdum should be challenging the outcome of Mir/Nog though that's a long wait time so they'd probably fight again. If Davis takes Swick out like he has his past opponents I see a fight with somebody like Hughes, Karo or Koscheck on the horizon as he's clearly moving past B-level opponents. If Leites can take out Nate he'll likely be looking at a fight for title contention soon enough.
Youth N Asia Posted May 21, 2008 Report Posted May 21, 2008 Yeah, not really a big money fight card, but there are still good fights to be had here. If they can justify making UFC 72 and 78 into ppvs, then they can get away with this one
Lord of The Curry Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Posted May 28, 2008 Yet ANOTHER change to the lineup here as Eddie Sanchez steps in to replace Neil Wain against Antoni Hardonk. Let's hope that Hardonk puts the beatdown on Sanchez that Mirko should've.
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