The Big Bratwurst

I'll take the wolf among us if nobody else does.

Well, I'm super excited for tonight and can't stop thinking about the card so here's some thoughts: Fight Pass Prelims: Dober def. Burkman by UD. Wouldn't be surprised if it were a TKO either, it's Burkman's time to hang up the gloves. Jared Brooks def. Eric Shelton by UD. Both guys go for the finish, but it's hard to finish guys at 125. Alexandra Albu def. Kailin Curran by UD, I couldn't care less though. FXX Prelims: Andre Fili def. Calvin Kattar by TKO. I think it's Fili's time to push into that upper tier of featherweights, and this fight will start that push. Brian "T-City" Ortega over Renato Moicano by Submission. I love T-City, he's one of my favorite guys on the roster, and it doesn't hurt that I've trained with him before. I think he has the potential to be a top five guy in time, and I think he'll outclass Moicano in this one. Either way, this is a fun fight. Aljamain Sterling over Renan Barao by UD. Sterling is the future of the bantamweight division. The guy is incredibly talented and I think Barao is a little over the hill. I don't think he'll be able to hang with Sterling, but I also don't think he'll be finished. I think Sterling gets the UD while coming close to getting a sub on multiple occasions. Jason Knight over Ricardo Lamas by Submission. Sound the upset alarms, I think Jason Knight is going to bring a bit of new blood to featherweight and upset Lamas. It took me a long time to think of who I have in this one, but I thought it was time to pick an upset. Obviously wouldn't be surprised if Lamas wins, but I think Knight will pull this one out and give the UFC another intriguing featherweight to add to the bunch. Main Card: Jimi Manuwa def. Volkan Oezdemir by KO. Someone's getting knocked out in this one, and I haven't seen enough from Oezdemir to think he'll pull it out. He was impressive against Misha Cirkunov, but I think Jimi Manuwa might be the best striker at Light Heavyweight since Rumble's retirement. I think Manuwa adds another highlight reel knockout to his record, and then he's in line to face the winner of DC/Jones (I only see this happening if DC wins, I'll explain later in the post) or to fight boxer David Haye. I'm game for either one. Donald Cerrone def. Robbie Lawler by TKO. Cowboy is my favorite fighter and god dammit, I'm picking him. Cowboy TKO'd Matt Brown not long ago, and only one other person has done that. I think the wars Lawler has been in might have caught up to him, and over a year long layoff is sure to show some ring rust. I think Cerrone hands Lawler his second straight loss via TKO/KO. Wouldn't be surprised if it goes the other way, but I'm pulling for my favorite fighter and that's my pick. Cris Cyborg def. Tonya Evinger by Murder. Cyborg's gonna come in. Cyborg's gonna take her head off. Cyborg's gonna go home. That's all. Demian Maia def. Tyron Woodley by Submission to become the NEW Welterweight Champion. I think Maia's time is now. He's been overlooked for so long, and I think he's ready to show the world that he is the best of the best and just because he doesn't strike doesn't mean he can't be champion. I think Maia uses his amazing Jiu Jitsu and subs Woodley to become the new champ. Maia truly is unlike anyone else in the welterweight division and it'd be fun to see him defend against many welterweights. Jon Jones def. Daniel Cormier by TKO to become the NEW Light Heavyweight Champion. I think Jon's gonna come into this one pissed and go for the throat the whole time. In my opinion, Jonny Bones is the greatest fighter the sport has ever seen. He's already decisioned DC, and I think Jon doesn't just want to beat DC, he wants to humiliate him. I think he'll do just that. I see Jones outclassing DC through the entirety of the fight until pounding his face in till the ref stops it. UFC 214 is just over 16 hours away, and I can't fucking wait.

Any room in any of the leagues?

I've been in the same league for about ten years now and have had no issue keeping it going so if others from here would wanna join, then I'd have no problem at all keeping it up.

Says it all in the title, and I want it to be with some of you here on EWB. I love fantasy football and alongside the one I'm always in, I want to participate in an EWB one as well. So, let me know if you're in! Hoping for 10-14 people.

MyGM story mode?! 2K, take my money. All of it.

It's Christmas in July! Literally the only team I could see taking on his contract as well

Strongly doubt Arkansas finishes last in the SEC West.

In other words talking NCAAF, gonna be pretty hard for my Ducks to do worse than last season

What are some fun free games out there?

I have two requests here, one pretty small and the other larger. Could someone please take out the background (make it transparent) in the following photos? (Take out the 2000 on this as well) Also, if anyone could make a banner about the size of my signatures for the Anarchy Rulz PPV consisting of RVD, Seth Rollins, Shinsuke Nakamura and Drew McIntyre (everything else is up to you). Thank you so much in advance.

This is right, but he got a second belt soon after.

I love MMA, I enjoy boxing. I've trained many martial arts, including sparring with boxers at the lower level of the pro ranks. I can say that even then, boxers and MMA boxers throw punches very differently, have very different stances and in general are just completely different. In a fight (MMA/Street), the MMA trained guy will win nine times out of ten due to a wider variety of what he can do, including using his legs and clinch work, and also ground game. In boxing, the MMA trained fighter has near no chance, pro boxers train in boxing. That's their sport, their job. You're not just going to go in and train their style for a month or two and be able to compete with a high level pro (much less someone as talented as Floyd). In an MMA fight, I don't think Floyd has a chance in hell. In a boxing match, I don't think Conor has a chance in hell. I do think that Conor has a better chance at beating Floyd in boxing than Floyd has at beating Conor in MMA due simply to the power in his left hand. It'll be hard to get it to land, but if Conor does land that straight left I don't see how Floyd could handle it. He's never been hit by someone that big, that strong. If (and it's a big if) Conor can tag him with a big left hand it could change everything. Sadly, I don't think that's going to happen. I can't stand Floyd and I love Conor, but it's going to be damn near impossible for Conor to pull this one off.

I never thought someone that boring could be so fun. If that makes any sense.

Ariel Helwani is banned from covering McGregor/Mayweather, specifically because Dana White requested it from Showtime. Dana really needs to get his head out of his fucking ass man. Helwani is the best MMA reporter out there and due to a personal issue with Helwani, Dana's literally trying to ruin the mans career. I like Dana and all, but he can go fuck himself on this one.

All of them. Why not

Not sure if any of you watch Big Brother, but I love it and was thinking maybe it needs its own thread. So, here's this What's everyones favorite and least favorite member of the BB house both this season and all time?

The only time travel would be an issue in a top 16 team playoff is if a team like Portland played a team like Miami. Literally going from one side of the country to the other.

Couldn't be any happier. Kid's gonna get torn up in the league.

Yeah.. I thought I fucked that one up.. Women's MMA doesn't pique my interest tbh. Other than JJ, she's a fuckin animal

Tecia Torres submits Juliana Pena 53 seconds into the second round.

Don't remind me In portlands case, he makes $10 million

Wondering how Gay will fit in with the Spurs... Also, Olynyk just robbed the Heat.

That looks awesome, thank you!