Fitzy Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Spoiler: Click here to viewI wonder what they will do next. Will they go with Brown vs. Garcia? Or will Faber get an immediate rematch? I assume they'll go with Brown vs. Garcia on Versus and then maybe do the PPV with Faber getting his title shot against the winner of that? That is, if they really are going to go ahead with that in 2009 like Faber said recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeJam Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Spoiler: Click here to viewI would imagine they would book Brown vs Garcia and than Faber vs Pulver II for a shot at the belt. Aaron Simpson's KO of David Avellan was brutual. Avellan was out before he left his feet. If Jason Rosholt can get his stand up going, he'll be a very serious contender for any Middleweight belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzy Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 "Big" John McCarthy returns as a referee starting with Strikeforce's November 21st show. Now I hope he goes back to doing UFC as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tristy Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Following a rocky time in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, capped by a surprising knockout loss to Octagon newcomer Junior dos Santos at UFC 90, Chute Boxe fighter Fabricio Werdum has left the promotion. Sources tell MMAWeekly.com that Werdum's exit comes on the heels of a failed contract renegotiation following the loss to dos Santos. The Brazilian came into the fight with the expectation that he would soon be contending for a heavyweight title shot. The knockout at UFC 90 derailed anything of the like in the near future, and spurred a renegotiation of his contract. Werdum and the UFC were apparently unable to come to an agreement. He has already opened talks with other promotions in the U.S. and Japan. After losing his opening salvo in the UFC to Andrei Arlovski, Werdum put together back-to-back impressive victories with TKOs of Gabriel Gonzaga and Brandon Vera, effectively positioning him as one of the top contenders in the promotion's heavyweight division. Current champion Randy Couture faces Brock Lesnar at UFC 91 on Saturday and interim heavyweight titleholder Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira defends against Frank Mir on Dec. 27 at UFC 92. The winners of those two fights are expected to fight in early 2009, as a unification bout to the UFC mini-tournament. Had Werdum taken care of business against dos Santos, he was expected to be in contention to face the unified heavyweight champion later in the year. Now it appears he will be moving on to another promotion such as Affliction in the U.S. or Dream or Sengoku in Japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZJ Penn Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Anyone on here joined up to the UFC Fantasy League and if you are, how well do you do? I've just signed up now and am doing the predictions for every fight right up till UFC 93. Apparently you can set up a mini-League to, if there's enough of us interested on here, it could be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Kiniski Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 im gonna sign up soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krone Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 I'd be down for a league if you guys wanna do one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CQI13 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Heard an advert for Lashley's MMA debut at some event in Miami. Not sure if it's this weekend or next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrilla Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 December 13th, I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CQI13 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Only off by a month:shifty: It's Mixed Fighting Alliance (whom I've never heard of). Bunch of no name feds apparently (Music City MMA, some fed owned by former Miami Heat forward Glen Rice) out there too. No word on Lashley's opponent as of yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrilla Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Copied from www.sherdog.com THE BEST MIXED MARTIAL ARTS CONTENDERS FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN MIAMI IN AN EXCITING BILLBOARD (PRESS RELEASE) -- Mixed Fighting Alliance presents for the first time in Miami “There Will Be Blood 2008”, a Mixed Martial Arts competition that promises to be a great local attraction on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 8:00 P.M. at the AmericanAirlines Arena. Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact sport that allows a variety of fighting techniques from traditional and non-traditional martial arts to be used in competitions. The characteristics of this sports fighting genre includes, striking, grappling and wrestling hits. Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo and other disciplines are used, making this a very intense competition. Among the celebrated contenders is Bobby Lashley, a WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) star who will debut his transition to MMA during this competition. Thirty-two year old Lashley is originally from Junction City, Kansas. At 6’3” tall and weighing 275 lbs., he has been an “Amateur Wrestling” champion and the National Champion of the NAIA. In 2003 he signed a contract with WWE and moved over to professional wrestling. In 2005, he debuted in the Smack Down, and in 2007 he was selected by Donald Trump to represent him in the “Battle of Millionaires”, where he demonstrated his incredible ability on the ring. Jeff Monson (Pictures) “The Snowman” is an MMA veteran. At 36 years of age, he stands 5’9” and weights 240 lbs. Considered one of the best submission wrestlers in the world, he is currently positioning himself at the highest levels of the MMA after his victory in “Submission of the Night” where he defeated Brandon Lee Hinkle. Monson is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt who has won championships in NAGA, Grapler’s Quest and Budweiser Invitational among others. “We realized that Miami MMA fun based has grown tremendously in the last few years, as evidenced by the Pay per View audience and an overwhelming attendance to MMA events, says Peter Abad, President of Mixed Fighting Alliance. And he adds “MFA promises to take over the void that Elite XC left in Miami but with the only difference is the quality of the events will be superior”. The competitors will arrive in Miami to fight in duos as follows: Bobby Lashley and Jashua Franklin / Jeff Monsoon and Eddy Boza / Ariel Gandulla (Pictures) and David Bagget / Wayne Bermudes and Gino Turtera / René Martínez and Level 1 / Alex Caceres y Tulio Quintanilla / Nelson López and William Gonzáles / Danie Sarafian and Todd Carney (Pictures) / Wiber Merreno and Ronald Peña / Enrico Cocco and Rafael Lima. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Saturday, November 1st at 10:00 A.M. through all Ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone in Dade: 305-358-5885; Broward 954-523-3309; or on-line at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are priced at $302.75, $152.75, $77.75, $57.75 and $37.75. About Mixed Fighting Alliance: Mixed Fighting Alliance is making its MMA promotion debut by organizing this major event at the American Airlines Arena. After producing major events for 15 years, Peter Abad President of MFA makes a leap into the MMA world with the production of this great event which will leave MMA fans craving more. “There Will Be Blood” will be a series of events that MFA will produce in the Miami Area. For more information, visit www.mmamfa.com ------------- I think that Lashley is against Jashua Franklin... Or teaming with him. That part of he press release sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CQI13 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 It is in fact Lashley vs Franklin. I read he was on loan from the American Fight League (or some fed that has decided not to operate ending out the year...will be re-opened in 09). Let's hope Lashley does well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrilla Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 According to Meltzer, Lashley is down to around 255lbs and looks incredibly ripped. Should be an interesting fight (if only to see what level Lashley is at), hopefully some taping of the bout surfaces eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUKIE Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 omgomgomgomgomgomgomgomg TAMURA/SAKURABA~! Now watch as they work the fight~! UWF Style~! I laughed, cause Sakuraba wants no time limit, no rounds and open hand striking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZJ Penn Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 (edited) Awesome, wish it would have happened sooner though. I actually just watched Tamura's fight with Bob Sapp last night, an 11-second (T)KO. But yeah, should be a good way to fill in between Ultimate 2008 and GSP/Penn II. Haha, Sherdog forums have listed a 'possible' rematch between Kimbo Slice and Seth Petruzelli for the event. Edited November 14, 2008 by Zombie 'The Natural' Jesus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUKIE Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 I'm surprised it has happened at all. Tamura wouldn't do the fight for so many reasons because he stayed true to his pro-wrestling nature. I guess the right offer came along. Don't be surprised if something happens in the pro-wrestling world with Tamura/Sakuraba after the fight (and honestly, it would surprise me not one bit if they worked the fight). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mr. Potato Head Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 Prediction time. I say Lesnar's winning on points when he slips up and gets caught out, 3rd round TKO for Couture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krone Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 I think Lesnar is going to be able to hang in there, but it will be a 4th round TKO victory for Couture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summers Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 Lesnar may be too much to handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxx Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 If Brock wins, its going to be by knock out. There's no way the fight goes to decision and Brock wins, if it gets to the judges Couture will almost definately have done enough to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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