Yeah this was a fun fight. Henderson got the better of most of the scrambles though. His legs are insaneHenderson just too strong for Guida.
edit- Five rounds please
Shamrock/Severn II would be the worst case scenario.Well, pretty much a worst case when you are only showing 1 fight
Bleh, i made it home just as the winner was being announced.New Champ. Very easily too. Wow!
Hard shot behind Cains ear. worth checking out imo.Bleh, i made it home just as the winner was being announced.
That was quick. Worth trying to dig up a replay atm?
Then next time they should show more than just one fight.Wow, Dana really went on the defensive ripping both guys up in that post-wrap.
Just caught the replay. Guess i would be fairly disappointed with that national showcase of the UFC too.
I had just assumed that they were going to cherry-pick the most exciting fight from earlier and air it before Cain/Junior. Maybe even have a quick finish on tap for afterward. Whoops. I couldn't help but imagine how much White would be ridiculing Strikeforce if this had happened to them. (EDIT: obviously I mean pre-Zuffa Strikeforce)Then next time they should show more than just one fight.
Amazing fight. There have been some complaints that Shogun deserved a draw with a 10-8 5th round. Although I think he did deserve a two point round there, I also felt that Henderson deserved a 10-8 round in the 3rd. Any fight where I can feel that each fighter deserved a two point round is a good one. This was a great one.That fight was just sick. I can't believe Shogun survived those first 3 rounds.
EDIT: And the judges give it to Henderson. He dominated the first half, and just managed to hold on at the end.
The UFC announced today that following UFC 138, which took place in Birmingham, England, Chris Leben has been suspended for one year for a positive drug test. He tested positive for the pain killers Oxycodone and Oxymorphone.
Leben lost to Mark Munoz in what was the first ever five round non-title UFC main event fight. After two rounds of action, Munoz was awarded the win via a corner stoppage.
“I like Chris and I want him to do well, but based on his actions, he's been suspended for one year,” UFC President Dana White said. “If he needs professional help, we are going to be there for him. We want to see him succeed not only in the Octagon, but in his personal life.”
I'm strongly guessing everybody on the planet who follows MMA, outside the UK of course, on that one.Anyone else really want to see Mayhem crush Bisping?
That was the best armbar I've seen since Nick Diaz/Evangelista Cyborg. Brilliant is right.The rest of the card was very entertaining. As good as Deigo looked in victory, I was more impressed with how non-one dimensional Dennis' striking looked and how fearless he was to trade with Diego. That armbar was pure brilliance by Diego however and I think both of these guys will be in the mix before long at 145. And I'm glad Bermudez didn't get his wing snapped cause Diego looked like he wanted to take it home with him as a trophy.
A rare mistake by Herb Dean for sure. I agree with you that the fight probably would have ended soon anyway.The Dodson fight was marred by a early stoppage but I really don't think Dilishaw would have recovered. That guy is as explosive as he is annoying. But the kid is impressive and he'll be fighting for a title at 125lbs as soon as the UFC sets up the division.
Didn't Dillishaw have Dodsons leg after a scramble when it was stopped? I need to see it again.That stoppage was fine. When Herb stopped it and Dillashaw went to stand up and complain, he fell down and Herb had to catch him. No reason for the guy to get put to sleep when his brain was already scrambled.
UFC issued a press release to announce that Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber will be the coaches of the new season of The Ultimate Fighter Live. The show will move to its new network home with a two-hour premiere on Friday, March 9.
"We’re producing ground-breaking television with The Ultimate Fighter LIVE and we can’t wait to kick this season off with FX in March,” UFC President Dana White said. “It’s going to be can’t-miss TV. Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber are two incredible personalities who also happen to be two of the best fighters in the world. They genuinely dislike each other and I expect this to make for the best season yet."
Wow, that sucks.Dana just announced that GSP blew out his ACL and will be out for at least 10 months. Diaz/Condit will now be fighting for the interim title.
If Chael Sonnen is to get past Mark Munoz in his next fight it is almost a lock that he will face Anderson Silva for the UFC Middleweight Title.
Where exactly that fight may take place is up in the air but according to UFC President Dana White, there is a chance it could take place in Rio:
"We've already started worrying about that," White said about security when Chael Sonnen meets Anderson Silva for the second time at UFC Rio II. "We will have presidential-type security down there for him. The biggest fear would be should Chael win that night. We'd have to f------ dig a tunnel underneath the Octagon."
As for Sonnen, he doesn't seem concerned:
"I'm def willing to go over there," said Sonnen. "I am sure there would be some security concerns, but those guys and their blow darts don't scare me."
That was amazing. I thought Mir was gonna get finished and he pulled off that move.Wow, Mir just broke Big Nog's arm, what a sick finish
Is there any chance Anderson Silva moves back up to LHW to fight Jones? Seems like the biggest dream matchup in the UFC right now.No one is beating Jones at LHW anytime soon.
Machida was probably his biggest challenge in the division and he subbed him.