Pride 32: Real Deal Post Fight Discussion

**stxnas** · 10-22-2006, 10:00 AM

I just finished watching the first fight and damn was it over quick.

Robbie Lawler started off with a flying knee and that was all it took! I look forward to seeing more of him in Pride as long as he comes out like he did last night.

Oh yeah, and there was a "Special Announcement" last night, but it was towards the end of the event, so I haven't made it that far yet.

**stxnas** · 10-22-2006, 10:54 AM

Well, I just watched the Vitor/Hendo fight with much anticipation. Unfortunately Vitor didn't show up at all and was dominated by the smaller Henderson. Not take anything away from Hendo though, he looks to be back in form and was very aggressive.

So far the the card has been just as expected - very one sided with wins by Lawler, Nakamura, Baroni, and Henderson.

**stxnas** · 10-22-2006, 11:17 AM

The Butterbean match was a joke.

Josh Barnett was pretty much dominated for about 90%+ of his match. He was taken to the ground repeatedly and couldn't manage to set up anything, or so it seemed. Just when I thought Barnett was about to lose another round he pulled a reversal and threw on a heel hook for the win.

Anybody who is more MMA articulate - Please Feel Free To Jump In At Anytime. LOL.

**stxnas** · 10-22-2006, 11:24 AM

Just watched the "Special Announcement." As expected, Wandy called out Chuck for a match in February. He basically said that this match hasn't happened yet b/c Chuck has been running from him. This should be interesting as I'm sure both Pride and UFC want this fight to happen on one of their own respective cards. I say they should just have an all out UFC vs. Pride card. Yeah right, like that would happen...but it would be great to see though!

Alexander · 10-22-2006, 11:31 AM

I loved Lawler's celebration into ground n pound. Baroni's ground n pound is pretty nasty. Fedor's fight was awesome, before during and after, what a great guy he is.

**stxnas** · 10-22-2006, 11:34 AM

Damn...Randleman charged Shogun at the open of the match and upon the takedown ended up in a heel hook. Randleman couldn't escape the heel hook and ended up in a knee bar and tapped. I was really looking forward to this match, but unfortunately it only went about 160 seconds...

**stxnas** · 10-22-2006, 11:47 AM

And for the finale: Frickin A man, Coleman by legendary GnP...ok, not really. Coleman lasted one round, but you could definitely tell that he had been in the ring with Fedor by looking at his face after about 60 seconds.

Fedor was put on his back at the start of the second round, but was able to roll into an armbar for the win.

**stxnas** · 10-22-2006, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Alexander

I loved Lawler's celebration into ground n pound. Baroni's ground n pound is pretty nasty. Fedor's fight was awesome, before during and after, what a great guy he is.

I just noticed that you joined me. I love watching both of these guys when they're on. They were both definitely ready for their fights. I just hope Ruthless doesn't end up Vitor where everybody is always wondering wich fighter is going to show up.

dito · 10-22-2006, 12:43 PM

I was fairly happy with it. The intermission sucked balls. The butter bean fight, why didn't the guy leg kick him?

Alexander · 10-22-2006, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dito

I was fairly happy with it. The intermission sucked balls. The butter bean fight, why didn't the guy leg kick him?

Sean O'haire really sucks at fighting. I kind of liked the intermission, gave me a chance to re-fuel, but I can see how it could be annoying.

**stxnas** · 10-22-2006, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dito

I was fairly happy with it. The intermission sucked balls. The butter bean fight, why didn't the guy leg kick him?

I could see this card being argued either way depending on what you like to see on a card. This was a card that, IMO, was very predictable. It was pretty one sided and I think for the first time ever I was able to predict ALL of the winners (I'll admit that I didn't know much about a couple of the fighters though and just went with the favorites).

There were some big names in it though and there was some decent action. I guess I was just really disappointed in the three fights that I wanted to see.

I was glad that Lawler won, but it was just too quick. Vitor just simply didn't show up and we didn't get to see ANYTHING from Randleman.

exnihilo · 10-22-2006, 03:45 PM

If I were Coleman I'd feel REALLY bad right now. He fought an entire round for a takedown, only to get into Fedor's open guard and get armbar'd exactly the same way as before, only this time it made him look like a total idiot because he KNEW fedor had a sick armbar from guard. I guess sometimes looks aren't deceiving

This event clearly demonstrated that the time of one trick ponies in MMA is long gone, but everyone knew that already, except for Randleman and Coleman

jas123 · 10-22-2006, 06:36 PM

Well, I found out the bar I was going to watch it at wasn't having it this time so I missed it. What was the deal with Coleman and his kids and then punching Fedor after the fight or something?

**Beowulf** · 10-22-2006, 07:25 PM

I don't doubt that Coleman is a dedicated father, nor that his feelings are genuine, but he needs to chill on playing up the family man thing. Bringing your wailing daughters into the ring to see you bleeding with an eye swelled shut is absolutely asinine.

I really wish I could have seen more from Randleman. That was the fastest, most aggressive takedown I have ever seen. I love Shogun b/c he is an awesome standup fighter, but when the situation dictates he can bring it on the ground. I wouldn't be surprised if Randleman is scheduled for another surgery now.

Overall, I think this was a good card. Belfort was disappointing, and the Butterbean fight was a joke. (BB vs. Hunt could have been interesting). Everything else was good to great. Nakamura vs. Galbraith was very entertaining. I think Galbraith has the spirit to get the call back from Pride.

Nastula was great for the majority of the fight. I think it was Mauro who stated that Judo practitioners don't really have experience with leg locks. That was right on. I hope they call Nastula back. With some additional MMA training, I see him putting on some great shows in the future.

Fedor was...Fedor. He lit Coleman up badly. Could he be better than ever?

Alexander · 10-22-2006, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jas123

Well, I found out the bar I was going to watch it at wasn't having it this time so I missed it. What was the deal with Coleman and his kids and then punching Fedor after the fight or something?

Coleman just tapped Fedor on the chin and said something like "at least let me get one shot in", then he did it again. Fedor handled the entire situation with Coleman's daughters and the chin tap with such grace and elegance.

jas123 · 10-22-2006, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Alexander

Coleman just tapped Fedor on the chin and said something like "at least let me get one shot in", then he did it again. Fedor handled the entire situation with Coleman's daughters and the chin tap with such grace and elegance.

Thanks. Sounds very awkward.

**gresh** · 10-22-2006, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Alexander

Sean O'haire really sucks at fighting. I kind of liked the intermission, gave me a chance to re-fuel, but I can see how it could be annoying.

Intermission sucked, some of us would like to get to bed before 1am

At least show something other than the replay of th