Ufc 80: Rapid Fire-01/19/2008

[natedogg]

Ok so I'm bored and figured I'd check out the fight card for UFC 80. Looks like a pretty decent card in my opinion. BJ Penn is always exciting to watch and he alone makes buying this worth it. Stevenson has proven he is a top contender in the LW division. We'll see how he does against someone as good as BJ. I'm also curious as to how Gonzaga will recover after losing to Couture. One of the better, more technical HW's I have seen. Marcus Davis is an explosive and powerful fighter on a 5 fight win streak. I'd like to see him whip some a$$. Honestly, I'm no expert and I only know a hand full of fighters. I just enjoy watching the skill and action of hand to hand combat. What do you all think?

BJ Penn Vs. Joe Stevenson
Gabriel Gonzaga Vs. Fabricio Werdum
Jess Liaudin Vs. Marcus Davis
Wilson Gouveia Vs. Jason Lambert
Jorge Rivera Vs. Kendall Grove

-Probably won't be shown-
Antoni Hardonk Vs. Colin Robinson
Paul Kelly Vs. Paul Taylor
James Lee Vs. Alessio Sakara
Per Eklund Vs. Sam Stout

[AE14]

I really like the Stevenson/Penn matchup as BJ at 155 is a beast. Penn by TKO rd 2

[vika808]

I really like the Stevenson/Penn matchup as BJ at 155 is a beast. Penn by TKO rd 2

yups i see it going the same way but maybe by the frist round

[jas123]

Penn will destroy Stevenson quick. GG is good enough to either KO or decision Werdum. Davis should be fighting top comp these days, ie a top 10er like maybe Diego or Karo. Gouveia-Lambert is very interesting. 2 solid fighters but neither a top 10er. Overall a weak card IMO, but could be exciting. I'm sure that I'll watch it.

[Alexander]

Penn will destroy Stevenson quick. GG is good enough to either KO or decision Werdum. Davis should be fighting top comp these days, ie a top 10er like maybe Diego or Karo. Gouveia-Lambert is very interesting. 2 solid fighters but neither a top 10er. Overall a weak card IMO, but could be exciting. I'm sure that I'll watch it.

What he said, Stevenson has nothing to offer B.J.

[CryingEmo]

Wow, only two 'headline' fights....

[Rodja]

Except for 79, most of the recent cards have been really lackluster and disappointing. I would rather them combine 80 and 81 to make a real card.

[Beowulf]

Yeah, this should probably be a free event on SPIKE.

[natedogg]

Yeah, this should probably be a free event on SPIKE.

Probably right. Funny you say that because Spike is having a Fight Night four days later on the 23rd. Here is what the fight card looks like that day. Mostly a bunch of fighters from TUF.

Mike Swick Vs. Josh Burkman
Patrick Cote Vs. Drew McFedries
Alvin Robinson Vs. Nate Diaz
Michihiro Omigawa Vs. Thiago Tavares
Alberto Crane Vs. Kurt Pellegrino
Dennis Siver Vs. Gray Maynard
Jeremy Stephens Vs. Cole Miller
Joe Veres Vs. Cory Hill
Justin Buchholz Vs. Matt Wiman

[LatSpread]

Except for 79, most of the recent cards have been really lackluster and disappointing. I would rather them combine 80 and 81 to make a real card.

x100, even 79 didnt prove to be that entertaining (didnt match the hype)

Anyway, luckily enough restaurants buy these PPV's so Ill end up watching it just for the BJ Penn fight

.....man I wish wandy would have knocked out Chucky at 79

[Rodja]

x100, even 79 didnt prove to be that entertaining (didnt match the hype)

Anyway, luckily enough restaurants buy these PPV's so Ill end up watching it just for the BJ Penn fight

.....man I wish wandy would have knocked out Chucky at 79

I've become a snob, though. I cannot stand most MMA fans...you know the ones that boo when the fight goes to the ground.

[natedogg]

I've become a snob, though. I cannot stand most MMA fans...you know the ones that boo when the fight goes to the ground.

lol. No sh!t right. I notice that too. ****ing idiots, what the hell are you booing at. I mean the fight can be more exciting when the fighters are standing toe to toe trading blows, but this is MMA, not boxing. It's just plain ignorance on the part of the "fans."

[Alexander]

lol. No sh!t right. I notice that too. ****ing idiots, what the hell are you booing at. I mean the fight can be more exciting when the fighters are standing toe to toe trading blows, but this MMA, not boxing. It's just plain ignorance on the part of the "fans."

One of the many reasons most of us miss Pride so much. Those are some respectful and educated fans.

[Rodja]

One of the many reasons most of us miss Pride so much. Those are some respectful and educated fans.

Yes, one of the many.

[TripDog]

OH SH*T ......Joe Daddy and Penn!!! That's gonna be a good fight. Joe daddy KO in 3rd

[jas123]

Joe daddy KO in 3rd

[TripDog]

Was that him after his pathetic fight against old school Liddell....

[jas123]

No that's Wandy shaking his head at your terrible pick. And he never got dropped in that fight whereas your boy Liddell did.

[TripDog]

No that's Wandy shaking his head at your terrible pick. And he never got dropped in that fight whereas your boy Liddell did.

Oh trust me I am not a Liddell fan by any means. I just think Joe Daddy has this one. BJ is an awsome fighter, but not my pic.

[Mulletsoldier]

Better judgement tells me not to count anybody out lately, but with that being said Joe has nothin to match Bj in any area. 2nd Rd sub.