UFC 79: Nemesis. Picks contest.

[CNorris]

Souk/Machida:

I like Machida’s fighting style. I think that he’s going to be around a while and should get a title shot

Silva/Liddell:

I expected more from Silva. I thought that he laying back waiting for an opening that never came and ended up taking to many shots. I still think he’s a great fighter, just not his night

GSP/Hughes:

GSP simply kicked Hughes but tonight.

You like Machida's fighting style? :wtf:

He is a very boring fighter to watch IMO. He will be around for a long time, and thats not a good thing.

 

[jas123]

It was a great night of fights. I loved the Wandy-Chuck fight. It lived up to all the hype. Great trading, but I wish Wandy would have won. I saw it 29-28 as well.

Slick sub by St. Pierre. I don't see anyone beating him on the ground or outwrestling him.

Machida really dominated. Where were those amazing leg kicks from Sok? He looked out of it halfway through the first. Maybe Sok isn't mentally tough or maybe Machida is just the man.

Nice fight for Clementi.

Palelei-Sanchez was just a dumb fight to televise so I'm not surprised it blew, but the rest of the fights easily made up for it.

I did terrible in the contest. The only fights I got right were when I picked against my favs

 

[mp5man1]

You like Machida's fighting style? :wtf:

He is a very boring fighter to watch IMO. He will be around for a long time, and thats not a good thing.

I'll give you that. But he wins and I like how he stays in control and picks his shots.

 

[jas123]

Souk/Machida:

I like Machida’s fighting style. I think that he’s going to be around a while and should get a title shot

Silva/Liddell:

I expected more from Silva. I thought that he laying back waiting for an opening that never came and ended up taking to many shots. I still think he’s a great fighter, just not his night

GSP/Hughes:

GSP simply kicked Hughes but tonight.

I think Silva was worried about getting caught coming in so he waited until Chuck came after him. Most of the times that I've seen him get dropped was when he rushed in to trade.

 

[vika808]

CHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEWHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
da iceman kicked some azz good stuff, great fights.. i really wanted No LOve to win after seeing Melvin attitude and stuff rich was great at 155

 

[CNorris]

I am glad Chuck won since a loss for him would have meant he might not be around much longer. Chuck is just too fun to watch and I didn't want to see him retire.

seeing Melvin lose and Rich totally own him in every aspect possible was so great.

Hughes should retire and pass the torch on to GSP. Its too bad GSP has to be such a douche tough. I guess that comes with the territory of having French blood.

 

[jas123]

I'm disappointed that Wand doesn't use his knees anymore. It looked like he had some opportunities to clinch. Chuck also looked much bigger than Wand.

 

[natedogg]

Hughes got spanked up and I fail to see how GSP acted like a douche. The guy is a class act all the way and one of the best pound for pound fighters in the sport. I also noticed the size advantage that Liddell had over Silva. I'll give Silva credit though, he hung in there after taking some massive punishment.

 

[awmcdon]

GSP is a class act. Eveyone saying he is a douche doesn't know what the **** your talking about. You guys just can't stand to see a canadian win. Now Serra that's a douche.

 

[AE14]

First, wow great card top to bottom.

GSP is unreal. I feel for Serra when they meet. Once he gets the title back I dont know who will take it from him

Hell of a job by Liddell and Silva. As good as expected. Liddell fought a smart fight, and did enough to win, but 30-27?

Machida/Sak, Machida is impressive. He might not excite, but he goes out to win. I think we need to see Machida/Jardine with the winner getting the Forrest/Page winner. I really like Machida and think he could hold the belt before the year is out.

Damn, what is the whole pride flopping thing. Not that Silva flopped, but he lost convincingly. I guess that means that Fedor loses to jake McDonald or Frank Mir. Crazy. Next thing is Big Tim KO'ing Nog

 

[Mulletsoldier]

Hughes got spanked up and I fail to see how GSP acted like a douche. The guy is a class act all the way and one of the best pound for pound fighters in the sport. I also noticed the size advantage that Liddell had over Silva. I'll give Silva credit though, he hung in there after taking some massive punishment.

GSP is a class act. Eveyone saying he is a douche doesn't know what the **** your talking about. You guys just can't stand to see a canadian win. Now Serra that's a douche.

He's not a douche, I thought that was a classy move at the end with the belt. CNorris just cannot handle that his cornbread country boy is a bush-league fighter compared to GSP.

:rasp:

 

[CryingEmo]

I think GSP could handle freakin' anyone... damn.

He could probably own liddell at this point.

 

[jas123]

How about Clementi's full nelson attempt? :lol:

 

[Dancebot 2000]

I don't see how you can say GSP is a douche, especially if you're a Hughes fan. And Machida has my favorite style to watch in the UFC right now. Educated fans appriciate it.

 

[Mulletsoldier]

I don't see how you can say GSP is a douche, especially if you're a Hughes fan. And Machida has my favorite style to watch in the UFC right now. Educated fans appriciate it.

For sure. It's incredibly technical and maybe the most strategic LHW. However, for me at least, appreciation and entertainment at times do not mix.

 

[jas123]

Machida-Chuck, make it happen.

 

[Dancebot 2000]

Machida-Chuck, make it happen.

I can't see Chuck bringing anything to that fight, and as much as I love Machida's style, that could be a boring fight.

 

[Alexander]

I don't see how you can say GSP is a douche, especially if you're a Hughes fan. And Machida has my favorite style to watch in the UFC right now. Educated fans appriciate it.

Oh, Norris is educated, he's just a sh*t starting a**hole.

 

[jas123]

I can't see Chuck bringing anything to that fight, and as much as I love Machida's style, that could be a boring fight.

Yeah, Chuck would lose. That's what I like about it. :twisted: But Machida would probably be extra cautious...

 

[AE14]

I really wanna see MAchida fight Jardine or Thiago Silva for #1 contender. I think Machida v. Page would be fairly entertaining as Page would get frustrated by him

 

[rugger48]

Yeah, Chuck would lose. That's what I like about it. :twisted: But Machida would probably be extra cautious...

Machida is getting alittle to much respect, chuck would be a good match up, but i dont see how anybody would say that liddell would simply lose.

 

[Alexander]

Machida is getting alittle to much respect, chuck would be a good match up, but i dont see how anybody would say that liddell would simply lose.

I think the respect is deserved, but I agree, Chuck would have a very good chance of winning that fight.

 

[rugger48]

I think the respect is deserved, but I agree, Chuck would have a very good chance of winning that fight.

well Im not saying that machida shouldnt get any respect, but it was obvious that souk was very overated and looked completely clueless on what to do on his back or even prevent being taken down, he looked real slow for a LHW.

 

[mp5man1]

Machida is getting alittle to much respect, chuck would be a good match up, but i dont see how anybody would say that liddell would simply lose.

who has beat him so far.

 

[size]

My quick thoughts:

Machida should w/o a doubt fight for the title.

Liddell did the smartest thing I have ever seen him do in a fight by taking Silva down twice in the final round to secure himself a victory.

GSP is unbelievable how good he is.

Heavyweights continue to be a boring weight class. They should show more 155 fights in place of the boring big guys.

 

[AE14]

I agree about the HW's. I can see Nog/Tim being a bore fest.

 

[SteelEntity]

Its Lyoto not Ryoto Machida BTW. And I thought you guys were hardcore fans? lol

 

[Mo250]

the chuck vs wandi fight was pretty disappointing. I expected more out of wandi.

 

[vika808]

I thought it was a great fight.

 

[Alexander]

Its Lyoto not Ryoto Machida BTW. And I thought you guys were hardcore fans? lol

His name is Lyoto "Ryoto" Machida.

 

[Mulletsoldier]

the chuck vs wandi fight was pretty disappointing. I expected more out of wandi.

I'm not sure what else you were expecting. Wandy probably knew that if he chased Chuck he'd get caught with an odd-angled back pedaling shot, leaving himself vulnerable. He waited for Chuck to engage and swung off. There were more good exchanges in that fight alone than in some UFC cards as a whole. I thought it was a great fight.

 

[BabyHulk]

It was definitely a great fight. Honestly I didn't see it going all 3 rounds, but it was a good 3 rounds. I only saw it going 1, with someone getting knocked cold. I'm glad Chuck won, but I'm not taking anything away from Wandy. He is one of the best. I hope there is a rematch.

 

[SteelEntity]

His name is Lyoto "Ryoto" Machida.

well damn I got owned then I guess haha.

 

[Mo250]

I'm not sure what else you were expecting. Wandy probably knew that if he chased Chuck he'd get caught with an odd-angled back pedaling shot, leaving himself vulnerable. He waited for Chuck to engage and swung off. There were more good exchanges in that fight alone than in some UFC cards as a whole. I thought it was a great fight.

Wandi was too careful and not the hungry animal we saw in Pride. I think he had an opportunity but didn't capitalize on it. I didn't think much of the exchanges to be honest.

 

[TheTom]

I thought the Wand VS Liddell was one of the best matches I have seen in the UFC.

GSP was unreal, that guy is so zoned into the art of fighting its rediculous.

Liddell is still one of my favorite fighters of all time, I think he has a great chance to beat anyone they put infront of him in the cage.

Yes even Quinton, regardless of how counter-style Quinton is to Liddell, Liddell is just a fierce natural fighter. He can pull off some amazing, out-of-nowhere knockout punches.

And they aren't "lucky" he trains for those weird-angle back-pedaling knockout hits.

 

[Mulletsoldier]

Wandi was too careful and not the hungry animal we saw in Pride. I think he had an opportunity but didn't capitalize on it. I didn't think much of the exchanges to be honest.

Wandy could have charged forward headfirst, guns blazing, or thrown overheads and gone for a clinch, both probably ending up in Wand being knocked out in the first. Chuck's punches were stunning Wand in those exchanges, clearer shots would have put him away. I'm personally glad he didn't just charge in, it made for a good battle.

 

[Mo250]

Wandy could have charged forward headfirst, guns blazing, or thrown overheads and gone for a clinch, both probably ending up in Wand being knocked out in the first. Chuck's punches were stunning Wand in those exchanges, clearer shots would have put him away. I'm personally glad he didn't just charge in, it made for a good battle.

he should have taken the chance in my opinion. He might have been knocked out but he could have also had it the other way around. I think its better than getting smashed in those exchanges where is height is a disadvantage.

 

[BIGG DOGG]

First off i dont know how any one can say that the Chuck Silva fight was a disapointment..It was an exciting round for round exchange and chuck clearly dominated.. Silva can definitly take a punch but he did not have an upper hand a single round.. As for the # 1 contender for 205, have you all forgot about forest griffen? He has a guarenteed tittle shot after the next season of the TUF show. I thing alot of the Pride fighters are having trouble in the cage,(crokop,Silva,Shogun,ect) I have yet to be impressed.. I also feel that Chuck is beeing counted out too soon..He is a world class fighter that had two bad fights,I think this win will turn things around for him...

 

[AE14]

teh Cuck/Wandy fight was one of the best I have seen, and I have been wathing since UFC1. With that said, I would have liked to see more out of Wandy, but I think that Chuck's game plan was better and it showed

 

[grila jujitsu]

teh Cuck/Wandy fight was one of the best I have seen, and I have been wathing since UFC1. With that said, I would have liked to see more out of Wandy, but I think that Chuck's game plan was better and it showed

wandy needs to get back on the juice!!! you can tell he has not been doing it! just not the same fighter !!

by the way gsp is a class act! the guy is just straight humble !

 

[Alexander]

This was a great picks contest. 4 days later and the guy still hasn't given the results.

 

[TripDog]

GSP fukcin "owned" Hughes!! I thought Chuck did a smart thing by playing the standup game with Wandi. Liddell had the reach to just keep pumping those jabs, and score. Fedor got the easy win on Hong Man Choi last night.

 

[stxnas]

Just watched the Irvin/Cane fight. What was the final verdict on that injury? Was it a fractured orbital or was he just knocked stupid?

 

[pistonpump]

wasnt this the best contest? haha ive been away from a comp for weeks, sorry fellahs. with that being said i still wont post the results so next time someone else make the damn contest!

 

[Mulletsoldier]

We usually do, so why the **** did you make this one?

:blink:

 

[Beowulf]

I haven't run a contest yet. Should I go back and do my pennance?

 

[Alexander]

You get a free pass, due to your "semi-hiatus" status.

 

[Alexander]

We usually do, so why the **** did you make this one?

:blink:

That's what I'm talking about, bring the canadian pain on the hilo boy.

 

[Rogue Drone]

MisterEZE 16 Rd3 1:45 timepick on GSP_Hughes
Reaper329 16 Rd2 0:00 timepick on GSP_Hughes


CryingEmo 14
Alexander 10
Beowulf 10
jas123 10
Rodja 10
brass monkey 9
fatty 9
Dancebot 2000 8
firefighter2032 8
Grila Jutitsu 8
Lightning 6
UNCfan1 6
Vika808 6


GSP won at Rd 2 :06 left, 4:54 in - y'all decide who won between the two ties.

I propose to the group that Pistonpump be banned from all future play and if he starts another contest, ignored and someone else puts one up, he sure as hell is out of any contest I run.

 

[pistonpump]

im sorry ill leave the contests to you guys. thanks Rouge for the backup

sorry for calling you a makeup too haha