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NIB · 01-20-2008, 11:48 AM

Yup btls on sirius..
They are big UFC fans.
I like it also not as much I can never seem to find it on the tv..

WadingWill · 01-21-2008, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by NIB

Yup btls on sirius..
They are big UFC fans.
I like it also not as much I can never seem to find it on the tv..

NIB if you have spike TV there is a free UFC on wed night this week. Also every thursday they show former UFC's on UFC unleashed. Great way to familiarize yourself with the fighters and the sport, and best of all its free. Trust me if you have a spark of interest in the UFC, watch a couple and you'll be hooked. IMO there is nothing better in the summer than watching a live UFC on Sat night until 12-1am, then going fishing till the sun comes up! Maybe my wife is right, I have issues...

Bronko · 01-21-2008, 01:04 PM

Penn is great and is an excellet tactician. Although I have to admit, I thought his career was over with that loss to Matt Hughes in 06.' It just felt like he had given up after that. But, he seems back with a vengance which is a good thing for the UFC.

The Gonzales knockout of Cro-Cop was as devastating a knock out as you will ever see. I watched it live with my brother, we were completely stunned by that kick.

I can't get enough UFC either.

WadingWill · 01-21-2008, 01:44 PM

If I recall correctly the Gonzaga Kro Cop fight was free live on Spike Tv. That was definitely knockout of the year for the ufc, only I couple I've seen that could even compare to that.

Penn's is much bigger stronger lightweight than he is welterweight. In that rematch with Penn and Hughes Penn dominated the first round, but gassed later in the fight and as you said pretty much gave up. In the past he has relied on technique and talent more so than training. He seems to have matured and is really applying himself now. He won the lightweight title on Sat night cause the former champ(Shawn Sherk) tested positive for steriods after his last fight with Hermes Franca and was stripped of the title. Now Sherk will fight Penn and this will be a real test for BJ. If he trains his ass off he will win, but if he doesn't he's in real trouble. Sherk is an animal and never stops coming forward and is always ready to go the distance. To bad for Sherk he tainted his image by taking steriods, but good for the UFC for stripping him of the title.

ProfessorM · 01-21-2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by WadingWill

If I recall correctly the Gonzaga Kro Cop fight was free live on Spike Tv. That was definitely knockout of the year for the ufc, only I couple I've seen that could even compare to that.

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The best part was he knocked out a guy that is known world wide for his knockout kicks. Little bit of his own medicine. I respectfully disagree with you about the Silva fight though, although he is giving up a lot in age, he is one tough cookie and I think he will win. He gave Rampage all he could handle and has way, way more experience, esp. against heavyweights. Hell he knocked out the other Brazilian Silva, Axe murder, and I just don't think the other Silva is in his league. It should be a great fight. Please post who wins as I won't be getting the pay for view probably. I will have to wait for the reruns
. Cherri o.

WadingWill · 01-22-2008, 10:41 AM

Professor I'll see if I can't get my dvd recorder hooked up and tape it for ya assuming you have a dvd player. The fight is march1st so I got some time to see if I can get it to work. I'll let you know.
I don't think there will be a favorite in this fight, I bet the odds will be even. I can understand why you believe Henderson will be victorious, I agree with every point you made but one. I do believe Silva is in the same league as Henderson. Since Silva has come to the UFC he has dominated all of his opponents the best one being Rich Franklin twice. I believe that Anderson's stand up(striking) is better than Hendersons(not by much), and his submissions are better as well. I think Henderson has much better wrestling skills but thats the only area I give him the edge. I just feel like Silva has more options than Henderson in this fight. That being said these are just my opinions, and even though I believe Silva will win, I wouldn't be surprised to see Henderson win either, these are 2 elite fighters in great shape so you never know what can happen.