Comments on: UFC 84: Why the Lightweights Outweigh the Big Boys

By: Josh "The IronMan" Stein

Josh "The IronMan" Stein — Tue, 27 May 2008 04:51:42 +0000

I agree with Brandt and Curtis on this one, and I look forward to Brandt’s article.

While I knew Lyoto was going to win this weekend, I will say that I find his style of standup really bad for the sport, because everyone seems to think it’s acceptable not to engage your opponent.

This isn’t boxing. Fans should be pissed when a fighter runs away for three rounds and gets a decision win. When Andrei did it, he apologize to his fans, and he should have. Why doesn’t Lyoto apologize and, more importantly, why doesn’t anybody care that he doesn’t apologize?

By: Devin Wright

Devin Wright — Tue, 13 May 2008 21:52:38 +0000

UFC 84 really is a do or die state of affairs for the “Huntington Beach Bad Boy” Tito Ortiz. Tito was, and still is in some respects, one of the sports most entertaining and talented competitors. Who could forget Tito flipping Ken Shamrock the double bird after a victory against a fighter from the Lions Den, (although probably not as insulting if Ken knew those fingers would someday explore every nook and cranny of Jenna Jamison) or when Tito gestured as though he was digging Shamrocks grave after his victory which ultimately sent Shamrock into retirement. Brutal! I remember him grabbing the attention of UFC fans when he started static with Rashad Evans in the stands at the MGM and Tito was only there as a spectator. Even when Tito is in his finest suit he wants to fight. That’s entertainment. But lately his bizarre decisions have cost him a tremendous amount of creditability with his fans. Challenging Dana White to a fight only to puss out at the very last minute was not a respectable move. Going on “The Apprentice” and proclaiming himself a “Business man” is ridiculous. Tito your fans don’t consider you a business man. As if your success in the UFC was all part of a grand business model strategy. Negative! You are a fighter, you might, or might not, have business sense but you made it to where you are by having Dana White tell you to beat the guy opposite you in the cage to a pulp. Like Clint Eastwood to his chimp Clyde in “Every Which Way But Loose”. Now we have to listen to whine about how Dana is unfair and you’re are not paid what you are worth. Always a bride’s maid never a bride. Stop being a bitch and get in the f*&@ing cage Tito. I want you to win, hell I got money on you to win. Please, just do what you do best and beat the snot out of Machida. Right turn Clyde.

By: berg

berg — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:44:30 +0000

although i agree that this will be an epic fight, i think anderson silva v. dan henderson had the greatest net talent.

By: Vee

Vee — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:18:24 +0000

I love BJ for his stand up. His BJJ is definitely a given, not hype. He has unbelievable flexibility. (( Expect to hear and read about Penn’s cardio ad-nauseum from now until UFC84 and Sherk’s Herculean strength along with his superior takedown abilities. Yawn ))

This card is going to be great because, either Keith Jardine is going to UD or TKO Wanderlei Silva or Silva will pummel Jardine. Either way, it’s going to be great. I like Tito win or lose, he’s one of those guys who I enjoy watching getting another L on his record. Something about him. He can either pull an upset and give Machida his first L or simply lose and exit the UFC which everyone expects. There’s no denying the numbers that he brings in for a UFC PPV.

IMHO, the lightweight division is definitely the most exciting division, with the Light Heavyweight coming in second. I think they offer more exciting match-ups and the best mix of strikers, bjj experts, grapplers, and of course wrestlers.

Josh, there’s a strong chance that Kenny Florian and Roger Huerta will be facing off at UFC 86 on August 9th. That fight has all the potential of becoming a Fight of The Year. While I think Brock Lesnar is an entertaining competitor for his size and speed alone, I now think there’s a reason to purchase this pay-per-view.