Comments on: UFC 88 Results and Thoughts http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/09/07/ufc-88-results-and-thoughts/ MMA Opinion and Cheap MMA Gear Sat, 17 Mar 2012 15:45:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: bigbawler http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/09/07/ufc-88-results-and-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-2439 bigbawler Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:09:24 +0000 http://www.mmaopinion.com/?p=1079#comment-2439 DAM Rashad I cant believe he won I dont even know how he is undefeated. Chuck was not on top of his "A" game thats for sure but he does need to learn to keep his hands up. DAM Rashad I cant believe he won I dont even know how he is undefeated. Chuck was not on top of his “A” game thats for sure but he does need to learn to keep his hands up.

]]> By: Dex http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/09/07/ufc-88-results-and-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-2430 Dex Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:44:22 +0000 http://www.mmaopinion.com/?p=1079#comment-2430 No Sh**, what was he planning on getting some nipple stabs in.. thanks for putting that vision back into my head Curtis and Tim...a hard nippled idiot indeed No Sh**, what was he planning on getting some nipple stabs in.. thanks for putting that vision back into my head Curtis and Tim…a hard nippled idiot indeed

]]> By: Tim http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/09/07/ufc-88-results-and-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-2428 Tim Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:09:46 +0000 http://www.mmaopinion.com/?p=1079#comment-2428 Thank You Curtis that is what I want to know as well. Why is he out there playing with his nipples just made him look like an idiot Thank You Curtis that is what I want to know as well. Why is he out there playing with his nipples just made him look like an idiot

]]> By: Curtis http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/09/07/ufc-88-results-and-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-2417 Curtis Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:30:38 +0000 http://www.mmaopinion.com/?p=1079#comment-2417 seriously...what was up with Rashad and the nipple thing? seriously…what was up with Rashad and the nipple thing?

]]> By: Curtis http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/09/07/ufc-88-results-and-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-2414 Curtis Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:19:13 +0000 http://www.mmaopinion.com/?p=1079#comment-2414 I don't pull for Rashad and don't see him as a top 5 in this weight, but until he starts losing fights he only climbs. He is undefeated and has the only TRUE KO of Chuck. Since Chuck was getting a shot if he won, it is only fair for Evans that he gets it. I don’t pull for Rashad and don’t see him as a top 5 in this weight, but until he starts losing fights he only climbs. He is undefeated and has the only TRUE KO of Chuck. Since Chuck was getting a shot if he won, it is only fair for Evans that he gets it.

]]> By: Vee http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/09/07/ufc-88-results-and-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-2410 Vee Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:49:43 +0000 http://www.mmaopinion.com/?p=1079#comment-2410 ^Slasher, that's why I'm not sold on Rashad Evans as a great fighter. Chuck is easy pickings for any one with decent boxing skills that is fighting some one who is known to keep their hands low and loop their punches. I'm really interested in seeing what Greg Jackson has to say about the fight. Does Chuck and John Hackleman need to finally revamp their boxing style? Because you know Chuck is not going to leave the Pit. ^Slasher, that’s why I’m not sold on Rashad Evans as a great fighter. Chuck is easy pickings for any one with decent boxing skills that is fighting some one who is known to keep their hands low and loop their punches.

I’m really interested in seeing what Greg Jackson has to say about the fight.
Does Chuck and John Hackleman need to finally revamp their boxing style? Because you know Chuck is not going to leave the Pit.

]]> By: dude http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/09/07/ufc-88-results-and-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-2408 dude Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:07:23 +0000 http://www.mmaopinion.com/?p=1079#comment-2408 chuck's game has been exposed once again. that style doesn't work anymore, and he needs to realize that. there was a time when no one dared walk in even though chuck had his hands low, cuz they feared that right hand. now people see that low left hand and it looks like an "open, please come in" sign. chuck’s game has been exposed once again. that style doesn’t work anymore, and he needs to realize that. there was a time when no one dared walk in even though chuck had his hands low, cuz they feared that right hand. now people see that low left hand and it looks like an “open, please come in” sign.

]]> By: Slasher http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/09/07/ufc-88-results-and-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-2403 Slasher Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:03:11 +0000 http://www.mmaopinion.com/?p=1079#comment-2403 Chuck had it coming. Evans saw it and I saw it. Chuck had his hands low. You can see Evans position himself first before throwing the overhand when Chuck closed in. Too easy. Not much to be hyped about. Anyone that comes in with their hands low will get KNOCKED THE FUCK OUT! A lesson for all MMA practitioners: Learn how to bob and weave Chuck had it coming. Evans saw it and I saw it. Chuck had his hands low. You can see Evans position himself first before throwing the overhand when Chuck closed in. Too easy. Not much to be hyped about. Anyone that comes in with their hands low will get KNOCKED THE FUCK OUT! A lesson for all MMA practitioners: Learn how to bob and weave

]]> By: Vee http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/09/07/ufc-88-results-and-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-2396 Vee Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:02:48 +0000 http://www.mmaopinion.com/?p=1079#comment-2396 Marquardt[1] looked really good and sharp. I did expect that to be the fight of the night. I really thought Kampmann was going to offer a competitive fight. Initially I was unimpressed by Dan Henderson's performance but some times really good fighters only look as good as the level of competition from their opponent. Palhares? Was his strategy to simply get a leglock?? Henderson vs Marquardt next? I hope so. Or Franklin at 205? Franklin[2] also looked really technically great working inside and outside. He was smart not to stay too long on the inside and worked Hamill over. I also like both fighters and I'm glad they did not suffer any extreme damage. Was that a liver shot that ended the fight? <b>Rashad Evans?!?</b> Ok, I still can not believe it[3]. I understand why he danced around because you really don't want to hang in Chuck's range. It is simply not a smart strategy, example Wanderlei Silva's all-out-offense. SHOCK OF THE YEAR?!? This is right up there with Gonzaga head-kick KO of Cro-Cop. Even with this dramatic show-stopping victory I am still not convinced that Rashad Evans is a great fighter. I am not sold but I'm sure everybody will take notice. His last to performances in the octagon reveals an inconsistent story. But his highlight reel is really sweet as sugar. The head-kick KO, Lambert GNP finish, and now putting Chuck Liddell to sleep. So who will Rashad fight next? Wanderlei Silva, Lyoto Machida or Forrest Griffin[4]? Something tells me it may be Machida because they're both undefeated. Is it safe to say that the evident holes in Liddell's game has been exposed? I can see why Hackleman doesn't want Liddell to fight Lyoto Machida. This is Liddell's 3rd recent loss, 3rd time being dropped, and 1st time being put to sleep. Team Greg Jackson (2-0) versus Chuck Liddell. [1][2] Both Marquardt and Franklin looked really good in their last 2 fights. Both fighters were dominated by the current MW champion, Anderson Silva. How freaking good is Sila? I'm rooting for both Cote and Silva. Would a Cote win be shocking? While I don't see it happening, it would definitely be exciting and shake up the MW division. [3] I STILL DON'T BELIEVE IT. Rashad Evans TUF2 Winner defeats Chuck Liddell via 2nd KO. I didn't see him winning TUF, beating Bonnar, or beating Ortiz . . . which he didn't. I don't think Rashad Evans is a top LHW but beating Chuck Liddell is just like Griffin beating Shogun. He's kind of on top of the world, except MMA-Math already shows that he will not be able to do the same to Wanderlei. Note, half of his victories are decisions. [4] I'm sure the UFC won't have a problem promoting Griffin TUF1 Winner, LHW Champion versus undefeated (12-0-1) Evans TUF2 Winner. Spike can re-air seleted TUF matches and the finales. I think the fight may be boring but you never know. And the question I didn't think about, who does Chuck fight next? Does he get another "easy" opponent fed to him like a Rashad Evans? The next generation of MMA fighters are on the horizon. Sorry for the long comment, I was at a party and I'm still excited and buzzed. Crazy Night, still Shocked! Bring on UFC 89 and 90!! Marquardt[1] looked really good and sharp. I did expect that to be the fight of the night. I really thought Kampmann was going to offer a competitive fight.

Initially I was unimpressed by Dan Henderson’s performance but some times really good fighters only look as good as the level of competition from their opponent. Palhares? Was his strategy to simply get a leglock?? Henderson vs Marquardt next? I hope so. Or Franklin at 205?

Franklin[2] also looked really technically great working inside and outside. He was smart not to stay too long on the inside and worked Hamill over. I also like both fighters and I’m glad they did not suffer any extreme damage. Was that a liver shot that ended the fight?

Rashad Evans?!? Ok, I still can not believe it[3]. I understand why he danced around because you really don’t want to hang in Chuck’s range. It is simply not a smart strategy, example Wanderlei Silva’s all-out-offense. SHOCK OF THE YEAR?!? This is right up there with Gonzaga head-kick KO of Cro-Cop. Even with this dramatic show-stopping victory I am still not convinced that Rashad Evans is a great fighter. I am not sold but I’m sure everybody will take notice. His last to performances in the octagon reveals an inconsistent story. But his highlight reel is really sweet as sugar. The head-kick KO, Lambert GNP finish, and now putting Chuck Liddell to sleep. So who will Rashad fight next? Wanderlei Silva, Lyoto Machida or Forrest Griffin[4]? Something tells me it may be Machida because they’re both undefeated.

Is it safe to say that the evident holes in Liddell’s game has been exposed? I can see why Hackleman doesn’t want Liddell to fight Lyoto Machida. This is Liddell’s 3rd recent loss, 3rd time being dropped, and 1st time being put to sleep. Team Greg Jackson (2-0) versus Chuck Liddell.

[1][2] Both Marquardt and Franklin looked really good in their last 2 fights. Both fighters were dominated by the current MW champion, Anderson Silva. How freaking good is Sila? I’m rooting for both Cote and Silva. Would a Cote win be shocking? While I don’t see it happening, it would definitely be exciting and shake up the MW division.

[3] I STILL DON’T BELIEVE IT. Rashad Evans TUF2 Winner defeats Chuck Liddell via 2nd KO. I didn’t see him winning TUF, beating Bonnar, or beating Ortiz . . . which he didn’t. I don’t think Rashad Evans is a top LHW but beating Chuck Liddell is just like Griffin beating Shogun. He’s kind of on top of the world, except MMA-Math already shows that he will not be able to do the same to Wanderlei. Note, half of his victories are decisions.

[4] I’m sure the UFC won’t have a problem promoting Griffin TUF1 Winner, LHW Champion versus undefeated (12-0-1) Evans TUF2 Winner. Spike can re-air seleted TUF matches and the finales. I think the fight may be boring but you never know. And the question I didn’t think about, who does Chuck fight next? Does he get another “easy” opponent fed to him like a Rashad Evans?

The next generation of MMA fighters are on the horizon. Sorry for the long comment, I was at a party and I’m still excited and buzzed. Crazy Night, still Shocked! Bring on UFC 89 and 90!!

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