Comments on: Curtis’ UFC 91 Predictions http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/11/12/curtis-ufc-91-predictions/ MMA Opinion and Cheap MMA Gear Sat, 17 Mar 2012 15:45:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Amy Robinson http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/11/12/curtis-ufc-91-predictions/comment-page-1/#comment-3334 Amy Robinson Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:40:52 +0000 http://www.mmaopinion.com/?p=1371#comment-3334 Before I go, I have to concur with Antwain, Henrdicks is from right over the border of Ohio from me so I've been watching his career for a few years and I was shocked to see him get a fight against Gonzaga (and not in a good way). I guess Pavia can sell anybody on anything. Before I go, I have to concur with Antwain, Henrdicks is from right over the border of Ohio from me so I’ve been watching his career for a few years and I was shocked to see him get a fight against Gonzaga (and not in a good way). I guess Pavia can sell anybody on anything.

]]> By: Amy Robinson http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/11/12/curtis-ufc-91-predictions/comment-page-1/#comment-3333 Amy Robinson Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:36:40 +0000 http://www.mmaopinion.com/?p=1371#comment-3333 Welp, you guys might not hear from me for a while, I'm going to jump off the roof since Brock Lesnar is now the heavyweight champion. Welp, you guys might not hear from me for a while, I’m going to jump off the roof since Brock Lesnar is now the heavyweight champion.

]]> By: Fight Zone Host http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/11/12/curtis-ufc-91-predictions/comment-page-1/#comment-3283 Fight Zone Host Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:21:20 +0000 http://www.mmaopinion.com/?p=1371#comment-3283 Sell your Spamalot tickets on eBay and go to Cagefest. Gonzaga will hammer Hendricks and Couture by choke out in the second round. And Curtis, we know the truth....Your wife is a senior at Granby High. Hell Curtis, you don't look older than 15 yourself. lol. See everyone tomorrow night, listen for Antwain's theme song..."The Juggernaut" by local metal band Faceplate!!!!! Support local fighters...Support local metal!!! Sell your Spamalot tickets on eBay and go to Cagefest. Gonzaga will hammer Hendricks and Couture by choke out in the second round. And Curtis, we know the truth….Your wife is a senior at Granby High. Hell Curtis, you don’t look older than 15 yourself. lol. See everyone tomorrow night, listen for Antwain’s theme song…”The Juggernaut” by local metal band Faceplate!!!!! Support local fighters…Support local metal!!!

]]> By: Antwain Britt http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/11/12/curtis-ufc-91-predictions/comment-page-1/#comment-3270 Antwain Britt Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:22:23 +0000 http://www.mmaopinion.com/?p=1371#comment-3270 I was supposed to fight Josh Hendricks a year about a year ago and the event fell through, needless to say I was a heavy favorite! Its funny to see him in this position. He must real good management who dont like him that much! Gonzaga via death!! I was supposed to fight Josh Hendricks a year about a year ago and the event fell through, needless to say I was a heavy favorite! Its funny to see him in this position. He must real good management who dont like him that much! Gonzaga via death!!

]]> By: Vee http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/11/12/curtis-ufc-91-predictions/comment-page-1/#comment-3253 Vee Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:04:35 +0000 http://www.mmaopinion.com/?p=1371#comment-3253 Clark, I had to say something. Saying any fighter doesn't know <i>Mixed</i>-MA really doesn't makes sense. You do not need to know or be well versed in all disciplines to win a match. 1 or 2 will be fine. Wrestling is a great base to being with. There are many fighters who have poor striking, who's main goal is to take the fight to the floor looking for a submission. Does that make them any less of a Mixed Martial Arts fighter? No. Sorry the hype behind this fight is almost bizarre . . . although it is possible that Randy can win via 1st round TKO, let's not act as if his dropping fighters often with his dirty boxing. This is a sport where anything can happen and often does happen. With all things said, I see this fight ending in the 3rd or 4th round. Who knows maybe Brock may learn something new and keep Randy at bay with a stiff jab and low leg kicks. You never really know. Did Randy ever lose against bigger heavyweights? Florian's odds are not bad at all. Sherk could not finish him but did beat him via decision. His fight against Diego Sanchez was at 185lbs, 30lbs heavier. Real skinny doesn't mean anything. Royce Gracie is really skinny. You know, I've never been impressed with Stevenson's striking. Against Melvin Coke-Is-It Guillard didn't really matter, the kid was/is a headcase. Clark, I had to say something.
Saying any fighter doesn’t know Mixed-MA really doesn’t makes sense. You do not need to know or be well versed in all disciplines to win a match. 1 or 2 will be fine. Wrestling is a great base to being with. There are many fighters who have poor striking, who’s main goal is to take the fight to the floor looking for a submission. Does that make them any less of a Mixed Martial Arts fighter? No.
Sorry the hype behind this fight is almost bizarre . . . although it is possible that Randy can win via 1st round TKO, let’s not act as if his dropping fighters often with his dirty boxing.
This is a sport where anything can happen and often does happen. With all things said, I see this fight ending in the 3rd or 4th round. Who knows maybe Brock may learn something new and keep Randy at bay with a stiff jab and low leg kicks. You never really know.

Did Randy ever lose against bigger heavyweights?

Florian’s odds are not bad at all. Sherk could not finish him but did beat him via decision. His fight against Diego Sanchez was at 185lbs, 30lbs heavier. Real skinny doesn’t mean anything. Royce Gracie is really skinny. You know, I’ve never been impressed with Stevenson’s striking. Against Melvin Coke-Is-It Guillard didn’t really matter, the kid was/is a headcase.

]]> By: Clark http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/11/12/curtis-ufc-91-predictions/comment-page-1/#comment-3251 Clark Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:42:10 +0000 http://www.mmaopinion.com/?p=1371#comment-3251 People are giving Brock way too much credit. His brain is about the size of a pea and all he knows how to do is charge across the octagon and tackle someone and bully them. Brock knows absolutley no mixed martial arts and even if he got better since the herring fight, he will forget everything once he steps in the ring. If he couldnt finish Heath he sure as he'll won't be able to finish Randy. Randy will not be bullied into the positions that Heath was (caught against the fence in a half assed gulliotine attempt) and will make a fool of brocks inexperience. Randy by first round TKO, probably an uppercut from a dirty boxing clinch. I like kenflo a lot but he is too small for this fight. Remember what happened with sherk and diego sanchez? Kenny doesn't do well with guys that are stronger and will take him to the ground. I've met kenny before and he is about 5'8" NOT 5'10'' and really skinny, joe Stevenson is a beast and will toss kenflo around a la sean sherk as long as he doesn't get drawn into some kind of stand up nonsense like sherk does sometimes instead of playing to his strenghts. And I don't think he will because he needs this win too badly. Joe daddy will steamroll kenflo just like he ran through the TUF crowd. Most likely second round TKO or at the least a UD. People are giving Brock way too much credit. His brain is about the size of a pea and all he knows how to do is charge across the octagon and tackle someone and bully them. Brock knows absolutley no mixed martial arts and even if he got better since the herring fight, he will forget everything once he steps in the ring. If he couldnt finish Heath he sure as he’ll won’t be able to finish Randy. Randy will not be bullied into the positions that Heath was (caught against the fence in a half assed gulliotine attempt) and will make a fool of brocks inexperience. Randy by first round TKO, probably an uppercut from a dirty boxing clinch.

I like kenflo a lot but he is too small for this fight. Remember what happened with sherk and diego sanchez? Kenny doesn’t do well with guys that are stronger and will take him to the ground. I’ve met kenny before and he is about 5’8″ NOT 5’10” and really skinny, joe Stevenson is a beast and will toss kenflo around a la sean sherk as long as he doesn’t get drawn into some kind of stand up nonsense like sherk does sometimes instead of playing to his strenghts. And I don’t think he will because he needs this win too badly. Joe daddy will steamroll kenflo just like he ran through the TUF crowd. Most likely second round TKO or at the least a UD.

]]> By: Kyle http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/11/12/curtis-ufc-91-predictions/comment-page-1/#comment-3236 Kyle Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:13:07 +0000 http://www.mmaopinion.com/?p=1371#comment-3236 I am so disappointed that I wont be in the are for Antwain Britt's fight (im from Virginia Beach). When I listened to the 'Opinionated' Podcast I thought you guys said he would be on it? Guess I was mistaken. I hope Antwain destroys his opponent as he tends to do. Hopefully this will get him more recognition by the UFC and we can see him in the UFC some time next year. I am so disappointed that I wont be in the are for Antwain Britt’s fight (im from Virginia Beach). When I listened to the ‘Opinionated’ Podcast I thought you guys said he would be on it? Guess I was mistaken. I hope Antwain destroys his opponent as he tends to do. Hopefully this will get him more recognition by the UFC and we can see him in the UFC some time next year.

]]> By: Curtis http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/11/12/curtis-ufc-91-predictions/comment-page-1/#comment-3227 Curtis Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:22:12 +0000 http://www.mmaopinion.com/?p=1371#comment-3227 Wow!!! Let me know how things go down at the Scope. I will do a follow up article about the Cagefest fights sometime early next week after the Lesnar Couture rush is over. Wow!!! Let me know how things go down at the Scope. I will do a follow up article about the Cagefest fights sometime early next week after the Lesnar Couture rush is over.

]]> By: Nfredible http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/11/12/curtis-ufc-91-predictions/comment-page-1/#comment-3226 Nfredible Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:10:25 +0000 http://www.mmaopinion.com/?p=1371#comment-3226 I agree with most fight predictions with the exception of Quarry and possibly Lesner. I think Quarry will stuff the take-downs and win TKO in the 2nd. As for Lesner, Randy is going to have to be aggressive and get close to Brock, and amateur or not, that is a real danger zone. Unlike Sylvia who was larger, Randy won't be able to pitch around then bludgeon Lesner because Brock is significantly more athletic. And as for manhandling Brock by way of slams and such, with all due respect to the greatest in the game..that mountin aint comin' to Muhammad. Oh, and as for the ODU fight, yes, at the TED... Norfolk is my Hometown, so WELCOME!! The truly sad part, I won't be watching either fight... we already bought tickets to see ...gulp... Spamalot.. before this fight was scheduled. I hope somebody tapes it for me.. I agree with most fight predictions with the exception of Quarry and possibly Lesner. I think Quarry will stuff the take-downs and win TKO in the 2nd. As for Lesner, Randy is going to have to be aggressive and get close to Brock, and amateur or not, that is a real danger zone. Unlike Sylvia who was larger, Randy won’t be able to pitch around then bludgeon Lesner because Brock is significantly more athletic. And as for manhandling Brock by way of slams and such, with all due respect to the greatest in the game..that mountin aint comin’ to Muhammad.

Oh, and as for the ODU fight, yes, at the TED… Norfolk is my Hometown, so WELCOME!! The truly sad part, I won’t be watching either fight… we already bought tickets to see …gulp… Spamalot.. before this fight was scheduled. I hope somebody tapes it for me..

]]> By: Curtis http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2008/11/12/curtis-ufc-91-predictions/comment-page-1/#comment-3219 Curtis Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:19:26 +0000 http://www.mmaopinion.com/?p=1371#comment-3219 It sure is, my wife is a senior at ODU. They are having it at the Ted. If you are in the area you should go to the fight. Tommy Speers from TUF is also fighting. There will even be 1 girl fight on the card. If there is going to be an upset on the 91 card I will say that it will be the Jorge Gurgel vs. Aaron Riley. Jorge never seems to step up when the time comes and could be one of those types that is a monster in the gym but struggles in the cage. Would Maia losing be considered an upset? I can easily see Maia having a hard time taking Quarry down and getting beat because of it... As for the least chance of an upset I would say Jeremy Stephens vs. Rafael Dos Anjos for the simple reason that Dos Anjos has no picture on UFC.com. If you aren't important enough to have a picture then how are you going to smash someone? It sure is, my wife is a senior at ODU. They are having it at the Ted. If you are in the area you should go to the fight. Tommy Speers from TUF is also fighting. There will even be 1 girl fight on the card.

If there is going to be an upset on the 91 card I will say that it will be the Jorge Gurgel vs. Aaron Riley. Jorge never seems to step up when the time comes and could be one of those types that is a monster in the gym but struggles in the cage. Would Maia losing be considered an upset? I can easily see Maia having a hard time taking Quarry down and getting beat because of it…

As for the least chance of an upset I would say Jeremy Stephens vs. Rafael Dos Anjos for the simple reason that Dos Anjos has no picture on UFC.com. If you aren’t important enough to have a picture then how are you going to smash someone?

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