MMA discussion thread

[Mr Jason B]

Mike Bisping,the UK fighter who won TUF3 series was due to make is UFC debut in this weeks TUF4 finale but his bout has been cancelled due to visa problems apparently

Personally I think it is just that all the American fighters are afraid to fight him

[pixelpixel]

Bugger! was looking forward to that fight.

[CFC1]

Bispings a tough cookie alright. Funny though, that he should have a visa problem now, when he enjoyed the hospitality of the "Good Ol US of A" before, without any probs.....especially given that the UK now have visa waiver arrangements with the US.
The only thing I can think of, is if he has acquired a criminal record... now that, they take seriously and could indeed jeopardise entry to the country.

[booyaka]

damn - was looking forward to that - can;t wait to see him scrap!!!

[booyaka]

http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=even...htCard&eid=297


don;t forget - guessing on Sunday night on Bravo.

For me - Hughes will win a tough decision over GSP (would love to see GSP wipe the smug farmer boy smile off hughes face!!) Hope GSP wins but realistically Hughes again!!

Also Silvia v Monson - Silvia with ease for me.

Rest of the card - i can see Frank Mir getting beat again - he's look very very average since returning from bike accident.

Most of the other fights don;t look that interesting.

[CFC1]

Originally Posted by booyaka

For me - Hughes will win a tough decision over GSP (would love to see GSP wipe the smug farmer boy smile off hughes face!!) Hope GSP wins but realistically Hughes again!!

I agree...I can't see anything other than a Hughes win. However, I think it will be one sided with Hughes dominating and taking it to the ground early and either submitting GSP or stopping him. Hughes is too powerful and well rounded for GSP, particularly on the canvas.... God, I would love to see an upset though!

Also Silvia v Monson - Silvia with ease for me.

Again, I agree with you. This one won't go the distance, IMO. I can't see how Monson can win! Sylvia is by far the taller man with a vastly superior reach advantage and an awesome stand up repertoir. The faint hope for Monson, is if he manages to get Sylvia on the ground...but I can't see him getting past Sylvia's jab. A painful knockout to Sylvia for me!


BTW, was watching UF4 finale last nite. I must have been watching a totally different fight, 'cos I can't for the life of me fathom out how Serra got that decision over Chris Lytle.
Lytle's take down defence was excellent and apart from a few foot stomps, what did Serra manage to do? Meanwhile Lytle hit him with some good punches and kicks. Don't get me wrong...I like Serra..as a matter of fact, he was my favourite in the UF4 series, but IMO, this was definitely a political outcome.... Matt Hughes will destroy him....

[Mr Jason B]

Originally Posted by CFC1

Hughes is too powerful and well rounded for GSP

I disagree with that,Hughes' stand up is pretty crap TBH,his wrestling and ground game are excellent but it is GSP who is the well rounded one-excellent striking and kicks and his ground game has improved massivley.

Heres a nice vid of in which GSP was the underdog.Maybe Im just being biased because I want GSP to beat Hughes ass,but I think he can do it

Originally Posted by booyaka

Also Silvia v Monson - Silvia with ease for me.

Im not so sure it is that clear cut.Silvia does have a huge size advantage and will probably just try and constantly jab Monson and try an occasional big shot as Monson tries for a take down BUT if Monson does manage to take Sylvia down he will destroy him.Sylvia's ground game is not very good at all and Monsons is superb.Again,perhaps that it is just because that I want Sylvia to lose,Im being a bit blinkered (Have you seen Sylvia wearing his world title belt with his normal clothes? what a clown!Someone should tell him he is not supposed to use it as a real belt.)

Originally Posted by booyaka

i can see Frank Mir getting beat again

I agree with you there,he has looked very average lately and is looking superb.

BTW,BJ Penn is apparently going to be fighting at Lightweight again I cant see how he can lose at lightweight which is his natural weight

[CFC1]

Originally Posted by Mr Jason B

....but it is GSP who is the well rounded one-excellent striking and kicks and his ground game has improved massivley.Maybe Im just being biased because I want GSP to beat Hughes ass,but I think he can do it

I agree that GSP has improved since their first fight, but IMO Hughes is too powerful... I really want GSP to win too...desperately. Like Serra says, Hughes is a dick!

..Have you seen Sylvia wearing his world title belt with his normal clothes? what a clown!Someone should tell him he is not supposed to use it as a real belt.)

No, I haven't see it, but what a hoot! There is a man that is proud of his achievement and ain't ashamed to show it..
BTW, would you approach him and tell him it's a no no? .....Nor me!

[CFC1]

Matt Serra post fight interview: http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=Mult...etail&gid=3764


UFC 65 promo:....http://65.ufc.com/

[booyaka]

sunday night 19th @ 10pm on Bravo.

agree with all the above comments. hughes to win again - hopefully he should be a good scrap mind you as some of his last fights opponents have played right into his hands.

[CFC1]

Don't miss it tonight!

[Mr Jason B]

Well done GSP,an excellent win,totally dominated Hughes.All the fights went as I expected,with another excellent performance from Brandon Vera.Its a shame that the heavyweight fight was so crap though.

[CFC1]

WOW! I can't believe it.....GSP destroyed Matt Hughes. I for one didn't give him a chance..... but as you say Jason, he totally dominated him.....Well done GSP!

Agreed, Brandon Vera was excellent!

[Kazuya Mishima]

YEAH! A great evening's viewing, a big well done to GSP!

Felt a bit sorry for Tim Sylvia - I haven't ever really liked him but thought he put in a fairly well-rounded performance, still gets booed by the crowd.

Roll on Chuck vs. Tito!

[pixelpixel]

Originally Posted by booyaka

sunday night 19th @ 10pm on Bravo.

Does anyone know if it will be repeated as I have had my sky+ box replaced and didn't get around to watching it.