Official MMA Thread

[ActionAndy]

Roy's tendency to take a few punches early in the fight has me a bit worried that Schaub might get that puncher's chance KO. However if the fight gets anywhere past the one minute mark (which I suspect it will) Nelson gets this victory any way he chooses. I don't care if he escaped from that full mount, Schaub's ground game is terrible. Remember all the fence grabbing in his other fight?

I'm giving Big Country about an 80% chance of winning this fight. Overall a very unimpressive season but decent, watchable fights last night.

[Ken]

I'm no fan of Nelson's but I'm glad he mauled that *****. It's just priceless to see some cocky bastard sticking his chin out showboating and then eat a punch.

It's good to see Marcus on the fight card as he looks to have good potential and I didn't want to see him give up on MMA. He'll be fighting Matt Mitrione of course.

[ActionAndy]

Originally Posted by Ken

I'm no fan of Nelson's but I'm glad he mauled that *****. It's just priceless to see some cocky bastard sticking his chin out showboating and then eat a punch.

It's good to see Marcus on the fight card as he looks to have good potential and I didn't want to see him give up on MMA. He'll be fighting Matt Mitrione of course.

McSweeney's a bully and a loser, when he tapped his chin Roy answered almost immediately. Loved it.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by Ken

I'm no fan of Nelson's but I'm glad he mauled that *****. It's just priceless to see some cocky bastard sticking his chin out showboating and then eat a punch.

It's good to see Marcus on the fight card as he looks to have good potential and I didn't want to see him give up on MMA. He'll be fighting Matt Mitrione of course.

Great to hear.
Did not know Marcus would be on the card.
After his match was over, I turned it off.

Glad to see McSweeney go down down. Cocky bastard indeed. He thought he was the chit because he trains with Rasheed.

[pmwz]

hope that roy wins. just to piss dana off

[NCRadioMan]

Originally Posted by ActionAndy

I'm giving Big Country about an 80% chance of winning this fight. Overall a very unimpressive season but decent, watchable fights last night.

I too am a fan of Nelson's for a number of years now. I just wonder, where's the spinning back kick? That was his signature after he won fights. I love it when people look at him and count him out because he don't have a six-pack then end up tapping or the ref having to stop the fight because he is schooling them on the ground. WAR Nelson!

Originally Posted by pmwz

hope that roy wins. just to piss dana off

Another reason to like Nelson.


The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale
When: December 5, 2009
Where: The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada
How: Spike TV (10PM EDT/PDT)

Preliminary Bouts:
Mark Bocek vs. Joe Brammer
Dennis Hallman vs. John Howard
Brian Stann vs. Rodney Wallace
Jon Madsen vs. Justin Wren
James McSweeney vs. Darrill Schoonover

Main Bouts
Marcus Jones vs. Matt Mitrione
Frankie Edgar vs. Matt Veach
Houston Alexander vs. Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson
Roy Nelson vs. Brendan Schaub (”The Ultimate Fighter 10″ Finals)
Matt Hamill vs. Jon Jones

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Kimbo struggling with weight cut

Kimbo Slice, 35, says he was in middle school the last time he was at 215 pounds.

Slice, also known as Kevin Ferguson, is the only contestant in “The Ultimate Fighter” season 10 cast that was required to drop weight for the show’s finale, slated for this Saturday in Las Vegas. He fights fellow brawler Houston Alexander at a catchweight of 215 pounds. Alexander normally competes at light heavyweight.

Slice usually fights at around 235 pounds. It’s the first time he’s had to cut weight in his two-plus years as an MMA fighter – and he’s not liking it.

“Not good,” the generously bearded heavyweight said of his first weigh cut. “Not good. Moody… you just don’t feel the same. It’s mental, but it’s not a good feeling, to be honest with you.”

During a media teleconference promoting Saturday’s event, Slice, who admitted he neglected to enlist the aid of a dietician for his introductory cut, was short with reporters asking about his fight.

Asked how he felt about his stint at American Top Team, the normally gracious Slice said of his stint, “For what it’s worth, I guess it’s okay.”

Slice said he hoped the effects of the cut would affect him in a good way, and said he was on target to make the 215-pound limit. He just wanted to fight and get it over with.


Sounds like he is really dedicated.

[ActionAndy]

If Slice v. Alexander isn't done in under two minutes I'll be stunned.

The line opened at -160 for Alexander. By the time I logged into my account (6 seconds later) it was at -200. LOL