The MMA thread

[Don1]

Ej74 said:

I personally would like to see Pettis vs. Cerrone in 15

Hell yes. Pettis would monster him, but it would be an entertaining fight.

I personally hope we see the UFC Heavyweight title reunited, and a catch-weight 'super fight' - Weidman Vs Lawler?

[Ej74]

I would say there is no incentive for either for a catch weight bout

I'd prefer GSP vs. Silva

Silva vs. Weidman - we need number 3 - is Weidman as good as everything thinks or just has the Silva worked out

[Don1]

GSP is a headshot away from the loony bin. Two years ago I would have been all over that match-up, but times move on....

If Cain can't continue, and DC takes the belt off JBJ, then how about DC vs Werdum at HW? Have a two-weight world champ?

[FredClogs]

Don1 said:

GSP is a headshot away from the loony bin. Two years ago I would have been all over that match-up, but times move on....

Yep, I'm pretty sure GSP is done. On this subject has anyone been following the Joe Rogan and Brendan Schaub Podcast conversation with regards head injuries - it's quite fascinating the line Joe Rogan has started to take on the subject of brain injury given what a large part he's played in the UFC and how well respected he is, it's a serious issue, if GSP did get in the octagon again I'd find it pretty hard to watch.

[Ej74]

Has anyone attended the UK shows.
I've been pretty disappointed due to lack of world class opponents per the ones I went to.

Of course seeing machida vs munoz was good but it was a late replacement

Anyone know if there are back in the UK this yr ?

Edited by Ej74 on Monday 22 December 17:02

[CMPunkBITW]

Halb said:

Another WWE champion jumps into the Octagon.

CM Punk.
CM Punk Will Fight in the UFC, Former WWE Champion Announces at UFC 181
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2291817-cm-punk...
Looking at his frame, middleweight would seem best.

Can't wait to watch the Best In The World get his UFC career underway!

[FredClogs]

CMPunkBITW said:

Halb said:

Another WWE champion jumps into the Octagon.

CM Punk.
CM Punk Will Fight in the UFC, Former WWE Champion Announces at UFC 181
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2291817-cm-punk...
Looking at his frame, middleweight would seem best.

Can't wait to watch the Best In The World get his UFC career underway!

Don't bet on him doing very well ;o)

[CMPunkBITW]

How come?

[Don1]

Because 'pipe bomb' mic skills don't work when you are faced with people who really are the 'best in the world'.

Yes, he's been doing martial arts for a while. Yes, I'm sure he is a skilled athlete. Will he trouble the UFC roster? It remains to be seen, but I have a healthy skepticism around it. I think Dana is too in love with his Brock Lesnar memories, when the UFC properly crossed over.

[FredClogs]

Don1 said:

Because 'pipe bomb' mic skills don't work when you are faced with people who really are the 'best in the world'.

Yes, he's been doing martial arts for a while. Yes, I'm sure he is a skilled athlete. Will he trouble the UFC roster? It remains to be seen, but I have a healthy skepticism around it. I think Dana is too in love with his Brock Lesnar memories, when the UFC properly crossed over.

Brock Lesnar was a world level olympic wrestler very well respected on the american college wrseting circuit etc (so I believe).

I don't know who this CM Punk is or who he's going to fight and I'll watch with interest but I don't give him a chance. Pro MMA is a frightening business.

[CMPunkBITW]

I think he'll prove a lot of people wrong, he's been doing it for years.

[Ej74]

There talk of him coming in at welter or middle weight

I don't hold much hope for apart from he may rival Chael or Bisping in the smack talk championship

[Don1]

Nope, he was a NCAA Div 1 champion but no further. Went into pro wrestling from there, then UFC. He was defeated in his first UFC fight, and went from there.... For me, he and the original 'Ultimate Fighter' is why the UFC properly broke the US domestic market.

[CMPunkBITW]

180 is his goal.

[FredClogs]

Don1 said:

Nope, he was a NCAA Div 1 champion but no further. Went into pro wrestling from there, then UFC. He was defeated in his first UFC fight, and went from there.... For me, he and the original 'Ultimate Fighter' is why the UFC properly broke the US domestic market.

I stand corrected, Brock is also somewhat of a physical specimen. Maybe CM punk will be the next big thing, I just can't see it though.

[Don1]

He's listed there on the site: http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Weight_Class/Middleweig...

Let's see what happens. I'm not holding my breath...

[FredClogs]

Don1 said:

He's listed there on the site: http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Weight_Class/Middleweig...

Let's see what happens. I'm not holding my breath...

So the UFC have ranked him 13 - that's a bit mental, based on what?? I can see this kind of thing really bothering other fighters when the new pay structure comes into effect, I see some law suits have been filed already over pay...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2299031-ufc-sue...

6 months Jujitsu (all be it with Rener gracie) isn't going to prepare him for a Chris Weidman. Lyoto Macida and Tim Kennedy aren't even on the front page - weird...

[Don1]

It's alphabetical.... (sorry!)

[FredClogs]

Don1 said:

It's alphabetical.... (sorry!)

ha ha...

Doh!

[Don1]

It's the end of a long year.