The Official UFC 74 Respect thread

[Immaculate]

Clay "The Carpenter" Guida http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/Clayton_Guida2.JPG Vs. Marcus "Maximus" Aurelio http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/marcus_Aurelio_profile.jpg

My pick: Aurelio. He's the real deal folks. He adds immediate depth at 155lbs. He's second to none on the ground.

Maximus by Unanimous decision.

[Immaculate]

Frank Mir http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/Frank_Mir.jpg Vs. Antoni Hardonk

My pick: I think I'll take Mir. Nothing about Hardonk impresses me, Nothing about mir impresses me either. If he loses this fight though is career is over. I think he will dig deep and get it done

Mir by knee bar 1st round

[Immaculate]

Renato"Babalu"Sobral http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/Babalu2.JPG Vs. David Heath http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/Fighter_11483.JPG

My pick: Babalu. He's going to come back with a fire burning so hot he's going to prove a point.

Babalu by Rear Naked choke 2nd round.

[Immaculate]

Ryan Jensen Vs. Thales Leites http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/THALLES_LEITE.jpg

My pick: Leites. This is a tough pick. Jensen has beaten Curtis Stout, and Rob Kimmons at 185lbs so you know he's a tough guy. I think LEites is elite at 185 though, and he's going to show the world saturday.

Leites by KO 1st round.

[Immaculate]

Patrick"The Predator"Cote http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/Patrick_Cote2.JPG Vs. Kendall"Da Spider"Grove http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/Fighter_10126.jpg

My pick: Grove. Cote has never impressed me. Grove has the heart of a lion, and the work ethic of 10.

Grove by TKO knees in the 3rd.

[Immaculate]

Kurt"Batman"Pellegrino http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/Kurt_Pellegrino2.JPG Vs. Joe"Daddy"Stevenson http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/Joe_Stevenson2_profile.JPG

My pick: Batman. I think Pelligrino will out class Joe everywhere in the octago. Ground, feet, Transitions. I think Joe will have a very tough time with Batman.

Batman Unanimous Decision

[Immaculate]

Roger Huerta http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/roger_huerta.jpg Vs. Alberto Crane http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/albert_crane_profile.jpg

My pick: Huerta. Crane is undefeated but he hasn't fought near the competition that Huerta has. It will be fairly even on the ground, but Huerta will dominate on the feet.

Huerta by TKO punches in the 2nd.

[Immaculate]

Josh Koscheck http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/Josh_Koscheck2.JPG Vs. Georges"Rush"St. Pierre http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/St_Pierre2.JPG

My pick: St. Pierre. Rush will show the world he is second to non at 170lbs, and that the Serra fight was a fluke.

Rush by KO in the 2nd.

[Immaculate]

The Main-Event for The UFC Heavyweight Championship of the world

Randy"The Natural" Couture http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/couture_profile_01.jpg Vs. Gabriel Gonzaga http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/GABRIEL_GONZAGA.jpg

My pick: Napao. GG is the prototype fighter to take care of Randy. He will have roughly 20lbs on Randy plus a reach, and plus height.

Gabriel Gonzaga by armbar in the 3rd.

[Immaculate]

Tomorrow!

[BIG_DADDY]

Frank Mir http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/Frank_Mir.jpg Vs. Antoni Hardonk

My pick: I think I'll take Mir. Nothing about Hardonk impresses me, Nothing about mir impresses me either. If he loses this fight though is career is over. I think he will dig deep and get it done

Mir by knee bar 1st round

You never can tell what Frank will show up

[BIG_DADDY]

Renato"Babalu"Sobral http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/Babalu2.JPG Vs. David Heath http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/Fighter_11483.JPG

My pick: Babalu. He's going to come back with a fire burning so hot he's going to prove a point.

Babalu by Rear Naked choke 2nd round.


Agreed

[BIG_DADDY]

Patrick"The Predator"Cote http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/Patrick_Cote2.JPG Vs. Kendall"Da Spider"Grove http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/Fighter_10126.jpg

My pick: Grove. Cote has never impressed me. Grove has the heart of a lion, and the work ethic of 10.

Grove by TKO knees in the 3rd.

Bet this one. I agree I love Grove's work ethic and mentality.

[BIG_DADDY]

Kurt"Batman"Pellegrino http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/Kurt_Pellegrino2.JPG Vs. Joe"Daddy"Stevenson http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/Joe_Stevenson2_profile.JPG

My pick: Batman. I think Pelligrino will out class Joe everywhere in the octago. Ground, feet, Transitions. I think Joe will have a very tough time with Batman.

Batman Unanimous Decision

How sure do you feel of this?

[El Jefe]

And this card is gonna be free.

I will take The Natural by TKO in the 2nd.

[BIG_DADDY]

Roger Huerta http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/roger_huerta.jpg Vs. Alberto Crane http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/albert_crane_profile.jpg

My pick: Huerta. Crane is undefeated but he hasn't fought near the competition that Huerta has. It will be fairly even on the ground, but Huerta will dominate on the feet.

Huerta by TKO punches in the 2nd.

I hope your wrong on this one it's paying 3 to 1 and I'm in.

[chop]

Mir looked like he was going places before the accident.

[El Jefe]

Batman has impressed me then unimpressed me, if Daddy can get him on the ground it's done.

[BIG_DADDY]

The Main-Event for The UFC Heavyweight Championship of the world

Randy"The Natural" Couture http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/couture_profile_01.jpg Vs. Gabriel Gonzaga http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/GABRIEL_GONZAGA.jpg

My pick: Napao. GG is the prototype fighter to take care of Randy. He will have roughly 20lbs on Randy plus a reach, and plus height.

Gabriel Gonzaga by armbar in the 3rd.

I hope you're wrong on this too. Randy is my all time favorite MMA guy.

[BIG_DADDY]

Josh Koscheck http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/Josh_Koscheck2.JPG Vs. Georges"Rush"St. Pierre http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/St_Pierre2.JPG

My pick: St. Pierre. Rush will show the world he is second to non at 170lbs, and that the Serra fight was a fluke.

Rush by KO in the 2nd.

I just don't see Koshcheck being able to step up to this level.

[El Jefe]

I just don't see Koshcheck being able to step up to this level.


Kos is really tuff, it will be a good fight. GSP KO in the end of the 1st.

[BIG_DADDY]

Mir looked like he was going places before the accident.


word is he hates to train

[BIG_DADDY]

Kos is really tuff, it will be a good fight. GSP KO in the end of the 1st.

I think he's gonna get knocked out. Never can count out a good grappler though.

I guess this thread was a seagull post.

[bloomer88]

And this card is gonna be free.

Actually, it's UFC 75 next month, that's going to be the free event.

[BIG_DADDY]

I hear they may announce the signing of Brock Lesner. I know Randy wanted to fight him.

[El Jefe]

I think he's gonna get knocked out. Never can count out a good grappler though.

I guess this thread was a seagull post.


Yea I mean GSP knocks Kos out in the 1st round.

[El Jefe]

Actually, it's UFC 75 next month, that's going to be the free event.

:deevee:

[bloomer88]

UFC 75 looks to be a good card, also. Rampage vs Hendo, and CroCop vs Kongo, headline that one.

[BIG_DADDY]

:deevee:

Pony up cheep skate. LMAO

I just wish they would show all the fights, there is no excuse for that.

[BIG_DADDY]

If they don't show the Babalu fight I'm going to be pissed

[jidar]

Gonzaga over Randy is my pick.. god I hope so anyway.

Couture is a nice guy and a fan favorite, but man his fights are boring as shit. He uses his wrestling ability to lay on guys until he get a decision. The ol "lay and pray" or whatever.

[BIG_DADDY]

Gonzaga over Randy is my pick.. god I hope so anyway.

Couture is a nice guy and a fan favorite, but man his fights are boring as shit. He uses his wrestling ability to lay on guys until he get a decision. The ol "lay and pray" or whatever.


Yea like when he beat the crap out of Tito and knocked down Silvia. :rolleyes:

[Immaculate]

And this card is gonna be free.

I will take The Natural by TKO in the 2nd.
No it's not. It's on PPV.

[Immaculate]

Batman has impressed me then unimpressed me, if Daddy can get him on the ground it's done.Peeligrino is a stud on hte ground. He'll be fine.

[Immaculate]

If they don't show the Babalu fight I'm going to be pissed
If they don't show the Guida vs Aurelio fight I'm going to be irate!

[Immaculate]

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[Immaculate]

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[Immaculate]

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[Fishpicker]

GSP is going to destroy Koscheck. I think Gonzaga is too wily and quick for Randy. Everything depends on Randy's conditioning and game plan.

[Halfcan]

Josh Koscheck http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/Josh_Koscheck2.JPG Vs. Georges"Rush"St. Pierre http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/St_Pierre2.JPG

My pick: St. Pierre. Rush will show the world he is second to non at 170lbs, and that the Serra fight was a fluke.

Rush by KO in the 2nd.

Rush is the best band in the world and Rush is the best fighter.

[Simplex3]

Koscheck has a chance. GSP is going to come out fired up to prove the Serra thing didn't happen. If Kos can stand up through the first couple of minutes GSP may start doubting himself. If Kos makes it out of the first round, GSP is going to have some serious mental things to get through and he may be exhausted.

Should be a good fight. Kos knows he has nothing to lose and everything to gain. GSP can't win much here without quickly destroying Kos.

[Immaculate]

If Koshcheck wins. I'll shoot myself.

[TrickyNicky]

Great set of fights. I hope they have enough time to show Guida vs Aurelio.

[ArrowheadHawk]

Great set of fights. I hope they have enough time to show Guida vs Aurelio.why don't they show all the damn fights anyways?

[Simplex3]

If Koshcheck wins. I'll shoot myself.
Losses like that one to Serra can ruin a guy's mojo for a long, long time. Lets everyone, including him, know that he's human.

Now, if I had to drop $10 on this one it wouldn't be on Kos.

[Immaculate]

why don't they show all the damn fights anyways?
Because if they did that they wouldn't be able to talk for 40 minutes, and show ****ing commercials! :banghead: :shake:

[Tribal Warfare]

Roger Huerta http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/roger_huerta.jpg Vs. Alberto Crane http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/fightfinder/Pictures/albert_crane_profile.jpg

My pick: Huerta. Crane is undefeated but he hasn't fought near the competition that Huerta has. It will be fairly even on the ground, but Huerta will dominate on the feet.

Huerta by TKO punches in the 2nd.


Is it me are do these guys look like raging homosexuals?

[TrickyNicky]

That was a great set of fights last night. They were all very technical. I wish we could have seen more prelims but thats ok.

[Chiefnj2]

9/8/07 Spike TV is carrying the next UFC card for free.

[Demonpenz]

It was some good action. My feeling is someone is going to die pretty soon because they let some unguarded blows go way to far. When a person doesn't look like they can protect themselves they still let a lot of punches. It was good action though. I liked the gsp kos one. Good ground game 1st round then stand up the 2nd. I wish someone would have done the complete package and be boxing one second and then shoot the legs.

[BIG_DADDY]

That was a great set of fights last night. They were all very technical. I wish we could have seen more prelims but thats ok.

Yep, they need to shut up and show the fights.

[BIG_DADDY]

Gonzaga over Randy is my pick.. god I hope so anyway.

Couture is a nice guy and a fan favorite, but man his fights are boring as shit. He uses his wrestling ability to lay on guys until he get a decision. The ol "lay and pray" or whatever.


Another terrible fight by Randy where he just lies on the guy. LMAO

For those of you not paying attension Randy IS the ultimate fighter. At 44 I don't know if we will ever see another fighter like him.

[Demonpenz]

what about that one dude looking at the tv to see where the other guy was behind him by looking at the jumbotron. That was awesome.

[Dallas Chief]

Another terrible fight by Randy where he just lies on the guy. LMAO

For those of you not paying attension Randy IS the ultimate fighter. At 44 I don't know if we will ever see another fighter like him.
Absolutley no doubt about it!!! Why do you think he had trouble with Chuck L. at 205lbs? He took that kick to the head last night from Gonzaga and kept on coming. Was 205lb. just to "light" for him?

[mdstu]

24267 MMA-TV (Fight-TV)

On sopcast right now.
Just finished the Huerta fight.

[BIG_DADDY]

24267 MMA-TV (Fight-TV)

On sopcast right now.
Just finished the Huerta fight.

Fight TV?

[HonestChieffan]

People watching this just proves why we elect the politicians we do.

[ChiefsFanatic]

People watching this just proves why we elect the politicians we do.

Maybe in the past, but now it is a legitimate sport. It is very technical and almost all fighters have a great amount of skill. Noone has ever died while participating in the sport, unlike boxing, and because the fight is stopped when one participant can't intelligently defend himself, there is no lingering brain damage like boxing.

Maybe you should learn more about the actual sport before making a statement that is ten years too late.

And I bet you are a republican. Am I right? Lets hope so.

[BIG_DADDY]

Absolutley no doubt about it!!! Why do you think he had trouble with Chuck L. at 205lbs? He took that kick to the head last night from Gonzaga and kept on coming. Was 205lb. just to "light" for him?

Chuck hit Randy perfect. Don't be surprised if Randy goes after that title again. If I was going to guess I would think they would give Tim his rematch next. I don't know what's going on with Fedor right now but he needs to do something. I would love to see him fight Randy. They are trying to sign Brock Lesner right now but I don't see them throwing him in with Randy right away. I think dude is going to get killed. The signing of Wanderlei is going to make the light heaveyweight division really interesting now. All this with Randy still fighting at 44 is going to make for an interesting ending to his career. One thing is for sure, these last two fights have made Randy an ICON in MMA forever now. Couldn't have happened to a more worthy guy IMO.

[BIG_DADDY]

People watching this just proves why we elect the politicians we do.

Eat a lot of garbage this weekend?

[HonestChieffan]

Maybe in the past, but now it is a legitimate sport. It is very technical and almost all fighters have a great amount of skill. Noone has ever died while participating in the sport, unlike boxing, and because the fight is stopped when one participant can't intelligently defend himself, there is no lingering brain damage like boxing.

Maybe you should learn more about the actual sport before making a statement that is ten years too late.

And I bet you are a republican. Am I right? Lets hope so.


Not sure how legit it is, its the simple oddity of a person enjoying brutality. We see far too much of these sorts of things that show how inhuman people can be. Is that something that is ever legit?

Yes I would consider myself to be Republican but not sure I understand the connection.

[BIG_DADDY]

Not sure how legit it is, its the simple oddity of a person enjoying brutality. We see far too much of these sorts of things that show how inhuman people can be. Is that something that is ever legit?

Yes I would consider myself to be Republican but not sure I understand the connection.


MMA people are some of the nicest people you will ever meet in life. I suppose if you had it your way all martial arts competitions would be banned. Doesn't sound like a free country to me. YOu say you are a Republican but you must be a McCain type of Republican. One that does not believe in personaly freedoms or choice. Whether we are talking about education or entertainment you seem to have a socialist value system where you think you know what's best for everyone. MMA is the fastest growing sport in the world right now. I few years ago nobody knew about it. Getting my coffee today several people were talking about the UFC fights this weekend. I think it's friggen great.

[HonestChieffan]

Certainly not socialist at all. No idea where you would jump to that conclusion. But nevertheless the point is more aimed at how some people can derive some perverse pleasure from watching a violent event.

Rather sad in most respects.

[BIG_DADDY]

Certainly not socialist at all. No idea where you would jump to that conclusion. But nevertheless the point is more aimed at how some people can derive some perverse pleasure from watching a violent event.

Rather sad in most respects.

You don't know where I got it? LMAO I just told you. Maybe preverse in your eyes. Combat competitions are fun and very challenging both physically and mentally. The guys at the Dojo are some fo the best people you will ever meet in life, they will do anything for you. It's a brotherhood you become a part of that is not easy to find anywhere in life. It doesn't surprise me that you have no idea what I'm talking about. The fact that you find martial arts preverse says a lot about you.

[HonestChieffan]

Bet you are right. Hanging at the Dojo would be a great time.

[ChiefsFanatic]

Bet you are right. Hanging at the Dojo would be a great time.

Well, now I know why you can't see the connection between your initial post and my thoughts on you probably being a republican.

There really not not anything brutal about an MMA fight. There are cuts sometimes, and blood, but nothing brutal. Michael Vick is not involved in MMA.

Have you ever watched olympic wrestling? MMA is similar imo. Have you ever watched any BJJ? The level of skill involved is tremendous, and it is exciting to watch. I do not watch to see people get beat up, and I would guess that true MMA fans are the same way.

But, I would say if you don't like it, don't watch it, and if you don't know anything about it, don't post on a thread about it. Wait...............you are a republican.

[BIG_DADDY]

Well, now I know why you can't see the connection between your initial post and my thoughts on you probably being a republican.

There really not not anything brutal about an MMA fight. There are cuts sometimes, and blood, but nothing brutal. Michael Vick is not involved in MMA.

Have you ever watched olympic wrestling? MMA is similar imo. Have you ever watched any BJJ? The level of skill involved is tremendous, and it is exciting to watch. I do not watch to see people get beat up, and I would guess that true MMA fans are the same way.

But, I would say if you don't like it, don't watch it, and if you don't know anything about it, don't post on a thread about it. Wait...............you are a republican.

There certainly is something to understanding what your watching.

[Chiefnj2]

But nevertheless the point is more aimed at how some people can derive some perverse pleasure from watching a violent event.

Rather sad in most respects.

Football, hockey, wrestling, boxing, hunting, etc.? There is tons of entertainment from watching and participating in "violent" events.

[HonestChieffan]

I supose. I just dont quite see the violence in football as the same as in this cage fighting thing. They have tried to clean it up to make it acceptable since the early days but the end result is its now a staged deal owned by some outfit in LasVegas. I cannot help but to think its a new twist on pro wrestling only more nasty with this cage thing.

Its hard to give it real credibility when its used as a draw at the KC semipro baseball games and it has to buy time on obscure media outlets.

It is proof that people will watch anything

[Fishpicker]

Not sure how legit it is, its the simple oddity of a person enjoying brutality. We see far too much of these sorts of things that show how inhuman people can be. Is that something that is ever legit?


so.... you don't consider football violent? Your Y chromosome should kick in any minute now. you've been watching violence for your entire adult life and then some. It's hypocritical to call one sport brutal and not admit that you watch something that is equally violent.

this sort of reminds me of when McCain campaigned so hard against MMA. he wanted to do away with it because it interfered with Boxing PPV revenues.

[HonestChieffan]

Its degrees of difference I guess. But yes I do see football and these sorts of ritualistic blood sports as different.

[Chiefnj2]

I supose. I just dont quite see the violence in football as the same as in this cage fighting thing.

When was the last time you saw/heard of a UFC fighter paralyzed in a bout?

[HonestChieffan]

I cannot say that I ever have. Id have to assume it has never occured?

[chagrin]

It's not my thing but I don't see anything morally wrong with the sport or watching the sport.

I agree that it is techincal and takes more skill than people realize, I jst know I wouldn't want to take those shots, looks wicked.

[BIG_DADDY]

I supose. I just dont quite see the violence in football as the same as in this cage fighting thing. They have tried to clean it up to make it acceptable since the early days but the end result is its now a staged deal owned by some outfit in LasVegas. I cannot help but to think its a new twist on pro wrestling only more nasty with this cage thing.

Its hard to give it real credibility when its used as a draw at the KC semipro baseball games and it has to buy time on obscure media outlets.

It is proof that people will watch anything

You see it as a new twist on pro wrestling? LMAO I guess you can't keep up on things between tuning your Lamborghini and making your child a genius because that has to be nominated as one of the most brain dead posts of all time.

Its degrees of difference I guess. But yes I do see football and these sorts of ritualistic blood sports as different.

What, pro wrestling is a blood sport in your eyes now? LMAO

[El Jefe]

Liked Randy handling his business, as I anticipated. He is a class act all the way.

[HonestChieffan]

No Pro Wrestling is not a sport, its a performance.