UFC Thread

[Glen]

That Jones/Gustafsson fight was one of the best I've seen in a while.  Wow.  I thought it was a lot closer than the judges scored it.

[Spirit]

I'm going to wait for the "Official" UFC thread before I start sharing my thoughts and opinions.

[Brandon]

is this where we talk about Hendricks getting robbed?

[Glen]

Yeah, it was pretty bad.  

 

I'm glad Lawler won his fight, I thought the judges were gonna give it to MacDonald.

[Brandon]

I missed the undercards, but walked in to Evans destroying Sonnen.

Dana hit the nail on the head about the result and Nevada Commission.

[mtangelsfan]

I found the criticism kind of strange actually.  Not a huge fan of the nevada commission, but those judges have been used by the UFC in numerous states and even other countries.  I think it's funny to blame the commission for that.  I think Hendricks won the fight, but it really boils down to the first round.

 

I had Hendricks winning 1, 2 and 4.  I think that is what most people had.  But it is really that extreme to think that St. Pierre actually won the first round? 

 

To me it wasn't even close to that bad of a decision. 

 

Also, White was way off on his criticism of St. Pierre.  He has been a dream champion for the UFC.  Never gets into trouble.  Always does says the right things.  Promotes his fights well.  Makes the UFC millions of dollars and Dana thinks he owes them something more?

 

I don't know about that.

Edited November 18, 2013 by mtangelsfan

[Brandon]

I only read an ESPN blurb about him bashih the decision and seemed more tactical for them to clean up and get them right. Didn't see any comments on GSP directly. Some sound bites seem to indicate he simply wants a rematch ASAP because of the incorrect result, which he has always been critical about when the ref or the judges get it wrong.

I had the same of GSP only winning 3 and 5.

The one thing I agree with the pro GSPers on comment sections of articles is that each round is independent, so basing a result on how tore up GSP looked isn't correct. Same as when I wrestled.

The only thing I had for GSP in round 1 was the take down, but that instantly was negated with Hendricks escaping so quick. I thought Hendricks forced the action more and had better shots....much like others agree and saw.

I like GSP. It was weird seeing him so man handled outside of round 3 where it was vintage him. Hope he doesnt hang them up.

[mtangelsfan]

Like I said, I had Hendricks winning.  Just wasn't the blowout some peeps had it to be.  Hendricks had a chance to put it away in the fifth but he didn't either.  Regardless, GSP owes nothing to Dana White or the UFC.  He's been stand up.

 

Guys can't win forever.

[Richard]

Agreed. Hendricks took off 5 and left it to the judges, which is something you never want to do as a challenger. Called the controversy right when the fight ended even though I thought Hendricks clearly won.

[nate]

I just watched.  That was the biggest bullshit decision I have ever seen.  Hendricks got robbed.

[nate]

Here is DW's reaction by the way.  NSFW for language.

 

[mtangelsfan]

I saw his reaction.  He's backed off since then.  He knows how rounds are scored.  He also knows he has used those very judges in other states and countries.

 

I think how fights are judged needs to be changed.  GSP definitely took much more damage than Hendricks.  There is no denying it.  However, how fights are judges is round by round.  Hendricks took 2 and 4 undeniably.  GSP took 3 and 5 undeniably.  This was the case on all of the judges cards, on all of the ringside media's cards, everyones.

 

It all boiled down to the first round. 

[Glen]

Silva versus Hunt was one of the fights of the year.  I've never been happier to see a fight called a draw than this one; neither guy deserved to lose.  

[mtangelsfan]

That was such a fun fight to watch.  Not nearly as technical, but it reminded me of the first Leonard/Duran fight.  Both were in trouble multiple times.

 

Great fight.  

[nate]

GSP vacating his belt.  Hendrix will fight Lawler for the belt.  Hope Hendrix gets it.  He should have gotten it last time.

[Brandon]

haha.

Robbie lawler still fights?

[nate]

Actually bought the fight for tonight.  Huge Anderson Silva fan, hope he destroys Weidman.

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

haha.

Robbie lawler still fights?

 

Does Jerry Lawler still fight?

[nate]

Been great so far.  Most of the prelims were good.  Kinda hope Rousey gets knocked out, she has been pretty annoying.

 

Edit:  Whoah Browne that was seriously brutal.  That knee and those elbows...

Edited December 29, 2013 by nate

[Richard]

Dam... Rousey showed some great improvements that fight. 

[nate]

That chick fight was awesome except for Rousey winning.  What a bitch to not acknowledge her at the end of the fight.

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

Adios Anderson

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

End of the old man's career.

[nate]

Damn, hope he comes back.  He will always be my favorite.

[xboom28x]

Must.Not.Look.Again.