Pumped about UFC 71!

[JayC]

[YOUTUBE]http://youtube.com/watch?v=VrAfwtpUZGc[/YOUTUBE]

Some of you need a history lesson.

One of the best Rampage highlights ever

[YOUTUBE]http://youtube.com/watch?v=p2iDYA0thoU[/youtube]

 

[87grandnat]

Thanks for posting those videos haha, yeah Chuck got the crap beat out of him in there last fight...One thing I did forget to mention is I heard that Chuck just got a brown belt (one before black) in BJJ he has learned this to become more versitile, which will definitely help because even though Chuck has dinomite in his hands I dont think he can take Rampage in a fist fight, I think he should come at him like Shogun did, with the knees and kicks...this is all just my opinion, but i am excited to see what happens, oh and I am with RobsIron with the bet, 25 bucks from the losser to the site...we will see if anyone really has any confidence in Rampage

Joshua

 

[JayC]

Dude.. when was the last time you ever saw Chuck use knees? He's all but taken leg kicks out of his game as well.

Wanderlai Silve is a black belt in BJJ and he's the last guy I'd ever expect to sub anyone. Only thing Chuck has a brown belt in is drinking too much Nyquil and going on national TV.

All Chuck wants to do is back up and punch and people are idiots and chase him around and get KO'd. See Chuck Vs Randy 2 and 3 and Babalu Vs Chuck. Quinton will stay in the pocket and take some punishment to give some back.

 

[87grandnat]

I havent seen Chuck use knees, I think he should if he is gonna have a chance at winning, if you watch the video of Rampage and Shogun, Shogun kneed Rampage in the ribs a couple of times in the corner and you could see Rampage tell his trainer (I think thats who it was) that his rib was broken, All I was saying is that he is going to have to come with a different game than there last fight if he wants to win, but as I said earlier he has been pretty succuessful when in rematches so we will see what happens.

Joshua

 

[RobsIron]

Chuck is at the Top of his game right now.

The Octagon is HIS Casa.

 

[my1stgn]

[YOUTUBE]http://youtube.com/watch?v=VrAfwtpUZGc[/YOUTUBE]

Some of you need a history lesson.

One of the best Rampage highlights ever

[YOUTUBE]http://youtube.com/watch?v=p2iDYA0thoU[/youtube]

Yeah but this fight was before Wanderlai Silva wooped on Rampage and knocked him tfo! If we see Rampage pre-ass wopping from Wanderlia, yes Rampage will take it. In their first fight he took a lot of Chucks punches and stood with him. But I dont think we will see that result for 1) Check has improved more than Rampage and 2) Rampage has taken a few too many beatings from Wanderlia..... Did you see Wanderlia last fight against Dan Henderson? Wanderlia was still suffering from that left kick to the head from Crop Cop! ..... I want to see Rampage win but its not looking too good for the fomer Pride fighters in the UFC. Not saying UFC has the best fighters..... but its sure starting to lean that way! ......

I say if Chuck wins, we have to have a Chuck-vs-Wanderlia fight!!!!!!

 

[GregInAtl]

History will not repeat itself, He has too muchto prove, too much to lose.
I may end up wrong, but I dont see it happening twice.

 

[JayC]

I say if Chuck wins, we have to have a Chuck-vs-Wanderlia fight!!!!!!

A Chuck/Wandy fight would be a huge letdown. Chuck by KO round 1.

Styles make fights.. Chuck is a bad matchup for Wandy just like Rampage is a bad matchup for Chuck. Im going to stick to my predicition tho that if Rampage doesnt beat Chuck, Rashad Evans will. He's a terrible, TERRIBLE matchup for Chuck.

 

[my1stgn]

A Chuck/Wandy fight would be a huge letdown. Chuck by KO round 1.

Styles make fights.. Chuck is a bad matchup for Wandy just like Rampage is a bad matchup for Chuck. Im going to stick to my predicition tho that if Rampage doesnt beat Chuck, Rashad Evans will. He's a terrible, TERRIBLE matchup for Chuck.

Wanderlia pre-Crocop knock out would have wooped on Chuck!.... This guys was the champ for 5 years undefeated! And did you see how he demolished Rampage?...... twice! But know I think Wanderlia has taken a few too many lumps but I would still want to see that fight. Rashad is okay but he might be over rated. Havent been impressed by too many of his performances.....I want Rampage to win but its not looking too good. I think they should have gave him 1-2 more fights before he faced Chuck.....

 

[Welby]

Only thing Chuck has a brown belt in is drinking too much Nyquil and going on national TV.

I could drink a whole bottle of Nyquil and not be as whacked out as he was. "You hang in there, Chuck.... You OK?"

I'll make no predictions, as 2007 is the year of the improbable.

 

[GNBRETT]

I just hope its not as disappointing as the Crocop fight. After watching Crocop get knocked out by a headkick of all things I guess its anybodys fight. Im not sure who has more to lose?

I would think CL has more to lose obviously. Should set a Payper view record.

 

[RobsIron]

I didn't think the Crocop fight was disappointing. He got took out hard. Just cuz it was short doesn't mean it wasn't good. Thats what we want to see. Better than 2 dudes rolling around on the ground for 15+ minutes. Thats like watching Nascar without any crashes. JMO.

 

[87grandnat]

Yeah I just wish there was more action in that fight, I was expecting a powerfull Cro Cop knock out (I am sure I wasnt the only one). I am wondering if they will ever get Fedor over there, I think alot of the talk that all Pride fighters are better than UFC fighters, and that a Pride fighters would destroy a UFC fighter is slowing being proven to not necessarily be true... except in Fedor's case. I dont think anyone in the UFC would stand a chance...I seen something where they asked people who they would like to see Fedor fight, they voted Tim Silvia, they asked Tim if he would fight Fedor and he said "No" with no hesitation, it would definitely be exciting to see him in the UFC....I am sure it is just a matter of time,

Later,
Joshua

 

[SGRIM]

Not taking away from the fighter that beat CroCop but the sun will shine on every dog's ass once in a while I think he got in a lucky kick, if he missed that one kick probably an entirely different outcome!

 

[shasta]

I'm not into making predictions, I'm just a fan and will root for a good fight(s).

I agree Chuck has dynamite in his hands but he backs up and waits for a chance to unload, his cardio is questionable. I hope the fight stays stand up and they exchange bombs. I'm not a big fan of the ground and pound gets kinda boring at times.

As far as CroCop, live by the sword, die by the sword. He just got caught with a good kick, I remember watching it and thinking to myself that there was no way he was walking out of the octagon on his own power. How he doesn't have severe damage to his leg is amazing.

 

[turbojitsu85]

I would love to seen rampage win but if I had to put money on it I would bet on chuck. My buddy Terry Martin is fighting on the card that night I don't know if any of you saw him knock out Jorge Rivera. I remember when me and Terry used to train alot together and I would tap him out all the time but I really don't like getting punched by him especially in the head.

 

[JayC]

I would love to seen rampage win but if I had to put money on it I would bet on chuck. My buddy Terry Martin is fighting on the card that night I don't know if any of you saw him knock out Jorge Rivera. I remember when me and Terry used to train alot together and I would tap him out all the time but I really don't like getting punched by him especially in the head.

You'll get to see Terry tap at UFC 71.. it would be like deja vu all over again.

 

[turbojitsu85]

I don't know who he is fighting but I wouldn't count on it. Terry is one tuff dude and at a lighter weight class and still hitting as hard as a light heavy wieght I'm going with Terry for the knock out.

 

[JayC]

Ivan Salaverry

 

[John Wilde]

Guys here are my thoughts.

1-Silva is a great fighter but should not have been the champion still.
Arona beat him at least once maybe twice depending on how you judged the fights.

2-Silva may never be the same fighter again since being KTFO twice in a row.

3- It seems that Silva does not get in your head and if you can survive the flurries you can beat him. Cro Cop was not scared at all and picked him apart with some good foot work and boxing. Henderson did not flinch either...

4-Quinton is not the same fighter he was when he beat Chuck.

5-How many times has Quinton fought in the last two year and how good were his performances???

Fight Finder - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson's Mixed Martial Arts Statistics

Yes there are wins but non other than Arona were impressive.
He fought a couple cans and had so so performances.
He lost the fight to Lindland I don't care what the record says.
Even Quinton was suprised when he won the decision.

6-Rampage is very strong and shows amazing feets of this strenght with his slams

7-Quinton did beat Chuck before so maybe he has the mental edge

8-Quinton is younger and should have way more in the gas tank if this goes past the 2 round

9-Quinton can win this fight if he comes hungry for something other than the cheddah

10-This is MMA and anything can happen (see the Cro Cop Gonzaga Fight)

11-Cro Cop is my favorite fighter but the loss to Gonzaga was not a fluke
Gabriel as much as I don't like him had a good game plan and finished the fight when he had a chance

12-I was not empressed by either fighter on the ground

13-Cro Cop needs to get beat ever once in a while to get motivated

14-Gonzaga can beat Randy but I am not saying he will

15-MMA is fun to watch but does anyone train???