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  • #76
    Re: MMA News

    Ok, I wondered. I read on some MMA sites that the talks have fell thru. Dana was bad mouthing Pride about not coming to terms and stuff. There really shouldn't be much negotiating except for money. Silva is familiar with UFC rules both before dont kick the head rule and after.

    I really wanted this fight since the shamrock fight sucked @$$. I'm excited about BJ taking on Hughes. I think BJ has a great chance if he keeps his conditioning up. I'm going for BJ this fight.
    I usually follow the crowd .... except, when they're going the WRONG WAY!

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    • #77
      Re: MMA News

      I gotta agree with Kealii!!! I got excited when I heard the announcement the BJ was gonna take on Hughes. Bj's striking is far superior to Hughes, and his Jiu-Jitsu is insane. Definately looking forward to da bruddah from Hilo taking it!!!!!
      "Dont put of 'til tomorrow what you can forget about completely!!!"

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      • #78
        Re: MMA News

        Originally posted by kealiinaauao
        Ok, I wondered. I read on some MMA sites that the talks have fell thru. Dana was bad mouthing Pride about not coming to terms and stuff. There really shouldn't be much negotiating except for money. .
        Hahaha. But that's a significant roadblock right there. Doesn't Pride pay uku-plenty and UFC pay manini-smallkine?

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        • #79
          Re: MMA News

          Actually, your right 'hungry.' I was listening to an interview at work online with josh barnett, and he said that he got paid more in 1 fight for pride than the whole time he was at UFC.

          But I don't think that's fair, especially since MMA was a relatively new thing back in 93 to 02. MMA was under siege by the likes of opportunistic politicans hoping to make themselves the good guys by banning the sport. And the UFC just started becoming profitable because of accepting regulation and legal issues that exist here in the US. In Japan, there's no such obstacles that need to be overcome. Japan and Brazil had these no holds barred fights as well as mixed martial arts fighting well before this concept caught on in the US. So the UFC is getting bigger and able to get new viewership.

          But for right now, Pride is definitely more of a cash cow then UFC. But time will tell.
          I usually follow the crowd .... except, when they're going the WRONG WAY!

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          • #80
            Re: MMA News

            well hopefully they can finance the pay differences or the fighters could make a sacrifice to get things going.

            it would be great if liddell vs silva fight could happen.

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            • #81
              Re: MMA News

              Silva just got his head split open by Cro-Cop at the Pride Open-Weight Grand Prix. There is going to be some time before he heals up which means the Silva-Liddell match, even if it does happen, won't happen for quite a while.

              Couple of videos of this floating around. Cro-Cop did a good job keeping the fight on the feet and controlling distance, effectively rendering Silva's Muy Thai useless.

              Props to Cro-Cop. Always the bridesmaid, now the bride.
              You Look Like I Need A Drink

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              • #82
                Where to watch the BJ Penn fight on the 23rd?

                Anyone know of any public venues that will be ordering the PPV UFC Card on the 23rd Featuring Hilo's own BJ Penn taking on Matt Hughes for the UFC Championship?

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                • #83
                  Re: Where to watch the BJ Penn fight on the 23rd?

                  Hooters. Don't know if you got one tho'
                  You Look Like I Need A Drink

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                  • #84
                    Re: Kendall Grove & Ultimate Fighting

                    We have a "Hooters" at aloha tower...

                    However, does anyone know someplace else where I could actually pay attention to the fight instead of the Hooters

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                    • #85
                      Re: Kendall Grove & Ultimate Fighting

                      Manoa;

                      Best bet is to contact a local gym and find out.

                      However, my sources tell me Round Table Pizza in Waikiki or Eastside Grill on University. These are unconfirmed. Check it out..............

                      Oh..............get there early, like B4 2 PM, you know it is going to be packed.

                      Hooters rocks by the way............
                      You Look Like I Need A Drink

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                      • #86
                        Re: Kendall Grove & Ultimate Fighting

                        To add a little fuel to the fire.

                        http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/ap...609200333/1032

                        What does everyone think about the undercard??

                        Mike Swick (11-1) vs. David Loiseau (15-5) Standup I give it to Mike. On the ground, David has some sick elbows. Plus David has that spinning back kick to the liver move down pat. Should be interesting

                        Jason Lambert (22-5) vs. Rashad Evans (9-0) I actually like Lambert in this one. He is battle tested and has a 8 match win streak going. Evans is legit on his feet but he has not shown he has knockout power.

                        Jens Pulver (21-6-1) vs. Joe Lauzon (12-3): I like Jens in this one, nice standup, he beat BJ back in 2002. Plus the Kauai connection.

                        Gabe Ruediger (10-2) vs. Melvin Guillard (38-6-3). Melvin, 1st round TKO

                        Roger Huerta (14-1-1) vs. Jason Dent (12-6): Both making their UFC debuts. Don't know much about these guys..........

                        Mario Neto (9-3) vs. Eddie Sanchez (7-0): Sanchez, only because I know someone who trains with him.

                        Danny Abbadi (2-2) vs. Jorge Gurgel (12-1)- If Jorge can keep his hands up and listen to his corner, he will overcome Danny on the ground. If not, Danny will blast him into next week.

                        David Lee (5-1) vs. Tyson Griffin (7-0). The British are coming, the British are coming. Lee, submission specialist versus Tyson, brute force. Tossup.....
                        You Look Like I Need A Drink

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                        • #87
                          Re: Kendall Grove & Ultimate Fighting

                          There is only one fight worth any importance to me...

                          GO BJ!

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                          • #88
                            Re: Kendall Grove & Ultimate Fighting

                            BJ and Matt were on the Adam Carrola show this morning. Hughes was in studio. BJ called in............. BJ was relaxed, talked about missing his flight to the mainland cuz he was in the water surfing. He talked about not training professionally, only training to be happy.

                            Some say that BJ is not taking this match serious.

                            Some say that this is just mind games so Hughes will alter his gameplan AKA not take risks and grind it out to a decision.

                            In a previous interview, BJ did say that the loss to GSP was due to him overtraining. He said for the Hughes match, he went back to the training regimen that he had for his first victory.

                            Just the messenger here, everything prior to the fight means nothing, what happens in the ring means everything. This will be a good match. Hoping for BJ but not confident enough to put money on it............
                            Last edited by nachodaddy; September 20, 2006, 09:02 AM. Reason: added BJ's comment
                            You Look Like I Need A Drink

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                            • #89
                              Re: Kendall Grove & Ultimate Fighting

                              Just got back from watching the fight...........

                              BJ is the most talented, gifted MMA magician currently in the game. His standup is exemplary, his takedown defense is superb, and his BJJ is without peer..................

                              EXCEPT when he gasses. He had Hughes in both rounds 1 and 2. Had Hughes turning purple at the end of 2.........Hughes saved by the bell...........BJ got nothing in the tank to start round 3.........Hughes gets the takedown and then side control........traps an arm..........and beats BJ senseless.......ref stoppage........Hughes by TKO.

                              BJ was on the mat for over a minute before he was helped up and sat on a stool...........then he needed help out of the ring.........no premature stoppage.......Hughes would have killed him...........BJ has no defense.

                              Oh, Hughes is still an * hole with the post fight comments, however he still has the belt.

                              It was a pleasure to watch BJ work his magic for two rounds, sucks it ended this way.
                              You Look Like I Need A Drink

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                              • #90
                                Re: Kendall Grove & Ultimate Fighting

                                thanks for the update nacho...

                                I did predict that Hughes would take him out...Post #64
                                Hate to say this... but I think Hughes will take Big Island bad boy BJ Penn out.
                                But in my Heart I wanted him to win!
                                It's ok... I'm sure he took home a good check that will help him with his pending legal troubles. http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar.../sp/sp01p.html

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