UFC Japan II: Feb 26, 2012

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MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view)

Champ Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson (for lightweight title)
Ryan Bader vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
Cheick Kongo vs. Mark Hunt
Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Jake Shields
Tim Boetsch vs. Yushin Okami
Hatsu Hioki and Bart Palaszewski
Joe Lauzon vs. Anthony Pettis

PRELIMINARY CARD (FX)

Takanori Gomi vs. Eiji Mitsuoka
Vaughan Lee vs. Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto
Steve Cantwell vs. Riki Fukuda
Chris Cariaso vs. Takeya Mizugaki
Issei Tamura vs. Tiequan Zhang




The UFC officially is returning to Japan.


http://mmajunkie.com/news/25098/ufc-returning-to-japan-announces-feb-26-event-at-saitama-super-arena.mma?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mmajunkie+%28MMAjunkie.com+Fe ed%29

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Rampage and King Mo have started a twitter battle for this card, could be a possible match up if other potential fights with Rampage don't happen.

[ace3g]

Dana confirms: Edgar vs Benson: LW Title Fight in Japan


Akiyama vs. Shields at UFC 144 in Japan...

http://www.ufc.com/news/Akiyama-Makes-Welterweight-Debut-against-Shields-in-February

Yushin Okami vs. Tim Boetsch at UFC 144 in Japan, can't wait!!!! Have to go with Boetsch though, he has impressed me so much at MW

http://mmajunkie.com/news/26104/yushin-okami-meets-tim-boetsch-at-ufc-144-in-japan.mma?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mmajunkie+%28MMAjunkie.com+Fe ed%29

Anthony Pettis vs. Joe Lauzon Booked for UFC 144 In Japan

http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/11/15/anthony-pettis-vs-joe-lauzon-booked-for-ufc-144-in-japan/?a_dgi=aolshare_twitter

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Rampage4real Quinton Jackson
It don't look like I'm fighting n Japan which I'm not happy about at all,I think its a big mistake by the UFC... Fuck it

[The TroutBum]

Haha, got to love Rampage. I agree with him though, it's hard to not put PRIDE/Japan/Rampage togther -- can't have one without the other two as far as MMA is concerned. Oh well.

[ace3g]

Ryan Bader vs. Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson set for UFC 144 in Japan

http://mmajunkie.com/news/26254/ryan-bader-vs-quinton-rampage-jackson-set-for-ufc-144-in-japan.mma?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mmajunkie+%28MMAjunkie.com+Fe ed%29

rather have him fight someone like King Mo (rivalry type fight) if they couldn't get Shogun.

[polandprzem]

Ryan Bader vs. Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson set for UFC 144 in Japan

http://mmajunkie.com/news/26254/ryan-bader-vs-quinton-rampage-jackson-set-for-ufc-144-in-japan.mma?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mmajunkie+%28MMAjunkie.com+Fe ed%29

rather have him fight someone like King Mo (rivalry type fight) if they couldn't get Shogun.

Same here

Although it's very intriguing matchup


Rampage again will bitch about him facing wrestler :rolleyes

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[The TroutBum]

What a great card. Seriously, awesome. I'm going to pick my first five officially, but want to chime in on a few others... As if you give a shit.

Champ Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson - I love Edgar, but Henderson is no bitch like Maynard. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Benderson Era.
Ryan Bader vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson - Bader needs this to get back into title picture while Rampage will do his normal routine: Be fat. Be lazy. Lose.
Cheick Kongo vs. Mark Hunt - I love Mark Hunt, but his last fight was sad to watch. He's more than just a few steps slower than he used to be. Kongo is going to decimate his face.
Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Jake Shields - This might be the first time I've ever picked Shields to win a fight. I wouldn't stuff Sexyama up my ass if I had room for a mighty Elm. What a waste of a fighter.
Joe Lauzon vs. Anthony Pettis - I love you, Joe, but you're about to get raped.

PRELIMINARY CARD

Tim Boetsch vs. Yushin Okami - How funny that a so-called #1 contender a few months ago is all of a sudden barely making the preliminary card. I'm going to really enjoy watching Sonnen butt fuck Silva.
Takanori Gomi vs. George Sotiropoulos - Great fight! I'm taking Sotiropoulus by armbar.
Hatsu Hioki and Bart Palaszewski - This will be Bart's 50th fight or something like that -- I love him, he's a fucking banger.
Leonard Garcia vs. Tiequan Zhang - War Garcia!

[ace3g]

good news:
UFC 144 in Japan to feature seven main-card bouts, Okami and Hioki promoted

http://mmajunkie.com/news/27415/ufc-144-in-japan-to-feature-seven-main-card-bouts-okami-and-hioki-promoted.mma?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

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MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view)

Champ Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson (for lightweight title)
- Both of these guys just don't know how to quit, Edgar's resume obviously includes the 2 Maynard fights and Benson has the ability to withstand any submission attempt and lets not forget he survived the "showtime" kick (yes he got knocked down but recovered). Going to be a great fight, give the edge to Benson in this one.

Ryan Bader vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
- Perfect fight for Rampage, opponent (Bader) really one dimensional, never uses kicks (has wrestling but Rampage is decent in TD defense). Just haven't seen anything from Bader that impresses me, Rampage by decision.

Cheick Kongo vs. Mark Hunt

Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Jake Shields
Not a big fan of either but lets see if Akiyama can handle the move down to welterweight, will the extra weight cut help or hurt him...

Tim Boetsch vs. Yushin Okami
- The Barbarian has impressed me in his 2 wins at Middleweight, I look for that streak to continue against Okami; hopefully he has another "gif" worthy hip throw.

Hatsu Hioki and Bart Palaszewski

Joe Lauzon vs. Anthony Pettis
- Now that Pettis has worked on his wrestling + unorthodox striking / underrated ground game, should be a fun scrap. Pettis takes this one.

[dbreiden83080]

Ryan Bader vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson - Bader needs this to get back into title picture while Rampage will do his normal routine: Be fat. Be lazy. Lose.

Bader is one of the least talented guys to win TUF. He has no dominant skill anywhere. Page can eat doritos for 8 weeks and still win a UD on this guy..

[desflood]

[B]
rather have him fight someone like King Mo (rivalry type fight) if they couldn't get Shogun.
Didn't Mo fail that last 'roid test?

I really like this card. Sure, it's got a few has-beens or never-will-bes, but I still like it. Lauzon has his work cut out for him, but I'm going to have faith and cheer him on anyway because nerds rock.

[polandprzem]

Mo said the banned substance was in the supplement he was taking and did not know there was something there :)

Rampage all the way IMO

[The TroutBum]

Bader is one of the least talented guys to win TUF. He has no dominant skill anywhere. Page can eat doritos for 8 weeks and still win a UD on this guy..

Sounds like a sig bet is in order. Shall we do another 30 days?

[Stringer_Bell]

Champ Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson (for lightweight title)
- I admire Frankie, think he's a great Champion - but Ben can grab a hold of him and tag him.
Ryan Bader vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
- Rampage begged to be on this card. He will be motivated, but I think Bader will make it a wrestling match so we'll see what type of gameplan Rampage will bring.
Cheick Kongo vs. Mark Hunt
Tim Boetsch vs. Yushin Okami
Joe Lauzon vs. Anthony Pettis

[The TroutBum]

Champ Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson (for lightweight title)
- I admire Frankie, think he's a great Champion - but Ben can grab a hold of him and tag him.
Ryan Bader vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
- Rampage begged to be on this card. He will be motivated, but I think Bader will make it a wrestling match so we'll see what type of gameplan Rampage will bring.
Cheick Kongo vs. Mark Hunt
Tim Boetsch vs. Yushin Okami
Joe Lauzon vs. Anthony Pettis

Hard to argue with the Champ, but Lauzon? Okami? I'd love to hear your reasons for these picks, even if they are just "gut" picks.

[dbreiden83080]

Sounds like a sig bet is in order. Shall we do another 30 days?

Bring it on....


Don't underestimate going back to Japan for Rampage. He asked to be on this card and wants to put on a show for the fans he used to fight in front of all those years in Pride..

[Stringer_Bell]

Hard to argue with the Champ, but Lauzon? Okami? I'd love to hear your reasons for these picks, even if they are just "gut" picks.

Okami is one of the biggest, most experienced, and strongest MWs, I can't think of a single thing Tim can do to frustrate him. He's not Chael or Silva, and he's in enemy territory. If it were a title fight or #1 contender fight, I'd pick against Okami cuz he chokes haha.

Lauzon is one of the most game LWs out there, no idea how he can be seen as an underdog. J-Lau isn't afraid of takedowns, so Pettis needs to keep this standing if he wants a chance at a decision. Sure, Pettis has speed and more strikes - but J-Lau is patient and can hold his own even where Pettis is his best.

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[polandprzem]

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[desflood]

Okami is one of the biggest, most experienced, and strongest MWs, I can't think of a single thing Tim can do to frustrate him. He's not Chael or Silva, and he's in enemy territory. If it were a title fight or #1 contender fight, I'd pick against Okami cuz he chokes haha.

Lauzon is one of the most game LWs out there, no idea how he can be seen as an underdog. J-Lau isn't afraid of takedowns, so Pettis needs to keep this standing if he wants a chance at a decision. Sure, Pettis has speed and more strikes - but J-Lau is patient and can hold his own even where Pettis is his best.
I don't understand why people keep writing Okami off. He's only had three losses since 2007 - to Anderson Silva, Chael Sonnen and Rich Franklin. He is definitely not a walk-through.

I'm slowly coming around to your way of thinking on Lauzon as well. At first glance it's a bad fight for him, but the more thinking one does about it the more things don't look so certain in Pettis' favor.

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lol , would have been funnier if I didn't already see most of those lines on ESPN last week...

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[dbreiden83080]

What an awesome spot that was on Bendo. What a great guy. I'm rooting for him even more now..

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What an awesome spot that was on Bendo. What a great guy. I'm rooting for him even more now..

Yeah I didn't know much about his background (other then his religious side).

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Oh and this poster is going around, made specifically for Rampage return to Japan:

http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/4535/amsuhcaaahhbyjpglarge.jpg

[polandprzem]

http://www.ufcundisputed.com/go/article/view/gameplay_strategy/257217/ufc_144_fight_simulations?hp

[ace3g]

one of Benson's last fights before he joined the WEC

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insight into Rampage's early career in Japan and why he likes the people so much:

http://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/2/23/2818797/a-night-in-tokyo-with-rampage-jackson

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Didn't really like Rampage's "you don't wanna know" when asked how much he weighed by Dana...

[dbreiden83080]

MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view)

Champ Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson (for lightweight title)
If this fight lives up to the way they match up it should be a classic. Both these guys are in their primes, have cardio for days, are fast, well rounded and have lots of heart. Edgar always fights like he has a chip on his shoulder and Bendo is also fighting to prove he is the best and much better than what he was in WEC, and he was great in WEC. I think Bendo can take the UD here as long as he stays in Frankies face and doesn't allow him to stick and move all night. Bendo needs to use everything in his arsenal, wrestling, JJ, striking, pressure to win. I think he does..

Ryan Bader vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
Bader is mediocre. This is a match-up heaven for Rampage. Walk him down, let your hands go and it's goinna be an easy night... HOWL!!!

Cheick Kongo vs. Mark Hunt

UD Via Superior striking..

Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Jake Shields
Another decision..

Tim Boetsch vs. Yushin Okami
Probably decision again...

[dbreiden83080]

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Didn't really like Rampage's "you don't wanna know" when asked how much he weighed by Dana...

HE's probably like 220 before the cut.. Dana is probably chunking around at 240 these days.. :lol

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weigh ins starting now:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5fQcJkffsA&feature=g-all-lsb&context=G2e62a76FAAAAAAAAAAA

Rampage weighs 211, gives up 20% purse to Bader...

Said things didn't go well in his camp , also said he didn't take a fight in Chicago to fight in Japan

Benson weighs in at 154 without a towel (can tell he is use to title fight weigh ins, not taking a chance being over weight)

[dbreiden83080]

weigh ins starting now:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5fQcJkffsA&feature=g-all-lsb&context=G2e62a76FAAAAAAAAAAA

Rampage weighs 211, gives up 20% purse to Bader...

Said things didn't go well in his camp , also said he didn't take a fight in Chicago to fight in Japan

Benson weighs in at 154 without a towel (can tell he is use to title fight weigh ins, not taking a chance being over weight)

Oh fuck Rampage.. So much for taking this one serious.. I'm gonna stick with him though..

[dbreiden83080]

Jesus Christ...



During his interview with Fuel's Ariel Helwani, Jackson said he suffered an injury early in training camp and couldn't get in his roadwork. The injury, which Jackson would not disclose, was healed later in camp, but by then he was still very heavy. Jackson said he woke up at 3 a.m. locally to cut weight and he was only able to go from 232 down to 211.

[The TroutBum]

Oh fuck Rampage.. So much for taking this one serious.. I'm gonna stick with him though..

This shit was so predictable. All your signatures are belong to me.

[Sir Loin]

Sould be a good card excited for Mark hunk and Kongo. There is seven fights on ppv this time

[polandprzem]

MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view)

Champ Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson (for lightweight title)

Ben is almost as big as Gray but he is more explosive and faster. It looks like Frankie when getting caught will be finished. And also you cannot see the area where Frankie can have advantage.
Anyway IMO FE will find a way. taking Benson down and being bit faster, something like Cruz Faber matchup.

Ryan Bader vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson

Jeez Rampage. Having MP on his side I thought he will have none of the preparing problems. Bader is a bigger dude and he is ready. Rampage is motivated tough, so I think he can outpower Rayan.

Cheick Kongo vs. Mark Hunt
The way Kongo fights he can get KO. But IMO Cheick will stay technical and earn UD.

Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Jake Shields
Akiyama get another tough opponent and he looked bit exhausted on the weight-ins..

Tim Boetsch vs. Yushin Okami
Okami is back

Hatsu Hioki and Bart Palaszewski

Time for entertainment!!!!!!!!!!!

Joe Lauzon vs. Anthony Pettis

Are you not entertained yet ?!

[ace3g]

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2012/0224/mma_e_edgar11_614.jpg

[dbreiden83080]

This shit was so predictable. All your signatures are belong to me.

He said he had an injury and he's never missed weight in his whole career.. Sig bet on the fight is still on.. Not backing down..

[txstr1986]

Champ Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson (for lightweight title)
Ryan Bader vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
Cheick Kongo vs. Mark Hunt - for being such a jacked guy, Kongo is a little wus
Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Jake Shields
Tim Boetsch vs. Yushin Okami
Hatsu Hioki and Bart Palaszewski
Joe Lauzon vs. Anthony Pettis

[ace3g]

wow Vaughn Lee!!!

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nice comeback from Gomi!!!

[spyder]

Damn they talk super fast

[ace3g]

main card time!!!

[benefactor]

Damn excited. All of them should be good fights.

[ace3g]

wow!!!

[benefactor]

Boom. Good night.

[benefactor]

Pettis is back. After that hiccup vs Guida I expect him to work his way back to the top.

[shyne]

He's my favorite fighter, loved that kick.

[spyder]

Damn..night night..wasn't that dude Perez on some special like on HBO or 30/30 ESPN..saw that one and was pretty good

[ace3g]

woo promo for 145!!! Bones vs Rashad, can't wait for YT

[benefactor]

Hate that the fight ended early...but it gives me time to mix another drink. :)

[benefactor]

Hioki handing out a beating so far.

[ace3g]

Hioki has some great TDs

[resistanze]

Too easy.

[ace3g]

2-0

[ace3g]

lets go Barbarian !!!

[ace3g]

Tim better go into grapple mode, not doing well on stand up

[ace3g]

woo come on Barbarian

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yes!!!

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woo!!!

[resistanze]

:lmao Okami

[ace3g]

3-0 War Barbarian (ironically his record at MW now!!!)

[spyder]

Nice come back..Rogan gets on my nerves though

[ace3g]

time for my other "upset" pick, Akiyama

[shyne]

Still can't believe jake shields beat hendo

[resistanze]

Cool ass looking takedown.

[ace3g]

nice spinning back elbow/fist

[ace3g]

another judo toss/TD

[benefactor]

Akiyama in control. Win this round and he has it.

[ace3g]

another great TD defense by Akiyama

[ace3g]

here we go Shields in control now

[resistanze]

Shields stole match imo.

[ace3g]

well Akiyama never tired, but wasn't aggressive enough with his striking, should have been confident knowing Shields couldn't get him down, but oh well...

[benefactor]

Akiyama in control. Win this round and he has it.
So much for that.

Should be some fireworks with Kongo/Hunt.

[benefactor]

Hunt has come a long way since his K-1 days. Really slimmed down.

[ace3g]

game over

[benefactor]

Can't teach power.

[benefactor]

Listen to that place as Rampage comes out.

[MannyIsGod]

rampage looks bad

[ace3g]

Will Rampage retire if he loses here in Japan...

[ace3g]

wow what a slam

[spyder]

Rampage looks gased already

[ace3g]

does Bader know any BJJ

[spyder]

Ouch that looked nasty

[MannyIsGod]

If Rampage had any game left he woold have beat him after that slam

[ace3g]

started off 3-0, next 3 fights, 0-3; lets go Benson

[ace3g]

here we go!!! main event!!!

[ace3g]

wow if that landed

[ace3g]

not really liking Benson's jab style

[ace3g]

awesome exchange after Edgar caught the Benson kick

[ace3g]

what an upkick!!!

[shyne]

Wow love this fight

[resistanze]

what an upkick!!!

[ace3g]

Edgar responding well though in the next round, typical Edgar

[benefactor]

Man...Edgar is so damn tough.

[ace3g]

how are you guys scoring this fight?

[shyne]

I got benson 3-1 . He's got this shit, both badass dudes though.

[benefactor]

It's very close. Winner of this round takes it tbh.

[ace3g]

see if fight goes to Melee mode in final secs

[shyne]

Benson is a machine

[ace3g]

great finish!!!

[resistanze]

Very tough fight to score. 3-2 Benson.

[benefactor]

Henderson could have taken it with that closing flurry.

[benefactor]

Great fight! Congrats to Bendo.

[shyne]

Badass fight, benson is a bad motherfucker.

[dbreiden83080]

Edgar: I thought i did enough to win the fight

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Edgar has too many yes men around him.. That was a clinic from Bendo.. Masterful performance..

5-0 on my card..

[shyne]

Stacked division with pettis coming on strong, melendez hopefully will get in the mix too I wanna see someone beat his ass.

[Stringer_Bell]

Edgar pissed me off when he refused to hit gloves with Benson at the start of the first round. I know it's a little thing, but I felt he was trying to send a message that (as a points fighter) he obvi wasn't going to cash, especially against a guy like Benson. Hate when guys say that their corner tells them they are up on points, always glad to see those dudes lose.

Also, this was the most random event for predictions - need moar Japan events! :P

[Stringer_Bell]

PS: I don't know MMA, terrible picks haha

[dbreiden83080]

Very tough fight to score. 3-2 Benson.


It's very close. Winner of this round takes it tbh.

WOW!! I watched this on the PPV and let me tell you the damage Bendo did was huge. I had 5-0 at least 4-1. Fight metric should have Bendo owning this shit come tomorrow. He punished Edgar tonight..

[benefactor]

Edgar: I thought i did enough to win the fight

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Edgar has too many yes men around him.. That was a clinic from Bendo.. Masterful performance..

5-0 on my card..
Wouldn't say it was a clinic...but the UD for Henderson was definitely the right decision. Edgar battled his ass off.

[polandprzem]

Edgar pissed me off when he refused to hit gloves with Benson at the start of the first round. I know it's a little thing, but I felt he was trying to send a message that (as a points fighter) he obvi wasn't going to cash, especially against a guy like Benson. Hate when guys say that their corner tells them they are up on points, always glad to see those dudes lose.

Also, this was the most random event for predictions - need moar Japan events! :P

Yup corners are not motivating with the talk like this.

I was 0-5 on the card
Gr8 and fantastic :tu


benson vs Showtime, another rematch on lw divison :rolleyes

[dbreiden83080]

Wouldn't say it was a clinic...but the UD for Henderson was definitely the right decision. Edgar battled his ass off.

Other than a few TD's that Bendo was conceding to land the harder shots i don't know what Frankie did. He got punished all night to the body and busted his face all up.. He also had 2 or 3 nice sub attempts..

[benefactor]

WOW!! I watched this on the PPV and let me tell you the damage Bendo did was huge. I had 5-0 at least 4-1. Fight metric should have Bendo owning this shit come tomorrow. He punished Edgar tonight..
I think the overall striking was fairly even...but the damage edge was what won it for Benson. At some point Edgar has to try to finish instead of thinking he's got the decision. Goes back to the old Dana quote.

[polandprzem]

1-4 sorry

[benefactor]

Other than a few TD's that Bendo was conceding to land the harder shots i don't know what Frankie did. He got punished all night to the body and busted his face all up.. He also had 2 or 3 nice sub attempts..
You get dropped with a punch it's not a clinic(thought it was a slip at first but watching the replay he definitely dropped him).

Edgar landed shots but it was more about scoring and not power. That was the difference in the fight. Again...it was a worthy UD for Henderson but it wasn't as one sided as you seem to be making it.

[shyne]

Who's next in line? And where does Edgar go from here

[benefactor]

Pettis perhaps?

[ace3g]

Twitter updates

Final Compustrike stats had it close, Edgar out-landing Bendo 124-114. Takedowns: Edgar 7, Bendo 2. #UFC144

from Josh Gross ESPN:

Joe Rogan says on the PPV that Zuffa wants Benson Henderson vs. Anthony Pettis is next. Figure we'll know more after the press conference.

[benefactor]

Edgar really needs to drop to 145. The talent pool at LW is so deep right now that he would really do himself a favor by moving down.

[dbreiden83080]

Twitter updates

Final Compustrike stats had it close, Edgar out-landing Bendo 124-114. Takedowns: Edgar 7, Bendo 2. #UFC144

from Josh Gross ESPN:

Joe Rogan says on the PPV that Zuffa wants Benson Henderson vs. Anthony Pettis is next. Figure we'll know more after the press conference.

You have to score damage though. Edgar hit Ben with a lot of pitter patter.

DAMAGE!!! Anyone who says Edgar won to me is a lunatic.. He is probably going to the hospital..

[shyne]

Can't wait for that fight! Don't know who to root for love both of their games.

[benefactor]

Twitter updates

Final Compustrike stats had it close, Edgar out-landing Bendo 124-114. Takedowns: Edgar 7, Bendo 2. #UFC144

from Josh Gross ESPN:

Joe Rogan says on the PPV that Zuffa wants Benson Henderson vs. Anthony Pettis is next. Figure we'll know more after the press conference.
:tu

I knew the striking was close. Start trying to win Frankie and you might not be disappointed next time.

[ace3g]

You have to score damage though. Edgar hit Ben with a lot of pitter patter.

oh I know, I had Benson winning the fight as well; just posting some stats I found

[shyne]

Maybe Frankie against Gilbert then.

[benefactor]

Don't think it fair to give Pettis a shot unless he beat Edgar first. This is Edgar's first loss since 2008. Pettis just lost to Guida recently. He should have to beat Edgar first.

[dbreiden83080]

We'll see tomorrow what Fight metric says. I expect it will have Ben winning 49-46 and around 200 pts more effective.. It damn well should. I hate decisions in MMA these days where even if the fight is a little close in some peoples eyes they yell "Controversy"

Octagon control
Damage
Effective striking
Sub attempts

[ace3g]

We'll see tomorrow what Fight metric says. I expect it will have Ben winning 49-46 and around 200 pts more effective.. It damn well should. I hate decisions in MMA these days where even if the fight is a little close in some peoples eyes they yell "Controversy"

Octagon control
Damage
Effective striking
Sub attempts

http://blog.fightmetric.com/2012/02/henderson-vs-edgar-official-ufc.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

I guess everyone is looking because the url has trouble loading

[benefactor]

Edgar's camp is probably going to moan and groan for sure...but it's their own fault that they fight to try to win decisions. Edgar's fatal flaw is that is style is based on moving away and not real aggression. Against a fighter like Henderson that style is just not going to cut it because as we all saw, he's is going to inflict big damage when he lands shots. At the end of the day it doesn't matter if you landed more punches if the other guy brutalized you with the shots he landed.

[ace3g]

UFC needs to get their stream technical issues fixed... 2 days in a row of this

[ace3g]

65k bonuses to Bendo and Edgar for fight of the night, Vaughan Lee for sub of the night, and Pettis for KO of the night

[ace3g]

on Pettis title shot "I think he is going to get it" Dana White

[benefactor]

on Pettis title shot "I think he is going to get it" Dana White
That's some bullshit. He should have to fight Maynard or Edgar first.

[ace3g]

dbreid, link is working now:

http://blog.fightmetric.com/2012/02/henderson-vs-edgar-official-ufc.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

[benefactor]

Good call on the 49-46. Had Henderson at about 100pts more effective.

[dbreiden83080]

dbreid, link is working now:

http://blog.fightmetric.com/2012/02/henderson-vs-edgar-official-ufc.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Sweet thanks Ace. Actually rewatching the fight now..


Good call on the 49-46. Had Henderson at about 100pts more effective.

Thought it would be more but still clear. I don't have a problem with a rematch but i think Edgar will need to win a fight in between.

[dbreiden83080]

Rampage crying about an injury he should have pulled out of the fight

That was the mst depressing shit i have ever seen..

[benefactor]

Thought it would be more but still clear. I don't have a problem with a rematch but i think Edgar will need to win a fight in between.
Agreed. I think Pettis/Edgar needs to happen before either gets another shot at Henderson.

[ace3g]

Frankie Edgar: "I'm not trying to shoot anyone out of anything they deserve, but I had to do two immediate rematches, so what's right?"

[dbreiden83080]

Frankie Edgar: "I'm not trying to shoot anyone out of anything they deserve, but I had to do two immediate rematches, so what's right?"

You lost a clear decision this was not a draw or a SD..

[dbreiden83080]

Edgars corner are a bunch of sheep. They were telling him he was winning the whole fight. The guy has a broken nose and one good eye and they are telling him he's doing enough..

[dbreiden83080]

On another fight

Kongo needs to fire whoever told him he could strike with Hunt.. He has decent TD's and great GNP.. Where was it?

[ace3g]

who do you think Tm Boetsch should fight next at MW?

[dbreiden83080]

who do you think Tm Boetsch should fight next at MW?

Maybe Weidman..

That was terrible.. Felt like shit for Okami..

[The TroutBum]

Ryan Bader vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson - Bader needs this to get back into title picture while Rampage will do his normal routine: Be fat. Be lazy. Lose.



Bader is one of the least talented guys to win TUF. He has no dominant skill anywhere. Page can eat doritos for 8 weeks and still win a UD on this guy..


Sounds like a sig bet is in order. Shall we do another 30 days?


Bring it on....


Don't underestimate going back to Japan for Rampage. He asked to be on this card and wants to put on a show for the fans he used to fight in front of all those years in Pride..



Ryan Bader vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
Bader is mediocre. This is a match-up heaven for Rampage. Walk him down, let your hands go and it's goinna be an easy night... HOWL!!!



Oh fuck Rampage.. So much for taking this one serious.. I'm gonna stick with him though..


He said he had an injury and he's never missed weight in his whole career.. Sig bet on the fight is still on.. Not backing down..



Rampage crying about an injury he should have pulled out of the fight

That was the mst depressing shit i have ever seen..
I believe the word you're looking for is "obvious". Rampage only fights for the money, not to win. His last three fights should've been perfect examples for you.

I will be working on your new sig ASAP. Also, LOL @ Kongo -- having the nerve to say he wanted Mir next, and that the winner should get a title shot? Knee Grow, please.

[dbreiden83080]

I believe the word you're looking for is "obvious". Rampage only fights for the money, not to win. His last three fights should've been perfect examples for you.

I will be working on your new sig ASAP. Also, LOL @ Kongo -- having the nerve to say he wanted Mir next, and that the winner should get a title shot? Knee Grow, please.

Nothing that Kori will have a problem with..

[dbreiden83080]

http://i.minus.com/i7B2oS30MLoAA.gif

[ace3g]

Frankie Edgar ‏ @FrankieEdgar

Rematch anyone??.......it's on!! Thanks to @danawhite @lorenzofertitta. Me and Henderson 2. Here we go!!

[dbreiden83080]

Enough with the rematches already....

Geez!!!

[ace3g]

now big question is, who does Pettis fight next? Gilbert Melendez?

[Stringer_Bell]

I don't think Melendez is going to UFC until 2013, blame Showtime (the network, not Pettis haha).

Frankie was the only one asking for a rematch, not the fans, not the reporters, no one. Without a doubt, Dana made him promise to drop to 145 AND have to have a contender without an immediate shot at Aldo - if he loses this rematch.

Pettis vs Bendo makes more sense, since after Bendo beats Frankie...if Miller beats Diaz then that yet another rematch of a one-sided whooping. That's 2 rematches in a row for the title (4 in total w/ Frankie's rematches!), WTF ARE YOU THINKING UFC?! LW looks like a worse log jam than ever and this is not even a warranted rematch. >.<

[benefactor]

Gray Maynard seems like a logical match up. Would be a good fight too as both are aggressive fighters.

[shyne]

Ben is to strong and talented for Edgar, it's gonna be another ass kicking.

[The TroutBum]

Wow, fuck this shit.

[polandprzem]

:pctoss


As much as I like Edgar as he is one of my favorite fighters. I do not agree with the decision of making a rematch. Ben won the fight and it was not superclose.

Pettis would be a better and more reasonable pick.

What about Miller Diaz?
So many guys at 155

[shyne]

So if Ben loses does he get a rematch?

[ace3g]

That is the issue with these type of rematches when there are so many contenders waiting in line

[dbreiden83080]

So if Ben loses does he get a rematch?

No IMO. Pettis is waiting.. Ben should win again but he should be fighting Pettis.. Ben beat Edgar legit and easy.. Edgar needed to win another fight or 2 for this rematch..

[The TroutBum]

BTW, DB, I'm still working on a $$$ signature for you. My initial one wouldn't have passed the Kori test. Shame, really.

[ace3g]

Benson is the man: http://bjjinmma.com/blogs/ben-henderson-enters-jiu-jitsu-tournament-8-days-after-winning-belt

really shows off his flexibility in those scrambles

[polandprzem]

Frankie talks about rematch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOSqIMkHWDc&feature=related

[The TroutBum]

And here you go, DB -- your thirty days start as soon as you put it in your sig.

Love Always,

Trout.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m71/flakestein/TheSigOriginal400x270.gif

[dbreiden83080]

And here you go, DB -- your thirty days start as soon as you put it in your sig.

Love Always,

Trout.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m71/flakestein/TheSigOriginal400x270.gif

Never lose a sig bet to Trout.. This guy doesn't fuck around.. :lol

[shyne]

Never lose a sig bet to Trout.. This guy doesn't fuck around.. :lol

I thought this guy was a faggot before, I am for sure he is now.

[Stalin]

damn that Boesh comeback was awsome

[The TroutBum]

I thought this guy was a faggot before, I am for sure he is now.

Dude, dbreiden isn't that big of a faggot. Easy man, he's got feelings.

[dbreiden83080]

Dude, dbreiden isn't that big of a faggot. Easy man, he's got feelings.


I thought this guy was a faggot before, I am for sure he is now.

Nice to see you kids getting along so well..