UFC on Fox 8: July 27, 2013

[ace3g]

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UFC on FOX 8

Date: July 27, 2013

Location: Seattle, Washington
Venue: KeyArena
Broadcast: FOX, FX, Facebook
MAIN CARD (FOX, 8 p.m. ET)

MAIN CARD (FOX, 8 p.m. ET)

MAIN CARD (FOX, 8 p.m. ET)


Demetrious Johnson (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/demetrious-johnson) vs. John Moraga (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/john-moraga) - for UFC flyweight title
Jake Ellenberger (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/jake-ellenberger) vs. Rory MacDonald (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/rory-macdonald)
Robbie Lawler (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/robbie-lawler) vs. Bobby Voelker (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/bobby-voelker)
Jessica Andrade (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/jessica-andrade) vs. Liz Carmouche (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/liz-carmouche)

PRELIMINARY CARD (FX, 5 p.m. ET)


Michael Chiesa (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/michael-chiesa) vs. Jorge Masvidal (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/jorge-masvidal)
Danny Castillo (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/danny-castillo) vs. Tim Means (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/tim-means)
Mac Danzig (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/mac-danzig) vs. Melvin Guillard (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/melvin-guillard)
Yves Edwards (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/yves-edwards) vs. Spencer Fisher (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/spencer-fisher)
Ed Herman (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/ed-herman) vs. Trevor Smith (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/trevor-smith)
Germaine de Randamie (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/germaine-de-randamie) vs. Julie Kedzie (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/julie-kedzie)

PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook, 4 p.m. ET)


Aaron Riley (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/aaron-riley) vs. Justin Salas (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/justin-salas)
John Albert (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/john-albert) vs. Yaotzin Meza (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/yaotzin-meza)

[Brunodf]

Wut?Wasn't Rory fighting Maia?

[ace3g]

MAIN CARD (FOX, 8 p.m. ET)



Demetrious Johnson (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/demetrious-johnson) vs. John Moraga (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/john-moraga) - for UFC flyweight title
Jake Ellenberger (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/jake-ellenberger) vs. Rory MacDonald (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/rory-macdonald)
Robbie Lawler (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/robbie-lawler) vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/siyar-bahadurzada)
Jessica Andrade (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/jessica-andrade) vs. Liz Carmouche (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/liz-carmouche)

[dbreiden83080]

Rory/Ellenberger is an incredible fight..

[The TroutBum]

Demetrious Johnson (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/demetrious-johnson) vs. John Moraga (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/john-moraga) - I don't like Johnson at all, but I don't think he's going to lose for a long time.
Jake Ellenberger (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/jake-ellenberger) vs. Rory MacDonald (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/rory-macdonald) - I don't like MacDonald either, but I've always thought Ellenberger was not nearly as good as everyone made him out to be. Hopefully he'll fade off into oblivion ala Fitch after this one.
Robbie Lawler (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/robbie-lawler) vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/siyar-bahadurzada)- This guy is a cock as well, but Lawler is done, yo.



Mac Danzig (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/mac-danzig) vs. Melvin Guillard (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/melvin-guillard) - Melvin better win, or he's toast.
Jessica Andrade (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/jessica-andrade) vs. Liz Carmouche (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/liz-carmouche) - Only because it rhymes with Douche.

[polandprzem]

Demetrious Johnson (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/demetrious-johnson) vs. John Moraga (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/john-moraga) - I don't like Johnson at all, but I don't think he's going to lose for a long time.
Jake Ellenberger (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/jake-ellenberger) vs. Rory MacDonald (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/rory-macdonald) - I don't like MacDonald either, but I've always thought Ellenberger was not nearly as good as everyone made him out to be. Hopefully he'll fade off into oblivion ala Fitch after this one.
Robbie Lawler (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/robbie-lawler) vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/siyar-bahadurzada)- This guy is a cock as well, but Lawler is done, yo.



Mac Danzig (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/mac-danzig) vs. Melvin Guillard (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/melvin-guillard) - Melvin better win, or he's toast.
Matt Mitrione (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/matt-mitrione) vs. Brendan Schaub (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/brendan-schaub) - LOL, Hybrid.


lol

not fighting

[dbreiden83080]

If Rory wins he would be in line for a title shot..

Trouble in paradise at Tri-Star Gym..

[Cry Havoc]

If Rory wins he would be in line for a title shot..

Trouble in paradise at Tri-Star Gym..

He should be already. 14-1 with only one loss and that to a top fighter in the fight of the night? Rory vs. St. Pierre would be a fantastic fight.

[dbreiden83080]

He should be already. 14-1 with only one loss and that to a top fighter in the fight of the night? Rory vs. St. Pierre would be a fantastic fight.

Nah he has not beaten anyone yet. BJ Penn is a LW past his prime and his other wins are against unranked opponents. That said the UFC will likely push him to the front if he beats Jake who is legit top 3..

[Cry Havoc]

Nah he has not beaten anyone yet. BJ Penn is a LW past his prime and his other wins are against unranked opponents. That said the UFC will likely push him to the front if he beats Jake who is legit top 3..

You can only beat the guys you've fought.

[dbreiden83080]

You can only beat the guys you've fought.

Yeah but that makes the 14-1 less impressive the media having him ranked ahead of Jake is moronic.. But it is a very exciting fight..

[polandprzem]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZTNS0s8XCE

[ernest787]

Stoked on this card. Would love to see rory get a title shot but I hope it's against Hendricks

[dbreiden83080]

Stoked on this card. Would love to see rory get a title shot but I hope it's against Hendricks

If Rory becomes champ he badly needs to develop a personality. He comes off like he hates any and all media obligations and I bet he is the same way with the fans..

[ace3g]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdKErDgo6Go

[polandprzem]

If Rory becomes champ he badly needs to develop a personality. He comes off like he hates any and all media obligations and I bet he is the same way with the fans..

Well screw it. Let him be who he is.

[polandprzem]

MAIN CARD (FOX, 8 p.m. ET)


Demetrious Johnson (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/demetrious-johnson) vs. John Moraga (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/john-moraga) - for UFC flyweight title


Moraga might be a tough dude but Johnson is the guy that beat Benavidez and Creepy, and that tells how good the guy is.




Jake Ellenberger (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/jake-ellenberger) vs. Rory MacDonald (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/rory-macdonald)

Jake can be at his best and it's possible he can handle Rory on his feet as MacDonald is not that great but all in all overall IMO Rory can mix things up for the victory. Both guys determined so the fight should be awesome.


Robbie Lawler (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/robbie-lawler) vs. Bobby Voelker (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/bobby-voelker)
Jessica Andrade (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/jessica-andrade) vs. Liz Carmouche (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/liz-carmouche)

Don't know the other chick

Danny Castillo (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/danny-castillo) vs. Tim Means (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/tim-means)

[dbreiden83080]

Rory/Jake is a tough one to call.. One of the toughest fight picks I have seen in some time. Jake has the wrestling and power to KO anyone at WW and is in his prime. He has loads of experience at 29-6 (8-2 UFC) he is seasoned.. He is also coming off a great fight against Nate Marquardt. Rory on the other hand is much less experienced but clearly seriously talented but may be a tad overhyped at this point. This will be the first great test for him since the Condit loss when he was younger and likely not what he is today. I have some questions about Rory's TDD but I think Jake will try for the KO which increases Rory's chances to win as his striking looked really crisp and versatile in the Penn fight.. Jake has shown a suspect chin in the past which may come back to haunt him..

Tough Tough fight to call..

[txstr1986]

Champ Demetrius Johnson v. John Moraga - Mighty Mouse has looked very good in his last few fights, and I think that he's the man to beat for awhile. It doesn't hurt that the division just isn't that deep.

Rory MacDonald v. Jake Ellenberger - I jumped on the Rory fan train several years ago and I'm not about to get off now. This is going to be an awesome fight.

Robbie Lawler v. Bobby Voelker - Lawler looked great against Koscheck his last time out.

Liz Carmouchev. Jessica Andrade - Basically just picking Liz because I know who she is...

Yves Edwards v. Daron Cruickshank - It's hard picking against Thugjitsu, but have the feeling he's about hit the end of his road. It's been a long career and I'm not sure how much he has left in the tank.

[dbreiden83080]

This card is solid but it is not one that will bring in big ratings..

I expect the numbers to be bad for this one..

[jimo2305]

Demetrious Johnson vs. John Moraga - for UFC flyweight title
Jake Ellenberger vs. Rory MacDonald
Robbie Lawler vs. Bobby Voelker
Jessica Andrade vs. Liz Carmouche

[txstr1986]

This card is solid but it is not one that will bring in big ratings..

I expect the numbers to be bad for this one..

I tend to agree with you. Actual mma fans will enjoy the card, because it's pretty strong top-to-bottom, but Johnson is not quite the household name yet, even though he is the champ.

[dbreiden83080]

MAIN CARD (FOX, 8 p.m. ET)

•Demetrious Johnson vs. John Moraga - for UFC flyweight title

Probably be a boring fight..

•Jake Ellenberger vs. Rory MacDonald

Could go either way and I think it is bound to be a great fight.. I'll take Jake by KO but Rory could KO him just as easily..

•Robbie Lawler vs. Bobby Voelker

This guy is fighting On 2 weeks notice so Robbie better win..

•Jessica Andrade vs. Liz Carmouche

Liz should have too much experience..

[ace3g]

Ed Herman (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/ed-herman) vs. Trevor Smith (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/trevor-smith)


with some good exchanges

[dbreiden83080]

This is a sick fight..

[ace3g]

I am the LAW-ler!!!

[dbreiden83080]

Holy Fuck that was awful...

What on paper maybe should have been the best fight of 2013 was easily one of the worst..

[ace3g]

meaning Mighty Mouse and Moraga are going to put on a war.

[The TroutBum]

Demetrious Johnson (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/demetrious-johnson) vs. John Moraga (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/john-moraga) - I don't like Johnson at all, but I don't think he's going to lose for a long time.
Jake Ellenberger (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/jake-ellenberger) vs. Rory MacDonald (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/rory-macdonald) - I don't like MacDonald either, but I've always thought Ellenberger was not nearly as good as everyone made him out to be. Hopefully he'll fade off into oblivion ala Fitch after this one.
Robbie Lawler (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/robbie-lawler) vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/siyar-bahadurzada)- This guy is a cock as well, but Lawler is done, yo.



Mac Danzig (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/mac-danzig) vs. Melvin Guillard (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/melvin-guillard) - Melvin better win, or he's toast.
Jessica Andrade (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/jessica-andrade) vs. Liz Carmouche (http://www.mmajunkie.com/fighters/liz-carmouche) - Only because it rhymes with Douche.



4-0 since I didn't realize that Lawler was fighting someone different.


MAIN CARD (FOX, 8 p.m. ET)

•Demetrious Johnson vs. John Moraga - for UFC flyweight title

Probably be a boring fight..

•Jake Ellenberger vs. Rory MacDonald

Could go either way and I think it is bound to be a great fight.. I'll take Jake by KO but Rory could KO him just as easily..

•Robbie Lawler vs. Bobby Voelker

This guy is fighting On 2 weeks notice so Robbie better win..

•Jessica Andrade vs. Liz Carmouche

Liz should have too much experience..

Your insights are staggering.

[Cry Havoc]

4-0 since I didn't realize that Lawler was fighting someone different.



Your insights are staggering.

:lmao Says the guy who didn't even know the fight card.

[dbreiden83080]

4-0 since I didn't realize that Lawler was fighting someone different.


Great

So update the picks dipshit..

[dbreiden83080]

I re-watched Rory/Jake what a crap fest..

How is it that Jake with 34 fights total had no answer to someone jabbing him on the outside preventing him from loading up with power shots? I was amazed at his lack of footwork and head movement to get closer to Rory.. The few times he got close enough he did hit Rory.. But He never established his own jab. He basically stood outside and occasionally leaped in with a lead hook or right hand. He should look at that tape and just cry..

[dbreiden83080]

To be expected..

UFC on FOX 8 averages 2.04 million viewers, marking lowest overnight rating of event series

http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/7/28/4565294/ufc-on-fox-8-averages-2-04-million-viewers-marking-lowest-overnight

[Cry Havoc]

I re-watched Rory/Jake what a crap fest..

How is it that Jake with 34 fights total had no answer to someone jabbing him on the outside preventing him from loading up with power shots? I was amazed at his lack of footwork and head movement to get closer to Rory.. The few times he got close enough he did hit Rory.. But He never established his own jab. He basically stood outside and occasionally leaped in with a lead hook or right hand. He should look at that tape and just cry..

Everyone is bagging Rory, but what kind of ability must you possess to do something like that to a fighter like Jake? It's almost worse than pounding someone to a pulp. He broke Jake's spirit and made him actually *afraid* to open up and try anything.

If that was Anderson Silva in Rory's place last night, everyone would have been lauding what a genius strategy it was, and talking about how he can dominate opponents without even engaging them.

[Brunodf]

To be expected..

UFC on FOX 8 averages 2.04 million viewers, marking lowest overnight rating of event series

http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/7/28/4565294/ufc-on-fox-8-averages-2-04-million-viewers-marking-lowest-overnight
Midget fight

[ace3g]

Everyone is bagging Rory, but what kind of ability must you possess to do something like that to a fighter like Jake? It's almost worse than pounding someone to a pulp. He broke Jake's spirit and made him actually *afraid* to open up and try anything.

If that was Anderson Silva in Rory's place last night, everyone would have been lauding what a genius strategy it was, and talking about how he can dominate opponents without even engaging them.

Agree, just put yourself in the fighters shoes, if you were Rory and dominating with the jab why change it up and put yourself at risk (don't fix what ain't broken). Force your opponent to make an adjustment/take that risk.

[polandprzem]

Almost everybody went perfect on predictions


I liked this card. Few really nice fights. And Mighty is absolutely unbelievable! He just imposed his will and was close to perfect. I was thinking b4 this fight that Benavidez will beat him when they meet once again but wow, I don't know now.


Rory wtf MacDonald that should be his nickname a 'wtf'

[Cry Havoc]

Almost everybody went perfect on predictions


I liked this card. Few really nice fights. And Mighty is absolutely unbelievable! He just imposed his will and was close to perfect. I was thinking b4 this fight that Benavidez will beat him when they meet once again but wow, I don't know now.


Rory wtf MacDonald that should be his nickname a 'wtf'

Johnson fought one of the most impressive fights I've ever seen at any level. Just complete domination, and his opponent was no slouch. I don't see anyone taking Mighty Mouse down.

[The TroutBum]

:lmao Says the guy who didn't even know the fight card.

Psssh, girl, only bitches pay attention to that kind of crap.

[ace3g]

Apparently Dana wants Rory vs Lawler next

[Cry Havoc]

Apparently Dana wants Rory vs Lawler next

Lawler will probably be a good matchup for him, but I think Rory just walks through him. Watch the BJ Penn fight again. The striking he possesses is just crazy. He varies and throws feints like few other guys in the UFC. I don't see anyone beating him except for GSP.

[txstr1986]

Apparently Dana wants Rory vs Lawler next

Lawler is basically a less-good Ellenberger - Rory will destroy him.

[polandprzem]

Lawler is basically a less-good Ellenberger - Rory will destroy him.Well Lawler can push himself more in a fight then Jake IMO, so the fight will be more open and then you never know.