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LEONARD

01-04-2007, 06:19 PM

from the past couple days...

Gabriel Gonzaga gets a title shot with Tim Sylvia because Vera didn't re-sign in time...

and Matt Hughes vs Chris Lytle...trying to get Hughes back on the winning track obviously...

also Rich Franklin (#5 Middleweight)* vs. Jason MacDonald...we'll see how "for real" the "TUF Killer" is...

-Jon Fitch (#7 Welterweight)* vs. Luigi Fioravanti
-Karo Parisyan (#5 Welterweight)* vs. TBA
-Mike Swick vs. TBA
-Assuerio Silva vs. TBA

Always good to see Fitch, Swick, and Karo on a card. I'd like to see a better opponent for Fitch though...he's really under-rated and never gets any airtime!

Source:
http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/rumors.asp?articleid=2965

Mr Dio

01-04-2007, 06:40 PM

also Rich Franklin (#5 Middleweight)* vs. Jason MacDonald...we'll see how "for real" the "TUF Killer" is...

What would make Mac "for real" in your opinion?

IX_Equilibrium

01-04-2007, 08:09 PM

I like Mac. Someone made the comment that he is cocky with his comments about being a stepping stone. Well, he was just telling the truth. He doesn't have the fame of the TUF fighters, and I think his wins show the novice MMA fan that there are plenty of guys who haven't been on TUF who have just as much experience and talent.

That being said, he won't beat Rich. Mac obviously isn't a standup fighter, and Rich won't make the mistakes that Herman and Leben did on the ground.

Hughes vs Lytle will be a damn good match if it happens, and a big gut check for Matt. He will need to win convincingly, which I think he can, but Leben is no joke.

Mr Dio

01-04-2007, 08:46 PM

I like Mac. Someone made the comment that he is cocky with his comments about being a stepping stone. Well, he was just telling the truth. He doesn't have the fame of the TUF fighters, and I think his wins show the novice MMA fan that there are plenty of guys who haven't been on TUF who have just as much experience and talent.

That being said, he won't beat Rich. Mac obviously isn't a standup fighter, and Rich won't make the mistakes that Herman and Leben did on the ground.

Yeah, to think that Mac has to beat Rich to be "for real" isn't realistic. Anything can happen but, to judge Rich by one fight & say Silva beat a nobody isn't realistic either.

LEONARD

01-05-2007, 09:24 AM

What would make Mac "for real" in your opinion?

A respectable showing against Franklin...

I like MacDonald (pulled for him against Leben and Herman) but I think he'll be thoroughly dominated...

Sacramental

01-08-2007, 10:05 PM

isn't vera the only mexican in the UFC?

IX_Equilibrium

01-08-2007, 10:39 PM

isn't vera the only mexican in the UFC?

If you mean Hispanic person, no, not even close. Have you watched a UFC recently?

spurs=bling

01-08-2007, 10:52 PM

isn't vera the only mexican in the UFC?
If you mean Brandon Vera, no i think he is half filipino half italian.

Mr Dio

01-08-2007, 11:01 PM

isn't vera the only mexican in the UFC?

Diego is prob the best known.

IX_Equilibrium

01-09-2007, 12:03 AM

Diego is prob the best known.

That title would go to Ortiz, methinks.

LEONARD

01-09-2007, 11:12 AM

isn't vera the only mexican in the UFC?

Welcome to the MMA forum...try not to make more idiotic comments like this in the future...:lol

That title would go to Ortiz, methinks.

:lol

Mr Dio

01-09-2007, 04:14 PM

That title would go to Ortiz, methinks.

I stand corrected.
Wow, I'm not suprised that no one else knew that though, TX E is very knowledgeable about MMA.

IMO I think Diego is prob still right up there.

LEONARD

01-09-2007, 04:47 PM

Wow, I'm not suprised that no one else knew that though, TX E is very knowledgeable about MMA.

True...surely EVERYBODY was online during that 2 hr window... :dizzy

Mr Dio

01-09-2007, 06:15 PM

True...surely EVERYBODY was online during that 2 hr window... :dizzy

:dramaquee Oh no! Someone's feelings were hurt, AGAIN! :lol

OK TX E, seems like someone (I'm not mentioning any names so no one starts crying :dramaquee ) doesn't want anybody to recognize you and your input. :lol

LEONARD

01-09-2007, 06:22 PM

:dramaquee Oh no! Someone's feelings were hurt, AGAIN! :lol

OK TX E, seems like someone (I'm not mentioning any names so no one starts crying :dramaquee ) doesn't want anybody to recognize you and your input. :lol

Hardly have my feelings hurt...it was just another comment by you that made absolutely no sense really...

Mr Dio

01-09-2007, 06:53 PM

Hardly have my feelings hurt...it was just another comment by you that made absolutely no sense really...

:lol
You didn't know who Diego Sanchez was and I made no sense?? :lol :lol

Once again Leonard, you show that Kori & LJ can make a better choice for moderator for the MMA forum like TX Equilibrium. That is, IF we get one. With your repeated kiddie comments & attacks on others you have shown why you are the obviously NOT the choice and the reason why we may not get one. :lol :lol

Congrats Leonard, keep screwing us.

LEONARD

01-09-2007, 07:02 PM

:lol
You didn't know who Diego Sanchez was and I made no sense?? :lol :lol

Once again Leonard, you show that Kori & LJ can make a better choice for moderator for the MMA forum like TX Equilibrium. That is, IF we get one. With your repeated kiddie comments & attacks on others you have shown why you are the obviously NOT the choice and the reason why we may not get one. :lol :lol

Congrats Leonard, keep screwing us.

LOL...THIS was your dumb comment...

Wow, I'm not suprised that no one else knew that though, TX E is very knowledgeable about MMA.

Who is this Diego guy anyway? :lol

I was completely joking about being a moderator...I wouldn't be able to resist screwing with you if I was...honestly.

I'm the reason we may not get a forum? Look around at who's bringing a decent portion of the latest MMA info to this place...sure, keep thinking that because I don't like you... :lol

Mr Dio

01-09-2007, 07:07 PM

Who is this Diego guy anyway?

:dizzy
Wow, you really didn't know did you.

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I was completely joking about being a moderator...I wouldn't be able to resist screwing with you if I was...honestly.

Sure you were, sure you were. :lol :lol

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I'm the reason we may not get a forum? Look around at who's bringing a decent portion of the latest MMA info to this place...

Wow, a Cut and Paste fest will make you a Mod??? :lmao
Well, I guess if some of us have lives... :dizzy

IX_Equilibrium

01-09-2007, 07:43 PM

LEONARD

01-09-2007, 07:55 PM

Why are you calling me TX Equilibrium, Dio? :spin

Now cut it out you two. You were cohabitating peacefully for a couple of days.

Also, I don't think an MMA forum will need a mod if we stick to the general rules of Spurstalk. If we do get one, I'd just like to see us not make 2,000 threads about the same subject like they do on Sherdog (or the Spurs section of this forum). All UFC 68 related comments should go in the UFC 68 thread, and so on. But that's just my opinion.

LOL...don't question Dio!! You're officially "TX E" now... :lol

Yea, I avoided him for a couple days...

Of course we don't need a mod...further proof that I was completely joking around about it...

I'm off to search the net for more copy/paste material...as opposed to everybody else here that types out all of the rumors and info they find on other sites...lol

Mr Dio

01-09-2007, 09:00 PM

Why are you calling me TX Equilibrium, Dio?

:lol I always see a "TX" vs the "IX" when I read on the cmptr without my glasses...which is always! :lol
OK, if TEXAS isn't good enough for you what is? "Jap E" or "Russian E"? :lol I jest of course, just wanted to get Opie to comment on it & that is always good for baiting her. :smokin

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Now cut it out you two. You were cohabitating peacefully for a couple of days.

:lol
Always good to get her thong up her buttocks.

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I'd just like to see us not make 2,000 threads about the same subject like they do on Sherdog (or the Spurs section of this forum). All UFC 68 related comments should go in the UFC 68 thread, and so on. But that's just my opinion.

Yeah, wouldn't want this to be that ugly side of SherPuppy that has wannabe Japs! Easier said than done when you have "Leo Gump" on the prowl. :lol

Mr Dio

01-09-2007, 09:02 PM

Of course we don't need a mod...further proof that I was completely joking around about it...

Yeah, surrre ya were. Seems like SOMEONE is hurting over not being top dog.
I'll lay back & watch how far I got her thong up the buttocks. :smokin :lol

spurs=bling

01-09-2007, 09:16 PM

Goddamn it! can't the two of you get along?

IX_Equilibrium

01-09-2007, 09:20 PM

Extended list of rumors

Tim Sylvia vs Gabriel Gonzaga (HW)
Matt Hughes vs Chris Lytle (WW)
Rich Franklin vs Jason MacDonald (MW)
Mike Swick vs Yushin Okami (MW)
Karo Parisyan vs Josh Koscheck (WW)
Jon Fitch vs Luigi Fioravanti (WW)
Nick Diaz vs Marcus Davis (WW)
Cheick Kongo vs Assuerio Silva (HW)
Jason Dent vs Kurt Pellegrino (LW)

Many of these are done deals, but not all.

Mr Dio

01-09-2007, 10:45 PM

Goddamn it! can't the two of you get along?

Don't u have hmwork?
JK Blingy!, don't go Leo (Postal) on me! :lol

Mr Dio

01-09-2007, 10:46 PM

spurs=bling

01-09-2007, 11:05 PM

Don't u have hmwork?
JK Blingy!, don't go Leo (Postal) on me! :lol

I already did it. :fro

xtended list of rumors

Tim Sylvia vs Gabriel Gonzaga (HW)
Matt Hughes vs Chris Lytle (WW)
Rich Franklin vs Jason MacDonald (MW)
Mike Swick vs Yushin Okami (MW)
Karo Parisyan vs Josh Koscheck (WW)
Jon Fitch vs Luigi Fioravanti (WW)
Nick Diaz vs Marcus Davis (WW)
Cheick Kongo vs Assuerio Silva (HW)
Jason Dent vs Kurt Pellegrino (LW)

Many of these are done deals, but not all.

thats a kick ass card.

IX_Equilibrium

01-09-2007, 11:53 PM

Hey TX, I've got a question.

What is it Mr Rio?

IX_Equilibrium

01-10-2007, 12:00 AM

SAY FUCKING WHAT???

Couture vs. Sylvia??

It's all over the net and this is the 1st article I found to verify.

http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=3251&zoneid=2

Sorry Gonzaga, "The Natural" is stepping to the plate!

Mr Dio

01-10-2007, 12:22 AM

What is it Mr Rio?

Am I dancing on the sand? :lol

LEONARD

01-10-2007, 09:08 AM

Dio...wow...amazed by your replies as usual...

SAY FUCKING WHAT???

Couture vs. Sylvia??

It's all over the net and this is the 1st article I found to verify.

http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=3251&zoneid=2

Sorry Gonzaga, "The Natural" is stepping to the plate!

Yep, there were rumors that Gonzaga was not a done deal and that Couture was being kicked around. Randy is walking around at about 230 lbs right now...

This is more intriguing than Gonzaga at least!!

IX_Equilibrium

01-10-2007, 10:03 AM

I have no idea if Randy is ready to compete at the HW level. Probably not. It doesn't really make much sense from an MMA standpoint. There are guys like Vera, Cro-Cop, Gonzaga, and AA who are in line for a shot. It was supposed to be Vera, but they are having trouble getting him signed, I've heard.

But all of that really doesn't matter. Randy coming back to take on Sylvia will be a big draw, and that's what it's all about.

cornbread

01-10-2007, 12:37 PM

Ah man, I don't know about this one. Do you guys think Randy can take Sylvia at this point? I hope he can but this seems like a tall order for the Natural, especially for a comeback fight.

mardigan

01-10-2007, 02:06 PM

Sylvia will just sit back and hit Couture withe pussy jabs untill time runs out like he does to everyone. Randys to old. I just cant wait for Crocop to destroy Tim

Mr Dio

01-10-2007, 03:24 PM

Dio...wow...amazed by your replies as usual...

:smokin

cornbread

01-11-2007, 09:43 PM

Couture is supposed to make his big announce tonight on Spike. This should be good... :hungry:

IX_Equilibrium

01-11-2007, 10:03 PM

Couture is supposed to make his big announce tonight on Spike. This should be good... :hungry:

On what? Unleashed or Inside the UFC?

cornbread

01-11-2007, 10:03 PM

On what? Unleashed or Inside the UFC?

Inside the UFC I believe.

cornbread

01-12-2007, 12:41 AM

The news is that Randy signed a 4 fight deal and will fight Sylvia for the belt in March.

LEONARD

01-12-2007, 09:10 AM

Yep, he announced the 4 fight - 2 yr deal on "Inside the UFC" last night...

desflood

01-12-2007, 09:16 AM

I'm having "Ken vs. Tito" flashbacks...

IX_Equilibrium

01-12-2007, 09:24 AM

I'm having "Ken vs. Tito" flashbacks...

I think this case is different. I think Randy is still a very legitimate fighter who would be a challenge for anyone who stepped in the octagon to face him. Ken was an old, trash talking, washed up joke. Everything around Ken was pure hype and no substance, in my opinion.

desflood

01-12-2007, 09:37 AM

While I agree that Randy could still be great and pose some problems for Sylvia, I see the outcome as being the same - the old champ lying bruised and bleeding on the mat after an ego-destroying loss. It's more of an emotional response than intellectual; I've always admired Couture and seeing him lose a few steps the last year or two before retiring was difficult, but to watch him attempt a comeback (for a title shot, no less) that promises a bad ending doesn't appeal to me. Perhaps I should compare it to Matt Hughes/Royce Gracie instead...

IX_Equilibrium

01-12-2007, 09:42 AM

Perhaps that will be the outcome. But I'm thinking the old man has something up his sleeve. Anyway, Sylvia impressed me on the ground with Monson, and I know his reach poses a big problem for Randy. I would love to know what his gameplan and strategy will be.

LEONARD

01-12-2007, 09:46 AM

After Vera fell thru, they really didn't have a choice to have a decent draw for a Sylvia fight. I'm sure Dana can't wait for Crocop to smash Sylvia so he'll have a HW star...

cornbread

01-12-2007, 11:12 AM

If Randy can comeback at his age, move up a weightclass, and take out the giant, it will be one of the greatest stories ever. The only problem is that Crocop would be waiting in the wings...

LEONARD

01-12-2007, 11:23 AM

If Randy can comeback at his age, move up a weightclass, and take out the giant, it will be one of the greatest stories ever. The only problem is that Crocop would be waiting in the wings...

True...guys Sylvia's size are one of the main reason why he dropped down to LHW in the first place...

I really don't want to see Randy get his head kicked off by Crocop... :(

LEONARD

01-12-2007, 11:54 AM

Couture speaks post-announcement.

http://www.thefightnetwork.com/news_detail.php?nid=3020

And he debuts his "Couture Chronicles" column at The Fight Network, describing in his own words, why he's coming back.

http://www.thefightnetwork.com/news_detail.php?nid=3019

spurs=bling

01-12-2007, 07:18 PM

Can we add LEONARD VS Mr.Dio to this card too?

LEONARD

01-12-2007, 07:30 PM

Can we add LEONARD VS Mr.Dio to this card too?

:lol :ihit

spurs=bling

01-12-2007, 08:10 PM

:lol :ihit
i'm just sayin'.

Mr Dio

01-12-2007, 10:43 PM

Can we add LEONARD VS Mr.Dio to this card too?

How much to show and how much to win?

We do need a Blingy vs Chuy match.
That goat wants to throw some chingasos (did I spell that right Blingy? :lol ) with ya!

dallaskd

01-13-2007, 01:45 AM

i really think couture is too old.

LEONARD

01-15-2007, 10:00 AM

Karo Parisyan off the card...

Matt Hamill vs David Heath added

LEONARD

01-15-2007, 10:36 AM

Couture is on Beatdown Radio discussing his fight with TS...
http://www.sherdog.com/news/radio.asp?id=122

and one of the Sherdog editors weighs in on it...
http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles.asp?n_id=6538

LEONARD

01-17-2007, 04:24 PM

Joe Stevenson vs Caol Uno...

http://ufcjunkie.com/2007/01/17/ufc-68-joe-stevenson-vs-caol-uno/

LEONARD

01-19-2007, 10:22 AM

Renato "Babalu" Sobral (#6 Light Heavyweight)* vs. Jason Lambert added...

Uno and Stevenson moved to UFC 69 in Houston

LEONARD

01-31-2007, 04:45 PM

Swick vs Okami off the card...damn!!!

Might be moved to UFC 69...

desflood

01-31-2007, 05:39 PM

BOOOO!!

dallaskd

02-03-2007, 06:13 PM

Swick vs Okami off the card...damn!!!

Might be moved to UFC 69...

thats gay

dallaskd

02-03-2007, 06:13 PM

http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail.fightCard&eid=400

IX_Equilibrium

02-08-2007, 10:10 AM

Lambert is gonna get crushed.

LEONARD

02-08-2007, 10:21 AM

http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail.fightCard&eid=400

FYI...UFC.com is probably the LAST place to go for your UFC news and rumor'd matchups. That's the last place that will show the info usually. The only things worth a damn there are pre and post fight interviews, pictures, and the weigh-in video. They're doing good if they have a picture for each fighter...

Lambert is gonna get crushed.

Oh yea... :ihit

IX_Equilibrium

02-08-2007, 10:27 AM

If I were a betting man, I'd bet the house on that fight. You know Babalu has something to prove after his embarrassing title bout vs. Chuck.

LEONARD

02-08-2007, 11:58 AM

Have to see what the odds are for Babalu...

I'd bet the farm right now on Tim Sylvia at -250 or so...I bet the odds get worse as it gets closer. I just don't see how Randy has a chance...

Rip-Hamilton32

02-08-2007, 07:34 PM

i think randy has a better chance then monson did, better stand up then monson and he can finish fights

dallaskd

02-08-2007, 10:18 PM

mcdonald-franklin will be great. im glad we will get to see hamill back again. last time he fought he sucked. barely won. he better bring some stand up.

desflood

02-09-2007, 09:29 AM

Undercard Bouts Added to UFC 68By Thomas Gerbasi

A mix of seasoned veterans, up and coming prospects, and Octagon newcomers will comprise the undercard of UFC 68: The Uprising, which will take place at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, March 3rd.

In the main event, Tim Sylvia defends his UFC Heavyweight title against former two-time champion Randy Couture. Also featured will be the returns of former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin (who takes on Jason MacDonald) and former UFC Welterweight king Matt Hughes (who will battle Chris Lytle).

Rounding out the pay-per-view portion of the card will be an intriguing light heavyweight matchup between Jason Lambert and former world title challenger Renato ‘Babalu’ Sobral and a middleweight clash between 185-pound bangers Martin Kampmann and Drew McFedries.

In preliminary contests, welterweight contenders Jon Fitch and Luigi Fioravanti square off, TUF3 light heavyweight Matt Hamill takes on former national wrestling champion and UFC debutant Rex Holman, and lightweights Jason Dent and Jamie Varner look to move up the 155-pound ladder when they face off in bouts against Gleison Tibau and Jason Gilliam, respectively.

Fitch/Fioravanti ought to be a decent fight.

LEONARD

02-09-2007, 12:08 PM

I was onboard the Hamill bandwagon prior to his fight with Petruzelli, but he was a DIRTY mofo in that fight. Rubbing his fingers and elbows in cuts and basically doing nothing but lay on Seth. Terrible fight...he needs a lot of work...and he probably needs a loss...

Fitch is probably the best fighter in the UFC that most don't know...poor guy just can't get on live!!