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  1. 09-22-2010 #1
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    Nate Marquardt steps in for injured Vitor Belfort against Yushin Okami.

    http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2010/9/21...t-injured-nate
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  2. 09-22-2010 #2
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    This sucks, I remember reading something about UFC 122 being Dana's "payback" to the fans because 1) Vitor was on the card and 2) If Silva still had the belt, fans would know Vitor is the real deal and ready to fight him. He hasn't had a chance to fight at MW and I was excited to see him go up against a well-rounded, strong chin like Okami.

    Nothing against Nate, but the finish on the last fight left me feeling like it needed a re-match. I wonder if Chael's situation has anything to do with this turn of events...
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  3. 09-22-2010 #3
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    Vitor might be getting the shot Chael was gonna get..
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  4. 09-22-2010 #4
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    With the writing plastered all over Chael Sonnen’s wall, Dana White and Co. have confirmed they are moving ahead with ‘Plan B,’ which also happens to be their plan for the UFC middleweight division from the beginning.

    “Vitor is not injured. He is going to fight anderson for the le and the winner of marquart and okami are next,” White tweeted moments ago.

    Everything started back at UFC 103 when Vitor Belfort knocked out former champ Rich Franklin in their 195-pound catchweight bout, securing a future le shot against reigning king Anderson Silva.

    That, coupled with Sonnen’s dominating victory over former No. 1 contender Nate Marquardt at UFC 109, allowed Belfort to get the nod at UFC 112 in Abu Dhabi.

    Unfortunately a shoulder injury kept “The Phenom” from meeting the April 10th date, which opened the door for Demian Maia to fill in for what was one of the strangest championship bouts in Octagon history.

    Fast forward past Sonnen’s remarkable UFC 117 performance, being granted an immediate rematch against the world’s best 185-pounder and his subsequent failed drug test, Belfort and the UFC now find themselves right back where they started.

    The wheels began turning yesterday when news broke that Belfort would be replaced by Marquardt in the main event at UFC 122 against Yushin Okami. That bout will now determine who gets next dibs.

    Silva has been recovering from a pre-UFC 117 rib injury. It is believed he will return to action in early 2011, most likely on Super Bowl weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    After a whirlwind week, Sonnen now finds himself as the odd man out with a hearing with the California State Athletic Commission scheduled for December 2nd. The 33-year-old is facing a year-long suspension and 2,500 fine for his failed drug test.

    http://www.5thround.com/52833/ufc-pr...for-the- le/
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  5. 09-22-2010 #5
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    sounds like someone got word that Vitor wasn't going to fight at UFC 122 and just assumed (because of his injury history) that he was injured; was kind of weird the original article only mentioned he was injured not the actual injury itself: shoulder, leg, etc

    MMA Fans finally get the fight they have wanted to see for a long time: Vitor vs Silva for the le!!!
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  6. 09-22-2010 #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by ace3g
    MMA Fans finally get the fight they have wanted to see for a long time: Vitor vs Silva for the le!!!
    It was easier to assume it was an injury than think Dana would promote Vitor considering that Vitor has not fought at MW nor any other le contenders, his last KO win against Franklin looked like a freak clipping, and Sonnen absolutely dominated Silva and all the hype surrounding a rematch was crushed very recently...yea, I guess it's a cool fight but I think MMA fans are still going to question whether Vitor "earned" the shot or deserves to be there since the match-up is basically surgical striker vs power striker. It's basically the plan Dana had from the start if Chael hasn't interrupted...

    Dana still owes the fans for UFC 112.
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  7. 09-22-2010 #7
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    Vitor was already suppose to fight Silva twice before (both Silva and Vitor had injuries)
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    got bored in photoshop so I updated the UFC 122 poster



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  9. 09-22-2010 #9
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    Pretty awesome there, Ace.
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  10. 09-23-2010 #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by ace3g
    got bored in photoshop so I updated the UFC 122 poster



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    in Sweet baby!!
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  11. 09-23-2010 #11
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    That's a fun looking fight but they better fill up the rest really well cause the card looks like a dud so far. No matter considering 121 and 123 look AMAZING
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  12. 10-16-2010 #12
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    I guess Dana liked my poster edit, lol
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  13. 10-29-2010 #13
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    We'll just use this thread for the event that Dessie started..

    Ace they really did steal you're poster..






    Main card
    Middleweight bout: Nate Marquardt vs. Yushin Okami
    Middleweight bout: Jorge Rivera vs. Alessio Sakara
    Lightweight bout: Dennis Siver vs. Andre Winner
    Welterweight bout: Amir Sadollah vs. Peter Sobotta
    Light Heavyweight bout: Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Goran Reljic


    Preliminary card
    Middleweight bout: Kyle Noke vs. Rob Kimmons
    Light Heavyweight bout: Vladimir Matyushenko vs. Alexandre Ferreira
    Welterweight bout: Pascal Krauss vs. Mark Scanlon
    Welterweight bout: Duane Ludwig vs. Nick Osipczak
    Light Heavyweight bout: Seth Petruzelli vs. Karlos Vemola
    Welterweight bout: Kris McCray vs. Carlos Eduardo Rocha
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    MANILA, Philippines — As Manny Pacquiao takes on Mexico’s Antonio Margarito on November 13 (14, in Manila) in Texas, two mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters will battle it out in Germany on the very same day for a shot at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight le.

    Fighters Nate Marquardt and Yushin Okami will headline UFC 122, which will be held at the König Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen.

    “(We have) a headliner fight featuring two of the very best middleweight contenders in the world. The victor of this fight will definitely take a shot at the le,” UFC commentator Joe Rogan said in UFC.com’s preview video for the event.

    The reigning middleweight champion is MMA's pound-for-pound king Anderson Silva.

    For both Marquardt and Okami, the le shot is something they have prepared to win over.

    “I'm taking this fight super seriously. And mentally, I'm right there,” 31-year-old Marquardt said.

    The American fighter has a 33-9-2 record in the UFC including 4 knockout (KO) wins in his last 5 fights. He last defeated Brazilian Rousimar Palhares in UFC Fight Night last September.

    Meanwhile, Okami said that he’s as well “just thinking of becoming the UFC middleweight champion.”

    The Japanese bruiser said beating Marquardt is his key to get that le shot.

    “I'll prove that I'm one of the top fighters of the UFC,” the 29-year-old Japanese MMA fighter said.

    Okami holds a 26-5-0 record with 2 KO wins since 2008. He is coming off a win over Brazilian Lucio Linhares via technical knockout in UFC Fight Night last March.

    “The timing of (UFC 122) is perfect. I won my last 2 fights and now I face Nate Marquardt. After I get this win, I'll be the next challenger for the middleweight championship,” he added.

    Okami was supposed to battle Brazilian Vitor Belfort for this weekend’s match, but the latter pulled out from the fight to face Silva.

    Rogan expects an unforgettable match between Marquardt and Okami.

    “Marquardt has big power, knockout one-punch power, and both his punches and his kicks,” he said.

    As for the 6’2” Okami, Rogen noted that the MMA artist “is very, very clean with his technique.”

    “Okami is excellent at controlling fights and forcing a fight that'll fight his fight, stuffing takedown, staying on top, ground and pounding and utilizing very strong defensive grappling and very strong positioning,” he said.

    http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/11...-okami-ufc-122
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  16. 11-08-2010 #16
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    Main card

    Middleweight bout: Nate Marquardt vs. Yushin Okami
    Middleweight bout: Jorge Rivera vs. Alessio Sakara
    Lightweight bout: Dennis Siver vs. Andre Winner
    Welterweight bout: Amir Sadollah vs. Peter Sobotta
    Light Heavyweight bout: Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Goran Reljic

    Preliminary card

    Middleweight bout: Kyle Noke vs. Rob Kimmons
    Light Heavyweight bout: Vladimir Matyushenko vs. Alexandre Ferreira
    Welterweight bout: Pascal Krauss vs. Mark Scanlon
    Welterweight bout: Duane Ludwig vs. Nick Osipczak
    Light Heavyweight bout: Seth Petruzelli vs. Karlos Vemola
    Welterweight bout: Kris McCray vs. Carlos Eduardo Rocha


    Marquardt/Okami is giving me fits.
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  17. 11-08-2010 #17
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    Nate
    Sakara
    Amir
    Winner
    Krzysztof
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  18. 11-08-2010 #18
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    Marquadt
    Rivera
    Amir
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    Matyushenko
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  19. 11-08-2010 #19
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    Middleweight bout: Nate Marquardt vs. Yushin Okami
    Middleweight bout: Jorge Rivera vs. Alessio Sakara
    Lightweight bout: Dennis Siver vs. Andre Winner
    Welterweight bout: Amir Sadollah vs. Peter Sobotta
    Light Heavyweight bout: Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Goran Reljic

    Prelim
    Light Heavyweight bout: Seth Petruzelli vs. Karlos Vemola
    - Seth is prone to submissions and getting off gameplan when confronted with them, but this is his last shot at staying in the big show and I think Lawlor's win inspired the team to work that much harder.
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  20. 11-10-2010 #20
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    My Predictions

    MAIN CARD

    * Nate Marquardt vs. Yushin Okami
    * Jorge Rivera vs. Alessio Sakara
    * Dennis Siver vs. Andre Winner
    * Amir Sadollah vs. Peter Sobotta
    * Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Goran Reljic
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  21. 11-13-2010 #21
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    Main card

    Middleweight bout: Nate Marquardt vs. Yushin Okami
    Middleweight bout: Jorge Rivera vs. Alessio Sakara
    Lightweight bout: Dennis Siver vs. Andre WinnerWelterweight bout: Amir Sadollah vs. Peter Sobotta
    Light Heavyweight bout: Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Goran Reljic

    Some good fights here. Nate should win in a tough fight maybe by decision. Some of these others are tough calls..
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  22. 11-13-2010 #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by ace3g
    My Predictions

    MAIN CARD

    * Nate Marquardt vs. Yushin Okami
    * Jorge Rivera vs. Alessio Sakara
    * Dennis Siver vs. Andre Winner
    * Amir Sadollah vs. Peter Sobotta
    * Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Goran Reljic

    PRELIMINARY CARD (un-aired)

    * Rob Kimmons vs. Kyle Noke
    * Alexandre "Cacareco" Ferreira vs. Vladimir Matyushenko
    * Pascal Krauss vs. Mark Scanlon
    * Duane "Bang" Ludwig vs. Nick Osipczak
    * Seth Petruzelli vs. Karlos Vemola
    * Kris McCray vs. Carlos Eduardo Rocha
    Ace do me a favor tell me what 5 you wanna pick for the tally??

    That's what we have always done..
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  23. 11-13-2010 #23
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    MAIN CARD

    * Nate Marquardt vs. Yushin Okami
    * Jorge Rivera vs. Alessio Sakara
    * Dennis Siver vs. Andre Winner
    * Amir Sadollah vs. Peter Sobotta
    * Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Goran Reljic

    PRELIMINARY CARD (un-aired)

    * Duane "Bang" Ludwig vs. Nick Osipczak
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    Quote Originally Posted by polandprzem
    MAIN CARD

    * Nate Marquardt vs. Yushin Okami
    * Jorge Rivera vs. Alessio Sakara
    * Dennis Siver vs. Andre Winner
    * Amir Sadollah vs. Peter Sobotta
    * Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Goran Reljic

    PRELIMINARY CARD (un-aired)

    * Duane "Bang" Ludwig vs. Nick Osipczak
    Pick just the main card you wussy..
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  25. 11-13-2010 #25
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    Quote Originally Posted by dbreiden83080
    Pick just the main card you wussy..
    Stop !

    Do not mess with me cause I can tell you the results now
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