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  1. 06-30-2007 #276
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2centsworth
    that's all hogwash and can be summarize in one statement you made "Granted I am a die hard MMA fan but as I stated I also follow boxing."
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  2. 06-30-2007 #277
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    Seriously guys, why make it a compe ion. I used to hate on MMA with the bet of them. I've been a boxing lover my entire life. Love the "sweet science" that MMA guys like to joke about. I've also learned to enjoy MMA whenever I get a chance. Two completely different sports. Both with a huge amount of fans, and huge amounts of money being made. Neither one i going anywhere, and neither one is "losing momentum".

    And Evan using his ability to name top contenders in each weightclass to prove MMA is more popular is funny since he runs his own fansite. I'm a casual observer of MMA and could only name about 10 fighters off the top of my head. Doesn't mean the sport sucks.
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  3. 06-30-2007 #278
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    The above post should have been done by TheTruth.
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  4. 06-30-2007 #279
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ginofan

    And Evan using his ability to name top contenders in each weightclass to prove MMA is more popular is funny since he runs his own fansite. I'm a casual observer of MMA and could only name about 10 fighters off the top of my head. Doesn't mean the sport sucks.
    No that wasn't my point. Many people can name top MMA stars and they can't name boxing ones, since "who vs who" was brought up I simply mentioned that point. Boxing has become to obscure because it has nothing like the UFC to anchor the sport. The fact that you can name 10 and you are a casual fan is the point.

    And I love boxing, always have. I like both. Boxing does not "suck", its management does.
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  5. 06-30-2007 #280
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    I don't think I could name 2 UFC fighters.
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  6. 06-30-2007 #281
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    This article about Fedor / UFC makes a lot of sense really...
    http://www.fightopinion.com/2007/06/...ng-to-the-ufc/
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  7. 06-30-2007 #282
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    Quote Originally Posted by LEONARD
    This article about Fedor / UFC makes a lot of sense really...
    http://www.fightopinion.com/2007/06/...ng-to-the-ufc/
    I read that this morning, I don't agree with it to be honest.

    Mainly because of this...

    "This brings in rival promotions like bodogFIGHT and K-1. Both could offer Fedor a far greater amount of fresh matchups: bodog has the world’s greatest grappler in Roger Gracie and the “man-mountain” Antonio Silva under contract, while K-1 (HERO*S) has Bob Sapp, Jerome Le Banner, Hong-Man Choi and Brock Lesnar on their roster. Especially Fedor vs. Lesnar is a fight that could be a huge draw, both in Japan and the United States. And if that wasn’t enough, both promotions would still have the option to promote the highly anticipated super fight between Emelianenko and Josh Barnett, arguably the strongest American heavyweight right now and a fighter who is highly unlikely to ever do business with Zuffa again."

    The UFC has plenty of fresh matchups for him. Randy, Vera, AA, Timmy and Gonzaga. Thats an entire contract right there of established names without a single re-match.
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  8. 06-30-2007 #283
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    I disagree about the opponents too, but the marketability of Fedor isn't the greatest. Especially compared to what it'll cost to get him. Maybe if Fedor is on TUF 7 as a HW...that way UFC fans will get to know him first
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    Quote Originally Posted by LEONARD
    the marketability of Fedor isn't the greatest.
    I never really thought about Fedor's marketability but I think you're right. Could you imagine him slangin' some Xzience after his first UFC win?
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  10. 06-30-2007 #285
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    IMO they can market Fedor. I mean my God they had Tim Sylvia as a champion and survived. That ogre was horrible.

    Other fighters gushing about Fedor will do the marketing for him. "The cold silent killer" from Russia...its perfect! Its a real life Rocky 4 guys.

    But the UFC is so deep they can only really heavily market a handful of fighters anyway. So if they chose to pass him as a poster boy it can be done.

    No matter what, I wanna see them try.
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  11. 06-30-2007 #286
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    Quote Originally Posted by Evan
    Its a real life Rocky 4 guys.
    lol...I can see that possibly happening...

    but I just don't have much faith in "Joe UFC Fan" as far as his ability to understand the greatness of Fedor goes...

    I hope I'm wrong...and I hope we at least get to see if he can become famous here...
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  12. 07-01-2007 #287
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    I want to see Couture vs Fedor in Randys final fight. looks like it will never happen.
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  13. 07-02-2007 #288
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    New MMA Reality show featuring Greg Jackson fighters (Rashad Evan, Keith Jardine, Nate Marquardt, & Joey V)
    http://www.ufcdaily.com/2007/07/01/t...ity-stars-too/

    Josh Barnett video interview discussing UFC
    http://www.sprawl-n-brawl.com/2007/0...is-issues.html

    Houstong Alexander vs Sakara at UFC 75 all but confirmed
    http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/...articleid=4249
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    Aleks E vs Gilbert Yvel on July 21st for M-1...on a boat??
    http://www.sprawl-n-brawl.com/2007/0...u-sunk-my.html

    "Heavyweight veterans Aleksander Emelianenko and Gilbert Yvel have been named to anchor Russian promotion M-1 Mixfight’s “Russia vs. Europe” event July 21, which will cast off on a replica three-mast 18th century sailing vessel, featuring a ring located in the center of a pontoon on the water. Placed near St. Petersburg’s historical monuments, the event will literally be a sight to behold, with some spectators viewing the action from private yachts moored next to the ship. The venue concept is one that has been proposed before in the sport, but never attempted."
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  15. 07-02-2007 #290
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    Is this the one where Fedor is reffing Aleks?
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  16. 07-02-2007 #291
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    Quote Originally Posted by Evan
    Is this the one where Fedor is reffing Aleks?
    commentating...
    http://www.sherdog.com/news/news.asp?n_id=7815

    Forgot about that...
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  17. 07-03-2007 #292
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    Dana - neither belt on the line for Rampage vs Hendo??
    http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister...le_1751066.php

    Dana discussed Shogun and Fedor in an SI.com article
    http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...eign.invasion/

    this makes me laugh...

    "Losing to Mirko Cro Cop when you're a light heavyweight -- there's no shame at all"

    But when Silva lost to CC, Dana did nothing but rip on Silva at the time...never once mentioning the weightclass difference. How things change...

    Phil Baroni's post for Dana on Sherdog's forums
    http://www.sherdog.net/forums/showthread.php?t=597372
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  18. 07-03-2007 #293
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    You're ing kidding me.


    Middleweight Phil Baroni (Pictures) tested positive for Boldenone and Stanozolol Metabolites, the California State Athletic Commission announced Tuesday afternoon. The 31-year-old from Long Island, New York has been fined $2,500 and suspended 365 days from the conclusion of his loss against Frank Shamrock (Pictures) on June 22 in San Jose. The final 51 days of that suspension will be fulfilled at the start of Baroni's next licensing year, should he decide to reapply.

    "While we respect the process and intent of the test we are disappointed with the results as they are completely unexpected," said Baroni's manager, Ken Pavia. "Phil did not knowingly ingest these drugs, which we are told are veterinary in nature.

    "We intend to exercise all rights that are afforded by the state commission and (CSAC Executive Officer) Armando Garcia."

    Baroni joins Carter Williams, who was suspended six months and fined $1,000 following a positive test for cocaine, as the second fighter to test for banned substances following the Strikeforce/EliteXC co-promoted card.

    "Phil Baroni feels that worse than any fine or suspension is the disgrace associated with the positive test to himself, his family and fans," Pavia said. "As such he asks that judgement be withheld until all facts are in evidence."

    All other fighters on the card have been cleared by the CSAC
    http://www.sherdog.com/
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  19. 07-03-2007 #294
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    LOL...idiot...
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  20. 07-04-2007 #295
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    Source: Penn to Fight Sanchez in August
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    Wednesday, July 04, 2007
    by Sherdog.com Staff

    B.J. Penn (Pictures) and Diego Sanchez (Pictures) have agreed to fight on the undercard of the heavyweight le fight between UFC champion Randy Couture (Pictures) and challenger Gabriel Gonzaga (Pictures), Aug. 25 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, a source speaking on the condition of anonymity told Sherdog.com.

    The 28-year-old Penn (11-4-1) recently finished longtime rival Jens Pulver (Pictures) in a lightweight clash on the finale of The Ultimate Fighter 5. Meanwhile the 25-year-old Sanchez (17-1-0) has not fought since suffering the first defeat of his career, a decision loss to Josh Koscheck (Pictures) in April.

    http://www.sherdog.com/news/news.asp?n_id=8155
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  21. 07-04-2007 #296
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    That is going to be an amazing fight. Could be two losses in a row for Diego though.
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  22. 07-05-2007 #297
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    I'd much rather see Penn vs Sherk/Franca winner

    and Diego vs Mac Sakurai

    Either way, I think Diego loses...
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  23. 07-05-2007 #298
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    Penn's team says not so fast
    http://www.sherdog.com/news/news.asp?n_id=8166
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  24. 07-05-2007 #299
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    how do you pronounce Sokoudjou?
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  25. 07-05-2007 #300
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    So-ka-jew
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