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**KcMizzou** · 07-08-2010, 08:18 PM

Excited about an upcoming fight? Want to make predictions, or just give people a heads-up that there are some fights on? We can do it here.

(Also a good place to complain, dicuss, and agrue about the outcomes)

Brock · 01-01-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

It was time... probably past time. But I'll miss The Ice Man. He was probably the first MMA fighter I ever even heard of. I missed most of his prime.

Chuck probably drew more fans than any other fighter. Not technically a great fighter, but his style of fight was always fun to watch.

**KcMizzou** · 01-01-2011, 10:32 PM

Damn... nasty broken nose.

**KcMizzou** · 01-01-2011, 10:51 PM

Whoa... The Stann/Leben fight..

(no spoilers)

**KcMizzou** · 01-01-2011, 11:43 PM

JoeLauzon Joe Lauzon
A UFC first. Ass to mouth punch combo by thiago

BigCatDaddy · 01-01-2011, 11:55 PM

Wow, not the worst decision I've ever seen, but I had a hard time giving any round to Maynard after the 1st.

**KcMizzou** · 01-01-2011, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

Wow, not the worst decision I've ever seen, but I had a hard time giving any round to Maynard after the 1st.

It's flat out amazing that Edgar made it out of the first, let alone go on to fight as well as he did. Major props.

KCUnited · 01-02-2011, 08:38 AM

Vera's nose and a shitty decision. Have to pick a winner in that one.

**RNR** · 01-02-2011, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brock

Chuck probably drew more fans than any other fighter. Not technically a great fighter, but his style of fight was always fun to watch.

Yeah he was fun to watch. Stand up and trade fighters are fun to watch but rarely fare well long term~

raybec 4 · 01-03-2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited

Vera's nose and a shitty decision. Have to pick a winner in that one.

I think Vera's nose was awesome, I can't believe they didn't hand that thing to Maynard on a silver platter. 1, 3 and 5 with one being at least a 10-8 IMO

ArrowheadHawk · 01-04-2011, 09:37 PM

Maynard got robbed.

raybec 4 · 01-05-2011, 05:08 PM

Chael Sonnen Pleaded guilty to federal money laundering charges, apparently he used his Realtor's license to fraudulently forward cash to a potential home buyer

ArrowheadHawk · 01-05-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by raybec 4

Chael Sonnen Pleaded guilty to federal money laundering charges, apparently he used his Realtor's license to fraudulently forward cash to a potential home buyer

He was on the verge of being a hero and now he is just a crook who juiced up.

**SAUTO** · 01-05-2011, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

He was on the verge of being a hero and now he is just a crook who juiced up.

He is just scared of the wand
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raybec 4 · 01-06-2011, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

He was on the verge of being a hero and now he is just a crook who juiced up.

The UFC has put his contract "on hold"

CoMoChief · 01-11-2011, 06:04 PM

JFC

Dana White continues to milk his cash cow. This is going to be the biggest/most watched TUF....Lesnar would make a horrible coach. What does he have to offer in his 2 years experience?

http://sports.espn.go.com/extra/mma/...ory?id=6012919

Lesnar-Dos Santos to be coaches of TUF

By Brett Okamoto
ESPN.com
Archive

The suspense is over. On multiple fronts.

The 13th season of the reality series 'The Ultimate Fighter' finally has its coaches, as UFC president Dana White announced Tuesday that heavyweights Brock Lesnar and Junior Dos Santos have agreed to fill the roles.

The news also effectively killed any speculation on Lesnar's future in the UFC. Following a first-round TKO loss to current champion Cain Velasquez last October, there had been reports that Lesnar wanted out of his contract.

Not so, said White.

"I liked all the rumors that were going around that Brock didn't want to do this anymore," said White, on a national media conference call. "None of that was true. I was in communication with Brock the whole time."

According to White, an injury to Velasquez had an impact on the promotion's decision to match up the two heavyweights. Velasquez is expected to be out of action for six-to-eight months due to a torn rotator cuff he suffered in the win over Lesnar.

With Dos Santos (12-1) waiting in the wings for a title shot of his own, the UFC decided to let he and Lesnar (5-2) battle it out for the position of No. 1 contender. Although no official date is in place, White said the two will definitely meet in June.

"There is no interim title," White said. "These two will coach, then fight. The winner of that fight will fight Cain Velasquez when he's healthy."

Dos Santos is undefeated since joining the UFC in 2008. He's recorded six straight victories in that span, including four first-round finishes.

For Lesnar, the loss to Velasquez was his first since dropping a first-round submission to Frank Mir at UFC 81 in Feb. 2008. His agreement to appear on the show is surprising, as the former pro-wrestling figure is known for dodging media and cameras whenever possible.

White acknowledged as much Tuesday.

"Yeah, it was," answered White, when asked if it had been difficult to sign Lesnar on to the show. "It's going to be a tough season. I deal with Brock in very short spurts. The guy only fights two-to-three times a year and it's always tough. It's going to be a very interesting six weeks of filming."

Taping of the show is set to begin later this month. It debuts March 30 on Spike TV.

The season will feature welterweight fighters and follow the same format as recent seasons. A field of 28 fighters is reduced to 14 official cast members by elimination fights usually aired on the first episode.

It will be the first time since the show focused on the 170-pound division since its ninth season, which saw coaches Dan Henderson and Michael Bisping coach opposite one another in a U.S. vs. U.K. contest.

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CoMoChief Mahomes Dynasty Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parts Unknown Casino cash: $7782254	JFC Dana White continues to milk his cash cow. This is going to be the biggest/most watched TUF....Lesnar would make a horrible coach. What does he have to offer in his 2 years experience? http://sports.espn.go.com/extra/mma/...ory?id=6012919 Lesnar-Dos Santos to be coaches of TUF By Brett Okamoto ESPN.com Archive The suspense is over. On multiple fronts. The 13th season of the reality series 'The Ultimate Fighter' finally has its coaches, as UFC president Dana White announced Tuesday that heavyweights Brock Lesnar and Junior Dos Santos have agreed to fill the roles. The news also effectively killed any speculation on Lesnar's future in the UFC. Following a first-round TKO loss to current champion Cain Velasquez last October, there had been reports that Lesnar wanted out of his contract. Not so, said White. "I liked all the rumors that were going around that Brock didn't want to do this anymore," said White, on a national media conference call. "None of that was true. I was in communication with Brock the whole time." According to White, an injury to Velasquez had an impact on the promotion's decision to match up the two heavyweights. Velasquez is expected to be out of action for six-to-eight months due to a torn rotator cuff he suffered in the win over Lesnar. With Dos Santos (12-1) waiting in the wings for a title shot of his own, the UFC decided to let he and Lesnar (5-2) battle it out for the position of No. 1 contender. Although no official date is in place, White said the two will definitely meet in June. "There is no interim title," White said. "These two will coach, then fight. The winner of that fight will fight Cain Velasquez when he's healthy." Dos Santos is undefeated since joining the UFC in 2008. He's recorded six straight victories in that span, including four first-round finishes. For Lesnar, the loss to Velasquez was his first since dropping a first-round submission to Frank Mir at UFC 81 in Feb. 2008. His agreement to appear on the show is surprising, as the former pro-wrestling figure is known for dodging media and cameras whenever possible. White acknowledged as much Tuesday. "Yeah, it was," answered White, when asked if it had been difficult to sign Lesnar on to the show. "It's going to be a tough season. I deal with Brock in very short spurts. The guy only fights two-to-three times a year and it's always tough. It's going to be a very interesting six weeks of filming." Taping of the show is set to begin later this month. It debuts March 30 on Spike TV. The season will feature welterweight fighters and follow the same format as recent seasons. A field of 28 fighters is reduced to 14 official cast members by elimination fights usually aired on the first episode. It will be the first time since the show focused on the 170-pound division since its ninth season, which saw coaches Dan Henderson and Michael Bisping coach opposite one another in a U.S. vs. U.K. contest.
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