Comments on: Does Bisping-Evans Deserve to Be the Main Event for UFC 78? http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/ Your Destination for Insider MMA News and Opinion Fri, 25 May 2012 16:57:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: mcanena http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/comment-page-1/#comment-6176 mcanena Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:48:58 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/#comment-6176 All of Bispings fights have been full on exciting,he deserves to be in a main event but not with Rashad,almost all of Rashads wins have come from lay n pray antics,anyone who wants him in the UFC and Bisping out needs hung and shot. SHUT UP! All of Bispings fights have been full on exciting,he deserves to be in a main event but not with Rashad,almost all of Rashads wins have come from lay n pray antics,anyone who wants him in the UFC and Bisping out needs hung and shot.
SHUT UP!

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]]> By: Jeremy http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/comment-page-1/#comment-3335 Jeremy Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:46:06 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/#comment-3335 I see Hector Lombard is now off the card according to Sherdog. Apparently he can't get a visa to enter the country. This card certainly is having no luck whatsoever. I see Hector Lombard is now off the card according to Sherdog. Apparently he can’t get a visa to enter the country. This card certainly is having no luck whatsoever.

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]]> By: Gringo Loko http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/comment-page-1/#comment-3282 Gringo Loko Fri, 05 Oct 2007 17:30:00 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/#comment-3282 No way! I have to agree with you. Bisbing is not that marketable here. No way! I have to agree with you.

Bisbing is not that marketable here.

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]]> By: oj http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/comment-page-1/#comment-3277 oj Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:34:41 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/#comment-3277 i concur. your criteria for a main event is on point. this is not a main event. i'm not saying it won't be a good fight. it just shouldn't headline a PPV. i do find it interesting that the UFC is putting two of their undefeated TUF winners up against each other with no real payoff. a win won't put either of them in line for an immediate title shot with forrest, jardine, wanderlei and even shogun still in the mix. i don't understand the logic after doing so much to build both of these guys up and tout their undefeated records. these guys are both fringe contenders. a loss like this will just push one of them further out of the running and not do much to propel the winner into the title picture. i concur.

your criteria for a main event is on point. this is not a main event. i’m not saying it won’t be a good fight. it just shouldn’t headline a PPV.

i do find it interesting that the UFC is putting two of their undefeated TUF winners up against each other with no real payoff. a win won’t put either of them in line for an immediate title shot with forrest, jardine, wanderlei and even shogun still in the mix.

i don’t understand the logic after doing so much to build both of these guys up and tout their undefeated records. these guys are both fringe contenders. a loss like this will just push one of them further out of the running and not do much to propel the winner into the title picture.

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]]> By: Fightlinker » Blog Archive » Anatomy of a shitty main event http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/comment-page-1/#comment-3267 Fightlinker » Blog Archive » Anatomy of a shitty main event Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:36:07 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/#comment-3267 [...] Luke Thomas does a good job of explaining why it sucks, and Sam Caplan lays out what should be the three unbreakable conditions for a UFC pay per view main [...] [...] Luke Thomas does a good job of explaining why it sucks, and Sam Caplan lays out what should be the three unbreakable conditions for a UFC pay per view main [...]

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]]> By: Mezzaluna http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/comment-page-1/#comment-3262 Mezzaluna Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:19:50 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/#comment-3262 I'm sure they wanted to put Evans vs. Ortiz but Tito is probably being a baby about signing the deal. Because thats who he is. And at this point what else are they going to do? They wanted to have the lightweight title fight but with Shrek's steroid issues thats out the window. With his appeal not being til this month its out of the question to have bj vs joe stevenson because they wouldn't have enough time to train. So what other Main Event caliber fight can they make? I think they are making the best from a bad situation. I doubt they want to put bisping vs evans right now but its the best fight they could make. The card actually looks pretty interesting and should be entertaining. It won't be the best UFC ever, but it won't be the worst either. I’m sure they wanted to put Evans vs. Ortiz but Tito is probably being a baby about signing the deal. Because thats who he is. And at this point what else are they going to do? They wanted to have the lightweight title fight but with Shrek’s steroid issues thats out the window. With his appeal not being til this month its out of the question to have bj vs joe stevenson because they wouldn’t have enough time to train. So what other Main Event caliber fight can they make? I think they are making the best from a bad situation. I doubt they want to put bisping vs evans right now but its the best fight they could make. The card actually looks pretty interesting and should be entertaining. It won’t be the best UFC ever, but it won’t be the worst either.

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]]> By: FJ` http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/comment-page-1/#comment-3261 FJ` Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:18:51 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/#comment-3261 great article! great article!

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]]> By: Jeremy http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/comment-page-1/#comment-3257 Jeremy Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:40:35 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/#comment-3257 XX2000XX, yeah I see it now. They must have changed the profile there once they realized they had the wrong David Terrell on there. Earlier they had a pic and everything of Dave Terrel. Glad it's the right one now because it's a much more interesting fight now then it would have been. XX2000XX, yeah I see it now. They must have changed the profile there once they realized they had the wrong David Terrell on there. Earlier they had a pic and everything of Dave Terrel. Glad it’s the right one now because it’s a much more interesting fight now then it would have been.

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]]> By: Mo Dogg http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/comment-page-1/#comment-3254 Mo Dogg Fri, 05 Oct 2007 06:43:58 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/#comment-3254 I made the mistake of joining the Fight Club from the UFC website for the sole purpose of getting good tickets for this event. Me and some buddies figured the UFC won't be back here again for sometime, so let's get tickets while we can. We're still hoping Dana pulls some rabbit out of his hat for this one. I am confused at why the lightweight belt is not up for grabs here. I thought Sherk's appeal was in a few weeks, and the idea would be if he won he would have to fight BJ Penn at 78, and if he lost his appeal, BJ would fight Joe Stevenson for the vacant belt. what has changed with this? A possible reason for Bisping and Evans fighting as a top event on the card could be because Dana wants the winner to take on Rampage as a filler match, while Dana and Joe Silva sort out what they want to do with Forrest, Jardine, Chuck, Wandy, and Shogun. Maybe Dana wants more TUF alum to take on the Pride acquisitions. Well, we will hope Dana comes through with something else because he should try and rekindle a fan base here on the east coast. And in my opinion, Newark is not even the worst city in the state of NJ. Trenton is a mess and good 'ol Camden comes close to taking the cake. But in my travels, Asbury Park could very well be the armpit of America. Sam, I know you are a loyal Philadelphia area guy. Is there any chance Dana will try to book an event closer to, or even in, Philly. We're not trying to be greedy, just wondering what has to happen before Dana would host an event in the Philadelphia area? thanks I made the mistake of joining the Fight Club from the UFC website for the sole purpose of getting good tickets for this event. Me and some buddies figured the UFC won’t be back here again for sometime, so let’s get tickets while we can. We’re still hoping Dana pulls some rabbit out of his hat for this one.

I am confused at why the lightweight belt is not up for grabs here. I thought Sherk’s appeal was in a few weeks, and the idea would be if he won he would have to fight BJ Penn at 78, and if he lost his appeal, BJ would fight Joe Stevenson for the vacant belt. what has changed with this?

A possible reason for Bisping and Evans fighting as a top event on the card could be because Dana wants the winner to take on Rampage as a filler match, while Dana and Joe Silva sort out what they want to do with Forrest, Jardine, Chuck, Wandy, and Shogun. Maybe Dana wants more TUF alum to take on the Pride acquisitions. Well, we will hope Dana comes through with something else because he should try and rekindle a fan base here on the east coast.

And in my opinion, Newark is not even the worst city in the state of NJ. Trenton is a mess and good ‘ol Camden comes close to taking the cake. But in my travels, Asbury Park could very well be the armpit of America.

Sam, I know you are a loyal Philadelphia area guy. Is there any chance Dana will try to book an event closer to, or even in, Philly. We’re not trying to be greedy, just wondering what has to happen before Dana would host an event in the Philadelphia area?

thanks

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]]> By: hankd http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/comment-page-1/#comment-3245 hankd Fri, 05 Oct 2007 01:52:24 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/#comment-3245 Definitely not main event worthy, but I like the card overall...it's a deep card. Terrell vs Herman on the undercard? That's a sign that it's deep. Lots of matchups I want to see, just not Bisping-Evans as the main... Definitely not main event worthy, but I like the card overall…it’s a deep card. Terrell vs Herman on the undercard? That’s a sign that it’s deep. Lots of matchups I want to see, just not Bisping-Evans as the main…

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]]> By: Anton K http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/comment-page-1/#comment-3244 Anton K Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:39:13 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/#comment-3244 If Bisping wins, what happens next for him? Would he actually take a risky step back and fight Hammill again? Doubtful? What would be the point? I can’t really see the point of this match from a business sense? I think the UFC made a mistake– not as serious as Liddell v Jardine, but a mistake nonetheless. If Bisping wins, what happens next for him? Would he actually take a risky step back and fight Hammill again? Doubtful? What would be the point?

I can’t really see the point of this match from a business sense? I think the UFC made a mistake– not as serious as Liddell v Jardine, but a mistake nonetheless.

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]]> By: Anton K http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/comment-page-1/#comment-3243 Anton K Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:10:21 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/#comment-3243 One thing's for sure, Bisping and Evans are going to have to PROVE they can headline an event. By that I mean they are going to have to bring it and bring it hard. If their fight turns out be an indecisive snorefest then their value as fighters will plummet. Sam, how will the winner of this fight figure into the rankings/title contention? One thing’s for sure, Bisping and Evans are going to have to PROVE they can headline an event. By that I mean they are going to have to bring it and bring it hard. If their fight turns out be an indecisive snorefest then their value as fighters will plummet.

Sam, how will the winner of this fight figure into the rankings/title contention?

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]]> By: Sam Caplan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/comment-page-1/#comment-3241 Sam Caplan Thu, 04 Oct 2007 23:38:05 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/#comment-3241 Bunk is 100% correct. Bunk is 100% correct.

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]]> By: dizzle http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/comment-page-1/#comment-3239 dizzle Thu, 04 Oct 2007 22:06:23 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/#comment-3239 I'm with Ben on this. If we weren't true MMA fans then I'm sure we wouldn't waste our time posting comments on this blog. The fight cards will be exciting no doubt...but remember bisping vs. Hamill was the same concept for this main event. 2 TUF contenders duke it out to see who is really the best...WELL THIS IS THE SAME CONCEPT / IDEA. I’m with Ben on this. If we weren’t true MMA fans then I’m sure we wouldn’t waste our time posting comments on this blog. The fight cards will be exciting no doubt…but remember bisping vs. Hamill was the same concept for this main event. 2 TUF contenders duke it out to see who is really the best…WELL THIS IS THE SAME CONCEPT / IDEA.

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]]> By: Ben Fowlkes http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/comment-page-1/#comment-3238 Ben Fowlkes Thu, 04 Oct 2007 21:58:42 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/#comment-3238 Thanks, Gipper, but I think I'll go ahead and bitch now. Let's not start the "you're not a true MMA fan" ad hominem arguments, either. Pointing out that this event lacks a real main event doesn't mean I've given up on MMA. It just means I'm using my brain and not swallowing whatever I'm fed. Thanks, Gipper, but I think I’ll go ahead and bitch now. Let’s not start the “you’re not a true MMA fan” ad hominem arguments, either. Pointing out that this event lacks a real main event doesn’t mean I’ve given up on MMA. It just means I’m using my brain and not swallowing whatever I’m fed.

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]]> By: gipper http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/comment-page-1/#comment-3236 gipper Thu, 04 Oct 2007 21:46:40 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/#comment-3236 BENNY- and the rest of you who don't think this is a worthy ppv. you guys don't have a clue or your just not a true mma fan. all i have to say is look at the quality of the fights.... 5 top notch fights with 10 great fighters. wait untill 78 in done then decide whether to bitch. BENNY- and the rest of you who don’t think this is a worthy ppv. you guys don’t have a clue or your just not a true mma fan. all i have to say is look at the quality of the fights…. 5 top notch fights with 10 great fighters. wait untill 78 in done then decide whether to bitch.

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]]> By: Bunk http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/comment-page-1/#comment-3234 Bunk Thu, 04 Oct 2007 21:13:45 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/#comment-3234 Newark is not the worst city in New Jersey, CAMDEN is by far worst. Newark is not the worst city in New Jersey, CAMDEN is by far worst.

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]]> By: RoB http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/comment-page-1/#comment-3233 RoB Thu, 04 Oct 2007 20:42:00 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/#comment-3233 explains why they are really pushing that three ppv package on direct tv subscribers, so glad i didn't fall for ir explains why they are really pushing that three ppv package on direct tv subscribers, so glad i didn’t fall for ir

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]]> By: jeff26 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/comment-page-1/#comment-3227 jeff26 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 18:59:17 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/#comment-3227 main event is kinda weak but I think it will be an exciting match up. This card is looking good way better than 76 in my opinion. I'll be watching. main event is kinda weak but I think it will be an exciting match up. This card is looking good way better than 76 in my opinion. I’ll be watching.

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]]> By: xx2000xx http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/comment-page-1/#comment-3224 xx2000xx Thu, 04 Oct 2007 18:28:55 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/10/04/does-bisping-evans-deserve-to-be-called-a-main-event/#comment-3224 Jeremy: check it again. Under events/ufc 78 it's Terrell, even with a pic of him. Jeremy: check it again. Under events/ufc 78 it’s Terrell, even with a pic of him.

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