Comments on: Shogun says he’s signed to fight Liddell in June http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/ Your Destination for Insider MMA News and Opinion Sat, 26 May 2012 01:29:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Nick http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/comment-page-1/#comment-17766 Nick Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:17:22 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/#comment-17766 I'm sure by now everyone know this, but Silva and Jardine are fighting in May. Can't wait! I’m sure by now everyone know this, but Silva and Jardine are fighting in May.

Can’t wait!

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]]> By: MJC_123 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/comment-page-1/#comment-13877 MJC_123 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:23:52 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/#comment-13877 Good call, would be awesome to see this live as well in London, England so hoping it goes ahead. As for the match itself, it is hard to not pick Chuck after the Silva fight but we all know what Shogun can do when he brings his "A" game....Im hoping for a Shogun victory, which although will obviously harm Lidell it won't end his career as another loss to a fighter outside the noted rankings would. Wise move by the UFC and a real gutsy showing to the fans that they dont protect fighters......Sayin that Shogun looked terrible against Forest so maybe the pride curse (ala supplements) has struck again! Hope im wrong Good call, would be awesome to see this live as well in London, England so hoping it goes ahead.
As for the match itself, it is hard to not pick Chuck after the Silva fight but we all know what Shogun can do when he brings his “A” game….Im hoping for a Shogun victory, which although will obviously harm Lidell it won’t end his career as another loss to a fighter outside the noted rankings would.

Wise move by the UFC and a real gutsy showing to the fans that they dont protect fighters……Sayin that Shogun looked terrible against Forest so maybe the pride curse (ala supplements) has struck again!

Hope im wrong

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]]> By: Tommy http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/comment-page-1/#comment-13871 Tommy Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:48:01 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/#comment-13871 Jardine vs Wanderlei would be perfect. For one it would be exciting and for two Chuck wouldn't have to fight them both again, just the winner. Jardine vs Wanderlei would be perfect. For one it would be exciting and for two Chuck wouldn’t have to fight them both again, just the winner.

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]]> By: Sergio http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/comment-page-1/#comment-13667 Sergio Sat, 02 Feb 2008 13:36:36 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/#comment-13667 By "too far," I think Liddell is referring to the date, not the location. Although Liddell + Vegas = Mad Duckets By “too far,” I think Liddell is referring to the date, not the location.

Although Liddell + Vegas = Mad Duckets

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]]> By: paddiosf http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/comment-page-1/#comment-13646 paddiosf Sat, 02 Feb 2008 05:16:40 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/#comment-13646 Chuck said it's "to far' please Shogun is traveling from Brasil...his flight from Brasil to the US is about 17 hours and then he has to go up to Canada...Chuck just sign the fight contract.... Chuck said it’s “to far’ please Shogun is traveling from Brasil…his flight from Brasil to the US is about 17 hours and then he has to go up to Canada…Chuck just sign the fight contract….

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]]> By: Nate http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/comment-page-1/#comment-13644 Nate Sat, 02 Feb 2008 05:12:13 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/#comment-13644 There needs to be more superstar vs superstar fights. I am tired of the mostly crap-ass ones. Plus superstar vs superstar = great rematches! SHOGUN SHOGUN SHOGUN SHOGUN SHOGUN SHOGUN!!!!! (pray to the gods to bring back the old ruthless, fit shogun) There needs to be more superstar vs superstar fights. I am tired of the mostly crap-ass ones. Plus superstar vs superstar = great rematches!

SHOGUN SHOGUN SHOGUN SHOGUN SHOGUN SHOGUN!!!!!

(pray to the gods to bring back the old ruthless, fit shogun)

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]]> By: Zack http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/comment-page-1/#comment-13635 Zack Sat, 02 Feb 2008 02:00:19 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/#comment-13635 This is ballsy matchmaking. The UFC should get some credit for this, its not as "business first" as some of their decisions seem. This is pretty fan friendly. This is ballsy matchmaking. The UFC should get some credit for this, its not as “business first” as some of their decisions seem. This is pretty fan friendly.

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]]> By: Anton K http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/comment-page-1/#comment-13632 Anton K Sat, 02 Feb 2008 01:39:18 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/#comment-13632 Perhaps the UFC has learned a hard lesson in marketing from the Jardine/Liddell fight. Chuck's loss was a PR disaster (Chuck's washed up ,etc) simply because he lost to someone not ranked in the top five or ten (at the time). In this case its superstar v superstar. Chuck's status will not diminish if he loses to Shogun, because Shogun is one of the most highly regarded light heavyweights in the sport. If Shogun loses, he'll still have two fights (I'm assuming)remaining on his contract... he can pick up wins and come back... there's no shame in losing to Chuck. If Shogun or Chuck were to lose again to fighters not ranked in at least top ten, then they and the UFC, would have some real image problems. Perhaps the UFC has learned a hard lesson in marketing from the Jardine/Liddell fight. Chuck’s loss was a PR disaster (Chuck’s washed up ,etc) simply because he lost to someone not ranked in the top five or ten (at the time). In this case its superstar v superstar. Chuck’s status will not diminish if he loses to Shogun, because Shogun is one of the most highly regarded light heavyweights in the sport.

If Shogun loses, he’ll still have two fights (I’m assuming)remaining on his contract… he can pick up wins and come back… there’s no shame in losing to Chuck.

If Shogun or Chuck were to lose again to fighters not ranked in at least top ten, then they and the UFC, would have some real image problems.

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]]> By: Michaelthebox http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/comment-page-1/#comment-13628 Michaelthebox Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:50:21 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/#comment-13628 Jardine/Silva makes a lot of sense to get Wandy back on the winning road and push Jardine away from the title. Last time Jardine fought a clinch fighter, he lasted 48 seconds. Jardine/Silva makes a lot of sense to get Wandy back on the winning road and push Jardine away from the title. Last time Jardine fought a clinch fighter, he lasted 48 seconds.

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]]> By: Evan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/comment-page-1/#comment-13619 Evan Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:12:39 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/#comment-13619 "How about you suck it up and fight where they want you to." I understand what you're saying but I think perhaps he has earned the right to ask to fight at home, not demand it, ask. “How about you suck it up and fight where they want you to.”

I understand what you’re saying but I think perhaps he has earned the right to ask to fight at home, not demand it, ask.

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]]> By: Huckaby http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/comment-page-1/#comment-13616 Huckaby Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:58:19 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/#comment-13616 I have a problem with Chuck complaining about the UK being "too far away" and hoping the fight gets moved to Vegas. Shogun lives and trains in Brazil and doesn't care if the fight is in Japan, Vegas, or London. How about you suck it up and fight where they want you to. I have a problem with Chuck complaining about the UK being “too far away” and hoping the fight gets moved to Vegas. Shogun lives and trains in Brazil and doesn’t care if the fight is in Japan, Vegas, or London. How about you suck it up and fight where they want you to.

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]]> By: Tommy http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/comment-page-1/#comment-13615 Tommy Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:53:56 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/#comment-13615 This is a must win for both fighters and a dangerous situation for them both. Frankly I'm surprised the UFC set this match up. Someone has got to lose and whoever does will have their stock drop immediately. I'm thinking they believe Chuck will win, further cementing their dominance over Pride and setting Chuck up for a title shot. This is a must win for both fighters and a dangerous situation for them both. Frankly I’m surprised the UFC set this match up. Someone has got to lose and whoever does will have their stock drop immediately. I’m thinking they believe Chuck will win, further cementing their dominance over Pride and setting Chuck up for a title shot.

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]]> By: MMAKansas http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/comment-page-1/#comment-13611 MMAKansas Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:22:58 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/#comment-13611 Shogun should be rested and ready to go for this... knee all healed.. body trained.. and the newlywed status waning... he should pull it off.. a guy like Rua isn't someone who telegraphs their next move and you count on like clockwork.. he can pull something crazy out of the bag and boom your out... whereas Chuck telegraphs his right hand, and has the same game as always... Shogun is faster than Wand, taller, longer reach.. he can win this... Shogun should be rested and ready to go for this… knee all healed.. body trained.. and the newlywed status waning… he should pull it off.. a guy like Rua isn’t someone who telegraphs their next move and you count on like clockwork.. he can pull something crazy out of the bag and boom your out… whereas Chuck telegraphs his right hand, and has the same game as always… Shogun is faster than Wand, taller, longer reach.. he can win this…

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]]> By: Kelvin http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/comment-page-1/#comment-13609 Kelvin Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:16:48 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/#comment-13609 Now, if we just get Jardine/Wandy I will be satisfied... Now, if we just get Jardine/Wandy I will be satisfied…

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]]> By: Rln http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/comment-page-1/#comment-13608 Rln Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:14:28 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/#comment-13608 Awesome match-up for the fans. Hopefully they both show up in tip top shape. Awesome match-up for the fans. Hopefully they both show up in tip top shape.

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]]> By: Ryan Seacrest http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/comment-page-1/#comment-13605 Ryan Seacrest Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:06:46 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/#comment-13605 If NO "Sho" Gun performs like he did against Forrest expect him to get knocked the fuck out!!! GO CHUCK!! If NO “Sho” Gun performs like he did against Forrest expect him to get knocked the fuck out!!! GO CHUCK!!

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]]> By: RDukes http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/comment-page-1/#comment-13604 RDukes Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:02:04 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/01/shogun-says-hes-signed-to-fight-liddell-in-june/#comment-13604 Sweet match up. I actually think if Shogun gets back to form he could present some problems for Chuck. He's pretty fucking quick. And I'm a sucker for the avenging Silva angle. Sweet match up. I actually think if Shogun gets back to form he could present some problems for Chuck. He’s pretty fucking quick. And I’m a sucker for the avenging Silva angle.

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