Comments on: EliteXC Kimbo vs Tank: the staredown (pics) http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/15/elitexc-kimbo-vs-tank-the-staredown-pics/ Your Destination for Insider MMA News and Opinion Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:01:00 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Tony S. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/15/elitexc-kimbo-vs-tank-the-staredown-pics/comment-page-1/#comment-15599 Tony S. Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:00:15 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/15/elitexc-kimbo-vs-tank-the-staredown-pics/#comment-15599 One thing to keep in mind, is that Kimbo is under the tutelage of Bas Rutten. I'm sure Bas is more than aware that Tank has never gone more than one round. If Tank can't end it imeadtaely he starts hemorrhaging wind. This flaw will be exploited --- if Tank stays conscious long enough. Tank is a one dimensional toe to toe brawler with virtually no kicking ability I've seen mailmen kick dogs with better form. On the ground he relies on his strength to compensate for his lack of technique. Kimbo, on the other hand, is evolving with every training session. Who knows how far this guys come since the last time we saw him fight? At the very least, he has the hunger, the stamina and some pretty good speed for a thick dude. Kimbo in under 60 seconds. One thing to keep in mind, is that Kimbo is under the tutelage of Bas Rutten. I’m sure Bas is more than aware that Tank has never gone more than one round. If Tank can’t end it imeadtaely he starts hemorrhaging wind. This flaw will be exploited — if Tank stays conscious long enough.

Tank is a one dimensional toe to toe brawler with virtually no kicking ability I’ve seen mailmen kick dogs with better form. On the ground he relies on his strength to compensate for his lack of technique.

Kimbo, on the other hand, is evolving with every training session. Who knows how far this guys come since the last time we saw him fight? At the very least, he has the hunger, the stamina and some pretty good speed for a thick dude.

Kimbo in under 60 seconds.

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]]> By: HexRei http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/15/elitexc-kimbo-vs-tank-the-staredown-pics/comment-page-1/#comment-15575 HexRei Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:04:55 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/15/elitexc-kimbo-vs-tank-the-staredown-pics/#comment-15575 Ricco has to be the only guy I've seen that GAINS weight on a coke binge. Ricco has to be the only guy I’ve seen that GAINS weight on a coke binge.

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]]> By: Davey D http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/15/elitexc-kimbo-vs-tank-the-staredown-pics/comment-page-1/#comment-15574 Davey D Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:45:25 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/15/elitexc-kimbo-vs-tank-the-staredown-pics/#comment-15574 I think Kimbo will win this fight. I hope so because I want to see him fight against the very best in the World. Be it in EXC, UFC, whatever. He has a lot of star power already and it would be shame if he loses against Tank in his hometown. Kimbo wins via KO. Ricco on the otherhand, has his hands full. Maybe a little more so than he knows. Bigfoot was very impressive last time so Ricco better be ready for fireworks. I'll pick Silva in this one. That being said, I hope Ricco is clean and sober now so he is able to live his life without those demons that haunted him for so long. Best of luck, Ricco. Have a great weekend everyone. Cheers!!! I think Kimbo will win this fight. I hope so because I want to see him fight against the very best in the World. Be it in EXC, UFC, whatever. He has a lot of star power already and it would be shame if he loses against Tank in his hometown. Kimbo wins via KO.

Ricco on the otherhand, has his hands full. Maybe a little more so than he knows. Bigfoot was very impressive last time so Ricco better be ready for fireworks. I’ll pick Silva in this one.

That being said, I hope Ricco is clean and sober now so he is able to live his life without those demons that haunted him for so long. Best of luck, Ricco.

Have a great weekend everyone. Cheers!!!

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]]> By: Mike Wolfe http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/15/elitexc-kimbo-vs-tank-the-staredown-pics/comment-page-1/#comment-15573 Mike Wolfe Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:48:17 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/15/elitexc-kimbo-vs-tank-the-staredown-pics/#comment-15573 From what I've seen of Kimbo, he likes to charge straight in while flailing wildly. Tank can still punch, so that may be a mistaken strategy for Kimbo. He oughta make Tank move around some to see if he'll gas and then charge. Good to see Ricco out and about. Hopefully he'll maintain his sobriety. He doesn't want to go back to rehab, no, no, no. From what I’ve seen of Kimbo, he likes to charge straight in while flailing wildly. Tank can still punch, so that may be a mistaken strategy for Kimbo. He oughta make Tank move around some to see if he’ll gas and then charge.

Good to see Ricco out and about. Hopefully he’ll maintain his sobriety. He doesn’t want to go back to rehab, no, no, no.

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]]> By: Derek B. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/15/elitexc-kimbo-vs-tank-the-staredown-pics/comment-page-1/#comment-15571 Derek B. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:28:18 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/15/elitexc-kimbo-vs-tank-the-staredown-pics/#comment-15571 I think kimbo is going to wanna keep the fight standing to be honest. Just to prove that he can hang and bang with a vet. I think kimbo is going to wanna keep the fight standing to be honest.

Just to prove that he can hang and bang with a vet.

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]]> By: HexRei http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/15/elitexc-kimbo-vs-tank-the-staredown-pics/comment-page-1/#comment-15570 HexRei Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:40:14 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/15/elitexc-kimbo-vs-tank-the-staredown-pics/#comment-15570 Hey guys cmon Tank always comes in great shape and he's such a well rounded fighter too! I predict victory for Tank via first round flying triangle! hahahahhahahaha just kidding. Hey guys cmon Tank always comes in great shape and he’s such a well rounded fighter too! I predict victory for Tank via first round flying triangle!

hahahahhahahaha just kidding.

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]]> By: Matt C. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/15/elitexc-kimbo-vs-tank-the-staredown-pics/comment-page-1/#comment-15566 Matt C. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:39:49 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/15/elitexc-kimbo-vs-tank-the-staredown-pics/#comment-15566 Tank has been talking a lot of junk to hype this match (inside mma, jimmy kimmel, etc) but he's focusing on history, what he's done in the past compared to kimbo. Tank hasn't won a fight in years. Kimbo is in his prime. My prediction: Kimbo TKO (punches) Rd 1, 3rd minute. Tank has been talking a lot of junk to hype this match (inside mma, jimmy kimmel, etc) but he’s focusing on history, what he’s done in the past compared to kimbo. Tank hasn’t won a fight in years. Kimbo is in his prime.

My prediction: Kimbo TKO (punches) Rd 1, 3rd minute.

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]]> By: Vince http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/15/elitexc-kimbo-vs-tank-the-staredown-pics/comment-page-1/#comment-15558 Vince Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:40:50 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/15/elitexc-kimbo-vs-tank-the-staredown-pics/#comment-15558 Man Tank looks like "Are you really Kimbo?" face. Man Tank looks like “Are you really Kimbo?” face.

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]]> By: jaydog http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/15/elitexc-kimbo-vs-tank-the-staredown-pics/comment-page-1/#comment-15545 jaydog Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:49:48 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/15/elitexc-kimbo-vs-tank-the-staredown-pics/#comment-15545 I'm pulling for Tank, if only so we don't have to see another Bo Cantrell dive. This stare-down is a dead giveaway of a mismatch. Tank looks like a kid who's thinking about poking a tiger with a stick. Although he may not think Kimbo's experience rivals his own, Tank is about to go up against a much younger and more athletic opponent. 'Fraid the old guy don't have the hustle to make this interesting. But, I can still hope for war. I’m pulling for Tank, if only so we don’t have to see another Bo Cantrell dive.

This stare-down is a dead giveaway of a mismatch. Tank looks like a kid who’s thinking about poking a tiger with a stick. Although he may not think Kimbo’s experience rivals his own, Tank is about to go up against a much younger and more athletic opponent. ‘Fraid the old guy don’t have the hustle to make this interesting.

But, I can still hope for war.

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]]> By: Rich http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/15/elitexc-kimbo-vs-tank-the-staredown-pics/comment-page-1/#comment-15542 Rich Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:33:10 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/02/15/elitexc-kimbo-vs-tank-the-staredown-pics/#comment-15542 i want Suave to win... but i think he's gonna get his face broken... and i'm totally rootin' for Yves.. that guy knows how to put on a show.. amazing well-rounded skill.. and i would say Tank's just gonna gas.. but.. apparently he got in shape for this fight.. or ... at least.. as in shape as you can be.. for a man like Tank.. who knows.. i want Suave to win… but i think he’s gonna get his face broken…

and i’m totally rootin’ for Yves.. that guy knows how to put on a show.. amazing well-rounded skill..

and i would say Tank’s just gonna gas.. but.. apparently he got in shape for this fight.. or … at least.. as in shape as you can be.. for a man like Tank..

who knows..

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