Comments on: Antonio Silva vs. Justin Eilers fight expected to be finalized this afternoon (UPDATED) http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/ 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: John http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/comment-page-1/#comment-38868 John Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:09:23 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/#comment-38868 I love this. I always loved Eilers and thought he got a bad rap when blowing out his knee (something he couldnt control) against Arlovski and then trying to come back waaaaaay too soon to fight Vera. The dude is tough. I love this. I always loved Eilers and thought he got a bad rap when blowing out his knee (something he couldnt control) against Arlovski and then trying to come back waaaaaay too soon to fight Vera. The dude is tough.

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]]> By: Mr. Obvious http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/comment-page-1/#comment-36826 Mr. Obvious Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:12:40 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/#comment-36826 Well seeing as they work with Dream why not get Cro Cop? Well seeing as they work with Dream why not get Cro Cop?

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]]> By: Antonio Silva To Fight Justin Eilers At July 26 CBS Show | MMAFrenzy.com http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/comment-page-1/#comment-36369 Antonio Silva To Fight Justin Eilers At July 26 CBS Show | MMAFrenzy.com Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:01:01 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/#comment-36369 [...] “Bigfoot”, though EliteXC attempted to secure various different opponents according to FiveOuncesofPain.com: “…Fighters such as IFL heavyweight champion Roy Nelson and Sergei Kharitonov had been [...] [...] “Bigfoot”, though EliteXC attempted to secure various different opponents according to FiveOuncesofPain.com: “…Fighters such as IFL heavyweight champion Roy Nelson and Sergei Kharitonov had been [...]

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]]> By: bjjdenver http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/comment-page-1/#comment-36220 bjjdenver Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:16:09 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/#comment-36220 Agreed. And I think EXC needs badly for him to look impressive. They have Kimbo as a draw, but Bigfoot is their only viable top 20 HW. They will probably have to cross promote with another org to get a top HW matchup, so they need Silva to make it attractive. Agreed. And I think EXC needs badly for him to look impressive. They have Kimbo as a draw, but Bigfoot is their only viable top 20 HW. They will probably have to cross promote with another org to get a top HW matchup, so they need Silva to make it attractive.

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]]> By: Mike Wolfe http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/comment-page-1/#comment-36217 Mike Wolfe Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:08:33 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/#comment-36217 #26--bjjdenver: I agree it was a lackluster performance and I'm looking forward to watching him fight again. Pressure's on for this one. #26–bjjdenver:

I agree it was a lackluster performance and I’m looking forward to watching him fight again. Pressure’s on for this one.

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]]> By: bjjdenver http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/comment-page-1/#comment-36213 bjjdenver Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:45:01 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/#comment-36213 Mike, This is what I found on many sites, but no specifics: "Coming off a less than impressive split decision victory over Ricco Rodriguez in February, “Bigfoot” is eager to show the fans a knee injury he sustained prior to that bout was a factor in his lack luster performance, and that he is in fact a much better fighter than he showed that night." Mike,

This is what I found on many sites, but no specifics:

“Coming off a less than impressive split decision victory over Ricco Rodriguez in February, “Bigfoot” is eager to show the fans a knee injury he sustained prior to that bout was a factor in his lack luster performance, and that he is in fact a much better fighter than he showed that night.”

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]]> By: Fightlinker.com » Blog Archive » Justin fucking Eilers http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/comment-page-1/#comment-36136 Fightlinker.com » Blog Archive » Justin fucking Eilers Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:47:06 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/#comment-36136 [...] of MMA fans treat you like you’re a joke, please refer to the Antonio Silva vs Justin Eilers booking for the EliteXC heavyweight [...] [...] of MMA fans treat you like you’re a joke, please refer to the Antonio Silva vs Justin Eilers booking for the EliteXC heavyweight [...]

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]]> By: bjjdenver http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/comment-page-1/#comment-36087 bjjdenver Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:40:36 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/#comment-36087 And yes, I'm pulling for bigfoot, if for no other reason, than the celebratory cartwheel exhibition, lol!! And yes, I’m pulling for bigfoot, if for no other reason, than the celebratory cartwheel exhibition, lol!!

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]]> By: bjjdenver http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/comment-page-1/#comment-36086 bjjdenver Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:39:40 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/#comment-36086 #20 Mike, I believe it was a torn acl, but can't remember for sure. I'll see what i can find later. It wasn't widely known until after the fight, and definitely affected his performance and thus the extended layoff. #20 Mike,

I believe it was a torn acl, but can’t remember for sure. I’ll see what i can find later. It wasn’t widely known until after the fight, and definitely affected his performance and thus the extended layoff.

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]]> By: Antonio Silva & Justin Eilers Verbally Agreed To Fight At EliteXC ‘Unfinished Business’ http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/comment-page-1/#comment-36078 Antonio Silva & Justin Eilers Verbally Agreed To Fight At EliteXC ‘Unfinished Business’ Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:36:46 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/#comment-36078 [...] According to Five Oz., Eilers and Silva have verbally agreed to the fight and the deal is close to being finalized. EliteXC Vice President Jared Shaw revealed the news when contacted by FiveOuncesOfPain.com earlier this afternoon. [...] [...] According to Five Oz., Eilers and Silva have verbally agreed to the fight and the deal is close to being finalized. EliteXC Vice President Jared Shaw revealed the news when contacted by FiveOuncesOfPain.com earlier this afternoon. [...]

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]]> By: Jason http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/comment-page-1/#comment-36077 Jason Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:35:55 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/#comment-36077 6 of Eilers 10 wins since leaving the UFC have been against fighters that don't have a winning record. The one time he stepped up in competition lately was to fight Pedro Rizzo and he got dominated. Only reason he wasnt knocked out in that fight was because he got saved by the bell. A squash match for Antonio Silva, dont let Eilers recent record fool you. Everytime he steps up in competition he loses pretty soundly. 6 of Eilers 10 wins since leaving the UFC have been against fighters that don’t have a winning record.

The one time he stepped up in competition lately was to fight Pedro Rizzo and he got dominated. Only reason he wasnt knocked out in that fight was because he got saved by the bell.

A squash match for Antonio Silva, dont let Eilers recent record fool you. Everytime he steps up in competition he loses pretty soundly.

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]]> By: Mike Wolfe http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/comment-page-1/#comment-36068 Mike Wolfe Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:11:53 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/#comment-36068 #13 It was easy to see how Ricco's conditioning affected his performance; he was gassed out in the final round. On the other hand, I can't recall anything in Silva's performance that suggested a serious injury. If that's what he or his camp said after the split decision, who's to say otherwise. It's a little hazy in my mind, but did Silva or his camp disclose the injury before the fight with Ricco? As far as Eilers is concerned, he has to be the underdog by anybody's estimation. I think he has a chance, though. Who knows? Maybe Silva has yet another serious injury, and Eilers will be in better condition than Ricco. #13
It was easy to see how Ricco’s conditioning affected his performance; he was gassed out in the final round. On the other hand, I can’t recall anything in Silva’s performance that suggested a serious injury. If that’s what he or his camp said after the split decision, who’s to say otherwise. It’s a little hazy in my mind, but did Silva or his camp disclose the injury before the fight with Ricco?

As far as Eilers is concerned, he has to be the underdog by anybody’s estimation. I think he has a chance, though. Who knows? Maybe Silva has yet another serious injury, and Eilers will be in better condition than Ricco.

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]]> By: maddog http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/comment-page-1/#comment-36065 maddog Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:24:07 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/#comment-36065 as sad as it is eilers is as good as anyone they have. he does deserve a title shot more than anyone else. eilers would have the large odds over kimbo(in a fair fight). the shaws once again show that they are 2 or 3 levels lower than other organizations and not even close to the ufc. there are more good heavy weights free agents than any other weight class and this is there title match......good luck with that as sad as it is eilers is as good as anyone they have. he does deserve a title shot more than anyone else. eilers would have the large odds over kimbo(in a fair fight). the shaws once again show that they are 2 or 3 levels lower than other organizations and not even close to the ufc. there are more good heavy weights free agents than any other weight class and this is there title match……good luck with that

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]]> By: Rich S. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/comment-page-1/#comment-36061 Rich S. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:25:32 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/#comment-36061 ...wow... ...lol... Justin Eilers? are you serious? i would've never guessed that in my life.. #1, i assume you're talking about the Brandon Vera KO? Ohhhhh, no, you're talking about the Paul Buentello KO, lol. where he stumbled around trying to stay standing and then collapsed...LOL! yup.. that's the first time I ever saw him.. lol.. but.. he's also known for this famous quote "I'll fight my own mama if she gets in the way of me getting a title belt"... or something along those lines.. lol.. but ya, this matchup's pretty much a joke, i mean, i can see where you're coming from Wolfe, but we're talking about Bigfoot Freakin' Silva here.. Eilers' last 10 wins or so HAVE ended in TKO's and Submissions to strikes, so he seems to be doing better than he was in the UFC.. but.. all the time he's been winning in small organizations.. Bigfoot's been winning in BIG ORGANIZATIONS.. soo.. i'm still going with Bigfoot.. …wow…
…lol…
Justin Eilers? are you serious?
i would’ve never guessed that in my life..

#1,
i assume you’re talking about the Brandon Vera KO? Ohhhhh, no, you’re talking about the Paul Buentello KO, lol. where he stumbled around trying to stay standing and then collapsed…LOL!

yup.. that’s the first time I ever saw him.. lol.. but.. he’s also known for this famous quote “I’ll fight my own mama if she gets in the way of me getting a title belt”… or something along those lines.. lol..

but ya,
this matchup’s pretty much a joke, i mean, i can see where you’re coming from Wolfe, but we’re talking about Bigfoot Freakin’ Silva here.. Eilers’ last 10 wins or so HAVE ended in TKO’s and Submissions to strikes, so he seems to be doing better than he was in the UFC.. but.. all the time he’s been winning in small organizations.. Bigfoot’s been winning in BIG ORGANIZATIONS.. soo.. i’m still going with Bigfoot..

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]]> By: laserline http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/comment-page-1/#comment-36060 laserline Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:17:45 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/#comment-36060 #16 truer words were never spoken #16 truer words were never spoken

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]]> By: bjjdenver http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/comment-page-1/#comment-36057 bjjdenver Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:09:47 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/#comment-36057 #7 what makes Eilers worthy? In that class, just the fact thjat he weighs between 205 and 265 makes him worthy, lol. #7

what makes Eilers worthy? In that class, just the fact thjat he weighs between 205 and 265 makes him worthy, lol.

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]]> By: bjjdenver http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/comment-page-1/#comment-36056 bjjdenver Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:08:34 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/#comment-36056 and "note". sorry. and “note”. sorry.

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]]> By: bjjdenver http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/comment-page-1/#comment-36055 bjjdenver Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:07:40 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/#comment-36055 sorry, Silva. sorry, Silva.

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]]> By: bjjdenver http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/comment-page-1/#comment-36054 bjjdenver Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:07:21 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/#comment-36054 #8 Mike, I find it strange that you make the not that Ricco was out of shape, but leave out the fact that Silvia had a badly injured knee. All things being good, I would say Silvia easily beats Ricco. #8 Mike,

I find it strange that you make the not that Ricco was out of shape, but leave out the fact that Silvia had a badly injured knee.

All things being good, I would say Silvia easily beats Ricco.

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]]> By: TFK http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/comment-page-1/#comment-36050 TFK Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:11:06 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/06/30/antonio-silva-vs-justin-eilers-fight-expected-to-be-finalized-this-afternoon/#comment-36050 Eilers is a good fighter, not a great fighter, but a good fighter, and should be a good test for Silva. He's one of those fighters that either looks good winning, or makes someone else look good in losing. I wouldn't be shocked at all to see him upset Silva. TFK Eilers is a good fighter, not a great fighter, but a good fighter, and should be a good test for Silva. He’s one of those fighters that either looks good winning, or makes someone else look good in losing.

I wouldn’t be shocked at all to see him upset Silva.

TFK

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