Comments on: Dana White confirms schedule for remainder of the year http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/21/dana-white-confirms-schedule-for-remainder-of-the-year/ Your Destination for Insider MMA News and Opinion Sat, 26 May 2012 14:08:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Nate http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/21/dana-white-confirms-schedule-for-remainder-of-the-year/comment-page-1/#comment-45582 Nate Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:57:29 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=5629#comment-45582 I want to see Wanderlei Silva, Shogun fighting someone (not against each other). Man I hope Shogun didnt destroy his knees. I love his fighting style. Chutebox was an awesome training camp. I want to see Wanderlei Silva, Shogun fighting someone (not against each other).

Man I hope Shogun didnt destroy his knees. I love his fighting style. Chutebox was an awesome training camp.

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]]> By: Rip http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/21/dana-white-confirms-schedule-for-remainder-of-the-year/comment-page-1/#comment-45532 Rip Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:54:57 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=5629#comment-45532 My only problem with the whole schedule for the years end, is not being able to see the best talent fight as much as possible. I don't want to wait to see Wanderlei fight in January if he is ready to fight in December(unless its a title shot!). They seem to be watering down cards more with TUFers and up-and-comers so much. Not that the shows haven't been good, its just that there are certain fighters I think should fight more often(if able). As for Machida, I think he is VERY good, but I am not ready to say he is the best LHW out there,yet. Nor do I think it is Forrest. I'd like to see Machida fight and decimate one more top LHW before I am ready to give him that claim. Just my 2 cents.... My only problem with the whole schedule for the years end, is not being able to see the best talent fight as much as possible. I don’t want to wait to see Wanderlei fight in January if he is ready to fight in December(unless its a title shot!). They seem to be watering down cards more with TUFers and up-and-comers so much. Not that the shows haven’t been good, its just that there are certain fighters I think should fight more often(if able). As for Machida, I think he is VERY good, but I am not ready to say he is the best LHW out there,yet. Nor do I think it is Forrest. I’d like to see Machida fight and decimate one more top LHW before I am ready to give him that claim. Just my 2 cents….

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]]> By: Damo http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/21/dana-white-confirms-schedule-for-remainder-of-the-year/comment-page-1/#comment-45527 Damo Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:55:11 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=5629#comment-45527 *yawn* The really interesting fights out of all of those shows barely fit on a hand. Im sure there will be some surprises along the way, most cards usually surprise in some way. But theres a few majorly big names missing from these shows that by all rights, imho, should be on the cards. *yawn*

The really interesting fights out of all of those shows barely fit on a hand. Im sure there will be some surprises along the way, most cards usually surprise in some way.

But theres a few majorly big names missing from these shows that by all rights, imho, should be on the cards.

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]]> By: BadMonkeyMW http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/21/dana-white-confirms-schedule-for-remainder-of-the-year/comment-page-1/#comment-45501 BadMonkeyMW Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:25:10 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=5629#comment-45501 I'll agree that Lyoto is right up there at the top, but can you honestly say Chuck isn't still top 3 or 4 LHW right now? If he comes out and smokes Rashad like I think he will, then he should get a title shot. I'm telling you though, Thiago could definitely take Machida. Lyoto looked good against Tito in his last fight, but Tito today is no Thiago Silva. My point about Chuck's age is more of a comment on the business end of things for UFC. How many more years is Chuck really wanting to fight? I don't see him going past 40, which is only three more years. I think Dana and UFC will be very motivated to get Chuck a title shot within the next 6-8 months. Plus, you can't say you wouldn't want to see Chuck vs. Forrest for the title!! I’ll agree that Lyoto is right up there at the top, but can you honestly say Chuck isn’t still top 3 or 4 LHW right now? If he comes out and smokes
Rashad like I think he will, then he should get a title shot.

I’m telling you though, Thiago could definitely take Machida. Lyoto looked good against Tito in his last fight, but Tito today is no Thiago Silva.

My point about Chuck’s age is more of a comment on the business end of things for UFC. How many more years is Chuck really wanting to fight? I don’t see him going past 40, which is only three more years. I think Dana and UFC will be very motivated to get Chuck a title shot within the next 6-8 months. Plus, you can’t say you wouldn’t want to see Chuck vs. Forrest for the title!!

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]]> By: BJJ in VA http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/21/dana-white-confirms-schedule-for-remainder-of-the-year/comment-page-1/#comment-45498 BJJ in VA Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:51:39 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=5629#comment-45498 Also, while Liddell vs. Griffin may be the money maker for UFC other than Lyoto vs. Griffin, remember YOU are the one paying 40 to 50 bucks per PPV. What is it with people that you want to feel like you are an active part of the sport you are a fan of? Why do you stump for the organization that is taking your money? My point is that, as a fan, you are only benefiting from the sport if you are seeing the best fighters versus the best fighters. Stop buying into the hype. Stop being a follower. Also, while Liddell vs. Griffin may be the money maker for UFC other than Lyoto vs. Griffin, remember YOU are the one paying 40 to 50 bucks per PPV.

What is it with people that you want to feel like you are an active part of the sport you are a fan of?

Why do you stump for the organization that is taking your money?

My point is that, as a fan, you are only benefiting from the sport if you are seeing the best fighters versus the best fighters.

Stop buying into the hype.

Stop being a follower.

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]]> By: BJJ in VA http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/21/dana-white-confirms-schedule-for-remainder-of-the-year/comment-page-1/#comment-45497 BJJ in VA Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:44:09 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=5629#comment-45497 Who gives a shit how old Liddell is? Other than that statement I think your right though. Only if Machida makes it through T. Silva is he number one contender. But face it, how likely is it that Tiago beats Machida? Machida is untouchable. Deny it all you want world, but Machida is destined to be the LHW champ. Who gives a shit how old Liddell is?

Other than that statement I think your right though. Only if Machida makes it through T. Silva is he number one contender. But face it, how likely is it that Tiago beats Machida? Machida is untouchable.

Deny it all you want world, but Machida is destined to be the LHW champ.

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]]> By: BadMonkeyMW http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/21/dana-white-confirms-schedule-for-remainder-of-the-year/comment-page-1/#comment-45496 BadMonkeyMW Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:33:29 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=5629#comment-45496 You might want to remember that Machida has to get by Thiago Silva, who is a 100% badass. It's a big mistake to think Lyoto is just going to walk thru Thiago. I think Chuck deserves the next title shot if he convincingly beats Rashad. He's the former champ and he's not getting any younger so he's got to get the shot fairly soon. As was mentioned before, Chuck/Forrest is a way bigger money maker than Forrest/Lyoto as well. You might want to remember that Machida has to get by Thiago Silva, who is a 100% badass. It’s a big mistake to think Lyoto is just going to walk thru Thiago. I think Chuck deserves the next title shot if he convincingly beats Rashad. He’s the former champ and he’s not getting any younger so he’s got to get the shot fairly soon. As was mentioned before, Chuck/Forrest is a way bigger money maker than Forrest/Lyoto as well.

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]]> By: BJJ in VA http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/21/dana-white-confirms-schedule-for-remainder-of-the-year/comment-page-1/#comment-45494 BJJ in VA Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:20:47 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=5629#comment-45494 How is it that Machida always gets ignored? If a wrestler bores out a decision then its cool but if Machida counter punches and uses footwork impressively then its hell to pay. Everyone knows Machidas the best LHW, period. There isnt a convincing arguement otherwise other than he is "boring" to those who dont know what theyre looking at. Yawn, I think all of the uneducated have made the expected comments there. For Chuck or Rampage or Wand to get the shot first is bullshit. How is it that Machida always gets ignored? If a wrestler bores out a decision then its cool but if Machida counter punches and uses footwork impressively then its hell to pay.

Everyone knows Machidas the best LHW, period. There isnt a convincing arguement otherwise other than he is “boring” to those who dont know what theyre looking at.

Yawn, I think all of the uneducated have made the expected comments there.

For Chuck or Rampage or Wand to get the shot first is bullshit.

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]]> By: ragefightingwear http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/21/dana-white-confirms-schedule-for-remainder-of-the-year/comment-page-1/#comment-45485 ragefightingwear Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:51:21 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=5629#comment-45485 Anderson Silva vs Forrset Griffin New Years Eve, Wandy vs Vera, Shogun vs somone? what do you think? Anderson Silva vs Forrset Griffin New Years Eve, Wandy vs Vera, Shogun vs somone? what do you think?

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]]> By: Eric http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/21/dana-white-confirms-schedule-for-remainder-of-the-year/comment-page-1/#comment-45482 Eric Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:44:50 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=5629#comment-45482 So no Boston event this November? Thanks for getting my hopes up, Dana. So no Boston event this November? Thanks for getting my hopes up, Dana.

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]]> By: Kelvin http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/21/dana-white-confirms-schedule-for-remainder-of-the-year/comment-page-1/#comment-45466 Kelvin Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:58:30 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=5629#comment-45466 This is why the UFC is the #1 MMA organization in the world...they are organized. This is why the UFC is the #1 MMA organization in the world…they are organized.

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]]> By: Venom http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/21/dana-white-confirms-schedule-for-remainder-of-the-year/comment-page-1/#comment-45460 Venom Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:44:09 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=5629#comment-45460 Testify, Finkrod! Testify, Finkrod!

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]]> By: Davey D http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/21/dana-white-confirms-schedule-for-remainder-of-the-year/comment-page-1/#comment-45459 Davey D Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:43:53 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=5629#comment-45459 finkrod: Thank you for your explanation. First, I am also an MMA fan. I watch it as much as I can. No ill will here bro. I am just saying the UFC is simply the premier organization for MMA. It is impressive that they've got the next 4 months booked with 7 events total and TUF 8 to boot. About October, my favorite month. I was only pointing out that since the UFC doesn't have an event happening the same night EXC and Affliction do, that they might show a PPV or something else to counter. It's not often when we have a selection of MMA events to chose from. I would chose the current event since it will be live and haven't seen it before yet. Sadly, I do think that either EXC or Affliction will fold within one year. Hopefully, they don't and I am wrong. I am all for the progress of MMA. I think if you read my comments on other postings. You'll find that out quickly. I always try to be positive and tend to look at the big picture a lot. Take care dude. Cheers. finkrod: Thank you for your explanation. First, I am also an MMA fan. I watch it as much as I can. No ill will here bro. I am just saying the UFC is simply the premier organization for MMA. It is impressive that they’ve got the next 4 months booked with 7 events total and TUF 8 to boot.

About October, my favorite month. I was only pointing out that since the UFC doesn’t have an event happening the same night EXC and Affliction do, that they might show a PPV or something else to counter. It’s not often when we have a selection of MMA events to chose from. I would chose the current event since it will be live and haven’t seen it before yet. Sadly, I do think that either EXC or Affliction will fold within one year. Hopefully, they don’t and I am wrong.

I am all for the progress of MMA. I think if you read my comments on other postings. You’ll find that out quickly. I always try to be positive and tend to look at the big picture a lot. Take care dude. Cheers.

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]]> By: finkrod http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/21/dana-white-confirms-schedule-for-remainder-of-the-year/comment-page-1/#comment-45450 finkrod Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:26:37 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=5629#comment-45450 Ok, Dave I will elaborate. I was just perplexed by the fact that you seem giddy at the prospect of the UFC counter-progamming Affliction and EliteXC. I agree that UFC holds the bulk of talent in most weight classes. And they have every right to do so. I just don't see why anyone who is an MMA fan would seemingly wish ill on other promotions merely because they aren't the UFC. I like watching fights, not just UFC fights. So I found your exclamation of "UFC is really where it at" a little short sighted. Ok, Dave I will elaborate. I was just perplexed by the fact that you seem giddy at the prospect of the UFC counter-progamming Affliction and EliteXC. I agree that UFC holds the bulk of talent in most weight classes. And they have every right to do so. I just don’t see why anyone who is an MMA fan would seemingly wish ill on other promotions merely because they aren’t the UFC. I like watching fights, not just UFC fights. So I found your exclamation of “UFC is really where it at” a little short sighted.

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]]> By: Davey D http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/21/dana-white-confirms-schedule-for-remainder-of-the-year/comment-page-1/#comment-45448 Davey D Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:02:38 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=5629#comment-45448 Michael: Machida would be good also. For him to fight in December though, he would need to come out of the Thiago fight almost competely unhurt. If he were to say...knock-out or submit Silva and not get injured in someway than he might get the call. Maybe. Since Chuck is the former Champ, I believe he will get the nod to fight Forrest if he can defeat Rashad Evans. No matter how you look at it. That fight would generate more money than Lyoto/Griffin would. At least for now... Cheers!!! Michael: Machida would be good also. For him to fight in December though, he would need to come out of the Thiago fight almost competely unhurt. If he were to say…knock-out or submit Silva and not get injured in someway than he might get the call. Maybe.

Since Chuck is the former Champ, I believe he will get the nod to fight Forrest if he can defeat Rashad Evans. No matter how you look at it. That fight would generate more money than Lyoto/Griffin would. At least for now…

Cheers!!!

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]]> By: Guy Gaduois http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/21/dana-white-confirms-schedule-for-remainder-of-the-year/comment-page-1/#comment-45446 Guy Gaduois Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:02:06 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=5629#comment-45446 Has anyone heard about GSP's hand? I had heard that he had some damages from the Fitch fight. Has anyone heard about GSP’s hand? I had heard that he had some damages from the Fitch fight.

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]]> By: Michael http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/21/dana-white-confirms-schedule-for-remainder-of-the-year/comment-page-1/#comment-45444 Michael Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:53:02 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=5629#comment-45444 Machida deserves the first shot at Forrest... Machida deserves the first shot at Forrest…

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]]> By: Davey D http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/21/dana-white-confirms-schedule-for-remainder-of-the-year/comment-page-1/#comment-45443 Davey D Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:40:10 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=5629#comment-45443 finkrod: What exactly do you mean? You could at least comment on the topic at hand than say some stupid chit like that dude. finkrod: What exactly do you mean? You could at least comment on the topic at hand than say some stupid chit like that dude.

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]]> By: Bad Monkey http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/21/dana-white-confirms-schedule-for-remainder-of-the-year/comment-page-1/#comment-45442 Bad Monkey Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:37:20 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=5629#comment-45442 Oh yeah, I don't know why everybody seems so sure Forrest will lose to Chuck. I like both guys, but Forrest was able to handle Rampage's power, the same power that knocked Chuck out. And yes, if they fight for the title in Dec. it will be awesome. Oh yeah, I don’t know why everybody seems so sure Forrest will lose to Chuck. I like both guys, but Forrest was able to handle Rampage’s power, the same power that knocked Chuck out.

And yes, if they fight for the title in Dec. it will be awesome.

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]]> By: Bad Monkey http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/21/dana-white-confirms-schedule-for-remainder-of-the-year/comment-page-1/#comment-45441 Bad Monkey Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:35:09 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=5629#comment-45441 The UFC is the greatest, but what the F**K?? 5 1/2 months until GSP and BJ fight?? They must have a hell of a card in mind for the New Year's Eve show to put this fight off for so long. It will be really interesting to see who they put Wandi up against. The UFC is the greatest, but what the F**K?? 5 1/2 months until GSP and BJ fight?? They must have a hell of a card in mind for the New Year’s Eve show to put this fight off for so long.

It will be really interesting to see who they put Wandi up against.

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