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 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:16:56 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 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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