Comments on: Despite non-title designation, still much at stake for Filho vs. Sonnen II http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/05/despite-non-title-designation-still-much-at-stake-for-filho-vs-sonnen-ii/ Your Destination for Insider MMA News and Opinion Sat, 26 May 2012 18:11:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Jeff L http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/05/despite-non-title-designation-still-much-at-stake-for-filho-vs-sonnen-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-56054 Jeff L Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:41:15 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8542#comment-56054 Yeah, you're right Robert. Filho looked AWESOME. Way to shut me up. Yeah, you’re right Robert. Filho looked AWESOME. Way to shut me up.

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]]> By: Robert http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/05/despite-non-title-designation-still-much-at-stake-for-filho-vs-sonnen-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-56041 Robert Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:51:22 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8542#comment-56041 Jeff L proves my case the average person is an idiot you're going to defend a LIAR and take a cheap shot at someone with emotional problems also Filho seems to be handling his problems as well as can be expected he is 16 and 0. Jeff L proves my case the average person is an idiot you’re going to defend a LIAR and take a cheap shot at someone with emotional problems also Filho seems to be handling his problems as well as can be expected he is 16 and 0.

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]]> By: Jeff L http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/05/despite-non-title-designation-still-much-at-stake-for-filho-vs-sonnen-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-56034 Jeff L Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:31:31 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8542#comment-56034 Hey Robert, maybe if Filho was taking the fight seriously as you claim, he would have trained and come in on weight, like a champion. If anyone is a joke in this fight, it's Paulo. Yeah, he's got mental issues. Well boo-hoo, don't a lot of people. If he can't handle being a champion and making weight, then he should forfeit his title and get his personal shit straightened away until he can. Hey Robert, maybe if Filho was taking the fight seriously as you claim, he would have trained and come in on weight, like a champion. If anyone is a joke in this fight, it’s Paulo. Yeah, he’s got mental issues. Well boo-hoo, don’t a lot of people. If he can’t handle being a champion and making weight, then he should forfeit his title and get his personal shit straightened away until he can.

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]]> By: Robert http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/05/despite-non-title-designation-still-much-at-stake-for-filho-vs-sonnen-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-56023 Robert Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:36:42 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8542#comment-56023 Are you people idiots or just forgetful? Saying you're hoping Sonnen wins because Filho is being disrespectful by missing weight, don't you remember the 1st fight Sonnen lost by an armbar then LIED after the fight and said he never tapped out. Sonnen is getting 25% of Filho's pay which is the most I can remember an opponent getting in a while for a fighter missing weight. He and his trainer Matt Lindland are both a couple of cry babies. Who are both trying to act like the good guys when their both liars Sonnen was doing well the 1st fight and LOST, now he knows his chance of winning is gone because Filho won't take him lightly again, so now he tries pissing him off more hoping his anger takes him out of the fight. Sonnen and Lindland are both a joke. Are you people idiots or just forgetful? Saying you’re hoping Sonnen wins because Filho is being disrespectful by missing weight, don’t you remember the 1st fight Sonnen lost by an armbar then LIED after the fight and said he never tapped out. Sonnen is getting 25% of Filho’s pay which is the most I can remember an opponent getting in a while for a fighter missing weight. He and his trainer Matt Lindland are both a couple of cry babies. Who are both trying to act like the good guys when their both liars Sonnen was doing well the 1st fight and LOST, now he knows his chance of winning is gone because Filho won’t take him lightly again, so now he tries pissing him off more hoping his anger takes him out of the fight. Sonnen and Lindland are both a joke.

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]]> By: Jeff L http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/05/despite-non-title-designation-still-much-at-stake-for-filho-vs-sonnen-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-56016 Jeff L Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:19:10 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8542#comment-56016 I wonder if WEC was not dissolving the division if they would have stripped him of his title. I think it would have been merited, easily. I wonder if WEC was not dissolving the division if they would have stripped him of his title. I think it would have been merited, easily.

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]]> By: Mike Wolfe http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/05/despite-non-title-designation-still-much-at-stake-for-filho-vs-sonnen-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-56010 Mike Wolfe Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:35:11 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8542#comment-56010 should have cost him more than 25%. 10% for every excess pound sounds about right. UFC and WEC could use that as a going rate for future fights. should have cost him more than 25%. 10% for every excess pound sounds about right. UFC and WEC could use that as a going rate for future fights.

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]]> By: squeelin56 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/05/despite-non-title-designation-still-much-at-stake-for-filho-vs-sonnen-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-56006 squeelin56 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:24:34 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8542#comment-56006 I too agree with everyones commit,if u r a fighter with a belt and u cannot make weight u should be stripped of your belt after the fight, i think it shows lack of respect for the organization and who u fight for!! I too agree with everyones commit,if u r a fighter with a belt and u cannot make weight u should be stripped of your belt after the fight, i think it shows lack of respect for the organization and who u fight for!!

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]]> By: Kung Foo http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/05/despite-non-title-designation-still-much-at-stake-for-filho-vs-sonnen-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-56000 Kung Foo Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:02:34 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8542#comment-56000 I agree. I remember when Lutter failed to make weight by a few pounds against Silva, and Silva considered it to be a show of disrespect. So for the champion to fail too make weight regardless of by how much (7 being a lot). This was a complete lack of respect on Paulo's part and will probably haunt him for years to come. I agree. I remember when Lutter failed to make weight by a few pounds against Silva, and Silva considered it to be a show of disrespect.

So for the champion to fail too make weight regardless of by how much (7 being a lot). This was a complete lack of respect on Paulo’s part and will probably haunt him for years to come.

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]]> By: Ross http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/05/despite-non-title-designation-still-much-at-stake-for-filho-vs-sonnen-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-55999 Ross Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:59:05 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8542#comment-55999 I cant imagine Filho not gettiing a contract offer...UFC will just lowball him. but he will be in the UFC. I cant imagine Filho not gettiing a contract offer…UFC will just lowball him. but he will be in the UFC.

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]]> By: goodguy http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/05/despite-non-title-designation-still-much-at-stake-for-filho-vs-sonnen-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-55994 goodguy Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:42:47 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8542#comment-55994 I have liked Filho for quite some time now and I really understand that we are all human. Being a fighter doesn't make you exempt from the same struggles as the rest of us. However, after the past year and this latest development, I have to say that I hope Sonnen either takes him out or beats on him for what will no-doubt still be an exciting fight. I hope that a loss will wake him up and set him straight. MMA needs ALL of the worlds elite fighters to act elite. Please, please, get your shit together Paulo. I have liked Filho for quite some time now and I really understand that we are all human. Being a fighter doesn’t make you exempt from the same struggles as the rest of us. However, after the past year and this latest development, I have to say that I hope Sonnen either takes him out or beats on him for what will no-doubt still be an exciting fight. I hope that a loss will wake him up and set him straight. MMA needs ALL of the worlds elite fighters to act elite. Please, please, get your shit together Paulo.

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]]> By: Patrick http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/05/despite-non-title-designation-still-much-at-stake-for-filho-vs-sonnen-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-55987 Patrick Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:23:23 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8542#comment-55987 Sonnen has a great chance at winning here. Sonnen has a great chance at winning here.

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]]> By: Davey D http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/05/despite-non-title-designation-still-much-at-stake-for-filho-vs-sonnen-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-55985 Davey D Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:33:11 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8542#comment-55985 I think it is only right should Sonnen win, he gets to keep the belt. He gets 25% of Paulo's purse so that takes care of the weight issue a little bit. If anything, Chael might even be more fired up knowing what he does now, more determined? I see this fight ending before 15 minutes is up. I think it is only right should Sonnen win, he gets to keep the belt. He gets 25% of Paulo’s purse so that takes care of the weight issue a little bit. If anything, Chael might even be more fired up knowing what he does now, more determined? I see this fight ending before 15 minutes is up.

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]]> By: triangleman http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/05/despite-non-title-designation-still-much-at-stake-for-filho-vs-sonnen-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-55983 triangleman Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:14:08 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=8542#comment-55983 They will show him a good faith gesture and hand him the belt. That should be out of his hands. It is one thing when a challenger doesn't make weight, but if the champion doesn't make weight it should be an automatic stripping of the belt! I realize that it will cease to exist after this fight but for someone like Sonnen this may be his only opportunity to win a major belt. Completely disrespectful on Filho's part and his camps part!!! I hope Sonnen knocks him out cold! They will show him a good faith gesture and hand him the belt. That should be out of his hands. It is one thing when a challenger doesn’t make weight, but if the champion doesn’t make weight it should be an automatic stripping of the belt! I realize that it will cease to exist after this fight but for someone like Sonnen this may be his only opportunity to win a major belt. Completely disrespectful on Filho’s part and his camps part!!! I hope Sonnen knocks him out cold!

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