Comments on: The UFC closes out 2008 with a bang http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/12/28/the-ufc-closes-out-2008-with-a-bang/ Your Destination for Insider MMA News and Opinion Sat, 26 May 2012 18:00:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: ultmma http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/12/28/the-ufc-closes-out-2008-with-a-bang/comment-page-1/#comment-61989 ultmma Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:00:18 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=10459#comment-61989 Strong commentary? Check. Good pacing? Check. Strong commentary?? come on Sam, strong in front of Joe and Mike just doesn't work. let's just say they, are what they are (c-level) and the UFC is not getting rid of them anytime soon. On pacing part I have to give the UFC porps because there was very little lag between fights and they handled all the short finishes very well. thumbs up to that> i never found myself groaning over the UFC taking their sweet ass time between fights. Strong commentary? Check.

Good pacing? Check.

Strong commentary?? come on Sam, strong in front of Joe and Mike just doesn’t work. let’s just say they, are what they are (c-level) and the UFC is not getting rid of them anytime soon.

On pacing part I have to give the UFC porps because there was very little lag between fights and they handled all the short finishes very well.

thumbs up to that> i never found myself groaning over the UFC taking their sweet ass time between fights.

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]]> By: KTru http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/12/28/the-ufc-closes-out-2008-with-a-bang/comment-page-1/#comment-61951 KTru Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:38:52 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=10459#comment-61951 Hamill did look sluggish.......but he won.....just like Rashad Hamill did look sluggish…….but he won…..just like Rashad

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]]> By: Max http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/12/28/the-ufc-closes-out-2008-with-a-bang/comment-page-1/#comment-61947 Max Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:28:18 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=10459#comment-61947 I watched the fight and YES CB TAPPED!!! What's up with that kid. There’s a lot of haters posting up comments in regards to Rashad Evans. Claiming that Rashad is one dimensional… Who really gives a F***!!! So was Chuck Liddell, a good striker and a good sprawl. But everyone seems to agree that Chuckie was a great fighter even though he had a limited arsenal. Rashad was getting his ass whip for the majority of the fights…. Who really gives a F***!!! What matters is whose hand is raised at the end of the fight. Rashad evens admitted that he starts slow. Nogueria is famous for his come from behind victories but no one is a bitching about that. Rashad’s antics disgust you… Who really gives a F***!!! Liddell throws up gangs signs up in every fight. Rampage thinks his a werewolf. St Pierre is a breakdancer. Anderson Silva is also dancing in the ring. It makes for good entertainment. Stop hating. Rashad has proven himself time and time and time again. He definetly belongs in the top 10 light heavyweight and pound for pound. If you don’t like him because you “THINK” you know the kind of person he is… OK Rashad is a good fighter on the road to being a great fighter. And he fights with a lot of heart in that ring. I watched the fight and YES CB TAPPED!!! What’s up with that kid.
There’s a lot of haters posting up comments in regards to Rashad Evans. Claiming that Rashad is one dimensional… Who really gives a F***!!! So was Chuck Liddell, a good striker and a good sprawl. But everyone seems to agree that Chuckie was a great fighter even though he had a limited arsenal. Rashad was getting his ass whip for the majority of the fights…. Who really gives a F***!!! What matters is whose hand is raised at the end of the fight. Rashad evens admitted that he starts slow. Nogueria is famous for his come from behind victories but no one is a bitching about that. Rashad’s antics disgust you… Who really gives a F***!!! Liddell throws up gangs signs up in every fight. Rampage thinks his a werewolf. St Pierre is a breakdancer. Anderson Silva is also dancing in the ring. It makes for good entertainment. Stop hating. Rashad has proven himself time and time and time again. He definetly belongs in the top 10 light heavyweight and pound for pound. If you don’t like him because you “THINK” you know the kind of person he is… OK Rashad is a good fighter on the road to being a great fighter. And he fights with a lot of heart in that ring.

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]]> By: voridor http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/12/28/the-ufc-closes-out-2008-with-a-bang/comment-page-1/#comment-61934 voridor Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:18:45 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=10459#comment-61934 Didn't Hamill seem really sluggish and somewhat out of shape? I was drinking, but my group of fans around me seemed to see the same thing. Didn’t Hamill seem really sluggish and somewhat out of shape? I was drinking, but my group of fans around me seemed to see the same thing.

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]]> By: JOe K. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/12/28/the-ufc-closes-out-2008-with-a-bang/comment-page-1/#comment-61909 JOe K. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:11:02 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=10459#comment-61909 Great Card! My only concern is no Submission of the Night. It seems fighters are becoming more and more afraid of the ground game. Everyone wants that flashy knockout because they don't want to be deemed a "boring" fighter and lose their job. I hope this was a fluke and not the beginning a disturbing trend. Other than that great card! Great Card!

My only concern is no Submission of the Night.

It seems fighters are becoming more and more afraid of the ground game. Everyone wants that flashy knockout because they don’t want to be deemed a “boring” fighter and lose their job.

I hope this was a fluke and not the beginning a disturbing trend.

Other than that great card!

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]]> By: mike wolfe http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/12/28/the-ufc-closes-out-2008-with-a-bang/comment-page-1/#comment-61850 mike wolfe Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:58:43 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=10459#comment-61850 The stoppage on Nog was the right call. He had a hard time getting to his feet, and was stumbling once he did. He was out, and even if he could've absorbed more punishment, he shouldn't have. Watching a guy of his stature get needlessly hammered would've left a bad taste for a lot of fans, including me. The stoppage on Nog was the right call. He had a hard time getting to his feet, and was stumbling once he did. He was out, and even if he could’ve absorbed more punishment, he shouldn’t have. Watching a guy of his stature get needlessly hammered would’ve left a bad taste for a lot of fans, including me.

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]]> By: kentuckyfightfan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/12/28/the-ufc-closes-out-2008-with-a-bang/comment-page-1/#comment-61829 kentuckyfightfan Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:00:12 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=10459#comment-61829 Mir/Nog stoppage too quick? Were you watching the fight? Mir was beating him to every punch and had Nog rocked at least 3 times before the onslaught that finally ended it. Letting Nog lay there and take punishment is not good for him nor the sport. Mir/Nog stoppage too quick? Were you watching the fight? Mir was beating him to every punch and had Nog rocked at least 3 times before the onslaught that finally ended it. Letting Nog lay there and take punishment is not good for him nor the sport.

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]]> By: James http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/12/28/the-ufc-closes-out-2008-with-a-bang/comment-page-1/#comment-61828 James Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:33:51 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=10459#comment-61828 Great card. Didn't like C.B fight billed ahead of Rampage. I agree with the post above that I DO NOT LIKE watching Rashad fight. I was shocked that he won, but his athleticism was far better than Forrest. I would much rather have seen Rampage thrown right into a re-match, but oh-well. Mir stunned me. i didn' t think he had it in him. What a story, and I hope he pulls Lesnar's arm off. If Rampage gets the nod, I hope he beats Evans. Great card. Didn’t like C.B fight billed ahead of Rampage. I agree with the post above that I DO NOT LIKE watching Rashad fight. I was shocked that he won, but his athleticism was far better than Forrest. I would much rather have seen Rampage thrown right into a re-match, but oh-well. Mir stunned me. i didn’ t think he had it in him. What a story, and I hope he pulls Lesnar’s arm off. If Rampage gets the nod, I hope he beats Evans.

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]]> By: Q http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/12/28/the-ufc-closes-out-2008-with-a-bang/comment-page-1/#comment-61823 Q Mon, 29 Dec 2008 06:12:01 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=10459#comment-61823 The Nog stoppage was too quick. He has recovered from worse, even though the fight was all Mir up to that point. As for CB tapping, you're right, I believe I saw that as well, although I dunno if it was a dedicated tapout. And rampage hitting Silva after the ref stoppage...no one on the broadcast seemed to have noticed. A little strange if you ask me, because they were blatant. The Nog stoppage was too quick. He has recovered from worse, even though the fight was all Mir up to that point.
As for CB tapping, you’re right, I believe I saw that as well, although I dunno if it was a dedicated tapout.
And rampage hitting Silva after the ref stoppage…no one on the broadcast seemed to have noticed. A little strange if you ask me, because they were blatant.

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]]> By: nate http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/12/28/the-ufc-closes-out-2008-with-a-bang/comment-page-1/#comment-61814 nate Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:02:47 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=10459#comment-61814 Forgot to say: I hate seeing Rashad fight and will avoid any card with him on it. Last night was no exception. I wish I had some way of articulating all the things I hate about him in a healthy way, but I dont have that ability. I was disappointed with the ref in Rashad vs Forrest.. it is clear to me Forrest tapped. Even if the ref didnt see that, it should have been stopped earlier, Forrest didnt need the extra 7-8 punches he got after he was already not defending himself. Great ref stoppage on the fight with Frank vs Nog though. Forgot to say:
I hate seeing Rashad fight and will avoid any card with him on it. Last night was no exception. I wish I had some way of articulating all the things I hate about him in a healthy way, but I dont have that ability.
I was disappointed with the ref in Rashad vs Forrest.. it is clear to me Forrest tapped. Even if the ref didnt see that, it should have been stopped earlier, Forrest didnt need the extra 7-8 punches he got after he was already not defending himself.

Great ref stoppage on the fight with Frank vs Nog though.

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]]> By: nate http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/12/28/the-ufc-closes-out-2008-with-a-bang/comment-page-1/#comment-61813 nate Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:58:13 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=10459#comment-61813 I didnt enjoy seeing Wanderlei or Nog lose. Emotionally, they are two of my favorite fighters to watch. Nothing against Rampage or Frank Mir though, both looked great.. Frank Mir looked incredible, since when can a BJJ guy get a standup game overnight? I cant wait to see how he prepares for Lesnar now. I didnt enjoy seeing Wanderlei or Nog lose. Emotionally, they are two of my favorite fighters to watch.

Nothing against Rampage or Frank Mir though, both looked great.. Frank Mir looked incredible, since when can a BJJ guy get a standup game overnight? I cant wait to see how he prepares for Lesnar now.

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]]> By: Ryan Seacrest http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/12/28/the-ufc-closes-out-2008-with-a-bang/comment-page-1/#comment-61812 Ryan Seacrest Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:56:14 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=10459#comment-61812 The card was all it was cracked up to be...Great!!! The only thing I had a problem with is that if Light Heavys and Heavy Weights are going to fight, don't have a 130lbs ref in the octagon because if Big John or Herb Dean were doing the Rampage/Wandi fight, Rampage would of never got the last 2 punches in while Wandi was KTFO. I remember last time a ref was trying to stop a fight and could not stop Babalu when he was chokeing the shit out of that guy and he was release from the UFC. I think that Rampage getting his revenge by knocking the man out but was it necessary for the 2 extra punches....please discuss or am I seeing things? The card was all it was cracked up to be…Great!!! The only thing I had a problem with is that if Light Heavys and Heavy Weights are going to fight, don’t have a 130lbs ref in the octagon because if Big John or Herb Dean were doing the Rampage/Wandi fight, Rampage would of never got the last 2 punches in while Wandi was KTFO. I remember last time a ref was trying to stop a fight and could not stop Babalu when he was chokeing the shit out of that guy and he was release from the UFC. I think that Rampage getting his revenge by knocking the man out but was it necessary for the 2 extra punches….please discuss or am I seeing things?

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]]> By: Patrick http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/12/28/the-ufc-closes-out-2008-with-a-bang/comment-page-1/#comment-61792 Patrick Sun, 28 Dec 2008 23:52:28 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=10459#comment-61792 Eh, I disagree with you. It lived up to the hype it had, I'm talking about the fan hype, not the marketing hype (nothing will ever live up to what marketing promises, come on...). Good fights, 3 upsets, not a lot of decisions (thank god they didn't show Okami/Lister). Dollaway was on the main card because of TUF (at least the fight ended fast?). Al-Turk/Kongo was main card because they can't keep Kongo on the undercard forever (or can they... Jon Fitch anyone?). Wand and Nog are past their prime I agree, however: Wand past his prime is still better than many many 205 pounders in the ufc. Nog past his prime can very well still submit anyone out there bar few, Nog has one more loss in him and he's out, he has very little vision in one of his eyes already. It was a good card, there will always be complainers who are just out for that one perfect fight card that could very well never happen, count your blessings and enjoy the great fights that happened last night. And you can't say Pat HD Barry didn't throw VICIOUS leg kicks, I mean come on. Eh, I disagree with you. It lived up to the hype it had, I’m talking about the fan hype, not the marketing hype (nothing will ever live up to what marketing promises, come on…).

Good fights, 3 upsets, not a lot of decisions (thank god they didn’t show Okami/Lister). Dollaway was on the main card because of TUF (at least the fight ended fast?). Al-Turk/Kongo was main card because they can’t keep Kongo on the undercard forever (or can they… Jon Fitch anyone?).

Wand and Nog are past their prime I agree, however: Wand past his prime is still better than many many 205 pounders in the ufc. Nog past his prime can very well still submit anyone out there bar few, Nog has one more loss in him and he’s out, he has very little vision in one of his eyes already.

It was a good card, there will always be complainers who are just out for that one perfect fight card that could very well never happen, count your blessings and enjoy the great fights that happened last night.

And you can’t say Pat HD Barry didn’t throw VICIOUS leg kicks, I mean come on.

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]]> By: Mike http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/12/28/the-ufc-closes-out-2008-with-a-bang/comment-page-1/#comment-61790 Mike Sun, 28 Dec 2008 23:43:05 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=10459#comment-61790 Robert what were you watching? That was a good event. Al-turk & cb were worth watching so how does it matter which card they're on? Even though they are past their prime you shouldn't talk trash on Wand & Nog unless you can get in there and beat them yourself. That's a message for all you haters. Robert what were you watching? That was a good event. Al-turk & cb were worth watching so how does it matter which card they’re on? Even though they are past their prime you shouldn’t talk trash on Wand & Nog unless you can get in there and beat them yourself. That’s a message for all you haters.

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]]> By: Robert http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/12/28/the-ufc-closes-out-2008-with-a-bang/comment-page-1/#comment-61781 Robert Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:50:52 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=10459#comment-61781 This event hardly lived up to the hype. It was not even close to the best fight card of the year. The production values are great yeah, but as far as the fights give me a break. Wand and Nogueira are so far past their prime that they look Randy's age not Randy. Not to mention Al-Turk and Dollaway/Massenzio had no business being on the main card of the biggest event of the year. This event hardly lived up to the hype. It was not even close to the best fight card of the year. The production values are great yeah, but as far as the fights give me a break. Wand and Nogueira are so far past their prime that they look Randy’s age not Randy. Not to mention Al-Turk and Dollaway/Massenzio had no business being on the main card of the biggest event of the year.

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]]> By: Patrick http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/12/28/the-ufc-closes-out-2008-with-a-bang/comment-page-1/#comment-61774 Patrick Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:14:29 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=10459#comment-61774 Only issue I had was with the late stoppage on Al-Turk... That should have been stopped earlier, when people in a bar are yelling "stop the fight" there's an issue. Also, C.B. tapped, and you all saw it, don't lie. Only issue I had was with the late stoppage on Al-Turk… That should have been stopped earlier, when people in a bar are yelling “stop the fight” there’s an issue.

Also, C.B. tapped, and you all saw it, don’t lie.

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