MMA/UFC Thread

Originally Posted by Shade

I didn't get a chance to watch the Silva fight, but heard it was much better than the ones he's had in the past, which makes me happy to hear. However, I don't think a rematch would go the same way. Silva now knows how Sonnen works and will be training specifically for him. I'm still waiting for the GSP vs Silva fight.

Silva got very lucky, and that's all anyone will really say. Sonnen made one little mistake in the final round, and that one mistake was enough to cost him.

I'd have to see Silva get in more than one measly little jab that knocks his opponents out cold before I can say he's impressive, especially after his piss-poor attitude and performance at 112.

As far as Brock goes, I agree. He should have had to climb the ranks just like everyone else has. Lashley's doing it... well, he'll continue doing it when he recovers from his injuries from his last fight.

I noticed on the UFC 121 card that Court McGee is set to make his debut (prelims, I believe). Time to see what abilities he's picked up/worked on since his contract fight.

How ya doing, buddy?

Originally Posted by CetteHamsterLa

If that's all you've seen then you really need to go back and watch his fights right after he came into the UFC. He's gotten bored and complacent with how much he's outclassed his opponents for the last while but he hasn't been the champ for so long due to lack of skill. It would be nice if this close call he just got lit a fire under his ass for the next while though.

Something I wish I would've done before I said that. I did, in fact, go back last night and watch many of his older fights after I said that, and I'm retracting my statement about him not being impressive. I simply judged him based on his last 2 fights, which was a mistake.

And as far as Brock, yes, he's proven through his past couple of fights that he's got the skills of a champion. I just wanted to see him dominate the entire division before getting the title shot. I had no doubts about him defeating Carwin, especially after surviving Round 1.

I think my problem is, as good as they are, their attitudes just kinda didn't favor me. It's a small ordeal that shouldn't even be.

There's nowhere I can't reach.