Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Rankings Movement
I will be updating rankings next week just before the TUF finale. There has already been some movement as I have fixed mistakes that I have found. As a result Tito is down a couple of spots. Shogun is up a few spots. I think some others moved, and the TUF competitors have been added. Stay tuned!
Sunday, November 25, 2007
No Hughes vs. Serra
So I take it everyone has heard the news that there will be no Hughes vs. Serra at UFC 79, and that they will now have a Hughes/GSP III for an interim title. This fight excites me way more than Hughes/Serra, however this whole interim title thing is starting to get rediculous. I say they just make an interim title in the heavy weights seeing as that would be easy with the ongoing Cotoure situation. Then somebody clubs Rampage and Anderson so that they have to go on a one year hiatus and create an interim title in those two divisions. Then we can settle all this interim business in one event with the title fight in every division that rocks our faces off. Or maybe we will have to settle with a WW and LW title event, which would be fine by me. Maybe the two winners can then go on to fight each other in a match for two belts. I dunno.... but GSP/Hughes is gonna be great.
Monday, November 19, 2007
POST 78 Next Match Ups
These are just some of the fights I'd like to see happen after the new movement. Basically who I would like to see everyone who fought on the previous card fight next.
Light Heavies
Rashad Evans vs. Keith Jardine (Great Match Up, Possibly a #1 contender match)
Thiago Silva vs. Forrest Griffin (Would be a completely exciting fight to watch)
Michael Bisping vs. Houston Alexander (Another exciting fight and interesting to see how these two bounce back)
Middle Weights
Ed Herman vs. Mike Swick
Joe Doerksen vs. Kalib Starnes
Welter Weights
Fitch vs. Parisyan
Thiago Alves vs. Marcus Davis (Two fast rising Welters battling for a possible title shot)
Gono vs. Koscheck
Ryo Chonan vs. Diego Sanchez
Chris Lytle vs. Tamdan McCrory
Light Weights
Frankie Edgar vs. Joe Lauzon (Another battle between up and comers)
Spencer Fischer vs. Din Thomas
Jason Reinhardt vs. Doug Evans
Marcus Aurelio vs. Kurt Pellegrino
Luke Caudillo vs. Retirement
Ok so I've come up with a great idea for the UFC...... Contract Matches. They should take two guys who honestly have no business fighting in the UFC, say Caudillo vs. Saraiva, and put them in a contract match. The winner gets to continue fighting and the loser is done in the UFC. This could at least make these matches somewhat interesting and people might tune in. It might also make these fights total wars because of the implications.
Light Heavies
Rashad Evans vs. Keith Jardine (Great Match Up, Possibly a #1 contender match)
Thiago Silva vs. Forrest Griffin (Would be a completely exciting fight to watch)
Michael Bisping vs. Houston Alexander (Another exciting fight and interesting to see how these two bounce back)
Middle Weights
Ed Herman vs. Mike Swick
Joe Doerksen vs. Kalib Starnes
Welter Weights
Fitch vs. Parisyan
Thiago Alves vs. Marcus Davis (Two fast rising Welters battling for a possible title shot)
Gono vs. Koscheck
Ryo Chonan vs. Diego Sanchez
Chris Lytle vs. Tamdan McCrory
Light Weights
Frankie Edgar vs. Joe Lauzon (Another battle between up and comers)
Spencer Fischer vs. Din Thomas
Jason Reinhardt vs. Doug Evans
Marcus Aurelio vs. Kurt Pellegrino
Luke Caudillo vs. Retirement
Ok so I've come up with a great idea for the UFC...... Contract Matches. They should take two guys who honestly have no business fighting in the UFC, say Caudillo vs. Saraiva, and put them in a contract match. The winner gets to continue fighting and the loser is done in the UFC. This could at least make these matches somewhat interesting and people might tune in. It might also make these fights total wars because of the implications.
New UFC Power Rankings
Heavy Weight Champion : Technically Couture but we will see how that works out.
Tim Silvia-----------------------49.20
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira------46.77
Cheick Kongo-------------------44.94
Andrei Arlovski-----------------44.20
Gabriel Gonzaga----------------41.72
Mirko Cro Cop------------------39.77
Frank Mir-----------------------38.51
Jake O'Brien--------------------38.00
Brandon Vera-------------------37.80
Christian Wellisch--------------36.20
Heath Herring-------------------33.89
Fabricio Werdum---------------33.30
Justin McCully------------------33.30
Assuerio Silva-------------------32.40
Eddie Sanchez-------------------31.20
Scott Junk----------------------27.80
Marcio Cruz--------------------27.77
Brad Imes----------------------27.43
Anthony Perosh----------------27.20
Colin Robinson------------------26.40
Antoni Hardonk-----------------24.35
Light Heavy WeightChampion: Rampage Jackson
Dan Henderson-----------------63.00 (Until UFC 82 when he drops to MW)
Tito Ortiz------------------------58.50
Chuck Lidell---------------------53.73
Rashad Evans-------------------50.03
Keith Jardine--------------------47.74
Thiago Silva---------------------44.38
Forest Griffin--------------------44.10
Jason Lambert------------------42.40
Lyoto Machida------------------39.93
Miachael Bisping---------------39.85
Houston Alexander-------------38.81
Mauricio Rua---------------------38.00
Stephan Bonnar-----------------37.73
Wilson Gouveia------------------37.11
Marvin Eastman------------------36.00
Matt Hamill---------------------30.51
Alessio Sakara-------------------30.16
Tomasz Drwal-------------------29.70
David Heath--------------------27.33
Seth Petruzelli------------------27.33
Sam Hoger--------------------- 27.30
Rex Holman--------------------27.29
Mike Nickels--------------------27.23
Kazuhiro Nakamura------------27.11
James Irvin--------------------27.10
Elvis Sinosic--------------------27.02
Eric Schafer---------------------26.73
Victor Valimaki------------------24.30
Sean Salmon--------------------24.37
Hector Ramirez-----------------24.30
Carmelo Marrero---------------24.30
Middle WeightsChampion: Anderson Silva
Rich Franklin--------------------55.95
Yushin Okami-------------------44.55
Nathan Marquardt--------------44.06
Thales Leites--------------------41.45
Patrick Cote---------------------39.38
Martin Kampmann--------------38.90
Jason MacDonald----------------37.98
Ed Herman----------------------37.44
Mike Swick----------------------35.94
Alan Belcher---------------------35.67
Chris Leben---------------------35.38
Demian Maia--------------------34.40
Kendall Grove-------------------33.68
Terry Martin--------------------32.94
Dean Lister----------------------32.40
Travis Lutter--------------------32.00
Drew McFedries-----------------31.50
Kalib Starnes--------------------30.73
Ian Salaveryy--------------------30.60
Nathan Quarry------------------29.97
Jorge Rivera---------------------29.70
Rory Singer----------------------29.16
Ryan Jensen---------------------28.05
Joe Doerksen---------------------27.98
Floyd Sword---------------------27.53
Chris Price-----------------------27.41
Jordan Radev--------------------26.40
Scott Smith----------------------24.30
Pete Sell-------------------------24.30
Welter WeightsChampion : Matt Serra
Matt Hughes---------------------63.20
Georges St. Pierre---------------54.85
John Fitch-----------------------51.95
Karo Parisyan--------------------47.96
Tiago Alves----------------------44.80
Marcus Davis--------------------44.07
Akihiro Gono---------------------44.02
Josh Koscheck------------------- 41.85
Dustin Hazelett-------------------41.75
Josh Burkman--------------------38.69
Jess Liaudin-----------------------37.80
Luke Cummo---------------------37.11
Drew Fickett----------------------37.00
Ryo Chonan-----------------------36.00
Diego Sanchez--------------------34.65
Rich Clementi-------------------- 34.44
Roan Carneiro--------------------31.95
Jonathan Goulet------------------31.50
Tamdan McCrory-----------------30.11
Paul Taylor-----------------------29.97
Tony DeSouza--------------------29.70
Kuniyoshi Hironaka---------------29.70
Anthony Johnson-----------------29.60
Chris Lytle-----------------------29.08
Forrest Petz----------------------27.22
Stevie Lynch---------------------27.21
Keita Nakamura------------------27.20
Josh Haynes----------------------27.13
Jason Tan------------------------27.03
Anthony Torres------------------27.00
Chad Reiner----------------------26.73
Pete Spratt-----------------------25.92
Luigi Fioravanti-------------------25.56
Ross Pointon----------------------24.36
Jason Gilliam---------------------24.35
Edilberto Crocota-----------------24.30
Light WeightsChampion: Sean Sherk (Plus either Penn or Stevenson in the most retarded situation ever)
BJ Penn--------------------------56.00
Roger Huerta--------------------48.10
Joe Stevenson--------------------47.94
Kenny Florian--------------------44.44
Frank Edgar----------------------41.52
Joe Lauzon-----------------------40.50
Hermes Franca-------------------40.00
Gleison Tibau--------------------38.29
Cole Miller-----------------------37.19
Nathan Diaz----------------------36.93
Tyson Griffin---------------------36.25
Spencer Fisher-------------------34.88
Din Thomas----------------------34.74
Matt Wiman----------------------34.50
Jamie Varner---------------------33.90
Gray Maynard-------------------33.90
Thiago Tavares-------------------31.94
Clay Guida------------------------31.71
Melvin Guillard-------------------31.50
Alvin Robinson--------------------31.41
Nate Mohr------------------------30.60
Terry Etim-----------------------30.51
Marcus Aurelio-------------------30.51
Kurt Pellegrino-------------------30.51
Denis Siver-----------------------30.24
Rob Emerson---------------------30.00
Matt Grice------------------------29.70
John Halverson-------------------29.70
Leonard Garcia-------------------29.65
Jeremy Stevens------------------29.43
Sam Stout------------------------28.80
Dokonjonosuke Mishima----------28.80
Jorge Gurgel----------------------28.29
Junior Assuncao------------------27.92
Michihiro Omigawa---------------27.90
Mark Bocek-----------------------27.90
Manny Gumburyan---------------27.89
Joe Veres-------------------------27.82
Jeff Cox---------------------------27.70
Jason Reinhardt-------------------27.66
Jason Dent------------------------27.52
Doug Evans-----------------------27.50
Brandon Melendez----------------27.39
Andy Wang-----------------------27.39
Allen Berube----------------------27.12
Alberto Crane---------------------27.03
Brian Geraghty--------------------26.76
David Lee-------------------------26.40
Naoyuki Kotani-------------------24.38
Luke Caudillo---------------------24.31
Jason Black-----------------------24.30
Diego Saraiva----------------------21.87
Well there you have it for now. Let me know what you think. I will try to answer any questions or comments.
Tim Silvia-----------------------49.20
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira------46.77
Cheick Kongo-------------------44.94
Andrei Arlovski-----------------44.20
Gabriel Gonzaga----------------41.72
Mirko Cro Cop------------------39.77
Frank Mir-----------------------38.51
Jake O'Brien--------------------38.00
Brandon Vera-------------------37.80
Christian Wellisch--------------36.20
Heath Herring-------------------33.89
Fabricio Werdum---------------33.30
Justin McCully------------------33.30
Assuerio Silva-------------------32.40
Eddie Sanchez-------------------31.20
Scott Junk----------------------27.80
Marcio Cruz--------------------27.77
Brad Imes----------------------27.43
Anthony Perosh----------------27.20
Colin Robinson------------------26.40
Antoni Hardonk-----------------24.35
Light Heavy WeightChampion: Rampage Jackson
Dan Henderson-----------------63.00 (Until UFC 82 when he drops to MW)
Tito Ortiz------------------------58.50
Chuck Lidell---------------------53.73
Rashad Evans-------------------50.03
Keith Jardine--------------------47.74
Thiago Silva---------------------44.38
Forest Griffin--------------------44.10
Jason Lambert------------------42.40
Lyoto Machida------------------39.93
Miachael Bisping---------------39.85
Houston Alexander-------------38.81
Mauricio Rua---------------------38.00
Stephan Bonnar-----------------37.73
Wilson Gouveia------------------37.11
Marvin Eastman------------------36.00
Matt Hamill---------------------30.51
Alessio Sakara-------------------30.16
Tomasz Drwal-------------------29.70
David Heath--------------------27.33
Seth Petruzelli------------------27.33
Sam Hoger--------------------- 27.30
Rex Holman--------------------27.29
Mike Nickels--------------------27.23
Kazuhiro Nakamura------------27.11
James Irvin--------------------27.10
Elvis Sinosic--------------------27.02
Eric Schafer---------------------26.73
Victor Valimaki------------------24.30
Sean Salmon--------------------24.37
Hector Ramirez-----------------24.30
Carmelo Marrero---------------24.30
Middle WeightsChampion: Anderson Silva
Rich Franklin--------------------55.95
Yushin Okami-------------------44.55
Nathan Marquardt--------------44.06
Thales Leites--------------------41.45
Patrick Cote---------------------39.38
Martin Kampmann--------------38.90
Jason MacDonald----------------37.98
Ed Herman----------------------37.44
Mike Swick----------------------35.94
Alan Belcher---------------------35.67
Chris Leben---------------------35.38
Demian Maia--------------------34.40
Kendall Grove-------------------33.68
Terry Martin--------------------32.94
Dean Lister----------------------32.40
Travis Lutter--------------------32.00
Drew McFedries-----------------31.50
Kalib Starnes--------------------30.73
Ian Salaveryy--------------------30.60
Nathan Quarry------------------29.97
Jorge Rivera---------------------29.70
Rory Singer----------------------29.16
Ryan Jensen---------------------28.05
Joe Doerksen---------------------27.98
Floyd Sword---------------------27.53
Chris Price-----------------------27.41
Jordan Radev--------------------26.40
Scott Smith----------------------24.30
Pete Sell-------------------------24.30
Welter WeightsChampion : Matt Serra
Matt Hughes---------------------63.20
Georges St. Pierre---------------54.85
John Fitch-----------------------51.95
Karo Parisyan--------------------47.96
Tiago Alves----------------------44.80
Marcus Davis--------------------44.07
Akihiro Gono---------------------44.02
Josh Koscheck------------------- 41.85
Dustin Hazelett-------------------41.75
Josh Burkman--------------------38.69
Jess Liaudin-----------------------37.80
Luke Cummo---------------------37.11
Drew Fickett----------------------37.00
Ryo Chonan-----------------------36.00
Diego Sanchez--------------------34.65
Rich Clementi-------------------- 34.44
Roan Carneiro--------------------31.95
Jonathan Goulet------------------31.50
Tamdan McCrory-----------------30.11
Paul Taylor-----------------------29.97
Tony DeSouza--------------------29.70
Kuniyoshi Hironaka---------------29.70
Anthony Johnson-----------------29.60
Chris Lytle-----------------------29.08
Forrest Petz----------------------27.22
Stevie Lynch---------------------27.21
Keita Nakamura------------------27.20
Josh Haynes----------------------27.13
Jason Tan------------------------27.03
Anthony Torres------------------27.00
Chad Reiner----------------------26.73
Pete Spratt-----------------------25.92
Luigi Fioravanti-------------------25.56
Ross Pointon----------------------24.36
Jason Gilliam---------------------24.35
Edilberto Crocota-----------------24.30
Light WeightsChampion: Sean Sherk (Plus either Penn or Stevenson in the most retarded situation ever)
BJ Penn--------------------------56.00
Roger Huerta--------------------48.10
Joe Stevenson--------------------47.94
Kenny Florian--------------------44.44
Frank Edgar----------------------41.52
Joe Lauzon-----------------------40.50
Hermes Franca-------------------40.00
Gleison Tibau--------------------38.29
Cole Miller-----------------------37.19
Nathan Diaz----------------------36.93
Tyson Griffin---------------------36.25
Spencer Fisher-------------------34.88
Din Thomas----------------------34.74
Matt Wiman----------------------34.50
Jamie Varner---------------------33.90
Gray Maynard-------------------33.90
Thiago Tavares-------------------31.94
Clay Guida------------------------31.71
Melvin Guillard-------------------31.50
Alvin Robinson--------------------31.41
Nate Mohr------------------------30.60
Terry Etim-----------------------30.51
Marcus Aurelio-------------------30.51
Kurt Pellegrino-------------------30.51
Denis Siver-----------------------30.24
Rob Emerson---------------------30.00
Matt Grice------------------------29.70
John Halverson-------------------29.70
Leonard Garcia-------------------29.65
Jeremy Stevens------------------29.43
Sam Stout------------------------28.80
Dokonjonosuke Mishima----------28.80
Jorge Gurgel----------------------28.29
Junior Assuncao------------------27.92
Michihiro Omigawa---------------27.90
Mark Bocek-----------------------27.90
Manny Gumburyan---------------27.89
Joe Veres-------------------------27.82
Jeff Cox---------------------------27.70
Jason Reinhardt-------------------27.66
Jason Dent------------------------27.52
Doug Evans-----------------------27.50
Brandon Melendez----------------27.39
Andy Wang-----------------------27.39
Allen Berube----------------------27.12
Alberto Crane---------------------27.03
Brian Geraghty--------------------26.76
David Lee-------------------------26.40
Naoyuki Kotani-------------------24.38
Luke Caudillo---------------------24.31
Jason Black-----------------------24.30
Diego Saraiva----------------------21.87
Well there you have it for now. Let me know what you think. I will try to answer any questions or comments.
Post Event Fallout
PREDICTIONS: 7 - 2
Pretty darn decent eh?Doerksen and Edgar were my misses. I'm happy Herman won, but Spencer pissed me off. Good job by Edgar though
Well, to the casual mma fan it seems that UFC 78 was not the most exciting in recent history. I, however, enjoyed this event. We saw the emergence of Frank Edgar. An awesome stoppage by Thiago Silva, who I assure you will one day be LHW Champion. Another strong performance from Ed Herman. And I enjoyed what was a very close battle between Rashad Evans and Michael Bisping. It seems however, that Rashad is the next in a line of fighters who have false promises shoved in their face by the UFC brass. They are now claiming that he is not the next in line to fight Rampage. The one fight I was upset with was Parisyan vs. Chonan. I really like Chonan and was hoping to see an exciting fight. Chonan's gameplan was terrible though. He kept getting in close enough to let Karo grapple with him, which is a bad idea for any WW. I was also very happy to see Gono take the submission of the night against the Barncat. Gono is definitely going to be exciting in the UFC. I believe Thiago Silva put in the best performance toward a title shot for his complete domination over the super over hyped Houston Alexander. Turns out power doesn't always win fights. Awesome
If anyone was less than thrilled with this event, dont fret. The super charged card of UFC 79 could raise the shorts of any MMA fan. So soak in the brief hangover (a month and a half actually) And get ready for one sick f'in event.
P.S. Has anybody else noticed that the UFC loves leaving the best events for the final weekend of the year. Last year Chuck vs Tito. Now Serra vs. Hughes, Chuck vs. Wanderlei, and a sick sick showdown between Sokodjou and Machida. I am already pumped!
Pretty darn decent eh?Doerksen and Edgar were my misses. I'm happy Herman won, but Spencer pissed me off. Good job by Edgar though
Well, to the casual mma fan it seems that UFC 78 was not the most exciting in recent history. I, however, enjoyed this event. We saw the emergence of Frank Edgar. An awesome stoppage by Thiago Silva, who I assure you will one day be LHW Champion. Another strong performance from Ed Herman. And I enjoyed what was a very close battle between Rashad Evans and Michael Bisping. It seems however, that Rashad is the next in a line of fighters who have false promises shoved in their face by the UFC brass. They are now claiming that he is not the next in line to fight Rampage. The one fight I was upset with was Parisyan vs. Chonan. I really like Chonan and was hoping to see an exciting fight. Chonan's gameplan was terrible though. He kept getting in close enough to let Karo grapple with him, which is a bad idea for any WW. I was also very happy to see Gono take the submission of the night against the Barncat. Gono is definitely going to be exciting in the UFC. I believe Thiago Silva put in the best performance toward a title shot for his complete domination over the super over hyped Houston Alexander. Turns out power doesn't always win fights. Awesome
If anyone was less than thrilled with this event, dont fret. The super charged card of UFC 79 could raise the shorts of any MMA fan. So soak in the brief hangover (a month and a half actually) And get ready for one sick f'in event.
P.S. Has anybody else noticed that the UFC loves leaving the best events for the final weekend of the year. Last year Chuck vs Tito. Now Serra vs. Hughes, Chuck vs. Wanderlei, and a sick sick showdown between Sokodjou and Machida. I am already pumped!
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
UFC 78 Predictions
Ok so we are three days away from UFC 78. Time for some predictions here I guess. These are my picks on the new fantasy game on http://www.ufc.com/ If your not in this game already I suggest you head over and get on it. So Anyway here are the picks.
Akihiro Gono vs. Tamdan McCrory
I am taking Gono by TKO in the third. I think McCrory is very tough and will give Gono problems, however Gono's experience is going to win out in the end. McCrory is not ready to beat somebody like Gono yet.
Marcus Aurelio vs. Luke Caudillo
I am taking Aurelio over Caudillo by first round submission. I think Aurelio is just going to dominate Caudillo.
Jason Reinhardt vs. Joe Lauzon
Lauzon in the first via TKO. To be honest i have not seen Reinhardt fight yet. But I have been very impressed by Lauzon during his fights and he has a win over a former top contender in Jens Pulver. Look for Reinhardt to get his first loss in his UFC debut. Welcome!!
Chris Lytle vs. Tiago Alves
This one is very difficult to call. I can see Lytle bringing it to the ground and eventually taping Alves. But Alves does have a BJJ background and amazing Muay Thai. I am taking Alves via TKO late in the second. This fight should be a good one to watch though!
Frank Edgar vs. Spencer Fisher
Talk about an exciting fight. I am definitely looking forward to seeing this bout. I think this is just going to be a total war. I am taking Fisher via Unanimous Decision. The kid is just tough and I believe he has fought the better competition.
Ryo Chonan vs. Karo Parisyan
So I looked this fight up on BetUS.com and as it is right now Chonan's line is +250..... So I am putting everything on Chonan. Not that I think he is going to dominate, but I think that this is such a close fight to call that a line like that should be taking advantage of. In actuality I think Karo is going to pull out a Split Decision, but I love Chonan and he is going to make this a great fight. Chonan vs. Silva II anyone?
Joe Doerksen vs. Ed Herman
Gimme Doerkson via Unanimous Decision. I love Herman and I am really pulling for the Kid. Doerksen has been in the cage with much better opponents however. Granted he lost most of them but he has not been submitted since 2001 and thats the only way I see Herman winning this fight.
Thiago Silva vs. Houston Alexander
Another WAR on the card however, unlike Fisher vs. Edgar, this one is definitely not going the distance. Silva is an undefeated, Chute Box trained fighter. Givin how dominant other fighters from Chute Box (Rua, Wanderlei Silva) I think Silva is going to come into this bout with a decent game plan. I am taking Silva via Round 2 TKO, however I am thinking I might be regreting this one at the end of the night.
Finally the big boys.... or maybe the soon to be big boys.... more like adolescents really.
Bisping vs. Evans
They might not be the biggest names for a headline fight but I am really looking forward to this. I think this is a great match up. Both have great stand up. Rashad is also a great wrestler but Bisping showed some decent take down defense against Hammil. I am going to take Rashad via Unanimous Decision. I think he has fought the better opponents (Tito, Lambert, etc.) and will use those lessons in this fight. Bisping is tough though, and I cant see Rashad getting the KO.
So there you have it. If you have anything to say, whether its "Great Picks!" or "Wow you are a fucking retard" I would more than love to hear them.
Oh and BTW... A big happy birthday goes out to.... me! UFC Birthday party baby!!! Beers, Drugs, Fighting, Midget Hookers..... what could possibly be better?
Akihiro Gono vs. Tamdan McCrory
I am taking Gono by TKO in the third. I think McCrory is very tough and will give Gono problems, however Gono's experience is going to win out in the end. McCrory is not ready to beat somebody like Gono yet.
Marcus Aurelio vs. Luke Caudillo
I am taking Aurelio over Caudillo by first round submission. I think Aurelio is just going to dominate Caudillo.
Jason Reinhardt vs. Joe Lauzon
Lauzon in the first via TKO. To be honest i have not seen Reinhardt fight yet. But I have been very impressed by Lauzon during his fights and he has a win over a former top contender in Jens Pulver. Look for Reinhardt to get his first loss in his UFC debut. Welcome!!
Chris Lytle vs. Tiago Alves
This one is very difficult to call. I can see Lytle bringing it to the ground and eventually taping Alves. But Alves does have a BJJ background and amazing Muay Thai. I am taking Alves via TKO late in the second. This fight should be a good one to watch though!
Frank Edgar vs. Spencer Fisher
Talk about an exciting fight. I am definitely looking forward to seeing this bout. I think this is just going to be a total war. I am taking Fisher via Unanimous Decision. The kid is just tough and I believe he has fought the better competition.
Ryo Chonan vs. Karo Parisyan
So I looked this fight up on BetUS.com and as it is right now Chonan's line is +250..... So I am putting everything on Chonan. Not that I think he is going to dominate, but I think that this is such a close fight to call that a line like that should be taking advantage of. In actuality I think Karo is going to pull out a Split Decision, but I love Chonan and he is going to make this a great fight. Chonan vs. Silva II anyone?
Joe Doerksen vs. Ed Herman
Gimme Doerkson via Unanimous Decision. I love Herman and I am really pulling for the Kid. Doerksen has been in the cage with much better opponents however. Granted he lost most of them but he has not been submitted since 2001 and thats the only way I see Herman winning this fight.
Thiago Silva vs. Houston Alexander
Another WAR on the card however, unlike Fisher vs. Edgar, this one is definitely not going the distance. Silva is an undefeated, Chute Box trained fighter. Givin how dominant other fighters from Chute Box (Rua, Wanderlei Silva) I think Silva is going to come into this bout with a decent game plan. I am taking Silva via Round 2 TKO, however I am thinking I might be regreting this one at the end of the night.
Finally the big boys.... or maybe the soon to be big boys.... more like adolescents really.
Bisping vs. Evans
They might not be the biggest names for a headline fight but I am really looking forward to this. I think this is a great match up. Both have great stand up. Rashad is also a great wrestler but Bisping showed some decent take down defense against Hammil. I am going to take Rashad via Unanimous Decision. I think he has fought the better opponents (Tito, Lambert, etc.) and will use those lessons in this fight. Bisping is tough though, and I cant see Rashad getting the KO.
So there you have it. If you have anything to say, whether its "Great Picks!" or "Wow you are a fucking retard" I would more than love to hear them.
Oh and BTW... A big happy birthday goes out to.... me! UFC Birthday party baby!!! Beers, Drugs, Fighting, Midget Hookers..... what could possibly be better?
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
UFC 78: Validation
So here we are, 10 days away from another event. So it seems to be time to give a little bit of event analysis. Lets start with a breakdown of the events bouts. I will be giving the two fighters with their individual points, their ranking, and the total points for the fight starting with the weakest fight and ending with the strongest. Here we go.....
Luke Caudillo vs. Marcus Aurelio
Caudillo Rank: Tie 35th at 27 Points
Aurelio Rank: Tie 35th at 27 points
Bout Strength : 54 Points
Joe Doerksen vs. Ed Herman
Doerksen Rank : 19th at 30 Points
Herman Rank : 13th at 34.14 Points
Bout Strength : 64.14 Points
Jason Reinhardt vs. Joe Lauzon
Reinhardt Rank : 13th at 35 Points
Lauzon Rank : 11th at 36.6 Points
Bout Strength : 71.6 Points
Chris Lytle vs. Tiago Alves
Lytle Rank : 18th at 32.31 Points
Alves Rank : 8th at 40.92 Points
Bout Strength : 73.23 Points
Akihiro Gono vs. Tamdan McCrory
Gono Rank : 10th at 40 Points
McCrory Rank: 17th at 33.46 Points
Bout Strength : 73.46 Points
Frank Edgar vs. Spencer Fisher
Edgar Rank : 8th at 37.20 Points
Fisher Rank : 6th at 39.20 Points
Bout Strength : 76.40 Points
Thiago Silva vs. Houston Alexander
Silva Rank : 13th at 36.96 Points
Alexander Rank : 6th at 44.88 Points
Bout Strength : 81.84 Points
Ryo Chonan vs. Karo Parysian
Chonan Rank : Tie 9th at 40 Points
Parysian Rank : 5th at 43.96 Points
Bout Strength : 83.96 Points
Michael Bisping vs. Rashad Evans
Bisping Rank : 7th at 44.28 Points
Evans Rank : 5th at 45.60 Points
Bout Strength : 89.88 Points
UFC 78 Total Points : 663.51
UFC 78 Points/Bout : 73.72
So there you have it. Power Points break down of UFC 78. While the Main Event isn't the highest ranking bout in recent UFC's, the Points/Bout is relatively high. Meaning these fights will do well to seperate who is going to be headed toward a title shot and who is going to have to put together another string of victories. Enjoy this for now, and predictions and what not will come later in the week.
Luke Caudillo vs. Marcus Aurelio
Caudillo Rank: Tie 35th at 27 Points
Aurelio Rank: Tie 35th at 27 points
Bout Strength : 54 Points
Joe Doerksen vs. Ed Herman
Doerksen Rank : 19th at 30 Points
Herman Rank : 13th at 34.14 Points
Bout Strength : 64.14 Points
Jason Reinhardt vs. Joe Lauzon
Reinhardt Rank : 13th at 35 Points
Lauzon Rank : 11th at 36.6 Points
Bout Strength : 71.6 Points
Chris Lytle vs. Tiago Alves
Lytle Rank : 18th at 32.31 Points
Alves Rank : 8th at 40.92 Points
Bout Strength : 73.23 Points
Akihiro Gono vs. Tamdan McCrory
Gono Rank : 10th at 40 Points
McCrory Rank: 17th at 33.46 Points
Bout Strength : 73.46 Points
Frank Edgar vs. Spencer Fisher
Edgar Rank : 8th at 37.20 Points
Fisher Rank : 6th at 39.20 Points
Bout Strength : 76.40 Points
Thiago Silva vs. Houston Alexander
Silva Rank : 13th at 36.96 Points
Alexander Rank : 6th at 44.88 Points
Bout Strength : 81.84 Points
Ryo Chonan vs. Karo Parysian
Chonan Rank : Tie 9th at 40 Points
Parysian Rank : 5th at 43.96 Points
Bout Strength : 83.96 Points
Michael Bisping vs. Rashad Evans
Bisping Rank : 7th at 44.28 Points
Evans Rank : 5th at 45.60 Points
Bout Strength : 89.88 Points
UFC 78 Total Points : 663.51
UFC 78 Points/Bout : 73.72
So there you have it. Power Points break down of UFC 78. While the Main Event isn't the highest ranking bout in recent UFC's, the Points/Bout is relatively high. Meaning these fights will do well to seperate who is going to be headed toward a title shot and who is going to have to put together another string of victories. Enjoy this for now, and predictions and what not will come later in the week.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Update
To anybody who has read this.....
I am not quiting already. I am going to give an update shortly on the Novermber 17th UFC along with fight analysis, my predictions, and other goodies. Make sure to check back soon.
I am not quiting already. I am going to give an update shortly on the Novermber 17th UFC along with fight analysis, my predictions, and other goodies. Make sure to check back soon.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
All Fighters
This is just my first post. I will update including all fighters in each division so everybody can find out where their favorite bruiser stands. Keep Informed.
(This is my way of bringing everyone back in the future)
(If you have not realized yet I like to call myself out on my own misdoings... and such....?)
(This is my way of bringing everyone back in the future)
(If you have not realized yet I like to call myself out on my own misdoings... and such....?)
Here are the top 10 by Division
So I cant start a website without..... um... start up material I guess. Here is my top ten..... With the Ry Guy Power Points..... per Division.
(Just so everyone Knows....
80 > = This Guy is Fucking Scary (Or the Anderson Silva Division)
70 > = Holy Fucking Shit
60 > = If He Doesn't Already Hold the Title He is Damn Sure First in Line!!!
50 > = One of the Elite's of the Division
40 > = In the Upper Echelon of Fighters
35 > = Eh.... Starting to Make a Mark!!
30 > = Just Started Out UFC Style
25 > = Needs to Start Winning Just to Stay in the UFC
25 < = Should Take up Sewing as Their Next Hobby Cuase Fighting Just Isn't It!
Heavy Weight ( No Champion Keep In Mind!!!)
Tim Silvia-----------------------49.20
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira---46.77
Cheick Kongo-------------------44.94
Andrei Arlovski-----------------44.20
Gabriel Gonzaga----------------41.72
Mirko Cro Cop------------------39.77
Frank Mir-----------------------38.51
Jake O'Brien--------------------38.00
Brandon Vera-------------------37.80
Christian Wellisch--------------36.20
Heath Herring-------------------33.89
Light Heavy Weight
Champion: Rampage Jackson
Dan Henderson-----------------63.00
Tito Ortiz------------------------58.50
Chuck Lidell---------------------53.73
Keith Jardine--------------------47.74
Rashad Evnas-------------------45.60
Houston Alexander-------------44.88
Miachael Bisping---------------44.28
Forest Griffin--------------------44.10
Jason Lambert------------------42.40
Lyoto Machida------------------39.93
Stephan Bonnar-----------------37.73
Middle Weights
Champion: Anderson Silva
Rich Franklin-------------------55.95
Yushin Okami------------------44.55
Nate Marquardt---------------44.06
Thales Leites-------------------41.45
Patrick Cote--------------------39.38
Martin Kampmann------------38.90
Jason MacDonald--------------37.98
Travis Lutter--------------------36.00
Mike Swick----------------------35.94
Alan Belcher--------------------35.67
Welter Weights
Champion : Matt Serra
Matt Hughes--------------------63.20
GSP-------------------------------54.85
John Fitch-----------------------51.95
Marcus Davis-------------------44.07
Karo Parisyan-------------------43.96
Josh Koscheck------------------41.85
Dustin Hazelett-----------------41.75
Tiago Alves----------------------40.92
Josh Burkmann-----------------38.69
Jess Liaudin---------------------37.80
Light Weights
Champion: Sean Sherk ( For Now!!)
BJ Penn-------------------------56.00
Roger Huerta-------------------48.10
Joe Stevenson------------------47.94
Kenny Florian------------------44.44
Hermes Franca-----------------40.00 (Suspended or not he is not out of the UFC)
Spencer Fischer----------------39.20
Gleison Tibau------------------38.29
Frank Edgar--------------------37.20
Cole Miller----------------------37.19
Nate Diaz------------------------36.93
(Just so everyone Knows....
80 > = This Guy is Fucking Scary (Or the Anderson Silva Division)
70 > = Holy Fucking Shit
60 > = If He Doesn't Already Hold the Title He is Damn Sure First in Line!!!
50 > = One of the Elite's of the Division
40 > = In the Upper Echelon of Fighters
35 > = Eh.... Starting to Make a Mark!!
30 > = Just Started Out UFC Style
25 > = Needs to Start Winning Just to Stay in the UFC
25 < = Should Take up Sewing as Their Next Hobby Cuase Fighting Just Isn't It!
Heavy Weight ( No Champion Keep In Mind!!!)
Tim Silvia-----------------------49.20
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira---46.77
Cheick Kongo-------------------44.94
Andrei Arlovski-----------------44.20
Gabriel Gonzaga----------------41.72
Mirko Cro Cop------------------39.77
Frank Mir-----------------------38.51
Jake O'Brien--------------------38.00
Brandon Vera-------------------37.80
Christian Wellisch--------------36.20
Heath Herring-------------------33.89
Light Heavy Weight
Champion: Rampage Jackson
Dan Henderson-----------------63.00
Tito Ortiz------------------------58.50
Chuck Lidell---------------------53.73
Keith Jardine--------------------47.74
Rashad Evnas-------------------45.60
Houston Alexander-------------44.88
Miachael Bisping---------------44.28
Forest Griffin--------------------44.10
Jason Lambert------------------42.40
Lyoto Machida------------------39.93
Stephan Bonnar-----------------37.73
Middle Weights
Champion: Anderson Silva
Rich Franklin-------------------55.95
Yushin Okami------------------44.55
Nate Marquardt---------------44.06
Thales Leites-------------------41.45
Patrick Cote--------------------39.38
Martin Kampmann------------38.90
Jason MacDonald--------------37.98
Travis Lutter--------------------36.00
Mike Swick----------------------35.94
Alan Belcher--------------------35.67
Welter Weights
Champion : Matt Serra
Matt Hughes--------------------63.20
GSP-------------------------------54.85
John Fitch-----------------------51.95
Marcus Davis-------------------44.07
Karo Parisyan-------------------43.96
Josh Koscheck------------------41.85
Dustin Hazelett-----------------41.75
Tiago Alves----------------------40.92
Josh Burkmann-----------------38.69
Jess Liaudin---------------------37.80
Light Weights
Champion: Sean Sherk ( For Now!!)
BJ Penn-------------------------56.00
Roger Huerta-------------------48.10
Joe Stevenson------------------47.94
Kenny Florian------------------44.44
Hermes Franca-----------------40.00 (Suspended or not he is not out of the UFC)
Spencer Fischer----------------39.20
Gleison Tibau------------------38.29
Frank Edgar--------------------37.20
Cole Miller----------------------37.19
Nate Diaz------------------------36.93
Off and Running
Well..... Here it is ladies and gents. It is a quater past five in the mourning and I am drunk..... What have I decided to do? Create a blog of course. Like most non sunlight people normally do. So this is it. Everyone has alot to look forward to coming to this page..... well a little to look forward to. This page is solely about rankings. Its based on a scientific formula (which your drunken leader has created) which will lead us to the promised land. I intend to show (thesis statement in the creation here people) who is the most deserving candidates for title shots. Not who will get one.... Not who everybody wants to get one.... but who is the most deserving fighters worthy of a title shot. Yes sir, some names may shock you. But if you cant take the heat, look both ways before you cross the road..... or something like that.
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