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12/9/2007, 12:52 AM
TUF finale tonight:
Man I was REALLY hoping Guida would beat Huerta. He was too, but got caught by that knee at the start of the 3rd. Dang it!
There was some pretty good action tonight. That War Machine/J-Rock fight was awesome. I still can't believe WM pulled it off.
Danzig is going to be good at lightweight, but that is a LOADED division, so he's really going to have a tough road to get to the top. Speaking of the top, what the mess is going on with Sherk? I guess BJ Penn will get to fight him after he beats whoever he's fighting in January? (Florian I think?) I don't see how he got to keep his belt with them upholding the steroid decision.
Other random thoughts...
I think the UFC/Pride thing is all moot now. They're pretty evened up as far as head to head goes, and Pride is no longer, so who really cares? I think Wandy is going to annihilate Chuck, but I would definitely not consider that a "win" for Pride. Chuck is most definitely not the fighter he used to be, and I completely believe its the partying and Hollywood lifestyle he's leading that has brought him to that point. Hardcore drinking, possible drugs, and getting up there in age are not good combo's when you're in a sport that peak physical/mental condition is absolutely essential. I used to like Chuck but the way he's been acting outside the ring has really turned me off. Wandy on the other hand is a class act. Every interview, video clip, or article I've seen on him makes me like him more and more. He's also an amazing fighter.
GSP vs Hughes could be a great fight. I'm hoping Hughes comes better prepared this time and shows what a champion he is. It kinda stinks b/c I like both of these guys. I still give the edge to GSP, but I'd say I'm pulling more for Hughes. If nothing else, Hughes and Serra just HAVE to fight with all this stuff we've been hearing since Serra was on "TUF: The Comeback". That dude has been dogging Hughes out for a looooong time now and they have to make that fight happen, regardless of what happens with GSP.
Man I was REALLY hoping Guida would beat Huerta. He was too, but got caught by that knee at the start of the 3rd. Dang it!
There was some pretty good action tonight. That War Machine/J-Rock fight was awesome. I still can't believe WM pulled it off.
Danzig is going to be good at lightweight, but that is a LOADED division, so he's really going to have a tough road to get to the top. Speaking of the top, what the mess is going on with Sherk? I guess BJ Penn will get to fight him after he beats whoever he's fighting in January? (Florian I think?) I don't see how he got to keep his belt with them upholding the steroid decision.
Other random thoughts...
I think the UFC/Pride thing is all moot now. They're pretty evened up as far as head to head goes, and Pride is no longer, so who really cares? I think Wandy is going to annihilate Chuck, but I would definitely not consider that a "win" for Pride. Chuck is most definitely not the fighter he used to be, and I completely believe its the partying and Hollywood lifestyle he's leading that has brought him to that point. Hardcore drinking, possible drugs, and getting up there in age are not good combo's when you're in a sport that peak physical/mental condition is absolutely essential. I used to like Chuck but the way he's been acting outside the ring has really turned me off. Wandy on the other hand is a class act. Every interview, video clip, or article I've seen on him makes me like him more and more. He's also an amazing fighter.
GSP vs Hughes could be a great fight. I'm hoping Hughes comes better prepared this time and shows what a champion he is. It kinda stinks b/c I like both of these guys. I still give the edge to GSP, but I'd say I'm pulling more for Hughes. If nothing else, Hughes and Serra just HAVE to fight with all this stuff we've been hearing since Serra was on "TUF: The Comeback". That dude has been dogging Hughes out for a looooong time now and they have to make that fight happen, regardless of what happens with GSP.