UFC 126
 

Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort
Belfort appears to be the most dangerous opponent Silva has faced in the UFC thus far, and i know a lot of people are picking him to be the one. i'm guessing that, no, it isnt going to happen.

Forrest Griffin vs. Rich Franklin
sort of a tough fight to call. both are well rounded. Forrest is very durable, but i see this as a fight Franklin can finish, and Forrest, most likely, can't.

Jake Ellenberger vs. Carlos Eduardo Rocha
i dont know if i've ever seen Rocha, but he looks like a solid BJJ fighter. Ellenberger is gonna be bigger, and has more experience, and has beaten some tough opponents. Rocha seems solid though, for sure.

Bones vs. Darth

while putting together an impressive streak of wins, i think that Bader has been exposed in his recent fights as being very beatable - especially with his stand up. meanwhile Jones has consistently dominated his opponents.

Miguel Torres vs. Antonio Banuelos
i'll take Torres.

Torres in the UFC makes my panties moist..

I'd make all the same picks as you, buddy..

REALLY REALLY pulling for Bones.

I agree with every pick except Griffin/Franklin. I think Forrest takes that one.

best looking card in a while i think.

REALLY REALLY pulling for Bader.

My 3 fave fighters are all on this card, and they are all probably gonna lose :'(

lol why? watching him fight is the equivalent to watching paint dry.

I think Jones stand up will be overwhelming for Bader, and Bader gets dropped in the first round.

Bader is tough tho. If Bader's wrestling is better than Hammil's, (which I don't know whether or not it is) then Jones hasn't fought a guy with that level of wrestling.

From what I've seen Bader tends to fade as the fight goes on as well, but apart from the Bonnar fight where Bones took it on short notice and gassed a little bit, we haven't seen Bones go very far.

There's a lot of unknown variables going in. Jones SHOULD dismantle the guy, but it's really hard to say what would happen if Bader puts Jones on his back and starts grinding him.

To be fair almost everyone gasses against Bonnar. Bonnar may not be the best fighter but he turns ever fight into a dog fight and he's durable as all hell. He gets wobbly and people think they'll be able to drop him so they go all out to finish him and then when they're done Bonnar's face is rare hamburger meat but he's still there.

I like Paul Taylor..

ya know, it's gotten to the point that i dont see a whole lot of victories for Bonnar, especially at the upper echelon of 205, but i think a fight against Bader could potentially be a good rehab fight for Bonnar. i say this because i think that in last couple of fights Bader has been exposed as 1). not having good stand up, and 2). fading in the second half of his fights. could be something Bonnar could capitalize on - if he can stop a takedown.

THere's almost like a 'legends' LHW division now, with Couture, Ortiz, Lil Nog, Franklin, Bonnar, and Griffin.

You can add the folks that are on the slide like Machida (who is a loss away from being future endeavored), Caine, etc....and you've got a division outside of the championship level guys. So I think Bonnar has a ton of fights left, outside of Griffin.

On your point though, mr wolf....Even if the get's taken down, the guy is a vicious bjj black belt.

Bonner is one of my favorite fighters but the answer to this is that Bonnar wouldn't be able to stop the takedown. I love Bonnar but he's one of those guys that look to put on a show before he looks to win. All guys that favor excitment over victory usually get exactly what they want. And that is excitment but no victory.

Though I hope I'm wrong because I love the American Psycho.

I would def go if I ever had the chance.. Supposedly it pricey but I would go..

http://www.eventticketsexpress.com/R...va+vs.+Belfort

Not too bad..

I've been to one, it's worth dropping the "coin".

Which one did you go to??

I know I'm going to 129, hell or highwater. I don't care if I get anyone to go, I'll fly there by myself if I have to.

you can fly? impressed.

Yeah, so long as I'm on an aircraft.

Jones/Gusmao went 3 rounds as well. I believe Jones will win but I have only seen a few Bader fights.

Think I'll buy some beer and sit up late and watch this.

Looking forward to seeing Kid Yamamoto in the pre-lims as well!

i'll be sad if jones doesn't win :'(

Anyone know of any streams for tomorow since atdhe got taken down? I'm joing the streaming social group rn if its already posted in there.

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I like it.

:love: Silva


can't wait for tonight

Can we change the name of this thread to UFC 126 (Lets goooo Jon Jones!)

But I'm rooting for Bader...

...nah not really goooo Jon Jones!

I'm so pumped for this! I feel like there's going to be an upset in either the Bader/Jones fight or the Silva/Belfort fight. Griffin/Franklin is a toss up to me + Kid Yamamoto. Crazy card.

Ok I am not an avid UFC watcher but I do enjoy watching silva... what was up with the white mask?

Belfort said that Anderson Silva has been acting silly the weeks leading up to the fight because Anderson is scared. He says that Anderson puts on a mask to hide how he really feels. So I guess Anderson decided to actually put on a mask.

My girl hates UFC be she agreed to watch Jon Jones/Bader with me. Going to an orchastra with her later today though....an even trade off.

yea, if you find one, PM me it please. don't think I;m heading out tonight

I just watched the countdown show.. I like all the fighters in the 3 big fights but think I'm going with:

Silva via TKO
Griffin via Decision
Jones via TKO

Pretty fucking pumped..

Need stream :(

sweet, but delete that CSL. just in case.

edit: forgot I was Mod in here. yea, if you need one, I'll PM you what CSL posted. Ot he can if he's on

Rogan is pumped..

Torres :heart:

christ he has long arms

crowd shat all over that one

That may have been the least impressive Torres fight I've seen. Don't get me wrong, I get it - but shit, you want to win but this is your first UFC show..

Can anyone PM me a steam? Rep and a song if you do!!

stream me

Ice Ice Baby

shit, the one I just gave you two is gone

wow just as I sent those PMs it gets taken down

yeah

Check your reps.

mine is still working

Anyone else?

fuck

any chance someone could PM me a stream?

So, I'm still taking Bones - but I have to admit, him talking SO much about being flashy, jumping, spinning, etc has me very concerned he's buying his hype. And if that"s the case then Bader will ground him out I think..

Anyone got a stream?

Fucking sick transition by Bones

Get your fucking hands on him. LMAO great advice.

Could anyone please direct me to or pm a stream?

Jon Jones is amazing.

That dudes ridiculous

Booooooones

Now please don't fail the piss test. lol.

Bones/Shogun, tremendous.

Fucking awesome. Bones vs Shogun.... SIIICK

Jones vs Rua? Awwwwwwww shit.

OH SHIT

Is it just me or did UFC just show Donavan McNabb high off his ass. I swear tell me I'm not the only one who say him chink-eyed like hell.

Marking out rite now guyzzzzzz...

Bones Jones could be the man of 2011.

I agree about Torres too.. Pretty unimpressive..

The scary thing is, he's only going to get better. He's 23. Imagine how good he'll be when he's 26.

It's amazing to me that people seem to forget just how good Rich Franklin is. Anderson wrecked him multiple times, yes - but that's because he kept beating everyone not named Anderson Silva. He's still a top 10 to me in most areas..

for thoooose about to rock

Franklin is awesome, he just runs into the Silva train.

fucking missed the Jones fight :mad:

FUCK

yea, he's awesome. Silva destroyed him, but other then that.....

My site is shot down.

Never mind that shit, just know Rox is the man.

Bones' title shot is in JUST over a month... holy shit.

what??? he gets it that quick? has that ever happened before?

God dammit back-up down now.

aaaaaaaaand there goes the stream

They're saying Newark, that's the 19th of March. And no, I haven't seen that quick of a turn around and it worries me a little. Shogun is a VERY different guy to prepare for than Bader...