UFC 116 discussion/matchups

[zY|]

It will be interesting to see where the line goes. Before his last fight I think Leben would've been +300, but I think he's starting to get a little hype train going, so I actually think that line is going to get worse for him.

It's already gone down a little bit, started at +260.

You're probably right too, which is weird considering he's taking the fight on 12 days notice. I guess he's in shape and not hurt though.

[SPX]

It's already gone down a little bit, started at +260.

You're probably right too, which is weird considering he's taking the fight on 12 days notice. I guess he's in shape and not hurt though.

I'm sure you've already seen all the Leben threads on Sherdog. . .

[zY|]

It's already gone down a little bit, started at +260.

You're probably right too, which is weird considering he's taking the fight on 12 days notice. I guess he's in shape and not hurt though.

I'm sure you've already seen all the Leben threads on Sherdog. . .

Good point.

I have a feeling he's gonna get worked pretty bad by Sexyama though.

[SPX]

I have a feeling he's gonna get worked pretty bad by Sexyama though.

We'll see. I really thought he was going to get worked by Simpson. For all the shit he gets, though, Leben is a good all around guy. He's not the best grappler, but he's not the worst either. And he's not a very technical striker, but he's got big power.

Akiyama is a very good grappler, and definitely a more technical striker, but he's a little undersized for the division.

I'd agree that Akiyama probably takes it, but I don't count Leben out.

[SPX]

I say if Leben wins then put him against Belcher. That would be a very interesting matchup.

[zY|]

I say if Leben wins then put him against Belcher. That would be a very interesting matchup.

No no no. If he wins put him against WAND.

[SPX]

No no no. If he wins put him against WAND.

Hell, put him against both!

[MMA_scientist]

I actually would love to see Wand vs Leben. Belcher would wreck him standing, so that wouldn't be fun. But Wand has that brawling style too, so should be a decent scrap. Wand would win easily though, IMO.

[zY|]

According to Akiyama's blog he's not thrilled about fighting Leben.

[SPX]

According to Akiyama's blog he's not thrilled about fighting Leben.

Not thrilled why? Because he thinks it's a harder fight or he thinks it's not a prestige fight?

[Ludo]

Because Lebens takedown defense is better, as is his chin at this point.

[zY|]

According to Akiyama's blog he's not thrilled about fighting Leben.

Not thrilled why? Because he thinks it's a harder fight or he thinks it's not a prestige fight?

Dangerous fight with no name attached I would guess.

Lose/lose for him.

[SPX]

Dangerous fight with no name attached I would guess.

He didn't specify?

[zY|]

Dangerous fight with no name attached I would guess.

He didn't specify?

http://ameblo.jp/yoshihiro-akiyama

You read Japanese better than I do?

[SPX]

http://ameblo.jp/yoshihiro-akiyama

You read Japanese better than I do?

Well then how did you even know that he doesn't want to fight Leben?

[zY|]

http://ameblo.jp/yoshihiro-akiyama

You read Japanese better than I do?

Well then how did you even know that he doesn't want to fight Leben?

My browser translated it.

[sideloaded]

3.5u on Brock Lesnar. Though I wouldn't care it he lost.

[zY|]

Here spx. A link in English. My guess is he's just posturing to get paid.

http://sbnation.com/e/1298148

[SPX]

Here spx. A link in English. My guess is he's just posturing to get paid.

http://sbnation.com/e/1298148

Interesting. Thanks for that.

I guess we'll see. Considering the change was announced, I assumed that he had already accepted the fight.

[Luke]

Here spx. A link in English. My guess is he's just posturing to get paid.

http://sbnation.com/e/1298148

Personally I wouldnt fight someone new on two weeks notice.So I can see why he's mad