UFC 118 Penn-Edgar 2 Toney-Couture

[SPX]

Florian.

[Ludo]

Edgar isn't big enough to replicate the GSP method on Penn. Penn also doesn't like to use the guard for submissions so much as for sweeps.

[Thewiseman]

Florian 1.35u to win 1u.
Florian has a big advantage on the outside, but I doubt Maynard will fight Florian like he did Diaz. Maynard will try to use his wrestling to smother Florian, but I think Florian will be ok, use his jitz and elbows (see the Lauzon fight) to defend on the ground. I will admit I didnt research this fight at all, and after I do I may make a larger play or even switch my pick, but i doubt it. While I think this will be close and wouldnt be suprised to see Maynard take a decision, I feel there is Value in Florian.

Couture 10u to win 2u
This is obvious, Toney has a few seconds to land one on Randy before he gets smothered and either TKO'd or choked out.

I will take the prop Edgar by decision again if the odds are decent for a small play. I do believe there is value in Edgar, but I do think Penn will take this one.

[Ludo]

Florian was able to stuff Guida's takedowns, I think He'll be alright at least long enough to win a round or two even though Gray's wrestling is better than Guida's. It's going to be hard to avoid Kenny's elbows all night long though for Gray, especially since his face cuts super easy. I would be very careful if I were maynard, Florian has a knack for opening dudes up.

[zY|]

Just going by the recent rematches of previous 5 round close decisions, Penn/Edgar2 probably ends abruptly in the 1st.

[Luke]

Just going by the recent rematches of previous 5 round close decisions, Penn/Edgar2 probably ends abruptly in the 1st.

You mean like Machida- Shogun?

[zY|]

Just going by the recent rematches of previous 5 round close decisions, Penn/Edgar2 probably ends abruptly in the 1st.

You mean like Machida- Shogun?

And Henderson/Cerrone.

[Luke]

^^^forgot about that one ^^^^

[Mr. IWS]

EVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Polarizing welterweight slugger Phil Baroni (13-12 MMA, 3-6 UFC) looks for his first UFC win since 2002 when he returns to action at UFC 118.

MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) has learned from sources close to the promotion that Baroni has verbally agreed to fight on the card, though an opponent has yet to be determined.

Featuring a lightweight title rematch between new champ Frankie Edgar and the recently dethroned B.J. Penn, UFC 118 is expected to take place on Aug. 28 at Boston's TD Garden.

Baroni debuted for the UFC in February 2001. Despite sporting just a 1-0 record in mixed martial arts at the time, the "New York Bad Ass" earned a decision win over Curtis Stout at UFC 30.

After additional wins over Dave Menne and Amar Suloev, Baroni dropped four-straight contests to Pete Sell, Evan Tanner (twice) and Matt Lindland and was released by the UFC in 2005.

Baroni then spent the next four years garnering mixed results while fighting for PRIDE, Strikeforce, EliteXC and a handful of regional promotions while trying to make his way back to the UFC. Despite suffering a loss to Joe Riggs in June 2009, the UFC did come calling, and Baroni signed back on with the promotion in time for a November 2009 matchup with Amir Sadollah at UFC 106.

Prior to the fight, Baroni admitted to MMAjunkie.com that being back on the big stage was a big opportunity, but he was doing his best to treat the fight like any other.

"I've got to try and block that out and say, 'Hey, it's just a fight,'" Baroni said. "Once you get in there, it's a cage. I've been in cages and rings all around the world."

Despite his mental approach and training with American Kickboxing Academy, Baroni lost a one-sided decision to Amir Sadollah.

Baroni likely needs a win to keep his spot in the organization.

For more on UFC 118 event, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.

[Luke]

Phil Baroni vs. John Salter

[SPX]

Phil Baroni vs. John Salter

Interesting. I'm surprised that they're doing that. They didn't give Frank Trigg the same consideration.

Do or Die fight for Phil.

[Luke]

Mike Pierce -Amilcar Alves added

[Luke]

Further proof Toney has lost it or is getting a % of the PPV sales for this event

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxDvm...mbedded#at=235

[Luke]

Toney-Couture is going to be a HW fight

[zY|]

Toney-Couture is going to be a HW fight

So Toney is fat and not taking it seriously, got it.

[Luke]

So Toney is fat and not taking it seriously, got it.

LOL

[Luke]

Toney hasnt been 205 in 7 years .I'm not sure Toney can even get to 205 anymore his body is very old from all the huge weight gains and weight losses over his carrer. I remember him having to lose 50 pounds in 4 weeks to make 160 in the Roy Jones fight

This is just a money maker for Toney .I'd be surprised if he didnt head right back to boxing after this fight

[MMA_scientist]

I can't even bear to think about the shame Couture is going to bring on MMA if he loses this fight. I just can't even think about it.

Its hard, because I dislike Randy and want to see him get KOd and suffer the humiliation. But I don't know if I want it so bad that it means Toney gets a credible MMA win.

[Luke]

I can't even bear to think about the shame Couture is going to bring on MMA if he loses this fight. I just can't even think about it.

Its hard, because I dislike Randy and want to see him get KOd and suffer the humiliation. But I don't know if I want it so bad that it means Toney gets a credible MMA win.

I dont know why people care if a boxer beats a MMA fighter


Me? i just like freak shows

[poopoo333]

I can't even bear to think about the shame Couture is going to bring on MMA if he loses this fight. I just can't even think about it.

Its hard, because I dislike Randy and want to see him get KOd and suffer the humiliation. But I don't know if I want it so bad that it means Toney gets a credible MMA win.

I really wish they put Pat Barry in there against Toney. One leg kick and it would be all over.