DREAM 18

[SPX]

[SPX]

So . . . are we just ignoring this one?

[poopoo333]

Kawajiri wins, that's all I know.

[SPX]

I'm wondering about Kang/Manhoef.

Also, I'm wondering if maybe there's some value here in McKee.

[poopoo333]

Kang/Manhoef is a fight of two inconsistent flakey guys. Hate to sound disrespectful but that's what I see it as. No opinion on McKee/Aoki from me

[SPX]

I'm just thinking Manhoef may be the less flakey guy. I don't like his line, though.

[SPX]

As for McKee/Aoki, we've already seen Aoki get beat down twice by good Western fighters and I think McKee is actually pretty good. As long as he can keep from getting subbed, he might be able to wrestle his way to a decision. At his current odds, I think it might be worth a play.

[poopoo333]

The thing is, in Japan scoring is tricky. It's not like American organizations where wrestlers have a significant edge on the scorecards.

[SPX]

I'm more looking at the +240. Maybe throw enough to win a unit on him or something.

[poopoo333]

Yeah. Apparently this shit is going down tonight.

[SPX]

Yeah. Also, apparently they are going to broadcast it tape delayed on CBS Sports tomorrow.

[edman5555]

Aoki is too dangerous. Add in japanese scoring and it is a no bet.

[Vandelay]

Kickboxing lines up on 5d under mma section.

[poopoo333]

I am probably going to be an idiot and bet Manhoef.

[SPX]

So did anyone watch either the Dream or Glory broadcasts on CBS Sports?

I DVRd the Glory show and watching it right now. I really should try to watch more kickboxing.

I still have a hard time with the quiet ass Japanese crowd, though. It's like all the energy in the arena that I'm used to is just non-existent.

[zY|]

I watched the strange Aoki/McKee fight and the Manhoef obliteration.

[SPX]

What happened during the McKee fight? I saw the result was submission due to "punch."

Gimme a PBP.

[zY|]

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/12/3...-antonio-mckee

[SPX]

That's lame. And not sure from the description who won round 1.

I would like to see a rematch with a conventional ending because I want to know if I was right to see value in McKee.

[MMA_scientist]