UFC 128 Newark, NJ March 19 Rua vs Jones

[Ludo]

What happened to Pellegrino at the end there? He just seemed to shut down in all area's at the midpoint of the third round. All of a sudden his feet were slow, his punches were slow, and he couldn't stuff a shot to save his own life.

[Luke]

I'm surprised I haven't heard more people questioning Rua's cardio. The last two times he had to fight a very physical match, he gassed. He did go 5 good rounds against Machida, but that was a drawn-out outside striking match, mostly. It's one of the reasons I have a hard time seeing this fight go the distance.

I think Rua gasses too

[Svino]

I'm surprised I haven't heard more people questioning Rua's cardio. The last two times he had to fight a very physical match, he gassed. He did go 5 good rounds against Machida, but that was a drawn-out outside striking match, mostly. It's one of the reasons I have a hard time seeing this fight go the distance.

[edman5555]

sweet i had a lot on him. It's funny I was just watching Sherdog and MMAjunkie and they gave R1 to Loveland but I could tell by the description that the judges would give it to Benavidez.

[poopoo333]

29-28, 30-27 and 30-27 for Joseph Benavidez

[poopoo333]

Nick Catone def. Costantinos Philippou via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

[zY|]

Thanks. I sure as hell hope so. Everyone's got me nervous about Cane. On Junkie Radio they did a breakdown show and 3 of the 4 picked Marshall for the upset.

But Mike Hammersmith is on my side. He thinks Cane will win a clear cut decision. I knew I could count on him.

Between Jake Rosholt and Mike Hammersmith, you're in good company.

[Svino]

Wow.

[poopoo333]

Round 1 - Assuncao opens with a body kick with Koch stuff. He then lands a low kick. Koch goes high with a kick, but it's checked. Both fighters are testing their range. Assuncao attempts a low-kick/punch combo, but Koch snuffs it out. The fighters trade low kicks before Assuncao gets through a nice short right. Assuncao with a low kick, but Koch is working the jab. Neither guys will sit in the pocket too long. Koch snaps off some low kicks and Assuncao answers. Koch then lands the fight's best body kick and then instantly drops the Brazilian with a quick right hand. Assuncao is knocked out cold by the show, and the ref jumps on Koch before the follow punches come. Erik Koch def. Raphael Assuncao via KO (punch) - Round 1, 2:32

[zY|]

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http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cag...?urn=mma-wp309

Damn. I hope Nate Diaz is alright. He's got a fight next month.

[poopoo333]

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/3/19/2060720/jon-jones-and-trainers-catch-robber-hours-before-ufc-128#comments

http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Hours-before-biggest-fight-of-his-life-Jones-an;_ylt=Anezoqbk_opzorFSYhbAw_Y9Eo14?urn=mma-wp309

[Thewisemann]

Thanks. I sure as hell hope so. Everyone's got me nervous about Cane. On Junkie Radio they did a breakdown show and 3 of the 4 picked Marshall for the upset.

But Mike Hammersmith is on my side. He thinks Cane will win a clear cut decision. I knew I could count on him.

Cane should smash him, only reason im not bettin it is the lay off

[Svino]

I don't know how fair that is. Nogueira is known to be a good boxer.

Yeah, but if you compare Nog's striking success against Brilz and Bader compared to how he looked against Cane, you might conclude that Cane's standup was vastly inferior to that of the two wrestlers.

[SPX]

Cantwell is a grappler that strikes with strikers. Marshall isn't full retard like Cantwell.

That's not true at all. Cantwell has always had good stand-up and I've always thought of him as more of a kickboxer than a grappler. Remember he KOd Brian Stann.

[poopoo333]

and I just go back to Cane's fight with Cantwell. If he can do that to Cantwell, then he should be able to do it to Marshall.

Cantwell is a grappler that strikes with strikers. Marshall isn't full retard like Cantwell.