Strikeforce's 2011 Heavyweight Grand-Prix

[zY|]

Come on, it wasn't like all THAT.

Bigfoot clearly won, but it was still fairly close.

It wasn't that close.

He was countered and outboxed all night by a mongoloid. Considering boxing is his thing, DEMORALIZING.

[Ludo]

It wasn't that close.

He was countered and outboxed all night by a mongoloid. Considering boxing is his thing, DEMORALIZING.

Bigfoot isn't Mongolian...

[Luke]

I never said Arlovski didn't lose that fight and rightfully so. But compared to his last two fights prior to that he had a good showing for a guy who alot of people thought was shot from the neck up.

Oh yeah when I havent won a fight in 2 years getting beat less bad would lift my confidence through the f-ing roof . I'd feel like I'm on top of the world

[zY|]

Bigfoot isn't Mongolian...

<3

[Ludo]

Proving to the world you can still take a punch would be something uplifting I would think. Especially for someone who has been Knocked out 6 of his 8 professional losses. Knowing your durability at least affords you a chance to make your skills evident is something a fighter might consider a bit of peace of mind.

[poopoo333]

Has anybody looked at Griggs/Villante? Villante was actually on BE's top 10 prospect watches last week. I think that Griggs may have an inflated line due to his win over Lashley.

[MMA_scientist]

^^ I can't find when the fight is actually going off? Is it going to be on the 1/29 card?

[poopoo333]

It's on the fedor/silva card.

[MMA_scientist]

^^ ah. I haven't gotten that far yet. I have 3 events before that. I am done with UFN 23, but I am still looking at 1/29 SF and UFC 126, I can't even think about undercard lines yet. So much MMA, I am so happy.

[poopoo333]

I'm done with 1/29 and UFC 126. I want to bet Jacare but for some reason I am reluctant on that one. Waiting for the Mendes line for 126..and possibly Ruediger over Taylor.

[MMA_scientist]

What are you looking at for SF 1/29?

I like Diaz, but haven't looked at it too much. I like Jacare, but not his line. I think Roger will get it done, but value will be with Prangley +odds (though I don't bet against Roger out of respect). Can't find anything on Carson, but will still take him at the right odds.

[poopoo333]

I already bet Diaz.

I think Jacare is going to win, but I am not convinced he won't get caught. He got tired in the Villasenor fight, and I think Lawler could capitalize on that if it does happen. But, Lawler will probably real tentative like he was with Babalu, so I don't think Lawler will go in throwing those big hooks which minimizes the chance Jacare gets KOd early.

I think Roger will probably win too..but I don't know. I think Prangley will be tentative because he is going to avoid wanting to be wrapped up, and Roger will actually keep him at bay on the feet like he did against Randleman and eventually drag him down. I guess it depends on the line for me.

I didn't even look at the Walker/Carson fight because I don't care.

[edman5555]

Lawler has heavy hands and the ability to keep it standing for a reasonable amount of time. That could equal a ko for him. Obv Jacare is more likely to win though as his standup is pretty decent, his wrestling is very good, and his bjj is other worldly. Probably a no bet for me, unless Jacare comes down or there is a line for Jacare sub that is good. I wouldn't be suprised to see that happen, I don't think Lawler is very good on the ground. Most of his losses have been by sub. In the Sobral fight he was scared to engage too. Sobrals standup isn't all that dangerous. He must have been afraid he would end up on the ground with him if he got too close because his grappling isn't very good. Is this a 5 rounder? If it is Jacare by sub will prob be worth a bet if the odds don't suck, which they probably will.

[poopoo333]

Diaz: I haven't thought too much about Paul Daley, to be honest.
Jacare: The plan is to bring the jiu-jitsu to the table at the right time.
Diaz: I don't want to fight unless I'm going to get paid a lot of money.
Diaz: If someone halfway important is fighting, I'm watching it. I'm familiar with most guys, including Cyborg.
Jacare: I've fought a lot of tough guys, and I'd put Robbie Lawler right there in the mix.
Jacare: My takedowns aren't wrestling takedowns. I call them "Jacare takedowns." I put my own twist on them.
Jacare: My fight with Lawler will look different than Lindland's because both of them are left-handed.
Diaz: I think Cyborg is the best opponent right now. I want to fight Georges St. Pierre. I think Shields is going to take him out though.
Diaz: I'd be happy to move up. I just want to get paid for it.
Diaz: I never said I wouldn't fight Miller because of weight. If I'm going to throw my whole year off, I want to get paid in full.
Diaz: Tell Miller to get his ass in shape and make 170 or 175 pounds. Or someone can "pay me a couple fucking million dollars" to move up.
Diaz: I'm over here driving a fucking Honda because my shit's breaking down. Fuck all you, mother fuckers.
Diaz: Josh Koscheck took an ass whooping in a fight I cornered. The UFC gave him easy fights. I didn't get easy fights in the UFC.
Diaz: We got this guy who doesn't even fight. He drinks in a bar. And we took him to fight Josh Koscheck.
Diaz: So when you tell me these guys are the best fighters in the world, it's a fucking joke.
Diaz: People think GSP is better than me, it's bullshit. He just fought Josh Koscheck. I just told you about him.
Diaz: Right now, what do you want? You got them ranked above me.

[SPX]

Didn't Diaz make like $100,000 for his last fight? He needs to shut the fuck up about money.