UFC 133 : Injuries

[poopoo333]

Tito has also been preparing for a wrestler in Bader.

[Luke]

I don't think Tito will win but I think they set the line high enough to keep people away from betting Evans

[MMA_scientist]

Scientist, any insight into the Hendricks/Pierce wrestling conundrum? I feel like Hendricks is the better straight wrestler but this one could go either way. Really close.

Hendricks is a better pure wrestler, but he only commits to it occasionally, like the 3rd round of the Story fight. He likes to stand, but I have a feeling he is going to dust off the wrestling for this fight. He invited Story to train with him after their fight, and I think he learned his lesson about the wrestling.

I am going to be on Hendricks as usual.

[MMA_scientist]

I will take Tito at +350. I agree that line is stupid wrong. You will get an arb out of that Edman

[poopoo333]

Dana White Says Lyoto Machida Made Demands After Accepting UFC 133 Fight

[MMA_scientist]

^ these brazilians are all crazy. I totally believe it and if true, Dana is totally right. Of course, the UFC doesn't pay based on accomplishents, other wise Tito and Brock would not be their highest paid employees.

I can understand if MAchida wanted a raise just for this fight. But if he thinks he should get a new contract for knocking out Couture- bol.

[edman5555]

yeah ill take my chances. I think the line should be about even to be honest. http://www.fightvideomma.com/2007/07...ght-video.html

[poopoo333]

Lyoto Machida: $329,000 ($200,000 to show, $129,000 Knockout of the Night bonus)

Anderson Silva: $200,000 (no win bonus)

[poopoo333]

Let's see...

Not Rashad by sub, Not Franklin by sub, Not Rivera by sub...I'm stuck here.

[zY|]

Am I wrong for thinking this is a better fight than Rashad/Machida 2? I'm also honestly pretty shocked that Tito took the fight. I figured he would ride the wave of his win for another year at least.

[poopoo333]

No you aren't wrong. Machida would have probably just ass raped Rashad again..Tito/Rashad could actually be competitive.

[Svino]

Machida dominated Rashad and K'd him the F O. Rashad vs. Ortiz was a draw.

For that alone, I'd say this rematch makes more sense.

[zY|]

BTW, what do you guys think Dana means by "Lyoto asked for 'Anderson Silva money'", when they both have the same reported payouts? How much are we talking?

[edman5555]

i just rewatched the first fight. it was close as hell.

[poopoo333]

i just rewatched the first fight. it was close as hell.

Link?