Yeah, I have a hard time seeing Nog winning this. He hasn't looked good in the UFC except against Couture, and we all know his deteriorating brain/chin/hip/skin from his 1,000 staph infections/new found fatness isn't going to help him. Schaub is going to be quicker and more athletic fighter. Nog is more of a plodder when striking, and Schaub moves around a lot and throws some heavy and fast punches. Nog is going to have the whole "I'm in Brazil and I will submit him" mentality and will work all fight to get a TD (imo Nog telegraphs his TDs) and I don't think these TDs will work, especially since Schaub will most likely be fighting from a distance. Nog will also probably try and pull guard. It really comes down to how Schaub is on the ground and whether or not he will stay composed. I got this feeling from the Cro Cop fight that Schaub doesn't like to be "in a fight" if you know what I mean...I guess I am saying I don't think he likes getting hit very much. But I am not sure if Nog will be the guy to expose that.
I am thinking about going big on Schaub...anybody riding together dying together here?
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Up up up. Nog coming off a long layoff. Not to mention the mid life crisis tattoos and the fact that he got fucking Anthony Johnson style big. Surgeries on top of Schaub already being a terrible style matchup will likely push the line up pretty far as we draw closer. Breadcrumbs.Leave a comment:
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444353426356The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced that veteran welterweight Mike Swick has been forced to withdraw from his fight at UFC 134 due to an undisclosed injury. Swick was scheduled to face newcomer Erick Silva. A replacement opponent for Silva is expected to be announced soon. Swick (14-4) is a veteran of Season 1 of The Ultimate Fighter. He had put together a four fight winning streak before hitting a two fight losing skid. Swick has not competed since being submitted by Paulo Thiago at UFC 109 in February 2010.Leave a comment:
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It would be hilarious if we ended up seeing Okami/Sonnen II for the MW championship.Leave a comment:
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^^ I'd stake my life that Anderson is not training anywhere near that hard.
Anderson via KO.
Also, lol at teh size of Chael's tire compared to Yushins. Japanese have smaller everything.Leave a comment:
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Schaub/Big Nog is a tricky fight. I was originally going to bet Nog @ +200 or so, but Luke brought up Nog being out since UFC 110 and having like 1,000,000 hip surgeries in the last year.Leave a comment:
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This is actually a great card for betting since we know all the fighters well. I am going to be all in on Schaub. I don't think Big Nog has anything for him except a crazy submission. I feel this is going to be a boxing match and Schaub is going to work Nog on the feet the whole fight up to a stoppage or decision. Problem is that the line I'm getting on Schaub right now is -230 :(. I hope someone can move it back to -200. And btw, those pictures of fatass Big Nog doesn't help his argument for winning this fight ONE bit.
About Shogun/Forrest? I saw a video of Shogun looking leaner and in better shape. That did play some tricks on my mind but I'm still taking Forrest. Shogun looking in better shape doesn't change the fact that Forrest still has big reach and size on Rua and way better conditioning. You don't catch up with someone like Forrest in conditioning in just a few months. Forrest at + odds is a gift to anyone who isn't fooled by name recognition.
I like Barboza and Cane but am thinking about parlaying them.Leave a comment:
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