UFC 140

[MMA_scientist]

POst event thought:

I was traumatized by that kimura. That was a great fight and anyone who bets on Mir is just a pure gambler. It is impossible to cap that guy's fights. I thought Nog put him away, and then Nog goes for an arm in guillotine? Still, not was getting the better of the grappling exchange too, until Mir latched onto that arm Sakuraba style. That was nasty.

I was glad to see submissions make a comeback in high level fights.

Machida was winning until Jones decided to grapple a little. It looked to me like Jones was just trying out his striking, and then he was like "ok I am going to fight for real now." And then Machida was toast. I think Rashad and Davis both present interesting matchups fro Jones and either one could beat him (COULD, not will). I think Hendo will get absolutely decimated.

I actually said that I should not bet Hamman because he likes to brawl too much. I also thought he was a wrestler? I don't know where I got that. In any eventm stupid mistake and it cost me 3u.

I also overrated Lentz takedown defense. But I think that guillotine was pretty close. On one hand I feel bad for not betting Bocek, but on the other, I think we were a few seconds away from Lentz tapping him out too, so I feel ok with it.

I am still steaming from missing Cholish at -215.

[MMA_scientist]

Oh and I am reading that people are upset with Mir for snapping Nog's arm and then walking off without checking on him (and also Jones for dropping Machida).

Nog broke his own arm, he is lucky he didn't destroy his shoulder for life too. He was free to tap anytime, if you can't concede when you are caught, you deserve what you get. He wasn't getting out of that, it is not like Nog has never snapped a limb.

And for Machida, if you don't want to get dropped on your face- tap out next time.

[SPX]

So who will the next challengers be? I imagine it will be a while before Shogun, Rampage or Machida get another shot.

That basically leaves Rashad and Hendo.

Maybe Jacare, Rockhold or Kennedy at some point if/when they bring those guys over (supposedly it looks like Zuffa and Showtime are going to work something out after all).

Maybe Davis, Gustaffson or even Bader if either of those guys beats a few top 10ers.

[poopoo333]

So who will the next challengers be? I imagine it will be a while before Shogun, Rampage or Machida get another shot.

That basically leaves Rashad and Hendo.

Maybe Jacare, Rockhold or Kennedy at some point if/when they bring those guys over (supposedly it looks like Zuffa and Showtime are going to work something out after all).

Maybe Davis, Gustaffson or even Bader if either of those guys beats a few top 10ers.

Jacare, Rockhold, and Kennedy are middleweights.

Jones already outclassed Bader...Bader won't get the shot anytime soon. Rashad/Davis will be next I think, because Jones is going to take like 5 months off. It would be weird if they did Hendo vs Jones in May(ish), then Rashad/Davis late summer or early winter because it would be such long layoffs again for Rashad/Davis. I could even see Davis beating Rashad then having to get one more fight while Hendo gets the shot against Jones.

[SPX]

Jacare, Rockhold, and Kennedy are middleweights.

Goddamn it! Did it again.

Jones already outclassed Bader...Bader won't get the shot anytime soon. Rashad/Davis will be next I think, because Jones is going to take like 5 months off. It would be weird if they did Hendo vs Jones in May(ish), then Rashad/Davis late summer or early winter because it would be such long layoffs again for Rashad/Davis. I could even see Davis beating Rashad then having to get one more fight while Hendo gets the shot against Jones.

I don't think Bader will be next or anything, but maybe in a couple of years or something like that they're going to be giving title shots to just any old motherfucker who hasn't had one yet. Kind of like when Hardy, Leites and Cote got their shots.

I think it will go Rashad-->Hendo-->Gustuffson (provided G-Stuff keeps winning). If Davis beats Rashad though then that will just fuck everything up.

[poopoo333]

I do think they might push Lil Nog eventually as well, even though he would get smashed

[edman5555]

yeah good point about rogerio. Machida could also work his way back around for a rematch.

[MMA_scientist]

Davis will get a shot eventually even if Rashad beats him. Hendo, Rashad, Davis, lil Nog, Gustaffson. By the time he gets through that, some other people will present themselves. The SF guys might have some UFC wins by then. I think Rashad could give him trouble with his pace. Davis is the only guy that is a better wrestler that might be able to put Jones on his back though.

[poopoo333]

King Mo as well

[Luke]

Goddamn it! Did it again.

[Vandelay]

Cavalcante. Tough guy who doesnt stay on his back at all. OSP, Mousasi, King Mo. OSP and King Mo have legit chances to beat him.

[edman5555]

I dont think Evans or davis stand much of a chance. Jones can match their wrestling. However his striking was good enough to demolish Machida, Rampage and Shogun.

[Ludo]

I dont think Evans or davis stand much of a chance. Jones can match their wrestling. However his striking was good enough to demolish Machida, Rampage and Shogun.

I don't remember him demolishing Machida striking. I remember him landing one good shot that dropped Machida right before the end. He demolished Rampage standing. Shogun I won't even speak on because it was clear he had something horribly wrong going on with him for that fight. I've never seen him gas in half a round before.

[poopoo333]

http://www.fightcove.com/the-6-best-photos-from-ufc-140-jones-vs-machida/

[Thewisemann]

Bader just got dropped, and subbed...by Tito Ortiz