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ChadTower:
They need Lesnar to get a win in the UFC.  They found out the hard way that while he has the raw stuff to hang with Mir he just wasn't ready - they threw him in against his weakness in a situation that was not great for Lesnar but was win-win for the UFC.  Now they're putting him in with a name that plays to Lesnar's strength - and IMO he pretty much can't lose.

Coleman sounded more like a guy looking for a paycheck than a guy looking for a fight.  That's fine - so long as we see a real effort from him.  I think we will.  The top wrestlers don't lie down for anyone the way Abbott did for Kimbo.

It was funny that even with all of that extra air time at the end they still didn't show Arlovski's fight - normally a TKO would get on the air.

EDIT:  Just noticed... the guy Arlovski knocked out was 10-0 and only 23.  Way to top tank the UFC on your way out, Arlovski.   :laugh2:

odysseyroc:

--- Quote from: ChadTower on March 03, 2008, 10:38:09 am ---
Yeah, when he announced it, I sure hadn't seen that one coming.  Coleman better find the fountain of youth fast.  He's a great similar style matchup for Lesnar, but at such an age and size disadvantage, Coleman is going to have to rely on his huge experience advantage.  One thing we do know - Coleman will bring whatever is left of his A game.

Did Kongo show a dramatic improvement or what?  The guy looked like a one trick pony a year ago.  Now Kongo looks like a legit monster without substantial weakness.  Herring looked as good as I've seen him in years, too, so all of a sudden the weak UFC HW division is looking like one of the more stacked. 

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Kongo's takedowns looked better, but his grappling/bjj game was beyond terrible. He got caught with the same white belt sweep something like 4 times and was clueless once his guard was passed. I'm sure he'll keep working at it and get better by time his next fight comes around.

odysseyroc:

--- Quote from: ChadTower on March 03, 2008, 11:01:21 am ---EDIT:  Just noticed... the guy Arlovski knocked out was 10-0 and only 23.  Way to top tank the UFC on your way out, Arlovski.   :laugh2:
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This was win/win for the UFC. They bury Arlovski by having him fight on the undercard and also hand a loss to a very boring, unmarketable, undefeated fighter. Rumor has it that Arlovski is close to re-signing with the UFC.

clanggedin:

--- Quote from: odysseyroc on March 03, 2008, 01:09:52 pm ---
--- Quote from: ChadTower on March 03, 2008, 11:01:21 am ---EDIT:  Just noticed... the guy Arlovski knocked out was 10-0 and only 23.  Way to top tank the UFC on your way out, Arlovski.   :laugh2:
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This was win/win for the UFC. They bury Arlovski by having him fight on the undercard and also hand a loss to a very boring, unmarketable, undefeated fighter. Rumor has it that Arlovski is close to re-signing with the UFC.

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They pay Arlovski too much to have him fight guys like that. He should be fighting Kongo and Herring, Gonzaga and others.

Herring looked better than he has in a long time, but he does not compare to the upper tier of the heavyweight class. He turtled up way too much in his fight and barely eeked out a win against Kongo. What's funny is the sweep that Herring used isn't used much in the UFC for some reason.. I was surprised that he was so effective with it. I guess not many fighters let their arm get trapped while having someones back.

As for Coleman... I have not liked this man EVER. He is boring to watch and I hope Lesner puts him into retirement for good. Lesner needs to pull a Pete Willaims and kick him in the head.

ChadTower:

--- Quote from: clanggedin on March 04, 2008, 02:54:49 pm ---They pay Arlovski too much to have him fight guys like that. He should be fighting Kongo and Herring, Gonzaga and others.

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They don't pay Arlovski at all anymore.

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