I have to credit my love of M.M.A. to Boxing. I have always been a fan of the sport, I grew up watching it with my Dad. While the sport has been a little lackluster lately (in my own opinion of course) there is a pretty big fight coming up next weekend.
~Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao~
Now the reason I am bringing this up is because my husband and I are having a dispute over my opinion of who will win this fight.
I believe that Pacquiao (trained by the great Freddie Roach for this match) will win this fight, and I am sure it will be done convincingly! My husband however feels that it won't be as simple as that.
This dispute includes a monetary bet. My husband loves to bet on sports but his record isn't too great, to help him out, I make my fight picks which he will then bet on. I must say I have done pretty well and have made enough money for him to lose on all of his other sport bets.
Even though I do well, he has a hard time with my choices.
Some of my past "off the wall bets" include;
(I say off the wall bets because they were all underdog bets that most people thought I was crazy for making)
-Rashad Evans over Chuck Liddell
-Eric Schafer over Houston Alexander
-Bernard Hopkins over Kelly Pavlik
The last one I consider the most interesting because as boxing fans know Kelly Pavlik was undefeated prior to this fight. I also consider it to have been a crazier bet than my choice for Pacquiao over De La Hoya.
My choice has nothing to do with age, or even my dislike of De La Hoya. :) I can say honestly he has been one of the best in the sport, but in this case I feel that Pacquiao is the better boxer. I also can say that in my opinion it's really not a hard pick to make, however I must say that right now Pacquiao is the underdog, so am I wrong?
I guess what I am asking is I would like to hear what everyone else thinks.
-Who will win?
-Will it be a one sided fight for one opponent? Or will the fight be pretty even?
-Will we see 12 rounds or will it end early?
-Will we see a KO?
All of you boxing fans out there....I would love to hear your thoughts on this!
Monday, December 1, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
UFC 88 Fight Picks!
UfC 88 Breakthrough
Chuck Liddell vs. Rashad Evans
Rashad! I think he will dominate this fight!!!!! sorry Chuckie!
Rich Franklin VS. Matt Hamill
Hamill will totally take this fight. Enough said!
Karo Parisyan vs. Yoshiyuki Yoshida
Hopefully Yoshida. I have my reasons.
Dan Henderson vs. Rousimar Palhares
Hendo all the way!
Martin Kampmann vs. Nate Marquardt
Marquardt
Thiago Tavares vs. Kurt Pellegrino
Tavares
Tim Boetsch vs. James Lee
Boetsch
Dong hyun Kim vs. Matt Brown
Brown
Roan Carneiro vs. Ryo Chonan
Chonan
Jason Lambert vs. Jason MacDonald
Lambert
Rashad Evans
Matt Hamill
Yoshiyuki Yoshida
Dan Henderson
Nate Maequardt
Thiago Tavares
Tim Boetsch
Matt Brown
Ryo Chonan
Jason Lambert
There they are folks!
Chuck Liddell vs. Rashad Evans
Rashad! I think he will dominate this fight!!!!! sorry Chuckie!
Rich Franklin VS. Matt Hamill
Hamill will totally take this fight. Enough said!
Karo Parisyan vs. Yoshiyuki Yoshida
Hopefully Yoshida. I have my reasons.
Dan Henderson vs. Rousimar Palhares
Hendo all the way!
Martin Kampmann vs. Nate Marquardt
Marquardt
Thiago Tavares vs. Kurt Pellegrino
Tavares
Tim Boetsch vs. James Lee
Boetsch
Dong hyun Kim vs. Matt Brown
Brown
Roan Carneiro vs. Ryo Chonan
Chonan
Jason Lambert vs. Jason MacDonald
Lambert
Rashad Evans
Matt Hamill
Yoshiyuki Yoshida
Dan Henderson
Nate Maequardt
Thiago Tavares
Tim Boetsch
Matt Brown
Ryo Chonan
Jason Lambert
There they are folks!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
A few thoughts on Dana White and the UFC
A few thoughts.....
I agree that Dana White is responsible for the growth of mma, without him we may not even be discussing mma in this forum. I will never take that away from him.
However, the decisions he has been making lately have affected the way I view mma and the UFC. Without the fighters the UFC is nothing.
I do realize that Dana and Tito have always had issues, but it is not just Tito anymore.
I don't understand why Dana has to alienate his fighters rather that compromise. I am not saying he should give the fighters whatever they want, I am saying that he should at least listen to what the fighters have to say and try to reach a solution that works for everyone.
I was upset when the fighters I love left the UFC, these guys are who I watch fight once a month and pay quite a bit of money to see them fight live. I would rather have them stay, but I think most of them have valid reasons why they didn't.
Yes, I am sure Dana enjoyed the sport at one time and he worked his ass off to make it what it is today, but how can he fight so hard for a sport and then create a reality show where fighters live in a house with no access to the outside world and more alcohol in it than a liquor store?
I was a fan of mma long before "TUF" so I know what mma is about, but for a viewer watching TUF for the first time, is it really a good first impression when these guys vandalize a house, get wasted and run into walls, break windows out of Limo's, fight with each other outside the cage, and grope women all because "I am a UFC fighter"
I enjoy TUF but I can't say that if I didn't know already, I would assume that the sport is violent and the fighters are too. Its ridiculous. It does not show mma in a positive way.
It's about the money...I get that Dana has to get a paycheck too, but at the expense of the sport?
The Money he helped Rampage out with coming from his own pocket? well ya...money Rampage made for him, and Tito made for him, Couture, Arlovski, Sylvia.....
If Dana got off his high horse and worked with the fighters and the other orgs, we could be watching Fedor vs. Couture right now. Imagine the possibilities if he worked together, rather than against them.
I appreciate the fact Dana White has done wonders for the sport of MMA, but the decisions he has been making lately have affected me as a fan.
If the general consensus is not liking Dana White, well, there must be a reason.
I agree that Dana White is responsible for the growth of mma, without him we may not even be discussing mma in this forum. I will never take that away from him.
However, the decisions he has been making lately have affected the way I view mma and the UFC. Without the fighters the UFC is nothing.
I do realize that Dana and Tito have always had issues, but it is not just Tito anymore.
I don't understand why Dana has to alienate his fighters rather that compromise. I am not saying he should give the fighters whatever they want, I am saying that he should at least listen to what the fighters have to say and try to reach a solution that works for everyone.
I was upset when the fighters I love left the UFC, these guys are who I watch fight once a month and pay quite a bit of money to see them fight live. I would rather have them stay, but I think most of them have valid reasons why they didn't.
Yes, I am sure Dana enjoyed the sport at one time and he worked his ass off to make it what it is today, but how can he fight so hard for a sport and then create a reality show where fighters live in a house with no access to the outside world and more alcohol in it than a liquor store?
I was a fan of mma long before "TUF" so I know what mma is about, but for a viewer watching TUF for the first time, is it really a good first impression when these guys vandalize a house, get wasted and run into walls, break windows out of Limo's, fight with each other outside the cage, and grope women all because "I am a UFC fighter"
I enjoy TUF but I can't say that if I didn't know already, I would assume that the sport is violent and the fighters are too. Its ridiculous. It does not show mma in a positive way.
It's about the money...I get that Dana has to get a paycheck too, but at the expense of the sport?
The Money he helped Rampage out with coming from his own pocket? well ya...money Rampage made for him, and Tito made for him, Couture, Arlovski, Sylvia.....
If Dana got off his high horse and worked with the fighters and the other orgs, we could be watching Fedor vs. Couture right now. Imagine the possibilities if he worked together, rather than against them.
I appreciate the fact Dana White has done wonders for the sport of MMA, but the decisions he has been making lately have affected me as a fan.
If the general consensus is not liking Dana White, well, there must be a reason.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Sunday, August 10, 2008
UFC 87 Thoughts
UFC 87 Thoughts
Category: Sports
*Warning* May contain explicit dialogue.....yes, this blog does involve Dana White!
I am sure everyone watched the fights last night......I am interested in hearing thoughts. So if you have them comment! Of course I will be sharing my thoughts right now!
I enjoyed the fights, there were a few surprises and some expected outcomes....but I have to say first...kudos to Rob Emerson!!!!! His knockout of Manny was amazing!!! I do not like to be wrong and if I am I have a very hard time admitting it, however in this case I am thrilled and overjoyed to be wrong!!!! I picked Manny for the win but not only did Emerson win, he did it in a very convincing manner.....knocking him out in 12 seconds! It was great and I am happy to have been wrong! Great job Emerson!
MacDonald vs. Maia was a great fight! I knew Maia was good and had a great chance at taking the fight. MacDonald is a tough guy as well, so I knew it would be hard work for Maia. Maia did well and he did win, I think we will see more of him in the future and he is definitely a guy to keep your eye on as he moves up in his fighting career!
I was a little disappointed with the Florian vs. Huerta fight. I was really pulling for Huerta, I just thought this fight would be way more explosive. Not that I didn't appreciate the fight, I just thought Florian looked scared and Huerta looked frustrated that Florian wouldn't stand and trade with him. I will be interested to see what will happen with Huerta and the UFC, will Dana let him out of the last fight he has on his contract or will he make him stay???? If he leaves you can add him to the long list of my favorite fighters who no longer fight for the UFC.
Now on to Lesnar...what to say about Lesnar...he won. The rest of what I have to say will not be so nice. The guy is a Jackass first of all. Everyone knows that I am a huge fan of the controversial Tito Ortiz, but even that guy is respectful after a win or even a loss!
(most of the time )
I am sure Lesnar will have a title shot soon, Dana needs a new heavyweight poster-boy. There isn't anyone left in the UFC heavyweights capable of bringing attention back to the UFC. I mean negative attention is better than no attention at all right?
Now what I found amusing, was his statement to the crowd after his fight "Can you see me now?"
Yes Brock, we can see you. Its hard not to when you have a huge penis tattooed on your chest!
(for the record, I know it is not really a penis but you can't tell me that it doesn't look like one, and also, those were Matt Arroyo and Allen Berube's words to me at the UFC 81 weigh-ins!)
Also Brock, while you may have won your fight against Herring, after the impressive blow to his eye, did you plan on doing anything else?
I have to ask about the whole "bad guy" act...was this paid for by Dana White or did Lesnar forget he didn't have to bring a "character" into the octagon? I guess the third option is that the guy really is a jackass....seems to be pretty likely. He may of won his fight but I doubt he won over any new fans. Not to worry, he still has his WWE following and Dana White.
Yes, I can see Brock Lesnar and Dana White becoming the best of friends.
Congrats to GSP, Emerson, Maia, Kongo and the others! While the fights were good, the card was just ok for me, this was the first time in a loooong time that I didn't buy the PPV, I went out to watch it.
Looks like my cable bill will be going down. Sadly this is not a good thing, when the cause is MMA.
Category: Sports
*Warning* May contain explicit dialogue.....yes, this blog does involve Dana White!
I am sure everyone watched the fights last night......I am interested in hearing thoughts. So if you have them comment! Of course I will be sharing my thoughts right now!
I enjoyed the fights, there were a few surprises and some expected outcomes....but I have to say first...kudos to Rob Emerson!!!!! His knockout of Manny was amazing!!! I do not like to be wrong and if I am I have a very hard time admitting it, however in this case I am thrilled and overjoyed to be wrong!!!! I picked Manny for the win but not only did Emerson win, he did it in a very convincing manner.....knocking him out in 12 seconds! It was great and I am happy to have been wrong! Great job Emerson!
MacDonald vs. Maia was a great fight! I knew Maia was good and had a great chance at taking the fight. MacDonald is a tough guy as well, so I knew it would be hard work for Maia. Maia did well and he did win, I think we will see more of him in the future and he is definitely a guy to keep your eye on as he moves up in his fighting career!
I was a little disappointed with the Florian vs. Huerta fight. I was really pulling for Huerta, I just thought this fight would be way more explosive. Not that I didn't appreciate the fight, I just thought Florian looked scared and Huerta looked frustrated that Florian wouldn't stand and trade with him. I will be interested to see what will happen with Huerta and the UFC, will Dana let him out of the last fight he has on his contract or will he make him stay???? If he leaves you can add him to the long list of my favorite fighters who no longer fight for the UFC.
Now on to Lesnar...what to say about Lesnar...he won. The rest of what I have to say will not be so nice. The guy is a Jackass first of all. Everyone knows that I am a huge fan of the controversial Tito Ortiz, but even that guy is respectful after a win or even a loss!
(most of the time )
I am sure Lesnar will have a title shot soon, Dana needs a new heavyweight poster-boy. There isn't anyone left in the UFC heavyweights capable of bringing attention back to the UFC. I mean negative attention is better than no attention at all right?
Now what I found amusing, was his statement to the crowd after his fight "Can you see me now?"
Yes Brock, we can see you. Its hard not to when you have a huge penis tattooed on your chest!
(for the record, I know it is not really a penis but you can't tell me that it doesn't look like one, and also, those were Matt Arroyo and Allen Berube's words to me at the UFC 81 weigh-ins!)
Also Brock, while you may have won your fight against Herring, after the impressive blow to his eye, did you plan on doing anything else?
I have to ask about the whole "bad guy" act...was this paid for by Dana White or did Lesnar forget he didn't have to bring a "character" into the octagon? I guess the third option is that the guy really is a jackass....seems to be pretty likely. He may of won his fight but I doubt he won over any new fans. Not to worry, he still has his WWE following and Dana White.
Yes, I can see Brock Lesnar and Dana White becoming the best of friends.
Congrats to GSP, Emerson, Maia, Kongo and the others! While the fights were good, the card was just ok for me, this was the first time in a loooong time that I didn't buy the PPV, I went out to watch it.
Looks like my cable bill will be going down. Sadly this is not a good thing, when the cause is MMA.
Monday, August 4, 2008
UFC 87 Fight Picks
Monday, August 04, 2008
UFC 87 Fight Picks
Here are my picks for UFC 87
Georges St. Pierre vs. Jon Fitch
GSP....Obviously!
Brock Lesnar vs. Heath Herring
This one is a little tricky....I absolutely want to see Herring take it. A few things to consider though.......When Lesnar fought Mir he actually looked like he might win, I got a little worried while watching it. So can Herring do the job? Another thing, what about Lesnars game plan? Will he come out swinging like he did with Mir? Or has he decided to be more cautious with Herring? I predicted that if his fight with Mir went to round 2, Lesnar would be gassed having used all his energy in that first round. So I may have to go with Lesnar (even though it pains me to even write it) I would love to be wrong though!!!!!
Kenny Florian vs. Roger Huerta
I believe that this fight will be one of the better fights on the card.
Going with Huerta on this one! He just needs to stay away from Florian's elbow!
Manny Gamburyan vs. Rob Emerson
Once again...I would be ecstatic if Emerson wins....however, I gotta go with Gamburyan
Jason MacDonald vs. Demian Maia
Maia all the way....can he retain his undefeated record??
Luke Cummo vs. Tamdan McCrory
Cummo! McCrory is an awesome fighter though....
Cheick Kongo Vs. Dan Evensen
Kongo
Andre Gusmao Vs. Jon Jones
Not too familiar with either but I do know that both are undefeated which means...Someones 0 has gotta go! I will say Gusmao.
Chris Wilson Vs. Steve Bruno
This is a tough pick as well... Wilson it is!
Ben Saunders Vs. Ryan Thomas
Saunders.
There you have it!
GSP
Lesnar (a part of me just died...)
Huerta
Gamburyan
Maia
Cummo
Kongo
Gusmao
Wilson
Saunders
UFC 87 Fight Picks
Here are my picks for UFC 87
Georges St. Pierre vs. Jon Fitch
GSP....Obviously!
Brock Lesnar vs. Heath Herring
This one is a little tricky....I absolutely want to see Herring take it. A few things to consider though.......When Lesnar fought Mir he actually looked like he might win, I got a little worried while watching it. So can Herring do the job? Another thing, what about Lesnars game plan? Will he come out swinging like he did with Mir? Or has he decided to be more cautious with Herring? I predicted that if his fight with Mir went to round 2, Lesnar would be gassed having used all his energy in that first round. So I may have to go with Lesnar (even though it pains me to even write it) I would love to be wrong though!!!!!
Kenny Florian vs. Roger Huerta
I believe that this fight will be one of the better fights on the card.
Going with Huerta on this one! He just needs to stay away from Florian's elbow!
Manny Gamburyan vs. Rob Emerson
Once again...I would be ecstatic if Emerson wins....however, I gotta go with Gamburyan
Jason MacDonald vs. Demian Maia
Maia all the way....can he retain his undefeated record??
Luke Cummo vs. Tamdan McCrory
Cummo! McCrory is an awesome fighter though....
Cheick Kongo Vs. Dan Evensen
Kongo
Andre Gusmao Vs. Jon Jones
Not too familiar with either but I do know that both are undefeated which means...Someones 0 has gotta go! I will say Gusmao.
Chris Wilson Vs. Steve Bruno
This is a tough pick as well... Wilson it is!
Ben Saunders Vs. Ryan Thomas
Saunders.
There you have it!
GSP
Lesnar (a part of me just died...)
Huerta
Gamburyan
Maia
Cummo
Kongo
Gusmao
Wilson
Saunders
Arlovski vs. Barnett!!!!!
Monday, August 04, 2008
Arlovski vs. Barnett!!!!!
Just got the news about Arlovski vs. Barnett in October!!!
WOW!!!! I assumed this fight would take place but wasn't too sure with the talk of Arlovski vs. Fedor.
Either opponent would make for an awesome fight in my opinion! The best part is that the fight will take place in Vegas and you all know what that means......
I will be there!
(I had planned on going, Fedor or not!)
Now I am hoping that the rumors of Tito vs. Babalu have some merit to them...that would just be the icing on the cake!!!!!
Arlovski vs. Barnett will be a killer fight! The fact that I will be there just makes it sooo much better! Don't get me wrong, I love watching the PPV'S but there is nothing like actually being there!!!!
What more could a girl ask for!!!!
Arlovski vs. Barnett!!!!!
Just got the news about Arlovski vs. Barnett in October!!!
WOW!!!! I assumed this fight would take place but wasn't too sure with the talk of Arlovski vs. Fedor.
Either opponent would make for an awesome fight in my opinion! The best part is that the fight will take place in Vegas and you all know what that means......
I will be there!
(I had planned on going, Fedor or not!)
Now I am hoping that the rumors of Tito vs. Babalu have some merit to them...that would just be the icing on the cake!!!!!
Arlovski vs. Barnett will be a killer fight! The fact that I will be there just makes it sooo much better! Don't get me wrong, I love watching the PPV'S but there is nothing like actually being there!!!!
What more could a girl ask for!!!!
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