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George St. Pierre vs Nick Diaz

February 8th, 2010 by Brotherlove | 1 Comment | Filed in 2010, George St. Pierre, MMA, Nick Diaz, Strikeforce, UFC

George St. Pierre vs Nick Diaz isn’t likely to happen. George St. Pierre is the UFC welterweight champion ranked #1 in the world. Nick Diaz is the Strikeforce welterweight champion, ranked 3rd in the world, according to FightMagazine.com. I doubt the organizations will unify the title belts by putting there champions to the test. In my opinion, Nick Diaz wins by submission or TKO do to punches. If George St. Pierre wins, it’ll be a slow process with George St. Pierre controlling the ground game with his wrestling, but he’ll be unable to submit/finish Nick Diaz. It’ll go to the judges.

Both George St. Pierre (above) and Nick Diaz (below) have faced the highest caliber of MMA competition, and both have persevered. George St. Pierre has wins over, BJ Penn, Matt Hughes, Jon Fitch, Josh Koscheck, and several others, while Nick Diaz has wins over Robbie Lawler, Takanori Gomi, Frank Shamrock, and Scott Smith.

Tags: George St. Pierre, MMA, Nick Diaz, Strikeforce, UFC

Nick Diaz vs George St. Pierre

February 8th, 2010 by Brotherlove | No Comments | Filed in 2010, George St. Pierre, MMA, Nick Diaz, Strikeforce, UFC

Nick Diaz vs George St. Pierre would be a dream fight should it ever occur. According to FightMagazine.com these are the current, MMA Welterweight (170) Rankings. Without a doubt, I’m sure this fight will never occur. The UFC likes to shelter it’s poster boys. My money’s on Nick Diaz.

#1 George St. Pierre, 2 Thiago Alves, 3 Nick Diaz, 4 Josh Koscheck, 5 Dan Hardy, 6 Paul Daley, 7 Jon Fitch, 8 Paulo Thiago, 9 Matt Hughes, 10 Ben Saunders, 11 Jay Hieron, 12 Matt Serra, 13 Jake Ellenberger, 14 George Sotiropoulos, 15 Matt Brown, 16 John Howard, 17 Lyman Good, 18 Johny Hendricks, 19 Marius Zaromskis, 20 Chris Lytle.

Tags: George St. Pierre, MMA, Nick Diaz, Strikeforce, UFC

Robbie Lawler Knocks Out Melvin Manhoef

February 6th, 2010 by Brotherlove | No Comments | Filed in 2010, MMA, Melvin Manhoef, Robbie Lawler, Strikeforce

Saturday January 30, 2010, Robbie Lawler Knocks Out Melvin Manhoef in the first round of their Strikeforce middle weight bout. After taking a severe beating by Melvin Manhoef’s wicked leg kicks, it appeared Robbie Lawler might not make it out of the first round.

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Then WHAMMO!!!! A hard overhand right hit the chin of Melvin Manhoef and was followed with a left hook to the face, Melvin Manhoef was already plummeting to the canvas and was knocked out before he hit it. Forced to jump in front of a knocked-out-cold, with his eyes unblinking and wide open, the referee stopped the fight with 1:29 to go in the first round. Stiff as a board, Melvin Manhoef did not get up for some time. Robbie Lawler was victorious!

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Tags: Melvin Manhoef, MMA, Robbie Lawler, Strikeforce

Nick Diaz Beats Down Marius Zaromskis

February 6th, 2010 by Brotherlove | No Comments | Filed in 2010, MMA, Marius Zaromskis, Nick Diaz, Strikeforce

Nick Diaz beats down Marius Zaromskis to win the Strikeforce welterweight championship belt. With 27 seconds to go in round 1, Nick Diaz knocks out Marius Zaromskis. Dropping to the canvas like a sack of potatoes, Marius Zaromskis lands on his back and is smothered by the ref who calls the stoppage.

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BELOW: Marius Zaromskis, was my first pic to fight George St. Pierre. Marius is a title holder and a tournament champion, I thought he might beat up Nick Diaz. DAMN! Brotherlove was wrong! Nick Diaz threw several impressive combinations, with several punches landing. It was a short right hook that rocked Marius on the chin. Marius Zaromskis was completely out classed.

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Tags: Champion, Marius Zaromskis, MMA, Nick Diaz, Strikeforce, Welterweight

Rashad Evans VS Thiago Silva

January 3rd, 2010 by Brotherlove | No Comments | Filed in 2010, MMA, Rashad Evans, Thiago Silva, UFC

Rashad Evans VS Thiago Silva, UFC 108, Fight Video is worth the purchase. I have to eat me words and admit UFC 108 was a worthy card. All the fights were competetive or ended with a great finish. Unfortunately the main event between Rashad Evans and Thiago Silva, was the only snoozer. Both these light heavyweight fighters should have finished the fight. UFC 108 undercards were far more enthusiastic.

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Tags: MMA, Rashad Evans, Thiago Silva, UFC

Rashad Evans VS Thiago Silva

January 3rd, 2010 by Brotherlove | No Comments | Filed in 2010, MMA, Rashad Evans, Thiago Silva, UFC

Rashad Evans VS Thiago Silva, UFC 108, January 10, 2009. HAPPY NEW YEAR is not quite the way 2010 started for Light-Heavyweight Thiago Silva. Too little too late is the Brazilians nickname in this fight. An unfortunate decision favoring his opponent, Rashad Evans, earns Thiago Silva a second loss in his MMA career. I personally feel that this fight should not have been decided on, by the judges. Both Rashad Evans and Thiago Silva should have fought for a finish. The fans got gypped.

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Tags: Light HeavyWeight, MMA, Rashad Evans, Thiago Silva, UFC

Scott Smith KOs Cung Lee

December 24th, 2009 by Brotherlove | No Comments | Filed in 2009, Brotherlove, Cung Le, MMA, Scott Smith, Strikeforce

Scott Smith KOs Cung Lee. An unbelievable finish to an action packed fight. Cung Le dominated Scott “Hands of Steel” Smith for the entirety of their 3-round middle weight Strikeforce MMA bout. Cung Le dropped Scott Smith several times, and tossed him around in his expert Sanshou fashion.

Scott Smith was getting owned by Cung Le, but Scott Smith never gives up. Continuing to press Cung Le, and continuing to march forward, Scott Smith persevered. Scott Smith delivered a left hook to the chin of Cung Le, dropping Cung Le to the mat. Following up with several punches to the face, referee John McCarthy was forced to stop Scott Smith’s ground and pound onslaught. Cung Le was defeated, and knocked out for the first time ever.

CONGRATULATIONS SCOTT SMITH, and CONGRATULATIONS STRIKEFORCE. I’m looking forward to more great Strikforce cards. And I can’t wait to see what other amazing fighters Strikeforce acquires. It’s a matter of time before Strikeforce calls out UFC for the best MMA fighters in the world.

Tags: Brotherlove, Cung Le, MMA, Scott Smith, Strikeforce

BJ Penn: Unstoppable at 155 Lightweight Division

December 13th, 2009 by Brotherlove | No Comments | Filed in 2009, BJ Penn, MMA, Shinya Aoki

BJ Penn could’ve easily finished Diego Sanchez in the first round of his lightweight title defense in UFC 107. Instead, BJ Penn decided to take his time and pick his shots. Sadly and shocking to most, the fight wasn’t remotely competitive. BJ Penn was untouched by Diego Sanchez in all 5 title rounds. In fact, BJ Penn made Diego Sanchez look like he never fought a day in his life.

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According to several sources, the Worlds best MMA Lightweights (155lbs limit) are #1 Lightweight Fighter in the World: B.J. Penn, Shinya Aoki, Eddie Alvarez, Tatsuya Kawajiri, Kenny Florian, Joachim Hansen, Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante, Frankie Edgar, Diego Sanchez, Sean Sherk, Josh Thompson, Satoru Kitaoka, and Gray Maynard.

I’d pay to see BJ Penn beat up Shinya Aoki (not in the UFC), but I wouldn’t waste my money on Frankie Edgard or Gray Maynard. Dana White is absolutely right to make BJ Penn work through the welterweights for another title shot at George St. Pierre. However, if BJ Penn is forced to fight at 155, it would truly be a waste of everyone’s time and BJ’s talent.

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Tags: BJ Penn, Brotherlove, MMA, Shinya Aoki

JAKE SHIELDS vs JASON MILLER

November 11th, 2009 by Brotherlove | No Comments | Filed in 2009, Jake Shields, Jason Miller, MMA

A fantastic title match-up! Strikeforce knows how to pick perfect competetors. Jeremy Miller “the unsubmittable” vs Jake Shields “Mr. Submission” himself. Admittedly the fight is boring. Jake Shields used his wrestling to smother Jeremy Miller’s superior stand-up game. Shields dominated the fight with his control, positioning, and perseverance, but like most wrestlers Shields couldn’t finish the fight. A unanimous decision victory earning him the title belt. Shields was heckled by the crowd with boos for his lackluster win.

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Even in defeat, Jason “Mayhem” Miller won the hearts of the crowd. He attempted several stand-up combo’s that landed, but were smothered my Jake Shields take downs. Submission attempts were dodged and reversed several times by Miller. Ground and pound did not occur because of the devensive skills of Miller. Most impressively however, Miller had several take downs, and a never before seen rear-naked-choke attempt on Shields. Sheilds who was saved by the bell.

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Tags: Jake Shields, Jason Miller, Jiu Jitsu, MMA

Gegard Mousasi UNSTOPPABLE!

November 10th, 2009 by Brotherlove | No Comments | Filed in 2009, Gegard Mousasi, MMA

Unless Shogun Rua (UFC) and Gegard Mousasi (Strikeforce) go toe-to-toe, I don’t see anyone beating this 24 year old MMA phenom. Maybe Loyoto Machida, maybe Anderson Silva, or maybe Vitor Belfort, but these are the only competitive fights for the young Armenian, light heavy weight champion. And on CBS Sports, Strikeforce Light Heavy Weight Champion Gegard Mousasi, beats down Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou.

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Tags: Gegard Mousasi, MMA

Sokoudjou GIVES UP!

November 9th, 2009 by Brotherlove | No Comments | Filed in 2009, MMA, Sokoudjou

I thought Sokoudjou, without question, took the 1st round. He blocked punches, reversed take-downs, had several throws, and he escaped submission attempts. Gegard Mousasi was in for long fight. But somewhere in the 2nd round Sokoudjou stopped fighting. It’s not like Mousasi started to do anything more or less. Sokoudjou just stopped Fighting! No more throws, no more jockying for position, no nothing! JUST STOPPED!

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Tags: MMA, Sokoudjou

RESPECT Brett Rogers

November 9th, 2009 by Brotherlove | No Comments | Filed in 2009, Brett Rogers, MMA

R-E-S-P-E-C-T!!!!! Brett Rogers came to fight! I apologize to Rogers, I thought he wouldn’t stand a chance. I was very impressed by everything he showed during his fight with Fedor. Brett showed that strength has the potential to over come, thus the weight class separations. And Brett showed he wasn’t afraid to fight, and to persevere. His ground and pound over Fedor was jaw dropping. No one could believe what they were seeing. Eventually lack of experience and lack of certain skills prevented his win. Fedor Emelianenko found his swing and threw it like David vs Goliath. One shot took the Giant Brett Rogers down!!! I would love to see Brett get a second chance. Brett Rogers is here to stay.

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Tags: Brett Rogers, MMA

FEDOR WINS AGAIN!!!

November 9th, 2009 by Brotherlove | No Comments | Filed in 2009, Fedor Emelianenko, MMA

All the nay sayers got their first glimpse of hope when Brett Rogers broke Fedor Emelianenko’s nose with Brett’s first thrown punch, Brett’s left jab.Then Fedor fans held their heart pounding chests, and caught their breathes in there throat. An entire first round went buy, in which Brett Rogers clearly won. Fedor threw several blocked punches, and had been ground and pound for the first time ever. Brett Rogers shocked the crowd. Fedor was getting smashed and Rogers looked great. Brett Rogers outperformed the last dozen of Fedor’s challengers. In fact, I’d say Brett Rogers won the first round.

But then in a split second, in the middle of the 2nd round. Fedor started bouncing around shaking his fists loose. He threw an overhand-right perfectly timed and perfectly struck. Brett Rogers, 280 pounds, got hit with a blow that could be heard to the ends of the highest mezzanine. DOWN WENT ROGERS! KNOCKED OUT!

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Tags: Fedor Emelianenko, MMA

Strikeforce MMA Organization Is On Point

November 9th, 2009 by Brotherlove | No Comments | Filed in 2009, Brett Rogers, Fedor Emelianenko, MMA

Saturday November 7, 2009 is a well put together fight card. Hats off to Strikeforce, the World Wide leader in Mixed Martial Arts. This card promised to be very competitive, and the delivery was right on time. Several evenly matched fights took place including Knock-outs, Submissions, and TKOs. CBS Sports Television (Channel 2 if you live in L.A.) never looked so good.

FIGHT CARD

MAIN CARD
FEDOR “THE LAST EMPEROR” EMELIANENKO (30-1) VS BRETT “THE GRIM” ROGERS (10-0)
JASON “MAYHEM” MILLER (29-6) VS JAKE SHIELDS (28-4) – MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
GEGARD “THE DREAMCATCHER” MOUSASI (29-2) VS RAMEAU THIERRY “THE AFRICAN ASSASIN” SOKODJOU
FABRICIO “VAI CAVALO” WERDUM (12-4-1) VS ANTONIO “BIGFOOT” SILVA (13-1)

UNDERCARD
MARLOES COENEN (16-3) VS ROXANNE MODAFERRI (13-4)
MARK MILLER (9-5) VS DERAY DAVIS (5-1)
JEFF CURRAN (31-12) VS SAM THAO (5-1)
JOHN KOLOSCI (10-5) VS SHAMAR BAILEY (9-1)
LOUIS TAYLOR (4-0) VS NATE MOORE (5-1)
CHRISTIAN UFLACKER (1-0) VS JONATAS

Tags: CBS, MMA, Strikeforce

Fuck Cecil Peoples!!!!!!!!!!

October 25th, 2009 by Brotherlove | No Comments | Filed in 2009, Cecil Peoples, MMA

How many bullshit calls can one man make? Cecil peoples needs to have his eyes checked and quit judging forever. I can’t think of any other judge who blows more calls than this man. Matt Hamil vs Michael Bisping, Tito Ortis vs Forrest Griffin, Shogun Rua vs Loyoto Machida just to name a few.

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The betting odds as I recollect were 4 -1 in favor of the champion Loyoto Machida. Now I ain’t no mathematician, but these odds are well worth betting for the underdog, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. If Shogun doesn’t knock out, or tap out, Loyoto Machida, Las Vegas can’t give away all those 4 – 1 bets. Bad business! And as much as I hate Cecil Peoples who trains out of House Of Champions in Van Nuys California, it was a unanimous decision. All the judges are to blame for giving this one back to Vegas. As the song goes, “Money, Money Money, MonAy………. MonAy!

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Tags: 2009, Cecil Peoples, MMA