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EsX_Raptor   United States. September 14 2009 06:15. Posts 1719 | Profile Blog |
UFC: The Ultimate Fighter 10: Heavyweights
![[image loading]](http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/7673/tuf10.jpg) "These guys big as hell"
Premieres Wednesday 9/16 featuring street fighter Kimbo Slice and coaches Rampage Jackson and Rashad Evans which have a loving and friendly relationship with each other. 16 heavyweights will fight it out for the title of the ultimate fighter and the UFC contract.
EPISODE 1
+ Show Spoiler + Training begun with Rashad picking the first fighter and Rampage the first two fights (coin flip). Then teams got picked and are as follows: TEAM RASHADJames McSweeney Brendan Schaub Justin Wren Jon Madsen Roy Nelson Darrill Schoonover Matt Mitrione Mike Wessel TEAM RAMPAGEKimbo Slice Abe Wagner Demico Rogers Wes Sims Scott Junk Wes Shivers Marcus Jones Zak Jensen Rampage chose the first fight to be between Abe Wagner, the chemical engineer, vs Jon Madsen, hoping for a "size matters" advantage on the octagon. VS. ![[image loading]](http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/_images/fighter/20090710030229_Madsen.JPG) "Size matters?"But hell no, it wasn't like that at all. Rashad taught Madsen that the strategy for this fight would be to keep Wagner on the mat given he was much taller than him, then and proceeded to train Madsen's takedown. On the other hand, imo, Wagner didn't train much at all compared to Madsen's workout. First round into the fight and guess what happens, Madsen takes down Wagner exactly like they showed him training with Rashad before the fight, then proceeded to beat the shit out of him with elbows and punches to the face. Wagner didn't do shit at all, his defense was sucky and didn't make any effort to get back on his feet. Everytime the referee stopped the fight to reset, Madsen took the guy down again, and again, and again. Rampage tried to talk Wagner that the midget was doing the same thing over and over again, but he didn't listen. He got taken down the same way at least 5 times in the two rounds they fought... or wrestled. On top of that, Wagner got badly cut on the forehead (I judge at least a 2 to 3 inch cut, his bone could be seen) and there were shitloads of blood everywhere on the octagon, it was dripping like an old faucet. In the end, Rampage was obviously frustrated with Wagner and left the place before the fight was over. Rashad couldn't be more happier and I'm starting to think his judgment about Rampage's team is correct, but time will show.
EDISODE 2
+ Show Spoiler + This one was pretty short imo and not that exciting. Rampage chose his second and last hand-picked fight this time between James McSweeney and Wes Shivers. He he picked the fight to throw off Rashad by putting his first pick on the spot against Rampage's huge football beast, not because of strategical reasons. VS. ![[image loading]](http://www.fansofk1.com/uploads/fighters/621885100_james1%5B1%5D.jpg) David vs GoliathWell guess what happened: Each threw 10 hits (James threw 98% kicks...) at each other and from that point on everything went downhill for both. It was like watching two walrus fighting. Wes putting his hands on his waist and waiting for the other guy to come to him, whom was also waiting for Wes to come to him, so what did James do? Throw kicks. I think that was the only thing that gave him points over the monster football player. They would start great combos and then just as they had the other guy half dead, they would back up because of < 0 stamina. Both also had each other LITERALLY submitted at various points of the fight but failed to do so wtf. But that's not all folks, that's just first round. Second round, I left the room and went to do something more valuable like staring at the wall. Honestly this has got to be the most shit fight I've ever seen. In the end karate kid won because of the 2.56x10^1000 kicks he threw at Wes and Rampage looked like he wanted to kill something. Oh well wtf. We at least have the next fight this Wednesday between Kimbo and Roy. I HONESTLY CAN'T WAIT =D
Ladies and Gentleman, Introducing: KIMBO SLICE
![[image loading]](http://images.dailyradar.com/media/uploads/mma/story_large/2009/06/22/kimbo.jpg)
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This beast, which was born in February 8, 1974 (35 years old) is going to go through the tenth installment of the UFC Ultimate Fighter, which will go by UFC Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights this Wednesday, September 16. But my question is, does he have what it takes to join the UFC?
![[image loading]](http://www.ikigaiway.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/kimbo_slice3.jpg) This guy is scary
Former MMA fighter, this guy is best known for getting into a lot of street fights and honestly, a guy that towers at 6'2" and 235lb is truly an opponent to be feared, not counting his intimidating appearance and personality.
So what do you think? Will Kimbo make it into the UFC?
![[image loading]](/userpoll/draw.php?poll_id=6607) Poll: Kimbo into UFC? (Vote): Hell yes (Vote): Hell noLast edit: 2009-09-30 00:07:59 |
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Mikilatov   United States. September 14 2009 06:23. Posts 1938 | Profile Blog |
I find it pretty awesome that Kimbo decided to go to the Ultimate Fighter rather than go fight for another promotion, or fight in Japan, where he's prettymuch guaranteed to get paid given his appearance.
So assuming that the UFC didn't pay him an insane amount to come to the new season, (which I don't think they did?), I think it's great that he actually has the desire to be a good fighter. Plus it's always interesting to have 'characters' both on the show and in the UFC, so I say for entertainment value, hell yes. |
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redtooth   September 14 2009 06:25. Posts 1365 | Profile Blog |
man i can't stop staring at his belly button it looks like its gonna explode soon, especially if it gets punched |
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eXigent.   Canada. September 14 2009 06:31. Posts 963 | Profile Blog |
On September 14 2009 06:25 redtooth wrote: man i can't stop staring at his belly button it looks like its gonna explode soon, especially if it gets punched
might be a hernia. My brother had a bellybutton like that, and it was due to having a hernia. |
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airborne_101   Mexico. September 14 2009 07:01. Posts 48 | Profile Blog |
Do any of you practice MMA or something of the like?
If you answered 'yes', don't you feel ashamed that this blob of muscles fihgts at this level. Of course he could rip my ass anyday, but he doesn't have technique for mma, he did beat a shitload of street brawlers, but isn't compared to real UFC fighters. It took to Seth Petruccelli something like one or two minutes to put him on the mat unconscious so I don't spect him to be the new UFC star.
Just my two cents |
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ArvickHero   Korea (South). September 14 2009 07:07. Posts 1269 | Profile Blog |
| He's gonna win his fights because his opponents are too busy looking at that wtf belly button.. |
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FrozenArbiter   Sweden. September 14 2009 07:11. Posts 26833 | Profile Blog |
On September 14 2009 07:01 airborne_101 wrote: Do any of you practice MMA or something of the like?
If you answered 'yes', don't you feel ashamed that this blob of muscles fihgts at this level. Of course he could rip my ass anyday, but he doesn't have technique for mma, he did beat a shitload of street brawlers, but isn't compared to real UFC fighters. It took to Seth Petruccelli something like one or two minutes to put him on the mat unconscious so I don't spect him to be the new UFC star.
Just my two cents
Meh, it's my understanding that he's actually training these days... I have no interest in him as a freakshow, but there's nothing saying he couldnt become a serious fighter. |
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statix   United States. September 14 2009 07:16. Posts 1403 | Profile Blog |
On September 14 2009 06:31 eXigent. wrote: Show nested quote +On September 14 2009 06:25 redtooth wrote: man i can't stop staring at his belly button it looks like its gonna explode soon, especially if it gets punched
might be a hernia. My brother had a bellybutton like that, and it was due to having a hernia.
In some circles it's called an outtie.
Back on topic.
Kimbo Slice definitely has some hands on him ;meaning speed and power. Is he a good striker? No.
That being said, I can't see him becoming more than a gate keeper in the UFC. He'll probably join the likes of Chris Leben and Keith Jardine. Of course he'll fight in the UFC for a couple of shows; probably against a few cans. Will he win TUF? Hell no.
How does he expect to survive in a division stacked with wrestlers and grapplers? Carwin, Couture, Nog, Lesnar, Mir, Gonzaga, and the new addition of Ben Rothwell.
I guess it would be sort of entertaining (if he can beat a few noobs) to watch him against good strikers like Pat Berry or Cro Cop (should he lose to Dos Santos).
I mean he seems like a likable enough guy but he's way too one dimensional and probably overestimates his own skill. I remember reading some Bas Rutten interview with him saying that he tried to get Kimbo to review heel hook escapes (before the fight with Shamrock was supposed to happen) and Kimbo just flat out refused saying that the fight would never go to the ground. What the hell...you dare question El Guapo?. |
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Mikilatov   United States. September 14 2009 07:17. Posts 1938 | Profile Blog |
On September 14 2009 07:01 airborne_101 wrote: Do any of you practice MMA or something of the like?
If you answered 'yes', don't you feel ashamed that this blob of muscles fihgts at this level. Of course he could rip my ass anyday, but he doesn't have technique for mma, he did beat a shitload of street brawlers, but isn't compared to real UFC fighters. It took to Seth Petruccelli something like one or two minutes to put him on the mat unconscious so I don't spect him to be the new UFC star.
Just my two cents
Brock Lesnar is the UFC heavyweight champion.
I'm not really a fan of Brock at all, but he's proof that technique isn't everything. |
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statix   United States. September 14 2009 07:25. Posts 1403 | Profile Blog |
On September 14 2009 07:17 Mikilatov wrote: Show nested quote +On September 14 2009 07:01 airborne_101 wrote: Do any of you practice MMA or something of the like?
If you answered 'yes', don't you feel ashamed that this blob of muscles fihgts at this level. Of course he could rip my ass anyday, but he doesn't have technique for mma, he did beat a shitload of street brawlers, but isn't compared to real UFC fighters. It took to Seth Petruccelli something like one or two minutes to put him on the mat unconscious so I don't spect him to be the new UFC star.
Just my two cents
I'm not really a fan of Brock at all, but he's proof that technique isn't everything.
He was an NCAA wrestling champion.
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Mikilatov   United States. September 14 2009 07:31. Posts 1938 | Profile Blog |
On September 14 2009 07:25 statix wrote: Show nested quote +On September 14 2009 07:17 Mikilatov wrote: On September 14 2009 07:01 airborne_101 wrote: Do any of you practice MMA or something of the like?
If you answered 'yes', don't you feel ashamed that this blob of muscles fihgts at this level. Of course he could rip my ass anyday, but he doesn't have technique for mma, he did beat a shitload of street brawlers, but isn't compared to real UFC fighters. It took to Seth Petruccelli something like one or two minutes to put him on the mat unconscious so I don't spect him to be the new UFC star.
Just my two cents
I'm not really a fan of Brock at all, but he's proof that technique isn't everything.
He was an NCAA wrestling champion.
True, but to say Kimbo isn't viable due to the fact that he currently doesn't currently have high level MMA skills is a bit off. Brock has shown that he can take on those with far higher skills than he due primarily to his physical prowess. I see no reason why Kimbo couldn't become a viable MMA contender. |
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statix   United States. September 14 2009 07:38. Posts 1403 | Profile Blog |
On September 14 2009 07:31 Mikilatov wrote: Show nested quote +On September 14 2009 07:25 statix wrote: On September 14 2009 07:17 Mikilatov wrote: On September 14 2009 07:01 airborne_101 wrote: Do any of you practice MMA or something of the like?
If you answered 'yes', don't you feel ashamed that this blob of muscles fihgts at this level. Of course he could rip my ass anyday, but he doesn't have technique for mma, he did beat a shitload of street brawlers, but isn't compared to real UFC fighters. It took to Seth Petruccelli something like one or two minutes to put him on the mat unconscious so I don't spect him to be the new UFC star.
Just my two cents
I'm not really a fan of Brock at all, but he's proof that technique isn't everything.
He was an NCAA wrestling champion.
True, but to say Kimbo isn't viable due to the fact that he currently doesn't currently have high level MMA skills is a bit off. Brock has shown that he can take on those with far higher skills than he due primarily to his physical prowess. I see no reason why Kimbo couldn't become a viable MMA contender.
He'd have to develop some sick TD defense to ever be considered a contender as a HW. I'm not saying it's impossible, just not likely. |
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eXigent.   Canada. September 14 2009 07:43. Posts 963 | Profile Blog |
I thought kimbo slipped during the seth petruccelli fight, and seth capitalized on it.
EDIT: looks more like seth caught him with a straight right that dazed him. My badLast edit: 2009-09-14 07:44:58 |
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Mikilatov   United States. September 14 2009 07:45. Posts 1938 | Profile Blog |
On September 14 2009 07:38 statix wrote: Show nested quote +On September 14 2009 07:31 Mikilatov wrote: On September 14 2009 07:25 statix wrote: On September 14 2009 07:17 Mikilatov wrote: On September 14 2009 07:01 airborne_101 wrote: Do any of you practice MMA or something of the like?
If you answered 'yes', don't you feel ashamed that this blob of muscles fihgts at this level. Of course he could rip my ass anyday, but he doesn't have technique for mma, he did beat a shitload of street brawlers, but isn't compared to real UFC fighters. It took to Seth Petruccelli something like one or two minutes to put him on the mat unconscious so I don't spect him to be the new UFC star.
Just my two cents
I'm not really a fan of Brock at all, but he's proof that technique isn't everything.
He was an NCAA wrestling champion.
True, but to say Kimbo isn't viable due to the fact that he currently doesn't currently have high level MMA skills is a bit off. Brock has shown that he can take on those with far higher skills than he due primarily to his physical prowess. I see no reason why Kimbo couldn't become a viable MMA contender.
He'd have to develop some sick TD defense to ever be considered a contender as a HW. I'm not saying it's impossible, just not likely.
Maybe so, but like I said, I have to commend the guy for going to the ultimate fighter and aspiring to become great rather than going to Japan and fighting, because there's always room for guys like him in Japan and I'm sure he knows this.
Not to mention Dana White said the only way he'd ever fight in the UFC is by going through the Ultimate Fighter, so that's what he's trying, haha. |
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Servolisk   United States. September 14 2009 08:50. Posts 4910 | Profile Blog |
On September 14 2009 07:31 Mikilatov wrote: Show nested quote +On September 14 2009 07:25 statix wrote: On September 14 2009 07:17 Mikilatov wrote: On September 14 2009 07:01 airborne_101 wrote: Do any of you practice MMA or something of the like?
If you answered 'yes', don't you feel ashamed that this blob of muscles fihgts at this level. Of course he could rip my ass anyday, but he doesn't have technique for mma, he did beat a shitload of street brawlers, but isn't compared to real UFC fighters. It took to Seth Petruccelli something like one or two minutes to put him on the mat unconscious so I don't spect him to be the new UFC star.
Just my two cents
I'm not really a fan of Brock at all, but he's proof that technique isn't everything.
He was an NCAA wrestling champion.
True, but to say Kimbo isn't viable due to the fact that he currently doesn't currently have high level MMA skills is a bit off. Brock has shown that he can take on those with far higher skills than he due primarily to his physical prowess. I see no reason why Kimbo couldn't become a viable MMA contender.
Assuming that it's valid to say that about people who are physically talented, how does this guy qualify? Besides these pictures I'm ignorant of his physical abilities. Brock had top level athleticism even compared to NFL players of his weight. |
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Athos   United States. September 14 2009 09:39. Posts 1520 | Profile Blog |
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Zinfandel   Canada. September 14 2009 09:49. Posts 54 | Profile |
| I like to think that Brock Lesnar is the man and he likes to beat people up. When Brock Lesnar meets Kimbo Slice the earth will move as the heavyweight fighters shake the stadium with their powerful strikes. Brock Lesnar will prevail because he is bigger and has fought better opponents. Kimbo Slice, after getting KTFOd by a nobody (Seth Petruzelli, sorry man), has shown that he has a glass chin. One hopes that Bas Rutten's weak training skills were the cause of Kimbo's poor showing versus Seth P. I hope that Kimbo wins the TUF contract, gets better training (he already is if he's on Rampage Jackson's team), and we get to see the streetfighter transform into a competent mixed martial artist (and put on a good show, eventually, against Brock Lesnar, or, hopefully, Shane Carwin). |
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statix   United States. September 14 2009 10:04. Posts 1403 | Profile Blog |
On September 14 2009 09:49 Zinfandel wrote: I like to think that Brock Lesnar is the man and he likes to beat people up. When Brock Lesnar meets Kimbo Slice the earth will move as the heavyweight fighters shake the stadium with their powerful strikes. Brock Lesnar will prevail because he is bigger and has fought better opponents. Kimbo Slice, after getting KTFOd by a nobody (Seth Petruzelli, sorry man), has shown that he has a glass chin. One hopes that Bas Rutten's weak training skills were the cause of Kimbo's poor showing versus Seth P. I hope that Kimbo wins the TUF contract, gets better training (he already is if he's on Rampage Jackson's team), and we get to see the streetfighter transform into a competent mixed martial artist (and put on a good show, eventually, against Brock Lesnar, or, hopefully, Shane Carwin).
uhhh Bas is a great instructor. I really can't tell if you're trolling or not.
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All great fighters while they trained with Bas. Hell, Ludwig is still an awesome fighter.
edit: it would also probably be better for Kimbo to be on Rashad's team since it looks like he brought Greg Jackson along for the show.Last edit: 2009-09-14 10:05:32 |
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unknown.sam   Philippines. September 14 2009 12:33. Posts 1636 | Profile |
On September 14 2009 10:04 statix wrote: Show nested quote +On September 14 2009 09:49 Zinfandel wrote: I like to think that Brock Lesnar is the man and he likes to beat people up. When Brock Lesnar meets Kimbo Slice the earth will move as the heavyweight fighters shake the stadium with their powerful strikes. Brock Lesnar will prevail because he is bigger and has fought better opponents. Kimbo Slice, after getting KTFOd by a nobody (Seth Petruzelli, sorry man), has shown that he has a glass chin. One hopes that Bas Rutten's weak training skills were the cause of Kimbo's poor showing versus Seth P. I hope that Kimbo wins the TUF contract, gets better training (he already is if he's on Rampage Jackson's team), and we get to see the streetfighter transform into a competent mixed martial artist (and put on a good show, eventually, against Brock Lesnar, or, hopefully, Shane Carwin).
edit: it would also probably be better for Kimbo to be on Rashad's team since it looks like he brought Greg Jackson along for the show.
got that right. if i were a fighter, i wouldn't wana be on rampage's team cause rampage doesn't teach jack |
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pharmer.   United States. September 14 2009 12:37. Posts 33 | Profile |
On September 14 2009 07:01 airborne_101 wrote: Do any of you practice MMA or something of the like?
If you answered 'yes', don't you feel ashamed that this blob of muscles fihgts at this level. Of course he could rip my ass anyday, but he doesn't have technique for mma, he did beat a shitload of street brawlers, but isn't compared to real UFC fighters. It took to Seth Petruccelli something like one or two minutes to put him on the mat unconscious so I don't spect him to be the new UFC star.
Just my two cents
it was like 15 seconds, and he had like 4 inches of reach and 30 pounds over seth, so i dont think he has a chance |
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