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Post by LWPD on May 5, 2012 15:24:47 GMT -5
On paper, this should be a huge night for fight fans. UFC on Fox at 8 PM EST. Then Mayweather vs Cotto close things out on HBO PPV.
UFC on Fox
Nate Diaz (156) vs. Jim Miller (156)
Josh Koscheck (170.5) vs. Johny Hendricks (170.5)
Rousimar Palhares (186) vs. Alan Belcher (186)
Pat Barry (244) vs. Lavar Johnson (253)
Floyd "Money" Mayweather vs Miguel "Junito" Cotto
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Post by pikemojo on May 5, 2012 15:43:35 GMT -5
Looking forward to it tonight. Looks like we should have some exciting fights tonight.
My picks: Diaz, Koscheck, Palhares, Barry. Not watching the boxing. I don't get HBO.
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Post by havoc on May 5, 2012 21:16:47 GMT -5
Looking forward to it tonight. Looks like we should have some exciting fights tonight. My picks: Diaz, Koscheck, Palhares, Barry. Not watching the boxing. I don't get HBO. 1 outta four ain't bad.  I got HBO, just don't have the $70 to pay for the Mayweather PPV |
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Post by pikemojo on May 5, 2012 22:53:04 GMT -5
Looking forward to it tonight. Looks like we should have some exciting fights tonight. My picks: Diaz, Koscheck, Palhares, Barry. Not watching the boxing. I don't get HBO. 1 outta four ain't bad. No kidding. Not a good night to be my picks. This is why I don't gamble on this stuff. |
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Post by jasonjaconetti on May 6, 2012 15:24:52 GMT -5
The UFC fights were pretty good. All 4 fights had good action and guys who were pushing it. Kosh vs. Hendricks might have been the weakest of the night and that was still good.
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Post by Vegas on May 6, 2012 15:34:19 GMT -5
Along with the Kentucky Derby, yesterday with the Mayweather fight at MGM Grand was a big day here in Las Vegas for the sportsbooks.  |
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Post by LWPD on May 6, 2012 17:27:21 GMT -5
Some good fights last night. Here are a few gifs: Lavar has very heavy hands, I'd like to see him get tested against someone with more cardio and a better ground game.  I was pulling for Palhares, but Belcher stepped up his game.  Hendricks did more damage overall, but I had Kos eking out Round 1 & taking 3. His eye still feels the effects of the GSP fight. Close call either way.  Nate Diaz may be the most improved fighter in the UFC. His stand up is light years ahead of where he was during his stint on TUF. Miller is widely considered top 5 in the division and he ran through him. A well earned title shot.   Another impressive win for Mayweather. Hopefully the biggest one of them all will be next!  |
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Post by pikemojo on May 6, 2012 18:03:58 GMT -5
I just don't understand how Barry can be such a good kickboxer but can't seem to sidestep to get away from those types of punches. Lately he hasn't been getting in trouble on the ground, it has been on his feet. I don't get it.
I definitely thought Hendricks deserved that win. Koscheck just seemed off last night. Hendricks landed more shots and did more damage even thought Koscheck seemed to be throwing harder punches.
Nate Diaz is awesome and seems to be more respectful than his brother. He is going to be trouble for either Bendo or Edgar.
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Post by LWPD on May 7, 2012 19:30:20 GMT -5
Its that time again...another Gracie Breakdown! This time a look at Belcher's defense of the Palhares heel hook attempt, and Diaz finishing Miller with a version of the guillotine.
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