Busy Weekend On The MMA Roundup

Well 1st things 1st, we have to talk about K-1's "Dynamite" show here in good ole 'Merica. The main event was already spoiled with Hong-Man Choi unable to pass his medical test and had to pull out of the show. The hype around former Pro Wrestler Brock Lesnar was not spoiled by the replacement, Min Soo Kim (2-5), the punching bag with eye balls. Brock came out and took Kim down with his NCAA wrestling championship style, and proceeded to pummel the poor man for 58 seconds before Min tapped out. We learned nothing from this fight, but you cannot deny the potential for Lesnar in the heavyweight division. The tools are all there, and let the bidding begin for his future services.

The co-main event of the rematch of one of the greatest fights of all time, Royce Gracie vs Sakuraba, could not, and did not live up to the hype. Sure both fighters are past their prime, but neither man did anything to really win the fight. Its not even really their fault, both men just seemed to cancel each other out, though there were a few good ground struggles. In the end, with the crowd reigning down the boo's, the judges saw the decision for Royce. I saw it a draw, but in the end the fight didn't really matter. Sak needs to retire, and Royce should consider it as well. Still, idiots booing two of the greatest fighters of all time is inexcusable no matter how the match plays out!

Former Pro Football player Jonnie Morton made his MMA debut, and was carried out of the ring via a stretcher in only 38 seconds. Morton was dropped by Bernard Ackah with a single punch that seems to have obliterated Morton's MMA dreams. Also in a smart move, Morton refused to take his post fight drug test and was denied his fight purse.

Jake Shields won yet again and most people still have no clue who the uber-talented Welterweight is. That needs to change and perhaps another stint with Bodog and a future bout with Elite XC will help his lack of notoriety. Don Sik Yoon got his 1st career win in the "Fight Of The Night" with Melvin Manhoef. Melvin the vaunted Dutch striker came out like a man on fire with a barrage of strikes Yoon somehow survived. In the 2nd, Yoon pulled one of the best armbar's I've seen in a while to get the win. Though a record of (1-4), Yoon does have some real talent and we'll see where he goes from this big win.

Moving away from K-1's Dynamite show, the deal is finally, and officially done with UFC buying Pride FC. Yes we all thought the deal was done a while back, but it wasn't. Also, it seems as if the Pride FC name and company may just be folded up and absorbed by the UFC. If that's the case it is sad, but Pride fighters like Paulo Filho, Shogun Rua, Antonio Nogueira, have all signed and the Japan roster seems to be thinning rapidly. By the by, how the hell do you sign Filho, one of the best Middleweights in the world, to a contract in the minor league WEC? That makes no sense. Also, the future Lightweight Tournament and all scheduled Pride PPV's have been canceled. There are so many great Pride fighters that need a home and there just simply isn't enough room in the UFC for all. We shall wait and see.

After Chuck Liddell's recent KO loss to new Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton Jackson, Dana White stated that it was time, and Chuck's next bout would finally be the dream match with Wanderlei Silva. However, Silva is a free agent, and has already stated he wanted to take the entire year off to rest, heal, and train, to return fresh in 2008. Of course money changes everything, but the original plan before Chuck's loss, was to have Liddell fight Mirko Cro Cop (also coming off a KO loss) in an end of the year mega-fight. These are two very big options and either one could be amazing.

Uriah Faber won yet again as the 145lb. Champion of WEC (among other titles) this past weekend, but he is the only 145 fighter anyone knows besides Kid Yamamoto who refuses to fight in America. Rumors are flying that former UFC Lightweight Champion Jens Pulver, is planning to drop down to 145 after his fight with BJ Penn, and join the WEC. This could pose a great fight with Faber, but then what? I hope Jens stays in the UFC and tries to win the crown again.

Finally, the 1st (now former) Middleweight Champion Evan Tanner, is coming back to fight in September. An opponent has not been named but it will be great to see the talented veteran who has been training with Chute Boxe's American gym return to action.

Oh, and for all the Tito Ortiz fans, his "girlfriend" pornstar Jenna Jameson has a new movie coming out, where someone other than Tito will be cumming on her.