Patrick Barry made quick work of Dan Evensen via his vicious K-1 style leg kicks for a submission. People, the cat gave up verbally to the ref. Change your "Fight Finders" to sub Rd.1 2:36Brad Blackburn decisions Ryo Chonan after 3 rounds and "too little, too late" for the Piranha. Props to Blackburn entering the arena to Michael Jackson's "Bad."
Matt Hamill TKO's Reese Andy in a lackluster affair of sloppy striking but retard strength takes the day.
Antoni Hardonk TKO's Mike Wessel in an exciting affair resembling Oleg Taktarov versus Tank Abbott back in the dizzay. Budonkadonk stays in the Heavyweight mix and I'd watch Wessel slug it out again for a fight he doesn't take on short notice.
Yushin Okami decisions Dean Lister in a fight the crowd absolutely loved. Lister pulls guard over and over and "Thunder" out-points him as expected. This tedious fight does nothing for Okami's bid for a title shot with Anderson Silva. Expect Thatles Leites to ink that contract soon.
Cheick Kongo elbowed Mustapha al Turk into oblivion. I'd like to see Kongo fight Junior Dos Santos next to push the big fella in a bout with a fellow big time striker.
Quinton Jackson KO'd Wanderlei Silva with a punch he threw while not even looking for the lucky win. Fuck "Rampage" for the extra striking on Wand as the referee is trying to pull him off. That's 3 unnecessary punches and if the UFC has any consistency for illegal "unnecessary roughness," they will fine Jackson huge for this despicable act. Remember, they fired "Babalu" Sobral for holding on to a choke after a tap and blacking out David Heath. Did I mention fuck "Rampage?"
CB Dollaway got a belated X-Mas gift from the ref in an early stoppage over Mike Massenzio via TKO. The 1 legged Mike actually seemed in control over the cocky Arizonan, but I still believe he was going to be TKO'd eventually while sprawled out so who cares?
Frank Mir had the most impressive performance of his career out-striking and TKOing the formerly unstoppable Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in 2 rounds. Damn that was unexpected but amazing and "Big Nog" looked out of shape, flat footed, and old, getting knocked down 3 times in this bout. Frank let Brock Lesnar know he is coming for him next as the other Heavyweight Champion smiled and pointed to his next opponent. Mir looked great but it's still only 2 rounds so let the cardio questions remain though give Frank the day and the congrats in the fight of his life!
Rashad Evans curb stops Forrest Griffin after losing the 1st 2 rounds to the former champ, and then as per usual, found his rhythm and dropped Griffin and then curb stomped him into submission? The debate on whether or not Forrest tapped remains but the outcome does not. "Sugar" is a shitty nickname and maybe "Impressive" is more apt. Rashad has to be one of the most improved fighters I've ever seen. The guy is so quick and really talented in all areas of the game. Congratulations to the new champion who fights cocky, but is really humble and well spoken (the 2nd comment is a joke people) class act. His suits are straight pimp as well.
Afterthoughts:
Rashad Evans vs Quinton Jackson is most likely on the horizon and there are infinite possibilities for Forrest. I could see Antonio Noguiera vs Randy Couture soon in a "legends" bout. There is zero employment opportunity for Dan Stevenson in the UFC, fire him. Dean Lister's striking is like watching Michael Jordan swing at a baseball. Jesus, let Deaner go already and he can continue to be a great Jiu-Jitsu instructor and submission grappler only.
Finally and most painfully, the future of Wanderlei Silva is very uncertain. 1-4 in his last 5 fights with 3 leaving him in an unconscious heap shattering hopes of the legend returning to title contention. The suggestion of moving to Middleweight (185 lbs.) is always a possibility, but after the concussion syndrome in recent bouts, retirement, or at the very least, a looong layoff seem to be the reality. Everyone will always want to watch the uber-exciting "Axe Murderer," but should we when considering the health of the 32 year old figher who is 77 years old in combat age. Regardless, I mean irregardless, I still love the guy and he is an amazing legend and hall of famer. 6-4 on the picks and this event sucked as far as the guys I'm rooting for goes. K-1 Dynamite is next.
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