Definately interested in MMA weather it be PRIDE, UFC or K1 but not a die-hard fan. I only follow UFC via youtube and the UFC website and keeping my ear to the ground on the web.
Watching some of the clips on the upcomming UFC 118 of Randy Couture vs (Boxer) James Toney would be an interesting fight to watch, as the 2 sports clash. I think Toney isn't just representing himself but also the Boxing franchise as he is still a current boxer. I think it's 5-1 odds against Toney.
I think Couture is gonna mop the floor with Toney as he is in Couture's environment. Toe-Toe standing strikes, is somthing that Couture should avoid as Toney will pummel Couture but Toney should avoid the fight to be taken to the ground as Couture will stretch him to submission or exhaustion. The fight starts in a standing position which gives Toney an edge.
Although I predict Coture has an easy win, but with 5-1 odds, I wouldn't mind risking a 20 on Toney.
Posted by bluetoelover (Member # 14736) on :
Want me to play spoiler for you? Posted by FtLckr26 (Member # 13998) on :
First round, complete ass whooping by Couture. I am a huge mma fan yet was not interested in seeing this fight and am sooo glad I didn't order it.
Posted by FootLongSub Zero (Member # 19380) on :
quote:Originally posted by bluetoelover: Want me to play spoiler for you?
lol, I had to watch it before I returned here in case of potential spoilers like members names starting with b's and ending in r's
quote:Originally posted by FtLckr26: First round, complete ass whooping by Couture. I am a huge mma fan yet was not interested in seeing this fight and am sooo glad I didn't order it.
[ August 30, 2010, 10:39 PM: Message edited by: FootLongSub Zero ]
Posted by imation_pc (Member # 1480) on :
I know I'm late on this, but I dont really like how they billed it as MMA vs Boxing or UFC vs Boxing. Boxing is a huge part of MMA. To me, its kinda like saying, Running fast with the ball vs football. Not exactly, but I hope you get the point. It takes more than boxing to win in MMA, and it takes more than running with the ball to win a football game. Just a little rant I had to get out. Yah, that fight was so predictable. of course couture was going to be able to take Toney down at will and Submit him.
Posted by Salvy_Mic (Member # 13384) on :
Anyone who even remotely has a rudimentary grasp on combat sports knew how that fight was gonna go. You can't survive in MMA unless you have a sound grounding in all facets of the sport.
Posted by FootLongSub Zero (Member # 19380) on :
...and probably the same would happen to Coture if they had a 'Boxing' match. What made it interesting for me is that Toney was running his mouth with so much confidence. Maybe UFC paid him to, to bring in a wider spectrum of spectators because it certainly turned my head...
Posted by ucflyeah (Member # 32674) on :
Jackson vs. Machida this Saturday.
I'm liking Machida. How bout ya' all?
Posted by Salvy_Mic (Member # 13384) on :
I'm going for Rampage, but I think Machida's gonna win. He's all wrong for Rampage.
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