The MMA Thread of 2009-Forever

[Andalusian girls]

Hardy's hook was about 4 inches too deep into the head to expect a knockout from that shot.

Condit's, however, was right on the button.

true, Condit's placement was picture perfect, but Hardy's best punch has always been the lead-hook and Condit shrugged off a flush one that connected to the base of his jaw.

[Thuronn]

Bellator 33 Weigh-in Results: Alvarez vs. Huerta

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Join us at Bloodyelbow.com for Bellator 33 - tonight live on Fox Sports Net at 8:00 p.m. ET:

Bellator 33 - Philadelphia Liacouras Center
Eddie Alvarez (155) -280 vs. Roger Huerta (155) +220
Lyman Good (170) +260 vs. Ben Askren (170) -340 [WW title]
Wilson Reis (146) +125 vs. Deividas Taurosevicius (145) -155
LeVon Maynard (171) +350 vs. Rick Hawn (171) -550

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[wyrmtung]

Eddie better not slap a bitch within eyesight of Roger.

[Blarg]

His hand grip isn't that great either and could be pulled off pretty easy, but that can be modified.

That's what I was thinking when I saw him do that choke. It seems like it lacks the grip strength other ones have but it balances that with more offense.

I think more people should work on signature submissions that they can develop many different ways to set up and execute rather and spend a bit less time on working on other submissions. They should obviously still train other subs but having that 'knockout punch' in grappling terms seems pretty beneficial.

[noblemountain]

That's what I was thinking when I saw him do that choke. It seems like it lacks the grip strength other ones have but it balances that with more offense.

I think more people should work on signature submissions that they can develop many different ways to set up and execute rather and spend a bit less time on working on other submissions. They should obviously still train other subs but having that 'knockout punch' in grappling terms seems pretty beneficial.

I agree 100%. I work sub defense on everything...but train specific things that pop up often in the usual situations. I have about 15 ways to get to an anaconda choke and tap people out with it all day in practice. I love the hold. I work on it constantly. I have a wrestling base and a good sprawl...so I feel confident in it when someone shoots in on me in particular. I think people should find a sub that fits their personal strengths and train the shit out of it. Brock using the arm triangle is a perfect example. With his wrestling and insane upper body strength, I think that is the perfect sub for him.

[dudeguy]

Middleeasy has dubbed this the takedown of the year... pretty damn cool

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[Blarg]

I agree 100%. I work sub defense on everything...but train specific things that pop up often in the usual situations. I have about 15 ways to get to an anaconda choke and tap people out with it all day in practice. I love the hold. I work on it constantly. I have a wrestling base and a good sprawl...so I feel confident in it when someone shoots in on me in particular. I think people should find a sub that fits their personal strengths and train the shit out of it. Brock using the arm triangle is a perfect example. With his wrestling and insane upper body strength, I think that is the perfect sub for him.

Have you ever tried the Shultz front headlock that Hughes used to sub Almeida. It seems like one of those subs that are particularily good because of their rarity and many people wouldn't know how to defend it as well.

[noblemountain]

Have you ever tried the Shultz front headlock that Hughes used to sub Almeida. It seems like one of those subs that are particularily good because of their rarity and many people wouldn't know how to defend it as well.

I used to use it when I wrestled a lot...it's pretty common in wrestling. I honestly haven't tried it in MMA though. May try it and see how it feels...it takes a lot of forearm strength, which is good for people like Hughes and I who have popeye forearms.

[archibaldcrane]

Middleeasy has dubbed this the takedown of the year... pretty damn cool

http://middleeasy.com/images/stories...yoelromero.gif

That's ridiculous, it doesn't even look real.

[Blarg]

good vs askren fight is just starting

[wyrmtung]

So the guy sees his opponent reach down for his foot and his reaction is to cover up his head?

[Blarg]

that was almost an anderson sonnen moment right there

[Dimmauk]

Arianny is in Playboy

http://www.hookedonmma.com/arianny-c...layboy-photos/

Enjoy.

[Rhyis.]

Middleeasy has dubbed this the takedown of the year... pretty damn cool

http://middleeasy.com/images/stories...yoelromero.gif

Wtf is this shit lol. How is that even possible?

Also, I haven't watch Bellator yet so shut your filthy mouths till I get my DVR rolling tommorow!

[dudeguy]

Wtf is this shit lol. How is that even possible?

I think it worked because his opponent leaned forward to grab him which put all his weight on the front foot that he no longer had control of lol

[Blarg]

Main card

Brock Lesnar vs Cain Velasquez
Jake Shields vs. Martin Kampmann
Diego Sanchez vs. Paulo Thiago
Tito Ortiz vs. Matt Hamill
Brendan Schaub vs. Gabriel Gonzaga

Preliminary card (Spike TV)
Court McGee vs. Ryan Jensen
Patrick Côté vs. Tom Lawlor

Preliminary card

Mike Guymon vs. Daniel Roberts
Sam Stout vs. Paul Taylor
Chris Camozzi vs. Dong Yi Yang
Jon Madsen vs. Gilbert Yvel

The whole main card I can see going both ways.

[Lockecole7]

So I guess Huerta can start up that acting/modeling career. Well after his face gets back to normal after that beatdown.

[Thuronn]

Huerta needs to have a bitch battered in front of him to unleash the fury.

[AidenCarby]

Thought Tito was going to retire, good this he isn't. I still want to see him vs Forest Griffin round 3.

[Ikarys]

Wtf is this shit lol. How is that even possible?

that is really awesome. He doesn't pull the foot forward or try to power the leg up, just lifts the heel and turns the guy at a 90 degree angle. Weight over the front leg = when the guy turns, he has no where to go but the floor, hence getting dumped to the side rather than backwards. Pretty fucking cool.