The MMA Thread of 2009-Forever

**Hitoshura** · 2012-02-20 15:37

Ok so UFC 144 Japan is this fucking weekend! What are everyones picks?

Frankie Edgar vs Bendo - FE's got this, UD or TKO.
Rampage vs Bader - I don't care for either too much, I could see Rampage walking away with a K.O if Bader doesn't wrestlefuck him.
Mark Hunt vs Cheick Kongo - LOL @ this match up, going for Hunt via atomic butt drop.
Sexyama vs Jake Shields - Man another horrible match up for Akiyama, he has a good chance and could finish Shields but I doubt the fight will be standing at all. Shields probly win via UD or sub.
Anthony Pettis vs Joe Lauzon - Possible fight of the year contender right here, two fucking awesome fighters that are good everywhere. If Joe doesn't finish this in the 1st round, it could get ugly, he's prone to gas out like he did against G-sot. I got Pettis via UD, or Joe via K.O/Sub if it's still round 1 lol.

**AidenCarby** · 2012-02-20 16:25

Shields subbing Akiyama? You're trippin bro.

**Hitoshura** · 2012-02-20 16:31

Seriously? We are talking about the same guy who let CHRIS fucking LEBEN of all people get him in a triangle. Well honestly I just want to see Shields win, but both guys are coming off of pretty brutal K.O losses.

**AidenCarby** · 2012-02-20 16:55

Was also late and he got caught, and Leben isn't that bad of a grappler. Now, if you're implying that Shields will beat Sexiyama in an all out grappling war...lol idk what to tell you.

**Brill Weave** · 2012-02-20 17:00

Was also late and he got caught, and Leben isn't that bad of a grappler.

I like Akiyama as much as the next guy, but a loss is a loss.

**AidenCarby** · 2012-02-20 17:17

Well for sure, he got caught and niggas lose from time to time. But no way that you'll convince me that Shields has better bjj.

**tyven** · 2012-02-20 17:33

I'm p sure shields has better jits than the sexy one.

**Hitoshura** · 2012-02-20 17:41

Akiyama has some very impressive subs but I just don't think he's on Shields BJJ level, it's going to be an interesting fight either way. I didn't realize how fucking stacked this card was.. damn.

**AidenCarby** · 2012-02-20 18:10

Yea, they're fighting in Japan, the nips don't fuck around when it's warrior time.

**Rhyis.** · 2012-02-20 18:19

The only way Sexy gets subbed by Shields is if he gasses out again and let's Jake sink in a RNC or something... Which is possible. The man is just plain old now. Him cutting weight isn't going to make his tank any better, that's for sure.

Originally Posted by Hitoshura

Anthony Pettis vs Joe Lauzon - Possible fight of the year contender right here

Mizugaki is on the card. Mizugaki vs anyone is always FotN. Win or lose.

***Blarg*** · 2012-02-20 19:13

Bendo, Rampage, Shields (though his striking is so ugly maybe he gets beat on. I think Aki actually has a decent chance), Kongo, Pettis

***Blarg*** · 2012-02-20 19:14

I'm not even that confident in Bendo but he has been so damn impressive lately I just want him to fight at a trillion miles an hour without getting tired.

**Rhyis.** · 2012-02-20 19:44

Bendo via the power of Jesus coursing through his veins.

***Blarg*** · 2012-02-20 19:49

Even Diego couldn't win after coming out with a cross and scaring all the demons away so Bendo better come prepared.

**Rhyis.** · 2012-02-20 19:52

Diego isn't an archangel sent from the heavens though.

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/60..._bocek_001.jpg

**AidenCarby** · 2012-02-20 19:54

He only became an Archangel after Pettis kicked him in the head and he woke up at the pearly gates.

**nerdfromthehood** · 2012-02-20 20:41

Originally Posted by AidenCarby

He only became an Archangel after Pettis kicked him in the head and he woke up at the pearly gates.

I roflcopter'd.

Speaking of Pettis, kinda fucked up Bendo is getting a shot before him because of Guida. I understand he wanted to stay active but I think he regrets the decision to fight Guida instead of waiting for Edgar/Maynard III.
So, Pettis beats Bendo, Guida beats Pettis then Bendo beats Guida and that makes Bendo ready for a title shot. Logic.
Pettis and Bendo should fight again.

**AidenCarby** · 2012-02-20 21:07

Tbh, Bendo/Frankie has potential for FoTN and even FoTY with the performance that Frankie put on for his last fight and the fact that both of them have so much heart. This whole card is gonna be amazing, I seriously think this will be the best card of the year. I'm not hating on Bendo/Pettis 2 for UFC gold though.

***Blarg*** · 2012-02-20 21:19

Originally Posted by nerdfromthehood

I roflcopter'd.

Speaking of Pettis, kinda fucked up Bendo is getting a shot before him because of Guida. I understand he wanted to stay active but I think he regrets the decision to fight Guida instead of waiting for Edgar/Maynard III.
So, Pettis beats Bendo, Guida beats Pettis then Bendo beats Guida and that makes Bendo ready for a title shot. Logic.
Pettis and Bendo should fight again.

Well before that Bendo absolutely smashed on Jim Miller who had won like 8 in a row at that point.

**AidenCarby** · 2012-02-20 21:44

Bocek is pretty good too and Bendo worked him too.

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