news The General MMA & Combat Sports Discussion Thread

[BradWCE]

Wow, Cain mightn't need to get the takedown. Just stay out of range and Fury might finish himself.

He might be safer from himself on the ground, actually maybe not.

 

[alfy!]

Some bloody weird, yet awesome, Japanese game show, with Mark Hunt, Sakuraba, Overeem, Bob Sapp etc.




So good.

 

[BradWCE]

Yeah, Japan's shows with fighters on them are so weird but so awesome. Here's some arm wrestling tournament with all of those same guys takling part.

 

[alfy!]

Jacare to the UFC? Yes please.

http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/1/4/3838026/jacare-souza-signs-new-five-fight-contract-with-forza

 

[alfy!]

Goldberg news:

"I'm doing well," he said.
"Those rumors out there are not true. I'm dealing with a complicated health issue but feeling better and hoping to be back to 100 percent by Jan. 26 (UFC on FOX 6 in Chicago). See you soon."

Goldberg declined to discuss his health issue in detail.
However, according to multiple sources close to Goldberg, who all asked to remain anonymous, the broadcaster suffered from a severe upper respiratory infection in October. The already-asthmatic Goldberg was then treated with large doses of medication to open the airway and treat the infection. Goldberg's doctor later confirmed that the medication taken to treat the infection in combination with his normal asthma medication caused severe side effects that affected his ability to work, which according to the same sources, was the reason he missed UFC 155.

http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/1/4...ealth-issue-caused-him-to-miss-ufc-155-denies

 

[BradWCE]

I didn't read that article earlier which said that they believe Goldberg is addicted to pills. I thought it had been confirmed or something but now looking at it it's probably made up crap to get views. Anyone could have come up with that by reading the same mma forum I did which was speculating on Goldberg.

 

[Nickos66]

Yeah, Japan's shows with fighters on them are so weird but so awesome. Here's some arm wrestling tournament with all of those same guys takling part.

Lol, yeah I watched this during the week.

It'll be the only time Bob Sapp ever beats Overeem, that's for sure.

 

[Jay C]

I didn't read that article earlier which said that they believe Goldberg is addicted to pills. I thought it had been confirmed or something but now looking at it it's probably made up crap to get views. Anyone could have come up with that by reading the same mma forum I did which was speculating on Goldberg.

I think the main reason people are speculating is because Dana was so secretive when asked to explain what was going on.

I hope Goldy is able to overcome what ever health problem he is dealing with.

 

[Theseventhhamster]

Tyson Fury is awful. I'm not even sure he'd win standing.

 

[Nickos66]

Give him JDS.

 

[alfy!]

http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/1/2...becoming-a-professional-wakeboarder-this-year

Cerrone wants to be a pro wakeboarder.

And Barry cornering his girlfriend yesterday:

 

[Z_K]

Mark Hunt needs to do some squats.

 

[Nickos66]

Bisping replies to Tyson Fury's taunts: http://www.mmamania.com/2013/1/6/38...in-velasquez-boxer-tyson-fury-beefs-with-ufcs

 

[alfy!]

Bisping replies to Tyson Fury's taunts: http://www.mmamania.com/2013/1/6/38...in-velasquez-boxer-tyson-fury-beefs-with-ufcs

Fury just embarrassing himself.

 

[Nickos66]

Fury just embarrassing himself.

Yep, but i'm happy to read about him continuing to dig his hole deeper..

 

[alfy!]

Okami vs. Lombard has apparently been agreed to for the next UFC Japan. Good fight.

 

[Nickos66]

Lombard mightn't get the chance to stand up and trade in that one.

 

[BradWCE]

If Lombard/Okami ends up happening I think Okami will be getting Ko'd in Japan again.

 

[Guy Threepwood]

Lombard mightn't get the chance to stand up and trade in that one.

Lombard's an excellent Judoka and will be a nightmare to get to the ground. I think it's a great match up for him personally as Okami shouldn't have too much for him on the feet.

 

[Nickos66]

Aaah of course, touche'.

This just got interesting, can't wait.

 

[Crimson Azure]

Lombard's an excellent Judoka and will be a nightmare to get to the ground. I think it's a great match up for him personally as Okami shouldn't have too much for him on the feet.

Yeah he will be hard to take down, was world class in his day.

 

[alfy!]

It will be interesting to see if Okami can manhandle Lombard the way he usually does to opponents at 185.

If he can't, you'd think it'll be lights out for him.

 

[Nickos66]

Who knows, Okami has to be one of the, if not THE biggest Middleweight around. He seems to monster everybody in stature.

 

[RobbyRoy]

Pretty crazy that Okami can consistently make 185. Absolute beast of a man.

 

[alfy!]

UFC on Fuel 8: Japan poster: