Chuck Liddell def. Tito Ortiz (KO)
Tito decided to stand-up with Chuck, and when I noticed this I almost walked out of the room. Tito cant box with Chuck and it showed. Chuck wins via 2nd Round KO after a 20-hit combo. Tito threw a little fit, but still showed respect. Called Chuck the toughest SOB in the UFC and challenged Lee Murray.
Andrei Arlovski def. Wesley Correira (TKO)
Andrei simply outclassed Cabbage, and showed he was a much more technical striker. Cabbage was able to eat A TON of clean shots, but it was eventually too much. Andrei looked strong for Sylvia. It is going to be a war!
Mike Kyle def. Wes Sims (KO)
Mike KOed Wes Sims, but Sims almost subbed Kyle several times. He kept trying an arm-triangle, but his technique was sloppy. Kyle didnt even seem to understand what was happening and gave Sims like 4 chances to submit him. It was eventually stood up and Kyle dropped bombs. This win should be stripped from Kyle considering be bit Sims while on the ground. He claimed the bite mark was just from being choked, but c'mon! I have spent more time on my back than a Vietnamese whore, even been choked unconscious, but I have never been accidentally been bitten or bitten anyone during a choke. Totally class-less.
Nick Diaz def. Robbie Lawler (KO)
Nick Diaz controlled the entire match, and it was an all-standing match. Diaz was the better boxer, and caught Robbie clean. I was really surprised by how the match was won, Diaz being a BJJ Specialist. Diaz looks to be a VERY complete fighter, and I will be ordering UFC PPV's just to watch him.
Chris Lytle def. Tiki Ghosn (RNC w/o Hooks)
Crappy fight, and I didnt care either way. Also, I cant believe he got caught in that choke, and I can't believe it worked. That was an easy submission to get out of, he obviously didnt know much on the ground. That submission does work better with a gi and with a crank, but neither was used.
Yves Edwards def. Hermes Franca (Split Dec.)
Very close, and I actually had Franca winning this fight. Franca was more aggressive and tried more subs on the ground. Did you see that Kimura transition to an armbar? That was slick. At first I was like, "Who gave this clown a black-belt?" Then after that I was like "NICE!!" I even woke up my GF when I started screaming "NICE! NICE!" What can I say, I am a sucker for the groundfight!
Genki Sudo def. Mike Brown (Armbar From Triangle Choke)
Sudo almost took a KO shot, but still had composure. When it went to the ground, I knew Sudo was going to sub him. For anyone out there, when a JJ guy grabs your wrist DO NOT EXTEND IT TO THE SIDE! That leaves a gap for a Triangle, which can then go to several other subs. Sudo saw this (as did everyone except Mike Brown) and took advantage. Easy Tap-Out.
Overall, it was an AWESOME PPV for the card it had. Also, did everyone see the Omaplata attempt? I was about to cry for joy if that sub worked in MMA. It didnt, but a man can dream cant he?
Just my 2cc!
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