stealthamo
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Post by stealthamo on Jan 25, 2014 22:24:33 GMT -5
Who the hell had 49-46 Henderson? I could see 48-47, but no way he won 4 rounds.
Also, I had it 48-47 Thomson.
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Post by mo on Jan 25, 2014 22:27:04 GMT -5
49-46 is crazy, I'll have to watch again but I gave it to Thompson.
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Jan 25, 2014 22:28:00 GMT -5
Honestly, I'd give this fight to Thomson 48-47. Hendo fights too many close fights to be considered elite. He can't finish anyone to save his life anymore. Since when did finishing people become criteria to be elite? No, being elite means facing and beating elite competition. Not to mention being champion for almost a year and a half.
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Post by thelonewolf527 on Jan 25, 2014 22:28:08 GMT -5
Fights that will probably happen now:
Anthony Pettis vs. Gilbert Melendez Benson Henderson vs. TJ Grant Josh Thompson vs. Khabib Nuanaewsrhaejasdjfasdjfasdfag
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Gus Richlen Was Wrong
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Post by Gus Richlen Was Wrong on Jan 25, 2014 22:55:13 GMT -5
If Thomson hadn't broken his hand he likely would have won. As it is, I think Henderson was able to do enough to win but I felt that should have been a unanimous decision victory.
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Post by Lancers on Jan 25, 2014 23:00:12 GMT -5
I don't think I've seen a Bendo win a fight that didn't result in it going to the judges with what feels like a 50/50 shot of him winning other than his match with Guida.
And Thomson DEFINITELY would have won if he didn't break his right thumb.
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Post by Gus Richlen Was Wrong on Jan 25, 2014 23:05:46 GMT -5
Cacares vs. Pettis gets FOTN and Cacares also gets SOTN.
Donald Cerrone, meanwhile, racks up ANOTHER bonus for the knockout.
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Post by Crappler El 0 M on Jan 25, 2014 23:05:49 GMT -5
I had it 48-47 Henderson. I think Thomson would have won if he had not broke his thumb.
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Post by thelonewolf527 on Jan 25, 2014 23:14:18 GMT -5
Cacares vs. Pettis gets FOTN and Cacares also gets SOTN. Donald Cerrone, meanwhile, racks up ANOTHER bonus for the knockout. Yeah that gives him 8 UFC bonuses, which according to Joe Rogan, ties him with both Joe Lauzon and Anderson Silva's 12 bonuses
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Post by darthpipes on Jan 25, 2014 23:35:31 GMT -5
I don't think I've seen a Bendo win a fight that didn't result in it going to the judges with what feels like a 50/50 shot of him winning other than his match with Guida. And Thomson DEFINITELY would have won if he didn't break his right thumb. This. With the exception of the Nate Diaz fight, I don't think Hendo has had a convincing win that has gone to the scorecards since he first won the title. He's GSP without the ability to dominate anybody. He never seems close to realistically finishing anybody.
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Post by Lancers on Jan 25, 2014 23:46:57 GMT -5
I don't think I've seen a Bendo win a fight that didn't result in it going to the judges with what feels like a 50/50 shot of him winning other than his match with Guida. And Thomson DEFINITELY would have won if he didn't break his right thumb. This. With the exception of the Nate Diaz fight, I don't think Hendo has had a convincing win that has gone to the scorecards since he first won the title. He's GSP without the ability to dominate anybody. He never seems close to realistically finishing anybody. The thing is I think I'm in the minority, but I like his fights. His contests are all strategic warfare. 'Octagon' control. Takedowns. Counterstriking. Submission defense. Footwork. I find myself much more attentive in his fights even though I know Bendo's going for points. Not nearly as dominant as GSP as you mentioned, but arguably the premier point fighter in the UFC now with Georges on hiatus.
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Post by Cela on Jan 26, 2014 1:44:34 GMT -5
Thomson won 49-46 on my card due to superior grappling. But could have seen it go the other way. Still, bad taste in mouth from Bendo winning.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2014 11:46:10 GMT -5
It was close, but I'm glad Hendo won!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2014 13:26:23 GMT -5
I'm just waiting for the day when Bendo's hair falls into his face and his opponent levels him while he can't see.
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