BIG DUNC
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UFC 70
Apr 16, 2007 17:44:14 GMT -5
Post by BIG DUNC on Apr 16, 2007 17:44:14 GMT -5
Hey.. i'm new here so not sure if this is predominantly a UK or US based site, but who here is off to UFC 70??
I've always been an admirer of cro cop so the opportunity to see him is too much to pass up... hopefully he will win and challenge Couture.
Even if you're not going, anyone got any thoughts on it, cause it's my first live MMA event and i'm not sure what the other fighters are like.
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candybar
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are you freakin' kidding me?
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UFC 70
Apr 16, 2007 23:50:16 GMT -5
Post by candybar on Apr 16, 2007 23:50:16 GMT -5
You're going to the live event, you are so lucky. Michael Bisping is from, Manchester I think, and he won The Ultimate Fighter3 so he's kinda a fan favorite. UFC.com has the whole card and you can find out about the fighters some there. Andre Arlovski was the heavyweight champion. He and Tim Sylvia had a boring match that Sylvia won by decision, I hope Arlovski does something impressive on UFC 70.
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NIXON
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UFC 70
Apr 17, 2007 0:00:37 GMT -5
Post by NIXON on Apr 17, 2007 0:00:37 GMT -5
Card looks really weak IMO. I am cant wait for 71 however. I hope Rampage powerbombs Liddell through the floor.
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candybar
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are you freakin' kidding me?
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UFC 70
Apr 17, 2007 0:46:41 GMT -5
Post by candybar on Apr 17, 2007 0:46:41 GMT -5
Card looks really weak IMO. I think that's one of the reasons why they opted to show it for free in the US. I think it has potential to have some good fights though. I'd rather have 2 mostly unknowns fight their asses off than a boring dancefest by two "stars" i.e.: Arlovski and Sylvia
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Stevie J
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UFC 70
Apr 17, 2007 3:24:45 GMT -5
Post by Stevie J on Apr 17, 2007 3:24:45 GMT -5
The big reason it's on free TV is that UFC couldn't work out a deal with HBO, because HBO wanted to take over the production and put their own announcers on it and Dana White wouldn't budge. Given the card it's probably for the best but Bisping's PPV debut is still a huge deal and the Cro Cop v. Gonzaga match will determine a #1 contender to Couture's title.
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AfroJoel
Mike the Goon
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UFC 70
Apr 17, 2007 3:41:08 GMT -5
Post by AfroJoel on Apr 17, 2007 3:41:08 GMT -5
I want to see Cro Cop vs Arvloski, hopefully after Cro Cop wins the title.
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UFC 70
Apr 17, 2007 6:43:48 GMT -5
Post by Psy on Apr 17, 2007 6:43:48 GMT -5
I think a big reason they wanted it to be on free TV was that they wanted the American audience exposed to Cro Cop, who hasn't had nearly as much exposure yet but is a huge star nonetheless.
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M. Dirrty
Don Corleone
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UFC 70
Apr 17, 2007 13:44:44 GMT -5
Post by M. Dirrty on Apr 17, 2007 13:44:44 GMT -5
Card looks really weak IMO. I think that's one of the reasons why they opted to show it for free in the US. I think it has potential to have some good fights though. I'd rather have 2 mostly unknowns fight their asses off than a boring dancefest by two "stars" i.e.: Arlovski and Sylvia weak?? dude, this card is STACKED far more stars and better fighters on this card than in UFC 69 which I was at. Gonzaga is no joke... he can bang.... but Im pretty sure CroCop will kick his head into the 3rd row... and yea... like dude said abt HBO is why its on free TV... HBO fell through and by the time they pitched it to PPV... alot of the providers had thier "promotion deadlines" passed.... and u have to lock up the spot and promote the event if it costs over a certain amount. *note: if your goin to a live event... dont be "that guy"... meaning the loudmouth who yells "kick him in the nutz!!!!" or "stop kissing" or the worst... booing anything that goes to the ground... its part of the sport... I dont know how the UK fans are... but the diehard fans here in the states are gettin annoyed with it very fast... thats usually why theres at least 2 crowd fights at a show.*
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UFC 70
Apr 17, 2007 19:23:31 GMT -5
Post by drjayphd (feat. Pitbull) on Apr 17, 2007 19:23:31 GMT -5
*note: if your goin to a live event... dont be "that guy"... meaning the loudmouth who yells "kick him in the nutz!!!!" or "stop kissing" Heath Herring? 'Zat you?
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Lord Rahl
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UFC 70
Apr 17, 2007 19:42:37 GMT -5
Post by Lord Rahl on Apr 17, 2007 19:42:37 GMT -5
My god I hate people that boo when it goes to the ground. If they're standing around not throwing or doing anything, thats one thing. But to boo when they're doing a critical part of fighting is ridiculous. Kinda makes you wonder if they knew what they were buying tickets for.
And hasn't Bisping ofught on PPv before. I could be wrong, but I could have swore he has before.
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wwerules60
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UFC 70
Apr 17, 2007 20:59:19 GMT -5
Post by wwerules60 on Apr 17, 2007 20:59:19 GMT -5
Im pretty sure the reason it's on free TV is because no one was going to buy a live ppv if it was at like 3 am.
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candybar
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are you freakin' kidding me?
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UFC 70
Apr 17, 2007 21:32:27 GMT -5
Post by candybar on Apr 17, 2007 21:32:27 GMT -5
Bisping was in a non televised ppv match I think, I'd have to check for sure
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M. Dirrty
Don Corleone
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UFC 70
Apr 17, 2007 22:02:31 GMT -5
Post by M. Dirrty on Apr 17, 2007 22:02:31 GMT -5
Bisping fought @ UFC 67 on PPV
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