UFC 84 Prelims discussion

[Oliver Klosov]

okay all, the footstomp thread is here. I don't know when I'll be back home tonight and I wanted to be sure we had this discussion thread available. so, keep it in here, no spoilers outside of this thread and have at it when the event starts.

[Bishop]

ummmmmm, wow

SHANE CARWIN VS. CHRISTIAN WELLISCH

Round 1 - Quick touch of the gloves and Carwin starts swinging early. Wellisch avoids a few of the punches but is then rocked by a big overhand right. Wellisch hits the mat with a thud, and the ref jumps in to stop within the first minute of the fight. Wellisch went to sleep and didn't immediately awake. Shane Carwin def. Christian Wellisch via KO (punch) -- Round 1, 0:54.

[Bishop]

according to the fight finder, the fight only lasted :44

Again, short fights like these don't say much, but still a win and a nice splash for Carwin here.

Wasn't too long ago when I was asking around about this Carwin fellow and even Zacher didn't have much insight except that he was a very good wrestler

[Left Hook]

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[Bishop]

DONG-HYUN KIM VS. JASON TAN

Round 1 - Touch of the gloves, and they're underway. Tan ducks an early punch but is tagged by a second and hits the mat. Alert, he immediately covers up and then grabs a leg to avoid damage. Kim continues throwing punches and tags his opponent with an elbow. Tan reaches for a second leg to no avail. The fight hits the mat. Tan is looking to escape, but Kim continues delivering damage with elbows. Tan briefly ties up his opponent then eats a barrage of elbows as Kim works for the mount. He's now bloodied -- possibly with multiple cuts. Tan barely hangs on to survive the round. MMAjunkie.com has it 10-9 for Kim.

[Bishop]

Round 2 - Despite the drubbing, Tan is ready for round two. He goes on the offensive with wild kicks and punches. Tan then clinches up with Kim, where the action briefly stalls against the fence. Tan dips for a possible single-leg takedown, but Kim reverses the position for the quick takedown. Once on the mat, Kim works elbows in hopes of reopening cuts. Ref Steve Mazzagatti tells them to press the action. Kim jockeys for position on the ground and delivers punishment in the process. The pace again slows toward the end of the round as Kim fails to capitalize on the dominant sidemount and mount positions until late in the round. One final right punch sneaks through before the round ends. It's another 10-9 round for Kim.

[Bishop]

Round 3 - Kim scores the early takedown, judo-throwing Tan to the mat. Kim immediately delivers punches and elbows to force the stoppage early in the round. Dong-Hyun Kim def. Jason Tan via TKO (strikes) -- Round 3, 0:25.

WAR MACHINE IS UP NEXT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Left Hook]

Yea, War Machine dies next!!!!

[Bishop]

*sticks up middle finger*

[Bishop]

JON KOPPENHAVER VS. YOSHIYUKI YOSHIDA

Round 1 - Fighters come to the center of the cage to touch gloves. Yoshida shoots in for a takedown but Koppenhaver lands a solid knee. Koppenhaver delivers more punishment until the ref stops the fight.

*wishes*

[VprinceL]

lol at Bishop.

[Bishop]

I know :( I wish :(

[Smash]

Great job Bishop!

[Bishop]

JON KOPPENHAVER VS. YOSHIYUKI YOSHIDA

Round 1 - After a brief feeling-out process, the fighters clinch, and Yoshida tosses his opponent to the ground. He immediately maneuvers into a choke and tightens the guillotine as Koppenhaver tries to pry his way free. Yoshida continues to roll and tries to tighten the hold. He briefly lets go of the hold but immediately locks it in again. Unable to escape, Koppenhaver refuses to tap and eventually goes out. The ref jumps in to stop it.

Yoshiyuki Yoshida def. Jon Koppenhaver via submission (anaconda choke) -- Round 1, 0:56.

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!

[Left Hook]

Told ya. :cool:

[Bishop]

he's not "technically" dead

[kcb]

I'll always have a man-crush on War Machine.

[Bishop]

yours is on "No Love"

I'm getting a little pumped for this event....I think it's time for me to head out and get a banana, mashed potatoes, and some apple sauce

pretty much all I can eat right now besides soup :(

[Left Hook]

he's not "technically" dead

His arm has been weaken to the point infection will he able to take over and spread. Dead man walking.

[kcb]

Didn't Rich fight on the last UFC?

[Left Hook]

Didn't Rich fight on the last UFC?

Think so. Many have been making a big deal out of his quick turnaround.

[kcb]

He fought in a hard earned decision, too. It's not like he just walked through Sam Stout.

[turbozed]

Everyone <3's War Machine and for good reason.

But the odds were close to even on the fight due to WM's popularity and it was hard not to bet on The Japanese Elbow Dispenser, especially after beating up on Kikuchi.

YY = $$ in the bank :)

[Crax]

From the junkie:
RICH CLEMENTI VS. TERRY ETIM

Round 1 - The British fighter Etim has a noticeable height advantage as his American opponent Clementi comes in to touch gloves. We're underway, and Etim begins working leg and body kicks. Etim clinches then pushes away for distance to continue his long jab and additional kicks. Clementi finally closes distance and secures the takedown. Etim ties him up and avoids most damage. Yves Lavigne tells them to pick up the pace. After the stand-up, Etim continues the attack. Light on his feet, his strikes are connecting frequently, and a combination stuns Clementi, who trips to the mat late in the round. Additional punishment from Etim, and the bell allows Clementi to catch his breath. It's all Etim, 10-9.

[Bishop]

Round 2 - Despite the punishment, Clementi's ready to go for round two. Clementi goes for the takedown early, wraps up his opponent, and takes him to the mat. Etim, though, locks on a choke. Clementi pops free, and Lavigne again tells them to pick up the piece as neither fighter does much. After another stand-up. Etim works the jab again and then throws a lazy leg kick. Clementi scores the takedown soon after, but he again gets caught in a guillotine. After escaping, he goes to work. This time he's able to force through elbows and punches. A right hand hits hard. Etim ties him up, though, and avoids most of the damage as the round ends. Clementi comes back to take a close second round, 10-9.

[kcb]

WAR RICH BY UNANIMOUS DECISION!

[kcb]

It's funny to note that Sherdog had Rnd 1 for Rich and 2 for Etim.

[Bishop]

"No Love" from here on out should be facing top tier LW's. He's won 4 in a row now (3 at LW)....it's time for a step up in competition. Against Pellegrino or the loser of Tibau/Stevenson would be nice

[Bishop]

Round 3 - Both fighters breathing hard as the final frame gets started, but Clementi shoots and scores the sloppy takedown. Etim tries to back out of it, but Clementi secures him in guard. Clementi lands a few punches, but Etim's long limbs keep him safe. The pace slows, and Lavigne barks at them to pick up the pace. After a stand-up, Etim jabs, clinches up, and then tags his opponent with a short uppercut and a knee. Clementi creates distance, shakes it off, and scores a takedown as the round comes to a close. The takedowns likely earn Clementi the round and the victory.

oh, it's about to be Soko-time or Kaz-time....whichever one you're rooting for

[Left Hook]

Nak v Soko next.

[Bishop]

kcb'd

also, if I watched the weigh-ins right, are they pretty much saying there will only be 4 live fights tonight? Rogan said "the first fight of the main card" was Silva/Mendes....or is Gouiveia/Goran a swing bout?

[Bishop]

how long before the UFC has pre-lims live on their website?

[Left Hook]

HOLY FUCKING SHIT!!!!!!!!!

Either Nak suddenly really sucks or Lyoto is a God.

[Rumbin]

"Be careful you might get what you ask for"

[Bishop]

KAZUHIRO NAKAMURA VS. RAMEAU THIERRY SOKOUDJOU

Round 1 - Sokoudjo gets a solid ovation from the Vegas crowd and immediately goes to work. Initially keeping his distance, he peppers his opponent with kicks and then closes the distance to land punches and knees to the body. Nakamura tries to retreat, but Sokoudjou continues the pressure. However, while pressing forward, Nakamura partially connects on a knee and a quick combo of punches. The pace slows, but Nakamura now goes on the aggressive, but Sokoudjo counters with a big body kick and strong right that drops his opponent. The round is closing, and Sokoudjou continues raining down punches until the ref ends. Nakamura is in bad shape and unable to stand.

[Bishop]

fight finder: TKO (Kick-Punch Combo) 1 5:00

[Left Hook]

fight finder: TKO (Kick-Punch Combo) 1 5:00

I love the shit they come up with. :D

[Feniin]

lol @ 5:00. Was KazNak too messed up to get up?

[Bishop]

sounds alot like the outcome of MacDonald/Franklin

Or McCarthy/Bisping

[Left Hook]

sounds alot like the outcome of MacDonald/Franklin

Or McCarthy/Bisping

Sounds much worse really. Nak seemed out. Wasn't a "I quit" situation. Nak just couldn't get off the stool.

[Bishop]

Rousimar tapped Ivan with an armbar

[Bishop]

ROUSIMAR PALHARES VS. IVAN SALAVERRY

Round 1 - Palhares wastes little time, clinches and then forces his opponent to the ground. After jockeying for position on the ground, he secures side control and then mount. Before he can mount much of an offense, Salaverry gives up his back. He successfully fends off the choke, and short punches do little to help Palhares as he tries to sink it in. However, Palhares finally locks it in. Salaverry looks like he might escape, but his opponent reclaims the position and forces the tap-out. Rousimar Palhares def. Ivan Salaverry via submission (rear-naked choke) -- Round 1, 2:36.

Fight Finder: Submission (Armbar) 1 2:36

[Oliver Klosov]

Sokoudjou obviously landed an exploding footstomp

[Bishop]

4:41 - that's the total time for 4 pre-lim fights

[Sir Gibbs]

Fucking hell, I went out for what was meant to be few beers, ended up staying out till late because a mate was trying to hole a fat bird with a bowl cut. Now I've missed my chance to bet big on Toqinho. Now I have to rely on Jardine, balls.

[Feniin]

What happened to Wilson/Goran?