Strikeforce set to close its doors in January; Females to the UFC - Page 3

Haggis McJackass · 11-09-2012, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Flea Man

Light flyweight boxers would disagree.

You trying to tell me that light flyweights one-shot KO each other more often than light-heavyweights?

Haggis McJackass · 11-09-2012, 03:51 AM

It'll be interesting to see how they handle the weight divisions. It's not like they can run an openweight women's UFC division, but they won't have enough of a talent pool to run several divisions any time in the forseeable future.

Guess they'll have to pretty much put Ronda in feature bouts until another few marketable fighters show up.

Rob_Floyd · 11-09-2012, 03:55 AM

I will laugh until my rectum prolapses if Ronda loses her first UFC fight.

Haggis McJackass · 11-09-2012, 04:12 AM

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I will laugh until my rectum prolapses if Ronda loses her first UFC fight.

That would be very amusing indeed. Maybe not quite "Reality show winner beats up and chokes out UFC debutant Shogun Rua" amusing, but certainly right up there.

Ronda does seem pretty cool though. She's damned good in the cage, she's sexy, and outside of the cage she came up with one of my all-time favourite celeb text messages out of anybody.

http://thecagedoctors.com/wp-content...ronda-text.jpg

Flea Man · 11-09-2012, 06:16 AM

That guy had the last laugh as he fucked Ronda and didn't have to out up with her afterwards.

Quality fighter but very annoying personality IMO. I'm praying she loses her first UFC fight and I'm an atheist

#Tremendous · 11-09-2012, 06:37 AM

This is going to look very very bad for the UFC in the long run. Ronda is going to make them a lot of money until then though, she is a superstar that will easily get over to the average UFC fan. This girl is also really fun to watch.

I'm very excited for the Cyborg vs. Rousey fight. Hopefully it happens on the big July show next year.

boranbkk · 11-09-2012, 07:12 AM

Never seen Rousey fight. Hear alot about her on here so I'm curious. Can anyone suggest maybe a hat trick of her best fights that showcase her skills?

Primate · 11-09-2012, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by boranbkk

Never seen Rousey fight. Hear alot about her on here so I'm curious. Can anyone suggest maybe a hat trick of her best fights that showcase her skills?

They all end by armbar in the first round, so take your pick.

Definitely watch the Tate fight, though.

#Tremendous · 11-09-2012, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by boranbkk

Never seen Rousey fight. Hear alot about her on here so I'm curious. Can anyone suggest maybe a hat trick of her best fights that showcase her skills?

You can watch her entire career in less than 10 minutes.

RJJ's Jab · 11-09-2012, 08:44 AM

I'm a bit saddened by the news I've always enjoyed Strikeforce but TBH I don't think this is a Zuffa decision this is a Showtime decision and probably a lot to do with Stephen Espinoza.

#Tremendous · 11-09-2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by RJJ's Jab

I'm a bit saddened by the news I've always enjoyed Strikeforce but TBH I don't think this is a Zuffa decision this is a Showtime decision and probably a lot to do with Stephen Espinoza.

No, this was a Zuffa decision. It'll be Espinoza's decision to continue with MMA or not. If not this will be great for showtime boxing because that MMA budget is going to boxing.

I loved Strikeforce too, but everyone saw this coming when Zuffa bought them out.

boranbkk · 11-09-2012, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Primate

They all end by armbar in the first round, so take your pick.

Definitely watch the Tate fight, though.

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Originally Posted by #Tremendous

You can watch her entire career in less than 10 minutes.

Thanks fellas.

Just watched the Tate fight. Ooooohhhh, that arm looked in bad shape. Tate showed some serious grit to hold off for so long at the end there. The ladies may lake power and experience but they certainly showed some fighting spirit.

For me though not great viewing and I can't see the UFC putting on too much of that stuff, it's abit too....."messy" and uncontroled to my eye anyway.

Was that fight considered Rousey's best performance?

scurlaruntings · 11-09-2012, 10:22 AM

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Unless the Fertittas cave into the culinary union, nothing will help them get legalized in New York.

On topic, Strikeforce going under was a forgone conclusion. I'm still pretty shocked about the women's division in the UFC. I guess that Zuffa brass really does like Rousey.

Why? Dana's always been against Womens MMA. But the reality is the UFC have little choice. If they want to stay on top they have to monetize anything they can get their hands on. Hence why they've re-introduced the lower weights and are now bringing on board womens MMA.
I'm not a big fan of womens MMA and i can't really see how it will help the brand long term, apart from capitalizing on Rouseys success.
Its just a dam shame to see what the UFC is doing to all these promotions.

Ne5ville14 · 11-09-2012, 11:38 AM

For once instead of me ranting I've got some news.

Here is an article with the Invicta President I think talking about the relationship with the UFC.
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The Spider · 11-09-2012, 04:06 PM

Could be time to make Gina an offer too good to refuse?

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Haggis McJackass Semi-neutralist Overseer East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: From the Lands Down Under. Posts: 22,520 vCash: 177	Re: Strikeforce set to close its doors in January; Females to the UFC It'll be interesting to see how they handle the weight divisions. It's not like they can run an openweight women's UFC division, but they won't have enough of a talent pool to run several divisions any time in the forseeable future. Guess they'll have to pretty much put Ronda in feature bouts until another few marketable fighters show up.
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Rob_Floyd Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 4,961 vCash: 400	Re: Strikeforce set to close its doors in January; Females to the UFC I will laugh until my rectum prolapses if Ronda loses her first UFC fight.
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Flea Man มวยสากล East Side VIP Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: @ferociousflea Posts: 44,045 vCash: 75	Re: Strikeforce set to close its doors in January; Females to the UFC That guy had the last laugh as he fucked Ronda and didn't have to out up with her afterwards. Quality fighter but very annoying personality IMO. I'm praying she loses her first UFC fight and I'm an atheist
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11-09-2012, 06:37 AM	#36
#Tremendous Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 589 vCash: 500	Re: Strikeforce set to close its doors in January; Females to the UFC This is going to look very very bad for the UFC in the long run. Ronda is going to make them a lot of money until then though, she is a superstar that will easily get over to the average UFC fan. This girl is also really fun to watch. I'm very excited for the Cyborg vs. Rousey fight. Hopefully it happens on the big July show next year.
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boranbkk "ไม่ได้โม้นะ" ESB Addict Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: BKK/London Posts: 3,597 vCash: 500	Re: Strikeforce set to close its doors in January; Females to the UFC Never seen Rousey fight. Hear alot about her on here so I'm curious. Can anyone suggest maybe a hat trick of her best fights that showcase her skills?
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11-09-2012, 08:44 AM	#40
RJJ's Jab Genuine Wolf Tickets ESB Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,625 vCash: 1185	Re: Strikeforce set to close its doors in January; Females to the UFC I'm a bit saddened by the news I've always enjoyed Strikeforce but TBH I don't think this is a Zuffa decision this is a Showtime decision and probably a lot to do with Stephen Espinoza.
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11-09-2012, 11:38 AM	#44
Ne5ville14 Rationalist by default... East Side Guru Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 5,875 vCash: 500	Re: Strikeforce set to close its doors in January; Females to the UFC For once instead of me ranting I've got some news. Here is an article with the Invicta President I think talking about the relationship with the UFC. [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
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11-09-2012, 04:06 PM	#45
The Spider boogidy boogidy boogidy East Side Guru Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 9,522 vCash: 454	Re: Strikeforce set to close its doors in January; Females to the UFC Could be time to make Gina an offer too good to refuse?
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