Despite Anderson's sublime performance, the night belonged to Nogueira!

Discussion in 'MMA Forum' started by horst, Aug 27, 2011.


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  1. horst

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    Unlike some wise heads on here, I really thought Big Nog was going to get knocked out by Schaub. Was dreading this fight because of that, if I'm being honest. I thought it was going to be a mix of Nog vs Velasquez and Schaub vs Crocop.

    Could not possibly be happier at the result. :happy:happy:happy

    I think Minotauro is one of the four greatest fighters to ever fight in MMA, and it was just amazing to see a real ATG get the win he wanted in front of his home fans at last.

    As a Nogueira fan, I'd be quite happy if he retired now, it'd be great to see him go out on a real high. But, I understand if he'd be determined to go on, because a 1st round KO of a good hw prospect probably does mean he could go on to some more good wins.

    Congratulations Minotauro, you gave us another fantastic night!


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    horst, Aug 27, 2011
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  2. Stoo

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    Best thread ever!

    Aint even read it yet
     
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  3. sugarngold

    sugarngold RIDDUM Full Member

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    I agree wholeheartedly. Nog's not ready to retire yet! He still has some great fights left in him. He lost to the best man on the planet in Velazquez. There's still a whole lot more people that he can beat.
     
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  4. horst

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    Who would you like to see him in with next?

    A Mir rematch?

    Roy Nelson?

    Overeem?

    Lesnar?
     
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  5. Ne5ville14

    Ne5ville14 Rationalist by default... Full Member

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    Mir rematch could be a good idea
     
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  6. boxingcar

    boxingcar Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I haven't seen Shogun's fight yet. Just nog's and anderson's... But i'm glad they both won (even though okami was very disappointing).....But based on these 2 fights , Nogueira's was more fun to watch. Don't know if it was the best fight of the night , but it was a great finish.
     
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  7. sugarngold

    sugarngold RIDDUM Full Member

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    I would like to see him fight a top contender for a chance at the title. I think a match with Lesnar for a shot at Velazquez makes sense to me.

    Mir is the wildcard. Nog needs to rematch him at some point.
     
    sugarngold, Aug 27, 2011
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  8. boxingcar

    boxingcar Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Isn't Lesnar retired ?
     
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  9. sugarngold

    sugarngold RIDDUM Full Member

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    Rumor has it that OVereem is negotiating to fight Lesnar in the UFC later this year. I don't have a link at the moment.
     
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  10. boxingcar

    boxingcar Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Bad idea imo...Overeem would probably submit or Ko him....bad match up....But maybe a great one business wise. Since Lesnar is very popular...It'll be an opportunity for ufc fans to instantly know who this Overeem guy is...

    Maybe i'm wrong but i think today's version of Nogueira (even though he's a shadow of his former self) , would be able to defeat today's version of Overeem , either by sub or decision.
     
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  11. horst

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    I don't like that fight for Lesnar AT ALL.
     
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  12. Vic-JofreBRASIL

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    :deal
     
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  13. Flea Man

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    Winner of Cro Cop-Nelson. That's fair for all concerned, nothing crazy. I think Nelson will spark Mirko at some point :-( The BJJ battle between Roy-Minotauro would be intriguing, especially because Nog' would tap Nelson :yep :deal

    I thought I was welling up immediately after :lol: But kept it all together, and Shogun-Griffin added to the joy:happy

    Pride never dies!
     
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  14. Tuffnutz

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    Nog's win put a huge grin on my face that stayed there for the whole card. :smile::happy
     
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  15. Canibus98

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    I know he won but boy how slow does he look? Moved like an old man!!
     
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