What's the best late-notice performance that you've seen?

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  1. Haggis McJackass

    Haggis McJackass Semi-neutralist Overseer Full Member

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    When a fighter isn't the original opponent, but steps in at late notice and performs way above expectations?

    Just rewatching Little Nog versus Jason Brilz. Brilz was a replacement for Forrest Griffin, on a little less than a month's notice. Which isn't super late, but it's not close to a full camp either. And Brilz stepped up to the plate and fought his ass off, only to get robbed. But that's a different story. :lol:

    Still, what are some of the most impressive stand-in performances to watch? :think

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  2. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    Story Alvez comes to mind, as does Story Brenneman.
     
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  3. greathamza

    greathamza Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    JDS/Carwin was kinda late notice
     
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  4. Rob_Floyd

    Rob_Floyd Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  5. Ne5ville14

    Ne5ville14 Rationalist by default... Full Member

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    Wow, for once I had the exact same exemple has everyone else, Story/Brenneman.

    But IMO it's Story own fault if he lost, his last fight before that wasn't even a month before.
     
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  6. jimmie

    jimmie Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Varner vs Barboza was a good one. Also dont forget Jones took the Shogun fight on short notice.
     
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  7. the_bigunit

    the_bigunit Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Chris Leben/Akiyama, of course. Shortest time between wins in UFC history.

    You also got to tip your hat to Lavar Johnson (Struve) and Dustin Pague (Stone).
     
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  8. the_bigunit

    the_bigunit Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Some other memorable late notice step-ups:

    - Ebersole/Lytle
    - Weidman's whole career
    - Varner upsetting Barboza
    - Should we count Anderson Silva/Bonnar?
    - Josh Koscheck also steps up very often
     
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  9. Flea Man

    Flea Man มวยสากล Full Member

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    Considering the VERY late notice, reputation of opponent at the time, size difference and quickness of victory Petruzelli Vs Kimbo deserves a shout.

    Varner Vs Barboza was a heart warming one for me.
     
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  10. thewinfella

    thewinfella The Golden Boy Full Member

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    Thiago Alves vs Rick Story
     
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  11. thewinfella

    thewinfella The Golden Boy Full Member

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    I here by change my post
     
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  12. Rob_Floyd

    Rob_Floyd Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Was that short notice?
     
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  13. thewinfella

    thewinfella The Golden Boy Full Member

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    Story took the fight on 8 days notice did he not
     
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  14. Rob_Floyd

    Rob_Floyd Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Don't think so :think
     
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  15. BewareofDawg

    BewareofDawg P4P Champ Full Member

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    GSP in the 3rd Hughes fight.
     
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