STRIKEFORCE Miami: Walker, Diaz, Lashley, Cyborg discussion *SPOILERS*

Agreed. Plus his fights are always entertaining.:bbb

 

heres the simms interview. dude is funny as ****.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjDMhI-3KXU[/ame]

 

Bingo. His timing was superb tonight. And despite his stance, he throws his punches very well. Let's hope Hieron is next for the Stockton homie.

 

Diaz lands about 70 percent of his punches apparently hes doing something right especially when he just keeps winning.

 

I really thought Diaz was gonna have more trouble tonight. He's really evolving into a great fighter. He's been a name for a long while, but he's really coming into his own right now. I was very impressed with him. I agree, he's doing something right. He's better than ever.

 

He had alittle trouble but has there ever been a fighter who looks as relaxed as Diaz when he gets hurt ? He is like you say becoming a great fighter I always thought this day would come. I remember watching him at 20 years old stopping Lawler and thats right after they showed the highlight of him armbarring Jeremy Jackson and thinking wow this is a future Champion. Back then he was a Purple Belt and his standup was developing but back then he more of a counter puncher. Now he is a Blackbelt under Cesar Gracie to me thats incredible I feel like a god just being a Bluebelt at 21 and look how great Nick was at 21. Also gone is the counter style its pressure, high HIGH workrate, very accurate strikes to the upstairs and downstairs and he cant be seriously hurt.

 

Lashley has to be on roids, right? That physique is unholy and highly questionable.

Lawlor basically pulled a Julian Jackson on Manhoef. Very entertaining and I thought Lawlor's leg was going to shatter.

The Walker fight was a disgrace. Credit to him for trying, but he's an old man and the guy he fought — and I don't use this word casually — was a BUM. I actually thought the guy might be taking a dive.

Cyborg is a freak. She took a very good fight hand that put her on tilt and finished the show. The other girl looked like she'd be going rounds with Ike Turner.

Diaz has incredible timing and understands how much of an asset his reach is. That was the difference in the fight. Was disappointed that Zaromskis showed no poise or defense at all. It's like he was shocked that he couldn't get to Nick -- what was his gameplan for getting inside?

Anyway, a fun show and didn't cost me $50.

 

Devasted isnt the word right now...

 

Walker did really well. Showed a well rounded game.

Lashley was Lashley where he takes you down and trys to finish you. I feel he'll have to improve his stand up more and become a little more well rounded.

Lawler shots was immense. When someone covers up like that you've got to be wary of the uppercut and hook, but mainly the hook. The counter hook from guard has dropped too many for people not to see how dangerous it is. Manhoef, typical kill or be killed.

Diazs boxing is awkward and sloppy but he has the height, reach and durability to make it work. Looked like there was too much of a size difference so Mariusz couldn't look as devastating and imposing as he usually does.

Cyborgs fight should be declared an NC as its been known for a while that she is a man. Truth be told, she's BJ Penns best opponent.

 

Coker on potential future matchups.

http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/01/31/coker-says-aoki-sakurai-toughill-will-get-title-shots/

Aoki vs Melendez would be great. I like Sakurai but the guy is coming off 2 losses. That matchup doesn't make sense. Didn't know Hieron is now a free agent. After the way Strikeforce have treated him I expect him to sign for the UFC. As for Lashley vs Rogers, I'm not expecting that fight to happen anytime soon.

 

If the Melendez vs Aoki fight happens before the summer then maybe he'll put it on the CBS bill in April.

Fedor vs Werdum - Heavyweight Title (they need to strip Overeem)
Mousasi vs Lawal - Light Heavyweight Title
Shields vs Henderson - Middleweight Title
Diaz vs ??? - Welterweight Title
Melendez vs Aoki - Lightweight Title

It would be a serious card if they could have FIVE title fights in one night. It would set a new standard of quality in combat sports.

 

185 is getting crazy stacked with Shields, Henderson, Smith, Manhoef, Le, Lawler, Miller etc

 

Good to see Aoki/Melendez is finally happening. That fight was supposed to take place on a Bushido card back when Melendez was undefeated but I believe he had to pull out due to injury. Its really amazing to see how their careers have progressed since then, especially Aoki's.

Diaz/Sakurai is a pretty useless fight at this point. I would like to see Diaz rematch KJ Noons however.