Paid Members wandshogun09 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Paid Members Share Posted March 12, 2013 How do yous see the Ellenberger vs Marquardt and Freakshow vs Ricci fights panning out? Â I like Marquardt to beat Ellenberger. Providing he doesn't get blasted early on I think Nate will outwork him and Ellenberger's had dodgy cardio in the past which a veteran like Marquardt might exploit. I'm thinking Marquardt on points or possibly a late TKO. Â Sadly I reckon Ricci will beat Freakshow. I hope I'm wrong but I think he might just outstrength him and win a decision. Who knows? The weight cut might be rough on him or something but I just have a feeling he'll be able to shut down Freakshow. I'd love to see the Freak win though. I want him to stick around and a loss here could close the door on that. He'd be 0-2 and with all the cuts recently, it would be very likely he'd be gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pryko Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Sadly I reckon Ricci will beat Freakshow. I hope I'm wrong but I think he might just outstrength him and win a decision. Who knows? The weight cut might be rough on him or something but I just have a feeling he'll be able to shut down Freakshow. I'd love to see the Freak win though. I want him to stick around and a loss here could close the door on that. He'd be 0-2 and with all the cuts recently, it would be very likely he'd be gone. Ricci would be 0-2 also. I like both guys here, so fingers crossed it's a draw and they both go on to win their next fights and both stick around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane O' Mac Version 2 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Sadly I reckon Ricci will beat Freakshow. I hope I'm wrong but I think he might just outstrength him and win a decision. Who knows? The weight cut might be rough on him or something but I just have a feeling he'll be able to shut down Freakshow. I'd love to see the Freak win though. I want him to stick around and a loss here could close the door on that. He'd be 0-2 and with all the cuts recently, it would be very likely he'd be gone. Ricci would be 0-2 also. I like both guys here, so fingers crossed it's a draw and they both go on to win their next fights and both stick around I'd say Freakshow would stick around with a loss. He's very marketable, and although his TUF Finale fight wasn't that thrilling, his fights on the Smashes showed that he's one of those fighters who "come to fight", which helps with job security. Â I just realised I haven't actually posted in this topic yet, which is a rarity for me. I think the booking of GSP/Diaz has really turned me off the event. I derided this and the Jones/Sonnen booking when they were made, but I did think that I would get amped closer to the fight. The transparency of the hype is one thing, and also we've seen the GSP gameplan for good/great strikers- take them down for five rounds. Diaz has beaten a blown up lightweight and gotten handled by the last guy that GSP beat, it's hard to buy him as a credible challenger. Â Condit vs. Hendricks doesn't fill me with glee either. Unless Hendricks gets the flash KO, he's a pretty boring fighter, and I don't want Condit to suffer that fate. Ellenberger vs. Marquardt could be great if the right Nate shows up, but it doesn't sell PPVs. Â Honestly, the Freakshow is the most appealing part of this card by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Egg Shen Posted March 13, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted March 13, 2013 even on a loss you'd think he'd get a crack on a UK card at least. I hope he smashes Ricci though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Snake Plissken Posted March 13, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted March 13, 2013 I was talking to Freakshow & his manager at BAMMA at the weekend. Even if he loses, he is no-where near the cut list according to what Silva & White have told them. Again it comes down to his uniqueness much in the same as it was/is with Dan Hardy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members lambyUK Posted March 13, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted March 13, 2013 I was talking to Freakshow & his manager at BAMMA at the weekend. Even if he loses, he is no-where near the cut list according to what Silva & White have told them. Again it comes down to his uniqueness much in the same as it was/is with Dan Hardy. Â I would say that would be right. The thing is with freakshow he is new to the US audience and he needs some exposure. The main thing about the cuts were that they were cutting guys who were on the slide and or losing their marketing appeal. Â I would say he will get at least one more fight if he loses on his first PPV card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Bus Surfer Posted March 13, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted March 13, 2013 I think the fact that Fletcher is on the main card of a stacked PPV, despite losing his first UFC fight, goes to show that they like him and see some potential. I might be way off here, but I can't think of many other TUF losing finalists that would get that sort of spot. (Mike Ricci is another, obv) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members lambyUK Posted March 13, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted March 13, 2013 AWESOME countdown show... Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=playe...;v=NGJuzTAgyzk#! Â By the way, who on earth is that random female MMA "Commentator"? Very random indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Egg Shen Posted March 13, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted March 13, 2013 I think the fact that Fletcher is on the main card of a stacked PPV, despite losing his first UFC fight, goes to show that they like him and see some potential. I might be way off here, but I can't think of many other TUF losing finalists that would get that sort of spot. (Mike Ricci is another, obv) your right Silk. your finding that recent TUF winners are finding themselves on prelims so for Ricci/Fletcher to get a PPV slot is massive. Â i expect Urijah Hall to get similar treatment even if he ends up losing during the current season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatseeker Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 A bit concerning that Diaz has apparently missed the open workout. Dana will be having a stressful FIGHT WEEK BLOG WEEK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Supremo Posted March 13, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted March 13, 2013 I'm not even sure I'd be surprised if Nick no showed the fight. I mean, watch how he reacted to the word, "excited," on that (awesome) Countdown show! The guy is absolutely crackers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members JNLister Posted March 13, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted March 13, 2013 Dana White says if Diaz wins the belt, he's going to fly him to Vegas for a meeting where he'll explain that if he misses a single scheduled event after that he'll immediately be stripped of the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimufctna24 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 How do yous see the Ellenberger vs Marquardt fight panning out? Â I like Marquardt to beat Ellenberger. Providing he doesn't get blasted early on I think Nate will outwork him and Ellenberger's had dodgy cardio in the past which a veteran like Marquardt might exploit. I'm thinking Marquardt on points or possibly a late TKO. I like Ellenberger. Â I have no confidence in Marquart, far too inconsistent. Over 3 rounds Jake's cardio will not be such a issue. So I will go with Jake on points. Â Lamby is right, the countdown show is excellent. Nick was the star of the show. The boxing comments in comparision to who he boxes with and who GSP boxes with made me piss myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members wandshogun09 Posted March 13, 2013 Author Paid Members Share Posted March 13, 2013 Dana White says if Diaz wins the belt, he's going to fly him to Vegas for a meeting where he'll explain that if he misses a single scheduled event after that he'll immediately be stripped of the title. Â Diaz pulling off the upset and winning the title, only to get stripped of the belt for no-showing something or failing the weed test again, would almost be fitting in a way. It would be Diaz all over. Â I've still got a bad feeling I'll be changing the thread title before Saturday. We've still got the press conference tomorrow to get through yet. And the weigh in on Friday. Dana's already saying if Diaz goes AWOL tomorrow he doesn't know what he'll do but "it won't be good". Â Jim - I don't know. Ellenberger gassed in a 3 rounder with Sanchez. And had punched himself out within two frames against Kampmann. I agree on Marquardt's inconsistency though. Â I'll watch the Countdown later. Looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimufctna24 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Do not want to jinx it but  I doubt no matter what Diaz does the UFC will cancel this weekend, I think we are getting GSP vs Diaz. Only thing that will stop it happening is if Diaz does not show up to the arena. No way Dana wants to risk another Jones/Hendo situation.  I think it is too late for GSP to expect Hendricks or Condit as a replacement. Or vice versa. Dana may not be grandstanding, but his bark in this case may be worse than his bite.  Edit: For some reasons I thought Jake/Sanchez was 5 rounds, my mistake it may be a issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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