Its not light the UFC is short of lightheavyweights to step in! Probly get an even better replacement - Phil Davis, Ryan Bader, Thiago Silva if they pull him out of the Boetsch matchup.
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bring in Ricardo AronaComment -
Forrest Griffin's spot didn't stay empty very long.
Mere hours after reports surfaced that the former light heavyweight champion had been forced out of his UFC 114 contest with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, MMAjunkie.com has learned that Jason Brilz has agreed to take the fight on a little less than four-weeks' notice.
Sources close to the promotion indicated that verbal agreements are in place and bout agreements are expected to be finalized shortly.Comment -
They've announced Brilz already but Bader and Thiago have fights booked and they wouldn't put a prospect like Davis in fight against a beast like lil nog on 3 weeks notice. Same goes for Jones. On the other hand, I dunno how you promote Brilz/Nog lol. Guess they will have to promote Miller/Bisping as the co-main event. Pissed, loved the line I had on lil nog.Originally posted by VaughanyComment -
Yee easy win for Lil Nog against Brilz. Who is Bader booked against?Comment -
Same hereOriginally posted by Eccocide
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NVM, I forgot he was supposed to fight Thiago Silva but had surgery 3 weeks ago on his hand. Gunna be out for a couple months.Originally posted by VaughanyComment -
How do you guys think the Lil Nog vs Brilz like will open? I signed up for alerts and will jump all over Lil Nog if it's -280 or better.Comment -
probab;y heavy fav for lil nogComment -
He was -290 vs Forrest...I'd go with -550 or higher lol.Originally posted by bogbatComment -
just lost out on some of the easiest money of the year, Nog is probably -600 over BrilzComment -
Odds now up on bodog for a few more matchups, the Escudero fight should be a lock but odds are too one sided for nothing more than another leg on parlays. Loving stungun as a favorite!Comment -
Agreed... I have a feeling that line is gonna move quick...Originally posted by cky312Comment -
That sucks that Griffin had to pull out.Comment -
I don't have Escudero anywhere near a lock. I think that line is ridiculous lol. I do love stungun as well though.Originally posted by cky312Comment -
Originally posted by Eccocide
I concur
I had my eye on lauzon in this matchup, but never thought he would be +300. I loaded up at bodog so i could bet him and stungun early, the other books need to open the lines asap.Comment -
looks like the money is slowly coming in on Evans, was a +130 now at most books is a slight favComment -
Damn, Rashand and Rampage are at close odds. I'm going to have to go with Mr. T. on that one. Any thoughts?Comment -
does no one like amir against stun gun? he seems to be really improving with every fight and fighting with a good game plan, i could see him winning a decision. with rampage i agree with Tree that the time off might cost him the fight. speed is rashads, power is rampages. what i think will happen is rashad will start out doing his fast little dance, juking up and down for a minute then they both start winging haymakers. the problem is rashads suspect chin vs his speed advantage. i don't think the fight gets out of the first with the first solid shot landed ending the fight. i wish rampage would KO rashad but i think more likely it will be rashad getting the flash KO with both swinging at the same time like with Chuck, then we'll be forced to listen to irritating smack talk for about 3 minutes while Joe tries to get a word in edgewise
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I agree, I think Amir could get a decision, however ther is more value with Dong in my opinion. Although Ill more than likely just be betting on it going to decision rather then betting on one of them to win. Amir's last two fights and Dong's last 3 have gone to decision.Originally posted by stefan084does no one like amir against stun gun? he seems to be really improving with every fight and fighting with a good game plan, i could see him winning a decision. with rampage i agree with Tree that the time off might cost him the fight. speed is rashads, power is rampages. what i think will happen is rashad will start out doing his fast little dance, juking up and down for a minute then they both start winging haymakers. the problem is rashads suspect chin vs his speed advantage. i don't think the fight gets out of the first with the first solid shot landed ending the fight. i wish rampage would KO rashad but i think more likely it will be rashad getting the flash KO with both swinging at the same time like with Chuck, then we'll be forced to listen to irritating smack talk for about 3 minutes while Joe tries to get a word in edgewiseComment -
rashad could hardly handle a guy who had 3 herniated disc in his back before the fight even started. Im unloading on page.Comment -
Yee I see Rashad gettin KOd late second round or third round!Comment -
Rampage is looking a bit fat in these primetime showsComment -
page one covers both sides of the fight in good detailOriginally posted by focustigComment -
rampage ftwComment -
Before the Machida & his last fight I woulda bet anything on Rashaad to win this fight, but now he seemed a little gun shy vs Thiago.... But now I'd say he should still have a easy time to win this fight so if you can get even money, I'd take him. Rampage has not looked good to me in his last few fights..Shut your mouth when you talk to Me!Comment -
Anyone care to elaborate on their take on the Escudero Lauzon fight? Dan Lauzon got overwhelmed by Cole Miller in his last fight, and he doesn't have a credible win against a quality opponent. I know TUF winners are almost always busts and even though MMAth never works but simply looking at just the fact that Escudero TKO'd Miller, and Miller subbed Lauzon. I just don't see Dan winning the fight IMO.Comment -
You have to question a fighters motives after they have lived the movie star life for a year. There are lots of donuts, easy women, and energy drinks on set all the time, and we know rampage has had his problems with all three.Comment -
Guess it depends on your definition of busts but by my count looks like the oppositeOriginally posted by cky312
Not busts - Rashad, Nate Diaz, Bisping, Grove, Roy Nelson, Diego Sanchez, Joe Daddy, Forrest, Ross Pearson, Ryan Bader
Up in the air - Amir Sodallah and Efrain
Only busts (or probable busts) - James Wilks, Mac DanzigComment -
Rampage looks scared on primetime, while Rashad looks ready to fight. Rampage's training camp doesn't even compare to Rashad's. It's hard to say how ready and prepared Rampage is after such a long lay off, but even at his best, this should be an easy win for Rashad. Rashad can win this fight where ever he wants to take it.Comment -
i think rashad is faster but rampage has a strength advantage-i think rashad would do best to keep it standingOriginally posted by Vrakas
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Stun Gun ? --- When is the last time a fighter from Asia actually beat someone credible in the UFC?Comment -
rashad might come in with the same gameplan he had with thiago silva, strike in and out and steal points with takedowns.Originally posted by stefan084i think rashad is faster but rampage has a strength advantage-i think rashad would do best to keep it standing
the odds are just about even now at most books so if youre on suga's side and playing at 5 dimes lay it on either rashad by decision +218 or inside distance @ +304Comment -
Well there is no doubt in my mind if thiago did not have 3 herniated disc in his spine weeks prior to the fight and during it, he would have wrecked rashad. Even with the injury he easily outstricked rashad and was one punch or combo away from ending the fight in the 3rd.
The biggest advantage rashad has is Page's long layoff.Comment -
Why does Melvin Guillard keep getting fights? This guy is garbage.Comment
