FYI, my site username has changed from deemideem to MJ. You’ll see deemideem on the first few posts so hope it isn’t too confusing.
OK, so my UFC 106 predictions didn’t hold up too well. That’s just one of the great things about MMA- it can be so unpredictable. You never know what’s gonna happen. Great event overall (actually didn’t get to watch PPV-had to see on “black market style” by going to a website the following morning to view it).
Kudos to Forest for his win. He used his reach, footwork, and leg kicks very effectively in the fight. He was also able to weather the storm while on the ground (with out taking too much abuse, aside from maybe a handful of elbows) until able to get back to his feet. Tito looked ok until the third round when he looked like he nothing left. Although I respect Tito for his past accomplishments, I believe gone are the days when his superior wrestling and ground and pound were enough to smash and finish his opponents. The fighters today are just so much better at takedown defense, as well as protecting themselves in the guard and getting back to their feet than they were in previous UFC eras. I sure he still has some punishment to deliver so it will be interesting to see who the match him up with next.
I was expecting Anthony “Rumble” Jones to do better against Josh Koscheck. In what could be called the “battle of the eye gouges” he was submitted in the second round. Not to take anything away from Kos, cuz I’m sure it sucks having someone as good as he is at controlling on top of you. Jones has been very impressive in his fights leading up to this one, but I don’t think he’s gone against the level of fighter Koscheck is before this fight.
Amir Sadollah is the man. He was very impressive with his muay thai skills, and we already know he has mad BJJ. Great to see him back in the UFC (finally) and can’t wait until his next fight.
Marcus Jones met with some vicious knees that sent him down for the count. First time he’d been KO’d. Great fight by Ben Saunders!
Rodrigo Nogueira’s brother, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, was very impressive in his UFC debut. Look to see him do well in the UFC.
Kendall Grove did an impressive job catching Jake Rosholt in a triangle. Not a big fan of “Da Spida” but got to give him his props for his victory. I believe Rosholt has great base to build on. He obviously needs more work with submission defense though. I think he will continue to improve.
I was expecting Anthony “Rumble” Jones to do better against Josh Koscheck. In what could be called the “battle of the eye gouges” he was submitted in the second round. Not to take anything away from Kos, cuz I’m sure it sucks having someone as good as he is at controlling on top of you. Jones has been very impressive in his fights leading up to this one, but I don’t think he’s gone against the level of fighter Koscheck is before this fight.
Amir Sadollah is the man. He was very impressive with his muay thai skills, and we already know he has mad BJJ. Great to see him back in the UFC (finally) and can’t wait until his next fight.
Marcus Jones met with some vicious knees that sent him down for the count. First time he’d been KO’d. Great fight by Ben Saunders!
Rodrigo Nogueira’s brother, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, was very impressive in his UFC debut. Look to see him do well in the UFC.
Kendall Grove did an impressive job catching Jake Rosholt in a triangle. Not a big fan of “Da Spida” but got to give him his props for his victory. I believe Rosholt has great base to build on. He obviously needs more work with submission defense though. I think he will continue to improve.
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