[GMW]

Originally Posted by joeyc1137

You can't accurately predict fights comparing whos knocked out who, and if you do at least use equivalent fighters.


aah touche, touche... well tell us then, who do you think will win?

I wouldn't be surprised either way but I picture Wanderlei coming out very wild and Liddell countering one and knocking him out. I agree with KDS13, that Wanderlei needs to come out like he did against CC the first time.

[elardo]

I personally don't see Wanderlei coming out wild after training with Couture. I think that Wanderlei has had an eye opener after losing his title, sick or not. So I think that Wanderlei is on the war path to redemption, where as Chuck is figuring out whether or not he's going to be a fighter or an actor.

It might sound harsh, but he lost to a TUFFer. I don't think that Wandy would lose to Jardine any day of any week. Also, Wandy looks like he did when he was in his early to mid 20s. He's in great shape, and I don't expect Chuck to shed his belly for this fight.

[tripster]

This is a tough one to pick! I think it comes down to which one wants it most - and for me, I think that person is Wandy. Wandy by 3rd round TKO.

To Damone, maybe you should start a thread about fighter rankings in the UFC. The only thing sure is the champion, after that it's a free for all. I think it's time for the UFC to have some kind of official ranking of all fighters in their respective divisions.

[joeyc1137]

Originally Posted by elardo

I personally don't see Wanderlei coming out wild after training with Couture. I think that Wanderlei has had an eye opener after losing his title, sick or not. So I think that Wanderlei is on the war path to redemption, where as Chuck is figuring out whether or not he's going to be a fighter or an actor.

Wanderlei is usually an intense striker and sometimes gets a little crazy, but is always the picture of perfectly calm... after a few months with couture imagine the calmness he will be able to keep in the ring at all times... after losing his title he will be pissed and will come back, with avengence after liddell

[Damone]

Originally Posted by tripster

To Damone, maybe you should start a thread about fighter rankings in the UFC. The only thing sure is the champion, after that it's a free for all. I think it's time for the UFC to have some kind of official ranking of all fighters in their respective divisions.

We did something similar not too long ago. Maybe in the near future.

[BrutalKO]

...Obviously the headliner should be Chuck & Wandy, but I am really cool with GSP fighting Hughes again. GSP handed Matt's ass to him in UFC 65 with some killer stand-up. I don't think Matt wants to stand with George again, so I see Matt really going for the takedowns. This fight is a career pivot point for both GSP & Hughes.
...Chuck & Wandy...Iv'e blabbed to such about this 1. To be honest, I really wish these two had met years ago in their prime, it would have been an incredible war. Not to say that this fight won't be but both men are on the downside of their careers. Can't say there will be a highlight reel for either guy...Chuck losing the title...badly. Then Jardine surprised many. Wanderlie getting KO'd by Hendo, losing the Pride belt that was practically ingraved around his waist.
...One thing may determine a lot...Wanderlie's ringrust and also the cage factor. Been a long time since Wandy was in the Octagon. I think Chuck's gameplan should be to come right after Wanderlie like a raging bull throwing everything he's got cutting off the cage. i.e.(like Vitor Belfort did to Wandy, destroying him in like 20 seconds! With Wandy's ringrust, it might be the only way Chuck may can get the KO. If he let's Wandy get into his game, the Muay Thai clinch...those brutal knees...Chuck is gonna get put to sleep. Anyway...Just seeing these two finally meet is the most important thing to me. Not that important who wins...I'd take either...Chuck & Wandy are already MMA legends. Nice card...nice way to end the Year!

[eruss2090]

Anyone else think its about time that someone fresh gets a welterweight title shot. I mean there is too much depth in the welterweight division, for GSP and hughes to keep getting title shots. I mean both guys lost the title, won one fight and then got a title shot again. What happened to having to work your way back up the ladder. All i'm saying is theres too many other great and exciting welterweights that deserve a shot.

[nodrog420]

In my opinion, Silva will defeat Chuck. Chuck did not look very good fighting Keith. It could change, though. I strongly feel that GSP will take out Hughes. GSP looked very good against Kos and the same when he defeated Hughes. I bet he will bring the same game.

[Damone]

Keep in mind that he's not fighting the same Matt Hughes that decided to stand with him.

[kody999]

im glad that gsp stepped in to fight matt hughs. i wanted to see serra fight him because of the turmoil they had on the show but im sure they will eventually meet. i think gsp will win but it will be a war.chuck aganist silva is a fight i was hoping and waiting to see for a while even though chuck is coming off of 2 consecutive losses im sure he will be prepared for this fight and i hope he wins because if he dont win i think he will hang the gloves up.

GOOD LUCK CHUCK HAHAHA