MMARated.com is reporting that Nate Quarry has been mentioned as a possible replacement for Chris Leben for his fight against Michael Bisping at UFC 85 in June. Leben was sentenced to 35 days in jail, but will be released on May 27th due to a credit for time he already served. However, that won't give him enough preparation time for his fight against Bisping, therefore he has been pulled from the fight.
Nate Quarry just fought Kalib Starnes in a very controversial fight at UFC 83 which saw Starnes "running away" from Quarry the majority of the fight. 411mania will be sure to keep you updated on the latest changes for UFC 85.
I had Leben over Bisping, but Nate makes it little bit more close for me. Bisping is the right kind of guy for Quarry though being quick and aggressive and they should be able to trade when they choose, but I see that being the very reason Quarry gets tko'd.
I need some influence from our members. :wink03: I'm still hoping they hold off this fight so we can see Bisping/Leben though.
I don't see Bisping winning this fight. Nate has a solid, and I mean SOLID chin and has never been submitted. Bisping just doesn't have the power to KO Nate like Franklin did and let's be honest here, Bisping's chin isn't that good. He recovers quickly, but Nate throws HAMMERS.
I don't see Bisping winning this fight. Nate has a solid, and I mean SOLID chin and has never been submitted. Bisping just doesn't have the power to KO Nate like Franklin did and let's be honest here, Bisping's chin isn't that good. He recovers quickly, but Nate throws HAMMERS.
This is a great replacement and I'm definitely more excited about this fight than the Leben fight. I think it's a good test for both guys but I'll go with Quarry on it.
I've always like Nate as a fighter. Bisping I think has a little cleaner stand-up (nate has a tendency to drop his hands when he's throwing combinations and Bisping covers the side of his head... as he should). But they both have pretty good chins and like to bang. It'll be interesting to see if this goes to the ground or not. Much more possibility to this fight than with Leben in the mix.
I'm having a little trouble predicting the winner of this fight. I believe Bispings striking is a little overrated but Quarrys isn't exactly world class, either. Quarry has a good chin and more power behind his punches although I'd say Bisping is the quicker of the two. Bisping has a better ground game but Quarry showed good takedown defense in his fight against Starnes so I don't see this turning into a ground battle. I think you can see why I'm having trouble predicting a winner, I'll have to think about it some more.
This fight could really go either way. I don't think we've seen the best of either fighter and I believe this is the kinda fight were the best comes out.
Bisbing DID look very strong at the weight and he's used to fighting heavier guys.. Good work on finding this replacement Mr UFC
bispings chin aint good? i cant really remember him ever being seriously rocked. a couple shaky moments v hamill but he recovered pretty quickly from them.
i got Rock on this one, u havent seen bisping really dominate anyone since Haynes, even Elvis Sinosic landed a big knee and had a kimura in tight but was too gassed, Schafer had a really nice arm triangle that had Bisping blue, but then he gassed.... and no need to discuss Matt Hamill, thats already been done. McCarthy turtled most of the fight, and still got the take down and was close with an armbar.
Hey I was on my way to see Redbelt this afternoon and on FIGHT RADIO sirus 186 they said nate was not ready cause he is still hurt so I don't think he will be in it.
P.S. Red Belt nothing like I thought but a great movie none the less
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