The Official TNL MMA/K-1 Thread

[Master]

Originally posted by Saint of Killers
Kazaa.

If I could find a bar around here that gets PRIDE and UFC I'd be all over it.

What he said.

Originally posted by CypherUppercut
A Japanese market near me records PRIDE off Japanese TV nd puts it out for rent two weeks later. Unfortunately its hard to rent since they only put one copy out and its often rented out after its released.

Man. I wish they did that around here. Oh wait, Technosphile does that for us for free

Hooray for VHS trading.

Originally posted by Technosphile
"Elvis" Schembri vs. Kazuhiro Hamanaka:
Hamanaka must be the cat seen hanging out with Sakuraba in the latest issue of Kakutougi Tsushin. Being that I know nothing about him, I can't call this.

Hamanaka is THE MAN when it comes to amateur wrestling. He says he is wrestling to show the world the strength of amateur wrestling. He also said, though, that in the ring he wants to fight like an amateur wrestler to show people how strong it is. May be a bad decision against a submission master with striking ability like Elvis.

Master, I'm sure AMC is cool, but its a matter of principle. Between the monster that is Bob Sapp and Josh Barnett's "deer caught in headlights" act after being busted, I'd rather not know the availability of 'roids around that place. If its right for you and Pa then fine, but I'm steering clear.

-Tech

I respect your decision, though I disagree with your reasoning. There was a huge falling about between Sapp and AMC as Sapp basically used them for a while and dropped them. As far as the Barnett thing, I don't think one person's personal decision to use should tarnish the gym at which he trains. Most of the MMA atheletes are using or have in the past, and you can bet Mirko is in that list. Not saying I'm for or against it, but it isn't any of my business unless I'm fighting against them.

[Zerodash]

Zzzzzzzzzz....

[Roufuss]

Mark "The Hammer" Coleman... I always wondered what happened to him.

This does sound interresting, I might go rent a dvd if I can find one.

[Master]

Originally posted by Zerodash
Zzzzzzzzzz....

Thanks for the comment.





...and stay out.

Originally posted by Roufuss
Mark "The Hammer" Coleman... I always wondered what happened to him.

This does sound interresting, I might go rent a dvd if I can find one.

Check out the HBO Undercover documentary on Mark Kerr that features Coleman extensively. Its called "The Smashing Machine" and its AMAZING.

PS: Give the word Technosphile and I'll have it mailed to me. I recorded it for my personal viewing pleasure.

[Technosphile]

Mirko on 'roids...possibly. I won't deny that he's a lot bigger now than he was even two years ago. Japan needs a sanctioning body for martial arts competition so the cheaters can be driven out.

-Tech

[Master]

Well the roids discussion has summarily killed this thread. Lets talk more about fighters and matchups we'd like to see...

I for one am greatly anticipating more fights with Ken Shamrock because I want to see if his "fighting system" can still work or if he still hasn't changed with the times.

Also, I want to see Bas throw down in the worst way...

[Saint of Killers]

Originally posted by Master
Well the roids discussion has summarily killed this thread. Lets talk more about fighters and matchups we'd like to see...

I can't wait til August, when I'll get to see Rampage slam Silva on his melon and then pound his skull in.

[Technosphile]

Ah, "Dream Fight" discussion.



Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Kiyoshi Tamura
Two former UWF-style pro wrestlers. Two of the most popular Japanese fighters of all time. Two guys who hate each other's guts. While the American audience wouldn't care for even a second, this fight would sell out the Tokyo Dome. I've been hoping and praying for this one for years, and as each of their careers wind down, its less likely to happen. DSE, give us this fight. Please.

Takanori Gomi vs. Duane Ludwig
Ludwig is hot stuff in the American circuit right now, while Gomi rules the Shooto roost with perhaps the most brutal and aggressive style I've ever seen in a Japanese fighter. Ludwig has gone on-record as saying he knows nothing about submission, but he could shatter bricks with his standup. Gomi is a world-class submission wrestler with punching power to match (his reach is also very impressive). Gomi will likely fight Joquin Hansen next, but I'd much prefer to see this.

Chuck Liddell vs. anybody in K-1
Just to see how he'd do.

Chuck Liddell vs. Mirko Filipovic
MMA rules. The Iceman would melt.

Jerome Le Banner vs. Mirko Filipovic
K-1 rules, obviously. Wouldn't it be awesome if these two collided in the opening round of the World Grand Prix Finals? Whoever won would surely win the tournament, unless...

Ernesto Hoost vs. Mirko Filipovic
Were to occur next. Ever since K-1 Beast the talk on the net had been that this fight was going to happen in July, which now is clearly not going to happen. I'm happy Mirko is doing well in MMA and I strongly feel he will defeat Herring. However, he hasn't competed in the Grand Prix in a long time and I think part of it might be he wants to avoid another meeting with Hoost.

Thats all for now.

-Tech

[Rumpy]

These guys are fucking nuts. I'd love to see someone in a bar pick on one of the "smaller" guys and watch as he gets fucking STOMPED in all of 5 seconds.

I can't say I'm a big fan of MMA style...it always ends up on the ground with their limbs tied in knots. They roll around and one guy can't do shit so it always ends the same. That might be my old WWF roots of wanting to see people gets slammed and jump off shit coming through though.

[Saint of Killers]

Originally posted by Rumpy
I can't say I'm a big fan of MMA style...it always ends up on the ground with their limbs tied in knots. They roll around and one guy can't do shit so it always ends the same.

Not always. Plenty of stand up guys do well in MMA. Chuck Liddell, Bang, Wanderlei Silva, Anderson Silva, CroCop, Tim Sylvia, etc.