
[Dana White] said he’s found “the next Anderson Silva,” a lightweight who is competing in Season 8 of TUF at 155 pounds, though he declined to release the fighter’s name because it might spoil the season. “I was going off when I saw this guy,” White said. “He’s 24 and he’s destroying people. It’s sick how bad ass he is. I’m getting goose bumps talking to you about him.”
Early message-board speculation is pointing to Joe “Hybrid” Duarte, a 24-year-old San Diego-based fighter who claims on his website that he’s been selected for Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir. Duarte is 3-0 in pro MMA, 9-0 in pro boxing, and 19-1 in Muay Thai. According to his bio page, he walks around at 185lb-190lb (remember, he’s a lightweight) and is “really, really, really RIDICULOUSLY strong,” thanks to his Chamorro ethnic background. And yes, he does destroy people. His last two MMA matches are after the jump:
(Duarte vs. Randy Bowers, 8/24/2007)
(Duarte vs. Ulfrano Rodriguez, 3/22/2008; reffed by the incomparable Cecil Peoples)
To watch Hybrid dominate a Jenga tower, click here.








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commentsgood luck joe
Joe Duarte is one hell of a fighter and a really cool guy. Joe has inspired me to work harder and trust you will see a new and improved Jason Guida in the future. I have all the tools but just didnt work as hard as I could have. With a newfound work ethic I will be able to take my natural gifts and become a great fighter.
I thank Joe for this motivation.
Say what you want about any of us but Joe Duarte is a really cool guy and if you met him you would definitely agree.
J Guida
Go kick some more ass, Joe!!!!!!
Anyway, MMA is so popular right now, it brings out so many people that have no idea about the sport. They think its like wrestling or something. So dont mind them too much.
People: Dana is hyping Joe because he sees something very special in him.
Hi is not saying he can beat A.Silva or BJ Penn now, he saying he's going to be great.
Perfect is example is Forrest Griffin. Look where he's at today.
Once Hybrid gets higher level competion, then we'll see but looks good so far!
Peace
YO JOE REPRESENT GUAM ... .. I KNOW U WENT TO SSHS.. THATS MY RIVAL HIGHSCHOOL... I'M FROM JFK!! BUT HEY .. EVERYONE IN GUAM GOTS YOUR BACK!!
AND IF ANY OF THESE HATERS HERE WANNA SCRAP!! I GOT YO BACK!! CUZ WE ISLAND BOYS THATS WHAT WE DID GROWING UP.. SCARPING AND BBQIN ALL DAY EVERYDAY!
Nothing. Exactly...
Haters!!
I'm sure ur one of them guys that wear a " TAPOUT " shirt around town telling people your a MMA fighter right......fucking loser!!!
Hey we are always looking for sparring partners......but then again I'm sure you would get Steamed Rolled!!!
Dude how gay are you...... Using " OMG " come on really though....
I'm sure ur one of them guys that wear a " TAPOUT " shirt around town telling people your a MMA fighter right......fucking loser!!!
Hey we are always looking for sparring partners......but then again I'm sure you would get Steamed Rolled!!!
HATED BY MANY , CONFRONTED BY NO ONE!!! they don't confront you because you are a short bus ridin', child safety harness with matching helmet wearing retard with a permanent drool....I would feel kinda bad confronting you in your condition....
NOW I WOULD SAY SOMETHING ABOUT UR MOM BUT HEY WHAT CAN I SAY ABOUT A METHHEAD WHORE THAT DIDN'T SAY NO TO DRUGS......
HATED BY MANY , CONFRONTED BY NONE!!!!
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