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So, weird night, huh? The main card of UFC on Versus: Vera vs. Jones gave us two fights where guys were docked points for illegal blows, two fights that ended with the losers grabbing their eyes in pain, Cheick Kongo transforming into a boring wrestler, and referees being applauded for their brilliant decisions. I’m still waiting for the hail of frogs. And here’s another bit of strangeness: The UFC decided to hand out three Knockout of the Night bonuses after the show, but no Fight of the Night bonuses. The $50,000 bumps went to the following scrappers…
Knockout of the Night #1: Jon Jones, for caving in Brandon Vera‘s head with an elbow that came from an acceptable clock-position.
Knockout of the Night #2: Junior Dos Santos, for wasting Gabriel Gonzaga and picking up his fifth-straight KO/TKO in the UFC.
Knockout of the Night #3: John Howard, for starching Daniel Roberts in the only prelim fight that was shown on the broadcast.
Submission of the Night: Clay Guida, for his arm-triangle tap of Shannon Gugerty. (Who else are they gonna give it to, Kongo for submitting Paul Buentello via leg-elbows?)
Some important notes from the press conference:
— The next "UFC on Versus" event will take place August 1st in Oakland, California. No fights have been announced yet.
— As you might have heard, things didn’t go well for Duane "Bang" Ludwig last night. The lightweight veteran severely broke his ankle early into the fight when his left leg folded back underneath him as opponent Darren Elkins scored a takedown. You can take a look at the horrible angle of his foot here.
— According to Dana White, a 4/17 counter-programming show was never being planned. "I was never putting an April 17 show on," White said. "The media started calling me and asking me. I just [expletive] let it ride out and let [Strikeforce] sweat it. [Expletive] them. You want to compete with us, let’s do it. I never, ever said I was doing an April 17 show. People asked me questions, and I said, ‘Hmm, that’s interesting.’ I played a little bit. What you guys have got to understand sometimes is these guys consider themselves a competitor, and I like to compete, so I can’t always tell you guys exactly what I’m doing and what I’m thinking and what’s going to go on."
— But DW does plan on screwing with Strikeforce in other ways. With Jake Shields‘s contract coming to an end after his upcoming fight against Dan Henderson, the Strikeforce middleweight champ is on White’s mind:
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comments• DOS SANTOS BITCHES.
• Kongo bored my tits right the fuck off and got shit done. Ain't that a bitch.
he's on (whatever)'s dick,etc...
I don't know what that is all about.I don't think it's all DW's fault!
But,it's definitely an MMA fans fascination.
On another MMA site,we use to be able to comment anonymously,and they had to change their rules cuz the comments were worst than a gay porn site(no kidding!)
What's wrong with these ppl?I don't know!
And im also more pumped for when John Howard and Anthony Johnson finally fight.
But what the fuck is with all the commercials that are on during the UFC. Fight Nights on spike are the same fucking way and its stupid.
For announcing every other ten minutes that the UFC on Versus is free. Yeah, we know, that's why we're watching.
GroundFighterMMA-i've been to Oakland and the city, thought i was going to get eaten alive
H.O.N.K.Y.K.O.N.G-the most intelligent jokes I've heard in a while. the yes cartwheel joke, alone, was all worth it. cheers.
agentsmith-Xenu=Badass. and the beaver thing.
But no props to you ShogunVK. That was all one sentence and that means you get the Hooked on Phonics award!
Shields and Diaz as package deal "cuz they frum the same gym, homeys." Fuck testing for weed. Can i get an amen?
Just chain shit to volcanoes and drop nukes on it. That'll do.
As for Vera, what a pussy. He just took an elbow to the eye and called it a day. Back in the day, Christians would fight lions with nothing but their bare hands and their beards, in the roman coliseum, and would never quit. Lame.
BTW, that's exactly what would have happened to the 'old Brandon Vera'. Hey, at least he kept his promise.
Is it just me, or does he look like a shaved beaver? I mean the animal.
Far as Kongo goes, I didn't find him all that boring. It seemed like he's really trying to turn his weak ground game into something atleast comparable to his stand up. Can't blame a guy for trying to be a complete package and get back to contendership.
My prediction is Dos Santos fights Cain Velasquez for the end all be all #1 contender to the winner of Mir/Carwin Vs. Lesnar. Jon Jones should fight the loser of Machida/Shogun.
Don't worry, soon it will be all about his strikeFARCE.
Then JDS broke his foot off in Gonzaga's ass. Weird.
I'd like to thank Dana White for inspiring me to make everything I say somehow ass-related. You're my hero, Uncle Fester.
I'm now going to turn to Rampage for religious advice.
PS. Did anyone see Jones do the "Yes Cartwheel" just before his fight? Pretty sweet. I knew it'd catch on sooner or later.
Frankly, Shields vs Hendo will be a defining fight for Jake. Unless his striking/boxing has REALLY INPROVED, he's gonna have a really tough time against Dan. If Jake can beat Dan, it will be pretty incredible.
Other than the Fight that will break out in the audience. Bay Area 4 Lyfe!
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