Houston Alexander (8-1) and Thiago Silva (11-0) will clash in a hard-hitting light heavyweight bout at UFC 78: “Validation” on November 17 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., according to UFC.com.
This latest announcement comes on the heels of breaking news last night that Rashad Evans and Michael Bisping would meet in the main event of the evening.
We first passed along a report along earlier this week that Alexander and Silva would tangle. And now that it is confirmed it also almost finalizes the UFC 78 fight card.
“The Assassin” has wiped the floor in his first two appearances inside the Octagon, flooring Keith Jardine at UFC 71 with punches and crushing Alessio Sakara at UFC 75 with knees and punches. Both fights combined have not lasted longer than two minutes.
Silva is an undefeated ChuteBoxe-trained fighter who most recently snuffed out the very tough Polish product, Tomasz Drwal, via second round technical knockout at UFC 75. He, too, will be making his third appearance inside the Octagon. His other win came against James Irvin, which was stopped because the “Sandman” sustained a fight-ending knee injury in the first round.
This should be an explosive bout, as well as provide some real answers as to where these guys fit in a stacked light heavyweight division. It’s been hard to gauge thus far because both of these fighters have made it their business to end fights very early.
Then again, we will more than likely see that happen again — Alexander and Silva are beasts who love to bang.
To check out the latest UFC 78 fight card click here.
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There you go ViolentMike. This fight is worth seeing.
Dude i love Houston Alexander. He comes out walkin like hes a machine!
If Houston keeps winning, how long do y’all think it’ll be before he gets a title shot?
great fight. (well at least to see houston) but this card still has no real main event.
Houston is a monster I like silva too but I’m going for Houston on this one. I love watching this guy fight this fight will more than likely be the fight of the night at least more exciting than the bisping-evans fight.
this fight has more weight than the main event.
[quote post="3502"]There you go ViolentMike. This fight is worth seeing.[/quote]
It most definately is PW! However, I’m not going to drop $200 per ticket to see a fight that will last all of about 80 seconds at most.
I really wish they would have added Henderson to this card. They could have even matched him up with the likes of Rob MacDonald, and I would have attended.
I am still flabbergasted that Bisping/Rashad is the Main Event. Bisping isn’t even main event worthy in his own country – on two occasions his fought in England and was not the main event. So he loses his next fight, and then the UFC considers him main event worthy, to a market that hasn’t been visited since October 2005? (east coast/UFC 55)
[quote comment="165523"][quote post="3502"]There you go ViolentMike. This fight is worth seeing.[/quote]
It most definately is PW! However, I’m not going to drop $200 per ticket to see a fight that will last all of about 80 seconds at most.
I really wish they would have added Henderson to this card. They could have even matched him up with the likes of Rob MacDonald, and I would have attended.
I am still flabbergasted that Bisping/Rashad is the Main Event. Bisping isn’t even main event worthy in his own country – on two occasions his fought in England and was not the main event. So he loses his next fight, and then the UFC considers him main event worthy, to a market that hasn’t been visited since October 2005? (east coast/UFC 55)[/quote]
What a freaking joke!!!!!!!!!
ufc 78 vALIDATION… LOL WHAT CRAP
[quote comment="165502"]If Houston keeps winning, how long do y’all think it’ll be before he gets a title shot?[/quote]
AWHILE!!
If he wins this fight I bet Joe and Dana will give him someone noteworthy, like Tito, or Winner of Rashad v. Bisbing. But hes only had 2 professional “UFC” fights. It will be awhile before that happens.
All in all, it looks like a good, solid card from top to bottom. It just lacks a strong headline fight. I’ll bet at least three of the matches listed end up being classics.
[quote post="3502"]ufc 78 vALIDATION… LOL WHAT CRAP [/quote]
Right, all the UFC is dong is validating that they have no love for the east coast.
[quote post="3502"]So he loses his next fight,[/quote]
correction: “So he loses his LAST fight…”
I guess this is … better. Uhm … we’ll see if there are any cheap seats. I wouldnt pay very much to see this PPV live.
To be honest these fights are good as under card fights but the overall main event is week. Bisping vs Evans this fight should be a under card at best.
Alexander vs. Silva has more potential excitement than the main event. Dana could not pull something together last minute, so instead settled for a mediocre UFC event. What about big Nog vs, Arlovski? Nick Diaz? Paul Filho? Anything. Just disappointed that something more worthy was not put together.
It should be calleed UFC 78 “Dissatisfied”
Dana better make this one free unless he adds Dan Henderson against someone. I like the Alexander fight on the card, but come on, Bisping is trash. You can not be the main event if you run away for 15 minutes and then claim yourself as someone good! I don’t care about Rashad one bit but I hope he destroys Bisping. I wish they would have had Houston vs. Bisping!!!
My picks for 77 and 78 not posting on 77s post so dropping them here but first I would like to say
I enjoy the ufc, it’s fighters and every event it puts on regardless of the card/main event, some more than others, yes but every event none the less.
Being someone who has trained and would like to compete
maybe I have an understanding and respect some don’t have.
That being said if ya don’t like it, dont watch it
My picks for 77
silva over franklin 1st rd ko
vera over sylvia 1st or 2nd rd ko
bonnar over schaffer
macdonald over okami
starnes over belcher
burkman over petz
gurgel over robinson
black -vs- grice ?
and for 78 so far
bisping over evans
alexander over silva
parisyan -vs- lombard dont know much about lombard yet
edgar over fisher
I’m going for herman over terrell
I live in NYC..I’m not going & Im not spending $40.
With the drought that the tri state are is been thru with UFC events..one would think the UFC would stack this event as much as possible..all the love is in Vegas & Cali.
Bisping vs Evans MAIN EVENT???
Yeah Sure..It wouldn’t bother me if this fight wasn’t even broadcasted on TV.
This fight card would be a solid free event, but I don’t see how the UFC can’t put together a true main event… it has been known for a while that the 55 belt couldn’t be up b/c of Sherk, but they have so many big stars and they fall back on tuf guys as the main event? Makes no sence! Why can’t they get Arolvski vs. anyone….. What happened to Ortiz vs. Henderson?
I watched the replay of Houston’s fight against Keith and Keith had underestimated him. He should have respected his punch like he did Liddell but he didn’t he thought he get stay in there and slug with him. HUGE MISTAKE!
I think Keith could beat Houston, not saying he would but with the right gameplan Houston isn’t the smartest fighter but he’s crazy & strong (a scary combo).
Remember they were saying before the fight that Keith felt disrespected by the matchup?
Time for Thiago Silva to feel the pain!!!!!! I dont see this fight making it out of the first round…..Houston by TKO……
[quote comment="165591"]I watched the replay of Houston’s fight against Keith and Keith had underestimated him. He should have respected his punch like he did Liddell but he didn’t he thought he get stay in there and slug with him. HUGE MISTAKE!
I think Keith could beat Houston, not saying he would but with the right gameplan Houston isn’t the smartest fighter but he’s crazy & strong (a scary combo).
Remember they were saying before the fight that Keith felt disrespected by the matchup?[/quote]
I actually think it was the other way around. I think Houston under-estimated Keith’s punch, and so he got tagged in the start of the round. Keith did what you’re supposed to do and tried to finish, but Houston just exploded and wiped the floor with Keith.
This fight just made this card great for me. Bisping vs. Rashad is a joke… this adds a lil more. But totally lacking a blockbuster main event.. =(
Thats what I get for buying tickets before the card is released
[quote post="3502"]My picks for 77 and 78 not posting on 77s post so dropping them here but first I would like to say
I enjoy the ufc, it’s fighters and every event it puts on regardless of the card/main event, some more than others, yes but every event none the less.
Being someone who has trained and would like to compete
maybe I have an understanding and respect some don’t have.
That being said if ya don’t like it, dont watch it
My picks for 77
vera over sylvia 1st or 2nd rd ko
black -vs- grice ?
…
and for 78 so far
parisyan -vs- lombard dont know much about lombard yet
…[/quote]
WOW. Thanks so much for your expert analysis. Way to break it down.
If you like to reach into a bag blindfolded and pick winners so much, there’s mmaplayground.com for that. This is a forum for open discussion. I’m trying not to sound rude, but no one wants to read a list of fights with who you randomly think is going to win. However, if you would like to include reason’s WHY you think that fighter will win, then it will be worth reading.
[quote post="3502"]That being said if ya don’t like it, dont watch it[/quote]
That is precisely what many people are saying today. I was planning on watching this event live and in person, but due to the weak card, and no REAL Main Event, I will not be watching the event live and in person. Instead, I’ll pay $5 – $10 and watch it live on PPV.
I dont think anyone would have predicted this matchup on mania the last few weeks. In fact I dont even recall anyone really thinking it would be a “wanna see matchup”. I do think it is an interesting matchup though, but not a headliner. Excellent FREE card indeed.
UFC 78: UFC 72 REDUX
sorry (comment is about Bisping/Rashad fight) not Houston vs Silva
didn’t reach in blindfolded, not random picks Like It says I’m a fan I dont just watch this shit in my spare time
it’s very important to me and these are only my picks of who I would like to see win and who I think would win
It’s only an opinion not an expert opinion but thanks for the title
Shoot i figured alexander was top 10 material by now but i guess not…..it lookes like were going to see another knock out by alexander
although silva is a good fighter he will loose to houston
[quote post="3502"]Bisping vs Evans MAIN EVENT???
Yeah Sure..It wouldn’t bother me if this fight wasn’t even broadcasted on TV. [/quote]
I agree.
Houston Alexander is a crappy wrestler with CRAZY power and excellent Muay-Thai and absolutely no ground game… thats it, dont believe me?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08IduTW46cw
he got taken down and had his guard passed instantly, he was mounted and eating fist, then ref stood them up to move to the center of the ring and he refused to get back on the ground.
your welcome for the find mania.
[quote comment="165617"][quote post="3502"]My picks for 77 and 78 not posting on 77s post so dropping them here but first I would like to say
I enjoy the ufc, it’s fighters and every event it puts on regardless of the card/main event, some more than others, yes but every event none the less.
Being someone who has trained and would like to compete
maybe I have an understanding and respect some don’t have.
That being said if ya don’t like it, dont watch it
My picks for 77
vera over sylvia 1st or 2nd rd ko
black -vs- grice ?
…
and for 78 so far
parisyan -vs- lombard dont know much about lombard yet
…[/quote]
WOW. Thanks so much for your expert analysis. Way to break it down.
If you like to reach into a bag blindfolded and pick winners so much, there’s mmaplayground.com for that. This is a forum for open discussion. I’m trying not to sound rude, but no one wants to read a list of fights with who you randomly think is going to win. However, if you would like to include reason’s WHY you think that fighter will win, then it will be worth reading.
[quote post="3502"]That being said if ya don’t like it, dont watch it[/quote]
That is precisely what many people are saying today. I was planning on watching this event live and in person, but due to the weak card, and no REAL Main Event, I will not be watching the event live and in person. Instead, I’ll pay $5 – $10 and watch it live on PPV.[/quote]
Wow dude, you pay five to ten bucks to see the UFC PPV’s? I pay forty bucks all the time.
[quote comment="165537"][quote comment="165502"]If Houston keeps winning, how long do y’all think it’ll be before he gets a title shot?[/quote]
AWHILE!!
If he wins this fight I bet Joe and Dana will give him someone noteworthy, like Tito, or Winner of Rashad v. Bisbing. But hes only had 2 professional “UFC” fights. It will be awhile before that happens.[/quote]
He has destroyed two “noteworthy” opponents already. Who has Evans, Tito, or Bisping beaten in the past 3 years? Houston is the real deal. You really make yourself look silly betting against Houston.
C’mon Houston.
Wow, what a bitch move by Houston.
[quote comment="165632"]Houston Alexander is a crappy wrestler with CRAZY power and excellent Muay-Thai and absolutely no ground game… thats it, dont believe me?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08IduTW46cw
he got taken down and had his guard passed instantly, he was mounted and eating fist, then ref stood them up to move to the center of the ring and he refused to get back on the ground.
your welcome for the find mania.[/quote]
WOW that was pretty funny! What a Pussy! He must have been arguing cause the guy was kinda holdin onto the ropes when he had the full mount
[quote comment="165642"][quote comment="165537"][quote comment="165502"]If Houston keeps winning, how long do y’all think it’ll be before he gets a title shot?[/quote]
AWHILE!!
If he wins this fight I bet Joe and Dana will give him someone noteworthy, like Tito, or Winner of Rashad v. Bisbing. But hes only had 2 professional “UFC” fights. It will be awhile before that happens.[/quote]
He has destroyed two “noteworthy” opponents already. Who has Evans, Tito, or Bisping beaten in the past 3 years? Houston is the real deal. You really make yourself look silly betting against Houston.[/quote]
He has destroyed ONE noteworthy opponent-not top 5- and one who was not close to being ranked anywhere. Don’t exaggerate.
Uhm … I’m also going to be on the wagon of ‘Houston is still unproven’. The total time of his last two fights were less than two minutes. I also wouldnt call his style authentic Muay Thai. Its more of a brawler/streetfighter type style. He is strong, quick, and has no fear in exchanging. I believe those are his strengths and they are great advantages.
[quote comment="165673"][quote comment="165642"][quote comment="165537"][quote comment="165502"]If Houston keeps winning, how long do y’all think it’ll be before he gets a title shot?[/quote]
AWHILE!!
If he wins this fight I bet Joe and Dana will give him someone noteworthy, like Tito, or Winner of Rashad v. Bisbing. But hes only had 2 professional “UFC” fights. It will be awhile before that happens.[/quote]
He has destroyed two “noteworthy” opponents already. Who has Evans, Tito, or Bisping beaten in the past 3 years? Houston is the real deal. You really make yourself look silly betting against Houston.[/quote]
He has destroyed ONE noteworthy opponent-not top 5- and one who was not close to being ranked anywhere. Don’t exaggerate.[/quote]
You clearly said yourself “Destroyed” a noteworthy opponent…even if it is just one. I think Alessio was a pretty tough guy too but anyways, its one thing to say he beat a noteworthy opponent and another thing to say he absolutely destroyed a noteworthy opponent..in 48 seconds too. I agree he should have an even bigger name now but im sure the after this fight if he destroys again we will see a big match up with Houston
Jardine just beat the crap out of who and that pathetic Houston stopped that guy in like how long a minute????
Stunnalator, you don’t get points for finishing. A win is a win. If he beats Silva , then yes, he should get a top opponent.
Right now, Silva is as worthy of a big fight as Houston. Both are in the same spot as I see it. The match up makes sense. I would have liked Houston v Machida, just to force Machida to engage for once.
Rewatch that video guys. You can hear Houston complaining about the guy having grease all over him. He kept waiting for them to do something about it, and they didn’t. He even tried to take the mic to say something and they wouldn’t let him. That was years ago but I asked him about it.
Wow dude, you pay five to ten bucks to see the UFC PPV’s? I pay forty bucks all the time.[/quote]
I’m guessing he chips in with some other people.
silva is a good opponent for alexander I think because they are both 2 and 0 in the ufc and all 4 wins between the 2 are either ko or tko wins
and silva is 11-0 in mma 9 wins by tko or ko other 2 submission wins could be a real good fight.
i would rather see this as the main event.. Go Houston!!!
[quote comment="165709"]Wow dude, you pay five to ten bucks to see the UFC PPV’s? I pay forty bucks all the time.[/quote]
I’m guessing he chips in with some other people.[/quote]
Thanks GriffinFan05. I was scratching myself thinking how he could get the PPV’s for that cheap. Thanks.
[quote post="3502"]Wow dude, you pay five to ten bucks to see the UFC PPV’s? I pay forty bucks all the time.
I’m guessing he chips in with some other people.
Thanks GriffinFan05. I was scratching myself thinking how he could get the PPV’s for that cheap. Thanks. [/quote]
That’s correct. Sorry for the confusion.
Last PPV I got at my house by myself. My wife likes certain fighters, and onlny watches them so she came in to watch the Forrest fight and the Liddell fight. I tried my best to get her interested in the Fitch fight too…
A long story short, I really prefer to watch the fights with a small group of friends. I actually find it a little bit more exciting. Although, I can hear the volume/commentating a lot better when I watch at home, but I’m still not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing.l
[quote comment="165708"]Rewatch that video guys. You can hear Houston complaining about the guy having grease all over him. He kept waiting for them to do something about it, and they didn’t. He even tried to take the mic to say something and they wouldn’t let him. That was years ago but I asked him about it.[/quote]
Nice to see someone add some context to that, it was a small show and it wasn’t like he pulled a Gilbert Yvel. Anyway, I have to disagree with the win is a win philosophy. Finishing your fights counts for something, more people are going to want to watch a fighter that finishes with strikes or a submission than one who just does enough to get a decision.
Overall it does look like a pretty lousy card, I think they’re banking on people wanting to see Houston again and those that want to see that cocky Brit get beat down. I hope Rashad gives the fans what they want to see, otherwise people won’t be all that eager to see him in another “main event”.
[quote comment="165760"][quote comment="165708"]Rewatch that video guys. You can hear Houston complaining about the guy having grease all over him. He kept waiting for them to do something about it, and they didn’t. He even tried to take the mic to say something and they wouldn’t let him. That was years ago but I asked him about it.[/quote]
Nice to see someone add some context to that, it was a small show and it wasn’t like he pulled a Gilbert Yvel. Anyway, I have to disagree with the win is a win philosophy. Finishing your fights counts for something, more people are going to want to watch a fighter that finishes with strikes or a submission than one who just does enough to get a decision.
Overall it does look like a pretty lousy card, I think they’re banking on people wanting to see Houston again and those that want to see that cocky Brit get beat down. I hope Rashad gives the fans what they want to see, otherwise people won’t be all that eager to see him in another “main event”.[/quote]
Houston is now a pussy in my opinion.
[quote comment="165656"][quote comment="165632"]Houston Alexander is a crappy wrestler with CRAZY power and excellent Muay-Thai and absolutely no ground game… thats it, dont believe me?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08IduTW46cw
he got taken down and had his guard passed instantly, he was mounted and eating fist, then ref stood them up to move to the center of the ring and he refused to get back on the ground.
your welcome for the find mania.[/quote]
WOW that was pretty funny! What a Pussy! He must have been arguing cause the guy was kinda holdin onto the ropes when he had the full mount[/quote]
Everyone needs to watch this, What a punk. It’s just a matter of time and he’ll get takin down and pounded out. I think his two fights were flucks, came in swinging away, can’t say it was luck, but connecting. He’s not gonna last. His game is too weak. (not his punches though)
FYI, he said that was 2 years ago. He stopped the fight because the guy was all greased up.
He also said that two weeks later they got into it at a bar and he beat his ass… Amateur fights are weird, all fighters have a fight or two from the smaller circuits where you wonder WTF happened.
[quote comment="165656"][quote comment="165632"]Houston Alexander is a crappy wrestler with CRAZY power and excellent Muay-Thai and absolutely no ground game… thats it, dont believe me?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08IduTW46cw
he got taken down and had his guard passed instantly, he was mounted and eating fist, then ref stood them up to move to the center of the ring and he refused to get back on the ground.
your welcome for the find mania.[/quote]
WOW that was pretty funny! What a Pussy! He must have been arguing cause the guy was kinda holdin onto the ropes when he had the full mount[/quote]
Yeah he showed no class, he’s obviously afraid of being on the ground. VERY good sprawl though. Alexander is fun to watch, and a good striker, but hes gonna get mauled unless he learns to be well rounded. I pick Silva to win.
Yeah he is a pussy let me tell you…..
That was two years ago…..he wasnt training with Mick Doyle then……trust me Mick Doyle works every part of the MMA game everyday with Houston…he is one of the best trainers out there……Ill just watch it all unfold once Houston pounds Thiago Silva and you all jump on the bandwagon…..anything can happen but Thiago’s winning streak ends here……
This is a big test for Alexander, we will know what hes about after this fight
78 is a decent card, terrel comes back, Edger vs Fisher, HA vs Silva shit ill pay 40.00 to see it
im going yesssss
[quote comment="165888"]That was two years ago…..he wasnt training with Mick Doyle then……trust me Mick Doyle works every part of the MMA game everyday with Houston…he is one of the best trainers out there……Ill just watch it all unfold once Houston pounds Thiago Silva and you all jump on the bandwagon…..anything can happen but Thiago’s winning streak ends here……[/quote]
MMAfan13 has it right. He credits his coaches for everything, and Mick has been his answer.
Not saying he is the greatest around, but calling him a pussy is just fucking stupid. That fight was a fucking homer job all the way. When they went to towel the guy off they wiped his arm and he wouldn’t let the ref wipe his midsection where Houston was talking about.
[quote comment="165861"]FYI, he said that was 2 years ago. He stopped the fight because the guy was all greased up.
He also said that two weeks later they got into it at a bar and he beat his ass… Amateur fights are weird, all fighters have a fight or two from the smaller circuits where you wonder WTF happened.[/quote]
For all you calling Houston a pussy or whatever, look at that post again and open your brain to the possibility that there could be more going on than meets the eye. If you want to berate him for not being willing to subject himself to a dirty fight, then go ahead and act like a tool.
[quote comment="165537"][quote comment="165502"]If Houston keeps winning, how long do y’all think it’ll be before he gets a title shot?[/quote]
AWHILE!!
If he wins this fight I bet Joe and Dana will give him someone noteworthy, like Tito, or Winner of Rashad v. Bisbing. But hes only had 2 professional “UFC” fights. It will be awhile before that happens.[/quote]
I agree with you on this, not Tito though but who knows, but I think the winner of the Evans/Bisping fight
great fight to add to jersey can’t wait to see it
so does this mean tito is not fighting at all in jersey??
maybe fighting wanderli in dec??
is henderson fighting i heard he wanted to fight in nov or dec,
anyways this fight will be explosive houston should win might take him a round max to do it,
true if houston wins he should be a couple fights away from a title i would say by end of next year this one and maybe two worthy opponents or top 10 light weights in ufc. maybe winner or evans vs bisping match
Thiogo Silva via tko first round! A little ground and pound
Ok so Houston Vs T.Silva
Bisping Vs Evans
from the looks of it Liddell will Face Wanderlei
Both Shogun and Hamill are out with Surgeries.
UFC said Forrest Griffin is #1 Contender so that means that
Forrest Griffin Vs Rampage Jackson for the Title
so the only way I see this is
Tito Ortiz Vs Dan Henderson
Keith Jardine vs Lyoto Machida
Oh well what u guys think?
What else can u buy for $40.00?
Cant buy a Mets ticket : )
[quote comment="165888"]That was two years ago…..he wasnt training with Mick Doyle then……trust me Mick Doyle works every part of the MMA game everyday with Houston…he is one of the best trainers out there……Ill just watch it all unfold once Houston pounds Thiago Silva and you all jump on the bandwagon…..anything can happen but Thiago’s winning streak ends here……[/quote]
Spoken like a true EDUCATED fan. It’s too bad these lemmings are so easily pursuaded by such simpletons. Houston all the way. Any bettors to the contrary?
[quote comment="166180"][quote comment="165888"]That was two years ago…..he wasnt training with Mick Doyle then……trust me Mick Doyle works every part of the MMA game everyday with Houston…he is one of the best trainers out there……Ill just watch it all unfold once Houston pounds Thiago Silva and you all jump on the bandwagon…..anything can happen but Thiago’s winning streak ends here……[/quote]
Spoken like a true EDUCATED fan. It’s too bad these lemmings are so easily pursuaded by such simpletons. Houston all the way. Any bettors to the contrary?[/quote]
Yes I think in his fight against silva he is going to run in there, like always, Eat a kick to the face or take down and get pounded. Hes just to predictable. I think silva will be ready.
As for me calling HA a pussy. I spoke to soon. Some of you were right about the video it did look pretty fixed, the other guy being greased up and all.
My Bad houston.
[quote comment="165888"]That was two years ago…..he wasnt training with Mick Doyle then……trust me Mick Doyle works every part of the MMA game everyday with Houston…he is one of the best trainers out there……Ill just watch it all unfold once Houston pounds Thiago Silva and you all jump on the bandwagon…..anything can happen but Thiago’s winning streak ends here……[/quote]
Dont matter. He has shown me no that he lacks class. The whole standing over a downed opponent, saying he slipped when he gets knocked down and now this. I dont care if this dude beats Rampage himself, I will not root for him.
thiago silva first round tko. easy
i will win so much money betting on this fight!
it will be crazy, he will take him down and pound him out.
[quote comment="166109"]Ok so Houston Vs T.Silva
Bisping Vs Evans
from the looks of it Liddell will Face Wanderlei
Both Shogun and Hamill are out with Surgeries.
UFC said Forrest Griffin is #1 Contender so that means that
Forrest Griffin Vs Rampage Jackson for the Title
so the only way I see this is
Tito Ortiz Vs Dan Henderson
Keith Jardine vs Lyoto Machida
Oh well what u guys think?[/quote]
I like it apart from the fact that I am struggling with Forrest being No.1 contender, I think he and Henderson should fight first.
i think u r gonna see griffin/jardine 2.the winner fights rampage.but if alexander does a number on silva he might get a shot.it makes sense while dana tries to clean the lhw division up.
This is hands down the worst fucking card of the year for tje UFC… Dana you and the match makers are dropping the ball on this one
i really really like this fight, i haven’t seen a lot of silva, but what i have seen has been pretty impressive, same with houston…for some reason i just think silva is the better fighter, houston might be the harder hitter or the bigger stronger guy, but i just got a feeling silva is gonna do what jardine and sakara weren’t able to do and thats stay away from houston’s power and fight a smarter fight…i think silva will win this fight either by 2nd or 3rd rd. (T)KO or unanimous decision…
Give Houstan a big name guy already good lord. This is gonna go like both his other fights. SOO fast, Houstan hasnt even GASSED yet. And THAT is fast.
say hello to the future of the ufc and most defintly the next champion
If Houston wins this fight (which I think he should, his strength is simply ridiculous. It seems at first to shock the other guy, and by the time theyve thought about how to handle it in their head theyve already lost) I think its going to be tough for him. I cant imagine anyone wanting to fight him. I think a lot of the top names would try like hell to keep themselves out of a match with him. Not that Houston is better than them (we havent seen enough to know if his game is that complete yet, probably not) it’s just that he has such a scary ability to just end fights with his extreme strength that I dont think a lot of the top talent would want to take the chance of getting caught by the buzzsaw that is Houston Alexander. I’m not sure how fight making works, but I cant imagine many top fighters willing to throw their name in the hat the Houstons next opp. gets drawn from.
The UFC would not put Hendo against him. Thats a lose/lose for them. If Hendo gets caught then he’s lost two in a row and would have to drop to 185 (which he doesnt want to do) to show us that he really is top talent. If Hendo wins then everyone says Houstons game was never complete and he stops being a draw and Hendo really doesnt get a whole lot of respect from the win. I personally would love to see Houston fight Forrest Griffin. I know after beating Shogun the UFC might have bigger plans (like maybe have him fight the winner of Bisping/Evans and give the winner of that a title shot?) but that would be the kind of fight where regardless of the outcome we have more respect for the winner and dont really lose respect for the loser; thats the kind of fight where everything would be left out in the ring.
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Houston Alexander gave me a good bj last night! thats why i pounded his but so good! m,m,MMM! You had me standing up baby, why did you wanna do me on the ground! If you want me, you can take me next time, standing up!