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Comment by Ro-J
2008-07-30 10:58:11

I want Bisbing KNTFO!

Comment by Ro-J
2008-07-30 11:11:01

ok I don’t know what the N is in there for?

Comment by UKmmaBOY
2008-07-30 11:49:44

Can you tell us what the B is doing in there aswell? bisPing.

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Comment by Ro-J
2008-07-30 12:35:32

I allways do that, my bad there.

 
 
 
Comment by DonnyG
2008-07-30 11:38:20

Leben Smash!

Comment by BobC
2008-07-30 13:11:12

The Hulk may be the only person in the world with a bigger noggin than Leben. I pity his mother having to deliver that thing.

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Comment by O damn he got caught
2008-07-30 11:05:35

WHEN WILL IT END?!?! I CANT STAND THESE VIDEO’S!

Comment by b.w.
2008-07-30 11:09:37

i dont even bother to watch them after the 1rst one.

 
Comment by MMAmania
2008-07-30 11:11:25

Too bad. I like them. And it’s my site. HOO-HOO-HAH-HAH-HAH.

Comment by O damn he got caught
2008-07-30 11:11:55

So evil…

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Comment by ViolentMike
2008-07-30 11:18:16

Keep the Leben Videos coming!!!! If you don’t like it, don’t watch it, and better yet, don’t comment in the thread!!!

Who’s Mania pulling for in this fight? Did we just get a hint?…

I’ll tell you who I’m rooting for in this fight. Wait. Do I really need to do so? I think everyone knows…

 
Comment by O damn he got caught
2008-07-30 11:38:20

Lol, I’m rooting for Bisping so of course I don’t like Lebens videos (isn’t it a known fact that you either like Leben or hate him?), so I’ll continue to comment. That and I can’t help but laugh everytime I see that shot of Leben up on a mountain doing some bruce lee like pose’s at the beginning. Just looks ridiculous IMO. Anyway, Bisping’s gonna drop him like a toilet seat.

 
Comment by the_mexicutioner
2008-07-30 11:42:56

I just don’t watch em.

 
Comment by O damn he got caught
2008-07-30 11:53:31

I check em out, every video I see gives me more and more reason to bet money on Bisping.

 
Comment by PW
2008-07-30 12:29:15

You do that. I’ll collect on Leben.

 
Comment by O damn he got caught
2008-07-30 12:30:11

Good luck with that one

 
Comment by Chadx23
2008-07-30 13:29:22

I like Leben in this fight…but Bisping has a good chance of winning. I guess that chin will finally get tested against some real power.

 
Comment by john
2008-07-30 13:45:18

I dont watch them either!

 
Comment by THORAZINE
2008-07-30 14:34:30

Leban’s alright, but I’m pretty sure Bisping will win a decision. Stick n’ move.

 
Comment by john
2008-07-30 16:06:51

I like Bisping, plus I usually pick against Leben to break VM’s ballz, since he got me when Bisping abused my fellow countryman Sakara!

In reality, I do believe that Bisping will win this fight!

 
Comment by ViolentMike
2008-07-31 09:34:44

Correct John. You will always go against Leben just to break my balls, yet I will NEVER let go of your 1/2 hour on convincing me that Herring had no shot to beat Kongo! LOLOLOL And I kept saying that Kongo has no takedown defense and I can totally see Herring laying on Kongo for about 9 minutes, which would get him the win. I lost $40 on a fight where I was going to bet on Herring, who was the underdog…

 
 
Comment by jim
2008-07-30 11:14:50

these videos are bangin keep them coming.

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Comment by DonnyG
2008-07-30 11:44:55

I always like seeing the behind the scenes training and stuff.

 
Comment by ufcaddict
2008-07-30 12:43:51

my mum can lift more than him

he make look like he’s lifting alot but he is only doing 2-3 lifts

i cant wait to rake in money from a bisping TKO

 
 
Comment by BobC
2008-07-30 13:12:24

It is some very, very clever marketing.

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Comment by brendan (on TheNEgation's case)
2008-07-30 17:23:33

does that stupid breathing/stance/i look like a bird/crane stuff up on that rock really help a fighter? like the stuff diego sanchez does before a fight… thats got to be the most ridiculous nonsense ive seen a fighter do…

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Comment by Robert
2008-07-30 20:25:50

I like them too keep them coming…….

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2008-07-30 11:06:01

alright guys, taking my son and his new dog “guero” to the park. latin readers fill in the guys what his dogs name is. for those of you that missed this, hopefullly mania can repost one last time!

WED. MORNING CONVERSATION WITH KEVIN:
WOW, great lists yesterday guys, few surprises: Machida made quite a few over rated lists, as did coture…not disagreeing, and Kimbo didn’t make everyone’s hyped list!
I got good idea to keep us mmamaniacs interested again today. I got at least a dozen, but what if you could ask mmamania one question. Only one guys, maybe we;ll get lucky and get a few answered. heres mine:
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Did the UFC “pressure” you to change your name to mmamania, or did you do it on your own?

Comment by MMAmania
2008-07-30 11:11:46

On our own.

Comment by roy
2008-07-30 11:24:11

how many of these comments do you actually read

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Comment by MMAmania
2008-07-30 11:30:08

45 percent maybe. It’s hard. Real hard, especially lately,.

 
Comment by James S
2008-07-30 11:38:25

Is that because you are becoming more popular?

 
Comment by MMAmania
2008-07-30 11:54:23

Is that possible?

 
2008-07-30 12:19:18

wow, mania is answering the questions! I guess I’ll go against the rules of 1 and ask another:
What is the reasoning behind the long lags (occasionally) with the posts making it up?
I saw linx ask yesterday…I always figured it happens when you are preparing a story!

 
Comment by VNDK8
2008-07-30 12:24:42

Hey Mania, you changed your name a while ago, but the title of the page on the homepage of the site still says “UFC Blog for UFC news, results…..”

Oh, and your comment of “It’s hard. Real hard, especially lately,…” That’s what she said… Bwaaahahahahahaaaaa.

 
Comment by chefdaddy
2008-07-30 12:33:29

Mania and all posters: Here’s my question. MMA has, as Rogan puts it, revolutionized the martial arts. It has discarded techniques that don’t work, and has emphasized that a well rounded approach (normally with a base in 1 area) makes for a better fighter. In the past, Royce showed BJJ as dominant, while others such as Hughes brought wrestling into the mix. My question (s) are where will the sport be in 10 years by way of technique? is there something out there that can move the sport forward that is as of yet untested/untried? Kind of like how the West Coast offense revolutionized football? Or are we likely to see a “rotation” of the main 4 fighting techniques (BJJ, wrestling, Muy Thai, boxing) take turns in dominance and popularity? Or could Machida be the forerunner of the future with his style? There you go, have at it!

 
2008-07-30 12:48:49

good question chef, but I didn’t loan out the delorian to mania!
‘i put other comments but they are inlimbo

 
Comment by OJR
2008-07-30 12:54:14

Kevin-

Your dog is named caucasian? Hahaha.

Chefdaddy-

I think there will be a cyclical rotation among the 4 disciplines you mentioned. I think Jeet Kune Do is the essence of MMA… Just my 2cents.

Odamn-

I like Leben (my top 5) but I think Bisping will work alot of angles and chip away at him. Bisping better not stand right in front of him or its tweety birds flying around Bisping’s noggin. Bisping by decision.

 
2008-07-30 13:24:48

“white boy” OJR

 
Comment by PhilQNY
2008-07-30 13:46:53

Chefdaddy: Good Post man.. I like your question.

When I look at pride in the beginning is was ” Rickson “..10 years later it was ” Fedor “.. I think all the styles that we have on the board.. with Chung Lee’s style is all MMA pretty much needs.. We have BJJ, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Boxing, Karate(Lyoto’s)(Chuck..Kempo.. honorable mention) Sambo, Judo. This sport will be out of Control 10 to 15 yrs from now.. and my brain will need gig’s to hold all the MMA info.

The Fitch’s, BJ’s, Florians, Gomi’s, Sakaraba’s, Wandy’s, Lyoto’s, Rampage’s, Chuck’s, Lyoto’s, Fedor’s, Silva’s, GSP’s, Henderson’s, Nog’s..and company are the product of 10yrs + of MMA in Amercia and abroad.

This is the Golden aGe of MMA.. the future fighter’s will be the seed’s of the above named..

 
Comment by john
2008-07-30 16:08:16

Mania, how long has this site been up! I been posting since the UFCmania days….Actually I still type UFCmania in the IP address to get to this site!

Thats why I am an OG gansta of this site…LMAO!

 
 
 
2008-07-30 12:14:40

by the way it’s a white chihuhua and the name guero means “white by”

Comment by the_mexicutioner
2008-07-30 13:20:04

Here are some great definitions for guero:

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=guero

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2008-07-30 13:31:11

good post buddy, it’s what my “ATM” calls me at work. ATM as I call him is a mexican cat that has lost around 5-6000 to me so far this year, and raiders football hasn’t started yet. Man it’s good to be from Boston!!!!

 
Comment by b.w.
2008-07-30 13:58:55

go celtics!

 
Comment by roy
2008-07-30 13:59:15

you should not talk about “atm” at this site

 
Comment by OJR
2008-07-30 14:08:49

Mexicutioner-

Good post. I always thought it meant caucasian. My ethnic background is not Mexican so we don’t recognize that word (although I am Latino). Thanks for the knowledge.

 
Comment by brendan (on TheNEgation's case)
2008-07-30 17:25:10

lol roy, i thought i was the only one that caught that, atm haha yuck

 
Comment by the_mexicutioner
2008-07-30 21:32:57

I gave a couple chicks from Newport some ATM in college. I met them at the Goat Hill Tavern in Costa Mesa. Nice girls. Real sweethearts.

 
Comment by roy
2008-07-31 12:32:31

just don’t kiss them afterwards

 
 
Comment by roy
2008-07-30 13:57:32

guero does not mean white boy, its more like light skinned usually mexicans are called guero that are light skinned and not white people.

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2008-07-30 14:20:56

wrong roy…didn’t you read the definitions. I’ve never met someone who argues mute points like you, and by the way, why not mention “ATM” here? Is that you Juan?

 
Comment by roy
2008-07-30 17:35:19

i am not wrong kevin mexican call other mexicans that are light skinned guero it usually is not a term for white people, and i am not agruing with you i was just letting you know so your WRONG.and i am sure you know all about atm.

 
Comment by roy
2008-07-30 17:56:33

oh and make sure your not going atm with guero that wouldn’t be right.

 
2008-07-30 18:40:21

I don’t get the atm thing, but you’re telling me my mexican boy from mexico is wrong. ok roy, can’t argue with that. and the fact that my wife (who has lived in mexico) is mexican also and says the same thing atm says!

 
Comment by roy
2008-07-31 11:52:28

i’m mexican and my whole family is from mexico, differnet parts may use it differently but thats how i know the term.

 
 
 
Comment by PW
2008-07-30 12:42:49

If you have iTunes or some other ability to download music try to find a song called Mexican Dog by Chute 9. With a dog named Guero you might some humor in this one.

Comment by talkman
2008-07-30 20:34:05

ur all racists

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Comment by braveheart
2008-07-30 11:17:10

Bisping is bigger, faster, stronger, he’s fought at 205lb.

Sorry Bitches i can only see 1 winner.

* though i will give leben a punchers chance

Comment by O damn he got caught
2008-07-30 11:40:23

Yep, Bisping is the more technical striker, and he’s got the reach. I also can see them clinching up and Leben eating a few knee’s followed by some Bisping GnP.

Comment by Ro-J
2008-07-30 12:37:18

and you forgot he has no heart.

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Comment by O damn he got caught
2008-07-30 12:39:57

How so? He’s only had 2 fights go the distance and he never gave up in either one. I at least need an example of which fight he showed he had no heart in.

 
Comment by Chadx23
2008-07-30 13:40:39

Leben has no heart? ahahahah Leben is a freakin Rudy, he dont quit. Did you watch TUF1? remember him hungover and passing that conditioning test? Wasn;t he the only one to pass it?

 
Comment by ViolentMike
2008-07-30 15:36:22

Yes sir!

 
 
Comment by DonnyG
2008-07-30 13:29:08

Don’t forget, Leben has a huge edge in foot stomp technique.

For reals though. Leben will definitely take some damage, but Bisping will need to avoid that one nasty punch that Leben has for 15 minutes. One good punch from him will put anyone on queer street. I doubt Bisping can finish him.

Leben 2nd rnd KO.

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Comment by ViolentMike
2008-07-30 15:37:11

Foot stomps break the tiny little bones in your feet. Once you have several broken bones in your foot, you sure don’t want to kick with it and you hardly want to put weight on it.

 
Comment by john
2008-07-30 16:10:03

Its actually a very smart strategy on Leben’s part, especially if you face someone who uses a lot of kicks…Foot stomp him through the 1st round and by round 2, he wont be blasting u with kicks anymore!

 
 
 
 
Comment by ricky
2008-07-30 11:26:20

Chris leben is really coming along, he looks much better than the anderson silva fight.. i think he can win this fight, bisbing doesn’t have knock out power, so chris will eventually get frustrated push him up against the fence (taking a few shots of course) and knock him out like he did to alexiso sakara………… by the way did anyone notice how HOT HIS GIRLFRIEND IS..!!! damnnn i want to got hawaii !!!

 
Comment by mma maniac
2008-07-30 11:37:03

these videos are quality keep it up mania just wondering where do you get your stories i get the from … i cant find because i dont know alot of websites im fromthe uk so can you name some other websites

Comment by UKmmaBOY
2008-07-30 11:52:48

The side bar of the website lists other MMA sites.

Comment by UKmmaBOY
2008-07-30 11:54:31

But from experience this is the best. Intelligent & knowledgable posts, no stupid name calling and good articles.

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Comment by mma maniac
2008-07-30 11:39:43

mania do you go to the ufc events

 
Comment by mma maniac
2008-07-30 11:41:08

mania who do you think will win florian or hearta its a hard one i go with florian desicion

Comment by PhilQNY
2008-07-30 12:33:40

Just to add my 2cents.. the last time Fenny went to a decision was agaisnt Sean Sherk..He is 7-0.. all finishes. It may be small..reall small chance it going to the judges..but a much more realistic that this fight ends before the final bell.

I got Kenny. Via TKO.

 
 
Comment by PhilQNY
2008-07-30 11:48:19

Need a laugh? Well someone set up this kid’s Laptop..that when he opens it.. Gun shots blast out from the speakers.. the kid’s reaction couldn’t of been more funnier.

http://www.jokeroo.com/funnyvideos/hilarious_laptop_prank.html

Comment by O damn he got caught
2008-07-30 11:55:22

LOL, that was great reaction time tho, that kids got the right idea, better safe than sorry I guess.

 
Comment by b.w.
2008-07-30 11:59:46

lol! now this was a video worth watching. wonder where it was shot, stockton or compton, (just kiddin) i did notice the bars on the windows, so its no wonder the kid freaked out.

Comment by PhilQNY
2008-07-30 12:02:22

I love it.. cuz you can’t even script shit like that. His reaction was Classic!!

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Comment by chefdaddy
2008-07-30 12:35:57

That was great!!! LMFAO, whoever did that better watch out. Revenge can be a b*tch!

 
 
Comment by GSP SUCKA
2008-07-30 11:53:54

Damn his girlfriend is hot. I hope he KO’s bisping

Comment by PW
2008-07-30 12:44:31

I agree on both counts, but one has nothing to do with the other.

 
 
Comment by GodDamnMike
2008-07-30 12:20:56

I respect both of these fighters, but neither is my favorite. Both of them put on fantastic shows, and it’ll be a great striking war!!
I do, however, want Leben to win(by KO) simply because he really has come a very long way, and grown tremendously. He’s taking his life seriously now, he looks better, he feels better, and the new lifestyle he has taken on can only improve his career path, from the shit life he used to partake in. Also we will see a more intelligent Leben, which was even obvious in his last fight.
Bisping also has great athletic ability. And a great all around game, oh, and he’s also smart! This will be a great fight!!
Sorry about my rambling, and run-on sentences sometimes I do that, hahah.

 
Comment by Muscle Dolphin
2008-07-30 12:50:01

It was interesting to hear that Steve English is focusing on developing fast twitch muscle fibres (which are more fatigeable) over slow twitch (more resistant to fatigue). As far as exercise physiology goes, both would be required. Leben is obviously trying to be more “Anderson Silva like” and focus on speed and accuracy. With his seemingly natural “chin” this approach seems to make sense. However, his diet (especially the day before the fight) would probably need to be pretty carbohydrate intensive so that the fast fibres have enough energy available to them on the day of the fight. The fact that someone who works out as much as Leben obviously does would still have a little bit of weight around his waist is somewhat surprising.

Comment by b.w.
2008-07-30 14:06:24

MUSCLE DOLPHIN. well said. fast twich muscle fibers are what made roy jones and and sugar ray leonard so great. not to mention bruce lee!, but with that said there can be only so much of it developed as to have it “god given”. leben can make 170 easy imo, he just doesnt want to. if bisping handles him (i think he will), i can see leben moving down to 170. fights with him and kos and swick would be great to watch.

 
 
Comment by WB
2008-07-30 12:51:07

I really like Bisping and Leben and honestly don’t care who wins, I just want to see a war. Kinda leaning towards thinking Leben is going to win though. Besides Anderson Silva Leben has never been knocked out, and the quality of his opponents has been far better than Bisping.

And on a side note - No questions asked, K-Flo.

 
Comment by kas
2008-07-30 13:10:16

nice marketing by ufc to promote ufc 89 main event..this guy lost to kalib starnes

 
Comment by mmamac
2008-07-30 13:41:50

Has Bisping really knocked anyone out? I just don’t see him hurting Leben’s steel jaw in this fight with punches. Leben’s ground game isn’t half bad either even though we haven’t seen a lot of it lately. I would love to see that pond hopper lose this fight and open the door for Leben fighting some real 185er for a real test…Franklin, Hendo, McDonlad rematch, oh the new TUF champ Amir. Now that would be a good test for both dudes!

Comment by Automation
2008-07-30 14:17:23

go to mmafights.co.uk then click on Bisping.

Bisping hits hard.

 
 
Comment by E-L-F
2008-07-30 17:02:46

i dont know if bisping its too hard for leben, my bets are for leben, but as everybody know, in mma the reality its different… if you dont belive me, ask rampage…

 
Comment by Tommy
2008-07-30 18:36:51

Leben is gonna smaash Bisping.

 
Comment by NameNotRequired
2008-07-30 20:31:52

I am amazed that no one has said anything about his girlfriend yet. With that said, Leben by UD. Bisping seems to think that being cut = gas thank.

 
Comment by robbie
2008-07-30 22:58:00

yall know uma post it just like in every thread dealin w/ leben
“ill walk in smellin like booze n stripper n still put the stamp on kids”-Chris Leben

 
Comment by RemedX
2008-07-31 21:12:43

Leben is my favorite fighter, but I’m kind of nervous about this fight.

 
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