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Karo is sooooooooo lying when he says that he would rather excite the crowd and lose the fight than win the fight in boring fashion. Hmmmmm. Anyone remember the Chonan fight?? I do. Also, he excites the crowd when he gets KO’d like in the Alves fight. So according to Karo, he is more happy with the Alves fight than the Chonan fight? That doesn’t sound like the Karo that I have been following for 7 or so years.
I like Karo and think most of his fights have been exciting. I am pulling for Karo in this fight, but I have never seen Yoshida, so if he gives a really good performance and wins I will not be upset.
Karo! Don’t leave it to the cards!
Karo needs to fight Sanchez again that was a great fight, or at least let’s get him to fight Josh Koscheck! (or Jon Fitch)That would be a good fight at a weight TBD
Karo Needs to lose this fight and get sent out of the UFC. I’ve never liked this Porky Bastard. He should drop down to 155, and if he does, Me might be more exiting to watch, and might actaully win some fights.
KAro wouldn’t make the commitment to drop down to 155. HE loves his lovehandles too much to lose ‘em, lol!
First of all the guy conducting this interview needs to stop sucking on karo ball sack and telling him hes a crowd favorite. I was at pretty massive bar when he got KO and 99% of the people were not cheering for him. I’m honestly sick and tired of hearing about this guy. I hope Yoshida submits him.
haha, don’t hate. the guy is trying to open up and drop his tough guy schtick
Bojangles – Karo has been a crowd favorite for a long time. Maybe he’s not your favorite, but the dude interviewing him is right.
He may have been a crowd favorite at a certain time, but most people have caught on to the fact hes a duche bag full of excuses. Hes played out, all he wants are easy fights and a shot at the title.
That is because no one knows who the Fu*k he is. haha
hahaha is this a TUF reference?
Certainly is. haha
Yeah VM, Karo is lying if he says he’d rather lose an exciting fight. When Wandi says it, I believe it – Karo, not so much.
Karo is a dbag and I for one have him losing this fight.
Yoshida has a chance to win this fight for sure. And like I said in a previous thread, I am really starting to like Hamill to win a decision against Franklin.
A Hamill/Yoshida parlay pays out at +740 (about 7 and a half to 1).
But I would prefer to have my small Hamill bet be in a 2 man parlay with a favorite. For example, Hamill and Chuck, which pays at like 2.6 to 1
VM, what site do you use to bet parlays?
BetUs.com
You have to admit that Karo has some skill. It’s his head thats all wrong. His ego was through the roof before he fought Alves. Now, he’s doing/saying whatever he can to convince himself that he is still a worthy fighter, but with a hint of doubt. I’m not buying anything he sells, he has to back it up at this point. Even though he said he did everything different to prepare himsef for this fight, he doesn’t sound too confident. But, what can you expect from a guy whos back is against the wall, one can’t help but to think of the negative repercussions of losing after losing. Regardless of his personality, I, for one, like to watch for his crazy Judo, it’s impressive. But, he just kills my interest for him everytime a syllable is uttered from his mouth.
Nice observation Senor VM.
Gracias Phil
I got Yoshida
John, you still thinking about going to Vegas for the Lesnar show… if so, I will most likely see you there. You know your not going to be able to see Couture for too much longer if youre still debating between this and Japan…
I know, thats exactly why I am leaning towards Couture fight. Plus its easy to plan for because the DREAM fight is so close.
When the tickets go on sale we gotta jump on them quick
wow, karo gives a horrible interview. just plain horrible.
I think the last fight opened his eyes. Therefore he should come back with a win.
The one time he actually refers to himself in 1st person instead of refering to himself as “Karo” in the 3rd person, he actually announces it by saying, “I am going to say this in the 1st person…” LOLOL
Lol, typical Karo. That sh*t annoyes me when any fighter refers himself in the third person. BJ is so guilty of that. I’m a huge fan of a fighters success, especially when they are modest about it. That’s is why Silva and Fedor will always have that edge, IMO.
This guy conducting this interview needs to stop being a nut hugger being telling haro hes a crowd favorite, hes not.
ps. where did my first post go???
I don’t like karo, he’s good, but he’s no where near title shot good.. he lost to diago, and silva, imagine what GSP would do to him… speaking of which, I Saw GSP after the FITCH fight at club OPERA in Montreal Canada i took a Vodka shot with him LOl,
actually he has already fought gsp..
I think they based Borat off Karo.
Karo is exiting to watch when he’s in shape he puts on a good show!!
sorry karo… this isnt ur fight…..
WAR YOSHIDA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IMO Karo is the better fighter, younger stronger and for a change Karo is the better striker in this match. I actually see this fight standing up and trading blows, and when it comes to the clinch they will neutralize each other and ref will probably break it up. I’m not quite familiar with Youshida’s punching power but I just don’t see him Knocking out Karo therefore I think in the end Karo with a statement victory. After Karo wins this we (mma fans) wanna see Karo vs Finch.
why dont you go over some more of yoshidas fights. he has great punching power… or look up some vids of his training.. hes an olympic judo play. the guys an animal.
hey do we have five on this Belfort Fan
I am going for Karo but u are right about Yoshida.
5 it is… yoshida is gonna win bro.
So let’s see… According to Karo, Karo’s biggest trait is his natural-born skill and talent. Karo says that what Karo has been lacking is just training and mindset. Karo says that Karo has been training 5 times as much for Karo’s next fight, so that shouldn’t be a factor now.
So this necessarily means that if Yoshida makes a quick example of Karo, that his natural-born skill and talent should be in question.
It’s something that can happen to any fighter that faces a top-notch fighter like Yoshida, but Karo’s words are putting Karo in a very tight position.
His ego just rambles on about Karo, and Karo can’t get a damm word in. Will someone please tell Karo’s ego to shut up so Karo can talk!
For those that is thinking of putting money down on Karo should be careful. Watch Yoshida’s past two fights, I have and he looks very impressive. Just some friendly advice. In contrast Karo looked very sloppy and predictable in his last two outings. He is definitely not the clear cut favorite here in my book.
KARO will be back ! trust me ! Not the old,but a better Karo will appear !!
Karo via tko(strikes,punches) in the second round.
No decision !!!!!
Karo’s Judo >>>>>> Yoshihiro’s !!!!!!!!!!!
Warrr Parisyan !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You must be out of your mind pamirec.
Karo has NEVER IN HIS ENTIRE FIGHTING CAREER WON BY T(KO)!! What makes you think he is going to start now? Please, I would love to hear your response.
Nick Thompson is one comes to mind that was tko by karo. You are right he is more of submission and control fighter. He has relied on his skills in judo too much in the past which has restricted him to certain game plan. In this one with Youshida being a Judo guy also, so I think TKO is the only way they could win and I think Karo is better strikes and heavier hands. Do not underestimate Karo he means business this time around.
Technically that was ruled as a submission, but will give it to you due to the fact that it was submission due to strikes.
So technically I am still right, but will accept an asterick mark next to the statement.
FUN FACT: the goat won 8 in a row, lost to Karo, and then he won 12 in a row. Karo disrupted his 20 fight win streak! lol. that sux.
Karo says his biggest problem is that he is “too skilled”, so he does not always train hard enough. Maybe that is why humble fighters like Fedor and Randy win, because they are not so high on themselves and are motivated to train harder. Karo also thinks the crowd goes crazy when he does a Judo throw. He certainly excels at Judo and incorporates an occasional good throw, but I don’t consider it to be as exciting as a good slam, submission or knockout. Although I appreciate the skill and dedication of those trained in Judo, it seems to be about the most boring martial art to me.
Judo is exciting?
The size of the ego on this guys just ASTOUNDS me! “My biggest problem is that I’m just too skilled.” What an ass! I’ve always liked to watch Karo fight and I’ve rooted for him. But every time the guy opens his mouth he makes me want to see him get KTFO.
karo is a dbag and certainly not a crowd favorite
Perfectly put RandomTask.
No love for Karo? I get what he is saying about his talent and that leading to a lack of work ethic. I hope he comes out guns blazing and shuts everybody up.
give a good show and lose over winning in boring fashion…no wonder dana said he is a gatekeeper…
I will always tune in to watch a Karo fight he brings it every time I just watchedt the Karo / Burkman fight and it was action packed. The only lackluster fight hes been in was with chonen.
I enjoy his intervies as well Hes confident in himself hes entertaining in and out of the cage.
as a big karo fan I am looking forward to watch the fight saturday night.
Did Karo mention that he trains in Judo? You know, Judo. Judo is his primary martial art. Judo, that’s right. He did mention Judo in the interview, right?
lol at you guys complaining about karo’s interview. all of his interviews are like that. it reminds me of people who keep smelling their toenail crud out of curiosity even tho u know it smells like *&%*&^.
if a guy like gray maynard can improve his standup and outbox and outstrategize frank edgar, so can karo. and since when does it have to be either exiciting OR the win? all brutal finishes are exciting!
If Karo comes in good shape he will win even doh ive choosen YY to win. So basically i dont think he will come in that shape he is talking about.
i saw some pictures he looks to be in pretty good shape. but i still think yoshida is gonna win.