“Loiseau, he’s another one of my favorites. I love that kid. He’s such a nice guy. He went through a streak there in the UFC where he wasn’t really letting it all go and got some losses. Ed Herman’s a tough son of a bitch, man. Ed Herman’s mean, nasty and tough. If Loiseau can get by him, he deserves to be back in the UFC…. This guy trains with GSP, he’s talented as hell. He can kick, he can punch, he’s good on the ground. It’s just like he wasn’t letting it go for some reason. He’s still young, he’s in his prime. So we’ll see. Herman’s a mean bastard, man. If he can get through Herman, he’s back.”
– UFC President Dana White shares his thoughts via The Canadian Press on the return of former number one middleweight contender David Loiseau to the Octagon after nearly three years competing outside the organization. “The Crow” was let loose after a loss to Mike Swick in 2006. He is now set to make a comeback against Ed Herman in front of a friendly crowd at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on April 18. Can the 29-year-old Canadian recapture his old form or will “Short Fuse” spoil his homecoming this weekend? We will find out soon enough.
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I’ve never been impressed with Ed Herman! But, I am glad to see the crow back!
Ed Herman is not going to win unless Loiseau fights like he did in all his fights after the Rich Franklin beating. Before the Franklin fight, the Crow was a monster! His elbows more famous than Kenny Florian’s. After that fight, it was like he lost his heart. So if he has found that heart, or if he went to The Wizard of Oz and got a new one, then he will destroy Ed Herman no doubt about it. He’s stronger, more athletic, and trains with GSP which is a plus no matter who the fighter is. BYE BYE HERMAN!! Never thought you were worthy to begin with!
Ed is good. if Loiseau comes back rusty at all, he loses. I think Loiseau should have been given an easier warm up fight. I have $ on Ed
it doesn’t get much easier than Ed in the UFC imo
I wouldn’t go that far McArthur!
it gets easier….but not that much easier
Can we settle on “there are easier fights than Ed in the UFC” lol.
Loiseau’s biggest problems have been on the ground. He usually just gives his back and gets pounded or tries for a reversal. He’s good on top, but Ed’s going to put him on his back. If Loiseau can’t get up or on top he’s going to lose this fight. I think there’s real danger that this fight might end up like the Joe Villasenor fight for Loiseau.
man i hope his stomps on herman!! i hope he gets PPV time! i want to see the crow fight franklin again
i will never ever forget the huge lump over his eye..one of the biggest i have seen..he has mad skills..but like the knee to franklin’s nose…that kinda stuns the heart outta em, just a lil!!
First…….whoopeee!!!
Who gives a shit!! Its only a blog not f*ckin bingo!! Ha ha
huh? this post makes no sense!
I’m a huge Crow fan, herman is no joke though! I hope the crow destroys him and has a long run in the UFC!
Now I’m not saying Herman is a joke, but he is not a threat in MW. I really think he should have droppred to WW after TUF. That was his biggest UFC mistake in my book.
He’s gotten bigger though. I’m not saying he’s a joke, but he belongs in strikeforce. I’m not a fan!
What is up with these Frech Canadian fighters? Quite a few of them are mentally weak. That is always the pretty much only knock on GSP. I mean, he had to throw a brick in an ocean to overcome something mentally…
And The Crow is another weak minded individual. getrawbc has it right about The Crow. After the Franklin fight, his mind was just out of the game. His first fight after getting cut from the UFC was against Joey Villasenior, and UNFORTUNATELY, I stil remember that fight. It was the equivalent to Kalib vs Quarry in the fact that one of the fighters simply did not want to fight. If the crow could have paid $10k to get out of that fight, he would have. It was disgusting. Supposedly, he got his head back together because he got a few wins, but those wins are highlighted by Soloman Hutchinson… Also, he faced Jason Day a few fights ago and lost a split decision.
I have no idea where the crow will be mentally for this fight, but I do know that Ed Herman is always ready to fight. If this fight were in Canada, I’d like Loisau, but its not, so I like Herman, as a matter of fact, I am pretty close to putting money on him. The Crow will have waaaay better standup and can punish Ed with elbows if he gets top postion. Herman is really going to need to put David on his back to ensure a win.
well Mike, you said what I was thinking! My hatred for GSP makes me try to not comment negatively since it’s biased (john should take my example).
the fight is in Canada in Montreal.. didn’t you know that?
what’s your point? so mentally weak canadians aren’t weak in canada? the U.S. is their kryptonite?
Violentmike, what do you mean “if this fight were in Canada” business?? It is in Canada. So are you going to switch your pick back to the Crow?? Where did you come up with the location for the next card?? Heheh. I do that sometimes too.
VM, what do you mean by “If this fight were in Canada, I’d like Loisau, but its not, so I like Herman”? This thing is going down in Montreal, Canada. I hope David is back, he was pretty entertaining a couple of years ago. That one against Joey Villasenior is a tough one to swallow. Joey is a good fighter, but David should have stepped it up and made that competitive. He finally threw a few punches right at the end of the third but it was too little too late. Get in the game guy, and take back your place in the UFC. The Crow by GnP in the 2nd.
The usa ain’t nobody’s kryptonite. The 3 best fighters on the planet are from Russia, Canada, and Brazil.
And the 4th best on the planet according to many hot-lists is possibly the weakest mentally of all the fighters, BJ Penn.
you missed the point buddy!
LOL about where the event is. I just remember all this talk about people crying that the PPV wasn’t free in the US – which made me assume it was in the UK – my bad!!!
And yes, that would sway my pick, because the crowd will REALLY be behind the Crow and want to see him back to his old self. 99.9% of the crowd will be cheering him (minus the 15 red headed fellows in the crowd) But I already bet on Herman (just in a parlay though).
VIOlent MIke- Well said VM “I have no idea where the crow will be mentally for this fight, but I do know that Ed Herman is always ready to fight. If this fight were in Canada, I’d like Loisau, but its not, so I like Herman”
I couldnt have put in better words. I like Loiseau. i dont hate the guy im glad he is back. But he was broken by franklin and humiliated by swick and then rubbed salt in his wounds with joey villaseneor. This fight has bad new written for the crow from the perpective i see it. Herman is there mentally..maybe not in skills. but sometimes thats all it takes. if your head aint there its just not fair you know. im also close to putting money on herman as well. I hope loiseau wins and show the new MW schoolers some old school mw Sh*t.
Kick has ass Crow!
+1. I am a huge crow fan
Should be a good scrap regardless of who wins.
Beat the shit right outta this guy Crow! I really wish he fell off the cliff, in the station-wagon with the rest of the O’doyle family.
I hope to see those nasty elbows again!
Best bows in the biz…..
I have yet to notice anyone who actually likes Ed Herman.
I do. Think he is scrappy and I respect that.
I was at the UFC 94 presser in Toronto in November and when I got a hold of Dana I asked him if they’d bring back David. He said he really likes Dave and he would see what could be done about it. I just wonder how much my asking influenced his comeback, if I “reminded” dana there is a talented, charismatic vet out there looking to return.
I got to meet Loiseau at UFC 96. He was a nice guy.
I just hope he comes out to some Luda… n**** throw them bows…Here’s another one for the Crow.
Just rewatched the Crow finish the Mcarthy with the spinning back-kick…awesome, dude was definetly crappin’ blood after that one. I hope the Crow comes back with some energy and utilizes some unorthidox standup. He just missed Mcarthy with a jumping roundhouse in that fight also, which would have burried anyone.
Can’t believe he’s fighting again, but that’s cool. Hopefully he’s still got it!