War Machine Finally Booted Out of UFC

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:21:08 -0500

War Machine formerly Jon Koppenhaver was finally released from the UFC. He claims that he was released over his comments about Evan Tanner's death and rejecting the idea of becoming a gatekeeper. Basically he wanted to fight guys he could make a name out

UFC 88: Breakthrough Preview

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:54:40 -0500

We know nothing about UFC so we called on our tapout-crazy friend Anthony to preview UFC 88: Breakthrough. Enjoy and if you lose money, blame him.

Official UFC 88 Trailer

Chuck Liddell Vs. Rashad Evans

In his 1^st fight since his hamstring injury back in May, which postponed his original matchup with Evans, Liddell is the favorite in this fight. Liddell is coming off an impressive win over Wanderlei Silva, which was HUGE since he lost to Keith Jardine at UFC 76 and at UFC 71 when he lost the belt to Quinton Jackson. A win over the unbeaten Rashad Evans Saturday night should put Liddell in a prime position to face forest Griffin for the title hopefully in early '09.

Personally I do not think Evans even belongs in the same ring as Liddell. Everyone can talk about Evans' wrestling background all they want, but you can't forget Liddell's superb takedown defense. Liddell's hands are going to be too heavy for Evans to handle.

The only good thing Rashad Evans has ever done

Evans has only been able to finish 2 of his 7 fights in the UFC, all others coming by way of decision, and 1 draw to Tito Ortiz, which was really his only true challenge and it was only a draw because Ortiz lost a point because he grabbed the cage. If Tito hadn't been such a moron, Evans is 15-1. Evans only other challenge was against Michael Bisping at UFC 78: Validation in NJ. I actually attended this fight and it was BORING, but I did think Bisping won. Bisping has since moved to Middleweight where he is better suited. Oh yeah, and Liddell has the greatest entrance theme EVER.

Chuck Liddell -285, Rashad Evans +225

Liddell via KO

Chuck Liddell Highlights

Rich Franklin Vs. Matt Hamill

This is the fight I am most excited for. I think Rich Franklin moving back up to the 205 lb division is a good move for him. People forget that Franklin fought at 205 3 years ago and everyone counted him out after seeing Anderson Silva OWN him not once, but twice at UFC 64 and UFC 77. Hamill, who used to train with Franklin, is an extremely good wrestler and is coming off an impressive win over Tim Boetsch at the UFC fight night in April. Franklin has a good wrestling game and has seriously heavy hands. Look for Hammill to take the fight to the ground early and keep Franklin off his feet where he is most dangerous. That is the only chance Hamill has. If Franklin can get a win Saturday night, there could be some really interesting fights at 205 lb to come, pitting him against the likes of Griffin, Liddell, Jackson, Wanderlei Silva, Machida, or Rua.

Rich Franklin -255, Matt Hamill +205

Franklin via TKO

Karo Parisyan Vs. Yoshiyuki Yoshida

Parisyan is back in the Octagon five months after getting pummeled by Thiago Alves, (who I think deserves a title fight with GSP immediately) at Fight Night 13 and after putting on a terrible fight at UFC 78 against Ryo Chonan where even after a decision victory, did nothing but complain about "personal issues" as his excuse for his poor display. Although Karo Karo's judo is incredible, Yoshida looked very good in his UFC debut in May with a 1^st round submission victory over Jon Koppenhaver. Yoshida is a serious fighter and if he can keep the fight standing I think he has a shot. 8 of Karo's 12 fights in the UFC have gone to decision but I think Yoshida is going to shock everyone with a KO early.

Yoshiyuki Yoshida +190, Karo Parisyan -240

Yoshida via TKO

Yoshida Cage force Sept '07

Dan Henderson Vs. Rousimar Palhares

Dan Henderson is coming off 2 straight losses since coming back to the UFC last September, both of which happened to be title fights. Henderson lost in a 5 round war with Rampage at UFC 75 (205lb) and to Anderson Silva at UFC 82 (185lb). Henderson was a wrestler in the '92 and '96 Olympics and hits as hard as anyone in the UFC. He was also the only mixed martial artist to concurrently hold two titles in two different weight classes in a major MMA promotion when he did so in PRIDE.

Palhares on the other hand is an extremely dangerous Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert with a serious submission game. Palhares made his UFC debut on May 24. In that fight, he caught veteran Ivan Salaverry with an armbar in just 2:36, his fifth straight first-round submission victory. Look for Henderson's takedown defense to play a key roll in this matchup. Henderson can be comfortable on the ground but look for him to keep the fight standing and to avoid Palhares' major strength.

Dan Henderson -210, Rousimar Palhares +170

Henderson via TKO

Dan Henderson Highlights

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Jon Koppenhaver legally changes name to War Machine

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:30:30 -0500

Just when you thought War Machine Jon Koppenhaver couldn't get any more crazy he goes out and changes his name to just War Machine. I am all for nicknames. I have many, from the Bald Beauty to the Shadow Machado, but I would never go down to the DMV and get my license changed to read the Bald Beauty. Imagine what a police officer must say to this guy when he gets pulled over?

UFC 84: Ill Will Preview

Wed, 21 May 2008 20:58:45 -0500

UFC 84 features three big time fights, including one of the most anticipated fights in the history of the lightweight division, as well as Tito Ortiz's last fight in the UFC. Here's everything you need to know about UFC 84.

Yardbarker: Jon Koppenhaver

War Machine Finally Booted Out of UFC

UFC 88: Breakthrough Preview

Jon Koppenhaver legally changes name to War Machine

UFC 84: Ill Will Preview