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Former Gopher wrestling standout debuts in the UFC this Sat., Feb 2.
He takes on former champion Frank Mir. Should be fun to watch.

http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=9855

RobRay wrote:Former Gopher wrestling standout debuts in the UFC this Sat., Feb 2.
He takes on former champion Frank Mir. Should be fun to watch.

http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=9855

I've gotten more-and-more into UFC over the last coupe of years... I like the strategy of it. More than boxing, you can see these guys thinking their way through a fight, and I like that. But as much as I've watched the free stuff on Spike (TUF, Fight Night, Unleashed, etc.), I've never ordered a PPV... but I will this Saturday.

I'll be curious to see if Brock is for real. I have to think he'll have some of the best physical strength UFC has ever seen, and he should be as good as just about anybody his size on the ground with his wrestling background, but I want to see what happens when somebody connects with his chin. That's the unknown, and I want to see what he's got.

Brock Lesnar is a freak.

Govs93 wrote:

RobRay wrote:Former Gopher wrestling standout debuts in the UFC this Sat., Feb 2.
He takes on former champion Frank Mir. Should be fun to watch.

http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=9855

I've gotten more-and-more into UFC over the last coupe of years... I like the strategy of it. More than boxing, you can see these guys thinking their way through a fight, and I like that. But as much as I've watched the free stuff on Spike (TUF, Fight Night, Unleashed, etc.), I've never ordered a PPV... but I will this Saturday.

I'll be curious to see if Brock is for real. I have to think he'll have some of the best physical strength UFC has ever seen, and he should be as good as just about anybody his size on the ground with his wrestling background, but I want to see what happens when somebody connects with his chin. That's the unknown, and I want to see what he's got.

What time should I be over Govs?

Goldy Gopher wrote:

Govs93 wrote:

RobRay wrote:Former Gopher wrestling standout debuts in the UFC this Sat., Feb 2.
He takes on former champion Frank Mir. Should be fun to watch.

http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=9855

I've gotten more-and-more into UFC over the last coupe of years... I like the strategy of it. More than boxing, you can see these guys thinking their way through a fight, and I like that. But as much as I've watched the free stuff on Spike (TUF, Fight Night, Unleashed, etc.), I've never ordered a PPV... but I will this Saturday.

I'll be curious to see if Brock is for real. I have to think he'll have some of the best physical strength UFC has ever seen, and he should be as good as just about anybody his size on the ground with his wrestling background, but I want to see what happens when somebody connects with his chin. That's the unknown, and I want to see what he's got.

What time should I be over Govs?

I'd hate to have you go way out of your way for too long... just throw the keg on the lawn by 6:00(am), and keep rollin'.

Govs93 wrote:

Goldy Gopher wrote:

Govs93 wrote: I've gotten more-and-more into UFC over the last coupe of years... I like the strategy of it. More than boxing, you can see these guys thinking their way through a fight, and I like that. But as much as I've watched the free stuff on Spike (TUF, Fight Night, Unleashed, etc.), I've never ordered a PPV... but I will this Saturday.

I'll be curious to see if Brock is for real. I have to think he'll have some of the best physical strength UFC has ever seen, and he should be as good as just about anybody his size on the ground with his wrestling background, but I want to see what happens when somebody connects with his chin. That's the unknown, and I want to see what he's got.

What time should I be over Govs?

I'd hate to have you go way out of your way for too long... just throw the keg on the lawn by 6:00(am), and keep rollin'.

If I can find a liquor store that sells 17 year olds kegs I will.....

a) Be one happy 17 year old

and

b) Be more than happy to do just that

Ever been to PX Goldy?

George Blanda wrote:Ever been to PX Goldy?

I'm more of an Ultimate guy myself. The Asians are just happy to take your money, and they don't ask too many questions.

At least that's what I've heard.....

Govs93 wrote:

Goldy Gopher wrote:

Govs93 wrote: I've gotten more-and-more into UFC over the last coupe of years... I like the strategy of it. More than boxing, you can see these guys thinking their way through a fight, and I like that. But as much as I've watched the free stuff on Spike (TUF, Fight Night, Unleashed, etc.), I've never ordered a PPV... but I will this Saturday.

I'll be curious to see if Brock is for real. I have to think he'll have some of the best physical strength UFC has ever seen, and he should be as good as just about anybody his size on the ground with his wrestling background, but I want to see what happens when somebody connects with his chin. That's the unknown, and I want to see what he's got.

What time should I be over Govs?

I'd hate to have you go way out of your way for too long... just throw the keg on the lawn by 6:00(am), and keep rollin'.

Forgot the hockey team named Sue was in town this weekend, I fully expect you to tivo it for me.

Brock is going to kick some tail!!! That should be fun to watch!!

You will see more reality on the Disney Channel than watching this farce

BIAFP wrote:You will see more reality on the Disney Channel than watching this farce

How do you figure?

Does Mrs. Govs know your having friends over and spending money on a broadway show PPV??

I might throw in a couple of bucks if Mean Gene is doing the interviews

BIAFP wrote:You will see more reality on the Disney Channel than watching this farce

biafp - is this enough reality for ya? I suppose your going to vote for John McCain.



Common rules
The following describes some rules commonly found in MMA competition today.


Ways to victory

Knockout (KO): as soon as a fighter becomes unconscious due to strikes, his opponent is declared the winner. As MMA rules allow ground fighting, the fight is stopped to prevent further injury to an unconscious fighter.
Submission: a fighter may admit defeat during a match by:
tapping one time on his opponent's body;
tapping one time on the mat or floor;
verbal announcement.
Technical Knockout (TKO)
Referee Stoppage: the referee may stop a match in progress if:
a fighter becomes dominant to the point where the opponent is unable to intelligently defend himself from attacks, which may occur as quickly as a few seconds;
a fighter appears to be unconscious from a grappling hold;
a fighter appears to have developed significant injuries in the referee's view, such as a broken bone.
Doctor Stoppage: the referee will call for a time out if a fighter's ability to continue is in question as a result of apparent injuries, such as a large cut. The ring doctor will inspect the fighter and stop the match if the fighter is deemed unable to continue safely, rendering the opponent the winner. However, if the match is stopped as a result of an injury from illegal actions by the opponent, either a disqualification or no contest will be issued instead. In order to avoid doctor stoppages, fighters employ cutmen, whose job is to treat cuts and hematomas between rounds to prevent them from becoming significant enough to cause a doctor stoppage.
Corner stoppage: a fighter's corner men may announce defeat on the fighter's behalf by throwing in the towel during the match in progress or between rounds.
Decision: if the match goes the distance, then the outcome of the bout is determined by three judges. The judging criteria are organization-specific.
Forfeit: a fighter or his representative may forfeit a match prior to the beginning of the match, thereby losing the match.
Disqualification: a "warning" will be given when a fighter commits a foul or illegal action or does not follow the referee's instruction. Three warnings will result in a disqualification. Moreover, if a fighter is injured and unable to continue due to a deliberate illegal technique from his opponent, the opponent will be disqualified.
No Contest: in the event that both fighters commit a violation of the rules, or a fighter is unable to continue due to an injury from an accidental illegal technique, the match will be declared a "No Contest".

Fouls
The following acts are universally considered fouls in the mixed martial arts world:

Headbutting.
Eye gouging.
Hair pulling.
Biting.
Fish-hooking.
Attacking the groin.
Strikes to the back of the head, spinal area and kidneys. (see Rabbit punch)
Strikes to, or grabs of the trachea.
Small joint manipulation (control of three or more fingers/toes is necessary).
Intentionally throwing your opponent out of the ring/cage.
Running out of the ring/cage.
Purposely holding the ring ropes or cage fence.

Controversy and reform
The UFC became a hit on pay-per-view and home video almost immediately due to its originality, realism, and wide press coverage, although not all of it favorable. The nature of the burgeoning sport quickly drew the attention of the authorities and UFC events were banned in a number of American states. Senator John McCain (R-AZ), was sent a tape of the first UFC events and immediately found it abhorrent. McCain himself led a campaign to ban Ultimate Fighting, calling it "human cockfighting", and sending letters to the governors of all fifty U.S. states to ban the event. As a result, the UFC was dropped from the major cable pay-per-view distributor Viewer's Choice, and individual cable carriers such as TCI Cable. Thirty-six states enacted laws that banned "no-holds-barred" fighting, including New York, which enacted the ban on the eve of UFC 12, forcing an overnight relocation of the event to Dothan, Alabama. The UFC continued to air on DirecTV PPV, though its audience was minuscule compared to the larger cable pay-per-view platforms of the era.

RobRay wrote:
Headbutting.
Eye gouging.
Hair pulling.
Biting.
Fish-hooking.
Attacking the groin.
Strikes to the back of the head, spinal area and kidneys. (see Rabbit punch)
Strikes to, or grabs of the trachea.
Small joint manipulation (control of three or more fingers/toes is necessary).
Intentionally throwing your opponent out of the ring/cage.
Running out of the ring/cage.
Purposely holding the ring ropes or cage fence.

Ironically, Johnson hockey has used each of these tactics to get their 11 wins this season.

Goldy Gopher wrote:

Govs93 wrote:

Goldy Gopher wrote: What time should I be over Govs?

I'd hate to have you go way out of your way for too long... just throw the keg on the lawn by 6:00(am), and keep rollin'.

Forgot the hockey team named Sue was in town this weekend, I fully expect you to tivo it for me.

You call yourself a true Gopher fan and you don't even remember when the Sioux are in town.

You disappoint me Goldy

Lesnar/Mir is the next fight on the card. I'll keep you posted.

Govs93 wrote:Lesnar/Mir is the next fight on the card. I'll keep you posted.

And in the preview he's referring to himself in the 3rd person... he means business.

And he's getting heavily boo'd.

Lesnar lost an early point for a punch to the back of the head, knocked Mir down with a right right hand, then Mir caught him with a leg lock and Brock tapped in the 1st round.

Govs93 wrote:Lesnar lost an early point for a punch to the back of the head, knocked Mir down with a right right hand, then Mir caught him with a leg lock and Brock tapped in the 1st round.

Weak. Shoulda stuck to WWE where they could make sure he won.

EREmpireStrikesBack wrote:

Govs93 wrote:Lesnar lost an early point for a punch to the back of the head, knocked Mir down with a right right hand, then Mir caught him with a leg lock and Brock tapped in the 1st round.

Weak. Shoulda stuck to WWE where they could make sure he won.

I've got an idea:



I bet it still fits!!!

for those who couldn't afford the PPV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjP2gxBIckk

tomASS wrote:for those who couldn't afford the PPV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjP2gxBIckk

I dunno if it's being able to afford the PPV as much as it is not wanting to throw away money when you can watch it on YouTube 2 hours later...

schwang17 wrote:

tomASS wrote:for those who couldn't afford the PPV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjP2gxBIckk

I dunno if it's being able to afford the PPV as much as it is not wanting to throw away money when you can watch it on YouTube 2 hours later...

I hear you, I just didn't want Govs to feel too bad about spending this week's gas money on the event