MMA 2013

[Redliner]

I think this is a good direction. Lots of things in the UFC are bullshit, now we have one less of those.

 

[Karoug]

Speaking of shit

 

[Redliner]

That was a huge WTF moment :lol:

 

[Punisher Bass]

Well... I did not expect Barao get beaten pillar to post like that, the Alpha Male curse is finally broken.

 

[Redliner]

In a way, I felt he got "Out-Barao'nd".
Dillashaw used the same strategy that made Barao win all those fights. He was a better representation of the Barao style than Barao himself.

 

[Lightning Count]

Sonnen failed his drug test and has been suspended, hardly surprising really.

http://m.espn.go.com/extra/mma/story?storyId=11062115

 

[Redliner]

 

[Lightning Count]

At this rate, I wouldn't be too surprised if Vitor were to fail his test and there will be a gap in the card.

 

[Lightning Count]

http://m.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-...rement-From-MMA-After-Failing-Drug-Test-69083

Following this whole debacle, Sonnen has decided to retire, as of yesterday.

 

[DaBoom]

Almost there, soon I'll be able to partake here.. Few years ago I decided that I'll watch all numbered UFCs in order. And while doing that got distracted by PrideFC as well, and watched all of those. UFC 158 and 160 "on the card" today.

 

[Redliner]

:lol:
Time for a 2014 thread?
No?
OK

 

[Punisher Bass]

I've been picking up the pace with my MMA writing lately, if anyone is so inclined, here are some of my latest bits of work.

How I Became An MMA Fan - http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/2/20/5431964/how-i-became-an-mma-fan

The Jake Shields Cure For Insomnia - http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/4/8/5595256/introducing-the-jake-shields-cure-for-insomnia

Phil Davis - I'm Not Mad, I'm Just Disappointed - http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/4/28/5661408/phil-davis-im-not-mad-im-just-disappointed

King Mo vs Rampage - A Worked Shoot - http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/5/18/5728694/king-mo-vs-rampage-jackson-a-worked-shoot

TJ Dillashaw - When I'm Wrong, I'm Wrong - http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/5/25/5750940/t-j-dillashaw-when-im-wrong-im-wrong

USA vs Brazil - Why It's Bullshit And Needs To Stop -http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/6/19/5824880/usa-vs-brazil-why-its-bs-and-needs-to-stop

A note to Redliner about this last one, I know you said you weren't born in Sao Paulo, but I couldn't remember where you were born, so I just fudged it. Sorry.

And finally, I took part in what's known as the Bloody Elbow Civil War a few months ago. It's basically like fantasy baseball/football but a lot less complex. You get drafted to a team and then pick who's going to when a fight and how, and you get points based on how accurate you are. This is basically a recap of my first season doing it, you might get a chuckle out of it, you might not.

A Complete And Unmitigated Failure - My First BECW Season - http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/6/8/5792328/a-complete-and-unmitigated-failure-my-first-becw-season

Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

 

[Redliner]

:lol:
That's OK. I'm happy to be part of it (but next time, try to remember it's Porto Alegre ).

Your writing is very good as usual. Congrats.

 

[Punisher Bass]

No promises, it seriously took me a month to remember my own cell phone number, but I'll try.

 

[Karoug]

Alexander Gustafsson injured.

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/7/2...ures-knee-daniel-cormier-vs-jon-jones-ufc-178

 

[Redliner]

We really need a 2014 thread. :lol:

 

[DaBoom]

Does the thread title confuse you that much? Maybe change it to 2013/2014..?

Even I'm at the correct year by now (at UFC 169).

 

[Karoug]

This is exactly what the MMA world doesn't need..

 

[Punisher Bass]

More of my writing for anyone interested.

The nWo Invades Bellator - http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/6/21/5829572/the-nwo-invades-bellator-my-conspiracy-theory If you didn't follow pro wrestling in the mid to late 90's, most of this will probably go over your head.

My Solution To The Diaz Dilemma - http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/7/19/5918385/my-solution-to-the-diaz-dilemma Just a few days after I posted this, Nick signed a new contract, coincidence? I THINK NOT!

Shane Carwin On Earth Prime - http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/8/8/5983425/shane-carwin-on-earth-prime And this I just threw together for fun.

Pieces I'm working on include one covering the HW title curse, a Failing Upwards for Vitor, and another attempt at comedy with the UFC Retirement Home.

 

[Lightning Count]

So Renan Barao is out of the rematch tonight against TJ Dillashaw, he passed out while cutting weight and was admitted to hospital, Joe Sotohas stepped up as a replacement.

Sauce
http://m.sherdog.com/news/news/Rena...tMinute-Title-Shot-Against-TJ-Dillashaw-72983