#98QBKiller Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) Congrats 98, do you have a favorite submission hold? Thanks man! I do depending on position. I have long arms so if I have someone in mount or side control my top submission is an arm triangle. From closed guard it's the kimura, and I usually go for sweeps from open guard/half guard. From the back it's the RNC even in the gi. 1. Congrats, 98!! 2. What fights has it taken away from us? My complaint is that no matter what they test positive for, Dana says "Ssshhhhhhh..." and still ushers them into the cage so he doesn't lose a dime. I wish it would take some fights away so that fighters would have something to fear. Thanks man, I guess more than anything it takes the validity of fights/fighters away. Once the fight is over it leaves a blemish on the bout. It's also delayed a lot of fights because of suspensions and caused things like Wanderlei to get banned for life, people to get fired, etc. A friend of mine used to say that they should allow PED use in baseball/NFL/MMA/etc and I always thought it was a crazy idea, but seeing as how so many people being popped it doesn't sound as crazy to me anymore. QBKilla.....congrats on the promotion. I know it took a lot of hardwork and effort to get that purple belt. You'll get that brown belt in no time. Question, did you still have to compete in open tournaments (NAGA) to get promoted to purple? How's the colliflower ear coming along? Thanks dude! I definitely took a lot of beatings on the way to purple and I'm sure there are still many to come. Yeah I did compete in a decent amount of tournaments as a blue. I'm not sure if it's actually required but I do know that our instructors prefer that we compete and most people do end up competing even if it's just 1 or 2 competitions a year. I've competed in NAGA, US Grappling, IBJJF, and a local DC area tournament called Copa Nova.I actually like NAGA the best rule-wise because they're more lenient, mainly because they let you do a lot more leg locks than the others. I have a little bit of cauliflower ear but nothing terrible. And it's mainly on one side because I primarily use that side of my head when pushing for takedowns and passing the guard. Some guys get it worse than others though. I've seen 3-month white belts get full cauliflower ear that needed drained several times and others (like myself) who have been doing if for several years now only get it a little bit. Edited February 12, 2015 by #98QBKiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOSKINS_08 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I saw there is a UFC event at the Patriots center on Saturday April 4th. But at 1030am. Anyone know why the **** it would start at 10am?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Do Itch Big Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tone_dubbz Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 QBkilla - That's pretty bad ass. I know a lot of the students at Gustavo's wear that cauliflower ear as a badge of honor. I started to get it just from clinching during muay thai class. Also, once you reach brown belt (not that i'm even remotely close) you pretty much have a life time membership and you're allowed to start teaching the students anytime you want, not just during open mat. I wonder if its the same at your academy. Anyway, congrats again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Skimming through a thread on Sherdog about Matt Brown beating the **** out of one of his coaches? Apparently the coach is filing a lawsuit. Seems as though Brown did quite a number on him. If the Hendricks fight is scrapped, and he's suspended/kicked out of the UFC, you gotta think this has been one of the worst stretches of time in MMA history. Even if Brown isn't punished, it's just been horrible lately. Ronda got randomly tested a day or so after she took that strong stance against PEDs. If she were to fail that test bro...dagger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Bad things gonna happen to my man Benson tomorrow night. Can't see him staying at 170 long, Thatch looks 2 classes bigger than him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) Thatch have shoes on and Ben doesn't maybe? Still not sure why he moved to WW. Edited February 13, 2015 by d0ublestr0ker0ll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Just saw the video, neither have shoes on. Dayum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Thatch have shoes on and Ben doesn't maybe? Still not sure why he moved to WW. He mentioned that it was getting harder for him to make 155. Must not be worth cutting the weight when he realistically can't expect to challenge for that title any time in the near future, especially if Pettis keeps the belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Maybe someone already posted about it, but did anybody see the Hadoken used in WSOF a few days ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malapropismic Depository Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I have this strong feeling that Rumble is gonna a fail a test soon, too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Do Itch Big Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I have this strong feeling that Rumble is gonna a fail a test soon, tooWhy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malapropismic Depository Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) Why? Mainly the fact that his overall physical skills seem insanely super-human, compounded by the report that supposedly 70-80% of the fighters are using forbidden substances. Edited February 15, 2015 by Malapropismic Depository Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Do Itch Big Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Illegal knee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Escudero dropped De Lima twice and got pulled in to defending jiu jitsu both times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malapropismic Depository Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Illegal knee. It was indeed, however it did not affect the outcome of the fight, because Alers was goin down and goin out, regardless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 De Lima's coconut is making hollow sounds as it's getting punched. Amazing chin. Efrain is beating his ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malapropismic Depository Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) Ariel HelwaniVerified account @arielhelwani Poland main event will be Mirko Cro Cop vs Gabriel Gonzaga 2. 4/11. That's Cro Cop, who hasn't won a fight in the UFC since 2010 vs. a guy on a 2 fight losing streak in a main event. Even more unsettling than that - Frank Mir, who has lost 4 in a row, gets a Main Event this month. Many people don't believe he belongs in the UFC anymore, or at least not a Main Card.....but a Main Event ??? UFC events are not just getting "watered down".....they're getting flooded down Edited February 15, 2015 by Malapropismic Depository Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Even more unsettling than that - Frank Mir, who has lost 4 in a row, gets a Main Event this month. Many people don't believe he belongs in the UFC anymore, or at least not a Main Card.....but a Main Event ??? UFC events are not just getting "watered down".....they're getting flooded down I was thinking about that the other day in regards to the Reebok sponsorship money. It was stated that sponsorship money will be allocated based on ranking. You gotta think that will really benefit fighters in shallow divisions like HW, Flyweight, & women's bantamweight. You could be top 5 in those divisions and still not be that good of a fighter. Fighters in a deep classes like featherweight, welterweight, & middleweight might be getting screwed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skin'emAlive Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 These guys could stand and half ass all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Cat Zingano has maybe the most appropriate first name ever. She looks and sounds part-feline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Do Itch Big Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Thatch is so much bigger, it's not even funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Bendo looks like he shadow boxing, zero power behind his strikes in anything other than the occasional body shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Thatch is so much bigger, it's not even funny. Ben is game though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Close first round, gave it to Thatch though. Benson's speed is saving him so far. If this goes into the late rounds, I don't think Thatch's cardio will hold up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now