UFC takes nice step forward.

[BtownJay]

Oh sig, in case you didn't get to see it... this is Antonio Silva's fight on the Elite XC card two weeks ago. This guy is a BEAST.

YouTube - Antonio silva vs wesley cabagge

[ssigman]

let me go watch it

[ssigman]

that was a great knee strike.....i wish i could watch elite cause it looks like a good set up that have there

[BtownJay]

I've only seen the one Elite show, but it was pretty good. And the rumor is that they are paying their fighters more than the UFC is. However, i guess it will depend on what type of ratings they get if they can keep that up or not.

[Big Mike]

Originally Posted by BtownJay

I've only seen the one Elite show, but it was pretty good. And the rumor is that they are paying their fighters more than the UFC is. However, i guess it will depend on what type of ratings they get if they can keep that up or not.

Its too bad that Antonio Silva is that big... I would love to see him fight Silvia... But the UFC has a 265 lb limit...

I don't think it matters what Elite offers them, to me, its like the difference between the CFL and the NFL. Those guys aren't in the UFC because Dana doesn't want them in the UFC... Pride is different, ofcourse, because it is so popular internationally. There are some fighters who would and have chosen PFC over UFC. Those guys are heros... Fedor, Gomi, Dan Henderson... IMO each of them would dominate their perspective weight classes in the UFC.

[BtownJay]

OH, damn, i didn't know the UFC had a weight limit. Antonio would kill any heavy in the UFC, with Cro Cop being the only exception that i can think of.

I'm sorry, but Dan Henderson wouldn't be the best 185 pounder in the UFC. Hell, GSP would beat him at Welter. I will give you the fact that Fedor beats any heavy anywhere. It would be a fun event to watch however, Pride vs. UFC.

Oh yeah, and the only reason the Elite guys wouldn't choose Elite over the UFC is because Elite has had only one event. Of course its not as big as the UFC. But in time... who knows.

[Big Mike]

Originally Posted by BtownJay

OH, damn, i didn't know the UFC had a weight limit. Antonio would kill any heavy in the UFC, with Cro Cop being the only exception that i can think of.

I'm sorry, but Dan Henderson wouldn't be the best 185 pounder in the UFC. Hell, GSP would beat him at Welter. I will give you the fact that Fedor beats any heavy anywhere. It would be a fun event to watch however, Pride vs. UFC.

Oh yeah, and the only reason the Elite guys wouldn't choose Elite over the UFC is because Elite has had only one event. Of course its not as big as the UFC. But in time... who knows.

Henderson is tough... Maybe not the best... but if he came over now, I think he would be the champ. He's stepping up to fight pride's light heavy champ for god's sake! That should be a good fight. I give the edge to Silva, but I hope for henderson. Elite has like 14 fighters total, including 2 girls... It will never be as big, or as popular as the UFC. I hope it does well, though, the thought of Dana White Having a Monopoly, scares me. If he gets ahold of pride, the sport will go down hill.

[Big Mike]

Well, Henderson knocked Silva the fuck out. The first time silva has lost title match. Henderson now holds both belts in Pride! Gomi got owned by UFC reject Nick Diaz! Gomi looked like garbage in that fight... Odd

[BtownJay]

LMAO! Nick "i can't win in the UFC" beats Gomi. The UFC is head and shoulders above Pride... with the exception of Fedor.

[ssigman]

jay's boy nick diaz is back....