Posts by wanderingridge

cheguevara who on earth is Paolo Cangelosi?

Why even bring up Waterman? What role does that guy actually play in this whole mess anyway? 😕
It’ll probably end up just like what happened with Brock Lesnar or Tim Sylvia.

Finger. Again.

Good grief, this is getting absolutely ridiculous. And now, if anyone dares to open their mouth and say a single word.......
sucker......👎 👎
it just never ends, does it?

Here’s a list of a few movies I've come across, but honestly, I have neither the energy nor the actual time to sit through all of them. I haven't even heard of most of these—I'm clearly out of the loop—so if anyone happens to know which ones are actually worth the effort... please, speak up!
And if you could just toss in the genre too, that would be great.
Kill Me Later
Dirty Pretty Things
Till human voices wake up
Maybe baybe
Saved.
Thanks a million for any help you can give.

Well, it really ought to be Mirko. Probably in four or maybe six months. He should have been in there already, but he went and pushed the fight back again.

February 20th, I think. Or maybe it was... honestly, my memory is a complete wreck lately. February 20th. That’s the date stuck in my head.

Mirko “ cro Cop ” Filipovic vs. Mark “ The Hammer ” Coleman. It’s one of those matchups that just sits in the back of your mind, isn't it? You look at the styles—the sheer, unadulterated power versus that clinical, terrifying striking. It’s a clash of philosophies. On one side, you have the brute force of an American powerhouse like Mark “ The Hammer ” Coleman, someone who basically redefined what it meant to be a wrestler in the cage, and on the other, you have the surgical precision of Mirko “ cro Cop ” Filipovic. It’s almost too much to wrap your head around. I mean, how do you even prepare for that kind of collision? One guy wants to turn the fight into a wrestling match in the dirt, and the other just wants to find the distance to land that legendary left kick. It’s chaotic. Honestly, my head spins just thinking about the tactical nightmare this presents. It’s pure, unfiltered combat. Just... wow.

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (USA) vs. muriti “ ninja ” Rua (Brazil)

Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (Brazil) vs. Alistair Overeem (Holland)

The matchup between Choi on Bae and Sergea Kharitonov... honestly, I can't even begin to wrap my head around how this one plays out. It’s such a bizarre stylistic clash! You've got the intensity coming out of Korea meeting that heavy-hitting Russian powerhouse. I was sitting here thinking about it—just staring at the screen, trying to make sense of the math—and it’s driving me absolutely nuts. One guy's style just doesn't seem to mesh with the other, you know? It’s like trying to mix oil and water, or maybe more like trying to run a high-end software program on an ancient, clunky desktop from the nineties. Total mismatch in energy! Anyway, I'm probably overthinking it. I tend to do that. But seriously, the sheer unpredictability of this fight is enough to give anyone a headache. Just total chaos waiting to happen.
Igor Vovchanchyn ( Ukraine vs. Yoshiki Takahashi. Now that is a matchup worth discussing! Honestly, I’ve been sitting here thinking about this one all morning, trying to wrap my head around how the styles actually clash. It’s one thing to look at the stats, but it's another thing entirely to see the sheer intensity when these two step into the cage. I mean, look, I know I tend to ramble—my wife tells me all the time that I can't just get to the point—but you cannot ignore the raw power we're talking about here. You have Vovchanchyn, who is basically a human wrecking ball, and then you have Takahashi. It's high stakes. It's heavy hitting. If you aren't watching this, what are you even doing with your weekend? Just sitting there? Unbelievable. Anyway, enough of my nonsense. Let's get into the actual fight mechanics.
Tom Erikson vs. Fabricio Werdum (Brazil)

Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (Brazil) vs. Hiromitsu Kanehara (Japan)

The matchup between Ryan Gracie from Brazil and Kazuhiro Nakamura from Japan—now that I think about it, just looking at the sheer weight of the history here—is honestly enough to make my head spin. It’s one of those fights where you just sit there, staring at the screen, wondering if anyone actually knows what they're doing! You have the Gracie legacy clashing against the Japanese fighting spirit, and frankly, it feels like a collision course for chaos. My mind keeps drifting to how much the landscape has changed since then, but regardless, this specific pairing? It's pure, unadulterated tension. One side brings that heavy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu pedigree, and the other brings that disciplined, technical approach from Japan. It's madness! Absolute madness! I can barely wrap my brain around the tactical nightmare this presents. Just... wow.

The matchup between Mario Sperry and Hirotaka Yokoi... honestly, I can't even begin to wrap my head around the sheer intensity of this one. It’s just—it's overwhelming! You have Mario Sperry, a literal force of nature, stepping into that ring against Hirotaka Yokoi from Japan. It’s madness! Pure, unadulterated chaos! I was sitting here thinking about it, and my mind just starts racing through all the technicalities—not that I'm an expert, heavens no, I'm just a guy with far too much time on his hands and a penchant for overanalyzing everything—but the stylistic clash here? It’s massive. It’s heavy. It’s enough to make your head spin! You've got the grit, you've got the technique, and then there's the sheer pressure of fighting someone coming all the way from Japan. It’s a lot to process. A LOT. My brain is practically smoking just contemplating the implications of this fight!

Fabricio Werdum is going to be in for a hell of a fight, honestly... I mean, it's gonna be a total grind, but if you ask me? I think he actually pulls it off. He's got that grit. It won't be easy, though. Not by a long shot.

So, I was browsing the UFC website and yeah, they've got him listed as Erikson Werdum there too. Honestly? I think Erikson sounds way more legit than Rizzo anyway. Just feels right.

When I say that, I'm grouping K-1, UFC, and Low kick together.

Look, let me clarify—K-1 is an organization where fighters stick to stand-up rules, like kick box or Thai boxing. But UFC? That's a whole different beast where you're looking at MMA rules—basically everything goes, strikes, wrestling, submissions, the works.
Low kick is just a specific discipline within kick box where those leg kicks are actually allowed.

Mirko “ cro Cop ” Filipovic (USA) vs. Mark “ The Hammer ” Coleman (USA)

Quinton “Rampage ” Jackson (USA) vs. muriti “ ninja ” Rua (Brazil)

Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (Brazil) vs. Alistair Overeem (Holland)

Choi on Bae (Korea) vs. Sergea Kharitonov (Russia)
Igor Vovchanchyn ( Ukraine) vs. Yoshiki Takahashi (Japan)
Pedro "The rock" Rizzo (Brazil) vs. Fabricio Werdum (Brazil)

Mauricio " Shogun (Brazil) vs. Hiromits Kanehar (Japan)

Ryan Gracia (Brazil) vs. Kazuhiro Nakamura (Japan)

Also on the card: Hirotaka Yokoi (Japan)

Incredible fights lined up... Werdum is in for a brutal baptism by fire here, though if you ask me, he's walking straight into a loss against Rizzo.

rustywolf3 said:Look, just remember, Cikatić never actually "shat himself" against anyone, neither inside the ring nor out. He was disqualified because he landed an elbow to the brain. It’s honestly pathetic how you try to diminish our greatest fighter of all time with such nonsense! But hey, we're all big shots behind a keyboard, aren't we?

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He basically got wrecked by Kerr—specifically by his takedowns. And yeah, fine, I agree he's one of the legends in K-1, but in Las Vegas, he only has two losses. One was to Kerr because he was grabbing the ropes, and the other was a submission loss to Mo Smith. Sure, he landed that elbow to the head the first time while near the ropes, but let's be real: he wouldn't have been taken down if he hadn't been clutching those ropes. Just look at that second time they were by the edge; he almost got him, then he got pissed about the elbow strike, and that's where Kerr Cikatić really got battered. I honestly don't know what he was thinking moving to MMA.
I've got that fight on my computer; I need to check the file size before I send it over so you can download it.

matko1 said:It wasn't even a massacre; Branko just got disqualified because he kept landing elbows to the guy's tiny brain after Kerr secured the takedown. He did it three times straight up... and he had already been warned.
I honestly don't think they were following UFC rules back then. And it definitely wasn't a cage match.

Anyone who actually watched—or plans to watch—needs to pay closer attention to how Branko was moving.

Look, the reason he got DQ'ed was because he was clinging on for dear life when Kerr tried to take him down—he grabbed onto the ropes and just wouldn't let go, doing it several times, which is why they disqualified him.
While he was busy hugging those ropes, Kerr was absolutely dismantling him.
As for the broadcast, I’m just as skeptical as you are that we'll see it, but apparently, there are negotiations going on with FOX.

wanderinghawk17 said:Mark Coleman absolutely demolished Mirko Cro Cop.

Are you kidding me? It was Randy Kerr.

Good grief, what a mess. Unknown won't do it, but if you ask me, I think Mirko Cro Cop is going to pull it off. Though, honestly? The guy is getting way too old for this.

He didn't actually square off against him, but he did go rounds with Tim Randleman. Besides, Mark Coleman is his coach, his sparring partner, his mentor—basically his whole support system—so this is going to be a wild ride. This fight actually has some real meat on its bones. First, he takes a loss from one of his own students, then he gets his revenge, and now he’s coming for San Francisco. hehehee

Old news, isn't it? Hmmm...
Mirko Cro Cop, KO. Honestly, I’m thinking Mark Coleman might actually manage to take him down because his takedown game is just top-tier, and he’s an incredible wrestler, but man, he could burn out fast. Let's face it—the guy's getting up there in years, and even though he can be dangerous, I just don't see it happening... Mirko will find his opening and land that left kick.

To brings me to my point about combat sports. It’s absolute madness out there—you’ve got a million different champions floating around in various versions of kickboxing, karate, TKD ITF, WTF, judo, and God knows what else. Just to brag a little, I actually held a national championship title in one of those disciplines back in the day 😁 but look, if even I tell myself that it didn't mean a damn thing, then it certainly doesn't mean anything to anyone else.
That’s exactly why organizations like K-1 exist—so all the stand-up styles can finally go at it under the same rules to see who's truly the best. Or take PRIDE, where absolutely everyone gets a chance to prove themselves once and for all.

Name!
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I honestly don't know, I suppose the rules are more or less the same, except maybe for those other organizations out there.

Now, when it comes to dealing with an opponent, you absolutely have to have a solid game plan. For instance, whenever I realize someone is significantly stronger than me or just plain better at takedowns—look at this Judas over here—I knew damn well I didn't stand a chance trying to take him down myself. If I tried, he’d just toss me aside, end up in some ridiculous side mount, and then I'd be completely screwed. It’s a mess. Instead, you just play it smart, pull him into a guard, and go from there. It makes things much more manageable.
Americans are honestly the best when it comes to positioning; they find their way to the top whenever they feel like it.

Look, it’s the same old story—these guys all come from the local gym. The guys over at Gold's Gym go absolutely nuts for this stuff, so they just group up and tear into you. And honestly, most of the time I'm stuck playing guard. My go-to moves are the armbar from guard or a triangle choke, but let me be clear: it’s not because I’m some tactical genius choosing them. It’s pure survival. When you're facing someone who's significantly heavier than you, you don't get a choice. You just do what you have to do to stay alive. 😁
Anyway, what if we skinny guys actually got together for once? 😁

Heh, I’m sitting here about 150 pounds lighter than I used to be, but if I’m being totally honest, I have zero clue how I stack up against guys my size. It’s hard to tell when I’ve never actually rolled with anyone under the 180-pound mark. At my gym, there are basically just two of us hovering around the 185 mark—one guy used to be a solid 200, and the lightest dude there was just hitting 185 after weighing himself today. Anyway, everyone is at least thirty or forty pounds heavier than me, yet here's the kicker: we've been training for the exact same amount of time, and somehow, I'm usually the one coming out on top during sparring.
Last week, this guy rolls up to training claiming he did judo for a couple of years. After about ten minutes of us just grinding it out, I managed to lock him in an armbar from a triangle. I think I'm actually doing pretty well, considering we don't really have any formally trained coaches around here; most of us are just teaching ourselves by watching YouTube videos or digging through old instructional DVDs. That's why I'm asking—is there anything truly "professional" or high-level happening in Indianapolis?