Couture vs Liddell III

Valmont

How do people see this one going? I think that Randy took Chuck by surprise with his standup in the first fight but if he tries to trade with Chuck for even 10 seconds hes finished. If he ties him up and takes him down I see an easy win for Randy. I can't wait

Dragan

Standing with chuck would be a mistake, remember what happened to Vitor? Plus you gotta look at age as well, and recent doubts have been circulating about Randy's fitness levels.

Personnally i can see Randy standing with Chuck for the early part of round one. He'd be an idiot to go straight in for the bullrush takedown as he'll walk into something and it will be hard.

But yeah, Chuck will want to keep it standing and Randy will want to take it down. If Randy is clever he will try and keep Chuck away from the fence if he gets him down, Chuck is a bastard for getting back up against the face, and he'll pound on you while he's doing it. ( once again remember Vitor? )

Personnally i think Chuck might suprise everyone with some much improved ground work and may even be willing to take the fight down himself.

After all, if you opponent is gonna try and take you down, you might as well go down in his guard than him in yours. Or worse.

paddyc

Just for the craic i will through out a e20 bet to the first person that wants it. I reckon Chuck will win the fight, anyone up for it

ps you have to be a boards regular, so i know i get paid, when chuck spanks him.... again:p


paddy

Dragan

Not sure if anyone will take it dude, as few people seem to rate Randy in it, which is a shame because he will be dangerous till the day he dies, but i just can't bring myself to go against Chuck.

I think it's the hair.

Valmont

It doesn't really matter what chucks ground game is like, Randy has one of the best G'N'P in the game. I always thought Randy was in excellent shape, I think that 5 minute wrestling war with MVA would have taken its toll on anyone. They really went at it. I think there is a higher chance of Chuck winning though I wouldn't place a bet on it coz Randy Couture is my hero. I suppose we'll all know soon enough!

Cabelo

I'm all about the Couture for this one... he seems to be a really nice lad. As it so often comes down to, I saw him first and then heard him speak well before I saw Chuck. That's often your deal-breaker

vasch_ro

paddyc wrote:

Just for the craic i will through out a e20 bet to the first person that wants it. I reckon Chuck will win the fight, anyone up for it

ps you have to be a boards regular, so i know i get paid, when chuck spanks him.... again:p


paddy

Your On !! Randy is the man , I will admit chuck will always have a punchers chance, but for me Randy is just a superior fighter.
By the way I accept paypal !

paddyc

just womdering so as i can get to Dunnes before the fight... would you like Cream or ice cream on the rather large slice of humble pie that i gonna have to serve you up



paddy

Dragan

Well it's on Brave next SUnday night at 10 so at least we get to see it.

Valmont

Dragan wrote:

Well it's on Brave next SUnday night at 10 so at least we get to see it.

Amen to that. Lets leave the 'Ha ha I told you so' till after the fight. If Randy Couture wins it will be the best day of my life. That is how seriously I am taking this fight. I think the guys supporting Chuck are 100% right in their estimations but how can you not get behind and support the exciting, electric underdog Randy Couture.

WAR COUTURE!

Dragan

To be honest , i lost just a little bit of my mountain of respect for Randy when he started to endorse THE STRAP , by Fizogen.

Sure, i have no issues with supplements whatsoever, but don't try and tell me that a braclet backed by quantam physics will make me stronger.

http://www.fitnessfirstusa.com/details.asp?item=9564

padraigcarroll

can't blame em though with the paltry sums the UFC is paying him lol

MaxBax

Just watching the hype up on bravo now. Can't wait to see this bout.

aoa321

can't wait. Come on Randy (I think he'll be beaten but I'm shouting for him anyway) if Randy says the Strap works I'm buying one.

Colm_OReilly

Remember, no spoilers to be posted before the show is aired by Bravo on Sunday night.

Kristok

Id be shocked if randy lasted past the first round. As has been said he got lucky first time cause chuck wasnt expecting him to stand up.

MaxBax

Guys, as I said earlier in the thread, I recently saw the bravo build up show. And just reflecting on the two fights, I honestly can't say what way this will go. Anybody that can't accept these guys are reasonably well matched is a bit crazy, and due to the nature of the sport, once the two guys are in the same league, it's impossible to predict.

vasch_ro

paddyc wrote:

just womdering so as i can get to Dunnes before the fight... would you like Cream or ice cream on the rather large slice of humble pie that i gonna have to serve you up

paddy

PM me your account number and bank sort code and i will lodge cash in
or I could paypal you ? what ever suits.
Would have liked a longer fight myself , the crowd in Redz were really up for Randy, so I had a good feeling, then one little slip by the natural and its all over !:rolleyes:

vasch_ro

Kristok wrote:

Id be shocked if randy lasted past the first round. As has been said he got lucky first time cause chuck wasnt expecting him to stand up.

so were you shocked ?:)

paddyc

many thanks matey will PM you those details soon

Ya should have know matey, stand up rocks


paddy

john kavanagh

'MMA' rocks;)

Darkwarrior

john kavanagh wrote:

'MMA' rocks;)

Hallelujah!!! Amen!!!