Also, I gotta say, Sayers vertical suplex of Scott Smith was ing ridiculous, lol. I thought he was going to do a Hulk Hogan leg drop after that shit, hahaha.

Incredible. Another win via armbar. Between her domination and heel attitude I think Rousey may have given women's mma a stay of execution. If she keeps it up she may just generate some heat for women's mma as a whole. Even Dana had to like that.

Armbars. Armbars everywhere.

First time I've watched a woman's MMA fight. Saw there was a lot of hype going on in the thread so decided to check it out. Also the first time really watching a Strikeforce card. I only saw the main event and the 155 lb fight before it. I am not really too hardcore when it comes to MMA as I've said before but I enjoy watching it when I get the chance. I can honestly say though that Strikeforce is not appealing at all to me.

The commentators didn't really seem to know what they were talking about, but then again comparing them to Joe Rogan who is an MMA encyclopedia probably isn't too fair. The caliber of the Lightweight fight seemed extremely low as well. On the other hand, I was extremely impressed with the main event. The technique they showed was very impressive and it was overall a great performance. Not what I expected at all from a woman's fight :P

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Somewhere, Hiroshi Hase is proud of Lumumba Sayers' northern lights suplex. Scott Smith looked to be in terrible shape, tho. Just flabby and uninspired. He had a decent career for a pure brawler.

I'm riding that thought train, too, Mak. Rousey just may have given Dana White a reason to keep the division around when Strikeforce folds. It would be fitting if the first female fight in the UFC is Rousey-Cyborg. I still think Cyborg takes it—unless Rousey can significantly improve her striking in a year.

Edit:

I couldn't care less about Frank Shamrock as a commentator. And, while I like Mauro Ranallo as a person, he grates on my nerves as commentator. But, Pat Miletich knows his stuff. Super insightful guy.

And while Joe Rogan is very insightful, I'd give the "MMA encyclopedia" title to Jordan Breen.

Originally Posted by Chase And while Joe Rogan is very insightful, I'd give the "MMA encyclopedia" title to Jordan Breen.

Haha, don't mind me. That's just my noob side showing. Who knows, maybe I will start to get a bit more educated on the sport. I'm not really a sports type of guy period, but ever since the first season of TUF, MMA caught my interest. Well, I guess I should probably say UFC caught my interest since that is the only organization I ever watch fights in. That Cormier vs Barnett fight looked pretty interesting, so I may watch that as well.

And I must say: Don't mind me. I'm just being somewhat of a smart-ass. Hahaha... Pardon.

MMA is a good sport to get into, by the way. This thread is a good place to discuss the sport and cultivate knowledge. Sure beats the chaos in just about every MMA community.

Damn that armbar was nasty, I couldn't believe that it wasn't stopped earlier. Watching the replay It look like her arm could have snapped and pierce through her skin.

Originally Posted by Chase I couldn't care less about Frank Shamrock as a commentator. And, while I like Mauro Ranallo as a person, he grates on my nerves as commentator. But, Pat Miletich knows his stuff. Super insightful guy. And while Joe Rogan is very insightful, I'd give the "MMA encyclopedia" title to Jordan Breen.

Haha, I like Frank (my favorite Frank moment is when he absolutely annihilated Tito at UFC 22). I only wish Ken could have just retired graciously and gone into announcing the same way instead of turning himself into a joke and ruining his legacy. I miss the days when he was actually a badass.

But yeah, Mauro drives me nuts. He has a douchey voice and he looks like a walking penis. Miletich is definitely knowledgable, but his opinions were biased as hell. That's why I was disappointed to find out it was him.

And for the record, I like Joe Rogan. It was funny when people only knew him as "that Fear Factor guy" and were wondering why he was on UFC shows. I think he's a pretty knowledgable dude, and he loves the sport and it shows. Just as Dana White is a fan's owner. Joe Rogan is a fan's commentator.

Anyone else think Julia Stiles and Ronda Rousey look like twins?

LOL. Couldn't help myself. They do kind of look a little bit alike though.

Originally Posted by bigpimpin24 Anyone else think Julia Stiles and Ronda Rousey look like twins? LOL. Couldn't help myself. They do kind of look a little bit alike though.

Haha, just don't make a thread specifically for that now! But actually, that's exactly who I think she looks like. Younger and nicer legs though!

Originally Posted by n8rockerasu Haha, I like Frank (my favorite Frank moment is when he absolutely annihilated Tito at UFC 22). I only wish Ken could have just retired graciously and gone into announcing the same way instead of turning himself into a joke and ruining his legacy. I miss the days when he was actually a badass. But yeah, Mauro drives me nuts. He has a douchey voice and he looks like a walking penis. Miletich is definitely knowledgable, but his opinions were biased as hell. That's why I was disappointed to find out it was him. And for the record, I like Joe Rogan. It was funny when people only knew him as "that Fear Factor guy" and were wondering why he was on UFC shows. I think he's a pretty knowledgable dude, and he loves the sport and it shows. Just as Dana White is a fan's owner. Joe Rogan is a fan's commentator.

I respect Frank. Hehehe... His commentary is hit or miss, tho. And he always sounds drunk. Mauro did a sitdown with Jack for Rewind. He has an incredible life story, but man, his commentary can be knife in the ear. I don't remember him being this annoying in Pride. He shouts more in Strikeforce.

I like Rogan. He knows MMA, and offers really good insight to striking. I dislike how he tries to prematurely retire fighters in his post-fight interviews. If I had just lost, the last thing I would want is for some dude to put retirement into my head. The same could be said for when he asks fighters, after a loss, if they should perhaps cut down to a division. During commentary, his bias can be a bit overwhelming. I had been tempted to mute my TV during Florian-Aldo. But yes, Rogan is one of the best.

And I can see the comparison between the faces of Ronda Rousey and Julia Stiles. I think Ronda's hotter, but we now know who will play Ronda in the film adaptation of her life story.

Lastly, if you missed the fight, or want to share it with others, here's Ronda Rousey picking up the torch and guiding the way for a new era of women's MMA.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MdVxeiJRO4

Kind of a weird question, but what's that song playing after the Rousey/Tate fight?

I don't know, moojuice. Perhaps someone else does.

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I am quite shocked by the amount of buzz Ronda Rousey has generated. Twitter, Facebook, local friends, colleagues, family: All interested in Ronda Rousey—and they never discuss MMA. I can't help but wonder what this moment could have done for women's MMA if she had the UFC stage. I genuinely hope she goes on a year of armbars, fights Carano in the middle of it, and culminates in a fight with Cyborg as the first women's fight in the UFC.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVQyB...layer_embedded

43 second mark, bad shit!!

Originally Posted by fatmanforlife99 43 second mark, bad shit!!

I can't unsee that. BRUTAL

Oh god DAMN...but that's what can happen when you flail your legs like that.

Remarkable how calm the situation appears without sound.

I think Ced's "oh god damn" properly summarizes that video.

Just a brutal, gruesome injury. I let out a "aahhh wow ouch."

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++ Frankie Edgar confirms UFC Lightweight championship rematch with Ben Henderson

https://twitter.com/#!/FrankieEdgar/...76187121049600

+ Diet Nog out, Thiago Silva in against Alexander Gustafsson

http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Wit...eadliner-40905

+ Quinton "Rampage" Jackson's next fight is his "last fight in the UFC"

http://mmafrenzy.com/27816/quinton-r...l-be-his-last/

+Winner of Nate Diaz-Jim Miller gets UFC Lightweight title shot

http://www.mmaweekly.com/winner-of-n...ght-title-shot

+ Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Tate peaks at 504,000 viewers 20-seconds into fight

http://mmapayout.com/2012/03/strikef...31000-viewers/

+ Bellator 60, March 9th (8 p.m. PST)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_1VZnjMzTQ

Nogueira/Gustafsson was a very interesting fight, but Silva/Gustafsson is even more so. Silva's first fight back in the UFC and Gustafsson stepping up big time in competition.

Agreed.

Nog Brothers are two guys I just can't seem to care about no matter who they fight. Meanwhile Thiago Silva is one of my favorite fighters. So this change pleases me greatly.

Also Thiago Silva = best entrance music in UFC (Ratamata by Sepultura)