Great Milenko Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 UFC 102: Keith Jardine to replace Forrest Griffin against Thiago Silva on August 29 Perennial light heavyweight contender Keith Jardine (14-5-1) has been tapped to replace Forrest Griffin in a 205-pound slugfest against hard-hitting Brazilian import Thiago Silva (13-1) at UFC 102 from The Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon, on August 29, MMAmania.com has learned. Griffin and Silva were originally set to hook ‘em up at UFC 101 in Philadelphia on August 8 — until the bat phone rang in Joe Silva’s office and demanded that Anderson Silva redeem himself for consecutive stand-and-bland performances at UFC 90 and 97. Thiago was temporarily left without a date for the prom, but the UFC made good on their swap by pitting him against the “Dean of Mean,” as well as a few extra weeks to prepare for his new foe. Despite dropping a close unanimous decision to former light heavyweight champ Quinton Jackson at UFC 96, the Greg Jackson-disciple has done his share to be atop the 205-pound ladder, putting together a solid record of (6-4) during his time in the Octagon. His resume is highlighted with wins over some of the top names in the sport such as Forrest Griffin, Chuck Liddell, Brandon Vera and others. His next appearance at UFC 102 will continue his (mis?)fortune of drawing dangerous opponents. Silva has made a habit of demolishing his challengers. Before getting stopped at UFC 94 “St. Pierre vs. Penn 2″ by uber-enigma Lyoto Machida on January 31, Silva had finished 12 of his 13 fights, including 10 (T)KO’s. Scary stuff. Silva brings the fierce Chute Boxe aggression into his fights (even though he is now no longer with the camp). He has an explosive mix of punches and kicks, which can often leave him open to counter strikes. However, Silva has proven that he can take punishment and dish out more … just ask Tomasz Drwal, Houston Alexander and Antonio Mendes. UFC 102 is expected to feature a main event between Randy “The Natural” Couture as he locks horns with Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira in a dream match-up that most fans expected to see at UFC 98 on May 23 before Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir played spoiler roles in the opening round of the mini heavyweight tournament created in late 2008 to crown an undisputed division champion. Jardine, Silva, Couture and Nogueira. UFC 102 is beginning to shape up quite nicely — and we’re still four months away. Quote Link to comment
_eRon_ Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 wow spider vs forrest..nice match-up but i think silva will still win this one & i pray he produces a more convincing performance as supposed to his past matches Quote Link to comment
Kyle_Rayner Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 May nakapanood ba dito ng Ultimate Strikers, which was held in MOA last April 26? One of my trainers, Manny "Cobra", was a participant. TIA. Quote Link to comment
maddromeo Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 (edited) May nakapanood ba dito ng Ultimate Strikers, which was held in MOA last April 26? One of my trainers, Manny "Cobra", was a participant. TIA. I WAS THERE! Manny "Cobra"? Dunno... hindi ko kasi natapos eh! Anu gym sya? But I was impressed with the fighters who came from Davao! Think all of them won! Takenote sponsored sila ni Mayor Duterte thats why they were able to flew in to Manila just to fight! And they all won! Galing! :thumbsupsmiley: Edited May 2, 2009 by maddromeo Quote Link to comment
_eRon_ Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 anong stand-up discipline nung mga fighters galing davao?? baka sila un training team ng davao death squad hehehehe Quote Link to comment
Kyle_Rayner Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I WAS THERE! Manny "Cobra"? Dunno... hindi ko kasi natapos eh! Anu gym sya? But I was impressed with the fighters who came from Davao! Think all of them won! Takenote sponsored sila ni Mayor Duterte thats why they were able to flew in to Manila just to fight! And they all won! Galing! :thumbsupsmiley: Manny "Cobra" Silvano. Sa Power Punch gym sya nagtuturo. Quote Link to comment
maddromeo Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Manny "Cobra" Silvano. Sa Power Punch gym sya nagtuturo. Hindi ko nakita... maybe I missed Him! I left nung last two fights na eh. Sir baka nga Davo Death Squad training Team yun! Hehe... Muay Thai rin ila but I saw something on their jacket na "Soh Bak Do" ata yun?! Di ko sure! Hehe... :hypocritesmiley: Quote Link to comment
riceb0i Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 any updates from the recent BJJ & Grappling Pan Asians nung Saturday & Sunday? Quote Link to comment
twentysix Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Hindi ko nakita... maybe I missed Him! I left nung last two fights na eh. Sir baka nga Davo Death Squad training Team yun! Hehe... Muay Thai rin ila but I saw something on their jacket na "Soh Bak Do" ata yun?! Di ko sure! Hehe... :hypocritesmiley: pre, sa saturday na laban. tumuloy na rin ako kahit sobrang tight ng sked ko, bawi na lang sa hangin and technique. goodluck na lang. Quote Link to comment
The Dean Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 MY FAVORITE FIGHTERS Filipino Fighters - Brandon Vera, Felix Nover, Mark Munoz American Fighters - Dan Henderson, Frankie Edgar, Frank Mir, Rashard Evans Russian Fighters (or any fighter from the former Soviet Union) - Fedor Emilianenko and Andrei Arlovski Brazillian Fighters - Mauricio Shogun Rua and Lyoto Machida, The Gracies (actually isa lang sa kanila, si Rickson Gracie) Canadian Fighters - GSP and Dennis Kang. Quote Link to comment
King Nothing Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 32 pa lang naman. si silva 34. Yup! Mas matanda si A. Silva kaysa kay Vitor Belfort! You thought he's old because when he debuted in the UFC he was only 18 yrs. old! Kaya nga "Phenom"! He was knockin older and bigger opponents back then! :hypocritesmiley: Ganun ba wala na kc ako balita sa belport na yan kaya akala ko matanda na... really Im baffled on why his sisters was kidnapped and never found... May nakapanood ba dito ng Ultimate Strikers, which was held in MOA last April 26? One of my trainers, Manny "Cobra", was a participant. TIA. mukhang kilala kita chief...power punch don antonio ka ba? Quote Link to comment
King Nothing Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 any updates from the recent BJJ & Grappling Pan Asians nung Saturday & Sunday? sayang di ako naka panood! Quote Link to comment
maddromeo Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 pre, sa saturday na laban. tumuloy na rin ako kahit sobrang tight ng sked ko, bawi na lang sa hangin and technique. goodluck na lang. Ok lang yan! Punta kba sa weigh-ins sa Friday?! Almost pasok nako a weight limit ko eh!? Hehe... GoodLuck! :thumbsupsmiley: Quote Link to comment
riceb0i Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 pareng madremeo goodluck sa tournament bro wala pa din balita tungkol sa Pan Asians ah.. paging boss geneticfreak nanalo po ba kayo sa Pan Asians? Quote Link to comment
Kyle_Rayner Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 mukhang kilala kita chief...power punch don antonio ka ba? Power Punch Libis bro. Nag train na rin ako dun sa Don Antonio pero ever since sa libis na. Quote Link to comment
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