A non-comprehensive recap of UFC 105
So the UFC graced us with a Ultimate Fight Night free “PPV” this past Saturday. Of course making UFC 105 free was a good call. Going head to head on PPV against a Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto boxing fight would have been a bloodbath, and not the good kind.
Ross Pearson defeated Aaron Riley via TKO (doctor stoppage) in the 2nd round
Riley looked completely overmatched against Pearson, who just kept pushing the pace. Pearson landed some nice shots on Riley and landed a devastating knee in the 2nd round that just opened Riley up. It appeared like it was on the bridge of the nose and the think just leaked more than my wife on her period. The action was stopped so the doctors could check out the cut, but unfortunately like Logic’s gaping vagina, it could not be closed.
Matt Brown defeated James Wilks via TKO in the 3rd round.
Matt Brown has balls of steel. At one point it looked like Wilks was going to finish him off with a kimura, which is Japanese for “hey look your shoulder’s dislocated.”
Some way, some how, Brown stayed calm and collected and was able to roll out of it. Then in the 3rd, Brown transitioned into a full mount, or as berstreet calls it “A typical Saturday night,” and rained down some punches. Wilks just turtled up. A totally effective technique – if your goal is to have the ref stop the match.
Michael Bisping defeated Dennis Kang via TKO in round 2.
Michael Bisping needed to prove that his chin was not the stuff that stunt glass is made of. And did he prove it early as Bisping got caught with a right during the opening minutes of the 1st round. Thankfully for Bisping he was able to keep his bearings.
For the most part Bisping and Kang wrestled, they struck each other, but in the end Bisping was able to TKO Kang. The loss puts Kang’s UFC record at 1-2. Personally, I wouldn’t be surpirsed if Kang is let go after this fight. He’ll probably get another chance, but if his next fight doesn’t involve him decapitating his opponent I imagine he’s gone.
Dan Hardy defeated Mike Swick via unanimous decision
Both fighters are skilled at striking. Hardy is the heavier hitter and Swick is the more skilled wrestler. Swick knew this and attempted to get this one to the ground, where he felt he had the edge. Yeah, Hardy wasn’t having any of it as he was able to defend against the takedown.
This bout went the whole 3 rounds, but that’s not a bad thing. It was actually entertaining unlike the main event, which looked like 2 grown men hugging each other for 15 minutes. Both fighters delivered some blows, but it was Hardy who stunned Swick with a couple of shots and was able to get the better of him. Hardy also was able to open up a cut on the back of Swick’s head, which any time there is blood you easily win the round on my scorecard. A scorecard that’s more so based on awesome points as opposed to points for the round. But let’s be honest, being awesome trumps winning a round. Amirite?
Randy Couture defeated Brandon Vera via unanimous decision
If this was your first time watching a MMA fight I apologize. It was very slow paced, and for the most part it probably looked like a couple of dudes humping each other against a chain link fence. In theory Couture’s strategy was to get Vera to the ground and pound him out. Yes, following that previous sentence that might sound hella gay, but I promise no homo.
Vera was able to defend against the takedown, but wasn’t able to take advantage of his muay thai striking. It’s fairly hard to kick someone in the head when they are hugged up snugly against you.
Vera did answer with a nice body kick during the 2nd round that phased Couture. I even thought for a second that Vera cracked Couture’s rib(s), because well, Couture is 46 and osteoporosis is a real bitch like that. That shot alone seemed to be the only real damage done during the fight as Couture’s punches and knees didn’t appear to be dealing much damage. I mean, the ref only made them restart a handful of times because they were clinched up against the cage for too long, not dealing any damage at all. I did more damage to myself screaming, “Stop being a pussy and fucking fight” at my TV.
Up until the 3rd round I had the match pretty even, with Couture winning the 1st 10-9 and Vera winning the 2nd 10-9. In the 3rd round I totally believe that Vera had won the fight. He was able to drag Couture down and mount him (once again no homo). The judges, however, saw it differently and awarded the contest to Couture. Which further reinforces the point that I know dick about MMA.
Final Thoughts
All and all this was a good way to pass time on a Saturday night. Nothing I would ever pay for, so thankfully it was free. I would have much rather enjoyed paying $45 for a kick to the nuts.
The shining moment of UFC 105 was an undercard fight that was aired to fill space. Thank god they did too. In this fight Andre Winner knocked Rolando “Roli” Delgado the fuck out. Delgado easily soiled himself. There is no way he didn’t. Here is an animated gif to illustrate – the knockout, not Delgado shitting himself.
via CagePotato
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