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Old 06-25-2008, 11:58 PM   #321 (permalink)

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One fight that hasn't been mentioned yet is Wanderlei/Henderson 2. Pride selected Hendo for that fight because was American (this was the second US show mind) and they thought he'd be a durable opponent that would ultimately lose as he did the first time they fought. A lot of people felt this was essentially a tune up for Wanderlei at the time, especially as Henderson's run in the 183lbs. division leading up to that point that been somewhat less than stellar.

Most fans, especially here in the forums, were adament that Wanderlei should have been fighting Rogerio Nogueira on that card as Nogueira was long overdue for a shot at the title. Instead Rogerio gets set up with Sokoudjou and... yeah that happened.
Good call, not many people gavrHrndo a chance and almost everyone said he didn't deserve to be there.
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Old 06-26-2008, 12:01 AM   #322 (permalink)

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Hamill wasn't brought in to lose.

I think Fickett was supposed to lose to Koscheck before he caught Kos with that last-minute knee.
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Old 06-26-2008, 12:14 AM   #323 (permalink)

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i didnt really get the impression that eddie was brought in to lose to sao...
Yeah me neither, and I don't really agree with the Herring being "over-hyped" comment either. And as for the statement under this above quote, I'm pretty sure Houston wasn't brought in for that either. He had been building a name for himself as being a badass at the time I think. Interesting topic though.
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Can't believe no one has mentioned Fedor yet... he was brought in to Pride for Semmy Schilt to dominate.
Is this for real?
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Leben hyped it up saying I'm gonna send him back to japan to fight lower competition (before pride was sold) Silva whooped his ass like I predicted (of course) And now silva has many fans since coming champ (bandwagon) Dana white looked very dissapointed when he won even more so after he won the belt from rich franklin. Now He has the biggest smile on his face that's for dam sure!!!
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Old 06-26-2008, 12:36 AM   #326 (permalink)

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Sokoudjou to Lil nog
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Old 06-26-2008, 01:22 AM   #327 (permalink)

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If Mir defeats Lesnar.

Mir is brought in as a stepping stone for Lesnar.

They don't want Mir being UFC Champ or Tim Sylvia, Brock Lesnar is far more marketable (if he wins and keeps winning) then either of these two men.
Lesnar? Are you serious?
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No. 1 of all time... Nick Diaz to loose to Gomi... WOOT!!!
lol...ya thatt didn't go to well
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