UFC 102 Post Fight Musings

Wow... what a night. The first time your friendly shed26 fight night correspondent goes out on a limb and makes predictions on all the ufc 102 fights... he turns into mush. Each fight went exactly opposite of my predictions. So if you're a betting man...bet against me next time..

UFC 102: pre fight picks

Hello Shed26 Fight Night Fans....it's your friendly correspondent back to ground and pound some truth before tonight's event.

A little news for you first.. Massachusetts has finally approved MMA in the state!! I just heard Dana white say he is in negotiations with both the TB Bank Garden and FENWAY Park for the first boston event in 2010!!!


UFC 102...really nice card, but not shed worthy.


Here's how it should break down:

Main Event

Randy Couture (220) vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (231)
This would have been a fantastic fight 2 years ago when these two incredible champs were at the top of the UFC and Pride respectively...but today...not so much...should be a great fight though...

Pick: Shed26 favorite Randy "the natural" Couture" ground and pounds his way to a decision....Big Nog is almost impossible to knock out and is the best BJJ Big man in the world.....I think he's 4 holes into the back nine....and the natural should have no problem..Greko-and-Pounding him for 3 rounds... One caveat...if Randy tries to stand and trade with Big Nog, it would be a huge mistake.. even though Nog made Frank Mir look like Mohammad Ali a few months ago...he still has an iron chin and can slug with anyone....Randy has shown that he can be knocked out if he gets too fancy with the hands.....SHOOT THE DOUBLE RANDY!!!


Keith Jardine (205) vs Thiago Silva (205)

Pick: Tiago Silva is tough as nails and has serious power, but, in a close fight, you always go with the Dean of Mean....Wins by KO in the 2nd round...Keep your chin down and your hands up Jardine...Tiago gets' frustrated with all the Leg kicks he takes...lunges at the dean....and get's put to sleep with a looping overhand right...signature Dean of Mean!!



Nate Marquardt (185) vs Demian Maia (185)

Pick: this is the best fight on the card...Nate is overall one of the best 185'ers in the world...good at everything...former king of Pancreas...and only the spider keeps him from wearing a belt.....Damian Maia is one dimensional....but that dimension (BJJ) is the best in the world...he is unstoppable on the ground...his opponents go to sleep faster than Frank after the first under card fight...If Nate can keep it standing...he'll win...but he can't keep it standing... Maia is too good and is the only real threat to the Spider at 185.. Maia wins by submission in the second round.



Brandon Vera (205) vs Krzysztof Soszynski (205)
Pick: We have to go with the Polish experiment (Soszynski) by tko in the 3rd round... Vera has great talent but hasn't looked or fought like himself since coming down from heavyweight...he is much better suited fighting larger, slower guys and with 205'ers he ends up clinching like bone crusher smith for three rounds. The polish experiment goes for his trademark kimora from half guard...then transitions to the mount and brings the elbows until the ref calls it.



Chris Leben (185) vs Jake Rosholt (185)

Pick: great fight again...another Shed26 favorite Chris Leben...always brings it...he's the Arturo Gatti of MMA...Rosholt is a former NCAA wrestling champ and people have high hopes for him...the problem is that I haven't seen his wrestling translate well in MMA and his standing up way behind the curve. Unless he channels Mickey Ward for Three Rounds....Leben is going to highlight reel him in the First. If the UFC wanted to prop up Rosholt...putting him against Leben is a huge mistake...


Ed Herman (185.5) vs Aaron Simpson (185)
Pick: Tough pick here....Ed "Short Fuse" Herman is a slight favorite...and can wrestle...but Simpson is no joke...NCAA D1 wrestler... Herman only seems to loose to submission guys so I think he'll GNP Simpson for a decision victory.



Gabriel Gonzaga (259) vs Chris Tuchscherer (258)

Pick: Let's go with Gonzaga...local guy...who is a top 10 heavyweight...has great BJJ and huge knockout power in the his hand and feet (kro cop)...never heard of the other guy...



Justin McCully (238) vs Mike Russow (260)

Pick: Justin McCully seems to have been hand picked to loose to Mike Rossow...Russow is a police officer with a good story line...but McCully it tough, although small for a heavyweight...and since this is Russow's first time in the octagon.. I think the big lights will get to Russow and he'll be TKO'd in the first round.




Tim Hague (263.5) vs Todd Duffee (251)

Pick: this is a pick'em...bathroom break fight...let's go with heavier guy....Hague by TKO in the second.




Nick Catone (185.5) vs Mark Munoz (185.5)

Pick: Again..here is another Former NCAA wrestling champ that has had trouble transitioning his wrestling effectively into MAA....after getting KO'd by Shed favorite Matt the hammer Hammill...Munoz drops down to 185...Catone seems to have been hand picked to loose...but I like his skills and think he puts Munos to sleep in the 3rd round.




Marcus Aurelio (156) vs Evan Dunham (155)

Pick: Aurelio in the first by submission...no banter for this one



That's all fight fans..until next time...this has been your friendly Shed26 Fight night Correspondent..

MMA 102

MMA 102?

PRE-SEASON GAME 3

PRESEASON GAME 3 WAS A BARN BURNER LAST NIGHT. FRIDAY NIGHT THE PATS WERE TAKING ON THE SKINS AND THE SHED 26 SPORTS COMPLEX WAS HOSTING ITS BIGGEST CROWD OF THIS YOUNG SEASON. FOOD, LAUGHS, AND A VICTORY FOR THE LOCAL 22. HEY, EVEN HARTY SHOWED UP! ALL IN ALL GOOD TIMES IN THE SHED. WHATS BETTER THAN THAT?!

I wonder . . .

Did I see Macintosh at Roche Brothers the other day? Hmmmm . . .

Friday. Friday. Friday.

What's on the menu for Friday night? I hope to get my hands on some balls... Arancini (Rice Balls) from Domenic's that is.

Cocoa Boy - Garden Way Gang
What's your plan for the game?

Bill

Shed 26 reporter Cocoaboy reporting in from Orleans Nauset Beach, Cape Cod. Most of the Beaches on outer cape are closed thru monday. The waves doesn't seem like much so far. Hi tide is expected to hit around 2:00am , possible 20 foot waves. No one is allowed on the beach, just News trucks and reporterrrs . Like they could ever swim .
Stay safe, and use protection .


:------------)

Whatever . . .

amen.

Obstacles of a Long Season

As we prepare for the wonderfully long Shed-26 season, I'd like to pause and ask forgiveness for all those injured, whipped or lazy souls who missed part or all of the first two pre-season games.
Can I get an AMEN?

ROUND TWO-SIX

ROUND TWO LAST NIGHT IN THE SHED 26 SPORTS COMPLEX AND DARK AND STORMY WORLD HEADQUARTERS KICKED OFF WITH CHARTER MEMBERS CHEERING ON THE LOCAL 22. THE PATS D LOOKED GOOD IN THE FIRST HALF WITH MOST OF THE STARTERS PLAYING SOME TOUGH D. AS ALWAYS THE FOOD WAS GOOD AND THE LAUGHS WERE LOUD. IT WAS NICE TO SEE A CROCK POT FULL OF KEILBASA AND BEANS MAKE IT ON SUCH A STEAMY SUMMER NIGHT. FRANK "THE KING" AND JAY TOOK A DIP IN THE POOL AT HALF TIME TO TRY AND LOWER THEIR CORE TEMP. THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT IS LOOKING INTO TRYING TO COOL OFF THE ESTABLISHMENT NEXT GAME WITH SOME AIR CONDITIONERS. IF ANY BODY HAS ONE PLEASE CONTACT THAT DEPARTMENT. ALL IN ALL ANOTHER GREAT NIGHT AT THE SHED 26 SPORTS COMPLEX AND SPA. I'M OUT!

PRESEASON GAME 2- ITS A STRETCH

GAME TWO OF THE PRESEASON IS UPON US. THE SHED 26 SPORTS COMPLEX WILL HOST ITS SECOND NFL EVENT OF THIS YOUNG SEASON. WE ARE HOPING FOR A BRADY SIGHTING FOR MORE OF A SERIES OR TWO. AND A SIGHTING OF MYSELF- I WILL BE LATE TO THE FESTIVITIES ON ACCOUNT OF THE WIFES YOGA APPARENTLY TRUMPS PRESEASON FOOTBALL. I WILL BE PRESENT AS SOON AS SHE REACHES NAMASTE! PLEASE UNDERSTAND AND BARE WITH ME. I'LL BE THERE IN SPIRIT.

Pre(?)season fare . . .

As our esteemed leader stated the fare was well above previous preseason ratings! Cudos to Big Bob for the baked/broiled brown sugar coated bacon wraped mini-dogs! Let me just express my fear that they go the way of the Man Cakes, rarely seen, though longed for every game. Yes, that's right fans, Big Bob's Bacon Wraped Puppies were that good! Unfortunatley, there are no Macintosh apples available this late(?)/early(?) in the season. So, chocolate cake had to suffice. This week could yeild something else altogether. We'll have to see. But, with low turn out, excessive portions often make up for the lack of tradition. But, with the season yet to begin, one, well, OK, I, can only dream of a week with Big Bob's Bacon Wrapped Puppies, followed by Man Cakes, Buddy's Golabkis, Kevin's Beans, Jason's mother-in-law's meat pie, Cocoaboy's hot chocolate, Wayne's always good dish du jour, and, yes, I'll say it . . . apple pie. Life doesn't get any better. Kevin is always right, "This is the best place EVER!!"

P.S. HOLY CRAP! I CAN'T BELIEVE I FORGOT ANDY'S CALZONES! I gotta stop blogging after midnight!

Can't wait for the next Game

Thu 8/20/2009 7:30 PM vs Bengals

The Patriots made the following roster moves today:

Traded DE Le Kevin Smith to the Broncos (more on the terms shortly, but it is tied to the Derrick Burgess trade)

Released CB Mike Richardson

Signed RB Chris Taylor

Placed WR Shun White on the reserve/military list.

ITS ONLY JUST BEGUN

THE NFL PRESEASON KICKED OFF IN TOP FORM LAST NIGHT AT THE SHED 26 SPORTS COMPLEX. THREE CHARTER MEMBERS WERE THERE CHEERING FOR THE LOCAL 22. THE MENU, HOWEVER, WAS NOT PRESEASON IN FORM. THE MENU COULD HAVE STOOD UP TO OPENING DAY- MINI HOT DOGS WRAPPED IN BACON. OH YA I SAID WRAPPED IN BACON!, HONEY CHICKEN DRUMMIES, CHICKEN AND PEPPERONI PARM CALZONE, AND TO TOP IT ALL OFF..... WAIT FOR IT.....CHOCOLATE CAKE. I MUST ADMIT, I AM IN PRESEASON FORM, STRUGGLING TO KEEP MY EYES OPEN IN THE 4TH QUARTER. ALL IN ALL I MUST SAY THE SHED IS BACK.

Limo Service . . .

Well, Ok, it's a run down dirty van, but, it get's me where I need to go!

Anyways, I'll be driving through Maynard between 6:30 & 7:00, so, if a ride is needed, it can be had!

Just let me know!

Game Time Decision

Childcare and inability to drive leaves KH on the sidelines for the moment. Sit tight and see if he can pull off a tuck-rule miracle.

Pats Camp

Gents, I've been down to the Camp a couple of times so far, the boys look focused
especially TB. I am concerned about the secondary as usual . I expect TB to play a little over a quarter against the Eagles. O'Donnell should se plenty of action, with Walters only playing very sparingly if at all . Keep the faith and as always use PROTECTION .

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME SHED!

SHED 26 PATRONS THE NFL SEASON IS ONCE AGAIN UPON US. BRADY IS BACK, THEREFORE THE SHED IS BACK! THURSDAY NIGHT 7:00 AT THE SHED 26 SPORTS COMPLEX AND FUNCTION HALL, THE DOORS WILL OPEN FOR THOSE LOOKING TO GET INTO THE ZONE. NFL, WHATS BETTER THAN THAT? THE ONLY THING YOU CAN ARGUE IS.... THE NFL+ THE SHED 26 . SO FELLA'S LETS KICK IT OFF IN STYLE. P-A-T-S PATS PATS PATS!

The correspondent is BACK!!

Good afternoon fight fans,

I wasn't sure what the general feeling was about tonight's UFC 101 event..Since we had a Shed Fight night a few weeks ago, I figured that this even, while a spectacular card, came a bit too soon to open up the shed doors again.

I'm always up for a last minute highway run, so let me know...If not, your friendly correspondent will be streaming the event through ufc.com then running the feed through the TV...just an insider secret...if you buy the web stream via ufc.com (not the yahoo feed), you also get to watch the un-aired under card fights for free plus you get a bonus, ring card girl cam throughout the event.....although you have to wait until the next morning to watch the un-aired fights. As for the ring card girls, tonight's event marks the debut of the maxim's UFC ring card girl contest winner Natasha (picture above) ....

As for the fights....BJ Penn vs Fenflo? and Anderson "the spider" Silva vs. Forest Griffin at 205lbs? Holy smokes...what a night...

BJ Penn Vs KenFlo: tough one here...two of my favorite fighters to watch...BJ has the edge in power and boxing and is the BJJ master but Kenflo is no BJJ slouch ...Kenflo has crazy Mui Tai Kicks and is a cardio freak...

No one taps, I can tell you that.. and normally my prediction would be that BJ would gas in the third round and Kenflo would win a decision....BUT...the word is that BJ is finally IN-SHAPE...he looked like it at today's weigh in....I guess he spent 2 months training with Mark Marenovich's father this time and an in-shape BJ Penn is too much for anyone in the world at 155, even KenFlo...

Kenflo takes down BJ
BJ sweeps to half guard..
BJgets his leg out and from side control take the mount pretty easily...
from there he'll do a lot of damage and the fight will be stopped... this is BJ's signature, unstoppable move, whenever he is the stronger fighter and is in-shape..


Check out BJ jumping out of a three foot deep pool...this video has everyone thinking that BJ is really in shape this time:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXoqfIU0C6Y



Forest vs the spider?

If forest is able to frustrate Silva with take downs and clinches, he may be able to survive a few rounds...but more likely...with Forests aggressive style and glass-Joe chin...this one could get ugly...the spider has something to prove after a few back-to-back lackluster performances...so he will be in full smash mode...I doubt this goes past a few minutes into the first round....forest will be eating punches and then will certainly go "night-night" via knees whilst in the inescapable Silva Mui Tai clinch...

Your friendly Shed Fight Night correspondent..

UFC

OK I THOUGHT WE HAD OUR OWN UFC CORESPONDENT, APPARENTLY, HE DOESN'T FEEL THE NEED TO CORRESPOND. THE SHED26 BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL TRY TO RECTIFY THIS UNFORTUNATE SITUATION. NOW I AM NOT THE ALL KNOWING ON THIS SUBJECT, BUT, I DO KNOW THAT KEN FLO VS BJ PENN IS THE MAIN EVENT THIS SATURDAY FOR IFC 101.