Alistair vs Belfort @ Strikeforce [Archive]

Bon-2

10th May 2006, 10:30 PM

http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=2044&zoneid=2

Alistair will replace Randleman, the deal should be signed soon according to the article.
Pretty good fight in my opinion, the weight limit is 210 pounds.

Thoughts on this fight guys?

FieldingMellish

10th May 2006, 10:35 PM

http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=2044&zoneid=2

Alistair will replace Randleman, the deal should be signed soon according to the article.
Pretty good fight in my opinion, the weight limit is 210 pounds.

Thoughts on this fight guys?

Was just about to post this.

I have mixed feelings here. While I thought Randleman-Belfort had the potential to be either great or awful I wasn't sure who would win.

Now, with Overeem I'd take him as a big favourite over Belfort. This should be a better fight but I have much less doubt about the outcome.

Its a quality fight and from what I read earlier today, Strike Force tickets are going VERY well even before this and it should be another strong show.

210 pounds seems a fair cut-off point for both guys as well.

tarley01

10th May 2006, 10:36 PM

Paybacktime for Belfort

Grant Ellis

10th May 2006, 11:22 PM

WHERE IS THE OLD VITOR?????

(Sorry couldn't resist)

FieldingMellish

10th May 2006, 11:40 PM

WHERE IS THE OLD VITOR?????

(Sorry couldn't resist)

You bastards are determined to make my head explode aren't you?

( o Y o )

11th May 2006, 12:28 AM

I must say, this doesn't hold too much interest for me considering how dominant Overeem was last time, and how it was only about a year ago. Also with Overeem looking good at HW I don't like the idea of him dropping back down again.

RedHawk

11th May 2006, 12:58 AM

I'd like to see Vitor get a win in this one. BUt I must admit, I wouldn't be a bit surprised to see Overeem win it with a guillotine again.

I think the Vitor vs Randleman match would have been a better fight. Hope to see those 2 go at it in the future.

Sixtus

11th May 2006, 06:43 AM

Yeah I was hoping Overeem would stay at HW. This is a good opportunity for Belfort to get ranked and back into the Pride/UFC mix... but I think Overeem will win it again.

I find it really interesting that Strikeforce(which I dont know anything about?) was abled to get Randleman/Belfort and then replace an injured Randleman with Overeem.. they must be doing something right. This fight could easily shift the Top 10 205lbs world rankings(even though its at 210 =))..

restless_438

9th June 2006, 08:20 AM

uppin this... fight's tommorow, any additional thoughts. i like both guys so just hoping for a good fight

http://www.strikeforceusa.net/images/belfortrandlemanposter.gif

MexicanFighter39

9th June 2006, 08:27 AM

Here is a weigh-in report

http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=2207&zoneid=2

Its going to be an exciting night of fights.

RedHawk

9th June 2006, 01:03 PM

I was thinking about this fight too. The whole card looks good to me.

RedHawk

9th June 2006, 01:06 PM

I just noticed that Eugene Jackson is fighting on the card!

I haven't seen him fight in ages. Wish him luck.

( o Y o )

9th June 2006, 04:50 PM

uppin this... fight's tommorow, any additional thoughts. i like both guys so just hoping for a good fight

I thought so before, but now with all the news about them finding Vitors sis' killers and how it has to effect him, this is Alisters fight to lose. Unless Vitor can chanel some serious rage I see Overeem via KO or ref stoppage.

Striker & Grappler

9th June 2006, 05:07 PM

I thought so before, but now with all the news about them finding Vitors sis' killers and how it has to effect him, this is Alisters fight to lose. Unless Vitor can chanel some serious rage I see Overeem via KO or ref stoppage.

I hadn't heard any updates on his sister such as this. Could you explain further?

( o Y o )

9th June 2006, 05:18 PM

I read somewhere earlier in the week the police arrested a group of something like 8 guys that they are saying they believe are responsible for the death of his sister and some other drug related murders (no, his sister was not mentioned as being drug related).

TheDude

9th June 2006, 06:56 PM

I dont like the fact that they are bringing yet another guy for Cung Le to beat, who he has already defeated. I understand that he is new to the sport and they want to build him correctly, but still we cannot say anything about his MMA-level until he fights a MMA-fighter.

migs

9th June 2006, 09:34 PM

I still can't figure out why people talk about this Cung Lee dude all the time. Why is he famous??

As for Overeem v Belfort, Overeem should win it but really has nothing to gain here and only something to lose. Careerwise I mean.

FieldingMellish

9th June 2006, 09:53 PM

I still can't figure out why people talk about this Cung Lee dude all the time. Why is he famous??

As for Overeem v Belfort, Overeem should win it but really has nothing to gain here and only something to lose. Careerwise I mean.

Big name in San Shou and a major ticket seller in San Jose. His presence on the show is WAY more important than Belfort's or Overeem's.

MMA debut at Strikeforce 1 in March. Couldn't tell much about his overall skills but he's fast and VERY exciting. Throws millions of flashy kicks.

BEEF

10th June 2006, 12:15 AM

I dont like the fact that they are bringing yet another guy for Cung Le to beat, who he has already defeated. I understand that he is new to the sport and they want to build him correctly, but still we cannot say anything about his MMA-level until he fights a MMA-fighter.

He is fighting an mma fighter. Last time Brian Warren fought under San Shou rules, which he wasn't accustomed too.

FieldingMellish

10th June 2006, 12:25 AM

He is fighting an mma fighter. Last time Brian Warren fought under San Shou rules, which he wasn't accustomed too.

You going to the show?

BEEF

10th June 2006, 01:21 AM

You going to the show?

Yes... gotta leave pretty soon. Do you live close by? Just asking because it sounded like you saw the event.

FieldingMellish

10th June 2006, 01:23 AM

Yes... gotta leave pretty soon. Do you live close by? Just asking because it sounded like you saw the event.

I downloaded the first show but live in England.

Hope you enjoy it.

And make sure you come and post some thoughts on here.

BEEF

10th June 2006, 01:36 AM

I downloaded the first show but live in England.

Hope you enjoy it.

And make sure you come and post some thoughts on here.

Will do thanks.... can you pm where you d/l the last show? Thanks!

FieldingMellish

10th June 2006, 01:38 AM

Will do thanks.... can you pm where you d/l the last show? Thanks!

It aired on Google pay-per-view for $9.95

tarley01

10th June 2006, 02:22 AM

is there a PBP for strikeforce?

TheDude

10th June 2006, 12:38 PM

He is fighting an mma fighter. Last time Brian Warren fought under San Shou rules, which he wasn't accustomed too.

Ok, so it was the other way around. Thanks for the clarification.