Life has been kicking my ass and I haven't had a chance to chime in much lately. I have a lot to mention.
I feel kind of bad for Carwin. The guy came out of nowhere KOing the shit out of dudes with his canned ham fists, beats on Brock for a good four minutes of a five minute round, blows his wad and gets choked out, then loses bad to JDS, and now has had a strong of injuries. Without looking it up I think he is 36. I won't be surprised if he never fights again, but I'd hate to see him go. I'm not really a fan, but who doesn't like watching HWs blast each other for a few minutes? He is a guy who can always win with a big KO, but if he ever fights again I don't see him as more than a gatekeeper.
Miller/Lauzon should be an okay fight. I expect J-Lau to come out as strong and fast as usual, but then peter out and Miller grind out a decision.
Anyone hear about Jon Fitch? As one of his two fans I figured I'd bring it up. Apparently because of his long injury layoff he was going through some financial issues and had he not beaten Silva last go round he was going to have to stop training full time and get a regular 9-5 to support himself. I can't help but think, even as a fan, that his fighting style is what leads to a lack of sponsors and support that other guys that have records as good as him have.
Also did Guy say Bisping had a glass jaw a few posts back? Now I can't stand the guy but he has a hell of a chin. Yeah he was rattled a time or two against Wanderlei, but he has survived some heavy hitters like Leban, Jorge Rivera, Dennis Kang, and Brian Stann. Hendo is the only guy to ever KO him, though to be fair Hendo is the most complete fighter he ever fought.
