You know what I love about Strikeforce, and loved about EliteXC for that matter, is that their fighters show up to fight. I mean, there's no hesitation, no bullshit.... they get in there and fucking fight. There are hardly any decisions in these shows, whereas the UFC has them all the fucking time. I think that's because the fighters in Strikeforce feel secure, like they have nothing to lose because if they do lose, they will be on the next card nevertheless. Whereas the UFC fighters are so scared of losing their job, that a lot of them, especially on the undercard, play it safe when they step in the cage, which leads to a lot of stalling and hesitation. I don't know; just something I thought about while watching the show tonight. Anyone agree?
Anyway, Gina vs. Cyborg was a TREMENDOUS 1 Round fight, in my opinion. One of the best I've ever seen. And a part of me is glad it ended the way it did, because if Gina is up to it (though I wouldn't blame her if she wasn't), then we might get a rematch sooner rather than later. But she showed some awesome heart tonight. Her head wasn't in the right place though, because instead of using footwork, she decided to stand in front of Cyborg and brawl, which just wasn't a good idea. Cyborg is just too fucking big and powerful for Gina. The only way she would have, and could have in the future, defeated Cyborg was by moving around the cage, putting her up against the cage (ala Couture), and wearing Cyborg's big ass down. But there's no way in hell Gina could ever win a toe-to-toe contest against someone like Cyborg. I don't think any woman can, really. But still... great fight, and hopefully there's a rematch. If not, then hopefully we at least see both ladies in there with different opponents real soon.
Babalu was a huge disappointment tonight, huh? Man... when he loses, he loses BADLY (just like the Chuck Liddell fights). But fuck man, losing to someone like Gegard Mousasi is NOTHING to be ashamed about, and it doesn't matter how you lose, either. That guy is just a fucking monster. But I hope Babalu can rebound from this and work his way up to a rematch, as there aren't many Light Heavyweight contenders outside of the UFC anyway.
Gilbert Melendez looked fucking spectacular and that's all there is to say. I mean, Ishida is a bad motherfucker, and Melendez dominated him in every fashion. It was unbelievable. There is no way Thomson stands a chance against the Melendez we saw tonight. No way.
And even though Werdum finished off his opponent quickly, I still wasn't impressed, to be honest. He was losing the battle on the feet, his takedown attempts were horrible, and he beat someone who is just completely illiterate on the ground. I like Wedum, I do... he seems like a very cool, respectful guy, but I don't think he deserves to be mentioned with the top tier of the Heavyweight Division. At least, not yet.
Anyway, Gina vs. Cyborg was a TREMENDOUS 1 Round fight, in my opinion. One of the best I've ever seen. And a part of me is glad it ended the way it did, because if Gina is up to it (though I wouldn't blame her if she wasn't), then we might get a rematch sooner rather than later. But she showed some awesome heart tonight. Her head wasn't in the right place though, because instead of using footwork, she decided to stand in front of Cyborg and brawl, which just wasn't a good idea. Cyborg is just too fucking big and powerful for Gina. The only way she would have, and could have in the future, defeated Cyborg was by moving around the cage, putting her up against the cage (ala Couture), and wearing Cyborg's big ass down. But there's no way in hell Gina could ever win a toe-to-toe contest against someone like Cyborg. I don't think any woman can, really. But still... great fight, and hopefully there's a rematch. If not, then hopefully we at least see both ladies in there with different opponents real soon.
Babalu was a huge disappointment tonight, huh? Man... when he loses, he loses BADLY (just like the Chuck Liddell fights). But fuck man, losing to someone like Gegard Mousasi is NOTHING to be ashamed about, and it doesn't matter how you lose, either. That guy is just a fucking monster. But I hope Babalu can rebound from this and work his way up to a rematch, as there aren't many Light Heavyweight contenders outside of the UFC anyway.
Gilbert Melendez looked fucking spectacular and that's all there is to say. I mean, Ishida is a bad motherfucker, and Melendez dominated him in every fashion. It was unbelievable. There is no way Thomson stands a chance against the Melendez we saw tonight. No way.
And even though Werdum finished off his opponent quickly, I still wasn't impressed, to be honest. He was losing the battle on the feet, his takedown attempts were horrible, and he beat someone who is just completely illiterate on the ground. I like Wedum, I do... he seems like a very cool, respectful guy, but I don't think he deserves to be mentioned with the top tier of the Heavyweight Division. At least, not yet.