UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2 [Results]

[truebluefan]

UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2
August 28th, 2010
TD BankNorth Garden, Boston, Mass
SpikeTV (9:00PM EST), PPV (10:00PM EST)

155lbs. Frank Edgar (C) vs. BJ Penn
265lbs. Randy Couture vs. James Toney
155lbs. Kenny Florian vs. Gray Maynard
185lbs. Demian Maia vs. Mario Miranda
170lbs. Marcus Davis vs. Nate Diaz

155lbs. Joe Lauzon vs. Gabe Ruediger
155lbs. Andre Winner vs. Nik Lentz

185lbs. Joe Vedepo vs. Gerald Harris
170lbs. Nick Osipczak vs. Greg Soto
185lbs. Dan Miller vs. John Salter
170lbs. Amilcar Alves vs. Mike Pierce

[ktrulez]

florian/maynard.. winner is the number 1 contender?

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florian/maynard.. winner is the number 1 contender?

Yes for Maynard, possibly no for Florian.

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Nate Marquardt vs. Rousimar Palhares has been removed from this card to become the main event of UFN 22 in the wake of Alan Belcher's training injury.

No word yet on which fight will be bumped up to the main card.

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Demian Maia could face Mario Miranda on this card.

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Alessio Sakara out, Joe Vedepo in.
Terry Etim out, Gabe Ruediger in.

[Mamba]

Bump.

This event is next.

I can safely say I won't be spending any $$$ on this event. I have no desire to watch any of these fights and if I develop one, I'll hit the bar.

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Odds are out for this event.

BJ Penn is better than a 3-to-1 favourite to reclaim his title while the odds of James Toney winning are 1-in-5.

[Mamba]

speeds, what do you think? Does BJ reclaim the title? I'm going to assume you think so since you said his title. :]

[speeds]

speeds, what do you think? Does BJ reclaim the title? I'm going to assume you think so since you said his title. :]

Nah, just the way I phrased it. I think it will be a similar fight to the first which favours Edgar.

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Lentz/Winner promoted to SpikeTV pre-show. Harris/Vedepo back on prelims.

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Frankie Edgar (154) vs. B.J. Penn (154)
Randy Couture (220) vs. James Toney (237)
Kenny Florian (156) vs. Gray Maynard (156)
Nate Diaz (171) vs. Marcus Davis (170)
Demian Maia (184) vs. Mario Miranda (185)
Joe Lauzon (156) vs. Gabe Ruediger (155)
Andre Winner (154) vs. Nik Lentz (155)
Dan Miller (185) vs. John Salter (185)
Nick Osipczak (171) vs. Greg Soto (170)
Mike Pierce (171) vs. Amilcar Alves (171)

[ktrulez]

bj's expression after that 1st round slam was priceless.
A 5 round beatdown of bj was definately entertaining, just waiting for a excuse from bj's camp.

[Trench]

Disappointed in BJ big time... No adjustments from the first fight to the second fight. Same thing all over again. Bleh.

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I thought Goldberg's hilariously oblivious comment that "BJ has never made an excuse for his losses" was the highlight of the night.

One of the worst PPV's in recent memory but these things happen. Can't complain too much given the quality of the last couple or three.

[Mamba]

Awesome night!!! Fucking so glad Blow Job lost, again! I'll give him a month to come up with an excuse...or for his mother to come up with an excuse...

And yeah, that comment by Goldie was pure....gold. Watching BJ get thrown around and peppered with shots was enough for me to justify buying this event @ the last minute.

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Results

Mike Pierce d. Amilcar Alves via Submission (Armbar), 3.11/R3
Dan Miller d. John Salter via Submission (Anaconda Choke), 1.53/R2
Greg Soto d. Nick Osipczak via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Nik Lentz d. Andre Winner via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Joe Lauzon d. Gabe Ruediger via Submission (Armbar), 2.01/R1
Nate Diaz d. Marcus Davis via Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke), 4.02/R3
Demian Maia d. Mario Miranda via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Gray Maynard d. Kenny Florian via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Randy Couture d. James Toney via Submission (Arm Triangle Choke), 3.19/R1
Frank Edgar (C) d. BJ Penn via Unanimous Decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

[Patriot]

The only fight even remotely entertaining was Couture and Toney. And even that was pretty weak, Toney didn't even land a single fucking punch.

[Mamba]

Bump.

This event is next.

I can safely say I won't be spending any $$$ on this event. I have no desire to watch any of these fights and if I develop one, I'll hit the bar.

This post is full of EPIC FAIL

[Mamba]

Whoa, no KO's tonight, eh?

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Some thoughts...

Joe Lauzon looked great against a mediocre opponent. Dunno if it means much. His striking is no good and he has trouble with good wrestlers. Seems destined to be a middling lightweight. Gabe Rudiger embarrassed himself tonight. Reminded me of GSP/Trigg. Just a squash match.

Nik Lentz was boring as hell. Only by a freakish streak of injuries and cancellations was he able to get onto the televised card. Probably the last time for a while. Winner was at a disadvantage. Ross Pearson should be teaching those guys how to wrestle.

Nate Diaz looked good but he leaves his hands so low and opens himself up so much. Love to see him follow in his brother's footsteps and fight Gomi. Marcus Davis is unlikable.

Randy Couture did exactly what was expected of him, which is not a feat to be overlooked. James Toney was every bit as green and unprepared as expected.

Frank Edgar fought a similar fight to his last but a bit better in most areas, save for take-down defence. BJ Penn has finally ceded his fair-weather desire to compete.

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Gray Maynard = boring. Kenny Florian = B+ fighter. These are the top contenders?

Give the next shot to Evan Dunham.

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Whoa, no KO's tonight, eh?

No but five submissions is pretty good.