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07-17-2007, 01:38 PM
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Shogun vs...Forrest?
MMAweekly.com is still reporting that Shogun will face Machida for his UFC debut.
However, today on Tagg radio, it was announced that Shogun will instead be facing Forrest Griffin.
Source: TAGG Radio :: Trigg and Gorgeous George !
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As reported during today's show, Shogun Rua will be facing Forrest Griffin at UFC 76.
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07-17-2007, 01:41 PM
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Wow, that is a headline fight. Having that and a Chcuk Liddell fight will make this card positivly awesome.
Shogun will still easily win though, Forrest will be used as a stepping stone to introduce Shogun to the UFC.
Great cards recently: 71, 73, 74, 75 and 76 all look/have been amazing. 72 was great as well.
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07-17-2007, 01:41 PM
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It will be a short and explosive fight. I'm going to feel bad for Forrest but I'm going to be pumped to see it!
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07-17-2007, 01:45 PM
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i think this match up makes more sense than the Machida fight. feel bad for Forrest though....
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07-17-2007, 01:46 PM
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Poor Forrest
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07-17-2007, 01:49 PM
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Oh no. I'm a big Forrest fan, but he's not ready for this. He's training with Randy now and Randy is the master of game planning, but I just don't see how Forrest is going to win this one.
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07-17-2007, 02:08 PM
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cant wait to see Forrest get destroyed
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07-17-2007, 02:15 PM
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Poor Forrest.. I like the guy a lot.. passionate about fighting, trying to improve, and very funny.. But let's face it.. he won't be a title contender ever..
I hope he and Randy can tailor an awesome gameplan and win a decision..
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07-17-2007, 02:20 PM
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Dana also said Forrest really really wants this fight. Although Machida would be a more skilled opponent, Griffin would provide more excitement and more name recognition. I think i'd prefer Griffin for those reasons.
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^What he said.
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07-17-2007, 02:20 PM
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Now this is an exciting fight. I don't know much about Shogun but this is win win for Forrest Griffin. And if he beats him? Daaaaaamn.
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07-17-2007, 02:26 PM
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Wow I feel sorry for Forrest, he is nowhere near the level of Shogun. Gotta give Forrest credit for stepping up though I guess.
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07-17-2007, 02:26 PM
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Yeah, if Forrest did somehow pull this off, he'd definitely be in the picture for a title shot. Unfortunately, I just don't see HOW he's going to do it.
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07-17-2007, 02:28 PM
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Liddell - Shogun and Forrest - Machida would been a better choice? But maybe Machida is injured.
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07-17-2007, 02:34 PM
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i feel like this is marketing for shogun.. no one really knows machida yet, and shogun is ready for the spotlight NOW... demolishing a well known forrest will put him right into the spotlight
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07-17-2007, 02:35 PM
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THis will be a great fight.I for one would love to see forrest deliver an A$$ whooping on shogun. Forrest better come up with a great game plan cause he can't stand in the pocket and exchange with shogun.
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07-17-2007, 02:36 PM
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"Shogun is a B fighter fighting A fighters, and when you fight A fighters you get beat"
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07-17-2007, 02:37 PM
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If Machida had to pull out of the fight , why not put Shogun vs Chuck ?
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07-17-2007, 02:41 PM
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Quote:
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"Shogun is a B fighter fighting A fighters, and when you fight A fighters you get beat"
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is this your quote?
this seems like a familiar set up, like maybe Anderson Silva.
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07-17-2007, 02:52 PM
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Good for Griffin, I'm glad he's getting this shot, he'll make for an exciting fight.
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07-17-2007, 03:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nasty-J
"Shogun is a B fighter fighting A fighters, and when you fight A fighters you get beat"
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I dont get it? Are you saying that Shogun is going to get beat? |
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