Tag: 2012

DOES DONALD “COWBOY” CERRONE HAVE A CHANCE AGAINST ROBBIE LAWLER AT UFC 205?

After all this talk of McGregor vs Diaz 2 (3, 4, or however many times they milk their cash cow), finally there’s a fight for the fans, the real fans.

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New York Just Got a Lot More Dangerous…

After all this talk of McGregor vs Diaz 2 (3, 4, or however many times they milk their cash cow), finally there’s a fight for the fans, the real fans.

UFC President Dana White announced Wednesday on a Cleveland Radio show that “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (27-11)  is set to fight Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone (31-7) at UFC 205 in New York. This a fight fan’s wet dream as these are two of the most game fighters and both have a point to prove.

Lawler’s quick turnaround shows he wants to distance himself from his most recent loss to current champion Tyron Woodley, and with the latest finish of Rick Story in a second round TKO, “Cowboy” wants to show the welterweight division that he’s not here to take part, he’s here to take over. Now does “Cowboy” have a chance? Sure he does, with early finishes in his last two fights it’s clear that Cerrone’s power has transferred over to the heavier division. Coupled with his Muay Thai skills, impressive Jiu Jitsu, and lanky body type (which gave Lawler problems against Carlos Condit), there’s no reason he shouldn’t be in it to win it. However, “Cowboy” has shown the tendency to let his nerves get the best of him and not show up for big fights, and MSG is probably the biggest stage there is. Also, Robbie Lawler 3.0 has a gas tank now and is a much smarter fighter. He puts together different techniques seamlessly and has incorporated knees and elbows into his already vicious attack…oh, and did we mention he still has that devastating left hand?

Both fighters are strikers that will be looking to end it early but can go the distance. Lawler comes into the 5th round like a bat out of hell and the fact that he’s been on the big stage with 2 title defenses, it’s going to be a long night for the Budweiser swigging “Cowboy.”

Edge: Robbie Lawler

What do you fight fans think of the upcoming bout? Is Cowboy up to the challenge, or will Robbie Lawler show his latest outing was a fluke?

UFC 205 is set for Nov 12, 2016 at Madison Square Garden N.Y., N.Y.,

Lionel Harris-Spence is a local drunk and part time writer for Cage Potato, and Generation Iron MMA. You can catch him screaming obscenities at a flat screen during most MMA events.

 

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How Did the First Half of 2013 Compare to 2012 for the UFC?

The first half of 2013 is complete, and the UFC surged into the second half this past weekend with UFC 162.  Before moving forward with the latter six months of this year, let’s take a look back at what we’ve seen so far in 2013 and see how it stacks up to 2012 in its […]

The first half of 2013 is complete, and the UFC surged into the second half this past weekend with UFC 162.  Before moving forward with the latter six months of this year, let’s take a look back at what we’ve seen so far in 2013 and see how it stacks up to 2012 in its […]

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After an Emotional 2012, Miller Carries New Focus into Bout with Mein at UFC 158

When your chosen profession is a career in mixed martial arts, adversity is commonplace. The rigors of training and challenges the opposition presents inside the cage are aspects of the sport a fighter can make adjustments to overcome. But there are some cases where the hardships that arise go beyond anything that can be prepared […]

When your chosen profession is a career in mixed martial arts, adversity is commonplace. The rigors of training and challenges the opposition presents inside the cage are aspects of the sport a fighter can make adjustments to overcome. But there are some cases where the hardships that arise go beyond anything that can be prepared […]

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2012 World MMA Awards: UFC Wins ‘Best Promotion’ over Bellator, ONE FC

Well, this one seemed pretty clear to call. MMA Junkie reports that one of the first honors of the night at the 2012 World MMA Awards went to the UFC, as the company won “Best Promotion” over some of its most prominent rivals. Since the UFC remains the world’s largest and most valuable mixed martial […]

Well, this one seemed pretty clear to call. MMA Junkie reports that one of the first honors of the night at the 2012 World MMA Awards went to the UFC, as the company won “Best Promotion” over some of its most prominent rivals. Since the UFC remains the world’s largest and most valuable mixed martial […]

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Must See: The Best UFC Knockouts of 2012 [VIDEO]

(Props: TheBestMMAHouse. Take a look before this bad boy gets pulled.)

Why not blow the first 15 minutes of your workday watching dozens of the best UFC knockouts that last year had to offer? Obviously Edson Barboza vs. Terry Etim gets a place of honor at the end of this highlight reel, but if I had to pick another favorite moment, it has to be the way that George Roop‘s mouthpiece explodes out of his face at the 12:01 mark, courtesy of a Cub Swanson right hand.

It’s also nice to revisit the pure frenzy of Anthony Pettis‘s finish of Joe Lauzon (6:30), Rich Franklin going all sack-of-potatoes against Cung Le (8:24), and that intense moment after Pat Barry gets pulled off of Christian Morecraft where it seems like ‘HD’ might just jump back on and keep pounding the poor bastard (10:56). For all of its disappointments, 2012 was a damn good year for dudes getting their lights turned out.


(Props: TheBestMMAHouse. Take a look before this bad boy gets pulled.)

Why not blow the first 15 minutes of your workday watching dozens of the best UFC knockouts that last year had to offer? Obviously Edson Barboza vs. Terry Etim gets a place of honor at the end of this highlight reel, but if I had to pick another favorite moment, it has to be the way that George Roop‘s mouthpiece explodes out of his face at the 12:01 mark, courtesy of a Cub Swanson right hand.

It’s also nice to revisit the pure frenzy of Anthony Pettis‘s finish of Joe Lauzon (6:30), Rich Franklin going all sack-of-potatoes against Cung Le (8:24), and that intense moment after Pat Barry gets pulled off of Christian Morecraft where it seems like ‘HD’ might just jump back on and keep pounding the poor bastard (10:56). For all of its disappointments, 2012 was a damn good year for dudes getting their lights turned out.

The Worst UFC Robberies of 2012

Bad judging in MMA is a little like cutmen, Bob Sapp or booing flyweights: Good or bad, it’s part of the milieu. It’s woven into the fabric. So is bad refereeing, for that matter. And just overall generally bad decision making. This is not the Mensa society, after all. Blood and adrenaline are a heady […]

Bad judging in MMA is a little like cutmen, Bob Sapp or booing flyweights: Good or bad, it’s part of the milieu. It’s woven into the fabric. So is bad refereeing, for that matter. And just overall generally bad decision making. This is not the Mensa society, after all. Blood and adrenaline are a heady […]