Is it just me, or did it look like Marcelo didn't even bother preventing Braulio from securing the triangle-choke? Very reminiscent of Mousasi's submission victory over Denis Kang. What do you think?
Here's the footage taken from this past wednesday's M-1 Global Challenge 13. It's nice to see these two incredible athletes enjoying themselves and putting on a show for fans, regardless of weight-difference.
Lately the UFC has either signed or shown interest in many Asian superstars such as Yoshihiro Akiyama, Denis Kang, Kid Yamamoto, and 2008 Olympic Gold Medal winning Judoka, Satoshi Ishii. Obviously these fighters are all very talented and certainly deserve a shot in the UFC, but why the sudden interest from the UFC brass? Originally Dana White had stated a goal of staging a show in Japan, and wanted to obtain talent which could sufficiently draw.
However Lorenzo Fertitta was recently quoted as saying that “Japan is impossible to deal with” and “The UFC will likely never hold a show in Japan”. If this is the case, why sign big contracts with stars that are much more popular in Japan than stateside? I believe Dana and the UFC have ulterior motives.
In the current state of mixed martial arts, there is absolutely no question which organization is at the top right now. The question is however, which company will step up as the undisputed #2 organization behind the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Strikeforce, which is headed by Scott Coker and Silicon Valley Sports are more than willing to throw hat into the ring and apply for the position. Strikeforce is coming off one of their most successful shows.
As Chuck Liddell’s career draws to a close, no doubt you will hear and read dozens of opinions online on how “the sport has passed him by”, how he has “failed to evolve,” or “how his age has caught up with him.” You will find no musings even remotely similar to that in this article.
This piece is an unabashed celebration of Chuck’s illustrious career, his emphatic octagon performances, and his inspiring list of achievements. Through the highs and lows of his career, Liddell’s goal has always been simple: to indiscriminately knock-out the man in front of him.
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