ZT
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Post by ZT on Jun 23, 2010 7:16:08 GMT -5
Leben will take one look at Sexyama and pass out.  Wandy wasn't ready for the sexiness.  Obviously the sexiness of Sexyama knocked the wind out of Wandy so hard, resulting in the cracked ribs. |
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Post by K5 on Jun 23, 2010 12:37:39 GMT -5
damn, was excited to see a good silva fight.
not a bad replacement though.
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Post by James Hetfield on Jun 23, 2010 12:59:24 GMT -5
Wanderlei issued a statement.
"I went through a very tense and difficult weekend and had a very hard decision. Two weeks ago I felt pain in my knee while I was training wrestling. I had an MRI of my knee and three doctors told me my knee was torn. I took medicine to help with the pain, and although my knee felt loose, I said 'no,' this date is very important to me and I continued training. Last Friday, during sparring, I injured my rib. It was very painful and the next day I had an x-ray and an MRI. I discovered I had three broken ribs. After years of fighting, my body made me stop this time. This is a very, very, very hard moment for me. This was a fight I really, really desired. You cannot imagine how much I wanted to fight on this card. It was my birthday, I had friends and family from Brazil and around the world coming to see me and now I cannot fight. I apologize to my opponent. I hope that I can fight with you in the future. You are an amazing fighter."
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Post by Happy Pizza on Jun 23, 2010 13:03:12 GMT -5
Sucks. Didn't Akiyama take the long layoff because he wouldn't fight anybody except Wandy?
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Post by James Hetfield on Jun 23, 2010 13:08:20 GMT -5
Right. A whole year.
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Post by sean™ on Jun 23, 2010 14:41:53 GMT -5
Wow, that blows for him. I mean, it sucks for Wandy too, but man.
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Post by Sandy on Jun 23, 2010 17:11:41 GMT -5
damn...and I know Wandy isn't the type to **** out of a fight...so that sucks for him.
I find it hilarious that Leben said he is in no hurry to get back in the octagon and now he is fighting just a few weeks after his fight with Simpson. I'm not complaining though. I love watching Leben fight. Whoever wins this fight I would like to see fight Wandy.
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Post by James Hetfield on Jun 23, 2010 17:15:14 GMT -5
If its a fight this big, if you're healthy, you should take it.
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Post by sean™ on Jun 23, 2010 17:41:44 GMT -5
I know I would.
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Post by James Hetfield on Jun 23, 2010 20:43:53 GMT -5
And once again, like him or not, Leben is a  ing warrior for taking this fight just 14 days after his previous fight. Akiyama is a serious fighter. |
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Post by HHH316 on Jun 23, 2010 22:41:48 GMT -5
And once again, like him or not, Leben is a ing warrior for taking this fight just 14 days after his previous fight. Akiyama is a serious fighter. I give him a TON of credit for doing this. The guy has balls, thats for sure. |
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Post by James Hetfield on Jun 24, 2010 1:42:32 GMT -5
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Post by ville on Jun 24, 2010 1:55:32 GMT -5
He looked heartbroken when he said he couldn't fight.
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Post by NAЯDO on Jun 24, 2010 6:39:46 GMT -5
I really admire Leben for stepping up.
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ZT
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Post by ZT on Jun 24, 2010 6:45:06 GMT -5
That video was so sad to watch. You could tell that Wand is crushed he couldn't fight.
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Post by sean™ on Jun 24, 2010 9:51:22 GMT -5
It's a work.
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Post by BASTARDKING on Jun 24, 2010 13:02:44 GMT -5
well this sucks
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2010 17:31:15 GMT -5
Really sucks for Wandy, but here's hoping Leben does better than he did against Roshsolt...
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Post by Mr. Old School™ on Jun 26, 2010 11:47:15 GMT -5
And once again, like him or not, Leben is a ing warrior for taking this fight just 14 days after his previous fight. Akiyama is a serious fighter. I completely agree. For Leben to take this fight on such short notice, he definitely gets my respect for sure. The guy is a warrior and I hope he wins again. If he does, that has got to shoot him right up there getting close to a title shot for sure. I mean, replacing someone like Wanderlei and winning your fight, has got to put you close to a title shot for sure, in my opinion. |
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Post by Sandy on Jun 27, 2010 14:07:10 GMT -5
I don't know if it puts him close to a title shot but it definitely would put him "in the mix" as Dana would say.
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