s13driver
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Post by s13driver on Jul 11, 2011 20:15:08 GMT -5
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Post by James Hetfield on Jul 11, 2011 21:11:53 GMT -5
Hioki is already ranked as number 2 or 3 in the world at featherweight, and is one of the few Japanese fighters who have a legit black belt in BJJ.
I expect him to do well against Roop.
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s13driver
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Post by s13driver on Jul 11, 2011 23:05:09 GMT -5
Japanese top contenders moving into the UFC don't exactly have the greatest track record. Takanori Gomi lost his debut, Kid Yamamoto lost his debut, Akiyama BARELY won his debut and Mizugaki lost his debut too. I'm hoping that the Japanese curse doesn't hit Hioki cause I would LOVE to see a fight between him and Aldo and if he can get past Roop then I'm sure he'll get one soon after.
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Post by James Hetfield on Jul 11, 2011 23:38:19 GMT -5
Hioki dominated and submitted Hominick, and pretty much owned Marlon Sandro in every aspect of the game. Now that he's training in Montreal with GSP and the rest of the Tri-Star Gym, I think he'll do well.
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Post by Kliquid on Jul 12, 2011 0:40:30 GMT -5
It's tough because most of the Japanese fighters have been miserable against top Americans.
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Post by SteveHulk on Jul 12, 2011 17:50:17 GMT -5
It should be interesting... I'd expect him to beat Roop, but after the recent run of Japanese fighters debuting in the UFC, nothing's for certain.
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Post by lron on Jul 18, 2011 13:41:39 GMT -5
So long as he can get matched up with the right fights, I think he'll do well. Definitely good to see more international blood into the mix.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2011 8:17:07 GMT -5
Japanese fighters have been miserable against top Americans. but he's fighting Roop  I hope he doesn't get hit by the Japanese UFC curse. I'd love to see him do well in the UFC. Chael may be right about Japanese MMA though. |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jul 19, 2011 23:48:15 GMT -5
Chael may be right about Japanese MMA though. ...well I wouldn't go that far, lol.  |
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