UFC 83 Thoughts
PPV on Bravo, so didn’t get to see any of the undercard.
First fight was Mark Bocek Vs. Mac Danzig
Danzig didn’t come across well on the Ultimate Fighter, acting like a bit of a jerk and a bully, but he had a good showing in this fight. Bocek was no push over and it was an exciting watch, although I was frustrated that Danzig could not seem to finish the fight by strikes, even from the mount position.
Next up was Charles McCarthy Vs. Michael Bisping
Bisping was look lean but after his recent fights I was already to direct a shed load of hate at him. But then seeing McCarthy’s attitude, especially after taking the first few shots, the brutal knees to the forearms that delivered the ending were very satisfying. Charles McCarthy should go away and not come back, and Bisping may just have earned back some lost respect.
Nate Quarry Vs. Kalib Starnes
Wow, Nate Quarry looked good. No idea what Starnes was even doing in the cage, he definitely was not there to fight, and the bare faced cheek of the guy to give Quarry the finger for venting a little frustration (and then calling out his corner man after the fight) in the final round (which we were all feeling), unbelievable! I desperately wanted to see Nate kick his teeth in, but alas a decision, and a massive one at that with one judge giving Starnes just 24 points.
Looking forward to seeing Nate Quarry in action again
Travis Lutter Vs. Rich Franklin
Another dose of sweet justice delivered by a fist in this fight. Lutter said some un-classy things in the pre-fight interview, calling Franklin a liar regarding an injury. This from a man who couldn’t make weight? Franklin got a little complacent in the fight and nearly got caught, but then turned it up for the next round and smashed Lutter, I very much enjoyed the fact Rich didn’t rush to the win, so we got to see Travis take a few more shots to the face. Brilliant fight, and Franklin looks to be back to his best, should get an interesting fight next.
Finally, Matt Serra Vs. Georges St-Pierre
Not much to be said about this one, slightly disappointing that Serra couldn’t get in more offense but at least he fared better than Hughes. I think deep down everyone (event the most zealous Serra fans) probably knew St-Pierre would get the best in this fight, but it was entertaining while it lasted.
Now that is over with, let’s hope we get to see Serra take on Hughes, Serra for the win!
Well overall, one of the better PPV from UFC in recent memory.
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