Strikeforce: Heavyweight Grand Prix Final

Ludo wrote:

Melendez still better than BJ Penn at 155?

depends of course

stoked for this HW bout

I favor Edgar, Pettis, Bendo, Cowboy to beat Gil...Last two fights he looked very unimpressive.

Man great fight, great performance by Josh, where the heck was this guy vs Noons? This Josh vs Noons would be a dope fight, and one I would think he would have plenty of confidence it.

I had Josh winning, Wins final two rnds soundly, and he should get the nod in one of the first 3, not sure which one, I would have to rewatch, but he deserved one of those right.

Great main card so far.

captain organic wrote:

Man great fight, great performance by Josh, where the heck was this guy vs Noons? This Josh vs Noons would be a dope fight, and one I would think he would have plenty of confidence it.

I had Josh winning, Wins final two rnds soundly, and he should get the nod in one of the first 3, not sure which one, I would have to rewatch, but he deserved one of those right.

Great main card so far.

Josh had staph.

captain organic wrote:

Man great fight, great performance by Josh, where the heck was this guy vs Noons? This Josh vs Noons would be a dope fight, and one I would think he would have plenty of confidence it.

I had Josh winning, Wins final two rnds soundly, and he should get the nod in one of the first 3, not sure which one, I would have to rewatch, but he deserved one of those right.

Great main card so far.

Josh said he was completely gassed early on vs. Noons and literally just rode out a decision by exploiting Noons ground game.

Thomson's cardio was amazing in this bout. I had it for Gil, but would not have been shocked if JT got it nor would i disagree with it really. I had trouble scoring the first round.

Ninja wrote:

I favor Edgar, Pettis, Bendo, Cowboy to beat Gil...Last two fights he looked very unimpressive.

gotta believe the motivation factor is legit.

And again, say what u will about Thomsons career(and it is actually a pretty good one), but he looked excellent tonight.

JT's career has been hit big time by injuries. There is no disputing that.

KingsOwn19 wrote:

JT's career has been hit big time by injuries. There is no disputing that.

And he's still not that old, and just fought like a guy in his prime. He talks like a guy who is nearing the end, but he def did not look it vs Gil.

Having a very tough time picking this fight. Both have looked great lately. Barnett can end it quickly on the ground, but Cormier has been good at head hunting and is built thick enough to survive a lot of subs.

Cormier wins the first in a dominant fashion. Only got caught a little at the end.

good round

10-9 Cormier

Cormier's boxing is looking very good. Josh is landing some though and Cormier's shots don't seem to be hurting him.

Im thinking cardio might play a factor here.

another great rnd.

This card has been awesome.

KingsOwn19 wrote:

good round

10-9 Cormier

Cormier's boxing is looking very good. Josh is landing some though and Cormier's shots don't seem to be hurting him.

Im thinking cardio might play a factor here.

For who though. Neither are known for their tanks.

Big elbows and nice top game from Cormier.

20-18

Cormier just keeps getting better

20-18 Cormier

wow

30-27 Cormier

i thought he about to take Barnett for another ride there

Cormier 30-27. Awesome slam.

Cormier is being smart about not blowing his entire load when he realizes he can't quick finish.

30-27... maybe 30-26.

No 10-8 rounds.

I was the only one who took Cormier in the Pick em's which surprised me.

freakzilla wrote:

No 10-8 rounds.

I was the only one who took Cormier in the Pick em's which surprised me.

Probably right. Comier did enough damage to earn a 10-8, but also keeps taking damage to negate a 2 point win.

closer round but probably still Cormier

Closest round of the fight in the 4th. Still 40-36 going to the 5th. Barnett has to go for broke.