After reports surfaced that Dana White had nixed the idea of a fight between Roy Jones Jr and Anderson Silva occuring in the UFC, Strikeforce founder, Scott Coker, agreed to make the fight happen in Strikeforce. Nick Diaz would be fighting Roy Jones Jr.under MMA rules.
“We would absolutely set this fight up. Of course we would have to run it by Showtime for final approval, but I don’t see why we wouldn’t have this fight” -Scott Coker
It now seems that the only hope of seeing one of the legends of boxing stepping into a cage will be through Strikeforce.
Nick Diaz, 20-7-1 wants to fight him. While he does not have the near flawless record of Silva, he is still a top tier fighter in his weight class. One wonders what these fighters see in Roy that makes them want to challenge him? the passionate fighter in me says they want to challenge him because he presents the best challenge boxing wise, but the business fighter in me says they want to challenge him because they know hes getting old and not only will it be an easy victory, but having a win over Roy is surely going to garner publicity and get your name out there.
With Silva, the former is apparent as his attitude is more like Roy, he wants a challenge from a superior opponent, someone that will test his skills, someone that won't leave him bored in the ring. Nick however, is a bit more tricky, I don't think he is all about the money, and his recent actions in the ring (putting his hands down daring opponents to hit him) suggests that he is looking to prove himself. He could go either way, but I lean toward the former based upon the fact that he left the UFC to sign with Gracie championships, if Nick was looking for money and fame, he sure wouldn't have done that.
11 comments:
Oh man, this is too funny!
You are saying that because some intellectual people come post on your pathetic blog, that makes you an intellectual?
Yeah, right!
Wow froggie, what on earth does this have to do with topic? please explain it.
What's your style of fighting, TD?
I'm a big fan of Lyoto Machida myself.
Answer the question froggie.
what on earth does your comment have to do with the topic? please explain it.
My style is boxing and BJJ. I really need to learn wresting though, as my current weakness is taking people to the ground and avoiding a take down.
btw froggie your posts were deleted for violating rule #2
Theological Discourse said...
Answer the question froggie.
what on earth does your comment have to do with the topic? please explain it.
You know better than I that you were trying to make an analogy to who comes to argue on your blog. No need to explain. It was a thinly veiled attempt.
You know better than I that you were trying to make an analogy to who comes to argue on your blog. No need to explain. It was a thinly veiled attempt.
No you ignorant atehist, I wasn't, not at all, that post had nothing to do with who comes to argue on my blog. Now you ignorant atheist, admit your error.
Would of had you as a Bisping man myself Matt!
I respect the dragon for his skill, but he's a boring fighter IMO.
I'm a big fan of early Matt Hughes body slams myself and then there's Fedor - absolute legend.
Boring?! The guy is like a panther, a slightly tubby-looking panther who's half asleep......and that's when he knocks your eyes through the back of your head; he's lethal!
Matt Hughes' fights are always fun to watch too.
I don't know a whole lot about fighting but I'd be wary of underestimating an opponent due to his age. Experience is not something a person should dismiss.
The thing to take into account is how many opportunities will a fighter have to challenge him before he retires.
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