Topic: Leben vs. Muñoz

5 Round Fight ? Bad Call

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TheLastRebel
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08.15.2011 | 2:42 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Leben   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 1  

Munoz got rocked by Maia.. Now he faces a a vicious striker with a chin of steel whos only been finished twice in 19 UFC fights and those 2 happened to be Elite Strikers. Doesnt look like a happy ending for Munoz this time. Wrong fight for the first non title 5 round fight lol.

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Dannotheman
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08.15.2011 | 2:48 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Leben   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 2  

I agree with you, Munoz isn't making it out of this fight conscious.

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fglop
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08.15.2011 | 2:50 PM ET

Prediction: correct Muñoz   wrong Decision  

This is a really bad matchup for Munoz. I feel like Munoz could eke out a decision but I can also see Leben winning due to TDD and KO power.
thiagosilva9794
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08.15.2011 | 2:51 PM ET

Prediction: correct Muñoz   wrong Decision  

Munoz to use the 5 rounds to take a decision. maybe a late tko but Leben will prob survive.

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poir420
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08.15.2011 | 2:51 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Leben   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 2  


So they are going to do the 5 round non title main events for sure now?

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jersey0525
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08.15.2011 | 2:53 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Leben   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 2  

dont forget about munoz power in standup...dude can rock u in a heartbeat...which is what im counting on actually, leben gets rocked and then ko's munoz when he gets overagressive

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SoccerKick
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08.15.2011 | 2:55 PM ET

Prediction: correct Muñoz   wrong Decision  

I don't really understand whats being asked here...So its not a good 5 round fight, because more then likely it's not gonna go 5 rounds?

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Dannotheman
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08.15.2011 | 2:58 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Leben   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 2  

I think he's getting at this was a bad idea for Munoz to sign up for this as a 5 rounder.

@Thiago - You really think Munoz can decision Leben? This is a very easy pick imo.

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wolfmanhowl
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08.15.2011 | 8:51 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Leben   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 4  

50% to 50% dead even.
Kalibo
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08.15.2011 | 9:01 PM ET

Prediction: correct Muñoz   wrong Decision  

I agree with @Soccer. This is confusing. I think Munoz benefits from the 5 rounds. Leben has the history of gassing and Leben's TDD has been horid lately.

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Swickotine
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08.16.2011 | 2:47 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Leben   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 2  

Yeah the longer it goes it favors the wrestler, hopefully Leben can finish him early.

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kallousklown
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08.16.2011 | 7:00 AM ET

Prediction: correct Muñoz   wrong Decision  

i guess with two extra rounds, fans get their moneys worth.

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thiagosilva9794
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08.16.2011 | 7:03 AM ET

Prediction: correct Muñoz   wrong Decision  

@Danno.. why do you think its so easy Munoz is a beast and a top 5 middleweight. Yes i really think he can take a decision.

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kallousklown
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08.16.2011 | 7:06 AM ET

Prediction: correct Muñoz   wrong Decision  

 im pretty sure munoz will take leben down and hit him with loads of shots to the body and to the ass.

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Dannotheman
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08.16.2011 | 9:01 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Leben   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 2  

Munoz is highly overrated imo. He's got the wrestling credentials but it hasn't transferred well to MMA at all. His TD accuracy is 18%...that's terrible.

Also, Munoz wrestling is basically = Aaron Simpsons, and Leben sprawl and brawl him to a 2nd rd KO. I also think Leben has the cardio edge, Munoz will gas if he just tries to take and hold Leben down for 5 rounds.

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Kalibo
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08.16.2011 | 9:02 AM ET

Prediction: correct Muñoz   wrong Decision  

Leben in no way has the cardio edge.  He gasses in every fight.  I love Chris Leben, but he gets Stann'd again here.

"All men can see these tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved" – Sun Tzu, "The Art of War"

skeet2b
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08.16.2011 | 10:30 AM ET

Prediction: correct Muñoz   wrong Decision  

Im taking Munoz by decision, i think he will be able to easily take Leban down and will spend most of the fight in Lebans guard

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