Topic: Brendan Schaub
Schaub Thinks Beating Nogueira Should Earn Him Title Shot.
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08.18.2011 | 3:52 PM ET
"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."
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08.18.2011 | 3:54 PM ET
"I'm bi-polar...nice jab, mean hook."
08.18.2011 | 3:55 PM ET
well they did give Lesnar a title shot after going 1-1 so why not lol. But really I think he is a few more fights away if he manages to beat Nog
"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"
08.18.2011 | 3:55 PM ET
" "Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars." - Khalil Gibran "
08.18.2011 | 3:57 PM ET
"I'm too old to be run by the fears of dumb people "
08.18.2011 | 4:01 PM ET
" "Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars." - Khalil Gibran "
08.18.2011 | 4:06 PM ET
"I'm too old to be run by the fears of dumb people "
08.18.2011 | 4:15 PM ET
"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."
08.18.2011 | 4:36 PM ET
"I'm bi-polar...nice jab, mean hook."
08.18.2011 | 4:46 PM ET
"I'm too old to be run by the fears of dumb people "
08.18.2011 | 4:49 PM ET
Shaub is very overrated and he thinks he's the #1 contender by beating Cro Cop and Gonzaga which make it worse. He's going to get a reality check on August 27th
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08.18.2011 | 4:54 PM ET
"Go get some Donald CER-ROE-NAY!" - Greg Jackson
08.18.2011 | 4:56 PM ET
And thats why the HW division is so easy to get a #1 contender spot because the division is lacking compared to the LW and WW divisions.
"The only way to guarantee failure is by giving up" Frank Mir
08.18.2011 | 5:00 PM ET
"I'm too old to be run by the fears of dumb people "
08.18.2011 | 5:06 PM ET
"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."
08.18.2011 | 5:08 PM ET
Well I also think (IMO) that the HW fighters, besides Cain lack endurance/stamina/cardio. This is a huge advantage for Cain since he can last all 5 rounds compared to all of his other opponents. The HW division needs to step its game up! lol And if that means dropping to light heavyweight, then by all means.
"The only way to guarantee failure is by giving up" Frank Mir
08.18.2011 | 5:28 PM ET
The HW obviously is so shallow. Which leads to fights that seem predictable and a lot of rematches. That's why when they bought SF it was a HUGE step for them. Leads to more exciting possibilities.
I honestly think they should work on their HW roster and add a Cruiser Weight Division. The weight difference doesn't seem like a huge deal to the majority of the fans, but to me it can be arguable. Some fighters what come in 50 lbs difference come fight night? That can play a huge role when you have Brock Lesnar shooting at you. Technique can prevail, but the HW Division and its weight limitations can be critical to a fighter, who weighs a lot less than his opposition.
That's why the UFC has played their cards right. They brought in Brock to spice up the division and hyped up Cain to lure the Mexican fan base. Cain is now champion and they probably knew it was bound to happen, but they worked up Brock first because he was a huge draw.
There is probably more in depth we could go with the UFC's decisions they make regularly because it's strictly a "business" first. So I can't blame them for the way they pull their strings and make things work. I just don't agree with how they do it constantly. This of course is entertainment but there has to be some fairness.
The irony about this situation is exactly the Brock situation. I didn't see many people complaining about Brock getting a premature shot. Because we were all curious how he'd fare against fighters. A former WWE superstar taking on MMA. Looking like a huge threat just by his image.
His record speaks for itself and he got a premature title shot. Yet people harp on Brendan getting a shot? I think it's because of his personality? Because who was "put" in front of him? This is the UFC's doing. I don't blame him for stringing wins together and feeling like he wants a crack at the belt. I think that's every fighters desire.
I know the division is a lot more lively right now, but you have to look at it through his eyes. I'm not even defending him because I really want Nog to win. I want him to be humbled and come back through the division. Not get the belt and lose it to the next fighter. It is a premature thing to do throw him to the wolves. But I say why not. Let him get a taste of reality and how it is to fight some elite top tier fighters like Cain/JDS/Carwin.
One more fight and I think they should hype him up just to see him fall. He'll come back stronger anyways. He's not ready and I think us fans realize this, but you honestly never know till he faces them.
"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."
08.18.2011 | 5:31 PM ET
Shaub has been doing good beating non contenders but I dont get where he thinks he should get a title shot if he beats Nog, IMO Shaub is ranked higher than Nog right now
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08.18.2011 | 5:34 PM ET
Really though for now UFC should just grab a lot of heavyweights, regardless if they are good or just built like a brick s***house. Then they can weed out the really crap ones and have the decent ones stay.
"Go get some Donald CER-ROE-NAY!" - Greg Jackson
08.18.2011 | 5:41 PM ET
@Bodymodifier: There were tons of people complaining that Brock got a title shot. I don't know if Schaub could sell a pay-per-view yet. If he avenged his loss to Roy in devastating fashion, maybe.
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08.18.2011 | 5:43 PM ET
"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."