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What an GREAT night of fights! I’m usually not very interested in UFNs, since they  save the top tier talent for the PPVs, but UFN19 was probably the best UFN of all time!

Quick Impressions:

-I’m not impressed by Melvin Guillard. Period. Yeah he can punch, and yeah he’s athletic… anything else? It would seem not. On the flip side, I don’t get Diaz boxing. I thought, for a minute there, Nate was going to break into a slap/flail/spaz punch windmill. Watching him strike, it makes we wonder how he survived the streets of Stockton. I doubt the BJJ came in handy.  But I DO get Diaz jitz… and I love it. He’s got one of the best active guards in the game, and I’d like to see him put together a better stand-up strategy.

-Any one else surprised that Tim Credeur is not only fighting in the UFC, but doing a damn good job? After watching him on TUF, he just seemed like a sad sack with extremely limited skills. His fight with Quarry could have gone either way, and if it weren’t for those bombs, Tim had the fight won. Nate Quarry was a pretty big step up in competition, but he proved that he belongs there.

-I am sad to see Roger Huerta go. He’s calm an poised in the ring, and throws ALL kinds of punches. Here’s hoping his movie career doesn’t pan out. Also, Gray Maynard took a step up in my book. At least, if he continues this way. He showed that he can stand and bang, but didn’t get away from his wrestling. BUT he didn’t lay and pray. He stayed active, and worked his GnP. He’s no match for BJ though…

-I’m still waiting on Carlos Condit. He was the top in the WEC, which was so lacking for talent that Zuffa pulled it. He does have heart, but it will only take him so far. Ellenberger was a beast for, oh say, 4 minutes. Imagine what he can do with proper notice? I hope to see him back soon.

TUF 10

OK, so all of the Kimbo Slice BS aside, I’m cautious about this season. I’m thinking Roy Nelson should take it all, but heavyweights in general don’t interest me. I’ll wait to see what else they got, because right now, I don’t see much.

What do you think? Was UFN 19 the best one yet? Is TUF 10 just setting us up to watch a bunch of chubby manchildren gas out during every fight? Leave a comment!

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