Mario Sperry could beat Henderson

Americana · 03-29-2001, 02:49 AM

I'd like to see the Zen Machine against Henderson or Couture. Those would be great match ups. Any thoughts?

03-29-2001, 03:28 AM

Mario VS. SAK

Americana · 03-29-2001, 05:43 AM

I enjoy watching the zen machine fight. Having seen his vale todo tapes, I can say that Mario practices exactly what he preaches.

Sperry has built up quite a reputation for himself, mostly in grappling events. I would think he could get a Pride match up for the asking. On the other hand, Sperry seems to be making a living from bjj and submission only events. He doesn't seem to be serious about no rules fighting anymore. It seems like quite a few of the bjj up and comers are avoiding "no rules" events. Perhaps it's all the rules. Also, why do nhb if you can make a living from grappling events.

bobby_steeles · 03-29-2001, 11:24 AM

i remember reading an interview he did where he was saying the japanese promoters were only offering him fractions of what other fighters were recieving. something like his $10,000 to mark kerr's $40-$50,000--it was a while ago so these numbers may be off, but he was describing that much of a difference.

Robbie · 03-29-2001, 04:44 PM

I haven't had an opportunity to see Mario sperry fight,but from what I hear he is a very good fighter.

Americana · 03-29-2001, 07:00 PM

I've seen Sperry's fights in Extreme Fighting and UFC Austrailia. He's an extremely methodical and technical jiu jitsu fighter. I have Sperry's Vale Tudo tapes and he practices exactly what he preaches.

Against lesser fighters (say a Harold Howard type), Sperry is devastating. Against better fighters (Vernon White, Igor Zinoviev), Sperry has dominated, but has shown an inability to finish. For example, in Extreme Fighting against Zinoviev, Sperry dominated the entire fight positionally, effortlessly getting the mount, knee on stomach etc. However, Sperry was unable to submit Zinoviev and Zinoviev eventually took the fight after Sperry was badly cut.

Sperry's credentials in grappling are outstanding. He used a clock choke to dispose of Royler Gracie. He'll be fighting Kerr in a superfight at the upcoming Abu Dhabi.

I'd love to see Sperry against Rizzo or Coleman. However, Sperry is not an explosive fighter a la Frank Sham. It could be a rather technical boring fight.

Martial Artist · 03-29-2001, 07:26 PM

I like to watch Sperry fight in Grappling events.But in NHB hes hes not even top 25.

Americana · 03-29-2001, 07:44 PM

I agree that Sperry cannot be in the top 25. However, I'd still like to see him do nhb. After the last couple of Pride events, that aren't too many bjj fighters left in the top 25.

03-29-2001, 04:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Robbie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Brunswick,GA Posts: 286 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I haven't had an opportunity to see Mario sperry fight,but from what I hear he is a very good fighter. __________________ Robbie

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Martial Artist Advanced Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 536 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I like to watch Sperry fight in Grappling events.But in NHB hes hes not even top 25. __________________ "Kerr should sparr Mike Tyson because they have talked before on the phone" Tape Lord

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03-29-2001, 02:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Americana Novice Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 272 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'd like to see the Zen Machine against Henderson or Couture. Those would be great match ups. Any thoughts?

03-29-2001, 03:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
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03-29-2001, 05:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
Americana Novice Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 272 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I enjoy watching the zen machine fight. Having seen his vale todo tapes, I can say that Mario practices exactly what he preaches. Sperry has built up quite a reputation for himself, mostly in grappling events. I would think he could get a Pride match up for the asking. On the other hand, Sperry seems to be making a living from bjj and submission only events. He doesn't seem to be serious about no rules fighting anymore. It seems like quite a few of the bjj up and comers are avoiding "no rules" events. Perhaps it's all the rules. Also, why do nhb if you can make a living from grappling events.

03-29-2001, 11:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
bobby_steeles Advanced Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: in front of my computer Posts: 650 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	i remember reading an interview he did where he was saying the japanese promoters were only offering him fractions of what other fighters were recieving. something like his $10,000 to mark kerr's $40-$50,000--it was a while ago so these numbers may be off, but he was describing that much of a difference.

03-29-2001, 07:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Americana Novice Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 272 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've seen Sperry's fights in Extreme Fighting and UFC Austrailia. He's an extremely methodical and technical jiu jitsu fighter. I have Sperry's Vale Tudo tapes and he practices exactly what he preaches. Against lesser fighters (say a Harold Howard type), Sperry is devastating. Against better fighters (Vernon White, Igor Zinoviev), Sperry has dominated, but has shown an inability to finish. For example, in Extreme Fighting against Zinoviev, Sperry dominated the entire fight positionally, effortlessly getting the mount, knee on stomach etc. However, Sperry was unable to submit Zinoviev and Zinoviev eventually took the fight after Sperry was badly cut. Sperry's credentials in grappling are outstanding. He used a clock choke to dispose of Royler Gracie. He'll be fighting Kerr in a superfight at the upcoming Abu Dhabi. I'd love to see Sperry against Rizzo or Coleman. However, Sperry is not an explosive fighter a la Frank Sham. It could be a rather technical boring fight.

03-29-2001, 07:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Americana Novice Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 272 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I agree that Sperry cannot be in the top 25. However, I'd still like to see him do nhb. After the last couple of Pride events, that aren't too many bjj fighters left in the top 25.

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