Pedro Rizzo out of UFC..........

Hitchahard · 10-24-2000, 08:09 PM

This may have already been discussed, but Marco told me during class last night that Pedro is out of the November UFC. He sustained a knee injury during training. He has been training in Brazil for the fight and is pretty disappointed. I don't know who his replacement will be to fight Couture. It looks like I am going to cancel my trip to Atlantic City.

By the way, I am really excited about the John Lewis - Jens Pulver fight. I am curious who all of you think will win? I saw Jens fight at the UFC in Lake Charles against David Velasquez of Frank's academy. I'll tell you something, he is one of the most impressive fighters I've seen! He's fights out of Pat Militech's team. So I am going with him to win by decision.

YeLLa-TiGeR · 10-24-2000, 10:43 PM

that sucks!

SweepEm · 10-24-2000, 10:56 PM

What a bummer. Pedro is an awesome athlete and competitor.

Well, I hope he gets healthy soon.

fascistfury · 10-24-2000, 11:31 PM

sorry guyz...i asked pedro how hard he wanted to train that day...he said he wanted to go all out...i didn't mean to hurt him...better luck next time!

Martial Artist · 10-25-2000, 12:42 AM

Pedro is one of the most under-rated fighters in the world.He needs to be in Pride but I guess that he cant resist those big U.F.C. paycheck

Evilution · 10-25-2000, 01:21 AM

Too bad, I was looking forward to seeing that fight. I love both those guys. They're both great competitors with serious skill.

Oberleutnant · 10-25-2000, 02:58 AM

My pick is Lewis. He's got top notch skills, just the heat of competition at times seems to cloud his judgement. Add to that his stature...But I definately think it will be a GOOD fight! Pulver is no slouch.

McLeod · 10-25-2000, 03:55 AM

I'll take Lewis as well.
In my opinion Pulver lost to Roque, or at least Didn't BEAT him. He DID beat Franks boy, so his skill isn't to be questioned. AND he uses UFC rules well, but IMO Lewis is a more complete fighter and is strong as an ox.
I take Lewis via unanimous decision.

hounddog · 10-25-2000, 08:59 PM

I'll also take Lewis. I fear that this will turn boring because both fighters have such great defenses. I hope at least one of them comes out aggressively.
-hounddog

Underdog · 10-25-2000, 09:36 PM

I've heard rumors that he was scheduled for a seminar here in Italy. I hope it will not be erased...

Hitchahard · 10-25-2000, 10:25 PM

Ober/McLeod/Houndog:

Should we bet a brew on this one?

hounddog · 10-26-2000, 06:12 AM

Of course. One of these days I'll make it to see a UFC live and collect or pay up then.

royceg420 · 10-26-2000, 12:47 PM

Hitchahard,

You train with Marco? Where? What style are you learning? Ruas kicks ass(so does Rizzo). If they're in the States I want to train with them.

Hitchahard · 10-26-2000, 08:06 PM

royceg420:

His new studio is in Laguna Niguel, California. You'll probably need to speak to a guy named Mark or Marco's wife to get info. Marco's english is very broken. The number is (949) 496-2816. Tell him that his student Jim referred you.

The group classes run Monday, Wednesday and Friday's 6:00 - 7:30 pm. IMHO, he is the best instructor I've had. He takes the training and improvement of the students seriously.

hounddog:

We'll talk about settling-up after the fight. Sounds like I am the only one picking Pulver.

tuffguy · 10-27-2000, 02:25 AM

I'll also take Pulver, not because he's the greatest or anything, but becasue Lewis has to be the most overrated fighter in history. He definatly has taken the award away from Miletich. Here is a guy who is 3-3-3 lifetime, has 1 win in his last 6 fights with 3 loses, and somehow he's fighting for the lightweight title. I know that Peretti is in love with him and all, but give me a break. His 3 wins have been over fighters that have 0 wins collectivly in MMA. Why are people so impressed with him?

10-25-2000, 12:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
Martial Artist Advanced Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 536 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	too bad Pedro is one of the most under-rated fighters in the world.He needs to be in Pride but I guess that he cant resist those big U.F.C. paycheck __________________ "Kerr should sparr Mike Tyson because they have talked before on the phone" Tape Lord

10-25-2000, 01:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
Evilution Novice Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Corvallis Oregon Posts: 216 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Too bad, I was looking forward to seeing that fight. I love both those guys. They're both great competitors with serious skill. __________________ UNITED WE STAND

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royceg420 Novice Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 98 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hitchahard, You train with Marco? Where? What style are you learning? Ruas kicks ass(so does Rizzo). If they're in the States I want to train with them. __________________ If gloves don't stop brain damage why wear 'em?

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10-24-2000, 08:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hitchahard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Newport Beach, CA, USA Posts: 291 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	This may have already been discussed, but Marco told me during class last night that Pedro is out of the November UFC. He sustained a knee injury during training. He has been training in Brazil for the fight and is pretty disappointed. I don't know who his replacement will be to fight Couture. It looks like I am going to cancel my trip to Atlantic City. By the way, I am really excited about the John Lewis - Jens Pulver fight. I am curious who all of you think will win? I saw Jens fight at the UFC in Lake Charles against David Velasquez of Frank's academy. I'll tell you something, he is one of the most impressive fighters I've seen! He's fights out of Pat Militech's team. So I am going with him to win by decision.

10-24-2000, 10:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
YeLLa-TiGeR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Boston Posts: 1,148 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	that sucks!

10-24-2000, 10:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
SweepEm Master Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,846 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	What a bummer. Pedro is an awesome athlete and competitor. Well, I hope he gets healthy soon.

10-24-2000, 11:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
fascistfury Novice Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 145 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	sorry guyz...i asked pedro how hard he wanted to train that day...he said he wanted to go all out...i didn't mean to hurt him...better luck next time!

10-25-2000, 02:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
Oberleutnant Novice Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Setting a small fire in your girl's panties Posts: 278 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	My pick is Lewis. He's got top notch skills, just the heat of competition at times seems to cloud his judgement. Add to that his stature...But I definately think it will be a GOOD fight! Pulver is no slouch.

10-25-2000, 03:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
McLeod Master Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 1,574 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'll take Lewis as well. In my opinion Pulver lost to Roque, or at least Didn't BEAT him. He DID beat Franks boy, so his skill isn't to be questioned. AND he uses UFC rules well, but IMO Lewis is a more complete fighter and is strong as an ox. I take Lewis via unanimous decision.

10-25-2000, 08:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
hounddog Novice Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 373 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'll also take Lewis. I fear that this will turn boring because both fighters have such great defenses. I hope at least one of them comes out aggressively. -hounddog

10-25-2000, 09:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Underdog Novice Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Italy Posts: 452 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've heard rumors that he was scheduled for a seminar here in Italy. I hope it will not be erased...

10-25-2000, 10:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
Hitchahard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Newport Beach, CA, USA Posts: 291 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ober/McLeod/Houndog: Should we bet a brew on this one?

10-26-2000, 06:12 AM	#12 (permalink)
hounddog Novice Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 373 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Of course. One of these days I'll make it to see a UFC live and collect or pay up then.

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10-26-2000, 08:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
Hitchahard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Newport Beach, CA, USA Posts: 291 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	royceg420: His new studio is in Laguna Niguel, California. You'll probably need to speak to a guy named Mark or Marco's wife to get info. Marco's english is very broken. The number is (949) 496-2816. Tell him that his student Jim referred you. The group classes run Monday, Wednesday and Friday's 6:00 - 7:30 pm. IMHO, he is the best instructor I've had. He takes the training and improvement of the students seriously. hounddog: We'll talk about settling-up after the fight. Sounds like I am the only one picking Pulver.

10-27-2000, 02:25 AM	#15 (permalink)
tuffguy Novice Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 69 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'll also take Pulver, not because he's the greatest or anything, but becasue Lewis has to be the most overrated fighter in history. He definatly has taken the award away from Miletich. Here is a guy who is 3-3-3 lifetime, has 1 win in his last 6 fights with 3 loses, and somehow he's fighting for the lightweight title. I know that Peretti is in love with him and all, but give me a break. His 3 wins have been over fighters that have 0 wins collectivly in MMA. Why are people so impressed with him?