Man, UFC tonight...(spoilers)

[Godhumor]

So I'm still getting over the fact that Mirko CroCop's time as one of the elite is probably about up, and tonight we see two more big names go down.

I love Shogun Rua, but I have always had a soft spot for the Chute guys. I remember seeing his premier in Pride while living in Japan, and I have followed his career closely since. I honestly thought Griffin was being fed to him tonight to try and build him as a monster (Griffin is one of the most recognized guys by casual fans these day) destroying a known fighter. Instead we get a potential match of the year ending with Shogun getting choked out with 15 seconds left in the fight. Unbelievable.

Follow that up with the main event where Liddell was given a tin can match with Jardine (He's not a headliner, and, before tonight, he wasn't even remotely close to being a top fighter in the division), but apparently Jardine wasn't aware he was supposed to just fold up and get KO'd. Unbelievable action ending with both fighters just looking beaten up, and Liddell losing a decision that, honestly, wasn't even close. So much for that comeback.

Of course, that also kind of throws out the plans for Liddell/Silva in December, so I'm wondering who Wandi will be fighting first. I'm guessing it'll either being Jardine for beating Liddell or Griffin to play up the Chute Killer vs. Axe Murderer storyline. Either way, UFC is heading in a rather unexpected direction after this PPV.

[IndianaJones]

1. I can't believe Rua gassed that easily. He is known for his tank...

Griffin has a lot of heart, and his skills are increasing with each fight. Chuck may be done...he looked slow and didn't seem motivated.

Loved seeing Sanchez lose. Silva vs Rampage next? When Franklin gets beat on the next card, all of Dana's boys will be phasing out.

[Pushed To The Left]

2. There have been so many UFC upsets lately, I almost expect them!

The Liddell-Jardine match was extremely close, but Jardine's victory is a HUGE upset. Forrest Griffin's victory was awesome, though! The sportsbar I was at was cheering quite loudly for Forrest! I was happy for him. I couldn't believe that Fitch's victory over Sanchez was a split decision, though! I thought he won very convincingly. Luckily, we didn't get another Bisping-like decision. Machida and Nakamura put on an excellent match. I didn't get there in time to see the Tyson Griffin match, but I heard it was good. I'm looking forward to Vera vs. Sylvia next month!