WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson Commentary And Analysis
by Kelvin Hunt on Jan 11, 2010 1:00 AM EST
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PrintAll in all I thought the event went well, except that I looked at the clock 50 minutes in and we had only saw two fights. I mean I know we got to see 5 fights, but to be sure we could have seen one more? I think the WEC had everything go there way tonight with Urijah Faber winning in exciting fashion setting up a superfight with Jose Aldo. Also, Ben Henderson and Mike Brown getting back on track was more positive news for the promotion.
-The Henderson/Varner fight went nothing like I thought it would. I thought Henderson would be the aggressor with Varner being out of action for so long, but it all worked out for him in the end. The post fight interview with Varner was a prime example of why people dislike him. I mean he was winning the fight right up until the point where he lost type of deal. I wonder what's next for Henderson, they hinted at another fight with Cerrone but I'd like to see them wait on that one at least one more fight.
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-The Faber/Assuncao fight was the real main event. It seemed like it was a UFC event even on TV as the crowd was LIVE. I was VERY impressed with Faber submitting Assuncao, but I think Rappy was getting winded a bit which contributed to it a little. Great job by the WEC bringing in Jose Aldo during the post fight interview, and props to him for speaking in English. That's a superfight, and if the WEC ever wanted a PPV main event. That's it and I got Aldo.
-The Mike Brown fight went just about how I thought it would. I thought Morrison would have some holes in his sub game and I was right. Some people probably think Brown should get an immediate re-match with Aldo, but Faber is the star and it showed tonight. He'll be in the mix though.
-Kamal Shalorus is a beast! If he could learn some standup technique he's be even more of a problem.
-Dave Jansen has madd heart...a lot of fighters would have quit in there against Shalorus IMO.
-Deividas Taurosevicius impressed me tonight. That guy is strong as hell and is very well rounded. Mackens made it a fight in the third round, but it was too little too late.
-The Mark Hominick submission was DOPE. Just to think, I had picked Caraway to submit him.
All in all a good card, give us your thoughts on this one in the comments section.
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The post fight interview with Varner was a prime example of why people dislike him.
Man, ain’t that the truth. On our review show, I mentioned that Varner is burning bridges on both sides. He’s pissing off management by knocking their boy Urijah, and between tonight and his commentary after the Cerrone fight he’s got fans booing. I don’t think people dislike him enough to tune in to see him get beat, and the WEC management doesn’t really need him around. Come on Jamie, you’re not Tito Ortiz!
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Ugh
Can we get some comment editing in here already? Meant to quote the first sentance, as it was pulled from your article.
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Varner is f-ing clownshoes man...no respect for his opponents
1) Good win for Benson.
2) The WEC really needs to learn to pace their shows better…I can’t remember one that hasn’t ended less than 20 mintues late.
3) Faber / Aldo is gonna be legit
4) I’d like to see Cerrone get the first shot…he did beat 9mm.
5) Shalorus / Jensen was one of the ugliest fights I’ve ever seen. Jensen’s striking is worse than Shalorus’s, he went in with the same combo every time and got caught…should have used the knees more effectively.
6) Who knew Hominick would show up with a ground game? Too bad, Caraway is from my area, NW MMA really shit the bed tonight.
Like Frank Mir was often stating through the fight, if Shalorus learns some actual striking technique . . . he will be dangerous.
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by VeeisAnimated on Jan 11, 2010 8:49 AM EST up reply actions
I’d like to see Cerrone get the first shot…he did beat 9mm.
Isn’t two LW title fights inside of a year enough for Cerrone? Let that guy fight another 6 months then give him a shot.. I mean really, who is Ed Ratcliff?
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I'm saying
Let that jawn cool down between Henderson/Cerrone first….lol…all those re-matches be killing me…
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That's a fight I can get behind
Varner is pissing people off left and right, and despite being a wickedly dirty fighter in his last fighter, fans love Cerrone. Make it happen!
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The Jamie Varner Question
I don’t think he’s being a jerk or a**hole. He’s not political saavy as far as choosing what not to say or when to say what he feels.
Varner on Faber: Yes, the WEC has invested in Faber to build a serious fanbase in Sacramento. Why not? He’s exciting to watch, very game and extremely marketable. Varner is right, in the long run it would help if the WEC promoted Torres, Aldo, Bowles, etc. but that takes time and the fans have to like them.
Varner Post-Fight Comments: He saying what many fighters have felt after their matches. I came to bang, I came to fight. He credited Henderson for a good gameplan in the post-fight presser . . . that was about it.
That was my best attempt to defend Varner. He did come off a little bitter but I don’t think he was disrespecting anybody.
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lol...word
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by Kelvin Hunt on Jan 11, 2010 10:21 AM EST up reply actions
disrespect may have been the wrong word...
discredit his ability might be a better description. It seemed like a half rate ploy to win some fans over, and everyone saw right through it.
yah, sour grapes. he came to grapple. i came to box.
my mom was watching it with me so i could explain stuff to her, and she goes, “isn’t this mixed martial arts?”….she took the words right out of my mouth.
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by theworldsoldestsport on Jan 11, 2010 10:44 AM EST reply actions
zackly.
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