It's official, going with Emerson as an underdog

[JakeT.]

Not nearly as strong as the Cantwell bet so no one go over the top thinking I'm some Nostradamus with this stuff.

Emerson has more technical standup and the takedown defense to keep this standing. Manny has excellent throws but Emerson will have a nice reach advantage to help keep the Armenian at bay. Emerson has never been finished and is experienced fighting the full rounds. His submission defense is spectacular and I don't think Manny can finish him. I see this one remaining standing with Manny gassing toward the end and Emerson unloading to the bell and winning the split decision. Emerson is a weird fighter since he doesn't have the killer instinct to stop fights, but he also never gets stopped, making him a juicy moneyline dog on the cards. If he can keep his distance, he'll be the better striker here and can pull a win similar to the Lyoto/Ortiz fight.

 

[sleung]

gutsy move but you have been right in the past

 

[Uno]

i have been horrible as of late with MMA so I am not betting on jack but if I was there is no way I could back Emerson.

Good luck Jake just have never been impressed at all with Rob.

 

[turbozed]

I thought Emerson was in jail or something. I remember seeing him on some news special about a rich white kid gang that went around beating up random people at gas stations.

Here's the video clip. He shows up after the kid that tells the judge that he cried during Titanic.

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/story/2007/11/20/15396/341

 

[JakeT.]

I thought Emerson was in jail or something. I remember seeing him on some news special about a rich white kid gang that went around beating up random people at gas stations.

Here's the video clip. He shows up after the kid that tells the judge that he cried during Titanic.

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/story/2007/11/20/15396/341

That was years ago when he was in high school. Well before TUF. He's cleaned up his act quite a bit since then.

Pretty much, him and a bunch of his buddies used to go around beating up random people. He was a douchebag but has changed a ton.

 

[turbozed]

Says he was 20 at the time. If he were a poor black kid, he'd still be in jail.

I doubt 9 months in the poke can change scum like that.

Either way, I'd still bet on him if I thought he had good shot in this fight. He's going to be at a serious power disadvantage here and I'm thinking it'll take at least 2 more Lords of South County homies to jump in to compete here unless Manny suffers another shoulder injury. Good luck anyway. 3-1 would be sweet to hit.

 

[fhmesq44]

What a scumbag, I actually wanted him to win the fight but don't think he can beat Manny. Now I hope Manny breaks his f*ing arm.

War Machine might be the guy you are thinking about who is currently in trouble. Don't know status though.

 

[JakeT.]

What a scumbag, I actually wanted him to win the fight but don't think he can beat Manny. Now I hope Manny breaks his f*ing arm.

War Machine might be the guy you are thinking about who is currently in trouble. Don't know status though.

Manny is an ass too who tried to kick a guy during the fist pound. Legal, yes... asshole... yes.

 

[fhmesq44]

I'm no fan of Manny, or his douchebag cousin.

 

[turbozed]

I'm no fan of Manny, or his douchebag cousin.

Do you know who he is, bro?

*keeps his fingers crossed for a vicious double KO in this fight*

 

[JakeT.]

Do you know who he is, bro?

*keeps his fingers crossed for a vicious double KO in this fight*

Haha. I don't like Emerson's past but I think he's improved as a person. Everything I have read has been nothing but good lately. Manny is just as dumb as ever.

Emerson with the knee to the face on a takedown. Would be awesome. I hope Manny gets knocked out cold, and after being out for 3 minutes... jumps up and complains about the early stoppage.

:nohead:

 

[fhmesq44]

^^Parysian? Not sure I fully understand the question. I know Manny and Karo Parysian are cousins, but do I know them personally, no. I think Manny is pretty good, I just don't like his fighting style. Parysian seems like a f*ing douchebag.

 

[turbozed]

^^Parysian? Not sure I fully understand the question. I know Manny and Karo Parysian are cousins, but do I know them personally, no. I think Manny is pretty good, I just don't like his fighting style. Parysian seems like a f*ing douchebag.

Yes I'm referring to Parisyan and his appearance on TUF when he walked into the gym to visit Gamburyan and started acting like a dick to everyone including Nate Diaz. His famous quote was "Do you know who I yam bro?!"

 

[fhmesq44]

got it, didn't make the connection to his comment. Not only is he a douchebag, but he is probably the most boring fighter in the UFC

 

[sleung]

Emerson was just recently arrested in the OC after a bar altercation

He is from a rich area dont go crying for him in the OC, Ive seen the show

 

[HansGruber]

It IS a juicy line, but don't see Emerson pulling it off. Stopping judo throws is a lot different than sprawling against a regular shoot. Reach shouldn't matter since Manny is always bull-rushing into a clinch. Also the quality of opponents isn't really in the same ballpark: Manny's beaten Joe Lauzon, and was dominating Nick Diaz before his shoulder injury. Emerson has lost to every quality opponent he's faced and doesn't finish against the no-names.
Manny's shoulder scares me more than Emerson.

 

[JohnnieC]

I'd love to see Emerson get his ass beat

 

[fivestarjake]

great call jake.:toast:

 

[lifexpired]

that was quick!

 

[TheBrainiac]

omfgggggggg