Ricco "Suave" Rodriguez to face Rothwell in IFL Team Finals |
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Sam_Rothstein
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Former UFC heavyweight champion Ricco Rodriguez will confront Quad-Cities Silverbacks' ace Ben Rothwell on Sept. 20's IFL Team Finals after Rothwell's original opponent, Tom Sauer, was forced off the card due to a biceps injury, it was reported Monday on the IFL Web site.
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Post #1 9/19/07 1:34:19AM
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Sam_Rothstein
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i think this will be the big test of ben rothwell and whats to come
suave has beat a lot of tough fighters (Randy Couture, Andrei Arlovski, Jeff Monson, Gary Goodridge, Paul Buentello)
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Post #2 9/19/07 1:42:05AM
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jay98107
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The real question is what type of condition Rodriguez will be in. If he is in crappy condition like he has been in the past couple years I see Rothwell winning rather quickly, but if Rodriguez shows up in good shape he will absolutely dominate Rothwell.
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Post #3 9/19/07 1:59:42AM
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Sam_Rothstein
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yeah riccos condition will probably be the biggest factor for this fight
i hope he takes it serious and comes in looking great, i mean hes only like 30 years old and he already has tons of experience
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Post #4 9/19/07 4:58:02AM
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I've got Rothwell in this one. Ricco hasn't been the same in damn near 5 years and Rothwell has fought and beaten the better competition as of late. It could still go RRs way, but I think Rothwell is going to get the tko.
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Post #5 9/19/07 5:10:18PM
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I thought the IFL was made originally for fighters who were not as established "yet". Then I saw Vladamir, Heiron, and now Rodriguez. I know it shouldn't matter and a real fighter will never back away from a challenge but I think it's kinda sh_tty that coaches are bringing in well know fighters on "replacement" for other fighters. I personally think Rothwell will win against Rodriguez because I have a buddy who trained down in Iowa and know someone who is still training there and Rothewell routinely puts Sylvia out of practice. I know that is not saying much!!
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Post #6 9/20/07 9:11:43AM
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Posted by biggunds
I thought the IFL was made originally for fighters who were not as established "yet". Then I saw Vladamir, Heiron, and now Rodriguez. I know it shouldn't matter and a real fighter will never back away from a challenge but I think it's kinda sh_tty that coaches are bringing in well know fighters on "replacement" for other fighters. I personally think Rothwell will win against Rodriguez because I have a buddy who trained down in Iowa and know someone who is still training there and Rothewell routinely puts Sylvia out of practice. I know that is not saying much!!
I always wondered about Heiron. He seems too good for the IFL. I guess it's easy to get used to winning.
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Post #7 9/20/07 2:54:17PM
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