Catch Up

Quick run down for last weekend's MMA action. Beginning with UFC 114.

Rampage got out-worked, plain and simple. He knocked Rashad down in the third but was lacking the stamina and/or desire to put him away. (Which he could & should have.)

Michael Bisping outclassed Dan Miller, who seemed to have prepared the worst possible game plan. Although he doesn't have the KO power, Bisping's striking looked crisp and clean.

Todd Duffee looked scary, strong and fast in Round 1. He looked competent in Round 2. Then Mike Russow made him look foolish in Round 3. Russow's comeback KO was an instant classic.

Jason Brilz was robbed. Dropping a Split Decision to Lil' Nog. I saw it 29-28 Brilz. And for the record, F*** Ed Soares. Nogueira spoke perfect English and I doubt he needed the translation.

John Hathaway is dangerous, too bad he couldn't finish it off. He dominated Diego Sanchez en route to a Unanimous Decision win. Sanchez's striking was one dimensional, Hathaway's was not.

Now, moving to the Far East, let's have a look at DREAM 14

Nick Diaz performed well, armbarring Hayato Sakurai in Round 1. It looked "Mach" hurt Diaz early but he turned the momentum his way off his back. Poor armbar defense from Sakurai.

Ralek Gracie beat Sakuraba by Decision and in convincing fashion. Saku had something going with a third round kimura but the referee interrupted to adjust Ralek's shorts. Very strange.

Hiroyuki Takaya blasted Joachim Hansen into unconsciousness for the first time. Right straight, right hook and a few more right hands on the mat for good measure sealed the deal.

Kid Yamamato turned off Kiko Lopez's lights with a counter right hook. Kid's boxing looked efficient and tight. He snaps a two fight losing streak with the win over Lopez.

"Wicky" Nishiura showed some power against Hideo Tokoro in securing a TKO victory. Flamboyant as he may be, he put on an entertaining bout and ended it decisively.

Last but not least, Ikuhisa Minowa defeated Imani Lee by Rear Choke in Round 1. When will the Japanese stop putting together worked matches for Minowa to participate in? Clearly, Imani Lee put forth no effort to defend the choke once Minowa took his back. Personally, I'm tired of seeing the freak show match ups they give him. Show the sport some respect.