Deconstructing MMA Myths... [Part 27] - Pride OW GP, Mezger & Those Infamous 6 Lbs...

[Typrune Goatley]

hmmm... Mezger´s version seems different, tho...:

Guy Mezger: "I was actually recovering from a kidney problem. They said they wanted me to fight Sakuraba on two weeks' notice. They offered me six figures. They were notorious for doing stuff like that. I go, "All right, we'll take the fight if it's just one 15-minute round." It was part of the contract. But I knew some kind of bulls--- was going to be pulled."

SAKU G.: "Later I heard that Mezger's contract was only for a one-round fight. I thought, "Ah, then it couldn't be helped." But Shamrock didn't have to get so angry like that. Seeing Mezger getting scolded by him, I felt sorry for [Mezger]."

Matt Hume, Fight Judge: "We knew nothing about that. I don't doubt Ken had an agreement with them. What he claimed he was told was that it would be one round."

I have that event on DVD but I haven't watched it in a while. I can't remember if they mention overtime rounds on the broadcast prior to this debacle. I might have to rewatch it soon to see. None of the other fights went to a second round but they were all more decisive 1st rounds. Sak/Guy was definitely close and I would have loved to see them go another round. Shammy's still my boy but he sure cock blocked us on that one. Fucking 20 years later I'm still a little salty.

I do remember that Igor/Otsuka fight was pretty good though

 

[gono btw]

I have that event on DVD but I haven't watched it in a while. I can't remember if they mention overtime rounds on the broadcast prior to this debacle. I might have to rewatch it soon to see. None of the other fights went to a second round but they were all more decisive 1st rounds. Sak/Guy was definitely close and I would have loved to see them go another round. Shammy's still my boy but he sure cock blocked us on that one. Fucking 20 years later I'm still a little salty.

I do remember that Igor/Otsuka fight was pretty good though

Another fight was pretty close: Shoji vs Braga... was a UD, but could have been a MD...

When poor Gono made this thread, he didnt really know how to make gifs, let´s see if he can try to correct that & show the significant technical sequences...
If you rewatch it, try to pay attention to how biased Quadros & Bas were... even when they were literally 'forced' to comment on the replays at the end of the fight!

 

[HHJ]

htry to pay attention to how biased Quadros & Bas were... even when they were literally 'forced' to comment on the replays at the end of the fight!

 

[gono btw]

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[HHJ]

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[gono btw]

Spoiler: Da Right Technique...

 

[HHJ]

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[gono btw]

Spoiler: > 18

Spoiler: Special Room

 

[HHJ]

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[gono btw]

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Spoiler: Wut?

 

[Deleted member 576123]

This kind of thread is what MMA forums uses to be founded on.

Shouldn't require a TLDR disclaimer!
Thanks for your time making it.

 

[gono btw]

This kind of thread is what MMA forums uses to be founded on.

Shouldn't require a TLDR disclaimer!
Thanks for your time making it.

Disclaimer because poor Decons Threads have many enemies...

 

[gono btw]

JUDGES > Additional Info. :

Some insight about them Judges that night, hardly 'random' dudes...
4 Judges at ringside, that night. 3 directly involved:

1/ Yoshinori Nishi [JAP] :

Spoiler: Yoshinori Nishi

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> Background:
- Judo [under Masahiko Kimura]
- Kyokushin Karate
- Founder of Wajyutsu Keishukai MMA Dojo

> Career - Highlights:
- Winner of the 1994 Lumax Cup.
- Fought Hickson @ Vale Tudo Japan 1994


2/ Takashi Kobayashi [JAP] :

Spoiler: Takashi Kobayashi

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> Background:
- Wrestlin´

> Career - Highlights:
- Won the title in Asia Championship in 1982.
- Gold medalist of Men Freestyle 48kg Wrestlin´ in Seoul Olympic 1988
- Won the Japan title in 1989.
- Was awarded “Asahi Gymnastic Award.”


3/ Dieuseul Berto [HAI/USA] :

Spoiler: Dieuseul Berto

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> Background:
- Shotokan Karate & Jeet Kune Do
- Pro-Wrasslin´ [‘The Caribbean Kid']
- Founder of Tiger's World Martial Arts

> Career - Highlights:
- Fought Geza Kalman @ UFC 10
- Fought Hugo Duarte @ UVF 1

Note: was Andre Berto´s father.

´Would like to elaborate a lil bit on this one, tho...

Indeed, hardly any 'random' dude here, among those Judges... All had/have a long-time [MMA] history...
In particular, consider Yoshinori Nishi, founder of Wajyutsu Keishukai MMA Dojo: several great fighters like Caol Uno, Daiju Takase, Okami... etc... learnt their 'craft' with him....

Pretty awkward to get involved in such a [potentially controversial] story...

Luckily enough, one of our shertards sherbros by the holy name of @pankrat is the worldwide official expert when it comes to anythin´related to Okami (even his exact... reach!..)
I heard he´s writin´a book on him ["Okami, That 8th Wonder on The Ground..."]

Anyway, one question for our shertard sherbro pankrat: do you believe Okami´s mentor would be involved in such a shaddy story?

 

[pankrat]

´Would like to elaborate a lil bit on this one, tho...

Indeed, hardly any 'random' dude here, among those Judges... All had/have a long-time [MMA] history...
In particular, consider Yoshinori Nishi, founder of Wajyutsu Keishukai MMA Dojo: several great fighters like Caol Uno, Daiju Takase, Okami... etc... learnt their 'craft' with him....

Pretty awkward to get involved in such a [potentially controversial] story...

Luckily enough, one of our shertards sherbros by the holy name of @pankrat is the worldwide official expert when it comes to anythin´related to Okami (even his exact... reach!..)
I heard he´s writin´a book on him ["Okami, That 8th Wonder on The Ground..."]

Anyway, one question for our shertard sherbro pankrat: do you believe Okami´s mentor would be involved in such a shaddy story?

Great bump and odd yet truly ineresting question Goni what about this ones?:

> Can you ellaborate somethin on Wajutsu style? Let's see ur technical assesment on Caol Uno for example

> What's your assesment on Okami's standup from 25 to erly 30s? A technical comparison with Tamura's?
For the moment you only have stated Okami enjoys a huge reach in the division, such was the depth of ur knowledge.

Fact: proving Okami has a huge 75" reach is the biggest feat in the life of @gono btw in the last month....

>>> Average reach at MW: 75"




The most epic display of a virgin nerd projecting in the history of sherdog took place in a thread about NICK DIAZ regarding the fuckin reach of YUSHIN OKAMI.
Look at this:

"It´s 72 !!! ahahaahah lol ahahahahah lol!! I finally got you! You´re exposed, Gono is a fraud!! I WON ! I WON ! I finally got my revenge on you, God Bless Doz UFC Tales of Da Tape, Iz Da Truth!!!"

"But Im 100% positive! You´re wrong!! You dont know what you´re talkin´about!!! You´re exposed!!
It´s 72 !!! My UFC Tale of The Tape cant be wrong, iz Da Truth!!!"

"But it´s a filthy lie!!! You´re a fraud, you´re exposed!! I proved you wrong!!! Your RUMBLE ON THE ROCK Tale of The Tape is pure BS!! ahahaahah lol ahahahah lol!! You´re owned!! My UFC Tales of The Tape cant be wrong, Iz Da Truth!!!"

"But you´re a liar!! The true number is 72!! Look at my UFC Tales of The Tape! ahahhah lol ahahhahaha lol ahahha ! You´re exposed, I won!!! UFC Tales of Da Tape Iz Da Truth!!!"

"aha! Got you, Gono! You´re weak, exposed you are!! Da Number iz 72!! I know! I know everythin´bout Okami, you know nothing!! ahahhaahha lol hahahahah lol lol lol ahahahah! You cant beat me! I have Doz Holy UFC Tales of Da Tape, Iz Da Truth!!!"

"Here! Here, Gono! It´s 72!!!! Not 75!!! Im right, you´re wrong!!! You know nothin´!!!!! hahaahahh lol lol lol haahahah lol ahaha lol! You lost, I won! You´re exposed! Here, look at Doz Holy UFC Tales of Da Tape, Iz Da Truth!!!"

"aha! You´re wrong, Gono! You´re weak, you´re exposed!! The number is 72!!! I know everythin´bout Okami, you know nothin´´ !!! haahahhaa lol lol ahahahah lol ahahah lol haahhaha lol lol lol ahahah!! I finally got you, Gono! You´re exposed big time!!! Big fraud!!! You cant win here, Im smart! I have Doz Holy UFC Tales of Da Tape on my side, Iz Da Truth!!!!"

"aha!! Got ya, weak Gono!!! Im da bess! Look, here!! The true number is 72!! I know! I know more than you, you know nothin´!! ahahahah lol lol ahahahaha lol lol lol ahahhahahaahah! Big fraud, you´re exposed!! Here, in your face these Holy UFC Tales of Da Tape, Iz Da Truth!!!"

"Yes!!! YEEEESSSSS!!!!!! I finally got ya, Gono!! You´re a fraud, you´re exposed, you´re weak!!! It´s 72!!! 72 !!!!!!!!!!!!! haahahahah lol lol lol ahahahah lol lol ahahahaha! Look, here! No Mistake, itz Dat Holy UFC Tale of Da Tape!!!"

"LOL!! LOOOOOLLL !!!! aha, Got ya Gono! lol You wont escape here! You´re done, exposed! lol Here!! It´s 72 !!!! Okami was a small WW!! lol. I have Dat Holy UFC Tale of Da Tape, Iz Da Truth!!"

 

[gono btw]

Great bump and odd yet truly ineresting question Goni what about this ones?:

> Can you ellaborate somethin on Wajutsu style? Let's see ur technical assesment on Caol Uno for example

> What's your assesment on Okami's standup from 25 to erly 30s? A technical comparison with Tamura's?
For the moment you only have stated Okami enjoys a huge reach in the division, such was the depth of ur knowledge.

Fact: proving Okami has a huge 75" reach is the biggest feat in the life of @gono btw in the last month....

>>> Average reach at MW: 75"




The most epic display of a virgin nerd projecting in the history of sherdog took place in a thread about NICK DIAZ regarding the fuckin reach of YUSHIN OKAMI.
Look at this:

Edit your answer, that was a serious question:

Anyway, one question for our shertard sherbro pankrat: do you believe Okami´s mentor would be involved in such a shaddy story?

 

[pankrat]

Edit your answer, that was a serious question:

Anyway, one question for our shertard sherbro pankrat: do you believe Okami´s mentor would be involved in such a shaddy story?

Yes, I believe

A couple of questions for our special shernerd Gono:
> Can you ellaborate a technical assesment on Caol Uno's Wajutsus?
> Who do you think won in Ryuta Sakurai vs talented big MW Mamed Khalidov?

 

[gono btw]

Yes, I believe

A couple of questions for our special shernerd Gono:
> Can you ellaborate a technical assesment on Caol Uno's Wajutsus?
> Who do you think won in Ryuta Sakurai vs talented big MW Mamed Khalidov?

ah, was a serious question, but your google traductor is fooked up.

It iz what it iz.

 

[pankrat]

ah, was a serious question, but your google traductor is fooked up.

It iz what it iz.

it was a serious answer.
i can believe whatever shady story, tell me more about it always like a good story

 

[gono btw]

it was a serious answer.
i can believe whatever shady story, tell me more about it always like a good story

hmmm...nah... was about Yoshinori Nishi, not Okami.

As usual you didnt understand.

It iz what it iz.

 

[pankrat]

hmmm...nah... was about Yoshinori Nishi, not Okami.

As usual you didnt understand.

It iz what it iz.

I understood that. my answer is same