Comments on: Breaking Down ‘Breaking Point’

By: Ariel Helwani

Ariel Helwani — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:51:44 +0000

Thanks for doing it and I’m sure we’ll be speaking soon. Glad you were finally able to come to The Park. Feel free to stay a bit and look around.

(Good job figuring out how to get the player on your site too.)

By: John Chandler

John Chandler — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:41:40 +0000

Hey Ariel – Just wanted to thank you again and let you know that I had a blast doing this.

By: Ariel Helwani

Ariel Helwani — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:52:46 +0000

Actually, I think Mir has pretty good shot. Ultimately, I predict a Lesnar victory in round 1 but Mir is no Min Soo Kim and you have to respect what he accomplished in the past.

I think John is right – no chance the Almeida fight makes it live on PPV even though it’s interesting given the fact the Almeida hasn’t fought since ‘02. I bet Eastman-Martin or Bradley-Lytle replaces it.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:37:18 +0000

I’m pretty stoked for UFC 81.
The UFC really stepped it up on their Countdown show and its getting more in the direction of 24/7 than an ESPN Ultimate Highlist reel with some interviews thrown in.

I don’t get why everyone is giving Mir a shot. He hasn’t looked good since 04 and has only looked semi decent against Antoni Hardonk. Everyone thinks Mir’s Jits will nullify Brock on the ground. But I think if Mir is even lucky enough to throw any sub attempts off his back expect him to get Arona/Rampaged into la la land.

I hope the Big Tim/Big Nog fight is competitive in the essence that Big Tim doesn’t get on his bicycle and jabs his way to a decision.

I also wish the UFC would’ve dropped the Almeida fight off the televised card for something more exciting considering Alan Belcher dropped off the fight.

either way. should be a good weekend. Super Bowl + UFC 81 = more fun than a regular weekend.