Comments on: Black Friday: Matt Serra out of UFC 79

By: David

David — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 18:31:50 +0000

45 you have some nice ‘things’ to say. You could pursue writing but you should try being more descriptive and articulate. “And while some unexpected events” opposed to using the word things. I agree with you.

By: 45 Huddle

45 Huddle — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 17:57:25 +0000

While I would prefer Hughes against Kosheck or GSP, I think a fight with Alves would be interesting. Now, if Alves can’t stop his takedowns with at least some success, the fight would stink. But if he can block some of those shots, it could turn out to be a war.

I think 2007 has really taught Zuffa a huge lesson. That it is impossible to line things up in MMA.

HW: Mirko Filipovic
LHW: Liddell losing to Jardine
MW: Posterboy Franklin losing to Silva again.
WW: The Hughes/Serra delays
LW: Sherk drug test

What this basically means is that when fights are available to make happen, they need to happen ASAP. Trying to delay fights for TV production is a bad idea. Trying to build up fights by giving them “give me” fights is a bad idea.

And while some unexpected things have benefited the UFC (Forrest beating Rua), the majority of the things have not.

By: Grape Knee High

Grape Knee High — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 16:07:25 +0000

I agree with Zack. I think Zuffa’s first inclination is to have Hughes and GSP wait Serra’s injury out, but it all depends on how long Serra’s recovery takes.

If it looks like Serra will be on the shelf for an extended period of time, I think they’ll go ahead with Hughes/GSP 3 before any other matchup, and then have the winner fight Serra. If Serra looks to be out for the *really* long time (like 12 mos, let’s say), Hughes/GSP 3 would be for another one of those “interim” titles.

In the meantime, the rest of the WW guys will be able to sort themselves out and one will be ready for a title shot soon after Hughes/GSP/Serra gets sorted out.

By: Zack

Zack — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 12:39:06 +0000

I highly doubt they will have Hughes fight. They’ll just wait til Serra is ready to do the matchup. UFC title picture is a mess.

By: sonzai

sonzai — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 08:33:39 +0000

Fitch says no:

http://mmamania.com/2007/11/23/jon-fitch-im-not-fighting-matt-hughes-at-ufc-79/

“MMAmania.com (www.mmamania.com) can confirm that Fitch is not available to fight that weekend. In fact, he told us today, “I’m not even going to be in the country. I’ll be in Vietnam tending to some personal matters.””

Alves?

By: UFCMan

UFCMan — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 01:48:41 +0000

You mean The Terra?

By: Preach

Preach — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 00:41:49 +0000

Pontus, they just said that he suffered a hernaited disc. The treatment (and the recovery time) depends on how severe the injury is. It usually starts with bed rest (and painkillers), before moving on to non-steroidical anti-inflammatory medication, if the injury is mild to moderate. If the pain is much stronger they’re injecting and anti-inflammatory steroid directly into the spine (which i had done earlier in the year, not too pleasant…). And then it’s usually off to phsysical therapy (massages, heat/cold therapy, electro stimulation etc), mixed with additional pain medication and muscle relaxants. If your injury falls into this category it can take between 4 and 6 weeks until you’re more or less back at normal.

But the injury can also be so bad that you need surgery, and in that case it really takes a long time. You can get a new lumbar disc, they can remove an intervertebral disc, a vertebra and on and on. Something like that can put you out of action for up to a year, and could even end your career.

My guess is Serra falls into the first category, since he was able to get on the MRI table (even if he couldn’t get off it), i couldn’t even do that, since the disc pinched my sciatic nerve, and i wasn’t even able to walk properly.

Here’s to a speedy recovery of The Terror!

By: Pontus

Pontus — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 00:10:36 +0000

Btw, The M-1 russia thing being mad at the press (Sherdog)… It must be still a chock for the russian this whole free press thingy .

By: Pontus

Pontus — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 00:05:17 +0000

I don’t think they will match Hughes up with a huge threat and threaten the Serra vs Hughes title fight that they invested so much time in.

Does anyone know how long it usually takes for a person to get well from an injury like Serras?

By: 45 Huddle

45 Huddle — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 22:55:56 +0000

Hughes against GSP, Fitch, or Koscheck would easily be a sufficient replacement. I know it wouldn’t be for a title, but I would be more excited for one of those fights then the Hughes/Serra fight.