Tyson signs with PRIDE!

[Krikey187]

http://www.pridefc.com/pride2005/ind...ws&news_id=814

I'm really excited about this. Hopefully we get him against CroCop or Hunt and not some can. That being said I think CroCop and Hunt would beat Tyson in a boxing match. He's old and past his prime however he does sell tickets. Good move by Pride IMO.

[Armstrong_08]

Agreed, Tyson was a great fighter but hes washed up now. It still would be nice to see him fight some of the newest competition

[HardGainer82]

http://www.pridefc.com/pride2005/ind...ws&news_id=814

I'm really excited about this. Hopefully we get him against CroCop or Hunt and not some can. That being said I think CroCop and Hunt would beat Tyson in a boxing match. He's old and past his prime however he does sell tickets. Good move by Pride IMO.

Ummm...yeah. CroCop or Hunt would massacre Tyson. He's gonna crush some cans first most likely, or get some really special rules put in place for him.

[saloman]

I never liked Tyson, but I think many will be suprised by his success when they watch him fight MMA.

[LatsMakeTheMan]

I don't think Tyson has the mental maturity for MMA.

I think grappling will frustrate the hell out of him. When he gets completely shut down by a grappler, he's going to start biting.

[saloman]

When he gets completely shut down by a grappler, he's going to start biting.

well thats true

[Killah Boy]

it's gonna be under boxing rules from what i hear. it's a 3 fight contract.

[Sims]

I know that Bob Sapp wants a piece of him. However Sapp had some issues with Pride and doesnt have a contract anymore...

[Lexx Luger]

That being said I think CroCop and Hunt would beat Tyson in a boxing match.

And Wayne Gretzky would beat Tiger Woods at golf.

[Furious_D]

Thats crazy but his mma skills probably suck

[saloman]

And Wayne Gretzky would beat Tiger Woods at golf.

my thoughts exactly.

[patr10t]

Someone better buy Tyson a heart. It was missing in his last three fights.

[bjjwraslter7]

I don't think Tyson has the mental maturity for MMA.

I think grappling will frustrate the hell out of him. When he gets completely shut down by a grappler, he's going to start biting.

Agreed...after spending a round on his back squirming and getting hit the teeth will come into play. Someone is going to be missing a chunk of their shoulder, arm or other body part.

[tl_D]

I never liked Tyson, but I think many will be suprised by his success when they watch him fight MMA.

tyson via earbar

[bjjwraslter7]

it's gonna be under boxing rules from what i hear. it's a 3 fight contract.

Are you kidding me...if that's true why don't they just say tysons coming back to box. Why call it mma when it's not.

[lolerskatez]

Tyson!!!!!111111

http://youtube.com/watch?v=9pOE_9E8bpI

[katma201]

So after this story broke 5 years ago he finally signed, huh? He's going to get his ass worked.

[tl_D]

tyson via ear naked choke

[Swole4Life]

And Wayne Gretzky would beat Tiger Woods at golf.

reps...

people really don't understand the hands of a true boxer, it's funny...

[little_big_man]

i want to see bob sapp destroy tyson

the problem with tyson fighting now is all his power came from his speed, and youth.

now hes old and wont have the same speed to hit with those hard punches like when he was 20

a big guy like bob sapp that is strong because of his immense size will kill tyson now.

[LionofJud@h]

If this had been announced 6-7 years ago Tyson could have been one of the best. But like Shonie carter, sure he was absolute athleticism and skill in his prime, but I personally think he's probably too old to hang now. He's got the will, and the skills and power, but he's too old, I'm sure he doesnt have the stamina.

Bop Sapp being the unskilled fighter he is, would probably destroy tyson. And yes I know Tyson was a super street fighter growing up, he's kill me in 1 punch etc. But he is older now, and just like Gracie was really too old to Handle Hughes, who crushed Gracie in the fight. We're seeing more and more now how young fighters with great conditioning are steam-rolling older fighters. Just look at Diego. He's really young with insane conditioning, and even though he doesnt have the experience, he's still beating guys like Parisan(spelling?).


I think its the whole new era of cross-training for mma. Where you have guys who lift weights, run, they box, do grappling. Everything. Your creating guys who are like all around ultimate soldiers now. Its just a different game. Sure against the average guy on the street any old-timer fighter will win, karate guy, boxer, wahtever. But in the mma game, with professional athletes and money on the line now your seeing a new era. And guys like tyson and gracies etc. just can't hang.

Liddel is the best for a reason, he's got an all around game...but his style is unorthodox. I believe he'll also degrade with age as he gets up there. But he's got an unorthodox style that will allow him to stay around longer than others his age.


now I'm rambling.

[wanaBsedated]

If this had been announced 6-7 years ago Tyson could have been one of the best. But like Shonie carter, sure he was absolute athleticism and skill in his prime, but I personally think he's probably too old to hang now. He's got the will, and the skills and power, but he's too old, I'm sure he doesnt have the stamina.

Bop Sapp being the unskilled fighter he is, would probably destroy tyson. And yes I know Tyson was a super street fighter growing up, he's kill me in 1 punch etc. But he is older now, and just like Gracie was really too old to Handle Hughes, who crushed Gracie in the fight. We're seeing more and more now how young fighters with great conditioning are steam-rolling older fighters. Just look at Diego. He's really young with insane conditioning, and even though he doesnt have the experience, he's still beating guys like Parisan(spelling?).


I think its the whole new era of cross-training for mma. Where you have guys who lift weights, run, they box, do grappling. Everything. Your creating guys who are like all around ultimate soldiers now. Its just a different game. Sure against the average guy on the street any old-timer fighter will win, karate guy, boxer, wahtever. But in the mma game, with professional athletes and money on the line now your seeing a new era. And guys like tyson and gracies etc. just can't hang.

Liddel is the best for a reason, he's got an all around game...but his style is unorthodox. I believe he'll also degrade with age as he gets up there. But he's got an unorthodox style that will allow him to stay around longer than others his age.


now I'm rambling.

All this age talk is bull****..between the ages of 35(near the strength prime) and 40 your speed doesnt degrade that much lol and that is in a NORMAL individual..these are ATHLETES..This is what you get on a BB forum...Hughes is almost 35 now by the way.

You can adapt your skill and technique to serve your current physical state, do you really think if Rickson..what is he almost 50 were to enter a grappling world champ comp..he would get tooled cause of his age..or even fight in UFC for a TITLE he would get tooled?

Of course I am not talking for smeone who became an alchoholic for 10 years between the ages of 30 and 40..and screwed up their bodies. You can be in AMAZING shape well into your 40's even win strength sport comps, triathlons...boxing matches. Nutrition and injury prevention is key. My trainer is almost 50 and with a metal knee he still schools people, is ripped and sharp as a tack..why? His nutrition is flawless.

[wsuwarrior]

Didnt he come out after his last fight and say he didnt have the heart to fight anymore?


Oh right, I forgot, he doesnt have food on his table anymore either.

[cgc]

Hughes is almost 35 now by the way.

He's not quite 33 yet.

[wanaBsedated]

He's not quite 33 yet.

But you can see my point right?

[cgc]

But you can see my point right?

Sure...just felt like being a pain....


Mark Coleman is 38 I believe and while not the best - ain't too shabby...Heard he's coming back to UFC soon actaully.

[Stonecoldtruth]

I'm not familiar with Pride rules to be honest, but I'm a big fan of old-school tyson. All I have to say is that tyson with lighter or no gloves is literally DEADLY.. true he'll get owned on the ground, just make sure you get him there without getting knocked out first. In MMA there may be some 'boxers'.. but they can't hit like Tyson can.

[wanaBsedated]

Sure...just felt like being a pain....


Mark Coleman is 38 I believe and while not the best - ain't too shabby...Heard he's coming back to UFC soon actaully.

Bas rutten is 41 and still physically about as good as he ever was. You can slow premature aging man..

[bjjwraslter7]

We're seeing more and more now how young fighters with great conditioning are steam-rolling older fighters. Just look at Diego. He's really young with insane conditioning, and even though he doesnt have the experience, he's still beating guys like Parisan(spelling?).

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lol karo parisian is younger than diego...bad example.

[cgc]

Bas rutten is 41 and still physically about as good as he ever was. You can slow premature aging man..

eh - Bas (you gotta love that dude) as good a shape as he is in...does have some ailments....knee issues and something else.

not taking anything away from the guy but you didn't see him doing his jumping splits after his last fight now, did ya?

again, being a pain but I completely understand what you're saying.