CES MMA 14: Real Pain Discussion Thread

[CM Punk]

After a wild road to get to this point, former WWE champion Dave Bautista—or Batista as he was called in the wrestling industry—will finally make his mixed martial arts debut on Saturday night against veteran Vince Lucero at CES MMA 14: Real Pain.

The fight was originally scheduled to see Batista face Rashid Evans, but Evans was arrested for a parole violation less than a week before the matchup.

With such short notice, the best the promoter could find for the main event was the 22-22 Lucero.
If the fight wasn’t going to be easy for the 43-year-old rookie before, the addition of journeyman Lucero certainly should make for an exciting finish now.

Batista revealed in media interviews this week that he will be accompanied to the cage by former WWE Superstar MVP. Batista added that he has received a lot of support from friends in WWE and TNA as he prepared to make his MMA debut.

Where: Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence, RI

When: Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 9 p.m. ET

Watch: On DIRECTV PPV




[size=x-large]Full Fight Card[/size]

Dave Bautista (0-0) vs. Vince Lucero (22-22)

David Loiseau (20-10) vs. Chris McNally (5-4)

Luis Felix (7-6) vs. Marc Stevens (14-7)

Brett Chism (16-11) vs. John Howard (17-7)

Keith Jeffrey (8-2) vs. Chad Reiner (29-13)

Saul Almeida (12-2) vs. Calvin Kattar (12-2)

Gemiyale Adkins (7-3) vs. Mike Campbell (11-4)

Todd Chattelle (10-7) vs. Chandler Holderness (9-3)

Chris Guillen (13-12) vs. Greg Rebello (13-4)

Josh Diekmann (12-4) vs. Tyler King (4-1)

Shedrick Goodridge (2-2) vs. Brennan Ward (2-0)

Nate Andrews (1-0) vs. Leon Davis (2-0)

Rob Costa (2-1) vs. Andre Soukhamthath (2-1)
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[Lacky]

Only interested in Batista's fight. tunga:

 

[Crayo]

That video package makes Batista look awesome, lol.

 

[CM Punk]

I think everyone is... is:

 

[Lacky]

I think everyone is... is:

To be honest, I don't even know any of the other fighters. :dawg:

 

[CM Punk]

I knew his first opponent Rashad Evans... Then I read again and it said Rashid Evans and I was lost again.

 

[Lacky]

I'm not a big fan of MMA, and I don't even watch UFC. 1:

 

[CM Punk]

UFC hasn't been doing so well this year.

 

[Lacky]

UFC hasn't been doing so well this year.

I play the videos don't get me wrong. But I don't know hardly any of the fighters so I don't know what to expect or what. 1:

 

[CM Punk]

You have to expect a mixed martial arts fight. :dawg:

 

[Lacky]

You have to expect a mixed martial arts fight. :dawg:

But I know nothing about it, Who's the better fighter, what's his backstory, is he any good?

I don't even know how they determine who fights for the title. 1:

 

[CM Punk]

This isn't Professional Wrestling Lacky. :dawg:

 

[Lacky]

This isn't Professional Wrestling Lacky. :dawg:

I know that :dawg: - but seriously is it just..

Fighter 1 : I'm a good fighter, I make money, give me title shot

Dana White : You will make me money.. so....BOOK IT!

 

[CM Punk]

To be honest, I'm not to sure myself.

I'm going to guess on how much big of a draw but especially win/loss record.

 

[Lacky]

To be honest, I'm not to sure myself.

I'm going to guess on how much big of a draw but especially win/loss record.

Ah okay, I guess I'll have to read up on it and maybe get into the sport.