I didn't think Grice would win but was hoping, I do think Grogan's comment about 4 State championships in Oklahoma is like 7 in California was way off base. As most wrestlers need to know, Grice needs to learn striking defense, defense off the back, and submissions. He can't shoot in like he did and not expect to get choked out. I think Grice was lucky it wasn't stopped earlier.
As to Gonzaga, he totally surprised me. I thought he had a chance if it went to the ground as he is a great grappler, but I never expected his striking ability to be like it was. I actually think the ref stopped it too soon prior to putting them on their feet, I thought "Oh Yea, give Cro Cop a chance to get back into it." I was totally wrong. I have watched the replay several times, and was very impressed with how Gonzaga kept circling to the left, taking the kick and attack away from Cro Cop and later on set up the kick to the head he did. Marvelous foot work imo.
Regarding the knee, we had a house full of guys and we were all yelling at the knee and ankle. Did you see the official cover his eyes before popping the leg out, that tells you how bad it was.
A great free night of UFC if you ask me. Only think I expected to hear but didn't was, "Ladies and gentlemen, Elvis has now left the building."
Who do you pick between Gonzaga and Coulture? After seeing the fight, I think Gonzaga knocks him out.
