For the first time last nite i watched the ufc and i must say i rely enjoyed it and im lookin fwd to watchin it on one hd ..for ppl who watched it last nite that punch by henderson on bisping was bloody amazing
I watch basically every UFC, have since very early on, but the one thing that sucks about it is there isn't nearly enough coverage here without it being main event pay per views.
OneHD needs to do some deals to open it up to the public with regular shown live.
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on November 13, 2010, 02:28:14 PM
I watch basically every UFC, have since very early on, but the one thing that sucks about it is there isn't nearly enough coverage here without it being main event pay per views.
OneHD needs to do some deals to open it up to the public with regular shown live.
true true well said Shaggy
yer i guessed wat i watch last nite was a bit old
Henderson is in Strikeforce now
I love watching UFC. But never get UFC or Boxing on Main Event. Only thing that puts me off for that is you never know how long matches can go for. I remember there was a lot of hype for this BIG match only for it to end 10 seconds in ::). Alot of angry people paid $40 to watch that 10 seconds!!!
I would love for One to get more UFC showings, even if they are a little old. Use to watch Ultimate fighter for the first couple of seasons. Got me into it :).
if u have pay tv sunday nights on fuel tv has the ultimate fighter current season and plays replays from other seasons all week, its pretty much a UFC Survivor show with up and comers its brilliant
I've been into UFC and other MMA for about 6mths now - saw it on the highlights shows (UFC Wired/UFC Unleashed) on OneHD and I didn't like it at first - i'm not squeamish but the blood made me feel like a bloodthirsty voyer.
Kept watching a bit more and started to hear and learn about the different strategies involved (stand-up/striking, BJJ, wrestling/grappling etc) and it became a bit more cerebral and less "human cockfighting" for me - can't get enough of it now.
If you don't have payTV subscript, good way to watch live is at a local pub. Usually shown on Sundays around 12pm AEDT depending on where the bouts are on in US/overseas.
UFC 123 is on this Sunday, think from 1300 AEDST - definitely recommend it if you can get to a pub putting it on, some cracker fights including Australian George Sotiropoulos fighting.
didnt know theres was a aussie fighter thx man
Quote from: hawka26 on November 17, 2010, 09:37:15 PM
didnt know theres was a aussie fighter thx man
Another decent Oz UFC fighter is Kyle Noake - he just fought last Sat, 13 Nov in Germany at UFC 122 and won.
its on now and lookin fwd to it
no fights last nite but had some good interviews rely like the aussie george ;)
George won again today. Submission by Kimura in the 2nd round. But that guy he faced gassed BIG time
spewing - missed most of it (but family comes first, little one's playgroup b'day) so didn't get to see Hughes v Penn or Sotiropoulos v Lauzon.
But at least I did get to see Rampage v Machida, which wasn't bad.
Quote from: j959 on November 24, 2010, 03:53:49 PM
spewing - missed most of it (but family comes first, little one's playgroup b'day) so didn't get to see Hughes v Penn or Sotiropoulos v Lauzon.
But at least I did get to see Rampage v Machida, which wasn't bad.
You didn't miss much with Hughes v Penn :P
George did alright. Lauzon gassed badly though.
hawka, TV guides indicate OneHD is showing UFC 97 (think from April 2009) tonight ...
Liddell verse Rua in UFC 97. Also Anderson Silva in action 8).
Other matches could shape up to be good.
As you can tell, haven't watch this one before. But pretty sure I know the results ;).
Shogun smashed Chuck Liddell. :P
They should rename the UFC to the 'Un-entertaining Fairy Club' ::)
Quote from: benjy251090 on November 26, 2010, 12:27:19 AM
They should rename the UFC to the 'Un-entertaining Fairy Club' ::)
way harsh benjy - you don't have to watch if you're not entertained. ;)
Already knew the result to the Shotgun Vs Liddell fight. Think I've watched that before.
The last match was ok, but Leites couldn't do anything with Anderson taking out his knee. I was suprised he went the distance but was defensive for most of the match.
argh forgot bout it thx anway mate ;)
Who was it that BJ Penn smashed last season in THE most blood thirsty fight I've seen?
He had a cut in the middle of his forehead that kept erupting like Mt Vesivius but the blood ran straight down over his nose and the ref let it keep going.
There was more blood on the Octagon floor than than in a Wes Craven movie. :o
Diego Sanchez?
Nah dude, the most bloody fight is basically any fight that has that small skinny long black haired dude in it lol He pisses blood out of his face/head every single time lol
i always watch the UFC. BJ Penn flogged the shower out of Joe 'Daddy' Stevenson and he was bleeding alot. i even play the video game on PS3
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on November 29, 2010, 11:39:57 PM
Nah dude, the most bloody fight is basically any fight that has that small skinny long black haired dude in it lol He pisses blood out of his face/head every single time lol
You're probably referring to Clay Guida - looks like 'wild man from Borneo' - just keeps going on front foot, even when he keeps getting hit on his way in.
I don't know why but his look and movement always makes me think of that Streetfighter II character that could electrocute people ...
just a quick heads up for anyone who watches the ultimate fighter on fuel tv 516 the advertising times r all buggered up its actually starting right now get on it ive got goosebumps already :P
heads up for this coming Sun, 12 December ...
UFC 124 - Georges St Pierre v Josh Koscheck for the UFC welterweight (~77kg limit) title.
Find a pub showing it live, think from around 13.00 AEDST.
Hopefully be a cracker!
Quote from: j959 on December 06, 2010, 08:47:57 PM
heads up for this coming Sun, 12 December ...
UFC 124 - Georges St Pierre v Josh Koscheck for the UFC welterweight (~77kg limit) title.
Find a pub showing it live, think from around 13.00 AEDST.
Hopefully be a cracker!
i don't know that many UFC guys unlike my brother BP but St Pierre is one who i do know and love to watch
Koshcheck is the biggest jock/knob to walk gods green earth i hope GSP embarrasses him
Quote from: j959 on December 06, 2010, 08:47:57 PM
heads up for this coming Sun, 12 December ...
UFC 124 - Georges St Pierre v Josh Koscheck for the UFC welterweight (~77kg limit) title.
Find a pub showing it live, think from around 13.00 AEDST.
Hopefully be a cracker!
GSP to destroy Koscheck. LOVE MY UFC
GSP is the Capper of UFC, shorts are sprayed on :P
I like anyone who smashes Chuck Lidell - friggin redneck >:(
Why don't you like Liddell McRooster?
Quote from: Hellopplz on December 08, 2010, 11:46:20 PM
Why don't you like Liddell McRooster?
It must be the MoHawk :P
He epitomises the American stupidity of anti social behaviour and arrogance.
Although in his defence he is proof that man came from the apes and the theory of evolution is supported.
Watching Strikeforce MMA at the Playboy Mansion on 73mate right now :o
Ju-jitsu speed and tactic on display 8)
+ Did I mention it was at the Playboy Mansion :-*
Quote from: McRooster on December 09, 2010, 12:10:50 AM
Quote from: Hellopplz on December 08, 2010, 11:46:20 PM
Why don't you like Liddell McRooster?
It must be the MoHawk :P
He epitomises the American stupidity of anti social behaviour and arrogance.
Although in his defence he is proof that man came from the apes and the theory of evolution is supported.
Have you seen much of him outside the cage? He is actually a really nice bloke and fully admits that he cant do much else but fight (although not that good these days). Is actually a genuine guy, but each to their own.
I was watching that last night as well Roost - although I didnt see any hot naked chicks though.
theres a decent % of those guys that r exceptional human beings and having read Chucks autobiography id have to say u may have judged a book by his cover Mc
Heads up - OneHD showing UFC 100 tonight (Brock Lesnar v Frank Mir for UFC heavyweight title & Georges St Pierre v Thiago Alves for UFC welterweight title - I think) from June/July 2009 (I think)
Nice 8). I'll be watching that with the 2 very good fights 8).
Quote from: Marcz on December 09, 2010, 02:22:17 PM
theres a decent % of those guys that r exceptional human beings and having read Chucks autobiography id have to say u may have judged a book by his cover Mc
Guilty as charged :-[
Will have to check that bio out ;)
Sadly I did not see any naked chicks either val :'( Good fight though.
Quote from: Marcz on December 07, 2010, 12:35:11 PM
Koshcheck is the biggest jock/knob to walk gods green earth i hope GSP embarrasses him
BTW Marcz, have you read Koshcheck's bio - it turns out he's from the same gene pool as Michael Clarke ;)
And so it begins :P.
Quote from: McRooster on December 09, 2010, 07:04:39 PM
Quote from: Marcz on December 07, 2010, 12:35:11 PM
Koshcheck is the biggest jock/knob to walk gods green earth i hope GSP embarrasses him
BTW Marcz, have you read Koshcheck's bio - it turns out he's from the same gene pool as Michael Clarke ;)
haha yeah not much word play gets passed u Mc... it takes alot for me to hate a person i mean u can get under my skin and get me to lose my cool and i wont hate u but this guy really is the opitomy of ur earlier description in this thread, how GSP kept his cool thru out the TUF show is the kind of strength i aspire too, GSP is as big of a champion as a person as he is a mixed martial artist
GSP totally made Kock(sh)check his woman. ;D
Quote from: BratPack on December 12, 2010, 07:43:24 PM
GSP totally made Kock(sh)check his woman. ;D
UFC 124 from the w/end.
yeah, not quite "pwned" but Koscheck couldn't really touch GSP at all - mounted almost no offence against him apart from 1 or 2 takedowns vs GSPs 3 or so on Koscheck.
GSP's jab was precise, puffed up Koscheck's (think) right eye for the start of Rd2 - Koscheck probably couldn't see out of it the rest of the fight.
the heavyweight fight Struve v McCorkle wasn't bad, Joe "Daddy" Stevenson got knocked out cold by Mac Danzig in a lightweight fight and the welterweight prelim fight Riddle v Pierson was entertaining cos it was a bit bizarre, with the loser Riddle looking like he didn't take much damage but the winner got cut under one of his eyes, but dominated the fight.
Sorry should've posted this yesterday or day before - OneHD are showing UFC 101 (from August 2009) tonight, Thursday 16 Dec 2010.
Main event in that one was BJ Penn v Kenny Florian for the UFC lightweight title.
And now I can't watch it. Have foxtel and they aren't showing One HD anymore :'(. Could still watch it but have to go dig up a antenna ::).
Just starting here in SA ;D
Was sweating biscuits I was gonna miss, we had ETSA power truck outside for the last 1hr 40min (and thus no power-have been on USB modem roaming for last hour or so) and has just left on cue ;)
BJ Penn - OOOOOh Yeah!
Our tale of the tape.......ding ding!
Anderson Silva and Forrest Griffin about to start :o
BJ 'The prodigy' Penn = Winner 8)
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Quote from: McRooster on December 17, 2010, 01:30:13 AM
BJ 'The prodigy' Penn = Winner 8)
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I met him today. They had a autograph session at EB games in the city. Very nice guy.
UFC 125 on Sunday, 2 January 2011 from 2pm AEDT.
Frankie EDGAR (the dude who beat BJ Penn twice!) vs Gray MAYNARD (the only dude to have beaten Edgar previously in the UFC) for the UFC lightweight title.
Might want to get to a sportsbar showing it live.
All you teenagers, get your dad to bring you to the pub - I'd bring my kid if he were old enough. ;)
Only if my Dad went to one :( :'(.
On a related note. Geez the Australian card is shower.
Quote from: BratPack on December 28, 2010, 09:56:25 PM
On a related note. Geez the Australian card is shower.
you are a hard man BP, the main card doesn't look that bad at all at the moment ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFC_127
Welterweight bout: B.J. Penn vs. Jon Fitch
Middleweight bout: Michael Bisping vs. Jorge Rivera
Lightweight bout: George Sotiropoulos vs. Dennis Siver
Welterweight bout: Carlos Condit vs. Chris Lytle
Middleweight bout: Kyle Noke vs. Chris Camozzi
At least 3 out of these 5 bouts are high chances of being cracker fights - Condit v Lytle could be awesome, Penn v Fitch will at least be interesting and you've got 2 aussies (Sotiropoulos and Noke) on the main card.
Chuck The Iceman Liddell has officially hung up the gloves and taken a role within the UFC management and marketing department... also he is going to be doing a Brendan Gale type players association role for the fighters...
Liddell - that is both sad but good news. He didn't have anything more to prove in the sport, he is one of the main reasons UFC is challenging boxing as the mainstream hand-to-hand combat sport of the day.
Apologies again, should have posted this yesterday!
UFC 102 from 29 August 2009 is being broadcast on OneHD tonight - main fights:
Light Heavyweight bout: Brandon Vera vs. Krzysztof Soszynski
Middleweight bout: Nate Marquardt vs. Demian Maia
Middleweight bout: Chris Leben vs. Jake Rosholt
Light Heavyweight bout: Keith Jardine vs. Thiago Silva
Heavyweight bout: Randy Couture vs. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
I might have to see if I can steal an antenna from my parents to watch it ;D. Have a HD TV so just need to set it up..
Dang foxtel taking away One :'(.
Quote from: j959 on December 30, 2010, 06:34:36 PM
Liddell - that is both sad but good news. He didn't have anything more to prove in the sport, he is one of the main reasons UFC is challenging boxing as the mainstream hand-to-hand combat sport of the day.
Apologies again, should have posted this yesterday!
UFC 102 from 29 August 2009 is being broadcast on OneHD tonight - main fights:
Light Heavyweight bout: Brandon Vera vs. Krzysztof Soszynski
Middleweight bout: Nate Marquardt vs. Demian Maia
Middleweight bout: Chris Leben vs. Jake Rosholt
Light Heavyweight bout: Keith Jardine vs. Thiago Silva
Heavyweight bout: Randy Couture vs. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
Just starting here in SA ;D
Did anyone on here go when Noguiera was knocked out for the first ever time when UFC was down under?
@Mat0369 - what did he sign for you? as I am putting together a sporting memorabilia auction to raise money for the Leukemia Foundation and would be interested to hear if you would put it up or like monetary return for the item....PM me if you would like to discuss.
Quote from: Hellopplz on December 30, 2010, 08:11:21 PM
I might have to see if I can steal an antenna from my parents to watch it ;D. Have a HD TV so just need to set it up..
Dang foxtel taking away One :'(.
i know im devo :'( killed my nba fix too... was actually the 2nd time he got tapped Mc Frank Mir had KO'd him previously to win an interim belt and book his a$$ whipping against Brock Lesnar at UFC 100, that said one of the most durable guys ever in MMA
cant help but share this its my new fave show where everything is deconstructed and analysed enjoy 8)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTPOrRwP0Ow
UFC is funny, it reminds of boxing, wrestling and karate at the same time; as well that Simpsons episode where Homer boxes...
Quote from: McRooster on December 30, 2010, 11:43:19 PM
Quote from: j959 on December 30, 2010, 06:34:36 PM
Liddell - that is both sad but good news. He didn't have anything more to prove in the sport, he is one of the main reasons UFC is challenging boxing as the mainstream hand-to-hand combat sport of the day.
Apologies again, should have posted this yesterday!
UFC 102 from 29 August 2009 is being broadcast on OneHD tonight - main fights:
Light Heavyweight bout: Brandon Vera vs. Krzysztof Soszynski
Middleweight bout: Nate Marquardt vs. Demian Maia
Middleweight bout: Chris Leben vs. Jake Rosholt
Light Heavyweight bout: Keith Jardine vs. Thiago Silva
Heavyweight bout: Randy Couture vs. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
Just starting here in SA ;D
Did anyone on here go when Noguiera was knocked out for the first ever time when UFC was down under?
@Mat0369 - what did he sign for you? as I am putting together a sporting memorabilia auction to raise money for the Leukemia Foundation and would be interested to hear if you would put it up or like monetary return for the item....PM me if you would like to discuss.
Sorry for the late reply. I have been on the Gold Coast for New Years. I got the UFC 110 DVD signed by George Sotiropoulos and BJ. They were also giving out the posters signed by Penn, Fitch, Noke and Sotiropoulos. I do not think they will be worth anything of real value as everyone that was there got a poster and the fact that BJ was not on the card of the DVD. If you are interested in any of the stuff let me know.
Quote from: j959 on November 30, 2010, 06:16:25 PM
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on November 29, 2010, 11:39:57 PM
Nah dude, the most bloody fight is basically any fight that has that small skinny long black haired dude in it lol He pisses blood out of his face/head every single time lol
You're probably referring to Clay Guida - looks like 'wild man from Borneo' - just keeps going on front foot, even when he keeps getting hit on his way in.
I don't know why but his look and movement always makes me think of that Streetfighter II character that could electrocute people ...
I knew it wasn't just me! ;)
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
by Tim Leidecker (tleidecker@sherdog.com)
[part reference]
Clay Guida def. Takanori Gomi -- Submission (Guillotine Choke) 4:27 R2 What happened: The “Carpenter†bounced around the cage
like Blanka from “Street Fighter†for almost two rounds before catching the “Fireball Kid†with a guillotine from the guard. In the beginning, Gomi tried not to let Guida’s antics get to him, choosing to pump his jab. Guida’s game plan appeared to involve going for takedowns late in the round, once Gomi opened up a little with his strikes. Guida used a Gomi knee strike to take him down before eventually forcing the tap.
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underlining added)
From: http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/UFC-125-Resolution-Analysis-The-Main-Card-29193
Haha J ;D. Just to confirm you aren't going crazy? :P.
Darn tennis :P
No UFC this week >:(
GSP is by far the greatest fighter in MMA history :)
Quote from: TOM15 on January 11, 2011, 04:57:38 PM
GSP is by far the greatest fighter in MMA history :)
He is great - but the greatest of all time.... not so sure. Royce Gracie, Chuck Liddell, Randy Couture, Ken Shamrock, Dan Severn, Matt Hughes, Anderson Silva (just to name a few)
Quote from: valkorum on January 12, 2011, 12:26:24 AM
Quote from: TOM15 on January 11, 2011, 04:57:38 PM
GSP is by far the greatest fighter in MMA history :)
He is great - but the greatest of all time.... not so sure. Royce Gracie, Chuck Liddell, Randy Couture, Ken Shamrock, Dan Severn, Matt Hughes, Anderson Silva (just to name a few)
Best
welterweight of all time :)
Quote from: McRooster on January 08, 2011, 03:18:51 AM
Darn tennis :P
No UFC this week >:(
it's back Roost!
UFC 103 from 19 September 2009 from Dallas is on OneHD tomorrow (Thurs) night!Catchweight (159 lb) bout: Tyson Griffin vs. Hermes Franca
Welterweight bout: Josh Koscheck vs. Frank Trigg
Welterweight bout: Martin Kampmann vs. Paul Daley
Heavyweight bout: Mirko Filipović vs. Junior dos Santos
Catchweight (195 lb) bout: Rich Franklin vs. Vitor Belfort
I don't get One anymore :'(. Only Eleven unless I find an antenna ::).
Koscheck vs Trigg would probably be the best out of that lineup (already watched it I think a while back). Can't remember who won but heard about the match.
Quote from: Hellopplz on January 12, 2011, 03:34:14 PM
I don't get One anymore :'(. Only Eleven unless I find an antenna ::).
Koscheck vs Trigg would probably be the best out of that lineup (already watched it I think a while back). Can't remember who won but heard about the match.
lol i do just on tivo and topfield not foxtel ::)
Quote from: Hellopplz on January 12, 2011, 03:34:14 PM
I don't get One anymore :'(. Only Eleven unless I find an antenna ::).
Koscheck vs Trigg would probably be the best out of that lineup (already watched it I think a while back). Can't remember who won but heard about the match.
Try going to channel 1. If you tuned previously OneHD was set to both channel 11 and channel 1.
Tried that Valk but need an antenna :(. It's saved that it's OneHD but can't view anything on plain tv for some reason without an antenna.
Quote from: Hellopplz on January 12, 2011, 05:44:52 PM
Tried that Valk but need an antenna :(. It's saved that it's OneHD but can't view anything on plain tv for some reason without an antenna.
u have a digital ready tv?
might have to click update channels.
Yeah, I can go to the channels, just can't get any audio/video.
Ah well, I'll see if I can get "The Guy" (being my brother-in-law) to fix it a little later :P. Not sure if I can get it alone, might stuff up my TV if I try ::).
Quote from: Hellopplz on January 12, 2011, 05:44:52 PM
Tried that Valk but need an antenna :(. It's saved that it's OneHD but can't view anything on plain tv for some reason without an antenna.
Yeh, digital TV really needs an antenna. You can plug a cable in to it (not attached to an antenna) and it sorta works.
What was the name of the UFC fighter recently dismissed from his daytime job as a high school wrestling coach after he teed off at Barack Obama after a win in the Octagon?
I believe he called Obama an 'idiot' amongst other things and was stood down immediately.
*Last sighted buying a Dixie Chicks album ;)
Jacob Volkmann
http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=mmaweekly-b0eb628c4e352ae5a67151dca2a17281
Quote from: valkorum on January 16, 2011, 01:18:50 AM
Jacob Volkmann
http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=mmaweekly-b0eb628c4e352ae5a67151dca2a17281
shhhhhhhhh they will be coming to FF soon 8)
Tuning the TV to get back OneHD :D.
18 channels found so time for some surfing 8).
Thanks val ;)
I'd heard just a snippett on the Sat morn sportshow on 5AA and couldn't believe it.
Freedom of speech hey? as long as it's not about the Prez :P
Anyone seen him fight? it looks as if Barack could take him anyways :D
yeah couple of times... theres very little cannonfodder in the ufc these days everyone is highly skilled an i doubt BO could hang 2 minutes with any MMArtist which is why its a braindead comment what did he think was it was going to be swept under the rug? Dana wouldve warmed up the bus aswell as thrown him under it :P
Quote from: Marcz on January 16, 2011, 03:21:07 AM
yeah couple of times... theres very little cannonfodder in the ufc these days everyone is highly skilled an i doubt BO could hang 2 minutes with any MMArtist which is why its a braindead comment what did he think was it was going to be swept under the rug? Dana wouldve warmed up the bus aswell as thrown him under it :P
yeah, Dana is trying to get MMA into the main-stream so he stamps low-blow stuff out, quick smart.
as soon as I saw Paul Daley try to 'king-hit' Josh Kosheck after the final bell last year, i knew Dana would kick Daley out ...
HP, get your digital TV cable/aerial ready cos OneHD has got UFC 'stacked' this coming week.
Thurs, 20 Jan showing:
UFC 104 - Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida vs. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua No1 from 24 Oct 2009 in Los Angeles.
Catchweight (176 lb) bout: Anthony Johnson vs. Yoshiyuki Yoshida
Lightweight bout: Joe Stevenson vs. Spencer Fisher
Catchweight (157 lb) bout: Josh Neer vs. Gleison Tibau
Heavyweight bout: Cain Velasquez vs. Ben Rothwell
Light Heavyweight Championship bout: Lyoto Machida (c) vs. Mauricio Rua
Then on Fri, 21 Jan there's a UFC marathon - 9pm-11.45pm - not sure what they're showing.
Then on Sat, 22 Jan - UFC Unleashed - highlights show
It's fixed up. Did it last night :D. Got OneHD back although have to switch to DTV when I watch it.
Nice few nights of UFC :).
Did you get to see UFC 104 last night HP?
I hadn't seen that Machida v Shogun fight in its entirety before - Shogun got robbed.
As much as I like watching Machida fight (those his last 2 have been average performances) good thing Shogun won the re-match last year and is the current UFC light heavyweight champ.
More UFC on OneHD tonight (Fri) and on Sat this week! ;D
Couldn't last night as I got back late from the Open :'(. Will be watching tonight though :D. Not sure about tommorrow as I'm going back to the Open on Sunday :P.
To Youtube then for UFC 104!!! :P.
UFC Marathon on now on OneHD.
Dan Hardy is the UFC Rooster - nice mo-hawk ;)
Thanks for reminding me Roost.
Just put it on although the reception is dodgy at times.
UFC r putting on a show for the troops which is about to go live on FUEL TV ch 516 in 10 minutes 8)
oh man its at the army base inside a hangar at Ft Hood... there r still choppers and tanks in the hangar too and literally just soldiers in the crowd going mad :o
Sounded mad Marcz :o. Nice to see them go over for a show to the troops.
UFC 106 - from 21 November 2009 from Las Vegas is on OneHD this Thurs (27/1) night!
Welterweight bout: Amir Sadollah vs. Phil Baroni
Light Heavyweight bout: Luiz Arthur Cane vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Welterweight bout: Paulo Thiago vs. Jacob Volkmann
Welterweight bout: Josh Koscheck vs. Anthony Johnson
Light Heavyweight bout: Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin
Ortiz vs Griffin sounds promising even though it was over a year ago.
Quote from: Hellopplz on January 25, 2011, 08:36:49 PM
Ortiz vs Griffin sounds promising even though it was over a year ago.
don't mean to be a spoiler but I think that one was average from memory ... ??
the middle 3 bouts look really interesting though, can't recall any of them specifically ... worth a look see i reckon. ;)
Can't remember the match but said it sounds promising, not that it is :P.
Should be good and don't have anything else planned to watch tonight.
Spoiler in the white text
Tito Ortiz gets owned. What more do you need? :P
I've seen him get owned before :P. Never gets old ;D.
Quote from: Hellopplz on January 27, 2011, 06:24:52 PM
I've seen him get owned before :P. Never gets old ;D.
I know I should do this but...... +1
Ortiz has been owned is his last 4 or 5 fights
UFC TV update
UFC 107 from Memphis, Tennesse - 12 Dec 2009 - to be broadcast on OneHD Thurs night featuring a main card of:
Heavyweight bout: Paul Buentello vs. Stefan Struve
Lightweight bout: Kenny Florian vs. Clay Guida
Welterweight bout: Jon Fitch vs. Mike Pierce
Heavyweight bout: Frank Mir vs. Cheick Kongo
Lightweight Championship bout: B.J. Penn (c) vs. Diego Sanchez
UFC Countdown 126 - on OneHD Fri night - a preview show for the live fight (Anderson Silva v Vitor Belfort) coming up this Sun, 6 Feb 2011 around 2pm AEDST (will do a separate post for that tomorrow)
UFC Unleashed followed by UFC Countdown 126 - on OneHD Sat night
I like those matches :). Should get to bed early tommorrow but I'll fit it in ;).
Just hope my antenna works -_-. Last time I tried Digital TV, didn't get any reception :'(.
i haven't seen them before but from what i heard Mir v Congo and Penn v Sanchez were good at least ... ;D
The last match was always going to be good ;).
I've seen Florian Vs Guida before and maybe Mir vs Kongo. Memory is shot so means it's all be new to me :P.
UFC 2NITE!! yea boi.
BJ Penn FTW. Frank Mir aswell.
Paul Buantello first up he is just a boxer but hopefully he lands a few.
Buentello. The Ultimate DC of UFC
Lucky it goes for 2 hours and ends at midnight. Should be able to watch it :D.
anyone been watching Pride FC on ESPN :o :o :o :o holy hell i just saw Wanderlei Silva KO a guy with axe kicks while he was on the ground... i dont like the kicking a fighter when he is downed but :o :o :o :o scary shower
Apologies, meant to have posted this yesterday:
UFC 126 - Anderson Silva vs Vitor Belfort for the UFC Middleweight championship this Sun, 6 Feb 2011 from 1300 AEDST.
Main card
Middleweight Championship bout: Anderson Silva (c) vs. Vitor Belfort[1]
Light Heavyweight bout: Forrest Griffin vs. Rich Franklin[1]
Light Heavyweight bout: Jon Jones vs. Ryan Bader[1]
Welterweight bout: Jake Ellenberger vs. Carlos Eduardo Rocha[1]
Bantamweight bout: Miguel Torres vs. Antonio Banuelos[1]
The championship fight should be a cracker stand-up fight with both Silva and Belfort potentially devastating strikers - the only concern would be that Belfort hasn't fought for almost a year due to injury so there is the slight possiblity that he might get creamed by the champion, but should still be fun to watch.
The other cracker fights on the card are Forrest Griffin v Rich Franklin and the young bucks, Jon Jones v Ryan Bader.
I'm spewing cos I'm working when it will be telecast and will miss the whole thing! :'(
If you're of age, get to a pub showing it live - should be a corker.
If you're not of age, get your older brother to take you or go to a friend's place who's ordering it through Main Event. ; )
Haha J. Wish anybody I know was into UFC ::).
I did watch UFC 107 before (last night) as I remember Florian submitting Guida :(. Guida was my fav fighter back then ;D.
so is UFC 126 on 2nite?
im watching preview now on ONEHD
I watched the previous yesterday night.
It's on today but on Main Event :(.
Quote from: Hellopplz on February 06, 2011, 01:58:47 AM
I watched the previous yesterday night.
It's on today but on Main Event :(.
FML. anyway to watch it on stream?
Probably is but have to search a bit to find a good one.
126 prelims r live on FUEL TV right now...
japanese guy has a horrific cut on his eyelid in the first fight
Three Words
IN THE FACE!
Quote from: BratPack on February 06, 2011, 07:01:34 PM
Three Words
IN THE FACE!
holy flowering up kick/snap kick/sweet chin music/ Baek from Tekken kick :P never seen a fight end that way... pity too that fight had some hype behind it and while i thought it would end in a KO in my mind i saw it going a bit longer...
was it good?!? shower/spew - don't tell me actually ... (as he goes off to find youtube vision) ... :'(
had to work and missed it ... spewing.
To youtube indeed ;). Bound to have some slip through the copyright cracks.
youtube tends to take awhile check ufc.com they will have it
(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR8cUuovGEJgFQuAtjHK_qALmJ3SzAkvVIn2gAcOZPWiyIG3awu6w)
sneaky peek :D
Quote from: Marcz on February 07, 2011, 05:35:26 PM
youtube tends to take awhile check ufc.com they will have it
(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR8cUuovGEJgFQuAtjHK_qALmJ3SzAkvVIn2gAcOZPWiyIG3awu6w)
sneaky peek :D
that looks like Silva v Dan Henderson Marcz??! ;)
Quote from: Hellopplz on February 07, 2011, 05:19:40 PM
To youtube indeed ;). Bound to have some slip through the copyright cracks.
and the army of monkeys the UFC trains to find and shut down these 'nasty' youtube posters! ;)
Quote from: j959 on February 07, 2011, 05:36:37 PM
Quote from: Marcz on February 07, 2011, 05:35:26 PM
youtube tends to take awhile check ufc.com they will have it
(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR8cUuovGEJgFQuAtjHK_qALmJ3SzAkvVIn2gAcOZPWiyIG3awu6w)
sneaky peek :D
that looks like Silva v Dan Henderson Marcz??! ;)
i thought that too but both photos r tagged with vitor belfort
http://therealtimer.com/Silva-front-kick-KOs-Belfort-at-UFC-126
(http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/pow-mixed-martial-arts/assets_c/2010/09/mma_silva_throat_kick_580-thumb-572xauto-217752.jpg)
click the link this is the shot they r using...
Quote from: j959 on February 07, 2011, 05:37:23 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on February 07, 2011, 05:19:40 PM
To youtube indeed ;). Bound to have some slip through the copyright cracks.
and the army of monkeys the UFC trains to find and shut down these 'nasty' youtube posters! ;)
Haha. Same with WWE but found they miss a few out if posted a couple of hours later (when the event is over and done with). I'll see if I can find a good one if you need one aswell J?
That looked like Henderson to me as well..... Probably the stretched face...
EDIT: No good videos of the matches on Youtube ::). They actually did their job this time -__-.
That pic is definitely Dan Henderson - Belfort was wearing white shorts (I ordered the PPV). Was a sweet front heel kick (actually connected with ball of foot).
(http://www.abload.de/img/silva_belfort23og6.gif)
Quote from: Mat0369 on February 08, 2011, 04:20:12 PM
(http://www.abload.de/img/silva_belfort23og6.gif)
insane Mat great work :o
Nice Mat :D.
Get to see it in Slow Motion 8).
what a knockout!! silva ftw
Mat, you da man!
thanks for that!
Not Strictly UFC but Fedor Emilanenko got owned in Strikeforce AGAIN!
no suprise really he has been dodging decent fights for awhile now...
UFC Unleashed (highlights package show) tonight (Thurs) on OneHD ...
UFC Countdown - 127 airs on OneHD this Thursday and Saturday night.
The countdown is an interview based show previewing the main fighters on the upcoming fight card. This one should have BJ Penn and Jon Fitch, Michael Bisping and Jorge Rivera as well as "Aussie" George Sotiropoulos and Dennis Siver ...
Not sure if the Sat show is a repeat or part 2 of the countdown - i'd guess it'll be part 2 but you never know.
UFC 127 in Sydney this coming Sunday but it doesn't look like OneHD is showing it live like they did last year for UFC 110. :'(
Not sure if I'll make it to a sportsbar again due to work commitments ... :'(
Unlucky J :(. Hopefully they do show it but might be a bit of an ask.
I think there is only 1 countdown so it's a repeat. I've watched quite a few of them in the past and it's always all done in one show with only the main matches summed up.
crazy much :o
http://mobile.bloodyelbow.com/2011/2/22/2007385/urcc-promoter-alvin-aguilar-chokes-out-fighter-for-attacking-referee
Wow that's insane. He should be banned from fighting in any MMA event again!
agreed and the fact the owner jumped in that quickly is also a little disconcerting... there has got be others to take that role on we cant have Julia choking out politicians when they get a little loose... Foley beware :P
Quote from: Hellopplz on February 22, 2011, 06:25:49 PM
Unlucky J :(. Hopefully they do show it but might be a bit of an ask.
I think there is only 1 countdown so it's a repeat. I've watched quite a few of them in the past and it's always all done in one show with only the main matches summed up.
i've seen quite a few 2 and 3 part countdowns - pretty sure the the Velasquez v Lesnar one was 2 or more and the GSP v Kosheck countdown was over 2 parts.
With this Fitch v Penn though it may only be the one countdown so not sure ...
I guess it depends on the quality and names of the fighters. Obviously the more big name fighters involved, the longer the countdowns..... Yet I still haven't seen a multi-part countdown.
Quote from: j959 on February 22, 2011, 12:35:23 PM
UFC Countdown - 127 airs on OneHD this Thursday and Saturday night.
The countdown is an interview based show previewing the main fighters on the upcoming fight card. This one should have BJ Penn and Jon Fitch, Michael Bisping and Jorge Rivera as well as "Aussie" George Sotiropoulos and Dennis Siver ...
Not sure if the Sat show is a repeat or part 2 of the countdown - i'd guess it'll be part 2 but you never know.
UFC 127 in Sydney this coming Sunday but it doesn't look like OneHD is showing it live like they did last year for UFC 110. :'(
Not sure if I'll make it to a sportsbar again due to work commitments ... :'(
They're also showing
UFC 110 tonight, but it's pretty late.
From a TV guide website ...
UFC 110 - On the eve of UFC's return to Sydney, revisit the 2010 event when the world's fastest growing sport first came to Australia. Bisping, Silva, Sotiropoulos, Nogueira and Velasquez were all on the card.
Past midnight is way too late for me :'(. Probably will watch the countdown on Saturday.
I wish Foxtel still showed One as I could have recorded it :'(.
Quote from: Hellopplz on February 24, 2011, 06:35:42 PM
Past midnight is way too late for me :'(. Probably will watch the countdown on Saturday.
I wish Foxtel still showed One as I could have recorded it :'(.
If you have cable foxtel they have OneHD on there but not with satellite.
I do have cable but they replaced it with Eleven (although that's on a completely other channel).
Quote from: Hellopplz on February 25, 2011, 05:32:46 PM
I do have cable but they replaced it with Eleven (although that's on a completely other channel).
That sucks. When I moved in to my new house last year I had to go from Cable to Satellite so I lost OneHD through my foxtel.
i hope Rivera touches Bisping i cant stand that potty mouth blue blood sister loving crooked teeth tripping over his lips showercower...
(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRd1zmCufrmFqh862O6EN_Csp8905jYbtoM0pmcDGTRVyilSAvM)
oh ello im michael bis-bing im a snot nose chauncy wif british buckteef and my ideal night out is 14 pints a curry a shag and a bag of crisps...
Preliminary card
Lightweight bout: Maciej Jewtuszko vs. Curt Warburton
Warburton defeated Jewtuszko via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Heavyweight bout: Mark Hunt vs. Chris Tuchscherer
Hunt defeated Tuchscherer via KO (punches) at 1:41 of round 2. This fight aired on the PPV broadcast following the Penn vs. Fitch fight.
Preliminary card (Facebook)
Featherweight bout: Zhang Tie Quan vs. Jason Reinhardt
Zhang defeated Reinhardt via submission (guillotine choke) at 0:48 of round 1. This fight aired on the PPV broadcast following the Ebersole vs. Lytle fight.
Light Heavyweight bout: Anthony Perosh vs. Tom Blackledge
Perosh defeated Blackledge via submission (rear naked choke) at 2:45 of round 1.
Preliminary card (TV Card)
Middleweight bout: Nick Ring vs. Riki Fukuda
Ring defeated Fukuda via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Light Heavyweight bout: James Te-Huna vs. Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson defeated Te-Huna via submission (rear naked choke) at 4:27 of round 1. This fight aired on the PPV broadcast in the review of the event.
Lightweight bout: Ross Pearson vs. Spencer Fisher
Pearson defeated Fisher via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).
Main card
Middleweight bout: Kyle Noke vs. Chris Camozzi
Noke defeated Camozzi via submission (rear naked choke) at 1:35 of round 1.
Welterweight bout: Chris Lytle vs. Brian Ebersole
Ebersole defeated Lytle via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).
Lightweight bout: George Sotiropoulos vs. Dennis Siver
Siver defeated Sotiropoulos via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-28, 30-27).
Middleweight bout: Michael Bisping vs. Jorge Rivera
Bisping defeated Rivera via TKO (strikes) at 1:54 of round 2.
Welterweight bout: B.J. Penn vs. Jon Fitch
Penn and Fitch fought to a majority draw (29-28 Fitch, 28-28, 28-28)
So does the Penn/Fitch fight go down as a draw?
or does Fitch get the win?
great effort on the write up TOM :)
im guessing BJs elite takedown defence wasnt enuf to keep Fitch at bay otherwise it wouldve stayed standing and BJs striking is far superior...
also spewing George lost ino his striking isnt as good as Siver but his ground game is elite...
Quote from: Maca24 on February 27, 2011, 08:26:36 PM
So does the Penn/Fitch fight go down as a draw?
or does Fitch get the win?
It's a draw as the majority of scores had it a draw. Hence "Majority Draw"
Penn won the first, probably eeked a tight second but he got DESTROYED in the 3rd. I think the Compustrike stats for the 3rd round were something like Fitch 134 strikes Penn 0.
Wow a draw isn't something you see often. Must have been a great fight!
Bloody Bisping won again. God I hate him!
Are you sure those scores are correct for Fitch/Penn - arent title fights 5 rounds?
non title BJ moved up in weight to 170lbs...
yep cant stand Bisping either id fight him on no training at the drop of a hat bcos he i cant stand the bs he talks and that smug showereating grin he rocks needs to be knocked... yes ino id get smashed but if i could just touch him once on the chin id Dan Henderson the shower out of him :P
sounds like George couldn't get the takedowns he needed ...
looks like a Fitch v BJ rematch! am guessing marketing wise it's about all they can do with Fitch - i like him cos he knows how to win but guess casual fans would see him as boring ...
yep same as GSP they r always ripping on him for being greased yada yada yada its about W's like Fitch said nobody knows u when u lose...
Quote from: valkorum on February 28, 2011, 01:13:38 AM
Are you sure those scores are correct for Fitch/Penn - arent title fights 5 rounds?
Yeah it was non-title as said. The two drawn cards showed Penn won the first two 10-9 and Fitch won the third 10-8
Preliminary card (TV Card)
Middleweight bout: Nick Ring vs. Riki Fukuda
Ring defeated Fukuda via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
this decision was a crock of shower Fukuda dominated him in every aspect yet lost :o wreaks of a setup to try and turn Ring into some sort of draw card bcos he was on TUF... that was one of the worst decisions ive ever seen.
Quote from: Marcz on February 28, 2011, 12:55:18 PM
Preliminary card (TV Card)
Middleweight bout: Nick Ring vs. Riki Fukuda
Ring defeated Fukuda via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
this decision was a crock of shower Fukuda dominated him in every aspect yet lost :o wreaks of a setup to try and turn Ring into some sort of draw card bcos he was on TUF... that was one of the worst decisions ive ever seen.
What does Dana always say on TUF. Don't leave it in the hands of the judges.
Quote from: valkorum on February 28, 2011, 05:43:08 PM
Quote from: Marcz on February 28, 2011, 12:55:18 PM
Preliminary card (TV Card)
Middleweight bout: Nick Ring vs. Riki Fukuda
Ring defeated Fukuda via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
this decision was a crock of shower Fukuda dominated him in every aspect yet lost :o wreaks of a setup to try and turn Ring into some sort of draw card bcos he was on TUF... that was one of the worst decisions ive ever seen.
What does Dana always say on TUF. Don't leave it in the hands of the judges.
i totally agree but after the fight finished i wasnt even watching the decision bcos it was a no brainer, and then it dawned on me they had said Nick Ring and i was like wtf ??? if u saw the fight u would know that Rings spirit was broken before the 3rd round even started he fought with no urgency (Joe Rogan) bleeding under both eyes taken down countless times...
heaps of powering and moaning going on with rivera bisping still over an illegal knee in the fight MMA news seems to be running a different article everyday >:(
quick heads up for UFC 128 (next) Sun, 20 March 2011 our time.
will feature the UFC light heavyweight (93kg limit) title bout between Mauricio "Shogun" Rua v Jon "Bones" Jones.
Rua is defending the title for the first time since winning his rematch with Machida back in May 2010.
Jones is the new wunderkind on the block and it is very interesting to see the bookies put him in as a current favourite over Rua ... ???? ???
will send a 'proper' notice middle of next week ... maybe i'll get to watch this time?
I've heard about Jones. Suppose to have high props. Don't remember much but remember watching something on him a few months ago naming him one to watch in the future.
UFC just bought Strikeforce :o
http://www.bjpenn.com/profiles/blogs/paul-daley-threatening-to-pull?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bjpenndotcom+%28BJPENN.COM+NEWS+BLOGS%29&utm_content=FaceBook
gonna cause some disgruntlement :P
wtf :o sounds gay i reckon.
This bloke that got banned might cause a stir though ;D
yeah he is a super flowerhead and he is boycotting his fight bcos he was banned for life from the ufc...
Quote from: Marcz on March 13, 2011, 11:36:34 AM
yeah he is a super flowerhead and he is boycotting his fight bcos he was banned for life from the ufc...
yeh haha. so he should be for punching koscheck after the fight.
the british fighters r so full on with their dribble and beliefs etc i just like the guys that r respectful and go about their business GSP Silva Velasquez Noguiera etc
Quote from: Marcz on March 13, 2011, 11:58:18 AM
the british fighters r so full on with their dribble and beliefs etc i just like the guys that r respectful and go about their business GSP Silva Velasquez Noguiera etc
yea velasquez is very likeable. I dont mind a bit of smack talk (lesnar) cas i find it entertaining.
but british guys just sound queer haha.
Quote from: Maca24 on March 13, 2011, 12:06:50 PM
Quote from: Marcz on March 13, 2011, 11:58:18 AM
the british fighters r so full on with their dribble and beliefs etc i just like the guys that r respectful and go about their business GSP Silva Velasquez Noguiera etc
yea velasquez is very likeable. I dont mind a bit of smack talk (lesnar) cas i find it entertaining.
but british guys just sound queer haha.
haha yeah they do all trippin over their lips an stuff...
remember the saying beware the quiet guy?
to quote RATM...
(http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRaXsByQ1iiSdyrBbvGSaoyQ_1oijqoxLymF8D14-mA9CpEOZ3InQ)
8)
Quote from: Marcz on March 13, 2011, 11:16:05 AM
UFC just bought Strikeforce :o
http://www.bjpenn.com/profiles/blogs/paul-daley-threatening-to-pull?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bjpenndotcom+%28BJPENN.COM+NEWS+BLOGS%29&utm_content=FaceBook
gonna cause some disgruntlement :P
holy shower! that's some pretty big news in MMA circles!! :o
yeah HP, Jones is exciting to watch - i only saw some hilights in one of the UFC Countdowns but there was vision of him fighitng Mark Hamill (I think) and Jones just tossed him around like a rag-doll ... and Hamill is a big dude ...
as soon as I saw Daley try to king-hit Koscheck from behind quite a bit after the final bell, i knew he would get released by the UFC ... you just can't have that sort of shower happening in any sport ... i can't believe Daley is taking the moral high ground on this, saying he won't fight his Strikeforce welterweight title fight now, cos he's crying he'd be making Dana money ... that's laughable ... ;D
not all Brits are too feral, Dan Hardy didn't disrespect GSP even though GSP didn't think much of Hardy - we all knew who was goin to win that one though ... ;)
too cocky an i love to see those tool bags get schooled by the quiet and humble gents its proof u dont have too puff urself up like terry tuffcower and carry an ego the is probably the weight of the world around with u... i cant stand Koscheck after the last TUF he is the epitomy of what i find disgusting in ppl... sorry to go on :P looks like a Pinky and the Brain style blueprint
(http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldp582CP351qddj4so1_500.jpg)
Quote from: Marcz on March 14, 2011, 02:57:17 AM
too cocky an i love to see those tool bags get schooled by the quiet and humble gents its proof u dont have too puff urself up like terry tuffcower and carry an ego the is probably the weight of the world around with u... i cant stand Koscheck after the last TUF he is the epitomy of what i find disgusting in ppl... sorry to go on :P looks like a Pinky and the Brain style blueprint
dudes like Koscheck, Chael Sonnen, etc, etc are just doing it to make themselves more marketable and make the fights bigger - must be something about the American market but they need that WWE/boxing puffery to draw in fans but if i was honest with myself, i may not have gone to watch Rampage v Evans live if they hadn't have had the vebal to and fro in the lead up to the fight ... ;)
UFC 128 this Sunday, 20 March 2011 - from around 1300 AEDT.
Main event is the UFC light heavyweight (93kg limit) title bout between Mauricio "Shogun" Rua v Jon "Bones" Jones.
Rua is defending the title for the first time since winning his rematch with Lyoto Machida back in May 2010.
Jones is the new wunderkind on the block and it is very interesting to see the bookies put him in as a current favourite over Rua ... ? (but at least the odds have come in a little bit, $1.50 for Jones v $2.50 for Rua)
Main card
Light Heavyweight Championship bout: MaurÃcio Rua (c) vs. Jon Jones
Bantamweight bout: Urijah Faber vs. Eddie Wineland
Lightweight bout: Jim Miller vs. Kamal Shalorus
Middleweight bout: Nate Marquardt vs. Dan Miller
Heavyweight bout: Mirko Filipović vs. Brendan Schaub
Bottom two fights should be pretty interesting too - will be interesting to see if Filipovic ("CroCop") has anything left against another young up and comer in Schaub. Marquardt v Miller was s'posed to be Marquardt v Akiyama but Akiyama pulled out (I've seen reports he was concerned about the earthquake repercussions for his family or something like that) - Miller should be a more than adequate replacement so still hoping that one is a corker!
Hopefully i'll get to watch live this time! ;D
Jon Jones is one of my favourite fighters. He is so exciting in the ring and is still only 23 yet he has defeated some big names in UFC. He beat Ryan Bader back in early Feb to give Bader his first professional loss, and only twice has he let the fight go to decisions. The only loss he has was against Matt Hamill who he was smashing, with the commentators saying they had never seen Hamill take a beating like that before, which I hadn't either. He only lost due to disqualification for using his elbows to hit Hamill straight down in the face instead of from coming from an angle.
You rarely see the challenger get named favourite with the bookies, but I can see why they have. This guy will be an absolute star!
didnt see the fight but all reports r Jones made Rua look 2nd tier and dominated him :o :o :o :P :P :P :P :D ;D ;)
Really? :o. I'll see if I can find a link on Youtube but knowing the strict UFC, doubt I'd come across any.....
Quote from: Hellopplz on March 20, 2011, 06:56:04 PM
Really? :o. I'll see if I can find a link on Youtube but knowing the strict UFC, doubt I'd come across any.....
the site itself ufc.com will have it also if ur on facebook 'mma news' or 'ufc news' r always posting ;)
I'm more so trying to look for the entire match ;). They'll only show highlights :(.
I managed to find round 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqzoQrtZPyc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqzoQrtZPyc)
Quote from: CrowsFan on March 20, 2011, 11:41:56 PM
I managed to find round 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqzoQrtZPyc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqzoQrtZPyc)
cheers mate that was awesome :) those elbows from gaurd :o :o :o that reach is amazing not too dismilar to Brock Lesnar the way they can do things from what is supposed to be a neutral/safe position... Anderson Silva should think about havn a rest cos thats what MMA News is reporting The Spider is next 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Quote from: Hellopplz on March 20, 2011, 06:56:04 PM
Really? :o. I'll see if I can find a link on Youtube but knowing the strict UFC, doubt I'd come across any.....
Yea! I got to watch this time!
Most of the main card was a bit average -
"CroCop" Filipovic v Schaub wasn't bad though - CroCop showed improved take-down defence and he was ok on the ground (he's improved a fair bit) and it was competitive most of the way - i was just about to consign Schaub to the end of the 2nd tier of heavyweights (or the top of the 3rd tier) when he got a glancing overhand right across the top of CroCop's temple and CroCop went down hitting his head on the canvas and with his right arm going floppy behind his back/under his body as ref Herb Dean came straight into save him but not quick enough to halt Schaub's fairly big hit to CroCop when it looked like he was already out ... is a pity it went that way cos maybe CroCop should retire now (he's just taken a few too many big hits and has a few miles on the clock) ...
Rua v Jones - was great although one-sided - Rua just didn't have any weapons to hurt Jones with. The biggest thing was the reach advantage (about 8inches) - Jones just held Rua at bay with one hand and then used the other to pepper him with hits.
the 10mth or so lay-off for Rua was telling (Jones just fought last month and was relatively untouched from that one from what i've read), he just couldn't get any of his controlled aggressive offence going and he got taken down early, regularly and easily.
think it was 2nd round and Jones broke from a clinch up against the cage with a spinning back-fist - that got a bit of crowd reaction in the pub I was watching in! :D
even though Jones dominated, there was still risk in his style of attack that Rua, i think if he had been "match-fit" might have countered with but otherwise Jones looked in control.
at 23yrs old, Jones is the youngest UFC title holder in its short history.
Interesting to see now if 'team-mates' Jones and Rashard Evans have a title fight next?? ;D
Quote from: Marcz on March 21, 2011, 12:01:40 AM
Quote from: CrowsFan on March 20, 2011, 11:41:56 PM
I managed to find round 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqzoQrtZPyc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqzoQrtZPyc)
cheers mate that was awesome :) those elbows from gaurd :o :o :o that reach is amazing not too dismilar to Brock Lesnar the way they can do things from what is supposed to be a neutral/safe position... Anderson Silva should think about havn a rest cos thats what MMA News is reporting The Spider is next 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Sweet CF :D. Thanks.
Jones control the entire match over Shotgun ???. Guess the lay-off didn't work as well as preparation with other matches. Didn't Rashard say a while back he doesn't want to face friends? ::). He should just leave it in the ring if he has to fight them.
Quote from: Hellopplz on March 21, 2011, 04:10:50 PM
Quote from: Marcz on March 21, 2011, 12:01:40 AM
Quote from: CrowsFan on March 20, 2011, 11:41:56 PM
I managed to find round 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqzoQrtZPyc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqzoQrtZPyc)
cheers mate that was awesome :) those elbows from gaurd :o :o :o that reach is amazing not too dismilar to Brock Lesnar the way they can do things from what is supposed to be a neutral/safe position... Anderson Silva should think about havn a rest cos thats what MMA News is reporting The Spider is next 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Sweet CF :D. Thanks.
Jones control the entire match over Shotgun ???. Guess the lay-off didn't work as well as preparation with other matches. Didn't Rashard say a while back he doesn't want to face friends? ::). He should just leave it in the ring if he has to fight them.
Saw an article on Sherdog.com that indicated both Jones and Evans will put 'team-mate-ship' aside cos they realise both have to fight for the belt/title and that's that.
should be a corker! ;D
there no longer training out of the same camp anyway there has been a spat between them over something Bones said and Rashard is a sooky lalala he has been training with some other group, cant think of the name but seriously its not even going to be a good match between those 2 Bones would destroy him inside the 1st round, Sugar is an average sized averaged height and reach counter puncher who is evasive and his first move is always backwards... Bones doesnt mind the distance either he has flashy hands and feet with a mega reach, plain and simple he lets Sugar backpeddle traps him close to the fence game over there is nothing he does nor can do better he has tiny chance of victory which is hardly worth it...
UFC/WE need this fight with Silva quit the foreplay and make these 2 fight it could be the biggest fight in UFC history both have amazing styles Bones will come forward Silva will counter both have a big reach and KO power Silvas juijitsu is stealth Bones wrestling is insane, no matter where this fight goes it would be amazing...
Read an article at school today talking about a possible Silva Vs Jones bout in the future. That would just be EPIC!
Quote from: Marcz on March 23, 2011, 12:05:05 AM
there no longer training out of the same camp anyway there has been a spat between them over something Bones said and Rashard is a sooky lalala he has been training with some other group, cant think of the name but seriously its not even going to be a good match between those 2 Bones would destroy him inside the 1st round, Sugar is an average sized averaged height and reach counter puncher who is evasive and his first move is always backwards... Bones doesnt mind the distance either he has flashy hands and feet with a mega reach, plain and simple he lets Sugar backpeddle traps him close to the fence game over there is nothing he does nor can do better he has tiny chance of victory which is hardly worth it...
UFC/WE need this fight with Silva quit the foreplay and make these 2 fight it could be the biggest fight in UFC history both have amazing styles Bones will come forward Silva will counter both have a big reach and KO power Silvas juijitsu is stealth Bones wrestling is insane, no matter where this fight goes it would be amazing...
won't happen just yet Marcz, though i agree with you it would be awesome - UFC will want to milk as much possible out of the new light heavyweight champ first.
i think GSP v Silva is more likely if GSP can beat Shields convincingly enough (should be a good one that one).
i think Jones will fight Evans, then Rampage - then a Silva fight might be on??
yeah i agree with ur diagnosis but i think Silva and GSP r ready to take their bat an ball and go home there is nothing to gain for them and a legacy to taint should either of those 2 super fights happen...
ahhh was so good to see Anthony Rumble Johnson dominate Dan the snot nose toff Hardy ;D 30-27
hey hey lads the brand new season of The Ultimate Fighter is on GO channel 099 right now dont miss it...
Quote from: Marcz on April 01, 2011, 01:27:35 AM
hey hey lads the brand new season of The Ultimate Fighter is on GO channel 099 right now dont miss it...
aww man, how did I miss that?!?! :o
cheers marcz!
11:30pm SA time Thursday nights, was really poorly advertised i fluked it basically 10 minutes before it started...
knew something fishy was going on when Fuel TV wernt advertising it yet and the season was starting, wouldve been so powered off if i didnt catch onto it...
Quote from: Marcz on April 01, 2011, 01:27:35 AM
hey hey lads the brand new season of The Ultimate Fighter is on GO channel 099 right now dont miss it...
I wasn't online and was channel surfing when I caught it! I recorded it after missing the first 10 minutes :D. Very lucky catch considering I didn't even see a single commercial for it :(. Also caught True Beauty around the same time (not for the actual show but for the laughter of how stupid they can be :P).
Happy they are showing it now as I missed watching UFC/MMA. It's on between 11:30 to 12:00 Vic time as I can't remember much from last night.
Oh I don't have that channel :'(
Quote from: Marcz on April 01, 2011, 01:27:35 AM
hey hey lads the brand new season of The Ultimate Fighter is on GO channel 099 right now dont miss it...
Ultimate Fighter heads up for tonight (Thurs) as per Marcz's post above ...
thanks again Marcz! ;D
no worries mate im frothing too, last week was a bit of a let down...
I know. Just kept him at bay the entire time ::).
Unlucky CF :(.
Quote from: Hellopplz on April 07, 2011, 05:05:06 PM
I know. Just kept him at bay the entire time ::).
Unlucky CF :(.
Unlucky indeed :'(
not a bad fight, heaps better than last weeks fight...
thought Javier was slightly ahead after 2 rounds glad they went to the 3rd tho was fairly evident who wanted it more then...
Agreed. Javier seemed to try and keep in control while Cope (already forgot his name) seemed to actually want to do more than that.
Close up to the cage the entire time. He went with his trainer too much on that one.
so far this season seems to be lacking intensity, hope it picks up next week...
bumping the reminder for TUF on GO channel 099 ;)
wicked fight should've gone 3 but they were both gassed anyway...
Great fight and they actually wanted to fight!
I was going for Ryan anyway, the underdog 8). By about 2 minutes left you can see their punches slowing down, not sure they would have lasted a 3rd round :-\.
Quote from: Hellopplz on April 15, 2011, 11:07:43 AM
Great fight and they actually wanted to fight!
I was going for Ryan anyway, the underdog 8). By about 2 minutes left you can see their punches slowing down, not sure they would have lasted a 3rd round :-\.
aww ... i missed it!
just couldn't stay awake, so tired i fell asleep during the footy show - didn't even see the macaw do the "oh really?" ... ;)
did the parrot say it in the end?? ;D
I didn't watch the footy show :-X. Sorry J :P.
Quote from: Hellopplz on April 15, 2011, 11:43:39 AM
I didn't watch the footy show :-X. Sorry J :P.
that's ok HP, i can't quite claim it as "quality entertainment" but i'm interested in picking up whatever info i can that might be DT/SC relevant by whatever means possible ... ;)
Haha! May as well listen to Dr. Dreamteam then :P.
Footy Show has seriously gone down. Watched it 2-4 years ago. Didn't at all last year (besides the Grand Final). Watched the first episode before giving up on it this year :P.
I don't watch it anymore since I moved to Sydney, cos they show the NRL footy show first and the AFL one comes on after at 11.30 or something stupid like that..
UFC 129 heads up - Sunday, 1 May 2011 from around 11am AEST.
Featuring 2 UFC titles up for grabs.
Georges St Pierre vs Jake Shields for the UFC welterweight title.
Jose Aldo vs Mark Hominick for the new UFC featherweight title.
also featuring, possibly the last fight of Hall of Famer Randy Couture vs Lyoto Machida ...
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Couture-Minimizes-Retirement-Honored-to-Fight-at-UFC-129-31758
again, i'll be missing it cos of work ... :'(
checkout Chuck ;D
http://www.bjpenn.com/profiles/blog/show?id=2022293%3ABlogPost%3A2440095
Chuck tipping an upset... http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/04/26/chuck-liddell-thinks-jake-shields-will-upset-georges-st-pierre/
Reminder: UFC 129 - Sunday, 1 May 2011 from around 11am AEST
Featuring 2 UFC titles up for grabs.
Georges St Pierre vs Jake Shields for the UFC welterweight title.
Jose Aldo vs Mark Hominick for the new UFC featherweight title.
also featuring, possibly the last fight of Hall of Famer Randy Couture vs Lyoto Machida ...
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Couture-Minimizes-Retirement-Honored-to-Fight-at-UFC-129-31758
Main Card [info from wikipedia]
Welterweight Championship bout: Georges St-Pierre (c) vs. Jake Shields
Featherweight Championship bout: José Aldo (c) vs. Mark Hominick
Light Heavyweight bout: Vladimir Matyushenko vs. Jason Brilz
Light Heavyweight bout: Randy Couture vs. Lyoto Machida
Lightweight bout: Mark Bocek vs. Ben Henderson
I'm gonna miss again, visiting ossie's hometown on study leave and yes they've scheduled a lecture on Sunday afternoon ... :'(
Quote from: Marcz on April 27, 2011, 03:13:43 PM
Chuck tipping an upset... http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/04/26/chuck-liddell-thinks-jake-shields-will-upset-georges-st-pierre/
I actually want to see Shields win as well. Not sure why but will be rooting for him ;D.
Unlucky once again J! I can't watch as well.... not enough money for PPV (Never get any PPV's) and not old enough to go to a bar to watch it.
Looking forward to this, looks like a really good card.
GSP vs Shields has had a good leadup and Im pumped for the fight!
Would take a dam good effort to beat GSP.
Machida and Couture is another Im looking frwd to :)
Quote from: Maca24 on April 29, 2011, 10:05:13 PM
Looking forward to this, looks like a really good card.
GSP vs Shields has had a good leadup and Im pumped for the fight!
Would take a dam good effort to beat GSP.
Machida and Couture is another Im looking frwd to :)
definitely a great card...
Randy Vs Machida :o Machida is so elusive and Randy likes to dirty box, Machida usually lands a counter strikes and Randy has an amazing chin, could be the fight of the night... could also be as boring as batshower if both arent on their game :-\
yea your right Marcz, although Randy is always on his game ;)
What happened to Machida? im surprised his not in the title picture.
Quote from: Maca24 on April 30, 2011, 11:14:55 AM
yea your right Marcz, although Randy is always on his game ;)
What happened to Machida? im surprised his not in the title picture.
im guessing similar to the Frank Mir thing, 2 matches against a guy lucky to win the first and then beaten convincingly in the 2nd fight puts u straight to the back of the line...
Quote from: Marcz on April 30, 2011, 03:56:42 PM
Quote from: Maca24 on April 30, 2011, 11:14:55 AM
yea your right Marcz, although Randy is always on his game ;)
What happened to Machida? im surprised his not in the title picture.
im guessing similar to the Frank Mir thing, 2 matches against a guy lucky to win the first and then beaten convincingly in the 2nd fight puts u straight to the back of the line...
yea sounds about right. If Lyoto gets the win then hopefully he works his way up the ladder, if he doesnt win then he might be in strife...
Quote from: Maca24 on April 30, 2011, 07:39:58 PM
Quote from: Marcz on April 30, 2011, 03:56:42 PM
Quote from: Maca24 on April 30, 2011, 11:14:55 AM
yea your right Marcz, although Randy is always on his game ;)
What happened to Machida? im surprised his not in the title picture.
im guessing similar to the Frank Mir thing, 2 matches against a guy lucky to win the first and then beaten convincingly in the 2nd fight puts u straight to the back of the line...
yea sounds about right. If Lyoto gets the win then hopefully he works his way up the ladder, if he doesnt win then he might be in strife...
Randy is a massive massive chance bcos its the same old he's got no chance too old too slow scenario he loves and bam Randy Clinic in dirty boxing and ground control...
well from what I read it was a fantastic night with a lacklustre finish.
The Machida KO over Couture was sick apparently, knocking out a tooth.
Nate Diaz got owned :o cant belive that as I watched that McDonald kick get beat by Condit and he looked pretty poor.
Henderson a spinning backfist knockout would of been kool...
Aldo and Homminick a good 5 round fight by reports.
And the big one, GSP vs Shields was a standup jab fight. apparently very boring.
GSP won convincingly on the scorecards.
Welterweight Championship bout: Georges St-Pierre (c) DEF Jake Shields. (Unanimous Decision)
Featherweight Championship bout: José Aldo (c) DEF Mark Hominick. (Unanimous Decision)
Light Heavyweight bout: Vladimir Matyushenko DEF Jason Brilz. (TKO 1st Round)
Light Heavyweight bout: Randy Couture Lost to Lyoto Machida (KO 2nd Round)
Lightweight bout: Mark Bocek Lost to Ben Henderson (KO 2nd Round?)
I was checking out a stream, but it kept on freezing every 5 seconds for like 10 so gave up on it.
Standup fight boring? They must have been just staring off most of the time then!
Quote from: Hellopplz on May 01, 2011, 05:48:36 PM
I was checking out a stream, but it kept on freezing every 5 seconds for like 10 so gave up on it.
Standup fight boring? They must have been just staring off most of the time then!
I read some article stating that most of the fight was stand up and Shields couldnt take GSP to ground.
Not much action apparently..
GSP is a master of disecting others weaknesses and exploiting them...
then there is his visualisation techniques he would be so hard to defeat without knocking him out bcos he is so mentally prepared to win...
saw a sports science special on him the other day, his endurance is 15% better than anyone else they have ever tested and they deal with elite athletes of all sports, his takedown force was equal to Rashard Evans who has 30lbs on him :o and he punches harder than Shogun Rua kicks :o :o
(http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQeXzA3jbN7qDCef28qOG-CY5-aNfTWcc7spoyLci0oscWCuGUz6w)
picture from the endurance testing
Anybody got UFC 2010? Im keen for a match. I own! :P
Brock Lesnar Diverticulitis AGAIN!!!!
http://mobile.bloodyelbow.com/2011/5/12/2168116/brock-lesnar-diverticulitis-shane-carwin-junior-dos-santos
http://youtu.be/09N_iGVzZXQ
Dos Santos will now face Carwin... wicked match 8)
best wishes to Brock...
that sucks :( I love Lesnar and was eager to see him fight again. He is so entertaining.
Wats the disease he has BTW?
http://www.gesa.org.au/leaflets/diverticulitis.cfm
last time he had it he couldve died as he was internally bleeding and hadnt had it diagnosed until he was collapsing etc...
they said it was a result of his diet which was largely made up of eating just meat no veg so he changed his diet...
apparently there is a high chance it never goes away :(
That really sucks for him!
Although a carwin v dos santos fight would be awesome to watch!! If it gets past the first round JDS will win but he will need to be wary of carwins power and punches in the first round
Quote from: CrowsFan on May 14, 2011, 03:17:40 PM
That really sucks for him!
Although a carwin v dos santos fight would be awesome to watch!! If it gets past the first round JDS will win but he will need to be wary of carwins power and punches in the first round
i think Carwin wouldve learnt his lesson from blowing his load too early against Lesnar...
definitely will end in a KO but look for both to be patient agressive early on until one of them gets tagged with a shot...
then it will be a brawl...
JDS will win. Carwin will definitely land a few though.
Carwin only needs to land one :-X not everyone has a lunk head like Lesnar...
Carwin has turned the lights out on some of the most durable chins in the game 8)
Quote from: Marcz on May 15, 2011, 12:12:42 AM
Carwin only needs to land one :-X not everyone has a lunk head like Lesnar...
Carwin has turned the lights out on some of the most durable chins in the game 8)
he is a monsta!
will be interesting to see if he's built up his cardio tank ... ;)
that is sad about Brock ... :'(
don't always like his pomp and promotion but he's good for the sport ...
Quote from: j959 on May 15, 2011, 10:25:48 PM
Quote from: Marcz on May 15, 2011, 12:12:42 AM
Carwin only needs to land one :-X not everyone has a lunk head like Lesnar...
Carwin has turned the lights out on some of the most durable chins in the game 8)
he is a monsta!
will be interesting to see if he's built up his cardio tank ... ;)
that is sad about Brock ... :'(
don't always like his pomp and promotion but he's good for the sport ...
indeed agreed ;)
really really wanna see Velasquez Carwin that shower would be a barnburner :o
Quote from: Marcz on May 15, 2011, 11:42:58 PM
Quote from: j959 on May 15, 2011, 10:25:48 PM
Quote from: Marcz on May 15, 2011, 12:12:42 AM
Carwin only needs to land one :-X not everyone has a lunk head like Lesnar...
Carwin has turned the lights out on some of the most durable chins in the game 8)
he is a monsta!
will be interesting to see if he's built up his cardio tank ... ;)
that is sad about Brock ... :'(
don't always like his pomp and promotion but he's good for the sport ...
indeed agreed ;)
really really wanna see Velasquez Carwin that shower would be a barnburner :o
i still wanna see Dos Santos v Velasquez though!! ;)
Quote from: j959 on May 15, 2011, 11:46:24 PM
Quote from: Marcz on May 15, 2011, 11:42:58 PM
Quote from: j959 on May 15, 2011, 10:25:48 PM
Quote from: Marcz on May 15, 2011, 12:12:42 AM
Carwin only needs to land one :-X not everyone has a lunk head like Lesnar...
Carwin has turned the lights out on some of the most durable chins in the game 8)
he is a monsta!
will be interesting to see if he's built up his cardio tank ... ;)
that is sad about Brock ... :'(
don't always like his pomp and promotion but he's good for the sport ...
indeed agreed ;)
really really wanna see Velasquez Carwin that shower would be a barnburner :o
i still wanna see Dos Santos v Velasquez though!! ;)
with Brock out for awhile we r bound to see both within the year ;)
fresh off the press, trailer to Dos Santos Carwin :o :o :o 8)
http://youtu.be/Rtmi_bizHVA
UFC 130: Rampage v Hamill heads up - this Sun, 29 May 2011 from 11am AEST.
Was supposed to be the anticipated Edgar v Maynard III bout for the UFC lightweight title but both had to pull out due to injuries. Still not a bad card, main card is even and should be entertaining - I think I may actually be able to watch this time with no work commitments scheduled! :)
(fingers crossed)
Main card
Light Heavyweight bout: Quinton Jackson vs. Matt Hamill
Heavyweight bout: Frank Mir vs. Roy Nelson
Welterweight bout: Thiago Alves vs. Rick Story
Heavyweight bout: Stefan Struve vs. Travis Browne
Middleweight bout: Brian Stann vs. Jorge Santiago
Rampage v Hamill should be a great fight! Also hoping Mir can smash Nelson cos I really hate him!
rekn it will go...
Light Heavyweight bout: Quinton Jackson vs. Matt Hamill
Heavyweight bout: Frank Mir vs. Roy Nelson
Welterweight bout: Thiago Alves vs. Rick Story
Heavyweight bout: Stefan Struve vs. Travis Browne
bold ftw... Hamill has only encountered 1 heavy heavy handed striker before and he was dominated...
Mir has not been the same since Lesnar and Carwin dominated him, Big Country is underrated...
The Pit Bull is just that and Struve is a freak...
Are you talking about when he lost to Rich Franklin or when he was dominated by Jon Jones, but won since Jones got DQ'd?
I agree with all your predictions there marcz. Roy should win, but just hate him so much I don't want him to haha
yeah sorry forgot about the ACE fight, was reffering to the Bones fight he won on DQ...
he was never ever in that fight and u could tell by the his body language he wouldnt want to fight Bones again :-X
Quote from: Marcz on May 24, 2011, 02:29:01 PM
yeah sorry forgot about the ACE fight, was reffering to the Bones fight he won on DQ...
he was never ever in that fight and u could tell by the his body language he wouldnt want to fight Bones again :-X
was that the one where Jones was flinging Hamill around like a rag doll??!? :o
Hamill's a big dude and it was like Jones was tossing dough in the air to make pizza ... ;)
(you like that one Marcz??!) ;)
agree with your match predictions too - just not sure about Mir v Nelson - i used to be a Mir fan but he's been saying some dumb things in his obsession with Brock ... ???
Yeah j Jones was manhandling Hamill. Hamill is a great wrestler and he couldn't do anything to defend himself against Jones. Hamill only won because the referee adjudged Jones's elbows to be too up and down instead of coming in from the side when he was in full mount
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D lmao J
yeah thats the fight, thing was Jones actually looked at the ref briefly while fully mounted as if to say u can stop this anytime n0w...
then started the 12>6 oclock elbows... soon as Hamill got the option he took it ::)
he is a serial sook, in TUF he was rough with everyone in practice but as soon as he felt hurt he would hava big s00k to Tito...
he tried doing it again against Kieth Jardine, Jardine poked his eye accidently, said he couldnt see but the Dr cleared him to fight...
Now don't be too harsh on him marcz he is deaf. Imagine trying to fight if you can't see or hear! ;)
Quote from: CrowsFan on May 26, 2011, 02:02:58 AM
Now don't be too harsh on him marcz he is deaf. Imagine trying to fight if you can't see or hear! ;)
;D haha some ppl have that killer instinct and some as talented as they r just dont have the meddle when facing adversity...
Quote from: Marcz on May 26, 2011, 03:03:42 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on May 26, 2011, 02:02:58 AM
Now don't be too harsh on him marcz he is deaf. Imagine trying to fight if you can't see or hear! ;)
;D haha some ppl have that killer instinct and some as talented as they r just dont have the meddle when facing adversity...
Hamill does get props for that - respect!
shower, think family commitments are going to make me miss this one - if it ain't work it's always another thing.
at least it ain't Edgar v Maynard III that i'm missing - i would've spewed if that was what i was missing! ;)
Im watching the prelims on ONE. Wish I had main event :/ looks a good card.
Quote from: Maca24 on May 29, 2011, 11:13:53 AM
Im watching the prelims on ONE. Wish I had main event :/ looks a good card.
shower! i forgot about the prelims on OneHD!!!! :'(
i even stayed up late Fri to watch UFC 125 - glad I did, what a great fight Edgar v Maynard II was!
Well the results from the main card of 130 were:
• Middleweight bout: Brian Stann vs. Jorge Santiago
Stann defeated Santiago via KO (punches) at 4:29 of round 2.
• Welterweight bout: Thiago Alves vs. Rick Story
Story defeated Alves via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
• Heavyweight bout:Stefan Struve vs. Travis Browne
Browne defeated Struve via KO (superman punch) at 4:11 of round 1.
• Heavyweight bout: Frank Mir vs. Roy Nelson
Mir defeated Nelson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26).
• Light Heavyweight bout: Quinton Jackson vs. Matt Hamill
Jackson defeated Hamill via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Also you have to check out this knockout from Travis Browne :o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUlpAYK9Q3k&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUlpAYK9Q3k&feature=related)
Hopefully youtube doesn't delete the video before you watch it ::) Also just the very start you need to watch.
dayyyyyyyym :o :o :o way to put ur chin in the air and eat a fist ;D
cant believe there were so many 'decisions' pretty surprising, did get it CF?
What a Punch! :o. He was knocked out as soon as it landed.
Alves :-\.
If anybody has foxtel and the sports channels, tune into Fuel weekday nights as they are having The Ultimate Fighter rewound. Going seasons 1-9 with 2 episodes each weekday night (repeated the next day I'm pretty sure). Up to Season 5 with BJ Penn and Pulver the Coaches. Just incase anybody wants to tune in.
Nah didn't get it marcz cos when I am up in sydney for uni I don't have foxtel. When I go home for breaks I have it so may watch UFC 132 cos I will be home then, however doesn't look like the best card :(
131 has an awesome card!
goes to show im a crap tipster ;D
always watching the ole re runs HP 8)
would love to get 131 CF even just for Carwin Dos Santos id pay full price ;)
Well I wasn't on yesterday so forgot to remind all of you that The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale was on. Was a pretty good all up.
Guida Vs Pettis was pretty exciting at times and both have so much talent 8).
Tony Ferguson beat out Ramsey (something) for the contract. He became the bad guy of the comp but still won >:(. Knocked Ramsey out in the 1st with a hook just stunning him and it was over straight away.
Quote from: Hellopplz on June 06, 2011, 05:16:59 PM
Well I wasn't on yesterday so forgot to remind all of you that The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale was on. Was a pretty good all up.
Guida Vs Pettis was pretty exciting at times and both have so much talent 8).
Tony Ferguson beat out Ramsey (something) for the contract. He became the bad guy of the comp but still won >:(. Knocked Ramsey out in the 1st with a hook just stunning him and it was over straight away.
Ive been watching The Ultimate Fighter with Rampage vs Rashad on ONE.
Roy Nelson is such a White Goodman haha, Rampage cracks me up with how he just pays out on Roy.
Brendan Schaub and Kimbo Slice have also been interesting to watch.
I remember watching the one where Rashad was in it but sadly haven't watched any on One. Didn't even know they showed it!
Just watched TUF 5 finale tonight and it was pretty exciting through the entire card. Ah.... I love the past seasons and re-runs :P.
i missed the live show so only caught 3 fights in the replay...
Tony had clearly improved his ground game standup was already elite...
Quote from: Marcz on May 14, 2011, 03:57:46 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on May 14, 2011, 03:17:40 PM
That really sucks for him!
Although a carwin v dos santos fight would be awesome to watch!! If it gets past the first round JDS will win but he will need to be wary of carwins power and punches in the first round
i think Carwin wouldve learnt his lesson from blowing his load too early against Lesnar...
definitely will end in a KO but look for both to be patient agressive early on until one of them gets tagged with a shot...
then it will be a brawl...
ok, here we go! UFC heads up for
this Sunday!
UFC 131 - Dos Santos vs Carwin - this Sunday, 12 June 2011 main card from 11am AESTHeavyweight bout: Junior Dos Santos vs. Shane Carwin
Featherweight bout: Kenny Florian vs. Diego Nunes
Heavyweight bout: Jon Olav Einemo vs. Dave Herman
Middleweight bout: Demian Maia vs. Mark Muñoz
Lightweight bout: Donald Cerrone vs. Vagner Rocha
This seems to be the main contender decider with the winner to fight Cain Velasquez once he's recovered from his injury issues. Unfortunately as per Marcz's pervious posts, Brock has had a recurrence of his diverticulitis and his return is indefinite.
Kenny Florian usually puts on a good show and is it his debut at featherweight??
Maia vs Munoz should be interesting and has possible middleweight contender consequences.
Wish it was Lesnar fighting :(
Pretty sure at UFC 137 there will be GSP Vs Nick Diaz. That would be an EPIC fight 8). Although Diaz is with Strikeforce and Dana White said no "Super fights" here it is :P.
Yeah, would have liked to see that match but has to get healthy again. Carwin isn't the worst replacement you can find though :P.
absolutely not infact i think this fight is better much better...
these guys r both AmAz!nG strikers and i can see Junior wanting to take it to the ground as he has an advantage there...
trading strikes with Carwin is worst than playing russian roulette on ur own :P
Quote from: Marcz on June 08, 2011, 12:39:40 AM
absolutely not infact i think this fight is better much better...
these guys r both AmAz!nG strikers and i can see Junior wanting to take it to the ground as he has an advantage there...
trading strikes with Carwin is worst than playing russian roulette on ur own :P
Whoa! Dos Santos picked Carwin apart ... :o
Only thing that puzzled me was Junior kept going for these body shots and kept putting his head down right in the range of a big right-hand bomb from Carwin that never came/never connected ... think he did it 4-6 times. ???
He had Carwin under control with his jab, why bother going for the body and keep risking getting knocked out?!?!?
anyway ... HERE WE GO!!!
VELASQUEZ VS DOS SANTOSas long as Cain can get healthy and isn't too rusty, will be a must-see!! ;D
was talking to a mate who watched it, rekns Carwin gassed a bit again after a strong first round...
definitely the fight i want to see tho, was a maSSive Cain fan from the first fight i seen him in
Ben Ros? something, Cain was giving up some serious weight and smashed him :o
will be such a good match Cain Vs Junior, i smell a trilogy :o >:( :-X
Quote from: Marcz on June 13, 2011, 01:34:06 AM
was talking to a mate who watched it, rekns Carwin gassed a bit again after a strong first round...
definitely the fight i want to see tho, was a maSSive Cain fan from the first fight i seen him in
Ben Ros? something, Cain was giving up some serious weight and smashed him :o
will be such a good match Cain Vs Junior, i smell a trilogy :o >:( :-X
mmm ... trilogy.
don't think your mate saw the same fight I recall seeing - pretty sure 1st rd Carwin was ok but he kept getting tagged with Junior's left jab regularly and then later in the round he got rocked with something (maybe glancing right to his temple??) and he went to his knees and Junior pounced on his back and kept swinging his short lefts into Carwin's head ... at one point Junior looks up at Herb Dean as if asking, "when are you gonna stop this thing?" but Carwin was 'defending intelligently' even if he was taking shots to his head. ;)
think he got up but he was all bloodied up and then end of the round came.
props to Carwin as he ate a lot of punishment that first round but still went th distance - he didn't gas so much but obviously his cardio is still questionable.
He had been drinking and he isnt into the technical side of things ;D
yeah trilogy Iceman Vs The Natural style :o
Quote from: Marcz on June 13, 2011, 02:22:56 AM
He had been drinking and he isnt into the technical side of things ;D
yeah trilogy Iceman Vs The Natural style :o
ha, ha! fair enough - i'd been drinking too. so he could've been gassed and I just didn't notice!
cos of our W(ait) A(while) time difference, i started with a Guinness around 9.30am! ;)
i still hope Brock gets back - that's an awesome triangle of fights - Velasquez, Lesnar & Dos Santos!! :D
Brock is a machine and it won't be as one sided as before.
id like to see Brock go thru Carwin or Mir again, giving those 2 time for 2 fights 8)
I new Carwin would get smashed ::)
JDS is a gun, just thinking about him vs Lesnar is just :o
Marcz, Id pay to see Mir vs Lesnar for a 3rd time. Great rivalry their with both fighters hating each other.
UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber - ah, spewing i missed this. Looks like some good fights and interesting results!
From wikipedia:
Main card
Welterweight bout: Carlos Condit vs. Dong Hyun Kim
Condit defeated Kim via KO (flying knee & punches) at 2:58 of round 1.
Light Heavyweight bout: Tito Ortiz vs. Ryan Bader
Ortiz defeated Bader via submission (guillotine choke) at 1:56 of round 1.
Lightweight bout: Dennis Siver vs. Matt Wiman
Siver defeated Wiman via unanimous decision (29â€"28, 29â€"28, 29â€"28).
Middleweight bout: Wanderlei Silva vs. Chris Leben
Leben defeated Silva via KO (punches) at 0:27 of round 1.
Bantamweight Championship bout: Dominick Cruz (c) vs. Urijah Faber
Cruz defeats Faber via unanimous decision (50â€"45, 49â€"46, 48â€"47) to retain the UFC Bantamweight Championship.
Anyway, at least this ... UFC 133: Evans vs. Davis in early August 2011 looks interesting ... ;)
Leben smashed Wanderlei :o. 27 seconds....
Looked like it had some decent matchups, although 3 finished in the first round :P.
Quote from: Hellopplz on July 12, 2011, 01:44:18 PM
Leben smashed Wanderlei :o. 27 seconds....
Looked like it had some decent matchups, although 3 finished in the first round :P.
I saw that as well - holy snapping duckshower batman. I thought that would have been a great fight. Also disappointed that Tito defeated Bader (I cant stand Tito)
I actually like Bader so wanted him to win. Dang Tito ruining the fun :P.
Quote from: Hellopplz on July 12, 2011, 02:04:33 PM
I actually like Bader so wanted him to win. Dang Tito ruining the fun :P.
that was an interesting one, means Tito not quite as spent as I had thought.
looks like Jones really took Bader's steam and/or confidence away, cos he was on a bit of a tear ... or maybe i'm not giving enough respect to Tito??
Quote from: j959 on July 12, 2011, 04:05:33 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on July 12, 2011, 02:04:33 PM
I actually like Bader so wanted him to win. Dang Tito ruining the fun :P.
that was an interesting one, means Tito not quite as spent as I had thought.
looks like Jones really took Bader's steam and/or confidence away, cos he was on a bit of a tear ... or maybe i'm not giving enough respect to Tito??
I think Dana ripped Bader's heart out after the Jones fight by saying the winner got the title fight.
Tito always makes excuses when he loses and it showers me to tears >:(
Tito always rubs it in when he wins which showers me to tears >:(
If i was training for UFC id want Tito coaching me bcos he is the best coach ive seen bar none :-X
Leben was an arrogant little turd but he has changed his tune in the last few years, always love his fights just keeps comin forward 8)
I agree that Leben has changed his tune over the last few years. He is on a bit of a roll at the moment as well. Surely he has to be close to be in line for a title shot.
I HATE TITO!! *Team Punishment* Pfft
Funny enough I'm watching The Ultimate Fighter 1 with Leben in it :P. Indeed has come a long way from the way he acted back then.
Does anyone know where I can watch all the ultimate fighter seasons?
Im addicted, but dont have foxtel :-[
Season 1 - http://www.youtube.com/user/allaboutufconline
Part of Season 2 - http://www.youtube.com/user/PS3StrategyGuides
Best to get torrents though as they would be much easier than finding the episodes on Youtube.
Thanks HP :)
Whats torrents? (please dont laugh :P)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_(protocol)
Peer-to-peer sharing system. Wouldn't post links but can always search up on google. But need to download something like bittorrent or utorrent to get them (I have bit).
Oh yea I see...
BTW what do we think of Tito replacing Davis? ???
I would of preferred a Machida vs Evans fight by a long way.
Found a great website for free ultimate fighter.
Have been watching Season 13 all day :D
Quote from: Maca24 on July 16, 2011, 12:25:32 AM
Oh yea I see...
BTW what do we think of Tito replacing Davis? ???
I would of preferred a Machida vs Evans fight by a long way.
wtf?!?!
ah, shower! I was really looking forward to Evans v Davis too!
Apparently Machida's camp wanted more money than Dana was willing to pay so Tito after initially declining has come in ... that doesn't make a lot of sense - wonder how much Tito is getting paid compared to what Machida's people wanted?? :-\
UFC 133 - Evans v Ortiz - Sun 7 August 2011 from around abouts 9am AEST
Main card - as at 18 July 2011 (from wikipedia)
Light Heavyweight bout: Rashad Evans vs. Tito Ortiz
Middleweight bout: Vitor Belfort vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama
Welterweight bout: Dennis Hallman vs. Brian Ebersole
Middleweight bout: Jorge Rivera vs. Alessio Sakara
Welterweight bout: Rory MacDonald vs. Mike Pyle
not sure i'm as excited as I was before ... Lil' Nog pulled out so Rich Franklin's not fighting either! :'(
Rory MacDonald is a young upcoming kid, and Belfort Akiyama should be alright ... :-\
Wow Rashard V Tito. Two guys I hate more than anything and couldn't give a flower about.
Yeah I'm not bothering with this one
I'm really looking forward to UFC 135. Jon Jones v Rampage Jackson for the Light Heavyweight Championship :D
Quote from: CrowsFan on July 18, 2011, 12:31:37 PM
I'm really looking forward to UFC 135. Jon Jones v Rampage Jackson for the Light Heavyweight Championship :D
That's going to be AWESOME 8).
Belfort's fight could be a good one like you said J. Evans and Tito I could watch if they beat each other up :P. But otherwise, not that interesting to me.
Belfort and Akiyama looks good though..
Tito vs Rashas will be interesting.. but I wont be buying PPV for it.
Lil Nog vs Rich would of been decent, I hate rich so want Nog to kick his ass.
Rampage v Bones will be epic! GO RAMPAGE!!! 8)
fair chance Tito and Rashard will go the distance imo...
Tito doesnt hunt anymore Rashard never has nor will just counter strike and move lots, Tito's ground game is no longer elite so even if he gets Sugar down i dont see him doing much damage, expect Rashard to win on points via his counter punching and stuffing takedowns yawn...
I think you mean go Bones maca :P
Rampage is overhyped these days in my opinion. Don't get me wrong he is a great fighter, but he isn't as good as he used to be. I guess spending time on his acting career has something to do with it ;)
imo its because he doesnt want to adjust his fight plan...
he is happy being the heavy handed madman and guys know how to poke holes in that these days with the homework they put in...
i dont think Rampage respects his legs ;D he never defends leg kicks and eventually becomes an easy target...
I've seen an interview where he is talking about how much he hates training. He says something like how it's not fair that Quinton has to do all the training and how Quinton has to work hard, but then Rampage gets to fight and takes all the glory. It's pretty funny :)
Quote from: CrowsFan on July 19, 2011, 02:05:10 AM
I've seen an interview where he is talking about how much he hates training. He says something like how it's not fair that Quinton has to do all the training and how Quinton has to work hard, but then Rampage gets to fight and takes all the glory. It's pretty funny :)
yeah definitely one of the funniest dudes ;D did u see TUF 10 or 11 he was a coach, gold every episode 8)
Yeah loved that season. Loved it when he destroyed the door cos his team lost again haha ;D
Quote from: Marcz on July 19, 2011, 03:21:09 AM
Quote from: CrowsFan on July 19, 2011, 02:05:10 AM
I've seen an interview where he is talking about how much he hates training. He says something like how it's not fair that Quinton has to do all the training and how Quinton has to work hard, but then Rampage gets to fight and takes all the glory. It's pretty funny :)
yeah definitely one of the funniest dudes ;D did u see TUF 10 or 11 he was a coach, gold every episode 8)
yeh love that season 8)
I love the guy, him and rashards fights were hilarious.
I recommend season 13. Has been pretty good from what ive watched.
Quote from: Marcz on July 19, 2011, 01:19:36 AM
fair chance Tito and Rashard will go the distance imo...
Tito doesnt hunt anymore Rashard never has nor will just counter strike and move lots, Tito's ground game is no longer elite so even if he gets Sugar down i dont see him doing much damage, expect Rashard to win on points via his counter punching and stuffing takedowns yawn...
I expect it to be the worst fight the UFC has ever had and this is from someone who lived through the Shamrock-Severn "Super"Fight
Quote from: Maca24 on July 19, 2011, 10:30:14 AM
Quote from: Marcz on July 19, 2011, 03:21:09 AM
Quote from: CrowsFan on July 19, 2011, 02:05:10 AM
I've seen an interview where he is talking about how much he hates training. He says something like how it's not fair that Quinton has to do all the training and how Quinton has to work hard, but then Rampage gets to fight and takes all the glory. It's pretty funny :)
yeah definitely one of the funniest dudes ;D did u see TUF 10 or 11 he was a coach, gold every episode 8)
yeh love that season 8)
I love the guy, him and rashards fights were hilarious.
I recommend season 13. Has been pretty good from what ive watched.
havent missed a season yet ;) that was one of my faves tho...
season 4 was wild aswell with all actual fighters trying to kickstart their careers again, Serra, Carter, Lytle, Lutter, Sell etc
Quote from: BratPack on July 19, 2011, 06:14:09 PM
Quote from: Marcz on July 19, 2011, 01:19:36 AM
fair chance Tito and Rashard will go the distance imo...
Tito doesnt hunt anymore Rashard never has nor will just counter strike and move lots, Tito's ground game is no longer elite so even if he gets Sugar down i dont see him doing much damage, expect Rashard to win on points via his counter punching and stuffing takedowns yawn...
I expect it to be the worst fight the UFC has ever had and this is from someone who lived through the Shamrock-Severn "Super"Fight
we watched UFC 1-10 in one weekend in the 90's :o some of those fights were painful to watch...
they didnt stand the fighters back up and the refs never forced them into pushing the pace ::)
i think it was 1 of the Shamrock Vs Gracie matches spent 30 minutes ground cuddling... massive yawn :-X
Yeah, the rounds were much longer so more slow than todays matches. The fighter's worked alot on being able to last the distance back then so had to pace themselves. I need to watch a couple of the past events as I don't watch them :'(.
Fuel TV (foxtel) is replaying Seasons 1-9 all over again in the same time slot ;D. Missed season 1 so finally get to watch it :P.
I think it was TUF 7 or 8 with Rampage Vs Mir? The more recent one was him and Forrest I think. Or may have them mixed up :-[.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ultimate_Fighter#Season_synopsis
just scroll down a touch and on this link and it has all the coaches from the seasons winners etc ;)
Quote from: Hellopplz on July 20, 2011, 01:30:07 PM
Yeah, the rounds were much longer so more slow than todays matches. The fighter's worked alot on being able to last the distance back then so had to pace themselves. I need to watch a couple of the past events as I don't watch them :'(.
Fuel TV (foxtel) is replaying Seasons 1-9 all over again in the same time slot ;D. Missed season 1 so finally get to watch it :P.
I think it was TUF 7 or 8 with Rampage Vs Mir? The more recent one was him and Forrest I think. Or may have them mixed up :-[.
TUF 7 was rampage vs Forrest and TUF 9 was against Rashad.
If im not mistaken :P
one short Maca ;) twas 10 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ultimate_Fighter#Season_synopsis
I mixed up Noguira with Rampage ::). Still season 7 and 8 had both of them just in the wrong order/wrong captain ;D.
UFC 93 - Franklin v Henderson on OneHD this Fri, my listing has it pretty late at 11.55pm!
From Jan 2009.
Main card
Welterweight bout: Marcus Davis vs. Chris Lytle
Middleweight bout: Alan Belcher vs. Denis Kang
Middleweight bout: Jeremy Horn vs. Rousimar Palhares
Light Heavyweight bout: Mark Coleman vs. Mauricio Rua
Light Heavyweight bout: Rich Franklin vs. Dan Henderson
Davis and Lytle normally put on a good show - might just be a bit late for me at pumpkin time ...
I like Davis as a fighter so should be a good bout. Franklin Vs Henderson will also be good but nothing else interests me :-\.
UFC 134 looking like a good card.
Silva vs Okami (last guy to beat silva?), Schaub vs Big Nog and Forrest vs Shogun!
Nice 8)
Quote from: j959 on July 18, 2011, 12:11:43 PM
Quote from: Maca24 on July 16, 2011, 12:25:32 AM
Oh yea I see...
BTW what do we think of Tito replacing Davis? ???
I would of preferred a Machida vs Evans fight by a long way.
wtf?!?!
ah, shower! I was really looking forward to Evans v Davis too!
Apparently Machida's camp wanted more money than Dana was willing to pay so Tito after initially declining has come in ... that doesn't make a lot of sense - wonder how much Tito is getting paid compared to what Machida's people wanted?? :-\
UFC 133 - Evans v Ortiz - Sun 7 August 2011 from around abouts 9am AEST
Main card - as at 18 July 2011 (from wikipedia)
Light Heavyweight bout: Rashad Evans vs. Tito Ortiz
Middleweight bout: Vitor Belfort vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama
Welterweight bout: Dennis Hallman vs. Brian Ebersole
Middleweight bout: Jorge Rivera vs. Alessio Sakara
Welterweight bout: Rory MacDonald vs. Mike Pyle
not sure i'm as excited as I was before ... Lil' Nog pulled out so Rich Franklin's not fighting either! :'(
Rory MacDonald is a young upcoming kid, and Belfort Akiyama should be alright ... :-\
UFC heads up - haven't checked any updates on the UFC 133 main card but assume it's the same or similar still - this Sunday.
I've got 'daddy duty' so i''ll be giving it a miss.
UFC on OneHD next few days ...
Thurs 4 Aug - The Ultimate Fighter season 11 Middleweights - Chuck Liddell & Tito Ortiz
Sat 6 Aug - UFC Countdown 133 at 12.15am-1.14am ... wtf?!?! i don't have a video recorder and i'm not staying up that late after Saints v Freo to watch ...
Sat 6 Aug - UFC 128 Shogun v Jones from earlier this year - at least this is on at a reasonable hour ~ 9.30pm.
Sun 7 Aug - UFC 133 Prelims - at least I'll get to watch this while looking after my little one
I have to reset my TV to watch them again :P.
Thanks for the Heads up J. In the middle of watching Season 10 (Heavyweights) and Season 3 for that matter but may tune in for the next one as well!
Shogun and Jones, missed that so why not since it's a Saturday night.
Rashad vs Tito is on tomorrow. Belfort and Akiyama fighting aswell.
Will the winner of Rashad fight get the next title shot?
Quote from: Maca24 on August 06, 2011, 01:43:09 PM
Rashad vs Tito is on tomorrow. Belfort and Akiyama fighting aswell.
Will the winner of Rashad fight get the next title shot?
so Rashard came out on top (think vicious knee to the body in the 2nd) - Rashard should get a crack at the Jones v Rampage winner - doubt Tito would've got the shot if he had beaten Evans but who knows.
Belfort took out Akiyama (he might be on his way out, lost 3 in a row) and the MacDonald kid won, touted to be a possible future welterweigth champ.
missed it, only saw sherdog.com report.
Up next (there is also a UFC Live: Hardy vs Lytle on 14 Aug 2011 but not sure where to see that), UFC 134 isn't looking too bad.
UFC 134 Silva vs Okami for the UFC middleweight title - 27 Aug 2011 in Rio de Janerio - not sure when our telecast will be.
Middleweight Championship: Anderson Silva (c) vs. Yushin Okami
Light Heavyweight bout: MaurÃcio Rua vs. Forrest Griffin
Heavyweight bout: Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Brendan Schaub
Lightweight bout: Edson Barboza vs. Ross Pearson
Light Heavyweight bout: Luiz Cane vs. Stanislav Nedkov
Top 3 on the main card are looking solid! 8)
It was meant to be Evans vs Jones at UFC 133 but Jones got injured so Rashad should have been next in line whether he won or not :P.
Indeed that card looks good 8). I especially like Rua Vs Griffin! Should be a great match.
yep agreed Griffin Rua will be fight of the night 8)
surprised Sugar finished, surely it was when Tito was trying to grapple him against the cage and Rashard was running away :P
Brock Lesnar v Cain Velasquez on OneHD now 8)
I'm giving Velasquez the points just for getting in the Octagon with Lesnar :o
This promises to be a clash of the Titans!
I don't know the result, a bit of shush please ;)
FMUFC - that was like watching a Commodore win the Monaco Grand Prix!
WOW Velasquez :o :o :o
In the first round nonetheless !
Cain was certainly able 8)
Funny thing is I called that result from the minute Lesnar beat Carwin. Every person (Not here but like on MMA forums and that) laughed at me. But I knew what was going to happen. Lesnar was going to try and shoot, fail and Velaquez would systemically destroy him.
Already knew the result, but had not seen the fight, so was great to see it.
I never realised Velasquez was such a good fighter! I wonder if Lesnar will manage to overcome these injuries of his and get back in the ring any time soon?
BP do you know what's going on there?
Quote from: CrowsFan on August 21, 2011, 01:08:19 AM
Already knew the result, but had not seen the fight, so was great to see it.
I never realised Velasquez was such a good fighter! I wonder if Lesnar will manage to overcome these injuries of his and get back in the ring any time soon?
BP do you know what's going on there?
He's suffering a second case of Diverticulitis. Dana White said recently that he might be back for the show they have on New Years Day although Lesnar wants to be on UFC 140 in December
i predicted Cain would be the next champ after he KO'd NOG downunder... think its in this thread if not was on the mma site...
didnt see Brock evolving whilst on top and even if he does evolve will never have the calculated hand speed of Cain or JDS...
So you don't think Brock can win back the title then?
yeah he could... just not off of Cain or JDS, not a natural striker and they can wrestle and stuff takedowns ;)
He a big chance to win it back if he is fit.
Love Lesnar :-*
When the flower is Cain going to defend the title against JDS?
BTW guys, 2moro's event is a great card.
Middleweight Title
Anderson Silva vs Yushin Okami
Heavyweight Divison
Big Nog vs Brendan Schaub
Light Heavyweights
Forrest vs Shogun
Great 3 fights there..
Okami last guy to beat Silva, even if it was by DQ. Will be an interesting match as will be Griffin Vs Shogun. I'd love to see that match after their first encounter 8).
yep, its a great card IMO 8)
Well all the Brazilians won their matches. Silva was quite convincing after a little patch from what I read in the first round. Read Schaub was great first round but tired out after that for Minotauro to capatilise for the win by strikes.
Can never watch these events live (don't like streams as they never work for me) and never buy the events on TV :P. Best I can do it read about it or watch it in a few weeks/months ::).
I'm the same HP.
I also read that shogun was also very convincing.
I'm looking forward to Silva vs Sonnen in a few months.
Apparently thats the last worthy contender for silva to fight in the whole division!
Sonnen actually had Silva beat in their last encounter only to get sloppy late and get submitted from the guard i believe...
here ya go fellas http://youtu.be/peGbZqAXBKU ;) was completely owning him :o apologies for the quality but its the only one there...
fairly certain both Cain and JDS suffered some sort of setback which has the heavyweight div in limbo :-\
139 pplz http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/8/4/2344746/cain-velasquez-vs-junior-dos-santost-ufc-139-mma-news 8)
missed again! Silva v Okami.
pity that Silva v Sonnen fight tainted by Sonnen's subsequent abnormal drug test screen.
are they definitely doing the re-match?
Silva was dominated and had it lost before Sonnen kept going and then got choked ...
Sonnen is an arrogant plow, no class whatsoever... definite beast in the Gon tho...
Sonnen is the only chance of beating Silva in the whole division :o
Proves how much of a beast Silva is..
After the Sonnen fight, I'd expect us to see Silva either retire, or move up a division (Unlikely)
here is ur dose of Diego Dumb@$$ Sanchez...
http://www.mmamania.com/2011/8/29/2392520/diego-sanchez-smoked-weed-got-drunk-and-lost-170000-after-loss-to-bj
Rua wants Jones again...
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/8/29/2391929/ufc-134-results-mauricio-shogun-rua-jon-jones
Rampage is still trippin :P
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/8/29/2392374/quinton-rampage-jackson-believes-jon-jones-is-spying-on-him
Some new blood in the heavyweight division 8)
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/8/29/2392212/ufc-shane-carwin-alistair-overeem-close-to-signing-ufc-nma-news
135 Rampage Vs Jones trailer...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiDFbz1pzLY&feature=related
137 Condit Vs Penn trailer...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A5T0ZihM2A&feature=youtu.be
137 Diaz Vs St Pierre trailer...
http://youtu.be/7-EopA7AwSk
I am so excited for the Rampage v Bones fight!! ;D
Even more excited than I was for the Lesnar v Carwin fight. Jones is fast becoming my favourite fighter
I watched UFC 134 last night. Great card and some unexpected results (not the outcome but how the fight finished)
Jones should move up to heavyweights, he is way bigger than everyone else in the light heavy. ???
He will stay though, with all the match ups being planned for him.
Quote from: Maca24 on August 31, 2011, 04:19:19 PM
Jones should move up to heavyweights, he is way bigger than everyone else in the light heavy. ???
He will stay though, with all the match ups being planned for him.
i don't think it is a good idea for him to move up yet ... he ain't no bean-pole but i'm sure if you stick him next to Lesnar, Carwin etc, etc he will look like one ...
let him see if he can 'clear out' the light heavy-weight div first Maca!
you are a hard man. ;)
Also ... UFC on OneHD update:
This Sat night, 3 Sept 2011 ~10pm -
UFC 123 Rampage v Machida from Nov 2010.
From TVFix: Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson battles karate expert Lyoto Machida. Two future hall-of-famers meet for the third time in BJ Penn versus Matt Hughes. Aussie George Sotiropoulos takes on Joe Lauzon.
The head-liner wasn't a great show but the other fights on the main card were from memory ...
:o :o :o the diff between light heavy 205lbs and heavy 265lbs is substantial when u consider Brock walks around at 280-290 and then cuts weight like a madcow in the weeks leading up, then after weigh he has 24 hours to replenish/hydrate :o that is insane considering the other divisions go up incrementally in 10-20lbs. 145, 155, 175, 185, 205>>>>>>265
Sotiropolous 8)
Impressive win, GO AUSSIE!!!
Lesnar v Overeem UFC 141. Hell Yeah
Quote from: Marcz on September 07, 2011, 11:18:04 AM
Quote from: BratPack on September 07, 2011, 10:38:44 AM
Lesnar v Overeem UFC 141. Hell Yeah
nice 8)
just saw this too - should be NYE for us! ;)
funny as my calendar indicates it's a Saturday, 31 Dec.
Quote from: j959 on September 07, 2011, 03:29:45 PM
Quote from: Marcz on September 07, 2011, 11:18:04 AM
Quote from: BratPack on September 07, 2011, 10:38:44 AM
Lesnar v Overeem UFC 141. Hell Yeah
nice 8)
just saw this too - should be NYE for us! ;)
funny as my calendar indicates it's a Saturday, 31 Dec.
Yes, Go Lesnar!!
Should be the matchup that brings the heavyweight division back to life.
Quote from: Maca24 on September 07, 2011, 05:39:26 PM
Quote from: j959 on September 07, 2011, 03:29:45 PM
Quote from: Marcz on September 07, 2011, 11:18:04 AM
Quote from: BratPack on September 07, 2011, 10:38:44 AM
Lesnar v Overeem UFC 141. Hell Yeah
nice 8)
just saw this too - should be NYE for us! ;)
funny as my calendar indicates it's a Saturday, 31 Dec.
Yes, Go Lesnar!!
Should be the matchup that brings the heavyweight division back to life.
Maca, mate ... you're kidding aren't you?
You don't think heavyweight is alive at the moment??
i am almost as eagerly awaiting Velasquez v Dos Santos as much as I was anticipating Lesnar v Velasquez!
"You cannot be serious?" ;)
lol J.
Well I think its fair to say that after besides the JDS v Cain fight there is daylight at the moment.
Quote from: Maca24 on September 07, 2011, 07:43:45 PM
lol J.
Well I think its fair to say that after besides the JDS v Cain fight there is daylight at the moment.
i dunno, Mir-Nogueira possiblity at UFC 140 looks interesting to me! ;)
UFC 137 latest news ...
Nick Diaz has apparently gone AWOL for some reason so Dana has pulled him from a title shot against GSP! :o
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Diaz-Pulled-from-UFC-137-Headliner-GSP-to-Defend-Against-Condit-35389
Quote from: j959 on September 08, 2011, 05:02:40 PM
UFC 137 latest news ...
Nick Diaz has apparently gone AWOL for some reason so Dana has pulled him from a title shot against GSP! :o
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Diaz-Pulled-from-UFC-137-Headliner-GSP-to-Defend-Against-Condit-35389
WTF :o :o. Was billed as a Super-fight (UFC and Strikeforce) but guess we'll never see it :-\.
Condit has worked his way up to this fight for a very long time, so great to see him get a chance 8)
If Diaz is that arrogant that he is ignoring Dana's phone calls, then he doesn't deserve the opportunity.
It's a privelege, not a right as they say :P
Ha, ha! now Diaz is slated to square-off against BJ Penn! ;D
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Penn-Diaz-On-for-UFC-137-in-Las-Vegas-35424
Diaz originally due to fight GSP for the UFC welterweight title, gets pulled because he went AWOL for 2 press conferences for the title fight - Condit due to fight BJ Penn at same card gets the call up to fight GSP, leaving Penn without an opponent ... Diaz without an opponent, Penn vs Diaz gathers steam in the media and apparently Dana White goes, "You want it, you got it". ;)
Either way, looks to be a good card :P.
Condit vs GSP is a bit of a lame fight imo. GSP is just going to destroy him.
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on September 09, 2011, 07:07:47 PM
Condit vs GSP is a bit of a lame fight imo. GSP is just going to destroy him.
could be Shaggy, but the kid does have a lot of heart so i don't think it's going to be a walk in the park for GSP.
at least he isn't taking it that lightly ...
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/St-Pierre-Condit-More-Dangerous-Than-Diaz-35401
Heart doesn't win fights though j. It forces decisions.
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on September 09, 2011, 08:04:15 PM
Heart doesn't win fights though j. It forces decisions.
true Shags, but i rate heart higher than talent ... but i think anyone (apart from a super-fight showdown with Silva) is going to be an underdog vs GSP. ;)
cant believe Diaz pussed out ::)
not even sure this fight would be all that but i hate the "he is ducking me" propaganda
http://www.mmamania.com/2011/9/13/2424272/ufc-quick-quote-disrespectful-anderson-silva-is-ducking-dan-henderson
the only real case of ducking ive seen was Tito and Chuck... TWICE
http://youtu.be/LbR5IgIo8BQ Brenkus and SS ftw...
Diaz side of the story... http://youtu.be/qpqkqpH3U-k
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Hendo-Shogun-Likely-to-Headline-UFC-139-in-San-Jose-35746
Henderson likely to come back to the UFC to fight Shogun at UFC 139 :o. Should be a good match.
Hendo wants to fight Silva too, guy drops bombs and has a head as hard as... well he has a stout chin :P
I think the thing that Dana rips boxing for is starting to creep into MMA, there r some "super fights" out there that just arent happening :(
Quote from: Marcz on September 21, 2011, 12:17:12 AM
Hendo wants to fight Silva too, guy drops bombs and has a head as hard as... well he has a stout chin :P
I think the thing that Dana rips boxing for is starting to creep into MMA, there r some "super fights" out there that just arent happening :(
all in good time Marcz, all in good time mate ... ;)
there are still divisional fights to be had before you gun for a superfight, but I would say if GSP retains after next fight, should definitely have a Silva vs GSP superfight on the cards!! ;D
i am sad as will miss UFC 135 - Jones vs Rampage this Sun ... :'(
yeah i spose, they arent spring chickens tho :P
tbh i rekn Jones will destroy Rampage... and quickly :-X
Agree with marcz. Wouldn't be surprised if that match ended in the first round
ego is a large part of Rampage's makeup and if he gets stunned early he will continue to leave himself open chasing a big shot.
Quote from: Marcz on September 21, 2011, 02:21:55 PM
ego is a large part of Rampage's makeup and if he gets stunned early he will continue to leave himself open chasing a big shot.
i dunno, Rampage from what I've seen has some decent boxing chops ... if he can keep his defense there is a small chance that he can tag Jones despite his beanpole reach - from memory Rampage isn't Jones but he's got some decent reach ain't he??
still agree though, Jones would be favourite and to end it first round ... be interesting to see if his recovery from injury is complete.
I'm tipping Rampage for the upset :P
Just has to make sure he keeps the fight standing, otherwise he is flowered.
http://www.mmamania.com/2011/9/21/2439611/ufc-141-brock-lesnar-vs-alistair-overeem-winner-on-dec-30-earns
winner of Overeem Vs Lesnar gets the next shot at the HW title
That should be a decent matchup :o. I don't much care for Brock but to be another StrikeForce competitor shooting straight to the top of the UFC title contenders is iffy for me :-\.
Quote from: Maca24 on September 21, 2011, 05:23:19 PM
I'm tipping Rampage for the upset :P
Just has to make sure he keeps the fight standing, otherwise he is flowered.
I hope Rampage wins as well as somehow don't really like Jones :P.
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http://www.mmamania.com/2011/9/21/2439611/ufc-141-brock-lesnar-vs-alistair-overeem-winner-on-dec-30-earns
winner of Overeem Vs Lesnar gets the next shot at the HW title
awesome. Hope Lesnar KO's him.
Also the Hendo - Shogun fight doesn't really interest me... reckon shogun will destroy him.
How can you not likes Bones Jones HP? :o
He is my favourite fighter along with Brock! :)
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Quote from: Marcz on September 21, 2011, 12:17:12 AM
Hendo wants to fight Silva too, guy drops bombs and has a head as hard as... well he has a stout chin :P
I think the thing that Dana rips boxing for is starting to creep into MMA, there r some "super fights" out there that just arent happening :(
all in good time Marcz, all in good time mate ... ;)
there are still divisional fights to be had before you gun for a superfight, but I would say if GSP retains after next fight, should definitely have a Silva vs GSP superfight on the cards!! ;D
but then I forgot that GSP still would have Nick Diaz waiting if he can beat BJ Penn!!! :o
@Hellopplz - not liking Jon Jones - how can you not like Jon Jones HP!!! sacrilege! ;)
do you know what it is about him that you don't like??!
I like Bones 8)
Just not as much as Rampage :P
Just something about him and his hype that puts me off him :-X. But I like the underdog which probably doesn't help him :P.
Anyone heard of the Aussie MMA company Brace?
My brother takes his first step on the way to the UFC when he fights in Brace for War 12 in Tasmania on October 15. Anyone in Tassie then should go along :)
I've heard of Brace but never really know where they hold it so don't hear much about it.
Looking at their events lineup everything seems to be in QLD except for the one fight in Hobart and 2 in Canberra...
:o :o :o AwEsOmE CF, havent heard of it but thats great for ur bro...
i think its that he is just so naturally gifted HP, almost makes unfair for the opponent... like Tiger Vs the field scenario ;)
i love BJ but i dont think he can beat GSP, Georges has an edge in strength that comes with a slightly bigger body.
Quote from: Marcz on September 22, 2011, 12:07:59 AM
:o :o :o AwEsOmE CF, havent heard of it but thats great for ur bro....
It is his first proper fight so only on the undercard but I seriously reckon he could make it pretty far in the sport. He is only 19 at the moment so got a big future ahead of him if he continues with it.
Here is a video of Rampage and Bones on Jimmy Kimmel. It's pretty funny :)
http://www.youtube.com/user/JimmyKimmelLive#p/u/7/bS5Txpjth5I (http://www.youtube.com/user/JimmyKimmelLive#p/u/7/bS5Txpjth5I)
Well done to your brother CF! Be sure to keep us updated on his fights and such 8)
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:o :o :o AwEsOmE CF, havent heard of it but thats great for ur bro....
It is his first proper fight so only on the undercard but I seriously reckon he could make it pretty far in the sport. He is only 19 at the moment so got a big future ahead of him if he continues with it.
Good luck to him 8). Hopefully he can go far so we can get another Aussie in the UFC :D.
What fighting style is he? Wrestler?
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:o :o :o AwEsOmE CF, havent heard of it but thats great for ur bro....
It is his first proper fight so only on the undercard but I seriously reckon he could make it pretty far in the sport. He is only 19 at the moment so got a big future ahead of him if he continues with it.
Good luck to him 8). Hopefully he can go far so we can get another Aussie in the UFC :D.
What fighting style is he? Wrestler?
To be honest I'm not not entirely sure what style of fighter he is since we live in different states these days. But before he started MMA he did boxing for a while so has a good stand up game, and he is very strong when it comes to submissions too. He said he would send me a link to watch the fight after it has happened so will post it here if he does well ;)
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:o :o :o AwEsOmE CF, havent heard of it but thats great for ur bro....
It is his first proper fight so only on the undercard but I seriously reckon he could make it pretty far in the sport. He is only 19 at the moment so got a big future ahead of him if he continues with it.
Good luck to him 8). Hopefully he can go far so we can get another Aussie in the UFC :D.
What fighting style is he? Wrestler?
To be honest I'm not not entirely sure what style of fighter he is since we live in different states these days. But before he started MMA he did boxing for a while so has a good stand up game, and he is very strong when it comes to submissions too. He said he would send me a link to watch the fight after it has happened so will post it here if he does well ;)
8) 8) 8) 8)
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:o :o :o AwEsOmE CF, havent heard of it but thats great for ur bro....
It is his first proper fight so only on the undercard but I seriously reckon he could make it pretty far in the sport. He is only 19 at the moment so got a big future ahead of him if he continues with it.
Good luck to him 8). Hopefully he can go far so we can get another Aussie in the UFC :D.
What fighting style is he? Wrestler?
To be honest I'm not not entirely sure what style of fighter he is since we live in different states these days. But before he started MMA he did boxing for a while so has a good stand up game, and he is very strong when it comes to submissions too. He said he would send me a link to watch the fight after it has happened so will post it here if he does well ;)
8) 8) 8) 8)
What Marcz said ;). Would be awesome to see some Aussie talent 8).
Just noticed that Ultimate Fighter 14 starts tonight :o. It's on Go at midnight tonight! For those with Foxtel it'll be on Fuel TV tommorrow morning as well. Sorry for the late notice as just realised it started when I was channel surfing :P.
It's Bisping up against Mayhem Miller (The Guy who hosts Bully Beatdown if anybody watches that show :P).
Quote from: Hellopplz on September 23, 2011, 12:58:33 AM
Just noticed that Ultimate Fighter 14 starts tonight :o. It's on Go at midnight tonight! For those with Foxtel it'll be on Fuel TV tommorrow morning as well. Sorry for the late notice as just realised it started when I was channel surfing :P.
It's Bisping up against Mayhem Miller (The Guy who hosts Bully Beatdown if anybody watches that show :P).
haha sick, i set the reminder on my phone then forgot to chase it up :-[
great work HP ;)
bahaha see Dana's face on that flying forearm KO ;D
My god this is a great start lol :D
haha for sure 8)
lovin these featherweights they r flowering fast :o
How is that hawaiian. The dude just wouldn't go down and stay down haha... Took a flowering flogging lol
And that choke nearly broke Beebe's brothers neck.
im half hour behind, bermudez fight was flowerin off the hook, both were technically good and the fight sesawed 8)
holy shower that hawaaiin dude had a chin he ate more fist than Ginger Lynn :P
After that fight it goes down hill a bit so far, but this fight now is looking like it 'could' be alright.
that Bedford guy was dangerous :o suplex that dude on his head...
Thats his name! I forgot it, only remembered Beebe's brother lol.
Dilshaw fight vs some kid is a good one. Just finished then, now is Micah Miller (Cole Miller's brother) vs some Stephen Siler or some shower. Micah could win this entire thing if he gets through.
Wow. Wow. Wow.
haha yeah ya knew it wasnt gonna go well when they aired the prediction ;D
Akira had some heavy heavy hands... and that dude just ate em :o would love to see the two losing guys with the big chins fight :P
bahaha just saw the highlights of the season and it looks like some cracking pranks and carry on, could be best season yet...
just saw the countdown for this weekend, glad Rampage has been workin hard but i dont think it will equate to a W...
im thinkin im gonna get this one ;)
$45 these days :o gone up $10 since my last event ::) oh well should be good ;)
Quote from: Marcz on September 23, 2011, 03:02:24 PM
just saw the countdown for this weekend, glad Rampage has been workin hard but i dont think it will equate to a W...
im thinkin im gonna get this one ;)
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$45 these days :o gone up $10 since my last event ::) oh well should be good ;)
at least you will get to watch ... I'm heading down to my father-in-law's in Bunno (that's for the westies, valk/cic/holz etc) this w/end - he's got a "Better Pets & Gardens" (not sure if you have franchises over east) store down there, for the shop's 1yr birthday w/end sale ... no Fox so no UFC 135. :'(
Countdown is on OneHD i think this Sat but on so late - I can't see it anyway with no OneHD down there, so might have to catch it on the net from UFC.com site.
should be a cracker Marcz, at least we'd hope it is ... ;)
bummer J il try my best to enjoy it twice as much for u ;)
Rampage has been living in the Gym with all this crazy new techy machines and what not...
Hughes Vs Koscheck is like battle of the pig headed jocks, for the first time ever il be going for Matt Hughes :o
I cant stand Kosh after watching the way he carried on in TUF with GSP.
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on September 23, 2011, 01:54:53 AM
How is that hawaiian. The dude just wouldn't go down and stay down haha... Took a flowering flogging lol
And that choke nearly broke Beebe's brothers neck.
I know, he had a crazy jaw :o.
I was only able to finish watching it today once I got back and man this season looks exciting! Featherweights and Bantamweights look to be putting on some awesome fights!
Quote from: Marcz on September 23, 2011, 03:55:58 PM
bummer J il try my best to enjoy it twice as much for u ;)
you better Marcz! ;)
I can 'watch' vicariously thru you ...
Quote from: Marcz on September 23, 2011, 03:55:58 PM
Rampage has been living in the Gym with all this crazy new techy machines and what not...
Hughes Vs Koscheck is like battle of the pig headed jocks, for the first time ever il be going for Matt Hughes :o
I cant stand Kosh after watching the way he carried on in TUF with GSP.
i think he just does it to promote/sell fights - i get the feeling he put it on in TUF when he was a competitor. i don't really get the feeling that being the 'prick' is his 'true' natural personality, though he does play a convincing prig ... ;)
haha il channel my inner 959 for ya ;D
i rekn the new TUF is responsible for me wanting a bit more UFC...
2moro's the big day!!
Go Rampage!
anyone else getting it?
Quote from: Marcz on September 24, 2011, 01:57:58 PM
anyone else getting it?
I'm too cheap for Main Events. Haven't gotten one in years sadly. I'll probably read updates and use my imagination :P.
il post updates if u want? the fam is out the house tomorrow so its just me and UFC LOUD 8)
That's if you're online Marcz. Otherwise I'll read off an MMA site (Sherdog has updates don't they?).
not sure but yeah il have all my devices running, it will be entertainment nirvana :P
il post matchups and round by round ;)
if others r watching this on delay i hope they dont read the thread :-X
Maybe add a Spoiler alert then? :P.
Cheers for that Marcz if possible 8). It's on tommorrow morning at like 11am isn't it? Just guessing from when normal PPVs are on in America :P.
yeah 10:30am my time, should be some undercards on ONE or main event also ;)
Undercard is at 10am on OneHd.
Sweet, thanks guys. Hopefully will wake up early enough to watch it :P.
Here comes the undercard 8)
Nick Ring Vs Tim Boetsch
Quote from: Marcz on September 25, 2011, 11:03:11 AM
Nick Ring Vs Tim Boetsch
1st round was a bit slow Ring won it by avoiding strikes and picking his spots...
2nr Round Boetsch was dominant with strikes and octagon control
FINALLY got my antenna set to watch the Prelims. Missed the first match though :-\.
Boetsch by Unanimous Decision.
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Nick Ring Vs Tim Boetsch
1st round was a bit slow Ring won it by avoiding strikes and picking his spots...
2nr Round Boetsch was dominant with strikes and octagon control
3rd rnd was slow until Boetsch landed a wild hip toss slam :o then mounted crucifix and elbow strikes, Ring squirmed but ultimately Boetsch controlled him and landed strikes until the end winning 2 rounds to one...
Tony Ferguson from TUF 13 coming up, looking forward to it
Tony Ferguson Vs Aaron Riley.
Sounds like Boetsch managed to just keep the match in his favour after the first round.
yeah he deserved the W...
Ferguson has title potential, technically sound elusive and KO power...
7inch reach adv to Ferguson WTF :o
I know :o. Some nice kicks to start the match by Riley.
What am Uppercut!!! Riley was rocked and Ferguson tried to capatilise but couldn't finish it.
Broken Jaw!
Ferguson had him anyway.
Riley corner's calls it. Riley's jaw was broken :o. Think it came from the uppercut and barage said before. Saw out the round at least.
:o leaves himself open with it but it is a ripper
DAMN!!! That was fast :o. Tahuna knocks out his opponent on the ground!
Quote from: Hellopplz on September 25, 2011, 11:46:21 AM
DAMN!!! That was fast :o. Tahuna knocks out his opponent on the ground!
PWHOAR that was brutal :o
Fighting out of Australia too 8)
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Fighting out of Australia too 8)
Sweet 8).
I missed the knockout so had to watch the replay. 47 seconds into the fight!
Will read the sherdog updates on the event 8). You got the PPV right Marcz? Bones fan or Rampage fan? :P.
Play By Play on sherdog for UFC 135 can be found at http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-135-Jones-vs-Rampage-Live-Results-and-Play-by-Play-35713
yeah i got the event, family just left, just me and UFC 135 LOUD :D
ah cool so u got a play by play that looks pretty cool 8)
always loved Rampage for the entertainment package but there is no denying Bones ability to elevate the sport to another level...
Nate Diaz Vs Takinori Gomi first up, i like the way Nate fights as he doesnt mind fighting anywhere or any way 8)
Nate was flowerin phenomenal tagging him with an array of strikes, the reach is a major issue so Gomi shoots takes him down, Nate goes for an armbar, then a triangle then transitions back to an armbar... barely touched
(http://www.leemcandrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/flawless-victory.jpg)
Rob Broughton Vs Travis Browne HW
Browne has 5 wins inside of 1 minute :o
bit of a so so boring fight...
Mark Hunt is in the UFC :o the big fella has sleepin pills in his hands...
both guys gassed early but Hunt dominated him with strikes and had Rothwell busted open...
should be Hunt on points...
Hunt FTW...
Hughes Vs Koscheck up next 8)
w0w Hughes tried standing with Josh and he was doing well, Josh landed a haymaker Hughes went for a knee and fell down Koshcheck pounced with hammerfists and ended it on the buzzer :o
here comes Rampage Vs Bones 8)
Rampage looks in amazing shape
Bones has 11.5 inch reach advantage :o
Yeah Bones' reach advantage is ridiculous! His reach is 81 inches or something like that! :o
Go BONES!! ;D
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Browne has 5 wins inside of 1 minute :o
:o :o :o.
Koscheck stopped Hughes just inside of the bell! Dang :-\.
Jones has the height advantage on Rampage as well.
the reach is a definite issue and Bones does not want to engage in a striking match close rd 1 to Bones
Read Jones is picking off Rampage with his kicks first round :-\. LETS GO RAMPAGE!!!!!!!!!!
the distance Rampage wants isnt available, when they r apart kicks and jabs keep him at bay and when he gets close he ties him up...
gotta say i thought the kid said he was gonna blow him away but it looks more like he wants to control him for the decision
startin to pick him apart Rampage looks lost he doesnt have the urgency required to pressure him he is just standing in front of him as the leg kicks have all but disabled his wheels
Rampage can't seem to get on the inside to land his shots. Jones certainly using the reach advantage well (From what I hear).
The leg kicks are bound to take a toll now!
Rear Naked Choke he was never in it
Just read what happened in round 3. Rampage got some good shots in the third.
Jones killed him :'(.
Yeah Bones ;D
Would love to watch a fight between Bones and Anderson Silva if Silva went up to light heavyweight :)
really look like he took Rampages desire to fight, he just couldnt get that distance to fire his hands off and as per usual that was his only plan... conditioning is one thing but the game plan is out dated :-X
Rampage wants Shogun in Japan next and Rashard gets Bones next...
Seriously scour the earth cos this kid aint losin any time soon :-X
Rampage would not have landed 10 grazing shots he could not get ahold of him whatsoever
Quote from: Marcz on September 25, 2011, 02:29:03 PM
Rampage wants Shogun in Japan next and Rashard gets Bones next...
Seriously scour the earth cos this kid aint losin any time soon :-X
I wouldn't mind those fights. Evans FTW :P.
of who is left i guess Rashard has the best chance bcos he seems to have got under Bones skin, if he decides to fight the way he did tonight tho nobody is going to touch him his physical advantage is just phenomenal...
Takinori Gomi was a Pride champion for ages but the fact that Nate Diaz had that significant reach advantage made it all but impossible for him to utilize his best attributes, these guys with massive reach and strong ground games can nullify the explosive strikers by exchanging from a distance and then clinching/takedowns when they come forward...
The great strikers need to become more well rounded, but even still they r at a major disadvantage...
Rogan was speculating Jones had broken his foot by the way they were icing/strapping it... no updates as yet tho
It's the height and reach that gets to most fighters. I agree with you there Marcz. Although if they have the skill, could find a strategy to overcome it although a guy like Bones has a massive reach advantage not to mention if he wears down his opponent with those kicks of his.
Strikers do have to become more all round to adapt to this changing style. Although overcoming a reach disadvantage means they have to pick apart at their opponents weaknesses which can be hard as they need the openings (Rampage has a little opening before Jones ran away).
Gomi I think has a 1-3 record in the UFC :-\.
Jon Jones should fight heavyweight, His height and Reach is huge, not to mention the fact he is so skinny he could easily bulk up to the max.
It's unfair to have him fight at LH :P
He could, but why move up when he can dominate at the LH? ::). I'd like to see how he goes in the Heavyweight division but he'd had to bulk up as you said. He's skinny which is why he sticks to LH :P.
Quote from: Hellopplz on September 25, 2011, 09:06:01 PM
He could, but why move up when he can dominate at the LH? ::). I'd like to see how he goes in the Heavyweight division but he'd had to bulk up as you said. He's skinny which is why he sticks to LH :P.
Cas I hate him :-X
Got this from MMAMania.
"The round ends with Jon Jones shooting a double and dumping Rampage after the horn sounded. Super disrespectful way to close."
He is a prick. Flower him, hope Rashard owns him.
Rampage would smash him in a fist fight >:(
Haha I love Jones ;D
Rampage wouldn't touch him in a fist fight due to the 30cm reach disadvantage :P
I read that too. I like Rashad as a fighter, he actually entered the UFC through going through the Heavyweight Division in TUF season 2 :o. He was small but still made it work against the bigger and more powerful opponents. There is hope he can take out Jones 8).
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 25, 2011, 09:09:44 PM
Haha I love Jones ;D
Rampage wouldn't touch him in a fist fight due to the 30cm reach disadvantage :P
Lol. Still reckon Rampsy would KO him :-*
Incredible power in his hands.
Rampage deserved to be disrespected in fight, he asked for it he was trying to gain an advantage via his smack talk...
Thing that had me interested in the fight was the countdown suggesting Rampage was training hard as ever etc etc...
What happened was Rampage was all hype he had no interest in pursuing and pressuring Jones he already knew he was gonna lose he only wanted a fat payday, i rekn he gave up his back on purpose as Jones was slow to even go for the choke but it was just THERE. I at first felt embarrassed for him, but after more thought i want my next event free, Rogan asked why did u abandon the leg kicks they were working, he replied he is a great wrestler and u dont want to that chance with getting caught >:( he also thanked god for looking after him and not getting too hurt and yelled im getting drunk tonight ::)
if ur too scared to throw a leg kick ffs let us no prior to ordering an event, Jones had every possible advantage and u knew that so if u werent going to take chances dont take the fight >:( i like Rampage and i like watching him on tv he is a classic, but plz dont take anymore fights unless u r going to be that madman that hunts dudes down, go make movies :-X
Quote from: Marcz on September 25, 2011, 02:13:44 PM
the distance Rampage wants isnt available, when they r apart kicks and jabs keep him at bay and when he gets close he ties him up...
gotta say i thought the kid said he was gonna blow him away but it looks more like he wants to control him for the decision
Jones still fighting from Greg Jackson's school??
that would be the strategy cos they'd be worried about Rampage tagging him with puncher's chance.
I think Rampage just loses heart when he can't make his (now) one-sided attack work (he just wants to knock people out but doesn't want to work for the opportunity, have no idea why he's left his Pride wrestling advantage there) ... pretty sure I saw him like this against Evans - Rashard was too quick and too well-conditioned and Rampage just gave up, he sorta did something similar against Machida and thought he'd lost ...
Let Jones clear out LHW first cos he's young and skinny and then have him move up to HW - like i'd written before, you put Jones next to Carwin and Lesnar and he looks puny ...
hopefully a Jones vs Silva superfight coming soon!!!!!! ;D
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hopefully a Jones vs Silva superfight coming soon!!!!!! ;D
Still waiting for the Silva Vs GSP Superfight! ;D.
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hopefully a Jones vs Silva superfight coming soon!!!!!! ;D
Still waiting for the Silva Vs GSP Superfight! ;D.
i think Dana and UFC matchmaker Joe Silva wouldn't be as hot for that one for the reasons you guys have been discussing re Jon Jones' height and reach advantage ... it'd be nice to think that GSP could be competitive but the size and reach advantage I think would be just too much for him against Silva
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hopefully a Jones vs Silva superfight coming soon!!!!!! ;D
Still waiting for the Silva Vs GSP Superfight! ;D.
i think Dana and UFC matchmaker Joe Silva wouldn't be as hot for that one for the reasons you guys have been discussing re Jon Jones' height and reach advantage ... it'd be nice to think that GSP could be competitive but the size and reach advantage I think would be just too much for him against Silva
Size isn't everything though as GSP has the skill to take it to Silva. Wouldn't mind either of the fights though as they would both be great matchups. Also can make alot of cash out of these fights :P.
There is only 3 fights I really really want to see.
Lesnar vs Cain. - Was such a good fight but I don't think Lesnar was really rady for a quality opponent like Velasquez yet after what he had been going through only a few months prior.
Silva vs GSP. Would just be amazing.
Jones vs Silva - As Above.
So until either of those come up, I wont be getting main event for UFC instead opting to watch it for free at the pub :P
Lesnar vs Overeem should be pretty sick.
We all want to see Cain vs Lesnar, but I'm looking forward to Cain vs JDS also.
Edgar vs Maynard is always a classic 8)
JDS v Cain will be a great fight too. I didn't think of that actually. :P
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on September 26, 2011, 04:13:20 PM
JDS v Cain will be a great fight too. I didn't think of that actually. :P
how could you forget that one Shaggy??!?! :o ;)
apparently that one is going onto mainstream Fox in the US ...
I hope Cain wins, as I'd like to see the rematch with Lesnar.
JDS will probably win though due to Cains absence?
Cains an animal though, trains consistently. I don't think JDS will get past him.
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Cains an animal though, trains consistently. I don't think JDS will get past him.
think it might be a war and therefore come down to cardio where Cain is king, even though JDS i no slouch there either ...
Power wise, I think Cain has the edge as far as hits go. JDS is no slouch for sure, but I think Cain has him edged out on just about everything by small margins nonetheless. It could go either way but my money would be on Cain.
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on September 26, 2011, 04:30:25 PM
Power wise, I think Cain has the edge as far as hits go. JDS is no slouch for sure, but I think Cain has him edged out on just about everything by small margins nonetheless. It could go either way but my money would be on Cain.
Hope so, I like Cain a lot.
where is hawka?? he started this thread and he's disappeared ... ???
Quote from: j959 on September 26, 2011, 04:51:47 PM
where is hawka?? he started this thread and he's disappeared ... ???
Internet access is restricted where he is (Country-side now) although may return back eventually from what Pyro says.
UFC 136 - Edgar v Maynard III heads up!!
This Sun, 9 October 2011 from 12pm AEDST
(http://media.foxsports.com.au/pve/UFC-136-Fox-16x9-lo-res.jpg)
I missed the earlier title fight from 2 Jan 2011 (our time) and was a corker from all reports/highlights - Maynard almost put Edgar out in the first round but the champion fought back and almost took the decision. Fittingly, that Edgar v Maynard II ended in split draw so will be interesting to see what happens this time around ...
Main card:
Lightweight Championship bout: Frankie Edgar (c) vs. Gray Maynard
Featherweight Championship bout: José Aldo (c) vs. Kenny Florian
Middleweight bout: Chael Sonnen vs. Brian Stann
Lightweight bout: Joe Lauzon vs. Melvin Guillard
Featherweight bout: Leonard Garcia vs. Nam Phan
(source: wikipedia.org)
Top four fights should be crackers ...
Find a venue link: http://www.foxsports.com.au/venues/ppv-venue-finder#ufc-136-edgar-v-maynard-iii-/at/
(great for those like me who are too tight to pony up for the pay-per-view, not so hot for those under-age)
Indeed, main card looks solid. Garcia beat Pham last time although many though Pham won that fight clearly, so a rematch was made. Should still be a good fight ;).
I won't be able to read the play by plays on Sunday as have a party :(.
Guillard! :P
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/10/3/2467159/rashad-evans-thinks-jon-jones-might-fake-an-injury-to-get-out-of
Why did Jones get suspended?
Quote from: Maca24 on October 04, 2011, 04:33:42 PM
Why did Jones get suspended?
Calf injury. He can still come back early if it heals before then (that's my understanding)
How do you get suspended for being injured? ???
Quote from: Maca24 on October 04, 2011, 08:26:26 PM
How do you get suspended for being injured? ???
So they don't fight and make it worse. It's basically for medical reasons. They have 120 days to rest and get their injury sorted before they can fight again. They can still train though.
yeah like HP said, virtually every fighter will receive a 60 day medical suspension after fighting, im fairly certain thats the minimum...
UFC Live 6 is being shown on One at the moment for anyone interested...
Quote from: CrowsFan on October 07, 2011, 12:49:32 AM
UFC Live 6 is being shown on One at the moment for anyone interested...
DANG IT!!!!!!! Can't watch it as my TV doesn't pick it up anymore (no more antenna and can't watch TV at night because of Nan) and other TV doesn't have it -_-.
TUF also is on but missed the start so will watch it tommorrow (I love Foxtel :D).
I already seen that season ;)
OMFG!! That headkick by Johnson was unreal. Brenneman got robbed though, no way he was knocked out.
It's fair to say Johnson would have TKO'd him if there wasn't a stoppage.
I'm talking about the newest one with Bisping Vs Miller with Bantam and Featherweights. It's on GO! now or on Fuel TV (Foxtel) tommorrow and on the weekend. But I am recording it now 8).
I miss foxtel! Luckily I can download it on to my computer so will watch that a little later. Probably tomorrow :)
Btw here is the promo poster for my bro's fight. He is looking very week haha the other guy looks way tougher!
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/316302_10150318642196243_56106756242_8166853_1409494915_n.jpg)
Wilkonson-Reed? Is that the other fighters' name? That line confused me with Wilkinson said twice :P.
The one on the right seems more serious :P. So guessing your brother is on the left?
Haha yeah how confusing is it that is is Wilkinson-Reed v Wilkinson. My bro is just the Wilkinson one (without the tattoo)
Struve v Barry at the moment.
Tallest heavyweight v Shortest ;D
Quote from: CrowsFan on October 07, 2011, 01:31:13 AM
Haha yeah how confusing is it that is is Wilkinson-Reed v Wilkinson. My bro is just the Wilkinson one (without the tattoo)
He looks more ready to fight though :P. Good luck to him!
Quote from: CrowsFan on October 07, 2011, 01:32:18 AM
Struve v Barry at the moment.
Tallest heavyweight v Shortest ;D
I already know the results as read the play by plays earlier this week :-X.
Well don't ruin it for me or no birthday present for you :P
The height advantage is phenomenal :o
Reckon Struve could be the next big thing as he is only 23. Got plenty of time to improve.
I'm not like PB :P. I don't like to ruin things. Think this fight was a good one if my memory isn't failing!
Quote from: Hellopplz on October 07, 2011, 01:41:27 AM
I'm not like PB :P. I don't like to ruin things. Think this fight was a good one if my memory isn't failing!
Seems boring at the moment...
WHAT A flowerING FIGHT!
Damn how did that slam not make him let go?
Good finish to the fight
Quote from: CrowsFan on October 07, 2011, 01:43:56 AM
Damn how did that slam not make him let go?
Good finish to the fight
That's right, the finish was great! He just didn't want to let go of that choke! That's why I remember that fight....
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on October 07, 2011, 01:43:45 AM
WHAT A flowerING FIGHT!
Surely your joking... :P
Great finish but the rest was average.
Quote from: Maca24 on October 07, 2011, 01:49:39 AM
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on October 07, 2011, 01:43:45 AM
WHAT A flowerING FIGHT!
Surely your joking... :P
Great finish but the rest was average.
It's the finish everyone remembers ;)
Yes, I should have said... WHAT A flowerING FINISH. :p Because I only got home from the movies watching Real Steel and seen the last minute. Wasn't bad what I had watched lol.
What was Real Steel like shaggy?
Yeah it was alright.
Thats the one with Hugh Jackman isn't it? It looks alright. Who won the bantamweight title fight? I fell asleep before it
Yea I saw Real Steel yesterday.
Pretty good except that kid is bloody annoying.
Yea I fell asleep in the 4th round of Cruz vs Mighty Mouse :-[
Cruz won. Wasn't a very good fight as he had control of him the whole time
Quote from: cookie311993 on October 07, 2011, 01:09:54 PM
Thats the one with Hugh Jackman isn't it? It looks alright. Who won the bantamweight title fight? I fell asleep before it
Cruz retained. Fight went to a decision. The 5th round was awesome, back and forth with Cruz trying to take it to the ground and pound where Johnson kept getting back to his feet and banging.
Actually think i saw abit of the fight which put me to sleep.
I thought the fight was very entertaining from what I watched.
This weekend will be great.
Edgar vs Maynard in the 3rd fight!
Sonnen returns, and Jose Aldo defends against KenFlo!
edgar vs maynard should be an absolute cracker
I am most looking forward to watching Sonnen. As a fan of his, I think he has the ability to be one of the only people to defeat Anderson Silva... And he should of really.
Just watched that fight and he only just lost it as well. Dominated Anderson Silva in all rounds
Quote from: cookie311993 on October 07, 2011, 04:35:56 PM
Just watched that fight and he only just lost it as well. Dominated Anderson Silva in all rounds
He only lost because he was fighting Anderson Silva. If it was anybody else they would of gave him the win.
Quote from: Maca24 on October 07, 2011, 05:29:01 PM
Quote from: cookie311993 on October 07, 2011, 04:35:56 PM
Just watched that fight and he only just lost it as well. Dominated Anderson Silva in all rounds
He only lost because he was fighting Anderson Silva. If it was anybody else they would of gave him the win.
It wasn't by decision. Silva submitted him with a triangle armbar after being demolished for the 4 rounds prior. Lucky move ultimately.
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on October 07, 2011, 09:20:46 PM
Quote from: Maca24 on October 07, 2011, 05:29:01 PM
Quote from: cookie311993 on October 07, 2011, 04:35:56 PM
Just watched that fight and he only just lost it as well. Dominated Anderson Silva in all rounds
He only lost because he was fighting Anderson Silva. If it was anybody else they would of gave him the win.
It wasn't by decision. Silva submitted him with a triangle armbar after being demolished for the 4 rounds prior. Lucky move ultimately.
Shower, I thought it was decision :-[
Nah, Silva got Sonnen into a body triangle or a head triangle, cant remember which but Sonnenn pulled out of it and his arm got trapped and he tapped.
Quote from: cookie311993 on October 07, 2011, 03:19:23 PM
edgar vs maynard should be an absolute cracker
and it was! ;D
sorry for the bad pun on the nickname but ... Frankie had all the answers!! ;)
worth looking for the youtube this one ... almost a carbon copy of Edgar v Maynard II from Jan this year - Maynard drops Edgar with a right uppercut but this time doesn't gas himself out looking for the finish and Frankie is bloodied worse but eats less damage than I thought he did in Jan and even gets a couple of hits back and survives the round.
For some reason Maynard seems to let Edgar off lightly after an initial stalking period in 2nd round and this allows Edgar to work his way into his rhythm - not sure why Maynard stopped pressing?? Edgar gets back into the fight and continues to pepper Maynard with strikes but Maynard is continually looking for his haymaker or more uppercuts to connect thru to the 3rd.
4th round is much of the same but Edgar goes in for more takedowns and in a scramble tags Maynard with an uppercut of his own that dazes Maynard and is quickly followed up with 2-3 right hooks right 'on the button' and Maynard goes down with Edgar goin in for the kill with lefts to the head and with Maynard not defending ref Rosenthal calls it.
Aldo V Florian - Aldo by unanimous decision 49-46 with Florian unable to do damage from the clinch and Aldo full mount x2 fluidly in 2 different rounds.
Sonnen v Stann - Sonnen is a clear class above and submits Stann via arm triangle choke(?) in 2nd round - post-fight in the cage with Joe Rogan, he calls out Anderson Silva, says he "absolutely sucks" and challenges him saying if he wins Silva should leave the middleweight division but if he loses that he'll leave the UFC forever! Classic! :D
didn't see the rest but Lauzon v Gulliard sounds awse with Lauzon coming out on top 47secs into rd1 with (I think) a rear-naked choke!
Can't wait for Velasquez v Dos Santos but GSP v Condit next at UFC 137 end of Oct 2011 ...
UnReal!
Thanks J. Edgar vs Maynard would have2 be the best rivalry of the modern era :P
Sonnen vs Silva will surely be scheduled for an upcoming card? 142 or 143..
Aldo is a gun! I can't think of a featherweight that could possibly beat him...
Guillard wanted Lauzon, Lauzon demolishes him to break him streak 8). Considering Guillard was in title contention, Lauzon was way off the title so it may push him quite a bit back now! I like Lauzon if you didn't notice :P.
Sounds like some good fights with Aldo and Edgar! The Pham Vs Garcia match could be another I look up when I get the time. Sounded like a great PPV.
Guillard :(
Maynard :(
I liked Lauzon since I saw him on UFC 5. He seems quiet but very capable fighter. Guillard wanted to fight a submission man and Lauzon caught him with some punches before submitting him. Think he didn't expect much of Lauzon to go down that fast, 47 seconds :o.
Quote from: Hellopplz on October 09, 2011, 08:13:09 PM
I liked Lauzon since I saw him on UFC 5. He seems quiet but very capable fighter. Guillard wanted to fight a submission man and Lauzon caught him with some punches before submitting him. Think he didn't expect much of Lauzon to go down that fast, 47 seconds :o.
Has certainly screwed his chances of title contention.
I really really want to see Sonnen vs Silva again, because I honestly believe Sonnen is Silvas kryptonite. If you haven't seen their previous fight, do so. it was fantastic and I think a Fight of the Year as well.
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on October 09, 2011, 11:56:17 PM
I really really want to see Sonnen vs Silva again, because I honestly believe Sonnen is Silvas kryptonite. If you haven't seen their previous fight, do so. it was fantastic and I think a Fight of the Year as well.
that was a great fight - Silva hadn't been 'touched' for 2yrs or more (i think) and Sonnen beat up on him bad but was a bit too eager to do so ... he had clearly won all 4 rounds going into the final 5th round but he kept wanting to beat up Silva so bad he fell to his weakness of submission defence when it looks like he forgot all about it just wanting to keep beating up on Silva from top mount ... not smart imo ... but a great fight nonetheless ... ;)
You are right, all he needed to do was survive and he would have been the champ. But he was too eager to finish the fight.
Yeah thats what I was thinking shaggy. There was that long left in the fight either from memory just went for the highlight reel finish and got submitted
Anyone know a good place to watch previous fights?
Youtube isn't a bad way although have to search. Torrents is another good way, but again have to search :P.
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on October 10, 2011, 02:04:01 AM
You are right, all he needed to do was survive and he would have been the champ. But he was too eager to finish the fight.
it was weird, he had it in the bag - could've just sat on him (apart from getting stood up by ref) for the round but he just wanted to keep pounding and didn't notice that his torso getting too high up in Silva's guard ... it just seemed really dumb when he's usually has decent tactics ...
ok UFC 137 GSP v Condit is next, our time 30 Oct 2011 - top 4 fights look pretty good then,
UFC 138 Leben v Munoz our time 6 Nov 2011 (looks a bit 'meh' - doubt i'd go to a pub for that one, might wait for replays) then ...
UFC on Fox: Velasquez v Dos Santos, 13 Nov 2011 our time - cannot wait for that one! :D
Leben vs Munoz looks dull...
UFC on Fox: Velasquez v Dos Santos, 13 Nov 2011 our time - cannot wait for that one! :D
on Fox :o as in it isnt Pay Per View?
Quote from: Marcz on October 12, 2011, 03:44:12 PM
UFC on Fox: Velasquez v Dos Santos, 13 Nov 2011 our time - cannot wait for that one! :D
on Fox :o as in it isnt Pay Per View?
Then we wouldn't get it here if it wasn't PPV... Unless it is on OneHD as well. o.O!
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on October 12, 2011, 04:50:35 PM
Quote from: Marcz on October 12, 2011, 03:44:12 PM
UFC on Fox: Velasquez v Dos Santos, 13 Nov 2011 our time - cannot wait for that one! :D
on Fox :o as in it isnt Pay Per View?
Then we wouldn't get it here if it wasn't PPV... Unless it is on OneHD as well. o.O!
If it on OneHD I will Jizz.....
Quote from: Maca24 on October 12, 2011, 06:07:55 PM
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on October 12, 2011, 04:50:35 PM
Quote from: Marcz on October 12, 2011, 03:44:12 PM
UFC on Fox: Velasquez v Dos Santos, 13 Nov 2011 our time - cannot wait for that one! :D
on Fox :o as in it isnt Pay Per View?
Then we wouldn't get it here if it wasn't PPV... Unless it is on OneHD as well. o.O!
If it on OneHD I will Jizz.....
in my pants ;D
Quote from: Marcz on October 12, 2011, 11:28:26 PM
Quote from: Maca24 on October 12, 2011, 06:07:55 PM
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on October 12, 2011, 04:50:35 PM
Quote from: Marcz on October 12, 2011, 03:44:12 PM
UFC on Fox: Velasquez v Dos Santos, 13 Nov 2011 our time - cannot wait for that one! :D
on Fox :o as in it isnt Pay Per View?
Then we wouldn't get it here if it wasn't PPV... Unless it is on OneHD as well. o.O!
If it on OneHD I will Jizz.....
in my pants ;D
It would be that big a load, I don't think my pants could contain it. ;x
Quote from: j959 on October 09, 2011, 06:02:13 PM
didn't see the rest but Lauzon v Gulliard sounds awse with Lauzon coming out on top 47secs into rd1 with (I think) a rear-naked choke!
FIGHT OF THE NIGHT. This was awesome, Lauzon gave a flush left on the nose which put Melvin in a daze and he went to ground. Joe was then clinical in taking his back and flattening him out and finishing with a rear naked choke.
They said 47seconds but I re-wound and watched again and when Melvin tapped there was 4:15 left on the clock.
Mayhem is owning the matchups and is clearly the better coach, gotta love seeing that sook lose his shower :P
For those interested my bro won his fight tonight 2 minutes 40 in to the first round via TKO ground and pound
Fantastic CF. Get some youtube footage. :P
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on October 16, 2011, 03:12:22 AM
Fantastic CF. Get some youtube footage. :P
Pretty sure it will be up on youtube at some point so will post here when it is :)
Quote from: CrowsFan on October 16, 2011, 03:08:33 AM
For those interested my bro won his fight tonight 2 minutes 40 in to the first round via TKO ground and pound
awesome CF awesome 8)
Quote from: Marcz on October 16, 2011, 01:18:51 AM
Mayhem is owning the matchups and is clearly the better coach, gotta love seeing that sook lose his shower :P
Indeed he is, 4-0 :o. Tactics seem more his style than Bisping.
Quote from: Marcz on October 16, 2011, 03:25:32 AM
Quote from: CrowsFan on October 16, 2011, 03:08:33 AM
For those interested my bro won his fight tonight 2 minutes 40 in to the first round via TKO ground and pound
awesome CF awesome 8)
Indeed it is 8). Congratz to him!
Quote from: Hellopplz on October 16, 2011, 11:43:07 AM
Quote from: Marcz on October 16, 2011, 01:18:51 AM
Mayhem is owning the matchups and is clearly the better coach, gotta love seeing that sook lose his shower :P
Indeed he is, 4-0 :o. Tactics seem more his style than Bisping.
Pretty funny really considering when they made their picks Bisping said he got every single fighter that he wanted and couldn't believe Mayhem had picked those guys. Agree about tactics, all Bisping seems to say is "get the f**k up!"
hopefully it results in the very first sweep in TUF history :D cherry on top if Mayhem can pound his @$$ out when they fight...
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/BowHunter6274/triangle_choke.jpg)
Quote from: McRooster on October 16, 2011, 09:40:04 PM
(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/BowHunter6274/triangle_choke.jpg)
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
flower me Pride was brutal :o
UFC 137 - GSP out!!
Penn v Diaz to headline ...
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/GSP-Out-of-UFC-137-with-Knee-Injury-Penn-Diaz-to-Headline-PPV-36504
hmm ... I think I might have had issues going to watch anyway (possible on-call work) so disappointing but not hugely ... ;)
still a good fight but hows the shuffling on that slot :o cant recall an event that has had so many fighter changes...
loving espn today they r on a pride athon :o Wanderlei Vs Henderson at the mo 8)
Bisping is such a twat >:( cant even show up for practice on time ::)
Quote from: Marcz on October 22, 2011, 01:39:57 PM
Bisping is such a twat >:( cant even show up for practice on time ::)
You mean the weigh in? They finally got a win as well ::).
I haven't watched any season 14 yet :(
Will have to start watching as it sounds quite good.
Started Season 2 last night, and am enjoying it so far 8)
I like Season 2 8). Halfway through it for Foxtel (Watched it like 4-5 times before :P). RASHAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Season 14 isn't bad, the preliminary fights were great to watch though 8). Alot of Drama though :-\.
Don't mind drama :P
Yeh was surprised Melvin and Rashad were picked that late at the start.
Rashad was in Heavyweights and was certainly undersized against his competition which is why he went late.
its not the first time he was late tho... that fight was shower too, all the hype all the hate didnt equal much at all ::) and there was a tap >:(
Yeah, fight was average. I saw that tap and was wondering what Dean was thinking.
Was quite earlier in the hold as well! Slapped it on and a tap ::).
Quote from: Hellopplz on October 22, 2011, 02:00:51 PM
Rashad was in Heavyweights and was certainly undersized against his competition which is why he went late.
Yea good point. There was definitely some big monsters.
UFC Season 11 TUF FINALE on OneHD now.
Get around it 8)
Thanks maca. I would have watched it, but was already watching the finale for season 12 on my computer ;)
Glad Brookins won cos I was going for him the whole time. He was a machine in the matches leading up to the finale!!
So no video of my bro's fight yet, but here is a photo from it ;)
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/294829_2591929997043_1218448076_3095419_522677508_n.jpg)
Tasmania REPRESENT!!!
Quote from: Maca24 on October 27, 2011, 11:53:33 PM
UFC Season 11 TUF FINALE on OneHD now.
Get around it 8)
TUF 11 and 12 are my favourites so got them on the Comp 8). I liked Brookins as well, seemed more down to earth than the others :P. Cody McKenzie was my favourite though. Average fighter with a Killer Finish :o.
that dude looks really keen on ya bro CF ;D
So no comments by anyone on 137? Given that BJ Penn retired last night after his loss to Nick Diaz, I'm very surprised no one has said anything. And Cro Cop retired as well after his loss to 'Big Country' Roy Nelson.
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on October 31, 2011, 06:27:29 PM
So no comments by anyone on 137? Given that BJ Penn retired last night after his loss to Nick Diaz, I'm very surprised no one has said anything. And Cro Cop retired as well after his loss to 'Big Country' Roy Nelson.
I was going to say something, but thought I'd wait for someone else... :P
Diaz looked impressive apparently, so should be a good fight against GSP hopefully!
I'm disappointed Meathead lost to Kongo...
Diaz did look rather decent but I think GSP should get over him rather comfortably. BJ just didn't seem his usual self and tried to take it to Diaz with stand up and thats how/why he got smashed.
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on October 31, 2011, 08:21:37 PM
Diaz did look rather decent but I think GSP should get over him rather comfortably. BJ just didn't seem his usual self and tried to take it to Diaz with stand up and thats how/why he got smashed.
Yeh I thought it was a bit bizarre when I read stand up war.
So he is retiring? Has had a great career and been around the block for a while.
His face looked flowered after the fight.
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on October 31, 2011, 06:27:29 PM
So no comments by anyone on 137? Given that BJ Penn retired last night after his loss to Nick Diaz, I'm very surprised no one has said anything. And Cro Cop retired as well after his loss to 'Big Country' Roy Nelson.
I missed it as predicted Shaggy.
Sounds like BJ lost a bit of the 'hunger' that I thought he might get back with such a dangerous opponent as Diaz - usually gets him up for it, usually a fierce competitor. I saw quotes that he indicated that he didn't want to hang around if he couldn't compete at the highest level.
Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipovic should've retired a number of fights ago - he was never the same after that Gonzaga fight which I think was a bit of a 'fluke' (Gonzaga's head kick) - just stopped him pulling the trigger on that awesome high leg kick which was his most dangerous weapon. Think the Pat Barry fight prolonged things for a bit in his mind ...
now, how do I get to watch UFC on Fox (Velasquez vs Dos Santos) in Australia??!?
I cannot find the pay-per-view info which makes me wonder if it will be in pubs and I haven't seen anything about it being broadcast free-to-air in Australia yet ...
J, I am hoping it is shown on OneHD. But stay tuned! ;)
Quote from: Maca24 on October 31, 2011, 09:19:00 PM
J, I am hoping it is shown on OneHD. But stay tuned! ;)
i'm getting worried cos surely we would've heard some news reports on this by now?!??! :o
Quote from: j959 on October 31, 2011, 09:26:43 PM
Quote from: Maca24 on October 31, 2011, 09:19:00 PM
J, I am hoping it is shown on OneHD. But stay tuned! ;)
i'm getting worried cos surely we would've heard some news reports on this by now?!??! :o
I hope the same although doubt they'd show it :'(. If not, can always stream it :-X.
I never watch PPV's but read through some of the play by plays after. Sounds like Diaz dominated and is next in line for GSP. Shame about Cro Cop and BJ, both have been influential in UFC. But everybody's time must come at some point.
Download it I suppose. it is what I do with all main events, just download them and watch them the next day so I deliberately stay out of this thread until I have watched it then comment. :P
BJ said: “Hats off to Nick Diaz. He’s the man. It’s probably the last time you’re going to see me in here. I can’t perform at the top level,†Joe Rogan then asked if he was retiring and he responded with: “I got a daughter, another daughter on the way. I don’t want to go home looking like this.â€
Didnt see it but always loved the way BJ fights
Quote from: Marcz on November 01, 2011, 12:38:14 PM
Didnt see it but always loved the way BJ feels
Fixed :P
Will be watching UFC 137 tonight. Always like watching Penn fight
VELASQUEZ v JDS IS LIVE ON ONE NOVEMBER 13 AT 1PM!!!
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: CrowsFan on November 03, 2011, 02:07:51 AM
VELASQUEZ v JDS IS LIVE ON ONE NOVEMBER 13 AT 1PM!!!
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
sensational work CF 8)
Needless to say marcz I am quite excited :D
Saw the preview for it last night when I was watching the NFL replay
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Will steal the antenna from the Hall and hook it back up to my TV that day. It's a Sunday so no Exams in the way :D.
Thought it would be. Thats great news! 8)
Also is UFC 137 on tonight? If so what time?
Quote from: Maca24 on November 03, 2011, 03:02:07 PM
Thought it would be. Thats great news! 8)
Also is UFC 137 on tonight? If so what time?
i checked my guide it has a TUF but i didnt see 137
Quote from: Marcz on November 03, 2011, 01:03:09 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on November 03, 2011, 02:07:51 AM
VELASQUEZ v JDS IS LIVE ON ONE NOVEMBER 13 AT 1PM!!!
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
sensational work CF 8)
+1
where did you confirm this from CF?
also, UFC 138 on OneHD this Sun, 6 Nov ... ;D
They are advertising it on One now. Live at 1pm and then a replay at 8.30 that night.
Quote from: j959 on November 03, 2011, 05:45:46 PM
Quote from: Marcz on November 03, 2011, 01:03:09 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on November 03, 2011, 02:07:51 AM
VELASQUEZ v JDS IS LIVE ON ONE NOVEMBER 13 AT 1PM!!!
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
sensational work CF 8)
+1
where did you confirm this from CF?
also, UFC 138 on OneHD this Sun, 6 Nov ... ;D
Really!? What time? Shame it is a crap card bar the main event.
Quote from: Maca24 on November 03, 2011, 06:38:49 PM
Quote from: j959 on November 03, 2011, 05:45:46 PM
Quote from: Marcz on November 03, 2011, 01:03:09 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on November 03, 2011, 02:07:51 AM
VELASQUEZ v JDS IS LIVE ON ONE NOVEMBER 13 AT 1PM!!!
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
sensational work CF 8)
+1
where did you confirm this from CF?
also, UFC 138 on OneHD this Sun, 6 Nov ... ;D
Really!? What time? Shame it is a crap card bar the main event.
Indeed it is, but who wouldn't turn down a free UFC main event? 8)
Quote from: CrowsFan on November 03, 2011, 06:07:10 PM
They are advertising it on One now. Live at 1pm and then a replay at 8.30 that night.
Awesome, thanks CF - will try to get home in time for your 'SLumdog Millionaire' impression tonight ... ;)
Quote from: j959 on November 03, 2011, 06:59:59 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on November 03, 2011, 06:07:10 PM
They are advertising it on One now. Live at 1pm and then a replay at 8.30 that night.
Awesome, thanks CF - will try to get home in time for your 'SLumdog Millionaire' impression tonight ... ;)
It just finished. Was on at 5.30...
Quote from: CrowsFan on November 03, 2011, 07:06:44 PM
Quote from: j959 on November 03, 2011, 06:59:59 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on November 03, 2011, 06:07:10 PM
They are advertising it on One now. Live at 1pm and then a replay at 8.30 that night.
Awesome, thanks CF - will try to get home in time for your 'SLumdog Millionaire' impression tonight ... ;)
It just finished. Was on at 5.30...
you forgot that i'm a sandgroper like valk, cic, Holz, Boomz, luv, LE etc - WA stands for 'wait awhile' so i still have time to get home and watch you ... :D
also extra confirmation ...
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) updateBy David Knox on November 2, 2011
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ONE will broadcast Ultimate Fighting Championship‘s Leben vs Munoz and UFC: Velasquez vs Dos Santos live and exclusively.
UFC 138 on ONE â€" Sunday, November 6 @ 7.00am (live AEDST)
UFC: Velasquez vs Dos Santos on ONE â€" Sunday, November 13 @ 12midday (live AEDST)
Link: http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2011/11/ultimate-fighting-championship-ufc-update.html
Finally one are showing some Main Events, which are actually what's been happening recently :P.
I know why they are showing it on OneHD, it's because it's free on SpikeTV. Lets hope One just gets all the same Events as them to show ;D.
AWESOME!! OneHD ftw!
7am is a bit early though for 138. Guess I'll just have2 get up in time for the Main Event.
The Main Event is basically the only fight that interests me. First 5 round non title fight in the UFC I think.
Quote from: Hellopplz on November 03, 2011, 08:11:53 PM
The Main Event is basically the only fight that interests me. First 5 round non title fight in the UFC I think.
Why is 5 round? ???
Yea I will just wake up before Leben vs Munoz.
Quote from: Maca24 on November 03, 2011, 08:14:22 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on November 03, 2011, 08:11:53 PM
The Main Event is basically the only fight that interests me. First 5 round non title fight in the UFC I think.
Why is 5 round? ???
Yea I will just wake up before Leben vs Munoz.
Not sure but just looked up the card on sherdog. Probably to make up for the rest of the card :P.
lol it's pointless, cas I doubt they will last 5 rounds as they both finish fights.
Cain vs JDS is going to be amazing though!! "Drools
Hopefully they start showing all cards on One.
Doubt they'd show other Main Events but probably the ones they show on SpikeTV (Free to Air), they will show on OneHD :D.
Cain Vs JDS card is much better though and that match alone is worth watching!
Quote from: Hellopplz on November 03, 2011, 08:23:02 PM
Quote from: Maca24 on November 03, 2011, 08:14:22 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on November 03, 2011, 08:11:53 PM
The Main Event is basically the only fight that interests me. First 5 round non title fight in the UFC I think.
Why is 5 round? ???
Yea I will just wake up before Leben vs Munoz.
Not sure but just looked up the card on sherdog. Probably to make up for the rest of the card :P.
UFC (Dana) had been talking about this for some time - that is that headlining/main event fights should still be 5-rounds even if not for a title, so this is the first one of those ... you can find a link but I couldn't be bothered to find to post ...
So UFC 138 is on at 4am Perth time and I cant watch it. Going hot air ballooning on Sunday (present for better halves birthday) and have to be at the place by 4am
Have a nice time Valk. There is always a reply of UFC 138 (I hope even for the Perth viewers :P). Even if you can't catch it, won't miss a whole lot :P.
Quote from: Hellopplz on November 03, 2011, 10:59:30 PM
Have a nice time Valk. There is always a reply of UFC 138 (I hope even for the Perth viewers :P). Even if you can't catch it, won't miss a whole lot :P.
Or I will just download it :)
where is the best site to do this "downloading" thing u an Shaggy speak of...
Quote from: Marcz on November 04, 2011, 12:00:13 PM
where is the best site to do this "downloading" thing u an Shaggy speak of...
Torent sites. You will need to download a torrent application first (I prefer uTorrent as it doesnt load a whole lot of extra shower) and then you download the reference files (referred to as torrent files). They are only a few kb. You then load that file in to the torrent application and down she comes :)
isohunt.com
eztv.it (best site for tv shows)
When you search for tv shows at those websites you type the show like this: the big bang theory s04e05
s = season
e = episode
Quote from: valkorum on November 04, 2011, 12:12:57 PM
Quote from: Marcz on November 04, 2011, 12:00:13 PM
where is the best site to do this "downloading" thing u an Shaggy speak of...
Torent sites. You will need to download a torrent application first (I prefer uTorrent as it doesnt load a whole lot of extra shower) and then you download the reference files (referred to as torrent files). They are only a few kb. You then load that file in to the torrent application and down she comes :)
isohunt.com
eztv.it (best site for tv shows)
When you search for tv shows at those websites you type the show like this: the big bang theory s04e05
s = season
e = episode
awesome Valk thanks 8)
Quote from: valkorum on November 03, 2011, 09:18:53 PM
So UFC 138 is on at 4am Perth time and I cant watch it. Going hot air ballooning on Sunday (present for better halves birthday) and have to be at the place by 4am
I've already told my better half that I'm booked out on Sun, 13 Nov for Cain v JDS - fingers crossed nothing like work or unforeseen emergency gets in the way of me seeing that!!! :o ;)
im gonna have to catch 138 on the wednesday midnight replay aka thursday :( dont think my tv records unfortunately...
Quote from: j959 on November 04, 2011, 01:56:54 PM
Quote from: valkorum on November 03, 2011, 09:18:53 PM
So UFC 138 is on at 4am Perth time and I cant watch it. Going hot air ballooning on Sunday (present for better halves birthday) and have to be at the place by 4am
I've already told my better half that I'm booked out on Sun, 13 Nov for Cain v JDS - fingers crossed nothing like work or unforeseen emergency gets in the way of me seeing that!!! :o ;)
Haha, we'll cross them for you as well. Shame if anybody can't watch that card especially as we get it for free :D
My TV can't record One anymore (Foxtel has removed it from their channels) so have to go old school with an antenna from the 90's :P.
yeah same here HP
just seen there is a Cung Le Vs Wanderlei Silva and Shogun Rua Vs Dan Henderson on the same card coming in December :o
Quote from: Hellopplz on November 04, 2011, 03:26:31 PM
My TV can't record One anymore (Foxtel has removed it from their channels) so have to go old school with an antenna from the 90's :P.
But if you are on Foxtel cable (instead of satellite) you still get the feed.
Quote from: valkorum on November 04, 2011, 05:37:02 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on November 04, 2011, 03:26:31 PM
My TV can't record One anymore (Foxtel has removed it from their channels) so have to go old school with an antenna from the 90's :P.
But if you are on Foxtel cable (instead of satellite) you still get the feed.
We do have cable but can't find One on the sports channels anymore (Was taken off a few months back). Have a HD TV though so just need to hook the antenna up and all good.
I miss One though for stuff like this :(.
Yeh I was changed over to Satellite at the beginning of the year (against my choice) so if they have just taken it away now then that sucks balls.
Wasn't able to get up in time to watch the Main Event (Have a massive cold so very bad sleep) but read about Leben Vs Munoz :o.
Won't spoil the results incase anybody is watching tonight but was quite unexpected how it ended!
I also missed it. Was a dissapointing ending from what I read >:(
Is it been shown again on OneHD tonight? What time?
Nah not tonight valk. Being shown Wednesday night though, for those in WA it is being shown at 9pm, for the others on the Eastern side of the country it is at midnight ;)
Also went and watched the movie Warrior last night, thought it was probably the best fight movie I have seen in a long time (better than The Fighter and The Wrestler). I would advise everyone to go see it! Even has some cameo appearances from some UFC fighters such as Rashad Evans, Rumble Johnson etc. Even has Kurt Angle in it haha
I've heard of the Warrior, read some reviews on it 8). Sounds AWESOME so need to watch it eventually (whenever it's available my way ;)).
Gets a little emotional at the end but still great. Went with my GF and we were going for different brothers haha ;D
Will prob get a copy of 138 tonight and watch it tonight
Yeh, my missus said she wants to see "Warrior" so I am gonna have to take her ;)
Quote from: valkorum on November 07, 2011, 05:04:38 PM
Will prob get a copy of 138 tonight and watch it tonight
Yeh, my missus said she wants to see "Warrior" so I am gonna have to take her ;)
even my father-in-law who loves his movies but isn't 'yet' into UFC/MMA (i'm working hard on him and my brother-in-law to get them interested ;)) said it was a good movie - he isn't generally a harsh critic movie-wise but from a pure fighting movie POV it must have a bit more in it than just fight scenes ... ;)
UFC 138 - Leben v Munoz: me, the wife and our little one had to head down south (Bunno for the other sandgropers) for my nephew's 18th b'day but my wife booked us into a motel for the w/end which luckily meant foxsports cable and therefore good ol' OneHD. :D
The only issue was the timing but I set my alarm for 5.30am AWST which was lucky cos I must've mis-read when the main event was on (thought it was 6am)! So there I am in the motel room with my wife and child asleep and I wake them up with UFC 138 at 5.30am! i'm only a little obsessed ... ;)
BAHAHA J ;D ;D ;D. They must've been happy :P.
Quote from: Hellopplz on November 07, 2011, 05:47:37 PM
BAHAHA J ;D ;D ;D. They must've been happy :P.
weren't they just?? ;)
(we had to get up early anyway though) :D
sorry, i'm starting to not be able to contain myself ...
http://www.fightsincage.com/ufc-velasquez-vs-dos-santos-what-you-need-to-know/
haha nice one J, i usually do early wake ups on flower all sleep monday for NFL games 8)
1st fight Guillotine was Kody Miller esque 8)
Perosh standing is a fish out of water, but he is swimmin on the ground...
Che Mills was on point with those knees, id noticed Cope's tendancy to duck when he is rushed on TUF, he fights like Sugar... Yawn :P
Abedi has potential but when touched he threw it in quickly, Pitbull looked composed, striking was accurate and pointy...
Pickett hung in the pocket swinging for the fences 8) Barao was switched on tho and didnt miss a chance, like to see em go again 8)
Munoz was a beast he is gonna make some entertaining fights, Love Leben but id have to say he was out of shape and i think he quit :-\
yeah he was bleeding and cut but that cut was above the eyebrow and he complained he couldnt see, the ref said u tell me u cant see and im gonna stop it, he said i can see... a minute later he went to his corner and said he cant see ??? i think he knew he was gassed from 3 desperation gullotine attempts and knew he was done :-X
Quote from: Marcz on November 10, 2011, 03:40:05 AM
Munoz was a beast he is gonna make some entertaining fights, Love Leben but id have to say he was out of shape and i think he quit :-\
His corner quit for him. If you listen to Leben during the timeout to check the cut he said to his corner that he couldnt see out of the eye. When the ref asked him he said he could see so he could continue to fight. Leben told his corner at the end of the round that he couldnt see but would still fight but they decided to call it.
It was the right move and I dont think Leben quit
yeah i heard all that, one guy was also telling him Munoz was tired but Leben just kept saying he couldnt see, i just dont buy he couldnt see with the cut well above the eye, i think he wanted an out and he knew by saying he couldnt see repeatedly it would be stopped, he was clearly under done, breathing heavily within 2 minutes and went for 3 desperation (out of position) guillotine chokes, he has set his own standard when it comes to gutting out fights and he was disinterested and out of puff in that fight imo
Quote from: Marcz on November 10, 2011, 02:23:04 PM
yeah i heard all that, one guy was also telling him Munoz was tired but Leben just kept saying he couldnt see, i just dont buy he couldnt see with the cut well above the eye, i think he wanted an out and he knew by saying he couldnt see repeatedly it would be stopped, he was clearly under done, breathing heavily within 2 minutes and went for 3 desperation (out of position) guillotine chokes, he has set his own standard when it comes to gutting out fights and he was disinterested and out of puff in that fight imo
must've been cos i still wasn't quite awake but i thought Leben still had some power in his hands at that stage - Munoz still hasn't worked out staying in the pocket or side-step yet, but i get that it ain't easy.
i do agree Marcz that he expended a lot of energy in those desperation choke attempts but he also used a lot in bottom position early on ...
after all my excitement, i might had to catch the replay for Velasquez vs Dos Santos cos a mate is over from the east coast and the only chance for catch up time might be breakfast at Cottesloe beach this Sun - broadcast time for WA is 10am ... :'(
so amped for Cain Vs JDS >:( i want Cain to win but i think JDS may catch him, both can really let their hands go, he who hesitates will lose...
loved seeing Akira get choked out in TUF too that guy is a douce' bag, any wonder Bisping has a man crush on him :-*
I'm also going for Cain :)
However I have a feeling JDS will win.
Heavyweight division is back to life IMO.
JDS, Cain, Lesnar and Overeem are the clear top 4.
We could see any combinations with these 4.
JDS vs Overeem, JDS vs Lesnar, Cain vs Overeem, Lesnar vs Cain 2.
im not sure Brock will ever get his striking to where it needs to be to hang with JDS or Cain...
his ground game is elite but can he get them there? he seems to concerned with countering rather than letting his hands go
Quote from: Marcz on November 12, 2011, 01:45:10 PM
im not sure Brock will ever get his striking to where it needs to be to hang with JDS or Cain...
his ground game is elite but can he get them there? he seems to concerned with countering rather than letting his hands go
In my opinion he can take them all down..
His hands have huge power, he is just a bit slow with strikes in comparison to Cain/JDS.
In my opinion he can still get the title back.
Quote from: Marcz on November 11, 2011, 11:28:14 PM
loved seeing Akira get choked out in TUF too that guy is a douce' bag, any wonder Bisping has a man crush on him :-*
Hell yeh, take that you douchebag Akira.
i really cant stand buffons who puff their chest out and talk shower that isnt even relevant... how Carroway didnt let fly at him was either admirable or lacking in self confidence... either way i can see that being on the card at the finale should Brian lose to Diego
Quote from: Marcz on November 11, 2011, 11:28:14 PM
loved seeing Akira get choked out in TUF too that guy is a douce' bag, any wonder Bisping has a man crush on him :-*
Grrr I hadn't watched it yet >:(
Quote from: CrowsFan on November 13, 2011, 01:40:22 AM
Quote from: Marcz on November 11, 2011, 11:28:14 PM
loved seeing Akira get choked out in TUF too that guy is a douce' bag, any wonder Bisping has a man crush on him :-*
Grrr I hadn't watched it yet >:(
sorry CF :(
Prelims are live on Facebook :D. OneHD is showing only an hour so assuming it's just Guida Vs Henderson and Velasquez Vs Dos Santos.
This is the link to Prelims :). Can watch from the start or Go live :).
http://www.facebook.com/UFC?sk=app_128953167177144
ONE is showing the Fox special. Which is only one match. The Heavyweight title match
Quote from: BratPack on November 13, 2011, 11:42:42 AM
ONE is showing the Fox special. Which is only one match. The Heavyweight title match
Dang, wanted to watch the Guida Vs Henderson in the comfort of a bed :(.
nice work HP 8)
Henderson v Guida coming up :)
CMON Guida - love this guy
They did show a reply of Guida Vs Henderson on One :-\. Although it wasn't live and already watched it :P.
Won't let out any spoilers though but the Main Event was unexpected!
Quote from: Hellopplz on November 13, 2011, 03:23:42 PM
They did show a reply of Guida Vs Henderson on One :-\. Although it wasn't live and already watched it :P.
Won't let out any spoilers though but the Main Event was unexpected!
Yeah glad they showed a replay of that cos that was a great fight!
Thought the main even was a bit of a let down, but the guy I was going for won...
Knew JDS would beat Cain... :(
Not fighting for a year against a quality opponent with the pressure of defending.. to much to overcome.
That being said JDS destroyed him.
Can't wait for Lesnar vs Overeem. Next title fight ewill be juicy with JDS fighting one of these guys :-*
Watching Guida reminded me of someone.....
(http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/McRooster3/clayguida.jpg)(http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/McRooster3/chance-1.jpg)
Great fight 8)
Quote from: McRooster on November 13, 2011, 10:28:08 PM
Watching Guida reminded me of someone.....
(http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/McRooster3/clayguida-1.jpg)(http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/McRooster3/chance-1.jpg)
Great fight 8)
Wish I could get hair as curly as his :P.
Cain looked alright for the first 30 or so seconds. Then he got caught by that big shot :o. Cain never got into his groove.
The undercards weren't that bad either! Caceres (Former TUF fighter) had a great match (can't remember the other guy's name)! Then DeMarques Johnson's knockout was pretty sweet on Harvison 8). Other fights were pretty decent and the live stream off facebook was probably the best one I've seen for quite some time.
Benson vs Guida was fantastic as well. Seesaw type of match at one point before Benson picked Guida apart.
Fight was never over though.
I really like Benson 8)
And the KO on Harvison was so clean. Really nice.
Yeah, Benson exposed Guida. I was going for Guida as he always puts on an exciting fight, but that was his downfall this time (As Benson got the better of him).
Quote from: Hellopplz on November 13, 2011, 11:35:44 PM
Yeah, Benson exposed Guida. I was going for Guida as he always puts on an exciting fight, but that was his downfall this time (As Benson got the better of him).
Yeh Guida's aggresion probably wasn't used properly as Benson found him easy to get the better of..
Will Benson be in line for a title shot against Frankie?
Yep, Feb 26th from what I hear. This was like the #1 Contender Fight for Edgar's title.
Quote from: Hellopplz on November 13, 2011, 11:45:16 PM
Yep, Feb 26th from what I hear. This was like the #1 Contender Fight for Edgar's title.
Thought so :)
Benson will probs get owned..
i actually think Cain had the better of the fight at that stage (inside leg kicks) but the way those two styles matchup in the striking game was always going to be the determining factor... JDS can land from odd angles that would be difficult to telegraph, while Cain loves to counter hook, i think Cain is the more well rounded fighter but JDS has sleeping pills in his hands...
on a side note do u think we should set up a UFC results thread so its easier for guys to avoid spoilers and others can discuss results?
Not sure, doesn't hurt but we don't post a whole lot in here to not keep up with.
Maybe we should just list Spoiler Alert and then space 10 lines before saying it. Or we could just make a new thread for results although would only be posting in there during/after main events which are every couple of weeks.
Quote from: Hellopplz on November 14, 2011, 03:56:19 PM
Not sure, doesn't hurt but we don't post a whole lot in here to not keep up with.
Maybe we should just list Spoiler Alert and then space 10 lines before saying it. Or we could just make a new thread for results although would only be posting in there during/after main events which are every couple of weeks.
I think it has to be a bit of 'buyer beware' in that we all know that we are likely to be talking about past fights (whether main events or TUF) so you have to be a bit careful.
eg, I didn't get to watch Cain vs JDS live so I made sure I didn't check this UFC thread til today after watching the replay last night.
btw, so OneHD showed Guida vs Henderson first and then Cain vs JDS in the live Sun morning telecast??!
yeah fair enuf, i avoid the thread also until im up to speed but it sucks when someone spoils it for ya
Quote from: j959 on November 14, 2011, 04:45:19 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on November 14, 2011, 03:56:19 PM
Not sure, doesn't hurt but we don't post a whole lot in here to not keep up with.
Maybe we should just list Spoiler Alert and then space 10 lines before saying it. Or we could just make a new thread for results although would only be posting in there during/after main events which are every couple of weeks.
I think it has to be a bit of 'buyer beware' in that we all know that we are likely to be talking about past fights (whether main events or TUF) so you have to be a bit careful.
eg, I didn't get to watch Cain vs JDS live so I made sure I didn't check this UFC thread til today after watching the replay last night.
btw, so OneHD showed Guida vs Henderson first and then Cain vs JDS in the live Sun morning telecast??!
Yep :). Although they showed it on Facebook as well, showing the entire card besides the HW title bout.
Quote from: Marcz on November 14, 2011, 04:52:11 PM
yeah fair enuf, i avoid the thread also until im up to speed but it sucks when someone spoils it for ya
So do I although doesn't matter alot for me for TUF as I watch it the night itself or the next morning, which time I'm not posting a whole lot on FF :P.
so much to like about Guida really i mean he is always on his toes bouncing, body language is always positive even when losing, always comes forward makes the action and he has great sportsmanship...
Henderson looks slick, and large for that weight class... future champ
Quote from: Marcz on November 14, 2011, 05:54:16 PM
so much to like about Guida really i mean he is always on his toes bouncing, body language is always positive even when losing, always comes forward makes the action and he has great sportsmanship...
that's why i've nicknamed him 'Blanka' (from Streetfighter2) in addition to his moniker of 'the carpenter' and cos he looks like a 'wild man from Borneo'.
(http://www.google.com.au/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSH98IHRtt46h2gg0SluMxkdZ4YIfCu0tspduFqPmtyLmZCpIvDxjbPz4I)
Quote from: Marcz on November 14, 2011, 05:54:16 PM
Henderson looks slick, and large for that weight class... future champ
Edgar vs Henderson is gonna be a corker from all indications ... will be interesting to see if Edgar can utilise his speed and movement against Henderson like he did against Maynard. Henderson looks a lot quicker and potentially more strategic than 'the bully' Maynard.
Henderson is a huge 'lightweight' too like Maynard - did you see his 'tree-trunk' legs?!?!! :o
Quote from: j959 on November 14, 2011, 06:33:18 PM
Quote from: Marcz on November 14, 2011, 05:54:16 PM
so much to like about Guida really i mean he is always on his toes bouncing, body language is always positive even when losing, always comes forward makes the action and he has great sportsmanship...
that's why i've nicknamed him 'Blanka' (from Streetfighter2) in addition to his moniker of 'the carpenter' and cos he looks like a 'wild man from Borneo'.
(http://www.google.com.au/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSH98IHRtt46h2gg0SluMxkdZ4YIfCu0tspduFqPmtyLmZCpIvDxjbPz4I)
haha yes thats so fitting 8) "stomp u like that cat Blanka"
Quote from: j959 on November 14, 2011, 06:33:18 PM
Quote from: Marcz on November 14, 2011, 05:54:16 PM
Henderson looks slick, and large for that weight class... future champ
Edgar vs Henderson is gonna be a corker from all indications ... will be interesting to see if Edgar can utilise his speed and movement against Henderson like he did against Maynard. Henderson looks a lot quicker and potentially more strategic than 'the bully' Maynard.
Henderson is a huge 'lightweight' too like Maynard - did you see his 'tree-trunk' legs?!?!! :o
definitely, looks like he has Ray Rice's legs :o i thought he was really calm in the chaos of Blanka and never really got into a spot he couldnt handle, totally stuck to a gameplan which is impressive...
Good win to JDS, and not taking anything away from him cos he thoroughly deserved it but Cain def looked like he had the 'ring-rust' of all 13mths+ he's not had a fight.
soooo looking forward to both Lesnar vs Overeem
AND hopefully JDS vs winner Lesnar-Overeem!!!! :o
i'm peeing my pants right now!! ;)
Quote from: Maca24 on November 13, 2011, 11:53:40 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on November 13, 2011, 11:45:16 PM
Yep, Feb 26th from what I hear. This was like the #1 Contender Fight for Edgar's title.
Thought so :)
Benson will probs get owned..
nah, this is gonna be awesome - will really test Edgar - Benson is huge!
yeh, I know Maynard is too but he did have Edgar on the ropes in both recent fights but Benson seems to be willing to be more technical if necessary and I doubt he'll make the same mistake Maynard did twice in not following Edgar up when he tagged him in both fights ...
This card isn't lookin too bad at all ... ;)
(http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2011/10/17/1226168/985148-fs-fsv-ppv-ufc-139.jpg)
yeah definitely would love to see Cung Le Vs Wandy and Hendo Vs Rua...
have u seen any of Cung Le J? reminds of that guy in the first kickboxer movie
Quote from: Marcz on November 17, 2011, 12:28:24 AM
yeah definitely would love to see Cung Le Vs Wandy and Hendo Vs Rua...
have u seen any of Cung Le J? reminds of that guy in the first kickboxer movie
can't quite remember that first kickboxer movie specifically but i know the one you're talking about.
i saw a replay on 7TWO around when it first started of the Strikeforce title fight between Cung Le vs Frank Shamrock - Le's kicks were powerful! :o
other than that i haven't seen much of him but i like watching Wanderlei and the main event should be a cracker! :D
8) ballistic spinning backfist and devastating power punches too, thats what makes this an amazing match fists will fly 8)
Wanderlai will be on the mat in the first round, no doubt about it. The guys past it.
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on November 17, 2011, 02:35:05 PM
Wanderlai will be on the mat in the first round, no doubt about it. The guys past it.
maybe same could be said for Le?? ???
but Wanderlei has had a long career and he has been taking quite a fair few shots to the head in his more recent fights ... that's got to put some mileage on the gas-tank and durability-wise ...
But the thing is, Wanderlei is easily gassed and can't take hits to the head like he used to be able to do. It's a shame really because I do like Wanderlei but he should have given it up a while ago.
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on November 17, 2011, 05:37:04 PM
But the thing is, Wanderlei is easily gassed and can't take hits to the head like he used to be able to do. It's a shame really because I do like Wanderlei but he should have given it up a while ago.
yeah, bit like Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipovic ... he was gone with his head not really in later fights, after that Gonzaga head kick ...
Fox Sports 1 has UFC countdown on right now
Brian Bowles was a freakin beast :o that event looks to be a cracker
Quote from: Marcz on November 18, 2011, 12:08:51 AM
Fox Sports 1 has UFC countdown on right now
aww man ... i didn't see that in the TV guide!! :'(
Quote from: j959 on November 18, 2011, 12:43:26 PM
Quote from: Marcz on November 18, 2011, 12:08:51 AM
Fox Sports 1 has UFC countdown on right now
aww man ... i didn't see that in the TV guide!! :'(
I'm sure they will show it again. Check Fuel TV as they show quite a bit of UFC related things (TUF, Countdowns, Past Fights, etc). But this is if you have foxtel :(.
Anybody interested in a UFC-Fighting stable sort of game. Similar to what Maca done although this will be done through Random org where we can control the variables :P. Very casual by the way!
http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,44211.msg592308.html#msg592308
Headline could've read Cowabunga :P
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/8376595/ninja-dies-after-cow-falls-on-him
...or maybe Angry Angus meats his match
I saw that yesterday :o.
I don't know if One is showing the Prelims of UFC 139. If you have Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/UFC?ref=ts#!/UFC?sk=app_128953167177144
Not sure when it starts though :P.
Shogun will dispatch Hendo..
Cung Le will probs beat Wandy.. although i'm cheering for wandy.
Faber will win his match :)
Well Fight of the year may have taken place at UFC 139! Sounded like a darn good match.
The 41 year old is incredible haha. Hendo now gets to chose which title he has a shot at (Jones or Silva) after a 5 round war with Shogun.
Wandy TKO'd Cung Le while Faber dispatched Bowles.
Faber vs Cruz 3 will also take place at some stage :)
Quote from: j959 on November 16, 2011, 08:19:29 PM
This card isn't lookin too bad at all ... ;)
(http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2011/10/17/1226168/985148-fs-fsv-ppv-ufc-139.jpg)
and i was right, understatement of the year!!!!!! :o
this ended being a stacked action packed card!!! ;D
Quote from: Maca24 on November 20, 2011, 07:00:15 PM
Well Fight of the year may have taken place at UFC 139! Sounded like a darn good match.
The 41 year old is incredible haha. Hendo now gets to chose which title he has a shot at (Jones or Silva) after a 5 round war with Shogun.
Wandy TKO'd Cung Le while Faber dispatched Bowles.
Faber vs Cruz 3 will also take place at some stage :)
how frickin good was it Maca?!?! we'll tell the people ... ;)
Rua vs HendersonI've always liked Shogun but now I know why he got the nickname from his Pride-fighting days and he gets major props for guts and heart ... what a warrior - he should have been out in the 1st
& 2nd rounds but he held on and even came back and somewhat dominated the last 2 rounds of this 5-round epic - I thought he might have fought his way back for a draw even.
Henderson had nothing left in that last round but you have to agree with the decision cos Henderson doled out so much more damage in the first 2 rounds on Shogun, than Shogun did on Henderson in the last couple.
Wanderlei vs Cung LeAnother classic and it was vintage Wanderlei at the end although Le I think had the better of the first round to round and a half. Le's kicks (side kicks and spinning kicks) were awesome as well as a spinning back fist in the first round that had Wanderlei a little wobbly, but i think Le made a mistake in not following up and his conditioning for later rounds was questionable.
Wanderlei had a good strategy in standing really far off but 'closing the distance' in explosive bursts and he used this to devasting effect to finish Le off - it did look like the longer the fight went, the more likely Wanderlei was going to come out on top.
Faber vs Bowleswas interesting for how slick Faber was. Bowles was no slouch but Faber just looked sharp as.
I missed the the earlier Cruz vs Faber from earlier this year, but if Faber can hold this form, the next UFC bantamweight title fight between the two of them is going to be a cracker!!
Kampmann vs Story was solid too ...
I even saw the Ryan Bader vs Jason Brilz prelim and Bader was sharp and knocked Brilz out.
can't wait for Jones vs Machida next on 11 Dec and then Lesnar vs Overeem (think) new year's day? :o :D
I think it's December 31st in America but 1st for us. Although could be wrong.
I would love to see that fight. Don't get Main Events but read it was a Cracker of a 5 rounder!
itunes has some fights up I think?
Haven't looked though..
Quote from: Maca24 on November 22, 2011, 10:56:31 AM
itunes has some fights up I think?
Haven't looked though..
Don't go on Itunes. I'll check youtube tonight to see if anybody has snuck under the radar :-X.
The sooner you look, the better your chances ;)
Still can't believe Hendo won! :o
Shogun seems near unstoppable nearly all the time. Only freaks like Bones can beat him.
140 trailer...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSip03li9Dw&feature=youtu.be
what happened to Rashard fighting Jones?
Rashad broke his hand, so the fight got postponed.
Now with Hendo winning Rashad might miss out again! :-\
didnt he break it before too? i thought after the Rampage fight there was a date made and Rashard was already wearing a cast
Quote from: Marcz on November 26, 2011, 03:08:22 PM
didnt he break it before too? i thought after the Rampage fight there was a date made and Rashard was already wearing a cast
Yea I think you might be right.
He has been next in line atleast twice, maybe 3 times. But keeps getting injured before the fight.
probably a lucky guy in that respect then, Jones would destroy him... Machida could be an interesting match with his awkward style
Quote from: Marcz on November 26, 2011, 03:21:28 PM
probably a lucky guy in that respect then, Jones would destroy him... Machida could be an interesting match with his awkward style
depends what sort of shape he rocks up in ... i reckon he was injured or unfit when he faced Shogun the second time.
he also looked a bit lack-lustre against Rampage when they fought Nov 2010.
haven't seen his win against Couture from April this year ...
if it is the Shogun/Rampage version of Machida, he is goin to get pwned by Jones ... :o ;)
yeah i really dont rate Rashard as highly as the mma world...
Machida did look good in the trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSip03li9Dw&feature=youtu.be
i dont rate him a huge chance, but definitely a chance as i dont think Machida comes after him which may frustrate Jones into a mistake
Rashad (< Correct Spelling ;)) is a big chance IMO. He has the wrestling skills that could be kryptonite to Bones.
Machida is no chance, Bones will be a person and take him down. >:(
why dont we just call him sugar ;D didnt Machida leave sugar looking like a car crash ???
(http://cdn0.sbnation.com/imported_assets/308837/rashad_evans_ufc98.jpg)
:D
(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS7j_HxgD9Nl_DjhE7h2jinkubzz8GF81KbukkecjJ-K_iEFSazPcxiZxI8)
;D
LOL
The fact is though that was a different Machida.
yeah it can quickly pass a fighter by if they arent willing to evolve...
Notice: UFC 140 Countdown next Thurs evening on OneHD
UFC 140 Jones vs Machida - next Sun, 11 Dec from 1pm AEDST
(http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2011/11/07/1226187/746086-fs-fsv-ppv-ufc-140-jones-v-machida.jpg)
is looking pretty good ...
I just saw I may have to go on an MMA Blockout on Sunday. GO! is showing the TUF 14 Finale at Midnight (Monday Morning) from 12am-3am :o. Bisping Vs Miller on the card as well and likely quite a few Feather/Bantamweight fights. If the season it anything to go by, should have quite a few good matches in there 8).
Attention All Foxtel subscribers. Tommorrow starting in the morning is a TUF 14 Marathon. EVERY Episode will be shown on Fuel TV except for the Finale (which hasn't taken place yet :P). I know I'll be watching as nothing better to watch on Saturday mornings/afternoons :P.
http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/7292618/ufc-suspends-chris-leben-1-year-failed-drug-test
this explains to an extent why Leben didnt seem himself in the Munoz fight
Quote from: Hellopplz on December 02, 2011, 11:27:15 PM
I just saw I may have to go on an MMA Blockout on Sunday. GO! is showing the TUF 14 Finale at Midnight (Monday Morning) from 12am-3am :o. Bisping Vs Miller on the card as well and likely quite a few Feather/Bantamweight fights. If the season it anything to go by, should have quite a few good matches in there 8).
Attention All Foxtel subscribers. Tommorrow starting in the morning is a TUF 14 Marathon. EVERY Episode will be shown on Fuel TV except for the Finale (which hasn't taken place yet :P). I know I'll be watching as nothing better to watch on Saturday mornings/afternoons :P.
rekn im gonna hang a late one tomorrow night and watch that finale HP 8)
i want so badly for Miller to beat Bisping but i dont think it will happen... its not even a Miller thing i just loathe Bisping :P
Hey HP the info hasnt updated but i just saw a commercial for TUF Finale today at midday-ish on Fuel ;)
Quote from: Marcz on December 04, 2011, 11:06:00 AM
Hey HP the info hasnt updated but i just saw a commercial for TUF Finale today at midday-ish on Fuel ;)
I KNOW >:O. I'm furious as it was advertised at 1pm on Fuel last night. I put it to record but it changed times this morning without me knowing >:(. Missed out on Gaudinot Vs Bedford and caught the end of Ferguson's match. It was a great card and gotta find those Prelims as well as there were some good matches 8).
It is on again tonight on Fuel TV (foxtel viewers) at 8:30 I believe. Past midnight for those who can watch it on GO!
Diego Vs Bermudez is a must watch!!!
i wont say anything until everyone has seen it :-X
Quote from: Hellopplz on December 04, 2011, 05:43:55 PM
Diego Vs Bermudez is a must watch!!!
I watched the replay on Fuel (cos I was getting another tattoo in during the live feed). Diego V Bermudez was AWESOME. They were clearly the 2 best fighters for that weight class from this series.
So many great fights, thoroughly impressed with all bar one
Miller Bisping worst fight on the card, Miller's striking was embarrassing and Bisping was a sook... Mayhem should be done in the UFC :-X
Quote from: Marcz on December 05, 2011, 12:46:29 PM
So many great fights, thoroughly impressed with all bar one
Miller Bisping worst fight on the card, Miller's striking was embarrassing and Bisping was a sook... Mayhem should be done in the UFC :-X
Think they may give Miller another shot. Many are putting it down to the rush he got from being out of the UFC for so long. He gased BADLY :o.
that was the first time id seen him fight and barring a random non financial occurrence, the last time :P
Quote from: Hellopplz on December 02, 2011, 11:27:15 PM
I just saw I may have to go on an MMA Blockout on Sunday. GO! is showing the TUF 14 Finale at Midnight (Monday Morning) from 12am-3am :o. Bisping Vs Miller on the card as well and likely quite a few Feather/Bantamweight fights. If the season it anything to go by, should have quite a few good matches in there 8).
shower! I missed this!!! :o :'(
i signed off ff before you posted this HP! :( ;)
ah well, will look for repeats/youtubes ... ;)
Unlucky J :(. It was unusually late so lucky I had Foxtel :).
Quote from: valkorum on December 05, 2011, 12:20:53 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on December 04, 2011, 05:43:55 PM
Diego Vs Bermudez is a must watch!!!
I watched the replay on Fuel (cos I was getting another tattoo in during the live feed). Diego V Bermudez was AWESOME. They were clearly the 2 best fighters for that weight class from this series.
As said before, first match to Youtube 8). There was another lopsided match but won't say which one. You'll know when you see it :-\. And it was my favourite fighter in there as well -_-.
One will almost certainly replay it J check ur guide ;)
http://mmajunkie.com/news/26414/the-ultimate-fighter-15-coaches-revealed-dominick-cruz-and-urijah-faber.mma
kick @$$ 8)
flower yeah 8)
Good coaches compared to TUF14s shower coaches.
GSP injured his ACL and will be out for 10 months. Diaz v Condit for the Interim Welterweight title on Feb 4th at UFC 143
http://blogs.theprovince.com/2011/12/07/ufc-breaking-news-gsp-blows-acl-out-of-ufc-143-bout-with-nick-diaz/
Quote from: valkorum on December 08, 2011, 12:51:26 PM
GSP injured his ACL and will be out for 10 months. Diaz v Condit for the Interim Welterweight title on Feb 4th at UFC 143
http://blogs.theprovince.com/2011/12/07/ufc-breaking-news-gsp-blows-acl-out-of-ufc-143-bout-with-nick-diaz/
ooh, cheers valk!
also, good to have you back hawka ...
Quote from: j959 on December 02, 2011, 05:38:07 PM
REMINDER Notice: UFC 140 Countdown next this Thurs evening on OneHD
UFC 140 Jones vs Machida - next this Sun, 11 Dec from 1pm AEDST
(http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2011/11/07/1226187/746086-fs-fsv-ppv-ufc-140-jones-v-machida.jpg)
is looking pretty good ...
Looking forward to UFC140.
I think Jone will easily dispatch of Machida. Really looking forward to MNog v Mir and RNog v Tito
So I promised I would give you a link to my bro's fight once it was put up on youtube and it finally has been. So if you want to see my bro's first fight click the link. Not the best fight you will ever see, but not bad for a guy who is 19 and is moving over to America for 6 months next year to start training in their gyms ;)
BRACE FOR WAR 12 - Dallas Wilkinson Reed VS Rob Wilkinson (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmOmuRCx2ow)
Also regarding the nickname, that was given to him by the announcer about 10 minutes before the fight...
Nice fight!
Your brother has good jabs standing. And a nice reach.
Shame he got a bit gassed when he had full mount, could have finished it quicker ;)
wicked 8)
he is a massive bloke for 19 :o looks like he has a ton of potential, that double axehandle ruined the other guy ;D
Quote from: Marcz on December 11, 2011, 12:41:21 PM
wicked 8)
he is a massive bloke for 19 :o looks like he has a ton of potential, that double axehandle ruined the other guy ;D
LOL
Nah he is actually very good! Like a white Bones ;)
Very tall, what weight class does he fight at?
Costa Phillipou :o
Quote from: Maca24 on December 11, 2011, 11:46:24 AM
Nice fight!
Your brother has good jabs standing. And a nice reach.
Shame he got a bit gassed when he had full mount, could have finished it quicker ;)
He told me that the reason he looked a bit gassed was because he kinda hesitated at first about smashing the guy up because he had obviously never done it before, so obviously will improve on that.
You're right about his reach, it is massive! He is 6"2' which is 188cm or something, but reach is over 190!
Quote from: Marcz on December 11, 2011, 12:41:21 PM
wicked 8)
he is a massive bloke for 19 :o looks like he has a ton of potential, that double axehandle ruined the other guy ;D
Yeah that second double hammerfirst really destroyed the other guy didn't it. You just see his lights go out haha!
Quote from: Maca24 on December 11, 2011, 12:43:18 PM
Nah he is actually very good! Like a white Bones ;)
Very tall, what weight class does he fight at?
He was fighting at middleweight which is 84kg or 185 pounds. Could beef up and go to light heavyweight but don't think he will.
yeah that totally made him go limp :D
Yeh thats so awesome though CF. Really cool 8)
He will improve a lot of he gets with a gym in US. Experience helps and he is only 19 like you said.
I'm 190cm and 80kg, so I'd probs be a Middleweight as well :)
Quote from: CrowsFan on December 11, 2011, 12:57:14 AM
So I promised I would give you a link to my bro's fight once it was put up on youtube and it finally has been. So if you want to see my bro's first fight click the link. Not the best fight you will ever see, but not bad for a guy who is 19 and is moving over to America for 6 months next year to start training in their gyms ;)
BRACE FOR WAR 12 - Dallas Wilkinson Reed VS Rob Wilkinson (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmOmuRCx2ow)
Also regarding the nickname, that was given to him by the announcer about 10 minutes before the fight...
Still, first fight jitters but came away with the win 8). Can tell he likes his punches. With his size, would be great if he learnt submissions. The other guy was open for a rear naked and armbars with his arms just wailing in the air! Good luck to him training in America 8). Going to be travelling (gym to gym) or settle down in a gym and train?
Quote from: Marcz on December 11, 2011, 01:10:50 PM
Costa Phillipou :o
I read about that! Then also the Mark Hominick vs. Chan Sung Jung seemed insane :o.
Yeh he had a great opportunity to take his back and choke him out.
Phillopou looked like Shane Carwin, gawd dang that dude has some power in his hands, guy went to sleep on his face :o
Quote from: Marcz on December 11, 2011, 03:47:30 PM
Phillopou looked like Shane Carwin, gawd dang that dude has some power in his hands, guy went to sleep on his face :o
If you find a video, do you reckon you can throw us a link? :)
Quote from: Hellopplz on December 11, 2011, 03:39:13 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on December 11, 2011, 12:57:14 AM
So I promised I would give you a link to my bro's fight once it was put up on youtube and it finally has been. So if you want to see my bro's first fight click the link. Not the best fight you will ever see, but not bad for a guy who is 19 and is moving over to America for 6 months next year to start training in their gyms ;)
BRACE FOR WAR 12 - Dallas Wilkinson Reed VS Rob Wilkinson (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmOmuRCx2ow)
Also regarding the nickname, that was given to him by the announcer about 10 minutes before the fight...
Still, first fight jitters but came away with the win 8). Can tell he likes his punches. With his size, would be great if he learnt submissions. The other guy was open for a rear naked and armbars with his arms just wailing in the air! Good luck to him training in America 8). Going to be travelling (gym to gym) or settle down in a gym and train?
He is actually really good at submissions, he trains with probably the best Australian fighter who is not in the UFC. That guy has never been submitted so teaches him a fair bit. Rob's favourite is the triangle but being on top couldn't really pull that off ;)
Regarding America he is going to LA (I think) to live with a mate from school and there is a gym nearby which is where I think he will be going. The only UFC fighter at that gym that he is aware of is Stefan Struve, which is probably good for him considering his hight. Also he wants to learn kickboxing and the dutch are probably the best in the world at that so would be helpful. There is another gym about an hour away that has a lot more UFC fighters but can't remember who they are...
Well after viewing one match, couldn't really tell he was a submission man! Probably just wanted to punch the guy alot :P.
Should be an interesting journey for him. Hopefully will see him in the UFC one of these days.
EDIT: UFC 140 is over. Didn't see that finish coming :o.
Haha yeah. He was saying he wanted to win with a knee to the head haha.
But to be fair winning by ground and pound is probably the most brutal way to win since you are just sitting on a guy smashing his head over and over again!
Yeah, especially with full mount! Shame he gassed a bit, leave it to the rush ;).
UFC 140 interesting... I'm just going to talk about here, if people don't want to see results then don't check the thread! :P
Jones got tested, but still got the win. That standing guillotine sounded brutal! Seemed pretty arrogant after the fight ::)
Mir finished Big Nog, Broke his arm! Mir was screwed but rolled out and put on a kimura.
Lil Nog TKo'd Tito the White Goodman.
Hominick lost in 7 seconds! Want to see some videos of these fights. Will go searching on youtube.
The Phillipou KO sounded brutal as well.
Quote from: Maca24 on December 11, 2011, 03:53:08 PM
Quote from: Marcz on December 11, 2011, 03:47:30 PM
Phillopou looked like Shane Carwin, gawd dang that dude has some power in his hands, guy went to sleep on his face :o
If you find a video, do you reckon you can throw us a link? :)
this usually works ;) http://www.facebook.com/UFC?sk=app_128953167177144
Quote from: Maca24 on December 11, 2011, 04:37:34 PM
UFC 140 interesting... I'm just going to talk about here, if people don't want to see results then don't check the thread! :P
Jones got tested, but still got the win. That standing guillotine sounded brutal! Seemed pretty arrogant after the fight ::)
Mir finished Big Nog, Broke his arm! Mir was screwed but rolled out and put on a kimura.
Lil Nog TKo'd Tito the White Goodman.
nah, Jones guillotine on Machida nowhere near as brutal as Mir kimura on Nogueira was!!! :o ;)
was watching at a big sports bar and at first people clapped the submission but then the slow mo replays came on and you can see Nogueira's shoulder pop out and everyone collectively went, "ooh" "ouch" "eww" and various other utterances of 'pain sympathy' and everyone wasn't so hot on it after that - but impressive by Mir due to Nogueira's BJJ pedigree and seeing reports of his post-fight interviews, he says he hopes Nogueria will be ok and that he's idolised him for a long time.
Jones' guillotine was impressive nonetheless - first time I've seen a standing guillotine live.
Tito's ok, I think they set him up to be the 'heel' most of the time ... Lil Nog impressive though - it's funny, i'm saw him fight Jason Brilz earlier this year or last year and he didn't look as good. Tito has been up and down and then he submits Bader - just shows at top flight competition in any sport, if you're just a bit off your game you can get toasted! ;D
Quote from: Maca24 on December 11, 2011, 04:37:34 PM
Hominick lost in 7 seconds! Want to see some videos of these fights. Will go searching on youtube.
The Phillipou KO sounded brutal as well.
missed Jung over Hominick but saw bits of the Phillipou KO - can't remember where these were but prelims will be replayed this week i think ...
ok, next on the menu is Lesnar vs Overeem on or around new year's eve!! :D
UFC 140 - best pay per view in a long while.
Little Nog v Tito - Awesome as I hate Tito
Big Nog v Mir - Holy flower what a submission
Jones v Machida - Jones was expected to win, nice standing guillotine and was put on a little differently as well.
Jung v Homick - Landed right on the button then finished on ground.
I cant remember who was in one of the under card fights but DAMN.... he must have connected with about 10 BIG shots that eventually finished his opponent. Krystoff was also easily beaten in his match - quite surprising.
am youtubeing parts of the event now..
LOL at Hominick.. what a rookie took a random as swing 1 second into the fight leaving his chin up.
Chan Sung Jung connects with 1 punch dropping him, then stands over him with a barrage of punches...
7 second TKO.. lol
Quote from: valkorum on December 13, 2011, 09:03:13 PM
UFC 140 - best pay per view in a long while.
Little Nog v Tito - Awesome as I hate Tito
Big Nog v Mir - Holy flower what a submission
Jones v Machida - Jones was expected to win, nice standing guillotine and was put on a little differently as well.
Jung v Homick - Landed right on the button then finished on ground.
I cant remember who was in one of the under card fights but DAMN.... he must have connected with about 10 BIG shots that eventually finished his opponent. Krystoff was also easily beaten in his match - quite surprising.
Costa Phillopou Valk, was droppin bombs on that tall dutch guy
Quote from: Marcz on December 15, 2011, 04:28:35 PMCosta Phillopou Valk, was droppin bombs on that tall dutch guy
Thats the one - credit to the dutch guy as he took a showerload of hits and keep trying to fight.
Quote from: valkorum on December 15, 2011, 05:25:37 PM
Quote from: Marcz on December 15, 2011, 04:28:35 PMCosta Phillopou Valk, was droppin bombs on that tall dutch guy
Thats the one - credit to the dutch guy as he took a showerload of hits and keep trying to fight.
he definitely had a chin... saw that standing guillotine on Sportsnation too that was freakin bad@$$ :o
This ...
(http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2011/11/28/1226208/451641-fs-fsv-ppv-ufc-141-lesnar-v-overeem.jpg)
... is goin to be huge!!!!!! ;)
Sat, NYE morning/afternoon for Oz ... :D
think other main card fights have Nate Diaz v Donald Cerrone & Fitch vs Hendricks ... just before main event. :)
Quote from: j959 on December 20, 2011, 04:32:32 PM
This ...
(http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2011/11/28/1226208/451641-fs-fsv-ppv-ufc-141-lesnar-v-overeem.jpg)
... is goin to be huge!!!!!! ;)
Sat, NYE morning/afternoon for Oz ... :D
think other main card fights have Nate Diaz v Donald Cerrone & Fitch vs Hendricks ... just before main event. :)
dang :o they some big dudes... if Lesnar's striking hasnt improved outta sight he could be in for a beatdown
We get to see it!!!!???
Quote from: Maca24 on December 20, 2011, 09:18:32 PM
We get to see it!!!!???
Its on mainevent so you will have to order it or go to a sports bar that has it showing.
Quote from: valkorum on December 21, 2011, 01:22:15 PM
Quote from: Maca24 on December 20, 2011, 09:18:32 PM
We get to see it!!!!???
Its on mainevent so you will have to order it or go to a sports bar that has it showing.
thought so... ah well :P
Reminder: this Saturday, NYE morning/afternoon for us - order from main event/foxsports or get to a pub showing! ;)
Quote from: Marcz on December 20, 2011, 04:43:59 PM
Quote from: j959 on December 20, 2011, 04:32:32 PM
This ...
(http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2011/11/28/1226208/451641-fs-fsv-ppv-ufc-141-lesnar-v-overeem.jpg)
... is goin to be huge!!!!!! ;)
Sat, NYE morning/afternoon for Oz ... :D
think other main card fights have Nate Diaz v Donald Cerrone & Fitch vs Hendricks ... just before main event. :)
dang :o they some big dudes... if Lesnar's striking hasnt improved outta sight he could be in for a beatdown
Watched UFC Countdown last night...
Was fantastic really has me even more pumped for Overeem vs Lesnar! Plus Cerrone and Diaz will be interesting. (Cerrone!)
Overeem tells how family life and cutting wait was the cause for a poor streak of form a while back.
Now as a heavyweight he feels he can't be defeated!
Lesnar says he is as fit as ever and wants to knock Overeem out. Tells about his Diverticulitis which was intriguing.
CANNOT WAIT!!
Quote from: Maca24 on December 29, 2011, 04:17:23 PM
Watched UFC Countdown last night...
Was fantastic really has me even more pumped for Overeem vs Lesnar! Plus Cerrone and Diaz will be interesting. (Cerrone!)
Overeem tells how family life and cutting wait was the cause for a poor streak of form a while back.
Now as a heavyweight he feels he can't be defeated!
Lesnar says he is as fit as ever and wants to knock Overeem out. Tells about his Diverticulitis which was intriguing.
CANNOT WAIT!!
b*gger! forgot about the countdown - have to go find a replay or watch stream from UFC.com ... ;)
Yep you should! Was definitely worth watching :)
Got a better understanding of Overeem now and am a bit nervous :-X Seems like a beast striker.
Quote from: Maca24 on December 29, 2011, 05:23:19 PM
Yep you should! Was definitely worth watching :)
Got a better understanding of Overeem now and am a bit nervous :-X Seems like a beast striker.
I think I know enough about Overeem so should be ok ... the replay is on just too (early) late like 12am Sat morning ... in the west ...
I just watched the countdown on youtube :)
Bahahahahahahaha Lesnar sucks
What happened?
Quote from: CrowsFan on December 31, 2011, 05:24:33 PM
What happened?
Overeem stopped him at 2.26 of the first round....although the first minute was stalling....One good knee and Brock was done.....Retired from MMA after the match
Wow! Thought he might lose but wasn't expecting him to retire...
I watched 3 Prelims on FB then read the rest of the card. DAMN, that KO in Hendricks Vs Fitch sounded brutal :o. Not to mention Overeem's! I need to youtube the highlights for them.
Lesnar said if he had won, he would have made the Title match his last fight. Guess his ongoing medical problems have caused him to retire which is a shame for anybody :(.
Basically Brock is a freak of nature athletically but he was/is not a natural striker and i dont think he ever understood it... the fact that he still became a UFC champion with that big hole in his game is amazing... im sure he is not done yet in professional sports/television, he will pop up in something else and ppl will pay him well to do it.
Quote from: Marcz on January 01, 2012, 01:28:18 PM
Basically Brock is a freak of nature athletically but he was/is not a natural striker and i dont think he ever understood it... the fact that he still became a UFC champion with that big hole in his game is amazing... im sure he is not done yet in professional sports/television, he will pop up in something else and ppl will pay him well to do it.
he just didn't have the time to build the experience he needed to go toe-to-toe with the good strikers in the division ... when he'd get hit I reckon he tended to just cover up his head and start back pedaling into the fence - nothing against his training but he just didn't have the time to 'mature' into the well-rounded fighter you have to be for top-flight MMA.
I agree, he is an athletic freak - no dude that big should be able to move as fast as he does! :o
The queries I had going into the fight were ...
A) how much would Lesnar be affected by the 2nd bout of his diverticulitis?
B) how good was Overeem's form streak of 10wins, 1 NC really?
A) looked more to be experience technique issues than anything physical/training-prep wise
B) i was thinking that out of the 11 unbeaten fight streak, only 2-3 would you consider to be top-flight opponents and he hadn't fought Fedor at the top of his game ...
Overeem was pretty impressive and blew my query B) out of the water! :)
Going to be interesting to see whether Junior's speed and technical striking are going to make a big difference.
Cain looked really rusty, so I wonder whether Overeem might try and take Dos Santos down due to size/strength differential or if he will be able to stalk Junior round the cage and whether Junior's speed will negate that part of Overeem's arsenal? ??? ;)
I am absolutely shattered :'(
Think we all need to give Brock more credit than just being a freak physically.
He fought 6 fights, with limited MMA experience.
5 of those 6 have been UFC Champs and the other 1 (Overeem) is the future champ.
Only 3 people in the last 15 years in the HW division have defended the title twice consecutively. (Lesnar, Sylvia, Couture)
Of those 3, brock held the title for the longest period.
Think we have to admit that Lesnar is one of the greatest UFC Heavyweights in history.
I think Lesnar's success is overblown by who he is personally. Who'd he beat that was really special? Herring was a shell of his Pride days, Mir is second tier, Randy was declining and the only reason he beat Carwin was because Josh "Won't Stop A Fight Till A Man Is Half Dead" Rosenthal was the ref and Carwin gassed and even Carwin has being found wanting against guys like Cain and JDS.
Quote from: Maca24 on January 01, 2012, 05:55:49 PM
I am absolutely shattered :'(
Think we all need to give Brock more credit than just being a freak physically.
He fought 6 fights, with limited MMA experience.
5 of those 6 have been UFC Champs and the other 1 (Overeem) is the future champ.
Only 3 people in the last 15 years in the HW division have defended the title twice consecutively. (Lesnar, Sylvia, Couture)
Of those 3, brock held the title for the longest period.
Think we have to admit that Lesnar is one of the greatest UFC Heavyweights in history.
I think as an athlete he is/was great and he's been great for the UFC but greatest in history is another thing.
Agree with all your points Maca, he fought top-level competition from the get go and had barely any time to really learn the craft but that can't be a concession to call him a greatest in history, though they may make him a hall of famer just on the amount of interest he generated in the UFC?
BP, I didn't see that Lesnar v Carwin fight live, but from replays and the fact that Lesnar came back and finished Carwin I reckon tends to show that Rosenthal made the right call?? I don't think it was that close to the bell was it? ???
Watched the match on youtube earlier (as with the Hendricks Vs Fitch fight). Lesnar kinda looked out of place with Overeem using those vicious Knees to the body :o. Lesnar didn't look like himself in the octagon against Overeem :-\.
I wouldn't go as far to say Lesnar is one of the greatest Heavyweights of all time. Shame he entered the sport late. If he had entered some time before then, he may have been a Beast at HW as he could fix up his striking and other parts in his arsenal. Not to say he wasn't a good/great HW, just probably not in that top tier to be considered out of all time.
Overeem is a great stand up fighter but his opponents as J said were never top class besides a few. However, he did compete in other organisations as well (e.g K1). Against JDS will be a very good fight. Both are strikers, JDS with his hands and Overeem with his legs potentially.
Sorry guys, but the stats show he has been one, if not the best of the best heavyweights in the past 15 years.
Quote from: Maca24 on January 01, 2012, 07:12:09 PM
Sorry guys, but the stats show he has been one, if not the best of the best heavyweights in the past 15 years.
Ah... a Stats man :P. I remember an argument which began over Stats Vs What is seen through eyes.... ;).
Lets just hope this doesn't go that far!
Quote from: Hellopplz on January 01, 2012, 07:23:59 PM
Quote from: Maca24 on January 01, 2012, 07:12:09 PM
Sorry guys, but the stats show he has been one, if not the best of the best heavyweights in the past 15 years.
Ah... a Stats man :P. I remember an argument which began over Stats Vs What is seen through eyes.... ;).
Lets just hope this doesn't go that far!
Andrew vs Shaggy? :P
Nah I'm not usually a stats man.. but come on! ;)
Maca, Lesnar is one of my favourite fighters, but to be fair a fighting record of 5-3 (4-3 in the UFC) doesn't sound like the greatest ever heavyweight to me ;)
Quote from: CrowsFan on January 01, 2012, 09:22:00 PM
Maca, Lesnar is one of my favourite fighters, but to be fair a fighting record of 5-3 (4-3 in the UFC) doesn't sound like the greatest ever heavyweight to me ;)
I didnt say ever. I said one of the best UFC heavyweights ever.
His record was deflated due to getting a hard fight every time. Better than a 20-1 record against chumps.
If he didnt suffer from his illness and came to the sport earlier... he would have been god
Quote from: Maca24 on January 01, 2012, 10:36:31 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on January 01, 2012, 09:22:00 PM
Maca, Lesnar is one of my favourite fighters, but to be fair a fighting record of 5-3 (4-3 in the UFC) doesn't sound like the greatest ever heavyweight to me ;)
I didnt say ever. I said one of the best UFC heavyweights ever.
His record was deflated due to getting a hard fight every time. Better than a 20-1 record against chumps.
If he didnt suffer from his illness and came to the sport earlier... he would have been god
will be rare to see a UFC fighter with a 20-1 record against chumps, it just won't happen ... the day that happens will be the day UFC turns into ... boxing! ;) :'(
we're not saying he isn't/wasn't great Maca but one of the best ever is always going to be highly debateable.
i will quote you on this, "... he would have been god" ... ;)
definitely not a great and agree with BP's points, i think Dana saw a potential promotional cash cow, Lesnar talks alot of shower and it sells PPV he had done it before so it was always going to be a great business decision with his WWE fan base and his "heel traits" that the mma world would dislike... i was a huge Brock fan in WWE when i was younger so i was always hoping he would do well and i dont think he could have achieved much more tbh.
agree with J also when he gets tagged he turtles up and back peddles, he is open for uppercuts... the point im making about being a "natural striker" is he isnt instinctive and u cant teach that... its all good and well to be taught this and that in the gym and feel like uve got it down in sparring but when its a real fight do u trust it? do u feel it? i dont think he did for whatever reason he cant manufacture shots nor telegraph them.
http://www.cagepotato.com/houston-alexander-catches-son-talking-dirty-challenges-him-to-boxing-match-gets-arrested/
bahahahhahahaha lmfao u gotta read this guys ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I read some of the stuff on that site yesterday Marcz, Love it!!! ;D ;D ;D.
holy shower that strangeness just keeps on a comin...http://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/index.ssf/2012/01/former_ufc_fighter_hermes_fran.html... safe to say Maca u can drop him from my UFC stable :P
and this is obviously why i dont watch CSI's...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0DpaY4ms8U&feature=player_embedded
the acting in this is horrendous ffs ;D nice work Tito u have a huge future in shower tv drama series as a meathead :P
LOL MARCZ.
Well I never liked the look of Franca, always thought he was a bit seedy :-X
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xiEmhsfYCs&feature=share
trailer for the Cigano Vs Reem title match 8)
Quote from: Marcz on January 12, 2012, 11:39:29 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xiEmhsfYCs&feature=share
trailer for the Cigano Vs Reem title match 8)
official UFC release? (haven't viewed it yet ...)
that's pretty keen ... ;)
UFC this w/end - not sure if I'm dead keen this time, although Jose Aldo is an athlete and one of the new breed of MMA fighter ...
Quote from: j959 on January 12, 2012, 06:48:57 PM
Quote from: Marcz on January 12, 2012, 11:39:29 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xiEmhsfYCs&feature=share
trailer for the Cigano Vs Reem title match 8)
official UFC release? (haven't viewed it yet ...)
that's pretty keen ... ;)
UFC this w/end - not sure if I'm dead keen this time, although Jose Aldo is an athlete and one of the new breed of MMA fighter ...
not sure came off an MMA site on facebook, now that u mention it does seem to be stretching to piece the matchup together
Watched UFC Countdown for Aldo Vs Mendes. Aldo looks beastly with those kicks :o. But Mendes' plan is probably just to take him down and control him from there.
Belfort Vs Johnson could be a good one 8).
Quote from: Hellopplz on January 14, 2012, 01:38:52 PM
Watched UFC Countdown for Aldo Vs Mendes. Aldo looks beastly with those kicks :o. But Mendes' plan is probably just to take him down and control him from there.
Belfort Vs Johnson could be a good one 8).
if that fight even takes place... http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/01/13/ufc-142-dana-white-blasts-unprofessional-anthony-johnson-for/ what a douche' bag, doesnt even deserve to fight in the ufc
I missed countdown. shower :(
Yeh Rumble is 11 pounds over!!! wtf haha.
He is usually fighting at welterweight, yet if he really wanted to he could fight at light heavy.
In all seriousness though it is very disrespectful to Vitor who was able to make weight.
Could turn out to be a light heavy bout really.
what a dumbass
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Spg84X9nPQ8/TxJfcyc0YDI/AAAAAAAAHMA/liguLdc7uWY/s1600/4.gif)
Speaks for itself.
Just watched the fight. Could Aldo have timed that any better??
4.59 in to the round!!! :o
Quote from: Maca24 on January 15, 2012, 05:49:18 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Spg84X9nPQ8/TxJfcyc0YDI/AAAAAAAAHMA/liguLdc7uWY/s1600/4.gif)
Speaks for itself.
that showers bananas dude nice work 8)
Quote from: Maca24 on January 14, 2012, 04:53:30 PM
I missed countdown. shower :(
Yeh Rumble is 11 pounds over!!! wtf haha.
He is usually fighting at welterweight, yet if he really wanted to he could fight at light heavy.
In all seriousness though it is very disrespectful to Vitor who was able to make weight.
Could turn out to be a light heavy bout really.
I missed countdown again!!! :o
When was it on HP??
I saw Johnson at 197pds at the pub and I just went wtf?!?!
He's moved
up from 170 to 185 and still can't make weight??! that's 'douche-worthy' ... ::)
how good was that Aldo KO??!
glad i decided to go watch at the last minute ... ;)
Barbosa's KO on Etim 8)
Quote from: j959 on January 17, 2012, 07:11:38 PM
Quote from: Maca24 on January 14, 2012, 04:53:30 PM
I missed countdown. shower :(
Yeh Rumble is 11 pounds over!!! wtf haha.
He is usually fighting at welterweight, yet if he really wanted to he could fight at light heavy.
In all seriousness though it is very disrespectful to Vitor who was able to make weight.
Could turn out to be a light heavy bout really.
I missed countdown again!!! :o
When was it on HP??
I saw Johnson at 197pds at the pub and I just went wtf?!?!
He's moved up from 170 to 185 and still can't make weight??! that's 'douce-worthy' ... ::)
how good was that Aldo KO??!
glad i decided to go watch at the last minute ... ;)
Rumble had actually made weight, he was down at 186 about an hour before the weigh in, but he could barely stand so a doctor forced him to rehydrate so that was why when he was weighed he was up at 197
Quote from: CrowsFan on January 18, 2012, 01:16:01 AM
Quote from: j959 on January 17, 2012, 07:11:38 PM
Quote from: Maca24 on January 14, 2012, 04:53:30 PM
I missed countdown. shower :(
Yeh Rumble is 11 pounds over!!! wtf haha.
He is usually fighting at welterweight, yet if he really wanted to he could fight at light heavy.
In all seriousness though it is very disrespectful to Vitor who was able to make weight.
Could turn out to be a light heavy bout really.
I missed countdown again!!! :o
When was it on HP??
I saw Johnson at 197pds at the pub and I just went wtf?!?!
He's moved up from 170 to 185 and still can't make weight??! that's 'douce-worthy' ... ::)
how good was that Aldo KO??!
glad i decided to go watch at the last minute ... ;)
Rumble had actually made weight, he was down at 186 about an hour before the weigh in, but he could barely stand so a doctor forced him to rehydrate so that was why when he was weighed he was up at 197
still piss poor considering he had been cutting to 170ish, to be hardly able to stand he either didnt train hard enough or heard about the secret power in donuts :P
CF if he was dizzy from cutting to 185, then how the flower did he cut to welterweight for 2 years? lol
He should just fight at Light Heavy.
Vitor wanted to fight so Dana made changed the fight to 205. Rumble then missed that weigh in the following morning (Fight morning), he came in at 211. He then had until lunch time to make 205 which he did.
Quote from: j959 on January 17, 2012, 07:11:38 PM
Quote from: Maca24 on January 14, 2012, 04:53:30 PM
I missed countdown. shower :(
I missed countdown again!!! :o
When was it on HP??
I'm not sure when it was on One but I have Foxtel so caught it on Fuel TV. It's usually on like Wednesday-Friday on both isn't it? But late night for One :(.
Quote from: Cicjose on January 17, 2012, 07:40:44 PM
Barbosa's KO on Etim 8)
I really have to Youtube that one! Thanks for that gif Marcz, missed the event but read about it on the Play by Plays and seemed O_O.
Quote from: valkorum on January 18, 2012, 05:47:37 PM
Vitor wanted to fight so Dana made changed the fight to 205. Rumble then missed that weigh in the following morning (Fight morning), he came in at 211. He then had until lunch time to make 205 which he did.
What the heck :o. Man, he's not doing himself any favours :-\. He has alot of talent but his attitude looks to be his downfall.
I gave the gif :-X lol
That KO from Barbosa was amazing
shame they've been taking them down off youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qfa5hoacoPs
Quote from: Maca24 on January 18, 2012, 08:45:50 PM
I gave the gif :-X lol
Oh my bad Maca :-[. Thanks for that. Think I saw the quote from Marcz which is what confused me :P.
Quote from: Cicjose on January 18, 2012, 09:37:00 PM
That KO from Barbosa was amazing
shame they've been taking them down off youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONcXHdzPMQ0
What a kick :o :o. Cheers Cic. Wonder if more guys will try that now....
Quote from: Maca24 on January 18, 2012, 05:16:11 PM
CF if he was dizzy from cutting to 185, then how the flower did he cut to welterweight for 2 years? lol
He should just fight at Light Heavy.
Cos he wouldn't have weighed as much then when fighting welter. Since he was moving up he bulked up so still had the problem of cutting weight ::)
Quote from: Cicjose on January 18, 2012, 09:37:00 PM
That KO from Barbosa was amazing
shame they've been taking them down off youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONcXHdzPMQ0
That was amazing :o
UFC live free-to-air alert reminder!!!!!!
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 on OneHD - UFC on FX: Melvin Guillard V Jim Miller
From wikipedia.com:
Main card
Heavyweight bout: Pat Barry vs. Christian Morecraft
Bantamweight bout: Mike Easton vs. Jared Papazian
Welterweight bout: Duane Ludwig vs. Josh Neer
Lightweight bout: Melvin Guillard vs. Jim Miller
Nothing that really stands out from that card but it'll be interesting to see how Guillard bounces back.
It's on today?!?! May see if FB have any links as doubt I can get it on TV (Have to crash parents room when nobody else watches UFC :P).
Facebook Link to the Prelims: http://www.facebook.com/UFC?sk=app_247211121995467
Quote from: Hellopplz on January 21, 2012, 12:46:46 PM
Nothing that really stands out from that card but it'll be interesting to see how Guillard bounces back.
It's on today?!?! May see if FB have any links as doubt I can get it on TV (Have to crash parents room when nobody else watches UFC :P).
I missed it - didn't tee it up with the missus early enough ... :(
now, with that lesson in mind ... here is this ...
UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis live on OneHD this Sunday (Aust) 29 Jan 2012!! ;D
from wikipedia:
Main cardLight Heavyweight bout: Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis
Middleweight bout: Michael Bisping vs. Chael Sonnen
Middleweight bout: Demian Maia vs. Chris Weidman
Both Evans v Davis and Bisping v Sonnen should be no#1 contender fights for Lightheavy & Middleweight respectively ... ;)
Well parents want me in on Sunday so I have something to look forward to :D.
The card looks pretty good though and Rashad/Bisping are two of my favourite fighters :P.
Now that Lesnar has left Sonnen is my favourite :P
Quote from: CrowsFan on January 25, 2012, 05:30:06 PM
Now that Lesnar has left Sonnen is my favourite :P
It's on CF :P.
Quote from: Hellopplz on January 25, 2012, 05:32:54 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on January 25, 2012, 05:30:06 PM
Now that Lesnar has left Sonnen is my favourite :P
It's on CF :P.
(http://www.zerohedge.com/sites/default/files/images/user5/imageroot/2011/09/Donkey%20Kong.jpg)
Rampage :-*
Jones (before bandwagon) - straight after I saw footage of him flip Matt Hamill like a 'rag doll' in a preview for him fighting Vera ... :o
Quote from: j959 on January 25, 2012, 07:27:26 PM
Jones (before bandwagon) - straight after I saw footage of him flip Matt Hamill like a 'rag doll' in a preview for him fighting Vera ... :o
Yeah Jones my other favourite. After watching the fight against Hamill live :)
Chael Sonnen is up there as one of my favourites for sure. Quite possibly even with GSP. :P
Quote from: Shaggy on January 26, 2012, 11:50:49 AM
Chael Sonnen is up there as one of my favourites for sure. Quite possibly even with GSP. :P
you're back! ;D
missed ya mate! ;)
Pissbing doesnt hava chance in hell :P
Quote from: Marcz on January 28, 2012, 02:32:53 AM
Pissbing doesnt hava chance in hell :P
(http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2010/7/7/b67f9cf1-4a85-4e35-b130-8a0254f70ea8.jpg)
LOL
Everyone don't forget! Starts at midday and goes till 2 :)
My predictions are:
Davis over Evans
Sonnen over Bisping
Weidman over Maia
Wasn't the most exciting UFC event I have seen.
Evans won my unanimous decision, all judges scoring it 50-45.
Sonnen won by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Weidman won by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Quote from: Marcz on January 28, 2012, 02:32:53 AM
Pissbing doesnt hava chance in hell :P
I thought that too ... that Sonnen was gonna run thru him but props to him, he is pretty close to elite to hang with Sonnen like that! :o
Quote from: CrowsFan on January 29, 2012, 08:49:16 PM
Wasn't the most exciting UFC event I have seen.
Evans won my unanimous decision, all judges scoring it 50-45.
Sonnen won by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Weidman won by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
"Wasn't the most exciting UFC event I have seen." - yeah, i thought Evans v Davis was gonna explode but Phil isn't up to it ... yet. ;)
Sonnen won for sure, but I thought at least all 29-28s ... that 30-27 is a joke!
I get that Sonnen took Bisping down at least 1-2 times in each round but he did nothing whilst having him on the ground and Bisping got up fairly easily 3/4 of the time from my memory ...
i just don't like the 'bias' towards the wrestling - i get that a takedown is effort and skill but i just think the weighting is a bit too much, just bring it back a touch - Bisping controlled that fight for the first 2 rounds ...
Maia didn't look prepared and his stand-up strategy was pretty flawed as Rogan was commenting (think Bisping would have won easily if they had faced off).
Davis - not ready for that next level but he learnt a lot and didn't get finished - would like to see him face off with Bader next!! ;) [though I think Bader is next fighting Rampage! in Japan in 3 weeks or so?]
let's see ... what's next?? ;D
UFC 143 - Diaz vs Condit - this Sun 5 Feb 2012
Ok, with GSP on 'the shelf' cos of injury we get an interim welterweight title fight ... :D
(http://media.foxsports.com.au/pve/UFC143%20Social%20Media%20and%20Website%20Image.jpg)
from wikipedia:
Main cardInterim Welterweight Championship bout: Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit
Heavyweight bout: Roy Nelson vs. Fabricio Werdum
Welterweight bout: Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce
Bantamweight bout: Renan Barão vs. Scott Jorgensen
Middleweight bout: Ed Herman vs. Clifford Starks
Quote from: CrowsFan on January 28, 2012, 10:01:12 PM
Everyone don't forget! Starts at midday and goes till 2 :)
My predictions are:
Davis over Evans
Sonnen over Bisping
Weidman over Maia
I would have gone all the other way around :P. But a tad biased of course.
The Sonnen Vs Bisping match was pretty decent. Bisping controlled the stand up quite well but as you said J, the takedowns and ground control got Sonnen over. But think the fight only did good things for Bisping, as he held his own against Sonnen.
The Evans Vs Davis match literally put me to sleep. The heat of the day made me fall in and out of sleep from like round 3 to the end. Evans' experience certainly showed, saw those crucifixions he got Davis in first 2 rounds. The size didn't really effect him too much but Jones I think is even bigger, so will certainly take somewhat a greater strategy to overcome him.
I'm going for Condit in that fight against Diaz :P.
Props to Bisping that was the best id seen him look and Sonnen looked a little off.
Dana actually tweeted he had Bisping winning on his card...
Weidman looked impressive considering he took the fight on 11 days notice, heaps of potential 8)
Davis is still raw, his feet kept slipping too ??? glad Rashard is gonna get his fight :P
in other news the new TUF coaches will be...
Wanderlei Silva Vs Vitor Belfort 8)
Well I enjoyed the Rashad vs Davis fight... maybe I'm strange :P
Rashad to beat Bones!! Plzzzz haha.
Bro has another fight...
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/394838_10150500613921243_56106756242_8928012_2096429159_n.jpg)
He has taken this on short notice. Not as short as Weidman obviously but still pretty short ;)
Not far off, good luck to him. Hopefully he can continue winning.
That could make for a good season! Both veterans and could make for a decent match (Hopefully put on TUF Finale).
awesome CF 8) would be a good win on his resume if he can get it with the short notice an all...
defs gonna be a sic season http://mmajunkie.com/news/26527/vitor-belfort-wanderlei-silva-named-coaches-of-the-ultimate-fighter-brazil.mma...
woah theres flowering two of em :o http://mmajunkie.com/news/26414/the-ultimate-fighter-15-coaches-revealed-dominick-cruz-and-urijah-faber.mma... Faber Vs Cruz too
The Brazil TUF will all be in brazilian language I'd imagine? therefore harder to watch :P
hey CF, is it UFC limit middleweight for your bro?
Yeah it is j. So 84kg or something like that. He was saying it's a shorty weight position to be in cos if he does make it to the UFC he's got Anderson silva as champ, if he decides to go up there's Jon Jones and if he goes down there's GSP! Haha
Quote from: CrowsFan on February 02, 2012, 06:21:31 PM
Yeah it is j. So 84kg or something like that. He was saying it's a shorty weight position to be in cos if he does make it to the UFC he's got Anderson silva as champ, if he decides to go up there's Jon Jones and if he goes down there's GSP! Haha
ha, ha! ;)
"shorty weight division"?? isn't Anderson like 6ft3in?? ;)
Quote from: j959 on February 02, 2012, 06:32:00 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on February 02, 2012, 06:21:31 PM
Yeah it is j. So 84kg or something like that. He was saying it's a shorty weight position to be in cos if he does make it to the UFC he's got Anderson silva as champ, if he decides to go up there's Jon Jones and if he goes down there's GSP! Haha
ha, ha! ;)
"shorty weight division"?? isn't Anderson like 6ft3in?? ;)
Haha whoops meant to say showerty, but phone auto corrected ::)
My bro is 6'2" or 6'3"
flower me Pride was some brutal shower :o
Quote from: Marcz on February 04, 2012, 03:57:46 AM
flower me Pride was some brutal shower :o
head stomps! :o
Quote from: j959 on February 07, 2012, 07:44:52 PM
Quote from: Marcz on February 04, 2012, 03:57:46 AM
flower me Pride was some brutal shower :o
head stomps! :o
hells yeah :o refs tend to let it go a little longer too, Rampage Vs Wanderlei was awesome
Diaz tested positive after the fight with Condit to Marijuana. Likely to retire as well from his post fight press conference/talks shower.
Quote from: Shaggy on February 10, 2012, 07:49:50 PM
Diaz tested positive after the fight with Condit to Marijuana. Likely to retire as well from his post fight press conference/talks shower.
they have always been into it, he and Nate, saw an interview with this whacky geek dude proclaiming its healing properties an what not and he was affiliated with them, those two have never really tried to hide it.
For those interested in watching my bro fight in Brace tomorrow night, you can now watch it live for the first time ever as a pay per view. $15 gets you the whole 9 fight card that starts tomorrow night at 7 pm.
For more details go to www.braceforwar.com (http://www.braceforwar.com)
Quote from: Marcz on February 16, 2012, 12:56:32 PM
UFC LIVE ON ONE HD NOW
wtf?!?!
what did I miss?!??
damn work - not letting me have spare time to trawl TV and MMA sites! :P ;)
Quote from: CrowsFan on February 17, 2012, 11:34:47 PM
For those interested in watching my bro fight in Brace tomorrow night, you can now watch it live for the first time ever as a pay per view. $15 gets you the whole 9 fight card that starts tomorrow night at 7 pm.
For more details go to www.braceforwar.com (http://www.braceforwar.com)
:o kick@$$
Quote from: j959 on February 18, 2012, 12:16:41 AM
Quote from: Marcz on February 16, 2012, 12:56:32 PM
UFC LIVE ON ONE HD NOW
wtf?!?!
what did I miss?!??
damn work - not letting me have spare time to trawl TV and MMA sites! :P ;)
Sanchez Vs Ellenberger, was decent event they should replay it during the week ;)
I also missed it :P
Ah well...
So anyone purchasing Undisputed 3? Im thinking about it...
Yeah I pre purchased it so in the mail as I type :)
Got it for 50 odd dollars :D
Quote from: Marcz on February 18, 2012, 04:14:48 AM
Quote from: CrowsFan on February 17, 2012, 11:34:47 PM
For those interested in watching my bro fight in Brace tomorrow night, you can now watch it live for the first time ever as a pay per view. $15 gets you the whole 9 fight card that starts tomorrow night at 7 pm.
For more details go to www.braceforwar.com (http://www.braceforwar.com)
:o kick@$$
Turns out they have had problems and it is now not going to be shown live :(
Luckily I hadn't payed for it yet...
Well Rob won his fight. KO'd the guy 4 minutes and 55 seconds in to the first round. From what I have been told (from Rob) it was 2 knees to the sternum followed by a head kick that knocked him down. Then he stood over him and punched him 3 times before the ref called it.
Wasn't shown live by will be able to watch it from monday onwards for $15. Could be worth a watch ;)
NICE!!!!! sounds like he was loose to throw a head kick 8) hopefully the flashy finish catches some attention :)
Haha hopefully. He's heading to America in April to join a gym over there. Been chatting to a few different ones including Team Quest (Sonnen's) gym...
Quote from: CrowsFan on February 20, 2012, 04:35:13 PM
Haha hopefully. He's heading to America in April to join a gym over there. Been chatting to a few different ones including Team Quest (Sonnen's) gym...
how long is he hoping to be over there for CF??
Going over for 6 or 7 months originally (leaves in April, comes back near end of year), but has a 5 year visa so can go back/stay if it's going well over there
Quote from: CrowsFan on February 20, 2012, 06:17:34 PM
Going over for 6 or 7 months originally (leaves in April, comes back near end of year), but has a 5 year visa so can go back/stay if it's going well over there
cool, wish him all the best for us! :)
(and not to share any herbal tablets with Chael!!! ;))
Quote from: j959 on February 20, 2012, 06:20:23 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on February 20, 2012, 06:17:34 PM
Going over for 6 or 7 months originally (leaves in April, comes back near end of year), but has a 5 year visa so can go back/stay if it's going well over there
cool, wish him all the best for us! :)
(and not to share any herbal tablets with Chael!!! ;))
flower yeah thats awesome 8) 8) 8)
the way Chael is going he will want to form a faction like Evolution :P
(http://www.wrestlingsuperstars.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/12358.jpg)
UFC 144: Japan heads up ... this Sunday Oz time ...
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:o am i interpreting correctly that FOX SPORTS is televising :o
Quote from: Marcz on February 23, 2012, 12:15:50 AM
:o am i interpreting correctly that FOX SPORTS is televising :o
I think it is more that pubs that have fox sports will be paying to watch it on main event.
Quote from: CrowsFan on February 23, 2012, 12:19:15 AM
Quote from: Marcz on February 23, 2012, 12:15:50 AM
:o am i interpreting correctly that FOX SPORTS is televising :o
I think it is more that pubs that have fox sports will be paying to watch it on main event.
yah i checked it and its not in the guide, prelims r on ONE HD tho...
So the UFC game arrived in the mail yesterday. Unfortunately when I got back up to Sydney on Tuesday I discovered that my tv is broken and wont turn on! So haven't been able to play the game yet :(
Quote from: Marcz on February 23, 2012, 05:24:00 AM
Quote from: CrowsFan on February 23, 2012, 12:19:15 AM
Quote from: Marcz on February 23, 2012, 12:15:50 AM
:o am i interpreting correctly that FOX SPORTS is televising :o
I think it is more that pubs that have fox sports will be paying to watch it on main event.
yah i checked it and its not in the guide, prelims r on ONE HD tho...
soz Marcz!
UFC undisputed 3 is fairly good
Thanks for the in depth review :P
BENSON HENDERSON!
Edgar should slide down to 135 he has lorded over guys 20lbs bigger than him for the last two years...
Quote from: Marcz on September 26, 2011, 01:46:55 AM
i like Rampage and i like watching him on tv he is a classic, but plz dont take anymore fights unless u r going to be that madman that hunts dudes down, go make movies :-X
Quote from: Marcz on February 27, 2012, 11:04:03 AM
Edgar should slide down to 135 he has lorded over guys 20lbs bigger than him for the last two years...
I thought after his last 2 Maynard fights that he could overcome the size differential in most cases but he didn't have any 'answer' for Benson and his tree-trunk legs! :o
if he can fight his way back, it'd be interesting to see if he can work out a different strategy to catching the kick - maybe some high-level judo sweeping (know it's not that easy though)?
Quote from: Marcz on February 27, 2012, 11:04:03 AM
Quote from: Marcz on September 26, 2011, 01:46:55 AM
i like Rampage and i like watching him on tv he is a classic, but plz dont take anymore fights unless u r going to be that madman that hunts dudes down, go make movies :-X
what was up with Rampage being over the weight limit??
Bader impressive nonetheless.
another great card.
Boetsch back from the dead, snatching the win from the jaws of defeat!! :o
Still not as good as Russow over Duffee - that was a comeback. ;)
some really cool sweeps from Akiyama to Shields but no damage done and Shields controlled it all the way, even with Akiyama being a 'monster' to take down ...
next big one is Jones v Evans in April and i'll be missing it ... :'(
lets face it rampage lost the wolf a while ago, there was an implied feel that it would return for the bones fight but it was clearly over...
he blamed some illness/injury for the weight issue, but imo he was just after another payday, stand still ya get left behind
unless the 135 cut for edgar is an issue, he is mad not to hava crack at it. fighting guys 20lbs bigger isnt conducive to longevity
Quote from: Marcz on February 27, 2012, 07:21:54 PM
lets face it rampage lost the wolf a while ago, there was an implied feel that it would return for the bones fight but it was clearly over...
he blamed some illness/injury for the weight issue, but imo he was just after another payday, stand still ya get left behind
unless the 135 cut for edgar is an issue, he is mad not to hava crack at it. fighting guys 20lbs bigger isnt conducive to longevity
yeah, agreed - similar sort of thing when he fought Evans, you would've thought he was up for that given the TUF shennanigans?? :o
saw reports attributed to Edgar that he felt his speed and quickness were enough to get him through and that not having to cut gave him an advantage ... and as above, i thought he was right having dealt with Maynard but Henderson was a different proposition ...
Quote from: j959 on February 27, 2012, 09:11:35 PM
Quote from: Marcz on February 27, 2012, 07:21:54 PM
lets face it rampage lost the wolf a while ago, there was an implied feel that it would return for the bones fight but it was clearly over...
he blamed some illness/injury for the weight issue, but imo he was just after another payday, stand still ya get left behind
unless the 135 cut for edgar is an issue, he is mad not to hava crack at it. fighting guys 20lbs bigger isnt conducive to longevity
yeah, agreed - similar sort of thing when he fought Evans, you would've thought he was up for that given the TUF shennanigans?? :o
saw reports attributed to Edgar that he felt his speed and quickness were enough to get him through and that not having to cut gave him an advantage ... and as above, i thought he was right having dealt with Maynard but Henderson was a different proposition ...
yep Maynard is a big 155 but he is somewhat rigid unlike benhen who is fluid/flowing in his attacks, not taking anything away from maynard, its just his style makes him easier to touch cos he is right there in front with little head movement.
Canseco is such a meat head...
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/2/27/2828184/jose-canseco-herschel-walker-mike-tyson-shaq-shaquille-oneal-mma
FTR all 3 of those guys would kick his @$$... well actually im not sure Mike is in touch with his looseness anymore :P
UFC SYDNEY LIVE ON FUEL TV NOW
Missed it ... :(
But sounds like another decent card - main event result looks interesting.
also apparently a muck up in the calling of the judges scorecards for one of the fly-weight mini-tournament 'semis' ... :o
Quote from: j959 on March 04, 2012, 03:51:44 PM
Missed it ... :(
But sounds like another decent card - main event result looks interesting.
also apparently a muck up in the calling of the judges scorecards for one of the fly-weight mini-tournament 'semis' ... :o
Yeah, that was crazy. Read it was first a split to Johnson, then majority to Johnson and then finally Majority Draw. Shame it wasn't decided on the night with that 4th round but means they have to fight again 8). I liked the match and McCall could have won it in the last round, but he was playing up to the crowd :P.
Overeem Vs JDS card coming up soon-ish I think is filled in with Heavyweights :o.
i'm spewing, going to be away for the potential grudge match of the year ...
Jon "Bones" Jones (c) vs "Suga" Rashard Evans!!!!!
mid-April 2012 I think ... :'( ;)
Unlucky J :(. Should be a good match hopefully :D.
I just realised that Ultimate Fighter Season 15 started today! It was being shown LIVE on Fuel TV from 1-3:30pm today. I'm assuming they will be showing it during the week probably on Go for free-to-air.
Quote from: j959 on March 09, 2012, 07:17:09 PM
i'm spewing, going to be away for the potential grudge match of the year ...
Jon "Bones" Jones (c) vs "Suga" Rashard Evans!!!!!
mid-April 2012 I think ... :'( ;)
if Sugar even manages to trouble Jones at any stage il tape my tallywhacker to my @$$ and walk around like that for a week :P
Quote from: Hellopplz on March 10, 2012, 07:35:25 PM
Unlucky J :(. Should be a good match hopefully :D.
I just realised that Ultimate Fighter Season 15 started today! It was being shown LIVE on Fuel TV from 1-3:30pm today. I'm assuming they will be showing it during the week probably on Go for free-to-air.
replay is at 8pm SA time tonight or in my case im recording it at 4am Monday ??? why not just record it 8pm...
cos the happiness of my wife is paramount due how largely it affects my own :-[ aka taking one for the team
Unlucky Marcz, but at least you will watch it :P. Some good matches and nice finishes 8).
I'm going for Evans in the fight >:D.
i dont discount he has a chance as he is in the fight, i just really dont rate him as highly as his results...
i think he has definitely got the best out of himself, stylistically its a bad matchup for Sugar
Bones is going to destroy Evans. The man is a freak.
Quote from: Marcz on March 12, 2012, 02:16:06 AM
i dont discount he has a chance as he is in the fight, i just really dont rate him as highly as his results...
i think he has definitely got the best out of himself, stylistically its a bad matchup for Sugar
Yeah, it's a bad matchup with Jones' height and reach. But I like Rashad which is why I've followed him since he was on TUF (as he was the underdog as a heavyweight). It'd certainly be a MASSIVE upset if Rashad comes through 8).
I recently started doing Brazilian jiu jitsu lessons and they are the fittest people. I am rather fit and I was stuffed after 15 minutes in a 1 and a half session
Well I missed the Brazillian TUF first episode on Sunday (or something like that). I did however find a replay of it and watched it this morning :D. The dialogue is in another language but subtitles are there to be able to translate. The fights were the Coaches' + Dana's voiceovers in English. Some nice fights and some of those guys look fierce in the cage :o. Should be a good season, maybe better than the normal one currently going.
For those who missed it: http://www.mmatko.com/the-ultimate-fighter-brasil-episode-1-video-complete-replay/
Quote from: Hellopplz on March 28, 2012, 08:01:50 PM
Well I missed the Brazillian TUF first episode on Sunday (or something like that). I did however find a replay of it and watched it this morning :D. The dialogue is in another language but subtitles are there to be able to translate. The fights were the Coaches' + Dana's voiceovers in English. Some nice fights and some of those guys look fierce in the cage :o. Should be a good season, maybe better than the normal one currently going.
For those who missed it: http://www.mmatko.com/the-ultimate-fighter-brasil-episode-1-video-complete-replay/
cheers Hp 8)
my brother was the original UFC fan in our home but one day he was watching a big fight and i was around the house so i decided to watch with him. ever since i got hooked to UFC i am also planning to take some martial art classes to keep myself fit rather than the usual gym routine that i am having right now becasue it sounds more interesting plus i can use it for my self defense i have always rooted for Jon Jones and i really catch his fight nowadays.
So I missed Jones vs Evans ... how was it?
(looks at Marcz, HP, Maca, etc, etc)
Quote from: j959 on April 29, 2012, 05:39:54 PM
So I missed Jones vs Evans ... how was it?
(looks at Marcz, HP, Maca, etc, etc)
Didn't get a look at it J :(
Jones is superior to everyone though, so the future is bleak :(
Quote from: j959 on April 29, 2012, 05:39:54 PM
So I missed Jones vs Evans ... how was it?
(looks at Marcz, HP, Maca, etc, etc)
Typical Evans style fight - boring as batshower. Jones won but won of the worst title fights I have watched in a while.
Quote from: j959 on April 29, 2012, 05:39:54 PM
So I missed Jones vs Evans ... how was it?
(looks at Marcz, HP, Maca, etc, etc)
I had to go out that day so I missed it as well. Managed to read the play-by-plays from Sherdog on my phone, which was quite small and tedious as had to keep scrolling down to update it for the final fight :P.
Quote from: valkorum on April 30, 2012, 12:23:45 PM
Quote from: j959 on April 29, 2012, 05:39:54 PM
So I missed Jones vs Evans ... how was it?
(looks at Marcz, HP, Maca, etc, etc)
Typical Evans style fight - boring as batshower. Jones won but won of the worst title fights I have watched in a while.
Evans seemed to be fighting more to survive than to win with Jones controlling the match quite easily. Although, it showed somebody can go the distance with Jones (think the first match since his Bonnar fight in which he's done so). Now comes Hendo for him...
http://www.bigpondsport.com/aussie-ufc-star-asks-for-drug-test/tabid/91/newsid/87605/default.aspx
Quote from: Hellopplz on April 30, 2012, 07:27:47 PM
Quote from: j959 on April 29, 2012, 05:39:54 PM
So I missed Jones vs Evans ... how was it?
(looks at Marcz, HP, Maca, etc, etc)
I had to go out that day so I missed it as well. Managed to read the play-by-plays from Sherdog on my phone, which was quite small and tedious as had to keep scrolling down to update it for the final fight :P.
Quote from: valkorum on April 30, 2012, 12:23:45 PM
Quote from: j959 on April 29, 2012, 05:39:54 PM
So I missed Jones vs Evans ... how was it?
(looks at Marcz, HP, Maca, etc, etc)
Typical Evans style fight - boring as batshower. Jones won but won of the worst title fights I have watched in a while.
Evans seemed to be fighting more to survive than to win with Jones controlling the match quite easily. Although, it showed somebody can go the distance with Jones (think the first match since his Bonnar fight in which he's done so). Now comes Hendo for him...
Sounds like I didn't miss that much then - cheers Valk, cheers HP.
hmmm ... Hendo for Bones next - only risk would be Jones getting over confident (because he dealt with Rampage's knock-out power so easily) and Hendo knocking him out in rd1 or 2?? :-\ ;)
Gotta favour Bones in that fight although People are always saying Hendo's in with a puncher's chance :P.
UFC on Fox 3 was on last night. Diaz Vs Miller. I'm gutted as was sleeping through the entire Event while it was recording. Go to see, it stopped just over a minute of actual fight time for the entire thing, so missed the ending!
On the card itself, gotta say some of the Prelims were awesome to watch. Gaudinot Vs Lineker was a deserving fight of the night, those guys were smashing each other! Dodson Vs Elliot was another good one, with a few somersaults and even a cartwheel in there! These two flyweight bouts were my favourite of the night by far, looks to be a very exciting division 8). Belcher Vs Palhares wasn't long but was quite intense knowing Palhares and his leg locks.... And Belcher walked right into them and came out of it on top.
Diaz and Hendricks winning puts them near the top of their weight classes, with Diaz set to face the winner of Benson Vs Edgar :o. That may be an interesting match up whoever he faces.
granted ive realized its my dislike for Sugar clouding my vision, he "fights smart" as do i but when it comes to watching a fight it is indeed boring lmao... i will give him kudos tho he looked the most likely of any to catch or upset Jones albeit being totally outclassed...
BREAKING NEWS
http://www.espn.co.uk/ufc/sport/story/150489.html?CMP=OTC-RSS...
The UFC announced on Thursday evening that an international edition of the reality show will see fighters from Australia and the UK go head-to-head in a season that will echo the USA v UK series, coached by Dan Henderson and Michael Bisping. dunno if casting has happened but CF could be a good chance for young CF to get some exposure?
Yeah I was chatting to my bro about it yesterday marcz. Unfortunately there are a few issues stopping him from trying out for it. The first issue is that you must have had 3 fights to try and get in, but my bro has only had 2, it's also for featherweights so have to be under 77kg, which my bro is not. And lastly you have to be in Australia for the trials, but currently he is over in America training.
Kinda sucks he can't try out cos it would have been cool. Maybe he will try out for another season next year if he is still in the US :)
Quote from: CrowsFan on May 13, 2012, 12:03:00 PM
Yeah I was chatting to my bro about it yesterday marcz. Unfortunately there are a few issues stopping him from trying out for it. The first issue is that you must have had 3 fights to try and get in, but my bro has only had 2, it's also for featherweights so have to be under 77kg, which my bro is not. And lastly you have to be in Australia for the trials, but currently he is over in America training.
Kinda sucks he can't try out cos it would have been cool. Maybe he will try out for another season next year if he is still in the US :)
bummer :( hopefully he gets a gig in a show over there then ala George Sotorpopolis, they would be due for some bigger framed guys its been all the smaller crew the last few seasons
Yeah they have been doing a lot of the smaller weight divisions recently, guess that is what people are finding exciting these days though. My bro has only been in America for about a month, but has already put on about 5kgs of muscle! Up to around 91kgs now...
Quote from: CrowsFan on May 13, 2012, 01:12:34 PM
Yeah they have been doing a lot of the smaller weight divisions recently, guess that is what people are finding exciting these days though. My bro has only been in America for about a month, but has already put on about 5kgs of muscle! Up to around 91kgs now...
w0w thats all but Light Heavy... 92.5kg/205lbs
Unlucky CF, but sounds like your brother is getting big in the US :P. Hopefully he'll try out for a later season :D.
Yeah, read about that and am stoked they'll have more Aussies involved :D. Should be interesting who they pick as the coaches though as no big names are Aussies, so wonder if they'll still choose an Aussie to coach (e.g. Stiropolous (or however you spell it) or Noke).
pretty sure they did name them... yep Hendo and Bisping ;)
Quote from: Marcz on May 16, 2012, 02:10:42 AM
pretty sure they did name them... yep Hendo and Bisping ;)
They were the coaches from the UK vs US season. From the article you linked it says this:
QuoteThe Smashes are yet to have the respective coaches of Australia and the UK confirmed, but Pearson is one of the leading candidates alongside the likes of Bisping, Dan Hardy and Brad Pickett.
So as you can see they haven't named the coaches yet ;)
Quote from: CrowsFan on May 16, 2012, 12:34:14 PM
Quote from: Marcz on May 16, 2012, 02:10:42 AM
pretty sure they did name them... yep Hendo and Bisping ;)
They were the coaches from the UK vs US season. From the article you linked it says this:
QuoteThe Smashes are yet to have the respective coaches of Australia and the UK confirmed, but Pearson is one of the leading candidates alongside the likes of Bisping, Dan Hardy and Brad Pickett.
So as you can see they haven't named the coaches yet ;)
:-[ ;D cheers mate thought it was an odd matchup considering hendo has bones, lost my common sense...
Haha Marcz ;D. From what I hear it's likely Pearson for UK and Stiropolous for the Aussies.
Quote from: Hellopplz on May 16, 2012, 02:29:36 PM
Haha Marcz ;D. From what I hear it's likely Pearson for UK and Stiropolous for the Aussies.
cool im a big fan of George's game, and his "real body" proof that all the training in the world wont help some of us and also that books arent to be judged by their cover...
I respect Mir's resume, yet his lights r gettin dimmed in the first round, JDS's hand speed eclipses Carwin's and Shane ate Mir up...
fkn b00m and Varner turned out Barboza's lights o_O
Quote from: Marcz on May 27, 2012, 12:09:39 PM
fkn b00m and Varner turned out Barboza's lights o_O
I saw that, just overwhelmed Barboza coming in as an underdog :o. Elkins was the same with Brandao, got past the first round and dominated on the ground just smashing him at times.
http://www.bjpenn.com/mmanews/2012/06/25/anderson-silva-goes-off-on-sonnen-says-he-will-break-the-face-and-knockout-the-teeth-of-the-criminal-ufc-news-30172.html
Chael already has the upper hand here, Silva is gonna fight angry...
Yep, has really gotten under Silva's skin this time around. Silva shouldn't let that get the better of him or could get him beat for the first time in the UFC :-X.
Sonnen's response is pretty funny.
I'm hoping Sonnen gets the win since that's who my bro will be training with shortly. Actually don't know if it's actually with Sonnen but it's at his training camp in Portland...
Nice! Whether in the Camp or with Sonnen, great opportunity for him :D.
UFC 148 - this Sunday right??
Silva v Sonnen II
Griffin v Ortiz IV??
(did I get that right Valk/Marcz/CF/HP??)
anyone getting excited yet?? ;)
Think it's the rematch or 3rd match between them off the top of my head. Tito's retirement and some are calling for Forrest to retire as well although doubt it. Just checked and the 3rd match, with it tied 1-1.
Can't wait to see how the rematch between Silva and Sonnen plays out. Will be interesting if Sonnen can wrestle Silva down again or Silva can keep it standing alot more this time around.
Cote also comes back to fight Cung Le. Love watching Cote fight as he's one of my favs. Stun Gun Vs Maia on the prelims could certainly be a great match to watch! Hoping to catch it on FB if they show them (pretty sure they do). Can't believe McKenzie Vs Mendes got promoted to main card ahead of that :o.
Classic Sonnen reflecting on his hard childhood! ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh_eO2QoeCM&fb_source=message (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh_eO2QoeCM&fb_source=message)
stoked for ur brother CF definitely hoping he maximizes his potential, making a big camp like that is a good notch in his belt 8)
bit disappointed in Tito's bravado, seen an interview on SC with him saying this is his dream last fight #giveusabreak #playitsafe
for me Silva will win via a KO, Forrest via TKO
Quote from: Marcz on July 08, 2012, 02:13:00 AM
stoked for ur brother CF definitely hoping he maximizes his potential, making a big camp like that is a good notch in his belt 8)
Turns out Sonnen trains at another Team Quest gym about 30 miles away, but does come up to the other one every so often to help out. The head trainer at the gym where my bro is is a guy called Matt Lindland. He got a silver medal at the Sydney Olympics in wrestling so knows his stuff. Although you may know him more for his self KO in the UFC... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZyMnUkCEeI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZyMnUkCEeI)
My bro has only been in Portland for a couple of days so still waiting to find out exactly what is going on, but he said he has been told he can join the team training sessions immediately, which is invite only. He's only with the amateur team at the moment, but hopefully can train with the pro team further down the track... He is also hoping to get a fight whilst he is over there. Will keep you updated :)
SEAGAL! ;D
THE POWER OF THE SEAGAL! NEVER DOUBT IT! :P
Quote from: CrowsFan on July 08, 2012, 02:32:33 AM
Quote from: Marcz on July 08, 2012, 02:13:00 AM
stoked for ur brother CF definitely hoping he maximizes his potential, making a big camp like that is a good notch in his belt 8)
Turns out Sonnen trains at another Team Quest gym about 30 miles away, but does come up to the other one every so often to help out. The head trainer at the gym where my bro is is a guy called Matt Lindland. He got a silver medal at the Sydney Olympics in wrestling so knows his stuff. Although you may know him more for his self KO in the UFC... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZyMnUkCEeI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZyMnUkCEeI)
My bro has only been in Portland for a couple of days so still waiting to find out exactly what is going on, but he said he has been told he can join the team training sessions immediately, which is invite only. He's only with the amateur team at the moment, but hopefully can train with the pro team further down the track... He is also hoping to get a fight whilst he is over there. Will keep you updated :)
awesome still, and yeah im familiar with Lindland, has a massive meat head and cauliflower ears and has never seen the sun ;D
has been around a while too so plenty of knowledge to pass on 8)
check this ufc parody out i got a giggle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFGMLy2MGOw&feature=share
Well he has managed to pick up a fight. The bad news is it's in 3 and a half weeks and it's in the light heavy division...
C. Judd been watching too much UFC? Perfect 'chicken wing' on Adams on friday ;D
Quote from: CrowsFan on July 12, 2012, 07:14:12 PM
Well he has managed to pick up a fight. The bad news is it's in 3 and a half weeks and it's in the light heavy division...
ooh! I think you mentioned he was 'just right' for middleweight previously ...
wish him well for us CF!
i've been a neglecting my MMA of late - what's been happening??
I missed seeing it, but know that Silva handed Sonnen his tongue back and heard Sonnen was gracious in defeat. ;)
Well my bro's fight was earlier today. As you all know most people cut weight to make the weigh in, however since he was moving up from middle to light heavy he did not need to do that. In fact he told me he was drinking water before the weigh in to try and weigh more, yet he still weighed in 2.25kg UNDER the limit hahaha!!!
Anyway just saw his status on FB and says he won via submission at 1 min 42 seconds of round 1. Very proud of him :)
Quote from: CrowsFan on August 05, 2012, 07:52:03 PM
Well my bro's fight was earlier today. As you all know most people cut weight to make the weigh in, however since he was moving up from middle to light heavy he did not need to do that. In fact he told me he was drinking water before the weigh in to try and weigh more, yet he still weighed in 2.25kg UNDER the limit hahaha!!!
Anyway just saw his status on FB and says he won via submission at 1 min 42 seconds of round 1. Very proud of him :)
bet u r mate thats freaking awesome news too 8)
was a sensational event from the 5 fights i saw too
Turns out he won by rear naked choke :)
The guy would have been at least 5 kilos heavier than him so pretty impressive effort!
Quote from: CrowsFan on August 07, 2012, 11:15:05 PM
Turns out he won by rear naked choke :)
The guy would have been at least 5 kilos heavier than him so pretty impressive effort!
definitely is worthy of note for those making matches... we r obviously all cheering for him CF 8)
UFC 150 heads up!!!
Sorry, been really bad keeping up with the MMA monitoring but I think I've got it right.
UFC 150 this Sun, 12 Aug 2012 from 1300 AEST from Denver, Colorado.
Benson Henderson vs Frankie Edgar II for the UFC lightweight championship!!! :o
Quote from: j959 on August 10, 2012, 06:58:15 PM
UFC 150 heads up!!!
Sorry, been really bad keeping up with the MMA monitoring but I think I've got it right.
UFC 150 this Sun, 12 Aug 2012 from 1300 AEST from Denver, Colorado.
Benson Henderson vs Frankie Edgar II for the UFC lightweight championship!!! :o
Got to the pub a bit late, just enough to catch tail end of Shields v Herman but luckily ...
Cerrone v Guillard worth the 'price' of admission alone!!! ;)
What a cracker - definitely worth checking out the replay!
Henderson v Edgar - tight again but Frankie had no answers (sorry) for Benson.
Split decision could've gone either way but again, Henderson looked like he hadn't been touched whereas Frankie's always looking beat up. :o
I think contraversial only if they scored it by rounds (as I understand the judges are supposed to do) cos I thought Frankie had 3 rounds to 2 but control, significant strikes and damage-wise Henderson wins.
i dunno, judging is always gonna be subjective and someone is always gonna be disappointed in a close one ...
Jon Jones v Dan Henderson for UFC light-heavy title next - 2 Sept for us I think??
http://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-on-fox-5-goes-big-henderson-vs-diaz-shogun-vs-gustafsson-and-penn-vs-macdonald...
lookin good and should be free to air on One i believe...
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http://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-on-fox-5-goes-big-henderson-vs-diaz-shogun-vs-gustafsson-and-penn-vs-macdonald...
lookin good and should be free to air on One i believe...
I saw that card, looks like another big card for Fox which is good, as free for us :D.
And pretty sure it's Sept 2 for us J as the date is usually a day ahead for the US. Not a great card compared to some of these Fox cards I have got to say! Still, will be interesting to see how Jones goes.
And if people haven't heard (probably have), Sonnen moving up to Light Heavyweight and facing Griffin. Already started trolling Jones and looks to be working on him! Although, last time he fought Griffin, he was submitted so we'll see how he goes this time :P.
Video of my bro's fight in the US is now up online. Here is the link :)
http://vimeo.com/48106176 (http://vimeo.com/48106176)
Also he met Sonnen the other day randomly in a shopping mall in Portland and had a good chat to him and his wife. Think it was the highlight of his life!
Quote from: CrowsFan on August 24, 2012, 10:56:10 AM
Video of my bro's fight in the US is now up online. Here is the link :)
http://vimeo.com/48106176 (http://vimeo.com/48106176)
Also he met Sonnen the other day randomly in a shopping mall in Portland and had a good chat to him and his wife. Think it was the highlight of his life!
awesome CF 8) Chael was hoping to fight Bones, will watch that vid now ;)
ufc 151 canceled http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/8296483/ufc-151-canceled-due-dan-henderson-injury...
Great Win For The Dingo 8) Just Monstered Him The Whole Way...
You know I'm torn....I like Bones....but he's being kind of a coward here
Quote from: BratPack on August 24, 2012, 12:23:12 PM
You know I'm torn....I like Bones....but he's being kind of a coward here
indeed
Chael sounds off... http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8297478&categoryid=2881270...
Quote from: BratPack on August 24, 2012, 12:23:12 PM
You know I'm torn....I like Bones....but he's being kind of a coward here
Would have been a nice fight too, Chael can beat anyone on his day.
Quote from: CrowsFan on August 24, 2012, 10:56:10 AM
Video of my bro's fight in the US is now up online. Here is the link :)
http://vimeo.com/48106176 (http://vimeo.com/48106176)
Also he met Sonnen the other day randomly in a shopping mall in Portland and had a good chat to him and his wife. Think it was the highlight of his life!
Just watched the fight - apart from the first swing his opponent wasn't even close to being in that fight. Good win for "The Dingo"
Quote from: valkorum on August 24, 2012, 03:18:37 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on August 24, 2012, 10:56:10 AM
Video of my bro's fight in the US is now up online. Here is the link :)
http://vimeo.com/48106176 (http://vimeo.com/48106176)
Also he met Sonnen the other day randomly in a shopping mall in Portland and had a good chat to him and his wife. Think it was the highlight of his life!
Just watched the fight - apart from the first swing his opponent wasn't even close to being in that fight. Good win for "The Dingo"
Haha yeah the other guy seemed pretty rubbish, although had won 5 of 8 (I think) before that. Also before he finally tapped to the choke he had already tapped twice in the fight. Once from strikes and another a few seconds before tapping to the choke. Honestly if you are going to tap to strikes I don't think you should even be allowed in the cage/ring!
Also don't know where they got the nickname from, it seems every time he has a fight someone comes up with a new name for him. Personally I call him Bobcat ;)
Your bro is a big boy cf. What disciplines are his focus? The other fella had nothing
Haha you say he is a big boy, yet he weighed in 2.5 kilos under the limit! Um to be honest not too sure because he never started off doing a certain discipline before doing mma. Well he did do boxing, but as you can see he doesn't spend much time standing haha
Quote from: CrowsFan on August 27, 2012, 09:43:55 AM
Haha you say he is a big boy, yet he weighed in 2.5 kilos under the limit! Um to be honest not too sure because he never started off doing a certain discipline before doing mma. Well he did do boxing, but as you can see he doesn't spend much time standing haha
i like how he's your 'lil bro' CF!!! ;)
you need to make him a wikipedia page! ;)
thanks for the vid link valk.
CF, was that fight at light-heavy??!? :o
good ground control and he must be very confident in his BJJ??
If I knew how to make a wiki page I would do it haha, but sadly I don't know how, or have the time to do it. Yeah the fight was light heavy, whereas his last 2 fights have been at middle.
He's very confident on the ground, which could stem from all the fights we used to have/still have when I'm home. I've always been heavier so used my weight on the ground as my only advantage, but he has learnt how to deal with it fairly easily ;)
this almost sounds too ridiculous to be true... http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/8/29/3277825/ufc-151-jon-jones-asked-dana-white-chael-sonnen-stop-calling-out-mma-news... could a guy that bad@$$ in the cage be that thin skinned as a person?
Legends talk future matchups...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68as0iQSB2k&feature=share
In relation to the Jon Jones controversy Chael Sonnen has made a new pizza at his pizza shop...
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/556568_360234387387304_2001894713_n.jpg)
:D :D :D
bahahaha love it ;D
speaking of which ...
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Top 3 if not the top four fights should be worth a gander ...
From wikipedia:
Official fight card - Main Card
Light Heavyweight Jon Jones (c) vs Vitor Belfort
Flyweight Joseph Benavidez vs Demetrious Johnson
Middleweight Michael Bisping vs Brian Stann
Light Heavyweight Matt Hamill vs Roger Hollett
Featherweight Cub Swanson vs Charles Oliveira
Like my bro's facebook page :)
http://www.facebook.com/razorwilkinson (http://www.facebook.com/razorwilkinson)
The more likes he gets the easier it is to get sponsorship apparently...
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 18, 2012, 06:01:36 PM
Like my bro's facebook page :)
http://www.facebook.com/razorwilkinson (http://www.facebook.com/razorwilkinson)
The more likes he gets the easier it is to get sponsorship apparently...
haha was just about to post a link here for it :P
finally Bisping is gonna get his @$$ handed to him again ;D hope Vitor wins too ;)
Quote from: Marcz on September 18, 2012, 11:19:43 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 18, 2012, 06:01:36 PM
Like my bro's facebook page :)
http://www.facebook.com/razorwilkinson (http://www.facebook.com/razorwilkinson)
The more likes he gets the easier it is to get sponsorship apparently...
haha was just about to post a link here for it :P
finally Bisping is gonna get his @$$ handed to him again ;D hope Vitor wins too ;)
i don't think Bisping is such an easy beat Marcz ... he took Sonnen the distance and I thought he actually had it on points tbh ...
isn't Vitor like a 1000:1 underdog?? ;)
you must really hate Bones??!! :D
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Quote from: CrowsFan on September 18, 2012, 06:01:36 PM
Like my bro's facebook page :)
http://www.facebook.com/razorwilkinson (http://www.facebook.com/razorwilkinson)
The more likes he gets the easier it is to get sponsorship apparently...
haha was just about to post a link here for it :P
finally Bisping is gonna get his @$$ handed to him again ;D hope Vitor wins too ;)
i don't think Bisping is such an easy beat Marcz ... he took Sonnen the distance and I thought he actually had it on points tbh ...
isn't Vitor like a 1000:1 underdog?? ;)
you must really hate Bones??!! :D
ino he isnt an easy beat but he is sooky brit who lords over others >:( i rate Stann tho he is fkn tough dude
i dont hate Bones but, be nice if someone could beat him and open up that division again, + Vitor is a legend no shame in losing to him
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Quote from: Marcz on September 18, 2012, 11:19:43 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 18, 2012, 06:01:36 PM
Like my bro's facebook page :)
http://www.facebook.com/razorwilkinson (http://www.facebook.com/razorwilkinson)
The more likes he gets the easier it is to get sponsorship apparently...
haha was just about to post a link here for it :P
finally Bisping is gonna get his @$$ handed to him again ;D hope Vitor wins too ;)
i don't think Bisping is such an easy beat Marcz ... he took Sonnen the distance and I thought he actually had it on points tbh ...
isn't Vitor like a 1000:1 underdog?? ;)
you must really hate Bones??!! :D
ino he isnt an easy beat but he is sooky brit who lords over others >:( i rate Stann tho he is fkn tough dude
i dont hate Bones but, be nice if someone could beat him and open up that division again, + Vitor is a legend no shame in losing to him
I don't mind Bisping, he is a pommy git but I reckon it's a put on bravura to promote his fights - Stann is tough but he's still a few fights away from top tier imo
Yeah, it would be good if someone can open up light-heavy again but i'm actually looking forward to at least one of the proposed superfights to happen between GSP, Silva & Jones - GSP v Silva is unlikely due to the Spider having a 'a bridge too far' distance advantage imo, but Silva v Bones should happen before Silva starts saying he's too old to go toe-to-toe with Bones! ;)
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Quote from: j959 on September 20, 2012, 09:24:38 PM
Quote from: Marcz on September 18, 2012, 11:19:43 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 18, 2012, 06:01:36 PM
Like my bro's facebook page :)
http://www.facebook.com/razorwilkinson (http://www.facebook.com/razorwilkinson)
The more likes he gets the easier it is to get sponsorship apparently...
haha was just about to post a link here for it :P
finally Bisping is gonna get his @$$ handed to him again ;D hope Vitor wins too ;)
i don't think Bisping is such an easy beat Marcz ... he took Sonnen the distance and I thought he actually had it on points tbh ...
isn't Vitor like a 1000:1 underdog?? ;)
you must really hate Bones??!! :D
ino he isnt an easy beat but he is sooky brit who lords over others >:( i rate Stann tho he is fkn tough dude
i dont hate Bones but, be nice if someone could beat him and open up that division again, + Vitor is a legend no shame in losing to him
I don't mind Bisping, he is a pommy git but I reckon it's a put on bravura to promote his fights - Stann is tough but he's still a few fights away from top tier imo
Yeah, it would be good if someone can open up light-heavy again but i'm actually looking forward to at least one of the proposed superfights to happen between GSP, Silva & Jones - GSP v Silva is unlikely due to the Spider having a 'a bridge too far' distance advantage imo, but Silva v Bones should happen before Silva starts saying he's too old to go toe-to-toe with Bones! ;)
definitely works, i wanna fight him lol...
Bones vs silva... i dont see spider winning that ainec imo
http://www.bjpenn.com/mmanews/2012/09/22/ufc-president-snaps-back-at-jones-jones-knew-ufc-151-would-get-canceled-ufc-news-37246.html...
facey fights live now...
http://t.co/zUQFSclk
My local finally hosting ufc yewwwww :P
125's r awesome :o
Quote from: Marcz on September 23, 2012, 03:10:38 PM
125's r awesome :o
From what I read, they usually put up a great match! Loved watching the semi-finals of the tournament, and heard they got booed at the event cause they weren't the type of fight the fans wanted....
I watched the prelims and gotta say was happy with them! Some good matches in there which kept me entertained :).
And I'm a Bisping fan :P. Glad he came away with the win, but could only read about it all!
yeah Bisping was good :( Stann wasnt himself imo maybe an adrenalin dump? just stood there an got over awed by the moment
evan dunham vs tj green omg that was a firecracker fight on the prelims, best scrap ive seen in ages, Bones toyed with Vitor yawn ::)
Vitor had his chances, that armbar looked pretty deep and saw post-fight article with Jones saying something popped ...
i got to the pub late and missed Bisping v Stann ... :(
things picking up Marcz! your local finally cottoning on ... ;)
what's wrong with that??
i can't believe people would boo the flyweights!!?? :o
very short-sighted and narrow-minded ... >:( ;)
Nobody booed it at my local but it wasnt a huge turnout unfortunately, i thort the fight was great
tbh the only chance any LHW fighter has atm is Bones taking them too lightly ala that armbar, i thort he was done, ry as he may after that Vitor could hardly get ahold of that arm again
Yeah, Jones said something popped and Vitor said he eased up once it happened, but allowed Jones to get out of it :-X. People say Gustaffason may have a chance as he is quite a big LHW to match Jones to a lesser extent but maybe only after the Rua match.
I watch the Fox and FX events, but can't watch these big ones as I don't bother going to a Pub alone :P.
Quote from: Hellopplz on September 25, 2012, 08:51:47 PM
Yeah, Jones said something popped and Vitor said he eased up once it happened, but allowed Jones to get out of it :-X. People say Gustaffason may have a chance as he is quite a big LHW to match Jones to a lesser extent but maybe only after the Rua match.
I watch the Fox and FX events, but can't watch these big ones as I don't bother going to a Pub alone :P.
speaking of which is the next Fox event going to be on OneHD??
Gustaffason is at least 1-2yrs away from being seriously able to challenge Bones imo, even if he gets past Rua ...
Quote from: j959 on September 26, 2012, 12:31:26 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on September 25, 2012, 08:51:47 PM
Yeah, Jones said something popped and Vitor said he eased up once it happened, but allowed Jones to get out of it :-X. People say Gustaffason may have a chance as he is quite a big LHW to match Jones to a lesser extent but maybe only after the Rua match.
I watch the Fox and FX events, but can't watch these big ones as I don't bother going to a Pub alone :P.
speaking of which is the next Fox event going to be on OneHD??
Gustaffason is at least 1-2yrs away from being seriously able to challenge Bones imo, even if he gets past Rua ...
Still some time away, but if Jones beats Henderson, there isn't much left at LHW that Jones hasn't conquered if you think about it :o. Hence, Gustaffason may find himself in a match with Jones end of next year.
Not sure if FX/Fuel events are also shown on OneHD, but next Fox event is early December, Henderson Vs Diaz which is looking to be an awesome card with the title fight headlining!
Event this coming weekend is UFC on Fuel TV 5 - Struve vs. Miocic. Struve and Miocic vying to move up the HW pecking order and a win for either could see them face tougher competition next time around. Hardy Vs Sadollah both will always come out banging so could put on a good show! Show is mainly of up and coming fighters, or those trying to move up slowly in their divisions. But should make for good fights as they have to perform to move onto bigger cards which is why I love watching these type of cards :D.
haha HP sounds like u care what ppl think :P i go on my own bcos i enjoy UFC, also didnt ask the others what they thought of me being there on my own ;D
Gustaffson has no real ground game as J said aways off even if he does get the big fights he will get bullied
Haha, I don't really like spending money and would have to travel a little to get to a Pub/Bar, so I'm lazy :P. And wonder what my parents would think of me going to a Pub/Bar alone as I don't really drink :P. I'll enjoy the Prelims and read up on the actual Event.
Looks like we may have to wait a while before there somebody could dethrone Jones if he stays at LHW.... But we can always hope!
Quote from: Hellopplz on September 28, 2012, 08:51:33 PM
Haha, I don't really like spending money and would have to travel a little to get to a Pub/Bar, so I'm lazy :P. And wonder what my parents would think of me going to a Pub/Bar alone as I don't really drink :P. I'll enjoy the Prelims and read up on the actual Event.
Looks like we may have to wait a while before there somebody could dethrone Jones if he stays at LHW.... But we can always hope!
i went and had a coffee, two coke zero's and a bowl of chips :D pity about the travel mate...
The New Toddlerweight Champion Of The World
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Dan Hardy is back!!! very impressive with new wrinkles in his game :o
Struve Vs Miocic was great too...
bit of a disaster that Miocic slipped on a wet corner area then got finished as he was regaining his footing tho :-\
The event was pretty good to watch 8). I gotta say I liked Sass Vs Wiman match the most seeing as missed out on the Prelims. Gotta say I like the grappling matches!
Haha, nice Marcz, nothing too expensive for the event :). Yeah, I'm just too lazy to travel as have to most days of the week to Uni and going out :P. Rather sleep in and relax on weekends, only time I can catch up on sleep.
haha nice mate glad to see ur maximizing urself 8)
Quote from: Marcz on October 01, 2012, 01:41:55 AM
haha nice mate glad to see ur maximizing urself 8)
Except I don't use the time to study ::).
maybe i should have brought the little one to the pub?? ;)
(just teasing, don't think i'd win any parent of the year awards that way!) ;)
Quote from: j959 on October 02, 2012, 07:41:02 PM
maybe i should have brought the little one to the pub?? ;)
(just teasing, don't think i'd win any parent of the year awards that way!) ;)
the venue was reasonably subdued where i was, could have got away with it, no drinking just ppl having lunch etc 8)
just stumbled across some gifs ;D
(http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx166/stickgrapplerblogspot/ufc/ufc100/UFC100-HendersonBisping1.gif)
(http://www.ufcresultslive.com/uploads/Silva-knee_Franklin-nose.gif)
Still think that was cold by Hendo, Bisping was obviously already out :-X.
Remember I use to have one of Anderson ducking and dodging Griffin favourited before, was :o.
Quote from: Hellopplz on October 07, 2012, 05:10:55 AM
Still think that was cold by Hendo, Bisping was obviously already out :-X.
Remember I use to have one of Anderson ducking and dodging Griffin favourited before, was :o.
he he yeah i guess Bisping got his comeuppance, he is mouthing off less these days anyway, i dont mind him i guess :-X
Quote from: Marcz on October 07, 2012, 03:47:52 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on October 07, 2012, 05:10:55 AM
Still think that was cold by Hendo, Bisping was obviously already out :-X.
Remember I use to have one of Anderson ducking and dodging Griffin favourited before, was :o.
he he yeah i guess Bisping got his comeuppance, he is mouthing off less these days anyway, i dont mind him i guess :-X
He still mouths off, just against those who can't fight him (The Flyweights :P).
Dodson Vs Johnson for Flyweight belt should be a very fast paced match up! But may mean one of them will try to slow it down to control the pace.
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Quote from: Marcz on October 07, 2012, 03:47:52 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on October 07, 2012, 05:10:55 AM
Still think that was cold by Hendo, Bisping was obviously already out :-X.
Remember I use to have one of Anderson ducking and dodging Griffin favourited before, was :o.
he he yeah i guess Bisping got his comeuppance, he is mouthing off less these days anyway, i dont mind him i guess :-X
He still mouths off, just against those who can't fight him (The Flyweights :P).
Dodson Vs Johnson for Flyweight belt should be a very fast paced match up! But may mean one of them will try to slow it down to control the pace.
awesome loved Dotson on TUF, will give him the edge tbh, he is as quick but hits harder ;)
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Quote from: Hellopplz on October 07, 2012, 06:22:06 PM
Quote from: Marcz on October 07, 2012, 03:47:52 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on October 07, 2012, 05:10:55 AM
Still think that was cold by Hendo, Bisping was obviously already out :-X.
Remember I use to have one of Anderson ducking and dodging Griffin favourited before, was :o.
he he yeah i guess Bisping got his comeuppance, he is mouthing off less these days anyway, i dont mind him i guess :-X
He still mouths off, just against those who can't fight him (The Flyweights :P).
Dodson Vs Johnson for Flyweight belt should be a very fast paced match up! But may mean one of them will try to slow it down to control the pace.
awesome loved Dotson on TUF, will give him the edge tbh, he is as quick but hits harder ;)
Yep, dis-spells the myth that flyweights can't finish :P. Certainly has the hands to finish and Johnson has caused 2 upsets in a row to get the title, so will certainly put up a great fight!
I really hope they put this on a free card, would be great to watch! :D.
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Quote from: Hellopplz on October 07, 2012, 06:22:06 PM
Quote from: Marcz on October 07, 2012, 03:47:52 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on October 07, 2012, 05:10:55 AM
Still think that was cold by Hendo, Bisping was obviously already out :-X.
Remember I use to have one of Anderson ducking and dodging Griffin favourited before, was :o.
he he yeah i guess Bisping got his comeuppance, he is mouthing off less these days anyway, i dont mind him i guess :-X
He still mouths off, just against those who can't fight him (The Flyweights :P).
Dodson Vs Johnson for Flyweight belt should be a very fast paced match up! But may mean one of them will try to slow it down to control the pace.
awesome loved Dotson on TUF, will give him the edge tbh, he is as quick but hits harder ;)
Yep, dis-spells the myth that flyweights can't finish :P. Certainly has the hands to finish and Johnson has caused 2 upsets in a row to get the title, so will certainly put up a great fight!
I really hope they put this on a free card, would be great to watch! :D.
amen to that brother 8) could be a good chance too being they wernt popular at the last event, i loved the fight personally
Quote from: Marcz on October 07, 2012, 03:47:52 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on October 07, 2012, 05:10:55 AM
Still think that was cold by Hendo, Bisping was obviously already out :-X.
Remember I use to have one of Anderson ducking and dodging Griffin favourited before, was :o.
he he yeah i guess Bisping got his comeuppance, he is mouthing off less these days anyway, i dont mind him i guess :-X
that's still pretty cold even if Bisping had been mouthing off prior to their fight.
i'm a bit of a Bisping fan I s'pose but he can shoot some shower from his mouth from time to time though i have seen him trash-talk before a fight but then respectful after (eg fight against Sonnen) so that's what makes me think he's doing it moreso for promotional reasons ... :-\ ;)
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Quote from: Marcz on October 07, 2012, 03:47:52 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on October 07, 2012, 05:10:55 AM
Still think that was cold by Hendo, Bisping was obviously already out :-X.
Remember I use to have one of Anderson ducking and dodging Griffin favourited before, was :o.
he he yeah i guess Bisping got his comeuppance, he is mouthing off less these days anyway, i dont mind him i guess :-X
that's still pretty cold even if Bisping had been mouthing off prior to their fight.
i'm a bit of a Bisping fan I s'pose but he can shoot some shower from his mouth from time to time though i have seen him trash-talk before a fight but then respectful after (eg fight against Sonnen) so that's what makes me think he's doing it moreso for promotional reasons ... :-\ ;)
or he isnt genuine ala most athletes/coaches with generic pre prepared statements, it has tailed off of late...
i definitely think thats the case with Anthoy Mundine, he even talks like an american when he talks smack which he isnt, but it sells tickets bcos everyone wants to see him get dropped or comeuppance
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Quote from: j959 on October 08, 2012, 09:25:24 PM
Quote from: Marcz on October 07, 2012, 03:47:52 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on October 07, 2012, 05:10:55 AM
Still think that was cold by Hendo, Bisping was obviously already out :-X.
Remember I use to have one of Anderson ducking and dodging Griffin favourited before, was :o.
he he yeah i guess Bisping got his comeuppance, he is mouthing off less these days anyway, i dont mind him i guess :-X
that's still pretty cold even if Bisping had been mouthing off prior to their fight.
i'm a bit of a Bisping fan I s'pose but he can shoot some shower from his mouth from time to time though i have seen him trash-talk before a fight but then respectful after (eg fight against Sonnen) so that's what makes me think he's doing it moreso for promotional reasons ... :-\ ;)
or he isnt genuine ala most athletes/coaches with generic pre prepared statements, it has tailed off of late...
i definitely think thats the case with Anthoy Mundine, he even talks like an american when he talks smack which he isnt, but it sells tickets bcos everyone wants to see him get dropped or comeuppance
It certainly works for Bisping though, made him a big name which everybody wanted to see get knocked out. Although he has skills to back it up to an extent which is why I like him :P. And if he can get more big name fights via his mouth, certainly a great tool to have in his arsenal (e.g. Could be the next man to face Anderson Silva as a more well known name than Weidman/Boetsch).
Glad i stumbled across this before i said anything silly about CF (joke only joking buddy) are we able to see the 2nd fight anywhere that your Bro was talking about on his facebook page, he owned Sharp in that fight you posted the link to. Used to be a big UFC fan 3-4 years back but drifted away from it when we got rid of Foxtel, you guys have got me all pumped about it again, been cathing up on you tube tonight. I remember asking my jiu jitsu instructor if he wanted me to tape them for him and he said nuh not interested that stuff doesnt interest me, next session i bought in a tape and said just have a look at it and tell me what you think. Following week the 1st thing he said when Daryl and i walked in was how many more tapes have i got he loved them.
Im going back abit i think the 1st tape i gave him was of Randy Couture who was a bit of a favourite of mine.
Jason Mayhem Miller Off The Planet...
http://espn.go.com/blog/mma/post/_/id/14658/mayhem-officially-toeing-the-deep-end...
And The Interview... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1tIRM160Tc&feature=youtu.be
Quote from: Grazz on October 10, 2012, 05:20:22 AM
Glad i stumbled across this before i said anything silly about CF (joke only joking buddy) are we able to see the 2nd fight anywhere that your Bro was talking about on his facebook page, he owned Sharp in that fight you posted the link to. Used to be a big UFC fan 3-4 years back but drifted away from it when we got rid of Foxtel, you guys have got me all pumped about it again, been cathing up on you tube tonight. I remember asking my jiu jitsu instructor if he wanted me to tape them for him and he said nuh not interested that stuff doesnt interest me, next session i bought in a tape and said just have a look at it and tell me what you think. Following week the 1st thing he said when Daryl and i walked in was how many more tapes have i got he loved them.
Im going back abit i think the 1st tape i gave him was of Randy Couture who was a bit of a favourite of mine.
Nice Grazz :D. Converting back to it, although some of the more well known fighters from the past have moved on. Nice way to get your instructor hooked, show him a tape of Couture ;D. I only got into MMA after he retired so I only have replays to watch...
Miller's downfall since getting released from the UFC has been quite tragic to watch. He can be serious when he wants to be, but haven't seen alot of it these days, hopefully is able to get his act together.
would be nice to see him turn it around, having seen some ppl go off the rails tho, imo he does look "lost in the woods"
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Glad i stumbled across this before i said anything silly about CF (joke only joking buddy) are we able to see the 2nd fight anywhere that your Bro was talking about on his facebook page, he owned Sharp in that fight you posted the link to. Used to be a big UFC fan 3-4 years back but drifted away from it when we got rid of Foxtel, you guys have got me all pumped about it again, been catching up on you tube tonight. I remember asking my jiu jitsu instructor if he wanted me to tape them for him and he said nah not interested that stuff doesn't interest me, next session i bought in a tape and said just have a look at it and tell me what you think. Following week the 1st thing he said when Daryl and i walked in was how many more tapes have i got he loved them.
I'm going back abit i think the 1st tape i gave him was of Randy Couture who was a bit of a favourite of mine.
Nice Grass :D. Converting back to it, although some of the more well known fighters from the past have moved on. Nice way to get your instructor hooked, show him a tape of Couture ;D. I only got into MMA after he retired so I only have replays to watch...
Miller's downfall since getting released from the UFC has been quite tragic to watch. He can be serious when he wants to be, but haven't seen a lot of it these days, hopefully is able to get his act together.
Randy was the favourite of most of the lads at Holdens where i worked so when we started watching he quickly became one of mine and Karen's as well. Don't recognise many names out there now. Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz were a couple of others Karen and i liked, saw a bit of Tank Abbott also. Friday nights on Foxtel back then i think it was. I'll follow this thread and attempt to catch up as best i can. CF's brother being involved is exciting for everyone that enjoys MMA UFC here. Wish him every success in what must be one of the most brutal learning curves anyone could experience in a chosen career.
My missus keeps telling me that she would leave me for 2 people - Dave Grohl and Chuck Liddell
Quote from: valkorum on October 11, 2012, 03:09:11 PM
My missus keeps telling me that she would leave me for 2 people - Dave Grohl and Chuck Liddell
Best of luck fighting them off valk :o
I have no chance, although we have a verbal agreement that I get to keep all the assets we have accumulated.
haha pray for Dave Grohl and then formulate a pitch to become the Foo Bassist :P if its Chuck... Run ;D
Quote from: valkorum on October 11, 2012, 03:44:21 PM
I have no chance, although we have a verbal agreement that I get to keep all the assets we have accumulated.
Use those assetts to beat them about the head valk, its your only hope that and 30 mates haha.
Kaz and i had a similar deal with The Rock, only one instead of two but lets face it im still a dead man.
Quote from: Grazz on October 11, 2012, 04:44:56 PM
Quote from: valkorum on October 11, 2012, 03:44:21 PM
I have no chance, although we have a verbal agreement that I get to keep all the assets we have accumulated.
Use those assetts to beat them about the head valk, its your only hope that and 30 mates haha.
Kaz and i had a similar deal with The Rock, only one instead of two but lets face it im still a dead man.
I cant pick up houses or cars
Quote from: Marcz on October 11, 2012, 04:40:36 PM
haha pray for Dave Grohl and then formulate a pitch to become the Foo Bassist :P if its Chuck... Run ;D
Hell yeh
Haha dont you have smaller assetts like Cricket Bats, Bazzookas etc :-\
Quote from: Grazz on October 11, 2012, 05:01:29 PM
Haha dont you have smaller assetts like Cricket Bats, Bazzookas etc :-\
Maybe an empty beer bottle
Quote from: valkorum on October 11, 2012, 05:07:15 PM
Quote from: Grazz on October 11, 2012, 05:01:29 PM
Haha dont you have smaller assetts like Cricket Bats, Bazzookas etc :-\
Maybe an empty beer bottle
Phew lucky you dont drink cans then ::)
Quote from: Grazz on October 11, 2012, 05:08:29 PM
Quote from: valkorum on October 11, 2012, 05:07:15 PM
Quote from: Grazz on October 11, 2012, 05:01:29 PM
Haha dont you have smaller assetts like Cricket Bats, Bazzookas etc :-\
Maybe an empty beer bottle
Phew lucky you dont drink cans then ::)
What if he didn't drink at all? :-X.
Oh the horor :o
UFC 153 came and went just like that (slept through it literally and forgot about it until like 4pm). Was able to catch the Prelims at night as have Fuel TV.
SPOILER ALERT as results are below.
Some nice prelims fights, especially from past TUF people. Rony Jason put on a good fight with Sam Sicilia, was good to watch as haven't finished watching TUF Brazil (it is online). Gleison Tibau vs. Francisco Trinaldo I got into as liked Trinaldo from what I saw in the TUF Brazil, heavy hitter but didn't get the win. And Brandao (TUF winner for Featherweights) also showed he may have seen to his cardio problems, taking a decision over Gambino, after showing lack of it in his last fight. Was touted as a beast, so good to see him learning from his past flaws.
Main Card, not an awesome night for all the Brazillian Fighters :P. Maia and Nogueria got good wins over Story and Herman (who said BJJ is useless.... Submitted to armbar showed him ;D ). Fitch smashed Silva. I actually like Fitch, and he's back on track derailing Silva's hypetrain. Everybody thought Silva would smash through Fitch (as Hendrick's did), but Fitch used wrestling to nullify him, and I read that the 3rd round was brutal, something like 112-2 strikes landed by Fitch in that round alone :o. Glover Teixeira vs. Fabio Maldonado was more one sided, Doctor stoppage between rounds 2 and 3, Teixeira dominated him that badly, now wants Jackson again.
And Silva was Silva against Bonnar, first man to finish Bonnar I think. Knee to the solar plexus did it for Bonnar. But he did land some punches on Silva if any consolation :P. Now Silva is going after GSP again....
(I was just in a mood to write tonight, I don't know why.)
;D nice wrap up HP 8) actually thought Herman could have beaten Nog if he kept his range and stuffed the takedowns, lost $10 :'(
Recompensed my losses on a Maia Fitch Multi bet tho :D bit sad really that Bonnar Vs Silva is the best they could muster...
Glover Texeira is a deadset threat for a title, that dude can straight monster ppl 8)
Unlucky you lost on Herman, but Fitch was an underdog over Silva so nice way to make some money back with him in a multi with Maia 8).
Considering Koch and then Aldo both got injured, at least it was something so that the event could go through, Big Nog even said he wanted to fight on it to help get another Big Brazillian name on the card to make up for it. From what I've read around, was better than what most were expecting from the fights on the card.
yeah the highlights i saw looked really good, names dont always add up too great fights, some of the best ive seen were undercards
Quote from: Hellopplz on October 16, 2012, 05:47:28 PM
Unlucky you lost on Herman, but Fitch was an underdog over Silva so nice way to make some money back with him in a multi with Maia 8).
Considering Koch and then Aldo both got injured, at least it was something so that the event could go through, Big Nog even said he wanted to fight on it to help get another Big Brazillian name on the card to make up for it. From what I've read around, was better than what most were expecting from the fights on the card.
yeah, was heaps of injuries so Silva and Bonnar step up to put on an 'exhibition' i'd heard ... ;)
look at this ...
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Jon-Jones-Chael-Sonnen-to-Coach-TUF-17-on-FX-Prior-to-April-27-Title-Bout-on-PPV-46571
Marcz gets his wish! Jones v Sonnen! ;)
People want to see it but Chael stepping up to LHW and getting a title shot straight away ... i'm not so sure??
but i s'pose it will sell PPV ...
Quote from: j959 on October 17, 2012, 12:48:52 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on October 16, 2012, 05:47:28 PM
Unlucky you lost on Herman, but Fitch was an underdog over Silva so nice way to make some money back with him in a multi with Maia 8).
Considering Koch and then Aldo both got injured, at least it was something so that the event could go through, Big Nog even said he wanted to fight on it to help get another Big Brazillian name on the card to make up for it. From what I've read around, was better than what most were expecting from the fights on the card.
yeah, was heaps of injuries so Silva and Bonnar step up to put on an 'exhibition' i'd heard ... ;)
look at this ...
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Jon-Jones-Chael-Sonnen-to-Coach-TUF-17-on-FX-Prior-to-April-27-Title-Bout-on-PPV-46571
Marcz gets his wish! Jones v Sonnen! ;)
People want to see it but Chael stepping up to LHW and getting a title shot straight away ... i'm not so sure??
but i s'pose it will sell PPV ...
definitely cashing in on that beef, poor Jonny Jones having to fight someone he doesnt respect :P
tbh i cant see Chael troubling him, i just dont see anyone troubling him so im hoping someone surprises me... soon
Quote from: Marcz on October 17, 2012, 09:04:11 PM
Quote from: j959 on October 17, 2012, 12:48:52 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on October 16, 2012, 05:47:28 PM
Unlucky you lost on Herman, but Fitch was an underdog over Silva so nice way to make some money back with him in a multi with Maia 8).
Considering Koch and then Aldo both got injured, at least it was something so that the event could go through, Big Nog even said he wanted to fight on it to help get another Big Brazillian name on the card to make up for it. From what I've read around, was better than what most were expecting from the fights on the card.
yeah, was heaps of injuries so Silva and Bonnar step up to put on an 'exhibition' i'd heard ... ;)
look at this ...
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Jon-Jones-Chael-Sonnen-to-Coach-TUF-17-on-FX-Prior-to-April-27-Title-Bout-on-PPV-46571
Marcz gets his wish! Jones v Sonnen! ;)
People want to see it but Chael stepping up to LHW and getting a title shot straight away ... i'm not so sure??
but i s'pose it will sell PPV ...
definitely cashing in on that beef, poor Jonny Jones having to fight someone he doesnt respect :P
tbh i cant see Chael troubling him, i just dont see anyone troubling him so im hoping someone surprises me... soon
i s'pose I thought that about Anderson Silva when he fought Chael the first time ... I remember saying to someone at the pub when we were watching, "This is a pretty big surprise, Silva hasn't really been 'touched' in 5yrs or more ..." as Sonnen was pummeling him from top position and then next round ... Silva 'snatches victory from the jaws of defeat' cos Sonnen for some unknown reason (with pretty much 4 rounds in his pocket), still wants to keep beating up on Silva and gets sloppy ... nice triangle choke and still pretty cool ... 8) ;)
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Quote from: Marcz on October 17, 2012, 09:04:11 PM
Quote from: j959 on October 17, 2012, 12:48:52 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on October 16, 2012, 05:47:28 PM
Unlucky you lost on Herman, but Fitch was an underdog over Silva so nice way to make some money back with him in a multi with Maia 8).
Considering Koch and then Aldo both got injured, at least it was something so that the event could go through, Big Nog even said he wanted to fight on it to help get another Big Brazillian name on the card to make up for it. From what I've read around, was better than what most were expecting from the fights on the card.
yeah, was heaps of injuries so Silva and Bonnar step up to put on an 'exhibition' i'd heard ... ;)
look at this ...
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Jon-Jones-Chael-Sonnen-to-Coach-TUF-17-on-FX-Prior-to-April-27-Title-Bout-on-PPV-46571
Marcz gets his wish! Jones v Sonnen! ;)
People want to see it but Chael stepping up to LHW and getting a title shot straight away ... i'm not so sure??
but i s'pose it will sell PPV ...
definitely cashing in on that beef, poor Jonny Jones having to fight someone he doesnt respect :P
tbh i cant see Chael troubling him, i just dont see anyone troubling him so im hoping someone surprises me... soon
i s'pose I thought that about Anderson Silva when he fought Chael the first time ... I remember saying to someone at the pub when we were watching, "This is a pretty big surprise, Silva hasn't really been 'touched' in 5yrs or more ..." as Sonnen was pummeling him from top position and then next round ... Silva 'snatches victory from the jaws of defeat' cos Sonnen for some unknown reason (with pretty much 4 rounds in his pocket), still wants to keep beating up on Silva and gets sloppy ... nice triangle choke and still pretty cool ... 8) ;)
yeah it would be nice if someone could get a surprise victory over Jones and open up that div again, nobody is pushing the pace on him, they all respect his power, range etc too much, if ur going to be struck by him anyway u may aswell do it on ur own terms, come a little unorthodox and immediately with a ton of pressure, try and throw him off his game, ino nobody can fight at that pace for a long time but atleast the first minute of the fight and get him in a situation foreign to him and then u might be able to control the fight to an extent
So my bro's second fight has finally been put on youtube so you can all enjoy it for free! I'll link all three of his fights here so you can watch them all if you want :)
First fight - in Hobart (Middleweight) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmOmuRCx2ow)
Second fight - in Canberra (Middleweight) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT6uOZes0DA)
Third fight - in America (Light heavyweight) (https://vimeo.com/48106176)
Quote from: CrowsFan on October 22, 2012, 12:30:16 AM
So my bro's second fight has finally been put on youtube so you can all enjoy it for free! I'll link all three of his fights here so you can watch them all if you want :)
First fight - in Hobart (Middleweight) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmOmuRCx2ow)
Second fight - in Canberra (Middleweight) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT6uOZes0DA)
Third fight - in America (Light heavyweight) (https://vimeo.com/48106176)
Cheers CF 8)
Sweet.
Thanks CF, watched 2nd fight as was on Facebook newsfeed a night or two ago!
Hey Marcz, HP, CF, valk ...
do you guys know what the go is for this UFC in Macau??
i think I saw it's a Fuel TV thing - i don't know what's happened with OneHD but seems like UFC is off the menu on it these days??
I know the headliner is Rich Franklin vs Cung Le (assuming it's a catchweight 195lb or is Rich cutting to middleweight??)
am already getting excited for GSP v Condit next week! ;)
UFC signed a new deal with a different channel (FX - Channel 123) on Foxtel so its no longer on OneHD or Fuel
Quote from: valkorum on November 06, 2012, 02:03:26 PM
UFC signed a new deal with a different channel (FX - Channel 123) on Foxtel so its no longer on OneHD or Fuel
damn ... :(
Quote from: j959 on November 06, 2012, 02:32:30 PM
Quote from: valkorum on November 06, 2012, 02:03:26 PM
UFC signed a new deal with a different channel (FX - Channel 123) on Foxtel so its no longer on OneHD or Fuel
damn ... :(
guess they r re-runs on fuel then, but im lovin FX, has a bunch of decent shows on it...
I didn't see it but ...
"Cung Le Counter KOs Rich Franklin in UFC on Fuel TV 6 Main Event in China" over the w/end.
(http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/_images/pictures/20121110093135_top.JPG)
Link: http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Cung-Le-Counter-KOs-Rich-Franklin-in-UFC-on-Fuel-TV-6-Main-Event-in-China-47261
Hopefull will get to see GSP vs Condit this Sunday!!!
Don't know if it is bogus but the pub I was intending to go and watch UFC 154 at is apparently hosting Tito Ortiz for some promotional thing - would be good to see him but I'm not sure about a $10 cover charge because of that ... :-\ ;)
but then I found this ... http://www.everythingmma.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Tito-Ortiz-AUST-Tour-Poster1-723x1024.jpg so now i'm confused ... poster says private booth, pub website says $10 cover charge but not what for, especially if he's going to be in a private booth ...
For anyone living in Launceston (why would you live there? :P) my bro is having a fight on December 8 there. So should go check it out...
Quote from: CrowsFan on October 22, 2012, 12:30:16 AM
So my bro's second fight has finally been put on youtube so you can all enjoy it for free! I'll link all three of his fights here so you can watch them all if you want :)
First fight - in Hobart (Middleweight) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmOmuRCx2ow)
Second fight - in Canberra (Middleweight) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT6uOZes0DA)
Third fight - in America (Light heavyweight) (https://vimeo.com/48106176)
2nd one says it's been removed by the user :(
Saw the highlight J :o right on the button 8)
Quote from: Marcz on November 13, 2012, 12:35:52 AM
Saw the highlight J :o right on the button 8)
Anyway, for UFC in Macau, the main card started at 1am our time on Fuel TV (Only noticed as went to check up to put it on record for the normal like 6am or 9am start). Thought it was in the morning like normal, so missed the first 3 matches on the prelims (Especially the Lineker match which was one of the ones I actually wanted to watch on this card). Sadly missed the Main Event as fell asleep at 2am as was tired out from going out 3 days in a row (including for 2 exams then clothes shopping for 6 hours). Read up on it and didn't think much was missed besides that Knockout by Le :o. Le certainly went for more power with the way he was standing and attacking, different to usual.
And apparently January 12th is the last Strikeforce event before they are absorbed fully by the UFC :o. Means Cormier, Melendez, Rockhold, Rousey (Female divisions coming as guessing Dana wants to cash in on her) and others could make for some nice matches :D.
Quote from: Hellopplz on November 13, 2012, 02:01:52 AM
Quote from: Marcz on November 13, 2012, 12:35:52 AM
Saw the highlight J :o right on the button 8)
Anyway, for UFC in Macau, the main card started at 1am our time on Fuel TV (Only noticed as went to check up to put it on record for the normal like 6am or 9am start). Thought it was in the morning like normal, so missed the first 3 matches on the prelims (Especially the Lineker match which was one of the ones I actually wanted to watch on this card). Sadly missed the Main Event as fell asleep at 2am as was tired out from going out 3 days in a row (including for 2 exams then clothes shopping for 6 hours). Read up on it and didn't think much was missed besides that Knockout by Le :o. Le certainly went for more power with the way he was standing and attacking, different to usual.
And apparently January 12th is the last Strikeforce event before they are absorbed fully by the UFC :o. Means Cormier, Melendez, Rockhold, Rousey (Female divisions coming as guessing Dana wants to cash in on her) and others could make for some nice matches :D.
cant wait, Ronda Rousey is :-*
if i fought her id be
ONLY trying to take it to ground :P
(http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/article/media_slots/photos/000/488/311/ronda-rousey-ESPN-body-issue_original_original.jpg?1342108287)
she would crush me ... but it'd probably be worth it! ;)
Quote from: CrowsFan on November 12, 2012, 06:59:52 PM
For anyone living in Launceston (why would you live there? :P) my bro is having a fight on December 8 there. So should go check it out...
"why would you live there?" - way harsh CF! :o ;)
Quote from: Toga on November 12, 2012, 06:56:49 PM
Is this on One HD anymore? Havent seen a fight for ages! :(
here's the answer from earlier in the thread Toges ...
Quote from: valkorum on November 06, 2012, 02:03:26 PM
UFC signed a new deal with a different channel (FX - Channel 123) on Foxtel so its no longer on OneHD or Fuel
id fight Jon Jones for the priviledge to have her submit me ;D
Quote from: CrowsFan on November 12, 2012, 06:59:52 PM
For anyone living in Launceston (why would you live there? :P) my bro is having a fight on December 8 there. So should go check it out...
"why would you live there?" - way harsh CF! :o ;)
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Haha don't tell me you're from Launceston j? :P
It is of course all in jest, I don't really have anything against the place. In fact that place makes one of my favourite beers so it must be alright ;)
Ha, ha! no CF, don't live in Launny ... ;)
UFC 154 was solid if not spectacular - thought we were in for an 'epic' when Condit got a high head kick to glance GSP's temple and get him to the ground in the 2nd ... definite unanimous decision but with 49-46, 50-45 & 50-45 there is a definite 'wrestling bias' in judges scorecards for MMA and it needs to be 're-balanced' back the other way a bit, in my opinion - maybe i want to see a bit more stand-up but to me, getting a take-down is hard work but should it be 'worth' more than hitting a guy to the ground??
just seems that judges go with take-downs, or maybe it is take-down plus top-control - but i don't see that staying on top equates with control when the other guy is so active from the bottom and looking to recover or going for submissions??
decent card too - HP, you have to see Hendricks knocking out Kampmann in the 1st round! :o
Almost a carbon copy of what he did to Jon Fitch in his last fight! :o ;)
Dos Anjos was impressive over Hominick and should be on his way towards a title fight after a couple more, if he keeps it up ...
next card, UFC on Fox 5 - Dec 9 our time looks really good ...
Henderson v Diaz for lightweight title
Shogun v Gustafsson LHW
BJ Penn v MacDonald WW
Swick v Brown WW
ps. i don't know why i put those weight designations there and then noticed I missed the last two ... :P
looking forward to the next one, schoolies week down here so i didnt go to the pub for 154...
got an underdog multibet on Penn over MacDonald and Shogun over Gustaffson paying $8.18 to 1...
Interested to see how Nate goes against BenHen, been a fan since TUF, if he can keep his range he will win, even if he cant he has a mad ground game and could pull out a submission so could be a fast paced fight
I saw it as was reading the PBPs on Sherdog and also watched the post-show on Fuel. Was similar to Fitch being KOed in the way Kampmann fell which was :o. I wanted Kampmann to win, but got to give the #1 contender to Hendricks after his last couple of wins (Pierce, Fitch, Kos and now Kampmann, 3 of them having a wrestling background). Could pose problems to GSP but even then, he showed against Condit, hard to deny his take downs.
Dos Anjos became the 5th person to be Bocek (Danzig and then 3 of the top of the division are the only other ones to beat him) so certainly on his way up the ladder if he continues! Cote Vs Alessio also looked like it was going to be awesome! Cote got the win by DQ because of SOOOOOOO many strikes to the back of the head to KO him. He was rocked by a normal shot, but there were like 5-10 shots to the back of the head in total, all went without a warning.... Hopefully get the rematch here :D.
The Fox card certainly looks like one of the most stacked cards that are free to watch. Hopefully you guys without pay tv can watch it, certainly is set up to possibly have a few great matches! I'm a fan of Brown, certainly put together a few wins. Want Penn to win but going for Gustaf against Shogun :P.
Rob has his 4th fight tonight, against some guy called Mad Dog ::)
(http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/67803_459702397398997_1142170836_n.jpg)
All the best to him CF. ;)
Won by first round submission :)
Quote from: CrowsFan on December 08, 2012, 11:16:10 PM
Won by first round submission :)
Awesome stuff by Rob! Certainly putting together a string of dominant wins from the sounds of things 8).
Was meant to say this two days ago, but personal stuff came up but UFC on Fox is on today! Chiesa and the Johnson Vs Schaub match were cancelled but still quite a damn decent card for free (Well Pat TV provideres or those going down to the pub :P ).
Tim Means slipped in Sauna so replaced in his match by Marcus LeVesseur, was looking forward to seeing Means again after he destroyed Salas in his last match. Quite alot of former TUF fighters on the undercard, certainly a few of those fights should be entertaining, such as Siver Vs Phan and Jorgenson Vs Albert (really want to watch this one). Top 3 fights with big names! Henderson Vs Diaz with belt on line, Rua Vs Gustaffson and Penn Vs MacDonald. Swick Vs Brown also has the potential to be good. Swick over his injuries and Brown on a roll. But all 4 certainly are great fights to have on a free card :D.
Also, first Women's match in UFC history has been made, set for UFC 157 :o. http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Ronda-Rousey-to-Defend-Bantamweight-Belt-Against-Liz-Carmouche-in-UFC-157-Headliner-48001
Congrats To Rob!!!
First 3 prelim fights on fox have been insane, hope u guys can catch a replay if ur not watching... Cmon Nate ;)
Quote from: Hellopplz on December 09, 2012, 03:12:50 AM
Quote from: CrowsFan on December 08, 2012, 11:16:10 PM
Won by first round submission :)
Awesome stuff by Rob! Certainly putting together a string of dominant wins from the sounds of things 8).
Yeah he seems to be doing alright! 2 by KO and 2 by submission all in the first round isn't bad at all haha!
I wasn't there to see the fight, but have been told it was an arm bar that won him the fight. Apparently the vid will be up in about a week :)
Excellent, good on him, cheers CF.
Surprised BJ's fight was on Fuel TV. Shame he lost :(
Quote from: Hellopplz on December 09, 2012, 03:12:50 AM
Quote from: CrowsFan on December 08, 2012, 11:16:10 PM
Won by first round submission :)
Awesome stuff by Rob! Certainly putting together a string of dominant wins from the sounds of things 8).
Was meant to say this two days ago, but personal stuff came up but UFC on Fox is on today! Chiesa and the Johnson Vs Schaub match were cancelled but still quite a damn decent card for free (Well Pat TV provideres or those going down to the pub :P ).
Tim Means slipped in Sauna so replaced in his match by Marcus LeVesseur, was looking forward to seeing Means again after he destroyed Salas in his last match. Quite alot of former TUF fighters on the undercard, certainly a few of those fights should be entertaining, such as Siver Vs Phan and Jorgenson Vs Albert (really want to watch this one). Top 3 fights with big names! Henderson Vs Diaz with belt on line, Rua Vs Gustaffson and Penn Vs MacDonald. Swick Vs Brown also has the potential to be good. Swick over his injuries and Brown on a roll. But all 4 certainly are great fights to have on a free card :D.
Also, first Women's match in UFC history has been made, set for UFC 157 :o. http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Ronda-Rousey-to-Defend-Bantamweight-Belt-Against-Liz-Carmouche-in-UFC-157-Headliner-48001
Good win to your 'lil' brother CF!
(though I haven't seen the replay yet ... )
UFC on Fox 5 recap:
Venue issuesI don't have FoxSports so had to head to the pub (yeah, I know - oh the effort i had to go to get myself to the pub! ;)) ... but with the 3hr time difference, it's an 'early-bird' 9am start over here in the west and the dang pub didn't open til 9.40am or so even though their website advertised it for 9am!!! :o >:(
so I missed most of Swick vs Brown apart from 'watching' it through the glass fn the doors to the pub!
Penn vs MacDonaldthankfully we got let in, in time enough for BJ Penn vs Rory MacDonald (pub just got the sound on a couple of minutes before the fight - a few technical issues that morning but they finally sorted their shower out) - I don't think it is just me - but is this kid freaking huge now??
agree with the commentators, BJ should not be in the welter-weight div any longer, but the problem for him is that the light-weight division is too fast and well-conditioned for him too. sad to say, but i think it is time for him to retire - could squeeze one more fight out of him against Takanori Gomi though??!?
Suffice to say BJ got dominated by one of the kids who probably looked up to him in his prime ... wasn't the best test for MacDonald in the end so be interesting who they match him up with next?? (have seen some commentators bandy about Dong Hyunh KIM)
Shogun vs GustafssonAnother changing of the guard with the Swede controlling pretty much the whole fight and Rua looked really worn down from all the punishment he's been taking in the cage of late.
He just didn't have anything to get through the Swede's reach and size advantage, much like his fight against Jones, without the finish however, which makes me think that Gustafsson would get smashed by Jones even though he is now next in line to fight for the title - I think a better bet would be to match him up against the Henderson vs Machida loser before putting him in front of Jones (if he gets thru Sonnen, but that's an unlikely upset in the same vein as Silva vs Bonnar!).
Henderson vs DiazAnother domination fight with Henderson in his prime it would seem - I can't see anyone touching him at this stage, but it would be awesome to see Henderson vs Melendez to 'unify' UFC and Strikeforce titles!!!!!! :o ;)
Can't wait for Dos Santos vs Velasquez II to round out the year!!! ;D
Quote from: Marcz on December 09, 2012, 11:34:39 AM
First 3 prelim fights on fox have been insane, hope u guys can catch a replay if ur not watching... Cmon Nate ;)
I had a friend's B'day party to go to but recorded it and THANK GOODNESS I DID. Those Prelim fights were AWESOME :D :D :D.
BJ and Shogun sadly were outmatched by the younger guys, probably a passing of the guard as most were saying. BJ just got smashed to be honest. I heard about a match up with Stungun as well for MacDonald's future. Gustaff got the next shot at Jones, surpised Machida and Henderson are pushed future back to be honest, gotta feel for them especially Hendo. Think I saw it more of what you guys said last time about Gustaff, He has the size, but his reach isn't as long nor does he use his size to his advantage properly.
Henderson just owned Diaz... And most were picking Diaz but great to see Henderson defend the belt a few times so it doesn't keep bouncing around very often, and we don't need more rematches :P.
I love watching Matt Brown in action, and nice to see him continue his streak with a win against Swick. Hopefully calls for a step up in competition.
Prelims I gotta say were great! Siver dominated Phan, like DOMINATED completely... Abel Trujillo could be one to watch for the future, dominated LeVesseur (given he was called upon short notice) and the way it ended with Knees to the Body was just brutal... Edwards KOing Stephens was nice, but I believe Cruickshank was robbed for KO of the night. That Head kick was just sweet, and loved watching him on the Ultimate Fighter due to his background, loves his kicks :P. Jorgenson Vs Albert was always going to be a great fight (one of the ones I wanted to watch), was dissapointed that it wasn't going to be shown on the scheduled Prelims for Fox but happy it got time in the end :D. Although really wanted Albert to win (great to see him fight as always entertains), Jorgenson got the win as Albert tapped to the rear naked choke at the bell for Round 1... So unlucky! 3 losses in a row, hopefully they keep him around for 1 more match to fight his way back, as there is hope as he is an entertaining fighter.
agree with u guys fully, the only disappointment was how hard it was to watch two legends get beat up...
was extremely impressed with BenHen's gameplan and execution, highlighted Nate's lack of will to diversify his gameplan...
Video for my bro's fight is up. Apart from a little slip at the start he appears to be control of the entire fight :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfCP8TK8GJY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfCP8TK8GJY)
Cheers CF, man he's lethal on the ground your bro. Apart from the slip he was never in trouble.
Yeah he's very good on the ground!
It's funny because in the 4 fights I've heard him be introduced as a kick boxer, a boxer and a wrestler! Can't decide what he is ;D
Quote from: CrowsFan on December 13, 2012, 10:17:13 PM
Yeah he's very good on the ground!
It's funny because in the 4 fights I've heard him be introduced as a kick boxer, a boxer and a wrestler! Can't decide what he is ;D
lol keeps the opponents guessing to aswell which is handy. After his 4 fights id be concerned about going to ground with him if i was up next (Glad i aint or ever will be). Id be watching those if i was, over and over.
Quote from: Grazz on December 13, 2012, 10:22:24 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on December 13, 2012, 10:17:13 PM
Yeah he's very good on the ground!
It's funny because in the 4 fights I've heard him be introduced as a kick boxer, a boxer and a wrestler! Can't decide what he is ;D
lol keeps the opponents guessing to aswell which is handy. After his 4 fights id be concerned about going to ground with him if i was up next (Glad i aint or ever will be). Id be watching those if i was, over and over.
Yeah the problem is though since he is so tall he has a massive reach advantage over most opponents if left standing, so they would want to take it to the ground...
Quote from: CrowsFan on December 13, 2012, 10:40:56 PM
Quote from: Grazz on December 13, 2012, 10:22:24 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on December 13, 2012, 10:17:13 PM
Yeah he's very good on the ground!
It's funny because in the 4 fights I've heard him be introduced as a kick boxer, a boxer and a wrestler! Can't decide what he is ;D
lol keeps the opponents guessing to aswell which is handy. After his 4 fights id be concerned about going to ground with him if i was up next (Glad i aint or ever will be). Id be watching those if i was, over and over.
Yeah the problem is though since he is so tall he has a massive reach advantage over most opponents if left standing, so they would want to take it to the ground...
Very true, i thought this when i saw him and his opponent side by side in the earlier post of yours. He has wings like an Albatros.
Quote from: Grazz on December 13, 2012, 10:52:38 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on December 13, 2012, 10:40:56 PM
Quote from: Grazz on December 13, 2012, 10:22:24 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on December 13, 2012, 10:17:13 PM
Yeah he's very good on the ground!
It's funny because in the 4 fights I've heard him be introduced as a kick boxer, a boxer and a wrestler! Can't decide what he is ;D
lol keeps the opponents guessing to aswell which is handy. After his 4 fights id be concerned about going to ground with him if i was up next (Glad i aint or ever will be). Id be watching those if i was, over and over.
Yeah the problem is though since he is so tall he has a massive reach advantage over most opponents if left standing, so they would want to take it to the ground...
Very true, i thought this when i saw him and his opponent side by side in the earlier post of yours. He has wings like an Albatros.
Haha yeah. He is 6'2, which is 188cm, but his arm span is 193cm I think. So pretty damn long!
Yeh thats huge, had me and my son measuring ours, pretty sad i came in at 176 and the lad 172 lol.
8) another owning, surely the bigger promotion will take notice sooner or later and give him a bigger chance to prove himself...
Battle of the Smashes Finale is on FX today at midday, should be a cracker with George Sotoropolis Vs Ross Pierson
What's a good live stream site for free for the ufc
Quote from: Marcz on December 15, 2012, 11:50:49 AM
8) another owning, surely the bigger promotion will take notice sooner or later and give him a bigger chance to prove himself...
Battle of the Smashes Finale is on FX today at midday, should be a cracker with George Sotoropolis Vs Ross Pierson
Yeah you would think so, especially since he has had a fight in the US as well. He's had 2 fights with Brace, and 1 with Valor so you would think he would get a chance in the CFC soon. I think he may have been asked once since his coach is one of their best fighters, but he wasn't available at the time...
He was also annoyed that he couldn't try out for the Smashes. He hadn't had enough fights at the time and also it's not his weight class. I haven't seen any of this series marcz, what's the quality like? Could my brother have done alright in it?
Quote from: CrowsFan on December 15, 2012, 01:05:14 PM
Quote from: Marcz on December 15, 2012, 11:50:49 AM
8) another owning, surely the bigger promotion will take notice sooner or later and give him a bigger chance to prove himself...
Battle of the Smashes Finale is on FX today at midday, should be a cracker with George Sotoropolis Vs Ross Pierson
Yeah you would think so, especially since he has had a fight in the US as well. He's had 2 fights with Brace, and 1 with Valor so you would think he would get a chance in the CFC soon. I think he may have been asked once since his coach is one of their best fighters, but he wasn't available at the time...
He was also annoyed that he couldn't try out for the Smashes. He hadn't had enough fights at the time and also it's not his weight class. I haven't seen any of this series marcz, what's the quality like? Could my brother have done alright in it?
deadset could have taken it out, that fight he just had vs the first he had shows an amazing progression, his stance has advanced, he looks really comfortable, and he was constantly setting that last opponent up to fail, whereas the other fights he was reacting to their mistakes rather than forcing them into them... that fight was really really impressive 8)
the card is a good one...
http://www.mmamania.com/2012/12/11/3756216/ufc-on-fx-6-fight-card-tuf-smashes-finale-preview
there were a couple of guys that didnt belong on the show at all, i definitely think ur bro could have owned it, it has been fairly successful tho so maybe they will go again with different weight classes and he will get his chance to shine...
Quote from: Marcz on December 15, 2012, 02:01:42 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on December 15, 2012, 01:05:14 PM
Quote from: Marcz on December 15, 2012, 11:50:49 AM
8) another owning, surely the bigger promotion will take notice sooner or later and give him a bigger chance to prove himself...
Battle of the Smashes Finale is on FX today at midday, should be a cracker with George Sotoropolis Vs Ross Pierson
Yeah you would think so, especially since he has had a fight in the US as well. He's had 2 fights with Brace, and 1 with Valor so you would think he would get a chance in the CFC soon. I think he may have been asked once since his coach is one of their best fighters, but he wasn't available at the time...
He was also annoyed that he couldn't try out for the Smashes. He hadn't had enough fights at the time and also it's not his weight class. I haven't seen any of this series marcz, what's the quality like? Could my brother have done alright in it?
deadset could have taken it out, that fight he just had vs the first he had shows an amazing progression, his stance has advanced, he looks really comfortable, and he was constantly setting that last opponent up to fail, whereas the other fights he was reacting to their mistakes rather than forcing them into them... that fight was really really impressive 8)
the card is a good one...
http://www.mmamania.com/2012/12/11/3756216/ufc-on-fx-6-fight-card-tuf-smashes-finale-preview
there were a couple of guys that didnt belong on the show at all, i definitely think ur bro could have owned it, it has been fairly successful tho so maybe they will go again with different weight classes and he will get his chance to shine...
Yeah certainly has improved. He was telling me after his first fight that he had a slight moment of doubt to start pounding the guy once he had got on top of him since it was his first fight and he hadn't done it before. But certainly loves doing it now! Loves his elbows too when he is in mount.
I abused him after his first fight for not going for the arm bar when the guy just kept leaving his arm up in the air, and he said that thought popped in to his head during this one so that's why he did it. Looks like I'm now the coach haha :D
Yeah hopefully they get another season going with aussie fighters in it at a different weight class. Although I'm not sure if he is planning on going back to the US or not. Think he might be at some stage, since that's really where the fight scene is at...
If he wants to have a red hot crack at it then he will most likely have to go to the states and train there. From the fights I have seen he appears to have the skillset
haha nice "subconscious armbar"
the exposure that the sport gets these days, surely its just a matter of time until he gets his shot... they just wrapped another TUF show on Sunday which had US vs Canada, was a great finale and the main event had Big Country Nelson Vs Matt Mitrione, bombs thrown ;D
I just watched the finale to TUF Smashes Aus V UK. Hector Lombard was in BEAST MODE - he surely put his name up in lights with that first up performance in the UFC.
Will watch the TUF S16 finale tonight
Quote from: valkorum on December 18, 2012, 12:13:17 PM
I just watched the finale to TUF Smashes Aus V UK. Hector Lombard was in BEAST MODE - he surely put his name up in lights with that first up performance in the UFC.
Will watch the TUF S16 finale tonight
yeah Hector has throws bombs :o
lovin all these free UFC events of late, in the festive spirit 8)
I watched the TUF Season 16 Finale last night and that was a great card - some very entertaining fights. I wont post any details in case people havent watched it.
Quote from: CrowsFan on December 13, 2012, 10:17:13 PM
Yeah he's very good on the ground!
It's funny because in the 4 fights I've heard him be introduced as a kick boxer, a boxer and a wrestler! Can't decide what he is ;D
that's cos he's a MMA fighter! ;)
Rob's been named as one of the rising stars by the Brace organisation :)
http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=87c462f431c254534eeb41aca&id=ebd2a9038f (http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=87c462f431c254534eeb41aca&id=ebd2a9038f)
Quote from: CrowsFan on December 26, 2012, 08:25:01 PM
Rob's been named as one of the rising stars by the Brace organisation :)
http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=87c462f431c254534eeb41aca&id=ebd2a9038f (http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=87c462f431c254534eeb41aca&id=ebd2a9038f)
Awesome stuff, good to get recognition as a rising star after notching up several wins 8).
Quote from: Hellopplz on December 26, 2012, 08:29:31 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on December 26, 2012, 08:25:01 PM
Rob's been named as one of the rising stars by the Brace organisation :)
http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=87c462f431c254534eeb41aca&id=ebd2a9038f (http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=87c462f431c254534eeb41aca&id=ebd2a9038f)
Awesome stuff, good to get recognition as a rising star after notching up several wins 8).
8)
Quote from: CrowsFan on December 26, 2012, 08:25:01 PM
Rob's been named as one of the rising stars by the Brace organisation :)
http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=87c462f431c254534eeb41aca&id=ebd2a9038f (http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=87c462f431c254534eeb41aca&id=ebd2a9038f)
Good on him, congrats. :)
Cleaned Up On The Junior dos Santos Vs Cain Velasquez Fight, picked round, method of win and result... got over 20/1 8)
Quote from: Marcz on December 30, 2012, 11:18:41 PM
Cleaned Up On The Junior dos Santos Vs Cain Velasquez Fight, picked round, method of win and result... got over 20/1 8)
NICE Marcz :o :o :o. Would be extremely happy with that at 20/1 odds!! Think Junior talking about Overeem so much, he looked past Cain :-X.
Was only able to watch prelims of course and didn't disappoint. Garcia Vs Holloway was a nice standing war. Garcia certainly put up a fight seeing as he may get cut, but he always entertains. Not a bad way to close out the year.
Quote from: Marcz on December 30, 2012, 11:18:41 PM
Cleaned Up On The Junior dos Santos Vs Cain Velasquez Fight, picked round, method of win and result... got over 20/1 8)
Sweet, always handy around Xmas time. :)
Ultimate fighter : The smashes season 2 airing in September
Quote from: Cookie311993 on January 01, 2013, 11:46:04 PM
Ultimate fighter : The smashes season 2 airing in September
source? i cant find anything on it... hopefully their doing middleweight or light heavyweight, fingers crossed
Fx preview for what's on in 2013. They didn't go into it much. Just showed Rob Whittaker so I thought they were talking bout this year but then showed season 2. Nothing has been announced yet. I couldn't find anything about season 17 jones vs sonnen
cool, i hope CF's bro gets on, TUF guys always get a great chance to shine, more than one too...
Quote from: Marcz on January 04, 2013, 02:24:39 AM
cool, i hope CF's bro gets on, TUF guys always get a great chance to shine, more than one too...
yeah, CF your lil bro heard anything about this??
wonder if they'll do middleweights??
UFC 155 - not bad. Marcz, cleaned up! I thought Cain would win but I could understand why Junior was favourite.
Cain really was 'rusty' in their first fight, he fixed up all the mistakes ... can't wait for Velasquez v Dos Santos 3 when that happens - not right now, but they're both in their primes so highly likely to face off again! ;D
be interesting to see whether Junior fixes up his mistakes from this last one ...
ooh, this could be a corker!??! ;)
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Gilbert-Melendez-to-Challenge-Benson-Henderson-for-Lightweight-Title-at-UFC-on-Fox-7-49083
not sure when, can't be bothered looking it up yet ...
CF, your brother heard anything about next TUF the Smashes yet??
ok, so it didn't really need that much research ... ;)
April 2013
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Frank-Mir-Daniel-Cormier-Tapped-for-UFC-on-Fox-7-Heavyweight-CoHeadliner-in-April-49087
Quote from: j959 on January 16, 2013, 07:12:59 PM
ooh, this could be a corker!??! ;)
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Gilbert-Melendez-to-Challenge-Benson-Henderson-for-Lightweight-Title-at-UFC-on-Fox-7-49083
Quote from: j959 on January 16, 2013, 07:15:11 PM
ok, so it didn't really need that much research ... ;)
April 2013
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Frank-Mir-Daniel-Cormier-Tapped-for-UFC-on-Fox-7-Heavyweight-CoHeadliner-in-April-49087
Both should be great matches! Cormier calling out Mir after their match had to be scrapped is a decent tune up match for him in the UFC. Although said he wouldn't fight Cain so he may move down to LHW for Jones if he can cut it down safely.
Never seen Melendez in action, but rated so highly and a straight title shot straight in from Strikeforce says quite alot!
Another MASSIVE fight named is: Mousasi Vs Gustafsson :o. Could easily make Gus lose his top spot at LHW and push Mousasi right up there straight away. Tough match for Gus as Mousasi is even if most fans don't know about him :-X. Most Casual fans won't know about the strikeforce guys (Rockhold and Jacare another two who may get pretty good matchups in MW) so will be interesting what the UFC does with them.
http://www.cagepotato.com/alexander-gustafsson-to-welcome-gegard-mousasi-to-ufc-in-april/
Past weekend was Bisping Vs Belfort which I was able to watch :D.
Sadly not too much to take out of the event. Belfort Blitzed Bisping in the 2nd after a sweet head kick :o. Now means Anderson can take a longer lay off with no challenger for him at the moment. Got to say Dolloway put on a solid performance against Sarafian, a welcome change from his usual matches (Won fight of the night for it). Pepey Vs Viera was also a good match! As a FX card, not too many big names, but Lentz and Nurmagomedov are the guys to keep an eye on down the track. Barboza came back strong after his first loss in UFC.
Fox Card coming up this week with Dodson Vs Johnson! Looks to be an AWESOME card :D.
http://www.sherdog.com/events/UFC-on-Fox-6-Johnson-vs-Dodson-26199
Top 3 matches have big names (As I like flyweights :P ) and should be great. Koch Vs Lamas would be a matchup highup in the potential matchups for Aldo with Koch injured before this title fight and Lamas upsetting Hioki pushing him up the order. Grant and Wiman both underrated and great fighters so should be a nice match there :D. Not to mention Guida's move down to FW to face Hioki and Bader back in action against Matyushenko.
only caught the Bisping Vitor fight unfortunately, or maybe not, i thought both fighters looked tentative and rusty tbh, no real flow to the fight, frothing for the Dodson Vs Mighty Mouse rekn Dodson has some serious power that others in that division do not have...
Sonnen Vs Jones The Ultimate Fighter 17 starts tonight on FX guys, series link it ;)
Quote from: Marcz on January 27, 2013, 12:06:34 PM
Sonnen Vs Jones The Ultimate Fighter 17 starts tonight on FX guys, series link it ;)
Watched it already since it's already been shown in the US. Some good fights in the first ep, plus some usual Sonnen banter so it's great :)
Quote from: CrowsFan on January 27, 2013, 12:21:53 PM
Quote from: Marcz on January 27, 2013, 12:06:34 PM
Sonnen Vs Jones The Ultimate Fighter 17 starts tonight on FX guys, series link it ;)
Watched it already since it's already been shown in the US. Some good fights in the first ep, plus some usual Sonnen banter so it's great :)
awesome 8) there is an event on fuel tv now and they had him and bones on, Gz Sonnen can talk the talk :o
T.J. Grant continues to impress the shower out of me 8)
monster news 8)
http://espn.go.com/chicago/story/_/id/8880830/anderson-silva-fight-georges-st-pierre-jon-jones-retiring
Quote from: Marcz on January 27, 2013, 01:51:46 PM
T.J. Grant continues to impress the shower out of me 8)
I am a fan of Grant and Wiman but was hoping Wiman to get over Grant. Wasn't absolutely destroyed when Grant got up though, both are flying under the radar but Grant looking to step up his competition calling out Jim Miller (although recently booked to face Pat Healy).
Quote from: Marcz on February 01, 2013, 02:58:25 AM
monster news 8)
http://espn.go.com/chicago/story/_/id/8880830/anderson-silva-fight-georges-st-pierre-jon-jones-retiring
Would be HUGE fights if all can remain unbeaten in that period to make the fights mean that much more but alot of things could change.
Not sure if I mentioned this before, but can't wait for next Sweden Card. Gustaffson getting back in there against Mousasi who's being tossed straight near the top in his first UFC match! Rated highly and alot can see him competing up there but thought he could use a tune up match or two before challenging Gustaff who's near the top of the division. Tough test for him with Mousasi even though many may not know about him :-X.
yeah Grant has been decisive in his last two fights, very crisp and taking whats already on offer not forcing it... Poetry In Motion
Definitely keen to see more of Gus, havent heard a lot about the other guy but sounds dangerous 8)
Haven't seen much of Mousasi as can't see alot of other events unless I go searching for streams online, but from what I read a very dangerous fight for Gus to take :-X. Think we're like most Marcz, haven't seen him before and don't hear alot about him, yet in his first fight goes against a top LHW so looking to make a name for himself fast!
Quote from: Hellopplz on February 02, 2013, 02:11:14 AM
Haven't seen much of Mousasi as can't see alot of other events unless I go searching for streams online, but from what I read a very dangerous fight for Gus to take :-X. Think we're like most Marcz, haven't seen him before and don't hear alot about him, yet in his first fight goes against a top LHW so looking to make a name for himself fast!
gotta be a worry for Gus, he is basically the number 1 contender and this guy can usurp it with his first fight ??? looks similar to the road they put Lesnar on, his 3rd fight was a title fight, sink or swim in the shark tank 8)
Quote from: Marcz on February 02, 2013, 02:25:36 AM
Quote from: Hellopplz on February 02, 2013, 02:11:14 AM
Haven't seen much of Mousasi as can't see alot of other events unless I go searching for streams online, but from what I read a very dangerous fight for Gus to take :-X. Think we're like most Marcz, haven't seen him before and don't hear alot about him, yet in his first fight goes against a top LHW so looking to make a name for himself fast!
gotta be a worry for Gus, he is basically the number 1 contender and this guy can usurp it with his first fight ??? looks similar to the road they put Lesnar on, his 3rd fight was a title fight, sink or swim in the shark tank 8)
Mousasi gets the gig cos he's a former Strikeforce champion ...
Has this already been posted ... ??
Cain Velasquez, Antonio Silva set tiltA UFC heavyweight title fight featuring champion Cain Velasquez and Antonio Silva has been booked for a Memorial Day weekend event in Las Vegas.
The bout will headline UFC 160, which takes place on May 25 at the MGM Garden Arena. Another heavyweight pairing between former champion Junior dos Santos and Alistair Overeem will serve as the co-main event.
excerpt from: http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/8942321/cain-velasquez-antonio-silva-headline-las-vegas-ufc-card
Velasquez smashed him first match and after 2 wins gets another shot :o. Given against Browne (up and comer HW) and Overeem so seems alright with no proper contenders at the moment. If Werdrum wasn't booked, he would have probably got the shot :P. Now if he can get over Nog, should be next in line for a shot after TUF Brazil.
JDS Vs Overeem is one many wanted to watch and finally get it!
Fuel card coming up on the weekend, with Barao Vs McDonald for the title in Bantamweight :D. Got a few more good matches of up and comers. Pretty sure the Prelims are shown on Facebook 8). Think early in morning though.
sorry, been off FF for a bit so missing the UFC banter with the 'crew' ... ;)
UFC 157: Rousey v Carmouche from Anaheim, California (Disneyland hood) - Sun, 24 Feb 2013 Australia time ...
Great card in the end imo, crowd at the pub a bit down (missing about a 1/3 from the usual) and i'm hopeful that that was just cos we had the annual Cottesloe to Rottnest channel swim yesterday so some people sore and/or hungover after that yesterday ... rather than (i hope not) cos female title fight was the headline (short-sighted if it is) ...
Anyway, historic occasion - first female UFC title fight ever ... 2yrs ago CEO Dana White saying he'd never have females fighting in the UFC and now this!!!
and no disappointment!!!
Saw McGee take the unanimous decision over Josh Neer but lucky with a takedown in Rd3 cos I thought he lost round 2 ...
Urijah Faber vs. Ivan Menjivar - fairly tight contest until Faber gets onto Menjivar's back while he's standing - pretty cool rear naked by Faber while Menjivar standing ... :) - Faber arching Menjivar's back to get some leverage and he taps at 4:34 into rd1!
Dan Henderson vs. Lyoto Machida - tough one to score but pretty sure Machida had the split decision so agree with the judges - Machida is like the 'enigma' - thought his game was to let Hendo tire into rd3 - couple of overhand right bombs form Hendo just missing the mark could've ended it though ... tight but not that contraversial in my opinion ... Machida not likley to get a title fight from this though imo ... ;)
(at least he looked in better shape than when he lost the title to Shogun in their re-match - pretty sure he was injured for that)
Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche - history in the making!!
Rousey pushed the pace early and had the strength advantage ... then Carmouche takes Rousey's back while standing, eerily similar to Faber over Menjivar earlier in the card ... but Ronda rides it out and gets it to the ground and goes to work getting to her 'signature' (7 out of 8 pro-finishes by armbar!) move and Carmouche quickly taps so her arm doesn't get snapped!
Carmouche could have had it as well so great fight!!! ;)
Honourable under-card mention:
Brock Jardine vs. Kenny Robertson - for unusual leg-lock/kneebar by Robertson - unorthodox but lethal nonetheless! :o
Can't watch females fight, it's gross :-X
Neither. :P
Still can't get over Uriah Hall's KO in TUF 17. :o
Quote from: MajorLazer on February 25, 2013, 12:03:50 AM
Neither. :P
Still can't get over Uriah Hall's KO in TUF 17. :o
that was vicious indeed
That was a great KO! I'm loving this season of TUF, think it's very interesting. Going for team Sonnen :)
Got some good prelim fights on that UFC 157 card which I enjoyed. Bermudez Vs Grice was Fight of the Night and then there was also a FB prelim with Strikeforce guys which also was great but I missed that one :'(.
Got the Fuel Card with Silva Vs Stann today, main card is pretty good with Sanchez Vs Gomi, Struve Vs Hunt, Okami Vs Lombard! Prelims can be watched on FB though https://www.facebook.com/events/416782715075256/#!/UFC/app_247211121995467 . Think it begins at 11am or 12pm Vic time as main card begins at 2pm.
Quote from: Hellopplz on March 03, 2013, 11:51:19 AM
Got some good prelim fights on that UFC 157 card which I enjoyed. Bermudez Vs Grice was Fight of the Night and then there was also a FB prelim with Strikeforce guys which also was great but I missed that one :'(.
Got the Fuel Card with Silva Vs Stann today, main card is pretty good with Sanchez Vs Gomi, Struve Vs Hunt, Okami Vs Lombard! Prelims can be watched on FB though https://www.facebook.com/events/416782715075256/#!/UFC/app_247211121995467 . Think it begins at 11am or 12pm Vic time as main card begins at 2pm.
HP and i watching and discussing on FB good times :)
Quote from: DazBurg on March 03, 2013, 01:18:33 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on March 03, 2013, 11:51:19 AM
Got some good prelim fights on that UFC 157 card which I enjoyed. Bermudez Vs Grice was Fight of the Night and then there was also a FB prelim with Strikeforce guys which also was great but I missed that one :'(.
Got the Fuel Card with Silva Vs Stann today, main card is pretty good with Sanchez Vs Gomi, Struve Vs Hunt, Okami Vs Lombard! Prelims can be watched on FB though https://www.facebook.com/events/416782715075256/#!/UFC/app_247211121995467 . Think it begins at 11am or 12pm Vic time as main card begins at 2pm.
HP and i watching and discussing on FB good times :)
Wasn't goin to go but went to see UFC on Fuel 8 (or UFC Japan) wk before last and boy was I glad I went! ;D 8)
Wanderlei Silva v Brian Stann - main event at LHW
Fireworks between Wanderlei and Stann!!! :o
Whoo! Wanderlei always brings it and Stann doesn't mind a war on the feet - both could've had it but Wanderlei comes out with some veteran moves reminding me of his Pride fighting days!
Fighting at LHW Stann doesn't drop down the middleweight standings which is good i reckon cos he could've had this one too.
Struve v Hunt - I don't know what is wrong with his coaching team but it is just bizarre to me why Struve seems to have no idea how to use his length and reach - basically just went into the trap of going toe-to-toe with a guy with heavy hands and got knocked out! ::) :D 8)
Just made no sense why Stuve was doing well with the jab but went away from that and he even had the advantage on the ground but didn't want to take it there?? ???
At least Hunt is a Kiwi but training in Oz so we claim him! ;)
Sanchez v Gomi - fairly uneventful but i reckon Gomi got screwed with the split decision against, Sanchez did almost nothing apart from getting Gomi to ground a couple of times but did nothing once there ... I reckon one last 'exhibition match' Gomi vs BJ Penn should be a goer imo! ;)
Okami v Lombard - someone I was watching this fight with told me that Lombard got picked up by the UFC for a 6-figure contract but I couldn't really see the value of that contract - Lombard does look like he's got heavy hands but seemed to be a bit of a 'one-trick pony' with no plan B ...
and coming up ...
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this Sunday! I'll be able to start my St Paddy's day drinking early over in the west (10am AWST)!! 8) ;)
Should be a good one (and I haven't even checked out the rest of the card!). ;)
Just saw an interview with Diaz and St Pierre, Diaz has played the fisherman quite well, Goerges is pissed off, as "street" as Diaz is he has clearly baited St Pierre into reacting this way which is very clever, could help get the fight on his terms, will be a very interesting fight, Hendricks Vs Condit also on the card...
With Overeem getting reamed Mark Hunt steps up to take on JDS at 160 and boy'o'boy will that be a slug fest :o i remember Hunt's K1 victories in the past and ive seen a few of his UFC fights, based out of Sydney normally this guy swings for the fences and has a decent chin, last fight he KO'd Struve, 5'10 Vs 7ft ???
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on March 15, 2013, 05:13:54 PM
Just saw an interview with Diaz and St Pierre, Diaz has played the fisherman quite well, Goerges is pissed off, as "street" as Diaz is he has clearly baited St Pierre into reacting this way which is very clever, could help get the fight on his terms, will be a very interesting fight, Hendricks Vs Condit also on the card...
Last time GSP was pissed off he beat Matt Hughes - I think its a bad move from Diaz
GSP will beat living shower out of that punk Diaz
The difference between GSP and ALL OTHER FIGHTERS is that he sticks to his game plan and doesnt get emotional. The fight against Koscheck is a perfect example. His game plan was to stand and jab him all night long. He did that for 5 rounds and won comfortably
Diaz gets way too emotional in his fights and this will be his downfall against GSP
Quote from: valkorum on March 15, 2013, 05:29:10 PM
The difference between GSP and ALL OTHER FIGHTERS is that he sticks to his game plan and doesnt get emotional. The fight against Koscheck is a perfect example. His game plan was to stand and jab him all night long. He did that for 5 rounds and won comfortably
Diaz gets way too emotional in his fights and this will be his downfall against GSP
dominated.
i probably hyped this fight up too much (have been waiting eagerly since early this year for this fight, if not the last 4yrs! :o ;)) so was probably always going to be hard to live up to my expectations.
GSP vs DiazI thought Diaz would bring more to this fight but the 'ring-rust' was obvious imo - Diaz really needed a fight or two before facing GSP.
GSP dominated the first 2rds easy - Diaz had close to no offence whatsoever and being a Cesar Gracie stable fighter, i reckon he had nothing from the bottom such was the dominance and suffocation of GSP.
Rd3 Diaz finally brought something and started landing shots on GSP's head after taking his own punishment from GSP in that manner the first 2 rds - people booed at the pub i was watching when GSP took Diaz to ground - and I see a lot of criticism from the 'couches' of GSP's supposed 'lay and pray' strategy but he gets people down, controls them and is active from the top so I reckon the calls are short-sighted. (i do still think there's sometimes a little bias towards the wrestling when some fighters get people to ground, get no shots in, don't control the opponent who gets up straight away)
judges were generous to Diaz with 50-45 scorecards in my opinion. ;)
Hendricks vs Conditno contraversy here, Hendricks won this easy 2rds to 1rd but if this was a 5-rounder, I reckon Condit would've won - I think Hendricks used up 80% of his tank in the first rd and half - Condit was starting to lay-in in the 3rd round but Hendricks had the wrestling to keep the fight his. Hendricks again could've taken it out many times if he connected on one of his 'bombs' and this is the weapon he will take into a fight against GSP but ...
Hendricks rightly deserves the title shot, and he'll have a 'puncher's chance' against GSP cos of his power, but I hope he trains his tank for 5 tough rounds with the champion or it's gonna fizz ... ;)
Ellenberger vs MarquardtEllenberger KO of the night - nuff said. ;)
Nick Ring vs Chris Camozzididn't light things up - Camozzi raising his arms up at the end of the 2nd rd? he was doing well and took it in the end but why wouldn't you press your advantage while you're fighting ... unless you're tiring?? ;)
Quote from: j959 on March 11, 2013, 08:33:24 PM
Struve v Hunt - I don't know what is wrong with his coaching team but it is just bizarre to me why Struve seems to have no idea how to use his length and reach - basically just went into the trap of going toe-to-toe with a guy with heavy hands and got knocked out! ::) :D 8)
Struve has fought for a while and rarely takes advantage of his reach advantage. He's got the same armspan of Jon Jones I believe but just doesn't know how to use it ::).
On yesterday's event, GSP did what he does best and that's win :P. Hendricks FINALLY getting his shot at the title, probably should have got it after the Kampmann win but another big name on record isn't going to hurt him :o.
Watching Hendricks vs Condit, I thought for sure there would be a knockout, based on the way the started. Was a very good fight.
GSP dominated Diaz big time. Diaz talking about retirement after the match
From what I heard, he also wanted a rematch against GSP but would be quite far away from one after losing to Condit then GSP in a row. Highly doubt he'll retire as he said the same thing after the Condit match...
well thought the fuel card was on today got geared up all week to watch it only to find out it must of been on during the night sometime :(
Quote from: DazBurg on April 07, 2013, 08:38:24 PM
well thought the fuel card was on today got geared up all week to watch it only to find out it must of been on during the night sometime :(
it was on about 4am cause they were in sweden. I watched the prelims on facebook
TUF finale on today, prelims on Fuel, then switch over to FX for main event 8)
Alpha Cat Zingano 8)
The Ultimate Fighter Finale was one of the best fights I've seen from the TUF series!!
Quote from: CrowsFan on April 16, 2013, 12:15:25 AM
The Ultimate Fighter Finale was one of the best fights I've seen from the TUF series!!
second that 8)
Quote from: CrowsFan on April 16, 2013, 12:15:25 AM
The Ultimate Fighter Finale was one of the best fights I've seen from the TUF series!!
*SPOILER ALERT*
I am glad Kelvin won the contract. I really enjoyed watching him be the underdog throughout the whole season and no-one giving him credit at all. Dana was so obsessed with Uriah and being talked up as a contender immediately..... does this mean tht Kelvin immediately becomes a contender?
haha i bet he doesnt get pushed as hard as Uriah, and im pretty sure the conversation going on behind them in the octagon was that of Uriah will be signed to a UFC contract anyway as it was all smiles with Dana doing all the talking... i liked Kelvin and Dylan's success as everyone looked passed them before they even fought them
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on April 16, 2013, 11:58:08 AM
haha i bet he doesnt get pushed as hard as Uriah, and im pretty sure the conversation going on behind them in the octagon was that of Uriah will be signed to a UFC contract anyway as it was all smiles with Dana doing all the talking... i liked Kelvin and Dylan's success as everyone looked passed them before they even fought them
Dylan was all heart - he needs to knuckle down and work on his technique. You cant train heart and he has that in truckloads.
Loved how Kelvin got the rear-naked choke on Josh so quickly in the semi. Josh was so full of himself. I hope Kelvin gets a push cos I think he can do well. Also keep in mind the kid is only 21.
Quote from: valkorum on April 16, 2013, 12:03:34 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on April 16, 2013, 11:58:08 AM
haha i bet he doesnt get pushed as hard as Uriah, and im pretty sure the conversation going on behind them in the octagon was that of Uriah will be signed to a UFC contract anyway as it was all smiles with Dana doing all the talking... i liked Kelvin and Dylan's success as everyone looked passed them before they even fought them
Dylan was all heart - he needs to knuckle down and work on his technique. You cant train heart and he has that in truckloads.
Loved how Kelvin got the rear-naked choke on Josh so quickly in the semi. Josh was so full of himself. I hope Kelvin gets a push cos I think he can do well. Also keep in mind the kid is only 21.
agreed, couldnt stand Josh, good fighter but the "know-all" attitude and manipulation gave me the showers
man, missed this one ... my brother was pretty 'selfish' and had his wedding this w/end ... ;)
thoughts on Henderson vs Melendez this coming w/end??
also Mir vs Cormier ... ??
yeah first time i seen a full TUF season as i am just starting this year to get more into the MMA/UFC scene
i thoroughly enjoyed TUF and my favs were kelvin and dylan
josh was a arrogant dick
and hall was pretty cocky in the finale when in the 1st round he leant back on the cage with his hands low inviting kelvin in like his anderson silva or something
i taped them too so haven't seen all the main card besides some of bubba's fight and kelvin vs hall
saw some of the prelims too got them taped but i saw hester and dylan and barnett...so stilll need to watch josh vs casey though i know the result and read that casey gassed after 1 round again
Quote from: DazBurg on April 16, 2013, 08:48:01 PM
yeah first time i seen a full TUF season as i am just starting this year to get more into the MMA/UFC scene
i thoroughly enjoyed TUF and my favs were kelvin and dylan
josh was a arrogant dick
and hall was pretty cocky in the finale when in the 1st round he leant back on the cage with his hands low inviting kelvin in like his anderson silva or something
i taped them too so haven't seen all the main card besides some of bubba's fight and kelvin vs hall
saw some of the prelims too got them taped but i saw hester and dylan and barnett...so stilll need to watch josh vs casey though i know the result and read that casey gassed after 1 round again
hey daz sorry off topic did you get my msg?
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on April 14, 2013, 10:02:29 AM
TUF finale on today, prelims on Fuel, then switch over to FX for main event 8)
I was forced to miss it as was overseas :(. Also missed the FX or Fuel card that was in Europe. Was gutted that I was missing Mousasi Vs Gustaffson, but eased the pain a bit when Gus pulled out :-X.
Quote from: valkorum on April 16, 2013, 11:53:17 AM
Quote from: CrowsFan on April 16, 2013, 12:15:25 AM
The Ultimate Fighter Finale was one of the best fights I've seen from the TUF series!!
*SPOILER ALERT*
I am glad Kelvin won the contract. I really enjoyed watching him be the underdog throughout the whole season and no-one giving him credit at all. Dana was so obsessed with Uriah and being talked up as a contender immediately..... does this mean tht Kelvin immediately becomes a contender?
The hype behind Hall was unbelievable, but like Marcz, really enjoyed watching Dylan and Kelvin able to battle the odds and do so well! Great season of fights which drew me in alot better than last season of the American TUF.
Quote from: j959 on April 16, 2013, 05:29:26 PM
man, missed this one ... my brother was pretty 'selfish' and had his wedding this w/end ... ;)
thoughts on Henderson vs Melendez this coming w/end??
also Mir vs Cormier ... ??
That was yesterday and if anybody can watch the replay of the Prelims/Main Card I advise you do so!
SPOILERS:
Wow, that card was GREAT from start to finish of what I saw. Prelims even showed the FB ones, and had to watch replay for Main Card. Was really looking forward to this card due to some of the Prelims and main card fights.
Yoel Romero Palacio Vs Starks had a great finish as did quite alot of the matches on the card, tied UFC record for most finishes. Dillashaw, Benavidez and Mendes all coming from the same gym and finished heir opponents well. Dillashaw have been following since TUF, and looks like he's ready for the step up in competition, pretty technical. Benavidez's finish was a brutal body punch :o. Mendes stopped Elkins who I thought would have lasted longer, but Mendes has shown why he is one of the best featherweights in the world :-X. People asking for Mendes to Face the winner of Korean Zombie and Lamas, but if Lamas wins that fight he better get the title shot after taking out the 2 people who were set to take on Aldo for the title (Hioki turned it down and Koch couldn't fight Aldo due to an injury). Should have got it before Pettis -_-. Myles Jury another one from TUF, taken out two finalists in a row in Michael Johnson and Ramsey Nijem, but has dominated them when doing it :o.
For the main card, the Strikeforce guys certainly showed they can keep up with UFC. Although, Brown outclassed Mein and has found himself on quite a roll lately, won 5 straight. Although, against mid-level talent. Certainly shown improvement in his style and not rushing into things as hastly as he use to. Won fight of the night with Mein and I watched it and even though I knew the result (as watched replay of Main Card), there was some great action in there!! Thompson first person to knock out Nate Diaz :o :o. Certainly wasn't expected that, but those head kicks thrown landed hard :-X. For Cormier Vs Mir, was interested in that seeing Cormier. Despite being quite small for HW, controlled Mir quite easily. Mainly just out-clinched with him and out-boxed him, staying away from Mir's ground game. But if Velasquez remains at top of HW, Cormier has said he'll probably move down, which won't hurt him due to his size already.
Henderson Vs Melendez was pretty good! Haven't seen Melendez fight before, but from what I've read, he's one of the best lightweights in the world. Certainly gave Henderson all he can handle, losing the split decision. Certainly not going to hurt his chances in the UFC with that performance, and a great way for exposure on FOX for him. Henderson wins another close decision, but he won it and remains on top. Now he's set to face the Gray Maynard Vs TJ Grant winner. Grant has won a 4 or 5 in a row now while Maynard last beat Guida after losing to Edgar for the title. Was looking forward to that match anyway, but now has title implications :o.
So in short, if you haven't watched UFC Fox 7, I suggest you try and find a replay of it :P.
first time I've ever bet on a diaz... I wasn't disappointed I lost.
Guessing not a Diaz fan Silloc? :P.
And nice DP 8).
lol yeah... can't say that i respect their methods
Anyone keen for jacurea souza debut???
Quote from: Hellopplz on April 22, 2013, 02:12:45 PM
Quote from: j959 on April 16, 2013, 05:29:26 PM
man, missed this one ... my brother was pretty 'selfish' and had his wedding this w/end ... ;)
thoughts on Henderson vs Melendez this coming w/end??
also Mir vs Cormier ... ??
That was yesterday and if anybody can watch the replay of the Prelims/Main Card I advise you do so!
SPOILERS:
Wow, that card was GREAT from start to finish of what I saw. Prelims even showed the FB ones, and had to watch replay for Main Card. Was really looking forward to this card due to some of the Prelims and main card fights.
Yoel Romero Palacio Vs Starks had a great finish as did quite alot of the matches on the card, tied UFC record for most finishes. Dillashaw, Benavidez and Mendes all coming from the same gym and finished heir opponents well. Dillashaw have been following since TUF, and looks like he's ready for the step up in competition, pretty technical. Benavidez's finish was a brutal body punch :o. Mendes stopped Elkins who I thought would have lasted longer, but Mendes has shown why he is one of the best featherweights in the world :-X. People asking for Mendes to Face the winner of Korean Zombie and Lamas, but if Lamas wins that fight he better get the title shot after taking out the 2 people who were set to take on Aldo for the title (Hioki turned it down and Koch couldn't fight Aldo due to an injury). Should have got it before Pettis -_-. Myles Jury another one from TUF, taken out two finalists in a row in Michael Johnson and Ramsey Nijem, but has dominated them when doing it :o.
For the main card, the Strikeforce guys certainly showed they can keep up with UFC. Although, Brown outclassed Mein and has found himself on quite a roll lately, won 5 straight. Although, against mid-level talent. Certainly shown improvement in his style and not rushing into things as hastly as he use to. Won fight of the night with Mein and I watched it and even though I knew the result (as watched replay of Main Card), there was some great action in there!! Thompson first person to knock out Nate Diaz :o :o. Certainly wasn't expected that, but those head kicks thrown landed hard :-X. For Cormier Vs Mir, was interested in that seeing Cormier. Despite being quite small for HW, controlled Mir quite easily. Mainly just out-clinched with him and out-boxed him, staying away from Mir's ground game. But if Velasquez remains at top of HW, Cormier has said he'll probably move down, which won't hurt him due to his size already.
Henderson Vs Melendez was pretty good! Haven't seen Melendez fight before, but from what I've read, he's one of the best lightweights in the world. Certainly gave Henderson all he can handle, losing the split decision. Certainly not going to hurt his chances in the UFC with that performance, and a great way for exposure on FOX for him. Henderson wins another close decision, but he won it and remains on top. Now he's set to face the Gray Maynard Vs TJ Grant winner. Grant has won a 4 or 5 in a row now while Maynard last beat Guida after losing to Edgar for the title. Was looking forward to that match anyway, but now has title implications :o.
So in short, if you haven't watched UFC Fox 7, I suggest you try and find a replay of it :P.
Thanks for the debrief HP - good to have you back! ;)
I was a bit late getting to the casino (don't have foxtel :P) so I came in towards the end of Mir vs Cormier :( ;)
can't believed I missed the Diaz knock-out, I'm a bit of a fan but never say no to seeing a finish of any sort for top-level fighters! ;)
Henderson vs Melendez - was close but not that close that I understood the split decision - I can't see how one judge went 48-47 in Melendez's favour??! ???
Close but fight-metrics alone had significant strikes way in Henderson's favour not to mention the power of his leg kicks, even sweeping Melendez to the ground one or two times ... definitely a re-match in order I would've thought but Melendez caught a lot of Henderson's kicks but just like Edgar vs Henderson I where Frankie did the same, Melendez also did nothing once he caught Hendo's leg ... :-X I know it's hard but if you can't do anything with it, why bother continuing to catch it?? ??? (reflex I s'pose?) ;)
Ok, on the next ...
Jones vs Sonnen this Sunday!!! ;D
Quote from: silloc on April 22, 2013, 05:57:17 PM
lol yeah... can't say that i respect their methods
Anyone keen for jacurea souza debut???
Interested in Souza's and Rockhold's debut! Rocky getting Belfort and Souza getting Phillipou. Think Souza has improved his standup over past year or two, so will be tested well in that department if he chooses to stand :-X. Rocky being thrown to the dogs in his first fight, but can certainly see him at the top end of the middleweight division so should be interesting card.
And I don't mind Nate, he certainly isn't as bad as his brother!
Think some people had Melendez winning the first 3 rounds, but the fight stats have it in Henderson's favour. Was suprised how early on Melendez was able to grab Hendo's kicks and push him back. Think they catch it to try and tip the other guy off balance and get a take down if they are able to get them to the ground. Think it was the Carmont Vs Larkin fight, Carmont grabbed a leg and lifted it high but Larkin just wouldn't fall over :o. That showed quite alot of balance as in that instance, he remained standing, hopping to avoid being pushed off balance to the ground.
And thanks J, nice to be back on the forum more regularly 8).
Quote from: Hellopplz on April 23, 2013, 12:36:17 AM
Quote from: silloc on April 22, 2013, 05:57:17 PM
lol yeah... can't say that i respect their methods
Anyone keen for jacurea souza debut???
Interested in Souza's and Rockhold's debut! Rocky getting Belfort and Souza getting Phillipou. Think Souza has improved his standup over past year or two, so will be tested well in that department if he chooses to stand :-X. Rocky being thrown to the dogs in his first fight, but can certainly see him at the top end of the middleweight division so should be interesting card.
And I don't mind Nate, he certainly isn't as bad as his brother!
Think some people had Melendez winning the first 3 rounds, but the fight stats have it in Henderson's favour. Was suprised how early on Melendez was able to grab Hendo's kicks and push him back. Think they catch it to try and tip the other guy off balance and get a take down if they are able to get them to the ground. Think it was the Carmont Vs Larkin fight, Carmont grabbed a leg and lifted it high but Larkin just wouldn't fall over :o. That showed quite alot of balance as in that instance, he remained standing, hopping to avoid being pushed off balance to the ground.
And thanks J, nice to be back on the forum more regularly 8).
yeah Souza just needs enough stand up to not get dominated, then he can mix take downs, cos nobody in the ufc would be game to get on the ground with him (except probs werdum)
Would never count out vitor against rocky, those old pride war horses are nuts.
yeah getting over lighter weight bouts but, just to flowerin even. unless McGregor can keep it up at ufc level. also rustam khabilov is always good to watch.
Also think this is the spiders last fight as a title holder..... boom I said it
mir wasn't a test for Cormier. Barnett and big foot are 25 times better
And Mir earned the same as Henderson for that event :o. This is when you include Hendo's 100k win bonus.... At least he's making more than the last few matches (Hendo) ::).
Belfort spoils all the fun, I was hoping Bisping would win that fight a while back :P.
On UFC 159, I saw Rustam's first match in the UFC when it happened. Anybody who hasn't, should take a look at how he handled Vinc Pichel... Those suplexes were just devastating! Hoping Davis can shut Vinny up, Vinny trash-talked Davis a while on twitter to get the matchup, and a win for him can boost him up the UFC rankings quite a bit at LHW.
Some solid fights on this card though but not as good as the Fox card that just passed :P.
also realy enjoying the chicks, the lack of weight and their awesome flexability, makes for really exciting ground game. they should bring straw weight in for our girl bec hyatt.
also LHW divi is so stacked, top ten is stupid. but i feel its unfair with jones, cows way to tall. i would imagine if he gets a few more wins, he will be forced up.
and 160 should be fun with the aus-nz boys
Me an HP would have to be excited to see our boy potentially get a title fight 8)
http://www.mmamania.com/2013/4/20/4247844/dana-white-benson-henderson-will-fight-gray-maynard-tj-grant-winner-next-ufc-on-fox-mma
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on April 26, 2013, 12:14:35 PM
Me an HP would have to be excited to see our boy potentially get a title fight 8)
http://www.mmamania.com/2013/4/20/4247844/dana-white-benson-henderson-will-fight-gray-maynard-tj-grant-winner-next-ufc-on-fox-mma
Getting a massive step up in competition though in Maynard, so hopefully can hold up well against him!
Quote from: silloc on April 25, 2013, 06:49:02 AM
also realy enjoying the chicks, the lack of weight and their awesome flexability, makes for really exciting ground game. they should bring straw weight in for our girl bec hyatt.
also LHW divi is so stacked, top ten is stupid. but i feel its unfair with jones, cows way to tall. i would imagine if he gets a few more wins, he will be forced up.
and 160 should be fun with the aus-nz boys
I've heard a bit about Bec Hyatt, but think she fights at 115lbs (may be wrong), with UFC only having the 135lbs division at the moment :-X. I'm enjoying it as well, and they are putting like one match on each card on the prelims which is nice to introduce the women :D.
160 certainly is stacked and I want to watch it as most events I've passed up as don't go to a bar or anything.
On a side note, next TUF is set to be Canada Vs Australia. Not sure how they came up with that, but will be interesting who the Coaches are. Some people mentioning Lombard/Ebersole/Noke Vs MacDonald/Cote/Stout, but all speculation.
keen to see how he goes bcos he is clearly above his prior competitors...
be keen to see a bit more of McDonald, interesting guy, hopefully CF's brother gets a gig 8)
Yeah, would love to see CF's bro try out if near his weight class! Most tend to fight above/below their class just to get a shot, so here's hoping Rob can get a chance.
Just saw Bones destroyed Sonnen. Gotta love Bones Jones
Quote from: Hellopplz on April 26, 2013, 02:04:40 PM
I've heard a bit about Bec Hyatt, but think she fights at 115lbs (may be wrong), with UFC only having the 135lbs division at the moment :-X. I'm enjoying it as well, and they are putting like one match on each card on the prelims which is nice to introduce the women :D.
Yeah 115lb is straw weight, I said they "should" bring it in. they are about to do it for the guys. Bec is 24 I think, and only fairly new, so by the time they bring in straw chicks, she should be ready. They will probs bring cyborgs weight class in next but
Quote from: Mat0369 on April 28, 2013, 10:57:17 PM
Just saw Bones destroyed Sonnen. Gotta love Bones Jones
Did you see his toe at the end?? :P ;)
Roy Nelson knocks out Cheick Kongo in the 1st round, jumps onto the cage fence and starts rubbing his belly like Budda!!! :D
Quote from: silloc on April 29, 2013, 10:31:40 AM
Quote from: Hellopplz on April 26, 2013, 02:04:40 PM
I've heard a bit about Bec Hyatt, but think she fights at 115lbs (may be wrong), with UFC only having the 135lbs division at the moment :-X. I'm enjoying it as well, and they are putting like one match on each card on the prelims which is nice to introduce the women :D.
Yeah 115lb is straw weight, I said they "should" bring it in. they are about to do it for the guys. Bec is 24 I think, and only fairly new, so by the time they bring in straw chicks, she should be ready. They will probs bring cyborgs weight class in next but
Ah... So she has some time! Not sure if they'll bring in another women's weightclass anytime soon, need to get more fans into just watching women fight. An upside so far is that they are so far on a 100% finishing record :P.
Dana has said Nelson's next match will likely either be Hunt or Cormier :o :o :o. If Hunt can beat JDS, you would imagine they will set him up with Velasquez. Although if Werdum wins against Big Nog, he has been in line for a little while :P. So could see Hunt Vs Nelson which would be :o. Big hitters, great chins, although Nelson's ground game :-X.
And that toe of Jones :o. Looked quite.... :-X.
Hunt is a champ, hope JDS has the balls to stand and trade. will be epic.
But at the end of the day.... there is no fight... I want more...... than big country vs hunt..... seriously needs to be a 5 round fight
I get a boner just thinking about it, and if anyone on this earth can knock out nelson...
I do like werdum, think he has talent, not enough to dominate/hold a belt but. Soa Paleli finally got another UFC shot, you can probs thank hunts success for that.
I seriously think NRL players need to consider training in MMA during their career, start doing some amateur matches on the off season. wait till retire at 30ish, potential 7-10 year MMA career. Would be much more suited than boxing if you think of the tackling and ability to fend off opponents trying to take down. I just want more aussies in the sport :P
Werdu, battered Nelson quite a bit with his Muay Thai! So would be very awesome if they have Hunt Vs Nelson just to see if either could get knocked out.
And alot already train a bit of Boxing while in the NRL :P. Everybody would love to see more Aussies in MMA. We also want them to do well, and by the time they are in their 30's, they may be a bit past it for a few fighters :(.
Quote from: Hellopplz on April 30, 2013, 05:28:38 PM
Werdu, battered Nelson quite a bit with his Muay Thai! So would be very awesome if they have Hunt Vs Nelson just to see if either could get knocked out.
And alot already train a bit of Boxing while in the NRL :P. Everybody would love to see more Aussies in MMA. We also want them to do well, and by the time they are in their 30's, they may be a bit past it for a few fighters :(.
not for the heavyweights
True... And not the deepest division :P.
JDS will definitely bang with Hunt, its what he do ;)
Quick update on my bro. I think he has got a light heavy fight lined up soon, but not sure on the details yet. Trying to gain weight at the moment so he doesn't have to go through the same thing as he did in the US where he was drinking water before the weigh in to try and weigh more haha!
Anyway he is a video demonstrating some of his athleticism. It's fairly impressive! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=452388858188096 (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=452388858188096)
how's he goin CF?
UFC 160 review
and Aussie Rob Whittaker who won TUF: The Smashes last year, won his fight by TKO in the 3rd round - I only saw the replay.
Kiwi 'adopted Aussies' James Te-Huna and Mark Hunt unfortunately lost their bouts ...
TJ Grant vs Gray Maynard
He didn't look like he was doing that much but with impressive combos, Grant took Maynard down w/in the first round! :o
Glover Teixeria vs James Te-Huna
Te-Huna looked good in the exchanges on the feet and his take-down defense was going ok - on the feet he seemed to have a speed and power advantage but at Teixeria's 3rd or 4th take-down attempt I think James got a bit complacent and he evetually lost balance and went down.
Teixeria was superior on the ground, James was no slouch but Teixeria just had a better ground game and from top position pulled guard when he saw the gullotine opportunity - Te-Huna tapped out about 2.5mins into the 1st round.
Junior Dos Santos vs Mark Hunt
i wasn't sure that Mark Hunt had anything more than 'a puncher's chance' in this because of his knock-out power but i have to say i was highly impressed with his tactics and patience against the former heavyweight champ.
Hunt watched from outside and tried to close the distance to use his power, the only issue was Dos Santos' counter right and right hooks! Hunt got one or two punches on Dos Santos and had him bleeding at the start of the 2nd round but before that Dos Santos clipped Hunt good in the first round just like he did to Cain Velasquez in their first encounter and Hunt went down but quickly got up and recovered to end the first round on the feet.
2nd round was more exchanges with Hunt trying to close the distance but not being quite fast enough with the speed differential definitely in Junior's favour and he kept getting Hunt on the counter. Hunt got only one or two more in I think and then I saw him starting to blow hard ... I thought he was gone but he had conserved energy fairly well and lasted into the 3rd round where I thought he would gas quickly.
But Hunt was ok until about 3mins into the 3rd round where I think the hits he had taken earlier as well as continuing counters from Dos Santos took their toll and Hunt was taken out by a spinning back kick that seemed to come out of no-where! ;)
Another title shot for the former champ and for Hunt, I don't think he would drop down in rankings from this fight as he was impressive apart from deficiencies in conditioning and not having the speed to close the distance he needs. I think he should get some tips from Wanderlei Silva to fix that bit so he can be the 'controlled brawler' that i think would suit his strengths.
UFC heavyweight title fight - Velasquez vs Silva2
i have to admit I wasn't all that keen on seeing this as Cain fairly easily beat Silva in their first encounter but after seeing Silva put down Overeem earlier this year I thought it could be interesting but it wasn't to be ... a few exchanges and a couple of take-down attempts by the champ stopped but then Velasquez cracks Silva's chin with a crisp right and the big man goes down and Velasquez swarms over the top.
Think Silva didn't like the referree stoppage at first but I don't think he was defending enough to complain all that much.
Cannot wait to see Velasquez vs Dos Santos III!!! :o ;)
nice write up J
i see hunt broke his toe halfway through the 1st round affecting his movement
*warning slightly graphic due to blood
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1652421-mark-hunt-suffers-broken-toe-in-first-round-says-jds-was-too-slick
Quote from: j959 on May 27, 2013, 10:37:12 AM
how's he goin CF?
The light heavy fight he was trying to organise ended up a no go. The guy he challenged declined, even though the other guy made the first challenge. Makes no sense! ::)
Anyway he may have a fight lined up in Melbourne now in 4 weeks time. I'll keep you informed if it eventuates :)
Quote from: DazBurg on May 27, 2013, 11:22:42 AM
i see hunt broke his toe halfway through the 1st round affecting his movement
whoa, i didn't know that - wonder if that affected his ability to close the distance??!
but for toe, Hunt having a possible title shot??! :o ;)
Quote from: CrowsFan on May 27, 2013, 05:26:46 PM
Quote from: j959 on May 27, 2013, 10:37:12 AM
how's he goin CF?
The light heavy fight he was trying to organise ended up a no go. The guy he challenged declined, even though the other guy made the first challenge. Makes no sense! ::)
Anyway he may have a fight lined up in Melbourne now in 4 weeks time. I'll keep you informed if it eventuates :)
obviously the opponent saw clips of your brother's previous fights after issuing an initial challenge and then chickened out? ;)
i don't get many facetube feeds from his FB page - you should fix that up for him. ;)
i've been following Soa 'the Hulk' Palelei on FB for some time because he's been based in Perth for quite a while now and he's always on the social media. ;)
I heard that as well Daz, luckily it doesn't look as bad as Jones' one :o :o. Still, hindered movement, but JDS was still ontop of him :-X.
Great round up J 8). Read today when I was on the bus that Bendo didn't know who Grant was :o. Grant does look quite the beast since his move down, didn't beat too many high names (although I rate Wiman), the Maynard win certainly put him on the map :P.
Texeira hyped as the next big thing at Light Heavyweight so hopefully gets a big name opponent next up! Possibly Shogun if he wins, Shogun didn't take the fight with Tex when he first came in cause he wasn't a big enough name which is understandable. So he seems to have moved himself up the ranks in that time!
Also to note, Aussie TUF winner Robert Whittaker beat the American TUF 16 winner Colton Smith by TKO 8). Nice way to show why our season was better than the American one that time :P.
And if you haven't heard already, Cat Zigano is out of the match with Rousey due to injury. To replace her is Meisha Tate as Coach on TUF and also for the title shot :o.
Quote from: j959 on May 27, 2013, 06:11:52 PM
i've been following Soa 'the Hulk' Palelei on FB for some time because he's been based in Perth for quite a while now and he's always on the social media. ;)
You wouldn't be liked that he was kicked from his fight with Stipe Miocic for Stipe to face Roy Nelson at UFC 161. Bad luck for him as he had already been training for that fight ::).
What happens when the top match (Barao Vs Wineland) gets scratched and they want another well-known name on the card :(.
Quote from: Hellopplz on May 29, 2013, 11:27:54 PM
Quote from: j959 on May 27, 2013, 06:11:52 PM
i've been following Soa 'the Hulk' Palelei on FB for some time because he's been based in Perth for quite a while now and he's always on the social media. ;)
You wouldn't be liked that he was kicked from his fight with Stipe Miocic for Stipe to face Roy Nelson at UFC 161. Bad luck for him as he had already been training for that fight ::).
What happens when the top match (Barao Vs Wineland) gets scratched and they want another well-known name on the card :(.
yeah, it's bad luck but he won't care - he had a shot at UFC early on in his career and he admits he wasted the opportunity so he's been working hard ever since and earned a recall ... :)
I think the match-up was pretty good in that Miocic is on the periphery of top10 ... now Soa keeps training hard and just waits for the call from Joe Silva/Dana White as to who they get him to fight ... ;)
glad you and Daz liked my UFC 160 review ... ;)
Meisha Tate - she's in some of the TapouT XT training vids my ex got me, but i've heard conspiracy theories that Dana/UFC pushed Cat Zigano to the side for something to do with ratings - however, there haven't been any complaints from Cat or her camp so probably just rumours ... ;)
next season of US TUF still gonna be interesting! 8) ;)
Stipe lost to Struve last time who Nelson has beaten before. Why some are asking if Nelson is just getting fed lesser HWs now :P.
When they lined up Tate Vs Zigano as #1 contender match and winner Coaching on TUF, alot wanted Tate for the rematch as she already has a rivalry with Rousey. Can see a conspiracy in the works to get Tate in :P.
Love the Cat Zingano story, feel bad that she is going to miss that launching pad of TUF...
;D @HP for the TJ on the map comment
And think they want Henderson Vs Grant on a Fox card. They really like putting him as the headline there :P.
Also, had this bookmarked for ages. http://www.cagepotato.com/mma-meme-of-the-day-clark-gracie-ridiculously-photogenic-jiu-jitsu-guy/ Cracks me up everytime I read it ;D. Just found this :o http://www.quickmeme.com/Ridiculously-Photogenic-Jiu-Jitsu-Guy/?upcoming
My favourite so far is:
(http://cdn2.cagepotato.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Capture5.png)
Haha nice one ;D
The MMA pages on fb wernt that high on Grant at all until now, crazy really, he is the second guy that has impressed me from the first time i seen them and before they had won that fight, the striking "sounds" different and they both r incredibly efficient...
The other was Cain Velasquez in his fight with Big NOG, the strikes "sound" different and they r very accurate
Big expectations to live up to then Marcz, Grant and Velasquez :o.
Quote from: Hellopplz on June 03, 2013, 01:23:50 PM
Big expectations to live up to then Marcz, Grant and Velasquez :o.
There is just something about the way their punches sound, "sharper" less of a thud and sharp i guess is the best i can describe it...
Quote from: j959 on May 27, 2013, 06:11:52 PM
Quote from: DazBurg on May 27, 2013, 11:22:42 AM
i see hunt broke his toe halfway through the 1st round affecting his movement
whoa, i didn't know that - wonder if that affected his ability to close the distance??!
but for toe, Hunt having a possible title shot??! :o ;)
Quote from: CrowsFan on May 27, 2013, 05:26:46 PM
Quote from: j959 on May 27, 2013, 10:37:12 AM
how's he goin CF?
The light heavy fight he was trying to organise ended up a no go. The guy he challenged declined, even though the other guy made the first challenge. Makes no sense! ::)
Anyway he may have a fight lined up in Melbourne now in 4 weeks time. I'll keep you informed if it eventuates :)
obviously the opponent saw clips of your brother's previous fights after issuing an initial challenge and then chickened out? ;)
i don't get many facetube feeds from his FB page - you should fix that up for him. ;)
Finding it very difficult to find a fight as the Melbourne one was a no go either. Then almost had a fight up in Sydney but the company don't want to pay for his flights and accommodation so I don't think he can afford to do it even though he can stay at my place.
Wants to go back to the US, but can't afford that either haha! The troubles of being an aspiring fighter!
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Quote from: j959 on May 27, 2013, 06:11:52 PM
Quote from: DazBurg on May 27, 2013, 11:22:42 AM
i see hunt broke his toe halfway through the 1st round affecting his movement
whoa, i didn't know that - wonder if that affected his ability to close the distance??!
but for toe, Hunt having a possible title shot??! :o ;)
Quote from: CrowsFan on May 27, 2013, 05:26:46 PM
Quote from: j959 on May 27, 2013, 10:37:12 AM
how's he goin CF?
The light heavy fight he was trying to organise ended up a no go. The guy he challenged declined, even though the other guy made the first challenge. Makes no sense! ::)
Anyway he may have a fight lined up in Melbourne now in 4 weeks time. I'll keep you informed if it eventuates :)
obviously the opponent saw clips of your brother's previous fights after issuing an initial challenge and then chickened out? ;)
i don't get many facetube feeds from his FB page - you should fix that up for him. ;)
Finding it very difficult to find a fight as the Melbourne one was a no go either. Then almost had a fight up in Sydney but the company don't want to pay for his flights and accommodation so I don't think he can afford to do it even though he can stay at my place.
Wants to go back to the US, but can't afford that either haha! The troubles of being an aspiring fighter!
damn that sucks, need some sponsorship mojo behind him :(
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on June 03, 2013, 06:51:30 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on June 03, 2013, 06:47:00 PM
Quote from: j959 on May 27, 2013, 06:11:52 PM
Quote from: DazBurg on May 27, 2013, 11:22:42 AM
i see hunt broke his toe halfway through the 1st round affecting his movement
whoa, i didn't know that - wonder if that affected his ability to close the distance??!
but for toe, Hunt having a possible title shot??! :o ;)
Quote from: CrowsFan on May 27, 2013, 05:26:46 PM
Quote from: j959 on May 27, 2013, 10:37:12 AM
how's he goin CF?
The light heavy fight he was trying to organise ended up a no go. The guy he challenged declined, even though the other guy made the first challenge. Makes no sense! ::)
Anyway he may have a fight lined up in Melbourne now in 4 weeks time. I'll keep you informed if it eventuates :)
obviously the opponent saw clips of your brother's previous fights after issuing an initial challenge and then chickened out? ;)
i don't get many facetube feeds from his FB page - you should fix that up for him. ;)
Finding it very difficult to find a fight as the Melbourne one was a no go either. Then almost had a fight up in Sydney but the company don't want to pay for his flights and accommodation so I don't think he can afford to do it even though he can stay at my place.
Wants to go back to the US, but can't afford that either haha! The troubles of being an aspiring fighter!
damn that sucks, need some sponsorship mojo behind him :(
Yeah, he's in a tough spot at the moment :-\. Hopefully he can have one lined up eventually, hopefully not long before he can get a sponsor, even if a small one to get him somewhere.
Also heard that Rua is now off the UFC 162 card since Lil Nog is out, they couldn't find a replacement. Chael was going to be his opponent but couldn't get a visa sorted out :o. 2 of the top 3 matches taken off the card recently :-X.
Quote from: Hellopplz on June 04, 2013, 10:35:10 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on June 03, 2013, 06:51:30 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on June 03, 2013, 06:47:00 PM
Quote from: j959 on May 27, 2013, 06:11:52 PM
Quote from: DazBurg on May 27, 2013, 11:22:42 AM
i see hunt broke his toe halfway through the 1st round affecting his movement
whoa, i didn't know that - wonder if that affected his ability to close the distance??!
but for toe, Hunt having a possible title shot??! :o ;)
Quote from: CrowsFan on May 27, 2013, 05:26:46 PM
Quote from: j959 on May 27, 2013, 10:37:12 AM
how's he goin CF?
The light heavy fight he was trying to organise ended up a no go. The guy he challenged declined, even though the other guy made the first challenge. Makes no sense! ::)
Anyway he may have a fight lined up in Melbourne now in 4 weeks time. I'll keep you informed if it eventuates :)
obviously the opponent saw clips of your brother's previous fights after issuing an initial challenge and then chickened out? ;)
i don't get many facetube feeds from his FB page - you should fix that up for him. ;)
Finding it very difficult to find a fight as the Melbourne one was a no go either. Then almost had a fight up in Sydney but the company don't want to pay for his flights and accommodation so I don't think he can afford to do it even though he can stay at my place.
Wants to go back to the US, but can't afford that either haha! The troubles of being an aspiring fighter!
damn that sucks, need some sponsorship mojo behind him :(
Yeah, he's in a tough spot at the moment :-\. Hopefully he can have one lined up eventually, hopefully not long before he can get a sponsor, even if a small one to get him somewhere.
Hey CF, get your bro to talk to Soa Palelei in Perth.
Seriously, he has the sponsorship and social media thing down pat imo. ;)
I'm sure he'd be more than willing to talk to your bro too as a fellow Aussie MMA fighter. 8) :)
Feel a Roy Hibbert quote comin on :P
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/7000_515614238494398_1045372399_n.jpg)
I was just about to go to bed, when I took a look at Sherdog and saw that pic ;D ;D ;D. How the heck did they manage that kiss....
On a side note, UFC 162 later today and have some decent prelims. Shame Lamas Vs KZ is out, means Munoz Vs Boetsch moves off the prelims and onto the main card :(. FB prelims have Mike Pierce (on a win streak) and Seth Bacynski (not sure how to spell his last name) on there. Pierce is a better fighter as beat Seth last time, but Seth usually puts on a good fight/finish so could be a nice watch if anybody is up to watch it 8).
Anybody think Weidman will actually beat Silva today? :o.
Pierce must have dropped out, Bacynzski (or however ya spell it O_o) fought Malancon, Malancon destroyed him, cut him 3 times 1st rd...
Cormier and Sonnen think Weidman can win, im not sure i can project Silva losing, it will happen one day an il be shocked
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on July 07, 2013, 12:22:45 PM
Pierce must have dropped out, Bacynzski (or however ya spell it O_o) fought Malancon, Malancon destroyed him, cut him 3 times 1st rd...
Nah, Pierce's fight not shown on the prelims for Fuel, had to watch it on FB :P. Was able to see Melancon smash Bac though, didn't see that coming :o.
Pretty much same Marcz, just can't see Silva losing until it happens.
really annoys me that
Silva deserved to lose for being an arrogant douche
but why throw it away....gets hit and pretends his legs going weak so of course weidman going hit him again and knock him out
Silva there's the lesson don't be an arrogant douche.......if there is a rematch and you win either way ti goes down in the record books as a KO lose to you
I just read about that. Seems like he was more into taunting Weidman than actually fighting :-\. After I read about round 1, either Silva was going to finish it soon, or pay for his mocking :-X.
Pretty sure he'll get a immediate rematch though...
Quote from: Hellopplz on July 07, 2013, 03:02:03 PM
I just read about that. Seems like he was more into taunting Weidman than actually fighting :-\. After I read about round 1, either Silva was going to finish it soon, or pay for his mocking :-X.
Pretty sure he'll get a immediate rematch though...
very bad crowd was booing hi when they went to interview him cause they knew he was just being a arrogant douche clowning round and it's what cost him
not the first time silva has done it now it finally caught up with him
yeah but in the interview after the fight was banging on about not wanting a rematch and not wanting to fight for the belt anymore
and being so tired and it's time for more time for his family and students
joe rogan asked if that means he is retiring and silva said
no i got 10 more fights but im not fighting for the belt anymore
Yeah, just read about that on another site. He's over holding the title for so long, but now he lost to Weidman, the superfights may not that appealing. Although would still be awesome to watch! Still interesting to see what's next for him if he doesn't want a title fight.
Think this fight was similar to the Maia fight, except Weidman was able to capitalise on it :-\.
Quote from: Hellopplz on July 07, 2013, 03:08:19 PM
Yeah, just read about that on another site. He's over holding the title for so long, but now he lost to Weidman, the superfights may not that appealing. Although would still be awesome to watch! Still interesting to see what's next for him if he doesn't want a title fight.
Think this fight was similar to the Maia fight, except Weidman was able to capitalise on it :-\.
yeah just disappointing in my eyes
that yes he deserved to lose for clowning so much
but still feel like if he gave 100% from what i reckon from watching it he would of won
so i mean both going serious no clowning i think he would still be champ...
Silva showboating. (http://www.runemasterstudios.com/graemlins/images/doh2.gif)
Quote from: DazBurg on July 07, 2013, 03:14:37 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on July 07, 2013, 03:08:19 PM
Yeah, just read about that on another site. He's over holding the title for so long, but now he lost to Weidman, the superfights may not that appealing. Although would still be awesome to watch! Still interesting to see what's next for him if he doesn't want a title fight.
Think this fight was similar to the Maia fight, except Weidman was able to capitalise on it :-\.
yeah just disappointing in my eyes
that yes he deserved to lose for clowning so much
but still feel like if he gave 100% from what i reckon from watching it he would of won
so i mean both going serious no clowning i think he would still be champ...
Yeah, if he actually tried to fight, who knows what may have happened! There is a conspiracy going around that he was purposely showboating and mocking, wanting to lose to pass on the torch to Weidman (as his age is probably catching up with him). Doubt that though :P :-X.
called it last year, spider coasted for WAY to long against shower opponents. Vitor was unlucky to get a random kick, hendo is inconsistant, and maia doesn't know how to fight standing. imo the only notable fighters he defended his title against.
either he comes back stronger and more focused, or now his mental game wont work on his opponents, the later i think more likley. He is great to watch, but doesn't deserve no.1 p4p status, feel free to argue and disagree.
P.S. with the recent batch of TUF kids and strikeforce merge (especially souza and rockhold), the division finaly has some excitment. not the most underdone divi anymore
Rich Franklin was pretty good back when he faced Silva ;).
Doesn't deserve p4p anymore as most have him falling after a loss. GSP or Jones would have to be it, I'd lean towards Jones who is rapidly cleaning out the LHW division :o.
Also if Silva doesn't want a rematch, think Vitor will be knocking on Weidman's door for a shot. Middleweight has some depth to it, just always had Silva at the top or some fighters losing a match before a title shot (e.g. Bisping lol).
When u respect a guy for dominating a sport u respect, only to see him seemingly lose respect for that sport, its disappointing...
Glad there is a new champ, i hope he loses it soon, like the LHW belt after Chuck "hot potato hot potato" :P
I just saw Silva lost :o
Then I saw how :o :o
(http://i.minus.com/iwS5sK4eYBRve.gif)
::)
yeah, sorry - usually do a review - work is hampering my FF time! ;)
partial UFC 162 review
Tim Kennedy vs Roger Gracie
Got to the pub a bit later than I had planned but got to see this fight - didn't know much about either fighter but my mate told me that he thinks Kennedy is ex-military cos he's sponsored by an apparel company called 'Ranger Up' that have an MMA line and sponsor former military peeps who are pro-MMA fighters.
Anyhoo, Gracie in my opinion took the 1st round on points with a take-down and control in the BJJ-stakes as you would expect from anyone with the Gracie name but in the 2nd rd Kennedy started to take control in the stand-up exchange. He would also pepper Gracie with uppercuts to his head in the clinch with the height difference with Gracie not really utilising to his advantage.
Kennedy continued his control of the stand-up in the 3rd and took the unanimous decision probably 2 rounds to 1.
Frankie Edgar vs Oliveira
Excellent fight - not sure if it was, but it should be 'fight of the night'.
Great exchanges on the feet from both fighters, Oliveira looks to be a potential star of the future at 23yrs and he had a lot of variation and decent power with his kick-boxing backgroung but if you see his highlight reel, it looks like he can get submissions from almost anywhere! :o
Frankie almost got caught in a leg/heel hook in the 1st round but after that he controlled the fight with takedowns and top position control. Even though he was held at bay, Oliveira always looked dangerous even when fighting off his back and on the ground turtle waiting for Frankie to try to capitalise waiting above. But in the end unanimous decision to Edgar.
Anderson Silva vs Chris Weidman
For the UFC middleweight title - Weidman holds out his glove when Herb Dean makes the offer but Silva declines but does a small martial arts bow from what I saw. Weidman again holds out the glove for acknowledgement after Dean gives the go, but again Silva ignores.
Both men circle the cage, Silva probably doing his usual and gauging Weidman's speed and reach and Weidman weary of Silva's renowned striking. but Weidman gets a takedown early and after trying to get into side-control goes for knee then heel hook but Silva gets out.
Silva then starts goading Weidman to hit him, putting both hands up with the "c'mon" wave or 'scoop' but Weidman wisely sticks to his gameplan which i suspect is not to let Silva get in his head.
2nd round and Silva continues the goading - to me, yeah he's being 'cocky' but that's his gameplan - taunt the opponent into strikes and counter-strike as they recoil - but he's got his hands down by his sides and he wobbles his head and chest and Weidman cautious comes forward with jabs and gets Silva with a clean left-hook (as you see from Mat's gif above) that gets Silva 'on the button' and he goes down! (eerily sort of similar to how Silva put Forrest Griffen down in their LHW non-title fight a few years ago)
Weidman then starts dropping the bombs from the top and Dean has to go 'rescue' Silva from more punishment.
Good fight but would have been interesting to see if Silva had fought 'properly' and not 'cocky'. Weidman almost wants the rematch to show it wasn't a fluke but Silva post-fight didn't sound interested sort of indicating he was tired and didn't want to fight for the title anymore.
cheers,
jas
Nice review Jas! Weidman said before the fight, he would have to beat Silva twice if he won this match. Cheers for the gif as well Mat, haven't actually seen the knockout as the after-show I watched never showed the actual knockout ::).
Quote from: j959 on July 09, 2013, 05:23:28 PM
Tim Kennedy vs Roger Gracie
Got to the pub a bit later than I had planned but got to see this fight - didn't know much about either fighter but my mate told me that he thinks Kennedy is ex-military cos he's sponsored by an apparel company called 'Ranger Up' that have an MMA line and sponsor former military peeps who are pro-MMA fighters.
That he is ex-military! Had a solid ground game and stand up, but nothing spectacular.
Edgar Vs Oliviera and Swanson Vs Siver were both awarded FOTN. Think Oliviera outperformed what most expected from him so hoping he gets an easier opponent next time out :P. Might also mention Edson Barboza was on the prelims (the guy who won KOTY last year with his spinning heel kick) won his match by referee stoppage. His leg kicks pretty much left his opponent unable to continue properly, was pretty brutal watching it.
If any of you guys have FuelTV on Foxtel or something, they are showing like a past UFC event like every day (think around 11pm, 4am and 1pm). Today is UFC 158, St. Pierre vs Diaz. They show the main card so if you're like me and rarely watch events, it's a nice way to catch up on some good fights!
aww man! i don't have foxtel ... :( ;)
Oliveira will be top flight in a few years I've no doubt ... if he works on his technical boxing a bit more and possibly works on some judo trips perhaps - i just don't see him having the quad/core base to be able to shoot for wrestling take-downs - then he'd be formidable with his BJJ skills ... :o ;)
I'm sure you could probably find events on youtube or download from somewhere, but I'm too lazy to do that :P.
For those of you who live in Melbourne you now have a chance to watch my bro live. I know it's short notice, but tonight he is having a fight, although just a kickboxing one in Melbourne. Not sure of the event/place yet, but will update when I do. Could be a good chance to see a superstar in the making...
Here we go :)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/944222_479848368775478_228123795_n.jpg)
Quote from: CrowsFan on July 12, 2013, 12:23:13 PM
For those of you who live in Melbourne you now have a chance to watch my bro live. I know it's short notice, but tonight he is having a fight, although just a kickboxing one in Melbourne. Not sure of the event/place yet, but will update when I do. Could be a good chance to see a superstar in the making...
i was just about to ask you for the update as to how your bro was going CF (i have 'banned' myself from FaceTube for a little while) ... ;)
Haha any specific reason for banning yourself?
The other update is that he will be trying out for TUF in september. However it's going to be hard to get in since they have decided to split the comp between 2 weight divisions, so most likely only 4 Australians will be picked in each weight...
Quote from: CrowsFan on July 12, 2013, 03:19:44 PM
Haha any specific reason for banning yourself?
The other update is that he will be trying out for TUF in september. However it's going to be hard to get in since they have decided to split the comp between 2 weight divisions, so most likely only 4 Australians will be picked in each weight...
Awwwwwwwwesome 8)
So he lost the kickboxing last night via decision :(
Didn't help that the ref had to stop him 2 or 3 times to explain the rules haha!
http://www.ufc.com/news/Weidman-silva-2-is-on
rematch is on and
Rousey vs Tate will be the co-main event
Quote from: CrowsFan on July 13, 2013, 02:10:17 PM
So he lost the kickboxing last night via decision :(
Didn't help that the ref had to stop him 2 or 3 times to explain the rules haha!
;D does it count as a MMA fight (go on his record?)
Quote from: DazBurg on July 14, 2013, 11:05:57 AM
http://www.ufc.com/news/Weidman-silva-2-is-on
rematch is on and
Rousey vs Tate will be the co-main event
Spida finally got his bearings back :P
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on July 13, 2013, 09:52:31 AM
Quote from: CrowsFan on July 12, 2013, 03:19:44 PM
Haha any specific reason for banning yourself?
The other update is that he will be trying out for TUF in september. However it's going to be hard to get in since they have decided to split the comp between 2 weight divisions, so most likely only 4 Australians will be picked in each weight...
Awwwwwwwwesome 8)
Nice! Hopefully he can make it in as from what I hear, alot of the fighters have to fight above their natural weight to even get a shot so he may have an advantage over some of the smaller guys.
Quote from: CrowsFan on July 13, 2013, 02:10:17 PM
So he lost the kickboxing last night via decision :(
Didn't help that the ref had to stop him 2 or 3 times to explain the rules haha!
Bahahaha ;D. Shame he lost, but guess when he didn't know the rules properly and not his main form of combat can understand the loss.
Also jsut read TJ Grant is out of his fight with Bendo guys :(. And guess who is filling in after saying he was injured for the Aldo fight.... That's right, Pettis :P. This is a bigger money match for the UFC so the conspiracies are all coming out ;D.
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on July 14, 2013, 11:28:38 AM
Quote from: CrowsFan on July 13, 2013, 02:10:17 PM
So he lost the kickboxing last night via decision :(
Didn't help that the ref had to stop him 2 or 3 times to explain the rules haha!
;D does it count as a MMA fight (go on his record?)
Goes on his kickboxing record, but his MMA stays at a pristine 4-0. Turns out the guy he was fighting had had 12 or so kickboxing fights and had recently fought for the Victorian belt (or something), so was apparently quite good...
Quote from: CrowsFan on July 14, 2013, 03:12:19 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on July 14, 2013, 11:28:38 AM
Quote from: CrowsFan on July 13, 2013, 02:10:17 PM
So he lost the kickboxing last night via decision :(
Didn't help that the ref had to stop him 2 or 3 times to explain the rules haha!
;D does it count as a MMA fight (go on his record?)
Goes on his kickboxing record, but his MMA stays at a pristine 4-0. Turns out the guy he was fighting had had 12 or so kickboxing fights and had recently fought for the Victorian belt (or something), so was apparently quite good...
Cool i thought it may not count 8)
No way :'( will TJ still get a title shot at some point HP?
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on July 15, 2013, 11:15:46 AM
No way :'( will TJ still get a title shot at some point HP?
i reckon he will - wait, am i getting this guy mixed up??
he's the one who floored Gray Maynard recently yeah??
ps. CF, i banned myself from FB cos i was going a bit stoopid on it so best to 'remove the temptation' so to speak. anymore than that and ... :-X ;)
Quote from: j959 on July 15, 2013, 05:45:10 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on July 15, 2013, 11:15:46 AM
No way :'( will TJ still get a title shot at some point HP?
i reckon he will - wait, am i getting this guy mixed up??
he's the one who floored Gray Maynard recently yeah??
Yep, and on a winning streak in a deep LW division!
I'd assume he'll be next in line for the Bendo Vs Pettis winner due to his injury, and not like it made the UFC cancel an event (keeping Machida from having his shot :P ). So hopefully he'll still get one like early next year with some luck!
Quote from: Hellopplz on July 15, 2013, 10:38:06 PM
Quote from: j959 on July 15, 2013, 05:45:10 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on July 15, 2013, 11:15:46 AM
No way :'( will TJ still get a title shot at some point HP?
i reckon he will - wait, am i getting this guy mixed up??
he's the one who floored Gray Maynard recently yeah??
Yep, and on a winning streak in a deep LW division!
I'd assume he'll be next in line for the Bendo Vs Pettis winner due to his injury, and not like it made the UFC cancel an event (keeping Machida from having his shot :P ). So hopefully he'll still get one like early next year with some luck!
Awesome, he is the bees knees J ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0gsR9ygFL4...
That standing elbow on Wiman still looks brutal even though I like Wiman :o. Slow motion does it justice!
hendo vs pettis 2 is a much better card.
The Fox card from yesterday was good! Johnson proved why he is the Flyweight champion, he was the heavy favourite and dominated. Even finished late in the 5th round with an armbar!
Robbie Lawler and Melvin Guillard had great KOs, probably lifting their profiles again! Ellenberger was completely shut down by Rory's jab, he never really did much besides a takedown in the 3rd, when it was too late ::). Although, Rory has said he won't fight GSP for the title... So not sure where that leaves the Welterweights if GSP beats Hendricks.
Fight of the night was Ed Herman Vs Trevor Smith, was a stand and bang fight, with both guys getting rocked a few times. Halfway through, could tell it would be one of the best fights of the night, can try to catch it if you guys can!
Anyone else this machida deserved the win?
Dissappointing how the title fight went down, think they were both scared of eachother.
MUTANTE!!! can't wait for him to pull off some capoera knockouts... would be epic. Middleweight is finally starting to stackup for the first time in forever
everything on 163 pretty much went as expected
From what I read, seemed like everywhere were giving it to Machida, but Davis probably got it due to like lack of activity and those end of the round take downs (although was shut down most of the time).
I never watched the Brazillian TUF but heard Mutante was a beast :o.
Aldo broke his foot in the first round, so played it a bit safer and when Jung got injured, pounced for the win. Some calling it cheap, but he's smart considering he was fighting without his leg kicks.
On the televised Prelims, I enjoyed all the 4 matches they showed :D. McCall finally got a win against a lower skilled opponent and Australian Anthony Perosh got a 14 second KO over Vinny Magalhaes (Perosh is 40 as well and still going :o :o ).
Quote from: Hellopplz on August 06, 2013, 08:13:21 PM
From what I read, seemed like everywhere were giving it to Machida, but Davis probably got it due to like lack of activity and those end of the round take downs (although was shut down most of the time).
I never watched the Brazillian TUF but heard Mutante was a beast :o.
Aldo broke his foot in the first round, so played it a bit safer and when Jung got injured, pounced for the win. Some calling it cheap, but he's smart considering he was fighting without his leg kicks.
On the televised Prelims, I enjoyed all the 4 matches they showed :D. McCall finally got a win against a lower skilled opponent and Australian Anthony Perosh got a 14 second KO over Vinny Magalhaes (Perosh is 40 as well and still going :o :o ).
Yeah I know it was good as with perosh. didn't see it though, were they on free to air?
But yeah that makes sense why aldo wasn't kicking.
I can't wait for vitor vs hendo... should be brutal as flower
I was actually impressed with all the Brazilians, liniker and liets especially
also did anyone watch bellator 96??? <3 Russians + flowerin askren!!! and chandler is a boss
Prelims are free-to-air but on Fuel TV. Now sure of OneHD shows them though. But the card from McCall's match to Perosh's I watched (and they showed some of the FB prelims when the matches finished quickly).
Vitor Vs Hendo in the works? :o :o. I'd expect Vitor to smash him though :-X.
I never know where to go to watch Bellator :(. Askren keeps winning with his wrestling and Chandler has smashed his competition lately from what I read.
A bit of late notice, but my bro has got an MMA fight lined up for the weekend, up in Alice Springs. Probably going to be his toughest fight to date, as he is up against a champion kickboxer, and another guy who will be trying out for TUF in September. The fight is the main event too!
Here's an article about the fight, but really more of an interview with his opponent - http://fightnewsaustralia.com/index.php/318-ben-kelleher-out-for-redemption-at-submission-4-this-weekend-in-alice-springs (http://fightnewsaustralia.com/index.php/318-ben-kelleher-out-for-redemption-at-submission-4-this-weekend-in-alice-springs)
Sounds like a tough match! Also another first round finisher, so hopefully Rob can stay out of trouble early :-X.
If anybody has Fox Sports or Fuel TV, got a free event coming up on Sunday. Shogun Vs Sonnen headlining, but card is stacked so plenty of potentially great matches :D.
Won by unanimous decision, so still undefeated! 5-0! ;D
Will get details about the fight later, but great to see him win it, especially against someone who will also be trying out for TUF in September :)
Quote from: CrowsFan on August 18, 2013, 12:16:33 AM
Won by unanimous decision, so still undefeated! 5-0! ;D
Will get details about the fight later, but great to see him win it, especially against someone who will also be trying out for TUF in September :)
fantastic stuff
why isn't he trying out to TUF if his beating guys who wanna try out for it and happen to be champion kickboxers?...
Quote from: DazBurg on August 18, 2013, 12:25:01 AM
Quote from: CrowsFan on August 18, 2013, 12:16:33 AM
Won by unanimous decision, so still undefeated! 5-0! ;D
Will get details about the fight later, but great to see him win it, especially against someone who will also be trying out for TUF in September :)
fantastic stuff
why isn't he trying out to TUF if his beating guys who wanna try out for it and happen to be champion kickboxers?...
He is trying out. I was saying it's great for him since he can head to TUF having already proven he is better than one of the other potential fighters. TUF trials are in less than a month now. I think the dates are September 11 and 12, or somewhere around there anyway. I should probably find out since he will be staying with me during the time haha.
Quote from: CrowsFan on August 18, 2013, 12:28:56 AM
Quote from: DazBurg on August 18, 2013, 12:25:01 AM
Quote from: CrowsFan on August 18, 2013, 12:16:33 AM
Won by unanimous decision, so still undefeated! 5-0! ;D
Will get details about the fight later, but great to see him win it, especially against someone who will also be trying out for TUF in September :)
fantastic stuff
why isn't he trying out to TUF if his beating guys who wanna try out for it and happen to be champion kickboxers?...
He is trying out. I was saying it's great for him since he can head to TUF having already proven he is better than one of the other potential fighters. TUF trials are in less than a month now. I think the dates are September 11 and 12, or somewhere around there anyway. I should probably find out since he will be staying with me during the time haha.
oops sorry misread :-[
fantastic though that he is trying out....good luck to him :)
Awesome CF! Hopefully he can get in and rep Aussies 8). Undefeated so far so should help him out, especially showing he can go the full distance with that fight.
Going to be tough to get in as I'm fairly certain they are only taking 4 middleweights. Plus his coach who usually fights lighty heavy, but doesn't really bother cutting will be going up for trials too and he is really good. Would be great if they both made it, as it would add a great storyline to the series too with two fighters from the same gym representing the Aussies (and to a lesser extent Tassie) :)
Oh and also apparently there won't be any fights to get in to the house, just training and skills demonstrations and an interview if you go past the skills stuff.
Quote from: CrowsFan on August 18, 2013, 01:00:22 PM
Going to be tough to get in as I'm fairly certain they are only taking 4 middleweights. Plus his coach who usually fights lighty heavy, but doesn't really bother cutting will be going up for trials too and he is really good. Would be great if they both made it, as it would add a great storyline to the series too with two fighters from the same gym representing the Aussies (and to a lesser extent Tassie) :)
Oh and also apparently there won't be any fights to get in to the house, just training and skills demonstrations and an interview if you go past the skills stuff.
who is your brother by the way? I seen you talk about him, but I've never bothered to ask. (and his coach)
And do you know if they are taking 2 divisions? because I heard it was only one this time. either welterweight or middle, and I can't imagine them taking another welterweight batch.
Quote from: silloc on August 20, 2013, 09:05:49 AM
And do you know if they are taking 2 divisions? because I heard it was only one this time. either welterweight or middle, and I can't imagine them taking another welterweight batch.
If they're grabbing only 4 Middleweights, assume they'll be having 2 divisions then. Usually get 7-8 guys on each team. They have so many WW and MW seasons... Should have plenty by now you'd imagine haha.
Quote from: CrowsFan on August 18, 2013, 01:00:22 PM
Going to be tough to get in as I'm fairly certain they are only taking 4 middleweights. Plus his coach who usually fights lighty heavy, but doesn't really bother cutting will be going up for trials too and he is really good. Would be great if they both made it, as it would add a great storyline to the series too with two fighters from the same gym representing the Aussies (and to a lesser extent Tassie) :)
Oh and also apparently there won't be any fights to get in to the house, just training and skills demonstrations and an interview if you go past the skills stuff.
Sounds interesting, hopefully Rob's skills are up to scratch with the other guys. If both can make it, repping their gym well on the international scene :o.
Good news CF.
Quote from: silloc on August 20, 2013, 09:05:49 AM
Quote from: CrowsFan on August 18, 2013, 01:00:22 PM
Going to be tough to get in as I'm fairly certain they are only taking 4 middleweights. Plus his coach who usually fights lighty heavy, but doesn't really bother cutting will be going up for trials too and he is really good. Would be great if they both made it, as it would add a great storyline to the series too with two fighters from the same gym representing the Aussies (and to a lesser extent Tassie) :)
Oh and also apparently there won't be any fights to get in to the house, just training and skills demonstrations and an interview if you go past the skills stuff.
who is your brother by the way? I seen you talk about him, but I've never bothered to ask. (and his coach)
And do you know if they are taking 2 divisions? because I heard it was only one this time. either welterweight or middle, and I can't imagine them taking another welterweight batch.
His name is Rob Wilkinson and he has been training in MMA for a couple of years now. Only 21 and has had 5 fights now, 2 in Tasmania, 1 in Canberra, 1 in Alice Springs and also one over in the US. Has won all 5 of his fights, 4 in the first round (2 submission, 2 KO) and most recently by unanimous decision. Some of his fights are on youtube if you want to see them.
Debut Fight - TKO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmOmuRCx2ow)
Third Fight (In America) - Submission (http://vimeo.com/48106176)
Fourth Fight - Submission (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfCP8TK8GJY)
Fifth Fight - Decision (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=498883320205316&set=vb.229099553850362&type=2&theater)
His second fight is online, but only available if you want to pay to watch it, and his 5th isn't up yet since it only happened on the weekend.
As you can see he spent some time in America last year training with Team Quest (Chael Sonnen's gym) and wants to go back at some point and seemed to do pretty well over there. He has a FB page if you want to check it out - https://www.facebook.com/razorwilkinson?ref=ts&fref=ts (https://www.facebook.com/razorwilkinson?ref=ts&fref=ts)
His coach is Priscus Fogagnolo. I don't know much about him, but I know that he is meant to be one of Aussies best. He fights at light heavy but doesn't bother cutting weight so can easily go down to middleweight. He's had 6 fights in the CFC and won 5 of them, his only loss to James Te Huna who is now in the UFC.
Hadn't seen the 4th, flower Rob is dangerous.
Fifth fight is now up, but the angle isn't all that good as it was just someone filming it from the corner. I assume there will be a good copy eventually. In my opinion it was a pretty dominant performance against a guy who was much more experienced than Rob.
Fifth Fight (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=498883320205316&set=vb.229099553850362&type=2&theater)
Wow, Rob's coach sounds beastly if that's his only loss :-X.
For anybody with Foxsports, got another card tommorrow with Condit Vs Kampmann and Cerrone on it. Not too many big names but it's free so wouldn't complain :D.
Quote from: Hellopplz on August 28, 2013, 09:28:15 PM
Wow, Rob's coach sounds beastly if that's his only loss :-X.
For anybody with Foxsports, got another card tommorrow with Condit Vs Kampmann and Cerrone on it. Not too many big names but it's free so wouldn't complain :D.
taping while i'm at work
it does have 4 TUF's from last season on it in zak cummings, dylan andrews, bubba mcdaniel and kevin gastulem
Took me like 15 hours but finally finished the event and wasn't let down!
Condit Vs Kampann won fight of the night but really enjoyed McGee Vs Whittaker and Mizugaki Vs Perez, the latter for me was fight of the night! Certainly alot of TUF contestants. A little rundown below so spoilers if you haven't watched yet or don't want to know results, don't read on!
Elkins was able to beat Hioki in the prelims. Hioki was in line to face Aldo least year but turned it down. Has now lost 3 in a row and may be fired :(.
GSP is high on Brandon Thatch, and looked like having good reason, was dominant in his win over Justin Edwards.
Papy Abedi was dominating Dylan Andrews, but similar to one of his matches in TUF, Andrews came back in the third round and put him away! I love the heart of Andrews so was hoping it happened after seeing the first 2 rounds!
Main card kicked off with Vrad Taveres beating Bubba McDaniels. I hope Tavares gets a step up in competition, his stand up is getting alot better and he battered McDaniels with kicks first two rounds. He's won 6 out of 7 matches in the UFC so think he deserves it!
Mizugaki Vs Erik Perez was just great to watch! Whether it was standing or on the ground, was exciting with Mizugaki winning a close split decision. At one point Perez was caught in a rear naked choke and was able to twist out of it and get back up which was just :o.
McGee was able to constantly pressure the Aussie Whittaker to grab the win. Wanted Whittaker to win but McGee's constant pressure and output was able to outdo Whittaker's much cleaner shots. When he landed, he was clean with it, remember in the 2nd round he started throwing standing elbows like punches!
The recent TUF winner is Kevin Gastelum keeps showing improvement. Dropped down in weight after beating Uriah Hall, and easily dispatched Melanon. Dropped him with punched, then jumped on for a rear naked choke instead of attacking, certainly could go far if he keeps improving.
Rafael dos Anjos beat Donald Cerrone but can't remember the match much compared to others :P. Lightweight certainly stacked now :o.
In the Main Event, Kampann dominated the first round with several takedowns (the way to beat Condit from his losses) but after that, Condit started dominating on the feet. Bloodied Kampann before finishing him later on when Kampann just wouldn't stay down as the Ref had to end it.
Procrastinating doing work :P.
i watched some haven't got around to watching ti all but do know the results
see dylan andrews reckon he cracked something from that big slam in the first :O no to still get the win
i saw up too the perez fight nothing after that yet
Yeah, Andrews said he heard his shoulder crack or something in his Post-fight interview. Showed heart continuing and then winning!
http://www.bjpenn.com/video-ufc-165-jones-vs-gustafsson-phantom-cam-highlights/
go richie vas, fighting at flyweight
http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/10/justin-scoggins-meets-richie-vaculik-at-ufc-fight-night-33-in-australia
So the trials for TUF happened last month. Sadly Rob wasn't picked as one of the four Aussie middleweights to represent us. He is one of two reserves (along with his coach), so if there is an injury before the show starts or during the show he (or his coach) gets to go :)
Quote from: CrowsFan on October 16, 2013, 08:22:40 PM
So the trials for TUF happened last month. Sadly Rob wasn't picked as one of the four Aussie middleweights to represent us. He is one of two reserves (along with his coach), so if there is an injury before the show starts or during the show he (or his coach) gets to go :)
thats good to know! pretty rare there isn't an injury.
got any insight into who got through? Corey Nelson, Manawaroa, Celtic kid, would like to think they'd be in.
would also like to see dan kelly fight, but i think he's too old.
Nah not sure who the 4 selected were sorry
so are they doing exactly the same setup? 4 of each weightclass?
Also whilst i'm throwing names in; Steven Kennedy, brentin mumford, and lisita and warmachine o'rielly (if they can bulk up)
It's 8 Aussies vs 8 Canadians. 4 middleweights and 4 welterweights for each country.
Just asked Rob and they won't tell him who was selected. Guess we will just have to wait and see...
Quote from: CrowsFan on October 16, 2013, 10:12:18 PM
It's 8 Aussies vs 8 Canadians. 4 middleweights and 4 welterweights for each country.
Just asked Rob and they won't tell him who was selected. Guess we will just have to wait and see...
can't wait!
Quote from: silloc on October 16, 2013, 09:40:53 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on October 16, 2013, 08:22:40 PM
So the trials for TUF happened last month. Sadly Rob wasn't picked as one of the four Aussie middleweights to represent us. He is one of two reserves (along with his coach), so if there is an injury before the show starts or during the show he (or his coach) gets to go :)
thats good to know! pretty rare there isn't an injury.
Unlucky Rob missed out on initial selections but there is still hope he could make it in! Here's hoping in case somebody gets injured.
#UFC166 Best PPV Ever :-X
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on October 20, 2013, 04:05:59 PM
#UFC166 Best PPV Ever :-X
yeah was crazy
as usual was watching and talking to Dom about it on FB
good times ;D
Quote from: DazBurg on October 20, 2013, 09:47:13 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on October 20, 2013, 04:05:59 PM
#UFC166 Best PPV Ever :-X
yeah was crazy
as usual was watching and talking to Dom about it on FB
good times ;D
I was standing in my lounge room "Chuck Liddelling" the Melendez Sanchez fight :o
{http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaJ38udyD4s}
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on October 20, 2013, 11:42:09 PM
Quote from: DazBurg on October 20, 2013, 09:47:13 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on October 20, 2013, 04:05:59 PM
#UFC166 Best PPV Ever :-X
yeah was crazy
as usual was watching and talking to Dom about it on FB
good times ;D
I was standing in my lounge room "Chuck Liddelling" the Melendez Sanchez fight :o
{http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaJ38udyD4s}
LOL
gold
That was some fight between them, Diego still showing he can go toe to toe with the top of the division, even if he can't win it!
Cain looks to be settled at top now, avenging that loss to JDS but dominating him. Although JDS did better on the take down defense, was only taken down 2/11 times :P.
Quote from: DazBurg on October 20, 2013, 09:47:13 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on October 20, 2013, 04:05:59 PM
#UFC166 Best PPV Ever :-X
yeah was crazy
as usual was watching and talking to Dom about it on FB
good times ;D
hey fellas, have been off FF a bit ...
yeah, I had this one - UFC 166: Velazquez vs dos Santos III - booked in for 3wks in advance!
with fights cards, esp for UFC (puncher's chance and all), you never know how it's going to go so you have to gauge on potential only and not expect too much, but this card did not disappoint - and I heard that meant from top to bottom ...
maybe HP, Daz, et al could fill in some of the prelim action?? ;)
(i'm a bit of 'snob' and just head to the pub for the main card generally)
came in towards the end of Boetsch vs Dollaway so can't really comment on that one ...
John Dodson vs Darrell MontagueWow for the chin on Montague who kept standing and defending despite getting heavily tagged by Dodson - good job by the ref for not calling this one too quickly. Impressive was Dodson's patience in the follow up as Montague amazingly (imo) recovered and then 'wow' for Dodson's power - definitely deserves a title shot it would seem - apparently he lost to current champ Demetrious Johnson by split decision in the 'flyweight tournament' to determine the first UFC flyweight champion a little while back.
Having seen Johnson in action, it will take a bit more than power to beat the champ who's looking sharp in all aspects of the MMA game atm ...
Gabriel Gonaga vs Shawn JordanI'd seen the highlight reel knock-out of Mirko 'Cro-Cop' Filipovic by Gonzaga from years back but since getting close to top contender around that time he's become more of a 'gate-keeper' and that's what happened here - Jordan was on a run but the form line was average - apparently Jordan was favourite with the bookies so you might have taken the $3 or so on Gonzaga if you were in the know (not that i endorse gambling in any way) ...
another KO in rd1 follows Dodson over Montague. :o ;)
Gilbert Melendez vs Diego SanchezThis looked good on paper and was probably a good draw-card for most people, myself included.
Diego is the quintissential 'over-achiever' making use of his given talent and maxmising it to the upper-limits - he's a warrior and Melendez had been toiling away in Strikeforce before that organisation got taken over by the UFC.
What a fight, really good but think Joe Rogan was over-stating it with 'best fight he'd ever seen' - definitely a notable fight in UFC history - Diego's sharp 'Mundine-like' eyebrows and his penchant for wild swings and less technical boxing led to him getting cut-up and taking a lot of damage on the way in.
The more Sanchez made it a brawl the better for him but Melendez just had too much class in the boxing arena (training with the Diaz brothers probably helps) and took the decision relatively easily despite Sanchez's chances in the final round.
Daniel Cormier vs Roy Nelson Hadn't seen Cormier fight before and watching the highlights before the match he looked pretty dynamic. Nelson just didn't have anything to get to Cormier offensively - Cormier just kept at the 'Budda-belly' to keep him at bay and took the unanimous decision easy.
Cain Velazquez vs Junior dos Santos The end of the 'trilogy' ...
Junior rocked Cain early but not enough and Cain was straight into the clinch with impressive 'dirty boxing' much like Randy Couture in his prime.
Jnr has the power punching but it was too one-dimensional and Velasquez had all the answers and suffocated Jnr in the clinch so he could not mount much offence against him and battered Jnr until the TKO towards the end of the 5th and final round.
Junior needs to get some more strings to his bow before being able to challenge Cain's superior cardio and more well-rounded skill set. dos Santos should probably use his power punching to set-up the take-down and then utilise his BJJ training with the Nogueira twins.
Great card - looking forward to UFC 167 - GSP vs Hendricks for the welter-weight title on 17 Nov our time! ;)
Also has Rashard Evans vs Chael Sonnen ...
someone has rightly pointed out to me that Diego Sanchez rocked Melendez with an uppercut and had him dazed for a bit in round 3 ... but inexplicably, Sanchez started looking for the submission and went for the choke instead of capitalising on Melendez's grogginess ...
didn't make sense in the 3rd round, hard to get the grip with all the perspiration by that stage but Sanchez was probably not thinking that straight at that point having taken a fair bit of damage by that stage ...
obviously i wasn't thinking straight either and maybe a pint too many by that stage ... kidz, alcohol mucks with your memory ... ;)
Nice round up Jay!
Quote from: j959 on October 22, 2013, 05:29:47 PM
John Dodson vs Darrell Montague
Wow for the chin on Montague who kept standing and defending despite getting heavily tagged by Dodson - good job by the ref for not calling this one too quickly. Impressive was Dodson's patience in the follow up as Montague amazingly (imo) recovered and then 'wow' for Dodson's power - definitely deserves a title shot it would seem - apparently he lost to current champ Demetrious Johnson by split decision in the 'flyweight tournament' to determine the first UFC flyweight champion a little while back.
Having seen Johnson in action, it will take a bit more than power to beat the champ who's looking sharp in all aspects of the MMA game atm ...
Dodson wasn't in the flyweight tournament but won the Bantamweight TUF a few seasons back, dropped to flyweight after the inception and got a crack at DJ for the title after the tournament took place. Lost it but certainly has the power, something most flyweights don't have to get those KO's (Benavidez and Lineker the other two with KO power at 125lbs). Montague one of the top flyweights outside of the UFC, so was thrown to the dogs in his first fight :-X.
Cormier set to drop to LHW as he doesn't want to fight Velasquez as they are training partners (he was in his corner as well in the Main Event). He certainly has a well rounded game, nothing exciting but certainly a top fighter at HW regardless. Saw Velasquez dominating JDS again, JDS kept coming back, basically until he couldn't go on anymore. Such another dominant performances :-X.
Managed to watch the Melendez Vs Sanchez fight, man Sanchez has the heart of a fighter! Was outmatched but never said die and even had Melendez in quite a few bad spots (dropped him once or twice, even got his back a few times). Certainly made it a good fight even though many didn't give him a chance.
Didn't catch half of the Prelims due to not waking up in time for the FB ones :(. All the FB ones ended in a stoppage. Aussie George Sotiropoulos lost to KJ Noons, not suprising as George's stand up has always been suspect. In women's action, Jessica Eye won her debut in a split decision over #2 ranked Sarah Kaufman. I thought Kaufman had it, but was close and was a good fight! Lombard TKO'd Marquardt, which may have got the loser fired. Lombard showing he still has some power at 170, but heard his cut was pretty bad so not sure how long he can keep it up for. Watched the last prelim fight chatting with Daz, Boetsch grabbed a split decision from CB Dolloway. We both thought CB won the first 2 rounds, with Boetsch winning the last (not to mention a 1 point deduction to CB for eye poking repeatedly). So we had it 28-28, but one of the judges had it 30-26 :o. Besides the last 2 prelims, didn't have big names but still had good fights for the most part!
I tend to watch the prelims as free for me, and get to know some up and comers before they make it to the main cards :D.
Quote from: j959 on October 22, 2013, 06:51:03 PM
someone has rightly pointed out to me that Diego Sanchez rocked Melendez with an uppercut and had him dazed for a bit in round 3 ... but inexplicably, Sanchez started looking for the submission and went for the choke instead of capitalising on Melendez's grogginess ...
didn't make sense in the 3rd round, hard to get the grip with all the perspiration by that stage but Sanchez was probably not thinking that straight at that point having taken a fair bit of damage by that stage ...
obviously i wasn't thinking straight either and maybe a pint too many by that stage ... kidz, alcohol mucks with your memory ... ;)
Yeah, was weird but probably didn't want to blow the gas tank further and went for taking the back rather than attacking. As you said, it's the 3rd round so may not be thinking as clearly as needed to make a snap judgement in the moment. Put on a hell of a fight! And don't worry, I'm sure you didn't drink that much ;).
Quote from: Hellopplz on October 23, 2013, 12:14:20 AM
Nice round up Jay!
Quote from: j959 on October 22, 2013, 05:29:47 PM
John Dodson vs Darrell Montague
Wow for the chin on Montague who kept standing and defending despite getting heavily tagged by Dodson - good job by the ref for not calling this one too quickly. Impressive was Dodson's patience in the follow up as Montague amazingly (imo) recovered and then 'wow' for Dodson's power - definitely deserves a title shot it would seem - apparently he lost to current champ Demetrious Johnson by split decision in the 'flyweight tournament' to determine the first UFC flyweight champion a little while back.
Having seen Johnson in action, it will take a bit more than power to beat the champ who's looking sharp in all aspects of the MMA game atm ...
Dodson wasn't in the flyweight tournament but won the Bantamweight TUF a few seasons back, dropped to flyweight after the inception and got a crack at DJ for the title after the tournament took place. Lost it but certainly has the power, something most flyweights don't have to get those KO's (Benavidez and Lineker the other two with KO power at 125lbs). Montague one of the top flyweights outside of the UFC, so was thrown to the dogs in his first fight :-X.
ah, thanks for clearing that up HP! :)
those prelims are just a bit too early for me in the west ... ;)
I can imagine! I use weekends to sleep in so usually only wake up at 11-12, so miss out on the prelims half the time. If I had to wake up at like 8 to watch them, I wouldn't either :P.
lots of cards coming up HP ... think I'll only get to the title fight cards though ...
but some good fights coming up ... just not sure about the 'overall quality' of the cards ...
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Munoz this w/end but only know the fighters in the last two fights ...
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson in 3wks time - again only really know the headline fighters ...
until UFC 167 GSP vs Hendricks on 17 Nov 2013 our time ...
Quote from: j959 on October 23, 2013, 04:43:39 PM
lots of cards coming up HP ... think I'll only get to the title fight cards though ...
but some good fights coming up ... just not sure about the 'overall quality' of the cards ...
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Munoz this w/end but only know the fighters in the last two fights ...
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson in 3wks time - again only really know the headline fighters ...
until UFC 167 GSP vs Hendricks on 17 Nov 2013 our time ...
fighters to watch
Machida vs. Munoz = Jimmo and liniker
Belfort vs. Hendo = Cezar ferrera and brian thatch
don't miss those guys fight
Quote from: silloc on October 24, 2013, 12:00:54 PM
Quote from: j959 on October 23, 2013, 04:43:39 PM
lots of cards coming up HP ... think I'll only get to the title fight cards though ...
but some good fights coming up ... just not sure about the 'overall quality' of the cards ...
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Munoz this w/end but only know the fighters in the last two fights ...
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson in 3wks time - again only really know the headline fighters ...
until UFC 167 GSP vs Hendricks on 17 Nov 2013 our time ...
fighters to watch
Machida vs. Munoz = Jimmo and liniker
Belfort vs. Hendo = Cezar ferrera and brian thatch
don't miss those guys fight
cheers for the heads up silloc - any particular reasons why for those fighters? ;)
Yeah there are! Think 3 in the next 4 weeks, with all of them being Fight Night cards (Free for those with pay tv).
Can't wait to see Mutante and Thatch fight again silloc! Thatch's debut was pretty spot on and he's being hyped by his camp as a potential future contender. Think Mutante's fight was meant to also be the fight Brazilian TUF's Final :o.
As silloc said, some good fights for the Machida Vs Munoz card.
Manuwa Vs Jimmo should be pretty good! Manuwa has the power in his hands as well, so will be interesting to see who comes out on top.
Lineker won be over in his UFC debut against Gaudinot, certainly has that power you don't see much in flyweights. But he's missed weight twice, so hopefully has a better cut this time around.
Got quite alot of former TUF fighters on the card, so may have some names people recognize. My smokie to be a good fight is Hallmann vs Iaquinta, on the prelims as well!
The next fight card is Kennedy Vs Natal, which fair to say doesn't have many names people will notice hahaha. Machida was moved from the fight, so certainly may not attract many viewers. Although, some of the fighters on there should put up a good fight! So I'm still going to watch it as free and should be a nice watch despite lesser names on here.
The co-main event is Masivdal Vs Khabilov. Been following Khabilov since he made his debut, and basically suplexed his way to a KO victory. Can watch it here: http://www.fightvideomma.com/2012/12/vinc-pichel-vs-rustam-khabilov-fight.html . It was an impressive debut... May also mention Masival has started saying he doesn't like Russians and calling Khabilov a Commie, etc. So more reason for me to go for Khab :D.
More former TUF fighters on the card, with Siler Vs Bermudez my pick of the lot to watch, should be a cracker! Larkin Vs Camozzi should also be a solid fight, Camozzi been getting a step up in competition after accepting to fight Jacare on short notice :-X.
yeah flowerin love khabilov!
And the reason I highlight those fighters, especially thatch and ferrera, is because they are up an comers. Much better to watch the rise of a star than the domination when they get to the top. the jimmo manuwa fight is just cos it should be an interesting one.
Forgot Machida Vs Munoz event was in UK, so the Main card starts at 6am to 9am. Prelims starting now. Wasn't planning to stay up for it, but had to do some work so may as well watch this stuff and do work in between if I can be bothered :P.
Hoping it will be worth staying up for 8).
After a little break due to studying, may do a mini recap :P.
Machida headkicked Munoz and now has Mousasi next up next year :o. Manuwa beat Jimmo due to some injury to Jimmo during the match, yet he's (Manuwa) is the one set to miss half a year of action :P. Lineker beat Harris in Flyweights, but he missed weight... AGAIN. If he could get under the limit, he could be a title contender, but until then won't move along the pecking order much :(. A good showing by former TUF contestants with majority of them winning!
Got the Kennedy Vs Natal card mid-week if anybody is interested, not much mainstream names there though!
Also may mention that UFC 169 is looking to be a great card :o. Mir Vs Overeem was announced first. It's now topped by Aldo Vs Lamas and Barao Vs Cruz in title fights :D. Should be an awesome card, as 3 of the best fighters in the world right there (Even if Cruz has been injured for too long).
Ok, UFC 167 - GSP vs Hendricks for the welterweight belt this Sunday, 17 Nov 2013! 8)
Think main card from 8am AEDST and 11am for me, Valk et al in the west.
This is the 20th anniversary show for the UFC so it is a pretty 'stacked' card.
HP should love the prelims and I'm going to try to get down early for Ebersole vs Story, Cerrone vs Dunham on the prelim card if I can!
Title fight will hopefully be a corker - my prediction is that Hendricks' only real chance is if he can knock-out GSP in first 2-3rds, which is easier said than done. The issue for Hendricks is that GSP has the better all-round skill-set and probably better cardio.
Lots of casual observers will bemoan GSPs 'boring' fights where he can take guys down almost at will but he just has the skill to take the fight where he wants. So it remains to be seen if Hendricks can knock him out or take GSP down and score from top position. Looking forward to it.
CF, how's your 'lil' brother going?? :)
Quote from: j959 on November 15, 2013, 01:52:30 PM
CF, how's your 'lil' brother going?? :)
Well as mentioned he didn't make it on to TUF, but he is a reserve. The show is currently being filmed, which means he's not allowed to organise any fights because he may be called up to the show. So basically he is doing nothing but training at the moment. Told me he did a PB on the bench press the other day doing 2 reps of 120kg!
But yeah nothing really to report unfortunately
Quote from: CrowsFan on November 15, 2013, 02:04:03 PM
Quote from: j959 on November 15, 2013, 01:52:30 PM
CF, how's your 'lil' brother going?? :)
Well as mentioned he didn't make it on to TUF, but he is a reserve. The show is currently being filmed, which means he's not allowed to organise any fights because he may be called up to the show. So basically he is doing nothing but training at the moment. Told me he did a PB on the bench press the other day doing 2 reps of 120kg!
But yeah nothing really to report unfortunately
Still good news mate, hopefully someone has to drop out.
Quote from: Grazz on November 15, 2013, 07:23:52 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on November 15, 2013, 02:04:03 PM
Quote from: j959 on November 15, 2013, 01:52:30 PM
CF, how's your 'lil' brother going?? :)
Well as mentioned he didn't make it on to TUF, but he is a reserve. The show is currently being filmed, which means he's not allowed to organise any fights because he may be called up to the show. So basically he is doing nothing but training at the moment. Told me he did a PB on the bench press the other day doing 2 reps of 120kg!
But yeah nothing really to report unfortunately
Still good news mate, hopefully someone has to drop out.
He would need 2 people to drop out unfortunately since he found out he is the second reserve, behind his coach. Plus they would both have to be Australian and be the middleweights, and when there is only 4 of them chances are he won't get on.
His coach almost got the call up the other day... They were concerned that one of the fighters wasn't going to make weight for his fight so had Priscus on standby ready to fly over, but Rob tells me he made weight.
I'm sure he'll get a fight early next year though so he can strut his stuff again :)
Quote from: CrowsFan on November 15, 2013, 07:29:13 PM
Quote from: Grazz on November 15, 2013, 07:23:52 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on November 15, 2013, 02:04:03 PM
Quote from: j959 on November 15, 2013, 01:52:30 PM
CF, how's your 'lil' brother going?? :)
Well as mentioned he didn't make it on to TUF, but he is a reserve. The show is currently being filmed, which means he's not allowed to organise any fights because he may be called up to the show. So basically he is doing nothing but training at the moment. Told me he did a PB on the bench press the other day doing 2 reps of 120kg!
But yeah nothing really to report unfortunately
Still good news mate, hopefully someone has to drop out.
He would need 2 people to drop out unfortunately since he found out he is the second reserve, behind his coach. Plus they would both have to be Australian and be the middleweights, and when there is only 4 of them chances are he won't get on.
His coach almost got the call up the other day... They were concerned that one of the fighters wasn't going to make weight for his fight so had Priscus on standby ready to fly over, but Rob tells me he made weight.
I'm sure he'll get a fight early next year though so he can strut his stuff again :)
Oh well fingers crossed. Don't like wishing injuries on people but i'll make an exception this time lol.
watching the UFC :D
St-Pierre is about to lose the title
Anyone else feel st-Pierre got lucky
Quote from: Cookie311993 on November 17, 2013, 04:44:53 PM
Anyone else feel st-Pierre got lucky
was just saying to HP on FB
i kinda have this empty feeling atm
i love GSP i wanted GSP to win didn't like the fact he was going to lose his title
BUT
having watched the fight as much as i hated it i knew he lost and when they read the result even though i love GSP i think Hendricks was robbed
ppl reckon Gustafsson was robbed but i watched that whle talking to HP was a close one and i still think Jone done enough to win
in this instance i think GSP should but the judges some new cars :P
Quote from: DazBurg on November 17, 2013, 04:51:12 PM
Quote from: Cookie311993 on November 17, 2013, 04:44:53 PM
Anyone else feel st-Pierre got lucky
was just saying to HP on FB
i kinda have this empty feeling atm
i love GSP i wanted GSP to win didn't like the fact he was going to lose his title
BUT
having watched the fight as much as i hated it i knew he lost and when they read the result even though i love GSP i think Hendricks was robbed
ppl reckon Gustafsson was robbed but i watched that whle talking to HP was a close one and i still think Jone done enough to win
in this instance i think GSP should but the judges some new cars :P
I wanted gsp to win as well. I thought he was pushing it to win 2 rounds let alone 3.
Gsp talking bout retirement
Quote from: Cookie311993 on November 17, 2013, 05:11:47 PM
Quote from: DazBurg on November 17, 2013, 04:51:12 PM
Quote from: Cookie311993 on November 17, 2013, 04:44:53 PM
Anyone else feel st-Pierre got lucky
was just saying to HP on FB
i kinda have this empty feeling atm
i love GSP i wanted GSP to win didn't like the fact he was going to lose his title
BUT
having watched the fight as much as i hated it i knew he lost and when they read the result even though i love GSP i think Hendricks was robbed
ppl reckon Gustafsson was robbed but i watched that whle talking to HP was a close one and i still think Jone done enough to win
in this instance i think GSP should but the judges some new cars :P
I wanted gsp to win as well. I thought he was pushing it to win 2 rounds let alone 3.
Gsp talking bout retirement
He said he was going to take a break, which could mean retirement but I think he means he's not going to get up to fight the next challenger so he'd have to relinquish the belt ...
I like GSP and am a fan like Daz but Hendricks won on my 'judging' of the fight.
I wouldn't say Hendricks was robbed, or that the result was rigged but GSP didn't win the fight imo.
I can see how judges would've scored it for GSP though - tough 1st round could've gone either way and then GSP landed more strikes. I just reckon Hendricks dominated more of the time and you can see the significant difference in actual damage between Hendricks - ie GSP will have to go to hospital for Nevada State Athletic Commission check/sign off and Hendricks won't imo ...
Pity we may not get to see a re-match cos then Hendricks will have been robbed of the opportunity to truly 'win' the belt. ;)
Quote from: CrowsFan on November 15, 2013, 07:29:13 PM
Quote from: Grazz on November 15, 2013, 07:23:52 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on November 15, 2013, 02:04:03 PM
Quote from: j959 on November 15, 2013, 01:52:30 PM
CF, how's your 'lil' brother going?? :)
Well as mentioned he didn't make it on to TUF, but he is a reserve. The show is currently being filmed, which means he's not allowed to organise any fights because he may be called up to the show. So basically he is doing nothing but training at the moment. Told me he did a PB on the bench press the other day doing 2 reps of 120kg!
But yeah nothing really to report unfortunately
Still good news mate, hopefully someone has to drop out.
He would need 2 people to drop out unfortunately since he found out he is the second reserve, behind his coach. Plus they would both have to be Australian and be the middleweights, and when there is only 4 of them chances are he won't get on.
His coach almost got the call up the other day... They were concerned that one of the fighters wasn't going to make weight for his fight so had Priscus on standby ready to fly over, but Rob tells me he made weight.
I'm sure he'll get a fight early next year though so he can strut his stuff again :)
yeh, that would be good - he was really building up some good momentum ... does he have an idea why he missed out on TUF at auditions??
UFC 167 - GSP vs Hendricks - quick recap ...
Got to the pub a bit later than had intended and just missed Ebersole vs Story ... caught the tail end of Herman vs Leites.
Cerrone vs Dunham
Was really looking forward to this one cos both fighters like to go bang! and this didn't disappoint ... Cerrone had the best of the stand-up action getting lots of Muay Thai knees into Dunham's body ... Cerrone easily took the round ...
Round 2 and a bit more of the same and Cerrone gets a take-down following a knee to Dunham's body yet again - but Cerrone gets a bit too high up and Dunham slips under and gets top position but while doing so Cerrone gets a leg triangle around Dunham's head and neck and taps out as Cerrone starts pulling him downwards to 'turn the screws' ...
Cerrone by submission triangle choke past half-way of rd2
Bagautinov vs Elliott
This was a tough one to score imo - the Russian was quick and crisp with power in the first round and a half and Elliot has this weird but effective style where he has no hands up in his boxing guard but he just keeps pushing the pace ... anyway, the Russian looks tired towards the end of the second but somehow finds a 2nd wind in the 3rd and gets the better of the stand-up to take the last round as well.
Bagautinov by unanimous decision
Koscheck vs Woodley
Never seen Woodley before but someone thought he was a Strikeforce fighter?? Anyway, he's a big welterweight and even though Koscheck's not small, definite size/power difference looking at them in the ring (looks like Woodley should be a middleweight!)
Bit of to and fro then Woodley gets Koscheck to one knee but he pops up and presses Woodley against the cage. Not much happening so Herb Dean stops them and puts them back in the middle, Koscheck goes down again and Woodley pounces but for some reason Herb Dean stands them up??
Woodley gets Koscheck against the cage and drops him again and follows up and ref calls it soon after.
Woodley wins via KO just before the end of Rd1
Lawler vs MacDonald
Saw some web articles saying that MacDonald was sort of being 'punished' for his last fight where he picked apart Jake Ellenberger from the outside with his jab - Dana White openly critcised the kid for not finishing Ellenberger that night which I thought was pretty unfair cos Ellenberger didn't do anything different but come in and eat MacDonald's jab all fight long.
Anyway, the mail was they gave MacDonald a similar fight-style opponent with a lower ranked (#10 welterweight contender) in Lawler to encourage MacDonald to 'engage' - ie if MacDonald wins, he doesn't really go up the pecking order unless he dominates and if he loses, he goes back down the list (also conspiracy theory about him vowing not to fight his team-mate in GSP for the title).
Anyhoo, MacDonald takes things way too slow in the 1st two rounds - good to be cautious but Lawler takes both rounds (imo) with more power and more significant strikes, though MacDonald's jab and his outside kicking was still scoring.
Lawler takes the split decision.
Sonnen vs Evans
I thought Sonnen might have this one after Evan's last 2 fights were a bit lack-lustre ... but to open Sonnen quickly goes in for the takedown which Evans stuffs and gets to the fence, both trying to dirty box from the fence but Evans eventually tags Sonnen and he goes down (i think) and Evans gets on top and starts with punches and elbows.
Sonnen is getting hit and turns over and Evans has mount on Sonnen's back and keeps hitting each side of Sonnen's head til Herb Dean has to call it.
Evans by TKO in the last minute of rd1.
GSP vs Hendricks
(see my post above)
I thought Hendricks took it 3 rds to 2, but the judges give it to GSP in a split decision. :o ;)
Great round up J! Watched the card and televised Prelims myself and chatted with Daz about them. Was a pretty good card! Agree that thought Hendricks won that fairly convincingly, but the first round was the decider.
Lawler/Woodley both Strikeforce imports and making a name for themselves. Both got some heavy hands and used it well in their matches. Both moving up in the division, especially Lawler who wouldn't be too far off a title shot (after another win or two) after beating Rory. He just beat Rory to the punch almost every time and was close to finishing it at one stage, but a great performance :o.
Evans returns to his old ways, finishing fights through fighting his style. Cerrone looked good in his match, usually loses to the top tier Lightweights but entertaining as to watch! Elliot has a weird way of fighting, his hands always down but has won a few matches (only lost to Dodson in the UFC before this match) so it says a bit about him!
Quote from: DazBurg on November 17, 2013, 04:51:12 PM
Quote from: Cookie311993 on November 17, 2013, 04:44:53 PM
Anyone else feel st-Pierre got lucky
was just saying to HP on FB
i kinda have this empty feeling atm
i love GSP i wanted GSP to win didn't like the fact he was going to lose his title
BUT
having watched the fight as much as i hated it i knew he lost and when they read the result even though i love GSP i think Hendricks was robbed
ppl reckon Gustafsson was robbed but i watched that whle talking to HP was a close one and i still think Jone done enough to win
in this instance i think GSP should but the judges some new cars :P
I felt the exact same way
He has to rematch, he can't retire after that. He needs to either prove every one wrong and beat Hendricks or pass on the torch.
This time around he has nothing to lose, hopefully he can be more aggressive like when he was younger
Dana White has said the St-Pierre wont retire after that. He thought Hendricks won Rounds 1,2,4,5. I thought St-Pierre won 3 and 5. He only won round 5 cause he knew he had lost and would only win if he knocked Hendricks out or made him tap
Well that was The Ultimate Fighter Finale! The favourites won their fights for the contract (Julianna Pena and Chris Holdsworth). Main card was full of women fights with Jessamyn Duke and Raquel Pennington won their fights as well.
Sampo Vs Benoit won Fight of the Night award and I missed because it was a FB prelim :(. I enjoyed Yayha Vs Niinimaki though, was an awesome ground fight with a lot of excitement :D. If anybody is into BJJ, take a look at it 8).
Main Event was Nate Diaz Vs Gray Maynard, and Diaz brutalized him after he settled it. Rocked him, then pounced and kept landing clean shots flush on Maynard. He was pretty much just standing there or running away, with Diaz punching that face, Ref stopped it while Maynard was standing as he wasn't defending himself. 3 of Maynard's last 4 fights have ended by TKO/KO, so things may be catching up to him. Diaz certainly put himself back into the top of the division with that win!
Coming Saturday is the Aussie card!! Hunt headlining against Antonio Silva, not to mention Shogun Vs Te Huna. Also got Perosh Vs Bader and many others :D. Shame Whittaker had to be pulled from the card, but as it's a free card again, can't complain as looks to be pretty good overall!
oooo yeah, don't forget Andrews, Vas, and Manimal "fox piss"
Quote from: silloc on December 02, 2013, 11:10:01 AM
oooo yeah, don't forget Andrews, Vas, and Manimal "fox piss"
Really stacked it with Kiwis/Aussies and mixed in some bigger names which is good :D. Andrews I can't wait to see again!
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Quote from: CrowsFan on October 16, 2013, 08:22:40 PM
So the trials for TUF happened last month. Sadly Rob wasn't picked as one of the four Aussie middleweights to represent us. He is one of two reserves (along with his coach), so if there is an injury before the show starts or during the show he (or his coach) gets to go :)
thats good to know! pretty rare there isn't an injury.
got any insight into who got through? Corey Nelson, Manawaroa, Celtic kid, would like to think they'd be in.
would also like to see dan kelly fight, but i think he's too old.
Also whilst i'm throwing names in; Steven Kennedy, brentin mumford, and lisita and warmachine o'rielly (if they can bulk up)
Got; Manawora, celtic kid, dan kelly, and war machine o'rielly... not bad
Reminds me, got the Aussie card on this afternoon for anybody who would like to watch somehow!
WHAT AN EPIC FIGHT!
That fight was AWESOME!!! Had to watch it in like two parts because had to go out in between, but damn that was just a beastly effort by both of them.
Given most of the other Aussie-based fighters didn't do too well (besides Paleiei) :P.
Andrews was unlucky, I picked it straight away that his shoulder popped out.
Vas was also unlucky, flowerin stupid stoppage, I was in rage-town population angry man.
Manimal was always gonna get thumped, he was cutting down to flyweight when they called him up and told him he could be fighting, so he stopped cutting and then found out they wanted him for welterweight. flowerin lol. And Garcia looked like he walks around at high end middle weight.
Perosh vs Bader was always gonna end badly, Bader has been very unlucky recently and perosh is 41
Te Huna just got caught, he can't seem to make that next step up to fight a decent opponent, yet he dominates all the 2nd tier fights.
Super surprised by Palelei, I think pat barry needs to try for light heavy.
think that was all the aussies
Yeah, Palelei was a shock but guess Barry's stand up as gone down recently compared to what it was a while ago.
Te Huna seems to be a mid-level LHW at the moment, as you said, falls against the upper guys. Don't think Shogun is back but that was a nice uppercut!
Didn't get to see the FB prelims as usually sleep til late :(. Doesn't sound like a good outting there and odds stacked against Manimal :o. That is some difference from cutting to flyweight then going back to welterweight...
Yeah I just hope he gets a fair opportunity next time.
BRING ON THE ANDO vs WEIDMAN REMATCH!!!!!!!!!!
Oh btw did everyone see they are bringing in strawweight girls? Which is great cos all my favorite chick fighters are at 115, watched invicta 7 the other day, flowerin tecia torres is adorably brutal, and jojo calderwood is also flowerin classy. Plus 2 aussie girls in bec hyatt and alex chambers.
Also Thug rose namajunas <3
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Yeah, read about it today! Dana said he'd be bringing this one next and it'll be the next TUF season! They signed 11 over from Invicta and think they have another 5 spots to fill and actual tournament setting with the winner getting the title!
Haven't seen much of them although know some of them are meant to be great, I can always catch up on Invicta stuff as apparently they upload entire events and everything to youtube :o :o :o.
Quote from: silloc on April 25, 2013, 06:49:02 AM
also realy enjoying the chicks, the lack of weight and their awesome flexability, makes for really exciting ground game. they should bring straw weight in for our girl bec hyatt.
also LHW divi is so stacked, top ten is stupid. but i feel its unfair with jones, cows way to tall. i would imagine if he gets a few more wins, he will be forced up.
and 160 should be fun with the aus-nz boys
Just pointing out that I called it earlier in the year :P
Bec's fan involvement got me into wmma and onto all those other girls, she posts about friends of hers on Facebook and is really down to earth. She nearly replies to EVERY post on her wall, I only asked her the other month when she's fighting next and she said something along the lines of "invicta 8 early 2014 probs, but hopefully not" at the time I though she meant she'd fill in for injury in invicta 7, but now i'm guessing she already knew more about UFC.
Sounds awesome silloc, certainly a way to build up her fans! S maybe they did know long ago :o.
DID YOU GUYS HEAR?!?!?! GSP relinquishing his title to take a step away from the cage. Didn't say he's retiring fully, but I expect it more than likely. Had an epic career and going out on top is how it should be if he's not there mentally. Better than going on further and tarnishing his great record.
Hendricks Vs Lawler at UFC 171 for the vacated title next year!
Today is the Fox Card with the Flyweight title on the line for those interested! The match I was looking forward to is gone (Brown Vs Condit) but top two fights should be great and have some really good matches on there. Faber Vs McDonald the one that has my interest the most followed by the Flyweight title match!
Has alot of the smaller weight classes so may not be for everybody's taste :P.
yeah surprised McDonald got beat, dunno why Mendez was so boring but
Mighty Mouse now set for a long reign probably... KO'd Benavidez :o. Feel for Benavidez, only losses have come against Cruz and Johnson, so he's kinda stuck behind them if they keep the titles.
I was rooting for Faber so didn't mind it, although McDonald is like 22, plenty of time for him to hone in on his skills and grow as a fighter. Better than him possibly losing twice in a row to Barao and be similar to Benavidez behind Johnson at such a younger age.
Quote from: Hellopplz on December 16, 2013, 01:43:46 PM
Mighty Mouse now set for a long reign probably... KO'd Benavidez :o. Feel for Benavidez, only losses have come against Cruz and Johnson, so he's kinda stuck behind them if they keep the titles.
I was rooting for Faber so didn't mind it, although McDonald is like 22, plenty of time for him to hone in on his skills and grow as a fighter. Better than him possibly losing twice in a row to Barao and be similar to Benavidez behind Johnson at such a younger age.
I rocked up to the pub to watch and they said they weren't showing it ... drove to the next pub and ... I missed it!
disappointing cos I really wanted to see Johnson v Benavidez 2 ... Johnson just keeps impressing every single fight ... i'm in the group that says he is definitely in that top10 pound for pound ... ;)
not a good recon with venue and showing timing - hopefully I'll be able to watch
UFC 168 Silva vs Weidman 2 this Sunday our time ... :o ;)
Yeah, nobody expected it to be over as fast as it happened, so unlucky there :(. DJ should certainly be well inside the top 10 after that performance, as people knock flyweights for their KO power.
Silva Vs Weidman 2 should be great! Not to mention a chance to see Rousey beat Tate again :P. I wanted to watch it but said I'll go to Day 4 at the Ashes so will miss it. Mixed feelings there but hopefully it's a great event to end out the year!
Quote from: Hellopplz on December 28, 2013, 02:32:13 PM
Yeah, nobody expected it to be over as fast as it happened, so unlucky there :(. DJ should certainly be well inside the top 10 after that performance, as people knock flyweights for their KO power.
Silva Vs Weidman 2 should be great! Not to mention a chance to see Rousey beat Tate again :P. I wanted to watch it but said I'll go to Day 4 at the Ashes so will miss it. Mixed feelings there but hopefully it's a great event to end out the year!
awwww noooo i lost my UFC watching buddy?
:'(
nah have fun mate should be awesome ;)
Silva broke his leg :o
career over?
Came home just in time to watch the Weidman Vs Silva fight.
Wow, that ending :o :o :o. Looked brutal as hell :-X.
Bet no one would have picked that ending!!
Willing to say everyone will still not respect Weidman saying it was another fluke. Yes the break was a fluke but he had won the first round very easily!
Deserves his props now, even by the doubters. Controlled Silva on the ground and checked the leg kick so was partly his reason Silva broke his leg :-X.
A new era in the Middleweight division!
a tweet from Ariel Helwani
Anderson is yelling at the top of his lungs on the stretcher backstage. I've never heard anything like that. A horrible sound.
:(
(warning below link is graphic content of a broken leg you may not wish to click)
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http://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-168-statement-anderson-silva
post surgery report
holy shower...
Quote from: Hellopplz on December 29, 2013, 04:35:55 PM
Deserves his props now, even by the doubters. Controlled Silva on the ground and checked the leg kick so was partly his reason Silva broke his leg :-X.
A new era in the Middleweight division!
sorry, had a break from work and correspondingly FF ...
I think most would agree that he's the champnow - he definitively had control of the fight to that point and just unfortunate for Silva injury-wise but again there might be some doubt in the 'uneducated's' minds that this was a second fluke victory.
sure, as a MMA fan I wanted to see what a switched on Silva might have been like and if it would test Weidman's ability to stand, but again Weidman was not intimidated by Silva's striking prowess so to me, that shows it wasn't a fluke.
I couldn't pick up the break until the slow-mo replay and then the whole bar had a collective loud and empathetic groan of, "ugghhh" when the replay showed it clearly ... thankfully he seems to be recovering well and will hopefully get to see him fight a few more times before he retires properly as one of the all-time greats ... :)
Yeah, now we can wait and see him face off against Vitor to see how he stacked up to the other contenders!
May do a little round up for the past 2 fight night cards, seeing as you can only watch them if you have Cable or bought that UFC Fight Pass. Although I can watch prelims, just not the old FB ones which are only shown on Fight Pass (If I wake up early enough).
UFC FIGHT NIGHT 34 - SAFFIEDINE VS. LIM
Although Hyun Gyu Lim showed great heart down the stretch, Tarec Saffiedine just stuck to his game plan and dominated. He didn't go for the kill, but his leg kicks are brutal, literally dropping Lim at times. Saffa beat Marquart in the last Strikeforce event to win the title using the same gameplan, leg kicks and picking apart his opponent. Can't wait to see him get a step up in competition now! Lim looks to pack quite a punch and think he rose his stock last night regardless of the loss.
Not too much else of note as majority were fighters from the area.
UFC FIGHT NIGHT 35 - ROCKHOLD VS. PHILIPPOU
Rockhold! Had a stiff opening test against Vitor, but showed composure and patience is disposing of Philippou via a liver kick. Used kicks to back him up before finishing him off. Certainly could contend for the title in the near future if he gets another win or two under his belt in the UFC.
Brad Tavares caused an upset over Lorenz Larkin (who people thought beat Francis Carmont in his first UFC fight). Tavares seemed first to the punch and has steadily improved since entering the UFC from TUF. He's not too flash but he is very solid everywhere and showed tonight he can use his head as well to shut down a dangerous opponent. On a 5 fight win streak in MW as well!
T.J. Dillashaw pretty much dominated Mike Easton, should be getting closer to a title shot in maybe a year. Needs a few more top wins but he's looked great recently bar his loss.
Yoel Romero Palacio was able to beat Derek Brunson via strikes in the 3rd round. Could count this as a come from behind as Brunson was controlling him early, but then Yoel was able to have that burst in the 3rd and put him away. Ref took his time in stopping the fight though...
Former Flyweight Title Contender John Moraga had a close match with Dustin Ortiz, so may not be far off another shot if he can put together quite a big win streak (as dominated by DJ first time around) since Flyweights don't have too many in there.
Now for the events coming up :P.
UFC ON FOX 10 - HENDERSON VS. THOMSON
Thomson was getting that title shot until Pettis got injured. Keeping busy and if he can pull out the win here, then certainly deserves that shot. Although Grant is hard done by as that concussion really set him back for his title shot :(.
Gonzaga Vs Miocic could be a good scrap! Gonzaga has some form recently KOing most people besides Travis Browne. Then Miocic looked extremely good against Roy Nelson, so can only hope for fireworks!
Cerrone also in action 8).
In the prelims, Pettis' younger brother Sergio is facing Alex Caceres and think that could be a great match as when on, Caceres looks great! Both have good ground games and striking, so could even steal the show!
Also have Jabouin Vs Wineland in the prelims, which should be a good stand up fight for those that like them.
UFC 169
Bit too tired to do a recap right now, but just wanted to see what people's thoughts were on the referee stoppage for the Bantamweight title fight??
I thought sort of fair but in my opinion Faber was still 'intelligently defending' cos Barao was just hitting Faber's arm that he was using to cover his head.
I don't know why Faber didn't just verbally shout out to Herb Dean that he was ok??
don't make no sense???
Saw that, think it was a bit premature as agree with you, certainly was defending himself well and wasn't taking too much damage. Was certainly rocked and in trouble, but would have let it go a bit longer. Doubt he was thinking to scream out incase it wasn't heard, so tried that thumbs up but to no avail.
Have to say though, even with all that, he didn't complain and took that stoppage as it was. Said he'll get back to fighting his way back to a shot so got to admire him for that. Just sad it was taken away from him so fast after smashing that 2013 away.
Aldo was able to hold off Lamas but knew Lamas was a tough guy. Took those leg kicks and everything and kept on coming! Could even get a superfight of Aldo Vs Pettis soon!!!! Except, Aldo would have to vacate his FW belt to get that LW shot.
jeez HB having watched the first 3 episodes of TUF (waiting for episode 4)
reckon your bro would be spewing being so close and then the aussies being beaten convincingly
Hmm haven't actually watched the season. Yeah I'm sure he would be spewing. Because he wasn't on the show he ended up breaking his collarbone and required surgery around christmas time. Currently healing, but he is entered in to an 8 man tournament to fight for the Middleweight championship for the Brace organisation. First fight is in May (I think).
Funny thing was Brace announced the tournament and asked people to submit their resumes if they wanted to apply, then a few days later before he applied he received an email from them asking if he would like to enter. So he was basically hand picked for it :)
Quote from: Honey Badger on February 06, 2014, 08:45:26 PM
Hmm haven't actually watched the season. Yeah I'm sure he would be spewing. Because he wasn't on the show he ended up breaking his collarbone and required surgery around christmas time. Currently healing, but he is entered in to an 8 man tournament to fight for the Middleweight championship for the Brace organisation. First fight is in May (I think).
Funny thing was Brace announced the tournament and asked people to submit their resumes if they wanted to apply, then a few days later before he applied he received an email from them asking if he would like to enter. So he was basically hand picked for it :)
nasty with the injury
so his close to being back to full strength after the collarbone then?
fantastic to hear he was pretty much handpicked
good luck to him hope he smashes them all ;)
Quote from: DazBurg on February 07, 2014, 07:22:43 AM
Quote from: Honey Badger on February 06, 2014, 08:45:26 PM
Hmm haven't actually watched the season. Yeah I'm sure he would be spewing. Because he wasn't on the show he ended up breaking his collarbone and required surgery around christmas time. Currently healing, but he is entered in to an 8 man tournament to fight for the Middleweight championship for the Brace organisation. First fight is in May (I think).
Funny thing was Brace announced the tournament and asked people to submit their resumes if they wanted to apply, then a few days later before he applied he received an email from them asking if he would like to enter. So he was basically hand picked for it :)
nasty with the injury
so his close to being back to full strength after the collarbone then?
fantastic to hear he was pretty much handpicked
good luck to him hope he smashes them all ;)
Haven't heard from him in a while, so assuming it's all going fine. Got a metal rod screwed on to the collar bone, so should be pretty tough :)
I think they said he could start full training 6 weeks after the surgery, so should be close to a full return to training. When I was home over summer I went to the gym and did some personal training with him even though he only had one arm. Pictures don't do him justice, he is a big boy when you see him in person! :o
Good to hear HB.
UFC 170 recap
(and opinion)
Stephen Thompson vs Rob Whittaker
Hadn't seen 'Aussie' Rob (NZ born) Whittaker fight before and he wasn't bad but he just came up against a striker with some range and precision. Whittaker was tagging Thompson with his jab but it was tough to close the distance with Thompson's long-leg kicks (kick-boxing background? definitely martial arts base).
Whittaker had trouble closing the distance because of this and he got a straight right which put him down and when he went to come up got hit again and grabbed Thompson's leg trying to recover but he wasn't able to defend enough before Herb Dean called towards the latter half of the 1st rd.
Analysis: Whittaker has the power, but he needs to train to stay in the pocket more if he wants to trade with better strikers with more length (and precision)
Tough break for Rob HB :(. Glad to hear he's got his next match lined up for him in that Tourney! Winning it would certainly help out getting a bigger name 8).
Yeah, Whittaker is still young and learning. Has some wrestling ability but chooses to stand and use his jab with his past few opponents. Shouldn't have stood with Thompson with his kickboxing skills :-X. Probably just needs to work on his gameplans a bit more rather than standing with everybody!
UFC 170 wasn't too bad from some of the prelims I saw. All went to decision though but some nice fights I liked there. Davis Vs Eye was a very close fight with two of the top women in the division. Also saw the potential #1 contender for the Bantamweight title in Assuncao (however you spell it :P ) dominate his opponent!
ha, ha!
i had recaps for the other main card fights too!
thought i'd posted them but must of gotten lost somewhere in the interwebs ether?? ;)
yeah, Assuncao (also don't know how to spell) will hopefully be a good match for Barao ...
UFC 171 - quick recap:
Got to the pub late and missed Lombard vs Shields ... :'(
Was 'reliably' informed that Lombard dominated Shields and looked almost 'beastly'.
Myles Jury vs Diego Sanchez
Always a crowd-pleasing fighter, Diego but he has only 1-speed and no plan B - basically Diego started brawling and got some good shots in but Jury then just kept him at bay and picked him apart with the jab, leaving Diego cut and bloodied and getting the decision easily.
Analysis: Diego needs to control his aggression more and use his head but the way he fights is to hype himself up into a frenzy, so maybe he knows no other way?? In any event, this style makes him a crowd favourite and excitement machine.
Tyron Woodley vs Carlos Condit
Woodley looked HUGE! He is a 'big' welterweight and I did think that Condit would get smashed - Woodley was a pretty big underdog but understandable given Condit's experience. Anyway, Condit wasn't in as much trouble as I thought but Woodley's power meant as usual that the fight could have ended quickly at any time.
Exchanges on the feet were pretty even, except for the difference in power with Woodley and on the ground, Woodley was definitely worried about Condit's under-rated BJJ and let him stand up a few times. Then Condit's ankle buckled a bit in an exchange and a little while later in the 2nd round he went to check a kick and in doing so put all his weight on other leg and his knee blew out with the ref quickly stepping in with Condit on the ground writhing in agony.
Multiple replays brought collective groans from the crowd and I couldn't watch it again after the 3rd or so slo-mo replay. :-X :-\ ... ouch!
Woodley is now a definite contender for the welterweight title - would have been good to see if the fight went deep into the 3rd round if Woodley's cardio would have stood up. He is a devastating finisher but haven't seen him deep into fights as yet.
Johny Hendricks vs Robbie Lawler
I thought this would be a 'redemption' fight for Hendricks, with him winning the belt he should have been given last time against GSP. Again, I wouldn't say that Hendricks was robbed but the scoring system for MMA needs to be over-hauled as it is too weighted towards wreslters and take-downs which seem to 'score' even if the person does nothing to the opponent on the ground or they stand-up straight away.
Anyway, Lawler looked cool, calm and collected and I thought that Hendricks' experience having already just fought for the title would be noticeable but it wasn't so. Hendricks definitely took the first two rounds but I didn't see any of the power he had brought to the octogon in all his recent fights.
I think he let Lawler back in, and Lawler got comfortable and Lawler definitely got the 3rd & 4th rounds with multiple jabs and overhand lefts to Hendricks' head. Final round I thought was pretty similar to the 3rd & 4th except Hendricks knew that he needed it to win the belt and he upped his work-rate and got his jab and straight and over-hand lefts going and finally got Lawler to the ground to end the round. Got the unanimous and definitely deserved the title but where was the fighter who I reckon dominated GSP last fight??
Lawler was impressive and certainly is no slouch, but surely there was a come-down in class for Hendricks fighting Lawler over GSP, but that just was not evident.
I think Woodley should get the shot against Hendricks next and then maybe let Lawler have another crack at the winner.
cheers,
j959
Nice round up once again Jay :).
Heard Lombard pretty much dominated Shields, and had him almost finished that first round. The drop down to WW for him has seen him look alot better than when he was at MW when he entered.
Jury was injured in his first TUF, came back for another and didn't make finals. Undefeated though in actual competition so they gave him a step up here in Diego, even said he was "surprised at how easy he beat him"...
Sad about Condit, think it was the takedown in the 2nd which hurt his knee, then landing on it after being kicked was too much. Hopefully he recovers well, but may be quite the layoff. Massive win for Woodley though :o. As you said J, looked to be controlling Condit that first round but sort of gassed in the 2nd, so a bit of a reprieve that Condit got injured.
Think you're right, Woodley looks next up for Hendricks. Think Lawler may face like Shields or somebody still high up to keep him active. But WW is quite open, still have others like Lombard, Stun Gun, Matt Brown even (was meant to fight Condit end of last year but then had to pull out :( ). I'd love to see Matt Brown in there, although he's pretty much a stand up guy with many of his losses in the past coming from submissions.
For the prelims, the ones I saw were pretty action packed.
Jessica Andrade may be like 2 wins away from a title shot considering the depth of the division.
Dennis Bermudez continues his tear in the FW division after losing his TUF final to Diego Brandao. Very strong wrestler who controlled Hettes and picked him apart on the feet as well until basically Hettes would fall down when he was punched in the 3rd round.
The man who is hyped up alot ever since he beat Uriah Hall, Kelvin Gastelum, beat Rick Story. Pretty big step up in competition for him and he looked good in the first round, got rocked in the 2nd and came back in what was a close contest. He was the favourite going in against Story which I don't know why he was, but future looks bright for him!
hey CF, when's your lil bro's next fight again?
i can't look up FB at the moment, but know he posted recently ...
Here ya go :)
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Apparently the other guy is also undefeated, but I don't think he's had as many fights.
cool!
he recovering ok from the inj?
Nice, being put in that mini tournament for the title :D. Hopefully Rob can get up and be the one to keep his undefeated streak going!
Said he was feeling 100% a few weeks back, so should be fine physically. It's funny because in that photo he looks quite skinny without much muscle, but he is a massive unit when you stand next to him!
By the way, this was his collarbone before the surgery...
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WOW :o :o :o. That was some snap....
ouch!
however if you were to simply push them together from both sides, imaginatively speaking ... that's how my right collar bone has fused after a state u/15 union rep fell on top of me in a school game when I was 14yrs ... unfortunately I landed on my shoulder and with his weight on top, it just snapped. :P ;)
good times and I can look back on it 'fondly' now ... ;)
Ouch, glad to hear he's back to a 100%. :o
Wow, that Brown vs Silva match was pretty great! Both fighters overcame adversity and gritted it out. Suggest people to catch the replay if they can!
Quote from: Hellopplz on May 11, 2014, 03:56:55 PM
Wow, that Brown vs Silva match was pretty great! Both fighters overcame adversity and gritted it out. Suggest people to catch the replay if they can!
hell yeah, just watched it then, that was sick. Brown just kept landing shots
That was brutal to watch for Silva though, as you said, Brown just kept on landing after he escaped the submission early. And those liver kicks looked painful as!
Brown on a 7 fight win streak so a big win against a top guy and he may land himself a title shot :D. The card saw many finishes and quite alot of the underdogs getting up 8).
defs one of the best scraps ive seen, was starting to think Silva's corner might throw in the towel, eating too many shots, Brown was super accurate, interesting when he said
"i didnt feel well before the fight, not sure if that affected my power or he is that tough"
Silva needed to throw more body shots kicks or punches, fight ended just soon enough, they were starting to run out of gas
That is a nasty break, u can see the splintering on the lower part :o
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on May 12, 2014, 11:24:52 PM
defs one of the best scraps ive seen, was starting to think Silva's corner might throw in the towel, eating too many shots, Brown was super accurate, interesting when he said
"i didnt feel well before the fight, not sure if that affected my power or he is that tough"
Silva needed to throw more body shots kicks or punches, fight ended just soon enough, they were starting to run out of gas
That is a nasty break, u can see the splintering on the lower part :o
man, I missed this - it was mother's day though so ... ;)
with house-selling/moving haven't been keeping up - might have to go find this one online - good to see Soa get the win - next opponent will be tough - Jared Rosholt in NZ for Te Huna vs Marquardt think 28 June 2014?
For anyone in Canberra, my bro fights there this weekend. Should go along and watch :)
Quote from: j959 on May 15, 2014, 03:44:37 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on May 12, 2014, 11:24:52 PM
defs one of the best scraps ive seen, was starting to think Silva's corner might throw in the towel, eating too many shots, Brown was super accurate, interesting when he said
"i didnt feel well before the fight, not sure if that affected my power or he is that tough"
Silva needed to throw more body shots kicks or punches, fight ended just soon enough, they were starting to run out of gas
That is a nasty break, u can see the splintering on the lower part :o
man, I missed this - it was mother's day though so ... ;)
with house-selling/moving haven't been keeping up - might have to go find this one online - good to see Soa get the win - next opponent will be tough - Jared Rosholt in NZ for Te Huna vs Marquardt think 28 June 2014?
Yep, end of June in NZ! Getting alot of the Aussies/NZ fighters on there so far (as expected).
Oooooo, Best of luck to him in the title tourney!
Quote from: Honey Badger on May 15, 2014, 04:36:00 PM
For anyone in Canberra, my bro fights there this weekend. Should go along and watch :)
video post links when available plz! :)
wish him all the best for us CF! ;)
Quote from: j959 on May 16, 2014, 01:49:17 PM
Quote from: Honey Badger on May 15, 2014, 04:36:00 PM
For anyone in Canberra, my bro fights there this weekend. Should go along and watch :)
video post links when available plz! :)
wish him all the best for us CF! ;)
definitely!!!
Feels like ages since I've been able to watch a UFC PPV.
hopefully get to the pub for UFC 173, next Sun, 25 May 2014 for Barao v Dilliashaw. ;)
was wondering how Dillishaw got a shot so soon, did i miss something or has he been thrown to the wolves?
I haven't been following him at all but I don't think there's much else around ...
Faber might get another shot soon - I still think the call to end the fight was incorrect but open to Herb Dean.
Barao is just flat out on another level, 1st rounder imo
Assuncao beat Dillashaw so would have got the title shot but is currently injured, so they put TJ in there. Don't think he has what it takes to beat Barao either :-X.
Faber Vs Cacares at UFC 175 I think (The Weidman card), so think they are just giving him fights as he puts on great fights and has kinda lost too many title matches to just throw him constant title contenders (and leave nobody for Barao :P ). May be a while until he's able to build up to it again. Would love to see him Vs Cruz again when Cruz is ready to fight!
Quote from: Hellopplz on May 16, 2014, 10:16:55 PM
Assuncao beat Dillashaw so would have got the title shot but is currently injured, so they put TJ in there. Don't think he has what it takes to beat Barao either :-X.
Faber Vs Cacares at UFC 175 I think (The Weidman card), so think they are just giving him fights as he puts on great fights and has kinda lost too many title matches to just throw him constant title contenders (and leave nobody for Barao :P ). May be a while until he's able to build up to it again. Would love to see him Vs Cruz again when Cruz is ready to fight!
ahhh right cheers HP, i hadnt heard anything since TUF but figured he had had a fight or two since
First round win via armbar for Rob tonight :)
Quote from: Honey Badger on May 17, 2014, 08:41:42 PM
First round win via armbar for Rob tonight :)
what a machine!
so should of got in the TUF nations
congrats to him and lookforward to hearing more ;)
Yeah he should have Daz, so should his coach. No idea why neither made it (both were the reserves).
Next fight is in Sydney in early August, so will finally be able to watch him fight.
Awesome for Rob, still stayed undefeated :D.
great stuff 8)
Quote from: Honey Badger on May 17, 2014, 08:41:42 PM
First round win via armbar for Rob tonight :)
Good win and good that he's back into the swing CF! :)
Here are a couple of photos before the video is up, which will hopefully be in a week or so...
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Turns out it was more of a triangle choke into an armbar, rather than just armbar straight up :)
:O
barao got completely destroyed and then finished!!
and cormier is scary Jones might have some trouble now (though i do realize jones has alot better wrestling skills then hendo)
he manhandle hendo
Quote from: DazBurg on May 25, 2014, 02:56:18 PM
:O
barao got completely destroyed and then finished!!
and cormier is scary Jones might have some trouble now (though i do realize jones has alot better wrestling skills then hendo)
he manhandle hendo
Before the fight, I thought that Barao would dominate Dillashaw. That was not the case. Dillashaw nearly got the knock out in round 1 and from then on looked to be an entire level above Barao. He fought a near perfect fight. The reaction of his team mates, Urijah Faber and Joseph Benavidez, was simply amazing.
Cormier, man handled Hendo. Dominated from start to finish and made Hendo look like a rag doll. Straight after the fight, he issued the challenge to Jones. Myself and my mate, both feel that he won't get to fight Jones. He both believe Gustafsson will get the title
Lawler vs Ellenberger was a good fight. Lawler seemed like a changed fighter in the ring since his title fight against Hendricks. he also wants another title shot.
The biggest moment for me, was probably Jamie Varner fighting through more than half a round with a broken ankle. Seeing the replays was very hard to watch, as his foot was just like jelly bending at weird angles.
Quote from: Cookie311993 on May 25, 2014, 09:15:07 PM
Quote from: DazBurg on May 25, 2014, 02:56:18 PM
:O
barao got completely destroyed and then finished!!
and cormier is scary Jones might have some trouble now (though i do realize jones has alot better wrestling skills then hendo)
he manhandle hendo
Before the fight, I thought that Barao would dominate Dillashaw. That was not the case. Dillashaw nearly got the knock out in round 1 and from then on looked to be an entire level above Barao. He fought a near perfect fight. The reaction of his team mates, Urijah Faber and Joseph Benavidez, was simply amazing.
Cormier, man handled Hendo. Dominated from start to finish and made Hendo look like a rag doll. Straight after the fight, he issued the challenge to Jones. Myself and my mate, both feel that he won't get to fight Jones. He both believe Gustafsson will get the title
Lawler vs Ellenberger was a good fight. Lawler seemed like a changed fighter in the ring since his title fight against Hendricks. he also wants another title shot.
The biggest moment for me, was probably Jamie Varner fighting through more than half a round with a broken ankle. Seeing the replays was very hard to watch, as his foot was just like jelly bending at weird angles.
ouch! missed the Varner fight.
Lawler vs Ellenburger - Lawler definitely a class above now. still clear no#1 contender imo - should get another title fight pretty soon I reckon.
Cormier vs Hendo - Hendo had nothing without the TRT i'm afraid, not a good gauge of where DC sits in the LHW hierarchy - can't give Cormier a title fight against Jones yet imo - DC hasn't fought anyone quality in UFC yet.
Barao vs Dillashaw - wow! talk about someone seizing the moment. I haven't seen TJ fight before and all the predictions were for an easy win for Barao seeing as TJ lost to Assuncao (but I later read it was a close split decision).
TJ just performed when he had to and kept Barao guessing with different levels with his kicks and punches. I really like how TJ is able to stay in the pocket and counter but then he doesn't push it for too long. One of the best cerebral/thinking-man wins I've ever seen - be interesting who he fights next for the title.
Not taking anything away from Dillashaw but Barao had an off night, might have been the change up of levels that kept Barao at bay.
I saw highlights of that Varner fight, gotta hand it to him for showing heart to finish the round, but that would have been brutal to try and continue. Also when the doctor came to check on him, there's a gif somewhere where the doctor steps on the injured foot ::).
Dillashaw :o :o :o. Looked near flawless, been watching him since he got TKO'd on the TUF finale a while back (to John Dodson) and has been slowly improving his game since and has looked good, but not that good! As you guys said, certainly stepped up and took the fight to Barao, I never would have called that. Looks like Assuncao is even more likely to get next shot when fit considering he has that close victory over TJ (conspiracy is that he only got the win because it was in Brazil :P ).
Watched the prelims and the Iaquinta loss was a shock, as he was controlling Clarke for most of the time, then got caught in a Darce and was choked out :o. Chiesa also looked good and his top game is pretty good once again. Usually just watch the prelims cause get them on Foxtel :P.
Quote from: Hellopplz on May 26, 2014, 07:08:57 PM
I saw highlights of that Varner fight, gotta hand it to him for showing heart to finish the round, but that would have been brutal to try and continue. Also when the doctor came to check on him, there's a gif somewhere where the doctor steps on the injured foot ::).
Dillashaw :o :o :o. Looked near flawless, been watching him since he got TKO'd on the TUF finale a while back (to John Dodson) and has been slowly improving his game since and has looked good, but not that good! As you guys said, certainly stepped up and took the fight to Barao, I never would have called that. Looks like Assuncao is even more likely to get next shot when fit considering he has that close victory over TJ (conspiracy is that he only got the win because it was in Brazil :P ).
Watched the prelims and the Iaquinta loss was a shock, as he was controlling Clarke for most of the time, then got caught in a Darce and was choked out :o. Chiesa also looked good and his top game is pretty good once again. Usually just watch the prelims cause get them on Foxtel :P.
I think that Assuncao will get the new title fight, as he was meant to be fighting Barao instead of Dillashaw
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Quote from: Hellopplz on May 26, 2014, 07:08:57 PM
I saw highlights of that Varner fight, gotta hand it to him for showing heart to finish the round, but that would have been brutal to try and continue. Also when the doctor came to check on him, there's a gif somewhere where the doctor steps on the injured foot ::).
Dillashaw :o :o :o. Looked near flawless, been watching him since he got TKO'd on the TUF finale a while back (to John Dodson) and has been slowly improving his game since and has looked good, but not that good! As you guys said, certainly stepped up and took the fight to Barao, I never would have called that. Looks like Assuncao is even more likely to get next shot when fit considering he has that close victory over TJ (conspiracy is that he only got the win because it was in Brazil :P ).
Watched the prelims and the Iaquinta loss was a shock, as he was controlling Clarke for most of the time, then got caught in a Darce and was choked out :o. Chiesa also looked good and his top game is pretty good once again. Usually just watch the prelims cause get them on Foxtel :P.
I think that Assuncao will get the new title fight, as he was meant to be fighting Barao instead of Dillashaw
definitely have to be next in line and sets up a good story-line as to whether TJ can avenge the loss ...
So Sonnen failed a drug test on Estrogen blockers to try and get his body back to normal after TRT, means he's out of the Belfort fight. More than that, he's announced his retirement as well :o. Guess has to look after himself, and if he can keep his role as analyst for the UFC for Fox shows and whatnot, can still make a good living.
I watched the Fight Night Card on Sunday, which was pretty decent!
Benson got his first finish in ages against Khabilov :o. Looked pretty decent as well, showed why he's a level above most of the lightweight division.
John Dodson looked good as well, using a vicious knee breaking Moraga's nose and causing a doctor stoppage between round 2 and 3. Should be getting himself very close to a rematch with DJ for that title (if DJ can defend this weekend).
Also, Ross Pearson was totally robbed against Diego! Pearson was pretty spot on in the performance and should have easily won the fight, but somehow the judges scored in favour if Diego, one even had it 30-27 for him! No idea how Diego gets close/wins some of his recent matches (past couple of years), just because he keeps moving forward and trying to throw big shots ::).
UFC 174 coming up this coming weekend with DJ defending the Flyweight title against Ali Bagautinov. Also has Arlovski's return to the UFC as well as Woodley Vs MacDonald. Can't say the event interests me too much, but a fan of DJ and just watching him outmatch his opponents since he's gotten the title. Bagautinov has some sambo and strength advantage but DJ is just too well rounded, so he should win.
Quote from: Hellopplz on June 12, 2014, 02:40:28 PM
So Sonnen failed a drug test on Estrogen blockers to try and get his body back to normal after TRT, means he's out of the Belfort fight. More than that, he's announced his retirement as well :o. Guess has to look after himself, and if he can keep his role as analyst for the UFC for Fox shows and whatnot, can still make a good living.
I watched the Fight Night Card on Sunday, which was pretty decent!
Benson got his first finish in ages against Khabilov :o. Looked pretty decent as well, showed why he's a level above most of the lightweight division.
John Dodson looked good as well, using a vicious knee breaking Moraga's nose and causing a doctor stoppage between round 2 and 3. Should be getting himself very close to a rematch with DJ for that title (if DJ can defend this weekend).
Also, Ross Pearson was totally robbed against Diego! Pearson was pretty spot on in the performance and should have easily won the fight, but somehow the judges scored in favour if Diego, one even had it 30-27 for him! No idea how Diego gets close/wins some of his recent matches (past couple of years), just because he keeps moving forward and trying to throw big shots ::).
UFC 174 coming up this coming weekend with DJ defending the Flyweight title against Ali Bagautinov. Also has Arlovski's return to the UFC as well as Woodley Vs MacDonald. Can't say the event interests me too much, but a fan of DJ and just watching him outmatch his opponents since he's gotten the title. Bagautinov has some sambo and strength advantage but DJ is just too well rounded, so he should win.
174 doesn't look like the best card to me. Mighty Mouse should destroy Ali. I am looking forward to UFC 175. Weidman vs Machida
Quote from: Cookie311993 on June 15, 2014, 01:37:21 PM
174 doesn't look like the best card to me. Mighty Mouse should destroy Ali. I am looking forward to UFC 175. Weidman vs Machida
wasn't bad cookie ...
would've liked to have seen Andre Arlovski vs Brendan Schaub but missed it.
Ryan Bader over Rafael Cavalcante was solid even though it went to easy decision for the judges.
McDonald was dominant over Woodley - think Woodley looked past him, thinking the title fight was his for the taking, needs to work on his tank for sure.
DJ was a class above Bagautinov but not by a long way, he wasn't disgraced just didn't have the speed to match DJ - DJ still the dominant flyweight in the world.
pretty decent card, but yes UFC 175 Weidman vs Machida should be a cracker - think it's the 'traditional' 4th of July w/end UFC event where they have UFC Expo in Las Vegas in the wk or so leading up to the card??
Yep, the July 4th card which is why it's stacked!
Yeah, didn't look like the best card on paper and going off the comments on the event, wasn't the greatest.
Agree DJ was simply too good for Ali, was the only match I watched and DJ implemented alot of hard knees from the Thai Plum. He keeps expanding his arsenal for every fight and brings something new every time!
Quote from: Hellopplz on June 16, 2014, 07:17:10 PM
Yep, the July 4th card which is why it's stacked!
Yeah, didn't look like the best card on paper and going off the comments on the event, wasn't the greatest.
Agree DJ was simply too good for Ali, was the only match I watched and DJ implemented alot of hard knees from the Thai Plum. He keeps expanding his arsenal for every fight and brings something new every time!
I thought it was alright - wouldn't say i'm a 'hard-core' or die-hard fan but definitely enough on the card to keep me interested as a PPV.
I thought young MacDonald would get smashed by Woodley, though I was wondering about Tyrone's tank, but Rory definitely nixed that and put himself clearly in title fight contention - that performance was impressive - if there is no dominant win by Matt Brown or decent win by Robbie Lawler when those to fight each other in the near future then to me MacDonald should get the title fight ...
as above DJ vs Bagautinov wasn't bad either, nor was Bader vs Feijao ...
Rory has the talent, shame Brown Vs Lawler next in line as they may try to get Rory another match before he has a shot.
Got 2 cards this weekend! The Te Huna Vs Marquart card is on tonight which features alot of Aussies (Main Card starts 7pm Vic time) and then have the Swanson Vs Stephens card tomorrow morning/afternoon!
Swanson Stephens was a good fight, seemed to be on another level to the rest 8)
Any link to HB's brothers last fight available yet.
Quote from: Grazz on June 30, 2014, 11:44:48 PM
Any link to HB's brothers last fight available yet.
Not yet >:(
Usually only takes 2-3 weeks for the fights to be posted, yet his fight was on May 15 and it's still not up. Asked them on facebook in early June when it would be up and their reply was "soonish (we hope)", but that was almost a month ago now! Stupid Brace ::)
Quote from: Honey Badger on July 01, 2014, 11:08:04 AM
Quote from: Grazz on June 30, 2014, 11:44:48 PM
Any link to HB's brothers last fight available yet.
Not yet >:(
Usually only takes 2-3 weeks for the fights to be posted, yet his fight was on May 15 and it's still not up. Asked them on facebook in early June when it would be up and their reply was "soonish (we hope)", but that was almost a month ago now! Stupid Brace ::)
No worries HB i'll keep checking in to see if its up.
Well it's disappointing that my bro's fight still hasn't been put up online to watch, but I bring good news. His next fight is THIS FRIDAY! It's the semi final of the Brace Middleweight Championships and he's up against some guy called Rick Alchin. The fight is in Sydney, which means for the first time I will get to go watch him fight! :D
Quote from: Honey Badger on August 05, 2014, 11:32:00 PM
Well it's disappointing that my bro's fight still hasn't been put up online to watch, but I bring good news. His next fight is THIS FRIDAY! It's the semi final of the Brace Middleweight Championships and he's up against some guy called Rick Alchin. The fight is in Sydney, which means for the first time I will get to go watch him fight! :D
awesome, man ur gonna be so pumped when the fight is on, probably look like Chuck Liddell watching a fight :D
(http://rashadface.com/upload/2013/03/21/20130321215451-d73a6576.gif)
Jon Jones Vs Daniel Cormier... Scuffle at the face off
http://youtu.be/rf_WWMTR9LU?t=40s
i rekn this has been staged, either that or every UFC camera has not uploaded the footage
Nice HB :D. Hopefully you aren't a bad luck charm to him though, he's been on a tear lately ;). Good luck to Rob, one more and in that title match 8).
I saw that, certainly will get more people hyped for that match up! Cormier shoved Cummins as well a little in their face off a few months ago :P. Given, that card is looking pretty stacked if injuries allow it. Eddie Alvarez may be welcomed at UFC 178 by Donald Cerrone as well :o :o.
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on August 06, 2014, 11:07:13 AM
Jon Jones Vs Daniel Cormier... Scuffle at the face off
http://youtu.be/rf_WWMTR9LU?t=40s
i rekn this has been staged, either that or every UFC camera has not uploaded the footage
nah, UFC won't be happy with this - not good for the global 'brand' and getting MMA events sanctioned and through legislatures (eg New York ban on MMA still I think??).
but on the other hand ... woo woo! UFC 178 Jones v Cormier = game on!!! :o ;)
man, don't know if I can hold out til the end of September 2014! :P ;)
Robert 'Razor' Wilkinson
GIVE ME THAT BELT BABY! I won my semi final fight with a TKO from razor sharp elbows 4:15 in the first round!
Nice win by Rob in his fight from the sounds of it! Onto the finals with that stoppage, and continues his undefeated streak.
Ah beat me to it HP! Not all good news though as he broke his hand during the fight, but kept going and got the win. Didn't have it all his own way, getting taken down early on, but fought back to his feet then took down his opponent and finished it off in pretty brutal fashion. The final isn't until late November so gives him plenty of time for his hand to heal (off to the hospital tonight, but my early diagnosis is a 2nd metacarpal fracture) and get ready.
7 and zip now! :D
Ouch, lucky when the adrenaline was pumping he came back and won it :D. Glad to hear he's got some time off to let it heal and get ready for that title 8).
Quote from: Hellopplz on August 09, 2014, 01:32:14 PM
Ouch, lucky when the adrenaline was pumping he came back and won it :D. Glad to hear he's got some time off to let it heal and get ready for that title 8).
yeah, hopefully not too long in terms of healing prognosis CF/HB - wish him well for us! :)
still reckon the single biggest mistake was him not being in the TUF nations most of the guys who represented AUS got smashed
Quote from: DazBurg on August 10, 2014, 10:17:26 AM
still reckon the single biggest mistake was him not being in the TUF nations most of the guys who represented AUS got smashed
Yeah pretty disappointing, but I'm fairly sure I know why he didn't get on the show. He doesn't have the personality and interview skills required for a reality tv show, where it's not just about who is the better fighter, but who can talk a big game and win the audience over. Rob, despite probably being a far better fighter than those who made it on lacks that mic skills needed unfortunately :(
Anyway, here is the review of his fight from Fight News Australia...
Rob Wilkinson kept his unbeaten streak alive against Central Coast veteran Rick Alchin in the middleweight semi-final on Friday night. The Tasmanian claimed the victory in the final minute of the opening round with ground and pound. Wilkinson will face the winner of the Brace 29 middleweight semi-final between Gerhard Voigt and William Namoa.
This one began with a touch of gloves before Alchin opened his account with a leg kick. He searched for a takedown soon after but Wilkinson did well to defend for a period of time. Alchin eventually got him down before Wilkinson worked back to his feet. They both exchanged strikes from there with Alchin connecting with a straight right while Wilkinson landed a leg kick right hand combination. Wilkinson then got a takedown before landing solid shots from full guard. Wilkinson continued with hard shots from the top position and the ref intervened and waved it off after a number of elbows.
I'm sure the fight will be up at some point (even though the last one isn't), but I did manage to film the last 8 seconds of the fight, which you can see here (ignore the screaming brother haha)...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152618546904467&set=vb.741319466&type=2&theater (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152618546904467&set=vb.741319466&type=2&theater)
Also here is his hand...
(http://imgur.com/DoEgS8R.png)
Quote from: Honey Badger on August 10, 2014, 10:54:12 PM
Quote from: DazBurg on August 10, 2014, 10:17:26 AM
still reckon the single biggest mistake was him not being in the TUF nations most of the guys who represented AUS got smashed
Yeah pretty disappointing, but I'm fairly sure I know why he didn't get on the show. He doesn't have the personality and interview skills required for a reality tv show, where it's not just about who is the better fighter, but who can talk a big game and win the audience over. Rob, despite probably being a far better fighter than those who made it on lacks that mic skills needed unfortunately :(
Anyway, here is the review of his fight from Fight News Australia...
Rob Wilkinson kept his unbeaten streak alive against Central Coast veteran Rick Alchin in the middleweight semi-final on Friday night. The Tasmanian claimed the victory in the final minute of the opening round with ground and pound. Wilkinson will face the winner of the Brace 29 middleweight semi-final between Gerhard Voigt and William Namoa.
This one began with a touch of gloves before Alchin opened his account with a leg kick. He searched for a takedown soon after but Wilkinson did well to defend for a period of time. Alchin eventually got him down before Wilkinson worked back to his feet. They both exchanged strikes from there with Alchin connecting with a straight right while Wilkinson landed a leg kick right hand combination. Wilkinson then got a takedown before landing solid shots from full guard. Wilkinson continued with hard shots from the top position and the ref intervened and waved it off after a number of elbows.
I'm sure the fight will be up at some point (even though the last one isn't), but I did manage to film the last 8 seconds of the fight, which you can see here (ignore the screaming brother haha)...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152618546904467&set=vb.741319466&type=2&theater (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152618546904467&set=vb.741319466&type=2&theater)
yea so basically because his not an arrogant douche he misses out (ok not all were but alot do put on that persona)
good on him for the win and wish him a speedy recovery from the hand
Forgot to post, but can't see the FB link HB. Either privacy settings or taken off preventing me.
Bader Vs OSP card was alright, main event was Bader dominating him, but rest of the main card filled with finishes. Gray Maynard got KO'd again :-\.
AND BIG NEWS FOR UFC 178. Eddie Alvarez has been released by Bellator (at last) and is facing Cerrone in his debut in the Co-Main event! They were trying to do it, thought they failed so booked Green as Cerrone's opponent but now got Alvarez :D.
Even without Jones Vs Cormier on it, should be a good card. Cruz's return match is headlining the prelims though, so I can't complain as I'll be able to watch them :D.
Quote from: Hellopplz on August 21, 2014, 08:28:39 PM
Forgot to post, but can't see the FB link HB. Either privacy settings or taken off preventing me.
Bader Vs OSP card was alright, main event was Bader dominating him, but rest of the main card filled with finishes. Gray Maynard got KO'd again :-\.
AND BIG NEWS FOR UFC 178. Eddie Alvarez has been released by Bellator (at last) and is facing Cerrone in his debut in the Co-Main event! They were trying to do it, thought they failed so booked Green as Cerrone's opponent but now got Alvarez :D.
Even without Jones Vs Cormier on it, should be a good card. Cruz's return match is headlining the prelims though, so I can't complain as I'll be able to watch them :D.
yeah, i'm hoping to watch that even without Jones v Cormier ... also really looking forward to Velasquez v Werdum - think that's in November 2014? ;)
Barao Vs Dillishaw rematch, im leaning towards Barao convincingly, anyone else see it differently?
Velasquez Werdum will be interesting, doesnt have a huge hype behind it combined with Werdum is dangerous, has an eerie feel to it :-X
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on August 26, 2014, 03:44:52 PM
Barao Vs Dillishaw rematch, im leaning towards Barao convincingly, anyone else see it differently?
Velasquez Werdum will be interesting, doesnt have a huge hype behind it combined with Werdum is dangerous, has an eerie feel to it :-X
what do you mean by 'eerie' Marcz? :-\
Killashaw vs Barao (yeh, that was a 'Freudian slip' in typing so I've left the typo there ;)) - I thought Barao would have way too much class in the first match-up but Dillashaw just put in one of the most impressive 'carpe diem' performances I've ever seen in my (albeit relatively short) MMA following so i'm not so sure.
at this stage, i'm thinking I just lean towards TJ because I would have liked to have seen Barao vs Faber go on a bit more than it unfortunately (but safety/fighter welfare-wise fine) did ... :-\ ;)
'eerie' history tells us when there is a dominant champion he usually falls to somebody we were looking passed, like Barao Dillishaw, Weidman Silva etc... Werdum just doesnt have a lot of hype, doesnt feel like a big fight but i think he is more dangerous than most of the other guys Cain has fought, they have been great at 1 or 2 things, Werdum is very well rounded, he could pull off a huge upset imo
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on August 27, 2014, 01:20:16 PM
'eerie' history tells us when there is a dominant champion he usually falls to somebody we were looking passed, like Barao Dillishaw, Weidman Silva etc... Werdum just doesnt have a lot of hype, doesnt feel like a big fight but i think he is more dangerous than most of the other guys Cain has fought, they have been great at 1 or 2 things, Werdum is very well rounded, he could pull off a huge upset imo
ah, ok - however I don't think Cain would look past anyone at this stage having already lost the title before to Dos Santos ... ;)
I agree that I didn't think Dillashaw was a chance against Barao when they first fought but I certainly didn't ignore the possibility that Weidman could best Silva even to the point where I predicted, in that I was hoping that Silva wouldn't do his by then usual 'goading antics' which was ultimately his undoing in their first face-off ... :( ;)
didn't Werdum get a good win against Fedor the 'Emperor'?? ???
Quote from: j959 on August 27, 2014, 04:57:38 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on August 27, 2014, 01:20:16 PM
'eerie' history tells us when there is a dominant champion he usually falls to somebody we were looking passed, like Barao Dillishaw, Weidman Silva etc... Werdum just doesnt have a lot of hype, doesnt feel like a big fight but i think he is more dangerous than most of the other guys Cain has fought, they have been great at 1 or 2 things, Werdum is very well rounded, he could pull off a huge upset imo
ah, ok - however I don't think Cain would look past anyone at this stage having already lost the title before to Dos Santos ... ;)
I agree that I didn't think Dillashaw was a chance against Barao when they first fought but I certainly didn't ignore the possibility that Weidman could best Silva even to the point where I predicted, in that I was hoping that Silva wouldn't do his by then usual 'goading antics' which was ultimately his undoing in their first face-off ... :( ;)
didn't Werdum get a good win against Fedor the 'Emperor'?? ???
yeah caught him in a choke from his back i think... :-\ definitely submitted him
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on August 28, 2014, 07:05:15 PM
Quote from: j959 on August 27, 2014, 04:57:38 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on August 27, 2014, 01:20:16 PM
'eerie' history tells us when there is a dominant champion he usually falls to somebody we were looking passed, like Barao Dillishaw, Weidman Silva etc... Werdum just doesnt have a lot of hype, doesnt feel like a big fight but i think he is more dangerous than most of the other guys Cain has fought, they have been great at 1 or 2 things, Werdum is very well rounded, he could pull off a huge upset imo
ah, ok - however I don't think Cain would look past anyone at this stage having already lost the title before to Dos Santos ... ;)
I agree that I didn't think Dillashaw was a chance against Barao when they first fought but I certainly didn't ignore the possibility that Weidman could best Silva even to the point where I predicted, in that I was hoping that Silva wouldn't do his by then usual 'goading antics' which was ultimately his undoing in their first face-off ... :( ;)
didn't Werdum get a good win against Fedor the 'Emperor'?? ???
yeah caught him in a choke from his back i think... :-\ definitely submitted him
there you go then ... Cain will not be looking past him ... ;)
Werdum was first guy to submit him and beat him in a very long time (to end his era sorta). Although he got dominated by JDS a few years back, improved his game alot as you said Marcz. Can't wait to see him fight as he has some nice Muay Thai along with his ground game, so hoping a good match with Cain :D.
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on August 26, 2014, 03:44:52 PM
Barao Vs Dillishaw rematch, im leaning towards Barao convincingly, anyone else see it differently?
Velasquez Werdum will be interesting, doesnt have a huge hype behind it combined with Werdum is dangerous, has an eerie feel to it :-X
I think if Barao doesn't get rocked early or put on the back foot again, he could finish TJ. But then again, I thought Anderson would have Weidman in the rematch and that didn't really pan out...
So managed to find a copy of Rob's first fight in the tournament on youtube. Note this isn't the official video done by the company, but by some guy just filming in the crowd, so it isn't the best angle or footage, but have a watch anyway :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSts5UT3rxA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSts5UT3rxA)
Quote from: Honey Badger on August 29, 2014, 01:32:26 AM
So managed to find a copy of Rob's first fight in the tournament on youtube. Note this isn't the official video done by the company, but by some guy just filming in the crowd, so it isn't the best angle or footage, but have a watch anyway :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSts5UT3rxA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSts5UT3rxA)
good stuff - thanks HB/CF 8) :)
Barao out, Joe Soto in. Who the flower is Joe Soto?
Quote from: j959 on August 29, 2014, 07:43:35 PM
Quote from: Honey Badger on August 29, 2014, 01:32:26 AM
So managed to find a copy of Rob's first fight in the tournament on youtube. Note this isn't the official video done by the company, but by some guy just filming in the crowd, so it isn't the best angle or footage, but have a watch anyway :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSts5UT3rxA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSts5UT3rxA)
good stuff - thanks HB/CF 8) :)
awwwesome 8)
Quote from: Cookie311993 on August 30, 2014, 10:07:00 AM
Barao out, Joe Soto in. Who the flower is Joe Soto?
not really sure :-\ puts a ton of pressure on TJ now, dont want to lose ur first defense to a guy on a days notice...
http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/8/29/6084577/joe-soto-replaces-renan-barao-will-fight-t-j-dillashaw-in-ufc-177
complications from the weight cut ???
Apparently he was 155 like a week out, so had to cut 20 pounds in a few days :o. Probably a bad cut and couldn't do it...
I don't really know who Soto is but on a win streak and was in right place at the right time, gets moved from the prelims into a title shot in his DEBUT.... If he can win, a fairytale story!
Quote from: Hellopplz on August 30, 2014, 07:00:41 PM
I don't really know who Soto is but on a win streak and was in right place at the right time, gets moved from the prelims into a title shot in his DEBUT.... If he can win, a fairytale story!
Got Hollywood written all over it :o
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Quote from: Hellopplz on August 30, 2014, 07:00:41 PM
I don't really know who Soto is but on a win streak and was in right place at the right time, gets moved from the prelims into a title shot in his DEBUT.... If he can win, a fairytale story!
Got Hollywood written all over it :o
Exactly why I'm going for him :P. And Soto giving TJ a good fight, has some nice head movement early to avoid combos :o.
Quote from: Honey Badger on August 10, 2014, 10:59:37 PM
Also here is his hand...
(http://imgur.com/DoEgS8R.png)
Ouch!!!!
Hope he's healing well HB.
UFC 178 today and has a great card! Cruz returned <3. Certainly looks awesome in his first fight back!
Also for those that follow Bellator, Shemelenko was finished so fast :o. That Tito loss must really have played with him, as did not see such a finish coming to his fight :-X.
Here's some brief highlights/promo for Rob in the Brace tournament so far...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_XSnOaRtP4&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_XSnOaRtP4&feature=youtu.be)
Thats a great package of highlights mate. :o
Just saw this thread, anyone catch the Aldo vs Mendez fight, awesome! Mendez put it a great performance and if you didn't watch the fight and saw the 2 afterwards you would think Aldo lost for sure!
Yeah, I was out but luckily got back just in time to watch it! It was an awesome fight indeed!!
Aldo controlled it well but not like Mendes didn't keep it competitive, even dropped him a few times :o. Then they both called out McGregor afterwards ;D.
There is an event live on Fox now. That first fight was horrible
Quote from: jvalles69 on October 30, 2014, 03:29:58 PM
Just saw this thread, anyone catch the Aldo vs Mendez fight, awesome! Mendez put it a great performance and if you didn't watch the fight and saw the 2 afterwards you would think Aldo lost for sure!
Yep, very impressive but he just couldn't get over the line - his improved boxing really impressed me - think they've got a new boxing coach at Team Alpha Male and that might explain TJ's improvement to take the UFC bantamweight title??
I was impressed with Mendez's crisp uppercut that he used to good effect.
Missed UFC Fight Night Rockhold vs Bisping from Sydney but that was apparently a corker.
Next one is Werdum v Hunt for interim heavyweight title - card looks a bit 'light on' but will probably still have a gander ...
CF, how's your bro going with his training for his next one??
Quote from: j959 on November 12, 2014, 03:03:26 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on October 30, 2014, 03:29:58 PM
Just saw this thread, anyone catch the Aldo vs Mendez fight, awesome! Mendez put it a great performance and if you didn't watch the fight and saw the 2 afterwards you would think Aldo lost for sure!
Yep, very impressive but he just couldn't get over the line - his improved boxing really impressed me - think they've got a new boxing coach at Team Alpha Male and that might explain TJ's improvement to take the UFC bantamweight title??
I was impressed with Mendez's crisp uppercut that he used to good effect.
Missed UFC Fight Night Rockhold vs Bisping from Sydney but that was apparently a corker.
Next one is Werdum v Hunt for interim heavyweight title - card looks a bit 'light on' but will probably still have a gander ...
CF, how's your bro going with his training for his next one??
Yeah, Duane Ludwig took over Alpha Male a few years ago as Head Coach. This was when they went undefeated with their fighters for a while and were scoring knockouts everywhere. He certainly helped out a heap of the guys, especially with their striking!
Caught the main card of Rockhold Vs Bisping, pretty good for the most part! Rockhold looked awesome and Bisping is humble in defeat. Couldn't catch the prelims but all finishes in the card, certainly was better than the OSP Vs Rua card, although that was a nice counter hook by OSP to drop Shogun :o :o :o. I thought it was a slip at first, but different angle shows the hook caught him!
Well there was a UFC, Bellator and WSOF event on yesterday if anybody caught it!
I was rooting for Hunt but had a feeling Werdum would be too much for him :(. Gastelum ran through Ellenberger and probably one of the most relevant TUF winners these days :o. Also had Lamas end Bermudez's like 6 match win streak :(. The card was pretty good from what I caught of it since I woke up late into it haha.
As for the other events, Brooks had a weird TKO over Chandler, where Chandler just stopped and put his hands up where Brooks just pounced on him :o. David Branch over at WSOF also KO'd Yushin Okami :o.
Quote from: j959 on November 12, 2014, 03:03:26 PM
CF, how's your bro going with his training for his next one??
Yeah going well, fight is this Saturday so just cutting weight now. If anyone is in Canberra they should go watch :)
Quote from: Honey Badger on October 16, 2014, 10:42:03 PM
Here's some brief highlights/promo for Rob in the Brace tournament so far...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_XSnOaRtP4&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_XSnOaRtP4&feature=youtu.be)
Shouldn't that be there ARE some...? :P
Good to hear CF!
Just saw the intro to his opponent for the title, he seems to love the stand up but is wild and gets rocked but can certainly hand it out at the same time! Rob should be careful and get a sub in the 1st round I'm predicting ;).
Nice prediction HP :)
Also turns out that they are streaming the event live, so for those home on Saturday night you can watch it here - http://tenplay.com.au/sport/brace (http://tenplay.com.au/sport/brace) :)
Cool thanks mate, now just have to remember.
Yeah same haha
Just a reminder for those interested in my bro's fight. Streaming starts at 8.30 (just over an hour) and I'm pretty sure he is 3rd in line to fight. His mate from Tassie is fighting first for the light heavyweight title! :)
For those who didn't watch Rob just won the championship in under 4 minutes via rear naked choke!!
By the way j, when you asked how he was going in the lead up I neglected to mention that he had re-broken the same hand in training so was unable to actually do much punching with it. They had said if he pulled out they would just replace him rather than reschedule the fight, so he didn't tell them it was broken and fought anyway. Madness!!
Damn, Rob that tough SOB! No wonder he went through with it, still gets his title match now can get his hand seen to.
Great stuff by him, another first round finish and a title next to his name :D. Surely should catch some attention if he defends it a few times. And prediction was right again, submission in the first 8). Wonder how he'd go in a longer match, since his matches tend to finish within the first 5 mins :P.
He's a beast that's for sure! Pretty much cleaned out the Australian middleweight division now and hasn't really been challenged. Needs some tougher international opponents I think.
He has had one fight that has gone out of the first round and he won that via unanimous decision.
Oh right, forgot about that one. Shame he couldn't get onto TUF but certainly built up his reputation more since, just needs the opponents flowing in now. Hopefully we can continue watching him until he reaches the UFC or at least a bigger promotion.
Pretty sure the plan now is to take some time off and get his hand fixed. Don't want to be plagued with a dodgy hand throughout his career...
Yeah, meant after that :P. Should have seen to it before but didn't want to lose his chance.
Full video of the title fight for those who didn't watch it live :)
tenplay.com.au/sport/brace/extra/season-2014/fight-6--middleweight-title-fight-83-9kgs (http://tenplay.com.au/sport/brace/extra/season-2014/fight-6--middleweight-title-fight-83-9kgs)
Labour winning means the cage is allowed in Victoria (hopefully), and UFC have already planned for November 15th next year to have a big event at Etihad stadium!
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/boxing-mma/ufc-australia-set-for-blockbuster-mixed-martial-arts-event-involving-at-least-one-world-title-fight/story-fni2fnkz-1227140438827
Quote from: Hellopplz on December 01, 2014, 12:53:30 PM
Labour winning means the cage is allowed in Victoria (hopefully), and UFC have already planned for November 15th next year to have a big event at Etihad stadium!
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/boxing-mma/ufc-australia-set-for-blockbuster-mixed-martial-arts-event-involving-at-least-one-world-title-fight/story-fni2fnkz-1227140438827
I'm definitely thinking of flying over from Perth for this one! :D
If Bones Jones is on the card I am booking a ticket as soon as they are released.
Awfully tempting of Jones is in there, even if we get like Aldo I'd be happy with.
By the way, got the Hendricks Vs Lawler II and Pettis Vs Melendez tomorrow afternoon if anybody wants :D. Got a few other alright matches as I'll be watching the prelims with Faber on there.
I just woke up to the watch the prelims which I recorded. Wow the first match on there (Pennington Vs Evans-Smith) was pretty good with an awesome finish :o.
holy shower big news
is it official?
Just saw it on UFC 181 and Rogan interviewed him on air so pretty legit!
that's massive good on him
How long until he starts crying in the Octagon?
I'll give him about a month before the complaining begins
He said he wants to fight at MW or WW... Not sure how he'll go at MW with his lanky frame :-X.
No doubt we'll still be interested in him :P.
I'd pay to see him GTS or Anaconda Vice some UFC guys. :P
Quote from: Nige on December 07, 2014, 06:23:46 PM
I'd pay to see him GTS or Anaconda Vice some UFC guys. :P
LOL I don't think the GTS will get a run, but the Vice is a chance!
are you allowed to piledrive your opponent?
I doubt it. also doubt anyone would ever do it :P
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Quote from: Nige on December 07, 2014, 06:23:46 PM
I'd pay to see him GTS or Anaconda Vice some UFC guys. :P
LOL I don't think the GTS will get a run, but the Vice is a chance!
I hope you're not being serious.
I am pretty sure the Anaconda Vice is just a modified Rear Naked Choke
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on December 07, 2014, 11:01:44 PM
are you allowed to piledrive your opponent?
I doubt it. also doubt anyone would ever do it :P
It's sorta happened before if I remember random old MMA vids :P.
Guess the Vice is loosely based off a submission, but him picking up anybody on his shoulders would be hilarious to watch in the cage ;D ;D.
Quote from: Mat0369 on December 07, 2014, 11:30:42 PM
I am pretty sure the Anaconda Vice is just a modified Rear Naked Choke
I thought it looked more like a head and arm choke as he also locks up the arm next to the head.
Quote from: Hellopplz on December 07, 2014, 11:32:02 PM
It's sorta happened before if I remember random old MMA vids :P.
Guess the Vice is loosely based off a submission, but him picking up anybody on his shoulders would be hilarious to watch in the cage ;D ;D.
This is still one of my favourite MMA moments of all time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nPIoWu625w
Good old Rampage slam ;D. Always in videos as is the butt/leg drop from Hunt :P.
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Quote from: Nige on December 07, 2014, 06:23:46 PM
I'd pay to see him GTS or Anaconda Vice some UFC guys. :P
LOL I don't think the GTS will get a run, but the Vice is a chance!
I hope you're not being serious.
Why wouldn't I be?
So the Green Power Ranger wants to fight CM Punk in his UFC debut. :o
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Quote from: Nige on December 07, 2014, 06:23:46 PM
I'd pay to see him GTS or Anaconda Vice some UFC guys. :P
LOL I don't think the GTS will get a run, but the Vice is a chance!
I hope you're not being serious.
Why wouldn't I be?
Because it's a fake wrestling move that isn't even a real submission. It's nothing more than a slight neck crank that would do no damage whatsoever. Why do you think in the wrestling the opponent can have it put on them and they don't tap for over a minute whereas a real submission you tap in seconds? It's because it doesn't do enough to actually hurt someone to the point where they would tap.
That's why I hope you weren't being serious, but looks as if you were, which is unfortunate.
To actually comment on the signing by UFC it's actually a very smart move. It's going to bring in a new crowd who want to watch punk, but for punk I hope he doesn't expect to challenge for the titles. He can just cash his most likely large cheques and go home.
Awaiting your rebuttal RD...
Quote from: Honey Badger on December 09, 2014, 09:34:59 AM
Awaiting your rebuttal RD...
Wow, how's the view up there?
I'm sure Punk could make a variation to the move to make it painful
Reckon he could change the Anaconda vice into a proper submission though, give up holding their arm and switch to a head and arm choke ;). That would make it hurt more :P.
As for the Punk signing, obviously for publicity and no way they can throw him tough opponent straight out like Lesnar. If they do, watch him likely get smashed :P.
Well I was actually hoping for a lively debate where we both expressed our opinions so I could hear your reasoning behind why you thought he may pull it out in a match. However looks like you would rather than just say "how's the view up there?" after I had stated my opinion and leave it there.
Not sure if you actually watch real fighting or if you just stick to the fake stuff. I highly doubt he would bother even attempting to alter it in to some sort of submission manoeuvre and will just stick to the tried and tested methods of real fighters.
Whats CM's background? Remeber hearing him say something like Kempo I thought I heard, don't know much about that marital art.
Apparently he's a Brazillian Jiu Jitzu "hobbyist". Not sure on anything else he's dabbled in.
Quote from: Hellopplz on December 09, 2014, 04:09:56 PM
Apparently he's a Brazillian Jiu Jitzu "hobbyist". Not sure on anything else he's dabbled in.
Well he's sweet if UFC starts to allow chairs, baseball bats wrapped in barbed wire and sledgehammers.
Quote from: Mat0369 on December 07, 2014, 11:30:42 PM
I am pretty sure the Anaconda Vice is just a modified Rear Naked Choke
The anaconda vise is just a modified arm triangle choke. It can easily be turned into an actual arm triangle choke quite easily
I still have money on him crying about something and quitting before he even steps into the Octagon for a fight.
(http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/article/media_slots/photos/000/430/835/31-punk-jericho-road-to-mania-782908_original.jpg?1337200798)
This image here is of Punks, Anaconda Vise
(http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3902981/Barao3.jpg)
This one is the arm triangle choke performed by Renan Barao
Renan Barao is a black belt in BJJ, so he has the correct Technique as well
The anaconda vise takes so long to tap, because A it's fake and b, he doesn't make alot of compression on the neck. He focuses more on the arm instead of the choke. Whereas the BJJ move focuses on the neck and the suffocation of the victim
Agree Cookie, similar though and if he drops the focus on the arm thing, could switch it into one! In WWE, just meant to make things look painful but aren't actually going to hurt/injure the other person (e.g. sleeper hold is sort of like a rear-naked choke, except like no pressure at all).
Quote from: Hellopplz on December 09, 2014, 03:45:39 PM
Reckon he could change the Anaconda vice into a proper submission though, give up holding their arm and switch to a head and arm choke ;). That would make it hurt more :P.
To change it in to an arm triangle he needs to completely change his body position, plus he's got to either change which arm he uses to wrap around their head or he's got to change the arm of the opponents that he locks up. It's a lot easier said than done.
By the way my bro, who as you all know is a legit fighter and has choked out his fair share of opponents agrees with me that the vise is useless and that Punk is going to suffer in the UFC. He even said he would fight him haha.
Quote from: Honey Badger on December 12, 2014, 12:23:15 PM
To change it in to an arm triangle he needs to completely change his body position, plus he's got to either change which arm he uses to wrap around their head or he's got to change the arm of the opponents that he locks up. It's a lot easier said than done.
By the way my bro, who as you all know is a legit fighter and has choked out his fair share of opponents agrees with me that the vise is useless and that Punk is going to suffer in the UFC. He even said he would fight him haha.
I always struggled with the arm triangle choke. Could never get everything right
Agree, he'd have to alter it quite a bit and change his body position to pull it off, but more likely to do an arm triangle than a GTS :P.
Everybody is calling him out, but apparently they are going to get him an inexperienced fighter for his first match.
Quote from: Hellopplz on December 12, 2014, 07:04:03 PM
Agree, he'd have to alter it quite a bit and change his body position to pull it off, but more likely to do an arm triangle than a GTS :P.
Everybody is calling him out, but apparently they are going to get him an inexperienced fighter for his first match.
WWE and MMA are obviously not the same ... he won't seriously try to use 'moves' he did in WWE in his UFC fight/s ... I don't know much about him as I don't follow recent WWE (I know of Stone Cold and the Rock but I haven't followed since Hulk Hogan days ... yep, i'm old ;))
How good was UFC 181?!?!?! :o ;)
My initial thoughts were still that Hendricks took it but again it was a close one - seems to be the 'wrestling-bias' only really applied to GSP??!! :o ;)
Quote from: Honey Badger on November 22, 2014, 09:53:57 PM
For those who didn't watch Rob just won the championship in under 4 minutes via rear naked choke!!
By the way j, when you asked how he was going in the lead up I neglected to mention that he had re-broken the same hand in training so was unable to actually do much punching with it. They had said if he pulled out they would just replace him rather than reschedule the fight, so he didn't tell them it was broken and fought anyway. Madness!!
far out!!! :o
glad he came away with the win! ;)
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Quote from: Nige on December 07, 2014, 06:23:46 PM
I'd pay to see him GTS or Anaconda Vice some UFC guys. :P
LOL I don't think the GTS will get a run, but the Vice is a chance!
I hope you're not being serious.
Why wouldn't I be?
Because it's a fake wrestling move that isn't even a real submission. It's nothing more than a slight neck crank that would do no damage whatsoever. Why do you think in the wrestling the opponent can have it put on them and they don't tap for over a minute whereas a real submission you tap in seconds? It's because it doesn't do enough to actually hurt someone to the point where they would tap.
That's why I hope you weren't being serious, but looks as if you were, which is unfortunate.
To actually comment on the signing by UFC it's actually a very smart move. It's going to bring in a new crowd who want to watch punk, but for punk I hope he doesn't expect to challenge for the titles. He can just cash his most likely large cheques and go home.
oops missed this from CF above ... ;)
Quote from: j959 on December 15, 2014, 07:48:13 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on December 12, 2014, 07:04:03 PM
Agree, he'd have to alter it quite a bit and change his body position to pull it off, but more likely to do an arm triangle than a GTS :P.
Everybody is calling him out, but apparently they are going to get him an inexperienced fighter for his first match.
WWE and MMA are obviously not the same ... he won't seriously try to use 'moves' he did in WWE in his UFC fight/s ... I don't know much about him as I don't follow recent WWE (I know of Stone Cold and the Rock but I haven't followed since Hulk Hogan days ... yep, i'm old ;))
How good was UFC 181?!?!?! :o ;)
My initial thoughts were still that Hendricks took it but again it was a close one - seems to be the 'wrestling-bias' only really applied to GSP??!! :o ;)
You don't get points for unsuccessful takedowns, which Hendricks had a lot of.
Quote from: Cookie311993 on December 15, 2014, 09:45:28 PM
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Quote from: Hellopplz on December 12, 2014, 07:04:03 PM
Agree, he'd have to alter it quite a bit and change his body position to pull it off, but more likely to do an arm triangle than a GTS :P.
Everybody is calling him out, but apparently they are going to get him an inexperienced fighter for his first match.
WWE and MMA are obviously not the same ... he won't seriously try to use 'moves' he did in WWE in his UFC fight/s ... I don't know much about him as I don't follow recent WWE (I know of Stone Cold and the Rock but I haven't followed since Hulk Hogan days ... yep, i'm old ;))
How good was UFC 181?!?!?! :o ;)
My initial thoughts were still that Hendricks took it but again it was a close one - seems to be the 'wrestling-bias' only really applied to GSP??!! :o ;)
You don't get points for unsuccessful takedowns, which Hendricks had a lot of.
yeh, I get that and he took a lot of damage from Lawler when he didn't pull them off so i'm fine with the decision ... but what I meant was that Hendricks seemed to 'do enough' in terms of
successful take-downs to get the win imo ...
this is how Hendricks 'lost' to GSP - St Pierre kept getting Hendricks to ground but did no damage once they were there
it's the reason I kept complaining about the 'wrestling-bias' in the judging - so I reckon that Hendricks has been 'screwed' twice by the judging ...
first when they gave the title defence to GSP (you look at the 2 fighters at the end and GSP was beat up and Hendricks hardly had a scratch) ... and then when the judges gave it to Lawler (look, I like Lawler and it's a great redemption story so i'm fine with the result) where I reckon if you substituted GSP in for Hendricks, the judges would have gone against Lawler i'm pretty sure ... ;)
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Agree, he'd have to alter it quite a bit and change his body position to pull it off, but more likely to do an arm triangle than a GTS :P.
Everybody is calling him out, but apparently they are going to get him an inexperienced fighter for his first match.
WWE and MMA are obviously not the same ... he won't seriously try to use 'moves' he did in WWE in his UFC fight/s ... I don't know much about him as I don't follow recent WWE (I know of Stone Cold and the Rock but I haven't followed since Hulk Hogan days ... yep, i'm old ;))
How good was UFC 181?!?!?! :o ;)
My initial thoughts were still that Hendricks took it but again it was a close one - seems to be the 'wrestling-bias' only really applied to GSP??!! :o ;)
You don't get points for unsuccessful takedowns, which Hendricks had a lot of.
yeh, I get that and he took a lot of damage from Lawler when he didn't pull them off so i'm fine with the decision ... but what I meant was that Hendricks seemed to 'do enough' in terms of successful take-downs to get the win imo ...
this is how Hendricks 'lost' to GSP - St Pierre kept getting Hendricks to ground but did no damage once they were there
it's the reason I kept complaining about the 'wrestling-bias' in the judging - so I reckon that Hendricks has been 'screwed' twice by the judging ...
first when they gave the title defence to GSP (you look at the 2 fighters at the end and GSP was beat up and Hendricks hardly had a scratch) ... and then when the judges gave it to Lawler (look, I like Lawler and it's a great redemption story so i'm fine with the result) where I reckon if you substituted GSP in for Hendricks, the judges would have gone against Lawler i'm pretty sure ... ;)
GSP had the takedown advantage and check out the numbers of strikes landed by both fighters, in my mind GSP takes it, looking at the condition of the fighters is not how a fight's decided, cos GSP looked like he got bashed by multiple Hendricks'.
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Agree, he'd have to alter it quite a bit and change his body position to pull it off, but more likely to do an arm triangle than a GTS :P.
Everybody is calling him out, but apparently they are going to get him an inexperienced fighter for his first match.
WWE and MMA are obviously not the same ... he won't seriously try to use 'moves' he did in WWE in his UFC fight/s ... I don't know much about him as I don't follow recent WWE (I know of Stone Cold and the Rock but I haven't followed since Hulk Hogan days ... yep, i'm old ;))
How good was UFC 181?!?!?! :o ;)
My initial thoughts were still that Hendricks took it but again it was a close one - seems to be the 'wrestling-bias' only really applied to GSP??!! :o ;)
You don't get points for unsuccessful takedowns, which Hendricks had a lot of.
yeh, I get that and he took a lot of damage from Lawler when he didn't pull them off so i'm fine with the decision ... but what I meant was that Hendricks seemed to 'do enough' in terms of successful take-downs to get the win imo ...
this is how Hendricks 'lost' to GSP - St Pierre kept getting Hendricks to ground but did no damage once they were there
it's the reason I kept complaining about the 'wrestling-bias' in the judging - so I reckon that Hendricks has been 'screwed' twice by the judging ...
first when they gave the title defence to GSP (you look at the 2 fighters at the end and GSP was beat up and Hendricks hardly had a scratch) ... and then when the judges gave it to Lawler (look, I like Lawler and it's a great redemption story so i'm fine with the result) where I reckon if you substituted GSP in for Hendricks, the judges would have gone against Lawler i'm pretty sure ... ;)
GSP had the takedown advantage and check out the numbers of strikes landed by both fighters, in my mind GSP takes it, looking at the condition of the fighters is not how a fight's decided, cos GSP looked like he got bashed by multiple Hendricks'.
I honestly don't remember GSP landing more significant strikes than Hendricks in that fight ... ???
to me the key word is 'significant' and that's why I'm fairly sure the unified rules of MMA do instruct judges to by analogy look at 'damage' - it's MMA and not boxing or WWE! ;)
but seriously, Hendricks from my memory landed more strikes and did more damage as you wrote above GSP looked like he got smashed and Hendricks looked like he'd hardly been tagged ... and i'd say that's the fight that I saw! ;)
Official numbers from the fight:
Total Strikes: 142-125 Hendricks
Significant strikes: 101-85 GSP
Takedowns: 3-2 GSP
Submission attempts: 1-0 GSP
GSP winner winner chicken dinner.
Quote from: jvalles69 on December 16, 2014, 11:29:06 PM
Official numbers from the fight:
Total Strikes: 142-125 Hendricks
Significant strikes: 101-85 GSP
Takedowns: 3-2 GSP
Submission attempts: 1-0 GSP
GSP winner winner chicken dinner.
jv, look at the damage man! ;)
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Official numbers from the fight:
Total Strikes: 142-125 Hendricks
Significant strikes: 101-85 GSP
Takedowns: 3-2 GSP
Submission attempts: 1-0 GSP
GSP winner winner chicken dinner.
jv, look at the damage man! ;)
I'd like to know exactly how the judges do judge, but I'd assume they would be tallying the same way the above panned out.
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Official numbers from the fight:
Total Strikes: 142-125 Hendricks
Significant strikes: 101-85 GSP
Takedowns: 3-2 GSP
Submission attempts: 1-0 GSP
GSP winner winner chicken dinner.
jv, look at the damage man! ;)
I'd like to know exactly how the judges do judge, but I'd assume they would be tallying the same way the above panned out.
do you have Hendricks v Lawler stats close to hand? ;)
That'd be an interesting comparison ... see if my 'theory' plays out?? ??? ;)
Total Strikes: 145-167 Lawler
Significant strikes: 111-116 Lawler
Takedowns: 5-0 Hendricks
Submission attempts: 1-0 Hendricks
Interesting, Lawler wins based on 5 more significant strikes, I guess they judged in on his aggresiveness too!
If you want to look at others just go to the UFC website and look at past fight cards.
Quote from: jvalles69 on December 17, 2014, 04:31:24 PM
Total Strikes: 145-167 Lawler
Significant strikes: 111-116 Lawler
Takedowns: 5-0 Hendricks
Submission attempts: 1-0 Hendricks
Interesting, Lawler wins based on 5 more significant strikes, I guess they judged in on his aggressiveness too!
If you want to look at others just go to the UFC website and look at past fight cards.
ah, cool.
so GSP only just took the take-down count against Hendricks ...
but Lawler takes both striking tallies against Hendricks but Lawler got 'smashed' nil-to-5 on take-downs and only 5 more significant strikes than Hendricks ...
I think that gives a nod to my 'GSP gets a judging bias for his wrestling/take-downs' theory in my book! ;)
Lawler controlled the fight. Deserves the win
http://m.au.ufc.com/event/UFC181 check out the takedowns. Hendricks got 5 out of 17 takedowns. Can't win like that
new breaking that rampage jackson has signed back with UFC but bellator claiming he is 100% contracted to them :o
a kick from hell
That was a super quick fight. Machida probably broke one of Dollaway's ribs
Eric Silva n Renan Barao's chokes were brilliant
Quote from: Mat0369 on December 21, 2014, 04:55:07 PM
That was a super quick fight. Machida probably broke one of Dollaway's ribs
Yeah, looked brutal as!!
Barao looked a bit hesistant at times and got hit cleanly by Gagnon quite a bit but rebounded from the loss well! Have to say Gagnon put up a much better fight than I expected, especially since he couldn't get him down.
confirmed Dominic Cruz tears ACL in right knee :( :(
Quote from: The BeDazzler on December 23, 2014, 05:06:39 PM
confirmed Dominic Cruz tears ACL in right knee :( :(
Geez! This guy can't catch a break! Is that it for him? Must be so demoralising to keep having these injuries. :(
Quote from: jvalles69 on December 23, 2014, 05:17:24 PM
Quote from: The BeDazzler on December 23, 2014, 05:06:39 PM
confirmed Dominic Cruz tears ACL in right knee :( :(
Geez! This guy can't catch a break! Is that it for him? Must be so demoralising to keep having these injuries. :(
I don't think he's that old, wouldn't have thought so ... will be tough but he's done knee rehab before so ... :-X :P
pumped for jones vs cormier tomorrow :D :D
Bones is going to destroy him
Bones domination, but DC put up a great fight. Any watch the press conference? Jones is absolutely cold blooded.
Jones pretty much had him beat 4 rounds to 1. I didn't think it was the best strategy in making DC chase him, especially after round 2 where he clearly lost after getting tagged multiple times. I could tell what he was trying to do in trying to gas him and make him go to 5. Round 4 rolled around and Jones had the most dominant round of the fight but then almost got clipped late in the 5th. You could see he changed it up come round 3 which they brought up in the post fight. It wasn't his natural fight but what is scary is that he said he never trains between fights and is about to start doing that now.
Quote from: jvalles69 on January 04, 2015, 11:50:40 PM
Bones domination, but DC put up a great fight. Any watch the press conference? Jones is absolutely cold blooded.
saw the fight missed the presser what i miss?
edit: jusr reading about jones saying Cormier Is Known to Break When
I can't wait for the Rumble Gustafson fight! I think ppl rate Gus higher than he actually is, Rumble is a beast and will fight Bones next, you heard it here first folks! 8)
It's because the only person to push Bones has been Gustafsson
DC hooked one leg, went to sweep Bones other leg and it was to far away to reach :o
Quote from: Mat0369 on January 06, 2015, 12:22:12 AM
It's because the only person to push Bones has been Gustafsson
Yeah, and I think it's because Jones didn't anticipate not having his size advantage and I reckon Jones will dominate Gus if they go again because he will be more prepared.
jones tested positive to cocaine and entered rehab
Quote from: The BeDazzler on January 07, 2015, 03:17:31 PM
jones tested positive to cocaine and entered rehab
shower I thought you were just kiddin but it's legit
http://mmajunkie.com/2015/01/ufc-champion-jon-jones-tests-positive-for-cocaine-reportedly-enters-rehab
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 07, 2015, 06:45:19 PM
Quote from: The BeDazzler on January 07, 2015, 03:17:31 PM
jones tested positive to cocaine and entered rehab
shower I thought you were just kiddin but it's legit
http://mmajunkie.com/2015/01/ufc-champion-jon-jones-tests-positive-for-cocaine-reportedly-enters-rehab
yeah was serious...lol ;)
Damn i wish sportsbet had odds for who would defeat Jon Jones, drugs would have been a thousand to one :P
So I just read this
Adding fuel to the fire, Jones' testosterone levels for his pre-fight test were .19. The average male will have levels around 1.1, meaning Jones' levels were insanely low for an elite male athlete in his prime. These levels would be a red flag for some form of a masking agent. Stay tuned for this one.
Thoughts on Jose Aldo V Connor McGregor?
Well kinda chose matches to suit McGregor, but got the love the hype he's been bringing :P. Would love to see Aldo smash him ;D.
Conor all the way baby!
i think Aldo clips him for sure, he holds his hands low all the time, if Siver was cleaner with his striking McGregor was open several times, definitely not saying Siver could have won, Jose Aldo is a tad more elite than Siver :D
Yeah, but Conor uses that range well to avoid getting hit too much. Although Siver landed a fair amount of leg kicks, if Conor allows Aldo to do that, bye bye :-X. Would be good to see how he stacks up to Aldo with that height/reach advantage.
if u get the chance HP watch when Connor rushes in with punches, he is repeatedly left standing in front of Siver with his chin up and hands down and pushes Siver to get separation, im sure Aldo has seen this (he said in the interview 'i no what im gonna do to him') when McGregor rushes in Aldo will squat down with hands up and a hook with either hand, that will be what rocks him and leads to the finish, TKO by punches imo
Watched it as foxtel shows all the fight cards on there but shall take a closer look when I rewatch. Agree his hands were down alot (reminds me of Silva like that, baiting their opponent in). Hopefully Aldo can TKO/KO him, just needs to get within the reach Conor has over most people, but as you said once he rushes in if he can time it well, can land nicely. As from Siver to Aldo would be a huge difference :P.
agreed, i thought the straight left n the distance he can cover with it was his most impressive weapon, imo it would be better for the division if he beat Aldo as Connor is raw n could lose a technically sound elite fighter, could make for a mish mash of great matchups
They are saying he's been spoon-fed guys to suit his stand up, and avoided the wrestlers of the division through his win-streak like Edgar, Lamas and Mendes. I'm sure they could give him trouble if he wins the title. But reckon if Aldo can beat Conor, he could move up to Lightweight so opens up the division again!
Aldo has pretty much owned this division n could do with a different challenge, i agree they r riding the hype train, who was the last number 5 ranked fighter who beat the 10th ranked fighter to get a title shot in his home country :D
McGregor is #4 and hasn't fought any of the fighters above him. #1 Chad Mendes is booked to fight #3 Ricardo Lamas. I reckon give McGregor #2 Frankie Edgar. That should be the number 1 contender fight. Edgar fought very hard against Aldo first time around and recently he belted Cub Swanson. Should have been Edgar vs McGregor for #1 contender
I'm a fan, but he doesn't deserve it. I don't get the ufc and their title fights. McGregor beats Siver, he gets title shot. Anderson Silva beats Nick Diaz and he too will get a title shot.
They are into the money making aspect of things, and McGregor/Silva would sell tickets, so leap frog more deserving guys.
That and they protected McGregor, so avoided the top guys who could potentially get him down and beat him.
I was looking last night and the next bantamweight title fight is Dillashaw vs Barao 2. Imo Barao had his chance at a rematch. He couldn't fight due to feeling light headed. Cruz was meant to get the shot but tore his Acl. Dillashaw won't fight Faber. Give him Assuncao. Last man to beat him, I'm sure Dillashaw wants to avenge that loss
Apparently Assuncao is facing Faber in March while Dillashaw gets Barao in April. With you Cookie in how Dillashaw should try to avenge that loss rather than face Barao.
Quote from: Hellopplz on January 22, 2015, 02:04:42 PM
Apparently Assuncao is facing Faber in March while Dillashaw gets Barao in April. With you Cookie in how Dillashaw should try to avenge that loss rather than face Barao.
Barao had his chance to avenge his loss. But he trained to hard leading up to the fight and was exhausted the morning of the fight
Quote from: Hellopplz on January 22, 2015, 11:01:31 AM
They are into the money making aspect of things, and McGregor/Silva would sell tickets, so leap frog more deserving guys.
That and they protected McGregor, so avoided the top guys who could potentially get him down and beat him.
that's right, it's all about the dosh (PPVs) - McGregor is at the top of his interest (ie money-making) 'arousal curve' right now so the UFC are cashing in on the hype and interest he's generated.
I'm reserving judgment still because he talks a lot of smack but has so far backed it up - I thought Poirer would beat him easily but the reverse occurred :o ;)
I didn't see the Siver fight unfortunately (stoopid work) and I didn't realise he was that much on the downward slide from what I heard - initially didn't think it was such a 'gimme' match up for McGregor apart from the physical length disparity but now in hindsight see that it was just a 'warm-up' without risking the temporal loss of standing if he had lost to a Mendez/Edgar etc before getting to the champ
You would think that Aldo will pepper McGregor's legs with kicks like Siver but the champ hasn't thrown them much of late for some reason?? Otherwise, I think Aldo just takes him down and tries to submit him - never seen McGregor on the mat.
I just don't see the need to try to beat an opponent in the area (striking for McGregor) they are most comfortable when you're equally adept (BJJ for Aldo, though haven't seen that much from him - hasn't needed it much) at other disciplines of MMA ... ;)
Quote from: Cookie311993 on January 22, 2015, 03:21:00 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on January 22, 2015, 02:04:42 PM
Apparently Assuncao is facing Faber in March while Dillashaw gets Barao in April. With you Cookie in how Dillashaw should try to avenge that loss rather than face Barao.
Barao had his chance to avenge his loss. But he trained to hard leading up to the fight and was exhausted the morning of the fight
I don't get this at all ... wasn't it that he had to pull out because he exhausted himself so much because he couldn't make weight in time?? why give him another opportunity when it was something within his own control??
you're supposed to be a professional ... ::) ;)
Quote from: j959 on January 22, 2015, 06:04:42 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on January 22, 2015, 11:01:31 AM
They are into the money making aspect of things, and McGregor/Silva would sell tickets, so leap frog more deserving guys.
That and they protected McGregor, so avoided the top guys who could potentially get him down and beat him.
that's right, it's all about the dosh (PPVs) - McGregor is at the top of his interest (ie money-making) 'arousal curve' right now so the UFC are cashing in on the hype and interest he's generated.
I'm reserving judgment still because he talks a lot of smack but has so far backed it up - I thought Poirer would beat him easily but the reverse occurred :o ;)
I didn't see the Siver fight unfortunately (stoopid work) and I didn't realise he was that much on the downward slide from what I heard - initially didn't think it was such a 'gimme' match up for McGregor apart from the physical length disparity but now in hindsight see that it was just a 'warm-up' without risking the temporal loss of standing if he had lost to a Mendez/Edgar etc before getting to the champ
You would think that Aldo will pepper McGregor's legs with kicks like Siver but the champ hasn't thrown them much of late for some reason?? Otherwise, I think Aldo just takes him down and tries to submit him - never seen McGregor on the mat.
I just don't see the need to try to beat an opponent in the area (striking for McGregor) they are most comfortable when you're equally adept (BJJ for Aldo, though haven't seen that much from him - hasn't needed it much) at other disciplines of MMA ... ;)
Quote from: Cookie311993 on January 22, 2015, 03:21:00 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on January 22, 2015, 02:04:42 PM
Apparently Assuncao is facing Faber in March while Dillashaw gets Barao in April. With you Cookie in how Dillashaw should try to avenge that loss rather than face Barao.
Barao had his chance to avenge his loss. But he trained to hard leading up to the fight and was exhausted the morning of the fight
I don't get this at all ... wasn't it that he had to pull out because he exhausted himself so much because he couldn't make weight in time?? why give him another opportunity when it was something within his own control??
you're supposed to be a professional ... ::) ;)
I think a lot more has become of Conor McGregor because he has managed to piss off Aldo. I reckon there would be a case of Aldo asking Dana White to give him McGregor next. I think this is a combination of personal and for the $$$$. Aldo wants McGregor, McGregor wants the belt, the fans want to see McGregor prove he is worth it/ Aldo flog him up.
Its really hard to judge though. McGregor hasn't proven himself against anyone who can wrestle. McGregor's last loss ame via submission. If McGregor wins Aldo gets a rematch, if Aldo wins, I don't want him to get another shot right away. Chad Mendes wants him and so does Ricardo Lamas. Give them the chance to belt him or get belted. I wanna se Aldo vs Edgar 2. Edgar really took the challenge to Aldo and made him earn the title, much like Mendes did with their last title fight
Quote from: Cookie311993 on January 22, 2015, 09:42:20 PM
Quote from: j959 on January 22, 2015, 06:04:42 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on January 22, 2015, 11:01:31 AM
They are into the money making aspect of things, and McGregor/Silva would sell tickets, so leap frog more deserving guys.
That and they protected McGregor, so avoided the top guys who could potentially get him down and beat him.
that's right, it's all about the dosh (PPVs) - McGregor is at the top of his interest (ie money-making) 'arousal curve' right now so the UFC are cashing in on the hype and interest he's generated.
I'm reserving judgment still because he talks a lot of smack but has so far backed it up - I thought Poirer would beat him easily but the reverse occurred :o ;)
I didn't see the Siver fight unfortunately (stoopid work) and I didn't realise he was that much on the downward slide from what I heard - initially didn't think it was such a 'gimme' match up for McGregor apart from the physical length disparity but now in hindsight see that it was just a 'warm-up' without risking the temporal loss of standing if he had lost to a Mendez/Edgar etc before getting to the champ
You would think that Aldo will pepper McGregor's legs with kicks like Siver but the champ hasn't thrown them much of late for some reason?? Otherwise, I think Aldo just takes him down and tries to submit him - never seen McGregor on the mat.
I just don't see the need to try to beat an opponent in the area (striking for McGregor) they are most comfortable when you're equally adept (BJJ for Aldo, though haven't seen that much from him - hasn't needed it much) at other disciplines of MMA ... ;)
Quote from: Cookie311993 on January 22, 2015, 03:21:00 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on January 22, 2015, 02:04:42 PM
Apparently Assuncao is facing Faber in March while Dillashaw gets Barao in April. With you Cookie in how Dillashaw should try to avenge that loss rather than face Barao.
Barao had his chance to avenge his loss. But he trained to hard leading up to the fight and was exhausted the morning of the fight
I don't get this at all ... wasn't it that he had to pull out because he exhausted himself so much because he couldn't make weight in time?? why give him another opportunity when it was something within his own control??
you're supposed to be a professional ... ::) ;)
I think a lot more has become of Conor McGregor because he has managed to piss off Aldo. I reckon there would be a case of Aldo asking Dana White to give him McGregor next. I think this is a combination of personal and for the $$$$. Aldo wants McGregor, McGregor wants the belt, the fans want to see McGregor prove he is worth it/ Aldo flog him up.
Its really hard to judge though. McGregor hasn't proven himself against anyone who can wrestle. McGregor's last loss ame via submission. If McGregor wins Aldo gets a rematch, if Aldo wins, I don't want him to get another shot right away. Chad Mendes wants him and so does Ricardo Lamas. Give them the chance to belt him or get belted. I wanna se Aldo vs Edgar 2. Edgar really took the challenge to Aldo and made him earn the title, much like Mendes did with their last title fight
I have to say that I was mightly impressed with Mendes's last crack at Aldo - he improved out of sight from this first challenge loss.
I was surprised how well Mendes closed the distance that fight - I've always thought of the upper-cut as a dangerous swing to throw because it leaves the thrower pretty open to counter (and I have to go back and watch it again) but Mendes had it pretty compact and reduced this risk imo ...
Lamas wasn't up to it but I thought that about Mendes after his first crack and he proved me wrong in his 2nd attempt! ;)
Aldo is happy to fight McGregor for the PPV share - pretty sure he's even quoted somewhere in media about it being a big fight due to McGregor's self-promotion and he was fine with that.
Not sure who is most overrated, McGregor or Gustafson... ::)
Conor's the real deal
Anthony Rumble Johnson is the real deal
Quote from: jvalles69 on January 23, 2015, 04:55:54 PM
Not sure who is most overrated, McGregor or Gustafson... ::)
Called in on Gustafson, we'll see the same with McGregor when he's up against someone good.
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on January 26, 2015, 01:40:12 AM
Anthony Rumble Johnson is the real deal
Big Power he has :o. Only got to watch the match today cause was out all of yesterday so had to record it, never thought it was going to last the distance.
It's about time that Johnson has fought at the right weight class. Ever since he came back and fought at light heavies, he has looked well and truly at home
He had to drop 55 lbs to fight at welterweight.
Quote from: Hellopplz on January 26, 2015, 11:26:24 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on January 26, 2015, 01:40:12 AM
Anthony Rumble Johnson is the real deal
Big Power he has :o. Only got to watch the match today cause was out all of yesterday so had to record it, never thought it was going to last the distance.
i thought his footwork was elite when Gus was trying to run, cut him off with heavy hands when he circled left and those head kicks when he went right, he had no idea where to go and i think he was out way before the ref stopped it
Quote from: Cookie311993 on January 27, 2015, 12:19:27 AM
It's about time that Johnson has fought at the right weight class. Ever since he came back and fought at light heavies, he has looked well and truly at home
He had to drop 55 lbs to fight at welterweight.
yeah i remember he missed weight by a huge amount at an event and i thought that was going to be it for him in the ufc
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on January 27, 2015, 09:33:13 AM
Quote from: Hellopplz on January 26, 2015, 11:26:24 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on January 26, 2015, 01:40:12 AM
Anthony Rumble Johnson is the real deal
Big Power he has :o. Only got to watch the match today cause was out all of yesterday so had to record it, never thought it was going to last the distance.
i thought his footwork was elite when Gus was trying to run, cut him off with heavy hands when he circled left and those head kicks when he went right, he had no idea where to go and i think he was out way before the ref stopped it
Quote from: Cookie311993 on January 27, 2015, 12:19:27 AM
It's about time that Johnson has fought at the right weight class. Ever since he came back and fought at light heavies, he has looked well and truly at home
He had to drop 55 lbs to fight at welterweight.
yeah i remember he missed weight by a huge amount at an event and i thought that was going to be it for him in the ufc
I'm fairly sure it was the end of his ufc career. He went to a smaller promotion fighting at light heavyweight and impressed Dana White. He got a 4 fight contract I think. It's resulted in a contract renewal and a title shot
He looks far more dangerous and comfortable within himself now
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on January 28, 2015, 11:08:47 PM
He looks far more dangerous and comfortable within himself now
Not having to lose 55 pounds before weigh ins has him feeling alot fresher come fight time and therefore, more confident in his ability
Quote from: Cookie311993 on January 29, 2015, 10:17:43 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on January 28, 2015, 11:08:47 PM
He looks far more dangerous and comfortable within himself now
Not having to lose 55 pounds before weigh ins has him feeling alot fresher come fight time and therefore, more confident in his ability
I totally forgot that Rumble used to fight at WW! :o ;)
Hope I can get to the pub this Sunday for UFC 183 - not sure how to take Silva vs Diaz but the rest of the card looks pretty decent too ...
Main Card (PPV)
Middleweight Anderson Silva vs. Nick Diaz
Welterweight Tyron Woodley vs. Kelvin Gastelum
Lightweight Joe Lauzon vs. Al Iaquinta
Middleweight Thales Leites vs. Tim Boetsch
Welterweight Jordan Mein vs. Thiago Alves
Preliminary Card (Fox Sports 1)
Women's Bantamweight Miesha Tate vs. Sara McMann
Middleweight Ed Herman vs. Derek Brunson
Flyweight Ian McCall vs. John Lineker
Middleweight Rafael Natal vs. Tom Watson
Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Featherweight Diego Brandão vs. Jimy Hettes
Middleweight Richardson Moreira vs. Ildemar Alcântara
Middleweight Thiago Santos vs. Andy Enz
taken from wikipedia.org
pretty good card!
If Anderson Silva isnt clean Diaz will make it an absolute war and could win
Woodley should win, however i love Gastellum and i hope he keeps winning
Iaquinta looks a level above Lauzon but u never know with submission Joe
i love Gastelum too but missed weight by almost 10 pounds!!
just double checked not last fight against ellenberger but fight before hand he missed weight against Nico Musoke by 1 and 3 qtr pounds....so nowhere near as much but a pattern is emerging here
so maybe time to bite the bullet and step back up to middle weight?
Quote from: The BeDazzler on January 31, 2015, 01:17:56 PM
i love Gastelum too but missed weight by almost 10 pounds!!
just double checked not last fight against ellenberger but fight before hand he missed weight against Nico Musoke by 1 and 3 qtr pounds....so nowhere near as much but a pattern is emerging here
so maybe time to bite the bullet and step back up to middle weight?
:o 10lbs is a big miss, is the fight still going ahead?
agreed, fight where u r most comfortable so u feel great heading into fight day imo
Pwoah, 10lbs off :o. Probably be made into a catchweight fight,. The weight problem is gonna hurt if he beats Woodley, would set him back a few matches for the WW title (which is probably a good thing as he is still young).
Agree with you guys, think move back up is inevitable if he can't make weight consistently.
https://m.yahoo.com/w/legobpengine/sports/news/kelvin-gastelum-john-lineker-fined-ufc-183-fights-013515442--mma.html?orig_host_hdr=sports.yahoo.com&.intl=us&.lang=en-US
Details here, fights still on but 30% of gastelums purse goes to woodley
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-Dana-White-Orders-Kelvin-Gastelum-John-Lineker-to-Change-Weight-Classes-81117
well Danna made the choice for both of them
Woodley vs Gastelum fight was bloody boring. Gastelum was the aggressor, while Woodley did stuff all apart from round 2.
How 1 judge had him winning all 3 rounds shocks me. He was constantly in defense looking for a counter. Round 1 and 3 this didn't work. Gastelum would get in punch and get out of the pocket
I scored the fight 29-28 Gastelum
Quote from: The BeDazzler on February 01, 2015, 12:43:59 PM
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-Dana-White-Orders-Kelvin-Gastelum-John-Lineker-to-Change-Weight-Classes-81117
well Danna made the choice for both of them
thats good, didnt really like how Lineker made light of it in fight rubbing his belly
Quote from: Cookie311993 on February 02, 2015, 07:38:32 AM
Woodley vs Gastelum fight was bloody boring. Gastelum was the aggressor, while Woodley did stuff all apart from round 2.
How 1 judge had him winning all 3 rounds shocks me. He was constantly in defense looking for a counter. Round 1 and 3 this didn't work. Gastelum would get in punch and get out of the pocket
I scored the fight 29-28 Gastelum
yeah i saw it similarly, definitely thought Gastelum exercised 'octagon control'
Woodley put all his eggs in the counter KO basket and it didnt pan out
Meisha got a savvy win after she was rocked in round 1, finished round 2 with Mcmann trapped in a choke and then reversed her takedown at the beginning of round 3 staying on top all round
Ed Herman was stopped by Brunson after eating a decent punch he turtled up, too many fights being stopped early imo, if the fighter turtles up and is not being struck cleanly let them try weather the storm,
examples:
Gustafson Vs Johnson needed to be stopped sooner
the most recent Barao Vs Faber should have been let go
Silva out pointed Diaz, i enjoyed the mimicry of Diaz, he didnt have the power to hurt Anderson tho, Silva definitely doesnt look as sharp as he once was and he even hinted at that was it for him, could be the right move, that Spider would have been toweled up by Weidman, anyone with real KO power for that matter
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 02, 2015, 09:03:02 AM
Quote from: The BeDazzler on February 01, 2015, 12:43:59 PM
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-Dana-White-Orders-Kelvin-Gastelum-John-Lineker-to-Change-Weight-Classes-81117
well Danna made the choice for both of them
thats good, didnt really like how Lineker made light of it in fight rubbing his belly
Ha, ha! still a classic bait though!! ;)
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 02, 2015, 09:03:02 AM
Quote from: Cookie311993 on February 02, 2015, 07:38:32 AM
Woodley vs Gastelum fight was bloody boring. Gastelum was the aggressor, while Woodley did stuff all apart from round 2.
How 1 judge had him winning all 3 rounds shocks me. He was constantly in defense looking for a counter. Round 1 and 3 this didn't work. Gastelum would get in punch and get out of the pocket
I scored the fight 29-28 Gastelum
yeah i saw it similarly, definitely thought Gastelum exercised 'octagon control'
Woodley put all his eggs in the counter KO basket and it didnt pan out
Meisha got a savvy win after she was rocked in round 1, finished round 2 with Mcmann trapped in a choke and then reversed her takedown at the beginning of round 3 staying on top all round
Ed Herman was stopped by Brunson after eating a decent punch he turtled up, too many fights being stopped early imo, if the fighter turtles up and is not being struck cleanly let them try weather the storm,
examples:
Gustafson Vs Johnson needed to be stopped sooner
the most recent Barao Vs Faber should have been let go
Silva out pointed Diaz, i enjoyed the mimicry of Diaz, he didnt have the power to hurt Anderson tho, Silva definitely doesnt look as sharp as he once was and he even hinted at that was it for him, could be the right move, that Spider would have been toweled up by Weidman, anyone with real KO power for that matter
think I agree with you two on Woodley v Gestalum - though I agreed with the Woodley win (at 29-28) but I just couldn't understand how one of the judges gave that 3rd rd to Woodley!!! :o
there was no way - fine with him winning but getting 30-27 from one judge was wrong - luckily it didn't affect the overall outcome.
I thought there was a typo when they listed Gestalum's weight at 180pds!!! :o
Tate vs McMann - initially I thought McMann was unlucky but then I had a bit more of a think and recap in my mind and Meisha I think did take the 2nd rd fairly easily - she got taken down by McMann but then she had that submission attempt that was pretty close and she held it almost through to the end of that rd ...
First two rds of Silva v Diaz I didn't really know what to make of it but I was thoroughly entertained - things went to script after that with Silva not really doing much and getting taken apart on the outside - I don't know what fight he thought he was in, but I couldn't understand him saying that his corner was telling him that he was still in with a shot in the last couple of rds - there's no way in the world any reasonable viewer would have thought he won any of those first 1-3 rounds is there?? ??? :o ;)
What's everyone's thoughts on Silva getting a title shot?
I think based on his performance against Diaz, it wouldn't be pretty. Diaz kept clipping him with combos. Anyone in the top 5 at middleweight possess knockout ability. I reckon he would have been sleeping. Joe Rogan even said that, Diaz doesn't have heavy hands compared to a couple of the top contenders
Vitor Below asked for an Interim Middleweight title fight. White suggested Machida, vitor replied with something along the lines of, I'll wait till Weidmans fit
Quote from: j959 on February 03, 2015, 08:40:05 PM
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http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-Dana-White-Orders-Kelvin-Gastelum-John-Lineker-to-Change-Weight-Classes-81117
well Danna made the choice for both of them
thats good, didnt really like how Lineker made light of it in fight rubbing his belly
Ha, ha! still a classic bait though!! ;)
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 02, 2015, 09:03:02 AM
Quote from: Cookie311993 on February 02, 2015, 07:38:32 AM
Woodley vs Gastelum fight was bloody boring. Gastelum was the aggressor, while Woodley did stuff all apart from round 2.
How 1 judge had him winning all 3 rounds shocks me. He was constantly in defense looking for a counter. Round 1 and 3 this didn't work. Gastelum would get in punch and get out of the pocket
I scored the fight 29-28 Gastelum
yeah i saw it similarly, definitely thought Gastelum exercised 'octagon control'
Woodley put all his eggs in the counter KO basket and it didnt pan out
Meisha got a savvy win after she was rocked in round 1, finished round 2 with Mcmann trapped in a choke and then reversed her takedown at the beginning of round 3 staying on top all round
Ed Herman was stopped by Brunson after eating a decent punch he turtled up, too many fights being stopped early imo, if the fighter turtles up and is not being struck cleanly let them try weather the storm,
examples:
Gustafson Vs Johnson needed to be stopped sooner
the most recent Barao Vs Faber should have been let go
Silva out pointed Diaz, i enjoyed the mimicry of Diaz, he didnt have the power to hurt Anderson tho, Silva definitely doesnt look as sharp as he once was and he even hinted at that was it for him, could be the right move, that Spider would have been toweled up by Weidman, anyone with real KO power for that matter
think I agree with you two on Woodley v Gestalum - though I agreed with the Woodley win (at 29-28) but I just couldn't understand how one of the judges gave that 3rd rd to Woodley!!! :o
there was no way - fine with him winning but getting 30-27 from one judge was wrong - luckily it didn't affect the overall outcome.
I thought there was a typo when they listed Gestalum's weight at 180pds!!! :o
Tate vs McMann - initially I thought McMann was unlucky but then I had a bit more of a think and recap in my mind and Meisha I think did take the 2nd rd fairly easily - she got taken down by McMann but then she had that submission attempt that was pretty close and she held it almost through to the end of that rd ...
First two rds of Silva v Diaz I didn't really know what to make of it but I was thoroughly entertained - things went to script after that with Silva not really doing much and getting taken apart on the outside - I don't know what fight he thought he was in, but I couldn't understand him saying that his corner was telling him that he was still in with a shot in the last couple of rds - there's no way in the world any reasonable viewer would have thought he won any of those first 1-3 rounds is there?? ??? :o ;)
Meisha still had the choke in at the end of the round albeit she wasnt 'going for it' McMann wasnt getting out of it without the end of round, u r right though she was better than Tate but Tate's nouse got her the win over a more talented fighter, respect!
I didnt hear the corner chats but if his corner was telling him he was winning he needs new dudes in his corner
Quote from: Cookie311993 on February 03, 2015, 09:48:26 PM
What's everyone's thoughts on Silva getting a title shot?
I think based on his performance against Diaz, it wouldn't be pretty. Diaz kept clipping him with combos. Anyone in the top 5 at middleweight possess knockout ability. I reckon he would have been sleeping. Joe Rogan even said that, Diaz doesn't have heavy hands compared to a couple of the top contenders
Vitor Below asked for an Interim Middleweight title fight. White suggested Machida, vitor replied with something along the lines of, I'll wait till Weidmans fit
I think he deserves it based on his resume not his performance against Diaz
Diaz looked sluggish and lacked power, has to be why he fights at 170, i think his brother has more bang at 155, ask Gray Maynard :D
That said he exposed Silva enough for us all to see anyone with KO power will run right through him
I actually thought it sounded as though he was hanging up the gloves
'il go home and my kids will beg me daddy daddy dont do it anymore, i dont know, maybe, i dont know'
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 03, 2015, 11:28:07 PM
Quote from: j959 on February 03, 2015, 08:40:05 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 02, 2015, 09:03:02 AM
Quote from: The BeDazzler on February 01, 2015, 12:43:59 PM
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-Dana-White-Orders-Kelvin-Gastelum-John-Lineker-to-Change-Weight-Classes-81117
well Danna made the choice for both of them
thats good, didnt really like how Lineker made light of it in fight rubbing his belly
Ha, ha! still a classic bait though!! ;)
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 02, 2015, 09:03:02 AM
Quote from: Cookie311993 on February 02, 2015, 07:38:32 AM
Woodley vs Gastelum fight was bloody boring. Gastelum was the aggressor, while Woodley did stuff all apart from round 2.
How 1 judge had him winning all 3 rounds shocks me. He was constantly in defense looking for a counter. Round 1 and 3 this didn't work. Gastelum would get in punch and get out of the pocket
I scored the fight 29-28 Gastelum
yeah i saw it similarly, definitely thought Gastelum exercised 'octagon control'
Woodley put all his eggs in the counter KO basket and it didnt pan out
Meisha got a savvy win after she was rocked in round 1, finished round 2 with Mcmann trapped in a choke and then reversed her takedown at the beginning of round 3 staying on top all round
Ed Herman was stopped by Brunson after eating a decent punch he turtled up, too many fights being stopped early imo, if the fighter turtles up and is not being struck cleanly let them try weather the storm,
examples:
Gustafson Vs Johnson needed to be stopped sooner
the most recent Barao Vs Faber should have been let go
Silva out pointed Diaz, i enjoyed the mimicry of Diaz, he didnt have the power to hurt Anderson tho, Silva definitely doesnt look as sharp as he once was and he even hinted at that was it for him, could be the right move, that Spider would have been toweled up by Weidman, anyone with real KO power for that matter
think I agree with you two on Woodley v Gestalum - though I agreed with the Woodley win (at 29-28) but I just couldn't understand how one of the judges gave that 3rd rd to Woodley!!! :o
there was no way - fine with him winning but getting 30-27 from one judge was wrong - luckily it didn't affect the overall outcome.
I thought there was a typo when they listed Gestalum's weight at 180pds!!! :o
Tate vs McMann - initially I thought McMann was unlucky but then I had a bit more of a think and recap in my mind and Meisha I think did take the 2nd rd fairly easily - she got taken down by McMann but then she had that submission attempt that was pretty close and she held it almost through to the end of that rd ...
First two rds of Silva v Diaz I didn't really know what to make of it but I was thoroughly entertained - things went to script after that with Silva not really doing much and getting taken apart on the outside - I don't know what fight he thought he was in, but I couldn't understand him saying that his corner was telling him that he was still in with a shot in the last couple of rds - there's no way in the world any reasonable viewer would have thought he won any of those first 1-3 rounds is there?? ??? :o ;)
Meisha still had the choke in at the end of the round albeit she wasnt 'going for it' McMann wasnt getting out of it without the end of round, u r right though she was better than Tate but Tate's nouse got her the win over a more talented fighter, respect!
I didnt hear the corner chats but if his corner was telling him he was winning he needs new dudes in his corner
yeah, was a gutsy win by Meisha in the end. Looking back McMann was good but she didn't have much of anything in the last 1 and half rounds ...
I read some commentary somewhere that unless you destroy him (as in a beat down), Diaz still reckons he's the winner! ;)
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 03, 2015, 11:28:07 PM
Quote from: Cookie311993 on February 03, 2015, 09:48:26 PM
What's everyone's thoughts on Silva getting a title shot?
I think based on his performance against Diaz, it wouldn't be pretty. Diaz kept clipping him with combos. Anyone in the top 5 at middleweight possess knockout ability. I reckon he would have been sleeping. Joe Rogan even said that, Diaz doesn't have heavy hands compared to a couple of the top contenders
Vitor Below asked for an Interim Middleweight title fight. White suggested Machida, vitor replied with something along the lines of, I'll wait till Weidmans fit
I think he deserves it based on his resume not his performance against Diaz
Diaz looked sluggish and lacked power, has to be why he fights at 170, i think his brother has more bang at 155, ask Gray Maynard :D
That said he exposed Silva enough for us all to see anyone with KO power will run right through him
I actually thought it sounded as though he was hanging up the gloves
'il go home and my kids will beg me daddy daddy dont do it anymore, i dont know, maybe, i dont know'
the Vitor turn down of Machida is interesting ... apparently he said he wanted an interim title fight so they went to Machida's peeps and they said to send over the contract and while waiting for that to come back they told Vitor and he turned it down ... not sure what to think of that except maybe he doesn't like his style match-up with Lyoto?? ???
anyhoo, in terms of a Silva title fight I definitely do not agree that he should get it off this Diaz fight.
I had it in my head that middleweight division was starting to get a bit 'stacked' but on looking it up, seems as though I was wrong and that's why Silva's still in the frame even with his lay-off ...
I think what you guys said about Silva getting knocked out by high ranking middleweights could be right but I would actually love to see a Silva vs Machida fight!!! :o 8) ;)
that way we can see how Silva goes with the potential style-puzzle that Machida can be and Lyoto (though he does have KOs on his record) doesn't really have that one-shot knock out power ... how good could that fight be??
the retirement talk via his kids was interesting given that i'd heard he had signed a 10-fight contract with the UFC just a few months before this Diaz fight after his rehab had gone alright?? ???
maybe no title fight for Silva now ...
http://mmakanvas.ninemsn.com.au/articles/news/2726/report-ufc-183-headliners-anderson-silva-and-nick-diaz-fail-drug-tests.html
:o :( :-X :'(
#tarnishedlegacy ??
Wowee yeah that does pose some serious questions about Silva
Diaz I don't think it does, definitely not performance enhancing and a well known pot advocate prior
I don't know if it tarnishes his legacy but when you look at his age and injury is it really a surprise he was juicing to try and recover and come back to fight an elite level?
Quote from: Mat0369 on February 04, 2015, 05:22:22 PM
I don't know if it tarnishes his legacy but when you look at his age and injury is it really a surprise he was juicing to try and recover and come back to fight an elite level?
exactly that, he is going to claim he used to rehab the injury like some baseballs finest
Silva has ruled out ever fighting Machida. They are both Brazilians and have trained together for ages. Both fighters ruled out ever fighting each other.
Belfort though, Brazilian also. Silva didn't want to fight him because of that, but Vitor called Silva out for the title shot. For the interim title fight Vitor wanted Yoel Romero. Not sure why, Romero is booked to fight Jacare and Weidman is expected to be fit and ready for a title fight in May
In middleweight, a good upcoming fight is Lyoto Machida vs Luke Rockhold. I think this will be a great fight. Machida is a personal favourite of mine, against Rockhold, who from what I've seen has been impressive
Has Vitor even fought since the TRT program has been shutdown? without it he will slip down the rankings imo
Machida Silva would be awesome, the fact they wont fight i do not like, reminds me of boxing where u cant get the fights u want to see, where is the line for other fighters, as soon as guys can duck or dodge fights the sport suffers
TRT Vitor KO'd Rockhold with a spinning back kick in the first round
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Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 05, 2015, 08:10:17 AM
Has Vitor even fought since the TRT program has been shutdown? without it he will slip down the rankings imo
Machida Silva would be awesome, the fact they wont fight i do not like, reminds me of boxing where u cant get the fights u want to see, where is the line for other fighters, as soon as guys can duck or dodge fights the sport suffers
TRT Vitor KO'd Rockhold with a spinning back kick in the first round
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I don't think Vitor has fought since the TRT program was abolished. He had a title fight with Weidman while it was active but it got cancelled leading up to the fight and Vitor pulled out of the fight.
Rockhold wants revenge. Whenever you here him talk about that fight, he wants a rematch
He did look good up until he ate that foot, I doubt Vitir is as explosive now so I don't blame him for wanting another crack
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 04, 2015, 07:26:46 PM
Quote from: Mat0369 on February 04, 2015, 05:22:22 PM
I don't know if it tarnishes his legacy but when you look at his age and injury is it really a surprise he was juicing to try and recover and come back to fight an elite level?
exactly that, he is going to claim he used to rehab the injury like some baseballs finest
I disagree - totally potentially tarnishes his legacy regardless of whether just recent after injury ... ie a la Lance Armstrong, has Silva being using throughout his career but even if just after his leg break I do not believe that that is any better
as far as I was aware there is no steroid exemption in any world sport just because you're injured?? ??? ;)
I was just about to raise the TRT issue as well - definitely dodgy imo unless a qualified (and probably add 'respected') doctor says it is required just to get to get the person back to 'normal' (ie population average) testosterone levels ... as I understand it Sonnen, Belfort, Hendo (and even Duffee! ... etc were claiming this but it was just that their levels weren't around appropriate levels for their respective ages, it was that they were claiming their levels were not the same as when they were in their 20s!
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Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 04, 2015, 07:26:46 PM
Quote from: Mat0369 on February 04, 2015, 05:22:22 PM
I don't know if it tarnishes his legacy but when you look at his age and injury is it really a surprise he was juicing to try and recover and come back to fight an elite level?
exactly that, he is going to claim he used to rehab the injury like some baseballs finest
I disagree - totally potentially tarnishes his legacy regardless of whether just recent after injury ... ie a la Lance Armstrong, has Silva being using throughout his career but even if just after his leg break I do not believe that that is any better
as far as I was aware there is no steroid exemption in any world sport just because you're injured?? ??? ;)
I was just about to raise the TRT issue as well - definitely dodgy imo unless a qualified (and probably add 'respected') doctor says it is required just to get to get the person back to 'normal' (ie population average) testosterone levels ... as I understand it Sonnen, Belfort, Hendo (and even Duffee! ... etc were claiming this but it was just that their levels weren't around appropriate levels for their respective ages, it was that they were claiming their levels were not the same as when they were in their 20s!
im glad u disagree, i feel like his PR team will muddy the waters though, so unless he literally comes out and says ive been doing it my whole career he is gonna be just another asterisk like Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens etc in my opinion
EDGAR VS FABER HEADLINING A FIGHT NIGHT CARD!
Going to be at 145 and should be a good match considering both near the top of their divisions so close to a super fight.
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EDGAR VS FABER HEADLINING A FIGHT NIGHT CARD!
Going to be at 145 and should be a good match considering both near the top of their divisions so close to a super fight.
ooh!!! when's this HP?!?!
now, which of my friends has foxtel?? ;)
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Quote from: Hellopplz on February 12, 2015, 11:57:15 AM
EDGAR VS FABER HEADLINING A FIGHT NIGHT CARD!
Going to be at 145 and should be a good match considering both near the top of their divisions so close to a super fight.
ooh!!! when's this HP?!?!
now, which of my friends has foxtel?? ;)
w0weee thats gonna be a barnburner, similar styles, both tenacious terriers >:(
May 16th in Manila! So another Thriller in Manila :P.
Got foxtel so I just need to keep that date free 8).
10th of may UFC in Adelaide
keen to see ticket prices might make a road trip :D
also if there are no injuries have you seen the UFC 187 card???
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: The BeDazzler on February 20, 2015, 08:14:20 PM
10th of may UFC in Adelaide
keen to see ticket prices might make a road trip :D
:o :o :o :o :o :o :o
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Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 20, 2015, 08:50:56 PM
Quote from: The BeDazzler on February 20, 2015, 08:14:20 PM
10th of may UFC in Adelaide
keen to see ticket prices might make a road trip :D
:o :o :o :o :o :o :o
(http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view6/3983617/daniel-bryan-yes-o.gif)
agree mate waiting on ticketek to put up prices
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Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 20, 2015, 08:50:56 PM
Quote from: The BeDazzler on February 20, 2015, 08:14:20 PM
10th of may UFC in Adelaide
keen to see ticket prices might make a road trip :D
:o :o :o :o :o :o :o
(http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view6/3983617/daniel-bryan-yes-o.gif)
agree mate waiting on ticketek to put up prices
hit me up on facey or here as soon as uno what ur doing so we can coordinate tickets 8)
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Quote from: The BeDazzler on February 20, 2015, 09:43:17 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 20, 2015, 08:50:56 PM
Quote from: The BeDazzler on February 20, 2015, 08:14:20 PM
10th of may UFC in Adelaide
keen to see ticket prices might make a road trip :D
:o :o :o :o :o :o :o
(http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view6/3983617/daniel-bryan-yes-o.gif)
agree mate waiting on ticketek to put up prices
hit me up on facey or here as soon as uno what ur doing so we can coordinate tickets 8)
sounds like a plan ;)
Edit: as long as it won't cost a fortune
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Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 20, 2015, 10:10:04 PM
Quote from: The BeDazzler on February 20, 2015, 09:43:17 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 20, 2015, 08:50:56 PM
Quote from: The BeDazzler on February 20, 2015, 08:14:20 PM
10th of may UFC in Adelaide
keen to see ticket prices might make a road trip :D
:o :o :o :o :o :o :o
(http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view6/3983617/daniel-bryan-yes-o.gif)
agree mate waiting on ticketek to put up prices
hit me up on facey or here as soon as uno what ur doing so we can coordinate tickets 8)
sounds like a plan ;)
Edit: as long as it won't cost a fortune
yeah we can get cheap tickets n make up for it with bevvies :D
apparently front row is 250 n the cheap seats r 100
Rousey Vs Zingano is gonna be epic, i think we r gonna finally see Rowdy tested, Cat is a warrior
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 26, 2015, 08:45:42 AM
apparently front row is 250 n the cheap seats r 100
Rousey Vs Zingano is gonna be epic, i think we r gonna finally see Rowdy tested, Cat is a warrior
where'd you catch that? (not that i don't believe you)
i see they announced on march 5th 12 noon first access with code octagon
Quote from: The BeDazzler on February 26, 2015, 05:50:18 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 26, 2015, 08:45:42 AM
apparently front row is 250 n the cheap seats r 100
Rousey Vs Zingano is gonna be epic, i think we r gonna finally see Rowdy tested, Cat is a warrior
where'd you catch that? (not that i don't believe you)
i see they announced on march 5th 12 noon first access with code octagon
mate of mine reknz he has an inside guy that is working for a ticket joint, can even buy in blocks of 6, thing is card aint that flash, the card in Melbourne at years end is projecting both Rhonda and Jones
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/adelaide-set-to-host-first-ufc-event-in-may-but-will-you-be-there/story-fnkju30k-1227223571795
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Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 26, 2015, 08:45:42 AM
apparently front row is 250 n the cheap seats r 100
Rousey Vs Zingano is gonna be epic, i think we r gonna finally see Rowdy tested, Cat is a warrior
where'd you catch that? (not that i don't believe you)
i see they announced on march 5th 12 noon first access with code octagon
mate of mine reknz he has an inside guy that is working for a ticket joint, can even buy in blocks of 6, thing is card aint that flash, the card in Melbourne at years end is projecting both Rhonda and Jones
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/adelaide-set-to-host-first-ufc-event-in-may-but-will-you-be-there/story-fnkju30k-1227223571795
yeah i remember them saying about a month ago is melbourne agree they will have a title fight for sure
but hadn't confirmed exactly who yet
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Rousey Vs Zingano is gonna be epic
Rousey has just said that she will retire undefeated...I believe her!
I predict a Rowdy submission in the 2nd, Cat's tough as nails.
Rhonda wont knock her out so she is gonna have to submit her or go the distance
w0w :o
lmao I have to see the replay
as short as it is it is impressive, both going about it in the correct fashion
Poor Cat, got to feel for her as I heard about the post-fight interview with her... She just kept on saying flower because she knew that was a horrid performance :(. Rousey really capitalized though on the mistake.
Quote from: Hellopplz on March 01, 2015, 09:18:42 PM
Poor Cat, got to feel for her as I heard about the post-fight interview with her... She just kept on saying flower because she knew that was a horrid performance :(. Rousey really capitalized though on the mistake.
she made a mistake but she had to bully Rousey, playing it safe and technical wont get a decision or rattle Rhonda, she dumped her on her head, who has done that to the champ before.
Unfortunately that was the only way she was going to get finished (submission) i think the credit has to go to Rhonda, if not 14 seconds in at some point Cat was going to be over aggressive and end up on the mat with an ace.
Yeah saw she charged in and got a nice knee in there. Rattled Ronda a bit, but Ronda just took control once they hit the ground and got that arm.
Heard Cat made 100k for the match as well regardless of win/loss, so not bad for 14 seconds although she'd be gutted.
It was actually one of the most awesome things I've ever seen!
yeah ive watched it a few times and it looks the point of the reversal occurs when Rhonda is on her head :o fk she is amazing
this thursday at 12 noon fof first chance at UFC adelaide
knowing my luck by the time i get home from work it will be sold out......probably to dear anyways...lol
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-193-Officially-Set-for-Melbourne-on-Nov-14-82745
A DATE IS SET! An actual Main Event for the Melbourne one so I'm expecting it to be huge, but also expensive :P.
Quote from: Hellopplz on March 04, 2015, 08:16:30 PM
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-193-Officially-Set-for-Melbourne-on-Nov-14-82745
A DATE IS SET! An actual Main Event for the Melbourne one so I'm expecting it to be huge, but also expensive :P.
will be a ripsnorter 8)
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hmmmm
orrr wait for Melbourne one
not that card for that price
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on March 05, 2015, 07:40:29 PM
not that card for that price
yeah was kinda thinking the same thing
wonder what the view would be like more toward the 4 or 5th seats though
or do you need ringside or 2nd best no further you reckon?
Not really sure, if ur not front u may as well be elevated I rekn
http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/12416156/ufc-free-hold-fights-octagon-cages-thanks-repeal-victoria-australia-ban
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on March 08, 2015, 10:44:58 AM
http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/12416156/ufc-free-hold-fights-octagon-cages-thanks-repeal-victoria-australia-ban
wooooo
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http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/12416156/ufc-free-hold-fights-octagon-cages-thanks-repeal-victoria-australia-ban
wooooo
yep im eyeing this one off card pending, maybe we meet up at this one ;)
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http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/12416156/ufc-free-hold-fights-octagon-cages-thanks-repeal-victoria-australia-ban
wooooo
yep im eyeing this one off card pending, maybe we meet up at this one ;)
yow! yes if I can afford it!!! ;)
with rumours of x2 title fights i'm guessing it'll be sold out quick fast.
might nicely dovetail with a Melb Cup carnival trip Marcz??
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http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/12416156/ufc-free-hold-fights-octagon-cages-thanks-repeal-victoria-australia-ban
wooooo
yep im eyeing this one off card pending, maybe we meet up at this one ;)
yow! yes if I can afford it!!! ;)
with rumours of x2 title fights i'm guessing it'll be sold out quick fast.
might nicely dovetail with a Melb Cup carnival trip Marcz??
Haw haw yeah Il have to stack my brownie points up until then :D
Pettis vs Dos Anjos and I have my cricket grand final :'( :'( :'(
anyone watch or watching 185? bloody good card, interesting fights too 8)
I couldn't watch it as had a friend's birthday bang on from 12 onwards. Checked up on the results and wow, did not see a few of those coming :o :o.
Prelims sounded pretty good, all ending in finishes! And half of the main card results went the UFC's way :P. All except for the title fights ;D.
Dos Anjos and Jedrzejczyk owned it from what I read on the play by plays. Controlled like everything and think Jedrz stuffed like 15 or something take downs in 1.5 rounds :o.
Imagine if anybody bet on both the title changes!
Yeah both champions were dominated, with Pettis it was obvious from the first exchange RDA would own him :o
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on March 18, 2015, 06:06:52 PM
Yeah both champions were dominated, with Pettis it was obvious from the first exchange RDA would own him :o
But he couldnt finish him - had to go to a decision after 5 rounds.
Quote from: valkorum on March 18, 2015, 06:11:09 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on March 18, 2015, 06:06:52 PM
Yeah both champions were dominated, with Pettis it was obvious from the first exchange RDA would own him :o
But he couldnt finish him - had to go to a decision after 5 rounds.
yeah he survived, pretty disappointing performance by Pettis, talked himself up as being on another plain, RDA was impressive, smashing BenHen was no fluke, Pettis never looked like sticking a submission either ???
Im interested to see how Pettis bounces back. He has had enough of the shower talking by Khabib Nurga...........( that Russian guy)
The last time somebody said "That Russian Guy", they ended up agreeing to fight Rustam Khabilov instead :P.
i love that RDA beat Pettis, flashy guys r entertaining but i love a nuts'n'bolts fighter #Cain #GSP #Rousey
Quote from: Hellopplz on March 23, 2015, 10:56:26 PM
The last time somebody said "That Russian Guy", they ended up agreeing to fight Rustam Khabilov instead :P.
ha, ha! that was Benson Henderson from memory ...
Quote from: valkorum on March 18, 2015, 06:11:09 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on March 18, 2015, 06:06:52 PM
Yeah both champions were dominated, with Pettis it was obvious from the first exchange RDA would own him :o
But he couldnt finish him - had to go to a decision after 5 rounds.
yeah, but still impressive nonetheless - most bookies gave RDA no chance such is Pettis' 'highlight/showreel' bias.
Melendez really gave RDA and Khabib the blue-print to take him down so to speak - I was impressed with RDA's cardio to be honest - watching I thought Showtime would surely get going by the 3rd or 4th round but RDA just kept the pressure going! :o 8) ;)
Quote from: j959 on March 27, 2015, 03:22:23 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on March 23, 2015, 10:56:26 PM
The last time somebody said "That Russian Guy", they ended up agreeing to fight Rustam Khabilov instead :P.
ha, ha! that was Benson Henderson from memory ...
Jorge Masvidal it was! He was on a little win streak so wanted a high profile opponent, then screwed up hahaha. Benson took on anybody after the Pettis loss!
Quote from: Hellopplz on March 28, 2015, 11:34:35 PM
Quote from: j959 on March 27, 2015, 03:22:23 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on March 23, 2015, 10:56:26 PM
The last time somebody said "That Russian Guy", they ended up agreeing to fight Rustam Khabilov instead :P.
ha, ha! that was Benson Henderson from memory ...
Jorge Masvidal it was! He was on a little win streak so wanted a high profile opponent, then screwed up hahaha. Benson took on anybody after the Pettis loss!
Henderson did it too! Still thought he was fighting Khahbib N instead of Rustam K! ;)
Luke Rockhold is a flowering monster middleweight, he walked right through Machida's power shots and just mauled him, Lyoto was once a LHW fighter and he looked way to small against this guy :o Rockhold is going to shake up this division i reckon, his loss to the juiced up version of Vitor via a spinning roundhouse kick to the head doesnt look as bad now he has broken such an elite technician. Here is the fight...
http://www.mma-core.com/videos/Lyoto_Machida_vs_Luke_Rockhold_Full_Fight_UFC_on_Fox_15_Part_2/10100600
http://www.mma-core.com/videos/Lyoto_Machida_vs_Luke_Rockhold_Full_Fight_UFC_on_Fox_15_Part_3/10100601
Machida slipped once and Rockhold made him pay BAD. It was near the end of the round, Rockhold hit a nasty elbow while he had Machida's back which looked brutal!
He certainly has made his claim for #1 contendership as also has a victory over Jacare. Such a shame Romero pulled out a week before :(.
Also Holloway is on the up in the featherweight division! Went through Cub pretty well in the stand up, has put together a nice win streak but struggles against the wrestlers or guys who can hold him down.
Quote from: Hellopplz on April 22, 2015, 07:18:55 PM
Machida slipped once and Rockhold made him pay BAD. It was near the end of the round, Rockhold hit a nasty elbow while he had Machida's back which looked brutal!
He certainly has made his claim for #1 contendership as also has a victory over Jacare. Such a shame Romero pulled out a week before :(.
Also Holloway is on the up in the featherweight division! Went through Cub pretty well in the stand up, has put together a nice win streak but struggles against the wrestlers or guys who can hold him down.
Rockhold is so BIG for a MW he will trouble most imo, if he doesnt get a title tilt next he will take Vitor and avenge that loss
Was impressed with Holloway he has a good understanding of spacing and his striking game was sharp
Paige Van Zant showed something too, she came off second best early but just poured it on and dominated after the first 2 minutes, got a chin and a ton of heart, would like to see her against Joanna Jedrzejczyk 8)
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on April 23, 2015, 10:30:00 AM
Quote from: Hellopplz on April 22, 2015, 07:18:55 PM
Machida slipped once and Rockhold made him pay BAD. It was near the end of the round, Rockhold hit a nasty elbow while he had Machida's back which looked brutal!
He certainly has made his claim for #1 contendership as also has a victory over Jacare. Such a shame Romero pulled out a week before :(.
Also Holloway is on the up in the featherweight division! Went through Cub pretty well in the stand up, has put together a nice win streak but struggles against the wrestlers or guys who can hold him down.
Rockhold is so BIG for a MW he will trouble most imo, if he doesnt get a title tilt next he will take Vitor and avenge that loss
Was impressed with Holloway he has a good understanding of spacing and his striking game was sharp
Paige Van Zant showed something too, she came off second best early but just poured it on and dominated after the first 2 minutes, got a chin and a ton of heart, would like to see her against Joanna Jedrzejczyk 8)
Do you think Paige would be a chance against Joanna?? - I haven't seen PVZ apart from short highlights of this recent fight ... Jedrzejczyk's stand-up is precision lethal. :o
Definitely Rockhold to face winner of Weidman v Belfort ... just has to be ... :P 8) ;)
The Ultimate Fighter 21 starts tonight for those interested :). Just read about it now otherwise I would have forgotten.
Quote from: j959 on April 23, 2015, 01:23:30 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on April 23, 2015, 10:30:00 AM
Quote from: Hellopplz on April 22, 2015, 07:18:55 PM
Machida slipped once and Rockhold made him pay BAD. It was near the end of the round, Rockhold hit a nasty elbow while he had Machida's back which looked brutal!
He certainly has made his claim for #1 contendership as also has a victory over Jacare. Such a shame Romero pulled out a week before :(.
Also Holloway is on the up in the featherweight division! Went through Cub pretty well in the stand up, has put together a nice win streak but struggles against the wrestlers or guys who can hold him down.
Rockhold is so BIG for a MW he will trouble most imo, if he doesnt get a title tilt next he will take Vitor and avenge that loss
Was impressed with Holloway he has a good understanding of spacing and his striking game was sharp
Paige Van Zant showed something too, she came off second best early but just poured it on and dominated after the first 2 minutes, got a chin and a ton of heart, would like to see her against Joanna Jedrzejczyk 8)
Do you think Paige would be a chance against Joanna?? - I haven't seen PVZ apart from short highlights of this recent fight ... Jedrzejczyk's stand-up is precision lethal. :o
Definitely Rockhold to face winner of Weidman v Belfort ... just has to be ... :P 8) ;)
Before the Felice Herrig fight i didnt think she had a chance, she has a solid chin though, she got tagged hard and kept coming 8)
Quote from: Hellopplz on April 23, 2015, 05:26:37 PM
The Ultimate Fighter 21 starts tonight for those interested :). Just read about it now otherwise I would have forgotten.
Cheers HP im onto it now ;) Blackzillians Vs ATT
Quote from: Hellopplz on April 23, 2015, 05:26:37 PM
The Ultimate Fighter 21 starts tonight for those interested :). Just read about it now otherwise I would have forgotten.
Onto it! Who are the coaches this season?
And if anybody wants a UFC event on Sunday! DJ Vs Horiguichi which should be a decent match. Rampage also returns to the UFC and have Bisping (been quiet though :P ) against Dolloway. Not too much to be excited for, but love watching DJ fight.
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 24, 2015, 10:36:16 AM
Quote from: Hellopplz on April 23, 2015, 05:26:37 PM
The Ultimate Fighter 21 starts tonight for those interested :). Just read about it now otherwise I would have forgotten.
Onto it! Who are the coaches this season?
The Coaches from the actual gyms, as Marcz said ATT Vs Blackzillians. I've seen some of the guys from ATT fight before, but majority of the guys haven't heard of.
And new format to the TUF! I actually think it's good for the series, something new after the tournament for the Strawweight title last season. This season first 4 fights worth 25 points, second set of 4 fights worth 50 and last set of 4 fights worth 100 points each. Can't remember what happens in the finale, but like $300k is up for grabs. The team with the most points by the end obviously wins the season :P.
yeah im digging the new format, i think this could be the best season yet, how hostile is the home gym :o
Rampage Yawn...
Bisping does not see well out of the eye he had the detached retina in, he eats counter left hooks constantly #VeryDangerous
Demetrious Johnson holy shower this guy is the best technical MMA ticket in the world, latest submission win ever... EVER :o
May i be the first to say on here FK Jon Jones, he is going to cheat Rumble Johnson out of beating his arse
http://mmajunkie.com/2015/04/arrest-warrant-issued-for-jon-jones-arrangements-made-for-champ-to-turn-self-in
ran a red light hit a pregnant woman, fled the scene, returns for a few items and fled again :o :o :o FK u Jon Jones u r a piece of shower
http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/4/28/8510305/jon-jones-released-on-continued-bond-not-given-any-travel-restrictions
:o we may see the Rumble fight, Judge Dana White could sentence him to an ass kicking at 187 8)
Haha, I heard the Rampage fight was meh. Saw the Bisping one, and although he was his usual boxing self, those left hooks kept on landing. The eye surgery hasn't fixed his entire sight from that eye :-\.
DJ dominated Horiguchi but he put up a good fight, especially early rounds. Then DJ took over and finished. Really is a step above the rest, and if Dodson wins his upcoming match, should be a rematch >:D.
And the flower Jones :o :o.
Was shocked when I heard the Jones news today, that fight would've been epic, now Rumble is going to KO the flower out of DC.
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 29, 2015, 10:31:25 PM
Was shocked when I heard the Jones news today, that fight would've been epic, now Rumble is going to KO the flower out of DC.
Just checked out the odds on Sportsbet and they've got Rumble as the underdog paying $2.22. DC is amazing, but I think he's gone as far as he's going and will end up like Chael Sonnen, being soooo good, but having enough guys better to stop you getting a title. I can't see Rumble losing this fight.
oooooh deeelightful, get on Rumble 8)
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on April 30, 2015, 08:37:02 AM
oooooh deeelightful, get on Rumble 8)
"I'd take that for a dollar" - at least over $2 I would! ;)
Jones might go down as 'wasted talent' if he can't sort his shower out ... :( :P :-X
was so looking forward to Jones v Rumble ... :( ah well ...
what have we got coming up next?? is it Weidman v Belfort or the postponed bantamweight title fight??
Quote from: j959 on April 30, 2015, 01:57:47 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on April 30, 2015, 08:37:02 AM
oooooh deeelightful, get on Rumble 8)
"I'd take that for a dollar" - at least over $2 I would! ;)
Jones might go down as 'wasted talent' if he can't sort his shower out ... :( :P :-X
was so looking forward to Jones v Rumble ... :( ah well ...
what have we got coming up next?? is it Weidman v Belfort or the postponed bantamweight title fight??
heard today that he could be looking at 3 years in jail?!?!?
Pwoah, 3 years :o :o. It doesn't sound good though, hit and run, involving a pregnant woman, fleeing the scene, past misdemeanors, etc. REALLY needs to get him sorted out this time as he's not only putting himself in danger but also others now :(.
And NOOOOOOOO, Khabib Nurmagomedov may be out against Cerrone at UFC 187, so Cerrone may get another opponent :(. Would have been a #1 contender match. Man if true, two of the attractions for the event are out but it's still looking like a great PPV :o.
And got Hunt Vs Miocic near the 10/11th May (Got a heap of Aussie talents in there like Whittaker, Jake Matthews, Daniel Hooker, Dan Kelly, Bec Rawlings). After that got a match I'm pumped for, Frankie Edgar Vs Urijah Faber a week later :D. Should be a cracker.
Then we get UFC 187 which has the LHW and MW titles on the line J later this month!
I think they also found a bong and small amount of pot in jones' car. The victim had a broken arm which made it much worse apparently.
Hunt is paying something like $3 to beat Miocic, dems some long odds on a heavy hitter.
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 30, 2015, 05:26:39 PM
I think they also found a bong and small amount of pot in jones' car. The victim had a broken arm which made it much worse apparently.
Hunt is paying something like $3 to beat Miocic, dems some long odds on a heavy hitter.
he KO'd the bigger guy Struve so he can eat the required punches to get inside and land that heavy right hand 8)
Quote from: Hellopplz on April 30, 2015, 05:03:18 PM
Pwoah, 3 years :o :o. It doesn't sound good though, hit and run, involving a pregnant woman, fleeing the scene, past misdemeanors, etc. REALLY needs to get him sorted out this time as he's not only putting himself in danger but also others now :(.
Guy has how much money? and cant pay 'one of his mates' handsomely to drive him wherever he wants while he does whatever he wants in the backseat of a blacked out car ??? ??? ??? dude has a problem i dont see that going away but at least he could be functional fk up
Anyone watching UFC Adelaide live on 505?
Matthews is about to fight
They only showed the main card :(
Hunt got dominated :(
Whitaker though explosive knockout :)
Hunt got flowered up, but what guts to almost complete 5 rounds.
I had a weird dream last night, Jones went to prison, got absolutely massive pumping iron every day and came back to the UFC to fight Cain in the Heavyweight division. :o Do dreams come true? ???
It's a believably dream Jvalles ;D. Imagine Jones with more muscles, could compete against the best Heavyweights (probably could atm with the top tier of them).
Yeah it was not pretty watching Hunt get picked apart by Miocic, who uses that reach well, did similar to Roy Nelson where he just picked him apart. Hunt a tough guy to stop! Hunt got in some nice shots though early on.
Quote from: DazBurg on May 10, 2015, 03:09:11 PM
Whitaker though explosive knockout :)
That was sweet by him! Tavares was out after that first punch on the ground.. Whittaker certainly making a case for himself him even in the MW now, first knocking off Hester (who had a nice win streak going) and now Tavares who was meant to be a solid test for him.
Matthews looks like having a bright future himself! Was looking good before getting caught by Vick in that nasty guillotine. Should be able to learn from the loss, as Vick has been highly touted for years, just has injury problems (was on a TUF ages ago).
Anyone watching the Ultimate Fighter? Blackzilians doing some major damage!
Quote from: Hellopplz on May 11, 2015, 05:44:17 PM
It's a believably dream Jvalles ;D. Imagine Jones with more muscles, could compete against the best Heavyweights (probably could atm with the top tier of them).
Yeah it was not pretty watching Hunt get picked apart by Miocic, who uses that reach well, did similar to Roy Nelson where he just picked him apart. Hunt a tough guy to stop! Hunt got in some nice shots though early on.
Quote from: DazBurg on May 10, 2015, 03:09:11 PM
Whitaker though explosive knockout :)
That was sweet by him! Tavares was out after that first punch on the ground.. Whittaker certainly making a case for himself him even in the MW now, first knocking off Hester (who had a nice win streak going) and now Tavares who was meant to be a solid test for him.
Matthews looks like having a bright future himself! Was looking good before getting caught by Vick in that nasty guillotine. Should be able to learn from the loss, as Vick has been highly touted for years, just has injury problems (was on a TUF ages ago).
JDS Miocic fight was one of the best fights of this year, they really drilled each other and Miocic will win a rematch, he is a savvy fighter
Whittaker is definitely gonna get a good matchup next fight as he was soooo impressive and said all the right things post fight
Matthews will be awesome, he was caught by several bad situations consecutively, rocked by knee, then choked by a lengthy guy that used the cage fence as leverage to turn it into a half crank, big ups to Vick he was gonna lose that fight n pulled off a Clark Kent
Quote from: jvalles69 on May 11, 2015, 05:50:07 PM
Anyone watching the Ultimate Fighter? Blackzilians doing some major damage!
ATT just can't buy a win atm! :o
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on May 11, 2015, 06:38:11 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on May 11, 2015, 05:44:17 PM
It's a believably dream Jvalles ;D. Imagine Jones with more muscles, could compete against the best Heavyweights (probably could atm with the top tier of them).
Yeah it was not pretty watching Hunt get picked apart by Miocic, who uses that reach well, did similar to Roy Nelson where he just picked him apart. Hunt a tough guy to stop! Hunt got in some nice shots though early on.
Quote from: DazBurg on May 10, 2015, 03:09:11 PM
Whitaker though explosive knockout :)
That was sweet by him! Tavares was out after that first punch on the ground.. Whittaker certainly making a case for himself him even in the MW now, first knocking off Hester (who had a nice win streak going) and now Tavares who was meant to be a solid test for him.
Matthews looks like having a bright future himself! Was looking good before getting caught by Vick in that nasty guillotine. Should be able to learn from the loss, as Vick has been highly touted for years, just has injury problems (was on a TUF ages ago).
JDS Miocic fight was one of the best fights of this year, they really drilled each other and Miocic will win a rematch, he is a savvy fighter
Whittaker is definitely gonna get a good matchup next fight as he was soooo impressive and said all the right things post fight
Matthews will be awesome, he was caught by several bad situations consecutively, rocked by knee, then choked by a lengthy guy that used the cage fence as leverage to turn it into a half crank, big ups to Vick he was gonna lose that fight n pulled off a Clark Kent
Yeah Miocic certainly one of the top HWs atm, and can see him not too far off a title shot (maybe next in line) should Cain beat Werdum.
Glad to see we have a few Aussies/Kiwis coming up in the UFC and should be around for a few years to come yet :D.
Edgar vs Faber card on tonight! Prelims start at 10pm and Main Card starts midnight. Thought I'd remind people if they wanted, as it's usually tomorrow afternoon so lucky I checked up early!
Quote from: Hellopplz on May 16, 2015, 07:34:34 PM
Edgar vs Faber card on tonight! Prelims start at 10pm and Main Card starts midnight. Thought I'd remind people if they wanted, as it's usually tomorrow afternoon so lucky I checked up early!
Cheers HP will get awn that right now, UFC at night 8)
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on May 16, 2015, 10:52:02 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on May 16, 2015, 07:34:34 PM
Edgar vs Faber card on tonight! Prelims start at 10pm and Main Card starts midnight. Thought I'd remind people if they wanted, as it's usually tomorrow afternoon so lucky I checked up early!
Cheers HP will get awn that right now, UFC at night 8)
Faber n Phillipou r both 5/1 :o
w0w delos reyes san???? fight omg 8) 8) 8)
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on May 17, 2015, 12:21:04 AM
w0w delos reyes san???? fight omg 8) 8) 8)
I missed that fight at the end of the prelims :(. Guessing it was good? :o
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on May 16, 2015, 11:23:39 PM
Faber n Phillipou r both 5/1 :o
Yeah, heavy underdogs! I hope Faber can get the win though, going up a weight class to take on Edgar, but he's never lost a non-title fight so I'd like that record to continue ;D.
Wow, Magny has a great chin and defence on him to survive that onslaught :o :o :o.
Quote from: Hellopplz on May 17, 2015, 01:07:29 AM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on May 17, 2015, 12:21:04 AM
w0w delos reyes san???? fight omg 8) 8) 8)
I missed that fight at the end of the prelims :(. Guessing it was good? :o
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on May 16, 2015, 11:23:39 PM
Faber n Phillipou r both 5/1 :o
Yeah, heavy underdogs! I hope Faber can get the win though, going up a weight class to take on Edgar, but he's never lost a non-title fight so I'd like that record to continue ;D.
kind of went according to the odds :(
id missed that fight too but after the Nover fight they replayed it, insane transitions n just an all out scrap 8)
Quote from: Hellopplz on May 17, 2015, 01:45:08 AM
Wow, Magny has a great chin and defence on him to survive that onslaught :o :o :o.
yeah i thought he was in deep trouble after he ate a few early, fighting 5 times a year is very cool 8)
Can't wait for this Sunday! Put bets on Rumble to KO DC in the 1st or 2nd round, and multied Benovides/Browne/Rumble/Belfort, the 4 B's, thats got to be a sign!
Anyone ordering 187 via Main Event? Still no option to order it and they're still advertising it, god they suck. >:(
Rumble for sure, he has more power than Jones and he hit DC at will, Rumble has the pure power from any angle that Tyson had when he destroyed Trevor Berbick in this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AJA9qu1Fr0 one of the purest striking performances ive ever seen.
I dont see Belfort winning, he hasnt fought since he was using the TRT system and i doubt he has the same explosiveness, Weidman is bigger and can neutralize Vitor's attributes imo. Rockhold is the guy that has something for Weidman
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on May 18, 2015, 05:47:51 PM
Rumble for sure, he has more power than Jones and he hit DC at will, Rumble has the pure power from any angle that Tyson had when he destroyed Trevor Berbick in this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AJA9qu1Fr0 one of the purest striking performances ive ever seen.
I dont see Belfort winning, he hasnt fought since he was using the TRT system and i doubt he has the same explosiveness, Weidman is bigger and can neutralize Vitor's attributes imo. Rockhold is the guy that has something for Weidman
Belfort has that knockout power that can come from any where though, punch, knee, kick. Wiedman is the better guy here, but a random KO is not out of the question.
Quote from: jvalles69 on May 18, 2015, 06:01:59 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on May 18, 2015, 05:47:51 PM
Rumble for sure, he has more power than Jones and he hit DC at will, Rumble has the pure power from any angle that Tyson had when he destroyed Trevor Berbick in this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AJA9qu1Fr0 one of the purest striking performances ive ever seen.
I dont see Belfort winning, he hasnt fought since he was using the TRT system and i doubt he has the same explosiveness, Weidman is bigger and can neutralize Vitor's attributes imo. Rockhold is the guy that has something for Weidman
Belfort has that knockout power that can come from any where though, punch, knee, kick. Wiedman is the better guy here, but a random KO is not out of the question.
not out of the question, way less likely without TRT or in Brazil...
look at Vitor's fights without TRT or not in Brazil n the highlights r from wayyyy back in the day, Tito beat him ;D
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on May 18, 2015, 06:29:40 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on May 18, 2015, 06:01:59 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on May 18, 2015, 05:47:51 PM
Rumble for sure, he has more power than Jones and he hit DC at will, Rumble has the pure power from any angle that Tyson had when he destroyed Trevor Berbick in this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AJA9qu1Fr0 one of the purest striking performances ive ever seen.
I dont see Belfort winning, he hasnt fought since he was using the TRT system and i doubt he has the same explosiveness, Weidman is bigger and can neutralize Vitor's attributes imo. Rockhold is the guy that has something for Weidman
Belfort has that knockout power that can come from any where though, punch, knee, kick. Wiedman is the better guy here, but a random KO is not out of the question.
not out of the question, way less likely without TRT or in Brazil...
look at Vitor's fights without TRT or not in Brazil n the highlights r from wayyyy back in the day, Tito beat him ;D
Either way it'll be an awesome double main event, I think I'm a bit biased against Wiedman though, I find him a bit boring for some reason, not necessarily his fighting style, but him in general.
he doesn't have a winning personality either, his fighting is legit though, big for his class
Just dawned on me that the Rumble Vs Cormier fight is pitting a former Welterweight Vs a former Heavyweight 8) #1st
Well ::)
Fight of the night was Browne vs Arlovski by far. Lead up fights were fairly meh. Cerrone looked good. Belfort through a wicked flurry that did not even phase Wiedman, think Belfort was in shock and he just lay down in the end. DC, lost to Jones and with it lost his title shot, wasn't in the main event at all, Jones gets suspended, DC walks away with the belt. :o
Quote from: jvalles69 on May 24, 2015, 07:44:13 PM
Fight of the night was Browne vs Arlovski by far. Lead up fights were fairly meh. Cerrone looked good. Belfort through a wicked flurry that did not even phase Wiedman, think Belfort was in shock and he just lay down in the end. DC, lost to Jones and with it lost his title shot, wasn't in the main event at all, Jones gets suspended, DC walks away with the belt. :o
Rumble dropped him with that first shot n blew his wad going for the finish, not his style, he is a take whats there type fighter and eventually kills an opponent off impressively, think he was overwhelmed by the moment, bad habits resurfaced, u could see him call it in, his corner told him still got 3 rounds and he went one more big push and then gave it up when DC took him down again, makes me wish i had his toolbox, he really just got taken out of his game, DC didnt and faced bigger adversity so he definitely deserved it.
Weidman is a straight up monster... Rockhold will do him though mark my words ;)
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on May 24, 2015, 09:03:30 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on May 24, 2015, 07:44:13 PM
Fight of the night was Browne vs Arlovski by far. Lead up fights were fairly meh. Cerrone looked good. Belfort through a wicked flurry that did not even phase Wiedman, think Belfort was in shock and he just lay down in the end. DC, lost to Jones and with it lost his title shot, wasn't in the main event at all, Jones gets suspended, DC walks away with the belt. :o
Rumble dropped him with that first shot n blew his wad going for the finish, not his style, he is a take whats there type fighter and eventually kills an opponent off impressively, think he was overwhelmed by the moment, bad habits resurfaced, u could see him call it in, his corner told him still got 3 rounds and he went one more big push and then gave it up when DC took him down again, makes me wish i had his toolbox, he really just got taken out of his game, DC didnt and faced bigger adversity so he definitely deserved it.
Weidman is a straight up monster... Rockhold will do him though mark my words ;)
I think DC definitely had the advantage in he's been there before and lost which I think is huge in sports.
Also agree about Rockhold, can't wait for that one! In the mean time Cain vs Werdum, then Aldo vs McGregor will have to do!
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Quote from: RiOtChEsS on May 24, 2015, 09:03:30 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on May 24, 2015, 07:44:13 PM
Fight of the night was Browne vs Arlovski by far. Lead up fights were fairly meh. Cerrone looked good. Belfort through a wicked flurry that did not even phase Wiedman, think Belfort was in shock and he just lay down in the end. DC, lost to Jones and with it lost his title shot, wasn't in the main event at all, Jones gets suspended, DC walks away with the belt. :o
Rumble dropped him with that first shot n blew his wad going for the finish, not his style, he is a take whats there type fighter and eventually kills an opponent off impressively, think he was overwhelmed by the moment, bad habits resurfaced, u could see him call it in, his corner told him still got 3 rounds and he went one more big push and then gave it up when DC took him down again, makes me wish i had his toolbox, he really just got taken out of his game, DC didnt and faced bigger adversity so he definitely deserved it.
Weidman is a straight up monster... Rockhold will do him though mark my words ;)
I think DC definitely had the advantage in he's been there before and lost which I think is huge in sports.
Also agree about Rockhold, can't wait for that one! In the mean time Cain vs Werdum, then Aldo vs McGregor will have to do!
ive got Cain and Aldo, how about you?
Connor is gonna get found out big time, he will be caught coming in by Aldo and finished, said it before, he rushes in then tries to push off his opponent after he has thrown his lunging shot, top tier competition will block counter that amateur shower :-X
Cain and Werdum will be a ripper, cant split them on much other than Cain has the heart of a lion
Caught the event today as well, was discussing with Daz on it as well!
We both thought Weidman maybe too much for Vitor now he's off TRT, and especially if you can last that initial flurry, usually gets easier from there. And exactly what Weidman did, lasted through the flurry, took him down and then didn't let up with his pressure on top.
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Weidman is a straight up monster... Rockhold will do him though mark my words ;)
I'm with you there Marcz 8).
Cormier wasn't a great match up for AJ, Daz even said before the match Cormier may end with a RNC, as AJ has lost three times with it. And Cormier has a grinding style, so what he did with AJ, didn't let up and AJ gassed :(. He did well at first to defend the takedown, but the constant pressure got to him, but he did land some nice shots here and there, just not consistently with Cormier right there hunting the take down.
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Fight of the night was Browne vs Arlovski by far. Lead up fights were fairly meh. Cerrone looked good. Belfort through a wicked flurry that did not even phase Wiedman, think Belfort was in shock and he just lay down in the end. DC, lost to Jones and with it lost his title shot, wasn't in the main event at all, Jones gets suspended, DC walks away with the belt. :o
Yeah that was crazy! Easily fight of the night. Cerrone breaking Mak's jaw with that kick, he knew it straight away :o. Not sure if it got confirmed afterwards though.
i missed the Arlovski Browne fight, got Arlovski at 4/1 though 8) got him at 6/1 vs bigfoot the time before 8) gonna have to see it now
thought rumble got to keen after the first bomb landed, the thing i found most impressive about his striking was his knowledge and application of the space between his opponent, if he was focused on that i dont think DC could have got the takedown as he would have been tagged coming in, probably wont get another shot but its a fight he would have won if he was in the moment.
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Fight of the night was Browne vs Arlovski by far. Lead up fights were fairly meh. Cerrone looked good. Belfort through a wicked flurry that did not even phase Wiedman, think Belfort was in shock and he just lay down in the end. DC, lost to Jones and with it lost his title shot, wasn't in the main event at all, Jones gets suspended, DC walks away with the belt. :o
Rumble dropped him with that first shot n blew his wad going for the finish, not his style, he is a take whats there type fighter and eventually kills an opponent off impressively, think he was overwhelmed by the moment, bad habits resurfaced, u could see him call it in, his corner told him still got 3 rounds and he went one more big push and then gave it up when DC took him down again, makes me wish i had his toolbox, he really just got taken out of his game, DC didnt and faced bigger adversity so he definitely deserved it.
Weidman is a straight up monster... Rockhold will do him though mark my words ;)
I think DC definitely had the advantage in he's been there before and lost which I think is huge in sports.
Also agree about Rockhold, can't wait for that one! In the mean time Cain vs Werdum, then Aldo vs McGregor will have to do!
spewing I missed Browne v Arlovski! :(
darn Auskick! :P ;)
(2hrs behind most of you)
Cerrone's opponent took the fight at short notice - was supposed fight Khalib Numengov (spelling??) - so props to that dude ...
Weidman was impressive but non-TRT Belfort just isn't in the game anymore - similar to Hendo - they're both future hall-of-famers but age catches up and I don't agree with TRT so ...
Rumble just had no tank - I also think he made the tactical mistake thinking his take-down defense was a bit better than it was against a top-level wrestler in DC ... in that 3rd round he goes, one head kick, two head kick and then a 3rd so early into the round and he just got pounded from there ...
UFC had to strip the title from Jones but still wonder if Jones would've been able to withstand the initial 1-3rds of Rumble on the feet??
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Fight of the night was Browne vs Arlovski by far. Lead up fights were fairly meh. Cerrone looked good. Belfort through a wicked flurry that did not even phase Wiedman, think Belfort was in shock and he just lay down in the end. DC, lost to Jones and with it lost his title shot, wasn't in the main event at all, Jones gets suspended, DC walks away with the belt. :o
Rumble dropped him with that first shot n blew his wad going for the finish, not his style, he is a take whats there type fighter and eventually kills an opponent off impressively, think he was overwhelmed by the moment, bad habits resurfaced, u could see him call it in, his corner told him still got 3 rounds and he went one more big push and then gave it up when DC took him down again, makes me wish i had his toolbox, he really just got taken out of his game, DC didnt and faced bigger adversity so he definitely deserved it.
Weidman is a straight up monster... Rockhold will do him though mark my words ;)
I think DC definitely had the advantage in he's been there before and lost which I think is huge in sports.
Also agree about Rockhold, can't wait for that one! In the mean time Cain vs Werdum, then Aldo vs McGregor will have to do!
ive got Cain and Aldo, how about you?
Connor is gonna get found out big time, he will be caught coming in by Aldo and finished, said it before, he rushes in then tries to push off his opponent after he has thrown his lunging shot, top tier competition will block counter that amateur shower :-X
Cain and Werdum will be a ripper, cant split them on much other than Cain has the heart of a lion
Cain and Aldo also. McGregor is damn lucky he's in one of the worset divisions talent wise, otherwise he'd be so far away from a title shot its not funny. Cain is a monster, way too fast for anyone, although I was shocked at how fast Arlovski was.
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Fight of the night was Browne vs Arlovski by far. Lead up fights were fairly meh. Cerrone looked good. Belfort through a wicked flurry that did not even phase Wiedman, think Belfort was in shock and he just lay down in the end. DC, lost to Jones and with it lost his title shot, wasn't in the main event at all, Jones gets suspended, DC walks away with the belt. :o
Rumble dropped him with that first shot n blew his wad going for the finish, not his style, he is a take whats there type fighter and eventually kills an opponent off impressively, think he was overwhelmed by the moment, bad habits resurfaced, u could see him call it in, his corner told him still got 3 rounds and he went one more big push and then gave it up when DC took him down again, makes me wish i had his toolbox, he really just got taken out of his game, DC didnt and faced bigger adversity so he definitely deserved it.
Weidman is a straight up monster... Rockhold will do him though mark my words ;)
I think DC definitely had the advantage in he's been there before and lost which I think is huge in sports.
Also agree about Rockhold, can't wait for that one! In the mean time Cain vs Werdum, then Aldo vs McGregor will have to do!
ive got Cain and Aldo, how about you?
Connor is gonna get found out big time, he will be caught coming in by Aldo and finished, said it before, he rushes in then tries to push off his opponent after he has thrown his lunging shot, top tier competition will block counter that amateur shower :-X
Cain and Werdum will be a ripper, cant split them on much other than Cain has the heart of a lion
Cain and Aldo also. McGregor is damn lucky he's in one of the worset divisions talent wise, otherwise he'd be so far away from a title shot its not funny. Cain is a monster, way too fast for anyone, although I was shocked at how fast Arlovski was.
McGregor - it's all about the money jv, all bout the money!
Forgot - Rockhold and Weidman should be awesome but I don't think Rockhold will cake-walk over Weidman! :o ;)
Just saw Arlovski Browne :o :o :o no chance il get him at good odds again that was domination 8)
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McGregor is damn lucky he's in one of the worset divisions talent wise, otherwise he'd be so far away from a title shot its not funny.
Featherweights are actually pretty exciting! It's just because McGregor can sell himself and Aldo is just better than everybody else that he makes it look weak (Ala Anderson Silva did at MW). He's also beaten most of his biggest challengers to date ;). Got Mendes, Edgar, Lamas, McGregor, Bermudez, Swanson, Holloway, Oliveira, Porier and even Guida (off the top of my head) :P. McGregor was lucky they allowed him to avoid the top wrestlers of the division to get the money match :P.
Btw guys, did you hear/read that Anthony Johnson got 500k for his match against Cormier :o :o :o.
Condit with the win, Alves was getting pummeled, but huge heart to keep going, bummer that it got called off. :(
Loved Oliveira Vs Lentz, great match there!
Recorded it so just coming up to the Condit match next :P. Saw some pics of Alves and looked brutal :-X.
yeah Condit was impressive, tried to cash out on Lentz at the start of the 3rd as he was up and then Cowboy slaps on a standing guillotine ??? :o ??? there is like a 10 seconds buffer from when u click confirm and if something big starts to happen in that time they revoke your request and it becomes unavailable >:(
Did Cormier get paid more than that HP?
Cormier only made 180k (90k show and 90k win bonus), while Johnson's was just for showing up :o.
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/5/26/8663001/ufc-187-fighter-pay-anthony-johnson-chris-weidman-half-a-million-dollars-belfort-cormier-mma-news
Quote from: Hellopplz on June 02, 2015, 02:45:59 PM
Cormier only made 180k (90k show and 90k win bonus), while Johnson's was just for showing up :o.
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/5/26/8663001/ufc-187-fighter-pay-anthony-johnson-chris-weidman-half-a-million-dollars-belfort-cormier-mma-news
holy shower :o wtf ???
(http://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/25255039.jpg)
Uriah Hall only 14k ??? i would have thought he is a bigger draw than that
Yeah some salaries are crazy! But guess with Hall losing a few when he came in dropped his value. If he won TUF would be making more you'd imagine with the hype around him.
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Yeah some salaries are crazy! But guess with Hall losing a few when he came in dropped his value. If he won TUF would be making more you'd imagine with the hype around him.
He's definitely change his style which I'm disappointed with. Dana love him because he was always going for the big knockout, but now he seems just content to win matches by decision. What a shame.
Did he get knocked out by someone? That may be why, seems odd to change if he wasn't finished
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Did he get knocked out by someone? That may be why, seems odd to change if he wasn't finished
Thats the thing I don't think he did. I remember there was a fight where it went to decision and I thought he won but the win went to his opponent and he said how disappointed he was etc, so you'd think he'd have more reason to finish opponents!
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Did he get knocked out by someone? That may be why, seems odd to change if he wasn't finished
Thats the thing I don't think he did. I remember there was a fight where it went to decision and I thought he won but the win went to his opponent and he said how disappointed he was etc, so you'd think he'd have more reason to finish opponents!
needs a new manager... and a highlight reel knockout ;D
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Did he get knocked out by someone? That may be why, seems odd to change if he wasn't finished
Thats the thing I don't think he did. I remember there was a fight where it went to decision and I thought he won but the win went to his opponent and he said how disappointed he was etc, so you'd think he'd have more reason to finish opponents!
needs a new manager... and a highlight reel knockout ;D
That would help a bit :P. Think it was his 2nd fight in the UFC against Howard that was close, but was a loss. Think he's been trying to fight more conservatively for the wins since. But irrc, he then stopped Leben not long after, so always just depends which Hall turns up :-X.
Hendo, what a KO! :o
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Hendo, what a KO! :o
yeah he touched him and Boetsch has a decent chin, Hendo still got mad power
UFC in Mexico is just a bad idea, every fighter seemed to suffer from the altitude
Yail Rodriguez is a class above, future top 5'r for sure
Eddie Alvarez learned the hard way not to blow your nose when its broken :o instant eye swollen shut ???
Cain Velasquez has the mother of all chins and Werdum was very impressive, banked on Cain not acclimatising and it paid off
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/6/15/8779017/ufc-188-opinion-results-editorial-cain-velasquez-the-goat-that-never-was
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UFC in Mexico is just a bad idea, every fighter seemed to suffer from the altitude
Yail Rodriguez is a class above, future top 5'r for sure
Eddie Alvarez learned the hard way not to blow your nose when its broken :o instant eye swollen shut ???
Cain Velasquez has the mother of all chins and Werdum was very impressive, banked on Cain not acclimatising and it paid off
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/6/15/8779017/ufc-188-opinion-results-editorial-cain-velasquez-the-goat-that-never-was
Good call, he looked gassed which I've never seen from him before!
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UFC in Mexico is just a bad idea, every fighter seemed to suffer from the altitude
Yail Rodriguez is a class above, future top 5'r for sure
Eddie Alvarez learned the hard way not to blow your nose when its broken :o instant eye swollen shut ???
Cain Velasquez has the mother of all chins and Werdum was very impressive, banked on Cain not acclimatising and it paid off
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/6/15/8779017/ufc-188-opinion-results-editorial-cain-velasquez-the-goat-that-never-was
Good call, he looked gassed which I've never seen from him before!
yeah mouth wide open and slow punches halfway through round 2, gotta be a rematch soonish imo
It's getting closer to Aldo vs McGregor, what's everyones thoughts? Just checking the odds out now and I like the look of Aldo to win by KO or submission @ $3.20. I think emotions are going to be high and they both will go in looking for the kill, don't see them making it to 5 rounds.
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It's getting closer to Aldo vs McGregor, what's everyones thoughts? Just checking the odds out now and I like the look of Aldo to win by KO or submission @ $3.20. I think emotions are going to be high and they both will go in looking for the kill, don't see them making it to 5 rounds.
If Aldo keeps his head he will pick McGregor apart, he is still technically raw, Aldo should knock him out with a counter hook after Conor blitzes, he always pushes off after he rushes in, when your pushing off your hands are down ;)
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It's getting closer to Aldo vs McGregor, what's everyones thoughts? Just checking the odds out now and I like the look of Aldo to win by KO or submission @ $3.20. I think emotions are going to be high and they both will go in looking for the kill, don't see them making it to 5 rounds.
If Aldo keeps his head he will pick McGregor apart, he is still technically raw, Aldo should knock him out with a counter hook after Conor blitzes, he always pushes off after he rushes in, when your pushing off your hands are down ;)
Only thing is I think Conor has got under Aldo's skin and think it's Aldo who's going to bring the fire, I see Conor being nice and calm…till bam…he's gets the Irish knocked out of him! ;D
Jose Aldo has suffered a broken rib in sparring and isn't a centainty to fight McGregor. If Aldo isn't cleared by the fight, Chad Mendes will step in a face Conor for the intrim UFC Featherweight title.
More info here:
http://mmajunkie.com/2015/06/aldo-or-mendes-conor-mcgregor-says-ill-whip-both-of-them-on-the-same-night
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Jose Aldo has suffered a broken rib in sparring and isn't a centainty to fight McGregor. If Aldo isn't cleared by the fight, Chad Mendes will step in a face Conor for the intrim UFC Featherweight title.
More info here:
http://mmajunkie.com/2015/06/aldo-or-mendes-conor-mcgregor-says-ill-whip-both-of-them-on-the-same-night
Its not broken, he will fight Conor
Joel Romero @3/1 boom, Machida is done :-X
Aldo officially out.... pooooooooooo
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Aldo officially out.... pooooooooooo
Just read this. What an anti-climax. :(
What are everyone's thoughts now? I haven't seen Mendes fight since Aldo, I think Conor might get the title. Fair enough Aldo pulled out, I'd say he wants to fight Conor without any concerns and doesn't want to regret fighting and losing with a bruised rib, especially to Conor.
i guess i like that there is an interim belt on the line to keep the hype going, apparently the 6th time Aldo has pulled out a fight ???
i dont think he is scared or ducking him, McGregor is so raw right now that this is when u would want to fight him
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What are everyone's thoughts now? I haven't seen Mendes fight since Aldo, I think Conor might get the title. Fair enough Aldo pulled out, I'd say he wants to fight Conor without any concerns and doesn't want to regret fighting and losing with a bruised rib, especially to Conor.
I still love this fight - much respect to Mendes improving his skill sets (imo) when I saw him 'take 2' against Aldo last - think he's had a fight or two since then.
i'm actually surprised that McGregor is favourite by a long margin to be honest - i'm not a betting man but if I can get a bit over $2 for Mendes I might put a sneaky tenner on him ...
McGregor pros: slight size, but def length advantage, elite striking, full camp prep
McGregor cons: camp prep for Aldo not Mendes, not tested on the mat
Mendes pros: elite wrestling, top3 featherweight imo, cardio
Mendes cons: length disadvantage, late in (prep)
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What are everyone's thoughts now? I haven't seen Mendes fight since Aldo, I think Conor might get the title. Fair enough Aldo pulled out, I'd say he wants to fight Conor without any concerns and doesn't want to regret fighting and losing with a bruised rib, especially to Conor.
I still love this fight - much respect to Mendes improving his skill sets (imo) when I saw him 'take 2' against Aldo last - think he's had a fight or two since then.
i'm actually surprised that McGregor is favourite by a long margin to be honest - i'm not a betting man but if I can get a bit over $2 for Mendes I might put a sneaky tenner on him ...
McGregor pros: slight size, but def length advantage, elite striking, full camp prep
McGregor cons: camp prep for Aldo not Mendes, not tested on the mat
Mendes pros: elite wrestling, top3 featherweight imo, cardio
Mendes cons: length disadvantage, late in (prep)
Mendes paying $2.42 on sportsbet.
not sure what Mendes counter striking is like, that is the weakness to exploit with McGregor, he holds his chin up when in close :-X
being that Mendes only loss has come to Aldo im gonna back him in as i believe Conor's ranking is inflated on the back of no names
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not sure what Mendes counter striking is like, that is the weakness to exploit with McGregor, he holds his chin up when in close :-X
being that Mendes only loss has come to Aldo im gonna back him in as i believe Conor's ranking is inflated on the back of no names
wouldn't quite say no names, but Poirer/Siver definitely not top5 featherweights by any stretch ...
win-win for UFC either way it would seem ... McGregor wins = dollars for 'unification' fight with healthy Aldo; Mendes wins, just means McGregor needs to 'bank' and actually beat some top5 featherweights to come back to title contention ...
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Quote from: RiOtChEsS on July 08, 2015, 03:15:01 PM
not sure what Mendes counter striking is like, that is the weakness to exploit with McGregor, he holds his chin up when in close :-X
being that Mendes only loss has come to Aldo im gonna back him in as i believe Conor's ranking is inflated on the back of no names
wouldn't quite say no names, but Poirer/Siver definitely not top5 featherweights by any stretch ...
win-win for UFC either way it would seem ... McGregor wins = dollars for 'unification' fight with healthy Aldo; Mendes wins, just means McGregor needs to 'bank' and actually beat some top5 featherweights to come back to title contention ...
Aldo cleaning out the division is part of the reason Conor's ranking inflated also ;)
Super hyped for the next 2 PPV's! Hope Mcgregor wins so we can see a unification match against Aldo eventually. Also want Rousey to keep her winning streak up against Corriea before battling Cyborg and perhaps Paige VanZant. (I know VanZant is at 115 but come on.)
Also a new C.M. Punk training video for anyone interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6HdrWC5AxY
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Super hyped for the next 2 PPV's! Hope Mcgregor wins so we can see a unification match against Aldo eventually. Also want Rousey to keep her winning streak up against Corriea before battling Cyborg and perhaps Paige VanZant. (I know VanZant is at 115 but come on.)
Also a new C.M. Punk training video for anyone interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6HdrWC5AxY
training with good crew, he is a driven mofo so he is definitely gonna give his best, not sure what that equates to but il be cheerin 4him
Just watched the finale of Ultimate Fighter, final fight was hands down fight of the season. Looking forward to the card this sunday!
haha Uriah Faber just eluded to Conor has beaten no names ;D
Mendes looked like a weak baby kitten in the stand up. Crowd was epic to help Conor get over the line.
Can't wait to watch it when I get home today! ;D
Holy shower, Conor was bloody lucky through that whole fight! Someone with a longer reach would have destroyed him in the first few minutes considering how open he left himself and how reckless he was. Those elbows to the top of Mendes head were brutal, not sure if they should have been allowed or not? Props to Conor for for sticking with his style to take the title, but I can't see him holding the belt for very long and I can't see him beating Aldo, Mendes was in front the whole way until the TKO.
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Holy shower, Conor was bloody lucky through that whole fight! Someone with a longer reach would have destroyed him in the first few minutes considering how open he left himself and how reckless he was. Those elbows to the top of Mendes head were brutal, not sure if they should have been allowed or not? Props to Conor for for sticking with his style to take the title, but I can't see him holding the belt for very long and I can't see him beating Aldo, Mendes was in front the whole way until the TKO.
Mendes has no heart, elite athlete sure, the conclusion to that fight was horrendous, he didnt face Conor and his hands were down, props to McGregor for sure he got mauled and as soon as he got to his feet he flowered him up in less than 20 seconds, he has the warrior spirit, Mendes doesnt, i was disgusted, me and my BJJ coach debated it for a solid hour, some dudes have that never say die attitude and Mendes does not :-X
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Holy shower, Conor was bloody lucky through that whole fight! Someone with a longer reach would have destroyed him in the first few minutes considering how open he left himself and how reckless he was. Those elbows to the top of Mendes head were brutal, not sure if they should have been allowed or not? Props to Conor for for sticking with his style to take the title, but I can't see him holding the belt for very long and I can't see him beating Aldo, Mendes was in front the whole way until the TKO.
Mendes has no heart, elite athlete sure, the conclusion to that fight was horrendous, he didnt face Conor and his hands were down, props to McGregor for sure he got mauled and as soon as he got to his feet he flowered him up in less than 20 seconds, he has the warrior spirit, Mendes doesnt, i was disgusted, me and my BJJ coach debated it for a solid hour, some dudes have that never say die attitude and Mendes does not :-X
I agree man. You hear that passion and determination in Conor's voice every single time he talks. Perhaps the reason many including me really like and respect the guy.
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Quote from: jvalles69 on July 13, 2015, 08:37:11 PM
Holy shower, Conor was bloody lucky through that whole fight! Someone with a longer reach would have destroyed him in the first few minutes considering how open he left himself and how reckless he was. Those elbows to the top of Mendes head were brutal, not sure if they should have been allowed or not? Props to Conor for for sticking with his style to take the title, but I can't see him holding the belt for very long and I can't see him beating Aldo, Mendes was in front the whole way until the TKO.
Mendes has no heart, elite athlete sure, the conclusion to that fight was horrendous, he didnt face Conor and his hands were down, props to McGregor for sure he got mauled and as soon as he got to his feet he flowered him up in less than 20 seconds, he has the warrior spirit, Mendes doesnt, i was disgusted, me and my BJJ coach debated it for a solid hour, some dudes have that never say die attitude and Mendes does not :-X
I agree man. You hear that passion and determination in Conor's voice every single time he talks. Perhaps the reason many including me really like and respect the guy.
Yeah, I've never followed Mendes enough to really comment, he did go down very easily though almost like Anderson Silva in the first fight against Wiedman. Who'll McGregor fight next? Aldo or Frankie?
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Quote from: jvalles69 on July 13, 2015, 08:37:11 PM
Holy shower, Conor was bloody lucky through that whole fight! Someone with a longer reach would have destroyed him in the first few minutes considering how open he left himself and how reckless he was. Those elbows to the top of Mendes head were brutal, not sure if they should have been allowed or not? Props to Conor for for sticking with his style to take the title, but I can't see him holding the belt for very long and I can't see him beating Aldo, Mendes was in front the whole way until the TKO.
Mendes has no heart, elite athlete sure, the conclusion to that fight was horrendous, he didnt face Conor and his hands were down, props to McGregor for sure he got mauled and as soon as he got to his feet he flowered him up in less than 20 seconds, he has the warrior spirit, Mendes doesnt, i was disgusted, me and my BJJ coach debated it for a solid hour, some dudes have that never say die attitude and Mendes does not :-X
I agree man. You hear that passion and determination in Conor's voice every single time he talks. Perhaps the reason many including me really like and respect the guy.
Yeah, I've never followed Mendes enough to really comment, he did go down very easily though almost like Anderson Silva in the first fight against Wiedman. Who'll McGregor fight next? Aldo or Frankie?
Has to be Aldo "best for business"
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Quote from: jvalles69 on July 13, 2015, 08:37:11 PM
Holy shower, Conor was bloody lucky through that whole fight! Someone with a longer reach would have destroyed him in the first few minutes considering how open he left himself and how reckless he was. Those elbows to the top of Mendes head were brutal, not sure if they should have been allowed or not? Props to Conor for for sticking with his style to take the title, but I can't see him holding the belt for very long and I can't see him beating Aldo, Mendes was in front the whole way until the TKO.
Mendes has no heart, elite athlete sure, the conclusion to that fight was horrendous, he didnt face Conor and his hands were down, props to McGregor for sure he got mauled and as soon as he got to his feet he flowered him up in less than 20 seconds, he has the warrior spirit, Mendes doesnt, i was disgusted, me and my BJJ coach debated it for a solid hour, some dudes have that never say die attitude and Mendes does not :-X
I agree man. You hear that passion and determination in Conor's voice every single time he talks. Perhaps the reason many including me really like and respect the guy.
Yeah, I've never followed Mendes enough to really comment, he did go down very easily though almost like Anderson Silva in the first fight against Wiedman. Who'll McGregor fight next? Aldo or Frankie?
Has to be Aldo "best for business"
http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/13249244/conor-mcgregor-opens-favorite-vs-jose-aldo-ufc-featherweight-title-fight
Just watched the Ultimate Figher finale, sick fight but Usman was way too good for Hassan. Next series coaches are Conor McGregor and Uriah Faber! They won't be fighting each other at the end but it will be Americans (coached by Faber) vs Europeans (coached by McGregor). Starts in September, can't wait!
Quote from: jvalles69 on July 14, 2015, 09:54:51 PM
Just watched the Ultimate Figher finale, sick fight but Usman was way too good for Hassan. Next series coaches are Conor McGregor and Uriah Faber! They won't be fighting each other at the end but it will be Americans (coached by Faber) vs Europeans (coached by McGregor). Starts in September, can't wait!
Usman did look good.
Wow that's awesome news! That might even top this seasons. 8)
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Quote from: jvalles69 on July 13, 2015, 08:37:11 PM
Holy shower, Conor was bloody lucky through that whole fight! Someone with a longer reach would have destroyed him in the first few minutes considering how open he left himself and how reckless he was. Those elbows to the top of Mendes head were brutal, not sure if they should have been allowed or not? Props to Conor for for sticking with his style to take the title, but I can't see him holding the belt for very long and I can't see him beating Aldo, Mendes was in front the whole way until the TKO.
Mendes has no heart, elite athlete sure, the conclusion to that fight was horrendous, he didnt face Conor and his hands were down, props to McGregor for sure he got mauled and as soon as he got to his feet he flowered him up in less than 20 seconds, he has the warrior spirit, Mendes doesnt, i was disgusted, me and my BJJ coach debated it for a solid hour, some dudes have that never say die attitude and Mendes does not :-X
I agree man. You hear that passion and determination in Conor's voice every single time he talks. Perhaps the reason many including me really like and respect the guy.
Yeah, I've never followed Mendes enough to really comment, he did go down very easily though almost like Anderson Silva in the first fight against Wiedman. Who'll McGregor fight next? Aldo or Frankie?
I don't want to go all 'conspiracy theory' but Mendes went down way too easily for my liking ...
I haven't seen many McGregor fights so I can't be sure but against an elite NCAA wrestler McGregor got taken down easily but then Mendes can't keep him on the mat - as a former elite NCAA wrestler??!?! wtf??
and Mendes gets tagged with about 30secs to the bell for the rd and he doesn't even go for McGregor's leg?? he just goes down, goes turtle and puts his hands around his head??
i'm not saying McGregor doesn't have power and he hit Mendes good but surely his instinct is to grab for a leg for a takedown??
again, this is a former elite NCAA wrestler FFS! ??? :-X
anyway, UFC/Dana be all like ... Aldo v McGregor = money, money, money :D :P ;)
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Quote from: jvalles69 on July 13, 2015, 08:37:11 PM
Holy shower, Conor was bloody lucky through that whole fight! Someone with a longer reach would have destroyed him in the first few minutes considering how open he left himself and how reckless he was. Those elbows to the top of Mendes head were brutal, not sure if they should have been allowed or not? Props to Conor for for sticking with his style to take the title, but I can't see him holding the belt for very long and I can't see him beating Aldo, Mendes was in front the whole way until the TKO.
Mendes has no heart, elite athlete sure, the conclusion to that fight was horrendous, he didnt face Conor and his hands were down, props to McGregor for sure he got mauled and as soon as he got to his feet he flowered him up in less than 20 seconds, he has the warrior spirit, Mendes doesnt, i was disgusted, me and my BJJ coach debated it for a solid hour, some dudes have that never say die attitude and Mendes does not :-X
I agree man. You hear that passion and determination in Conor's voice every single time he talks. Perhaps the reason many including me really like and respect the guy.
Yeah, I've never followed Mendes enough to really comment, he did go down very easily though almost like Anderson Silva in the first fight against Wiedman. Who'll McGregor fight next? Aldo or Frankie?
I don't want to go all 'conspiracy theory' but Mendes went down way too easily for my liking ...
I haven't seen many McGregor fights so I can't be sure but against an elite NCAA wrestler McGregor got taken down easily but then Mendes can't keep him on the mat - as a former elite NCAA wrestler??!?! wtf??
and Mendes gets tagged with about 30secs to the bell for the rd and he doesn't even go for McGregor's leg?? he just goes down, goes turtle and puts his hands around his head??
i'm not saying McGregor doesn't have power and he hit Mendes good but surely his instinct is to grab for a leg for a takedown??
again, this is a former elite NCAA wrestler FFS! ??? :-X
anyway, UFC/Dana be all like ... Aldo v McGregor = money, money, money :D :P ;)
I'm not going to lie, first thing I thought was whoah, Mendes has taken a dive for some big $$$. Still have an inkling about this as I definitely thought Mendes had the edge for the whole fight up until then. McGregor was even doging about standing them up during the fight when Mendes was throwing bombs.
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Holy shower, Conor was bloody lucky through that whole fight! Someone with a longer reach would have destroyed him in the first few minutes considering how open he left himself and how reckless he was. Those elbows to the top of Mendes head were brutal, not sure if they should have been allowed or not? Props to Conor for for sticking with his style to take the title, but I can't see him holding the belt for very long and I can't see him beating Aldo, Mendes was in front the whole way until the TKO.
Mendes has no heart, elite athlete sure, the conclusion to that fight was horrendous, he didnt face Conor and his hands were down, props to McGregor for sure he got mauled and as soon as he got to his feet he flowered him up in less than 20 seconds, he has the warrior spirit, Mendes doesnt, i was disgusted, me and my BJJ coach debated it for a solid hour, some dudes have that never say die attitude and Mendes does not :-X
I agree man. You hear that passion and determination in Conor's voice every single time he talks. Perhaps the reason many including me really like and respect the guy.
Yeah, I've never followed Mendes enough to really comment, he did go down very easily though almost like Anderson Silva in the first fight against Wiedman. Who'll McGregor fight next? Aldo or Frankie?
I don't want to go all 'conspiracy theory' but Mendes went down way too easily for my liking ...
I haven't seen many McGregor fights so I can't be sure but against an elite NCAA wrestler McGregor got taken down easily but then Mendes can't keep him on the mat - as a former elite NCAA wrestler??!?! wtf??
and Mendes gets tagged with about 30secs to the bell for the rd and he doesn't even go for McGregor's leg?? he just goes down, goes turtle and puts his hands around his head??
i'm not saying McGregor doesn't have power and he hit Mendes good but surely his instinct is to grab for a leg for a takedown??
again, this is a former elite NCAA wrestler FFS! ??? :-X
anyway, UFC/Dana be all like ... Aldo v McGregor = money, money, money :D :P ;)
I'm not going to lie, first thing I thought was whoah, Mendes has taken a dive for some big $$$. Still have an inkling about this as I definitely thought Mendes had the edge for the whole fight up until then. McGregor was even doging about standing them up during the fight when Mendes was throwing bombs.
my coach thought he was just gassed, hurt with body shots earlier and McGregor went straight back at the body when they got up, said it isnt uncommon for guys to panic when they know theyre hurt and gassed to chuck it in, my point was he isnt a real fighter, he is an elite athlete that knows all the skills but he just isnt a "fighter"
I don't buy it.
For example imagine if UFC actually "booked" it:
-UFC could have Conor get screwed over on points or have the ref stop the match whilst he is in a submission and he didn't tap.
-This means that Conor would have to go away to "train hard" and "put in the work."
-Then he can beat Frankie and maybe then beat Mendes before eventually fighting Aldo for the title.
I know the undefeated route is where it's ended up, but I'd prefer to see what would happen if McGregor lost. Seeing him overcome adversity and get back to the top would make the fight verses Aldo even more must see.
Similar situation with Rousey. I don't want her to lose to Corriea but I'd like to she how everyone reacts to her losing.
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my coach thought he was just gassed, hurt with body shots earlier and McGregor went straight back at the body when they got up, said it isnt uncommon for guys to panic when they know theyre hurt and gassed to chuck it in, my point was he isnt a real fighter, he is an elite athlete that knows all the skills but he just isnt a "fighter"
Exactly what I was thinking when I watched it. Looked like he gassed out from them so smart plan by Conor to keep going after that body, after surviving some of those brutal elbows on the ground. Mendes has so much muscle on him, which didn't help when his body got attacked so got to like the way Conor and his team attacked the body.
And surely Aldo Vs Conor is the next fight to make, no way they want to lose that pay day and now it's even bigger as Conor just beat a top 3 Featherweight in the world to make him more "legit".
Quote from: jvalles69 on July 14, 2015, 09:54:51 PM
Just watched the Ultimate Figher finale, sick fight but Usman was way too good for Hassan. Next series coaches are Conor McGregor and Uriah Faber! They won't be fighting each other at the end but it will be Americans (coached by Faber) vs Europeans (coached by McGregor). Starts in September, can't wait!
I missed the Finale and luckily able to catch the Mir Vs Duffee card today! May try to catch Usman Vs Hayder soon, as Hayder was great in the house so hopefully he did enough to have another fight or two in the UFC. And I'd love to watch that series of TUF! The Nation Vs Nation ones usually have more heat in them and more entertaining for me. Could have been good to have Aldo to build up the rivalry but since he can't speak English, they went Faber and America. Love to see Faber try to trash talk Conor though and Aldo guest coach the Americans :P.
been a decent card so far 8)
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been a decent card so far 8)
Yeah been solid and Ferguson Vs Thomson been pretty wild as well to continue the card 8).
EDIT: THAT MAIN EVENT ENDING!
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been a decent card so far 8)
Yeah been solid and Ferguson Vs Thomson been pretty wild as well to continue the card 8).
EDIT: THAT MAIN EVENT ENDING!
yessss 8) ripper event, won 8 of 9 bets :D
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been a decent card so far 8)
Yeah been solid and Ferguson Vs Thomson been pretty wild as well to continue the card 8).
EDIT: THAT MAIN EVENT ENDING!
Awesome card! Just saw that the Dillashaw vs Barao II is coming up and it's free on Foxtel! 8)
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been a decent card so far 8)
Yeah been solid and Ferguson Vs Thomson been pretty wild as well to continue the card 8).
EDIT: THAT MAIN EVENT ENDING!
Awesome card! Just saw that the Dillashaw vs Barao II is coming up and it's free on Foxtel! 8)
hopefully they make it to the fight this time
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been a decent card so far 8)
Yeah been solid and Ferguson Vs Thomson been pretty wild as well to continue the card 8).
EDIT: THAT MAIN EVENT ENDING!
Awesome card! Just saw that the Dillashaw vs Barao II is coming up and it's free on Foxtel! 8)
hopefully they make it to the fight this time
ho, ho! everyone's a cynic! ;)
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been a decent card so far 8)
Yeah been solid and Ferguson Vs Thomson been pretty wild as well to continue the card 8).
EDIT: THAT MAIN EVENT ENDING!
Awesome card! Just saw that the Dillashaw vs Barao II is coming up and it's free on Foxtel! 8)
hopefully they make it to the fight this time
ho, ho! everyone's a cynic! ;)
hasnt the rematch stalled twice already? (Barao illness and Dillashaw Knee)
Dillashaw vs Barao not far away…haven't heard if its been cancelled yet! ::)
leggo Miesha
Hyped for this Sunday!
Dillishaw flowered up Barao easily, carried on like Anderson Silva in the octagon 8) his movement/feints have improved outta sight
Tate Vs Eye was probably fight of the night, Miesha has flat out gotta pair (pun intended) she has been in trouble in her last two fights but just bites down on the mouthpiece and guts it out, she just wants it more
Lauzon Vs Gomi was fail, Gomi just gave up his back, no he just gave up :-X Herb Dean forgot to call the fight so Joe did it for him :o
Edson Barboza fight was wild, Barboza is scary fast
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Hyped for this Sunday!
Never seen Correi fight, but you can't go against the rowdy one!
34 seconds ;D
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34 seconds ;D
Pitbull was soft as, put on such a show before the fight and when own EASY, Rowdy took her out at her own game. GOAT!
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34 seconds ;D
Pitbull was soft as, put on such a show before the fight and when own EASY, Rowdy took her out at her own game. GOAT!
fell flat on her face ;D
I can't take Rousey seriously and it has nothing to do with her abilities, she's a legit badass.
It's just that she looks like a buff Joss Stone.
Ronda is a beast - end of story
Very disappointed with Hulk. Took a hit and then basically curled up in a ball waiting for the ref to call it.
I like when the underdog tries to get under the skin of the best. However Boxing, UFC, MMA and events like that isn't a good idea. The favourite/ the best is there for a reason and it is because they win and win convincingly and that's what Rousey did again
have to say, UFC is starting to shower me a bit with the monopoly issues, Reebok deal, firing of 'Stitch' Duran, etc, etc ...
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34 seconds ;D
Pitbull was soft as, put on such a show before the fight and when own EASY, Rowdy took her out at her own game. GOAT!
she had to make a show of it to get a title shot - Ronda's cleared out the division before it even started!!! :o ;)
I like that she will hopefully cross MMA over into the main-stream - saw it already as channel 9 morning/today show (or similar) were talking about her - I also like that it gives young girls something to aspire to and now as a dad of a little girl I want her to be able to dream of being the next MMA GOAT or the next PM ...
bummed I missed Dillashaw v Barao and this card too ... :( but ... what's next?? ;)
Rousey does what she always does. Think she is willing to fight on or headline the Melbourne card which don't think any matches have been named on yet. Probably why she was making headlines in Australia ;).
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Dillishaw flowered up Barao easily, carried on like Anderson Silva in the octagon 8) his movement/feints have improved outta sight
Tate Vs Eye was probably fight of the night, Miesha has flat out gotta pair (pun intended) she has been in trouble in her last two fights but just bites down on the mouthpiece and guts it out, she just wants it more
Lauzon Vs Gomi was fail, Gomi just gave up his back, no he just gave up :-X Herb Dean forgot to call the fight so Joe did it for him :o
Edson Barboza fight was wild, Barboza is scary fast
I caught the card as well! Tate Vs Eye is good, agree Tate finds a way to grind out the victory. #2 easily in the division but just can't get over #1 obviously.
Barboza is scary as! Given Felder was given a huge step up because of his killer KO in his previous match. If Barboza can find consistency in his performances, then he'll be challenging for the belt in the next year or two.
Lauzon <3. Saw that sort of end coming, get Gomi down and then Joe would take it. I think he really didn't want to continue reigning down on Gomi which is why he got up prior to Herb calling it, so nice sportsmanship there.
Would love to see Dillashaw face others now outside of Barao! Assuncao surely to get his rematch now for the title. Then can give Cruz the shot next year or after a tune up fight. Dillashaw can't keep ducking Assuncao :P. But agree he has improved since his days on TUF, boxing/stand up has taken a huge leap.
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UFC 193 in Melbourne has its headliner! Lawler Vs Condit :o :o. Not a bad match up and get a title on the event! Wouldn't be surprised if they had Rousey co-main event as well as they really wanted to make a big deal of the event here.
Also Hendricks Vs Woodley is on for UFC 192, likely to decide the next shot at the Champ.
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UFC 193 in Melbourne has its headliner! Lawler Vs Condit :o :o. Not a bad match up and get a title on the event! Wouldn't be surprised if they had Rousey co-main event as well as they really wanted to make a big deal of the event here.
Also Hendricks Vs Woodley is on for UFC 192, likely to decide the next shot at the Champ.
that is a great style matchup with Lawler Vs Condit, may actually pose a threat to Robbie... rekn Hendricks will roll Woodley :-X
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Would love to see Dillashaw face others now outside of Barao! Assuncao surely to get his rematch now for the title. Then can give Cruz the shot next year or after a tune up fight. Dillashaw can't keep ducking Assuncao :P. But agree he has improved since his days on TUF, boxing/stand up has taken a huge leap.
I don't think he's ducking Assuncao, but I agree with you on the tune-ups for Cruz - he got injured again since his last comeback fight against Mizugaki??
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UFC 193 in Melbourne has its headliner! Lawler Vs Condit :o :o. Not a bad match up and get a title on the event! Wouldn't be surprised if they had Rousey co-main event as well as they really wanted to make a big deal of the event here.
Also Hendricks Vs Woodley is on for UFC 192, likely to decide the next shot at the Champ.
that is a great style matchup with Lawler Vs Condit, may actually pose a threat to Robbie... rekn Hendricks will roll Woodley :-X
would be good if Ronda come down under but I read commentary somewhere that her next fight was tentatively scheduled for Dec 2015 ... :-\
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Would love to see Dillashaw face others now outside of Barao! Assuncao surely to get his rematch now for the title. Then can give Cruz the shot next year or after a tune up fight. Dillashaw can't keep ducking Assuncao :P. But agree he has improved since his days on TUF, boxing/stand up has taken a huge leap.
I don't think he's ducking Assuncao, but I agree with you on the tune-ups for Cruz - he got injured again since his last comeback fight against Mizugaki??
Tongue and cheek :P. Assuncao has just had a bad run of injuries. Hopefully he gets it eventually. And you're right with Cruz, he got injured after they had him and TJ set to face off. Cruz got injured a month or two out from the fight again :(.
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Would love to see Dillashaw face others now outside of Barao! Assuncao surely to get his rematch now for the title. Then can give Cruz the shot next year or after a tune up fight. Dillashaw can't keep ducking Assuncao :P. But agree he has improved since his days on TUF, boxing/stand up has taken a huge leap.
I don't think he's ducking Assuncao, but I agree with you on the tune-ups for Cruz - he got injured again since his last comeback fight against Mizugaki??
Tongue and cheek :P. Assuncao has just had a bad run of injuries. Hopefully he gets it eventually. And you're right with Cruz, he got injured after they had him and TJ set to face off. Cruz got injured a month or two out from the fight again :(.
Cruz must be seriously doubting his knees, poor guy was so dominant prior to the first
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Michael Johnson after he won all three rounds and lost a split decision today, going into the final round his opponent was $7:50/1 :o
Any idea when tickets are going on sale for UFC 193?
CONFIRMED FIGHTS FOR UFC 193 MELBOURNE
Robbie Lawler (26-10-0 1 NC) v Carlos Condit (30-8-0) (UFC welterweight championship)
Mark Hunt (10-9-1) v Antonio “Bigfoot†Silva (19-7-0 1 NC) (heavyweight)
Robert Whitakker (14-4-0) v Michael Bisping (28-7-0) (middleweight)
Jake Matthews (9-1-0) v Akbarh Arreola (23-9-1) (lightweight)
Kyle Noke (20-7-1) v Peter Sobotta (15-4-1) (welterweight)
Anthony Perosh (15-9-0) v Gian Villante (13-5-0) (light-heavyweight)
Daniel Kelly (9-1-0) v Ricardo Abreu (5-2-0) (middleweight)
Richard Walsh (8-4-0) v Steve Kennedy (22-7-0) (welterweight)
been trying to see about tickets on UFC site it says general public September 21 10am not sure if that for over there only or that willl be the same ehre
bit of a disappointing card asides from Lawler Vs Condit, all the same suspects from UFC Adelaide :-\
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bit of a disappointing card asides from Lawler Vs Condit, all the same suspects from UFC Adelaide :-\
yeah pretty similer
though whittaker vs bisping could be a ripper
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bit of a disappointing card asides from Lawler Vs Condit, all the same suspects from UFC Adelaide :-\
yeah pretty similer
though whittaker vs bisping could be a ripper
Agreed, I like how they added Bisping to the card and a highly anticipated rematch + a title match. Just reckon they should have build the lower bit of the Main Card to really make a big deal of it. Or added a better Co-Main with another 1-2 big names.
On a side note, Holloway Vs Oliveira on Monday! Canadian card but the Main Event should be pretty awesome as both guys are young and on win streaks and been very impressive since their last losses (to Conor McGregor and Frankie Edgar respectively :o ).
Looking at the card I probably won't bother forking out the cash for a ticket, they are going to be pretty pricey.
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Looking at the card I probably won't bother forking out the cash for a ticket, they are going to be pretty pricey.
yeah that's the problem even if it was a great card dunno if i'd part with how much it costs.....the adelaide one was expensive so i figure this will be as much if not more
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Looking at the card I probably won't bother forking out the cash for a ticket, they are going to be pretty pricey.
yeah that's the problem even if it was a great card dunno if i'd part with how much it costs.....the adelaide one was expensive so i figure this will be as much if not more
probably better for me then, have a chance at getting a ticket if not way too exxy - does anyone know when details for purchase will be released??
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CONFIRMED FIGHTS FOR UFC 193 MELBOURNE
Robbie Lawler (26-10-0 1 NC) v Carlos Condit (30-8-0) (UFC welterweight championship)
Mark Hunt (10-9-1) v Antonio “Bigfoot†Silva (19-7-0 1 NC) (heavyweight)
Robert Whitakker (14-4-0) v Michael Bisping (28-7-0) (middleweight)
Jake Matthews (9-1-0) v Akbarh Arreola (23-9-1) (lightweight)
Kyle Noke (20-7-1) v Peter Sobotta (15-4-1) (welterweight)
Anthony Perosh (15-9-0) v Gian Villante (13-5-0) (light-heavyweight)
Daniel Kelly (9-1-0) v Ricardo Abreu (5-2-0) (middleweight)
Richard Walsh (8-4-0) v Steve Kennedy (22-7-0) (welterweight)
been trying to see about tickets on UFC site it says general public September 21 10am not sure if that for over there only or that willl be the same ehre
Lawler injured his thumb and that match is off the card
The Main Event is now....
Ronda Rousey vs Holly Holm (UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship) (http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Ronda-Rousey-vs-Holly-Holm-Rescheduled-for-UFC-193-Main-Event-91383)
ROUSEY IN AUS!!!!!!!!!!!
Not a bad replacement really, miss Lawler Vs Condit but get the big attraction down under 8).
Also have Stefan Struve on the card now as well (against Jared Rosholt I think) :D.
Ronda
Yes! Ronda :-*
Must buy tickets!!
Quote from: Levi434 on August 30, 2015, 12:38:55 PM
Yes! Ronda :-*
Must buy tickets!!
For a 15 second fight? :P
DJ :o
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on September 07, 2015, 11:49:12 AM
DJ :o
Unfortunately missed it ... would have loved to have seen it but i'm making my own stand ... until the UFC takes some positive action and leadership OR Anthony Johnson makes some real behaviour change in his attitude towards women (where he's already been convicted on his own admission of assaulting a former partner) I will not be buying the PPV or going to the local pub/sports bar to watch any UFC card with Rumble on it ...
I felt so strongly about this issue that I did an online submission to their 'media relations' department - not that I reckon it'd make much difference.
there will be low PPV numbers I suspect because most of the uneducated fans don't get the skill levels of the flyweight division but I wanted the UFC to know I didn't watch not because of Demetrious Johnson who is a dominant champion, but because of the another Johnson being on the card ...
I love a redemption story as much as the other guy and I was happy that Rumble got a 2nd chance in the UFC - you'll see previous posts from me in this topic chain where I was shocked at Rumble's ability to cut down to the welterweight level and now he's fighting at light-heavy ...
but if the UFC is going to be fair dinkum about 'zero tolerance' on issues such as PEDs and domestic violence, then you shouldn't pick and choose when to exercise that policy ... that's my two cents, sorry to get on the 'soap box' but I love my MMA and UFC but the promotion has made this really difficult for me of late ... :( :'(
:-\
Quote from: j959 on September 07, 2015, 12:05:34 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on September 07, 2015, 11:49:12 AM
DJ :o
Unfortunately missed it ... would have loved to have seen it but i'm making my own stand ... until the UFC takes some positive action and leadership OR Anthony Johnson makes some real behaviour change in his attitude towards women (where he's already been convicted on his own admission of assaulting a former partner) I will not be buying the PPV or going to the local pub/sports bar to watch any UFC card with Rumble on it ...
I felt so strongly about this issue that I did an online submission to their 'media relations' department - not that I reckon it'd make much difference.
there will be low PPV numbers I suspect because most of the uneducated fans don't get the skill levels of the flyweight division but I wanted the UFC to know I didn't watch not because of Demetrious Johnson who is a dominant champion, but because of the another Johnson being on the card ...
I love a redemption story as much as the other guy and I was happy that Rumble got a 2nd chance in the UFC - you'll see previous posts from me in this topic chain where I was shocked at Rumble's ability to cut down to the welterweight level and now he's fighting at light-heavy ...
but if the UFC is going to be fair dinkum about 'zero tolerance' on issues such as PEDs and domestic violence, then you shouldn't pick and choose when to exercise that policy ... that's my two cents, sorry to get on the 'soap box' but I love my MMA and UFC but the promotion has made this really difficult for me of late ... :( :'(
:-\
i wasnt even aware of the domestic violence incident, im with you though its not on period :-X
DJ was super dominant, shut Dodson down completely, coulnt even pull the trigger on his offense
They keep AJ on cause he's a big name. If he was a lower name and no market value, he'd have been gone by now.
Demetrius Johnson's dominance continues :o. Dodson and Benavidez were likely the two biggest challenges and both have been beaten twice. I can see Dodson going up to Bantamweight and after a win or two re-challenging TJ (given he holds the belt that long). It's a logical move as a more decisive victory this time.
I caught the prelims to the card. Lineker had trouble cutting to 125, moved up and had a short but hard-hitting brawl with Rivera. The move doesn't seem to have slowed his progress as he showed some power + a pretty good chin.
Also, an update on the Melbourne card! Another title will Co-Main the card, with Jo-Jed defending the Strawweight title against Valerie Letourneau. She's on a 3 fight win-streak in the UFC and last victory came over an undefeated Moroz (the girl who defeated Calderwood in her UFC debut). Not bad I guess, makes the main card better than it was before so can't complain at all!
yeah that card is filling out nicely
Lineker fight was wicked good, reminded me of Bart and Lisa, im just gonna do this and if you walk into it its your fault ;D
i was wondering why Dodson hadnt considered that considering he beat Dillashaw
Ultimate Fighter season 22 just stated, Team McGregor vs Team Faber, hope Connors antics don't overshadow the fighters.
Quote from: jvalles69 on September 12, 2015, 12:00:20 PM
Ultimate Fighter season 22 just stated, Team McGregor vs Team Faber, hope Connors antics don't overshadow the fighters.
haha cmon did u see his last press conference for 194? rekn there were guys in every division wanting to bash him ;D
see they posted about the tickets for UFC 193
14th is fight clue
17th or something is ticker master members
21st is public prices are
P1:$468
P2:$289.58
P3: $187.63
P4: $157.05
P5: $126.46
P6: $100.59
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on September 07, 2015, 04:55:51 PM
Quote from: j959 on September 07, 2015, 12:05:34 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on September 07, 2015, 11:49:12 AM
DJ :o
Unfortunately missed it ... would have loved to have seen it but i'm making my own stand ... until the UFC takes some positive action and leadership OR Anthony Johnson makes some real behaviour change in his attitude towards women (where he's already been convicted on his own admission of assaulting a former partner) I will not be buying the PPV or going to the local pub/sports bar to watch any UFC card with Rumble on it ...
I felt so strongly about this issue that I did an online submission to their 'media relations' department - not that I reckon it'd make much difference.
there will be low PPV numbers I suspect because most of the uneducated fans don't get the skill levels of the flyweight division but I wanted the UFC to know I didn't watch not because of Demetrious Johnson who is a dominant champion, but because of the another Johnson being on the card ...
I love a redemption story as much as the other guy and I was happy that Rumble got a 2nd chance in the UFC - you'll see previous posts from me in this topic chain where I was shocked at Rumble's ability to cut down to the welterweight level and now he's fighting at light-heavy ...
but if the UFC is going to be fair dinkum about 'zero tolerance' on issues such as PEDs and domestic violence, then you shouldn't pick and choose when to exercise that policy ... that's my two cents, sorry to get on the 'soap box' but I love my MMA and UFC but the promotion has made this really difficult for me of late ... :( :'(
:-\
i wasnt even aware of the domestic violence incident, im with you though its not on period :-X
DJ was super dominant, shut Dodson down completely, coulnt even pull the trigger on his offense
yeah, I don't want to be a hypocrite as I did watch Mayweather v Pacquiao but I didn't realise that Mayweather had a similar if not worse DV record but i'd already committed to the PPV with my mate before I knew about his history - I'd like to think that if I had found out before I would have similarly boycotted it ...
I know I did yesterday even though Mayweather v Berto had no big public interest in it really ...
Quote from: Hellopplz on September 07, 2015, 07:18:58 PM
They keep AJ on cause he's a big name. If he was a lower name and no market value, he'd have been gone by now.
that's the exact hypocrisy from the UFC that i'm talking about ... sometimes you just have to have standards and leadership ... UFC really disappointing on that front at the moment i'm afraid ... :-X :P
anyone buy any tickets in the end?
to UFC 193
on sale to general public today for those unaware
Quote from: DazBurg on September 21, 2015, 01:53:41 PM
anyone buy any tickets in the end?
to UFC 193
on sale to general public today for those unaware
unfortunately I haven't been able to organise myself ... :(
when did they add Ronda to the card?? :'(
I thought this card was going to be head-lined by Lawler v Condit?? - did someone get injured and they had to push it back??
Quote from: j959 on September 23, 2015, 03:37:03 PM
Quote from: DazBurg on September 21, 2015, 01:53:41 PM
anyone buy any tickets in the end?
to UFC 193
on sale to general public today for those unaware
unfortunately I haven't been able to organise myself ... :(
when did they add Ronda to the card?? :'(
I thought this card was going to be head-lined by Lawler v Condit?? - did someone get injured and they had to push it back??
yeah Lawler, thumb... then they beefed it up further by adding Jchek
if u eat a spinning back kick followed by a flying knee... ya gonna have a bad time :D
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on September 27, 2015, 03:26:41 PM
if u eat a spinning back kick followed by a flying knee... ya gonna have a bad time :D
That was epic, Hall doing what he does best and it's been a long time coming. Massive win!
Quote from: jvalles69 on September 27, 2015, 04:23:11 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on September 27, 2015, 03:26:41 PM
if u eat a spinning back kick followed by a flying knee... ya gonna have a bad time :D
That was epic, Hall doing what he does best and it's been a long time coming. Massive win!
the timing on that kick was insane, target was closer to him than the usual SBK's 8)
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Quote from: jvalles69 on September 27, 2015, 04:23:11 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on September 27, 2015, 03:26:41 PM
if u eat a spinning back kick followed by a flying knee... ya gonna have a bad time :D
That was epic, Hall doing what he does best and it's been a long time coming. Massive win!
the timing on that kick was insane, target was closer to him than the usual SBK's 8)
yup was a thing of beauty indeed :D
Bisping withdraws Uriah Hall is in at UFC 193
damnit wish i bought tickets now
Quote from: DazBurg on October 01, 2015, 09:08:03 PM
Bisping withdraws Uriah Hall is in at UFC 193
damnit wish i bought tickets now
its gonna be their biggest event ever if Etihad packs out, they will be back with bigger better fights bro ;)
watching the weigh ins, tomorrow is gonna be well supported :o
Rousey just intimidated Holm massively
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on November 14, 2015, 10:34:46 AM
Rousey just intimidated Holm massively
I think Holly stayed composed well, good on her for not flinching and allowing Ronda to get in her head!
Prelims were pretty good. A few finishes and Matthews Vs Arreola was probably the best of them! Noke Vs Sobotta had a sweet finish so catch that end if you can.
Nice kick.
DOWN GOES RONDA :o
That kick was brutal.
I'm gutted I miss. GF and her mum dragged me out so missed the fight :'(. I saw the kick on the news, and :o :o :o.
And Whittaker beat Hall :D :D.
How flowering good was the fight.
The cocky dog got what she deserved. After she got hit by 2 early punches she should have known she wasn't going to win a striking fight but continued that way anyway.
Rhonda got the F.c knocked out of her. Finally met someone who could get of the ground and actually fight
Ronda tried to beat Holly at her own game - not a smart move. Basically 90% of the fight was a boxing match. Which was strange because Ronda never fights like that.. I think she got too cocky and that led her away from what she does best :-X
Quote from: Jayman on November 15, 2015, 11:12:51 PM
Ronda tried to beat Holly at her own game - not a smart move. Basically 90% of the fight was a boxing match. Which was strange because Ronda never fights like that.. I think she got too cocky and that led her away from what she does best :-X
yeah she had zero head movement, just stalking Holy down with zero head movement, very unusual
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on November 15, 2015, 11:47:33 PM
Quote from: Jayman on November 15, 2015, 11:12:51 PM
Ronda tried to beat Holly at her own game - not a smart move. Basically 90% of the fight was a boxing match. Which was strange because Ronda never fights like that.. I think she got too cocky and that led her away from what she does best :-X
yeah she had zero head movement, just stalking Holy down with zero head movement, very unusual
Will be interesting to see what adjustments she makes in a rematch.
Quote from: Jayman on November 15, 2015, 11:53:15 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on November 15, 2015, 11:47:33 PM
Quote from: Jayman on November 15, 2015, 11:12:51 PM
Ronda tried to beat Holly at her own game - not a smart move. Basically 90% of the fight was a boxing match. Which was strange because Ronda never fights like that.. I think she got too cocky and that led her away from what she does best :-X
yeah she had zero head movement, just stalking Holy down with zero head movement, very unusual
Will be interesting to see what adjustments she makes in a rematch.
definitely credit to Holy Holm she fought amazingly, zero KO's in 3 UFC fights and then bam lights up the best :o
Ronda lacked head movement and patience, i think the media train turning on her recently did her head in, again not discrediting Holm
Back to her out of UFC form! She was KOing a heap of ladies before she came in, and looked tentative once she entered the UFC. But that was some display from what I saw on the highlights.
Quote from: Jayman on November 15, 2015, 11:12:51 PM
Ronda tried to beat Holly at her own game - not a smart move. Basically 90% of the fight was a boxing match. Which was strange because Ronda never fights like that.. I think she got too cocky and that led her away from what she does best :-X
Totally agree there. She tried to take her down a few times to no avail, but standing was a bad gameplan :-X. Rashad was talking pre-match about how Holly's left straight was tough to defend even if you saw it coming. He really did call it :o.
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on November 15, 2015, 11:57:32 PM
Quote from: Jayman on November 15, 2015, 11:53:15 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on November 15, 2015, 11:47:33 PM
Quote from: Jayman on November 15, 2015, 11:12:51 PM
Ronda tried to beat Holly at her own game - not a smart move. Basically 90% of the fight was a boxing match. Which was strange because Ronda never fights like that.. I think she got too cocky and that led her away from what she does best :-X
yeah she had zero head movement, just stalking Holy down with zero head movement, very unusual
Will be interesting to see what adjustments she makes in a rematch.
definitely credit to Holy Holm she fought amazingly, zero KO's in 3 UFC fights and then bam lights up the best :o
Ronda lacked head movement and patience, i think the media train turning on her recently did her head in, again not discrediting Holm
Agreed, she's obviously not as good of a boxer as Holly is, yet kept trying to be.. It kinda made sense the way the fight played out, even though it was a big upset. Holm had a significant reach advantage so could just control the range and keep Rousey out of her spots.
Full credit to Holm, had a great gameplan and executed it perfectly against the best of the best.
that was flowerin sick. everyone I watched it with just flowerin erupted
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hmfzFh56Vo&feature=youtu.be
In the video above, Rousey told Jimmy Fallon on Oct. 7 that Holm was probably going to,
"keep far away from me and keep me frustrated to a point where I’ll make a mistake and she’ll try to kick me in the head â€" but it’s not going to go like that.â€
Rousey should have listened to her own advice and been prepared, because that is exactly the way it played out.
can you believe there are conspiracy theorists out there claiming Ronda threw the fight ???
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on November 20, 2015, 03:20:01 PM
can you believe there are conspiracy theorists out there claiming Ronda threw the fight ???
yeah I can believe that, there are some brain dead morons out there always looking to spread their brain deadedness. people are stupid :-\
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Quote from: RiOtChEsS on November 20, 2015, 03:20:01 PM
can you believe there are conspiracy theorists out there claiming Ronda threw the fight ???
yeah I can believe that, there are some brain dead morons out there always looking to spread their brain deadedness. people are stupid :-\
haha yes well, you've got me there :D
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on November 20, 2015, 03:20:01 PM
can you believe there are conspiracy theorists out there claiming Ronda threw the fight ???
Who else? I've only heard the guy Taz from WWE. She didn't throw the fight, got hit in the face unexpectedly with some sweet chin music.
Quote from: jvalles69 on November 20, 2015, 05:32:39 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on November 20, 2015, 03:20:01 PM
can you believe there are conspiracy theorists out there claiming Ronda threw the fight ???
Who else? I've only heard the guy Taz from WWE. She didn't throw the fight, got hit in the face unexpectedly with some sweet chin music.
its on an MMA page on FB
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on November 20, 2015, 05:43:38 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on November 20, 2015, 05:32:39 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on November 20, 2015, 03:20:01 PM
can you believe there are conspiracy theorists out there claiming Ronda threw the fight ???
Who else? I've only heard the guy Taz from WWE. She didn't throw the fight, got hit in the face unexpectedly with some sweet chin music.
its on an MMA page on FB
nova969
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on November 20, 2015, 03:20:01 PM
can you believe there are conspiracy theorists out there claiming Ronda threw the fight ???
Haha yeah because I'm sure Ronda was stoked at the idea of being embarrassed after all the trash she talked and then getting a knockout kick to the head :-X
I do get the feeling that Dana White thought Holm had a very good chance of winning though, and that a loss for Rousey would cause some shower to go down and make the rematch epic.
Quote from: Jayman on November 20, 2015, 05:56:52 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on November 20, 2015, 03:20:01 PM
can you believe there are conspiracy theorists out there claiming Ronda threw the fight ???
Haha yeah because I'm sure Ronda was stoked at the idea of being embarrassed after all the trash she talked and then getting a knockout kick to the head :-X
I do get the feeling that Dana White thought Holm had a very good chance of winning though, and that a loss for Rousey would cause some shower to go down and make the rematch epic.
if she takes it, fame is calling :-X
Not long before we finally get to see McGregor vs Aldo, this fight is going to be epic! Heard Aldo say "I'm going to kill that mutha flowerer" lol!
if the fight happened when it was first made Aldo would have won, Connor has had so much extra time to work on his flaws and is ascending while Aldo hit his ceiling years ago and is trying not to decline, i think Connor takes him out :-X
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on November 25, 2015, 01:02:36 AM
if the fight happened when it was first made Aldo would have won, Connor has had so much extra time to work on his flaws and is ascending while Aldo hit his ceiling years ago and is trying not to decline, i think Connor takes him out :-X
Stand up I agree, Connor is the hardest hitter in his division, but if it goes to ground I don't think he'll last, Aldo is no slouch in the striking department either. Think of this, if Connor wins, his mouth moves a million times faster, I won't be able to stand that!
Quote from: jvalles69 on November 25, 2015, 02:44:55 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on November 25, 2015, 01:02:36 AM
if the fight happened when it was first made Aldo would have won, Connor has had so much extra time to work on his flaws and is ascending while Aldo hit his ceiling years ago and is trying not to decline, i think Connor takes him out :-X
Stand up I agree, Connor is the hardest hitter in his division, but if it goes to ground I don't think he'll last, Aldo is no slouch in the striking department either. Think of this, if Connor wins, his mouth moves a million times faster, I won't be able to stand that!
his ground game would have been addressed after Mendes exposed it (5 months ago)
Aldo lacks reach to get off his striking game
Connor controls distance really well
Aldo is emotional about fighting Connor, we've seen how that pans out for fighters
leads me to the conclusion Connor will knock him out
yep your right he does run his mouth, i doubt it would stop if he lost anyway, ala Tito Ortiz
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on November 25, 2015, 03:27:54 PM
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Quote from: RiOtChEsS on November 25, 2015, 01:02:36 AM
if the fight happened when it was first made Aldo would have won, Connor has had so much extra time to work on his flaws and is ascending while Aldo hit his ceiling years ago and is trying not to decline, i think Connor takes him out :-X
Stand up I agree, Connor is the hardest hitter in his division, but if it goes to ground I don't think he'll last, Aldo is no slouch in the striking department either. Think of this, if Connor wins, his mouth moves a million times faster, I won't be able to stand that!
his ground game would have been addressed after Mendes exposed it (5 months ago)
Aldo lacks reach to get off his striking game
Connor controls distance really well
Aldo is emotional about fighting Connor, we've seen how that pans out for fighters
leads me to the conclusion Connor will knock him out
yep your right he does run his mouth, i doubt it would stop if he lost anyway, ala Tito Ortiz
Been watching the Ultimate Fighter? He was beaten by Faber in the coaches challenge, wow, he turned so sheepish and was destroyed that he lost, didn't say much for awhile after that.
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if the fight happened when it was first made Aldo would have won, Connor has had so much extra time to work on his flaws and is ascending while Aldo hit his ceiling years ago and is trying not to decline, i think Connor takes him out :-X
Stand up I agree, Connor is the hardest hitter in his division, but if it goes to ground I don't think he'll last, Aldo is no slouch in the striking department either. Think of this, if Connor wins, his mouth moves a million times faster, I won't be able to stand that!
his ground game would have been addressed after Mendes exposed it (5 months ago)
Aldo lacks reach to get off his striking game
Connor controls distance really well
Aldo is emotional about fighting Connor, we've seen how that pans out for fighters
leads me to the conclusion Connor will knock him out
yep your right he does run his mouth, i doubt it would stop if he lost anyway, ala Tito Ortiz
Been watching the Ultimate Fighter? He was beaten by Faber in the coaches challenge, wow, he turned so sheepish and was destroyed that he lost, didn't say much for awhile after that.
yeah i have, been impressed with his approach to training, he makes a lot of sense :o
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Quote from: RiOtChEsS on November 25, 2015, 01:02:36 AM
if the fight happened when it was first made Aldo would have won, Connor has had so much extra time to work on his flaws and is ascending while Aldo hit his ceiling years ago and is trying not to decline, i think Connor takes him out :-X
Stand up I agree, Connor is the hardest hitter in his division, but if it goes to ground I don't think he'll last, Aldo is no slouch in the striking department either. Think of this, if Connor wins, his mouth moves a million times faster, I won't be able to stand that!
his ground game would have been addressed after Mendes exposed it (5 months ago)
Aldo lacks reach to get off his striking game
Connor controls distance really well
Aldo is emotional about fighting Connor, we've seen how that pans out for fighters
leads me to the conclusion Connor will knock him out
yep your right he does run his mouth, i doubt it would stop if he lost anyway, ala Tito Ortiz
Been watching the Ultimate Fighter? He was beaten by Faber in the coaches challenge, wow, he turned so sheepish and was destroyed that he lost, didn't say much for awhile after that.
yeah i have, been impressed with his approach to training, he makes a lot of sense :o
It was always going to be massively in favor of the international guys, they are the best of europe, whereas the americans are just another group of guys to get into the house.
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if the fight happened when it was first made Aldo would have won, Connor has had so much extra time to work on his flaws and is ascending while Aldo hit his ceiling years ago and is trying not to decline, i think Connor takes him out :-X
Stand up I agree, Connor is the hardest hitter in his division, but if it goes to ground I don't think he'll last, Aldo is no slouch in the striking department either. Think of this, if Connor wins, his mouth moves a million times faster, I won't be able to stand that!
his ground game would have been addressed after Mendes exposed it (5 months ago)
Aldo lacks reach to get off his striking game
Connor controls distance really well
Aldo is emotional about fighting Connor, we've seen how that pans out for fighters
leads me to the conclusion Connor will knock him out
Haven't seen Aldo fight emotional before, Connor can get under his skin but I'm sure when it's fight time, he can stick to his strategy. He's a smart fighter, but needs to find away around Connor's reach, and a few leg kicks if he can land could help stop Connor using his kicks to keep him from getting on the inside.
I can see how Connor can take it if he can keep Aldo at bay with his reach and avoid getting in too close or onto the ground (like Jon Jones standing with his reach/kicks, but not with the ground game to back it up). Division is catching up to Aldo and if Connor can work on his endurance, pushing Aldo to the Championship rounds is where he has a chance to take it as Aldo tends to tire come later rounds.
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if the fight happened when it was first made Aldo would have won, Connor has had so much extra time to work on his flaws and is ascending while Aldo hit his ceiling years ago and is trying not to decline, i think Connor takes him out :-X
Stand up I agree, Connor is the hardest hitter in his division, but if it goes to ground I don't think he'll last, Aldo is no slouch in the striking department either. Think of this, if Connor wins, his mouth moves a million times faster, I won't be able to stand that!
his ground game would have been addressed after Mendes exposed it (5 months ago)
Aldo lacks reach to get off his striking game
Connor controls distance really well
Aldo is emotional about fighting Connor, we've seen how that pans out for fighters
leads me to the conclusion Connor will knock him out
Haven't seen Aldo fight emotional before, Connor can get under his skin but I'm sure when it's fight time, he can stick to his strategy. He's a smart fighter, but needs to find away around Connor's reach, and a few leg kicks if he can land could help stop Connor using his kicks to keep him from getting on the inside.
I can see how Connor can take it if he can keep Aldo at bay with his reach and avoid getting in too close or onto the ground (like Jon Jones standing with his reach/kicks, but not with the ground game to back it up). Division is catching up to Aldo and if Connor can work on his endurance, pushing Aldo to the Championship rounds is where he has a chance to take it as Aldo tends to tire come later rounds.
i really think he missed his chance 5 months ago, at best he is treading water while Conor gets better...
http://www.bjpenn.com/mmanews/prediction-mcgregor-predicts-1st-round-ko-but-only-if-aldo-shows-up/
“I don’t think he’ll be there. I just don’t think he’ll be there. He didn’t show up the last time. We’ll see. (Based on) history, eye contact, words, mind frame, even his gym, his training approach. I just don’t think with all those things combined, he can make it to the contest.â€
“But if he shows up, I feel I will KO him inside one. If he makes that walk, if I see him inside the Octagon, every single movement I make, I will get an over-reaction out of him because he is emotionally invested in it. There’s too much in it for him. The whole country of Brazil, it’s all piling on him.â€
“If I just go ‘huh’ (feints’), he will react a million times too much. That’s how I see the fight playing out. I see him over reacting, over extending, then KO’d unconscious.â€
Agree, the extra time isn't helping Aldo, and can see it going Connor's way if he controls distance well and avoids the ground.
Need to see how Aldo shows up on the day really. Just can't let himself buy into Connor's antics and fight emotionally. Practically gives it away if he does :-X.
Also, if anybody is up tonight, have Henderson Vs Masvidal card on at midnight (Main Card starts then, the prelims already begun :o ). Main Card should be decent, so I may watch it as nothing much else on tonight :D.
Quote from: Hellopplz on November 28, 2015, 11:34:48 PM
Agree, the extra time isn't helping Aldo, and can see it going Connor's way if he controls distance well and avoids the ground.
Need to see how Aldo shows up on the day really. Just can't let himself buy into Connor's antics and fight emotionally. Practically gives it away if he does :-X.
Also, if anybody is up tonight, have Henderson Vs Masvidal card on at midnight (Main Card starts then, the prelims already begun :o ). Main Card should be decent, so I may watch it as nothing much else on tonight :D.
spewin i missed this, tied a huge one on Friday night so yesterday was a complete write off
I've just invested my 8th day in watching everything Holly Holm v Rousey. ( not kidding, I would of watched the KO 80 odd times )
I seriously need to get a life :-[
But geez it makes me feel all fuzzy wuzzy lol
ps, I think Conner gets the win
Quote from: Dudge on November 29, 2015, 08:08:05 PM
I've just invested my 8th day in watching everything Holly Holm v Rousey. ( not kidding, I would of watched the KO 80 odd times )
I seriously need to get a life :-[
But geez it makes me feel all fuzzy wuzzy lol
ps, I think Conner gets the win
haha yeah its a yukky one Dudge ;)
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on November 29, 2015, 11:21:17 PM
Quote from: Dudge on November 29, 2015, 08:08:05 PM
I've just invested my 8th day in watching everything Holly Holm v Rousey. ( not kidding, I would of watched the KO 80 odd times )
I seriously need to get a life :-[
But geez it makes me feel all fuzzy wuzzy lol
ps, I think Conner gets the win
haha yeah its a yukky one Dudge ;)
not cool in terms of fighter-health but as a finish ... WOWEE!!!!! :D ;D ;)
Game on tomorrow >:D.
(https://giant.gfycat.com/TenseClutteredChameleon.gif)
And for those who've been able to watch, 2 cards yesterday and today leading up to this :D. Not to mention Dos Anjos Vs Cerrone card next weekend! Great way to end the year 8).
For those who haven't watched, I was only able to catch the main cards (as foxtel never showed the prelims :( ).
Fight Night - Sage Northcutt looked ripped at the weigh ins, like legit :o. Nice come from behind win. Chiesa Vs Miller was a nice ground war fare :D. Namajunas just completely decimated Van Zant more than I expected, just a clinic over the match.
For the TUF Finale - Ferguson Vs Barboza I recommend watching! Was wild and some good exchanges! Edgar Vs Mendes wasn't what I was expecting but surely have our #1 contender if Aldo beats Conor (if not, Aldo deserves the rematch).
never doubted you for a second Conor 8)
CONOR!!!
13 seconds :o
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Fight of the night was Browne vs Arlovski by far. Lead up fights were fairly meh. Cerrone looked good. Belfort through a wicked flurry that did not even phase Wiedman, think Belfort was in shock and he just lay down in the end. DC, lost to Jones and with it lost his title shot, wasn't in the main event at all, Jones gets suspended, DC walks away with the belt. :o
Rumble dropped him with that first shot n blew his wad going for the finish, not his style, he is a take whats there type fighter and eventually kills an opponent off impressively, think he was overwhelmed by the moment, bad habits resurfaced, u could see him call it in, his corner told him still got 3 rounds and he went one more big push and then gave it up when DC took him down again, makes me wish i had his toolbox, he really just got taken out of his game, DC didnt and faced bigger adversity so he definitely deserved it.
Weidman is a straight up monster... Rockhold will do him though mark my words ;)
;)
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if the fight happened when it was first made Aldo would have won, Connor has had so much extra time to work on his flaws and is ascending while Aldo hit his ceiling years ago and is trying not to decline, i think Connor takes him out :-X
Stand up I agree, Connor is the hardest hitter in his division, but if it goes to ground I don't think he'll last, Aldo is no slouch in the striking department either. Think of this, if Connor wins, his mouth moves a million times faster, I won't be able to stand that!
his ground game would have been addressed after Mendes exposed it (5 months ago)
Aldo lacks reach to get off his striking game
Connor controls distance really well
Aldo is emotional about fighting Connor, we've seen how that pans out for fighters
leads me to the conclusion Connor will knock him out
Haven't seen Aldo fight emotional before, Connor can get under his skin but I'm sure when it's fight time, he can stick to his strategy. He's a smart fighter, but needs to find away around Connor's reach, and a few leg kicks if he can land could help stop Connor using his kicks to keep him from getting on the inside.
I can see how Connor can take it if he can keep Aldo at bay with his reach and avoid getting in too close or onto the ground (like Jon Jones standing with his reach/kicks, but not with the ground game to back it up). Division is catching up to Aldo and if Connor can work on his endurance, pushing Aldo to the Championship rounds is where he has a chance to take it as Aldo tends to tire come later rounds.
i really think he missed his chance 5 months ago, at best he is treading water while Conor gets better...
http://www.bjpenn.com/mmanews/prediction-mcgregor-predicts-1st-round-ko-but-only-if-aldo-shows-up/
“I don’t think he’ll be there. I just don’t think he’ll be there. He didn’t show up the last time. We’ll see. (Based on) history, eye contact, words, mind frame, even his gym, his training approach. I just don’t think with all those things combined, he can make it to the contest.â€
“But if he shows up, I feel I will KO him inside one. If he makes that walk, if I see him inside the Octagon, every single movement I make, I will get an over-reaction out of him because he is emotionally invested in it. There’s too much in it for him. The whole country of Brazil, it’s all piling on him.â€
“If I just go ‘huh’ (feints’), he will react a million times too much. That’s how I see the fight playing out. I see him over reacting, over extending, then KO’d unconscious.â€
nostradamus ;D
Word is Connor wants to go straight for the title in the next divi up to be the first 2 divi title holder, and Dana is on board! Interesting to see how this pans out. He'd be taking on the winner of Dos Anjos vs Cowboy if it was to happen soon. Think Connor should give Edgar a shot before taking on Aldo again, then get a shot at the lightweight belt.
I'm not going to be popular, but Dana sucks or licks his favourites. Aldo definitely deserves a rematch ( I will admit, a year long promo of the fight couldn't happen again ), but a quick setup would do. I'm actually a Conor fan ( where as I don't particularly like Ronda, but she gets a immediate rematch). In saying all that, I'd love to see Coner v Frankie fight. I just really hated Dana's childish reaction with Rousey getting absolutely demolished by Holly, and yet has shown her (Holly) no respect at all. Understand money's money, but show respect to all fighters, not your love children
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I'm not going to be popular, but Dana sucks or licks his favourites. Aldo definitely deserves a rematch ( I will admit, a year long promo of the fight couldn't happen again ), but a quick setup would do. I'm actually a Conor fan ( where as I don't particularly like Ronda, but she gets a immediate rematch). In saying all that, I'd love to see Coner v Frankie fight. I just really hated Dana's childish reaction with Rousey getting absolutely demolished by Holly, and yet has shown her no respect at all. Understand money's money, but show respect to all fighters, not your love children
Yeah he definitely has his favourites and he very much dislikes Aldo, but I hope he gets his rematch soon, 10 years undefeated, he deserves and I think Conor would agree even.
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I'm not going to be popular, but Dana sucks or licks his favourites. Aldo definitely deserves a rematch ( I will admit, a year long promo of the fight couldn't happen again ), but a quick setup would do. I'm actually a Conor fan ( where as I don't particularly like Ronda, but she gets a immediate rematch). In saying all that, I'd love to see Coner v Frankie fight. I just really hated Dana's childish reaction with Rousey getting absolutely demolished by Holly, and yet has shown her no respect at all. Understand money's money, but show respect to all fighters, not your love children
Yeah he definitely has his favourites and he very much dislikes Aldo, but I hope he gets his rematch soon, 10 years undefeated, he deserves and I think Conor would agree even.
its a business, of course he loves his cash cows :D
Ronda deserves her rematch as does Aldo, thing is Holly should be fighting Meisha first due to the huge layoff Ronda is taking, the whole division is held hostage to the rematch now, i dont know what Aldo's medical suspension is (guessing more than 90 days because he was knocked out) but Conor will fight again inside that time, he wants 4 fights a year...
Not sure if you guys are up with the drug cheat accusation flying around on Aldo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4ZtiC3izkk
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Quote from: Dudge on December 15, 2015, 08:48:32 PM
I'm not going to be popular, but Dana sucks or licks his favourites. Aldo definitely deserves a rematch ( I will admit, a year long promo of the fight couldn't happen again ), but a quick setup would do. I'm actually a Conor fan ( where as I don't particularly like Ronda, but she gets a immediate rematch). In saying all that, I'd love to see Coner v Frankie fight. I just really hated Dana's childish reaction with Rousey getting absolutely demolished by Holly, and yet has shown her no respect at all. Understand money's money, but show respect to all fighters, not your love children
Yeah he definitely has his favourites and he very much dislikes Aldo, but I hope he gets his rematch soon, 10 years undefeated, he deserves and I think Conor would agree even.
its a business, of course he loves his cash cows :D
Ronda deserves her rematch as does Aldo, thing is Holly should be fighting Meisha first due to the huge layoff Ronda is taking, the whole division is held hostage to the rematch now, i dont know what Aldo's medical suspension is (guessing more than 90 days because he was knocked out) but Conor will fight again inside that time, he wants 4 fights a year...
Not sure if you guys are up with the drug cheat accusation flying around on Aldo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4ZtiC3izkk
I'm sure Holly has said she want another fight before Rousey, surely she gets it, she's the champ and if she wants to fight she should be able to.
Interesting about the drug cheat allegations, testing has gotten stricter and the Brazilians aren't as dominant as they used to, could be coincidence, but they've all slid recently. Look at Belfort, he was beasting everyone right up to the #1 contender spot, got busted came back and getting dominated, what has he dropped? Like the 5th seed now?
Dos Anjos is no joke, could be whose next for Conor...
Overeem looked slick and long Vs JDS...
Nick Diaz cut best post fight interview ever ;D ;D ;D
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Dos Anjos is no joke, could be whose next for Conor...
Overeem looked slick and long Vs JDS...
Nick Diaz cut best post fight interview ever ;D ;D ;D
This was awesome, he's getting so much flack for it too, haha! He was one of 3 fighters to call out Conor! Everyone's lining up for a pay day!
Dos Anjos is a beast!
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Quote from: RiOtChEsS on December 21, 2015, 10:29:55 AM
Dos Anjos is no joke, could be whose next for Conor...
Overeem looked slick and long Vs JDS...
Nick Diaz cut best post fight interview ever ;D ;D ;D
This was awesome, he's getting so much flack for it too, haha! He was one of 3 fighters to call out Conor! Everyone's lining up for a pay day!
Dos Anjos is a beast!
gotta hand it to him, comes in ranked 15th in the div, wins calls out the champ and people are talking about it #salesmanoftheyear
Wasn't it his brother Nate Diaz who was fighting and won? :P. Nick is the MW one ;).
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Wasn't it his brother Nate Diaz who was fighting and won? :P. Nick is the MW one ;).
Correct, how'd I miss that!
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Quote from: Hellopplz on December 22, 2015, 01:15:54 PM
Wasn't it his brother Nate Diaz who was fighting and won? :P. Nick is the MW one ;).
Correct, how'd I miss that!
;D ;D ;D ;D woops
But agree with you guys, Dos Anjos looked like a beast against Cerrone. Grown so much since they last fought to a split decision :o.
I reckon Conor should stay at Featherweight and go through Edgar and possibly an Aldo rematch (I see the situation similar to Anderson Silva's, gotta give the dominant chance a rematch). Not sure how Conor will do at LW if a tall lanky striker like Cerrone fell like that to the Champ :-X.
As for Nate, what a return after like a year out :o. And the post fight call out was good, would be a nice money maker for UFC but doubt they'd chuck Conor at anybody but the Champ at LW for his first there.
yeah Nate has to win at least a couple more fights...
Conor will get RDA in a cant lose situation for him, even if he loses he returns to a div where he is still champ...
Cerrone took the wrong mindset in imo, he was looking to whether a storm rather than be first, you cant let RDA set the pace
Cerrone tends to get better as the match goes on. RDA took a similar approach to Pettis, attack the body and take the fight to him early. Both hurt him bad with a body shot and pounced, and both inside the first round. Can't say it hurts Cerrone if he takes fights against anybody, just would need a big streak to contend again like this time.
Also, if anybody hasn't heard. Bisping Vs Mousasi has been changed to BISPING VS ANDERSON SILVA :o :o :o. Will also be on fight pass card early next year so a free card and not a main event card which is a bit of a shocker for Silva's return (even if it was from drug suspension).
oh w0w yeah Bisping has wanted a shot at Silva for ages, definitely interested in how that fight goes...
after the Pettis fight surely Cerrone thought this guy has great cardio, its like waiting for Cain to get tired, low % plan imo
McGregor vs Pettis would be good to watch. I reckon they are very similar in terms of stand up
Edgar looks like a brand new beast though. Since he came back he has been dominant
Not a 100% sure of this, but i've heard Dana the DH, won't let Holly fight until the rematch with Rousey.
Now I know Holly will/should make a truck-load of money from that fight, but Rousey makes a couple of spaghetti westerns in between and Holly has to wait :o
I swear, I'm hating the fat bald headed pig face guy by the minute.
On a happier note :), anyone watching Lawler v Condit today?
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Not a 100% sure of this, but i've heard Dana the DH, won't let Holly fight until the rematch with Rousey.
Now I know Holly will/should make a truck-load of money from that fight, but Rousey makes a couple of spaghetti westerns in between and Holly has to wait :o
I swear, I'm hating the fat bald headed pig face guy by the minute.
On a happier note :), anyone watching Lawler v Condit today?
yup been watching and now just waiting for the championship fight to come on
edit: just watching robbie come out had a gut instinct he could lose this one dunno why thoguh
i was going for Robbie but after watching that Condit got robbed
I missed :(. Watching the Prelims now though, was more interested in them than the main card anyway (besides Lawler Vs Condit) :P.
That sounds so bad Dudge. Can see why they want to do that, cause big money rematch, much like Silva Vs Weidman or GSP Vs Hendricks (would have been). Given Holly wanted to fight Meisha which is a danger cause Meisha isn't a slouch on the ground, so maybe Dana just doesn't want to lose the money match.
Cerrone moving up to 170 as well to fight Tim Means in a Fight Card Headliner :o. Imagine him Vs Matt Brown!!
Carlos was flowerin robbed!
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Carlos was flowerin robbed!
Robbed??? He was UFC'd Big Time :o
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I missed :(. Watching the Prelims now though, was more interested in them than the main card anyway (besides Lawler Vs Condit) :P.
That sounds so bad Dudge. Can see why they want to do that, cause big money rematch, much like Silva Vs Weidman or GSP Vs Hendricks (would have been). Given Holly wanted to fight Meisha which is a danger cause Meisha isn't a slouch on the ground, so maybe Dana just doesn't want to lose the money match.
Cerrone moving up to 170 as well to fight Tim Means in a Fight Card Headliner :o. Imagine him Vs Matt Brown!!
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Understand HP, but you have to admit, it's all about Rhotunda
Sorry guys, don't like the way this is playing out
Yeah agree with you Dudge. The division was only brought about because of Ronda and all the hype around her. Now she's in Hollywood she's an even bigger star. Dana and the UFC will do all they can to get her back that title, even if Holly has to sit out a while even when she wants to fight.
If Ronda loses that rematch though, I can see her retiring unless UFC can talk her into a super fight with Cyborg.
Condit should feel slighted... the judges obviously didnt count that knockdown he got on RL in the 1st, called it a slip/push
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Condit should feel slighted... the judges obviously didnt count that knockdown he got on RL in the 1st, called it a slip/push
I had it for Condit 3rds to 2 and I was puzzled originally as I thought one judge gave 48-46 to Lawler but I found out later they were all 48-47 (I think from memory) with 2 out of the 3 judges giving Lawler 3rds but after my initial feelings of disappointment for Condit I wouldn't go anywhere near saying that it was a robbery.
Condit threw more and landed more and controlled the fight a lot more but Lawler looked dangerous in 4 out of 5 rounds and had the heavier significant strikes imo - so whilst I still think the judges should have given it to Condit, I can still see that it was close and a bee's d**k between them overall so I can see why the split decision went to the champ - in no way would I say that it was a 'robbery' but if I was Condit or his camp I would be disappointed but I wouldn't be calling foul.
What's this about Holly not being able to fight until Ronda is ready?? :o ??? ::)
that's a pretty sh*tty contract her team got her to sign with the UFC if they're able to hold her back like that - esp as she's the champ - if a challenger wants to fight for the title it should have more weight for the champ to call the shots and not the other way round! ::) ;)
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Condit should feel slighted... the judges obviously didnt count that knockdown he got on RL in the 1st, called it a slip/push
What's this about Holly not being able to fight until Ronda is ready?? :o ??? ::)
that's a pretty sh*tty contract her team got her to sign with the UFC if they're able to hold her back like that - esp as she's the champ - if a challenger wants to fight for the title it should have more weight for the champ to call the shots and not the other way round! ::) ;)
Apparently Dana says this is not true ...
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2605694-holly-holm-vs-ronda-rousey-2-dana-white-reveals-surprising-new-development
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Condit should feel slighted... the judges obviously didnt count that knockdown he got on RL in the 1st, called it a slip/push
I had it for Condit 3rds to 2 and I was puzzled originally as I thought one judge gave 48-46 to Lawler but I found out later they were all 48-47 (I think from memory) with 2 out of the 3 judges giving Lawler 3rds but after my initial feelings of disappointment for Condit I wouldn't go anywhere near saying that it was a robbery.
Condit threw more and landed more and controlled the fight a lot more but Lawler looked dangerous in 4 out of 5 rounds and had the heavier significant strikes imo - so whilst I still think the judges should have given it to Condit, I can still see that it was close and a bee's d**k between them overall so I can see why the split decision went to the champ - in no way would I say that it was a 'robbery' but if I was Condit or his camp I would be disappointed but I wouldn't be calling foul.
What's this about Holly not being able to fight until Ronda is ready?? :o ??? ::)
that's a pretty sh*tty contract her team got her to sign with the UFC if they're able to hold her back like that - esp as she's the champ - if a challenger wants to fight for the title it should have more weight for the champ to call the shots and not the other way round! ::) ;)
If Condit didnt win that fight then i know nothing :-X
even his corner told him he needed to win the last 2 rounds and he lost the 4th comfortably
to give you an idea how sportsbet were seeing it, for my $25 outlay i could cash out at the conclusions of
RD1 for $5, RD2 for $8, RD3 for $2 and RD4 for $1...
to give you perspective, that bet when a fighter is winning usually offers between $30 and $35 with the odds Lawler was paying...
Some solid cards coming up!
Fight Night Jan 18
Dillashaw vs Cruz
Pettis vs Alvarez
Browne vs Mitrione
Fight Night Jan 31
Rumble vs Bader
Barnett vs Rothwell
Northcutt vs Holbrook
UFC 196 Feb 7
Werdum vs Velasquez
Hendricks vs Thompson
Nelson vs Rosholt
St Preux vs Cavalcante
Benvidez vs Makovsky
Fight Night Feb 27
Silva vs Bisping
Mousasi vs Leites
Culminating in...
UFC 197
McGregor vs Dos Anjos
Holm vs Tate
Pumped! ;D
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Some solid cards coming up!
Fight Night Jan 18
Dillashaw vs Cruz
Pettis vs Alvarez
Browne vs Mitrione
Fight Night Jan 31
Rumble vs Bader
Barnett vs Rothwell
Northcutt vs Holbrook
UFC 196 Feb 7
Werdum vs Velasquez
Hendricks vs Thompson
Nelson vs Rosholt
St Preux vs Cavalcante
Benvidez vs Makovsky
Fight Night Feb 27
Silva vs Bisping
Mousasi vs Leites
Culminating in...
UFC 197
McGregor vs Dos Anjos
Holm vs Tate
Pumped! ;D
looking good got some decent weekends coming up :D
Winners...
Dillashaw
Pettis
Browne
Rumble
Barnett
Northcutt
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Winners...
Dillashaw
Pettis
Browne
Rumble
Barnett
Northcutt
not willing to tip the rest? ;)
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Winners...
Dillashaw
Pettis
Browne
Rumble
Barnett
Northcutt
not willing to tip the rest? ;)
too soon ;)
Haha, for what it's worth I agree with your tips, think the Cruz fight will be closer than ppl think he's already getting in Dillashaw's head, but have we seen Cruz's best over 2 years ago? It's been a while with all the injuries.
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Winners...
Dillashaw
Pettis
Browne
Rumble
Barnett
Northcutt
not willing to tip the rest? ;)
too soon ;)
Haha, for what it's worth I agree with your tips, think the Cruz fight will be closer than ppl think he's already getting in Dillashaw's head, but have we seen Cruz's best over 2 years ago? It's been a while with all the injuries.
even peak Cruz Vs Dillashaw which im basing it on i think TJ KO's him, if it goes the distance TJ will win "octagon control"
i dont think Cruz has enough power to stop him unless Dillashaw runs into 1, that said TJ's elusiveness is elite right now
I'd love to see a Cruz win! He was phenomenal back in the day and even when he last fought Mizugaki. TJ has really grown and has more power than Cruz, but his countering and footwork is based of Cruz. Interested to see how Cruz returns as so many surgeries and time off :(.
I agree with Riot's tips, although I'd like to see Cruz and even Bader win their matches :P. Sucker for an underdog ;D.
Worst flowerin decision i have ever witnessed
When a fighter comes forward making the fight "octagon control" and out strikes his opponent
http://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-fight-night-boston-2016?id=
Yet loses on a split decision with one judge scoring it 49 to 46, i wanna vomit, TJ was robbed
If Dominick Cruz fought Dominick Cruz nobody would do shower
If you come forward for 95% of the fight and out strike your opponent you should win every time
Cruz's takedown's were flower all as illustrated in time of control, TJ went down and got straight back up >:(
I don't get the judges scorecards. 48-47 Cruz, 49-46 Dillashaw, 49-46 Cruz.
I don't agree with those last 2 scores, as the fight wasn't that 1 sided for either fighter.
I had it 48-47 Dillashaw
I had last 2 rounds for TJ while rounds 2/3 for Cruz. I had it 48-47 in Cruz's favour but may be biased. Can't see the fight either way being 49-46 either Cookie. It was a close one.
TJ certainly was the aggressor but was also missing a heap of shots, so may have gone against him there. Cruz let TJ attack and then picked his strikes, think he's always done that. When TJ stopped moving as much, Cruz went on the offence, even if he was bouncing around, still tried to attack.
It was a tough one to score as TJ was the aggressor and landed heavy shots, but he also missed alot while Cruz countered well which was his gameplan.
didn't really get to see much of it but what i saw it was close
but going by stats in the lawler vs condit one they say close one so benefit goes with the champ
yet this is the close one and the benefit goes to challenger?
Quote from: DazBurg on January 18, 2016, 06:39:49 PM
didn't really get to see much of it but what i saw it was close
but going by stats in the lawler vs condit one they say close one so benefit goes with the champ
yet this is the close one and the benefit goes to challenger?
Lawler was outstruck by more than double in total strikes, Condit won that fight and TJ wins that fight
Your right guys 49-46 is ridiculous by both judges
If both guys adopt Cruz's strategy who wins??? not the flowering fans that is for sure, bunch of ballerina's barely touching
You have to reward the guy coming forward in an even fight fight, he is making the action, pressing the reactions of the other fighter
If you dont then why come forward? seriously any fighter why come forward...
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Quote from: DazBurg on January 18, 2016, 06:39:49 PM
didn't really get to see much of it but what i saw it was close
but going by stats in the lawler vs condit one they say close one so benefit goes with the champ
yet this is the close one and the benefit goes to challenger?
Lawler was outstruck by more than double in total strikes, Condit won that fight and TJ wins that fight
Your right guys 49-46 is ridiculous by both judges
If both guys adopt Cruz's strategy who wins??? not the flowering fans that is for sure, bunch of ballerina's barely touching
You have to reward the guy coming forward in an even fight fight, he is making the action, pressing the reactions of the other fighter
If you dont then why come forward? seriously any fighter why come forward...
oh i agree Condit won that fight but just saying using stats (as i didn't see very much of TJ vs Cruz)
so the reason they reckon Lawler won was he was more dangerous looking and they say in a tight fight the benefit needs to go to the champ
so what happened different then that fight to suddenly give the benefit to the challenger
Quote from: DazBurg on January 18, 2016, 09:13:32 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on January 18, 2016, 07:39:43 PM
Quote from: DazBurg on January 18, 2016, 06:39:49 PM
didn't really get to see much of it but what i saw it was close
but going by stats in the lawler vs condit one they say close one so benefit goes with the champ
yet this is the close one and the benefit goes to challenger?
Lawler was outstruck by more than double in total strikes, Condit won that fight and TJ wins that fight
Your right guys 49-46 is ridiculous by both judges
If both guys adopt Cruz's strategy who wins??? not the flowering fans that is for sure, bunch of ballerina's barely touching
You have to reward the guy coming forward in an even fight fight, he is making the action, pressing the reactions of the other fighter
If you dont then why come forward? seriously any fighter why come forward...
oh i agree Condit won that fight but just saying using stats (as i didn't see very much of TJ vs Cruz)
so the reason they reckon Lawler won was he was more dangerous looking and they say in a tight fight the benefit needs to go to the champ
so what happened different then that fight to suddenly give the benefit to the challenger
It's sad really, i can't even be happy for Cruz which is an amazing comeback story
The judging needs to be addressed, even after a night to sleep on it and watch the fight again i feel the same way
Haven't even had a chance to watch the main event, every time I record the events on fox, then cut out at the final fight, flower!!!!!! >:(
Quote from: jvalles69 on January 19, 2016, 03:01:28 PM
Haven't even had a chance to watch the main event, every time I record the events on fox, then cut out at the final fight, flower!!!!!! >:(
easily fixed mate! just record the next program. it's something that you might forget the first few times but then you'll end up never forgetting
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on January 19, 2016, 03:06:55 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on January 19, 2016, 03:01:28 PM
Haven't even had a chance to watch the main event, every time I record the events on fox, then cut out at the final fight, flower!!!!!! >:(
easily fixed mate! just record the next program. it's something that you might forget the first few times but then you'll end up never forgetting
Yep, and I know this, and its the first time I forgot to do it as I was in a rush getting out of the house. :( Will have to wait till the DL has finished.
Yeah I recorded the next show after Jvalles. But even then, got lucky as they switched the program halfway through that show to a UFC Main Card. Lucky the Main Event JUST finished before it stopped recording for me.
But it's always a pain as happens every fight night card >:(.
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on January 19, 2016, 12:59:17 PM
It's sad really, i can't even be happy for Cruz which is an amazing comeback story
The judging needs to be addressed, even after a night to sleep on it and watch the fight again i feel the same way
If they judge it on percentage landed/missed as well, then it becomes closer. But the judging was all over the place with those 49-46 cards.
New just in Velasquez has hurt himself, Miocic Vs Werdum
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on January 25, 2016, 02:38:38 PM
New just in Velasquez has hurt himself, Miocic Vs Werdum
well miocic wanted his shot and his got it
Quote from: DazBurg on January 25, 2016, 05:32:55 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on January 25, 2016, 02:38:38 PM
New just in Velasquez has hurt himself, Miocic Vs Werdum
well miocic wanted his shot and his got it
Fabrico Werdum has now pulled out :-\
Interim Championship you mean J ;).
They can't find a replacement headliner, so UFC196 has now turned into a UFC Fox Sports 1 Card. Has a few decent fights to be a nice card since won't be a main event.
Yesssssss more free fights :D
Northcutt had no ground game and quit because he had enough
Ben Rothwell is just a bad mofo, really enjoying his fights, as unique a fighter as there is atm
Rumble young man rumble 8)
Bader made a bad call there! Had nothing for Rumble. And shame as they fed the other two top contenders to Rumble, who got smashed by Cormier. So if the Jones fight doesn't get going, and Cormier then defeats Rumble again, I reckon we will see HW Rumble come back (The same one who defeated Arlovski) :o.
Agree on Northcutt, got to the ground and tapped fairly fast considering the position. Hopefully learns from it as he is young as (19).
I reckon Rothwell has the claim as #1 contender to be fair, as Overeem and submitting Barnett in the current streak. He just wants to beat everybody, so I like that attitude :P.
Quote from: Hellopplz on February 01, 2016, 04:07:00 PM
Bader made a bad call there! Had nothing for Rumble. And shame as they fed the other two top contenders to Rumble, who got smashed by Cormier. So if the Jones fight doesn't get going, and Cormier then defeats Rumble again, I reckon we will see HW Rumble come back (The same one who defeated Arlovski) :o.
Agree on Northcutt, got to the ground and tapped fairly fast considering the position. Hopefully learns from it as he is young as (19).
I reckon Rothwell has the claim as #1 contender to be fair, as Overeem and submitting Barnett in the current streak. He just wants to beat everybody, so I like that attitude :P.
yeah Rothwell was ranked too low considering
Bader had to setup his shot with hands but obviously wanted no part of Rumble's hands, i rekn he can beat Cormier, has to fight smarter than the last fight though
Yeah but rankings pretty useless at times :P. As long as Cain doesn't get immediate rematch after these injuries I'm all good.
I still see DC taking a rematch with Rumble, but the power he has is scary. If he works on his tank a little more and fights smart like you said (and not blow his tank going all out for the kill) he could give some trouble. I'd love to see him and Jones go at it though, see how Jones fights against the guy with the hardest hits at LHW.
Just got a chance to watch this card, Rothwell is one scary mofo. Imagine hitting a guy in the face hard and he's still just walking towards you! :o
The Rumble fight was brutal, good take down defense and then was all over Bader. I think he will do better against Cormier the 2nd time around, I think nerves got to Rumble a bit on the big stage and a loss like that can only make him better. Should be some fun fights coming up between those 3 guys in Cormier, Jones and Rumble. Maybe Jones will do a Conor and go for light heavyweight and heavyweight belts!
Quote from: jvalles69 on February 02, 2016, 01:56:53 PM
Just got a chance to watch this card, Rothwell is one scary mofo. Imagine hitting a guy in the face hard and he's still just walking towards you! :o
The Rumble fight was brutal, good take down defense and then was all over Bader. I think he will do better against Cormier the 2nd time around, I think nerves got to Rumble a bit on the big stage and a loss like that can only make him better. Should be some fun fights coming up between those 3 guys in Cormier, Jones and Rumble. Maybe Jones will do a Conor and go for light heavyweight and heavyweight belts!
i'm not sure what's happening now - haven't kept up to date properly.
But Jones was tweeting for HWT and not an interim belt - not sure if joking or making the claim for it to save the card I read?
Unfortunately i'm taking a stand on domestic violence and I won't be watching any Rumble fights in the foreseeable future unless he changes his attitude. UFC still has some issues with this (like all of general society) but I don't like the way the last Rumble incident was handled by UFC or Johnson himself so i'm doing my own small (probably insignificant boycott or any card with him in it) ...
I'm with you J, I was actually rooting for Bader that fight (same with when he's faced DC and Gus). I hate how they try to cover up all the stuff Rumble has said and has done as he is one of their top fighters. Sure he's a great fighter but he sounds like a horrible person (even heard about a gym incident where he was gloating about belittling a woman stretching/doing yoga in the gym next to weights). I just can't find myself rooting for a guy like that, no matter how good he is.
UFC just aren't consistent with their policy, only do it when it doesn't hurt their business that much.
I dont really know much about the rumble thing other than your post from a while ago J
TBH id prefer to know less about their personal lives, its just entertainment to me
The same way Charlie Sheen appears to be a scumbag in real life wont stop me laughing at 2 and a half men re runs
Id just rather keep it separate, world is getting over analytical and sensitive for my liking, too much dogin' not enough livin'
No slight or attack on anyonelses beliefs or morals its just how im dealing with the current climate, each to their own
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 03, 2016, 11:22:36 AM
I dont really know much about the rumble thing other than your post from a while ago J
TBH id prefer to know less about their personal lives, its just entertainment to me
The same way Charlie Sheen appears to be a scumbag in real life wont stop me laughing at 2 and a half men re runs
Id just rather keep it separate, world is getting over analytical and sensitive for my liking, too much dogin' not enough livin'
No slight or attack on anyonelses beliefs or morals its just how im dealing with the current climate, each to their own
yeah, that is all fair enough mate - I can't take it too far or I wouldn't be able to watch, do, eat, follow, etc anything in life! :-X :P ;)
Quote from: j959 on February 05, 2016, 05:14:15 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 03, 2016, 11:22:36 AM
I dont really know much about the rumble thing other than your post from a while ago J
TBH id prefer to know less about their personal lives, its just entertainment to me
The same way Charlie Sheen appears to be a scumbag in real life wont stop me laughing at 2 and a half men re runs
Id just rather keep it separate, world is getting over analytical and sensitive for my liking, too much dogin' not enough livin'
No slight or attack on anyonelses beliefs or morals its just how im dealing with the current climate, each to their own
yeah, that is all fair enough mate - I can't take it too far or I wouldn't be able to watch, do, eat, follow, etc anything in life! :-X :P ;)
It's a catch 22, social media and technology allows us to meet new people and enjoy their personalities and document life
For famous people the over saturation of these tools must be a nightmare at times, they need to use it to promote their brand, to be successful, look at Buddy Franklin's transition from leaving Hawthorn up until now, hard to ignore as the pressure has gone up he acted out more and became more introverted privately ultimately winding up with his breakdown late last year.
Im certainly not condoning poor actions or solely blaming the over saturation of media and technology.
I do think it effects them though, every person has a camera on their phone, anyone can inbox you on twitter, i don't envy them
Hendricks got upset today by Wonder boy, looks like this guy i destined to get the belt in 2016. Lawlers been lucky to come away with a few victories.
April double header, Bones vs Cormier and Demetriuos vs Cejudo. Can't wait!
Quote from: jvalles69 on February 07, 2016, 11:33:26 PM
Hendricks got upset today by Wonder boy, looks like this guy i destined to get the belt in 2016. Lawlers been lucky to come away with a few victories.
April double header, Bones vs Cormier and Demetriuos vs Cejudo. Can't wait!
Lawler is gonna have his work cut out for him with Thompson, man that guy is long and accurate
Just caught Bellator for the first time
The production was flashy, nicknames for fighters, kind of gimmicky but a pass for sure
BUT the co main events were an absolute joke
Two 40 year old brawlers that couldn't hold their hands up beyond 2 minutes, one falling over with exhaustion to end the fight
Then Two 50 year old's, Shamrock and Gracie, that ends in controversial circumstances involving referee error/fighter giving up
If Dana White caught a headline of went down i bet he and the Fertitta brothers were crying in laughter
(http://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/61848422.jpg)
Silva vs Bisping coming up this weekend...if Silva can't win this he needs to hang up the gloves!
CM Punk has got his first opponent, but don't think a date has been set.
Quote from: jvalles69 on February 23, 2016, 03:48:58 PM
Silva vs Bisping coming up this weekend...if Silva can't win this he needs to hang up the gloves!
CM Punk has got his first opponent, but don't think a date has been set.
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 13, 2016, 12:12:09 PM
http://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/cm-punk/breaking-cm-punk-undergo-back-surgery-4-6-months/
https://www.facebook.com/MMAdaily/videos/933798673342617/
This video is after the face off and prior to pulling out because of his bad back ;D
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 23, 2016, 04:34:14 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on February 23, 2016, 03:48:58 PM
Silva vs Bisping coming up this weekend...if Silva can't win this he needs to hang up the gloves!
CM Punk has got his first opponent, but don't think a date has been set.
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 13, 2016, 12:12:09 PM
http://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/cm-punk/breaking-cm-punk-undergo-back-surgery-4-6-months/
https://www.facebook.com/MMAdaily/videos/933798673342617/
This video is after the face off and prior to pulling out because of his bad back ;D
Ah crap! :(
Quote from: jvalles69 on February 23, 2016, 04:39:44 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 23, 2016, 04:34:14 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on February 23, 2016, 03:48:58 PM
Silva vs Bisping coming up this weekend...if Silva can't win this he needs to hang up the gloves!
CM Punk has got his first opponent, but don't think a date has been set.
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 13, 2016, 12:12:09 PM
http://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/cm-punk/breaking-cm-punk-undergo-back-surgery-4-6-months/
https://www.facebook.com/MMAdaily/videos/933798673342617/
This video is after the face off and prior to pulling out because of his bad back ;D
Ah crap! :(
he isn't doin himself any favors, looks like a complete jackass, in WWE i was big fan of Heel Punk, this is just sad
Damn, RDA has pulled out of the championship match with a broken foot! Conor is going to be pissed. Couple of replacements being talked about are Cerrone or Diaz, don't think Conor can cut to featherweight to take on Edgar. :( Thats 2 belts that have been pulled out on him now. I wasn't around to watch this one live so kinda happy in a small way that the option will come up again.
Quote from: jvalles69 on February 24, 2016, 12:28:15 PM
Damn, RDA has pulled out of the championship match with a broken foot! Conor is going to be pissed. Couple of replacements being talked about are Cerrone or Diaz, don't think Conor can cut to featherweight to take on Edgar. :( Thats 2 belts that have been pulled out on him now. I wasn't around to watch this one live so kinda happy in a small way that the option will come up again.
Apparently Edgar is dealing with an injury anyway and can't do
I honestly dont care to see Cerrone or Diaz against him, he would waste them anyway
I cant see McGregor letting this upset his grand plans too much
Maybe the UFC put up the Number 1 contender Vs Conor for an Interim Belt as a broken foot is gonna take a heap of time to heal ;)
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 24, 2016, 01:20:58 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on February 24, 2016, 12:28:15 PM
Damn, RDA has pulled out of the championship match with a broken foot! Conor is going to be pissed. Couple of replacements being talked about are Cerrone or Diaz, don't think Conor can cut to featherweight to take on Edgar. :( Thats 2 belts that have been pulled out on him now. I wasn't around to watch this one live so kinda happy in a small way that the option will come up again.
Apparently Edgar is dealing with an injury anyway and can't do
I honestly dont care to see Cerrone or Diaz against him, he would waste them anyway
I cant see McGregor letting this upset his grand plans too much
Maybe the UFC put up the Number 1 contender Vs Conor for an Interim Belt as a broken foot is gonna take a heap of time to heal ;)
Who would that be though, Pettis? Maybe the guy will go up another divi and take on the belt holder, haha!
These Brazilians are sneaky barbies though, wouldn't take much to just chuck a cast on his leg if he's not ready for the fight, I wanna see x-rays! :o
Quote from: jvalles69 on February 24, 2016, 01:24:31 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 24, 2016, 01:20:58 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on February 24, 2016, 12:28:15 PM
Damn, RDA has pulled out of the championship match with a broken foot! Conor is going to be pissed. Couple of replacements being talked about are Cerrone or Diaz, don't think Conor can cut to featherweight to take on Edgar. :( Thats 2 belts that have been pulled out on him now. I wasn't around to watch this one live so kinda happy in a small way that the option will come up again.
Apparently Edgar is dealing with an injury anyway and can't do
I honestly dont care to see Cerrone or Diaz against him, he would waste them anyway
I cant see McGregor letting this upset his grand plans too much
Maybe the UFC put up the Number 1 contender Vs Conor for an Interim Belt as a broken foot is gonna take a heap of time to heal ;)
Who would that be though, Pettis? Maybe the guy will go up another divi and take on the belt holder, haha!
Pettis coming off a loss cant be him
1 Eddie Alvarez
2 Khabib Nurmagomedov
either of these two, id say Alvarez makes the most sense as he has been fighting recently and just beat Pettis who is 3
gotta respect this crazy SOB, this will be the 4th late replacement he has fought in his UFC career already
https://t.co/HCOMFoRH6I
I might have to create a new twitter account and just follow Diaz and McGregor - the war of words for this will be insane.
Wow, Diaz doesn't go down to easy either, great chin, he is going to look like a burnt pepperoni pizza after a few minutes of getting bashed by Conor.
Quote from: valkorum on February 24, 2016, 02:08:10 PM
I might have to create a new twitter account and just follow Diaz and McGregor - the war of words for this will be insane.
i have 1 for basically just that, i dont post or anything, just a good source of news and twitter wars ;D
Quote from: jvalles69 on February 24, 2016, 02:25:00 PM
Wow, Diaz doesn't go down to easy either, great chin, he is going to look like a burnt pepperoni pizza after a few minutes of getting bashed by Conor.
Rekn it will be hard for Conor to KO him, Diaz understands he would have to come forward to get KO'd so he wont, he will anchor that back foot poke the front leg way out there and just shuffle around using his length and taunting Conor in, it will be a good test of Conor's mental strength but nothing else
Dana White just confirmed the fight will be at 170 lbs :o
Quote from: jvalles69 on February 24, 2016, 01:24:31 PM
Who would that be though, Pettis? Maybe the guy will go up another divi and take on the belt holder, haha!
Think Pettis is lined up for a fight with Barboza which should be a good stand up war if they want it to one!!
Nate did want a go at Conor and props to Conor for taking it at 170lbs :o. Probably could make it to 155 but as shortish notice, guess Conor has no cut to make now. Looking forward to the trash talking as well ;).
I sort of hope I'm wrong ( just wanna see Conner pushed, like the first round against Mendez ) but I just see a quick finish.
I think Dal Santos smashes Nate, so what does Conner do ::)
UFC were in a hard place, but Nate?
As soon as RDA went down Dana would have been on the blower to Conor and this is who Conor chose out of the available
The reason they are fighting at 170 is if he dispatches Nate easily he goes straight on to Lawler next, his plans remain the same ;)
Everyone wants to fight Conor, i want to fight Conor, who wouldnt want that money...
Dudge will get his wish, Nate is flat footed with a wide base, he doesnt really come forward so much as shuffle forward, he has a good chin and wont rush in, he shuffles taunts, waving opponents in then uses his range to pick them apart, the issue with his flat footed approach is that he doesnt have a lot of power and with that anchored wide base, he needs to catch guys rushing in to multiply his power, he is also wide open for leg kicks to that front leg, look for Conor to be smart and tear that leg up through the first 2 rounds so Nate gives up his wide base and then he will swarm for the finish
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 25, 2016, 09:57:34 AM
As soon as RDA went down Dana would have been on the blower to Conor and this is who Conor chose out of the available
The reason they are fighting at 170 is if he dispatches Nate easily he goes straight on to Lawler next, his plans remain the same ;)
Everyone wants to fight Conor, i want to fight Conor, who wouldnt want that money...
Dudge will get his wish, Nate is flat footed with a wide base, he doesnt really come forward so much as shuffle forward, he has a good chin and wont rush in, he shuffles taunts, waving opponents in then uses his range to pick them apart, the issue with his flat footed approach is that he doesnt have a lot of power and with that anchored wide base, he needs to catch guys rushing in to multiply his power, he is also wide open for leg kicks to that front leg, look for Conor to be smart and tear that leg up through the first 2 rounds so Nate gives up his wide base and then he will swarm for the finish
;D
Quote from: jvalles69 on February 25, 2016, 12:31:26 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 25, 2016, 09:57:34 AM
As soon as RDA went down Dana would have been on the blower to Conor and this is who Conor chose out of the available
The reason they are fighting at 170 is if he dispatches Nate easily he goes straight on to Lawler next, his plans remain the same ;)
Everyone wants to fight Conor, i want to fight Conor, who wouldnt want that money...
Dudge will get his wish, Nate is flat footed with a wide base, he doesnt really come forward so much as shuffle forward, he has a good chin and wont rush in, he shuffles taunts, waving opponents in then uses his range to pick them apart, the issue with his flat footed approach is that he doesnt have a lot of power and with that anchored wide base, he needs to catch guys rushing in to multiply his power, he is also wide open for leg kicks to that front leg, look for Conor to be smart and tear that leg up through the first 2 rounds so Nate gives up his wide base and then he will swarm for the finish
;D
definitely going 2 if not 3 :-X
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 25, 2016, 02:21:05 PM
definitely going 2 if not 3 :-X
Only because of Nates chin.
Quote from McGregor
"His soft body and his lack of preparation, he will not be able to handle the ferocity. End of the first he will be put away.
Don't get me wrong, I do respect Nate. There's a lot of pussies in this game and he is not one of them.
There's a respect there between us, but its business in there and business is business. He will be KO'd inside the first round."
Quote from: valkorum on February 25, 2016, 03:03:18 PM
Quote from McGregor
"His soft body and his lack of preparation, he will not be able to handle the ferocity. End of the first he will be put away.
Don't get me wrong, I do respect Nate. There's a lot of pussies in this game and he is not one of them.
There's a respect there between us, but its business in there and business is business. He will be KO'd inside the first round."
Has he not backed up a quote yet?! 8)
Quote from: jvalles69 on February 25, 2016, 03:05:30 PM
Quote from: valkorum on February 25, 2016, 03:03:18 PM
Quote from McGregor
"His soft body and his lack of preparation, he will not be able to handle the ferocity. End of the first he will be put away.
Don't get me wrong, I do respect Nate. There's a lot of pussies in this game and he is not one of them.
There's a respect there between us, but its business in there and business is business. He will be KO'd inside the first round."
Has he not backed up a quote yet?! 8)
The trash talk gets guys coming forward though and Nate wont, look at any of his fights, he anchors up and paws with that reach
He will need to chop the leg or front kick the abdomen to setup the eventual finish, that will take an accumulation of strikes
Apparently the presser today was great, gonna try and find it now! ;D
Quote from: jvalles69 on February 25, 2016, 04:13:33 PM
Apparently the presser today was great, gonna try and find it now! ;D
Highlights. http://www.ufc.com/media/UFC-196-McGregor-vs-Diaz-Press-Conference-Highlights (http://www.ufc.com/media/UFC-196-McGregor-vs-Diaz-Press-Conference-Highlights)
Ahahaha, Nates a cholo gangsta! ;D
Oh man this if gonna be good! Nate, "I fight grown men not midgets"! :D
And the faceoff: https://streamable.com/vxwh (https://streamable.com/vxwh)
Quote from: jvalles69 on February 25, 2016, 04:19:58 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on February 25, 2016, 04:13:33 PM
Apparently the presser today was great, gonna try and find it now! ;D
Highlights. http://www.ufc.com/media/UFC-196-McGregor-vs-Diaz-Press-Conference-Highlights (http://www.ufc.com/media/UFC-196-McGregor-vs-Diaz-Press-Conference-Highlights)
Ahahaha, Nates a cholo gangsta! ;D
that makes gun signs with the right hand and balloon animals with the right ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 26, 2016, 12:30:24 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on February 25, 2016, 04:19:58 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on February 25, 2016, 04:13:33 PM
Apparently the presser today was great, gonna try and find it now! ;D
Highlights. http://www.ufc.com/media/UFC-196-McGregor-vs-Diaz-Press-Conference-Highlights (http://www.ufc.com/media/UFC-196-McGregor-vs-Diaz-Press-Conference-Highlights)
Ahahaha, Nates a cholo gangsta! ;D
that makes gun signs with the right hand and balloon animals with the right ;D ;D ;D
He called Nate a "Fajita" on instagram! :D
thoughts on silva vs bisping?
I'm with Dana White i think The spider done enough for it should of been same score but Silva's way
rounds 1 & 2 Bisping
Rounds 3 & 4 Silva
it is that 4th one but i thought sila done just enough but was close either way in that round
Quote from: DazBurg on February 28, 2016, 11:49:12 AM
thoughts on silva vs bisping?
I'm with Dana White i think The spider done enough for it should of been same score but Silva's way
rounds 1 & 2 Bisping
Rounds 3 & 4 Silva
it is that 4th one but i thought sila done just enough but was close either way in that round
yeah i had it 48 47 Silva
whole thing was a bloody circus, Bisping spat his mouthguard on purpose to try and slow Silva's momentum then kept pointing at the ref regarding the mouthguard, eventually taking his eyes off Silva and eating a flying knee, then the ref saves him after the bell when he is clearly KTFO, not to mention Silva running off celebrating before the fight was called ::)
Silva did way too much flat footed bullshower, he will get KTFO playing like that
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 28, 2016, 02:36:20 PM
Silva did way too much flat footed bullshower, he will get KTFO playing like that
He was trying to showboat/bait Bisping too much. If he fought seriously, could have taken one of the early rounds. Reminded me of the first Weidman fight, he was just lucky Bisping doesn't have more power as he did land cleanly quite a bit (did knockdown Silva at one point).
It was a close one. Bisping was more active, but Silva landed the harder shots from Round 3 onwards. Given I was going for Bisping after the first round :P.
Quote from: Hellopplz on February 28, 2016, 03:01:17 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on February 28, 2016, 02:36:20 PM
Silva did way too much flat footed bullshower, he will get KTFO playing like that
He was trying to showboat/bait Bisping too much. If he fought seriously, could have taken one of the early rounds. Reminded me of the first Weidman fight, he was just lucky Bisping doesn't have more power as he did land cleanly quite a bit (did knockdown Silva at one point).
It was a close one. Bisping was more active, but Silva landed the harder shots from Round 3 onwards. Given I was going for Bisping after the first round :P.
yep that stuff is gonna get him hurt against better fighters, even if he evades the punches he has no base to return fire
The only loser in this fight was Bisping's face, apart from the circus this fight was highly entertaining, Silva i still not back to his best, but was a sign that if he's serious he can get back to a title fight. He barely broke a sweat!
Quote from: valkorum on February 24, 2016, 02:08:10 PM
I might have to create a new twitter account and just follow Diaz and McGregor - the war of words for this will be insane.
this and +1 ... ;D
not that McYapYap (and not saying he hasn't backed up his talk to date neither!) needed any more material/another foil but ... 8) ;)
Quote from: jvalles69 on February 28, 2016, 07:14:20 PM
The only loser in this fight was Bisping's face, apart from the circus this fight was highly entertaining, Silva i still not back to his best, but was a sign that if he's serious he can get back to a title fight. He barely broke a sweat!
man, I missed the fight ... :(
I don't think they can seriously give Silva a further title fight with all the PEDs and all jv ... :-X :P ;)
Rockhold and weidman will knock Silva out if he fights like that. They have the power and speed to really do some damage. Romero has the power but lacks the speed and stamina
Quote from: Cookie311993 on February 29, 2016, 11:53:57 PM
Rockhold and weidman will knock Silva out if he fights like that. They have the power and speed to really do some damage. Romero has the power but lacks the speed and stamina
Agreed, but big props to 40 year old who snapped his leg and made it back to the octagon to put on somewhat entertaining fights!
Quote from: jvalles69 on March 01, 2016, 01:08:18 AM
Quote from: Cookie311993 on February 29, 2016, 11:53:57 PM
Rockhold and weidman will knock Silva out if he fights like that. They have the power and speed to really do some damage. Romero has the power but lacks the speed and stamina
Agreed, but big props to 40 year old who snapped his leg and made it back to the octagon to put on somewhat entertaining fights!
I sound like the 'moral police' and yes he came back but he tainted his 'legacy' with the PED use/ban/conviction ... :P ;)
Romero's been lucky to date in my mind - I still haven't 'forgiven' the 'win' over Kennedy where his corner refused to get him up to start the 3rd (?) rd?? :-X :P ;)
Actually, is it Romero having some drug testing concerns atm??
Quote from: j959 on March 01, 2016, 02:44:44 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on March 01, 2016, 01:08:18 AM
Quote from: Cookie311993 on February 29, 2016, 11:53:57 PM
Rockhold and weidman will knock Silva out if he fights like that. They have the power and speed to really do some damage. Romero has the power but lacks the speed and stamina
Agreed, but big props to 40 year old who snapped his leg and made it back to the octagon to put on somewhat entertaining fights!
I sound like the 'moral police' and yes he came back but he tainted his 'legacy' with the PED use/ban/conviction ... :P ;)
Romero's been lucky to date in my mind - I still haven't 'forgiven' the 'win' over Kennedy where his corner refused to get him up to start the 3rd (?) rd?? :-X :P ;)
Actually, is it Romero having some drug testing concerns atm??
yep "God's Soldier" is on PED's :D
Claims that he didn't take anything but his normal supplements.
Pretty sure I heard that the supplements got tested and he was telling the truth. The supplement had a banned substance not named on the label
Cruz defending his title against Faber at UFC 199 under Rockhold Vs Weidman. Not sure if Faber really deserves a shot but guess if he loses, he'll likely never get another shot at the bantamweight title :-X. Probably only made because of Cruz's rivalry with him.
McMoney vs Deizaint tomorrow is going to be different ( all I can say really ). The bookies, the Media, the " experts " all expect a quick result in this one ( I'm not saying it won't be, but Holm beat Rousey, just saying ;) ) Anyway looking forward to Holm v Tate, and Nunes v Shevchenko (did I spell her name right ). Back on the men, I hope this goes at least 3 rounds, to just make me believe that Conner has it all, and hasn't been groomed by the UFC as many are saying
ps - I like McGregor, and his confidence is something that makes you wonder what's achievable in life with hard work
Quote from: Dudge on March 05, 2016, 09:39:03 PM
McMoney vs Deizaint tomorrow is going to be different ( all I can say really ). The bookies, the Media, the " experts " all expect a quick result in this one ( I'm not saying it won't be, but Holm beat Rousey, just saying ;) ) Anyway looking forward to Holm v Tate, and Nunes v Shevchenko (did I spell her name right ). Back on the men, I hope this goes at least 3 rounds, to just make me believe that Conner has it all, and hasn't been groomed by the UFC as many are saying
ps - I like McGregor, and his confidence is something that makes you wonder what's achievable in life with hard work
Diaz wont come forward so it wont be quick imo, late in the 2nd round or early in the 3rd, gotta work the leg kicks and abdomen ;)
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on March 06, 2016, 12:22:40 PM
Quote from: Dudge on March 05, 2016, 09:39:03 PM
McMoney vs Deizaint tomorrow is going to be different ( all I can say really ). The bookies, the Media, the " experts " all expect a quick result in this one ( I'm not saying it won't be, but Holm beat Rousey, just saying ;) ) Anyway looking forward to Holm v Tate, and Nunes v Shevchenko (did I spell her name right ). Back on the men, I hope this goes at least 3 rounds, to just make me believe that Conner has it all, and hasn't been groomed by the UFC as many are saying
ps - I like McGregor, and his confidence is something that makes you wonder what's achievable in life with hard work
Diaz wont come forward so it wont be quick imo, late in the 2nd round or early in the 3rd, gotta work the leg kicks and abdomen ;)
Just seen an interview with Conor and he eluded to smashing his weak mid section ;)
well dunno why but i think some big upsets in store
i got a bet with Diaz and tate winning
also had sanchez (whoas writing this fought and won)
plus like 4 more and lombard next week as well
BOOM
Taleb 3 for 3 so far
glad he won for my bet and that Silva done the dirty (for those who didn't see)
after Taleb put him down and landed a hammer fist when it got back up Silva put his fist out like a touch gloves as taleb leans n to touch gloves Silva throws a big left hook
Brandon thatch
you lost me my multi
learn some friggin ground defense
so i ended up putting another $5 on tate + Diaz to win
so i won $75
but mean Brandon Thatch cost me like $1500
(not sure the exact amount as i had lombard next week in that multi with him included if all won payout was just over 2'g but his a 1.70 fav so figure about 1500 if i cashed out)
Quote from: DazBurg on March 06, 2016, 06:00:11 PM
so i ended up putting another $5 on tate + Diaz to win
so i won $75
but mean Brandon Thatch cost me like $1500
(not sure the exact amount as i had lombard next week in that multi with him included if all won payout was just over 2'g but his a 1.70 fav so figure about 1500 if i cashed out)
bloody hell bloke :o
He didnt kick the leg, he didnt kick the abdomen and he got paid the ultimate price...
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on March 06, 2016, 06:09:07 PM
Quote from: DazBurg on March 06, 2016, 06:00:11 PM
so i ended up putting another $5 on tate + Diaz to win
so i won $75
but mean Brandon Thatch cost me like $1500
(not sure the exact amount as i had lombard next week in that multi with him included if all won payout was just over 2'g but his a 1.70 fav so figure about 1500 if i cashed out)
bloody hell bloke :o
He didnt kick the leg, he didnt kick the abdomen and he got paid the ultimate price...
yeah spewing
i had sanchez, miranda, taleb, thatch, anderson, tate & Diaz
so after thatch lost i was like i'm still putting another $5 on tate + Diaz as the only reason i done a multi was i had a feeling both would get the upset wins
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Quote from: RiOtChEsS on March 06, 2016, 06:09:07 PM
Quote from: DazBurg on March 06, 2016, 06:00:11 PM
so i ended up putting another $5 on tate + Diaz to win
so i won $75
but mean Brandon Thatch cost me like $1500
(not sure the exact amount as i had lombard next week in that multi with him included if all won payout was just over 2'g but his a 1.70 fav so figure about 1500 if i cashed out)
bloody hell bloke :o
He didnt kick the leg, he didnt kick the abdomen and he got paid the ultimate price...
yeah spewing
i had sanchez, miranda, taleb, thatch, anderson, tate & Diaz
so after thatch lost i was like i'm still putting another $5 on tate + Diaz as the only reason i done a multi was i had a feeling both would get the upset wins
was on Tate, the McNuggets bet busted me hard though, didnt think he was that dumb...
Sorry to say, but that was one of the quickest and weakest tap outs iv'e seen. Especially from a bloke who said after his first two losses due to submissions, they would have to carry him out haha
The same gameplan Holm had for Ronda wasn't as effective vs a smarter fighter. Tate was patient and took her opportunity, pretty impressive.
As for Mcgregor, I think his confidence got the better of him. You just can't go up that much in weight.
Quote from: Jayman on March 06, 2016, 07:37:52 PM
The same gameplan Holm had for Ronda wasn't as effective vs a smarter fighter. Tate was patient and took her opportunity, pretty impressive.
As for Mcgregor, I think his confidence got the better of him. You just can't go up that much in weight.
nah it was believing his own bullshower, he never kicked the leg or worked the abdomen he tried to blow a bigger guy out the water and he got found out, if your ground game is that weak protect it with smart fighting, not acting like Diego Sanchez
Quote from: Dudge on March 06, 2016, 07:10:58 PM
Sorry to say, but that was one of the quickest and weakest tap outs iv'e seen. Especially from a bloke who said after his first two losses due to submissions, they would have to carry him out haha
after the mendes fight i thought he showed heart, i take that back... :-X
Just watched the card last night. Was all over Meisha for the win, still think Rhonda was too cocky and Holly got lucky with that kick, Rhonda will now take the belt back off Meisha and dominate for another 10 or so fights.
Nate "I wasn't surprised m@@tha f$#ckas" Diaz! Never seen Nate that focused before, shows what he's capable of when it's not screwing around taunting his opponent!
Rumors are Diaz Vs Mcquitter 2 at UFC 200
Jake Matthews got his best win, sniffed Case breaking and finished him
Neil Magny :o holy fk this guy has heart, he was rocked and ragdolled by Hector Lombard in the 1st and came back to break him 8)
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on March 20, 2016, 04:38:00 PM
Rumors are Diaz Vs Mcquitter 2 at UFC 200
Jake Matthews got his best win, sniffed Case breaking and finished him
Neil Magny :o holy fk this guy has heart, he was rocked and ragdolled by Hector Lombard in the 1st and came back to break him 8)
Lombard should work on his cardio
i get it his an explosive finisher etc
but really either you weather the storm (i know easier said then done)
or take him to the ground
but he was gassed tot he point of just laying there
i thought Thatch the other week was bad
on other news Mark Hunt in his last two fight (silva and this one)
looking great (not just because he won)
i mean i reckon his fittest his been the hard work paying dividends imo
Quote from: DazBurg on March 20, 2016, 09:19:44 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on March 20, 2016, 04:38:00 PM
Rumors are Diaz Vs Mcquitter 2 at UFC 200
Jake Matthews got his best win, sniffed Case breaking and finished him
Neil Magny :o holy fk this guy has heart, he was rocked and ragdolled by Hector Lombard in the 1st and came back to break him 8)
Lombard should work on his cardio
i get it his an explosive finisher etc
but really either you weather the storm (i know easier said then done)
or take him to the ground
but he was gassed tot he point of just laying there
i thought Thatch the other week was bad
on other news Mark Hunt in his last two fight (silva and this one)
looking great (not just because he won)
i mean i reckon his fittest his been the hard work paying dividends imo
yeah agreed, although Mir's gameplan was terrible, commentator called it, his takedown attempts were coming without any striking to set it it up, he really looked as though he didnt want to get close to Hunt, which made him predictable... credit to Hunt, he still had to hit him
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on March 20, 2016, 09:27:41 PM
Quote from: DazBurg on March 20, 2016, 09:19:44 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on March 20, 2016, 04:38:00 PM
Rumors are Diaz Vs Mcquitter 2 at UFC 200
Jake Matthews got his best win, sniffed Case breaking and finished him
Neil Magny :o holy fk this guy has heart, he was rocked and ragdolled by Hector Lombard in the 1st and came back to break him 8)
Lombard should work on his cardio
i get it his an explosive finisher etc
but really either you weather the storm (i know easier said then done)
or take him to the ground
but he was gassed tot he point of just laying there
i thought Thatch the other week was bad
on other news Mark Hunt in his last two fight (silva and this one)
looking great (not just because he won)
i mean i reckon his fittest his been the hard work paying dividends imo
yeah agreed, although Mir's gameplan was terrible, commentator called it, his takedown attempts were coming without any striking to set it it up, he really looked as though he didnt want to get close to Hunt, which made him predictable... credit to Hunt, he still had to hit him
yeah and Mir despite being a taller guy looked more out of shape....when watching both mir had fat hand over a little bit of his shorts hunt did not (unlike he kind f used too)
Mir looked like a mini Roy Nelson....ok extremely mini...lol
Quote from: DazBurg on March 20, 2016, 10:19:34 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on March 20, 2016, 09:27:41 PM
Quote from: DazBurg on March 20, 2016, 09:19:44 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on March 20, 2016, 04:38:00 PM
Rumors are Diaz Vs Mcquitter 2 at UFC 200
Jake Matthews got his best win, sniffed Case breaking and finished him
Neil Magny :o holy fk this guy has heart, he was rocked and ragdolled by Hector Lombard in the 1st and came back to break him 8)
Lombard should work on his cardio
i get it his an explosive finisher etc
but really either you weather the storm (i know easier said then done)
or take him to the ground
but he was gassed tot he point of just laying there
i thought Thatch the other week was bad
on other news Mark Hunt in his last two fight (silva and this one)
looking great (not just because he won)
i mean i reckon his fittest his been the hard work paying dividends imo
yeah agreed, although Mir's gameplan was terrible, commentator called it, his takedown attempts were coming without any striking to set it it up, he really looked as though he didnt want to get close to Hunt, which made him predictable... credit to Hunt, he still had to hit him
yeah and Mir despite being a taller guy looked more out of shape....when watching both mir had fat hand over a little bit of his shorts hunt did not (unlike he kind f used too)
Mir looked like a mini Roy Nelson....ok extremely mini...lol
i think it was on purpose, he has done it before, wanted the extra weight to smother Hunt once on the ground i guess
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on March 20, 2016, 10:23:54 PM
Quote from: DazBurg on March 20, 2016, 10:19:34 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on March 20, 2016, 09:27:41 PM
Quote from: DazBurg on March 20, 2016, 09:19:44 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on March 20, 2016, 04:38:00 PM
Rumors are Diaz Vs Mcquitter 2 at UFC 200
Jake Matthews got his best win, sniffed Case breaking and finished him
Neil Magny :o holy fk this guy has heart, he was rocked and ragdolled by Hector Lombard in the 1st and came back to break him 8)
Lombard should work on his cardio
i get it his an explosive finisher etc
but really either you weather the storm (i know easier said then done)
or take him to the ground
but he was gassed tot he point of just laying there
i thought Thatch the other week was bad
on other news Mark Hunt in his last two fight (silva and this one)
looking great (not just because he won)
i mean i reckon his fittest his been the hard work paying dividends imo
yeah agreed, although Mir's gameplan was terrible, commentator called it, his takedown attempts were coming without any striking to set it it up, he really looked as though he didnt want to get close to Hunt, which made him predictable... credit to Hunt, he still had to hit him
yeah and Mir despite being a taller guy looked more out of shape....when watching both mir had fat hand over a little bit of his shorts hunt did not (unlike he kind f used too)
Mir looked like a mini Roy Nelson....ok extremely mini...lol
i think it was on purpose, he has done it before, wanted the extra weight to smother Hunt once on the ground i guess
yeah they did mention something like that in the post fight show with Brian stann and Dan Hardy
and they both said he would of been better off dropping 10 more
though stann did say if Mir had submitted Hunt in 2 minutes then it would be hailed a success so it is hard to judge...
Quote from: DazBurg on March 20, 2016, 11:53:29 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on March 20, 2016, 10:23:54 PM
Quote from: DazBurg on March 20, 2016, 10:19:34 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on March 20, 2016, 09:27:41 PM
Quote from: DazBurg on March 20, 2016, 09:19:44 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on March 20, 2016, 04:38:00 PM
Rumors are Diaz Vs Mcquitter 2 at UFC 200
Jake Matthews got his best win, sniffed Case breaking and finished him
Neil Magny :o holy fk this guy has heart, he was rocked and ragdolled by Hector Lombard in the 1st and came back to break him 8)
Lombard should work on his cardio
i get it his an explosive finisher etc
but really either you weather the storm (i know easier said then done)
or take him to the ground
but he was gassed tot he point of just laying there
i thought Thatch the other week was bad
on other news Mark Hunt in his last two fight (silva and this one)
looking great (not just because he won)
i mean i reckon his fittest his been the hard work paying dividends imo
yeah agreed, although Mir's gameplan was terrible, commentator called it, his takedown attempts were coming without any striking to set it it up, he really looked as though he didnt want to get close to Hunt, which made him predictable... credit to Hunt, he still had to hit him
yeah and Mir despite being a taller guy looked more out of shape....when watching both mir had fat hand over a little bit of his shorts hunt did not (unlike he kind f used too)
Mir looked like a mini Roy Nelson....ok extremely mini...lol
i think it was on purpose, he has done it before, wanted the extra weight to smother Hunt once on the ground i guess
yeah they did mention something like that in the post fight show with Brian stann and Dan Hardy
and they both said he would of been better off dropping 10 more
though stann did say if Mir had submitted Hunt in 2 minutes then it would be hailed a success so it is hard to judge...
yeah bang on, that fight was lost upstairs imo, he didnt want to get close enough to Hunt to setup the level change with strikes which in turn made him predictable, still gotta credit Hunt he timed that punch the 4th time he made the mistake 8)
wow cormier injured had to withdraw
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Daniel-Cormier-Injured-Pulled-From-UFC-197-Rematch-with-Jon-Jones-102753
Quote from: DazBurg on April 02, 2016, 06:20:02 PM
wow cormier injured had to withdraw
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Daniel-Cormier-Injured-Pulled-From-UFC-197-Rematch-with-Jon-Jones-102753
yep there were whispers of this a few days back, somebody seen him hobbling around and reported it to MMA outlets
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on April 02, 2016, 08:32:55 PM
Quote from: DazBurg on April 02, 2016, 06:20:02 PM
wow cormier injured had to withdraw
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Daniel-Cormier-Injured-Pulled-From-UFC-197-Rematch-with-Jon-Jones-102753
yep there were whispers of this a few days back, somebody seen him hobbling around and reported it to MMA outlets
http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/15120120/jon-jones-fight-ovince-saint-preux-ufc-197-injured-daniel-cormier
Latest card was fairly uneventful, JDS looked good. Twas enough to whet my appetite for the upcoming cards! :D
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 12, 2016, 02:25:16 PM
Latest card was fairly uneventful, JDS looked good. Twas enough to whet my appetite for the upcoming cards! :D
there was some good finishes...
Derrick Lewis is a scary mo fo
JDS was very simple in his approach, got the win, but that strategy wont hold true against a Werdum, Velasquez or Overeem
Francis Ngannou also looked an up and comer
Jan Blachowicz and Igor Pokrajac had a wild slugfest, shocked that it made it the distance
Cummings Vs Dalby was another top fight with both fighters hurt at different points of the fight
Mairbek Taisumov is a scary man, legit power
Maryna Moroz and Cristina Stanciu had a bit of a yawner apart from one moment where a head kick got stuck in the others bra and oops a booby popped out ;D ;D ;D
(http://middleeasy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2ufcnipslip-750x479.jpg)
Lol!
Yeah Lewis is going to do some damage and seems to be one mean MoFo even prancing around while his opponent was out. Kept wailing on the guy too with no signs of stopping until the ref jumped in. :o
So apparently McGregor has come out and tweeted that he's retiring young. Dana has pulled him from the UFC 200 card as he failed to meet media obligations. Something more to this here, or it's another publicity stunt. He was also at a match where one the guys died so this could've prompted the retirement. If he has retired, he goes out losing to Diaz and looking like an even bigger douche than ever. No legacy for this guy, he doesn't deserve it.
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 20, 2016, 12:21:50 PM
So apparently McGregor has come out and tweeted that he's retiring young. Dana has pulled him from the UFC 200 card as he failed to meet media obligations. Something more to this here, or it's another publicity stunt. He was also at a match where one the guys died so this could've prompted the retirement. If he has retired, he goes out losing to Diaz and looking like an even bigger douche than ever. No legacy for this guy, he doesn't deserve it.
It's one of two things and both are b!tch moves
1. More money and leverage in regards to the way they handle him
2. He is actually retiring and if it was this easy to make it happen it was very close to happening soon anyway
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on April 20, 2016, 03:28:34 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 20, 2016, 12:21:50 PM
So apparently McGregor has come out and tweeted that he's retiring young. Dana has pulled him from the UFC 200 card as he failed to meet media obligations. Something more to this here, or it's another publicity stunt. He was also at a match where one the guys died so this could've prompted the retirement. If he has retired, he goes out losing to Diaz and looking like an even bigger douche than ever. No legacy for this guy, he doesn't deserve it.
It's one of two things and both are b!tch moves
1. More money and leverage in regards to the way they handle him
2. He is actually retiring and if it was this easy to make it happen it was very close to happening soon anyway
He is actually a person and doesn't really give a shower about the sport if this is true (if he's doing it to bring more money in and fans then ok). Hasn'e defended his title, and beaten by Nate is his "last" ever fight. ::) Can't wait for all the excuses the McGregor nuthuggers come up with.
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 20, 2016, 05:07:42 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on April 20, 2016, 03:28:34 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 20, 2016, 12:21:50 PM
So apparently McGregor has come out and tweeted that he's retiring young. Dana has pulled him from the UFC 200 card as he failed to meet media obligations. Something more to this here, or it's another publicity stunt. He was also at a match where one the guys died so this could've prompted the retirement. If he has retired, he goes out losing to Diaz and looking like an even bigger douche than ever. No legacy for this guy, he doesn't deserve it.
It's one of two things and both are b!tch moves
1. More money and leverage in regards to the way they handle him
2. He is actually retiring and if it was this easy to make it happen it was very close to happening soon anyway
He is actually a person and doesn't really give a shower about the sport if this is true (if he's doing it to bring more money in and fans then ok). Hasn'e defended his title, and beaten by Nate is his "last" ever fight. ::) Can't wait for all the excuses the McGregor nuthuggers come up with.
Im ashamed to say ive spent about 15 minutes reading nuthugger comments :-[
"He saw his friend die in the ring recently, give him a break" (guy died 2 days later, not in the ring)
"Dana wasnt paying him enough money for ufc200, even Nate is retiring because they are so cheap" (Nate was joking ::) )
"Why should he have to do the press conference he is the best fighter they have" ;D
Some funny shower, people dont even worry about facts when writing essays on facebook :D
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on April 20, 2016, 05:41:11 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 20, 2016, 05:07:42 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on April 20, 2016, 03:28:34 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 20, 2016, 12:21:50 PM
So apparently McGregor has come out and tweeted that he's retiring young. Dana has pulled him from the UFC 200 card as he failed to meet media obligations. Something more to this here, or it's another publicity stunt. He was also at a match where one the guys died so this could've prompted the retirement. If he has retired, he goes out losing to Diaz and looking like an even bigger douche than ever. No legacy for this guy, he doesn't deserve it.
It's one of two things and both are b!tch moves
1. More money and leverage in regards to the way they handle him
2. He is actually retiring and if it was this easy to make it happen it was very close to happening soon anyway
He is actually a person and doesn't really give a shower about the sport if this is true (if he's doing it to bring more money in and fans then ok). Hasn'e defended his title, and beaten by Nate is his "last" ever fight. ::) Can't wait for all the excuses the McGregor nuthuggers come up with.
Im ashamed to say ive spent about 15 minutes reading nuthugger comments :-[
"He saw his friend die in the ring recently, give him a break" (guy died 2 days later, not in the ring)
"Dana wasnt paying him enough money for ufc200, even Nate is retiring because they are so cheap" (Nate was joking ::) )
"Why should he have to do the press conference he is the best fighter they have" ;D
Some funny shower, people dont even worry about facts when writing essays on facebook :D
Yeah, 1 minute MMA fans. Wasn't his friend that died, he was in the corner of the other guy, lol! This guys made his "cheese", now he can GTFO and let the real fighters continue.
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 20, 2016, 06:49:21 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on April 20, 2016, 05:41:11 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 20, 2016, 05:07:42 PM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on April 20, 2016, 03:28:34 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 20, 2016, 12:21:50 PM
So apparently McGregor has come out and tweeted that he's retiring young. Dana has pulled him from the UFC 200 card as he failed to meet media obligations. Something more to this here, or it's another publicity stunt. He was also at a match where one the guys died so this could've prompted the retirement. If he has retired, he goes out losing to Diaz and looking like an even bigger douche than ever. No legacy for this guy, he doesn't deserve it.
It's one of two things and both are b!tch moves
1. More money and leverage in regards to the way they handle him
2. He is actually retiring and if it was this easy to make it happen it was very close to happening soon anyway
He is actually a person and doesn't really give a shower about the sport if this is true (if he's doing it to bring more money in and fans then ok). Hasn'e defended his title, and beaten by Nate is his "last" ever fight. ::) Can't wait for all the excuses the McGregor nuthuggers come up with.
Im ashamed to say ive spent about 15 minutes reading nuthugger comments :-[
"He saw his friend die in the ring recently, give him a break" (guy died 2 days later, not in the ring)
"Dana wasnt paying him enough money for ufc200, even Nate is retiring because they are so cheap" (Nate was joking ::) )
"Why should he have to do the press conference he is the best fighter they have" ;D
Some funny shower, people dont even worry about facts when writing essays on facebook :D
Yeah, 1 minute MMA fans. Wasn't his friend that died, he was in the corner of the other guy, lol! This guys made his "cheese", now he can GTFO and let the real fighters continue.
Haha yep true, if he comes back it will be because the UFC have caved on terms, would not put it passed them...
Apparently his tweet came out after Dana dropped him from UFC 200 so maybe he was trying to save face?
Saw a pretty funny meme this morning, had Connor running down the WWE ramp with a suitcase saying money in the bank, lol! Imagine that actually happened! :o
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 21, 2016, 10:57:15 AM
Apparently his tweet came out after Dana dropped him from UFC 200 so maybe he was trying to save face?
Saw a pretty funny meme this morning, had Connor running down the WWE ramp with a suitcase saying money in the bank, lol! Imagine that actually happened! :o
haha yeah that would be awesome 8)
Yep his retirement was his reaction to being pulled from the card for not wanting to do the promo and commercial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gbvi6GrC95E this is the best summary of events to date
http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/15286623/conor-mcgregor-wants-fight-ufc-200
The wheels are falling off with this guy
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on April 22, 2016, 11:07:22 AM
http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/15286623/conor-mcgregor-wants-fight-ufc-200
The wheels are falling off with this guy
Now he's talking about fighting and forgetting all this promo stuff, wtf is wrong with this guy, he was the one who was all about the promotion and getting his "cheese". I hope Diaz gets another chance to choke this fraud out.
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 22, 2016, 11:30:55 AM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on April 22, 2016, 11:07:22 AM
http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/15286623/conor-mcgregor-wants-fight-ufc-200
The wheels are falling off with this guy
Now he's talking about fighting and forgetting all this promo stuff, wtf is wrong with this guy, he was the one who was all about the promotion and getting his "cheese". I hope Diaz gets another chance to choke this fraud out.
he is struggling, he isnt in a good head space, just look at the timeline of actions...
I dont want to do the promo because its more important to train for the fight
Dana: ok you are no longer in the fight
Im retired
Im not retired
He is flip flopping from one extreme to the other, there is no balance in his words or actions
I've got my bills paid. My money made. And the entire game slayed. #YourMove
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cgmwsk1WwAA7gPn.jpg)
What a flowering White Goodman ::)
So the beef is all over not being paid for press conferences, what a crock of shower, this guy is the undisputed king of getting paid from press conferences with all his shower talk and antics, take the press conferences away and his "cheese" stack is way back with the rest of the pack.
The horseshower statement about all his media responsibilities costing him the defeat are delusions, he paid Diaz no respect and tried to blow him out the water, if he kicked the leg worked the body (Diaz losses) he would have been able to put him away in the 2nd or 3rd, its got nothing to do with training for 3 months prior to a fight.
The wheels are comin off the conor train...
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on April 24, 2016, 10:19:07 AM
So the beef is all over not being paid for press conferences, what a crock of shower, this guy is the undisputed king of getting paid from press conferences with all his shower talk and antics, take the press conferences away and his "cheese" stack is way back with the rest of the pack.
The horseshower statement about all his media responsibilities costing him the defeat are delusions, he paid Diaz no respect and tried to blow him out the water, if he kicked the leg worked the body (Diaz losses) he would have been able to put him away in the 2nd or 3rd, its got nothing to do with training for 3 months prior to a fight.
The wheels are comin off the conor train...
And he'll lose to Diaz again...
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 24, 2016, 11:04:08 AM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on April 24, 2016, 10:19:07 AM
The wheels are comin off the conor train...
And he'll lose to Diaz again...
This time Diaz gets to actually train for the fight, instead of drinking Tequila in Mexico (which is what he was doing when he got the call to fight the 1st time).
Quote from: valkorum on April 24, 2016, 09:36:04 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 24, 2016, 11:04:08 AM
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on April 24, 2016, 10:19:07 AM
The wheels are comin off the conor train...
And he'll lose to Diaz again...
This time Diaz gets to actually train for the fight, instead of drinking Tequila in Mexico (which is what he was doing when he got the call to fight the 1st time).
McQuitter should win the fight if he just sticks to the same way everyone beats Diaz https://youtu.be/q9EEcBkfgI8?t=9m4s
I cant believe the tripe he spewed out about the media being a distraction, he has the same issue as Ronda, they dont have somebody that is brave enough to give them the truth in their entourage.
Diaz leans back and doesnt really come forward, he is difficult to finish, you cant just blow through him like he tried to do, how does he not know that?
Meanwhile the P4P best in the world just quietly demolished another contender, 8 in a row #mightymouse
Bones looks rusty but still good enough to steamroll Cormier and reclaim the belt
I think Jones looked more nervous than rusty, it's been awhile since he's been in the Octagon. DC said it best, it was so hard for him to give up this fight due to Jones being out of the ring for so long, this was the time he could be beaten, now he's back on track and should destroy DC again.
Big props to Mighty Mouse, so dominant.
If you haven't done so yet, get a hold of the 1st ep of the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter which started last week, it does not disappoint and there should be some good fights this season!
I may have to binge watch it in a month's time as pretty busy :(.
Watched a bit of the PPV on Sunday. Jones did look rusty, but still looked dominant and controlled OSP well. Might Mouse kept on doing what he does, really has cleared out the division and could make some money off of a Cruz Vs DJ fight as he was the last person to defeat him. But doubt that'd get as much interest as a lower weight but would be awesome to watch!
Also Whittaker continues on his MW win streak since moving up 8). Reckon since he's already top 10, they may give him a top 5 guy next, or at least another top guy to try and get another big win under his belt. Was getting ripped apart by those leg kicks by Natal but his boxing and heart kept him going, kept pressuring and landing some nice shots.
Jones vs DC confirmed for UFC 200! flower yes, these guys wanna tear each other apart!
Also...
"White has now indicated that McGregor's next fight needs to be a 145-pound title defense against the winner of an interim title fight between Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar, which is also scheduled for UFC 200. White told ESPN.com that if McGregor refuses and is intent on fighting Diaz, he will have to forfeit the featherweight championship."
Couldn't happen to a nicer guy! ;D
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 28, 2016, 11:27:38 AM
Jones vs DC confirmed for UFC 200! flower yes, these guys wanna tear each other apart!
Also...
"White has now indicated that McGregor's next fight needs to be a 145-pound title defense against the winner of an interim title fight between Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar, which is also scheduled for UFC 200. White told ESPN.com that if McGregor refuses and is intent on fighting Diaz, he will have to forfeit the featherweight championship."
Couldn't happen to a nicer guy! ;D
haha fk yes, glad they didnt fold, fk mcquitter
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Quote from: jvalles69 on April 28, 2016, 11:27:38 AM
Jones vs DC confirmed for UFC 200! flower yes, these guys wanna tear each other apart!
Also...
"White has now indicated that McGregor's next fight needs to be a 145-pound title defense against the winner of an interim title fight between Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar, which is also scheduled for UFC 200. White told ESPN.com that if McGregor refuses and is intent on fighting Diaz, he will have to forfeit the featherweight championship."
Couldn't happen to a nicer guy! ;D
haha fk yes, glad they didnt fold, fk mcquitter
Dana just made Conor his dog.
Reminds me of that Chris Rock joke, "Shaq is rich, the guy who pays his wage is WEALTHY". ;D
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Quote from: RiOtChEsS on April 28, 2016, 11:39:00 AM
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 28, 2016, 11:27:38 AM
Jones vs DC confirmed for UFC 200! flower yes, these guys wanna tear each other apart!
Also...
"White has now indicated that McGregor's next fight needs to be a 145-pound title defense against the winner of an interim title fight between Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar, which is also scheduled for UFC 200. White told ESPN.com that if McGregor refuses and is intent on fighting Diaz, he will have to forfeit the featherweight championship."
Couldn't happen to a nicer guy! ;D
haha fk yes, glad they didnt fold, fk mcquitter
Dana just made Conor his dog.
Reminds me of that Chris Rock joke, "Shaq is rich, the guy who pays his wage is WEALTHY". ;D
haha yep "not to many black men are WEALTHY"
Anyone watch the latest event? Gunnar, Struve and Overeem fights were sick!
Also Anderson Silva has been pulled from the fight against Uriah Hall, has been having abdo pain and needs to remove his gall bladder. Damn that was going to be a good fight! :(
Quote from: jvalles69 on May 11, 2016, 10:15:44 PM
Anyone watch the latest event? Gunnar, Struve and Overeem fights were sick!
Also Anderson Silva has been pulled from the fight against Uriah Hall, has been having abdo pain and needs to remove his gall bladder. Damn that was going to be a good fight! :(
nah i missed it, seen the reem ko on sportscenter, heard siver is also out from the bj penn fight
yeah and silva out of 198
still a bloody good card though
Siver out and Cole Miller in against BJ Penn.
Sucks to here about Silva though, was basically gonna be a bunch of Brazillian MMA legends on that card haha.
Quote from: jvalles69 on May 11, 2016, 10:15:44 PM
Anyone watch the latest event? Gunnar, Struve and Overeem fights were sick!
I caught it! Gunnar certainly picking it up! Overeem lifting his game and surely gets the next crack at the title now. And all I can say is WOW to Struve getting a KO like that, even if it is to Bigfoot. Think Bigfoot should retire for his own health at this stage :-\.
Quote from: Hellopplz on May 12, 2016, 11:29:47 PM
Siver out and Cole Miller in against BJ Penn.
Sucks to here about Silva though, was basically gonna be a bunch of Brazillian MMA legends on that card haha.
Quote from: jvalles69 on May 11, 2016, 10:15:44 PM
Anyone watch the latest event? Gunnar, Struve and Overeem fights were sick!
I caught it! Gunnar certainly picking it up! Overeem lifting his game and surely gets the next crack at the title now. And all I can say is WOW to Struve getting a KO like that, even if it is to Bigfoot. Think Bigfoot should retire for his own health at this stage :-\.
Nooooo really? Cole Miller is so bloody long and good on the ground, dont like that matchup at all for BJ :(
Since the TRT got banned Bigfoot has had no chin.
Quote from: Cookie311993 on May 13, 2016, 12:32:14 PM
Since the TRT got banned Bigfoot has had no chin.
He prob needs to retire, he actually needs the drug for his condition, but isn't allowed it. He looks like he's had a makeover though from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy with those new locks and beard, haha.
The swagger haircut and beard
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Quote from: Hellopplz on May 12, 2016, 11:29:47 PM
Siver out and Cole Miller in against BJ Penn.
Nooooo really? Cole Miller is so bloody long and good on the ground, dont like that matchup at all for BJ :(
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/5/11/11661292/b-j-penn-vs-cole-miller-in-the-works-for-ufc-199
Now official according to another site. Yeah Miller is a tough test for anybody because of his size at FW. Will be interesting ground contest as I reckon that's where it's going to go :-X.
mother flowering Stipe Miocic, Werdum paid him zero respect, over pursued and got laid the flower out :o :o
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mother flowering Stipe Miocic, Werdum paid him zero respect, over pursued and got laid the flower out :o :o
He Chuck Liddell'd that Randy Coture if ya know what i mean ;)
Sick main card.
Cyborg is scary and so fast, that's the first time I've had a chance to see her and was very impressed. Is her whole game standup, or does she have ground game too? I'm assuming she does seeing as she's Brazilian. The other chick was funny going off her nut, she got laid out and wasn't defending herself, geez!
If Cyborg is scary, then Sousa is the mofo Devil cos he destroyed Belfort! Belfort doesn't quite look the same with out he roids in him, was much skinnier than he was before the ban, guy was a monster, but I guess illegal substances will do that to you.
Miocic with a very nice win, knocked Werdum's odd but endearing grin into another orbit. Clean backing up punch with prob half force laid him out.
Great card, will watch the prelims when I get a chance!
Quote from: jvalles69 on May 16, 2016, 12:50:56 AM
Sick main card.
Cyborg is scary and so fast, that's the first time I've had a chance to see her and was very impressed. Is her whole game standup, or does she have ground game too? I'm assuming she does seeing as she's Brazilian. The other chick was funny going off her nut, she got laid out and wasn't defending herself, geez!
If Cyborg is scary, then Sousa is the mofo Devil cos he destroyed Belfort! Belfort doesn't quite look the same with out he roids in him, was much skinnier than he was before the ban, guy was a monster, but I guess illegal substances will do that to you.
Miocic with a very nice win, knocked Werdum's odd but endearing grin into another orbit. Clean backing up punch with prob half force laid him out.
Great card, will watch the prelims when I get a chance!
b*gger, really wanted to see at least the top 3 fights on this card but youngest and mother were sick so had to stay home to care for ...
thanks for the quick recap JV - at least I saw the KO highlights from the heavyweight title fight - geez, wonder how much the betting agency paid the UFC to stream that in an online advert??
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Quote from: jvalles69 on May 16, 2016, 12:50:56 AM
Sick main card.
Cyborg is scary and so fast, that's the first time I've had a chance to see her and was very impressed. Is her whole game standup, or does she have ground game too? I'm assuming she does seeing as she's Brazilian. The other chick was funny going off her nut, she got laid out and wasn't defending herself, geez!
If Cyborg is scary, then Sousa is the mofo Devil cos he destroyed Belfort! Belfort doesn't quite look the same with out he roids in him, was much skinnier than he was before the ban, guy was a monster, but I guess illegal substances will do that to you.
Miocic with a very nice win, knocked Werdum's odd but endearing grin into another orbit. Clean backing up punch with prob half force laid him out.
Great card, will watch the prelims when I get a chance!
b*gger, really wanted to see at least the top 3 fights on this card but youngest and mother were sick so had to stay home to care for ...
thanks for the quick recap JV - at least I saw the KO highlights from the heavyweight title fight - geez, wonder how much the betting agency paid the UFC to stream that in an online advert??
Trinaldo Vs Medieros is worth running back, holy shower those guys left it all in the octagon 8)
Damn, now Wiedman is out! :-\ Rumours saying Bisping to replace...he will get KTFO by Rockhold first round! :o
Quote from: jvalles69 on May 18, 2016, 03:43:45 PM
Damn, now Wiedman is out! :-\ Rumours saying Bisping to replace...he will get KTFO by Rockhold first round! :o
Bahahaha yeah Rockhold will eat Bisping, that said he deserves a shot so serve him up
Either Jacare or Bisping for the shot. Bisping is fresh, Jacare just fought Belfort though so depends how his body is.
#1 Weidman Injured
#2 Jacare Fought on weekend
#3 Belfort lost on weekend to Jacare
#4 Bisping Hasn't fought since Feb
#5 Silva injured
#6 Whittaker pretty sure he's injured after Natal fight
and Romero is serving a doping ban
I want Jacare to get it, IF he came through 198 in tact
Quote from: Cookie311993 on May 19, 2016, 12:33:13 AM
Either Jacare or Bisping for the shot. Bisping is fresh, Jacare just fought Belfort though so depends how his body is.
#1 Weidman Injured
#2 Jacare Fought on weekend
#3 Belfort lost on weekend to Jacare
#4 Bisping Hasn't fought since Feb
#5 Silva injured
#6 Whittaker pretty sure he's injured after Natal fight
and Romero is serving a doping ban
I want Jacare to get it, IF he came through 198 in tact
Jacare makes the most sense, but think he's already been ruled out with a foot/leg injury from the Belfort fight.
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Quote from: Cookie311993 on May 19, 2016, 12:33:13 AM
Either Jacare or Bisping for the shot. Bisping is fresh, Jacare just fought Belfort though so depends how his body is.
#1 Weidman Injured
#2 Jacare Fought on weekend
#3 Belfort lost on weekend to Jacare
#4 Bisping Hasn't fought since Feb
#5 Silva injured
#6 Whittaker pretty sure he's injured after Natal fight
and Romero is serving a doping ban
I want Jacare to get it, IF he came through 198 in tact
Jacare makes the most sense, but think he's already been ruled out with a foot/leg injury from the Belfort fight.
Jacare got offered the fight, although he declined citing injury. He is getting knee surgery sometime this week. Leaves the middleweight division in a pickle. Depending when Whittaker recovers from his broken hand who does he fight. I was hoping to see him against Bisping
Now looks like he could get Belfort
Well Bisping with the shot! Apparently Jacare is meant to undergo surgery or something, so fair enough not taking the fight on short notice. Also has a loss from Rockhold in the past, so don't think he'd want to fight again against a top dog after Belfort recently.
Yeah shame Whittaker couldn't face Bisping after he pulled out, but he still raised his stocks in the division 8).
A cracker was announced for the Bantamweight division. Lineker Vs Michael McDonald, can't wait to see that one! Also DJ Vs Wilson Reis also made for the title. They really are trying to find people to fight DJ, he also already is locked into a match on December 3rd should be keep his title here :P.
Apparently Mayweather has offered McGregor 50mill to fight him in a boxing match in Vegas on New Years eve! :o
Quote from: jvalles69 on May 21, 2016, 11:02:00 AM
Apparently Mayweather has offered McGregor 50mill to fight him in a boxing match in Vegas on New Years eve! :o
Unless it is under the UFC banner it wont happen, Mcnuggetts is under contract of the UFC
With all that carnage HP Whittaker may get a shot at the strap soon
With the carnage, think Whittaker's rise will have to continue a while to get a shot!
As for UFC 199 today, WOW. That was an awesome card from what I saw of it, and even missed some other good moments like the fightpass only prelims which had the FOTN and Poirier Vs Green.
As for what happened, Cruz closed out his trilogy and Faber is left without having ever won a championship match and don't think he'll get another one at Bantanweight. At his age could just go for the money matches (like he did with Edgar a while back).
Now for the two bigger stories, HENDO AND BISPING! I've got to say, I did not see Hendo coming out with the win after that first round. Then he had a kick caught and knocked Lombard out cold with a back elbow! Dropped a few more elbows while he was obviously out cold which is never good :-X. Then Bisping starched Rockhold who admitted he didn't go in taking Bisping seriously. He fought with his hands down and got caught clean a few times. Then "pillow-fist" Bisping floored him with a hook, Rockhold gets back up and goes tumbling right back down and this time Bisping finished him. Got to say his opponents really aren't taking him seriously these days with Silva first and now Rockhold (who already beat him a year or two back), and he's found his way to being the MW champ :o. Good on him to be honest, I was rooting for him to get the title ;D.
ALSO HUGE NEWS. BROCK LESNAR COMING BACK FOR UFC 200! Announced today, and his rumoured opponent is Mark Hunt!! Although if UFC had their way, they'd have Fedor Vs Brock, but Hunt vs Brock I'd still take! WWE allowing Brock to come out for one appearance since it's a huge event and probably get something back from the UFC (like Ronda making a wrestling appearance in WWE).
Yeah congrats to Bisping what a story after suffering that eye injury a while back, goes to show anyone can turn out the lights
Opens up the middleweight division big time. Anyone could get the title shot now
Damn, just watched the main card. Rockhold had NO respect for Bisping which cost him the match, was a pretty weak shot too that floored him to be honest. I don't see Bisping holding this belt for very long, my prediction he loses to whoever he faces next and knowing him he'll fight again soon.
I'm so pumped for UFC 200, the mates are coming round for that one. The entire card is so sick, I can't wait.
Quote from: jvalles69 on June 06, 2016, 11:51:00 PM
Damn, just watched the main card. Rockhold had NO respect for Bisping which cost him the match, was a pretty weak shot too that floored him to be honest. I don't see Bisping holding this belt for very long, my prediction he loses to whoever he faces next and knowing him he'll fight again soon.
I'm so pumped for UFC 200, the mates are coming round for that one. The entire card is so sick, I can't wait.
Going to the Adelaide Beer Fest, gonna have to take an internet hiatus that Sunday ;)
Starting to get keen for UFC 200, what's the usual go for watching it in australia?
Go down to a sports bar? or how much is the pay-per-view? Might be better off buying it and having a few mates over and then saving on beer?
Quote from: Big Mac on June 16, 2016, 12:31:09 AM
Starting to get keen for UFC 200, what's the usual go for watching it in australia?
Go down to a sports bar? or how much is the pay-per-view? Might be better off buying it and having a few mates over and then saving on beer?
Yep, if the card is good enough I can usually get about 5 mates over to split the $50-$60 cost on main event (requires foxtel). Get everyone to bring some food and beers. I normally go to the pub if I can't get enough ppl, but if it's not a great card I just wait to "procure" it in the evening. ;D
Good thing with Foxtel is, if it isn't a pay per view event, and a fight night etc it's live and free to watch.
Especially with the upcoming fight night MacDonald vs Wonderboy
Quote from: Cookie311993 on June 16, 2016, 01:13:02 PM
Especially with the upcoming fight night MacDonald vs Wonderboy
I only just watched the Hendricks vs Wonderboy last night, forgot I had recorded it on Foxtel. That match this weekend? Will have to remember to record it.
Yep Jvalles, that card is this weekend. Handy you just watched that fight, you saw how he landed Rory now :P.
Reckon jvalles is bang on Big M. If you can get a few people, better to stay in and watch it. Otherwise if only 1-2 of you, could go to a bar. I don't have any friends into it really, and only one who is lives too far (countryside).
Saying that, just realised I am away for the weekend when UFC 200 happens. Did not realise and now I'm gutted I miss out on it :( :( :(. Instead of watching it, I'm going to be going to a hot springs.
Quote from: Hellopplz on June 16, 2016, 06:57:08 PM
Yep Jvalles, that card is this weekend. Handy you just watched that fight, you saw how he landed Rory now :P.
Reckon jvalles is bang on Big M. If you can get a few people, better to stay in and watch it. Otherwise if only 1-2 of you, could go to a bar. I don't have any friends into it really, and only one who is lives too far (countryside).
Saying that, just realised I am away for the weekend when UFC 200 happens. Did not realise and now I'm gutted I miss out on it :( :( :(. Instead of watching it, I'm going to be going to a hot springs.
McDonald vs Thompson was boring as flower until the 5th round. Haven't watched the rest of the card yet, but heard its pretty good.
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Quote from: Hellopplz on June 16, 2016, 06:57:08 PM
Yep Jvalles, that card is this weekend. Handy you just watched that fight, you saw how he landed Rory now :P.
Reckon jvalles is bang on Big M. If you can get a few people, better to stay in and watch it. Otherwise if only 1-2 of you, could go to a bar. I don't have any friends into it really, and only one who is lives too far (countryside).
Saying that, just realised I am away for the weekend when UFC 200 happens. Did not realise and now I'm gutted I miss out on it :( :( :(. Instead of watching it, I'm going to be going to a hot springs.
McDonald vs Thompson was boring as flower until the 5th round. Haven't watched the rest of the card yet, but heard its pretty good.
Bosse Vs O'Connell 8)
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on June 22, 2016, 11:37:06 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on June 20, 2016, 01:06:46 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on June 16, 2016, 06:57:08 PM
Yep Jvalles, that card is this weekend. Handy you just watched that fight, you saw how he landed Rory now :P.
Reckon jvalles is bang on Big M. If you can get a few people, better to stay in and watch it. Otherwise if only 1-2 of you, could go to a bar. I don't have any friends into it really, and only one who is lives too far (countryside).
Saying that, just realised I am away for the weekend when UFC 200 happens. Did not realise and now I'm gutted I miss out on it :( :( :(. Instead of watching it, I'm going to be going to a hot springs.
McDonald vs Thompson was boring as flower until the 5th round. Haven't watched the rest of the card yet, but heard its pretty good.
Bosse Vs O'Connell 8)
That was a sick fight! The Aubin-Mercier vs Gouti fight was solid too! Just got Cowboy to watch now.
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Quote from: RiOtChEsS on June 22, 2016, 11:37:06 PM
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Quote from: Hellopplz on June 16, 2016, 06:57:08 PM
Yep Jvalles, that card is this weekend. Handy you just watched that fight, you saw how he landed Rory now :P.
Reckon jvalles is bang on Big M. If you can get a few people, better to stay in and watch it. Otherwise if only 1-2 of you, could go to a bar. I don't have any friends into it really, and only one who is lives too far (countryside).
Saying that, just realised I am away for the weekend when UFC 200 happens. Did not realise and now I'm gutted I miss out on it :( :( :(. Instead of watching it, I'm going to be going to a hot springs.
McDonald vs Thompson was boring as flower until the 5th round. Haven't watched the rest of the card yet, but heard its pretty good.
Bosse Vs O'Connell 8)
That was a sick fight! The Aubin-Mercier vs Gouti fight was solid too! Just got Cowboy to watch now.
Had a nice win on the main event, boring as batshower fight though
TUF seems to be taking forever to wrap up
This weekend is packed full of fights!
Oz time...Friday Dos Anjos fights...Sat is TUF finale...and the big one on Sun, UFC200! 8)
Foxtel set to record Fridays and Saturdays events, UFC200 booked, pulled pork with coleslaw set to go! 8)
Prelims start at 8am right?
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Foxtel set to record Fridays and Saturdays events, UFC200 booked, pulled pork with coleslaw set to go! 8)
Prelims start at 8am right?
Nice
I'll be at a mates place watching UFC then straight into wce north
He informs me the keg is ready to go!
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Quote from: jvalles69 on July 06, 2016, 01:49:51 PM
Foxtel set to record Fridays and Saturdays events, UFC200 booked, pulled pork with coleslaw set to go! 8)
Prelims start at 8am right?
Nice
I'll be at a mates place watching UFC then straight into wce north
He informs me the keg is ready to go!
Oh shower, forgot about that game! What a day! 8)
FARK! DC vs Bones has been pulled form the card due to a drug test during Jones suspension. Apparently the investigation won't be done prior to the fight so it's been dropped. Hunt vs Lesner the main event. :'(
Quote from: jvalles69 on July 07, 2016, 03:38:27 PM
FARK! DC vs Bones has been pulled form the card due to a drug test during Jones suspension. Apparently the investigation won't be done prior to the fight so it's been dropped. Hunt vs Lesner the main event. :'(
Yeah that's crap, although they reckon they might be able to find an opponent for DC in time but still
Main Event with no Title on the line for such an event is pretty crap
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on July 07, 2016, 04:47:00 PM
Main Event with no Title on the line for such an event is pretty crap
Wonder if they've posed the question to McGregor and Diaz?
Quote from: jvalles69 on July 07, 2016, 04:51:31 PM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on July 07, 2016, 04:47:00 PM
Main Event with no Title on the line for such an event is pretty crap
Wonder if they've posed the question to McGregor and Diaz?
The money to drag them to headline would be quite a bit!
It's a damn shame, cause even if DC gets a short notice opponent, it won't be the same worthy headliner :(. Jones though, not sure what to say there. They gave him a chance and within a year caught again. He's a great fighter but with all these things coming up, not sure if he'll ever get back into his peaks of past years.
Given the card will still be beast from the names on there.
Jon Jones ffs ::)
So the top 2 matches they booked for 200 are cooked and the main event is headlined by a star on loan from another company ;D ;D
Look I'll be honest, I don't follow UFC much at all. I mean I do watch it from time to time, but I'm not a avid follower
I don't mind it, just not something I really follow but I'm happy to watch any main events and being a WWE fan I guess seeing Brock back in action has me interested
But now that 2 main events have been binned, are there actually any other big fights on this card? Seems quite underwhelming to someone like myself who isn't a die hard follower
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on July 08, 2016, 11:39:48 AM
Look I'll be honest, I don't follow UFC much at all. I mean I do watch it from time to time, but I'm not a avid follower
I don't mind it, just not something I really follow but I'm happy to watch any main events and being a WWE fan I guess seeing Brock back in action has me interested
But now that 2 main events have been binned, are there actually any other big fights on this card? Seems quite underwhelming to someone like myself who isn't a die hard follower
still a wicked card, gonna be some ripper fights, i just rekn the ufc brass have a sore bum with how it has panned out
Anderson Silva replacing Bones?!?! :o
Quote from: jvalles69 on July 08, 2016, 04:07:01 PM
Anderson Silva replacing Bones?!?! :o
NO WAY???!?!?!!
SERIOUS??! :o 8) ;)
Quote from: j959 on July 08, 2016, 08:09:50 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on July 08, 2016, 04:07:01 PM
Anderson Silva replacing Bones?!?! :o
NO WAY???!?!?!!
SERIOUS??! :o 8) ;)
yup
confirmed it is at 205 pounds 3 rounds non title
Quote from: DazBurg on July 08, 2016, 08:39:13 PM
Quote from: j959 on July 08, 2016, 08:09:50 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on July 08, 2016, 04:07:01 PM
Anderson Silva replacing Bones?!?! :o
NO WAY???!?!?!!
SERIOUS??! :o 8) ;)
yup
confirmed it is at 205 pounds 3 rounds non title
Anderson Silva via Triangle ;)
Crazy replacement! But probably better than almost any actual LHW they would find on short notice so kudos to Anderson for stepping up :D. DC should probably still win it with his strength advantage :P.
All good RD, it's a shame that some names pull out but should still be a great card! Now the card is apparently headlined by Tate vs Nunes, which could be a decent match, not sure if UFC 200 headline worthy :P. Lesnar vs Hunt has everybody curious, and DC vs Silva will be another just because it's a freakshow-esqe style fight. A Former HW takes on a MW moving up so may be one sided, or it could be competitive if Anderson can find form of his past years. Aldo Vs Edgar should be a nice fight (but probably more technical than brutal), but Velasquez vs Browne can fill in for the power punching and whatnot the above may lack! Undercard is pretty good as well with 2 former champs and a few barnburners depending when the PPV starts for the prelims. Still a great card especially if splitting it with friends for a nice afternoon. Just hope the card lives up to it!
As for today's card, won't post spoilers, but wow that LW title match ending! The heart shown and the chin :o :o :o. Not to mention the HW result on there, can see why they did it, but he barely did anything besides little bursts to really pull through.
QuoteAs for today's card, won't post spoilers, but wow that LW title match ending! The heart shown and the chin :o :o :o. Not to mention the HW result on there, can see why they did it, but he barely did anything besides little bursts to really pull through.
Just finished watching today's card, wow, the first 2 fights were sick, that HW was...interesting to say the least...and LW was an absolute cracker! Followed it up with the semi's of TUF, both matches were very good. Finals tomorrow with Joanna vs Claudia which has fireworks written all over it! I remember watching the first fight and being in just as much shock as Claudia when the decision was given to Joanna! These girls hate each other, Joanna learned Portuguese just so she could call Claudia "a little whore". :o flowerin' europeans are scary!
Hahaha, yeah they have a great rivalry since that split decision! It's a big shame I have to miss it but going to record it and the UFC 200 prelims as leaving tomorrow morning for the weekend. Hopefully they put on a great match so I can come back and watch.
You guys (and maybe girls) enjoy the weekend ahead of matches 8).
Quote from: Hellopplz on July 08, 2016, 11:49:03 PM
Crazy replacement! But probably better than almost any actual LHW they would find on short notice so kudos to Anderson for stepping up :D. DC should probably still win it with his strength advantage :P.
All good RD, it's a shame that some names pull out but should still be a great card! Now the card is apparently headlined by Tate vs Nunes, which could be a decent match, not sure if UFC 200 headline worthy :P. Lesnar vs Hunt has everybody curious, and DC vs Silva will be another just because it's a freakshow-esqe style fight. A Former HW takes on a MW moving up so may be one sided, or it could be competitive if Anderson can find form of his past years. Aldo Vs Edgar should be a nice fight (but probably more technical than brutal), but Velasquez vs Browne can fill in for the power punching and whatnot the above may lack! Undercard is pretty good as well with 2 former champs and a few barnburners depending when the PPV starts for the prelims. Still a great card especially if splitting it with friends for a nice afternoon. Just hope the card lives up to it!
As for today's card, won't post spoilers, but wow that LW title match ending! The heart shown and the chin :o :o :o. Not to mention the HW result on there, can see why they did it, but he barely did anything besides little bursts to really pull through.
The title match looked like being a 5 round war. Then the heavy punch missed the block and it was all over. Great heart to try and push through though. It's good to see 2 fighters who value the title so highly
Prediction time.
Northcutt TKO over Marin
Dillashaw decision over Assuncao
Hendricks decision over Gastulum
Zingano decision over Pena
Velasquez decision over Browne
Aldo decision over Edgar
Cormier TKO over Silva
Hunt KO over Lesnar
Tate decision over Nunes
Some cracking fights already today
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on July 09, 2016, 01:41:54 PM
Some cracking fights already today
I've seen two so far (3rd starting now) and they both lasted seconds!
Korean Superboy!
Pearson is such a battler lol
Nothing too exciting in the Prelims but it's go time now!
Cormier is a boring heap of shower. Next fight please
What a crap event
Cain looked good, but other than that an absolute boring string of matches
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on July 10, 2016, 05:51:00 PM
What a crap event
Cain looked good, but other than that an absolute boring string of matches
massive build up on paper looked like a ripper card
turned out to be pretty average
mark hunt :(
Aldo vs Edgar was fight of the night IMO, tried to find a bet for it before the card, but no luck. :(
Cain looked good.
Nunes looked damn good, don't see Rousey heading back to the octagon any time soon, this chick is going to beat all challengers for now.
flower I really hate Cormier, way more boring than GSP, if he thought this was going to beat Jon Jones, he's absolutely dreaming. Pisses me off how he get's all high and mighty with people being fake, cheating etc and then the whole time he's basically got his hand over Silva's mouth and nose stopping him from breathing. Silva was the real winner of this fight, no training since his operation 2 months ago and puts on a show, glad everyone boo'd the flower out of DC.
Lesner...still a beast, he is one scary individual, he looks like a mythical creature out there against Hunt. Was a lot more cautious than in his hey day, but when he went for those takedown's, man it looked good. Interesting to see if it put the hunger in him again, or made him realise he doesn't want anything more to do with the sport.
Great weekend of fights. :D
The McDonald Vs Lineker card today had some nice fights! Pretty exciting stuff.
Caught the prelims and the middle two involving Casey Vs Stanciu and Alvey Vs Spicely were pretty good for the time they lasted :P. As for the main card, besides the HW fight it was pretty action packed!!
Smolka Vs Nguyen featured alot of heart from Nguyen until finally his corner threw in the towel, he just wouldn't quit himself and got out of a pretty deep rear-naked choke just before it ended. Noke Vs Keita was pretty great stand up battle and Samman Vs Boetsch was alright itself.
The co-main between Ferguson Vs Vannata was up there for round of the year, that first round was :o :o :o. I recommend going out of your way to watch it. The second Ferguson showed a cooler head and didn't get cocky as Vannata dropped his hands some more and paid for it. But that first round, it would make you gasp so many times, especially at one stage where Tony had to fight out of his wobbly legs 2-3 times but kept falling back to the ground.
Lineker showed his power really well against McDonald, and quite accurately as well. McDonald came back well a few times but Lineker seems alot more comfortable here at 135 than 125 without him being drained as much from the weight cut.
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Brock-Lesnar-Facing-Possible-AntiDoping-Violation-After-Failing-OutofCompetition-Test-108099
really how surprised are we?....lol
I thought it was already confirmed and they were going to let him fight regardless?
Jon Jones will be pissed
http://m.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11675812
Mark Hunt asked for his release from the UFC or half of Brocks $$$
:O
Tbh i think its fair IF Lesnar was dirty, the test was taken June 28, the UFC would have known prior to the event he was gonna pop yet rolled him out anyway, there is too much of this shower going on and it needs to stop.
That said the wording is "potential doping violation" which was unlike Jones which was "a doping violation" if Brock is cleared he should sue USADA for deformation because detractors have forever wanted to tar him with that brush.
I do remember during the fight I was saying there is not flowering way both those guys weigh the same, its just not possible. Muscle ways more than fat right? Hunt was like half the size of Brock, and was fairly pudgy, Brock looked like straight up muscle.
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on July 17, 2016, 09:51:23 AM
Tbh i think its fair IF Lesnar was dirty, the test was taken June 28, the UFC would have known prior to the event he was gonna pop yet rolled him out anyway, there is too much of this shower going on and it needs to stop.
That said the wording is "potential doping violation" which was unlike Jones which was "a doping violation" if Brock is cleared he should sue USADA for deformation because detractors have forever wanted to tar him with that brush.
dunno though it is saying he tested positive to something but have not revealed what it is
just re-reading a few stories
pretty much the same jones and lesnar
they both called potential anti doping
but it means both have tested positive for a banned substance (though lesnar's B sample is not back yet but jones is and was positive)
will be classed as potential till the hearing etc
Quote from: jvalles69 on July 17, 2016, 01:01:18 PM
I do remember during the fight I was saying there is not flowering way both those guys weigh the same, its just not possible. Muscle ways more than fat right? Hunt was like half the size of Brock, and was fairly pudgy, Brock looked like straight up muscle.
Brock walks around at 295, has for the last 15 years, Hunt barely has to lose weight, they arent the same but thats because the HW division has such a huge sweet spot 60lbs, the next biggest is 15lbs, it really is the scariest div in the game
Jon Jones ban lifted...the 2 drugs he tested positive for aren't even on the banned UFC substances list. We got robbed of a main event! >:(
Quote from: jvalles69 on July 25, 2016, 10:03:08 PM
Jon Jones ban lifted...the 2 drugs he tested positive for aren't even on the banned UFC substances list. We got robbed of a main event! >:(
I thought UFC signed up to WADA/USADA codes?? ??? :-X
Who's fault is this?? :-X :P ::)
to be honest with all the PEDs, monopoly power/bullying of fighters/staff, p*ss weak response on fighters with domestic violence histories I've lost interest a fair bit in the last 8-10mths or so ... I don't think I've seen a card live for close to half a year - some of that is life/family/kids etc but I know if those issues weren't present it would not have been that long ... :P ;)
Quote from: jvalles69 on July 25, 2016, 10:03:08 PM
Jon Jones ban lifted...the 2 drugs he tested positive for aren't even on the banned UFC substances list. We got robbed of a main event! >:(
Link?
I would like a read of it and so I can show a mate
Quote from: Cookie311993 on July 26, 2016, 09:18:54 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on July 25, 2016, 10:03:08 PM
Jon Jones ban lifted...the 2 drugs he tested positive for aren't even on the banned UFC substances list. We got robbed of a main event! >:(
Link?
I would like a read of it and so I can show a mate
That's super weird, I read multiple articles about 2 days ago, and now when I google it I can't find a thing?!? Will keep searching...
Quote from: jvalles69 on July 26, 2016, 09:38:06 PM
Quote from: Cookie311993 on July 26, 2016, 09:18:54 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on July 25, 2016, 10:03:08 PM
Jon Jones ban lifted...the 2 drugs he tested positive for aren't even on the banned UFC substances list. We got robbed of a main event! >:(
Link?
I would like a read of it and so I can show a mate
That's super weird, I read multiple articles about 2 days ago, and now when I google it I can't find a thing?!? Will keep searching...
Yeah I couldn't find a thing either. I know that not all estrogen blockers are banned substances though
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Quote from: jvalles69 on July 25, 2016, 10:03:08 PM
Jon Jones ban lifted...the 2 drugs he tested positive for aren't even on the banned UFC substances list. We got robbed of a main event! >:(
Link?
I would like a read of it and so I can show a mate
That's super weird, I read multiple articles about 2 days ago, and now when I google it I can't find a thing?!? Will keep searching...
Yeah I couldn't find a thing either. I know that not all estrogen blockers are banned substances though
It's like all the articles have been pulled from the net!? :o
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Quote from: jvalles69 on July 26, 2016, 09:38:06 PM
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Quote from: jvalles69 on July 25, 2016, 10:03:08 PM
Jon Jones ban lifted...the 2 drugs he tested positive for aren't even on the banned UFC substances list. We got robbed of a main event! >:(
Link?
I would like a read of it and so I can show a mate
That's super weird, I read multiple articles about 2 days ago, and now when I google it I can't find a thing?!? Will keep searching...
Yeah I couldn't find a thing either. I know that not all estrogen blockers are banned substances though
It's like all the articles have been pulled from the net!? :o
I looked one link up in my FB feed (dangerous I know) and it just turned out to be advertising for some supplements that he was supposed to be using but seemed to have been a dodgy 'cut and paste' job from its previous advertising and FB 'testimonials' ... :P >:(
:P ;)
looked it up to seems to be some fake articles
his still banned and Lesnar tested positive twice to 1 of the same estrogen blockers jones got popped for
Quote from: DazBurg on July 27, 2016, 02:50:14 PM
looked it up to seems to be some fake articles
his still banned and Lesnar tested positive twice to 1 of the same estrogen blockers jones got popped for
Far out, a lot of work to make up fake articles! :o
Chad Mendes got 2 yrs for his Psoriasis cream he has been using since he was a kid
Woodley vs Lawler should be sick tomorrow!
Super pissed right now, been charged for UFC 200 when they said they were giving refunds, the flowertards had this to say. >:(
QuoteGiven the nature of the service we provide, live events may experience technical difficulties from time to time. The short length of the outage, the uninterrupted portion of the rest of the three hour event and the ongoing uninterrupted encores means a refund isn’t available.
That's shower jvalles :(. They'll do anything to keep their money despite offering the refunds ::).
They even came out in the media and acted like good guys saying they would "look after" all the people affected. Bullshower, my credit car was hit by a bill ninja with no warning. This is there follow up response when I said that I was not happy.
Quotee appreciate you putting forward your position, and we have made our decision as a team not to credit/refund UFC 200. We can certainly understand our customers' disappointment at the technical glitch during the broadcast, however as a provider of live TV from around the world there can be cases where these types of errors can occur.
Most Pay Per View orders include encore presentations of the event as standard - partly because of these types of incidents as a backup to give our customers another chance to view the event in full. The broadcast times of the encore presentations are listed for a match on the Main Event website. We have however, as a goodwill gesture, placed at $10 credit on your account.
So basically we have to put up with shower they've flowered up. Apparently this didn't happen to other broadcasts around the world, just the one Foxtel used. Absolute bullshower.
Quote from: jvalles69 on August 07, 2016, 02:48:23 AM
They even came out in the media and acted like good guys saying they would "look after" all the people affected. Bullshower, my credit car was hit by a bill ninja with no warning. This is there follow up response when I said that I was not happy.
Quotee appreciate you putting forward your position, and we have made our decision as a team not to credit/refund UFC 200. We can certainly understand our customers' disappointment at the technical glitch during the broadcast, however as a provider of live TV from around the world there can be cases where these types of errors can occur.
Most Pay Per View orders include encore presentations of the event as standard - partly because of these types of incidents as a backup to give our customers another chance to view the event in full. The broadcast times of the encore presentations are listed for a match on the Main Event website. We have however, as a goodwill gesture, placed at $10 credit on your account.
So basically we have to put up with shower they've flowered up. Apparently this didn't happen to other broadcasts around the world, just the one Foxtel used. Absolute bullshower.
oh w0w $10 will get you a long way ::)
the encore is horseshower anyway, who wants a replay after watching parts of the event and the recapping mentions that spoil the spots missed, they would certainly know that, that is dodge >:(
I was watching the Yair Rodriguez vs Caceres fight the other day. It was pretty crazy to watch because when I used to fight my stand up style was pretty similar to Rodriguez. I haven't really done anything since I was a teenager though.
(http://scontent-syd1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14064103_10207366205696849_5250537208441752232_n.jpg?oh=28a11c4f87e1239163b59c425c706ed3&oe=5842ADAC)
http://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/jon-jones/report-erectile-dysfunction-pill-reason-jon-jones-positive-test/ :o :D ;D
CONOR BABY
really enjoyed the fight
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on August 21, 2016, 04:19:41 PM
CONOR BABY
really enjoyed the fight
Fight was great! 5 rounds of war. Conor looked close to giving up at the end of the 2nd, start of the 3rd. Diaz needed to go for the takedown earlier and submission to win, Conor was always just ahead on points.
The Rumble KO was brutal too!
Really enjoyed the 4 part series - The Evolution of Punk, that's on the UFC YouTube channel
As a WWE fan, I'm looking forward to seeing how he goes on Sunday
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on September 08, 2016, 08:37:26 PM
Really enjoyed the 4 part series - The Evolution of Punk, that's on the UFC YouTube channel
As a WWE fan, I'm looking forward to seeing how he goes on Sunday
yeah it was ok, i rekn they were deliberately showing punk in his infancy, he is gonna be way better than that show... $4/1
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on September 09, 2016, 11:18:16 AM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on September 08, 2016, 08:37:26 PM
Really enjoyed the 4 part series - The Evolution of Punk, that's on the UFC YouTube channel
As a WWE fan, I'm looking forward to seeing how he goes on Sunday
yeah it was ok, i rekn they were deliberately showing punk in his infancy, he is gonna be way better than that show... $4/1
He was worse.
Like James Toney v Randy Couture worse.
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Really enjoyed the 4 part series - The Evolution of Punk, that's on the UFC YouTube channel
As a WWE fan, I'm looking forward to seeing how he goes on Sunday
yeah it was ok, i rekn they were deliberately showing punk in his infancy, he is gonna be way better than that show... $4/1
He was worse.
Like James Toney v Randy Couture worse.
yeah why you would go charging at a guy who wants to take you down was peculiar to say the least, sudden rush of blood?
UFC 205 card is incredible, pisses all over 200.
Alvarex vs McGregor - belt
Woodley vs Wonderboy - belt
Joanna vs Karolina - belt
Wiedman vs Romero
Cerrone vs Gastulum
Nurmagomedov vs Michael Johnson
Tate vs Pennington
Edgar vs Stephens
Kennedy vs Rashard Evans
Boetsch vs Natal
Miller vs Alves
Good vs Muhammed
Carmouche vs Chookagian
:o
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UFC 205 card is incredible, pisses all over 200.
Alvarex vs McGregor - belt
Woodley vs Wonderboy - belt
Joanna vs Karolina - belt
Wiedman vs Romero
Cerrone vs Gastulum
Nurmagomedov vs Michael Johnson
Tate vs Pennington
Edgar vs Stephens
Kennedy vs Rashard Evans
Boetsch vs Natal
Miller vs Alves
Good vs Muhammed
Carmouche vs Chookagian
:o
Geezus!!! :o
this NY??
they really want to 'crack' this market wide open!!! :o
Yep, NYC. Watched the presser today, there was some GOLD moments, if you get a chance, check it out! :D
That's a great card. May have to spend some money. Grazz, GM, keep that date free
this Lineker Dodson fight is pretty sick
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on October 02, 2016, 05:08:52 PM
this Lineker Dodson fight is pretty sick
cant believe they gave it to Lineker, Dodson out struck him by 100 @70% and lost :o
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this Lineker Dodson fight is pretty sick
cant believe they gave it to Lineker, Dodson out struck him by 100 @70% and lost :o
missed this card too ... a really bad decision??
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this Lineker Dodson fight is pretty sick
cant believe they gave it to Lineker, Dodson out struck him by 100 @70% and lost :o
missed this card too ... a really bad decision??
tbh i thought Dodson won every round, Lineker got #chaseypoints
Rousey vs Nunes for the title confirmed for UFC 207 Dec 30 in Vegas (NYE in Aus)
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on October 13, 2016, 10:19:58 AM
Rousey vs Nunes for the title confirmed for UFC 207 Dec 30 in Vegas (NYE in Aus)
oooooh w0w thats cool 8)
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Rousey vs Nunes for the title confirmed for UFC 207 Dec 30 in Vegas (NYE in Aus)
oooooh w0w thats cool 8)
Sick. Think Nunes has her beat, she's a destructive force, not sure Rhonda can take the constant pressure.
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Rousey vs Nunes for the title confirmed for UFC 207 Dec 30 in Vegas (NYE in Aus)
oooooh w0w thats cool 8)
Sick. Think Nunes has her beat, she's a destructive force, not sure Rhonda can take the constant pressure.
100% i cant see Rousey being able to get the fight on her terms
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Rousey vs Nunes for the title confirmed for UFC 207 Dec 30 in Vegas (NYE in Aus)
oooooh w0w thats cool 8)
Sick. Think Nunes has her beat, she's a destructive force, not sure Rhonda can take the constant pressure.
100% i cant see Rousey being able to get the fight on her terms
Nunes is currently paying $3. :o
Also there are odds up for McGregor vs Diaz III and McGregor vs Aldo II...crazy that ppl would bet on this with no current prospects for rematches.
Gastelum to beat Cerrone at $2.50 is nice, Cerrone is good, but he's yet to win a big time fight. I also like Woodley over Wonderboy at $2.50.
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Rousey vs Nunes for the title confirmed for UFC 207 Dec 30 in Vegas (NYE in Aus)
oooooh w0w thats cool 8)
Sick. Think Nunes has her beat, she's a destructive force, not sure Rhonda can take the constant pressure.
100% i cant see Rousey being able to get the fight on her terms
Nunes is currently paying $3. :o
Also there are odds up for McGregor vs Diaz III and McGregor vs Aldo II...crazy that ppl would bet on this with no current prospects for rematches.
Gastelum to beat Cerrone at $2.50 is nice, Cerrone is good, but he's yet to win a big time fight. I also like Woodley over Wonderboy at $2.50.
farrrrrrrr out yeah thats good on Nunes
Actually prefer wonderboy in the other fight
Is Gastellum down to 170 or Cerrone up to 185 :o
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Rousey vs Nunes for the title confirmed for UFC 207 Dec 30 in Vegas (NYE in Aus)
oooooh w0w thats cool 8)
Sick. Think Nunes has her beat, she's a destructive force, not sure Rhonda can take the constant pressure.
100% i cant see Rousey being able to get the fight on her terms
Nunes is currently paying $3. :o
Also there are odds up for McGregor vs Diaz III and McGregor vs Aldo II...crazy that ppl would bet on this with no current prospects for rematches.
Gastelum to beat Cerrone at $2.50 is nice, Cerrone is good, but he's yet to win a big time fight. I also like Woodley over Wonderboy at $2.50.
farrrrrrrr out yeah thats good on Nunes
Actually prefer wonderboy in the other fight
Is Gastellum down to 170 or Cerrone up to 185 :o
Not sure about Gastulem/Cerrone, can't find a weight on the UFC web site...
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Rousey vs Nunes for the title confirmed for UFC 207 Dec 30 in Vegas (NYE in Aus)
oooooh w0w thats cool 8)
Sick. Think Nunes has her beat, she's a destructive force, not sure Rhonda can take the constant pressure.
100% i cant see Rousey being able to get the fight on her terms
Nunes is currently paying $3. :o
Also there are odds up for McGregor vs Diaz III and McGregor vs Aldo II...crazy that ppl would bet on this with no current prospects for rematches.
Gastelum to beat Cerrone at $2.50 is nice, Cerrone is good, but he's yet to win a big time fight. I also like Woodley over Wonderboy at $2.50.
farrrrrrrr out yeah thats good on Nunes
Actually prefer wonderboy in the other fight
Is Gastellum down to 170 or Cerrone up to 185 :o
Not sure about Gastulem/Cerrone, can't find a weight on the UFC web site...
Id say Gastellum has come down, he will be a massive 170
Cerrone vs Gastelum at welterweight. Gastelum has had weight cut issues for welterweight
Quote from: Cookie311993 on October 14, 2016, 07:47:06 AM
Cerrone vs Gastelum at welterweight. Gastelum has had weight cut issues for welterweight
Yeah, remember he struggled quite a few times and they forced him up to MW. Should be able to make it back down hopefully as pumped for that matchup :D.
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Submission-of-the-Year-Watch-Mackenzie-Dern-Hit-Omoplata-RNC-112421
Sick submission here!
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Cerrone vs Gastelum at welterweight. Gastelum has had weight cut issues for welterweight
Yeah, remember he struggled quite a few times and they forced him up to MW. Should be able to make it back down hopefully as pumped for that matchup :D.
http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Submission-of-the-Year-Watch-Mackenzie-Dern-Hit-Omoplata-RNC-112421
Sick submission here!
that was only getting worse for that poor girl 8)
on submissions, is anyone on here rolling?
Jon Jones dusted for a year by USADA
Getting excited for UFC 205!!!
Will be the 1st card I've watched live in close to a year!!! :o :P ;)
I am looking forward to seeing Wonderboy and Joanna in action!!!
Woodley has power but I think Thompson can keep him at distance when he wants to ...
I've never seen Alvarez fight so no idea how that will go against McGregor - those in the know, is $1.55 for McGregor and $2.30 for Alvarez fair?? (current superTAB odds as at 3.30pm AEDST 11 Nov 2016)
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Getting excited for UFC 205!!!
Will be the 1st card I've watched live in close to a year!!! :o :P ;)
I am looking forward to seeing Wonderboy and Joanna in action!!!
Woodley has power but I think Thompson can keep him at distance when he wants to ...
I've never seen Alvarez fight so no idea how that will go against McGregor - those in the know, is $1.55 for McGregor and $2.30 for Alvarez fair?? (current superTAB odds as at 3.30pm AEDST 11 Nov 2016)
Originally i liked this matchup for Eddie, seen all his UFC fights, he wants it, analysts like it...
My gut feel is McNuggets will KO him at some point :'( talking a 5 inch reach advantage with an accurate striker vs a wrestler that likes to brawl an come forward, i dislike the dude but i think he touches him :-X
Actually fancying Woodley, almost the identical stylistic matchup for this one as the last, i just fancy Woodley will cut him off an drop bombs, we havent seen how Wonderboys's chin fares and at $2.65 on sportsbet i rekn this is the value bet of 205, Woodley finds a way to take away Wonderboy's space and smothers him
Annnnnd Gastelum blew it, missed weight by 10lbs, fight is off and Dana has banned him from the 170 division
http://www.foxsports.com.au/ufc/ufc-205-weighins-kelvin-gastelum-misses-weight-main-card-fight-vs-donald-cowboy-cerrone-cancelled/news-story/54ac648a8ab6b6e7f08673fb3b32bbe0
YEAH CONOR
Left Right Goodnight!
Normally don't like Conners brashness, but fuk, what can you say, the guys destroying dudes
Poor effort by UFC for not having both titles ready to go.
Quote from: Levi434 on November 13, 2016, 07:26:48 PM
Poor effort by UFC for not having both titles ready to go.
They just got one back on him for his late pre-fight interviews ;)
I'd like to see Conor accept a fight from someone taller and longer than him not named Diaz...he said it himself in the post fight interview, Eddie was not long or tall enough. Well Conor, stop hand picking midgets to beat up on!
Haven't had a chance to watch the early prelims or the prelims, just the main card. Woodley vs Wonderboy was epic, Woodley I think will have the belt for a little while, he seems to show his opponents a lot of respect and I think it's the reason why there has been such a high turnover recently in some divisions, guys think they are top dog and are untouchable once they get the belt, Woodley was as cautious as hell, threw everything at Wonderboy and couldn't finish him, should have not gone for the choke and just kept beating him up till TKO, but then again, that choke was in deep! :o
Meisha retiring was a bit sad, but as she said it's not her time any more, at least she got to that belt even if it was short lived, will prob never live down the fact she couldn't beat Rhonda.
Joanna and Karolina fight was good, Joanna way too good, but the heart of Karolina was insane, even cracked Jo a few times. Hope they get that rematch in Poland one day.
who is conor?
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who is conor?
Edited, I was looking at the previous person's post! :P
Does anybody think we'll see Conor v Khabib anytime soon?, or should I say ever
Would love to see that fight 8)
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Does anybody think we'll see Conor v Khabib anytime soon?, or should I say ever
Would love to see that fight 8)
That's got to be an option the match-makers are looking at ... though I think Tony Ferguson has a case to make too - all at lightweight mind you ...
I don't deny Conor his due but I think the UFC should be consistent and have taken the featherweight title from him when he chose to go on his 'revenge tour' against Diaz instead of defending his featherweight title, so i'd say the two-division title holder moniker is a little tainted ... ;)
Isn't it defer 2 title defences and then you lose it? (I realise sometimes 'some animals are more equal than others' - but isn't that what happened to Dominic Cruz?)
Woodley v Thompson - I didn't see it that close but still a good fight and Woodley retains ... I just don't get why Thompson didn't even try peppering Woodley's legs early on to take away some of his explosive power ... 'don't make no sense' ... though I accept maybe he was worried about getting caught and taken down too much?
I wanna see Ferguson too, Russian guy is hittable and was touched by Johnson, Ferguson is a whole different beast, matches him in every aspect, in every attribute, it's the most aesthetically pleasing fight i can picture...
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I wanna see Ferguson too, Russian guy is hittable and was touched by Johnson, Ferguson is a whole different beast, matches him in every aspect, in every attribute, it's the most aesthetically pleasing fight i can picture...
I missed Khabib's fight ... wouldn't him vs Conor be ok too??
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I wanna see Ferguson too, Russian guy is hittable and was touched by Johnson, Ferguson is a whole different beast, matches him in every aspect, in every attribute, it's the most aesthetically pleasing fight i can picture...
I missed Khabib's fight ... wouldn't him vs Conor be ok too??
maybe, he was very hittable though, "if" and thats a big "if" he can get conor down he can beat him, makes a very one dimensional fight for viewing, conor keeps it standing he thrashes him and vice versa...
Ferguson Vs McNuggets will be a wild west shootout with crazy techniques and styles weve only seen glimpses of, these 2 could bring out the best in each other and really put on an amazing striking show decided by whose chin is stronger or whose got a magic trick :-X
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I wanna see Ferguson too, Russian guy is hittable and was touched by Johnson, Ferguson is a whole different beast, matches him in every aspect, in every attribute, it's the most aesthetically pleasing fight i can picture...
I missed Khabib's fight ... wouldn't him vs Conor be ok too??
maybe, he was very hittable though, "if" and thats a big "if" he can get conor down he can beat him, makes a very one dimensional fight for viewing, conor keeps it standing he thrashes him and vice versa...
Ferguson Vs McNuggets will be a wild west shootout with crazy techniques and styles weve only seen glimpses of, these 2 could bring out the best in each other and really put on an amazing striking show decided by whose chin is stronger or whose got a magic trick :-X
Agree mate, if it stays on the feet, Conor most likely knocks him out. If it goes to the ground, goodnight Conor
I feel if it's standing, it's Conor 80%, on the ground, it's Khabib 99.9%.
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I wanna see Ferguson too, Russian guy is hittable and was touched by Johnson, Ferguson is a whole different beast, matches him in every aspect, in every attribute, it's the most aesthetically pleasing fight i can picture...
I missed Khabib's fight ... wouldn't him vs Conor be ok too??
maybe, he was very hittable though, "if" and thats a big "if" he can get conor down he can beat him, makes a very one dimensional fight for viewing, conor keeps it standing he thrashes him and vice versa...
Ferguson Vs McNuggets will be a wild west shootout with crazy techniques and styles weve only seen glimpses of, these 2 could bring out the best in each other and really put on an amazing striking show decided by whose chin is stronger or whose got a magic trick :-X
Agree mate, if it stays on the feet, Conor most likely knocks him out. If it goes to the ground, goodnight Conor
I feel if it's standing, it's Conor 80%, on the ground, it's Khabib 99.9%.
which of the 2 fights would you wanna see Dudge?
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Quote from: RiOtChEsS on November 14, 2016, 05:17:11 PM
I wanna see Ferguson too, Russian guy is hittable and was touched by Johnson, Ferguson is a whole different beast, matches him in every aspect, in every attribute, it's the most aesthetically pleasing fight i can picture...
I missed Khabib's fight ... wouldn't him vs Conor be ok too??
maybe, he was very hittable though, "if" and thats a big "if" he can get conor down he can beat him, makes a very one dimensional fight for viewing, conor keeps it standing he thrashes him and vice versa...
Ferguson Vs McNuggets will be a wild west shootout with crazy techniques and styles weve only seen glimpses of, these 2 could bring out the best in each other and really put on an amazing striking show decided by whose chin is stronger or whose got a magic trick :-X
Agree mate, if it stays on the feet, Conor most likely knocks him out. If it goes to the ground, goodnight Conor
I feel if it's standing, it's Conor 80%, on the ground, it's Khabib 99.9%.
which of the 2 fights would you wanna see Dudge?
Probably prefer Conor v Khabib mate, but wouldn't be too fussed if either of those 2 fought Tony. Just hope Conner doesn't play around too long with the belts
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I wanna see Ferguson too, Russian guy is hittable and was touched by Johnson, Ferguson is a whole different beast, matches him in every aspect, in every attribute, it's the most aesthetically pleasing fight i can picture...
I missed Khabib's fight ... wouldn't him vs Conor be ok too??
maybe, he was very hittable though, "if" and thats a big "if" he can get conor down he can beat him, makes a very one dimensional fight for viewing, conor keeps it standing he thrashes him and vice versa...
Ferguson Vs McNuggets will be a wild west shootout with crazy techniques and styles weve only seen glimpses of, these 2 could bring out the best in each other and really put on an amazing striking show decided by whose chin is stronger or whose got a magic trick :-X
Agree mate, if it stays on the feet, Conor most likely knocks him out. If it goes to the ground, goodnight Conor
I feel if it's standing, it's Conor 80%, on the ground, it's Khabib 99.9%.
which of the 2 fights would you wanna see Dudge?
Probably prefer Conor v Khabib mate, but wouldn't be too fussed if either of those 2 fought Tony. Just hope Conner doesn't play around too long with the belts
rumors are he wants a third Diaz fight and that Woodley is more of a chance than Kabib or Ferguson
Woodley has come out and said if Conor wants it he'll sign right then and there.
Quote from: jvalles69 on November 16, 2016, 01:53:59 PM
Woodley has come out and said if Conor wants it he'll sign right then and there.
I just don't think it's realistic or fair to the overall integrity of the organisation to let him go for Woodley and the welterweight title when he hasn't defended the featherweight belt for some time by my recollection ...
I already feel that the simultaneous 'two division title holder' moniker is a little tainted because of this, not that I don't think he's deserving - I have a sneaking suspicion he might let the featherweight title go now because I've seen reports from his coach that he doesn't want him to cut to featherweight anymore ...
I've seen other commentary that indicates that McG v Diaz III is the 'money fight' so why not strike while the iron's hot??
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Woodley has come out and said if Conor wants it he'll sign right then and there.
I just don't think it's realistic or fair to the overall integrity of the organisation to let him go for Woodley and the welterweight title when he hasn't defended the featherweight belt for some time by my recollection ...
I already feel that the simultaneous 'two division title holder' moniker is a little tainted because of this, not that I don't think he's deserving - I have a sneaking suspicion he might let the featherweight title go now because I've seen reports from his coach that he doesn't want him to cut to featherweight anymore ...
I've seen other commentary that indicates that McG v Diaz III is the 'money fight' so why not strike while the iron's hot??
Yeah agreed, he's to both belts now, so give up the featherweight, fight for the belt against Diaz, then move on to the next fighter whether thats defending his current belt again or to go after Woodley's. Can Conor bring GSP back, I'd like to see that, the cockiest arse in UFC vs the most humble and polite, lol.
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Woodley has come out and said if Conor wants it he'll sign right then and there.
I just don't think it's realistic or fair to the overall integrity of the organisation to let him go for Woodley and the welterweight title when he hasn't defended the featherweight belt for some time by my recollection ...
I already feel that the simultaneous 'two division title holder' moniker is a little tainted because of this, not that I don't think he's deserving - I have a sneaking suspicion he might let the featherweight title go now because I've seen reports from his coach that he doesn't want him to cut to featherweight anymore ...
I've seen other commentary that indicates that McG v Diaz III is the 'money fight' so why not strike while the iron's hot??
Yeah agreed, he's to both belts now, so give up the featherweight, fight for the belt against Diaz, then move on to the next fighter whether thats defending his current belt again or to go after Woodley's. Can Conor bring GSP back, I'd like to see that, the cockiest arse in UFC vs the most humble and polite, lol.
its been a circus for a while now, integrity of the organization is already a shambles, Hendo just had a title shot etc etc
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Woodley has come out and said if Conor wants it he'll sign right then and there.
I just don't think it's realistic or fair to the overall integrity of the organisation to let him go for Woodley and the welterweight title when he hasn't defended the featherweight belt for some time by my recollection ...
I already feel that the simultaneous 'two division title holder' moniker is a little tainted because of this, not that I don't think he's deserving - I have a sneaking suspicion he might let the featherweight title go now because I've seen reports from his coach that he doesn't want him to cut to featherweight anymore ...
I've seen other commentary that indicates that McG v Diaz III is the 'money fight' so why not strike while the iron's hot??
Yeah agreed, he's to both belts now, so give up the featherweight, fight for the belt against Diaz, then move on to the next fighter whether thats defending his current belt again or to go after Woodley's. Can Conor bring GSP back, I'd like to see that, the cockiest arse in UFC vs the most humble and polite, lol.
its been a circus for a while now, integrity of the organization is already a shambles, Hendo just had a title shot etc etc
I can understand that one - one last go for Hendo before he retires and having KO'd Bisping as the champ so convincingly last time ... that was understandable from a 'money' perspective also ...
I think if you have the 'money-view' most things make sense but they do have to be careful not to go too far or else it'll just end up like boxing ie farcical and I won't be watching/interested anymore ... and I would assume many would follow ...
Can actually bet on Conor's next opponent.
Nate - $2.50
Khabib - $2.87
Woodley - $4
GSP - $5.50
Nick Diaz - $5.50
Ferg - $6.50
Aldo - $7
Holloway - $10
Cerrone - $13
Floyd - $21
Edgar - $34
Wonderboy - $34
Pettis - $51
Bones - $67 LOL
Alvarez - $101
RDA - $151
Brock - $276 LOL
Cyborg - $501 LOL LOL LOL
Rousey - $501 LOL LOL
Trump - $1001 ;D :o ::)
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Can actually bet on Conor's next opponent.
Nate - $2.50
Khabib - $2.87
Woodley - $4
GSP - $5.50
Nick Diaz - $5.50
Ferg - $6.50
Aldo - $7
Holloway - $10
Cerrone - $13
Floyd - $21
Edgar - $34
Wonderboy - $34
Pettis - $51
Bones - $67 LOL
Alvarez - $101
RDA - $151
Brock - $276 LOL
Cyborg - $501 LOL LOL LOL
Rousey - $501 LOL LOL
Trump - $1001 ;D :o ::)
Trump - does that include WWE??!!!! ;D
Just watched Khabib's fight last night. Guys a beast, 24-0 and number 2 ranked fighter. Put him up against Ferguson and winner faces Conor. Conor can defend his featherweight in the mean time/give it up/or take a break till the winner of Ferg and Khabib is decided.
word is mcnuggets wont fight until after his mrs has the baby, so no fights until mid 2017 ::)
Quote from: RiOtChEsS on November 19, 2016, 12:58:04 PM
word is mcnuggets wont fight until after his mrs has the baby, so no fights until mid 2017 ::)
he's definitely calling the shots now! ;)
Ok, watched most, if not all of Conners fights the last few days ( seen most live, but just jogged the memory ), and man this guy has pinpoint accuracy and a wicked left hand. Don't hate him, don't particularly like him, but have to give him credit. More so for his trash talking and confidence, from the get go, and delivering on all, bar Nate 1. Starting to wonder, could he take out Khabib, Ferg, Woodley and Wonderboy. I personally say no, but what do you guys think?
He has a decided advantage for 145, and 155, at 170 the reaches matchup better against him which takes away his one great advantage, if he is matched up against a long guy with a ground game he will have difficulty, off the top of my head Kabib's reach is 4 inches shorter and he is hittable, for that i think he would take that fight as it nullifies Kabib's strength...
Ferguson is extremely well rounded and has similar reach, this is the dream fight for me, i think it has so many intangibles and could evolve into one of the most aesthetically pleasing rivalries of all time.
Woodley has a similar reach and big power and a solid ground game, on paper Woodley should own him but my gut feel is he wont be able to hit him, we are still talking a wrestler with an overhand right which nuggets has been eating a steady diet of for a long time now, has to be Ferguson for me
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He has a decided advantage for 145, and 155, at 170 the reaches matchup better against him which takes away his one great advantage, if he is matched up against a long guy with a ground game he will have difficulty, off the top of my head Kabib's reach is 4 inches shorter and he is hittable, for that i think he would take that fight as it nullifies Kabib's strength...
Ferguson is extremely well rounded and has similar reach, this is the dream fight for me, i think it has so many intangibles and could evolve into one of the most aesthetically pleasing rivalries of all time.
Woodley has a similar reach and big power and a solid ground game, on paper Woodley should own him but my gut feel is he wont be able to hit him, we are still talking a wrestler with an overhand right which nuggets has been eating a steady diet of for a long time now, has to be Ferguson for me
Your starting to slowly convince mate re-Ferguson. You would have years on me following UFC Marcuz, really only being following it for 2/3 years, so i'll back your knowledge - Bring on Fergy!!!
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Quote from: RiOtChEsS on November 23, 2016, 01:08:31 PM
He has a decided advantage for 145, and 155, at 170 the reaches matchup better against him which takes away his one great advantage, if he is matched up against a long guy with a ground game he will have difficulty, off the top of my head Kabib's reach is 4 inches shorter and he is hittable, for that i think he would take that fight as it nullifies Kabib's strength...
Ferguson is extremely well rounded and has similar reach, this is the dream fight for me, i think it has so many intangibles and could evolve into one of the most aesthetically pleasing rivalries of all time.
Woodley has a similar reach and big power and a solid ground game, on paper Woodley should own him but my gut feel is he wont be able to hit him, we are still talking a wrestler with an overhand right which nuggets has been eating a steady diet of for a long time now, has to be Ferguson for me
Your starting to slowly convince mate re-Ferguson. You would have years on me following UFC Marcuz, really only being following it for 2/3 years, so i'll back your knowledge - Bring on Fergy!!!
Haha yeah armchair knowledge :D my best mate is a brown belt under Robert Drysdale, coaches fighters and gets paid to coach jiu jitsu in Adelaide full time, been rolling a bit myself, bloody hard work
C31 in Melbourne is showing an MMA card at the moment. It's been all finishes so far. Pretty crazy stuff. For those out of Melbourne it's also on their website and Facebook
It's also on Aurora on Foxtel actually.
Man, watching the UFC card right now and all the fights on the main card have been epic!
Gastulum vs Kennedy sick!
Choi vs Swanson, fight of the year? Pretty damn close!
Cerrone vs Brown, that KO was nuts!
And still with Holloway vs Pettis to come!
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Man, watching the UFC card right now and all the fights on the main card have been epic!
Gastulum vs Kennedy sick!
Choi vs Swanson, fight of the year? Pretty damn close!
Cerrone vs Brown, that KO was nuts!
And still with Holloway vs Pettis to come!
old skool UFC card - just decent match-up fights, so quality bouts from top to bottom ... pity I missed it due to family commitments ... :( :P ;)
So who do you guys think is going to win out of Nunes and Rousey?
Quote from: Dudge on December 16, 2016, 11:06:45 PM
So who do you guys think is going to win out of Nunes and Rousey?
So tough, I'd have to take Nunes at this stage, but I think whoever does win will do it easy and I think they are both capable if that makes sense. Either will prob lose by submission.
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So who do you guys think is going to win out of Nunes and Rousey?
So tough, I'd have to take Nunes at this stage, but I think whoever does win will do it easy and I think they are both capable if that makes sense. Either will prob lose by submission.
Agree it's very tough to pick mate. Doe's Rousey come back mentally fragile after a year off, or does she come back super aggressive. I feel if she can't get a early submission, Nunes striking will slowly wear her down. Rhondas surely worked out she can't walk through Amandas punches like she tried to against Holly. I just got a feeling Rhonda may be too cautious, and not fight her pre- Holly way of fighting. Either way, I'm looking forward to see this fight, especially the first 2 minutes. Also Amandas striking, while not as crisp as Hollys, is just as powerful, plus her ground game is better
I think Ronda is in for for a rude awakening, Nunes is a long sharp striker
I'll bet money that Nunes wins by some sort of chokehold or Rhonda returns to GOAT status with win by arm bar. I think Rhonda will be a lot more focused and calculated, but she's never face a beast like Nunes.
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I'll bet money that Nunes wins by some sort of chokehold or Rhonda returns to GOAT status with win by arm bar. I think Rhonda will be a lot more focused and calculated, but she's never face a beast like Nunes.
she will get tagged hard in the standup game, how it wraps up idk probs tko
Mickey Gall just choked out Sage Northcutt yesterday :D love seeing these glamorpusses gettin touched 8)
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I'll bet money that Nunes wins by some sort of chokehold or Rhonda returns to GOAT status with win by arm bar. I think Rhonda will be a lot more focused and calculated, but she's never face a beast like Nunes.
she will get tagged hard in the standup game, how it wraps up idk probs tko
Mickey Gall just choked out Sage Northcutt yesterday :D love seeing these glamorpusses gettin touched 8)
I don't mind Sage, showed a bit of mongrel with the trash talk during the fight. He's got skills, but he's scared of being choked out, he taps so early, almost got that sweet arm bar on Gall who I think was a bit shocked by that.
And man Dominic Cruz must be the biggest child in all of UFC, far out, just talks shower almost at the level of, "I know you are, but what am I" playground talk. Hope he gets KTFO.
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I'll bet money that Nunes wins by some sort of chokehold or Rhonda returns to GOAT status with win by arm bar. I think Rhonda will be a lot more focused and calculated, but she's never face a beast like Nunes.
she will get tagged hard in the standup game, how it wraps up idk probs tko
Mickey Gall just choked out Sage Northcutt yesterday :D love seeing these glamorpusses gettin touched 8)
I don't mind Sage, showed a bit of mongrel with the trash talk during the fight. He's got skills, but he's scared of being choked out, he taps so early, almost got that sweet arm bar on Gall who I think was a bit shocked by that.
And man Dominic Cruz must be the biggest child in all of UFC, far out, just talks shower almost at the level of, "I know you are, but what am I" playground talk. Hope he gets KTFO.
I see Northbutt like McNuggets, all flash no ground game, training jits and understanding it, makes me wanna see em tapped
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I'll bet money that Nunes wins by some sort of chokehold or Rhonda returns to GOAT status with win by arm bar. I think Rhonda will be a lot more focused and calculated, but she's never face a beast like Nunes.
she will get tagged hard in the standup game, how it wraps up idk probs tko
Mickey Gall just choked out Sage Northcutt yesterday :D love seeing these glamorpusses gettin touched 8)
I don't mind Sage, showed a bit of mongrel with the trash talk during the fight. He's got skills, but he's scared of being choked out, he taps so early, almost got that sweet arm bar on Gall who I think was a bit shocked by that.
And man Dominic Cruz must be the biggest child in all of UFC, far out, just talks shower almost at the level of, "I know you are, but what am I" playground talk. Hope he gets KTFO.
I see Northbutt like McNuggets, all flash no ground game, training jits and understanding it, makes me wanna see em tapped
Have you actually heard Northcutt being interviewed?? He's actually one of the humblest and politest dudes in all of UFC.
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I'll bet money that Nunes wins by some sort of chokehold or Rhonda returns to GOAT status with win by arm bar. I think Rhonda will be a lot more focused and calculated, but she's never face a beast like Nunes.
she will get tagged hard in the standup game, how it wraps up idk probs tko
Mickey Gall just choked out Sage Northcutt yesterday :D love seeing these glamorpusses gettin touched 8)
I don't mind Sage, showed a bit of mongrel with the trash talk during the fight. He's got skills, but he's scared of being choked out, he taps so early, almost got that sweet arm bar on Gall who I think was a bit shocked by that.
And man Dominic Cruz must be the biggest child in all of UFC, far out, just talks shower almost at the level of, "I know you are, but what am I" playground talk. Hope he gets KTFO.
I see Northbutt like McNuggets, all flash no ground game, training jits and understanding it, makes me wanna see em tapped
Have you actually heard Northcutt being interviewed?? He's actually one of the humblest and politest dudes in all of UFC.
not a fan, nothing to do with "personality", all flash, which is why Gall targeted him, its about jitsing dudes that cant ;)
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I'll bet money that Nunes wins by some sort of chokehold or Rhonda returns to GOAT status with win by arm bar. I think Rhonda will be a lot more focused and calculated, but she's never face a beast like Nunes.
she will get tagged hard in the standup game, how it wraps up idk probs tko
Mickey Gall just choked out Sage Northcutt yesterday :D love seeing these glamorpusses gettin touched 8)
I don't mind Sage, showed a bit of mongrel with the trash talk during the fight. He's got skills, but he's scared of being choked out, he taps so early, almost got that sweet arm bar on Gall who I think was a bit shocked by that.
And man Dominic Cruz must be the biggest child in all of UFC, far out, just talks shower almost at the level of, "I know you are, but what am I" playground talk. Hope he gets KTFO.
I see Northbutt like McNuggets, all flash no ground game, training jits and understanding it, makes me wanna see em tapped
Have you actually heard Northcutt being interviewed?? He's actually one of the humblest and politest dudes in all of UFC.
not a fan, nothing to do with "personality", all flash, which is why Gall targeted him, its about jitsing dudes that cant ;)
ha, ha - I wish I knew jits ... :( ;)
says the fight is 30 Dec which is a Fri - does that mean Sat for us in Oz??
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I'll bet money that Nunes wins by some sort of chokehold or Rhonda returns to GOAT status with win by arm bar. I think Rhonda will be a lot more focused and calculated, but she's never face a beast like Nunes.
she will get tagged hard in the standup game, how it wraps up idk probs tko
Mickey Gall just choked out Sage Northcutt yesterday :D love seeing these glamorpusses gettin touched 8)
I don't mind Sage, showed a bit of mongrel with the trash talk during the fight. He's got skills, but he's scared of being choked out, he taps so early, almost got that sweet arm bar on Gall who I think was a bit shocked by that.
And man Dominic Cruz must be the biggest child in all of UFC, far out, just talks shower almost at the level of, "I know you are, but what am I" playground talk. Hope he gets KTFO.
I see Northbutt like McNuggets, all flash no ground game, training jits and understanding it, makes me wanna see em tapped
Have you actually heard Northcutt being interviewed?? He's actually one of the humblest and politest dudes in all of UFC.
not a fan, nothing to do with "personality", all flash, which is why Gall targeted him, its about jitsing dudes that cant ;)
ha, ha - I wish I knew jits ... :( ;)
says the fight is 30 Dec which is a Fri - does that mean Sat for us in Oz??
yep definitely will be 8)
Yep, New Years Eve for us in Aus.
Just watched Cub Swanson Vs Doo Ho Choi :o ho lee farrrr ksss 8)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UJCklJfiN4
Definitely fight of the year, possibly the best fight i have ever seen
jeez Garbrandt is the real deal....not only full of power but dodged shots like a young anderson silva
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jeez Garbrandt is the real deal....not only full of power but dodged shots like a young anderson silva
Fight of the night - he was awesome
Rhonda got absolutely destroyed, and it only took 48 seconds. Time for her to move to Hollywood now
I'm still in shock at the Nunes v Rousey fight, WTF did I just witness ? WOW
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I'm still in shock at the Nunes v Rousey fight, WTF did I just witness ? WOW
The end!
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I'm still in shock at the Nunes v Rousey fight, WTF did I just witness ? WOW
The end!
haha yep told ya it was a bad fight for her Dudge ;)
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I'm still in shock at the Nunes v Rousey fight, WTF did I just witness ? WOW
The end!
haha yep told ya it was a bad fight for her Dudge ;)
You were spot on mate :) , just didn't think it would be so one sided. How long do you think till she comes out of hiding this time, never? lol
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I'm still in shock at the Nunes v Rousey fight, WTF did I just witness ? WOW
The end!
haha yep told ya it was a bad fight for her Dudge ;)
You were spot on mate :) , just didn't think it would be so one sided. How long do you think till she comes out of hiding this time, never? lol
she done for sure, her coach is pitiful, watch this
https://twitter.com/Littles1126/status/815084192287625216
he was quoted afterwards as saying
"Wasn't the best performance, we just had a little ring rust. We would've rebounded but herb had to stop it early" :o
w0w i want what this flower is drinkin ;D
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I'm still in shock at the Nunes v Rousey fight, WTF did I just witness ? WOW
The end!
haha yep told ya it was a bad fight for her Dudge ;)
You were spot on mate :) , just didn't think it would be so one sided. How long do you think till she comes out of hiding this time, never? lol
she done for sure, her coach is pitiful, watch this
https://twitter.com/Littles1126/status/815084192287625216
he was quoted afterwards as saying
"Wasn't the best performance, we just had a little ring rust. We would've rebounded but herb had to stop it early" :o
w0w i want what this flower is drinkin ;D
Her coach is the problem, the guy claims to be one of the best strikers, but go watch some of his fights, he's terrible. If Rhonda really wanted to become a better striker she needed to change her training team.
Crazy taking on Nunes in striking - Rhonda's strength and background is in judo or whatever so she really should have played to her strengths
She got owned, and now she's done for sure
Agree with Daz on Garbrandt ... I knew nothing of him before the fight but he was great - that was a definite 'Fight of the year' contender to me ... ;D
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Crazy taking on Nunes in striking - Rhonda's strength and background is in judo or whatever so she really should have played to her strengths
She got owned, and now she's done for sure
I don't know, she looked done when she got hit - does this mean the end? Could be ... she does have movies and the like to go to if she wants so money/career will not be the pull back to the cage for her ...
I gave her the benefit of the doubt but it was clear w/in 2seconds that her coach had not called in any specialist boxing coaches to even allow her to defend against Nunes' striking before she could clinch and go to the judoka area of strength ...
As so as they got close my mate and I were looking at each other going, "What the flower is she doing with her hands??" ... :o
They were up and away, doing flower all and then Nunes hands went straight through the non-existence defence/resistance and that was that ...
I think for her 'legacy' she should have another go, but only if she 'wants' it ...
first thing is to sack the coach or at least get a real boxing trainer to come in ...
I think a real MMA coaching establishment such as Jackson-Winklejohn would 'fix' her ... 'like that!' ... easy peasy ... 8) ;)
oh, and how good could Garbrandt v Dillashaw be??!?!!!!! :o 8) ;)
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Agree with Daz on Garbrandt ... I knew nothing of him before the fight but he was great - that was a definite 'Fight of the year' contender to me ... ;D
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Crazy taking on Nunes in striking - Rhonda's strength and background is in judo or whatever so she really should have played to her strengths
She got owned, and now she's done for sure
I don't know, she looked done when she got hit - does this mean the end? Could be ... she does have movies and the like to go to if she wants so money/career will not be the pull back to the cage for her ...
I gave her the benefit of the doubt but it was clear w/in 2seconds that her coach had not called in any specialist boxing coaches to even allow her to defend against Nunes' striking before she could clinch and go to the judoka area of strength ...
As so as they got close my mate and I were looking at each other going, "What the flower is she doing with her hands??" ... :o
They were up and away, doing flower all and then Nunes hands went straight through the non-existence defence/resistance and that was that ...
I think for her 'legacy' she should have another go, but only if she 'wants' it ...
first thing is to sack the coach or at least get a real boxing trainer to come in ...
I think a real MMA coaching establishment such as Jackson-Winklejohn would 'fix' her ... 'like that!' ... easy peasy ... 8) ;)
oh, and how good could Garbrandt v Dillashaw be??!?!!!!! :o 8) ;)
Not sure it would be easy peasy j. Most commentators and other fighters say it takes years of striking practice for her to be just average at it. I do agree that a good team/coach would certainly help her, especially to defend herself enough to get close enough to try and get a takedown, but I don't think Ronda has the pride or patience to start striking at a low level.
I think she's done, and sorry to all the Ronda fans, I for one enjoyed the fight :)
Garbrant looked great, I think he shocked even Cruz with his patience and coolness. I found it silly, to not go for the " kill " when he stunned Dom a few times. My lads version was that he wanted to prove he could go 5 rounds with the champ. If that's correct, that's a dangerous game to play lol
Garbrant was smart not going to the ground. He was dominating the stand up and didn't risk losing on the ground. Cruz is a beast on the ground and could have turned things in his favour on the ground
Don't risk it. I think it showed a lot of maturity from him, to not get caught in the moment and go rushing in for the finish and lose
Yeah i agree with Cookie, if he got wild he could have been clipped or he could have gassed trying to finish, see how quickly Cruz rebooted every time he got dropped, like a flowering terminator :o
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Agree with Daz on Garbrandt ... I knew nothing of him before the fight but he was great - that was a definite 'Fight of the year' contender to me ... ;D
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Crazy taking on Nunes in striking - Rhonda's strength and background is in judo or whatever so she really should have played to her strengths
She got owned, and now she's done for sure
I don't know, she looked done when she got hit - does this mean the end? Could be ... she does have movies and the like to go to if she wants so money/career will not be the pull back to the cage for her ...
I gave her the benefit of the doubt but it was clear w/in 2seconds that her coach had not called in any specialist boxing coaches to even allow her to defend against Nunes' striking before she could clinch and go to the judoka area of strength ...
As so as they got close my mate and I were looking at each other going, "What the flower is she doing with her hands??" ... :o
They were up and away, doing flower all and then Nunes hands went straight through the non-existence defence/resistance and that was that ...
I think for her 'legacy' she should have another go, but only if she 'wants' it ...
first thing is to sack the coach or at least get a real boxing trainer to come in ...
I think a real MMA coaching establishment such as Jackson-Winklejohn would 'fix' her ... 'like that!' ... easy peasy ... 8) ;)
oh, and how good could Garbrandt v Dillashaw be??!?!!!!! :o 8) ;)
Not sure it would be easy peasy j. Most commentators and other fighters say it takes years of striking practice for her to be just average at it. I do agree that a good team/coach would certainly help her, especially to defend herself enough to get close enough to try and get a takedown, but I don't think Ronda has the pride or patience to start striking at a low level.
I think she's done, and sorry to all the Ronda fans, I for one enjoyed the fight :)
Garbrant looked great, I think he shocked even Cruz with his patience and coolness. I found it silly, to not go for the " kill " when he stunned Dom a few times. My lads version was that he wanted to prove he could go 5 rounds with the champ. If that's correct, that's a dangerous game to play lol
ha, ha - yeh, I more meant that with a decent coaching panel behind her she would easily have a proper fight-strategy in place.
I lost any respect for Edmond Tarverdyan in her fight with Holm after rd 1 and they were in the corner and he didn't tell Ronda to make any adjustments whatsoever - instead he went something like, "Yeah, you're doing great - just keep doing what you're doing" and it's like, wtf drugs are you on man - tell her to flowering stop chasing after Holm you idiot! :P
So a proper coach would bring in a boxing coach to allow Rousey to defend against a striker to give her time to work her judo/clinch game ...
I agree Garbrandt was lucky that Cruz doesn't have any real finishing power or he might have lost it without following up once he knocked him down ...
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Garbrant was smart not going to the ground. He was dominating the stand up and didn't risk losing on the ground. Cruz is a beast on the ground and could have turned things in his favour on the ground
Don't risk it. I think it showed a lot of maturity from him, to not get caught in the moment and go rushing in for the finish and lose
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Yeah i agree with Cookie, if he got wild he could have been clipped or he could have gassed trying to finish, see how quickly Cruz rebooted every time he got dropped, like a flowering terminator :o
I agree smart not going to ground, but imo not smart in not following up when Cruz went down â€" can still be patient in following someone to ground when you’ve knocked them down, but still not over-commit or get overly caught up in the moment …
Yeh, Cruz scary â€" much respect …
I have never had any respect for him, granted, my coach told me at one point you could pay him money to "learn jiu jitsu" under him and never meet him, you send him videos of yourself performing the moves and could earn your black belt in no time, he is a complete joke, before that i had never paid any attention to who her coach was, seriously lucky guy to have made the money he has with "the knowledge" he has...
At the time i thought it was silly for Cody not to follow up, after watching it a second time i became more convinced this was his plan all along, the knockdowns he would not have planned, but he seemed intent on outpointing him, frustrating him, and more than anything, going the distance and keeping risks to a minimum, he even took the last round off because he knew he had it in the bag.
Got to respect a guy who sticks to the game plan even when your having that type of success, must have been tempting...
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I have never had any respect for him, granted, my coach told me at one point you could pay him money to "learn jiu jitsu" under him and never meet him, you send him videos of yourself performing the moves and could earn your black belt in no time, he is a complete joke, before that i had never paid any attention to who her coach was, seriously lucky guy to have made the money he has with "the knowledge" he has...
At the time i thought it was silly for Cody not to follow up, after watching it a second time i became more convinced this was his plan all along, the knockdowns he would not have planned, but he seemed intent on outpointing him, frustrating him, and more than anything, going the distance and keeping risks to a minimum, he even took the last round off because he knew he had it in the bag.
Got to respect a guy who sticks to the game plan even when your having that type of success, must have been tempting...
Re Garbrant - yes, I can see this point of view.
I think Cruz can bring out the best in anyone, a very dangerous opponent from what I've heard - Cody probably knew he'd have to go the distance and stuck to his gameplan which is even more impressive against such a smart fighter like Cruz.
I was just worried for Cody that he didn't finish when he had the chance and that Cruz might've come back in the 'championship' rounds ... :P ;)
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I have never had any respect for him, granted, my coach told me at one point you could pay him money to "learn jiu jitsu" under him and never meet him, you send him videos of yourself performing the moves and could earn your black belt in no time, he is a complete joke, before that i had never paid any attention to who her coach was, seriously lucky guy to have made the money he has with "the knowledge" he has...
At the time i thought it was silly for Cody not to follow up, after watching it a second time i became more convinced this was his plan all along, the knockdowns he would not have planned, but he seemed intent on outpointing him, frustrating him, and more than anything, going the distance and keeping risks to a minimum, he even took the last round off because he knew he had it in the bag.
Got to respect a guy who sticks to the game plan even when your having that type of success, must have been tempting...
Re Garbrant - yes, I can see this point of view.
I think Cruz can bring out the best in anyone, a very dangerous opponent from what I've heard - Cody probably knew he'd have to go the distance and stuck to his gameplan which is even more impressive against such a smart fighter like Cruz.
I was just worried for Cody that he didn't finish when he had the chance and that Cruz might've come back in the 'championship' rounds ... :P ;)
100% me too, i was yelling at the tv ;D
Just watched the BJ fight, super difficult to watch
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Just watched the BJ fight, super difficult to watch
yeah mate, it was sad and hard to watch :(
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Just watched the BJ fight, super difficult to watch
yeah mate, it was sad and hard to watch :(
the game has evolved and this fight polarized that leap
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Just watched the BJ fight, super difficult to watch
yeah mate, it was sad and hard to watch :(
the game has evolved and this fight polarized that leap
I think I stayed away subconsciously because I didn't want to see one my MMA idols get pummelled ... is that what happened?? :(
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Just watched the BJ fight, super difficult to watch
yeah mate, it was sad and hard to watch :(
the game has evolved and this fight polarized that leap
I think I stayed away subconsciously because I didn't want to see one my MMA idols get pummelled ... is that what happened?? :(
yeah pretty much, ref gave him a really good chance to overcome the storm outta respect too
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Just watched the BJ fight, super difficult to watch
yeah mate, it was sad and hard to watch :(
the game has evolved and this fight polarized that leap
I think I stayed away subconsciously because I didn't want to see one my MMA idols get pummelled ... is that what happened?? :(
yeah pretty much, ref gave him a really good chance to overcome the storm outta respect too
Yeah, was surprised it wasn't stopped earlier but guess BJ was trying to defend himself so ref gave him the chance.
Lauzon was a class act, said he lost the match and was praising Held who he thought won the fight. He was quite shocked he won.
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Just watched the BJ fight, super difficult to watch
yeah mate, it was sad and hard to watch :(
the game has evolved and this fight polarized that leap
I think I stayed away subconsciously because I didn't want to see one my MMA idols get pummelled ... is that what happened?? :(
yeah pretty much, ref gave him a really good chance to overcome the storm outta respect too
Yeah, was surprised it wasn't stopped earlier but guess BJ was trying to defend himself so ref gave him the chance.
Lauzon was a class act, said he lost the match and was praising Held who he thought won the fight. He was quite shocked he won.
i only caught the end of that fight, judging can be bizarre at times
As someone who doesn't watch the UFC as much nowadays can someone please explain to me just how the hell the judges thought Anderson Silva won that fight today?
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As someone who doesn't watch the UFC as much nowadays can someone please explain to me just how the hell the judges thought Anderson Silva won that fight today?
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UFC 209 this weekend, can't watch it live as I'll be watching the Wildcats claim their 8th title. ;D
Epic value on Ferguson and Woodley both paying just under $2.50. I'll be getting on, both fights are much closer to 50/50.
Kabib is out, hospitalized trying to make weight... making McNuggets look like nostradamus
Was so looking forward to Khabib v Ferg :(
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Was so looking forward to Khabib v Ferg :(
ah well - i'm still heading to the pub to watch (kid issues allowing) ... ;)
still keen to see Hunt v Overeem as well as Rashad fight again ...
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Was so looking forward to Khabib v Ferg :(
ah well - i'm still heading to the pub to watch (kid issues allowing) ... ;)
still keen to see Hunt v Overeem as well as Rashad fight again ...
it felt like the true main event
haha yep those parent pending feels :D
still some good fights, woodley let wonderboy off the hook last time and thomson be much smarter this time around
Anyone see Cormier v Johnson over the w/end?
I boycott because Rumble has significant violence against women issues that I feel the UFC have not dealt with adequately to keep him on the roster let alone give him a title fight ...
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Anyone see Cormier v Johnson over the w/end?
I boycott because Rumble has significant violence against women issues that I feel the UFC have not dealt with adequately to keep him on the roster let alone give him a title fight ...
Just watched the main event today...interesting that Rumble announced his retirement after the fight...
Bobby Knuckles 8)
WHITTAKER!!!!
Holloway vs Aldo was pretty good this past weekend, otherwise a fairly standard card.
Looking forward to Hunt vs the Black Beast in Auckland this week, another fairly standard card, but Black Beast is an animal worth the watch.
HUNT!!!!!
love mark hunt stoked to see the big fella get the win
Daniel Kelly poor bloke got send to another planet by brunson
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HUNT!!!!!
love mark hunt stoked to see the big fella get the win
Daniel Kelly poor bloke got send to another planet by brunson
Hunt looked the fittest and leanest I've ever seen him, might be making a final run for the belt.
Black Beast over? This guy was just getting started in his career! First time I've seen him in the octagon not look like his animal self. Wondering if it had to do with his wedding and knowing what Hunt's fist would do? 1st Rumble and now Lewis ending their careers in their prime, good on them for making that decision, but shame for us fans. :(
For sure, Hunt had some nice boxing there and waited patiently until Lewis was tiring out.
Shame (for us fans as you said jvalles) that he might be retiring early, but good on him if he wants to settle down after marriage and whatnot, as fighting could take years out of his life if he continues :(.
It's happening...
Conor vs Floyd August 26th. Hoping someone gets KO'd, but will more likely be a dance-off.
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It's happening...
Conor vs Floyd August 26th. Hoping someone gets KO'd, but will more likely be a dance-off.
can't wait. hopefully Conor flowers him up. be funny if his instinct took over and he went for a kick or a take down haha
Conor has asked Dana to fight Kabhib in Russia after Floyd...absolute savage.
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WHITTAKER!!!!
AND NEW INTERIM CHAMPION!!!!!!!
woooo way to go robert loved every minute of it
what a big heart after his knee was shot too
bisping gonna go night night
Poor form from Bisbing after the fight, but I dont expect any less from him
3 pressers down 1 to go for the McGregor vs Mayweather fight. They are hilarious, really selling this fight, all I'm seeing though is "Connor won that won", from my perspective Floyd has won all 3!
Bones vs DC this weekend, I'm so pumped, Bones gonna lay some hurt on DC. Plus 2 more title fights and some solid back up fights!
I want to watch it, but think I'll be missing it due to missus coming over :(.
Gunna see if i can talk Grazz into coming to the pub with me
For such a sick card on paper, was pretty underwhelming with most fighters playing it safe (don't blame them). Jones unleashed on DC in that 3rd round, man he was destroying him, and looks to have broken DC's will, DC was looking pretty cocky at times and although he looked very good up until that point, I'm glad Jones has shut him up now, will be an all tme great in the Jones era unfortunately, got a few years at he top when he was out though.
Yeah i was in the Jones corner, but felt sorry for DC. Got give to him, ( DC ) he's a world class fighter.
Just met Jon on a bad day
awesome CF's brother finally gets his shot being signed by the UFC
good on him hope he goes well
http://www.sherdog.com/events/UFC-Fight-Night-115-Struve-vs-Volkov-58751
3rd fight on the card is CF's bro
go Rob
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 21, 2011, 10:28:40 PM
Anyone heard of the Aussie MMA company Brace?
My brother takes his first step on the way to the UFC when he fights in Brace for War 12 in Tasmania on October 15. Anyone in Tassie then should go along :)
Just came in here to let you all know that my bro has actually made it to the UFC, but it seems that Daz has beaten me to the punch.
Told you he would make it, just took him 6 years ;) haha.
Had an interview on FoxSports Fight Week a few days ago :)
Quote from: CrowsFan 2.0 on August 12, 2017, 11:18:26 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 21, 2011, 10:28:40 PM
Anyone heard of the Aussie MMA company Brace?
My brother takes his first step on the way to the UFC when he fights in Brace for War 12 in Tasmania on October 15. Anyone in Tassie then should go along :)
Just came in here to let you all know that my bro has actually made it to the UFC, but it seems that Daz has beaten me to the punch.
Told you he would make it, just took him 6 years ;) haha.
Had an interview on FoxSports Fight Week a few days ago :)
Keep us updated when he's on a card mate!
Quote from: jvalles69 on August 12, 2017, 11:26:13 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan 2.0 on August 12, 2017, 11:18:26 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 21, 2011, 10:28:40 PM
Anyone heard of the Aussie MMA company Brace?
My brother takes his first step on the way to the UFC when he fights in Brace for War 12 in Tasmania on October 15. Anyone in Tassie then should go along :)
Just came in here to let you all know that my bro has actually made it to the UFC, but it seems that Daz has beaten me to the punch.
Told you he would make it, just took him 6 years ;) haha.
Had an interview on FoxSports Fight Week a few days ago :)
Keep us updated when he's on a card mate!
Daz mentioned it above. UFC Fight Night 115 in Rotterdam, 2nd September :)
Quote from: CrowsFan 2.0 on August 13, 2017, 12:34:23 AM
Quote from: jvalles69 on August 12, 2017, 11:26:13 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan 2.0 on August 12, 2017, 11:18:26 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 21, 2011, 10:28:40 PM
Anyone heard of the Aussie MMA company Brace?
My brother takes his first step on the way to the UFC when he fights in Brace for War 12 in Tasmania on October 15. Anyone in Tassie then should go along :)
Just came in here to let you all know that my bro has actually made it to the UFC, but it seems that Daz has beaten me to the punch.
Told you he would make it, just took him 6 years ;) haha.
Had an interview on FoxSports Fight Week a few days ago :)
Keep us updated when he's on a card mate!
Daz mentioned it above. UFC Fight Night 115 in Rotterdam, 2nd September :)
Boom, will set to record on Fox!
Quote from: CrowsFan 2.0 on August 12, 2017, 11:18:26 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 21, 2011, 10:28:40 PM
Anyone heard of the Aussie MMA company Brace?
My brother takes his first step on the way to the UFC when he fights in Brace for War 12 in Tasmania on October 15. Anyone in Tassie then should go along :)
Just came in here to let you all know that my bro has actually made it to the UFC, but it seems that Daz has beaten me to the punch.
Told you he would make it, just took him 6 years ;) haha.
Had an interview on FoxSports Fight Week a few days ago :)
Sorry to break the news on you mate
didn't know you'd come on and let everyone know
Great for Rob and great to see you here even fro a brief moment
things well well with you i hope mate?
No need to apologise, just didn't expect anyone here to be keeping track of him.
Nice to see you have been :) I'll be flying over to watch him, so hopefully he has his arm raised at the end of the night.
Get on the betting when his odds are released ;)
Yeah mate I've been good thanks, keeping myself busy. Just thought I'd pop by to break the news, because I remembered a few of you were interested back in the day. Especially marcz...
Hope you've been well too :)
Quote from: CrowsFan 2.0 on August 13, 2017, 07:17:44 PM
No need to apologise, just didn't expect anyone here to be keeping track of him.
Nice to see you have been :) I'll be flying over to watch him, so hopefully he has his arm raised at the end of the night.
Get on the betting when his odds are released ;)
Yeah mate I've been good thanks, keeping myself busy. Just thought I'd pop by to break the news, because I remembered a few of you were interested back in the day. Especially marcz...
Hope you've been well too :)
Yeah i've been good thanks
and yeah i have kept a keen eye on him
as I've grown more and more MMA mad since back in those days
Good luck too him we will be cheering him
and you pop back in form time to time too champ been great seeing you here even just so we know your going well ;)
Quote from: DazBurg on August 13, 2017, 07:43:20 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan 2.0 on August 13, 2017, 07:17:44 PM
No need to apologise, just didn't expect anyone here to be keeping track of him.
Nice to see you have been :) I'll be flying over to watch him, so hopefully he has his arm raised at the end of the night.
Get on the betting when his odds are released ;)
Yeah mate I've been good thanks, keeping myself busy. Just thought I'd pop by to break the news, because I remembered a few of you were interested back in the day. Especially marcz...
Hope you've been well too :)
Yeah i've been good thanks
and yeah i have kept a keen eye on him
as I've grown more and more MMA mad since back in those days
Good luck too him we will be cheering him
and you pop back in form time to time too champ been great seeing you here even just so we know your going well ;)
Good to hear mate good to hear :)
He'll be fighting Bisping (or Whittaker) for the belt in no time ;)
Less than two weeks now...
Da fuq?!?! Jon Jones stripped again...this time for juicing!! :o :o :o
Quote from: CrowsFan 2.0 on August 12, 2017, 11:18:26 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 21, 2011, 10:28:40 PM
Anyone heard of the Aussie MMA company Brace?
My brother takes his first step on the way to the UFC when he fights in Brace for War 12 in Tasmania on October 15. Anyone in Tassie then should go along :)
Just came in here to let you all know that my bro has actually made it to the UFC, but it seems that Daz has beaten me to the punch.
Told you he would make it, just took him 6 years ;) haha.
Had an interview on FoxSports Fight Week a few days ago :)
Great news, congratulations hope he goes very well mate.
Get around him for easy money... ;)
(http://i.imgur.com/8xKOqpM.png)
Quote from: CrowsFan 2.0 on August 25, 2017, 12:38:52 PM
Get around him for easy money... ;)
(http://i.imgur.com/8xKOqpM.png)
i saw that this morning and thought
jeez could of been juicy for a debut
we know his good but more reason for us to know this and get a great win, haha
bad luck to Rob
bounce back mate
Mighty Mouse
what a finish!!! :o
UFC 221 just announced.
FOR PERTH WA
Potential Main Card is Whittaker vs GSP/Bisbing.
FLOWER YEH
FLOWER YEH
FLOWER YEH
FLOWER YEH
FLOWER YEH
Quote from: valkorum on October 31, 2017, 06:19:06 PM
UFC 221 just announced.
FOR PERTH WA
Potential Main Card is Whittaker vs GSP/Bisbing.
FLOWER YEH
FLOWER YEH
FLOWER YEH
FLOWER YEH
FLOWER YEH
I'll be in Japan. :'( :'( :'(
Quote from: jvalles69 on October 31, 2017, 07:56:46 PM
I'll be in Japan. :'( :'( :'(
Nooooooooooooooooooo
I will be going.
Quote from: valkorum on November 01, 2017, 04:03:36 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on October 31, 2017, 07:56:46 PM
I'll be in Japan. :'( :'( :'(
Nooooooooooooooooooo
I will be going.
what did you think valk?
I thought it was good ;D
Quote from: j959 on March 19, 2018, 02:14:33 AM
Quote from: valkorum on November 01, 2017, 04:03:36 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on October 31, 2017, 07:56:46 PM
I'll be in Japan. :'( :'( :'(
Nooooooooooooooooooo
I will be going.
what did you think valk?
I thought it was good ;D
I was going until I saw the $500 price tag for the tickets. So I didnt go.
Quote from: valkorum on March 19, 2018, 04:17:35 PM
Quote from: j959 on March 19, 2018, 02:14:33 AM
Quote from: valkorum on November 01, 2017, 04:03:36 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on October 31, 2017, 07:56:46 PM
I'll be in Japan. :'( :'( :'(
Nooooooooooooooooooo
I will be going.
what did you think valk?
I thought it was good ;D
I was going until I saw the $500 price tag for the tickets. So I didnt go.
that was tier1!!! :o
what about the lower tier pricing??
mate of a mate got tickets and we went with tier2 I think ...
Quote from: j959 on March 20, 2018, 04:46:49 AM
Quote from: valkorum on March 19, 2018, 04:17:35 PM
Quote from: j959 on March 19, 2018, 02:14:33 AM
Quote from: valkorum on November 01, 2017, 04:03:36 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on October 31, 2017, 07:56:46 PM
I'll be in Japan. :'( :'( :'(
Nooooooooooooooooooo
I will be going.
what did you think valk?
I thought it was good ;D
I was going until I saw the $500 price tag for the tickets. So I didnt go.
that was tier1!!! :o
what about the lower tier pricing??
mate of a mate got tickets and we went with tier2 I think ...
My mates a pro poker player and happened to be playing at the same table as Buffer. Sold him ringside tickets for $300 each!
Quote from: j959 on March 20, 2018, 04:46:49 AM
that was tier1!!! :o
what about the lower tier pricing??
mate of a mate got tickets and we went with tier2 I think ...
I signed up on the UFC website to receive notification of tickets going on sale - THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN. 3 hours after tickets went on sale I realised but everything except Tier 1 was sold out.
dont know if you's heard but Conor attacked Khabib's bus
news article here (http://www.news.com.au/sport/ufc/conor-mcgregor-reportedly-attacks-rival-at-ufc-223-media-event/news-story/f0197f5dead562a5d8f3d2bdd6c3185e)
TMZ (https://youtu.be/a3LAeJCVsSk) video here
"McGregor’s assault appeared to be linked to an incident earlier this week involving his close friend and fellow UFC fighter Artem Lobov and Russian fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team"
Was just about to post that.
QuoteFormer UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor showed up at media day ahead of UFC 223, storming the Barclays Center on Thursday and possibly damaging a bus containing UFC fighters.
(...)
UFC president Dana White told reporters that he believed a warrant had been issued for McGregor's arrest, but NYPD says it is investigating an "incident" at the Barclays Center and trying to determine whether a crime occurred. No warrant has been issued for McGregor's arrest, according to the NYPD.
White said McGregor was with a group of about 20 that were let into the Barclays Center by a credentialed website.
"They stormed the building, got down to the loading docks where the fighters were getting on buses and started to attack the buses with trash cans, dollies," White said. "... This is the most disgusting thing that has ever happened in the history of this company."
The incident caused cuts to the face of UFC fighter Michael Chiesa, White said.
Chiesa apparently suffered a laceration on his forehead. His coach, Rick Little, told MMA Junkie that Chiesa was "cut up" by shattered glass.
"Conor went bananas and put a beating on the van that we were in looking for Khabib [Nurmagomedov]," Little said. "A million security guards had to restrain him. Mike's cut up now. He's got marks on him, for sure. I don't think too serious. Everything happened so fast. It was just like we got jumped."
Chiesa has been taken to the hospital, White said.
Beyond McGregor, Artem Lobov has been pulled from the UFC 223 card, according to White, as he was apparently part of the group that stormed the building with McGregor.
What a peanut. Will get sued like crazy.
Rose supposedly injured too
QuoteKhabib Nurmagomedov responds to Conor McGregor’s bus attack: If you’re a real gangster, tell me where to meet you
“I am laughing inside. You broke window? Why? Come inside. If you real gangster why don’t you come inside? This is big history gangster place. Brooklyn. You want to talk to me? Send me location. I am going to come. No problem,†he added, before revealing only he, his cornerman and his manager were on the bus at the moment.
“To be honest, I don’t want him to go to jail,†Nurmagomedov said. “We have to fight. If we have to fight, let’s fight. Send me location. Please, we have to fix this. Me and you. One-on-one. You want 10-on-10? OK,†he added.
“I give his whole team slap and no one say anything. He come with media, with cameras when I’m alone. Of course I want to go outside but they don’t let me leave the bus. He knows this. They don’t do nothing. I’m here.â€
He'll get suspended so he can avoid Khabib.
Reports are 3 fights are going to be cancelled due to Conor's attack. Lobov would be one I'd guess. Guy is a waste of space and only has a contract cos of Conor.
Conor's been arrested.
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 06, 2018, 12:46:54 PM
QuoteKhabib Nurmagomedov responds to Conor McGregor’s bus attack: If you’re a real gangster, tell me where to meet you
“I am laughing inside. You broke window? Why? Come inside. If you real gangster why don’t you come inside? This is big history gangster place. Brooklyn. You want to talk to me? Send me location. I am going to come. No problem,†he added, before revealing only he, his cornerman and his manager were on the bus at the moment.
“To be honest, I don’t want him to go to jail,†Nurmagomedov said. “We have to fight. If we have to fight, let’s fight. Send me location. Please, we have to fix this. Me and you. One-on-one. You want 10-on-10? OK,†he added.
“I give his whole team slap and no one say anything. He come with media, with cameras when I’m alone. Of course I want to go outside but they don’t let me leave the bus. He knows this. They don’t do nothing. I’m here.â€
He'll get suspended so he can avoid Khabib.
My thoughts exactly
Conor is a flog that thinks he is a important part of society but really he is no better than any other thug walking the streets and I'm sure that his wealth will stop any real justice being done in this case but the footy is about to start so flower Conor
Holloway declared medically unfit and pulled from the card. He couldn't make weight
Quote from: Mat0369 on April 07, 2018, 12:52:53 AM
Holloway declared medically unfit and pulled from the card. He couldn't make weight
This card is shaping up to be an utter disaster! Dana asked Holloway and Ortega to take the fight on shot notice, both said yes but Dana choice Max. Way too late to put Ortega in there although he prob will say yes.
Al Iaquinta to fight Khabib...good on him for stepping in, but we're going to see a mauling here.
McGregor = wtf??
Was he on meth/coke??!! :o :p :x
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 07, 2018, 01:19:26 AM
Quote from: Mat0369 on April 07, 2018, 12:52:53 AM
Holloway declared medically unfit and pulled from the card. He couldn't make weight
This card is shaping up to be an utter disaster! Dana asked Holloway and Ortega to take the fight on shot notice, both said yes but Dana choice Max. Way too late to put Ortega in there although he prob will say yes.
to be fair on Holloway, it was like 6 days notice yeah? Ortega would've been good to but it wouldn't have been a 'superfight' then, so understand that as a commercial decision (Max > Brian) ...
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 07, 2018, 11:34:52 AM
Al Iaquinta to fight Khabib...good on him for stepping in, but we're going to see a mauling here.
I like Iaquinta, but yes will be a mauling ... lucky I didn't move my schedule to go see this card live ... my thoughts are still ...
McGregor, wtf???!?!?!!!! ;)
Current season of TUF looks good, all the fighters are undefeated with DC and Stipe as coaches.
Few days late, but...
Khabib vs Conor!
Quote from: jvalles69 on August 06, 2018, 01:40:25 PM
Few days late, but...
Khabib vs Conor!
So who's everyone got? For me i think Khabib. No doubt Conner can sleep him early, but gut says otherwise
Think anyone can win that fight to be honest, I'm hoping it's Khabib, won't be able to stand it if Conor wins, depends who's game plan comes to fruition and who the momentum goes with. Can Khabib stand and bang with Conor? I think so and Khabib's chin is rock solid. Can Conor stop Khabib's take downs? HELL NO! Would love to see Khabib get him down and pummel him into a TKO.
Whole UFC 229 card looks very solid too.
UFC 228 was worth the watch as well, Woodley proving he's the smartest guy in the Octagon.
Quote from: Dudge on September 11, 2018, 09:37:55 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on August 06, 2018, 01:40:25 PM
Few days late, but...
Khabib vs Conor!
So who's everyone got? For me i think Khabib. No doubt Conner can sleep him early, but gut says otherwise
this is the type of fight that can go either way...
Khabib will go straight ahead and that tactic could get him KO's by Conor's counter punch.
BUT... if Khabib can take it (which i feeling he can) and push through and he grabs Conor it could be some very LONG and painful rounds for Conor, especially when he doesn't have a big tank like Khabib does
His fight with Barboza shows what he can do when he gets on top of someone. he punished that guy for fun.
I'd say Khabib by unanimous decision.
He'll ragdoll Conor for all the rounds.
agree, cannot see conor taking out khabib. khabib will take him down and beat the shower out of him.
I don't see how it goes the full 5 rounds considering how easily Conor tapped out to Diaz. Khabib get's KO'd, or Conor won't be able to stand by the 3rd-4th round by himself.
Quote from: jvalles69 on September 13, 2018, 10:13:47 AM
I don't see how it goes the full 5 rounds considering how easily Conor tapped out to Diaz. Khabib get's KO'd, or Conor won't be able to stand by the 3rd-4th round by himself.
I'm sure Barboza felt the same way everytime he looked at the ref for a stoppage.
Plus i reckon that he could take the early punches from Conor, remember in the fight against Johnson and he copped that early right/left combo and he was slightly shaken but still walked forward toward Johnson.... no one has REALLY hurt him with punches.
Plus i feel Khabib's MASSIVE tank will help as he'll tire out Conor by being on top of him.
Quote from: Keeper27 on September 13, 2018, 05:01:39 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on September 13, 2018, 10:13:47 AM
I don't see how it goes the full 5 rounds considering how easily Conor tapped out to Diaz. Khabib get's KO'd, or Conor won't be able to stand by the 3rd-4th round by himself.
I'm sure Barboza felt the same way everytime he looked at the ref for a stoppage.
Plus i reckon that he could take the early punches from Conor, remember in the fight against Johnson and he copped that early right/left combo and he was slightly shaken but still walked forward toward Johnson.... no one has REALLY hurt him with punches.
Plus i feel Khabib's MASSIVE tank will help as he'll tire out Conor by being on top of him.
Honestly I expect Khabib to play with Conor till he decides he wants to end the fight, then I expect him to call Tony to come to the ring because he's still fresh. :o
Quote from: jvalles69 on September 13, 2018, 10:34:27 PM
Quote from: Keeper27 on September 13, 2018, 05:01:39 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on September 13, 2018, 10:13:47 AM
I don't see how it goes the full 5 rounds considering how easily Conor tapped out to Diaz. Khabib get's KO'd, or Conor won't be able to stand by the 3rd-4th round by himself.
I'm sure Barboza felt the same way everytime he looked at the ref for a stoppage.
Plus i reckon that he could take the early punches from Conor, remember in the fight against Johnson and he copped that early right/left combo and he was slightly shaken but still walked forward toward Johnson.... no one has REALLY hurt him with punches.
Plus i feel Khabib's MASSIVE tank will help as he'll tire out Conor by being on top of him.
Honestly I expect Khabib to play with Conor till he decides he wants to end the fight, then I expect him to call Tony to come to the ring because he's still fresh. :o
Would love a Tony/Khabib fight.
If Khabib can beat both guys then i seriously see him go up in weight to fight GSP.
He's mentioned that he wants GSP but he needs to finish Conor and Tony first
Quote from: Keeper27 on September 13, 2018, 11:31:26 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on September 13, 2018, 10:34:27 PM
Quote from: Keeper27 on September 13, 2018, 05:01:39 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on September 13, 2018, 10:13:47 AM
I don't see how it goes the full 5 rounds considering how easily Conor tapped out to Diaz. Khabib get's KO'd, or Conor won't be able to stand by the 3rd-4th round by himself.
I'm sure Barboza felt the same way everytime he looked at the ref for a stoppage.
Plus i reckon that he could take the early punches from Conor, remember in the fight against Johnson and he copped that early right/left combo and he was slightly shaken but still walked forward toward Johnson.... no one has REALLY hurt him with punches.
Plus i feel Khabib's MASSIVE tank will help as he'll tire out Conor by being on top of him.
Honestly I expect Khabib to play with Conor till he decides he wants to end the fight, then I expect him to call Tony to come to the ring because he's still fresh. :o
Would love a Tony/Khabib fight.
If Khabib can beat both guys then i seriously see him go up in weight to fight GSP.
He's mentioned that he wants GSP but he needs to finish Conor and Tony first
Khabib vs GSP would be incredible, I know GSP says he's only got a couple more fights in him and he wants super fights to maximise his pay day. It'll prob be like passing the torch if GSP loses that.
Quote from: jvalles69 on September 14, 2018, 10:05:40 AM
Quote from: Keeper27 on September 13, 2018, 11:31:26 PM
If Khabib can beat both guys then i seriously see him go up in weight to fight GSP.
He's mentioned that he wants GSP but he needs to finish Conor and Tony first
Khabib vs GSP would be incredible, I know GSP says he's only got a couple more fights in him and he wants super fights to maximise his pay day. It'll prob be like passing the torch if GSP loses that.
agreed. either way it'd definitely be worth watching.
Man oh Man, wow wee
Didn't see the fight. Read a transcript of the call, seems like Khabib held his own in striking and just controlled Conor when he got him down. Only a matter of time for hold to finish the fight. Is a rematch likely or Khabib take on Ferguson next and then both would look at Conor for a money fight. Does McGregor still have the stomach for this though?
3 of Khabib's team members have been arrested and the purse is on hold
That member in the red t-shirt is an absolute dog
Hope all 3 of them are never allowed to enter the USA again, and spend time in jail too
Crazy ending, and not a good look
Entertaining though for sure. Lewis pulling out the win in the last 10 seconds was crazy considering he would have easily lost if it went to decision, and the Ferguson Pettit fight was flowering awesome
Wow! Great card and WWE level finish! Wtf happened?!? All that pent up rage in the khabib camp came out, copper a hell of a lot of abuse over the last few years, shame that the emotion caused that! Couldn't completely make out what Dana said to khabib, but sounded something like we can't announce you won out here cos there would be a riot from the Irish?!?
No doubt khabibs crew should be punished in some way, pity Conor gets away with whatever the flower he wants.
In the fight, Conor quit again...piss weak and no heart when he's getting beaten. Rhonda got out of a crank way worse that that and Conor just taps. Were some butthurt Conor supporters at the pub I went to, suck shower you part time followers.
Long live mother Russia!
fight went the way i expected it to, Khabib walked Conors punches and took advantage of Conors limited tank and gassed him out early, Conors punches were useless and khabib dominated him on the floor with the GnP.
deserved win for khabib, with no round losses either, still undefeated (27-0) and no rounds lost EVER. BEAST
while i think what Khabib and his crew have done in disgusting the UFC and dana have to take some of the blame... Dana lets Conor and his crew do whatever they want because Conor brings in MASSIVE amounts of money into their pockets, but you start attacking someones religion and family and you're asking for this to go beyond the octagon.
and TBH if Conors crew has a sook about this then they are little doges... where was the outrage when Conor and his crew attacked Khabib on a bus with a trolley while at a press conference?? hypocritices i thinks.
Khabib needs to finish off tony before he goes onto GSP, and if god is willing maybe a fight with Ben Askren.
Just listened to the press conference. The 3 guys who attacked Conor were arrested but have since been released because Conor refused to press charges. Khabibs purse is being held through the investigation, Conor got his purse after reviewing tape. 2 of Conor's attackers are fighters and Dana said they'll never fight against under the UFC. Will see how this unfolds over the next week.
Dana definitely has to take some blame for letting Conor do whatever the flower he wants. I'd suspect khabib is going to take a suspension for this and Conor will go on doing what he wants.
And for all those jumping on khabib... don't forget that time Conor stormed the cage when his team mate was fighting, attacked the opponent and the referee. Still went unpunished.
Have been into this fight since it was announced. Great result. Dana's love child got a wake up call. It was way easier than i thought. Now the balls in Daddy Dana"s court. Somehow i think DD is going to get his love child what he wants by the way he was sooking at the press conference. Pisses me off McGregor gets off with everything, ( fine's don't bother him ), and KHABIB might not get his belt, purse money,visa. Gimme a break !
Quote from: jvalles69 on October 07, 2018, 09:23:44 PM
And for all those jumping on khabib... don't forget that time Conor stormed the cage when his team mate was fighting, attacked the opponent and the referee. Still went unpunished.
Exactly. It's BS how much Conor gets away with
So here's some footage that shows Conor throw the first punch to the guys that jumped in the ring, yet he gets his purse...
https://www.facebook.com/turosports/videos/271534633466923/
UFC use Conor's antics and throwing the dolly into the bus to promote their sport. Conor then take's it to another level building up racial tensions, UFC let it go. Why would they think this wouldn't blow up like this? Oh yeah, Khabib can just keep taking shower and walk it off. What a crock of shower.
great fight went the way as predicted
yeah khahbib was silly shouldn't of done it (should of taken his win and left with head held high)
not defending connor his bus attack was stupid too
both done a very stupid act
ofc connor will get away and khabib will not though
Saw a video of people brawling outside the arena
That was always going to happen after everything that went down
What a mess
So that post I said where Conor threw the first punch, that was the 2nd punch and the first punch was Conor again when he jumped on the cage to follow Khabib and another of Khabib's team jumped up too, both were sitting on top of the cage trying to see what was going on and Conor gave him a cheap sot to the head. How this guy got to walk out of that arena is beyond me. Whatever happens to one of them should happen to the other and be done with it...but it won't.
Couldn't agree more Jvalles. McGregor's got away with every thing he's done. Someone does something similar, and bang Daddy Dana gets out the check book. Love MMA, but it gets hard to put up with bias shower
Quote from: Dudge on October 08, 2018, 09:54:51 PM
Couldn't agree more Jvalles. McGregor's got away with every thing he's done. Someone does something similar, and bang Daddy Dana gets out the check book. Love MMA, but it gets hard to put up with bias shower
Feel that UFC is going to lose a lot of "real" fans over this. The blow-ins commenting on this around the traps and social media is ridiculous. 100% they are all Conor nutuggers who are now butthurt Conor got his ass handed to him.
Quote from: jvalles69 on October 08, 2018, 10:05:48 PM
Quote from: Dudge on October 08, 2018, 09:54:51 PM
Couldn't agree more Jvalles. McGregor's got away with every thing he's done. Someone does something similar, and bang Daddy Dana gets out the check book. Love MMA, but it gets hard to put up with bias shower
Feel that UFC is going to lose a lot of "real" fans over this. The blow-ins commenting on this around the traps and social media is ridiculous. 100% they are all Conor nutuggers who are now butthurt Conor got his ass handed to him.
Got too many mates like that on my feed. Defo need a clean out.
They are all raging at Khabib and his crew but when you point out what Conor and 20+ mates attacking Khabib while he's on a bus with a trolley or when Conor jumped over the cage as a spectator and hit a referee the brush it off.
What's OK for one should be OK for the other.
Good to see that Dana, UFC and Conor are being called out like they should.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2018/10/07/ufc-229-fallout-hypocrisy-bullying-and-toxic-culture-produced-an-ugly-scene-on-the-grandest-stage/#75a79c6936ba
https://wwos.nine.com.au/news/ufc-conor-mcgregor-dana-white-slammed-in-fight-aftermath/9813239b-f50f-47c9-af8d-53e38ac166f1
A little excerpt from one of those articles...
QuoteFrom what we've seen of Nurmagomedov, this is out of character for him. Still, he has to be held accountable for what he did. That said, can we assume Nurmagomedov will have to endure consequences that are more severe than what McGregor had to face for his bus attack? I'm not in law enforcement or a lawyer, but neither are most of the people chiming in with hot takes.
Have you guys seen the judges score card from the fight??
All 3 judges gave the 3rd round to Conor (9-10)
Really?? If anything i felt it was a tie round. I've watched it again and th er 3rd was a tie.
Quote from: Keeper27 on October 09, 2018, 11:36:34 PM
Have you guys seen the judges score card from the fight??
All 3 judges gave the 3rd round to Conor (9-10)
Really?? If anything i felt it was a tie round. I've watched it again and th er 3rd was a tie.
Yeah I saw that, but the judging is terrible in the UFC. Some of them look at the ground game as doing nothing. It's a bit of a joke.
Nah, McDipsheet won the third. Not much of anything happened that round but he probably won it since Khabib decided to stand and strike most of the round. Khabib was winning the other 2 and it was 10-9, 10-8, 9-10 and then he forced him to tap.
Quote from: Mat0369 on October 10, 2018, 02:13:33 AM
Nah, McDipsheet won the third. Not much of anything happened that round but he probably won it since Khabib decided to stand and strike most of the round. Khabib was winning the other 2 and it was 10-9, 10-8, 9-10 and then he forced him to tap.
I did think at the time Conor did win the 3rd round. Not sure if that was influenced by what the commentary team was saying though.
Quote from: jvalles69 on October 10, 2018, 11:11:48 AM
I did think at the time Conor did win the 3rd round. Not sure if that was influenced by what the commentary team was saying though.
While the strikes didn't do a lot of damage he probably landed more. He also managed to defend the take down early and Khabib got one late in the round just before the end of the round if I remember correctly.
Quote from: Mat0369 on October 10, 2018, 12:54:08 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on October 10, 2018, 11:11:48 AM
I did think at the time Conor did win the 3rd round. Not sure if that was influenced by what the commentary team was saying though.
While the strikes didn't do a lot of damage he probably landed more. He also managed to defend the take down early and Khabib got one late in the round just before the end of the round if I remember correctly.
I remember looking at the strike count during that round and Conor was 22-12, so yeah, I can agree with Conor being given a round.
DC vs Derrick Lewis added as the main event to UFC 230. Yikes, Lewis gone get smashed...
Poirier has pulled out of the Nate Diaz fight.
Quote from: jvalles69 on October 10, 2018, 02:56:36 PM
DC vs Derrick Lewis added as the main event to UFC 230. Yikes, Lewis gone get smashed...
Agreed, DC has too much in his bag to take out Lewis.
Just wanted to say how good it was to see that the conversation about Khabib vs McGregor was mature and good-natured.
Khabib threatening to leave. He can do whatever he wants I'd think, the UFC couldn't care less. He could go to Bellator and they still wouldn't be a threat to the UFC
Some reactions to Khabib's comments. Chuck Liddell makes some good points.
https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/10/11/17965218/pros-react-to-khabib-nurmagomedovs-post-ufc-229-brawl-ultimatum-to-ufc
Conor McGregor @TheNotoriousMMA
Hey guys quick announcement, I’ve decided to retire from the sport formally known as “Mixed Martial Art†today.
I wish all my old colleagues well going forward in competition.
I now join my former partners on this venture, already in retirement.
Proper Pina Coladas on me fellas!
He'll be back.
Quote from: jvalles69 on March 26, 2019, 10:57:37 PM
He'll be back.
in the WWE, getting his head smashed and choked out isnt the life he wants.
he's done what he wanted... made enough money from all the hard work and now he can slow the pace down
why not, probably get a good pay out of it like Rousey and gets his mug on TV again
Quote from: Keeper27 on March 27, 2019, 12:21:18 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on March 26, 2019, 10:57:37 PM
He'll be back.
in the WWE, getting his head smashed and choked out isnt the life he wants.
he's done what he wanted... made enough money from all the hard work and now he can slow the pace down
why not, probably get a good pay out of it like Rousey and gets his mug on TV again
Fine, but to real fight fans he'll never go down as one of the best. 2 retirements now, and how many title defences? 0 I think it is...
Quote from: jvalles69 on March 27, 2019, 12:32:30 PM
Quote from: Keeper27 on March 27, 2019, 12:21:18 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on March 26, 2019, 10:57:37 PM
He'll be back.
in the WWE, getting his head smashed and choked out isnt the life he wants.
he's done what he wanted... made enough money from all the hard work and now he can slow the pace down
why not, probably get a good pay out of it like Rousey and gets his mug on TV again
Fine, but to real fight fans he'll never go down as one of the best. 2 retirements now, and how many title defences? 0 I think it is...
agreed, wasnt a fan of his, chose to showoff rather than fight. but thats the thing that brought in so many new fans to the sport.
he never cared about being the best, he wanted to make enough noise to get enough interest in him to make the big bucks.
whether we like it or not he elevated the sport to a whole new level.
i wish there was this much interest when Spider was the champ or before Jon Jones flowered up. then the sport would've seen what real champs were
Quote from: Keeper27 on March 27, 2019, 01:10:19 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on March 27, 2019, 12:32:30 PM
Quote from: Keeper27 on March 27, 2019, 12:21:18 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on March 26, 2019, 10:57:37 PM
He'll be back.
in the WWE, getting his head smashed and choked out isnt the life he wants.
he's done what he wanted... made enough money from all the hard work and now he can slow the pace down
why not, probably get a good pay out of it like Rousey and gets his mug on TV again
Fine, but to real fight fans he'll never go down as one of the best. 2 retirements now, and how many title defences? 0 I think it is...
agreed, wasnt a fan of his, chose to showoff rather than fight. but thats the thing that brought in so many new fans to the sport.
he never cared about being the best, he wanted to make enough noise to get enough interest in him to make the big bucks.
whether we like it or not he elevated the sport to a whole new level.
i wish there was this much interest when Spider was the champ or before Jon Jones flowered up. then the sport would've seen what real champs were
Yep, no denying what he did for the sport. If I go to the pub to watch a Conor card, there are literally no seats in the house, if he's not on the card, I could count the number of people at the pub on one hand. Very disappointing. Disappointing for guys like Aldo who was the best of the best for a long time, but his legacy now seems to be getting knocked out in 10 seconds by Conor.
Quote from: jvalles69 on March 26, 2019, 10:57:37 PM
He'll be back.
100% no way ESPN and UFC made a deal where ESPN gave 500,000 viewers worth of PPV buys in a 12 month period UP FRONT, if he wasn’t gonna be there
Quote from: R.Griffen on March 27, 2019, 09:44:43 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on March 26, 2019, 10:57:37 PM
He'll be back.
100% no way ESPN and UFC made a deal where ESPN gave 500,000 viewers worth of PPV buys in a 12 month period UP FRONT, if he wasn’t gonna be there
Yeah, thinking about it again I think he's just trying to get some leverage. He'll fight, but it will be against big money guys only.
Lol, 2nd retirement didn't last long, war of words might make Khabib vs Conor 2, the fastest ever tap out time could be there for the taking.
Dillashaw has been suspended for 2 years for injecting EPO, Garbrandts team called it years ago.
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 10, 2019, 10:44:34 AM
Lol, 2nd retirement didn't last long, war of words might make Khabib vs Conor 2, the fastest ever tap out time could be there for the taking.
He doesnt learn his lesson, going personal again to his wife now.
Cannot wait to see him get smashed again.
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 10, 2019, 10:44:34 AM
Dillashaw has been suspended for 2 years for injecting EPO, Garbrandts team called it years ago.
always liked dillashaw, very disappointing indeed.
Any one see Masvidal's KO against Askren. Boy oh Boy, WOW WEE. 5 seconds. Nearly as quick as me and the wife ;)
Quote from: Dudge on July 08, 2019, 07:55:04 PM
Any one see Masvidal's KO against Askren. Boy oh Boy, WOW WEE. 5 seconds. Nearly as quick as me and the wife ;)
Yeah it was pretty nuts. Don't like either fighter, but it was nice to see Askren get laid out, not so much the Masvidal carry on after.
Quote from: jvalles69 on July 10, 2019, 11:05:33 AM
Quote from: Dudge on July 08, 2019, 07:55:04 PM
Any one see Masvidal's KO against Askren. Boy oh Boy, WOW WEE. 5 seconds. Nearly as quick as me and the wife ;)
Yeah it was pretty nuts. Don't like either fighter, but it was nice to see Askren get laid out, not so much the Masvidal carry on after.
LOVED IT... Askren talks so much.