The MMA thread

[Don1]

GSP Vs Condit = GSP
Hendricks vs. Kampmann = Kampmann
Lawlor vs Carmont = Lawlor
Philippou vs Ring = Philippou
Hominick vs Garza = Hominick
Cote vs Sakara = Cote
Diabate vs Griggs = Griggs
Bocek vs. Rafael dos Anjos = Rafael dos Anjos
Makdessi vs Stout = Stout

[Johnny]

Just watching the weigh-ins... GSP looks in fantastic shape, as always.

Can't wait for it and am no closer to calling it...

[robmlufc]

That GSP lad isn't bad is he..

[Halb]

Shame things are left to the judges.
How could a definitive end be prompted?

[Stu R]

Little bit disappointed for Condit TBH, GSP fought a good fight but I genuinely think Condit could have won that if he'd been less hesitant in the 1st and 2nd. Great to see GSP back though - he looked huge.

Hendricks' punch was incredible, couldn't believe how far Kampmann got launched. I really hope he's next in line to fight GSP, great wrestler with that KO power will be a real challenge for George, I'd fancy his chances.

As for the talk of a 'superfight', I can't see GSP going for it. I reckon Hendricks is next in line at 205, which will be a tough enough fight. Silva is on a different planet.

[tim2100]

Stu R said:

I reckon Hendricks is next in line at 205, which will be a tough enough fight. Silva is on a different planet.

Thats a bit harsh, to jump gsp & Silva and go straight for Jones!

[Stu R]

tim2100 said:

Thats a bit harsh, to jump gsp & Silva and go straight for Jones!

Yeah, I shouldn't post hung over

[BRMMA]

Really enjoyed Condit vs GSP, two elite fighters leaving it all in the cage

I'm excited for either of GSP's next fights, silva has the striking and ground game to GSP serious problems and whilst he's a more technical striker than Hendricks if Hendricks can keep the fight standing which he has the wrestling credentials to do then he could land the one punch needed to take the title

[robmlufc]

Is Diaz banned at the moment? Surely he deserves a crack at GSP?

[BRMMA]

robmlufc said:

Is Diaz banned at the moment? Surely he deserves a crack at GSP?

I think his ban runs until February so wouldn't be a problem, his biggest issue is he's coming off a loss, he'll need to beat a top contendor to get a shot and i'm not sure who that would be, maybe a rematch with Condit or a fight with Rory Macdonald

[Don1]

The younger Diaz is fighting Benson Henderson in a week or so for that belt.

[BRMMA]

Don1 said:

The younger Diaz is fighting Benson Henderson in a week or so for that belt.

That's a great fight, really tough to call

[Don1]

BRMMA said:

Don1 said:

The younger Diaz is fighting Benson Henderson in a week or so for that belt.

That's a great fight, really tough to call

As much as I hate to say it (I loathe the Diaz brothers 'attitude'), I think he'll take it. I really wasn't that impressed with Henderson.

[BRMMA]

Don1 said:

As much as I hate to say it (I loathe the Diaz brothers 'attitude'), I think he'll take it. I really wasn't that impressed with Henderson.

I can see an argument for both taking it but Henderson has handled excellent strikers before such as cerrone etc and Diaz really struggled with the wrestling of Macdonald, i really think they could fight 10 times and split it 5 wins a piece

[Johnny]

Work at the weekend curtailed my plans for a night of UFC & Tequila, so I've only just got round to watching...

What a great card, some superb fight.

GSP & Condit were both excellent, both gave it their all but GSP is just so well rounded. I got the fantastic fight I was hoping for so can't ask for more. Thought Carlos did really well, but GSP is just on a special level.

Looking forward to Henderson v Diaz, hoping for Ben to win.

[Don1]

Thinking back, was it the second round that Condit looked slightly wobbly, and GSP took him down instead of blasting him? Shame, but what a fighter.

[plenty]

I've been following TUF UK vs Australia and I am enjoying it more than any TUF season since about 2006.

It's got the freshness of the early US seasons (if not quite the talent) and the country vs country rivalry is surprisingly compelling. Everyone comes off well, with the possible exception of Sotiropoulos.

[Chris77]

plenty said:

I've been following TUF UK vs Australia and I am enjoying it more than any TUF season since about 2006.

It's got the freshness of the early US seasons (if not quite the talent) and the country vs country rivalry is surprisingly compelling. Everyone comes off well, with the possible exception of Sotiropoulos.

Def agree with you there, best in a long while

[davey68]

Same here really enjoying the Smashes TUF series. Good to see the Brits doing so well, just hope Freakshow wins and eliminates another aussie. Been watching the Carwin v Nelson TUF series too but strangely it's not on the ESPN programme guides at all this week, it can't of finished as they still have fights remaining?

[Don1]

They keep swapping it around - last week it was on after The Smashes.

Personally most of the Brits are sending me insane - typical Brits abroad bullst. George is coming across as a right wker, as are his coaches. Ross is as expected - top bloke. I'd like to see Freakshow win it as well.