The MMA thread

[Don1]

I caught the latest Cage Warriors last night (BY Sports 2).

Pleasantly surprised. Some good fights. Certainly better that two of the last three UFC.

[Chris77]

Good card sunday, think the stoppage in the main event was a bit late

[Don1]

Agreed. Not a bad card, but now getting really bored with women fighting - very rare for a stoppage.

Yes, very late stoppage. An effect of the very fast stoppage in the prelims? (Was that Yamasaki?)

[BRR]

Really busy weekend just gone for Pro & Amateur MMA in the UK, enjoyed the BAMMA/Bellator card, Tim Barnett looked exceptional and really enjoyed the Lahore vs Fletcher fight

this weekend's UFC should be a good one too

[Chris77]

Domanic Cruz is on Joe Rogan podcast, never been a fan, but found I really warmed to him after listening.

[Don1]

So, a potentially huge card this weekend - can't wait for the co-main event.

Other news - Bisping Vs GSP. My money is on Bisping.

[Ej74]

Got a little bet on Hunt, The Eagle and Wonderboy

Bisping vs. GSP - my 2 fav fighters we'll see how GSP handles the step up weight wise should be a good fight

[Don1]

I'd like to see Hunt behead 'The Reem' (he was a much better fighter as 'The Demolition Man'), I would like to see Ferguson win (but I think the real winners will be the fans, it could be a fight of the year candidate - or it could be a boring-ass hump fest), and I'd like to see Woodley uncork that power and cement himself at the top.

[Johnny]

Yep, can't wait for 209.

Been watching the Countdown & Beyond the Octagon stuff again. Really do love Hardy's analysis.

And like you, think then Co main could/should be fantastic.

In other news I see Bisping taking that at MW tbh.

[BRR]

Nurgamedov vs Ferguson has the potential to be one of the best fights of all time, think it's a genuine 50/50 fight and can't wait to watch it

my money is on Woodley as I think if he decides to wrestle Thompson won't be able to stop him and on the feet he covers distance so quickly it negates a lot of Thompson's advantages, Thompson has a chance of KOing him but I think Woodley wins 7 out of 10

Hunt vs Overeem shouldn't go the distance, god knows which one will stop the other though

I think the GSP vs Bisping fight is really interesting, again don't know which way to call it. I'm glad it keeps delaying Romero getting a shot, he's a superb fighter but can't stand him as a person and the way he conducts himself

[Johnny]

Ffs.

Co main is off.

Khabib in hospital due to weight cut.

[FredClogs]

Johnny said:

Ffs.

Co main is off.

Khabib in hospital due to weight cut.

Pants.

Heard Joe Rogan a few weeks ago go on a real rant about weight cutting, it has to stop, there really is no need for it its just a silly culture. The UFC could introduce a couple more weight divisions and the whole thing could stop.

[Don1]

Or rather increase the weight limit by 7-10lbs.
Really annoying but at least we won't have yet another interim title floating around.

[Johnny]

Watching the weigh-ins.

Amanda Cooper.... I say!

[lemmingjames]

Is there any news on when mcnugget is returning or is he switching codes and chasing mayweather now?

[ben5575]

Just in case you were thinking about skipping the prelims, please don't.

[Johnny]

Saw the early prelims, and the end the the main event.

Will catch up with the rest after work this evening.

[Don1]

Prelims and the early card were definitely the best, up to the main event. I have never fast forwarded a main event before.

[AreOut]

Johnny said:

Ffs.

Co main is off.

Khabib in hospital due to weight cut.

there should be a rule where you are allowed to cancel the fight a month before it or so, everything later should be counted as a loss

because what's happening in UFC lately is just ridiculous

[Johnny]

Caught up last night. What a card overall!

Really enjoyed that. Didn't bother watching the main event.