The MMA thread

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Just watched a FB link with them two slagging each other off, very funny.

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caduceus said:

I'm not having a go at BT. I'm disappointed with the UFC that they have not made other provisions for terrestrial tv users to pay to watch it any other way (ie - Youtube, UFC.com, etc) Hence my post.

The UFC don't give a fk about UK audiences.

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So Nate won? That's funny after the video smack talk. Nick was relatively restrained and Conor was just such a complete knob.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U18SW82tCQ

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I like smack talk, when done well. Loved how Stone COld and The Rock used to do it, very skilled talkers, very skilled.

It makes money.

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If ya smell what the Rock is cooking.


Love how the UFC belt has drawn very heavily from what was the old NWA title-belt well, now a WWE belt.

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Don1 said:

Just not enthused. St Preux got broken by Glover, who was monstered by JJ.

He called out any heavyweight. Put him with Roy Nelson. Dangerous, but JJ would have been able to properly expose him as the plodder he is. Uncle Dana would have lost the irritant that Roy is if he'd lost, if JJ lost that would put him in his place. Win-win.

Would that fight be sanctioned, by whomever sanctions these things?

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He had a fgunny twiitter spat with Sheamus the WWE (260lb) wrestler a while back.

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mikebradford said:

I didnt think Bisping would win but im pleased for him, as i believe both Bisping and Rockhold have benefited by those other fighters struggling with no longer taking PEDs.

The post fight conference was another matter, and pretty comical to watch.
im always a bit cynical now, but wasnt sure if the tension between them was purely to hype up a money spinning rematch. Even if its understandable to think theirs going to be obvious tension after a fight.

Some classic Bisping lines afterwards

Overall a fantastic card.

UFC being stricter?


Also, is the post fight chat on yourtube?

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KImbo! Only 42, jeez, thought he was way older!

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Don1 said:

Yep - search UFC channel and then look at post 199 press conference highlights. The loser din't do himself any favours.

Ta!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKUHhFLD0oM
Neither come off very wel!

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Wha the heck, Brock is coming back?

Why? (beyond the money), and does he have a chance?

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I have no idea about Hunt or how this fight will go, but Brock has shown he can follow a game-plan and win.

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VEA said:

I kind of forgot how big Lesnar is.

https://streamable.com/1um3

He's got a great HGH chin.

What weight will his opponent fight at?

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VEA said:

They're fighting at Heavyweight aren't they?

The window is big in UFC's heavyweight gradings, the majority don't fight at the limit. Brock was one of the few (pre-no red meat days) who would 'cut'. Hence my question.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajZeaHZuFoo

Just watched that...wow, Jon JOnes...what a piece of st.
Feel great 'cas of all that lovely juice do ya.

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VEA said:

Only thing I can see happening.

Really? Cormier is that good?

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Size I guess, he is only 4 years older than Cormier.

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Leroy902 said:

What!?

There's a BIG difference between a 22 vs 26 year old, and a 37 vs 41 year old.

Factor in how long silva has been in the fight game, and how much more punishment he's had to ensure, especially over the past few years, then yes, age does have a BIG part to pay in this fight.

Have you any links that support that age thing?

edit.
http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2016/0708/6133...
close weight, but I guess Daniel cuts a bit, so really about 210, 215?

Biggest issue I reckon is the three day thing.

Edited by Halb on Saturday 9th July 00:27

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Leroy902 said:

Links?
Look back at history, and what's happened to soo many previous fighters in the UFC will back up what I said regarding age. There's no need for any links.

Yes there is, otherwise it's conjecture or opinion.

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What's the best site to listen to the fight tonight?