The MMA thread

[smokeey]

ben5575 said:

BRR said:

Yancy Maderios pulling out a win after an absolute war was awesome to watch too

I can't think of anyone in the world id rather fight less than Ngannou (sp), seriously scary man

Fantastic fight. Definitely worth hunting out if you skipped the prelims.

And I agree entirely about the big man.

Completely agree with both points.

Apparently Francis v Stipe (I won’t attempt either surname) could be as soon as UFC 220, think I heard that on the MMA hour but might of been a different podcast.

Alvarez v Gaethje was entertaining. Eddie looked good but it’s hard to look bad when the guy you’re fighting just lets you hit him :hehe.

Bisping didn’t sound too sure he’d be fighting again on BYM this week.
He said something like “I probably will fight again but it’ll just be like a farewell fight if I do”. He didn’t sound certain like he has previously.

[Don1]

Cracking last few cards....

[ben5575]

Two great featherweight fights.

Shows the diversity in MMA at the moment; one a kickboxer simply annihilating his opponent (as a pretender, it was a joy to watch), the second somebody getting their jits on in impressive style (even a heathen like me could appreciate it).

First fight on the main card is worth a watch as well. Sped through the prelims, so if I missed anything (I don't think I did), let me know

[g4ry13]

I've been impressed with Ortega ever since his first UFC fight. I can see him becoming champion at some point in time.

[BRR]

Ortega's Jits is beautiful to watch, really is next level stuff

the Moraes KO was nasty to watch

[Don1]

It's gone very quiet here.... Which seems to me to be a bit of a reflection in the sport. It's all 'superfights' or nothing according to uncle Dana.

Some real names taking their final bow - Vitor, Bisping, Mike Pyle, (probably GSP).... Sure there are more.

Throw into that the continued issue with weight cutting, non-standardised rules and the Reebok contract. I can't see the sport growing again any time soon without a serious star coming through.

[anonymous-user]

I've actually been enjoying some Bellator recently. Hopefully the UFC will sort itself out, there are some exciting fighters coming up the ranks

[Don1]

Is anyone showing that on Sky in the UK do you know?

[Halb]

Popularity in the UK would be helped by UFC not being on a pay channel.
Just feels like UFC management is prety stupid.
I get my UFC news mostly with Joe and Brendan's chats now.

[anonymous-user]

Don1 said:

Is anyone showing that on Sky in the UK do you know?

Bellator is quite often on Spike IIRC one of the Channel 5 channels. I've also watched Cage Warriors maybe on Dave? A search for either should bring them up.

[Don1]

Ta!

Now, a really interesting fight is happening soon - Kabib Vs Tony. I really want Tony to win, but I think Kabib will take him. Then, what to do with Mcgregor - the man has never defended a belt I believe?

[davey68]

I've always fancied going to see a live UFC event. The Darren Till v Wonderboy in Liverpool on may bank holiday weekend may actually be feasible. Hotel prices nearby aren't too expensive and if tickets prices aren't ridiculous I might try and go. Would be on my own though as missus hates combat sports and none of my mates are MMA fans. Anyone been to a UFC show? Is it worth it live or better on TV? Atmosphere in Liverpool would be good I reckon.

[Don1]

I went to UFC 143 (Diaz/Condit) in Vegas. I was by myself, got merry and made friends all around me.

Met Clay Guida as well - very soft hands???

Atmosphere was very good, but like everything else you will see more on TV.

[davey68]

Thanks Don. Might give it a try, easier to travel than London O2 and atmosphere should be fantastic. Striking main even too which I prefer to grappling styles. Hope they add some decent fights too.

[Hungrymc]

I went to the fight night in the O2 when Bisping fought Silva. It was a great night, great fun (not harmed at all by the chaos in the Bisping fight). I would say that it’s worth being close to the cage, you can end up a long way away watching it on the screens in the arena.

[Hungrymc]

Don1 said:

Ta!

Now, a really interesting fight is happening soon - Kabib Vs Tony. I really want Tony to win, but I think Kabib will take him. Then, what to do with Mcgregor - the man has never defended a belt I believe?

Be interesting to see if Khabib will walk through Ferguson’s striking. And if he has his cut and conditioning under control now (they all seem to believe he has). I guess McGregor would rather defend against Tony, but I’m not sure we’ll see McGregor in the Octagon again anyway.

[davey68]

I love Tony and his style is really exciting. But I fear the Eagle will just maul him the same way he did Barboza. Hope I'm wrong but if I was a betting man that would be where my money was going.

[VEA]

Fergurson out - Holloway in.

[Don1]

Max is going to get destroyed. Kudos for him stepping up. but damn...

[VEA]

I have to agree. Ballsy taking the fight on a weeks notice, but he's not even been in camp.