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Official MMA discussion thread pt 2: UFC 268 in MSG Usman vs Colby 2, Rose vs Zhang 2

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Re: Official MMA discussion thread pt 2: UFC 262 Oliveira vs Chandler (for Khabib's vacant title), Ferguson vs Dariush 

Post#1941 » by j4remi » Fri Oct 29, 2021 11:03 pm

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We got a banger tomorrow, and it's free. It starts at 2:00, prelims are long but with a LOT of talent too. I don't know if I'll have time to get into everything but we get day PPV value high-level fights.

Yan vs Sandhagen is the best fight to make in that entire division IMO. Sandhagen throws unorthodox strikes at high volume whereas Yan takes measure and is one of the most technically proficient strikers in MMA. It's an incredible style-clash between two elites.

Glover vs Jan is the two most likeable LHW's going at it. I think Glover's too hittable for Blachowicz, but he keeps getting these wins when I expect him to get KO'ed. He definitely needs to make it a grappling match, I don't expect he'll be able too. But we'll see.

Islam vs Hooker feels like a bad-style match-up, and it's on short notice. Dan Hooker does have a crazy good team and much higher level of competition. So maybe he has a gameplan that can keep the fight standing and test Makhachev.

The other one is khamzat chimaev's return. He's got Li Jiangliang who is super durable, has super heavy-hands, and also happens to be willing to fight dirty. So it's a very interesting test for a relatively inexperienced but super hyped prospect that's also been out for extended time because a serious bout with COVID.
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Re: Official MMA discussion thread pt 2: UFC 262 Oliveira vs Chandler (for Khabib's vacant title), Ferguson vs Dariush 

Post#1942 » by bringbackhoffa » Fri Oct 29, 2021 11:11 pm

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We got a banger tomorrow, and it's free. It starts at 2:00, prelims are long but with a LOT of talent too. I don't know if I'll have time to get into everything but we get day PPV value high-level fights.

Yan vs Sandhagen is the best fight to make in that entire division IMO. Sandhagen throws unorthodox strikes at high volume whereas Yan takes measure and is one of the most technically proficient strikers in MMA. It's an incredible style-clash between two elites.

Glover vs Jan is the two most likeable LHW's going at it. I think Glover's too hittable for Blachowicz, but he keeps getting these wins when I expect him to get KO'ed. He definitely needs to make it a grappling match, I don't expect he'll be able too. But we'll see.

Islam vs Hooker feels like a bad-style match-up, and it's on short notice. Dan Hooker does have a crazy good team and much higher level of competition. So maybe he has a gameplan that can keep the fight standing and test Makhachev.

The other one is khamzat chimaev's return. He's got Li Jiangliang who is super durable, has super heavy-hands, and also happens to be willing to fight dirty. So it's a very interesting test for a relatively inexperienced but super hyped prospect that's also been out for extended time because a serious bout with COVID.



Given the odds, the long lay off, the suspect weight cut, and the uptick in opponent talent i think you got to lay a couple hundred on Li to pull the upset at 5 to 1

Hooker is also around 5 to 1 but I'm not too sure about his wrestling defense

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Re: Official MMA discussion thread pt 2: UFC 262 Oliveira vs Chandler (for Khabib's vacant title), Ferguson vs Dariush 

Post#1943 » by bringbackhoffa » Sat Oct 30, 2021 7:03 pm

Chimev 4 fights only been hit once..wow

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Re: Official MMA discussion thread pt 2: UFC 262 Oliveira vs Chandler (for Khabib's vacant title), Ferguson vs Dariush 

Post#1944 » by HarthorneWingo » Sat Oct 30, 2021 9:34 pm

bringbackhoffa wrote:Chimev 4 fights only been hit once..wow

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Khamzat picked up Li and walked him over to where Dana was sitting and was talking to Dana before he dropped Li on the canvas and worked him over for the finish. Total domination with some spice.
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Re: Official MMA discussion thread pt 2: UFC 262 Oliveira vs Chandler (for Khabib's vacant title), Ferguson vs Dariush 

Post#1945 » by Tron Carter » Sat Oct 30, 2021 10:56 pm

So happy for Glover. What an incredible card
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Post#1946 » by HarthorneWingo » Sun Oct 31, 2021 1:26 am

Tron Carter wrote:So happy for Glover. What an incredible card


Yeah, that's a feelgood story for a class guy who has continued to work his azz off when others would've certainly called it quits.
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Re: Official MMA discussion thread pt 2: UFC 262 Oliveira vs Chandler (for Khabib's vacant title), Ferguson vs Dariush 

Post#1947 » by bringbackhoffa » Mon Nov 1, 2021 11:59 pm

Another stacked UFC card this weekend. One interesting storyline that I am not sure that has happened before is the Trevor Whittman is head coach for the top 3 fights for Usman, Rose, and Gathgje.
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Re: Official MMA discussion thread pt 2: UFC 262 Oliveira vs Chandler (for Khabib's vacant title), Ferguson vs Dariush 

Post#1948 » by HarthorneWingo » Fri Nov 5, 2021 11:01 pm

So according to Colby in this interview, Usman is a PED cheater and DC didn’t push back at all. I hadn’t heard any rumors before. Is there any truth to this?

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Post#1949 » by bringbackhoffa » Fri Nov 5, 2021 11:14 pm

HarthorneWingo wrote:So according to Colby in this interview, Usman is a PED cheater and DC didn’t push back at all. I hadn’t heard any rumors before. Is there any truth to this?


Colby talks a lot of ****. I dont like Usman but considering he has fought mostly during the USADA era it would be difficult for him to be a PED cheater unless he found something that can hide it.

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Re: Official MMA discussion thread pt 2: UFC 262 Oliveira vs Chandler (for Khabib's vacant title), Ferguson vs Dariush 

Post#1950 » by Jkam31 » Sat Nov 6, 2021 8:23 am

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HarthorneWingo wrote:So according to Colby in this interview, Usman is a PED cheater and DC didn’t push back at all. I hadn’t heard any rumors before. Is there any truth to this?


Colby talks a lot of ****. I dont like Usman but considering he has fought mostly during the USADA era it would be difficult for him to be a PED cheater unless he found something that can hide it.

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The accusation is EPO I don’t know if it’s any easier to hide. Either way this fight will be insane been waiting for it
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Re: Official MMA discussion thread pt 2: UFC 262 Oliveira vs Chandler (for Khabib's vacant title), Ferguson vs Dariush 

Post#1951 » by j4remi » Sat Nov 6, 2021 3:21 pm

Another UFC PPV, one week after the last! I'm not sure I'll have time to talk about the fights in detail but quick picks.

Usman over Colby
Zhang over Rose
Gaehje over Chandler
Vera over Frankie
Burgos over Billy Q (do not sleep on how fire this has potential to be)

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Wingo's boy Pereira to debut with a win
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Post#1952 » by bringbackhoffa » Sat Nov 6, 2021 5:27 pm

j4remi wrote:Another UFC PPV, one week after the last! I'm not sure I'll have time to talk about the fights in detail but quick picks.

Usman over Colby
Zhang over Rose
Gaehje over Chandler
Vera over Frankie
Burgos over Billy Q (do not sleep on how fire this has potential to be)

Prelim standouts:
Wingo's boy Pereira to debut with a win
Al outpoints Green
Shahbazyan gets some of his hype back
Ian Garry becomes the talk of the early prelims.

Thug Rose going to disappoint you..

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Re: Official MMA discussion thread pt 2: UFC 262 Oliveira vs Chandler (for Khabib's vacant title), Ferguson vs Dariush 

Post#1953 » by Jkam31 » Sun Nov 7, 2021 12:31 am

bringbackhoffa wrote:
j4remi wrote:Another UFC PPV, one week after the last! I'm not sure I'll have time to talk about the fights in detail but quick picks.

Usman over Colby
Zhang over Rose
Gaehje over Chandler
Vera over Frankie
Burgos over Billy Q (do not sleep on how fire this has potential to be)

Prelim standouts:
Wingo's boy Pereira to debut with a win
Al outpoints Green
Shahbazyan gets some of his hype back
Ian Garry becomes the talk of the early prelims.

Thug Rose going to disappoint you..

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Post#1954 » by Guano » Sun Nov 7, 2021 12:53 am

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Post#1955 » by bringbackhoffa » Sun Nov 7, 2021 1:32 am

Glad i didn't go through with my 7 fight parley tonight would of been crushed prior to the main card

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Post#1956 » by bringbackhoffa » Sun Nov 7, 2021 2:46 am

Damn we needed 5 rounds of justin v chandler

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Post#1957 » by bringbackhoffa » Sun Nov 7, 2021 4:44 am

THUG ROSE!!

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Re: Official MMA discussion thread pt 2: UFC 268 in MSG Usman vs Colby 2, Rose vs Zhang 2 

Post#1958 » by Little Italia » Sun Nov 7, 2021 5:46 am

I don't understand why Covington kept going for those takedowns after hitting Usman with those shots. He should've kept going at him with the stand up.

By the way, I know this is a MMA thread but how about Canelo? Damn he is looking more dominant than ever and him vs Benavidez needs to happen ASAP
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Post#1959 » by Jkam31 » Sun Nov 7, 2021 5:56 am

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Post#1960 » by Jkam31 » Sun Nov 7, 2021 5:57 am

Little Italia wrote:I don't understand why Covington kept going for those takedowns after hitting Usman with those shots. He should've kept going at him with the stand up.

By the way, I know this is a MMA thread but how about Canelo? Damn he is looking more dominant than ever and him vs Benavidez needs to happen ASAP


Made no sense he stung him and had him on the ropes

Also I don’t watch boxing but what from I understand the best rarely fight each other

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