Re: Official MMA discussion thread pt 2: UFC 260 Stipe vs Ngannou 2 (winner fights Jon Jones)
Posted: Sat Apr 3, 2021 7:33 am
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j4remi wrote:Here’s a nice one. Pitbull just recently knocked out Michael chandler to become a two division champ. Yes, the same chandler who will fight for the ufc title in the toughest division in mma next. The fight is Friday, it’s free, and it’s part of a tournament that has been a whole lot of fun despite some gaps in when the fights take place. The final is likely to be McKee vs Pitbull and both of those dudes are ufc top-five caliber talents under the right circumstances imo.
HarthorneWingo wrote:Yo, Burroughs lost for the first time in 11 years in the Olympic trials to Kyle Dake
j4remi wrote:HarthorneWingo wrote:Yo, Burroughs lost for the first time in 11 years in the Olympic trials to Kyle Dake
The reality of combat sports, dudes don't stay on top forever. The ones that do usually pick and choose with extreme caution (ie: GSP in mma, Mayweather in boxing, and I'd argue Khabib fits this). That's not to be mistaken with a negative trait, but I DO think it impacts how I view some other names in the All-time convos that might have more losses but took more risks (I think guys like Aldo and Silva will be perpetually under-appreciated for sticking around after their dominance passed).
I don't key on wrestling like I do some other combat sports, but I feel like the strategy was to score early and then just play defense. Not my favorite approach, but it makes sense in the lower scoring grappling competitions.
HarthorneWingo wrote:
Good points. Do you think either of these guys make a move to MMA after wrestling?
j4remi wrote:HarthorneWingo wrote:
Good points. Do you think either of these guys make a move to MMA after wrestling?
I've heard Jordan Burroughs rumors for a really long time. I wouldn't be shocked if he explores a shift more closely now that the streak has ended. Idk about Dake though.
HarthorneWingo wrote::noway:
So, Conor is threatening to pull out of the Dustin Poirier fight because of a series of tweets which concern Conor fail to live up to promise to donate $500,000.00 to his charity after the last fight. That's right, Conor still hasn't ponied up the money. Dustin called him out on it. Conor got pissed. Yada yada. Now Conor is threatening to pull out and not donate the money either.
GEOLINK wrote:HarthorneWingo wrote::noway:
So, Conor is threatening to pull out of the Dustin Poirier fight because of a series of tweets which concern Conor fail to live up to promise to donate $500,000.00 to his charity after the last fight. That's right, Conor still hasn't ponied up the money. Dustin called him out on it. Conor got pissed. Yada yada. Now Conor is threatening to pull out and not donate the money either.
When has Conor ever pulled out of a fight? This is the same guy that gave us the whole UFC 200 debacle.
It’s official now.
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HarthorneWingo wrote:GEOLINK wrote:HarthorneWingo wrote::noway:
So, Conor is threatening to pull out of the Dustin Poirier fight because of a series of tweets which concern Conor fail to live up to promise to donate $500,000.00 to his charity after the last fight. That's right, Conor still hasn't ponied up the money. Dustin called him out on it. Conor got pissed. Yada yada. Now Conor is threatening to pull out and not donate the money either.
When has Conor ever pulled out of a fight? This is the same guy that gave us the whole UFC 200 debacle.
It’s official now.
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Good. Now he can get another beatdown for stiffing Dustin's charity. Dustin will be fighting for all those little Dustinmaniacs out there who are drinking their milk and eating their vitamins.
GEOLINK wrote:HarthorneWingo wrote:GEOLINK wrote:When has Conor ever pulled out of a fight? This is the same guy that gave us the whole UFC 200 debacle.
It’s official now.
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Good. Now he can get another beatdown for stiffing Dustin's charity. Dustin will be fighting for all those little Dustinmaniacs out there who are drinking their milk and eating their vitamins.
I think this will be Dustin’s demise unfortunately.
He no longer has the surprise of the calf kicks and was getting stomped by Conor till he gave up in the 2nd.
Conor in 1.
HarthorneWingo wrote:GEOLINK wrote:HarthorneWingo wrote:
Good. Now he can get another beatdown for stiffing Dustin's charity. Dustin will be fighting for all those little Dustinmaniacs out there who are drinking their milk and eating their vitamins.
I think this will be Dustin’s demise unfortunately.
He no longer has the surprise of the calf kicks and was getting stomped by Conor till he gave up in the 2nd.
Conor in 1.
Haha, Conor won’t make the adjustment. You watch.