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

Post #1681 » by **j4remi** » Sat Apr 24, 2021 7:06 pm

HarthorneWingo wrote:

I guess the weasel got me up for the other fights with his damn video.

Honestly, all my friends are really excited. It's just something off about this one for me. I always gas Masvidal's Fight IQ and that should make the rematch interesting, but I just don't see it. I have a sinking feeling that these fights are gonna go for the safe bets...except Weidman vs Hall, I think Hall should be the favorite and last I checked the line edged Weidman.

Guano · Post #1682 » by **Guano** » Sat Apr 24, 2021 9:56 pm

I think the two women title fights are going to be amazing tonight - with both of them being close. I know a lot of people aren't giving Andrade a chance but I think she pulls off the upset tonight. Her pressure and chin are strong. I think she makes Shev uncomfortable and walks through her counters. Has a few TD at the end of a few rds and wins by decision.

The Rose/Zhang fight is really interesting, too. Zhang is a beast but Rose is so slick. Zhang defense has a lot of holes but Rose fades in later rds. If Zhang continues to work the body through the fight slowing Rose's beautiful movement and can weather the early storm I see a late finish for her.

Don't see the Usman/Masvidal fight being much different than the first fight.

Agree with you on Hall. If he doesn't coast and let Weidman win the first two rds. Weidman's chin is absolutely shot.

knicksNOTslick · Post #1683 » by **knicksNOTslick** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 2:50 am

I feel really bad for Weidman. It's crazy how that happened to him especially after how he rose to fame.

Clyde_Style · Post #1684 » by **Clyde_Style** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 2:52 am

Ugh, that was ghastly. Poor guy. Hall must feel like crap too

Post #1685 » by **j4remi** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:06 am

First two fights have had some ugly injuries. That weidman one was really scary, I wish a speedy recovery. The crazy thing is that the only other time I recall witnessing an injury like that is when Weidman checked an Anderson Silva kick. Just a bizarre “cruel fate” thing.

Post #1686 » by **j4remi** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:47 am

Rose with ther second shocker for a belt!

Clyde_Style · Post #1687 » by **Clyde_Style** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:48 am

j4remi wrote:Rose with ther second shocker for a belt!

Woooo!

matchman · Post #1688 » by **matchman** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:49 am

Wow Rose what a brilliant kick to the commie.

Clyde_Style · Post #1689 » by **Clyde_Style** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:50 am

Weili being a poor sport

matchman · Post #1690 » by **matchman** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:57 am

https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2021/4/22/22397238/ufc-261-rose-namajunas-weili-zhang-anti-communist-comments-have-nothing-to-do-with-china-mma-news

This pretty much gives me a new found respect for Rose despite all the challenge she has gone through.

matchman · Post #1691 » by **matchman** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:59 am

Clyde_Style wrote:Weili being a poor sport

She thought the fight is over too soon? Let's be frank she should be grateful that the fight stops early or she could be in trouble, it is clear she was out of consciousness and fall straight onto the mat.

Clyde_Style · Post #1692 » by **Clyde_Style** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 4:18 am

Yeah, that was a knock-out alright

Clyde_Style · Post #1693 » by **Clyde_Style** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 4:20 am

WTF was Herb Dean waiting for?

Should have pulled him off instantly

knicksNOTslick · Post #1694 » by **knicksNOTslick** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 4:23 am

Clyde_Style wrote:WTF was Herb Dean waiting for?

Should have pulled him off instantly

I think he wanted to make sure Masvidal was out cold. Dude has never been knocked out like that.

Jkam31 · Post #1695 » by **Jkam31** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 4:26 am

Masvidal can’t beat anyone in the top 5 no idea how he even got this fight

Clyde_Style · Post #1696 » by **Clyde_Style** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 4:27 am

knicksNOTslick wrote:
Clyde_Style wrote:WTF was Herb Dean waiting for?

Should have pulled him off instantly

I think he wanted to make sure Masvidal was out cold. Dude has never been knocked out like that.

A perfect KO punch like that rarely happens. Snapped his head on its axis. He went limp and his head was rolling on the way down. Dean should have been moving to separate them before Jorge even hit the ground.

Post #1697 » by **GONYK** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 4:31 am

What an absolutely nuts Main Event.

I don't know why, but I really never took to Usman and was really pulling for Jorge. Can't deny that Kamaru is absolutely legit. To take out Masvidal on the feet is not something I saw coming.

I feel very happy for Thug Rose

Valentina did what Valentina does.

I feel terrible for Weidman. Crazy that he's on the other end of this 11 years later.

Great night for the UFC, IMO

matchman · Post #1698 » by **matchman** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 4:34 am

This ufc 261 is really amazing.

HarthorneWingo · Post #1699 » by **HarthorneWingo** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 5:37 am

j4remi wrote:First two fights have had some ugly injuries. That weidman one was really scary, I wish a speedy recovery. The crazy thing is that the only other time I recall witnessing an injury like that is when Weidman checked an Anderson Silva kick. Just a bizarre “cruel fate” thing.

Anderson Silva must have a Weidman voodoo doll. :nod:

HarthorneWingo · Post #1700 » by **HarthorneWingo** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 5:39 am

Jkam31 wrote:Masvidal can’t beat anyone in the top 5 no idea how he even got this fight

Where is Wonderboy in all this?

I think Usman felt that he owed Masvidal a clean fight for taking their first one on short notice, which was the righteous thing to do. I hope Jorge got paid well. Maybe he could make some money in Bellator or ONE. I think his UFC run is over.