2021 UFC/MMA thread

[Foggy Notion 1,202]

This slo-mo video shows the last kick Conor threw before the leg gave out.

 

[Patricio Swayze 17,058]

I don’t follow Muay Thai, but one would think this would happen with more frequency in that sport/martial art than in MMA.

[smuggs 9,353]

12 hours ago, BurdineBandit said:

Conor needs Dustin to lose next fight if he wants to return to UFC. I don't see him taking a fight with Gaethje or Chandler or whoever else... he'll go fight a Paul brother and live Colby Covington's dream life. 

There's a big money fight with Diaz on the table before he has to go the Jake Paul route. Although it would be hilarious to see Diaz turn down a 3rd fight on the grounds that MacGregor is a pussy. 

 

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"Be careful what you say, mate!"

[Eastwood 4,394]

11 hours ago, Patricio Swayze said:

I don’t follow Muay Thai, but one would think this would happen with more frequency in that sport/martial art than in MMA.

They specifically condition their shins.

Some MMA guys do it. Maybe more should.

 

[52-80 19,226]

heres another way to condition your legs

 

 

[Chewbacca 7,782]

On 7/10/2021 at 10:40 PM, tx 3 putt said:

 

he has money, just retire. unless he's blowing all his money 

Does he strike you as the fiscally responsible type?  Me neither.

[bad_teammate 13,224]

15 hours ago, JohnnyRage said:

Had he not been a cheater, along with being a piece of shit, he would have finished the round on the ground with an unbroken shin maybe ready for better things in round 2.

And if Dustin hadn't put his toes in the fence, allowing him to climb up the cage, Conor may have sunk in the guillotine. Lotta ins, lotta outs.

(Conor was going to lose regardless, he was losing on the feet and Poirier is much better on the ground.)

[Patricio Swayze 17,058]

And if Dustin hadn't put his toes in the fence, allowing him to climb up the cage, Conor may have sunk in the guillotine. Lotta ins, lotta outs.
(Conor was going to lose regardless, he was losing on the feet and Poirier is much better on the ground.)

At no point, regardless of any toes in fences, was Conor going to sink the guillotine. The mechanics were wrong and Dustin knew he was in no danger.

[bad_teammate 13,224]

If Poirier isn't up in the air on his toes Conor could've worked a lock on Poirier's lower body and moved him into the right position. There's a reason Dustin did it, and it's not because it just felt cool.

Do I think Conor would've sunk it? No. Was Dustin cheating? Yes.

It's what you do in a game. You do everything you can to win.

[Patricio Swayze 17,058]

If Poirier isn't up in the air on his toes Conor could've worked a lock on Poirier's lower body and moved him into the right position. There's a reason Dustin did it, and it's not because it just felt cool.
Do I think Conor would've sunk it? No. Was Dustin cheating? Yes.
It's what you do in a game. You do everything you can to win.

You’re right. I have no experience in BJJ. Carry on.

[bad_teammate 13,224]

Not sure what the sticking point is here. Dustin Poirier cheated to get out of a choke that was almost certainly not going to work in a fight he was almost certainly going to win.

Do you disagree with any of that?

[Patricio Swayze 17,058]

Not sure what the sticking point is here. Dustin Poirier cheated to get out of a choke that was almost certainly not going to work in a fight he was almost certainly going to win.
Do you disagree with any of that?

I am saying that regardless of his foot in the cage or not, he wasn’t in danger of Conor sinking that choke.

Whether it’s cheating or not is really up to me.

[Eastwood 4,394]

4 hours ago, Patricio Swayze said:

I am saying that regardless of his foot in the cage or not, he wasn’t in danger of Conor sinking that choke.

Whether it’s cheating or not is really up to me.

Pfff, what do you know, anyway... /s

[52-80 19,226]

11 hours ago, bad_teammate said:

Not sure what the sticking point is here. Dustin Poirier cheated to get out of a choke that was almost certainly not going to work in a fight he was almost certainly going to win.

Do you disagree with any of that?

stick with CRT, not BJJ

[shadow_operative2.0 16,019]

First fight since January ‘15. 

 

This is kinda crazy. 

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Diaz and Lawler have a history that runs back to 2004. They met on the undercard of UFC 47. Diaz won via knockout in a highly entertaining contest.

[JohnnyRage 1,617]

Nick's was all weed suspensions, right? I also heard he refused to go on the TV show 'Blind Date'.

[JohnnyRage 1,617]

 

8:33 mark on how he would fix/make changes to the fight game. Go back a little further if you want to hear the full car thief story.

[ajax 2,620]

lol

 

[JohnnyRage 1,617]

My son started MMA, but he's still a few months shy of 6. So watching fights together having bro time is still not an option, I don't think. Any recommendations for classic non-bloody fights would be appreciated.

Islam Makhachev, Khabib's protege, fights tonight.

Edited July 17, 2021 by JohnnyRage
Islam was not involved in the McGregor melee

[shadow_operative2.0 16,019]

Here’s the full card, all on ESPN, prelims at 6. Miesha is co-main. 

https://www.espn.com/mma/fightcenter/_/id/600006953/league/ufc/fightId/401331644

[Scraps 13,570]

My son started MMA, but he's still a few months shy of 6. So watching fights together having bro time is still not an option, I don't think. Any recommendations for classic non-bloody fights would be appreciated.
Islam Makhachev, Khabib's protege, fights tonight.

99% of chick fights lol for the non blood....not sure about "classic" for those though

[Dr Fear 1,268]

That was fast...

[shadow_operative2.0 16,019]

Horrendously early stoppage. 

[ajax 2,620]

3 hours ago, JohnnyRage said:

My son started MMA, but he's still a few months shy of 6. So watching fights together having bro time is still not an option, I don't think. Any recommendations for classic non-bloody fights would be appreciated.

 

[JohnnyRage 1,617]

Nice round, hard to call that one until that knee/takedown.

 

Another tough round to call. Decent fight.

 

Superb grappling to end it.

Edited July 18, 2021 by JohnnyRage

[Scraps 13,570]

Who the fook is that guy

[shadow_operative2.0 16,019]

Will Miesha suck? 

[shadow_operative2.0 16,019]

That round was like watching grasshoppers fuck. 

[JohnnyRage 1,617]

26 minutes ago, Scraps said:

Who the fook is that guy

Someone that is 19-1 and has never lost after a full camp. Or the 'Let's Go' heavy accent guy.

[shadow_operative2.0 16,019]

I apologize to grasshoppers, that round was worse. 

[shadow_operative2.0 16,019]

Well, at least she did that. 

[52-80 19,226]

14 hours ago, JohnnyRage said:

My son started MMA, but he's still a few months shy of 6. So watching fights together having bro time is still not an option, I don't think. Any recommendations for classic non-bloody fights would be appreciated.

Islam Makhachev, Khabib's protege, fights tonight.

doo ho choi vs cub swanson banger.

ufc promotional machine has been giving islam the pump.  dude is khabib 2.0 for sure.

[Patricio Swayze 17,058]

My son started MMA, but he's still a few months shy of 6. So watching fights together having bro time is still not an option, I don't think. Any recommendations for classic non-bloody fights would be appreciated.
Islam Makhachev, Khabib's protege, fights tonight.

Maia vs Sonnen. Maia’s striking is slow and just not good. But his throw and transition to the triangle is like poetry.

[52-80 19,226]

any of the recent thugmaster bryce mitchell shit

[youdunnf'dup 2,147]

Sandhagen is a beast, man. 

[youdunnf'dup 2,147]

Think I might have jinxed him. 

[JohnnyRage 1,617]

Who really won? I missed it.

[youdunnf'dup 2,147]

Dillashaw won a split decision that was really hard to judge. All 3 judges had it 48-47. Seemed like it was 2-2 heading into the 5th and the 5th was a toss up. Good fight. Nobody got robbed. 

[Bill Brasky 1,450]

pretty decent card.   main event definitely worth watching 

[Archer 474]

Nunes caught the ‘Rona and had to cancel her 8/7 fight. 

[Scraps 13,570]

Yep card blows.  Glad I have a ticket for it lol

[shadow_operative2.0 16,019]

ESPN card on now. 

https://www.espn.com/mma/fightcenter/_/id/600007669/league/ufc/fightId/401337411

[Dennis Taylor 18,853]

Ashley Yoder is hawt

[TexArcher 38,029]

Anybody watching Fight Night with me?

Strickland/Uriah has serious potential, I think.

[TexArcher 38,029]

Daaaaaaaaaaamn...

[TexArcher 38,029]

X2.....

[shadow_operative2.0 16,019]

Main up now. 

[shadow_operative2.0 16,019]

25 minutes I’ll never get back. 

[shadow_operative 15,932]

i'm watching this fight that's on right now, and they're saying that this Rowe guy weighed in over the limit- so how does that work? you can come in over the weight and still fight?