travisw
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He has struggled in the past.
I'm a fan of Nate but after watching Rory repeatedly slam him, I started to feel bad for the guy.
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I'm a fan of Nate but after watching Rory repeatedly slam him, I started to feel bad for the guy.
They offered Diaz the fight with khabib for he interim belt at 209, he declined. There was a scuffle a few years ago at a WSOF event that involved both of them. Diaz would get his ass whipped by Khabib.
Skeet Kuhn Dough
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I'm not sure if there's anybody in that weight class, including McGregor, that can take out Khabib.
mr sunshine
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Tonys gunna get that ass....
Skeet Kuhn Dough
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He's already been beat by McGregor, but he has stepped up his game since then. That being said, I don't know that he can get Khabib. My hat's off to anyone that does. Khabib hasn't just been winning, he's been thoroughly dominating. I always like to see a good fight though.
mr sunshine
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Tony never fought McGregor, Tony would beat that fucker senseless then choke him to sleep... imo
He could've. The injury he got will change his career and fighting style a lot, if not end it.
Imagine Edson Barboza or Conor Mcgregor kicking that leg.
Guys in the NFL or NBA blow their knee out and they're never the same and they can wear braces and splints for support.
Sucks for him to get that far and have it end like that.
Skeet Kuhn Dough
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Oops, my bad. I was thinking of Max Holloway. Sooooo...... everything I said about Ferguson....... replace with Holloway. That's funny af. They look alike, don't know what I was thinking, clearly not the same guy. But yeah, that's actually who I meant..... Holloway. e kala mai iaʻu
How bout that usman vs maia fight huh?
I'm gonna start a go fund me page to raise enough money to buy out maia's ufc contract. What a waste of life that was. Never seen anyone invite another person to come lay down between their legs like that before.
What a shitty fight, not in a rush to see either of them to fight again. If you get a main event fight and perform like that, you don't belong there yet.
I'm gonna start a go fund me page to raise enough money to buy out maia's ufc contract. What a waste of life that was. Never seen anyone invite another person to come lay down between their legs like that before.
What a shitty fight, not in a rush to see either of them to fight again. If you get a main event fight and perform like that, you don't belong there yet.
mr sunshine
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Nah, I hear he's already kicking steel pipes.He could've. The injury he got will change his career and fighting style a lot, if not end it.
Imagine Edson Barboza or Conor Mcgregor kicking that leg.
Guys in the NFL or NBA blow their knee out and they're never the same and they can wear braces and splints for support.
Sucks for him to get that far and have it end like that.
Toxic Avenger
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Just watched the Usman x Mia cuz I more or less skipped it. Just heard Serra was bashing the ref for taking dominant position away from Mia in the first. I love controversy so I just replayed it and I kinda agree. Sometimes a ref breaking two guys up cuz the fight isn't "entertaining enough" can totally change a fight.
Best recent example I can think of is Rory x Lima. Rory was having his way with Lima...gets into Half guard keeps the pressure up ref stands them up Rory eats some nasty leg kicks and ends the fourth round barely able to stand. Rory still won but a fighter with less heart would've lost that fight/welterweight title cuz the ref/fans wanted to see a "slobber knocker".
I think it was clear usman was in trouble and benefited greatly by the separation. To a casual fan Mia looked like he was trying to spoon but we know that was a tight situation besides was anyone clamouring to see Usman and Mia trade basic assed 1 2 combos all night..any thoughts?
Best recent example I can think of is Rory x Lima. Rory was having his way with Lima...gets into Half guard keeps the pressure up ref stands them up Rory eats some nasty leg kicks and ends the fourth round barely able to stand. Rory still won but a fighter with less heart would've lost that fight/welterweight title cuz the ref/fans wanted to see a "slobber knocker".
I think it was clear usman was in trouble and benefited greatly by the separation. To a casual fan Mia looked like he was trying to spoon but we know that was a tight situation besides was anyone clamouring to see Usman and Mia trade basic assed 1 2 combos all night..any thoughts?
CannaBruh
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Someone made a comment about Maia having no reason to fear being taken down by throwing wild kicks so why haven't we seen any kicking game or any kind of improvement. Trying to pull guard isn't happening Demian, nobody wants to roll with you 
Matt Serra came out one fight like a rabid monkey and jump-pulled guard and I think if Maia could do that or get wild with the kicks he has a better shot of getting to the ground. His hands are ok but he's not a striking master.
Throw the legs, it would make Maia's fights a lot more interesting and I think increase his odds... kick the body/head all 3-5 rounds and eventually they're going to have to learn to counter or u take down or eat them win win when you can roll like Maia.
Matt Serra came out one fight like a rabid monkey and jump-pulled guard and I think if Maia could do that or get wild with the kicks he has a better shot of getting to the ground. His hands are ok but he's not a striking master.
Throw the legs, it would make Maia's fights a lot more interesting and I think increase his odds... kick the body/head all 3-5 rounds and eventually they're going to have to learn to counter or u take down or eat them win win when you can roll like Maia.
That was Maia's best opportunity in the fight. He gets anyones back and they're in world of shit. I remember the rick story fight when he had a choke so tight it made storys nose start bleeding.
http://www.ufc.com/media/SOTW-Maia-Story-UFC-153?id
Hopefully this weekends fights are better. Wonderboy by K.O
http://www.ufc.com/media/SOTW-Maia-Story-UFC-153?id
Hopefully this weekends fights are better. Wonderboy by K.O
Toxic Avenger
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cant wait for Till x Thompson. One of those fights where I like both guys.....I think the youngster TKOs Thompson in 2nd or third. Is this fight happening Sunday morning?
Toxic Avenger
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Till comin in chunky @ 174.5 
Toxic Avenger
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Hick Diaz x Amirkhani great example of a horrible stand up in third with 2min to go. I can see if you're pulling guard and can't advance from there...Amirkhani was the one trying to take knight down
from there he was getting wrapped up and was in way more danger of submission than knight was of getting hit. Good job when they were stalling and Amirkhani didn't want to jump into Knights half guard and likewise when hick Diaz was using his toes in the cage. Just don't see why refs can't let it happen organically. Of course the first round was more exciting when they were banging so why not stand them up
great fight marred by reffing IMO.
from there he was getting wrapped up and was in way more danger of submission than knight was of getting hit. Good job when they were stalling and Amirkhani didn't want to jump into Knights half guard and likewise when hick Diaz was using his toes in the cage. Just don't see why refs can't let it happen organically. Of course the first round was more exciting when they were banging so why not stand them up great fight marred by reffing IMO.
Toxic Avenger
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I scored it 3-2 Thompson
He must've got the nod for causing the only significant damage in the fight. Thompsons chewed up leg and getting sat down in the fourth was the ticket I'm not mad at the decision. No fighter ran away with it. Another meh 5 rounder for Thompson too bad his latest fights played out like chess matches.
Toxic Avenger
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Just caught Till's post fight octagon interview with Hardy as it was mostly censored/muted on the FS1 live feed. 
By my count 4 "F" bombs and one "C" bomb for good measure. Thompsons said post an oblique kick in the first gave him mobility issues for the rest of the fight. I agree with Chiesa when he said there was too much glove touching and respect shown throughout the fight and a complete lack of urgency by either of them nearing the end of the fight
By my count 4 "F" bombs and one "C" bomb for good measure. Thompsons said post an oblique kick in the first gave him mobility issues for the rest of the fight. I agree with Chiesa when he said there was too much glove touching and respect shown throughout the fight and a complete lack of urgency by either of them nearing the end of the fight