General UFC thread

That was disappointing last night, poor, poor strategy from one of the best champions the sport has seen along with a big dose of bad luck, very happy for McGregor though and he'll want a rematch himself after that.
 
Weidman/Rockhold was the match of the night, fantastic.

I was wrong about Aldo but fuck me did he look beaten before he stepped in the octagon. Never seen such a nervous fighter pre match.
Fair play to Mcgregor, clean contact, out cold but Aldo was very rash coming in like that, trying to force the issue. One thing is for sure, Mcgregor really does get inside their heads.

Also liked the Romero fight, that first round was phenomenal ...
 
leighton said:
Everybody loves a fighter who can predict the way he beats his rival McGregor said he cant see Aldo coming out for the second round boy was he right he has said he wants to move up a division too and I wouldnt blame him for doing it. Aldo was poor rushing in like that. A rematch could happen but i dont think it happens in his next fight think that KO to Aldo will have a long term effect on him. He was out cold as soon as it landed. I hope that McGregor gets his Croke Park fight they could put him in with anyone and the demand would be sky high and would sell out within a hour or so. He deserves all the praise in the world and all the money he gets too. I cant wait to see the reception he gets whenever he comes back to Ireland. Proud to be a Irish man and theres more talent there coming up too. The first of many I hope.
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Congrats mate, Ireland must be proud and buzzing..i mean St Helens in the pubs and the like are buzzing when Martin Murray is fighting so fuk knows what Dublin must have been like in the early hours..well done.
 
Paulmcfc2703 said:
Great hit from McGregor. I think we could see him going for the lightweight title at UFC 200 now
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I'd rather a rematch with Aldo or Mendes first, I think with that quick a knockout against Aldo and the reduced prep for Mendes he hasn't faced either properly.
 
aguero93:20 said:
I'd rather a rematch with Aldo or Mendes first, I think with that quick a knockout against Aldo and the reduced prep for Mendes he hasn't faced either properly.
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Can't see Mendes getting another chance after Edgar beat him.

Aldo was beaten before he got into the ring with McGregor not really saying much during this build up. 6 months ago McGregor said he saw a beaten fighter with fear in his eyes. Now Aldo knows McGregor can knock him out easily. Despite what he said after the fight I think Aldo will be hoping McGregor moves up and leaves him alone
 
Paulmcfc2703 said:
Can't see Mendes getting another chance after Edgar beat him.

Aldo was beaten before he got into the ring with McGregor not really saying much during this build up. 6 months ago McGregor said he saw a beaten fighter with fear in his eyes. Now Aldo knows McGregor can knock him out easily. Despite what he said after the fight I think Aldo will be hoping McGregor moves up and leaves him alone
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Doubt it, you don't get to where Aldo got to with that mentality, I think he needed to be beat and it'll make him come back a better competitor, dominance hasn't helped him. Mendes is still suffering mentally from the McGregor fight, a couple of wins and he'll be back with a bang.
 
aguero93:20 said:
Doubt it, you don't get to where Aldo got to with that mentality, I think he needed to be beat and it'll make him come back a better competitor, dominance hasn't helped him. Mendes is still suffering mentally from the McGregor fight, a couple of wins and he'll be back with a bang.
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Strange one, really.

I expected Renan Barao to fight harder and better against Dillashaw in the second fight.

Sometimes, a fighter beats a former champion cos he's better, simple as.

Might just be the case with McG and Aldo.
 
aguero93:20 said:
Doubt it, you don't get to where Aldo got to with that mentality, I think he needed to be beat and it'll make him come back a better competitor, dominance hasn't helped him. Mendes is still suffering mentally from the McGregor fight, a couple of wins and he'll be back with a bang.
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Bigga has just stole my thunder but I just think Aldo doesn't believe he can beat him. It's one of those things which crops up. Barao/Dillashaw, Penn/Edgar and I wouldn't be surprised if Rousey will suffer the same fate with Holm.

Having seen that McGregor has no intention of relinquishing when he moves up I'm guessing the rematch is on. Although I can't wait to see what Edgar does against Conor.
 
Amazing three nights of fights. Thought it couldn't live up to the hype but it bettered it.

10 years undefeated and in 13 seconds it was wiped out. Incredible from McGregor.

Unbelievable how loose and calm he was whereas Aldo looked tense and rushed in with his right hand down and chin high.
 
Paulmcfc2703 said:
Bigga has just stole my thunder but I just think Aldo doesn't believe he can beat him. It's one of those things which crops up. Barao/Dillashaw, Penn/Edgar and I wouldn't be surprised if Rousey will suffer the same fate with Holm.

Having seen that McGregor has no intention of relinquishing when he moves up I'm guessing the rematch is on. Although I can't wait to see what Edgar does against Conor.
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The only thing Edgar has, that McG doesn't, is being light on his feet. IF McGregor allows it, FE will dance around the cage, popping jabs and darting for take downs. C McG has good take down defence, but as Mendes is the only one good enough to exact it, Frankie E will get countered.

I can only see McG cutting off the cage and sparking FE out.

And I like Frankie Edgar!!
 
No matter what happens with McGregor he is making himself a rich rich man. I heard he got close to €5 million for the fight last night. Thats crazy money. I think that money could well go up in his next fight too. He is printing money for the UFC and himself. I would love to see him fighting in Croke Park it would sell out asap no matter who they put him in with. At croke park you could well get anything from 80000 plus in there if McGregor gets a cut on the gate too it would be huge money.
 
Tonight is UFC in Orlando for the Lightweight title between Cowboy Cerrone vs Dos Anjos.

Looks a great card.

Fightpass prelims starting in 30 mins if you can find a stream.

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As much I would love to see the Dos Anjos Cerrone fight, I'll just download it tomorrow!

I'm a HUUUUUGE Cerrone fan, but I think his lack of early tempo and lack of strength will see him lose this fight.

Dos Anjos has everything he has, but with greater strength and better wrestling.

It will have to be some knock out for Cowboy to be champ!!
 
Didn't think I'd be awake, but watched the main card.

Only fight I was disappointed with was with Dos Santos. Needs better self belief and to impose his will on his opponent.

The other fights were predictable.

I did find it hilarious how Diaz and Dos Anjos called out McGregor!! Diaz would get dusted, but Dos Anjos is real beast at that weight.

I would predict another KO/ TKO for DA against McG, easy.
 
Bigga said:
Didn't think I'd be awake, but watched the main card.

Only fight I was disappointed with was with Dos Santos. Needs better self belief and to impose his will on his opponent.

The other fights were predictable.

I did find it hilarious how Diaz and Dos Anjos called out McGregor!! Diaz would get dusted, but Dos Anjos is real beast at that weight.

I would predict another KO/ TKO for DA against McG, easy.
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The McGregor fight has certainly ruffled a few feathers as was evidence in the antics of Diaz and Dos Anjos....quite funny really, Conor must have pissed himself laughing watching that.

I really enjoyed the Diaz fight, although i did want Johnson to connect with his chin and knock him out mid way through his sledging. I was surprised at the Dos Santos result, although Overeem fought well.
 
DenisLawBackHeel74 said:
The McGregor fight has certainly ruffled a few feathers as was evidence in the antics of Diaz and Dos Anjos....quite funny really, Conor must have pissed himself laughing watching that.

I really enjoyed the Diaz fight, although i did want Johnson to connect with his chin and knock him out mid way through his sledging. I was surprised at the Dos Santos result, although Overeem fought well.
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Yeah, it's a strange one with Jr DS.

I don't know if it's the pressure of being the only great heavyweight Brasilian hopeful, at the moment, but since his first experience of being KO'd, he's looked tentative in the ring. It's not helped, of course, by his robotic and prone form in the ring. He really doesn't move his head off the line and this is a superbly athletic guy for his size!! I mean, I can't think of another heavyweight that can throw a roundhouse wheel kick, like he does! It's a shame he doesn't utilise it more, although I'm sure it takes energy just to think about it, never mind throw it!!

Mentally, he's so hesitant!

Quite honestly, something has to change and maybe he needs to change his camp.

I know he's faithful to Luiz Dorea and it's adorable, but he has to think about his career before he becomes an 'also-ran'.
 
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