missed a bet with Bamgbose. Holy shit.
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missed a bet with Bamgbose. Holy shit.
Sad Riggs is sad.
Now I really need Carneiro to come through.
Holy fuck did Camozzi ever fuck up Riggs in a hurry.
thinking he got a cracked bone in the arm from blocking those kneesQuote:
Originally Posted by sonatine
Kawajiri looks like the Japanese roided out version of Vitor
Id really like to see Kawajiri make a run for a Bellator belt. Hes just not going to crack the top ten in this org.
Riggs is only 33 but looks at least 40 if I'm being generous.
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I believe he also used to weigh like 300 pounds (not kidding) before he got into MMA.
My picks for my local friendly pool
Cerrone TKO2
Brunson UD
Garbrandt UD
Bermudez UD
Camozzi TKO2
Krause UD
Strickland UD
POTN- Cerrone/Garbrandt
FOTN- Bermudez/Kawajiri
5-0 so far w/ a few bonuses for correct method.
Geez, I was obv expecting more decisions.
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IN FAIRNESS ITS THE SAME POOL YOU SIPHON WATER OUT OF FOR YOUR CEREAL.
"Such and such has super heavy hands as well, but you wouldnt know it, because he cut weight badly for his first dozen fights and also has never actually hit anyone hard."
- every ufc announcer ever
Certainly not surprised that Cerrone won but that was easily the best Oliveira I've seen to date in the opening minutes.
holy fuck that was a slick move
Also seriously Yamasaki is going to get a guy killed sooner or later.
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7-0 in yer fat fuzzy face, Tonatine
Dos Anjos broke his foot, ugh...Cowboy says he'll try and make weight
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/201...jos-withdrawal
IF RDA really thought this was gonna be a murdering, why would he withdraw for just a foot?
Unless its broken and he cant walk on it..... is he simply nervous, or more nefarious, is he trying to rob CM the chance at history?
Thoughts Tine?
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-...onents-7424890
Conor McGregor: 5 possible opponents for UFC 196 after Rafael dos Anjos pulls out with broken foot
15:10, 23 FEB 2016 UPDATED 15:54, 23 FEB 2016
BY JAMES EDWARDS
The Brazilian has been forced to withdraw from the UFC lightweight title fight next month after sustaining the injury
Following the withdrawal of Rafael Dos Anjos today, Conor McGregor could be looking for a new opponent to take on at UFC 196.
Here are a few contenders who we think could take on the Irishman at late notice.
Donald Cerrone
If there is one man who is known to want to fight anytime, anyplace, anywhere it's Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone.
Cerrone fought just this past weekend in Pittsburgh when he defeated Alex Oliveira inside the first round with a slick triangle choke.
The feud between Cerrone and McGregor first started back in early 2015 when at a UFC press conference Cerrone took exception to McGregor's comments that the UFC lightweight division were 'stuck in the mud' and more recently McGregor's claims that he was a quitter.
Front-runner: Cerrone is the favourite to fill the void
Cerrone himself has never been short of a word or two for McGregor. Speaking back in December last year, Cerrone told Mirror Fighting that he would 'knock the f****** s*** out of McGregor'.
Just last evening UFC official Dave Sholler tweeted that he had just spoken to Cerrone and that he has asked him if he could fight in London this weekend or UFC 196.
Cerrone at this point in time looks the most likely to get the nod.
Nate Diaz
Diaz has long been campaigning for a fight with McGregor and was even contacted by the UFC to step up to face the Dubliner in July last year when Jose Aldo pulled out of UFC 189.
He was overlooked for Chad Mendes back then but he has a good claim to fill the spot of Dos Anjos this time around given he stays in shape all year round and currently doesn't have a fight booked.
Diaz last December went on a verbal tirade at McGregor after beating Michael Johnson at UFC on Fox 17 .
"If people want to see a real fight, they know who to call," he said.
"I'll train hard and ninja his a** up. Ninja real s***, not no funny fake 'let's fight, but let's be good friends, it's a sport' -f*** that, f*** the sport. This is fight s***. This is ninja s***. That's what people want to see."
If it's not Cerrone, the UFC could well be looking at Diaz to flll in for Dos Anjos.
Anthony Pettis
Despite Pettis being on a two-fight losing streak a fight with McGregor is something that UFC fans around the world have been clamouring for.
Pettis' flashy standup style and McGregor's ninja-like striking is a recipe that many believe would yield a highly exciting, highlight reel fight.
He is currently booked to meet Edson Barboza at UFC 197 but there is the possibility that the UFC could ask him to cut his preparations a month short and fill in for Dos Anjos at short notice.
Pettis isn't as likely as Diaz or Cerrone but it is an option.
Tony Ferguson
Ferguson is currently booked in a fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC on Fox 19 in April but he is another looking to get a fight as soon as possible due to his wife expecting a child shortly.
He has been outspoken about McGregor previously and has often said he wants to fight the Irishman.
Ferguson told us in December: "Right now, I honestly don't think that Conor is in my league in terms of what we've got going on. My plans are different and I'm on a different timeline.
"Like I said, if he wants to stay at 155 I will take whatever he wants to do. That would be a great fight. He has some great talent and, with my skills and his skills, it would make for a super fight."
Ferguson has an outside chance of staking his claim for McGregor.
Frankie Edgar
McGregor taking on Edgar has been a fight talked about for a long time however, Ariel Helwani today confirmed he has spoken to his management and that Edgar was currently injured.
This will be a bitter blow for the New Jersey native who has long been after a fight with McGregor.
Or... he could not fight at all
Would McGregor really decide not to fight and save himself for UFC 200? Previous evidence suggests he wouldn't do this but there is always the chance the UFC could try force his hand.
Our conclusion?
Saddle up and get ready for McGregor vs Cerrone!
Dear lord please let it be Nate Diaz.....it will be the funniest lead up to a fight ever
Let me guess, RDA will be rehabbing his foot in remote Brazil. smh
This is great news!
Dos Anjos may be best LW but it doesn't mean I want to watch him fight.
Anyone who routinely does the ol two leg takedown and then submission or GnP can eat a fuckin dick.
Join me in prayer
Mcgregor vs Lawler
Is this even possible
Edit: DJ Chaps you do realize RDA's using this as an excuse to go to Brazil and get in a cycle? This is right up there with the "Serena stepped on glass story" from 2010. USADA better not be scared of the Zika virus.
Get em flash geet geet geet
Anyone but Cerrone. I am bored of him.
God Damnit that sucks.
Also, I dont think anyone runs worse in this sport than Frankie Edgar
Right now? I'd say no. They can't even do the 145 title now because Edgar is hurt and Aldo is out of shape and just declined a rematch with Conor today.Quote:
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A) For Dana to even think about doing that even for the fight after this, McGregor would not only have to win, but do so in spectacular fashion. There are way too many good fights for Conor at 155 the UFC would prefer to do at this time (Diaz, Cerrone, Pettis, even Alvarez) or even an interim title fight if RDA is out for any significant amount of time.
B) I think both Robbie's camp and the UFC's best move for Robbie's career at this time would be to give him a solid 6-9 mth layoff. There are 4 guys in the 170 division who are kinda in the same place right now as to who is the next challenger so there's work to figure out who Robbie's next opponent would be, and can give the UFC some Fight Night mains or co-main fights to work with (i.e. Thompson vs Maia or Woodley vs Thompson). This works out for Robbie as he has time to recover from the wars he's been in *and* the UFC can get in 2 Conor PPVs before even considering him at 170.
I'd say if Conor does KO his opponent in this fight (will it be for the interim title?), and then beats RDA say in July or August and becomes the true 155 champ, then you can seriously start discussing slating Conor vs Robbie for the 170 title in the big late December card (and the world explodes).
I keep hearing about this Wonderboy, googled him. WTF I've never seen this guy before, he's bad as Fu**.
I'm not missing any of his fights.
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LolFrench:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQK6mOCy4-A
oh, here it is..
lol at flopped video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeAPMkKtmcw
Id take Conor over Cerrone every chance I could. Cerrone ALWAYS takes damage in the first round, its like a ritual for him, and I think it was his undoing against RDA and I think it would be his undoing against Conor.
And since Conor would open a 3-1 favorite against Cerrone I have no financial interest in the bout either.
Pettis v Conor is the fight that makes sense here from a MMA relevance perspective but on such short notice, fuck that. The only scenario that wouldnt be instantly questioned would be Pettis dominating from post to post.
And Im sorry but outside of Pettis and RDA (excluding Cerrone, barely), no one in the division is going to be better than a legit 5-1 dog facing Conor right now if the bout takes place at 196.
Scrap the whole fucking event frankly or take it to FOX1 or something.
Or give us Nate v Conor because HOLY SHIT JUST DO IT.
Ricky - a broken foot cant be fought with. At best RDA would be hard pressed to lose by decision.
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yeah this sucks about dos Anjos.
As for Cerrone the only hope any bettor has is if enough people hate Connor and love Cerrone enough to put money on Cowboy but we'd be lucky to get McGreggor at better then -300 imo which is a spot I don't like either. As much as I think something is a lock I hate taking big favorites and I think Connor could be -450 or so even stepping up in weight because he's been training.
Cowboy has been vulnerable his entire career to quality / well hyped opponents.
22-0
Has never lost a single round in his entire career.
Dana turned him down to fill in for RDA, a man he has beaten.
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Has never lost a single round in his entire career.
Dana turned him down to fill in for RDA, a man he has beaten.
he also hasnt fouht in like 2 years tho right?
nate just laughed their offer out of the park.
http://i.imgur.com/0en6VgV.png
Kid deserves a look if he says he's ready, especially given the alternatives.Quote:
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Originally Posted by IAmProfessionalTalkKid deserves a look if he says he's ready, especially given the alternatives.Quote:
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To be sure, I think he is the perfect solution to Conor and would be a logical favorite.
That said, honestly the more I think about it...: Does it even make sense for Conor to fight anyone at 155 who doesnt carry a strap?
Wouldn't it be for interim title since RDA isn't defending?Quote:
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Originally Posted by IAmProfessionalTalk
To be sure, I think he is the perfect solution to Conor and would be a logical favorite.
That said, honestly the more I think about it...: Does it even make sense for Conor to fight anyone at 155 who doesnt carry a strap?
Not necessarily; I think it depends how long RDA is in on the bench. To my knowledge there isnt a written in stone rule.
it would be the most worthless of interim belts if they fought for one. I mean, RDA just defended 2 months ago. Plus, if it ends up as vs Cerrone for interim and Cerrone wins, now you gotta run back Cerrone-RDA. I'd prefer not to get a second helping of that pair.
90 minutes until we find out just how big a shit show this is going to be.
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Don't know who they stole it from, but bjpenn.com is reporting that Nate got the fightQuote:
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