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LOKKO · « **Reply #29920 on:** December 11, 2021, 08:21:37 pm »

Looks a Decent card tonight

Doc Red · « **Reply #29921 on:** December 11, 2021, 09:39:52 pm »

Quote from: 7777 on November 15, 2021, 09:23:50 am

Bit mad saying this as I posted on the very first page if this thread in 2007 when our Theos wasn't even born but our little Khabib had his first MMA fight at the weekend!

Straight into the fire as his opponent, Finley was 4-0 despite what the announcer got wrong and was ranked #1 http://englishmma.org/youth-team-rankings

Give it a watch, it's boss, skip to 2 mins in

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CWOdsUpJnZC

Sheesh!
I remember you mentioned your son training a while make, and I think just started being competitive or considering it.
Amazing how time flies!
You must be really proud of your son, I haven't met you both but I'm feeling a little proud just knowing someone on RAWK has a son up top at something.

Didn't you initially start in jiu jitsu? Is your son now training full MMA ?

scatman · « **Reply #29922 on:** December 12, 2021, 03:56:52 am »

Kara-France really impressive there

Rosario · « **Reply #29923 on:** December 12, 2021, 03:58:26 am »

Cody Garbrandt is done dudes chin is shot at this point. I think he probably gets cut very soon if he doesn’t walk away himself.

King_doggerel · « **Reply #29924 on:** December 12, 2021, 05:02:16 am »

a ufc casual here, but relating to the premier league... how big of a shocker is that?

scatman · « **Reply #29925 on:** December 12, 2021, 05:02:18 am »

oh wow, did not expect that.. wow

scatman · « **Reply #29926 on:** December 12, 2021, 05:02:42 am »

Quote from: King_doggerel on December 12, 2021, 05:02:16 am

a ufc casual here, but relating to the premier league... how big of a shocker is that?

its huge, Nunes is considered the GOAT

Rosario · « **Reply #29927 on:** December 12, 2021, 05:03:53 am »

Holy shit that’s up their with Matt Serra and Holly Holm as the biggest upsets in the sports history. Well done Julianna Peña that is a hell of a boil over.

scatman · « **Reply #29928 on:** December 12, 2021, 05:16:14 am »

Quote from: Rosario on December 12, 2021, 05:03:53 am

Holy shit that’s up their with Matt Serra and Holly Holm as the biggest upsets in the sports history. Well done Julianna Peña that is a hell of a boil over.

Aye, Nunes hasn't lost a fight since 2014 and been champion since 2016! Holy hell, I'm still stunned, what a performance by Julianna.

Rosario · « **Reply #29929 on:** December 12, 2021, 05:23:24 am »

Quote from: scatman on December 12, 2021, 05:16:14 am

Aye, Nunes hasn't lost a fight since 2014 and been champion since 2016! Holy hell, I'm still stunned, what a performance by Julianna.

Yeah crazy didn’t see it happening especially after the 1st round thought Amanda would have too much power but she got reckless and Julianna just kept sticking that jab out there and landing.

Anyway can’t wait for the next fight Dustin has been one of my favourite fighters for a long time now hope he finally gets a hold of that belt!

I've been a good boy · « **Reply #29930 on:** December 12, 2021, 09:38:04 am »

Quote from: King_doggerel on December 12, 2021, 05:02:16 am

a ufc casual here, but relating to the premier league... how big of a shocker is that?

Like Norwich beating us soundly. Nunes is the most dominant woman champ ever, no-one was expecting Pena to give her a fight let alone finish her.

Hendollama · « **Reply #29931 on:** December 14, 2021, 06:18:28 am »

Really disappointed that Dustin lost. But what a performance by Charles. Absolutely dominated Dustin and got a deserved finish.

7777 · « **Reply #29932 on:** December 16, 2021, 02:56:27 pm »

Quote from: Doc Red on December 11, 2021, 09:39:52 pm

Sheesh!
I remember you mentioned your son training a while make, and I think just started being competitive or considering it.
Amazing how time flies!
You must be really proud of your son, I haven't met you both but I'm feeling a little proud just knowing someone on RAWK has a son up top at something.

Didn't you initially start in jiu jitsu? Is your son now training full MMA ?

Sorry Doc, literally only just seen this! Thanks mate

He has been doing jiujitsu for 5 years and won everything, grand slamming including the British, European and Pan American Championships!

Trains jiujitsu 3 times a week and MMA / Striking twice - next step will be to qualify for the England Squad. He actually has a rematch against the kid in the video this weekend for the British No Gi Championships

Elzar · « **Reply #29933 on:** December 16, 2021, 03:11:32 pm »

Nunes just never looked right in that. Whether than was due to Pena's tactics or her own preparation I don't know. The immediate tap from the choke before it looked like it was in properly was crazy, nobody seemed to realise what had happened.

Broad Spectrum · « **Reply #29934 on:** January 12, 2022, 08:36:52 pm »

So it’s sounding more and more likely a new 165lb division will be created this year in the UFC. Khabib has been pushing this a lot over recent years.

Spezialo · « **Reply #29935 on:** January 12, 2022, 08:41:34 pm »

Colby v Masvidal happening then?

7777 · « **Reply #29936 on:** January 15, 2022, 07:03:10 pm »

Quote from: Broad Spectrum on January 12, 2022, 08:36:52 pm

So it’s sounding more and more likely a new 165lb division will be created this year in the UFC. Khabib has been pushing this a lot over recent years.

Kevin Lee gone over to Khabibs promotion as a 165lb’er hasn’t he?

Elzar · « **Reply #29937 on:** January 18, 2022, 10:53:54 am »

Gane vs Ngannou is this weekend. Big fight for Ngannou who seems to be pushing against the management for better terms, if he wins it puts him in a great position for that. Also got Moreno vs Figueiredo in another title fight. Should be a good card, especially if Greg Hardy gets his face punched in again.

Pistolero · « **Reply #29938 on:** January 18, 2022, 11:03:11 am »

Didn't see that Chikadze result coming...tough as they come, but Kattar didn't just beat him, he absolutely knocked the shite out of him

Rosario · « **Reply #29939 on:** January 23, 2022, 06:12:40 am »

Lol at Dana for not even going into the octagon to give the belt to Francis

RedSamba · « **Reply #29940 on:** January 23, 2022, 06:26:52 am »

Francis Nurmagomedov

rawcusk8 · « **Reply #29941 on:** January 23, 2022, 09:26:39 am »

Quote from: Rosario on January 23, 2022, 06:12:40 am

Lol at Dana for not even going into the octagon to give the belt to Francis

Why didn’t he do that?

Quote from: RedSamba on January 23, 2022, 06:26:52 am

Francis Nurmagomedov

Haha those takedowns were brilliant. Was hoping for a KO but Francis showed some a few new tricks in that fight.

I've been a good boy · « **Reply #29942 on:** January 23, 2022, 10:07:57 am »

Quote from: rawcusk8 on January 23, 2022, 09:26:39 am

Why didn’t he do that?
Haha those takedowns were brilliant. Was hoping for a KO but Francis showed some a few new tricks in that fight.

Because he's petty as fuck and doesn't want to big Ngannou or any of his fighters the big bucks.

I'm actually glad there wasn't a KO. Big fan of Gane and I hope he wins the title at some point. I see Jon Jones has been mouthing off again the drunken twat. Guy hasn't fought for three years now and still thinks he calls the shots.

Rouge · « **Reply #29943 on:** January 24, 2022, 02:17:05 pm »

Quote from: I've been a good boy. on January 23, 2022, 10:07:57 am

Because he's petty as fuck and doesn't want to big Ngannou or any of his fighters the big bucks.

I'm actually glad there wasn't a KO. Big fan of Gane and I hope he wins the title at some point. I see Jon Jones has been mouthing off again the drunken twat. Guy hasn't fought for three years now and still thinks he calls the shots.

Well I think he those to a certain degree - UFC need him - because for most MMA consumers (inc. casuals like me) he is there biggest draw - I'm pretty sure we will all be watching his next fight

Elzar · « **Reply #29944 on:** January 24, 2022, 02:35:29 pm »

Quote from: Rouge on January 24, 2022, 02:17:05 pm

Well I think he those to a certain degree - UFC need him - because for most MMA consumers (inc. casuals like me) he is there biggest draw - I'm pretty sure we will all be watching his next fight

I think UFC has grown in the last few years (partly through interest of McGregor and partly because it's a lot more accessible now). Jones has hardly been seen in that time, so maybe not as much interest in him as there used to be. If he was ever to fight again, it would be a lot of people wanting to know what his hype is.

Elzar · « **Reply #29945 on:** January 24, 2022, 02:39:37 pm »

Quote from: rawcusk8 on January 23, 2022, 09:26:39 am

Why didn’t he do that?
Haha those takedowns were brilliant. Was hoping for a KO but Francis showed some a few new tricks in that fight.

Ngannou has basically been asking the UFC to pay fairly. (He got $600k from this fight). Dana doesn't like it basically.

The UFC London card looks like it's getting headlined by Aspinall vs Volkov. Hes jumped from facing an unranked opponent to number 5 in the rankings. He was originally meant to be fighting Shamil Abdurakhimov who is number 9. Huge leap that, but an amazing opportunity for Tom.

JED BARTLETT · « **Reply #29946 on:** January 24, 2022, 04:53:08 pm »

Jake Paul is an insufferable prick no doubt, but he’s got 4 million followers on Twitter. The fact he’s talking about this must be a good thing. The money in the UFC is nothing short of disgraceful. It’s actually getting harder for me to watch because of it.

https://twitter.com/jakepaul/status/1485242797062074377?s=21

Pistolero · « **Reply #29947 on:** January 24, 2022, 06:29:49 pm »

Quote from: RedSamba on January 23, 2022, 06:26:52 am

Francis Nurmagomedov

Beast.

I've been a good boy · « **Reply #29948 on:** January 24, 2022, 10:01:19 pm »

Quote from: JED BARTLETT on January 24, 2022, 04:53:08 pm

Jake Paul is an insufferable prick no doubt, but he’s got 4 million followers on Twitter. The fact he’s talking about this must be a good thing. The money in the UFC is nothing short of disgraceful. It’s actually getting harder for me to watch because of it.

https://twitter.com/jakepaul/status/1485242797062074377?s=21

Jake Paul isn't the villain everyone likes to paint him as. He's trying to put on the same persona as Mayweather in 2007 without all the money-flashing. UFC on the other hand is like a mafioso operation the way they intimidate fighters into taking fights, lowballing with payouts, banning apparel sponsors, PPV price hikes, Dana's immature antics, using McGregor's bus assault to sell a fight etc.

Roopy · « **Reply #29949 on:** February 10, 2022, 01:01:48 am »

So who we got this weekend - Whittaker or Adesanya

Head says - Adesanya
Heart wants - Whittaker

Spezialo · « **Reply #29950 on:** February 12, 2022, 01:01:47 pm »

What time can we expect Adesanya v Whittaker about?

Rosario · « **Reply #29951 on:** February 13, 2022, 06:01:16 am »

Bit of a slow fight but you’re going to get that with any Adesanya fight as this point in time. He is either going to completely dominant the opponent with his striking or they are going to be on the back foot fighting defensive and just trying not to get knocked out of there.

xbugawugax · « **Reply #29952 on:** February 13, 2022, 07:21:22 am »

i get that adesanya is technical and all that but his fights are pretty boring for me at least. MW need a dagestani representative to wrestlefuck that title out of adesanya's waist

didnt expect black beast to get knocked out cold though. Tai got serious dad bod power

stevieG786 · « **Reply #29953 on:** February 13, 2022, 12:10:51 pm »

Rob won round 5, that’s it

how are people scoring this for Rob (Twitter) Izzy was clear

crazy

I've been a good boy · « **Reply #29954 on:** February 13, 2022, 01:20:57 pm »

Quote from: xbugawugax on February 13, 2022, 07:21:22 am

i get that adesanya is technical and all that but his fights are pretty boring for me at least. MW need a dagestani representative to wrestlefuck that title out of adesanya's waist

didnt expect black beast to get knocked out cold though. Tai got serious dad bod power

He used to be exciting but not anymore. I hope Khamzat beats the snot out of him as he's generally unlikeable.

Tai Tuivasa continues to surprise me. I called him a journeyman here a while ago but I take that back.

Rosario · « **Reply #29955 on:** February 13, 2022, 07:24:18 pm »

Quote from: stevieG786 on February 13, 2022, 12:10:51 pm

Rob won round 5, that’s it

how are people scoring this for Rob (Twitter) Izzy was clear

crazy

I think Izzy easily won rounds 1 & 3 and Rob 5. 2 & 4 where close and it looks like even the judges agreed as both rounds weren’t unanimous on the scorecards. If Whittaker managed another 30-60 seconds of ground or clinch control against the cage in round 2 he probably gets out of there with a bit of a snatch and grab win on points.

RedSamba · « **Reply #29956 on:** February 20, 2022, 08:43:14 am »

remember when Johnny Walker was supposed to be the guy that will beat Jon Jones?

I've been a good boy · « **Reply #29957 on:** February 20, 2022, 05:39:22 pm »

Quote from: RedSamba on February 20, 2022, 08:43:14 am

remember when Johnny Walker was supposed to be the guy that will beat Jon Jones?

I used to be genuinely excited whenever he fought, until he got ran over by Corey Anderson. Guy has a terrible chin, his hype ended quicker than it began.

7777 · « **Reply #29958 on:** February 25, 2022, 10:26:17 pm »

Bellator Dublin on BBC3

Gegard Mousasi and Austin Vanderford headliner

SouthDerryLaggo · « **Reply #29959 on:** February 25, 2022, 10:30:15 pm »

Quote from: 7777 on February 25, 2022, 10:26:17 pm

Bellator Dublin on BBC3

Gegard Mousasi and Austin Vanderford headliner

have it on, first few fights been very meh. Main event and woman's fight should be good