Nine days till Mayweather vs McGregor; the hype train is gathering steam. Nevada state athletic commission have sanctioned the use of 8oz gloves. Conor McGregor dished out a "one sided beating*" to former WBA Welterweight world champ Pauli Malinaggi after Malinaggi had previously commented that he would beat McGregor with one hand tied behind his back.
*Dana White is not known for his honesty or his consistency but according to Brendan Schaub, Malignaggi admitted in private that McGregor was much harder to fight that he imagined, due in part to his un-orthdox style and his speed.
We've seen 15 seconds of a fat retired Paulie dodging punches and falling on his arse. He wasn't even that good when he was active and at his fighting weight
BoardinBob - MemberWe've seen 15 seconds
Yeah they should really release the whole spar before the fight 😆
of a fat retired Paulie
...who fought the Commonwealth champ four months ago...
dodging punches and falling on his arse
...getting knocked down
He wasn't even that good when he was active and at his fighting weight
No he was just a world champion with 44 professional fight, who could beat McGregor with one hand tied behind his back. Like everyone who's ever boxed apparently.
I'd like to see how many 0-0 non boxers with no boxing experience can spar with a former world champion for one round, nevermind 12. Say what you want, it's time to admit McGregor can actually box.
PSA of sorts. Polaris 5 (which is a submission only bjj competition) is live on UFC Fightpass now. I know there are a few people here who subscribe and there are usually free trials. There are a few competitors regular mma fans should know including Caol Uno, Brad Pickett, Jake Shields as well as arguably two of the best bjj exponents in the world - Garry Tonon and Dillon Danis.
The prelims are on now and can often be more fun than the main events because amateurs are more inclined to go for a sub than cruise for a draw.
I'll be watching. Dan Strauss is my boy.
Well, he's not, but alway fun to watch.
Plus want to see Danis lose.
I'll be watching. Dan Strauss is my boy.
Well, he's not, but alway fun to watch.
Plus want to see Danis lose.
I'll be watching. Dan Strauss is my boy.
Well, he's not, but alway fun to watch.
Plus want to see Danis lose.
I'll be watching. Dan Strauss is my boy.
Well, he's not, but alway fun to watch.
Plus want to see Danis lose.
lol - Goddamn 504 Gateway Time-out.
Thought you were having a seizure 😆
AJ Agazarm is really embracing his heel status.
I think he struggles to temper his pious Christian persona with his Mr Nasty persona.
Great finish though.
Jon Jones popped for 'roids 🙄
lol...wtf.
How broke is his dick?
Such a waste of a career. He could be #1 without them, yet well....****. At least DC can say he only lost to a doper.
Bet the UFC are pleased this news comes out when their brand is getting the most attention it's ever gotten due to the McG/Mayweather fight.
If it's true then him, and his entire team should be banned. Absolute clown shoes
4 yr ban likely. His team calling foul play. UFC must be gutted he's the biggest draw they have.
Diaz bros wont fight unless they get paid more, Stipe wont fight until he gets a new contract. Connor clearly fighting Mallinaggi next!
Edit: I've also got the feeling GSP will be a damp squib.
Never thought I'd say this but I have to give him the benefit of the doubt. Obviously Jackson Wink are flying close to the wire regarding supplements but they've been adamant (and correct) pretty much every time one of their fighters gets popped.
It beggars belief that he could be so stupid in the face of completely random testing.
It beggars belief that he could be so stupid in the face of completely random testing.
This is the dude who hit a pregnant lady in his car. Ran away, then ran back to grab 'items' from the car then legged it again.
But even with that, I still struggle to see him being that stupid, especially given what has come before and the fact what he was popped for is apparently really easy to detect. You'd think if he was juicing he'd be on that top secret Lance Armstrong shit.
Too bad about Mighty Mouse and Ray Borg, but there are actually some great match ups on the main card.
Main CardAmanda Nunes (135) vs. Valentina Shevchenko (133.5) – for women’s bantamweight title
Rafael dos Anjos (170) vs. Neil Magny (169.5)
Henry Cejudo (125.5) vs. Wilson Reis (125)
Ilir Latifi (205.5) vs. Tyson Pedro (205.5)
Gilbert Melendez (146) vs. Jeremy Stephens (146)
The last time Nunes and Schevchenk fought was a pretty entertaing - hoping to see some Russian victory dancing.
UFC 216. Any takers? I've got Werdum by submission, DJ by tko and Tony Ferguson by TKO at 37.9 - 1 on an accumulator. Anyone else watching?
I'll be catching up tomorrow as usual. Might catch the Fight Pass prelims.
In just the fights I am interested in:
Tony Ferguson vs. [b]Kevin Lee[/b] via RNC. Although Tony will probably just knock him out.
Demetrious Johnson (c) vs. [b]Ray Borg[/b] - Via submission.
Fabrício Werdum vs. [b]Derrick Lewis [/b] - Going for the Black Beast getting an uppercut in early.
Bobby Green vs. [b]Lando Vannata[/b] - Just because I find him an exciting fighter. Kick to the head.
Walt Harris vs. [b]Mark Godbeer[/b] - Only Brit fighting. So got to pull for him.
Not that I am not interested in other fights, just don't enough about who's fighting.
As an aside, the Bellator event from last night was quite entertaining. Will 100% be watching Mousassi's first fight on the 20th.
Jamie - MemberI'll be catching up tomorrow as usual. Might catch the Fight Pass prelims.
In just the fights I am interested in:
Tony Ferguson vs. Kevin Lee via RNC. Although Tony will probably just knock him out.
Demetrious Johnson (c) vs. Ray Borg - Via submission.
Fabrício Werdum vs. Derrick Lewis - Going for the Black Beast getting an uppercut in early.
Bobby Green vs. Lando Vannata - Just because I find him an exciting fighter. Kick to the head.
Walt Harris vs. Mark Godbeer - Only Brit fighting. So got to pull for him.
Holy shit Jamie I am 100% against your picks. Shall we both put a wee bit of money down with william hill for shits and giggles?
Honestly, I am just ****ing about a bit.
I imagine DJ will just hit Borg from a million different angles in the clinch.
Werdum will go to work on the ground as Lewis cardio fades.
Tony F will do some crazy 10th Planet shit and choke Kevin out.
I still think my boy Groovy Lando will win.
But fudge it. I'll chuck a fiver on my original predictions.
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When the returns are like that, you know you're in the wrong 😀
Dang!! Let me just waste some money here...I'll get back to you.
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Balls. I forgot to add the means of victory.
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Hmmmmmm. 7500/1 always seems worth a £1 😆
I have already said goodbye to the money laid down. 8)
Oh, and for anyone wanting a free month of FightPass, no CC details needed, use code 'biggulp'.
I just cancelled mine and sent them some angry emails 😆
Why angry?
God knows why bookmakers need to spend so much on the production of adverts. Just show me crazy accy betslips!
(tries to remember betfair log in...)
Slightly conservatively I've gone for a treble
TF KO
FW Points
DJ Points
£10 gets £265 odd
Also TF to win in round 3 at 9/1
Well.
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Oh **** me.
Godbeer fight off, as they've taken his opponent (Harris) to fight Werdum.
I fancy a bet on Till against Cowboy. Anyone else?
I hope you all took my advice lol
Okay no more spoilers - Cerrone's instagram already ruined it for me. Gonna be watching the whole event tonight.
The elbow that broke Cowboys nose was a beast! Skip to 3 mins if you want to see the finish.
Cerrone doesn't like being pressed does he... Till looked awesome, like a bigger McGregor.
UFC 217 this weekend.
Most excited for Garbrant vs Dillashaw – remember being utterly blown away by the former’s performance against Cruz. I’ll be interested to see if Dillashaw can keep up his usual level of aggression while avoiding Garbrant’s power.
I’ve got a very low level of investment in Bisping vs. St. Pierre, although this doesn’t mean that I don’t think it could possibly be fun. I just have very little desire to see St. Pierre looking diminished.
Really interested to see Masvidal vs. Thompson – especially if the former can show the sort of form he did against Cerrone.
Weirdly, I keep getting an inkling that Namajunas will upset Jedrzejczyk – this is based on literally nothing; she should be tailor-made for Joanna to take apart.
arrpee - MemberUFC 217 this weekend.
Most excited for Garbrant vs Dillashaw – remember being utterly blown away by the former’s performance against Cruz. I’ll be interested to see if Dillashaw can keep up his usual level of aggression while avoiding Garbrant’s power.
I’ve got a very low level of investment in Bisping vs. St. Pierre, although this doesn’t mean that I don’t think it could possibly be fun. I just have very little desire to see St. Pierre looking diminished.
Really interested to see Masvidal vs. Thompson – especially if the former can show the sort of form he did against Cerrone.
Weirdly, I keep getting an inkling that Namajunas will upset Jedrzejczyk – this is based on literally nothing; she should be tailor-made for Joanna to take apart.
I went from meh....to fully invested in the space of one day. There are some really excellent fights on this, as you say Masvidal v Thompson, my fellow Donegal man Joe Duffy v James Vick and Aimann Zahabi down there on the Fightpass prelim.
I think Rose is such a cool customer it always appears she knows something. If she can get JJ onto the ground she can probably finish her but Joanna's takedown defence is pretty good. Some of her jiu jitsu has looked a bit workmanlike though so I think if Rose can get her back in a scamble it could be lights out.
I can see Bisping by decision or GSP by submission. Garbrandt by decision. Joanna by decision or tko with a slight chance of Rose getting a sub. I'd also stump for Mickey Gall and Aimann Zahabi by submission. . . maybe 😉
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Predictions.
Michael Bisping (c) vs. [b]Georges St-Pierre[/b]
Cody Garbrandt (c) vs. [b]T.J. Dillashaw [/b]
[b]Joanna J?drzejczyk [/b](c) vs. Rose Namajunas
Stephen Thompson vs. [b]Jorge Masvidal[/b]
[b]Johny Hendricks[/b] vs. Paulo Borrachinha
[b]James Vick[/b] vs. Joseph Duff
Walt Harris vs. [b]Mark Godbeer[/b]
[b]Ovince Saint Preux[/b] vs. Corey Anderson
Randy Brown vs. [b]Mickey Gall[/b]
Jamie - MemberPredictions.
Michael Bisping (c) vs. Georges St-Pierre
Cody Garbrandt (c) vs. T.J. Dillashaw
Joanna J?drzejczyk (c) vs. Rose Namajunas
Stephen Thompson vs. Jorge Masvidal
Johny Hendricks vs. Paulo Borrachinha
James Vick vs. Joseph Duff
Walt Harris vs. Mark Godbeer
Ovince Saint Preux vs. Corey Anderson
Randy Brown vs. Mickey Gall
Some interesting picks there Jamie 😀
the full list of methods aren't up yet so I can't go full **** on the accumulators.
