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  • DuluthD Offline
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    Duluth
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    #515

    Ferguson is my favourite fighter to watch. It took him a little while to get going but that second round was amazing. Shame about the punch after the bell taking away some of the attention.

    Hopefully we see Ferguson v Khabib and Ferguson v Conor in the next year. A fight with Gaethje would be chaos and easy to sell too

    Impressive comeback from Cejudo. I'd like to see Sterling have a shot before Cruz

    Valentina with one of the better female KO's. The kick immediately prior to this was to the body so Eye dropped her hands to keep her elbow low.
    Eye was out cold for a few minutes

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    • DuluthD Duluth

      Ferguson is my favourite fighter to watch. It took him a little while to get going but that second round was amazing. Shame about the punch after the bell taking away some of the attention.

      Hopefully we see Ferguson v Khabib and Ferguson v Conor in the next year. A fight with Gaethje would be chaos and easy to sell too

      Impressive comeback from Cejudo. I'd like to see Sterling have a shot before Cruz

      Valentina with one of the better female KO's. The kick immediately prior to this was to the body so Eye dropped her hands to keep her elbow low.
      Eye was out cold for a few minutes

      alt text

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      MiketheSnow
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      #516

      @Duluth said in UFC:

      Ferguson is my favourite fighter to watch. It took him a little while to get going but that second round was amazing. Shame about the punch after the bell taking away some of the attention.

      Hopefully we see Ferguson v Khabib and Ferguson v Conor in the next year. A fight with Gaethje would be chaos and easy to sell too

      Impressive comeback from Cejudo. I'd like to see Sterling have a shot before Cruz

      Valentina with one of the better female KO's. The kick immediately prior to this was to the body so Eye dropped her hands to keep her elbow low.
      Eye was out cold for a few minutes

      alt text

      Yeah Ferguson is like T2

      If God is an MMA fan

      Poirier beats Khabib
      Ferguson beats McG
      Ferguson beats Poirier
      Ferguson beats Khabib

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        #517

        Great card in Minneapolis last Saturday.

        BIG, BIG Card coming up this Saturday.

        https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-239

        In the meantime, the UFC 25 Years in Short films have been getting better and better

        Watch them all

        And this one from BT Sport

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        • MiketheSnowM MiketheSnow

          Great card in Minneapolis last Saturday.

          BIG, BIG Card coming up this Saturday.

          https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-239

          In the meantime, the UFC 25 Years in Short films have been getting better and better

          Watch them all

          And this one from BT Sport

          DuluthD Offline
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          Duluth
          wrote on last edited by
          #518

          @MiketheSnow said in UFC:

          BIG, BIG Card coming up this Saturday.

          https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-239

          What are your predictions for the main card?

          Diego Sanchez v Michael Chiesa
          I think Chiesa edges this one. They have both been inconsistent in recent fights but I'll back the younger fighter on this one.
          It's hard to get excited by Sanchez's victories over a sick Gall and Craig White

          Luke Rockhold v Jan BΕ‚achowicz
          Rockhold looks more comfortable at this weight. However I think he loses this.. I'm not convinced about his chin can handle many LHW punches.
          Also, Rockhold is a dick

          Jorge Masvidal v Ben Askren
          Askren by a submission. Masvidal has a good chance though. Particularly if Askren doesn't set up his take down and just lunges in like he did in his last fight

          Amanda Nunes v Holly Holm
          Should Holly have a title shot? 2 wins in her last 6 fights. 1 win in 3 at this weight. So a victory over Corrreia earns a shot?
          I think Nunes will come out fast and get a TKO
          I'll cheer for Holm though. If it gets past the 2nd round Nunes gets vulnerable to a decision

          Jon Jones v Thiago Santos
          I hope @MiketheSnow is right and Santos wins
          I was surprised at the height difference when they stood next to each other. I thought Santos would be closer to him.
          Unfortunately I see the normal Jones fight. Front kick keeping the distance, the opponent gets frustrated and then Jones finds an opening late in the fight as Santos gets desperate.

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          • DuluthD Duluth

            @MiketheSnow said in UFC:

            BIG, BIG Card coming up this Saturday.

            https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-239

            What are your predictions for the main card?

            Diego Sanchez v Michael Chiesa
            I think Chiesa edges this one. They have both been inconsistent in recent fights but I'll back the younger fighter on this one.
            It's hard to get excited by Sanchez's victories over a sick Gall and Craig White

            Luke Rockhold v Jan BΕ‚achowicz
            Rockhold looks more comfortable at this weight. However I think he loses this.. I'm not convinced about his chin can handle many LHW punches.
            Also, Rockhold is a dick

            Jorge Masvidal v Ben Askren
            Askren by a submission. Masvidal has a good chance though. Particularly if Askren doesn't set up his take down and just lunges in like he did in his last fight

            Amanda Nunes v Holly Holm
            Should Holly have a title shot? 2 wins in her last 6 fights. 1 win in 3 at this weight. So a victory over Corrreia earns a shot?
            I think Nunes will come out fast and get a TKO
            I'll cheer for Holm though. If it gets past the 2nd round Nunes gets vulnerable to a decision

            Jon Jones v Thiago Santos
            I hope @MiketheSnow is right and Santos wins
            I was surprised at the height difference when they stood next to each other. I thought Santos would be closer to him.
            Unfortunately I see the normal Jones fight. Front kick keeping the distance, the opponent gets frustrated and then Jones finds an opening late in the fight as Santos gets desperate.

            alt text

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            MiketheSnow
            wrote on last edited by
            #519

            @Duluth said in UFC:

            @MiketheSnow said in UFC:

            BIG, BIG Card coming up this Saturday.

            https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-239

            What are your predictions for the main card?

            Diego Sanchez v Michael Chiesa
            I think Chiesa edges this one. They have both been inconsistent in recent fights but I'll back the younger fighter on this one.
            It's hard to get excited by Sanchez's victories over a sick Gall and Craig White

            Luke Rockhold v Jan BΕ‚achowicz
            Rockhold looks more comfortable at this weight. However I think he loses this.. I'm not convinced about his chin can handle many LHW punches.
            Also, Rockhold is a dick

            Jorge Masvidal v Ben Askren
            Askren by a submission. Masvidal has a good chance though. Particularly if Askren doesn't set up his take down and just lunges in like he did in his last fight

            Amanda Nunes v Holly Holm
            Should Holly have a title shot? 2 wins in her last 6 fights. 1 win in 3 at this weight. So a victory over Corrreia earns a shot?
            I think Nunes will come out fast and get a TKO
            I'll cheer for Holm though. If it gets past the 2nd round Nunes gets vulnerable to a decision

            Jon Jones v Thiago Santos
            I hope @MiketheSnow is right and Santos wins
            I was surprised at the height difference when they stood next to each other. I thought Santos would be closer to him.
            Unfortunately I see the normal Jones fight. Front kick keeping the distance, the opponent gets frustrated and then Jones finds an opening late in the fight as Santos gets desperate.

            alt text

            Pretty spot on analysis.

            I was surprised at the size of Jones too.

            I'm hoping for Sanchez, Blachowicz, Askren, Holm, Santos but could easily be 0 for 5.

            Some interesting match-ups on the undercards too, esp Melendez v Allen.

            And last chance saloon for our boy Jack Marshman.

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              Duluth
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              #520

              Wow

              Jorge with a 5 sec KO

              Runs forward and then launches a flying knee. Askren ducked into to it, making it even worse

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              • DuluthD Duluth

                Wow

                Jorge with a 5 sec KO

                Runs forward and then launches a flying knee. Askren ducked into to it, making it even worse

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                wrote on last edited by
                #521

                https://twitter.com/SeanSheehanBA/status/1147707108722380801

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                • DuluthD Offline
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                  wrote on last edited by
                  #522

                  Great effort from Santos

                  1 & 5 were Santos rounds, 3 & 4 were clear Jones rounds. I had Santos winning the second round as well.. unfortunately only one of the judges saw it that way

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                  • DuluthD Duluth

                    Great effort from Santos

                    1 & 5 were Santos rounds, 3 & 4 were clear Jones rounds. I had Santos winning the second round as well.. unfortunately only one of the judges saw it that way

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                    MiketheSnow
                    wrote on last edited by MiketheSnow
                    #523

                    @Duluth said in UFC:

                    Great effort from Santos

                    1 & 5 were Santos rounds, 3 & 4 were clear Jones rounds. I had Santos winning the second round as well.. unfortunately only one of the judges saw it that way

                    Same.

                    Great fight. Shame about the knee, but class to blow it off and not take it as an excuse.

                    As much as I root against Jones he's nails.

                    The card lived up to the hype, with some classic knockouts.

                    Our boy Marshman is on borrowed time. Hasn't learned anything new in his time in the UFC. Easy to work out.

                    Allen looked all class.

                    They should clone Sanchez for the US Army. Chiesa was dominant and unfazed.

                    Thank you Jan.

                    Masvidal. Holy balls.

                    Nunes just too good.

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                    • Stockcar86S Stockcar86

                      https://twitter.com/SeanSheehanBA/status/1147707108722380801

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                      mofitzy_
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #524

                      @Stockcar86
                      Askren is way too cocky for a guy who is a throwback to the early days of MMA where they would pit different fighting disciplines against each other. He is a very good wrestler but Masvidal knew exactly what he would do because he is one-dimensional. Guys like Khabib show you can be a very good wrestler as well as a good striker.

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                        Duluth
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                        #525

                        Backstage interview with Adesanya. Talking about Whittaker and where the fight might happen

                        Then he sees the Jorge KO

                        About 2mins in

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                          #526

                          Kiwi Dan Hooker getting a KO today:

                          https://giant.gfycat.com/IdenticalTenderAnemoneshrimp.gif

                          I was expecting Vick to be an awkward fight but Hooker's timing was too much for him. Hopefully Hooker's next fight will be against someone ranked around 10.

                          Leon Edwards is improving fast. He should be ranked in the top five. I want to see him have a chance to hit Masvidal back.

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                            raznomore
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                            #527

                            Vick needs to hang it up. He's a two-time golden gloves boxer ffs. If you're getting pieced up like this too often against "perceived" lesser strikers, it is probably time to give it away.

                            However, on what was a fucken snorefest of a card Hooker was a stand out. He's great on the mic too!

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                            • raznomoreR raznomore

                              Vick needs to hang it up. He's a two-time golden gloves boxer ffs. If you're getting pieced up like this too often against "perceived" lesser strikers, it is probably time to give it away.

                              However, on what was a fucken snorefest of a card Hooker was a stand out. He's great on the mic too!

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                              MiketheSnow
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #528

                              @raznomore said in UFC:

                              Vick needs to hang it up. He's a two-time golden gloves boxer ffs. If you're getting pieced up like this too often against "perceived" lesser strikers, it is probably time to give it away.

                              However, on what was a fucken snorefest of a card Hooker was a stand out. He's great on the mic too!

                              I thought it was a good Main Card.

                              Arlovski looked sharp against Rothwell in a tough, tough match.

                              Trinaldo robbed.

                              Hooker looked great.

                              Hardy is a beast.

                              So too Harris.

                              And Edwards put on a masterclass.

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                              • DuluthD Offline
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                                Duluth
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #529

                                I see Whittaker v Adesanya is confirmed to be at Docklands stadium in Melbourne

                                I think I'll fly over for that. Hopefully Hooker and some other kiwis get added to the card

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                                • MiketheSnowM MiketheSnow

                                  @raznomore said in UFC:

                                  Vick needs to hang it up. He's a two-time golden gloves boxer ffs. If you're getting pieced up like this too often against "perceived" lesser strikers, it is probably time to give it away.

                                  However, on what was a fucken snorefest of a card Hooker was a stand out. He's great on the mic too!

                                  I thought it was a good Main Card.

                                  Arlovski looked sharp against Rothwell in a tough, tough match.

                                  Trinaldo robbed.

                                  Hooker looked great.

                                  Hardy is a beast.

                                  So too Harris.

                                  And Edwards put on a masterclass.

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                                  raznomore
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #530

                                  @MiketheSnow I just didn't enjoy it as much as some recent cards

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                                    @MiketheSnow I just didn't enjoy it as much as some recent cards

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                                    #531

                                    @raznomore said in UFC:

                                    @MiketheSnow I just didn't enjoy it as much as some recent cards

                                    Agreed, but the past couple have been all time.

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                                      MiketheSnow
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                                      #532

                                      UFC 241

                                      Magic main card.

                                      Watch and report back πŸ˜€πŸ˜‰πŸ‘

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                                        #533

                                        Any hints and tips on sourcing it ... ?

                                        BT sport here is now expecting people to subscribe to their channels for the privilege of being able to buy it ....

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                                        • MajorPomM MajorPom

                                          Any hints and tips on sourcing it ... ?

                                          BT sport here is now expecting people to subscribe to their channels for the privilege of being able to buy it ....

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                                          #534

                                          @MajorRage said in UFC:

                                          Any hints and tips on sourcing it ... ?

                                          BT sport here is now expecting people to subscribe to their channels for the privilege of being able to buy it ....

                                          Torrents or highlights on YouTube

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