I assume she hits the IV's immediately after the weighs and puts 2 gallons of water back in her system to enter the octagon at close to 150..
Good observation, my only correction is that IVs are banned (it's only been a month or two though).
Ryan Hall is a wizard! I love that man's jiujitsu. I wish I had the time to visit his school.
Ryan Hall is a wizard! I love that man's jiujitsu. I wish I had the time to visit his school.
Yeah when I was heavy into jiujitsu several years ago I spent months trying to mimic his triangle choke game....needless to say I never got close.
Not taking away anything from Connor's skills, he's good, but he got real lucky last night.
Not taking away anything from Connor's skills, he's good, but he got real lucky last night.
Yeah, 13 seconds is sort of a letdown.
Aldo-McGregor II in early-mid 2016? At this point the challenge will be finding a venue big enough for it.
maverickz wrote:Not taking away anything from Connor's skills, he's good, but he got real lucky last night.
Yeah, 13 seconds is sort of a letdown.
Aldo-McGregor II in early-mid 2016? At this point the challenge will be finding a venue big enough for it.
For sure a bit of a let down, but he took a good shot right after he punched Aldo. There was a significant chance of him losing consciousness from it.
And down goes Connor McGregor
All Dana's money fighters getting put down.
It happens. I guess I'm not *that* surprised. Diaz looked so much bigger (and longer) than McGregor. It also looked like McGregor was wearing down some in the second round, like he was putting a lot of muscle behind his punches and not doing much to Diaz except making him bloody.
Diaz also exploited McGregor's main weakness: He's not good on the ground.
If you can, watch the fifth round of the Holm-Tate fight. That's why you never give up.
I love the Diaz Bros. so much. Really happy for Nate.
Good for Cupcake finally getting to the top.
i hate Conor lost - I was all aboard the hype train for years and loving it, but he got over-ambitious moving up two classes, and Nate was the perfect trap matchup: long, lean, crazy tough chin, and cocky himself to the point where the psychological stuff didn't stick. He showed incredible toughness to take those shots and stay in it to put Conor away.
Not a fan of McGregor, but gained some respect after this post fight interview.
Lot of class shown by Conor in the loss. Might be if root for him in the rematch w/Aldo?
Eagerly anticipating Eddie jabbing the fook out of Conor tonight.
The whole card looks utterly amazing. Should be a blast.
It lived up to the hype, stunning performance by McGregor, laser precision.
Considering the undercard started off with two impressive first-round knockouts, I was expecting a lot of filler for the rest of the night. Then the next six fights all go to the final round, and all but one go the distance. And the main event is over in the second round, although it very easily could have been over in the first.
The Welterweight championship fight was awesome. I still don't know how the hell Thompson survived that fourth round, let alone managed a majority draw. Rounds 2 and 3 were basically coin flips to me, but he took round 5 definitively. Would not mind a rematch.
Loved McGregor's post-fight comment: "...I want to take this time to apologize to ABSOLUTELY NOBODY!" Don't ever change, ya psycho.
Very interested in this MMAAA.
Well, UFC 207 went about as expected. Particularly the Rousey and Nunes fight.
Rousey needs to start talking to VInce McMahon now though her contract there wouldn't be as big now that she isn't considered invincible.
Well, UFC 207 went about as expected. Particularly the Rousey and Nunes fight.
I always felt like Rousey was a legit Olympic athlete who dominated a newish sport (women's MMA) through superior athleticism and her "tough" persona. Once the technical skill of her opponents started to rise (Holm is a champion kick boxer and Nunes is part of the 2nd gen of women's MMA fighters) and her mystique was gone (a la Tyson), she was done.
Her "tough" persona always seemed to come from a place of insecurity. The (seemingly heartfelt) anger, the poor sportsmanship, the inability to demonstrate any humility or introspection? Those aren't harbingers of mental toughness; they are warning flags for insecurity, pain and fear. A classic bully projecting onto others to hide what's inside. Given her upbringing, NONE of this is a surprise.
I love it in sports when a bully/spiritually weak athlete is humbled. It confirms my bias that true mental "toughness" (if there is such a thing) has less to do with winning % and more to do with the maturity and balance of the individual. As an introspective person, this feels good and gives me hope that the universe bends toward justice (a sign of my own hubris?).
As a human, I feel for her. She appears to be a broken person who has always been hurting on the inside and I hope she finds the peace she deserves.
I'm surprised that Rousey hadn't learned to defend herself. That was amateurish boxing on her part. Probably some poor coaching, too.
Is this one of those things where a really low-ranked boxer would beat a top MMA pro in a boxing match and vice-versa?
It's just something to argue about just because. Wake me up when they actually get in the ring.
mudbunny wrote:Is this one of those things where a really low-ranked boxer would beat a top MMA pro in a boxing match and vice-versa?
McGregor has been mouthing off that he could beat Mayweather and it looks like he may have just baited his way into a freakshow of a fight. Since Mayweather is the bigger earner, it looks like it will necessarily be a boxing match.
It is clearly a publicity stunt and a grab for filthy lucre as McGregor's hands are at best "good for MMA" (which is a bit like saying someone is "office hot").
Good sir is referring to the "hottest girl in summer school" or "dumbest kid in AP class" effects.
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