The MMA/UFC Thread

[Niall]

Its harsh on Leon and I wish Colby had fought someone like Chiesa this year, but it is what it is and obviously not many options for Usman.

Its do or die for Colby though, this is his peak and in the last 2 years he has only fought a washed up TW. He's clearly good, but has he improved since their initial match? Skeptical while Usman seems to have developed some serious KO power.

 

[Niall]

McKee.

 

[Malcolm]

Leon getting robbed here. His career shaping up a lot like Tony Ferguson atm.

If Leon was anywhere near as entertaining as Tony, he would've got his title shots years ago. Sadly, Leon is a point fighter who has no killer instincts, and Dana isn't particularly fond of such fighters.

 

[Niall]

Gane is a serious problem. Its all well and good that Francis has undeniable power, but Volkov and Lewis can bang and neither of them caused any drama.

Hopefully we get that fight before end of year.

Luque very impressive, obvious next fight for Usman when he beats Colby while Aldo proved he can still compete.

The Green v Fiziev fight was ****ing awesome, highly recommended.

 

[cnerd123]

Yea I missed the prelims but will catch it on fightpass.

Gane is legit, but must say I'm disappointed Lewis couldn't finish it with a bomb

Luque a much better fight for Usman than Colby. Maybe give him Masvidal in the meanwhile? He doesn't have anything booked yet does he?

 

[Niall]

Not a thing ! Their was some mild chatter when it came to Burns but he will have plenty of options. Luque might be to dangerous for him, maybe fight Diaz for fortunes instead. Who knows with Jorge but yeah Luque deserves a high profile opponent next.

 

[TT Boy]

Casual MMA fan but Gane looked superb. So composed and seems like a chill guy. You wouldn't know he was fighting in Lewis's hometown or against a guy that can seriously bang. Beat him up.

 

[cnerd123]

Casual MMA fan but Gane looked superb. So composed and seems like a chill guy. You wouldn't know he was fighting in Lewis's hometown or against a guy that can seriously bang. Beat him up.

Gane was sparring partner with Ngannou, so he's not going to be afraid of much.

 

[Niall]

Dana must hate Brunson now

Till is young, but this is a terrible run he is on . He is young and has some nice wins in the past but he needs a win badly and sooner rather than later.

Pimblett is fun but suspect it ends in tears when he fights someone decent, very hittable tonight against a pretty average opponent.

Aspinall though looks the real deal, interesting when Dana sticks him in the ring with someone serious.

 

[cnerd123]

Jon Jones arrested again. Lol.

 

[Niall]

What an absolute tool.

Looking forward to the PPV, despite the fear that Diaz looks terrible.

Class main event and always love watching Shevo murder people. Lauren Murphy best of luck.

Solid rest of card also.

 

[Niall]

Looking forward to Santos v Walker for ages and the pair decide to have a proper cautious fight.

Looking at the fight nights its pretty grim stuff for next few weeks but Costa v Vettori October 24th and these 2 PPV'S back to back is good news.

UFC 267 - Blachowicz vs. Teixeira

UFC 267 - Blachowicz vs. Teixeira pits Glover Teixeira vs Jan Blachowicz fight in Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Oct 30, 2021.

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UFC 268 - Usman vs. Covington 2

UFC 268 - Usman vs. Covington 2 pits Kamaru The Nigerian Nightmare Usman vs Colby Chaos Covington fight in Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States on Nov 6, 2021.

www.sherdog.com

That Usman card is absolutely insane.

 

[Pokitren]

Looking forward to Santos v Walker for ages and the pair decide to have a proper cautious fight.

UFC 267 - Blachowicz vs. Teixeira

UFC 267 - Blachowicz vs. Teixeira pits Glover Teixeira vs Jan Blachowicz fight in Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Oct 30, 2021.

www.sherdog.com

And who do you think deserves to win more? Santos or Walker?

 

[Niall]

Santos if pressed, but I watched the fight as I wanted the two lads to bang.

I understand they both needed to win so they fought cautiously but meh.

After the Holland situation, Aspen Ladd fight off and a pretty rank main card all round, it needed a better main event.

 

[Niall]

absolute banger of a card lads.

Islam is so good, I assume he beats the loser of Justin/Michael and then fights for the title.

Khamzat won by murder, enhoyed the Yan fight also.

Cool to see Glover champ, good bloke whenever he defends v Jiri its going to be an absolute corker.

Next week also looks absolutely stacked.

 

[Niall]

Thinking about it,,,,Islam and Khamzat are just another level . Usman maybe has a chance against Khamzat if he can take it to the champjonship rounds if Khamzat has long covid, but I think Usman will retire before that fight happens.

Islam has a stacked division, but he murders Dustin and Charles .

 

[Niall]

HOLY ****ING **** NUNES LOST!

 

[cnerd123]

WOW!

Biggest upset in MMA history?

Cruz looked fantastic too

Can't wait for this main event. Hype hype hype

 

[Niall]

WOW!

Biggest upset in MMA history?

Cruz looked fantastic too

Can't wait for this main event. Hype hype hype

Anderson Silva losing?

But tbh yeah nobody and I mean nobody picked her at all.

Great card so far, O Malley and France were great fun for how short they were.

 

[cnerd123]

Nunes just gave up there at the end. Did not look as sharp as she usually does on the feet either. Pena showed a great chin and determination, what a performance.

Cody's chin is proper done. Feel bad for him. Was clearly the bigger guy in there too. Not sure where he goes from here. Maybe the O'Malley fight?