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    #3152
    Professey Chin
    Registered Users Posts: 51,054 ✭✭✭✭Professey Chin


    stuchyg wrote: »
    Does Gunni train in Dublin if he is working with McGregor

    Hes over a bit alright. Most his time is split between Iceland & New York


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    #3153
    Mellor
    Registered Users Posts: 39,022 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    stuchyg wrote: »
    Does Gunni train in Dublin if he is working with McGregor

    Gunni trained under John for a long time, up to brown belt I believe.


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    #3154
    EvanCornwallis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 201 ✭✭EvanCornwallis


    Joe Hart wrote: »
    I'm more of a K1 fan. I think the striking in MMA is fairly tame and seems to be largely for show. I get instantly bored when it goes to ground.

    So you just watch K1 ? You're missing a lot of good kickboxing bouts in that case. Glory and Semmy is where it's at chap.


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    #3155
    TherapyBoy
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 4,298 Mod ✭✭✭✭TherapyBoy


    Small piece on the back of the sports section in the Irish Times today about Fallon Fox & Mitrione's outburst. No sign of anything 'Notorious' related though..

    Moderator: Non Drinkers Group & Grand Theft Auto



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    #3156
    Scar Tissue
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,391 ✭✭✭Scar Tissue


    TherapyBoy wrote: »
    Small piece on the back of the sports section in the Irish Times today about Fallon Fox & Mitrione's outburst. No sign of anything 'Notorious' related though..

    Sure why would they put anything positive in there.. :rolleyes::p


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    #3157
    Ray von
    Registered Users Posts: 157 ✭✭Ray von


    Norman Parke pulled from the card this Saturday due to an injury to Jon Tuck.

    Too late for replacement to be found. Disaster for Norman this close to the fight.


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    #3158
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users Posts: 19,148 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    Jon Jones

    “People know that Chael Sonnen has done steroids throughout his whole career and that’s probably why his testosterone is low now. I don’t think that is the heart or the attitude of a champion, so that’s what I meant when I said he lacks champion’s soul.”

    Strong claims from the Champ!


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    #3159
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users Posts: 19,148 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    WHOA!


    Josh Rosenthal had plaaded guilty after $6m worth of Cannabis plants were found on his property. He was looking at 10 years, with a plea deal he'll get approx 3 years.


    http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/04/veteran-mma-referee-josh-rosenthal-cops-plea-awaits-sentencing-in-marijuana-case


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    #3160
    scudzilla
    Registered Users Posts: 11,911 ✭✭✭✭scudzilla


    MrStuffins wrote: »
    WHOA!


    Josh Rosenthal had plaaded guilty after $6m worth of Cannabis plants were found on his property. He was looking at 10 years, with a plea deal he'll get approx 3 years.


    http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/04/veteran-mma-referee-josh-rosenthal-cops-plea-awaits-sentencing-in-marijuana-case

    WTF!! That's just crazy

    That'll stop him from reffing UFC events surely??

    EDIT : I'm a dumbass, he's gonna be inside, of course he can't ref


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    #3161
    p to the e
    Registered Users Posts: 2,303 ✭✭✭p to the e


    Does this mean we'll be seeing more of Kim Winslow? Why Josh why?!


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    #3162
    unknown13
    Registered Users Posts: 6,659 ✭✭✭unknown13


    Its a shame about Josh, hopefully it will mean we will see Big John back in Vegas.


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    #3163
    scudzilla
    Registered Users Posts: 11,911 ✭✭✭✭scudzilla


    p to the e wrote: »
    Does this mean we'll be seeing more of Kim Winslow? Why Josh why?!

    die, just go and die somewhere for even suggesting that!


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    #3164
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users Posts: 19,148 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    scudzilla wrote: »
    WTF!! That's just crazy

    That'll stop him from reffing UFC events surely??

    EDIT : I'm a dumbass, he's gonna be inside, of course he can't ref
    p to the e wrote: »
    Does this mean we'll be seeing more of Kim Winslow? Why Josh why?!


    Josh reffing via Skype from the clink would still be infinitely better than Winslow!


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    #3165
    vangoz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,009 ✭✭✭vangoz


    MrStuffins wrote: »
    Josh reffing via Skype from the clink would still be infinitely better than Winslow!

    Joshs cell buddy reffing by kites would be better.


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    #3166
    unknown13
    Registered Users Posts: 6,659 ✭✭✭unknown13


    Its a shame Josh is the first ref to be locked up. I was surprised Winslow wasn't arrested for attempted murder on Jan Finney


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    #3167
    p to the e
    Registered Users Posts: 2,303 ✭✭✭p to the e


    Not really UFC related but Vladimir "The Janitor" Matyushenko signs with Bellator. The guy is 42 and nearly 8 months older than Hendo. It was a pity he was let go as he still has some serious skills and has only lost to top class competition.

    Article here:
    http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/news/436779/The-Janitor-ready-to-sweep-Bellator-light-heavyweight-division/

    At 42 years old, Vladimir Matyushenko has seen it all. From earning three submission victories in one night, to taking down opponents like Antônio “Little Nog” Nogueira, Travis Wiuff, Pedro Rizzo and Jason Lambert. Armed with one of the best wrestling backgrounds in the sport, “The Janitor” has signed with Bellator MMA, and will debut soon live on Spike TV.

    “Vladimir is a fighter I’ve watched for years. He’s an exciting fighter with an incredible wrestling background and a great pedigree in our sport. When the opportunity presented itself and we had the chance to have him join the Bellator family it was a very easy decision to make,” Bellator Chairman & CEO Bjorn Rebney said. “With our Champion Attila Vegh sitting at the top of the mountain right now, and with guys like Emanuel Newton, Mikhail Zayats and King Mo coming on strong, the light heavyweight division for Bellator continues to evolve and Vladimir should fit in perfectly to that mix.”

    “Bellator is one of the biggest promotions in the world, and to be associated with them is an honor,” Matyushenko said. “I am optimistic and excited to work with Bellator. The amount of respect and honor I felt from Bjorn and the entire Bellator team was tremendous, and getting into the Bellator cage and cementing my legacy as a Bellator World Champion is the only thing on my mind.”

    Matyushenko will make his promotional debut live on Spike in a non-tournament fight that will be announced shortly.


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    #3168
    Masked Man
    Registered Users Posts: 2,546 ✭✭✭Masked Man


    GSP on Joe Rogan Experience Tuesday or Wednesday. This could be amazing, or it could be typical media GSP.


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    #3169
    Steve O
    Closed Accounts Posts: 595 ✭✭✭Steve O


    Listening to a lot of Joe Rogan, funny bastard. His interview with Dana was brilliant.


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    #3170
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 3,518 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Steve O wrote: »
    Listening to a lot of Joe Rogan, funny bastard. His interview with Dana was brilliant.

    Have to say one of the best ones I've ever watched was this one.
    Link Tim Ferriss knows his ****.


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    #3171
    Masked Man
    Registered Users Posts: 2,546 ✭✭✭Masked Man


    GSP one is up now. Probably the shortest JRE ever at 1,13. 8 minutes in (including ads) and Joe is talking about aliens.


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    #3172
    weemcd
    Registered Users Posts: 6,411 ✭✭✭weemcd


    anyone got a way to watch the 159 countdown show online? youtube one is blocked by your location


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    #3173
    Mr. Manager
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 11,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr. Manager


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKJlYaEorho


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    #3174
    scudzilla
    Registered Users Posts: 11,911 ✭✭✭✭scudzilla


    Driving home from work this morning, had Newstalk on, they had a 1hr special on Aisling Daley at 7am this morning.

    Was recorded in the lead up to her fight wit Rosi Sexton in June.

    Great listen, had John Kavanagh and Connor on it too


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    #3175
    Mr. CooL ICE
    Registered Users Posts: 17,496 ✭✭✭✭Mr. CooL ICE


    Today I was hungover and bored, so I decided to photoshop Nicolas Cage's face onto Mark Hunt:

    251445.jpg


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    #3176
    p to the e
    Registered Users Posts: 2,303 ✭✭✭p to the e


    Today........you became a God!


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    #3177
    El Guapo!
    Registered Users Posts: 12,427 ✭✭✭✭El Guapo!


    The UFC are going to be pushing for a couple of rule changes this year.
    They'll be asking for a change to the unified rules in relation to the procedure regarding eye-pokes, and also a change in what exactly defines a grounded opponent.

    The article is long enough so ill just post the link, but the jist of it is that they want only the doctor to make the call on an eye-poke rather than leaving it down to the ref. This will give a fighter an extra couple of minutes to recover from a poke and get their vision back, (they're not actually entitled to five minutes like when there's a low blow).
    They also want the wording changed on exactly what constitutes a grounded opponent. They want to get rid of the way fighters can basically just put a finger on the mat and they're considered grounded.

    2 good rule changes in my opinion, and I hope they get implemented.

    http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/04/ufcs-marc-ratner-to-request-changes-to-unified-rules-at-abcs-summer-convention


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    #3178
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users Posts: 19,148 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    Cheick Kongo has left the UFC. Some are saying he wanted to leave, Some are saying he'd fought the last fight on his contract and UFC didn't want him back.

    it's possible that both are right.


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    #3179
    ASJ112
    Site Banned Posts: 1,167 ✭✭✭ASJ112


    He was offered a new 4 fight extension before the Nelson fight but turned it down

    http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/5/1/4290848/ufc-parts-ways-with-cheick-kongo


    Cant imagine where he will go now, Bellator would be good but they don't seem too keen on ex-UFC fighters.


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    #3180
    El Guapo!
    Registered Users Posts: 12,427 ✭✭✭✭El Guapo!


    WSOF would probably be a good bet. They're slowly building a credible brand full of good names (mostly ex-UFC).


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    #3181
    DrPhilG
    Registered Users Posts: 12,195 ✭✭✭✭DrPhilG


    Assuming his last contract was also 4 fights, then he signed it on a 3 fight unbeaten streak. For a fighter of his calibre $70k basic and presumably the same as a win bonus is pretty solid.

    This time he's 2-2 in his last 4 with both wins being dull decisions and both losses being brutal KOs. I suspect that the new contract the UFC allegedly offered him prior to his last fight was for half what he currently earns and he decided to play hardball and hope that a good result against Roy would prompt a better offer.

    Oops...


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