UFC 195: Lawler v Condit (Plus Duffy v Poirier - Information in OP)

Paully D

Date: Saturday 2nd January
Time: Fight Pass Prelims (Fight Pass, 11:30pm), Prelims (Fight Pass & BT Sport 2, 1am), Main Card (PPV & BT Sport 2, 3am)
Venue: Las Vegas, Nevada
Odds: Lawler (10/11) v Condit (6/5) & Duffy (4/7) v Poirier (15/8)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC_gh8RS05c

What time will Joe Duffy's fight be on?

In what is an obvious push for Fight Pass, Joe Duffy's fight with Dustin Poirier headlines the Fight Pass Prelims section of this card. There's 3 fights on this bill including the aforementioned, with the first kicking off at 11:30pm. It's likely that the fight will start at 00:30am, but I'd tune in for 00:15am just to be safe as a couple of early finishes may see them push on with this fight slightly earlier and use the free time to further promote the main event of the evening to those on Fight Pass for the first time.

How can I watch Joe Duffy's fight?

As mentioned above, it's on Fight Pass. If you haven't subscribed before, you can get a 30 day free trial here. Just remember to unsubscribe if you don't want to keep the subscription. If you've used your free trial and are not a member, you'll need to take out a months subscription which costs €7.99.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhaQkQUv3oQ

Gamebred

Poirier via Decision

I hope they stand and trade but sneaky feeling Robbie is going to grind on Condit and take him down (which he is entitled to) but it could be a fight for the ages if they go to war,Lawler is after having some very tough fights can see them catching up on him soon as good as he looks.

mailburner

Duffy via Decision

now or never for carlos and a fight tailor made for him
pretty sure if robbie is down a couple going into the last he wont be finishing this man

cant think or anyone i'd like to see win that belt more

user2011

Anyone think Carlos could employ the same tactics as he did for Diaz?

smilerf

Condit via Submission

Go wan The Natural Born Killer

agent graves

Iv always been an arlovski fan so I hope he wipes out miocic and gets a title shot..

Zero-Cool

Poirier via Submission

Feckin hell, never realised Michael Macdonald was on this, will be very interesting to see how he does on his return.

mdwexford

Condit via KO/TKO

Hope Lawler wipes the floor with him.
Such an undeserved title shot.

Want Dustin to beat Duffy as well.

Gamebred

Poirier via Decision

Duffy was knocked out in training,maybe his chin is a bit suspect who knows,but ill be backing Dustin,he is lightyears ahead of the bums Joe has beaten lately,wouldnt begrudge him the win should he beat Dustin,ill be impressed.

weemcd

Duffy via Submission

Hard to pick in the main, because these are to lads I'd always cheer on. Heart lies with Robbie, head says Condit.

The Duffy fight I'm pulling for him by KO hugely, this fight will show us exactly where he's at on the ladder. Win big and he has arrived at Lightweight. Poirier looked fine at FW until he ran into McGregor, he has also been fine at LW without fighting anyone too dangerous. Good match, and one that it feels like I've been waiting for since forever.

Great card to start the year.

Amazingfun

Duffy via Decision

This card feels like a real gift from the UFC, I am counting the days! Absolutely love Carlos Condit, would be fantastic to see him with the belt.
Hope Duffy pulls it off but think it will be a tough job with the Dustin we've seen of late, think Conor takes credit for how well his former opponents are doing these days, he has inspired them to reach for new heights haha..............bring it on

Amazingfun

Duffy via Decision

Yes!

Depp

Duffy via Submission

Amazingfun wrote: »

Yes!

really really looking forward to this fight

TimRiggins

Duffy via Submission

Tumenov v Larkin and Ortega v Brandao should be wild wild fights. Should be the theme of the evening with the main event too. Just think Carlos will have too much for Robbie, Wouldn't suprise me if these wars starting telling on Robbie Lawler, and to see how he looks after being took to the brink by McDonald

Swashbuckler

Duffy via KO/TKO

I made the mistake of going against Robbie when he fought Hendricks and Mcdonald. However I am tempted to go against him again. Condit won't break easily. I think he's a smart fighter and his team will come up with a plan to counter Robbies imposing style. I see Condit on points. I hope so. I like Condit.

John_D80

Duffy via Submission

Swashbuckler wrote: »

I made the mistake of going against Robbie when he fought Hendricks and Mcdonald. However I am tempted to go against him again. Condit won't break easily. I think he's a smart fighter and his team will come up with a plan to counter Robbies imposing style. I see Condit on points. I hope so. I like Condit.

Bang on. Especially what you say about him being a smart fighter. He's so calculating and thinks so well on his feet, so to speak.

If he can avoid the TD's (easier said than done, I know) then he takes this on a 50-45 decision every time they meet IMO.

Swashbuckler

Duffy via KO/TKO

John_D80 wrote: »

Bang on. Especially what you say about him being a smart fighter. He's so calculating and thinks so well on his feet, so to speak.

If he can avoid the TD's (easier said than done, I know) then he takes this on a 50-45 decision every time they meet IMO.

I think Rory probably made the mistake of engaging a bit too much and not disengaging fast enough (ignoring the fact he had a broken nose). I don't think Condit will make that mistake. Very good chance he could be out wrestled though.

CatFromHue

https://www.youtube.com/user/UFCCarlosCondit/videos

On Condit's own (I think anyway) channel he has a few of his old fights up

Amazingfun

Duffy via Decision

Dtp1979

Amazingfun wrote: »

Jaysus condit could do with tidying up

Depp

Duffy via Submission

Amazingfun wrote: »

I like robbie and all but jaysus listening to him talk is painful!

JJayoo

Duffy via Submission

Excited to see the Duffy fight.

TimRiggins

Duffy via Submission

JJayoo wrote: »

Excited to see the Duffy fight.

As am I. He's looked sensational so far.

Poirier has looked very good at LW, But I think Duffy is capable of finishing him on the ground. Poirier is very good on the feet and seems to have more power since moving up so I'm interested to see how Joe does on the feet.

It should be a cracking fight too.

Gamebred

Poirier via Decision

TimRiggins wrote: »

As am I. He's looked sensational so far.

Poirier has looked very good at LW, But I think Duffy is capable of finishing him on the ground. Poirier is very good on the feet and seems to have more power since moving up so I'm interested to see how Joe does on the feet.

It should be a cracking fight too.

Dustin is a very good grappler as is duffy,I wouldnt expect duffy to finish him with a submission tbh,Im expecting a war with a ko.

Mellor

Poirier via Submission

Gamebred wrote: »

Dustin is a very good grappler as is duffy,I wouldnt expect duffy to finish him with a submission tbh,Im expecting a war with a ko.

Agreed, Dustin is a solid brown belt with striking to hold his own. He's not going to flail about like Jorge did.

JJayoo

Duffy via Submission

Do people think Duffy would make 145? or would it be too big of a cut? His size would be a huge advantage in the 145/division, think he is an inch taller and has a one inch reach advantage over Connor. In a division stacked with wrestlers his size and ground game would ask a lot of questions.

RonanP77

Duffy via Decision

JJayoo wrote:

Do people think Duffy would make 145? or would it be too big of a cut? His size would be a huge advantage in the 145/division, think he is an inch taller and has a one inch reach advantage over Connor. In a division stacked with wrestlers his size and ground game would ask a lot of questions.

I don't see why he'd want to, he's a naturally bigger lad so he'd oy be putting himself under pressure. He seems to be doing fairly well where he is.

TimRiggins

Duffy via Submission

Gamebred wrote: »

Dustin is a very good grappler as is duffy,I wouldnt expect duffy to finish him with a submission tbh,Im expecting a war with a ko.

Mellor wrote: »

Agreed, Dustin is a solid brown belt with striking to hold his own. He's not going to flail about like Jorge did.

Wasn't Jorge a black belt? Anyway I think/hope Joe will take this down as i think DP has an advantage on the feet.

TimRiggins

Duffy via Submission

JJayoo wrote: »

Do people think Duffy would make 145? or would it be too big of a cut? His size would be a huge advantage in the 145/division, think he is an inch taller and has a one inch reach advantage over Connor. In a division stacked with wrestlers his size and ground game would ask a lot of questions.

Firas Zahabi said after the Lindsey fight in March that he was going down to 145. They must have put this on hold, but he doesn't cut much weight to get to 155.

Gamebred

Poirier via Decision

TimRiggins wrote: »

Wasn't Jorge a black belt? Anyway I think/hope Joe will take this down as i think DP has an advantage on the feet.

Yeah dont think that guy was ever submitted it was a beautiful sub,Duffy is arguably the better stand up id say,I know he fought bums but he did have some boxing fights,his kicking game is much better than Poiriers too specially knee's,I think its a very evenly matched fight DP is a dangerous dude any where he has a mean darce too,very evenly matched fight its the main event in my eyes anyways cant wait for it.

BOHtox

I believe he's fought at 155 and 170 before. Usually, but not always, fighters tend to start at the lower weight and work their way up. The prospect of a big money fight with McGregor for the lightweight belt probably has him sticking to 155. Only two fights in and he's fighting Poirier who's 12th. The UFC are pushing this fight too

darced

Duffy via Submission

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Gamebred

Poirier via Decision

Whats the spread on how many times ''Joe Duffy is the last man to beat Conor McGregor'' line is wheeled out this week.

Brussels Sprout

Condit via KO/TKO

Gamebred wrote: »

Whats the spread on how many times ''Joe Duffy is the last man to beat Conor McGregor'' line is wheeled out this week.

It'll be his official knickname before long.

Depp

Depp wrote: »

I like robbie and all but jaysus listening to him talk is painful!

And ZERO reflection on his skillzzzz but how boring is this guy/are these guys? Zzzzz
And I know that's not fair or 100% relevant but when UFC are pushing an Embedded promo a day can't they come up with more than the dude's packing habits? Seriously, I thought personality plus McGregor was a bit much, but come on… this is taking it way beyond the opposite end of the scale! Guess it's related to a fighter's mentality which is naturally going to gravitate to one extreme or another but still…

The Bones/Condit cameo was kinda funny tho at least. Reminded me of getting stuck at a door with someone: go ahead - no, you go, I'm in no rush, no you: WW before LH; no PEDs here at all at all, see how serious I am training on a Sunday….

Re prelims: Joe Duffy's mother, kinda fun and interesting and who knew her background (not me at least). Poirier looks waaay relaxed and in amazing shape though.

jimmii

My BT subscription starts on the 4th so annoying!

jjdonegal

Duffy via Decision

jimmii wrote: »

My BT subscription starts on the 4th so annoying!

Is it not instant? Do not remember having to wait! That's a pain alright.

dilapidating

jjdonegal wrote:

Is it not instant? Do not remember having to wait! That's a pain alright.

When I ordered mine, it was working within a few minutes.

ASOT

Duffy via Submission

Got a 20% off code for this event from fight pass if anyone wants to buy it through UFC TV give me a shout.

Crann na Beatha

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Swashbuckler

Duffy via KO/TKO

ASOT wrote: »

Got a 20% off code for this event from fight pass if anyone wants to buy it through UFC TV give me a shout.

I think the code is locked to the individuals account so it can't be shared.

ASOT

Duffy via Submission

Swashbuckler wrote: »

I think the code is locked to the individuals account so it can't be shared.

Il let someone give it a bash and try it anywya if they want I won't need it!

Nevermind just read it can only be used by me I'm an idiot, but Il let someone try anyway.

jimmii

jjdonegal wrote: »

Is it not instant? Do not remember having to wait! That's a pain alright.

Moved to UK the box won't arrive in time. If it wasn't for all the bank holidays it would be here in plenty of time! BT sport is free though so hard to complain too much!

Easy Rod

Duffy via Decision

JT26 wrote: »

Actually looking forward to this

I'd be very surprised if anyone posting here would declare otherwise!:pac:

jjdonegal

Duffy via Decision

Anyway we can find out if Fight Pass subscribers increase for this event? Is information relating to Fight Pass easily accessible?

Subcomandante Marcos

Duffy via Decision

Joe looking well before weigh ins tonight. Apparently at 153 in this pic, looks like he could lose 8 more if he had to!

Gumbi

I don't think people really understand the whole weight cutting thing... Not saying he couldn't make FW, but cutting another 8 pounds in just water is no easy feat...

People get their panties in a bunch over how muxh McGregor cuts, when in reality there are more than a few cutting just as much (some even more!). McGregor's gaunt look is accentuated by the fact he already has such a RIDICULOUSLY low body fat.

Gamebred

Poirier via Decision

PLEASE dont turn this into another weight cutting discussion lads ffs

Dtp1979

Gamebred wrote: »

PLEASE dont turn this into another weight cutting discussion lads ffs

I'd thank that twice if I could

Gumbi

Sorry lads, just need to have a word when I see certain things being said!

Won't happen again; up Duffy and all that jazz.

Just watched this promo from October: Robbie and Carlos interviewed by Brendan Schaub. Might be of interest: I thought they both came across way more intelligent and interesting than on any of the Embedded stuff… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUwiEIsh0Io