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Depp · 18-04-2016 9:30pm

TimRiggins wrote: »

I enjoy Balls.ie coverage on MMA. It's much better then Joe.ie sensationalizing everything and posting the same article 4 times a day. They're pretty quick with breaking news and that and usually have a few good opinion pieces a week.

I agree there balls is a class enough site, savage team of writers mostly and I really like the variety of sports they report on

Paully D · 18-04-2016 9:36pm

ASOT wrote: »

Never taught I would post a Balls article but this is ridiculously accurate.

http://www.balls.ie/mma/5-clear-signs-that-prove-you-shouldnt-have-an-opinion-on-mma/331031

Needs more "in no other sport are you rewarded for kicking someone in the head".

Zero-Cool · 18-04-2016 10:09pm

Neil is some man for one man

https://twitter.com/NeilSeeryMMA/status/722146570918109184

Dtp1979 · 18-04-2016 10:14pm

Whelo79 wrote: »

Does anyone have any good suggestions for picking up decent priced rash guards anywhere?

How's the training going?

Lucas Hood · 18-04-2016 10:16pm

ASOT wrote: »

Never taught I would post a Balls article but this is ridiculously accurate.

http://www.balls.ie/mma/5-clear-signs-that-prove-you-shouldnt-have-an-opinion-on-mma/331031

Guy who wrote it posts on here.

TimRiggins · 18-04-2016 10:16pm

http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/urijah-faber-dominick-cruz-s-body-has-changed-something-fishy-going-on-there-041816

Faber accusing everyone of taking PED's lately it seems. Horrible to see how bitter he has become. Can't listen to him anymore.

ASOT · 18-04-2016 10:18pm

TimRiggins wrote: »

I enjoy Balls.ie coverage on MMA. It's much better then Joe.ie sensationalizing everything and posting the same article 4 times a day. They're pretty quick with breaking news and that and usually have a few good opinion pieces a week.

Never gave it a chance because of how much I hate Joe, had a scan there, some reqlly good pieces I'll get stuck into tomorrow on the bus to work.

TimRiggins · 18-04-2016 10:23pm

ASOT wrote: »

Never gave it a chance because of how much I hate Joe, had a scan there, some reqlly good pieces I'll get stuck into tomorrow on the bus to work.

Yeah good pieces and you have to respect them for not going down the clickbait road too. Should be applauded for it imo

Zero-Cool · 18-04-2016 10:35pm

Lucas Hood wrote: »

Guy who wrote it posts on here.

That made me read it and glad i did. Excellent article!

Gamebred · 18-04-2016 10:49pm

Cheers lads glad ye enjoyed it.

ERG89 · 18-04-2016 11:18pm

TimRiggins wrote: »

Faber accusing everyone of taking PED's lately it seems. Horrible to see how bitter he has become. Can't listen to him anymore.

Every guy & their dog are trying to be outspoken and controversial its just sad when Urijah does it.
I am always way more interested in what Cruz says as he has developed into a really entertaining analytical character.

Whelo79 · 19-04-2016 5:59am

Dtp1979 wrote: »

How's the training going?

It's going really well, thanks for asking. The early mornings are still rough. I've missed just one session so far out of 6 weeks so I'm happy with that.

We had Richie Smullen stand in for a session last week while John was away training with Conor and that was a really good session. All the daily classes are excellent to be fair and we are starting to roll a bit more on the Monday bjj sessions which is great.

MagicIRL · 19-04-2016 10:35am

Whelo79 wrote: »

It's going really well, thanks for asking. The early mornings are still rough. I've missed just one session so far out of 6 weeks so I'm happy with that.

We had Richie Smullen stand in for a session last week while John was away training with Conor and that was a really good session. All the daily classes are excellent to be fair and we are starting to roll a bit more on the Monday bjj sessions which is great.

Did he teach you his leglock game? That lad is just frightening when he gets a hold of your foot.

Is all the training in the early hours of the morning or do you guys mix in with the other classes (that joe public attend in the evenings) such as Fundamental BJJ/Striking/Wrestling?

Whelo79 · 19-04-2016 5:45pm

MagicIRL wrote: »

Did he teach you his leglock game? That lad is just frightening when he gets a hold of your foot.

Is all the training in the early hours of the morning or do you guys mix in with the other classes (that joe public attend in the evenings) such as Fundamental BJJ/Striking/Wrestling?

No leg lock shown unfortunately. We haven't moves onto any submissions yet.

It's all early morning, 6am starts Monday to Friday. Tis tough going!

Dtp1979 · 19-04-2016 10:39pm

Mcgregors retired. Guess it deserves a mention in her too

Swashbuckler · 19-04-2016 10:43pm

Yes let's make ****e of a second thread too.

Axwell · 19-04-2016 10:50pm

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Mcgregors retired. Guess it deserves a mention in her too

No it doesnt..so lets not derail another thread thanks..

Dtp1979 · 19-04-2016 11:14pm

Axwell wrote: »

No it doesnt..so lets not derail another thread thanks..

Well seeing as it's the UFC featherweight champ I think it was worth a mention in the UFC thread.
Not everyone was on the mcgregor thread, including myself up until an hour ago. I never said I wanted to discuss the issue on here, just mention it.

Axwell · 19-04-2016 11:25pm

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Well seeing as it's the UFC featherweight champ I think it was worth a mention in the UFC thread.
Not everyone was on the mcgregor thread, including myself up until an hour ago. I never said I wanted to discuss the issue on here, just mention it.

And I said lets not derail another thread...theres enough nonsense on the other one without needing to bring it in here.

Deadst4r · 21-04-2016 2:16am

https://twitter.com/UFCInsiders/status/722954594175713280

UFC 199 is shaping up nicely.

Oh and Dan Henderson Vs Lombard was confirmed for 199 as well.

Deadst4r · 21-04-2016 2:31am

Doublepost but ah well, Rockhold says he had a tear in his MCL but is still good to fight Weidman.

AKA must actually be terrible for injuries.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BEcXvFwoaNP/

shrapnel222 · 21-04-2016 12:40pm

Jones saying he wants to fight Cormier at 200. Dana get it done!! (if he gets through osp unscathed of course)

Lukker- · 21-04-2016 1:00pm

shrapnel222 wrote: »

Jones saying he wants to fight Cormier at 200. Dana get it done!! (if he gets through osp unscathed of course)

Cormier won't be recovered in time. He can't resume training until like 3/4 weeks before UFC 200. I think Rumble would be more realistic.

shrapnel222 · 21-04-2016 1:42pm

Lukker- wrote: »

Cormier won't be recovered in time. He can't resume training until like 3/4 weeks before UFC 200. I think Rumble would be more realistic.

really? thought he was out for 4 to 6 weeks and that was end of march, which gives him 2 months at the minimum to prepare.

worst case scenario, stick gustaffson in there with Jones. First one was an epic war.

Devastator · 22-04-2016 3:09pm

Lukker- wrote: »

Cormier won't be recovered in time. He can't resume training until like 3/4 weeks before UFC 200. I think Rumble would be more realistic.

shrapnel222 wrote: »

really? thought he was out for 4 to 6 weeks and that was end of march, which gives him 2 months at the minimum to prepare.

worst case scenario, stick gustaffson in there with Jones. First one was an epic war.

Did something change with DC recently? Whenever he pulled out(about 2 weeks ago now?) he said he would be out for about 4 weeks and he would have plenty of time to prepare for UFC200.

Obviously it depends if OSP can do any damage but if Jones comes out relatively unscathed then he should have a quick break and go straight back into camp for DC. Taking any other fight would be madness and let the paper champ hold onto his belt for longer. Taking on Gus, on pretty short notice would be insanity. Wait until he beats DC then make the Gus fight for the title

Swashbuckler · 22-04-2016 3:16pm

Devastator wrote: »

Did something change with DC recently? Whenever he pulled out(about 2 weeks ago now?) he said he would be out for about 4 weeks and he would have plenty of time to prepare for UFC200.

Obviously it depends if OSP can do any damage but if Jones comes out relatively unscathed then he should have a quick break and go straight back into camp for DC. Taking any other fight would be madness and let the paper champ hold onto his belt for longer. Taking on Gus, on pretty short notice would be insanity. Wait until he beats DC then make the Gus fight for the title

Taking on Gus is hardly short notice considering the shape he's in and it's still 10 weeks to 200.

Devastator · 22-04-2016 3:22pm

Swashbuckler wrote: »

Taking on Gus is hardly short notice considering the shape he's in and it's still 10 weeks to 200.

I meant short notice in terms of he's fighting tomorrow night.The 1st Jones/Gus fight was a war, going straight into training camp possibly with fight injuries is just stupid.

Does it really matter anyway? Jones fighting anyone but the paper champ would be insane.

Swashbuckler · 22-04-2016 3:27pm

Devastator wrote: »

I meant short notice in terms of he's fighting tomorrow night.The 1st Jones/Gus fight was a war, going straight into training camp possibly with fight injuries is just stupid.

Does it really matter anyway? Jones fighting anyone but the paper champ would be insane.

I agree it should be Cormier or nobody. I honestly think if he fights Gus again he will destroy him. The focus or preparation wasn't there the last time. He looks a different beast this time.

Deadst4r · 23-04-2016 1:28am

https://www.instagram.com/p/BEhUNFyKEbH/?taken-by=izzystylewrestling&hl=en

I feel like this is important.

jimmii · 23-04-2016 8:26am

Anyone see Michael Pages toe hold win last night? He looks legit four first round finishes in a row now and has some serious swagger!

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