UFC 199

Wow cannot believe I have to be the one to say this but, anyone wanna start the ball rolling?

I don't think cruz has the power to stop faber and with his work rate and style, I see a full distance being had, with Cruz keeping the belt, unless faber gets a lucky overhand, then again but if a younger TJ dillahsaw couldn't do it.......QED!

Devastator

BOHtox

rusty cole wrote: »

I don't think cruz has the power to stop faber

Oh, so you think Faber will win.

rusty cole wrote: »

with his work rate and style, I see a full distance being had, with Cruz keeping the belt

Oh so you think it will be Cruz.

rusty cole wrote: »

unless faber gets a lucky overhand

So it's gonna be Faber.

rusty cole wrote: »

then again but if a younger TJ dillahsaw couldn't do it.......QED!

Who the hell do you think will win?

ASOT

Paully please come back.

Saipanne

Are they saying boo or boourns?

dave1982

BOHtox wrote: »

Oh, so you think Faber will win.



Oh so you think it will be Cruz.



So it's gonna be Faber.



Who the hell do you think will win?

Think he's saying Cruz by decision

dave1982

dave1982 wrote: »

Think he's saying Cruz by decision

thank you dave yes, I just went about it arse backwards.

I think it will go the distance with cruz for the win by decision. jasus lads I only started the bleeding thread, I'm not the sunday independent

I'm actually looking forward to Holloway vs Lamas ( or Lame ass) as I call em!

does anyone favour bisping for an upset? I don't really. he has cardio for days but I see rockhold taking em and I'll go for round 3. I like bisping though.

stephenl15

BT sports 2 is after going on my tv box not a bit happy if I miss this card. Although I'll probably still stream it but it's just not the same

Gamebred

Rang them up to cancel and they gave me it for half price for 3 months.

stephenl15

Gamebred wrote: »

Rang them up to cancel and they gave me it for half price for 3 months.

Haha no I've got one of those dodgy internet boxes unfortunately:P and it's literally only BTS2 that's gone

Gamebred

stephenl15 wrote: »

Haha no I've got one of those dodgy internet boxes unfortunately:P and it's literally only BTS2 that's gone

Ah yeah ive one them android things meself wouldnt trust it so I kept my bt sub works fine all week then by the weekend ufc rolls around and bt goes as ya say or lags badly.

ASOT

stephenl15 wrote: »

Haha no I've got one of those dodgy internet boxes unfortunately:P and it's literally only BTS2 that's gone

Use Fox Sports 1/2 Instead!

Devastator

stephenl15 wrote: »

Haha no I've got one of those dodgy internet boxes unfortunately:P and it's literally only BTS2 that's gone

:eek: lucky you! All my channels have gone from about week ago :mad: I've been too busy to look into 'fixing' them. Check if there are any updates for your box, that could be your bts2 problem

johnny_adidas

Read this week that the bt HD channels have apparently gone the same way as the sky HD ones, just use bt 1/2 sd instead

stephenl15

Devastator wrote: »

:eek: lucky you! All my channels have gone from about week ago :mad: I've been too busy to look into 'fixing' them. Check if there are any updates for your box, that could be your bts2 problem

Ah that's ****e Yeah I've updated it and all haha. I'll give the guy a ring tomorrow

@ASOT Don't have fox sports unfortunately

Devastator

stephenl15 wrote: »

Ah that's ****e Yeah I've updated it and all haha. I'll give the guy a ring tomorrow

@ASOT Don't have fox sports unfortunately

put the name of your box into google, chances are there are tech forums that you'll get an answer from. I know my bts europe was off but I found it away up in channel nos 1200(completely random) or something so you could check that. It could just be a temp outage also, which if your box is as dodgy as mine happens often enough

mailburner

johnny_adidas wrote: »

Read this week that the bt HD channels have apparently gone the same way as the sky HD ones, just use bt 1/2 sd instead

sh1t..am only finding this out now

stephenl15 wrote: »

Haha no I've got one of those dodgy internet boxes unfortunately:P and it's literally only BTS2 that's gone

same as that unfortunately

hopefully a rescan will bring it back

mailburner

rescan...then reboot
mine is back again

Fromvert

I like all four guys in the title fights but would love to see Bisping and Faber get their hands on the belts. Slim chance of even one of them pulling it off though.

Gamebred

Bispings ramblings in interviews are very annoying he interviews himself nearly him and his destiny ****e is doing my head in looking forward to Luke head kicking him again and shutting him up.

MrStuffins

Really looking forward to the main event, even moreso than I was looking forward to the original main event.

Really hope Bisping can do it!

mailburner

If I could make one thing happen in mma i'd give bisbing the belt
He has every chance if he can keep it standing for five rounds but once rock gets him down it'll go down the same way as the last one

Useful.Idiot

Yeah I'm rooting for Bisping even though I really can't see him winning. His interviews are getting repetitive now but I find his unique brand of passion very endearing. Rockhold is a bit more reserved in his pursuit of his own dream.

I would've reckoned that this fight would end very similarly to the last one with a submission in the early rounds but Rockhold seems to be gunning for a highlight reel KO so maybe it'll be kept standing. Would prefer that to be sure

A lot of bispings wins are from multiple strikes and a swarm etc, he doesn't have real knockout power so it's a chess match here with the longer reach as I see it going to rockhold.

I'm still saying rockhold in the 3rd with a powerful shot followed by shots and stoppage! said shot could be a liver kick drawing elbows down exposing the chin, or hook kick glancing the head, similar to before or just a good long powerful punch from planted feet.

I like bisping too but think he'll be beaten maybe even by the lack of conditioning for taking the fight late on, despite his protests that he's fighting fit every week.
he has stamina for days but he'll be tired as it goes on.

ha ha ha remember his subtitles in the ultimate fighter!

martyos121

That was some press conference! Anyone else see it? Used to like Faber but he's coming off as an idiot when he tries to talk trash at Cruz, Dominick is just too smart for him. I could listen to Bisping all day too, really hope he can pull off the upset on Saturday but I wouldn't put a penny on it.

Useful.Idiot

Yeah it was great, Bisping is hilarious. Cruz talks extremely well. Very intelligent chap and that definitely reflects in his technicality in the octagon.

Kirby

I like watching Rockhold fight but outside the ring he is just so arrogant and irritating. I suppose that's what happens when you grow up rich and good looking.

He's much better than Bisping but I wouldn't be upset at all if Bisping manages to do it. It's unlikely, but he has a slim shot.

I thought it was ridiculous faber saying he's fought the past few years and cruz is on the sidelines. all those years and he still comes up short. Cruz comes back when recovered and literally picks up where he left off or manages in one hard fought 5 rounder, what faber couldn't do in all them years fighting, stupid line of commentary for faber.

in saying that, faber is in a nice position as the trilogy gives em his best shot in years against a guy he fought twice and beat once, it's a win/win for him anyway.

I like the two of them, off camera even though there's bad blood, they're both two of my favourite fighters of all times. I'm still taking the champ to, dare I say "CRUZ" to victory!!:o

yeah I've no appetite for rockhold either, I hated the way he sat grinding his teeth beside McGregor at pre fight UFC 194. I like bisping, from the day he walked in TUF house, he's been both funny and annoying but likeable. I didn't like how rockhold slagged of his eye twice to get a rise out of em.

Really excited for this card, hope Holloway finishes Lamas and gets in the mix for a title shot.
I can't see Cruz losing this one, he will be too elusive and technical and will edge the win.

I realllly don't give Bisping a hope to be honest, Rockhold is on another level and I'll think he'll finish him quick.

The press conference was a bit of craic, Bisping was as annoying as always. Rockhold struggled with the banter and so did Faber.

Tazzimus

Deleted User wrote: »

The press conference was a bit of craic, Bisping was as annoying as always. Rockhold struggled with the banter and so did Faber.

With the exceptions of Sonnen and Cruz I don't think the Americans can trash talk at all, especially when up against the likes of Bisping or McGregor.

Different culture I suppose, Bisping and Mcgregor grew up in cultures that rip the piss out of each other constantly so the banter comes natural ha

Gamebred

Rockhold is an alpha male living the dream the people that hate him have insecurities


WAR ROCKHOLD

about??? I'm genuinely curious, insecure about which way to bet?

Gamebred

rusty cole wrote: »

about??? I'm genuinely curious, insecure about which way to bet?

Who mentioned betting?


People who find him irritating or arrogant the mans the baddest 185er on the planet if anyone is allowed chat **** its him simple as that great bloke.

Gamebred

Gamebred wrote: »

Who mentioned betting?


People who find him irritating or arrogant the mans the baddest 185er on the planet if anyone is allowed chat **** its him simple as that great bloke.

I see what you mean, people tend to see him as a príck and mention his looks and money a lot which just sounds like sour grapes to me.

I like him personally, I think he's just super confident and people don't like it and try make it out that he's just a cocky pretty boy.

Gamebred

Deleted User wrote: »

I see what you mean, people tend to see him as a príck and mention his looks and money a lot which just sounds like sour grapes to me.

I like him personally, I think he's just super confident and people don't like it and try make it out that he's just a cocky pretty boy.

Yeah and hes a complete fighter in all aspects striking and grappling he literally has one loss and thats to trt vitor I rate him in top p4p on the planet,

He doesnt brag and talk crap a quarter of what McGregor does and hes loved for it too which is funny considering he backs it up every time.

JoeyJJ

Loving this card, really looking forward to seeing Holloway and Porier in their respective fights and the two main event fights expect some fun in both of them. Bruce Lee Roy should get Reebok to make a yellow kit for him.

Gonna have to watch the fight pass ones too with Tim Breese fighting, he looks quality.

Gamebred

Bobby Green can take a shot and talks mad **** even if hes losing Poirier is the strongest mentally that could turn into a cracking war,

Holloway will put a seminar on against Lamas.

Gamebred

Gamebred wrote: »

Yeah and hes a complete fighter in all aspects striking and grappling he literally has one loss and thats to trt vitor I rate him in top p4p on the planet,

He doesnt brag and talk crap a quarter of what McGregor does and hes loved for it too which is funny considering he backs it up every time.

I agree! After watching him man handle Machida I knew he was something special and believe he'll be a dominant champ for a long time.

Yeah exactly I'm not sure why he gets so much flack tbh, he's not half as outrageous with his "trash talking" as most others.

JoeyJJ

If Max wins easy he will be shouting for McGregor for sure to vacate or defend. Lamas might surprise but yeah gonna be tough ask. I'd imagine they will cancel each other out in wrestling and it will stay on feet quite a bit.

Gamebred

Gamebred wrote: »

Who mentioned betting?


People who find him irritating or arrogant the mans the baddest 185er on the planet if anyone is allowed chat **** its him simple as that great bloke.

Sorry, to explain, and your follow up above clarifies. You meant they're insecure if they base antipathy on his looks, money, etc??

I get you. I don't particulary agree but I think those are stupid reasons not to rate em. anyway check my post on this, I have em to win so am not included in implied sex appeal mob

MrStuffins

Gamebred wrote: »

Bobby Green can take a shot and talks mad **** even if hes losing Poirier is the strongest mentally that could turn into a cracking war,

If fighter bashing wasn't against the charter, i'd say a few things about Bobby Green! For anyone who heard him on The MMA Hour about a year ago when he was on with all his knucklehead friends, you'll know what i'm talking about.

I like Poirier. Hope Poirier gives him a hiding!

Gamebred

MrStuffins wrote: »

If fighter bashing wasn't against the charter, i'd say a few things about Bobby Green! For anyone who heard him on The MMA Hour about a year ago when he was on with all his knucklehead friends, you'll know what i'm talking about.

I like Poirier. Hope Poirier gives him a hiding!

Yeah hes seems a bit odd hadnt an easy life but its no excuse,remember him claiming cowboy was a racist would like to see that fight tbh,


Yeah met Poirier a few mins after he found out that Duffy fight was off and he was a gentleman very pissed off no doubt and still had the decency to have a chat and sign a poster for me him and mike brown 2 of the nicest you could meet hope he gets the win.

Zero-Cool

Such a great card, can't wait for this one. Will be beaming if there are 2 new champs after it.

xtal191

Def hope Rockhold and Cruz win, cant stand Faber, never understand the love himself and Cowboy get.

Wouldn't be disappointed if Bisping won but Luke is a beast, easily one of the best fighters in the UFC.

callaway92

xtal191 wrote: »

Def hope Rockhold and Cruz win, cant stand Faber, never understand the love himself and Cowboy get.

Wouldn't be disappointed if Bisping won but Luke is a beast, easily one of the best fighters in the UFC.

Faber has always come across as a really cool guy. Some people look at him and think he's a "bro" but even from the Ultimate Fighter season with McGregor, you could see they got on pretty well.

Cowboy though, ya he doesn't come across too well.

empacher

I might be the only one that likes reocholds confidence and trash talk. I like the im going to beat you into the ground attitude. especially when its backed up time and time again. i liken to him to a more subtle mcgregor.


Also fabers the ultimate anomaly, a hippy that loves to fight.

jmx009

Tazzimus wrote: »

Deleted User wrote: »

The press conference was a bit of craic, Bisping was as annoying as always. Rockhold struggled with the banter and so did Faber.

With the exceptions of Sonnen and Cruz I don't think the Americans can trash talk at all, especially when up against the likes of Bisping or McGregor.

Different culture I suppose, Bisping and Mcgregor grew up in cultures that rip the piss out of each other constantly so the banter comes natural ha

Add your reply here. Chael Sonnen was really good trash talker.

Swashbuckler

I presume the weigh in is around 11? I miss Paullys thread

martyos121

Swashbuckler wrote: »

I presume the weigh in is around 11? I miss Paullys thread

Midnight I think but don't hold me to that, whatever time 4pm Pacific is anyway.

Gamebred

https://twitter.com/SandhuMMA/status/738710459940016128


lol

Swashbuckler

The fact that they weighed in earlier takes away from the drama a bit. A good move though. Much better for the fighters I'd imagine.