Bellator/WSOF/One FC etc events Thread

Swashbuckler · 19-10-2016 11:12AM

ASOT wrote: »

Chael v Tito set for Januaury

Taking bets on that fight not happening..........

ASOT · 19-10-2016 11:22AM

Swashbuckler wrote: »

Taking bets on that fight not happening..........

Id be more inclined to bet on them both being full of HGH

Swashbuckler · 19-10-2016 05:13PM

ASOT wrote: »

Id be more inclined to bet on them both being full of HGH

In a way i'd be interested to see how Chael looks after 3 years out but at the same time it's a freakshow.

califano · 19-10-2016 05:37PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekvF9uflN-M

Depp · 19-10-2016 06:00PM

Swashbuckler wrote: »

In a way i'd be interested to see how Chael looks after 3 years out but at the same time it's a freakshow.

to be fair to chael, based on the training footage that surfaced recently he seems to have kept himself in reasonable shape, naturally or not its hard to know! meh its bellator, what else can you expect from them really

Swashbuckler · 19-10-2016 07:06PM

Depp wrote:

to be fair to chael, based on the training footage that surfaced recently he seems to have kept himself in reasonable shape, naturally or not its hard to know! meh its bellator, what else can you expect from them really

Completely agree. Watch UFC for quality. Watch Bellator for the freakshow!

dashoonage · 20-10-2016 09:19PM

Ah lads...baby slices fight canceled again. The other guy had "gross weight management issues"

Gamebred · 20-10-2016 09:37PM

https://www.instagram.com/p/BLzCQ4gAOnw/?taken-by=james1gallagher

Judging by this call out of this lad who is 2 wins from his last 9 fights from Gallagher Ill go ahead and predict his record will be more padded than mvp's.

ASOT · 20-10-2016 10:06PM

Gamebred wrote: »

https://www.instagram.com/p/BLzCQ4gAOnw/?taken-by=james1gallagher

Judging by this call out of this lad who is 2 wins from his last 9 fights from Gallagher Ill go ahead and predict his record will be more padded than mvp's.

So cringy, the comments are even worse.

Gamebred · 20-10-2016 10:28PM

ASOT wrote: »

So cringy, the comments are even worse.

He already has a deluded fan club,I know hes only young and dont expect him to be fighting for world titles yet he needs to develop but calling out a lad 2-9 ffs,and the win would be celebrated like it was a great achievement.

Mellor · 20-10-2016 11:56PM

Gamebred wrote: »

...but calling out a lad 2-9 ffs.

It wasn't even a real call out. They made zero mention of each other until the fight was announced, then suddenly it's "getting what you asked for".

I wasn't sure what you meant about 2-9. I thought that guy was 1-1...then I see his ammy record. Christ. I reckon I'd give him a go.

Gamebred · 21-10-2016 12:30AM

Mellor wrote: »

It wasn't even a real call out. They made zero mention of each other until the fight was announced, then suddenly it's "getting what you asked for".

I wasn't sure what you meant about 2-9. I thought that guy was 1-1...then I see his ammy record. Christ. I reckon I'd give him a go.

https://twitter.com/BellatorMMA/status/789247915990585344

Looks like its a done deal,cant wait to hear them promote this one.

Mellor · 21-10-2016 12:57AM

I seen that but I figured that it was something they both geared up after bout was confirmed.

Turns out Anthony Taylor “Pretty Boy” called him out a few weeks ago
https://www.instagram.com/p/BIGxi6tgmcB/

He's 1-1 as a pro, and 5-7 at ammy level (some fights missing from Sherdog).
A lad losing a 3 x 2min decision shouldn't be turning pro imo

Gamebred · 21-10-2016 01:05AM

Mellor wrote: »

I seen that but I figured that it was something they both geared up after bout was confirmed.

Turns out Anthony Taylor “Pretty Boy” called him out a few weeks ago
https://www.instagram.com/p/BIGxi6tgmcB/

He's 1-1 as a pro, and 5-7 at ammy level (some fights missing from Sherdog).
A lad losing a 3 x 2min decision shouldn't be turning pro imo

Yeah I dont mean to insult the chap hes probably pursuing a dream but hes probably going down the journeyman road paid to fight propects and get a beating,like the Mexican roofers in boxing,hes not even the worst I've seen by far either a lad in England is a pro with a record of 0-14 in pro fights :pac:

http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Reece-Street-157229

TimRiggins · 21-10-2016 02:00AM

Depp wrote: »

to be fair to chael, based on the training footage that surfaced recently he seems to have kept himself in reasonable shape, naturally or not its hard to know! meh its bellator, what else can you expect from them really

He's been doing a few grappling matches so would keep himself in good condition for those.

ASOT · 21-10-2016 08:18AM

Bobby Lashley must be putting HGH in his pancakes & Testo on his cereal.

Dtp1979 · 21-10-2016 08:41AM

ASOT wrote: »

Bobby Lashley must be putting HGH in his pancakes & Testo on his cereal.

I doubt it. Most 40 year olds look like that if they work out

Mellor · 21-10-2016 09:16AM

I can't wait until I hit 40 and those late onset genetics kick in

TimRiggins · 21-10-2016 09:17AM

Mellor wrote: »

I can't wait until I hit 40 and those late onset genetics kick in

Just look at Dana White! He's getting more and more like Vince McMahon by the day!

dashoonage · 21-10-2016 09:23AM

He does crossfit lads leave him alone.

johnruns · 21-10-2016 02:13PM

Is 162 being shown on any Irish/British channel?

dashoonage · 21-10-2016 02:16PM

Spike tomorrow night at 22:00 for the main card. Avoid the internet all day tomorrow :P

martyos121 · 27-10-2016 04:42PM

Kayla Harrison, two time Olympic gold medalist in judo, has signed for WSOF. She'll start off as a fight analyst on their NYE card in New York while she continues to train in MMA presumably until she reaches the point where she feels comfortable to make her pro debut. She's looking to compete at 145.

As for my opinion of it, I hope she won't follow the same path as Rousey (the comparisons between the two are clear and unavoidable) in terms of which coaches she aligns herself with, and I hope she selects a camp that can really develop her striking because that'll ultimately decide whether she'll get to the top of the sport and stay there or not. Ronda has shown that a great judo base can work for a while, but you need to be well-rounded to truly succeed.

Full story: http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/10/27/13435588/kayla-harrison-will-compete-in-mma-signs-with-wsof

Mellor · 28-10-2016 02:08AM

martyos121 wrote: »

Kayla Harrison, two time Olympic gold medalist in judo, has signed for WSOF. She'll start off as a fight analyst on their NYE card in New York while she continues to train in MMA presumably until she reaches the point where she feels comfortable to make her pro debut. She's looking to compete at 145.

Wow, that's pretty big. I thought the latest was that she wasn't too interested in MMA. And the reports where just Rousey comparisons.

FWIW, Kayla is considerably better at Judo than Ronda was imo.
Ronda got (an essentially 4th place) bronze in Beijing, the first American female to get a medal.
Kayla became the first American (male or female) gold medallist in London, and went back to back in Rio.

She's also a division heavier, which suggests she'd belong in 145lbs.

Mellor · 28-10-2016 03:19AM

Shane Carwin has signed with Rizin

TimRiggins · 28-10-2016 08:01AM

Mellor wrote: »

Shane Carwin has signed with Rizin

The promotions outside of the UFC are the most exciting they have been in years. WSOF has Morales and Gathje who are imo in the top 5 of their divisions in the world plus Shields and Fitch too. Bellator are coming away from freak shows and signing legit talent and Rizin are gonna compete too. Very exciting times.

ASOT · 28-10-2016 08:05AM

TimRiggins wrote: »

The promotions outside of the UFC are the most exciting they have been in years. WSOF has Morales and Gathje who are imo in the top 5 of their divisions in the world plus Shields and Fitch too. Bellator are coming away from freak shows and signing legit talent and Rizin are gonna compete too. Very exciting times.

Disagree on Gaethje; hes quality but hes a ko waiting to happen. He wouldnt get away with what he does in WSOF in the UFC; if he was a dif division maybe but not at lw.

TimRiggins · 28-10-2016 08:09AM

ASOT wrote: »

Disagree on Gaethje; hes quality but hes a ko waiting to happen. He wouldnt get away with what he does in WSOF in the UFC; if he was a dif division maybe but not at lw.

Yeah but I think i've heard he could make FW before where he would be a force. Fair point though he's not in the top 5 lightweights in the world at the minute. I would love to see him in the UFC though because I think if he left himself a little less open he has the potential to be a great fighter. Love watching him fight.

ASOT · 28-10-2016 08:11AM

TimRiggins wrote: »

Yeah but I think i've heard he could make FW before where he would be a force. Fair point though he's not in the top 5 lightweights in the world at the minute. I would love to see him in the UFC though because I think if he left himself a little less open he has the potential to be a great fighter. Love watching him fight.

His fights are ridiculous, i love him and davey branch from wsof. Would love to see conor defend both belts like branch if he beats Alvarez

TimRiggins · 28-10-2016 08:17AM

ASOT wrote: »

His fights are ridiculous, i love him and davey branch from wsof. Would love to see conor defend both belts like branch if he beats Alvarez

Yeah that would be insane. Imagine if he fought Aldo and then and fought Khabib afterwards. Would be legendary.

Just on another point, you'd wonder if Gatjhe and Branch fight in these wars to gain the exposure they need from not being in the UFC? Because if they do it's genius. I'm living in Toronto and seriously considering going to the WSOF NYE card to see Gatjhe and Branch live. Two lads that will always give value for money

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