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General MMA Chat/News part 4 - **No Spoilers Use Event Threads**

  • 03-06-2021 8:32pm
    #1
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,462 Mod ✭✭✭✭Axwell


    The old thread was nearing 10,000 posts..as you were.

    Usual forum rules apply as per the charter.

    Link to old thread


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,904 ✭✭✭✭Zero-Cool


    I'm quite enjoying Steve-O's podcast, GSP is on the latest one. Haven't listened to it yet but mma might come up :)



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,942 ✭✭✭✭eagle eye


    I see Poirier is ahead of Oliveira and Yan ahead of Sterling in the official UFC p4p rankings. I agree in both cases but I don't ever remember seeing two champions rated lower than non-champions at their weight before.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,923 ✭✭✭✭mailburner


    I think Paul wins this pretty handy myself

    Woodley will do well to win a round, does have a chance of a ko but
    he probably won't be much of a threat should it go past two

    I'd imagine he'll train like a demon for this but I doubt it'll matter.

    It would be great if he got paul outa there in one if only to slow down the jake paul circus


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,157 ✭✭✭✭Rjd2


    mailburner wrote: »
    I think Paul wins this pretty handy myself

    Woodley will do well to win a round, does have a chance of a ko but
    he probably won't be much of a threat should it go past two

    I'd imagine he'll train like a demon for this but I doubt it'll matter.

    It would be great if he got paul outa there in one if only to slow down the jake paul circus

    Id agree.

    However if Woodley was to win, interesting to see what he would do next.

    Obvious thing for him would be to fight the other Paul, but would Dana come back with an offer due to his increased profile?


  • Registered Users Posts: 380 ✭✭conor678


    Lads how good a boxer is this Paul chap? I dare say he's not short of a bob or two so has good trainers and is committed to it but just curious to see how far he'll go of he continues with it all?

    If he beats Woodley I wonder who's next and if he keeps pushing to fight mma stars, all be it ones on the way out, surely he'll come up against better strikers then askerin and woodley


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,505 ✭✭✭but1er


    after the face off i have no faith in woodly beating him.

    Paul put an offer to him beat me ill double the purse or lose donate the purse.

    didnt respond and instead ill beat you and paul said stick your money were your mouth is..

    bottle job from woodly if he was any way confident in beating him he would of backed himself.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,942 ✭✭✭✭eagle eye


    This is a boxing match between some idiot and an MMA fighter.
    Why are we discussing it? It's not MMA.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,936 ✭✭✭Tazzimus


    eagle eye wrote: »
    Why are we discussing it?

    A question that applies generally to any mention of Logan or Jake.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,257 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    eagle eye wrote: »
    Why are we discussing it?

    Because.....
    eagle eye wrote: »
    This is a boxing match between some idiot and an MMA fighter.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,942 ✭✭✭✭eagle eye


    MrStuffins wrote:
    Because.....
    But it's not MMA.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,257 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    eagle eye wrote: »
    But it's not MMA.

    I assume you've never posted about Conor McGregor's boxing match v Floyd Mayweather then?

    It involves a current MMA fighter and former UFC Champion.

    It definitely fits into the "General MMA Chat" bracket.

    If you don't want to chat about it, then don't.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,942 ✭✭✭✭eagle eye


    MrStuffins wrote:
    I assume you've never posted about Conor McGregor's boxing match v Floyd Mayweather then?
    I did a bit on.the boxing forum iirc.
    MrStuffins wrote:
    It definitely fits into the "General MMA Chat" bracket.
    No it doesn't, it's a boxing match.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,532 ✭✭✭EagererBeaver


    New thread off to a great start.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,257 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    eagle eye wrote: »
    I did a bit on.the boxing forum iirc.

    Erm..............
    eagle eye wrote: »
    Conor McGregor figured out a way to get paid huge money and imo he deserves huge plaudits for that.

    He has helped UFC too because his fight with Mayweather has increased the awareness of the sport.

    In a couple of years I'd expect to hear the top mma fighters talk about how their earnings increased massively because of Conor McGregor.
    eagle eye wrote: »
    Mayweather is far better than McGregor in a boxing ring for sure but Conor has serious ko power and a phantom type punch.

    If Floyd had went for it earlier he might well have succeeded but he could also have ended up on the canvas and with his first loss.

    What makes Floyd the best fighter in history,, imo, is his preparation and intelligence in the ring. The gameplan was smart, everybody knows that McGregor tires quickly so it made sense to be careful and take your time in this fight.
    To state as an outright fact that Floyd would have won early if he wanted to is not only unrealistic but basically insulting to both fighters and their teams.
    eagle eye wrote: »
    He has taken too many punches to the head in his career.
    eagle eye wrote: »
    People are in bed with an alarm set for the fight, they don't want to sit through all the drivel that is the undercard for this fight.


    Back in your box pal.



    Back on topic, I just don't agree that Paul should be a favourite here. Woodley is not Ben Askren. I think Woodley wins here and i'm considering a hefty wager on it too. He's better than Evens in places. I just think Woodley will have too much for him.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,942 ✭✭✭✭eagle eye


    MrStuffins wrote:
    Back in your box pal.
    Back in my box?
    So that thread was in the MMA forum, never knew that and really it shouldn't have been, it should have been on the boxing forum.
    And I didn't say with certainty that I never posted about it in the MMA forum, I knew I discussed it in the event thread which I assumed was in the boxing forum.
    I'm sure I also discussed it on the Conor McGregor thread which is probably in this forum also but that thread is about McGregor.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,923 ✭✭✭✭mailburner


    Rjd2 wrote: »
    Id agree.

    However if Woodley was to win, interesting to see what he would do next.

    Obvious thing for him would be to fight the other Paul, but would Dana come back with an offer due to his increased profile?

    He'd never be more popular than if he beat paul but he still won't be
    popular and I'd say Dana is completely done with him no matter how
    he wins this


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,157 ✭✭✭✭Rjd2


    mailburner wrote: »
    He'd never be more popular than if he beat paul but he still won't be
    popular and I'd say Dana is completely done with him no matter how
    he wins this

    I reckon he would look for a rematch even if he won or a fight with the brother.

    It would most certainly pay the bills.

    Yeah he is done at UFC and while Bellator might be tempted to take a punt, he'd also struggle over their also.


  • Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭PatrickDoherty


    Tyron Woodley has beaten some of the best strikers in mma history from Paul Daley, Condit, Lawler, Till, and Wonderboy and hes fighting a youtuber who has never fought anybody bar an ancient wrestler with a broken hip that couldnt box eggs in his prime I'll be having a decent lump and only for the chance of a fix I would be going 4 figures here incredible betting price.


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,462 Mod ✭✭✭✭Axwell


    Eagle Eye and MrStuffins..I don't recall either of you being promoted to mod so less of the back seat moderation and while you are at it less of the abuse and bickering, card for each of you for the nonsense and any more of it and you are on a break.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,654 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    MrStuffins wrote: »
    Back on topic, I just don't agree that Paul should be a favourite here. Woodley is not Ben Askren. I think Woodley wins here and i'm considering a hefty wager on it too. He's better than Evens in places. I just think Woodley will have too much for him.

    I don't think Paul is terrible but it looks a bit like boxing by numbers, what I have seen.

    Not saying Woodley is a particularly good boxer but I think he will have a better chance of setting up his punch.

    If he lands, we'll see how good Paul's chin is.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,434 ✭✭✭Homelander


    but1er wrote: »
    after the face off i have no faith in woodly beating him.

    Paul put an offer to him beat me ill double the purse or lose donate the purse.

    didnt respond and instead ill beat you and paul said stick your money were your mouth is..

    bottle job from woodly if he was any way confident in beating him he would of backed himself.

    This is kinda daft. Whatever about how likely one side is to win any given sport event, there are far less guarantees in combat sports specifically.

    Why would Woodly gamble unnecessary when he's already got a massive payday in the bag no matter what happens?

    Using it as some sort of justification that Woodley knows he will lose is ridiculous. Why would he risk the biggest payday in his career even if he personally felt there was only a 10% risk.

    It's the smart choice.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,257 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    Homelander wrote: »
    This is kinda daft. Whatever about how likely one side is to win any given sport event, there are far less guarantees in combat sports specifically.

    Why would Woodly gamble unnecessary when he's already got a massive payday in the bag no matter what happens?

    Using it as some sort of justification that Woodley knows he will lose is ridiculous. Why would he risk the biggest payday in his career even if he personally felt there was only a 10% risk.

    It's the smart choice.

    And if Woodley really wanted to bet, he's better than EVS on some of the exchanges.

    He'd get better value if he just put a bet on.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,476 ✭✭✭✭Ush1


    If Woodley takes it seriously at all he should KO him.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,923 ✭✭✭✭mailburner


    It's 4/5 paul 11/10 woodley now

    I hope woodley keeps shortening, you'll probably be counting your
    money on paul if this goes past three rounds

    paul on pts at 9s not half bad value imo


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,157 ✭✭✭✭Rjd2


    mailburner wrote: »
    It's 4/5 paul 11/10 woodley now

    I hope woodley keeps shortening, you'll probably be counting your
    money on paul if this goes past three rounds

    paul on pts at 9s not half bad value imo

    No chance that this fight has stupid rules ala Tyson v Jones and Paul v Floyd?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,923 ✭✭✭✭mailburner


    Rjd2 wrote: »
    No chance that this fight has stupid rules ala Tyson v Jones and Paul v Floyd?

    Nah, same as askren paul


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,539 ✭✭✭John_D80


    but1er wrote: »
    after the face off i have no faith in woodly beating him.

    Paul put an offer to him beat me ill double the purse or lose donate the purse.

    didnt respond and instead ill beat you and paul said stick your money were your mouth is..

    bottle job from woodly if he was any way confident in beating him he would of backed himself.


    Bottle job?? Absolutely not. The kind of money at stake there means a lot more to Woodley than it does to Paul.

    This isn't Paul first huge payday and it wont be his last either.

    This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for Woodley. Hes not going to jeopardise is.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,228 ✭✭✭Chairman Meow


    Finished the Edmond video. Fair warning, its 34 effing minutes long lol



  • Registered Users Posts: 1,228 ✭✭✭Chairman Meow


    Jaysus, the Edmond video has gotten a bit big. Blew up my subscribers to over 1000 and its getting about 1k views every day! Still small time compared to most other channels but im happy with it seeing as how i only ever did this as something to keep me occupied over lockdown :D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,654 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    Jaysus, the Edmond video has gotten a bit big. Blew up my subscribers to over 1000 and its getting about 1k views every day! Still small time compared to most other channels but im happy with it seeing as how i only ever did this as something to keep me occupied over lockdown :D

    Before you know it, you'll be fighting one of the Paul brothers :pac:


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,228 ✭✭✭Chairman Meow


    Before you know it, you'll be fighting one of the Paul brothers :pac:

    Theyre taking everything i worked for!! :D **** id happily get clowned by one of them for half a mil lol


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,015 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    Ariel Helwani is joining BT Sport. UFC, boxing and WWE.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,649 ✭✭✭Whelo79


    Does anyone know what the situation is between Ian Garry and Team KF? Apparently they have parted ways (according to rumours) and Chris Fields won't be in Ian's corner fighting for the Cage Warriors title this weekend.

    I think Ian is living over in the UK now since he hooked up with Layla Anna Lee so I presume he has just had to move gym for that purpose anyway??


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,442 ✭✭✭LollipopJimmy


    Whelo79 wrote: »
    Does anyone know what the situation is between Ian Garry and Team KF? Apparently they have parted ways (according to rumours) and Chris Fields won't be in Ian's corner fighting for the Cage Warriors title this weekend.

    I think Ian is living over in the UK now since he hooked up with Layla Anna Lee so I presume he has just had to move gym for that purpose anyway??

    That was a very strange piece with Sean Sheehan. I only saw the clip of that piece but seems very odd


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,602 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    Whelo79 wrote: »
    Does anyone know what the situation is between Ian Garry and Team KF? Apparently they have parted ways (according to rumours) and Chris Fields won't be in Ian's corner fighting for the Cage Warriors title this weekend.

    I think Ian is living over in the UK now since he hooked up with Layla Anna Lee so I presume he has just had to move gym for that purpose anyway??

    Was that her interrupting interview?
    It’s seemed a bit odd alright

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwomW5Aovlc


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,257 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    Mellor wrote: »
    Was that her interrupting interview?
    It’s seemed a bit odd alright

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwomW5Aovlc

    Just watched this.......... she interrupted the interview. That's just so weird!

    Definitely something going on!


  • Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭PatrickDoherty


    Very talented kid, they seemed very close him and Chris so im surprised they've fallen out before hes even hit the big time.. woman or money is my guess here like most problems in life...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,814 ✭✭✭✭yourdeadwright


    Very talented kid, they seemed very close him and Chris so im surprised they've fallen out before hes even hit the big time.. woman or money is my guess here like most problems in life...

    I know people who know him & i get the impression its not because of money ,

    Life can be tough for a young lad with so much expectations ,
    His missus works for BT & is 12/13 older than him ,she was married & had a kid all in the past 5 years, Now there's nothing wrong with that at all & i would never judge anyone's relationship but it could bring a lot of extra things into a young athletes life or it could help settle him , Who's to know

    He's a really nice chap & i hope he does as well as he possible can ,


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,739 ✭✭✭ASOT


    Very strange interview, she had a post up on her Instagram saying he was singing to the media.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,814 ✭✭✭✭yourdeadwright


    He's put up an Instagram post saying 10 dyas out Team KF decided not to support him so he's no longer a part of the team,.

    One comment on Twitter thatz he's been Megan Markled whatever that means


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,739 ✭✭✭ASOT


    He's put up an Instagram post saying 10 dyas out Team KF decided not to support him so he's no longer a part of the team,.

    One comment on Twitter thatz he's been Megan Markled whatever that means

    Just seen it now yeah.

    Alot more to it than that I'd imagine. Wish him luck the weekend either way.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,814 ✭✭✭✭yourdeadwright


    ASOT wrote: »
    Just seen it now yeah.

    Alot more to it than that I'd imagine. Wish him luck the weekend either way.

    Ye as i said seems like a really nice bloke and hope he goes and puts on a stunning performance


  • Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭PatrickDoherty


    If hes living in England its probably a case of him training elsewhere and the guys in KF arent going to go along with that, cant blame them really.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,814 ✭✭✭✭yourdeadwright


    If hes living in England its probably a case of him training elsewhere and the guys in KF arent going to go along with that, cant blame them really.

    Wonder what camp he will go to


  • Registered Users Posts: 201 ✭✭selassie


    Maybe he'd expect to get the James Webb treatment, didn't he move back to and train in England towards the end of his (ongoing) career but was still cornered by KF.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,452 ✭✭✭✭DrPhilG


    Lol, Sage Northcutt has been enjoying the Mexican supplements since leaving the UFC...

    556771.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,613 ✭✭✭Mehaffey1


    Sage NorthcuTRT

    Mad how he's been starched so badly in my memory.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,814 ✭✭✭✭yourdeadwright


    Seen the YouTube video of Garry now is it just me or is it a bit weird & embarrassing for a fighters missus to be interrupting to make sure he what he says is ok,
    The hand on the shoulder & the way she did it was very telling whos the boss


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,320 ✭✭✭Teferi


    She's an experienced presenter and social media type giving him a bit of quick advice. I think she just has his best interests at heart and didn't see a problem with it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,602 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    If hes living in England its probably a case of him training elsewhere and the guys in KF arent going to go along with that, cant blame them really.
    Would be petty from them if that is the case imo. People travel all the time for the sport. But would really depend on the schedule.

    Or prehaps where he was planning on training.

    Must be more to it. Chris was supporting him on social media and talking about being in the corner.
    Seen the YouTube video of Garry now is it just me or is it a bit weird & embarrassing for a fighters missus to be interrupting to make sure he what he says is ok,
    The hand on the shoulder & the way she did it was very telling whos the boss

    She's pretty experience with the media. She'll almost be in a PR role for hm.
    Could have been a bit more covert though.


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