UFC 254 - Khabib v Gaethje

theteal · 22-10-2020 11:08am

Got excited about the time of day it's on. That excitement was quenched by the fact that it's PPV. As normal it'll be a Sunday morning watch after MOTD.

Will we finally see some wrestling from Justin????

GiftofGab · 22-10-2020 12:48pm

Streaming it at 9.30pm.
What a day. Ireland in rugby at 3.30pm. Utd vs Chelsea at 5.30. Liverpool at 8pm and 9.30 is Khabib. A few beers during lockdown won't be so bad.

The Nal · 22-10-2020 1:05pm

GiftofGab wrote: »

Streaming it at 9.30pm.
What a day. Ireland in rugby at 3.30pm. Utd vs Chelsea at 5.30. Liverpool at 8pm and 9.30 is Khabib. A few beers during lockdown won't be so bad.

Good day alright. Barcelona vs Real Madrid at 3pm aswell.

US2 · 22-10-2020 1:27pm

Am I only the only fool convinced Geathje wins ? Any chance of a poll ?

XsApollo · 22-10-2020 1:38pm

I think gaethje wins too.

H8GHOTI · 22-10-2020 1:42pm

theteal wrote: »

Got excited about the time of day it's on. That excitement was quenched by the fact that it's PPV...

Same.

It’d cost €10 on NowTV app for regular BT. Was definitely going to get it. Good price & easy.

In two minds now. PPV is €30 and bit more awkward too because I will have to buy on a different device to cast or connect by HDMI. Only £20 in the UK as well which is a nice paddy tax they’re charging.

I don’t see replays anywhere either. Be difficult to avoid the result anyway.

Gamb!t · 22-10-2020 1:44pm

Don't think this one will go to the championship rounds and we might see some wrestling from both fighters.
Khabib for the win.

Starlord_01 · 22-10-2020 1:45pm

US2 wrote: »

Am I only the only fool convinced Geathje wins ? Any chance of a poll ?

Updated.

H8GHOTI · 22-10-2020 1:48pm

US2 wrote: »

Am I only the only fool convinced Geathje wins ? Any chance of a poll ?

Not convinced but definitely has a chance. He was very good against Ferguson. Khabib’s toughest test yet I say.
Khabib looks emotional after the loss of his father, understandably, and who knows how that will affect him.

The Nal · 22-10-2020 2:32pm

Absolutely no idea whats going to happen. I just hope Justin can stay on his feet long enough to throw a few. Khabib will do what he always does. Try tire him out to a decision or a sub.

DrSpongeBobz · 22-10-2020 2:34pm

Hope Khabib wins. Big fan.

ElChe32 · 22-10-2020 2:40pm

Justin's demolition of Tony...can he replicate it against Khabib? I haven't a clue but it's going to be a great fight.

DrSpongeBobz · 22-10-2020 2:41pm

Winning the first round against Khabib would be huge for Gaethje

Too Tough To Die · 22-10-2020 2:47pm

I can't see this going any differently than any of Khabib's other fights.

Starlord_01 · 22-10-2020 2:57pm

I know the narrative of "he's Khabib toughest fight to date" is spewed around a lot, but I genuinely think that this is.

None of Khabib's previous opponents have been able to efficiently fight the takedown and I feel that Gaethje's experience and background could prove tricky.

[Deleted User] · 22-10-2020 3:05pm

Expect Khabib to do exactly what he has done in all of his other fights.
Hope that Justin knocks him out.

US2 · 22-10-2020 3:10pm

H8GHOTI wrote: »

Same.

It’d cost €10 on NowTV app for regular BT. Was definitely going to get it. Good price & easy.

In two minds now. PPV is €30 and bit more awkward too because I will have to buy on a different device to cast or connect by HDMI. Only £20 in the UK as well which is a nice paddy tax they’re charging.

I don’t see replays anywhere either. Be difficult to avoid the result anyway.

You can't buy it to stream as far as I know, only available to buy for BT supscribers

GiftofGab · 22-10-2020 3:40pm

Is this available on now tv (have bt sports)? Or available on sky?

Too Tough To Die · 22-10-2020 4:03pm

Starlord_01 wrote: »

I know the narrative of "he's Khabib toughest fight to date" is spewed around a lot, but I genuinely think that this is.

None of Khabib's previous opponents have been able to efficiently fight the takedown and I feel that Gaethje's experience and background could prove tricky.

I thought that until I watched the first round of his fight with Brian Cobb.

US2 · 22-10-2020 4:51pm

Too Tough To Die wrote: »

I thought that until I watched the first round of his fight with Brian Cobb.

How many years ago is that ? Watch Khabib v Tibau

xtal191 · 22-10-2020 4:52pm

Khabib to get cocky with his standup and get knocked out in second or third round

theteal · 22-10-2020 4:58pm

H8GHOTI wrote: »

Same.

It’d cost €10 on NowTV app for regular BT. Was definitely going to get it. Good price & easy.

In two minds now. PPV is €30 and bit more awkward too because I will have to buy on a different device to cast or connect by HDMI. Only £20 in the UK as well which is a nice paddy tax they’re charging.

I don’t see replays anywhere either. Be difficult to avoid the result anyway.

I'm in the UK and I'm not paying £20 for it. I pay enough for BT Sport already. I can't do dodgy streams coz the quality bugs me but I'll find a recording of it somewhere afterwards. Not difficult to avoid the result imo, lockdown means it's not like someone will blurt it out in the pub before I get to see it.

Too Tough To Die · 22-10-2020 5:20pm

US2 wrote: »

How many years ago is that ? Watch Khabib v Tibau

It's a lot closer to his amateur wrestling peak. I've seen nothing to suggest he's improved that aspect of his game since.

hawaii501 · 22-10-2020 5:43pm

xtal191 wrote: »

Khabib to get cocky with his standup and get knocked out in second or third round

I actually think this has a chance but surely he won't do this.
Hoping its Khabib time as usual!!

Looking forward to Whittaker against Cannonier too - I think Whittaker KO's him

Fromvert · 22-10-2020 6:22pm

I'm hoping Gaethje can make a fight of it but over the years there's been too much talk about him having not a lot of interest in wrestling/grappling anymore. Have a feeling he'll be put on his back and be stuck there, ground out and maybe submitted late. Anyone know anything about his submission ability, defensive ability really.

I just want to see Khabib challenged, watching greatness is great but it needs to be challenged sometimes so hopefully Gaethje can provide some but I think it'll be more of the same from Khabib.

But MMA has had plenty of greats look unbeatable until they get a whooping you don't see coming.

Zero-Cool · 22-10-2020 6:29pm

I'd be so ****ing happy if Justin won. He's come a long way from his ufc debut and he's looked incredible the last few fights. Usually don't get excited for a Khabib hug fest but this could be great!

Porthallian · 22-10-2020 7:27pm

Someone went for Gaethje by submission. Imagine.

Gamb!t · 22-10-2020 7:34pm

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You merely adopted the octagon,I was born in it, moulded by it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E83F0JF_h58

mdwexford · 22-10-2020 9:16pm

Love watching both guys fight and like them both as well.

Khabib will do what he does. Relentless chain takedowns and try and control Justin on the ground and pound him into oblivion. If a submission opportunity presents itself if Justin gasses he will take it.

Justin will use distance and range to try and land his vicious leg kicks and punches. The key will be can he avoid some takedowns and when he gets taken down can he pop back up before getting damaged and tired or will the constant pressure be too much like it has been for everyone before him. Will his fabled wrestling be enough to give him confidence to go for his strikes without the fear of being controlled for the round.

The two top guys in the world both at the peak of their powers.

It’s the most exciting fight it’s possible for the UFC to make, literally cannot wait to see it.

Zero-Cool · 22-10-2020 9:22pm

Yeah, we will finally get to see Justin's wrestling, he's definitely gonna be using it here. If it's as good as hear it is and he is able to avoid td/get up quick, we'll have a serious fight on our hands.

UFC 254 - Khabib v Gaethje

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