UFC 254 - Khabib v Gaethje

Mellor · 23-10-2020 2:16pm

Tazzimus wrote: »

That was a very quick weigh in for Khabib, the bar didn't look like it settled before they called it.

It would be set to 155 in advance. When it drifts past horizontal it means he’s made weight. The precise fraction is irrelevant so they don’t try get more accurate.

Brussels Sprout · 23-10-2020 2:23pm

Posted this in the General thread but just in case anyone in here doesn't read that

https://twitter.com/btsportufc/status/1317889022795141126

Alf Veedersane · 23-10-2020 2:25pm

To the uninitiated (me), I would say it depends on how effective Gaethje is at keeping Khabib from getting in close. He may well be an excellent defensive wrestler but it's not just about being able to defend a takedown but frequent takedowns.

I'd have Khabib as favourite just because I don't see why he wouldn't be. But I Gaethje could definitely do it.

yourdeadwright · 23-10-2020 2:40pm

Lots of talk flying around that Khabib didn't actually make weight and got a helping hand by the guy in front of the scales,
Its very very hard to see but it does look like he moved the bar before the scales had stopped, Maybe he didn't but he was in a hurry to not let it settle ,

Ariel Helwani was one of those who picked up on it and called it a veteran move by the guy on the scales

LollipopJimmy · 23-10-2020 2:42pm

Just saw the video of the weigh in. Looked relieved and very drained. He struggled before making 155, seems to be taking a toll on him, can't see him wanting to do that again in a hurry

Beersmith · 23-10-2020 2:50pm

I'm actually most looking forward to Ankalaev vs. Cutelaba!

feelpablo · 23-10-2020 3:04pm

so there no way to watch this legally in Ireland if you dont have a sky sub and pay the ppv?

no ppv option on a streaming service ?

GiftofGab · 23-10-2020 8:02pm

feelpablo wrote: »

so there no way to watch this legally in Ireland if you dont have a sky sub and pay the ppv?

no ppv option on a streaming service ?

Did you try the ufc website? You might be able to pay for it there.

feelpablo · 23-10-2020 8:07pm

GiftofGab wrote: »

Did you try the ufc website? You might be able to pay for it there.

Yeah I’ve been a long time subscriber to fightpass, they took the option to buy the ppv directly off them two years ago I think. It was a silly move but was down to their deal with bt

EagererBeaver · 23-10-2020 8:24pm

Khabib's cut looked brutal. Portable heaters turned on in the room and pulling on more and more layers while on the bike sweating absolute buckets.

Didn't realise Michael Chandler was to be the backup here in case there was some issue. Didn't he sign with them like 5 mins ago?

Gamb!t · 23-10-2020 10:04pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yvaog5dTBKw

eagle eye · 23-10-2020 11:08pm

Khabib's weigh in looks dodgy for sure.

LollipopJimmy · 23-10-2020 11:28pm

eagle eye wrote: »

Khabib's weigh in looks dodgy for sure.

No ****s given, fights on

Brussels Sprout · 23-10-2020 11:37pm

It's amazing that Khabib is still able to do that cut considering that he was hospitalised making that same weight 3 and a half years ago. That's probably one of the main reasons why he talks about retiring so much - he knows there's only so many times left that he can do it.

Esse85 · 23-10-2020 11:53pm

What weight does Khabib cut from? 180-185 lbs?

simongurnick · 23-10-2020 11:54pm

Tiramisu

Mellor · 24-10-2020 6:09am

Brussels Sprout wrote: »

It's amazing that Khabib is still able to do that cut considering that he was hospitalised making that same weight 3 and a half years ago. That's probably one of the main reasons why he talks about retiring so much - he knows there's only so many times left that he can do it.

I think he was bigger then than he was for recent fights. Unless he’s added mass for this fight.

No idea what he’s cutting from. But 175 would be a big LW.

JacksonHeightsOwn · 24-10-2020 9:16am

The one and only time I ever put money on a fight was when Johnny hendricks barely made weight against robbie Lawlor, he looked like death warmed up on the scales. He subsequently went 5 rounds and I lost my e20. That was pre usada and during the times they could use an iv bag to rehydrate, I wonder if khabib can recover quickly enough, he looks like ****e on those scales.

derfderf · 24-10-2020 10:21am

chrisbonnie wrote: »

The one and only time I ever put money on a fight was when Johnny hendricks barely made weight against robbie Lawlor, he looked like death warmed up on the scales. He subsequently went 5 rounds and I lost my e20. That was pre usada and during the times they could use an iv bag to rehydrate, I wonder if khabib can recover quickly enough, he looks like ****e on those scales.

Yoel romero vs Whittaker 2. He was carried to the scales, and missed weight. In the girst fight he was outclassed. Part 2 changed Whittaker i reckon.
Pay no mind to the scales.

sonofenoch · 24-10-2020 10:27am

Will the main event be an hr earlier than usual with the clock change so around 4am ? I don't even know where fight island is do they have clocks?

gizabeer · 24-10-2020 10:30am

sonofenoch wrote: »

Will the main event be an hr earlier than usual with the clock change so around 4am ? I don't even know where fight island is do they have clocks?

card starts at 9pm

stuchyg · 24-10-2020 10:31am

sonofenoch wrote: »

Will the main event be an hr earlier than usual with the clock change so around 4am ? I don't even know where fight island is do they have clocks?

Main card starts at 7pm Irish time

gizabeer · 24-10-2020 10:33am

stuchyg wrote: »

Main card starts at 7pm Irish time

Even Better

24-10-2020 10:44am

Khabib will rag doll Gaethje unless Gaethje has made serious adjustments.

sonofenoch · 24-10-2020 10:52am

gizabeer wrote: »

card starts at 9pm

Aha

walshb · 24-10-2020 12:13pm

What station is covering this?

BT1 and 2 don’t have it listed.

walshb · 24-10-2020 12:15pm

****. It’s box office.

xtal191 · 24-10-2020 12:19pm

Khabib looked the same at this weigh in as he always does.

And the lad doing the weigh ins did the exact same thing with the scale with other fighters

Beersmith · 24-10-2020 1:18pm

xtal191 wrote: »

Khabib looked the same at this weigh in as he always does.

And the lad doing the weigh ins did the exact same thing with the scale with other fighters

Yes and no he didn't

Mr Blobby · 24-10-2020 1:36pm

First time a decent UFC card is in at a decent time and
there no way to legally watch it unless you have Sky.

Only way I can see is to have a VPN and order the PPV on a phone or pc and hook it to a Tv. Don’t wanna rely on streams that will freeze. Will just turn my phone off and download the PPV whenever it’s uploaded which will
Probably be 11.30pm.

eagle eye · 24-10-2020 2:27pm

xtal191 wrote:

And the lad doing the weigh ins did the exact same thing with the scale with other fighters

He didn't do.it with Gaethje.

The White Feather · 24-10-2020 3:37pm

walshb wrote: »

What station is covering this?

BT1 and 2 don’t have it listed.

For anyone who doesn't know, the prelims are on at 5 on BT Sport 2. After that its stream time....!!

pastorbarrett · 24-10-2020 4:00pm

Can somebody please PM me about the obvious thing with this card...thanks

dashoonage · 24-10-2020 4:01pm

For those of you about to set sail on the high seas tonight, may your ship be steady and may the mma gods be on your side.

dashoonage · 24-10-2020 4:01pm

Also khabib smesh

Esse85 · 24-10-2020 4:01pm

Needs to be more clarity on the rules around weigh ins.
If Khabib wins on decision, Justin can feel hard done by based on that sham of a weigh in.

After DCs embarrassing weigh at UFC210, that's when communication from the UFC should of been ironed out so a similar occurance wouldn't happen again.

That's the problem when one man has all the power, dictator Dana decided what's on the menu and what's not.

xtal191 · 24-10-2020 4:02pm

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

The White Feather · 24-10-2020 4:16pm

Alvarez with another good submission!

Cormier is already annoying me with his babble as usual

vafankillar · 24-10-2020 4:18pm

wtf i usually get this on nowtv for like a tenner and now there's no way to legally buy it here with some sky subscription? or can i get it on a once off on sky just for the stream?

Naked Lepper · 24-10-2020 4:33pm

vafankillar wrote: »

wtf i usually get this on nowtv for like a tenner and now there's no way to legally buy it here with some sky subscription? or can i get it on a once off on sky just for the stream?

nope, there is literally no way.
same as with the cowboy mcgregor fight

mailburner · 24-10-2020 4:37pm

Have to say for 5 bucks a month espn+ is great value

ASOT · 24-10-2020 4:44pm

She got smashed up there, what an elbow that caused that cut.

mailburner · 24-10-2020 4:44pm

Maverick looks good

The White Feather · 24-10-2020 4:45pm

Really nice elbow there that led to the win!

Whelo79 · 24-10-2020 4:46pm

They wouldn't have stopped it for that in a man's fight. Terrible stoppage.

Imagine the classic fights we'd miss out on if fights were stopped for a broken nose!

Porthallian · 24-10-2020 4:58pm

Whelo79 wrote: »

They wouldn't have stopped it for that in a man's fight. Terrible stoppage.

Imagine the classic fights we'd miss out on if fights were stopped for a broken nose!

Was actually thinking the same. Didn't look THAT bad to warrant stopping the fight. Either the cut man did a poor job or the fight should continue.

It wasn't exactly Rory Mcdonald's nose.

Mellor · 24-10-2020 5:10pm

For the first time in years I’ll have to stay up to morning to watch the card.
Debating if I keep drinking and go for it, or set an alarm for last 2 fights.

Idiot boy · 24-10-2020 5:19pm

I too would love a pm about u know what..

Whelo79 · 24-10-2020 5:28pm

Mellor wrote: »

For the first time in years I’ll have to stay up to morning to watch the card.
Debating if I keep drinking and go for it, or set an alarm for last 2 fights.

Stay up, stay up, stay up!!!!

vafankillar · 24-10-2020 5:29pm

Yevon wrote: »

What time are we looking at for the main event? Midnight?

around 10 for khabib

UFC 254 - Khabib v Gaethje

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