UFC Fight Night Events Thread - Spoilers Within

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Probably because he did it again and again.

Holloway did it for 20 seconds of one fight. Given the context, I didn't find it particularly egregious and certainly not the example of behaviour to eradicate from the sport that I'd have chosen.

I am sure there are many more examples..

This one I decided to mention..saw it and thought I’d mention it. That’s all.

callaway92 wrote: »

Loved seeing James Gallagher getting nailed aswell.

That's something else though right.
I don't remember Gallagher showboating in the cage. His striking isn't good enough to pull it off.

walshb wrote: »

But you don't see an issue with belittling/mocking an opponent who is clearly being dominated as an issue?

Max the other night wasn't happy with beating the lad up, he was rubbing in his dominance in a very disrespectful way....that is how I saw it...

I don't like the belittling/mocking of a fighter that's being smashed. But I think that not every single taunt qualifies either.

Kattar spent weeks belittling Max's boxing. Max was destroying him. I'm ok with Max referencing Kattar comments mid-destruction.
If it was Ortega, or another grappler who never said anything about his boxing. It wouldn't be ok. Context matters imo.

Eg
Diaz - Flipping off the opponent (who is usually smashing Diaz for a round or two) I'm ok with. He's not doing it to to a helpless opponent.

Conor hands behind the back. I was ok with. It was in response to Eddie's talking about how he is too small, and how he has answers for his tricks etc.

MrStuffins wrote: »

Kattar spends week of fight belittling the boxing skills of his opponent.

Opponent spends 25 mins throwing and landing a record number of strikes on Kattar and reminds him of his words while doing so.

I don't see the issue.

This. Kattar asked for it.

Still Ill wrote: »

Yeah, he pretended to take a selfie with his opponent whilst he was beating him up!
I've no problem with that kinda stuff really. It's all part of the game. The audience can choose themselves whether they find it amusing or distasteful.

The MVP thing I actually do have a problem with.
He's fighting bums that aren't near pro level. This are local fighters taking a L for a few quid a the hope of a lucky punch. MVP talking selfies is mocking a bigger mockery of the already embarrassing mactchmaking.
Kattar is a top fighter, not a bum wheel out for Max to destroy.

Mellor wrote: »

That's something else though right.
I don't remember Gallagher showboating in the cage. His striking isn't good enough to pull it off.

He acted the absolute bollix before he got KO'd

SlowBlowin wrote: »

Muhammad Ali

Only once during a fight. Against Ernie Tyrell. And he was widely criticised for it.

If someone tells you prefight that you skills are low compared to theirs, then its human nature to explain they are wrong after/when you give them a beating. This is what Max was doing, and what a lot of the examples show.

Then you have the likes of MVP or Prince Naseem who feel everyone can be mocked, even if their opponent has stayed silent prefight, its part of their game.

Fighters in the second category normally tone down their behaviour after their first good beating or disappear, and are generally not as popular fans as most want to see the cocky fighter beaten.

Its always been like this.

MrStuffins wrote: »

Anyone planning on watching the card today?

Fight Pass prelims @ 2pm
Regular prelims @ 3pm
Main card @ 5pm

Thanks for reminding me !

Yes.

khabib's cousin up next!

Think I read somewhere this was on the conor card originally but they pulled it to avoid what could be mayhem.
Conor arrived on monday so khabib there now.

no doubt they'll be kept well apart

Wonder what Conner will say about that... it will
be interesting

decent scrap here between Jones & Davis

Brussels Sprout wrote: »

Nurmagomadov looked like a smaller, faster, weaker version of Khabib. His style was so similar. Even the way he checked a kick was the same. Definitely a prospect.

I think that summary is excellent, strength might well come.

The chin on Mason though
must be awful disheartening for davis

Jones beaten. Hard to complain about that. Could have gone either way.

Mellor wrote: »

If Chimaev is Khabig.
Does that mean Umar is Khalittle

Khasmol

This has been a good card for the most part. My brain is very confused though. The Main card has started, it's dark outside, but yet it's not even 6pm. It feels like it should be at least 1am.

ASOT wrote: »

Whoops posted in the wrong thread earlier, I thought the breeze stoppage was a late.

Good scrap here.

I think as DC said, Breese was just trying to relax into the choke rather than resist and struggle against it. He seemed fine as soon as it was released.

Great KO from Villanueva !! Lights out!!

This doesn't feel like a main event at all......

Dana won't want Chiesa headlining another main event for a long time

Shades of jon fitch all over again there for me :pac:

Gamb!t wrote: »

Chiesa has been making slow and steady progress up the ladder.

Will have a crack off the big boys soon.

And will be kicked right back down again when he tries.

Tazzimus wrote: »

Khasmol

Khasmol is ambigious.

Khaswol and Khasmal

Tonight's prelims have already started for anyone unaware.

Molly McCann left her gloves in the Octagon after her fight so maybe she retired.