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General MMA Chat/News mk3 - **No Spoilers Use Event Threads**

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    #6632
    Dtp1979
    Registered Users Posts: 12,727 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    If true, McGregors ego will go into overdrive


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    #6633
    pastorbarrett
    Registered Users Posts: 605 ✭✭✭pastorbarrett


    He retweeted some fan account saying Khabib popped a couple of days ago and subsequently deleted it.

    Seems it all came about from Ali posting a tweet deriding USADA - nothing else to substantiate anything.

    Many thought it was EPO related Usman.

    Ali posts rubbish all the time, likely nothing...Though some of Khabib's team liked ostarine.


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    #6634
    dulux99
    Registered Users Posts: 2,795 ✭✭✭dulux99


    Was just on Sky website ordering the boxing tonight and realised I actually paid more to order Khabib v Poirier through BT. This fight tonight will probably be the most purchased sky ppv of all time. Shows how the 'hardcore' fans over here are probably going to be gouged regularly, especially seeing as shows in the middle East are set to be a yearly thing.

    Edit - I meant to say this is even with Sky's price increase for the AJ v Ruiz fight. We'll probably be paying €30 minimum for the McGregor v Cowboy fight.


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    #6635
    US2
    Registered Users Posts: 2,651 ✭✭✭US2


    Who's this Geoffrey Neal dude? Cant ever remember seeing him fight, bookies have him nailed on to beat Mike Perry? Really looking forward to this weekend what a card


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    #6636
    pastorbarrett
    Registered Users Posts: 605 ✭✭✭pastorbarrett


    US2 wrote: »
    Who's this Geoffrey Neal dude? Cant ever remember seeing him fight, bookies have him nailed on to beat Mike Perry? Really looking forward to this weekend what a card

    Can't imagine Perry's schnozz being in all in that good of shape. Seems relatively soon. Hopefully doesn't give him Rory problems.


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    #6637
    US2
    Registered Users Posts: 2,651 ✭✭✭US2


    pastorbarrett wrote: »
    Can't imagine Perry's schnozz being in all in that good of shape. Seems relatively soon. Hopefully doesn't give him Rory problems.

    Ya true I thought it was a bit before August. Surly he has been sparing though and all is well


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    #6638
    robwen
    Registered Users Posts: 2,302 ✭✭✭robwen


    Is 245 a ppv here or regular BT sport?


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    #6639
    dashoonage
    Registered Users Posts: 3,125 ✭✭✭dashoonage


    robwen wrote: »
    Is 245 a ppv here or regular BT sport?

    BT sports listing has it live at 3am on sunday morning.


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    #6640
    rob316
    Registered Users Posts: 17,954 ✭✭✭✭rob316


    When is UFC 245: Usman v Covington?
    UFC 245 from Las Vegas will be shown exclusively live at 1am (3am main card) on Saturday 14 December on BT Sport 1 HD and across our digital platforms.

    From their site


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    #6641
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,046 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    rob316 wrote: »
    When is UFC 245: Usman v Covington?
    UFC 245 from Las Vegas will be shown exclusively live at 1am (3am main card) on Saturday 14 December on BT Sport 1 HD and across our digital platforms.

    From their site

    It's usually on a Saturday night so 3AM Sunday for us. Even google is saying this. Could be a mistake on the UFC site.


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    #6642
    Tazzimus
    Registered Users Posts: 3,933 ✭✭✭Tazzimus


    I'd say most people would see Saturday at 3AM and automatically think Saturday night, rather than Sunday morning.
    Saying 3AM Sunday, people might think Sunday night. I actually know a few that think like this..


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    #6643
    Zero-Cool
    Registered Users Posts: 29,480 ✭✭✭✭Zero-Cool


    There is actually so much wrong with this poster.

    Body size not matching, Cowboy in front of a Texas flag?, McGregor Vs Cowboy (should be Cerrone there as their nicknames are also present). Serious amateur hour.

    https://twitter.com/arielhelwani/status/1205920237033377792?s=19


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    #6644
    Zero-Cool
    Registered Users Posts: 29,480 ✭✭✭✭Zero-Cool


    Brilliant!

    https://twitter.com/GilbertDurinho/status/1205900180001718272?s=19


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    #6645
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Here's as good a place as any...
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N2FjjLAS6E

    Not even halfway through, but already I love it. Not technical at all so far, just Joe and Max having a laugh and a gossip. i mean everyone knew it but Max really is the soundest person in the world :)


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    #6646
    MidlanderMan
    Registered Users Posts: 663 ✭✭✭MidlanderMan


    Rory McDonald had left Bellator and signed to PFL.

    Will.have his first fight in the first round of their upcoming $1,000,000 WW tournament.


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    #6647
    Mehaffey1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,563 ✭✭✭Mehaffey1


    Fight Night Busan kicking off at 7am here on Saturday night, better than the late nights in terms of getting to see it.


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    #6648
    GrumPy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,557 ✭✭✭GrumPy


    Mehaffey1 wrote: »
    Fight Night Busan kicking off at 7am here on Saturday night, better than the late nights in terms of getting to see it.

    7am on Saturday night? :confused:


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    #6649
    ricero
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,348 ✭✭✭✭ricero


    10:00am the main card starts at this saturday


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    #6650
    Mehaffey1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,563 ✭✭✭Mehaffey1


    GrumPy wrote: »
    7am on Saturday night? :confused:

    So used to thinking about the time for the evenings that I said night automatically!


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    #6651
    Brussels Sprout
    Registered Users Posts: 6,516 ✭✭✭Brussels Sprout


    Cejudo giving up his 125lb title
    UFC making Benevidez vs Figueiredo for it

    Fair play to him - he really did save that division.


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    #6652
    Brussels Sprout
    Registered Users Posts: 6,516 ✭✭✭Brussels Sprout


    Robert Whittaker vs Jarrod Cannonier for UFC 248 in March

    Should be a great fight and if Cannonier wins he should obviously get a title shot. Not sure what they do with Whittaker if he wins.


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    #6653
    Beersmith
    Registered Users Posts: 1,392 ✭✭✭Beersmith


    Brussels Sprout wrote: »
    Cejudo giving up his 125lb title
    UFC making Benevidez vs Figueiredo for it

    Fair play to him - he really did save that division.

    How did he save it?


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    #6654
    DrPhilG
    Registered Users Posts: 12,195 ✭✭✭✭DrPhilG


    Beersmith wrote: »
    How did he save it?

    Because it was strongly rumoured that the division was going to be ditched. Demetrious Johnson was wiping out every contender and being a personality vacuum in the process.

    Then Cejudo beat him, put on some great fights, talked a lot of crap and then became a 2 division champ. Drew some much needed attention to the 125 guys.


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    #6655
    [Deleted User]
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    DrPhilG wrote: »
    Because it was strongly rumoured that the division was going to be ditched. Demetrious Johnson was wiping out every contender and being a personality vacuum in the process.

    Then Cejudo beat him, put on some great fights, talked a lot of crap and then became a 2 division champ. Drew some much needed attention to the 125 guys.

    Delighted for Benavides... Long deserved and earned.

    Re Cejudo: oh please. He's currently just trying to put a spin on having been unceremoniously defrocked by UFC (Dana embarrassed by his schtick). IMO he really didn't beat DJ, then proceeded to act the maggot and behave like an ass. One great performance vs possibly compromised TJ and then - in fairness - truly great win v Marlon. So realax Henry; many have done as much or more. Then through subsequent injury and rehab he's just acted entitled and obnoxious and really not added anything to 125 div or its longevity. Saved it? Don't understand that view at all.

    Prizefighters are just that - Cejudo one of the most cynical and commercially minded.
    (And his schtick really is creepy and weird. :o) Valentina: you got my blessing :D


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    #6656
    Beersmith
    Registered Users Posts: 1,392 ✭✭✭Beersmith


    DrPhilG wrote: »
    Because it was strongly rumoured that the division was going to be ditched. Demetrious Johnson was wiping out every contender and being a personality vacuum in the process.

    Then Cejudo beat him, put on some great fights, talked a lot of crap and then became a 2 division champ. Drew some much needed attention to the 125 guys.

    Just one fight at flyweight though after winning it. Meh, don't see how he saved it but agree to disagree.


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    #6657
    Brussels Sprout
    Registered Users Posts: 6,516 ✭✭✭Brussels Sprout


    Beersmith wrote: »
    How did he save it?

    Back in January the consensus was that TJ Dillashaw was being sent down to 125lb to beat the champion and allow the UFC to eliminate the division altogether. In the previous few months the UFC had cut a lot of flyweights and some of them were even trying their luck at bantamweight in order to avoid being cut.

    Leading up to the fight Dana White even refused to rule out closing the division even if Cejudo won:
    Cejudo tried making a deal on the spot Thursday at the presser with UFC president Dana White. Cejudo asked White to guarantee that the flyweight division would stay intact if Cejudo beats Dillashaw. White demurred and replied, “We’ll see what happens on Saturday.”

    link


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    #6658
    ricero
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,348 ✭✭✭✭ricero


    Gotta love Triple C


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    #6659
    Whelo79
    Registered Users Posts: 2,649 ✭✭✭Whelo79


    Cian Cowley was beaten again today, 3 defeats in a row and a pro record now of 2-4 I believe. You would have to wonder where he goes from here.

    He probably should have had a more extensive amateur career before turning pro. I'd like to see him get back to a winning record but he could probably do with some time away from competing for now.


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    #6660
    EagererBeaver
    Registered Users Posts: 6,410 ✭✭✭EagererBeaver


    Cowley has absolutely no business being in professional MMA. There's no way the level he's at can possibly warm him enough to justify the risks of being a fighter. The knockout in his last fight was brutal and there's more of that ahead for him I'd fear.


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    #6661
    MidlanderMan
    Registered Users Posts: 663 ✭✭✭MidlanderMan


    He'll go back to kickboxing and win one of the 76688284847165329917652 unverifiable "world championships" floating around Ireland at the minute in a parish hall in Enniscorthy in the new year and all the SBG lads will be posting 'Animal Brother" under it for a few weeks.
    All back to normal.


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