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Mellor

dave1982 wrote: »

Didn't UFC have some deal with them as well, some special event the night the night Anderson fought Maia

That was the Emir of Dubai. They own 10% of the UFC since then.

Mellor

Jakes Shields face after the fight

https://instagram.com/p/543ytYLjz-/

Anyone know what happened in the end with the Diaz brothers with that scuffle at WSOF? Were they arrested or was it just click bait, I saw the video but its hard to make anything out.

Dtp1979

Mellor wrote: »

Jakes Shields face after the fight

https://instagram.com/p/543ytYLjz-/

Worst part was that his eye shadow didn't even match his after party suit

kearneybobs

Deleted User wrote: »

Anyone know what happened in the end with the Diaz brothers with that scuffle at WSOF?

Love this photo.

https://twitter.com/RXRashed/status/627854720107851776/photo/1

Dtp1979

kearneybobs wrote: »

Love this photo.

https://twitter.com/RXRashed/status/627854720107851776/photo/1

What's so good about it? What am I missing??

kearneybobs

Dtp1979 wrote: »

What's so good about it? What am I missing??

In the background is Nate Diaz, middle finger out photo-bombing. Not sure how close this was taken to the cageside brawl.

Mellor

Jakes Shields face after the fight

https://instagram.com/p/543ytYLjz-/

Zero-Cool

Looks like he went 12 rounds with Jon Jones.

kearneybobs

kearneybobs wrote: »

Love this photo.

https://twitter.com/RXRashed/status/627854720107851776/photo/1

That is hilarious haha. Why is there such bad blood between the two?

jcd5971

[Deleted User] wrote: »

That is hilarious haha. Why is there such bad blood between the two?

Is there bad blood?

I'd say Diaz brother's are just mental

Zero-Cool

[Deleted User] wrote: »

That is hilarious haha. Why is there such bad blood between the two?

Apparently Khabib is a 'b1tch ass punk ass mark ass b1tch! He might have also been selling wolf tickets. Look up tommy toe hold diaz brothers for a full biography.

Zero-Cool

Zero-Cool wrote: »

Apparently Khabib is a 'b1tch ass punk ass mark ass b1tch! He might have also been selling wolf tickets. Look up tommy toe hold diaz brothers for a full biography.

Stockton Motha ****a! Stockton! wut b1tch! :P

Zero-Cool

Zero-Cool wrote: »

Apparently Khabib is a 'b1tch ass punk ass mark ass b1tch! He might have also been selling wolf tickets. Look up tommy toe hold diaz brothers for a full biography.

I have watched diaz brothers for years and am fully aware they are a bit 'loose'. They are two of my favourite fighters though from a purely entertainment sense. I think they could have both been champions if they were a little more relaxed, then again they both have the best cardio in the ufc.

edit: I know it wont happen but id love to see Nick v Lawler.

weemcd

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I have watched diaz brothers for years and am fully aware they are a bit 'loose'. They are two of my favourite fighters though from a purely entertainment sense. I think they could have both been champions if they were a little more relaxed, then again they both have the best cardio in the ufc.

edit: I know it wont happen but id love to see Nick v Lawler.

Nick V Robbie II is a dream matchup, but you're probably right it won't happen any time soon unless Robbie cleans out the division. If he was to say fight and beat Condit, Woodley and Hendricks again there wouldn't really be anyone else left.

DrPhilG

weemcd wrote: »

it won't happen any time soon unless Robbie cleans out the division.

I'd be more inclined to say it won't happen unless Robbie loses a few. I know the UFC has form for giving undeserved title shots, but if Robbie wins the fights you mentioned he'd be a dominant champ with a 7 fight win streak.

I can't see Nick fighting anyone of note soon so after the 12-18 months needed for Robbie to win those fights, Diaz would have been inactive for about 2 years, on a 3 fight losing streak and coming off a drugs bust. Not even the mighty mouth Nick Diaz could talk his way into a title fight with those credentials.

Only way it happens IMO is if Robbie loses against Condit and loses against another contender.

weemcd

weemcd wrote: »

Nick V Robbie II is a dream matchup, but you're probably right it won't happen any time soon unless Robbie cleans out the division. If he was to say fight and beat Condit, Woodley and Hendricks again there wouldn't really be anyone else left.

I don't think Robbie will beat Hendricks anyway so maybe then he can fight diaz

I know Nick and Nate have done stuff in the past but after nate saying the word n1gga and fagg0t the other night he might be in for a suspension.

johnpro

I know it's not UFC related but couldn't find a thread to discuss local shows/fighters...is anyone going to cage kings this Saturday? Mix of k1, muai Thai and mma...I know a few lads competing so hopefully will be a good event with plenty of support!

jcd5971

johnpro wrote: »

I know it's not UFC related but couldn't find a thread to discuss local shows/fighters...is anyone going to cage kings this Saturday? Mix of k1, muai Thai and mma...I know a few lads competing so hopefully will be a good event with plenty of support!

Cool when and where.... And how much lol might go myself

califano

Couple fellas from Rush right academy going in this.

Pro WW- Ciaran Daly (Trials) vs. Charlie Ward (SBG)
Pro WW- Paul Lawrence (Rush FA) vs. Alex Masuku (Impetus)
Pro LHW- Darragh Kennedy (Kokoro) vs. Zbigniew Hormański (Fantom)
Pro WW- Thomas Hogan (Rush FA) vs. Will Fluery (Trials)
AM FW- Jeananderson Castro (Swords FC) vs. Brynjólfur Ingvarsson (Iceland)
AM FW- Nikolay Grozde (SBG) vs. Pawel Politylo (Impetus)

johnpro

jcd5971 wrote: »

Cool when and where.... And how much lol might go myself

I'll see can I get the poster but it's definitely on Facebook ticket are roughly €25-€35 but I'm open to correction on that

Yeah I'm heading to support Paul, who looked great in his pro debut and tommy who's making his pro debut. Daly and ward should be a good scrap and my mates brother Keith is fighting muai Thai...I haven't a clue about the muai Thai scene in Ireland but a lot of people seem to be excited about that one!

Between battlezone, this and then bamma it's good to see the pro scene picking up abit there's a lot of talented guys making the step up

but1er

The number of UFC fighters
Welter 113
Light 111
Feather 69
Middle 68
Bantam 58
Fly 36
Heavy 35
Light Heavy 34

Just read these numbers shocked how little fighters are in the light heavy

kumate_champ07

but1er wrote: »

The number of UFC fighters
Welter 113
Light 111
Feather 69
Middle 68
Bantam 58
Fly 36
Heavy 35
Light Heavy 34

Just read these numbers shocked how little fighters are in the light heavy

probably the average age too!

martyos121

kumate_champ07 wrote: »

probably the average age too!

Average age of all their children maybe! :pac:

jjdonegal

Could an argument be made for more weight classes to even up that number in some areas or even in general?
Say 265; 235; 205; 195; 185; move 170 to 175 and so on and so on or something similar?
Obviously I would hate mma to go the way of boxing with multiple champions in a weight class but I personally would love to see a few more weight classes!

raze_them_all_

jjdonegal wrote: »

Could an argument be made for more weight classes to even up that number in some areas or even in general?
Say 265; 235; 205; 195; 185; move 170 to 175 and so on and so on or something similar?
Obviously I would hate mma to go the way of boxing with multiple champions in a weight class but I personally would love to see a few more weight classes!

no, heavy weight has 35 fighters and you want to split it into 2?? ffs

jjdonegal

raze_them_all_ wrote: »

no, heavy weight has 35 fighters and you want to split it into 2?? ffs

No I'm saying in general. That one cud be left alone for the reason you say

raze_them_all_

jjdonegal wrote: »

No I'm saying in general. That one cud be left alone for the reason you say

The weight classes are grand as they are

That_Guy

johnpro wrote: »

I know it's not UFC related but couldn't find a thread to discuss local shows/fighters...is anyone going to cage kings this Saturday? Mix of k1, muai Thai and mma...I know a few lads competing so hopefully will be a good event with plenty of support!

At a wedding unfortunately. Local lad from Ashbourne (Aaron Brown) defending his belt on the night.

Best of luck to anyone fighting on it. Looks a cracking card.

jjdonegal

raze_them_all_ wrote: »

The weight classes are grand as they are

Yeah I'm sure most would agree.
Obviously I'm from a boxing background so I've grown up with numerous weight classes. To give one example I feel the 20lbs jump between 185 and 205 is one that could be split and maybe a look at the 15 splits between 170/185 and 155/170.
Read a great article proposing 195 a few years back and it's one I'd defo support.
I would love to see more chances for guys to emulate Penn/Couture and become multiple weight champions as well as the potential of more big title match ups and contender eliminators but each to their own and I'm sure most would agree with your viewpoint.