UFC 214 - DC vs Jones

Paully D

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I've admittedly been guilty of laughing at and mocking Cyborg in the past myself, and I feel terrible for doing it now. After being exposed to her a lot more since she joined the UFC, she genuinely seems like such a nice person. The fact that we constantly see different fighters embracing her in the Embedded clips says a lot.

D.Q

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tinpib wrote: »

Looking at weigh-ins again, Cyborg's opponent Tonya Evinger looks like another fighter's mam stepped on the scales by accident.

Looked like TJ Deathwiler from recess at the presser

MMayweather

Is there no ceremonail weigh in ?

Useful.Idiot

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MMayweather wrote: »

Is there no ceremonail weigh in ?

Yeah think it starts at 1am our time

D.Q

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Useful.Idiot wrote: »

Yeah think it starts at 1am our time

Correct stream starts at 1.

Does anyone on here know how the new rules will affect the fight re: eyepokes?

Paully D

Woodley Sub

Regarding Woodley's takedown defence, a guy posted the below on Reddit:

A lot of people are constantly quoting '95%' in reference to Tyron's takedown defense so I went and looked at the individual fights. Jake Shields failed 18 takedown attempts on Woodley, and Rory succeeded in precisely 1 of 2 attempts. These are the ONLY takedowns attempted against Tyron in the UFC, and they do indeed give a defense rate of 95%

Is that true? :eek:

It will still be very tough for Maia to land the takedown(s) he will need against Woodley mind, don't get me wrong.

Gamebred

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Maia got Rory down in rd 1 and got mount, usually thats all he needs but Rory has good enough bjj then stuffed about 15 td's for the other 2 rounds, If he gets mount on Woodley I dont know how good off his back he is but I'd be impressed if he survived.

Paully D

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D.Q wrote: »

Does anyone on here know how the new rules will affect the fight re: eyepokes?

Jones was warned 8 times alone for extending his fingers in the Gustafsson fight. He could be in a spot of bother.

Interesting graph here:

https://twitter.com/SoozieCuzie/status/890985892999032833

D.Q

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Paully D wrote: »

Jones was warned 8 times alone for extending his fingers in the Gustafsson fight. He could be in a spot of bother.

Interesting graph here:

https://twitter.com/SoozieCuzie/status/890985892999032833

So if an eye poke is called is it an automatic point taken off? Or how do they apply?

Eyes Down Field

Looking forward to this one. There's only so much May/Mac shyte a person can take. Let's see some real fights.

D.Q

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Eyes Down Field wrote: »

Looking forward to this one. There's only so much May/Mac shyte a person can take. Let's see some real fights.

100% this thread is such a breath of fresh air.

Paully D

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D.Q wrote: »

So if an eye poke is called is it an automatic point taken off? Or how do they apply?

It's at the referee's discretion re: eye pokes, but even extending your fingers now is deemed a foul under the new rule set which could prove problematic for Jones as he is arguably the biggest culprit in the UFC for it.

In the standing position, a fighter that moves their arm(s) toward their opponent with an open hand, fingers pointing at the opponent's face/eyes, will be a foul. Referees are to prevent this dangerous behavior by communicating clearly to fighters. Fighters are directed to close their fists or point their fingers straight in the air when reaching toward their opponent.

wonderfullife

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D.Q wrote: »

So if an eye poke is called is it an automatic point taken off? Or how do they apply?

Big John is reffing the Main Event and won't be letting Jones away with murder (aka eye pokes). He MIGHT give him one warning but I wouldn't be overly surprised if he takes a point immediately. If I was in DC's camp, I'd be begging him not to do a Gunni. If he pokes you, stop and hold your eyes, don't try fight through it.

Co-Main ref = Herb Dean. Should be an easier gig just checking if Woodley is asleep or awake :pac:

rob316

I'll stay up for this one I think. nothing like watching it live, watching next day just doesn't give the same effect.

Gamebred

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Fight one for anyone interested.

D.Q

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Gamebred wrote: »

Fight one for anyone interested.

That fight was a lot closer than I remember.

I think it came down to a cardio issue for DC. Commentary was saying it was only his 2nd 5 round fight. Hopefully tomorrow the extra experience will stand to him.

riffmongous

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Deleted User wrote: »

People live vicariously through their sports stars, rockstars, Hollywood stars etc. The public in general just don't want their cage fighting champion to be a respectable goody two-shoes. The devil has all the best tunes.

People also like a car crash.

Yeah but we don't usually live through guys who knock down pregnant ladies, that sort of reflects badly

Paully D

Woodley Sub

Gamebred wrote: »

Fight one for anyone interested.

Watching back it's interesting to note how often and easily Cormier got inside, which is usually exactly where he would want to be, but in fact it was Jones who was most effective and efficient from that position.

riffmongous

Maia KO/TKO

wonderfullife wrote: »

Big John is reffing the Main Event and won't be letting Jones away with murder (aka eye pokes). He MIGHT give him one warning but I wouldn't be overly surprised if he takes a point immediately. If I was in DC's camp, I'd be begging him not to do a Gunni. If he pokes you, stop and hold your eyes, don't try fight through it.

Co-Main ref = Herb Dean. Should be an easier gig just checking if Woodley is asleep or awake :pac:

Well DC has been working on his eyepoke defense for years

D.Q

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rob316 wrote: »

I'll stay up for this one I think. nothing like watching it live, watching next day just doesn't give the same effect.

Up with a few beers and some of Jonny bones magic dust.

Gamebred

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I've watched it a few times since and its always closer every time I see it, a lot of people Jones included think it was an easy fight for him.

Outlaw Pete

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MMayweather wrote: »

Is there no ceremonail weigh in ?

Just starting............

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVUX5QoQpHU

Gamebred

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Pmsl at these promos, Randa Markos co main event for a UFC card next saturday haha

johnpatrick81

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Dana wearing a McGregor mayweather tshirt! Really?!?

John_D80

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Andre Fili's twitter handle :-)

@touchyfili

tinpib

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The cut of Tonya Evinger, saggy triceps and all.

Outlaw Pete

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johnpatrick81 wrote: »

Dana wearing a McGregor mayweather tshirt! Really?!?

Funny thing is there was a meme posted in reply to one of Dana's tweets re:rthe presser face off between Jones and DC where it zoomed in on Dana's face as he had his hands between the two of them and it read something like 'When your mind is on the May-Mac fight' or something similar......

..........and now he goes and wears a t-shirt effectively making the meme redundant.

Paully D

Woodley Sub

Cyborg might actually kill Evinger.

Outlaw Pete

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That baseball cap looks laughable on Evinger.

Gamebred

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Last time I wrote someone off in a title fight as much as Evinger was Tj against Barao....

Paully D

Woodley Sub

Maia even takes his t-shirt off spectacularly. What a man.

Paully D

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Gamebred wrote: »

Last time I wrote someone off in a title fight as much as Evinger was Tj against Barao....

Holly against Ronda for me. :pac:

Paully D

Woodley Sub

Ah **** off Jon.

He's licking Dana's hole now after saying he had no desire to speak to him again only 2 days ago.

Sums him up.

Outlaw Pete

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DC looks 250lbs.

Gamebred

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''Hey guys I made it to the event'' LOL

johnpatrick81

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Paully D wrote: »

Cyborg might actually kill Evinger.

Honestly a bit worried for her. Hope she pulls a CM Punk and gets a comfy cuddle and a tap. Sadly Cyborg wants to put on a show....

Tilikum

Woodley Sub

Cannot understand why DC gets such stick. Hope to God he wins but with the reach advantage and size difference, I can't see it happening.

What are yer thoughts on the lawlor/cowboy fight?

Tinie

Woodley Sub

What was Volkan trying to give manuwa? Was it a box of chocolates?

Gamebred

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12 inch reach advantage for Jones is wild.

johnpatrick81

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Tinie wrote: »

What was Volkan trying to give manuwa? Was it a box of chocolates?

Must have been fair rough if even Dana turned them down

D.Q

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Poor guy only trying to be sound.

Wrongway1985

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Tilikum wrote: »

What are yer thoughts on the lawlor/cowboy fight?

My first thought is that won't be the first time Lawler is spelt that way

Tilikum

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Wrongway1985 wrote: »

My first thought is that won't be the first time Lawler is spelt that way

*Quick lads get him, he spelt a fighters name wrong*

Ultimate Seduction

Reckon Cowboy curls up after 60 seconds. Hope Cowboy kicks his head into the crowd.

D.Q

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Tilikum wrote: »

*Quick lads get him, he spelt a fighters name wrong*

User name checks out

Outlaw Pete

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Here's that presser meme from the other night I was talking about above.........





So wearing the t-shirt tonight just endorses the thinking behind it really.

Wrongway1985

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Tilikum wrote: »

*Quick lads get him, he spelt a fighters name wrong*

First non Mcg card you checked in on don't worry happens all the time Tilly cum :P

TimRiggins

Woodley Sub

As much as I dislike Jones and hope DC wins. Was great seeing him on the scales and ready to fight again. Hope it lives up to the hype.

Useful.Idiot

Woodley Sub

D.Q wrote: »

That fight was a lot closer than I remember.

I think it came down to a cardio issue for DC. Commentary was saying it was only his 2nd 5 round fight. Hopefully tomorrow the extra experience will stand to him.

Well to be fair Jones was landing a load of knees to the body earlier on in the fight which probably paid dividends towards the end.

JJayoo

Has it been released how many times USADA have tested Jones?