Boxing/UFC 2018-24

[Dan2501]

That 5 second knockout looked lucky as owt to me, he was just jumping in for a clinch by the looks of it and unfortunately his opponent ducked his head at the same time 😂

Nope. He drilled that exact move in training camp (was seen practicing it 48 hours before) and has said it was a move he had in his back pocket ready to go but wasn't sure when he was going to use it. In the moment he had a feeling Askren was going to shoot so went for it straight away and it came off. He absolutely was not jumping in for a clinch with Askren, that's exactly where he wouldn't have wanted to be. Obviously there's a little bit of luck in it landing perfectly on the button, but that's the case with any crazy technique like that. It was planned for, and implemented beautifully by Jorge though.

 

[Beezerk]

Nope. He drilled that exact move in training camp (was seen practicing it 48 hours before) and has said it was a move he had in his back pocket ready to go but wasn't sure when he was going to use it. In the moment he had a feeling Askren was going to shoot so went for it straight away and it came off. He absolutely was not jumping in for a clinch with Askren, that's exactly where he wouldn't have wanted to be. Obviously there's a little bit of luck in it landing perfectly on the button, but that's the case with any crazy technique like that. It was planned for, and implemented beautifully by Jorge though.

I'm still not convinced mate lol

 

[Dan2501]

I'm still not convinced mate lol

Well he definitely wasn't jumping in for a clinch, why would he do that with Askren? He jumped in to land a flying knee, and landed it perfectly. Wouldn't really describe that as lucky, he trained for a technique, planned to execute it in the fight, executed it in the fight to perfection and it won him the fight.

 

[Beezerk]

I've watched it properly now and not just on my mates phone lol it does look a bona fida attempt in fairness. I think it's how he looks out of control after he lands which makes it look weird.
It all happens so quickly

 

[Dan2501]

Thiago Marreta is an absolute savage. His knee was completely blown out, on his left knee every ligament + his meniscus is torn and he also sustained damage his right knee. How he managed to fight 5 rounds against Jones after that happened in the first round I do not know. Balls of steel.

 

[Pin-seeker]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1151148986121592832

Cringe😖

 

[Fromtherough]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1151148986121592832

Cringe😖

He's been impressive in the cage as of late, but what a dick. Would love Benavidez to beat him again.

 

[Pin-seeker]

He's been impressive in the cage as of late, but what a dick. Would love Benavidez to beat him again.

Shame TJ is a drug cheat because I’d fancy him in a rematch.

 

[Fromtherough]

Shame TJ is a drug cheat because I’d fancy him in a rematch.

Me too. With TJ gone for the foreseeable and Demetrius Johnson leaving the UFC, flyweight and bantamweight are a bit light (no pun intended) in marquee fights.

 

[Blue in Munich]

Stumbled across this the other day;

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/48974341

It's a story I wasn't aware of, & found it an interesting read.

 

[Fromtherough]

Covington is not my cup of tea at all. However, his output was impressive against Lawler. I hoped Lawler was rope-a-doping him, but nope. Covington effectively nullified him for 90% of the fight. Wrestling proving time and time again to be key in MMA.

Does anyone know if UFC 241 is going to be PPV? Hope not. Really looking forward to that whole card.

 

[Marshy77]

Covington is not my cup of tea at all. However, his output was impressive against Lawler. I hoped Lawler was rope-a-doping him, but nope. Covington effectively nullified him for 90% of the fight. Wrestling proving time and time again to be key in MMA.

Does anyone know if UFC 241 is going to be PPV? Hope not. Really looking forward to that whole card.

He was impressive but I thought it was a total mis match. I've never seen Lawler as a top class fighter and it showed on Sat night. Covington was good but is still totally classless, especially with his comments after the fight. If he'd have knocked Lawler out I think it would have been a near perfect fight but he didn't seem to have the power to do it despite the output.

I still think Usman will destroy him but you never know. I think Masvidal would beat him too.

 

[Dan2501]

He was impressive but I thought it was a total mis match. I've never seen Lawler as a top class fighter and it showed on Sat night. Covington was good but is still totally classless, especially with his comments after the fight. If he'd have knocked Lawler out I think it would have been a near perfect fight but he didn't seem to have the power to do it despite the output.

I still think Usman will destroy him but you never know. I think Masvidal would beat him too.

Really? Lawler's run from 2014 to 2016 was bloody impressive. The Hendricks fight against prime Hendricks followed by one of the best UFC fights ever against Rory where he just made him quit, Robbie was so damn good during that run.

Really impressive from Covington, his cardio and output was crazy good. He won't be able to do that to Marty though, his wrestling is too good and his striking is better than Colby's too. That's the fight to make now though - you do Marty vs Covington and Masvidal vs Edwards. Two fantastic fights.

Also looks like Askren vs Maia is happening, should be a fantastic grappling match that one.

 

[Marshy77]

Really? Lawler's run from 2014 to 2016 was bloody impressive. The Hendricks fight against prime Hendricks followed by one of the best UFC fights ever against Rory where he just made him quit, Robbie was so damn good during that run.

Really impressive from Covington, his cardio and output was crazy good. He won't be able to do that to Marty though, his wrestling is too good and his striking is better than Colby's too. That's the fight to make now though - you do Marty vs Covington and Masvidal vs Edwards. Two fantastic fights.

Also looks like Askren vs Maia is happening, should be a fantastic grappling match that one.

Yes, never classed him as being one of the best. I always thought he was just a decent fighter but never at the top of the game. It's a strong division but I don't see him being as good as Usman, Woodley, Edwards, Masvidal, Dos Anjos, Thompson or even Darren Till.

 

[Dan2501]

Lawler in his prime was as scary as the division got, he was so good in that run. He's not at the top of the division now though, but that's hardly surprising, he made his UFC debut 17 years ago, he first won the belt 5 years ago, he's 37. In his prime he was comfortably one of the best WW's in the world.

 

[Fromtherough]

Lawler in his prime was as scary as the division got, he was so good in that run. He's not at the top of the division now though, but that's hardly surprising, he made his UFC debut 17 years ago, he first won the belt 5 years ago, he's 37. In his prime he was comfortably one of the best WW's in the world.

No doubt a world class fighter in his day. Was really competitive against Askren too. Speaking of controversial stoppages, there were a few times chokes weren't noticed at the weekend. Clearly taps were made on a couple of occasions. Should this be policed better? No idea how though. Just scary to see.

 

[Dan2501]

Maybe the best top-end of a card of the year this weekend. DC-Stipe 2, Nate vs Pettis and Romero vs Costa. Ooooooofffff. Man I'm excited for those 3 fights.

 

[Fromtherough]

Maybe the best top-end of a card of the year this weekend. DC-Stipe 2, Nate vs Pettis and Romero vs Costa. Ooooooofffff. Man I'm excited for those 3 fights.

Yep a very fan friendly card. This is why fans love MMA, but particularly the UFC - they make the fights people want to see. Granted, a lot easier now when they almost have a monopoly and no conflicting federations like in boxing. I was a little concerned BT would put this on PPV, hopefully they received enough negative criticism after last time.

Romero v Costa should be amazing. I really like Costa, but think Romero will win early. I'd be happy to be proven wrong.

I wish Pettis v Diaz happened 5 years ago. Pettis looked amazing versus Wonderboy. Diaz has been out of the cage for 3 years. Really good fight. Hope it delivers. It should do. I think it will be a points win for Pettis.

Cormier v Miocic is a great headline bout. I really want Cormier to win, I just like the guy. I don't think it will be the same type of fight as their first. I think Miocic has to finish, as don't see him out grinding Cormier. I think Cormier in round 4 or 5.

 

[Dan2501]

DC Always hate watching DC lose, absolutely love that dude, such a genuinely great guy. Looked so good in the first 2 rounds and then seemed to get tired and the output really dropped allowing Stipe to take over. Would like to see it run back, but wouldn't be surprised if it's Stipe-Ngannou 2 next and DC retires.

Diaz looked superb, like he'd never been away. Wasn't sure what we'd see next if Nate won, thought he might called out Conor, but forget Conor, I hadn't even thought of Diaz-Masvidal. What an f'ing fight that's going to be. Hope they get it booked.

Costa-Yoel was fantastic, what a fight, one of the best I've seen this year. Thought Costa won it, gave him the first 2 and didn't understand the boos, after that fight neither of them deserved to be booed. Excited for Costa vs the winner of Bobby Knuckles-Izzy. Adesanya vs Costa would be unreal.

What a card!

 

[Fromtherough]

Costa/Romero was a great fight, what a first round! Back and forth epic. Costa causes Whittaker or Adesanya issues.

Brilliant to see Diaz back. I thought he'd kneed his way to a KO in the third. Would love to see him versus Masvidal - but think Masvidal will want a title shot first.

Absolutely gutted for Cormier. Essentially knackered himself out. Miocic showed great composure and a took some huge shots. Poured it in he fourth and Cormier did not deal with the massive digs to his body. Surely they will allow a rubber match? Hope it's not the end of Cormier. Strong argument for Miocic being the best heavyweight of all time, especially when you consider his resume.