OT: General UFC/MMA/Boxing discussion IV

[M.C.G. 31]

continue.

Can't wait for McGregor to take that belt and be dual-champion for a day before he gives up the 145 belt.

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[Pompeius Magnus]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/mma/jose-aldo-asks-released-ufc-following-mcgregor-news/

Aldo isn't taking the news too well apparently.

 

[M.C.G. 31]

Well, if I were McGregor who just had 2 fights over 145, I wouldn't go back to 145 either. McGregor's going to hold both belts for one night and then drop the 145 belt anyways, despite what he says about UFC needing to send an army to him to take the belt off him lol.

 

[mariolemieux66]

Holy ****!! I think UFC 205 will be better than the 200.

 

[TRG]

**** McGregor.

 

[peate]

Tragic death of Scottish boxer.

http://us.cnn.com/2016/10/01/sport/uk-boxer-mike-towell/index.html

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Well, if I were McGregor who just had 2 fights over 145, I wouldn't go back to 145 either. McGregor's going to hold both belts for one night and then drop the 145 belt anyways, despite what he says about UFC needing to send an army to him to take the belt off him lol.

I think that's pretty much how it's going to go too, I just wish the UFC would be honest enough to recognize it . It's not worth antagonizing a guy like Aldo and possibly losing him.

Holy ****!! I think UFC 205 will be better than the 200.

The main event easily puts it over UFC 200 in my book, even with the intended Jones/Cormier fight.

 

[mariolemieux66]

Those heavyweight are out of gas agyer the first round. Can barely stay on their feet.

 

[mariolemieux66]

Sweet KO by Marquardt.

 

[Habs_Apostle]

Holy ****!! I think UFC 205 will be better than the 200.

Just saw the card. Freaking awesome! Great way for the UFC to open in NYC!

 

[mariolemieux66]

Oh! Linaker beat Dodson by decision. 2 questionable judged fights again. Seems like its been happening more and more lately with the UFC.

 

[TRG]

What a **** decision. All fight long, Dodson outlanded Lineker and dodged/blocked most of Lineker attacks.

 

[mariolemieux66]

What a **** decision. All fight long, Dodson outlanded Lineker and dodged/blocked most of Lineker attacks.

I think i heard Cormier saying after the decision that Linaker landed more shots. If the judges counted the shots landed on Dodson's forearms and shoulders, then i guess Linaker landed more shots.

 

[MD thaivuN]

IMO Lineker had the 3rd and 4th round.

The round that's debatable is the 2nd and the strike count was pretty close in that round. Not a robbery at all

 

[Kojo]

It was a tie, Lineker was the aggressor the whole way and Dodson was able to land the most significant counters. And to top it off Dodson had a clear take down in the fifth round.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/tyson-fury-says-he-has-retired-from-boxing/

That Fury guy is a weird cat . Oh well, milking his 5 minutes I guess.

 

[TRG]

It was a tie, Lineker was the aggressor the whole way and Dodson was able to land the most significant counters. And to top it off Dodson had a clear take down in the fifth round.

I despise this "agressor" thing. Dodson was moving and by moving, was having Lineker right where he wanted him. And he outlanded him.

I'd have to rewatch it round by round.

 

[MD thaivuN]

I despise this "agressor" thing. Dodson was moving and by moving, was having Lineker right where he wanted him. And he outlanded him.

I'd have to rewatch it round by round.

the thing is that Dodson only outlanded Lineker in the 1rst and 5th round. Lineker outlanded Dodson in the 4th. Then the 2nd and 3rd round were pretty much equal with 1 strike landed difference. Then add the fact that Judges aren't supposed to judge based on statsheets, but based what they see. So rounds where actual strike counts are equal, perceived offense matters a lot. Lineker being more active, aggressive can make it look like he landed more offense when judges have to give a score in real-time. There's also the fact that Lineker responded to Dodson's shot like they were nothing which can always affect a judge's judgment to evaluate the damage component of the scoring system

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

This might be it for Belfort. It'll be hard for him to build himself back up again at 39. He's been fighting since he was a teenager too, lots of mileage on him.

 

[mariolemieux66]

I have a feeling Bisping will beat Henderson.

 

[Belial]

This might be it for Belfort. It'll be hard for him to build himself back up again at 39. He's been fighting since he was a teenager too, lots of mileage on him.

Fighters often have a tough time to let go...

Mousasi looked really strong.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

I have a feeling Bisping will beat Henderson.

Oh he absolutely should, he's the superior fighter at this point in their careers, Hendo has really lost a step in the past 2 years. He has to be focused though because Henderson's right hand is still lethal. I won't lie though, my heart is with the old SOB . He's been a favorite of mine since the early 2000.

 

[Belial]

I have a feeling Bisping will beat Henderson.

Well logically he should, but I wouldn't be extremely surprised if he looses.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Bisping is looking thick. Probably the biggest I've ever seen him.

 

[mariolemieux66]

Oh he absolutely should, he's the superior fighter at this point in their careers, Hendo has really lost a step in the past 2 years. He has to be focused though because Henderson's right hand is still lethal. I won't lie though, my heart is with the old SOB . He's been a favorite of mine since the early 2000.

Henderson's fight card is very impressive. He beat some very big names. I would have love to see a rematch with Quinton Jackson.