GDT: UFC on ESPN: Rodriguez vs. Waterson

[pistolpete11]

Just getting caught up.

Bummer about Ribas.

Grinding fight from Gregor. Good win for him, but I didn't realize he was as old as he is. I think his standup can be exploited by some of the truly elite guys, but nobody, and I mean NOBODY, will claim his best fisherman title.

Classic Magny.

Cowboy....it's starting to get sad. Losing a bunch in a row to elite guys, OK. Losing to Pettis in a close fight (I thought he won, but...), OK. Losing to Niko, starting to get sketchy. Getting KO'ed by Morono in the first round...yikes. It's time. There's nobody left I want to see him fight.

 

[pistolpete11]

+ to Anik for bringing back the Buffer fist bump tracking.

 

[Avs_19]

A lot of talk about Waterson and her kicks in a fight where Rodriguez might be up 2-0.

 

[chicagoskycam]

Waterson getting those high kicks in at very close range.

down 0-2

 

[chicagoskycam]

Rodriguez just walking though it

 

[pistolpete11]

Surprised Waterson isn't shooting more. She's just at such a reach and power disadvantage.

 

[pistolpete11]

Surprised Waterson isn't shooting more. She's just at such a reach and power disadvantage.

Just sayin'....

Might be too little too late, though.

 

[chicagoskycam]

That low high kick combo from Michelle was amazing

 

[Chaels Arms]

Waterson has skills but doesn't have the best decision making. Took way too long for her to shoot then in the fifth it looked like she tore off half of Rodriguez's right jaw then never went back to it.

 

[pistolpete11]

Waterson has skills but doesn't have the best decision making. Took way too long for her to shoot then in the fifth it looked like she tore off half of Rodriguez's right jaw then never went back to it.

She's also undersized and is naturally an atomweight, which only emphasizes the decision making aspect.

 

[CDJ]

Good win for Marina.

Pls retire cowboy

I did surprisingly well tonight. Had money on Gillespie, Magny, Iron Turtle, Marina Rodriguez by decision, the main event going the distance, Harris, and Morono

Lost on Klein’s fight, Daukaus, and I had Rogerio de Lima by KO smdh


I entertain myself on meh cards by betting the board

 

[CDJ]

FOTN was Gillespie/Ferreira but Gillespie gets it all

POTN to Morono and Harris

 

[m9]

Not the most exciting card unfortunately, but I thought Rodriguez looked very good.

 

[chicagoskycam]

Good win for Marina.

Pls retire cowboy

I did surprisingly well tonight. Had money on Gillespie, Magny, Iron Turtle, Marina Rodriguez by decision, the main event going the distance, Harris, and Morono

Lost on Klein’s fight, Daukaus, and I had Rogerio de Lima by KO smdh


I entertain myself on meh cards by betting the board

yeah I did well too , about $80 on some props. I just had a feeling Cowboy would be stopped, in fact I think I bet against him after he said he’s scared shitless every prefight

 

[CDJ]

yeah I did well too , about $80 on some props. I just had a feeling Cowboy would be stopped, in fact I think I bet against him after he said he’s scared shitless every prefight

He’s always been scared shitless every pre-fight, I don’t think that’s the first time he’s talked about it. But yeah I did too. I remembered Morono’s last fight against Pettis- he came out HOT from what I recall. Knowing cowboy was a slow starter I figured Morono would go up big in the first and possibly put him away

I think it’s time for Cerrone to get a retirement fight against a Jim Miller-type. I’d prefer he retire but he’s not going out like this. Maybe Condit if he stays at 170

 

[CDJ]

Dude was double booked lol

 

[End of Line]

Last 4/5 losses for Cerrone have all been TKO’s. Liddell as well (not counting that freak show fight) was 4/5.

 

[I am not exposed]

Just getting caught up.

Bummer about Ribas.

Grinding fight from Gregor. Good win for him, but I didn't realize he was as old as he is. I think his standup can be exploited by some of the truly elite guys, but nobody, and I mean NOBODY, will claim his best fisherman title.

Classic Magny.

Cowboy....it's starting to get sad. Losing a bunch in a row to elite guys, OK. Losing to Pettis in a close fight (I thought he won, but...), OK. Losing to Niko, starting to get sketchy. Getting KO'ed by Morono in the first round...yikes. It's time. There's nobody left I want to see him fight.

Same here. I thought he was a young up and coming fighter in his mid 20s. Not 34!

 

[pistolpete11]

The most obvious fight to make is Rodriguez vs. Joanna Notchampion, right?

Joanna thinks she deserves a title shot. If Weili had beaten Rose, I guess you could kind of squint and see how that makes sense, but she's lost to Rose twice already and is coming off a loss. Rodriguez has a couple of high profile wins in a row, but needs a top 5 win in order to get a title shot. Plus, I think it would be a great technical standup fight.

 

[m9]

The most obvious fight to make is Rodriguez vs. Joanna Notchampion, right?

Joanna thinks she deserves a title shot. If Weili had beaten Rose, I guess you could kind of squint and see how that makes sense, but she's lost to Rose twice already and is coming off a loss. Rodriguez has a couple of high profile wins in a row, but needs a top 5 win in order to get a title shot. Plus, I think it would be a great technical standup fight.

It kind of depends what they do next with Rose as I don't see how Weili deserves an immediate rematch.

I would probably go:

Rose v Esparza/Yan winner
Zhang v Joanna 2
Rodriguez v Dern

 

[chicagoskycam]

He’s always been scared shitless every pre-fight, I don’t think that’s the first time he’s talked about it. But yeah I did too. I remembered Morono’s last fight against Pettis- he came out HOT from what I recall. Knowing cowboy was a slow starter I figured Morono would go up big in the first and possibly put him away

I think it’s time for Cerrone to get a retirement fight against a Jim Miller-type. I’d prefer he retire but he’s not going out like this. Maybe Condit if he stays at 170

Yeah but now I believe him lol. He just has that deer in headlights look when he's in there now.

 

[pistolpete11]

It kind of depends what they do next with Rose as I don't see how Weili deserves an immediate rematch.

I would probably go:

Rose v Esparza/Yan winner
Zhang v Joanna 2
Rodriguez v Dern

I agree winner of Esparza-Yan should get next, but I'd still flip Weili and Rodriguez.

Frankly, I'd like to see Rodriguez or Dern get the next shot after Esparza/Yan. Barring some injuries or something, I don't see any way that happens if you do Weili-JJ 2 and Rodriguez-Dern. I suppose it's possible, if not likely, that both lose and we would end up with Weili or JJ getting the following shot anyway, but at least there would be a chance.

Really though, it doesn't matter. My homegirl Suarez is coming for all of them.

 

[m9]

I agree winner of Esparza-Yan should get next, but I'd still flip Weili and Rodriguez.

Frankly, I'd like to see Rodriguez or Dern get the next shot after Esparza/Yan. Barring some injuries or something, I don't see any way that happens if you do Weili-JJ 2 and Rodriguez-Dern. I suppose it's possible, if not likely, that both lose and we would end up with Weili or JJ getting the following shot anyway, but at least there would be a chance.

Really though, it doesn't matter. My homegirl Suarez is coming for all of them.

I think Suarez is moving up to 125.

 

[pistolpete11]

I think Suarez is moving up to 125.

Dang. She's probably 1 win away from a title shot at 125, but as good as I think she is, I still don't think she can compete with Valentina. If she comes back 100%, I think she's your 115 champ in a few fights.