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This is why I love MMA though. Great entertainment instead of the hugging bollocks you see in some boxing fights. Tyson Fury has a cheek as well taking the piss out of McGreggor for his loss. More entertaining than the extremely over rated "world champ" is.

As for Rousey/Tate and McGeggor/Aldo I'd put a good but on it being at UFC200. Can see that being a record breaker for ratings.

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Mar 7, 2016 23:10:52 GMT @cavelly2k said:

This is why I love MMA though. Great entertainment instead of the hugging bollocks you see in some boxing fights. Tyson Fury has a cheek as well taking the piss out of McGreggor for his loss. More entertaining than the extremely over rated "world champ" is.

As for Rousey/Tate and McGeggor/Aldo I'd put a good but on it being at UFC200. Can see that being a record breaker for ratings.

Must be frustrating for Dana but if he calls 200 - Redemption or something and has those two fights ur talking big money

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Ufc 100 will always be hard to beat

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Mar 7, 2016 23:10:52 GMT @cavelly2k said:

This is why I love MMA though. Great entertainment instead of the hugging bollocks you see in some boxing fights. Tyson Fury has a cheek as well taking the piss out of McGreggor for his loss. More entertaining than the extremely over rated "world champ" is.

As for Rousey/Tate and McGeggor/Aldo I'd put a good but on it being at UFC200. Can see that being a record breaker for ratings.

I'm trying, it's the number 1 fight sport right now but sometimes after the hyperbole and advertising I feel like I've been lied to. That's what makes the sport. I'm still hoping that Caged Muay Thai gets bigger becaise it combines the best of the two but ultimately it won't because they aren't building up indestructible champions who aren't indestructible. That's not the Muay Thai way.

Do me a favour and give me your opinion on this. Last fighter (JWP) is my hero. Met him in Vegas when he was training GSP.



Boxing feels like it's on its last legs. Sad for such an amazing sport.

[Monty]

There's money in a McGregor/Aldo rematch and there's money in McGregor/dos Anjos, although neither have quite the same excitement now that McGregor has taken a hiding. But I think it's likely one or the other will be the main event at 200. It's the women's bantamweight title picture that's really been fucked. Nobody cares about Rousey/Tate 3, nobody wants to see Rousey/Holm 2 if the title isn't at steak, and Tate/Holm 2 isn't even close to being as big a draw as a fight involving Rousey. I can't imagine them not having a women's title fight at 200, and I can't imagine Rousey not being there because she's brought so many new fans to the sport and her name can (or at least could) sell a PPV on its own. I'm not sure how they're going to deal with it.

[CaajScot]

'It was like Mike Tyson against Holyfield'- UFC legend says Conor McGregor mentally broke



Irish Independent

Tom Rooney
6 hrs ago

                                   © USA Today Sports Conor McGregor contemplates defeat against Nate Diaz.

Prior to their showdown in Las Vegas last Saturday, there was plenty of discussion as to how Diaz would react to McGregor’s constant barbs and gamesmanship, and whether it would unsettle him like it has so many before.

What may not have been apparent to those who have only followed MMA since McGregor’s meteoric rise to the top, is that Nate and his brother, Nick, are among the most accomplished trash talkers in the game.

As it happened, McGregor did not induce the type reaction from Diaz he’s used to and, if anything, the American’s claims he was on steroids proved the standout moments during the pre fight pantomime.

Chael Sonnen remains the McGregor’s only rival for the title of the greatest trash talker/fight promoter that the sport has ever seen.

In 2010, Sonnen challenged then middleweight champion Anderson Silva and gave him the fight of his career before being submitted in the fifth round. However, it was in the lead up where Sonnen may have done most damage, as he insulted Silva to the point of distraction.

He did the same prior to their rematch, which Silva won by a second round TKO. Directly after losing that title bout, Sonnen managed to goad his way into another against then light heavyweight champion Jon Jones.

Jones dispatched of him post haste, but a shot at a world championship was earned through talk, and talk alone.

According to Sonnen, McGregor imploded in the same manner Mike Tyson did when fighting Evander Holyfield.

"From a historical standpoint , mentally, Conor McGregor fell apart," Sonnen said on ESPN. "He cracked. It was just like watching Mike Tyson fold against Evander Holyfield and all the guys that have come before and after. Listen, when you stand up to a bully he will fade every time. Conor McGregor is a bully. Now, that's the mental side."

Furthermore, like other analysts have ventured since Saturday night, Sonnen reckons that the fact the ferocious and larger Diaz was not neutralized by McGregor’s left hand, similar to Chad Mendes or Jose Aldo, is likely to have forced the SBG man to expend more energy than usual in trying to get the job done.

"Physically, Conor fought a great fight," Sonnen said. "He landed some fantastic combinations. The problem was Nate Diaz was too big. When Conor landed those shots, Nate didn't go away. Eventually Conor began to fatigue and he began to take punches himself.”

"Forget the rear-naked choke, forget the takedown. This was about fatigue, exhaustion and Conor McGregor, mentally, needed out."

www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/mma/it-was-like-mike-tyson-against-holyfield-ufc-legend-says-conor-mcgregor-mentally-broke/ar-AAgwGT3?li=BBoPOOl&ocid=mailsignoutmd

[Tatty]

Mar 7, 2016 18:36:58 GMT @jimmyjojojunior said:

Mar 7, 2016 7:39:40 GMT redcase said:

I hope he fights Aldo again at UFC 200 . That would be a test. Especially after Aldo called him out last night.

I reckon they would package that fight with Ronda return. Would sell huge

Do you spunk your 2 biggest fights on one show, or split them?

Saying that, I've been saying the biggest thing you can do in boxing in this country would be Fury vs & Crolla vs at OT in the Summer. Local lads at the biggest venue in the North. Would be huge. Had Quigg beat Frampton, you coulda stuck him on there too.

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Mar 8, 2016 17:13:58 GMT CaajScot said:

'It was like Mike Tyson against Holyfield'- UFC legend says Conor McGregor mentally broke



Irish Independent

Tom Rooney
6 hrs ago

                                   © USA Today Sports Conor McGregor contemplates defeat against Nate Diaz.

Prior to their showdown in Las Vegas last Saturday, there was plenty of discussion as to how Diaz would react to McGregor’s constant barbs and gamesmanship, and whether it would unsettle him like it has so many before.

What may not have been apparent to those who have only followed MMA since McGregor’s meteoric rise to the top, is that Nate and his brother, Nick, are among the most accomplished trash talkers in the game.

As it happened, McGregor did not induce the type reaction from Diaz he’s used to and, if anything, the American’s claims he was on steroids proved the standout moments during the pre fight pantomime.

Chael Sonnen remains the McGregor’s only rival for the title of the greatest trash talker/fight promoter that the sport has ever seen.

In 2010, Sonnen challenged then middleweight champion Anderson Silva and gave him the fight of his career before being submitted in the fifth round. However, it was in the lead up where Sonnen may have done most damage, as he insulted Silva to the point of distraction.

He did the same prior to their rematch, which Silva won by a second round TKO. Directly after losing that title bout, Sonnen managed to goad his way into another against then light heavyweight champion Jon Jones.

Jones dispatched of him post haste, but a shot at a world championship was earned through talk, and talk alone.

According to Sonnen, McGregor imploded in the same manner Mike Tyson did when fighting Evander Holyfield.

"From a historical standpoint , mentally, Conor McGregor fell apart," Sonnen said on ESPN. "He cracked. It was just like watching Mike Tyson fold against Evander Holyfield and all the guys that have come before and after. Listen, when you stand up to a bully he will fade every time. Conor McGregor is a bully. Now, that's the mental side."

Furthermore, like other analysts have ventured since Saturday night, Sonnen reckons that the fact the ferocious and larger Diaz was not neutralized by McGregor’s left hand, similar to Chad Mendes or Jose Aldo, is likely to have forced the SBG man to expend more energy than usual in trying to get the job done.

"Physically, Conor fought a great fight," Sonnen said. "He landed some fantastic combinations. The problem was Nate Diaz was too big. When Conor landed those shots, Nate didn't go away. Eventually Conor began to fatigue and he began to take punches himself.”

"Forget the rear-naked choke, forget the takedown. This was about fatigue, exhaustion and Conor McGregor, mentally, needed out."

www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/mma/it-was-like-mike-tyson-against-holyfield-ufc-legend-says-conor-mcgregor-mentally-broke/ar-AAgwGT3?li=BBoPOOl&ocid=mailsignoutmd

mentally broke? he lost one fight. Grief

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Mar 10, 2016 23:27:45 GMT Carbon said:

Mar 8, 2016 17:13:58 GMT CaajScot said:

'It was like Mike Tyson against Holyfield'- UFC legend says Conor McGregor mentally broke



Irish Independent

Tom Rooney
6 hrs ago

                                   © USA Today Sports Conor McGregor contemplates defeat against Nate Diaz.

Prior to their showdown in Las Vegas last Saturday, there was plenty of discussion as to how Diaz would react to McGregor’s constant barbs and gamesmanship, and whether it would unsettle him like it has so many before.

What may not have been apparent to those who have only followed MMA since McGregor’s meteoric rise to the top, is that Nate and his brother, Nick, are among the most accomplished trash talkers in the game.

As it happened, McGregor did not induce the type reaction from Diaz he’s used to and, if anything, the American’s claims he was on steroids proved the standout moments during the pre fight pantomime.

Chael Sonnen remains the McGregor’s only rival for the title of the greatest trash talker/fight promoter that the sport has ever seen.

In 2010, Sonnen challenged then middleweight champion Anderson Silva and gave him the fight of his career before being submitted in the fifth round. However, it was in the lead up where Sonnen may have done most damage, as he insulted Silva to the point of distraction.

He did the same prior to their rematch, which Silva won by a second round TKO. Directly after losing that title bout, Sonnen managed to goad his way into another against then light heavyweight champion Jon Jones.

Jones dispatched of him post haste, but a shot at a world championship was earned through talk, and talk alone.

According to Sonnen, McGregor imploded in the same manner Mike Tyson did when fighting Evander Holyfield.

"From a historical standpoint , mentally, Conor McGregor fell apart," Sonnen said on ESPN. "He cracked. It was just like watching Mike Tyson fold against Evander Holyfield and all the guys that have come before and after. Listen, when you stand up to a bully he will fade every time. Conor McGregor is a bully. Now, that's the mental side."

Furthermore, like other analysts have ventured since Saturday night, Sonnen reckons that the fact the ferocious and larger Diaz was not neutralized by McGregor’s left hand, similar to Chad Mendes or Jose Aldo, is likely to have forced the SBG man to expend more energy than usual in trying to get the job done.

"Physically, Conor fought a great fight," Sonnen said. "He landed some fantastic combinations. The problem was Nate Diaz was too big. When Conor landed those shots, Nate didn't go away. Eventually Conor began to fatigue and he began to take punches himself.”

"Forget the rear-naked choke, forget the takedown. This was about fatigue, exhaustion and Conor McGregor, mentally, needed out."

www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/mma/it-was-like-mike-tyson-against-holyfield-ufc-legend-says-conor-mcgregor-mentally-broke/ar-AAgwGT3?li=BBoPOOl&ocid=mailsignoutmd

mentally broke? he lost one fight. Grief

So much hyperbole

[Monty]

Rory MacDonald Vs Stephen Thompson signed for the June 18th Fight Night. That's a hell of a fight. I'm surprised they didn't book this for 200. It would be a perfect undercard fight.

[CaajScot]

www.skysports.com/more-sports/ufc/news/29876/10216503/conor-mcgregors-rematch-against-nate-diaz-is-just-speculation-at-the-moment

[Coogie]

Mar 11, 2016 18:20:23 GMT Monty said:

Rory MacDonald Vs Stephen Thompson signed for the June 18th Fight Night. That's a hell of a fight. I'm surprised they didn't book this for 200. It would be a perfect undercard fight.

one of the best MMA fights I have ever seen was Lawler vs McDonald.. Epic!!

[Monty]

Mar 24, 2016 21:37:33 GMT Coogie said:

Mar 11, 2016 18:20:23 GMT Monty said:

Rory MacDonald Vs Stephen Thompson signed for the June 18th Fight Night. That's a hell of a fight. I'm surprised they didn't book this for 200. It would be a perfect undercard fight.

one of the best MMA fights I have ever seen was Lawler vs McDonald.. Epic!!

One of the best fights ever. Hopefully we'll see a rematch one day. 

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Mar 24, 2016 21:37:33 GMT Coogie said:

Mar 11, 2016 18:20:23 GMT Monty said:

Rory MacDonald Vs Stephen Thompson signed for the June 18th Fight Night. That's a hell of a fight. I'm surprised they didn't book this for 200. It would be a perfect undercard fight.

one of the best MMA fights I have ever seen was Lawler vs McDonald.. Epic!!

thats also the first fight you have on ufc 2

[Monty]

Crisiane "Cyborg" Justino to make her UFC debut at 198 against Leslie Smith. This somehow doesn't seem like as big of a deal as it would have been if Ronda was still champion.