The MMA thread

Porier just looking for body shots. Wonder had he got Hooker Barboza fight in his mind.
 
feck me. It’s one of the most exciting fights I’ve seen. Amazing.
 
I can’t score this. Both have had moments in every round, it could be anything. 2-2, 3-1 or 4-0 to either man
 
So many great fights this year. This one has to be a contender for sure

I love Poirier and how he grows as the rounds go by. Crazy to try those guillotine attempts or the armbar in the fourth round. He has crazy stamina
 
That was sick. Having withdrawals now that it’s over.
 
it was great but everyone so quick to say fight of the year. Just to remind you Joanna vs Zhang was this year. That was one of the greatest fights of all time and I can’t see it being topped this year
 


Though I’d be happy with Porier McGregor
 
Reditus said:
it was great but everyone so quick to say fight of the year. Just to remind you Joanna vs Zhang was this year. That was one of the greatest fights of all time and I can’t see it being topped this year
Click to expand...
That’s true. Joanna’s forehead is still giving me nightmares.
 
Reditus said:
it was great but everyone so quick to say fight of the year. Just to remind you Joanna vs Zhang was this year. That was one of the greatest fights of all time and I can’t see it being topped this year
Click to expand...

I dont know why i thought that was in 2019. It must be because of the crowd, that feels so antique
 
Poirier is one hell of a fighter and doesn't get enough credit if you consider his record. The lw division is scarily competitive atm. Khabib is obviously number 1 and gaethje is currently fancied to be 'that guy' that finally beats khabib but I would not be surprised to learn that it was indeed Dustin that came the closest to beating khabib, when all is said and done.
 
LW is ridiculously competitive right now

LHW on the other hand...
 
predator said:
Poirier is one hell of a fighter and doesn't get enough credit if you consider his record. The lw division is scarily competitive atm. Khabib is obviously number 1 and gaethje is currently fancied to be 'that guy' that finally beats khabib but I would not be surprised to learn that it was indeed Dustin that came the closest to beating khabib, when all is said and done.
Click to expand...

Immense fighter. That mental strength he possesses allied to his power, accuracy AND volume.......

You have to be seriously tough and skilled to get the better of Poirier.

Happy with Hooker though, he's come on yet again and that fight this am was close enough in the first 3-4 rounds. His stamina was beat out of him but Hooker can hang with DP, Gaethje in the little group just behind behind Khabib.
 
George Owen said:
They should be placed in a special room, specially here at the Apex.
Click to expand...

I dunno if they'd go for that it was mentioned in one of the early ones where DC was shouting and they basically shot down the idea. I don't really mind it, I doubt it makes a massive difference to them in all honesty the corners advice will take priority over anything Bisping etc say.

Good main event but the quality of fighters on the rest of the card was really poor. When terrible fighters like Gall and Perry are co main event you know you're thin on quality!!
 
Have to admit towards the end of round two, I thought Hooker was going to build on his momentum and probably run away with a pretty impressive UD. Fair play to Dustin for slowly reversing the ship over the final three rounds and wearing Hooker down by sheer willpower.

I have Dustin and Justin as being on an identical level at the moment, just behind Khabib. Tony is probably also on that level, but at 36, will be going into future fights at a bit of a disadvantage.

I left last night thinking Hooker and McGregor are probably on the same level and would make for a pretty good scrap.
 
Raoul said:
Have to admit towards the end of round two, I thought Hooker was going to build on his momentum and probably run away with a pretty impressive UD. Fair play to Dustin for slowly reversing the ship over the final three rounds and wearing Hooker down by sheer willpower.

I have Dustin and Justin as being on an identical level at the moment, just behind Khabib. Tony is probably also on that level, but at 36, will be going into future fights at a bit of a disadvantage.

I left last night thinking Hooker and McGregor are probably on the same level and would make for a pretty good scrap.
Click to expand...

Snap my thoughts. Bodes well for the Hangman as he had the edge in the first rounds but didn't have the gas to maintain that ferocious pace.

He's got the tools, just needs to keep working with the boys down at City and he'll be back. He can become Champ after Khabib retires. I'm a fan.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.