MMA/UFC Discussion Thread MMA • Page 5

Good. They are replaying the Dodson fight.

 

They've been making a point to put higher profile fights as Fight Pass headliners to drive subscriptions.

 

Wow. That was nuts.

 

I actually signed up for the Anderson Silva fight and haven't unsubscribed.

 

Great showing by Chiesa. Going to be a tough out for anyone in the division, super scrappy.

 

Chiesa is great

 

Dodson ate several packs on Pixie Stix before that fight to move that fast

@Brandon Allin Chiesa lost that first round, but his transitions were so quick, you're right he's a tough defeat. Didn't know much about him before hand, but I was really impressed by that

 

Khabib is an absolute monster, my god.

 

WOW. Glover just put Rashad to sleep.

 

I'm super happy for Chiesa and Cub winning, but what the hell was with the judges giving Rose the win? I thought Tecia won rounds 1 and 3...

 

Namajunas-Torres was an extremely close fight. I gave the first to Torres, the second to Rose, and I felt the third could have went either way. Wouldn't have had any gripes with a 29-28 either way.

 

I didn't think Rose won either but it was close.

 

That fight got over and my dad asked me who won. I told him that round 2 was the only one I was sure about (Rose), and I thought round 1 was Torres's... So yeah, that fight was a toss up.

I know the fight with Glover didn't last too long, but I thought Rashad's immediate game plan was a little dumb. He was so much faster but did nothing to spin away from the cage. Letting Glover cut you off there and swing away is asking to get KOed.

 

This weekend should be a lot of fun. Really looking forward to watching Anthony Pettis.

 

That fight and Yair-Fili should be fireworks.

 

Interview Jon Jones last week. I am so happy this man is back fighting and can't wait to see what he pulls out this weekend.
Jon Jones Is Sober—and Scarier Than Ever

 

Loathe Jones and crossing my fingers (but not expecting it) that OSP knocks him senseless, but good piece.

 

Haha, I love the dude, but I may be a little biased since I went to school in Ithaca. What do you hate about him?

 

I just think he's always come across extremely arrogant (not in the way I like in MMA) and, for lack of a better term, a self-absorbed prick. That, and I have zero sympathy for him regarding all of his troubles as of late. The hit and run in particular is inexcusable.

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy watching him fight respect the hell out of it as a fighter, but as a human being.. nahhhh.

 

Conor McGregor has retired

 

Lolwut?

 

Wait, did he really retire?

 

Everyone in my class heard my "What the fuck?!" when I read this earlier

 

Ariel Helwani's sources are saying it's not a hoax.

What a bizarre, unfortunate decision if true.

 

Here's a quick article on it...

McGregor tweet: 'I have decided to retire young'