mrcat1990 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Fair to say unless Cruz miraculously stops being injured then the Bantamweight division is gubbed. Barao hasn't got any good fights for him elsewhere and Dillashaw looks unstoppable. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Daytona Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Chris Holdsworth from the Tate vs Rousey TUF looked really good as a up and coming Bantamweight, what happened to him? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcat1990 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Chris Holdsworth from the Tate vs Rousey TUF looked really good as a up and coming Bantamweight, what happened to him? Not fought since winning in March 2014. Unsure reasons for not fighting after that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Pretty sure hes a teammate of Dillashaw?! Anyway, hes miles away from being a challenger. Cruz vs Dillashaw should be some fight. Was hoping we'd get to see Cruikshanks fight, surprised he wasn't somewhere on the prelims at least! He got beat by RNC anyhow. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggie_Murray7 Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 Chris Holdsworth from the Tate vs Rousey TUF looked really good as a up and coming Bantamweight, what happened to him? He had a couple of concussions that have fucked him up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Central Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Looking forward to tonight, can't see Ronda losing it tbh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Daytona Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 The Rousey Sacrifice. Poor Correia, even got booed in her own country, Ronda's more popular, it's gonna be a massacre tonight. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Sonnen seems to think that there's a chance of an upset here. I'm willing to give his opinion some thought, since he's not bad at the whole pundit thing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Daytona Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Sonnen seems to think that there's a chance of an upset here. I'm willing to give his opinion some thought, since he's not bad at the whole pundit thing. Except blatantly ripping off Razor Ramon? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Central Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Anybody watch the embedded vlogs? They are quite enjoyable and get you a little more interested in the event i feel. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Daytona Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Anybody watch the embedded vlogs? They are quite enjoyable and get you a little more interested in the event i feel. The Aldo-McGregor ones when they went on that tour, were electric. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Can't see past Rousey adding to her first round arm collection. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcat1990 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Rousey will smash it again. Distinct lack of depth in both womens divisions and gap between champs and contenders is huge. Still debating if worth getting up for it. It's a very meh card. Hope Rua and both Noguera's hang up the gloves after. All legends who really need to call it quits and leave a decent legacy behind. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Central Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Is the event accessible the next again day on Fight Pass? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradHorse Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) Sonnen seems to think that there's a chance of an upset here. I'm willing to give his opinion some thought, since he's not bad at the whole pundit thing. Whilst I think it's highly likely Ronda will win, I certainly don't believe that the 1/20 odds she has are correct. I mean, obviously bookmakers know their shit or they'd go outta business if they didn't but Luke Thomas (he offers some good insight on youtube if anyone's interested) was making the case that MMA is one of those few sports where a massive odds-on favourite can get beat at any time. Especially, if as Ronda says she's planning, she intends to drag it out or toy with her oppoenent. Everyone in that octagon has a puncher's chance. The 8/1 or so odds on Bethe are worth a cheeky wee fiver imo. *ETA* - just wanna say I fucking love Chael Sonnen. For someone who wasn't a viewer when he was in his day, I really do think there are a lot of endearing qualities about that man. Anybody watch the embedded vlogs? They are quite enjoyable and get you a little more interested in the event i feel. I'm actually really enjoying the embedded series' they are doing for the bigger fights. I only got into MMA/UFC about a year ago so I'm doing a bit of catch up in terms of getting to know the fighters and the stories behind the fights so they're really enjoyable to me. I really agree with the poster that said the Aldo/Mcgregor embedded series was in particular a great watch. Don't know if I'll stay up tonight or watch a repeat but I'm somewhat looking forward to it regardless. I was really interested in watching that Struve fight after watching the embedded but upon further research it turns out he's been sparkled in his last two bouts. Is he the MMA Valuev? Edited August 1, 2015 by BradHorse 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Struve seemed to have the chops a few years ago to do something in the division, especially after the Johnson and Miocic wins, and he still has time on his side to develop on the surface of it as he's still in his mid-20's i believe. His last two defeats have come since a serious heat condition was flagged up though and doesn't seem to be the same fighter anymore. You have to wonder if it's worth carrying on with something like that. ou'd think if he doesn't put a run together now he'd be thinking about jacking it in at this stage. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) Rousey will smash it again. Distinct lack of depth in both womens divisions and gap between champs and contenders is huge. Not sure i'd lump the straw in with that tbh. It's an infant division so fighters aren't having to do much to get the shot as displayed the last couple of title fights. Gadelha gave the champ a hell of a fight last time round before she won the strap though so expect a much more competitive title bout if they go again after the eliminator tonight. Edited August 1, 2015 by Christophe -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradHorse Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Struve seemed to have the chops a few years ago to do something in the division, especially after the Johnson and Miocic wins, and he still has time on his side to develop on the surface of it as he's still in his mid-20's i believe. His last two defeats have come since a serious heat condition was flagged up though and doesn't seem to be the same fighter anymore. You have to wonder if it's worth carrying on with something like that. ou'd think if he doesn't put a run together now he'd be thinking about jacking it in at this stage. Cheers mate. As I said I'm pretty new to the sport so it's good to get some insight on things. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) Had that first fight 29-28 Viana, not terribly disappointed to see Canetti win though, quite liked him on TUF Latin America Edited August 1, 2015 by Christophe -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradHorse Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Actuallly, Christophe - I noticed you had a lot to say about Dillashaw's performance. What do you reckon about his chances with Dominic Cruz? I listened to a Cruz interview with Ariel Halwani where he basically said TJ copied his style and such? Everyone I see says TJ has blown the MMA talent out the water and loved his ability to switch stances against Barao. D'you reckon TJ is taking MMA to the next level or do you think Cruz will school him at his own game? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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