MMA Thread

I think it was more of a crank than a choke.

I think the general consensus is that Rothwell just goes out there, does random shit and it somehow works. The only thing more baffling would be if Bader KO'd Rumble.

are you fucking kidding me? what a goddamn putz.

Immediate take down was the right idea. Getting outmaneuvered and holding onto that Kimura for dear life was absolutely not. He went out within three shots once Rumble opened up, and he was out fucking cold. Rumble vs Jones please, it will be Jones last test before heavyweight.

But it was a terrible takedown. He was nowhere near close enough and barely even reached Rumble's ankle.

Thought it was a KO...it seemed uneventful. Wish they had some different angles of those blows reigning down on Bader. Overall, it was an alright card. Definitely didn't see Barnett getting tapped out.

Tortfeasor_sl said:

Northcutt was actually transitioning from strikes to takedowns pretty well. But ffs, all he had to do to defend that arm-triangle was put his right hand on the back of his own neck.

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That can occasionally help, but won't stop someone who's good with arm triangles. Regardless, Sage certainly seemed lost and definitely should not have been finished like that from inside his own half guard.

Sage got scared and quit.

Bader was too scared to take a shot. Can't fight like that. Just rewatched the AJ vs DC fight and DC is a beast.

I can't figure out why Conor is in that gif...

Ameraves_sl said:

Jones will still crush DC in his comeback fight. Would be nice to see Jones eat some humble pie though...

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I think the vast majority of fans want Jones to lose his comeback fight. I don't see it happening, though. Guy fights very differently from most LHWs, and DC got schooled when he tangled with him the first time. As much as I don't like him, Jones is probably still the best MMA guy in the game.

ZombieWizardhawk_sl said:

I can't figure out why Conor is in that gif...

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A Brazilian probably made this gif in hopes of predicting a loss for Conor against RDS.

It's not really about who has lost recently, it's just Dana and his favorites. The gif isn't brand new, it's from right after Ronda lost. The rest of them were still golden at the time.

Former UFC champion Benson Henderson signs with Bellator - MMA Fighting

In other news...I'm stoked for the Hendricks vs. Thompson fight. Hoping Wonderboy can continue heading up in the ranks. Easily one of my favorite guys to watch.