John from Riverside Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 His takedown defense was decent in this fight, though Diaz isn't known for his ability to actually put anyone on the ground. Diaz is clearly not a very strong guy, which is the biggest reason he couldn't finish his takedowns. I don't know why you think the quick takedown wouldn't have lasted. McGregor is still terrible on the ground and Diaz very quickly transitioned past his guard and was feeding him. CM is in DEEP trouble against anyone with any kind of ground game, especially if the fight goes beyond the two rounds he can actually fight. He's lucky that takedown didn't happen a minute earlier because he'd have had to spend another 5 and a half months making excuses. He should be embarrassed that once again he was so tired by late in the second round he was turning his back and running to avoid getting hit. That was pretty much how I saw it to.....I thought given what transpired it was a good decision......there is just something about Connor's body language when he either starts to get tired or he gets mounted....its not good. But....I am sure that the next step will be where the money is....and Conner made it very clear Diaz would have to drop weight in order to fight again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 His takedown defense was decent in this fight, though Diaz isn't known for his ability to actually put anyone on the ground. Diaz is clearly not a very strong guy, which is the biggest reason he couldn't finish his takedowns. I don't know why you think the quick takedown wouldn't have lasted. McGregor is still terrible on the ground and Diaz very quickly transitioned past his guard and was feeding him. CM is in DEEP trouble against anyone with any kind of ground game, especially if the fight goes beyond the two rounds he can actually fight. He's lucky that takedown didn't happen a minute earlier because he'd have had to spend another 5 and a half months making excuses. He should be embarrassed that once again he was so tired by late in the second round he was turning his back and running to avoid getting hit. Remember in their first fight when Diaz took him down in the first round and McGregor reversed him and controlled him on the ground. His cardio is fine just needed second wind to kick in and it did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section122 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 That was a great card in general and the McGregor Diaz fight was an exclamation on the night. I could have seen the fight called either way. Which is why I was okay with how it was called. I thought McGregor won rounds 1 and 4, Diaz won 3, and 2 and 5 were close calls. I thought Diaz could have helped himself being more aggressive in the 5th but he was gassed. I leaned McGregor for round 2 and Diaz for round 5 which put me at 48-47. Although to me the most dominant round of the night was the 3rd by Diaz so I was okay with the 10-8 there and a 47-47 score. All in all I think the argument could be made for McGregor winning or a draw but I don't really see a way to call it a Diaz fight. McGregor running away multiple times has to hurt his reputation though. It was a B word move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Remember in their first fight when Diaz took him down in the first round and McGregor reversed him and controlled him on the ground. His cardio is fine just needed second wind to kick in and it did. I really need to rewatch the first fight.....because my recollection as soon as this went to the ground Conner was in serious trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I really need to rewatch the first fight.....because my recollection as soon as this went to the ground Conner was in serious trouble. IIRC, in the first round Diaz took him down, Conor reversed quickly, and Diaz got back to his feet quickly. There wasn't anything I'd call control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 IIRC, in the first round Diaz took him down, Conor reversed quickly, and Diaz got back to his feet quickly. There wasn't anything I'd call control. Diaz did not get up until the bell. it wasn't long but Connor was on top for the last 36 seconds of the first. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3VN21wOq2A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Anyone think "gassed" Connor was because he broke his foot and was fighting through the pain ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Diaz did not get up until the bell. it wasn't long but Connor was on top for the last 36 seconds of the first. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3VN21wOq2A Thanks. Yeah, Conor remained on top, and Diaz did more work. Diaz says he isn't fighting again until he gets to fight Conor. Conor's next two fights better be at 145, unless Aldo beats him. If Aldo beats him, Conor should just go up to lightweight permanently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 @Sportsnet Conor McGregor gets 6-month medical suspension after UFC 202 http://sprtsnt.ca/2bJEoTN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 @Sportsnet Conor McGregor gets 6-month medical suspension after UFC 202 http://sprtsnt.ca/2bJEoTN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 @Sportsnet Nevada extends Brock Lesnar suspension for failed drug test: http://sprtsnt.ca/2bdmiy4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 @Sportsnet Conor McGregor gets 6-month medical suspension after UFC 202 http://sprtsnt.ca/2bJEoTN Diaz must have got a yr for his face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Diaz must have got a yr for his face. Nah, he and his brother have those faces that bleed easily. He might get suspended for smoking weed oil at the post fight presser though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Through 3 fights, this is up there for one of the best cards I've seen. Just incredible fights and finishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 Nah, he and his brother have those faces that bleed easily. He might get suspended for smoking weed oil at the post fight presser though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 Through 3 fights, this is up there for one of the best cards I've seen. Just incredible fights and finishes. No doubt even the undercard was good, but the Pettis fight was fantastic, now on to the main event. WOW! can't believe Condit got owned like that, looked like an amateur out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 No doubt even the undercard was good, but the Pettis fight was fantastic, now on to the main event. WOW! can't believe Condit got owned like that, looked like an amateur out there. I was shocked by the Condit fight. I thought that Condit would be able to defend on the ground. I clearly underestimated Maia at WW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 I was shocked by the Condit fight. I thought that Condit would be able to defend on the ground. I clearly underestimated Maia at WW. Me too, Condit didn't even really seem to try maybe his head isn't right. I remember when Maia was pretty good but not great but know in his old age has gotten much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 The Condit dight wasnt much of a surprise. His achiles heel has always been his takedown defense. In the past he's been able to survive but he's never faced anyone as dangerous as Maia on the ground. Gunnar Nelson, who is a hell of a BJJ practioner got destroyed on the ground by Maia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 The Condit dight wasnt much of a surprise. His achiles heel has always been his takedown defense. In the past he's been able to survive but he's never faced anyone as dangerous as Maia on the ground. Gunnar Nelson, who is a hell of a BJJ practioner got destroyed on the ground by Maia. Maia has always had weak takedowns though. I figured it would stay standing for a while, and Condit would punish him too much before Maia could get him down. Guess not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 All I know is that van zant chick can kick me in the head any day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Maia has always had weak takedowns though. True. It was the stoppable force vs the movable object. The stoppable force won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 True. It was the stoppable force vs the movable object. The stoppable force won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 All I know is that van zant chick can kick me in the head any day! I'm thinking triangle myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 "St-Pierre also addressed criticisms made by UFC President Dana White, who claimed St-Pierre no longer had the drive to be a champion tduring a radio show appearance. Laughing off the comments, St-Pierre said it would take only moments for everyone to see his desire is as strong as ever. “He doesn’t know anything about me,” St-Pierre said. “I’m a smart guy. I’m not the kind of guy who (makes angry noises). Oh, I’m going to fight for peanuts. Let me fight once and you’ll see in the first minute of the fight that he’s wrong. “Let me fight Tyron Woodley then. We’ll see if I don’t want to be champion again.” http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/georges-st-pierre-eyeing-ufc-206-return-interested-in-bouts-with-woodley-diaz-and-maia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section122 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 GSP was dominant no doubt but holy cow were his fights mind numbingly boring. He just got a guy on the ground and laid there for 5 rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 GSP was dominant no doubt but holy cow were his fights mind numbingly boring. He just got a guy on the ground and laid there for 5 rounds. Ahhh, it feels nice to finally get to see this same old argument. It's like an old friend. My friends and I had it at every fight of his. I loved watching him strategically outstrike grapplers and outgrapple strikers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Yeah, I never thought his fights were boring either. He was the most well rounded fighter in MMA history and I dont blame him for "playing it safe"'after the KO by Serra. Only a stupid fighter doesn't use everything in his toolset to his advantage. I do not get the dislike for the ground game by many fans. If you only like striking go watch boxing or kickboxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 (edited) Yeah, I never thought his fights were boring either. He was the most well rounded fighter in MMA history and I dont blame him for "playing it safe"'after the KO by Serra. Only a stupid fighter doesn't use everything in his toolset to his advantage. I do not get the dislike for the ground game by many fans. If you only like striking go watch boxing or kickboxing. What makes MMA different from other sports IS the ground game......some people just dont get it....for that matter Dana White doesnt get it....he wants to see people get knocked out Edited September 1, 2016 by John from Hemet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted September 2, 2016 Author Share Posted September 2, 2016 What makes MMA different from other sports IS the ground game......some people just dont get it....for that matter Dana White doesnt get it....he wants to see people get knocked out if I wanted to watch Kickboxing I would. GSP was dominant no doubt but holy cow were his fights mind numbingly boring. He just got a guy on the ground and laid there for 5 rounds. Seriously!? George had many stand up wars, like his last fight. He did have some dull fights but that wasn't because of wrestling but because he was too cautious and wasn't putting guys away. Yeah, I never thought his fights were boring either. He was the most well rounded fighter in MMA history and I dont blame him for "playing it safe"'after the KO by Serra. Only a stupid fighter doesn't use everything in his toolset to his advantage. I do not get the dislike for the ground game by many fans. If you only like striking go watch boxing or kickboxing. 100% agree, I get bored when there is too much standup, I want to see all facets in a match and using striking to set up grappling and vice versa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo no se Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 So much for the CM Punk experiment. He got mauled. Badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share Posted September 11, 2016 So much for the CM Punk experiment. He got mauled. Badly. to be expected, it takes a long time to become an elite fighter. He needs to work the amateur circuit and progress his way up the ranks. The UFC probably has him contracted for a few fights but once the novelty wears off he will be cut unless he has a massive turnaround. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Miocic fought through some clean shots to get that victory. If it wasn't for that finish, the most exciting part of the night would have been when Verdum kicked Browne's trainer after the fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 Miocic fought through some clean shots to get that victory. If it wasn't for that finish, the most exciting part of the night would have been when Verdum kicked Browne's trainer after the fight. what was that about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 what was that about.It was Edmond Tarverdyan, so whatever it was he most likely deserved it. Dude is a total douche nozzle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Free fghts on FS1 for anyone that doesn't know. Tonight at 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 Free fghts on FS1 for anyone that doesn't know. Tonight at 10. haven't watched em yet, too much football on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Once again, Herb Dean proves how little feel he has for when a fight needs to be stopped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 Once again, Herb Dean proves how little feel he has for when a fight needs to be stopped. herb is mr inconsistent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 you, Dana! I know it's the best financial decision, but the UFC was at its best when the champ had to fight the best fighters in the division. The UFC is becoming less like a sport and more like the WWE every day. Sad. http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ufc-shows-conor-mcgregor-has-all-the-power-with-decision-to-let-him-fight-for-lightweight-title-at-ufc-205-052623642.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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