1. Having trouble logging in by clicking the link at the top right of the page? Click here to be taken to the log in page.
    Dismiss Notice

MMA Thread

Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by HectorTheTaxman, Aug 23, 2012.

Discuss MMA Thread in the Other Sports area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Dáibhí

    Joined:
    Oct 31, 2010
    Messages:
    22,125
    Likes Received:
    440
    What did he say like?
     
  2. leeso-ardoyne

    Joined:
    Feb 3, 2010
    Messages:
    6,155
    Likes Received:
    3,438


    Is teh Q&A not on youtube aswell?
     
  3. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2008
    Messages:
    7,330
    Likes Received:
    7,190
    Location:
    Scotland
    Just related to watching UFC fights and not knowing fighters, also how much he loves the teaching. It's all fine, should make him any worse. Just makes him sound amatuer.
     
  4. celts67

    Joined:
    Nov 6, 2014
    Messages:
    4,225
    Likes Received:
    1,180
  5. King of Kings

    Joined:
    Oct 11, 2005
    Messages:
    13,008
    Likes Received:
    10,065
    Location:
    Glasgow
    Fav Celtic Player:
    boruc
    I think it's more common for fighters not to watch fights than people think. Fans are on the sidelines with no stake in the game and no real emotional attachment to the guys fighting other than liking/disliking a media personality. The level of violence involved can also be watered down a bit as a spectator as opposed to the guys actually doing the fighting.

    The guys who are actually fighting are going to be acutely aware of what's involved, how much punishment is being dished out and how dangerous these sports can be in reality. A mate of mine from childhood was a fairly high level Thai fighter and you could literally hear the deterioration in his speech as his career progressed. Not at all uncommon either.
     
  6. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2016
    Messages:
    24,670
    Likes Received:
    22,528
    Fav Celtic Player:
    Broony
    Fav Celtic Song:
    Celtic Symphony
    @MacEwan23 rumours Rumble coming back at heavyweight.
     
    MacEwan likes this.
  7. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2008
    Messages:
    7,330
    Likes Received:
    7,190
    Location:
    Scotland
    I need a new set of boxers :35: just as I was thinking of changing my picture.
     
  8. Nasser

    Joined:
    Apr 2, 2013
    Messages:
    6,725
    Likes Received:
    1,608
    Rumble at heavyweight would breath some life into the heavyweight division, hopefully he does come back.
     
    MacEwan likes this.
  9. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2008
    Messages:
    7,330
    Likes Received:
    7,190
    Location:
    Scotland
    I'm turning, I'm starting to like DJ and DC.

    Also like Kevin Lee more and more, he's got huge star potential.
     
    Valhalla likes this.
  10. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2016
    Messages:
    24,670
    Likes Received:
    22,528
    Fav Celtic Player:
    Broony
    Fav Celtic Song:
    Celtic Symphony
    Really wish Conor would actually defend his belt. Some of the talent in 155 is frightening.


    Could open it up even more if Lee beats Ferguson but I doubt he will.

    Khabib Tony Conor Lee Barboza etc. and now Gaethje all going after each other would be unreal.
     
    King of Kings likes this.
  11. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

    Joined:
    May 8, 2007
    Messages:
    69,282
    Likes Received:
    32,970
    Khabib needs to fight a couple of folk and actually turn up to be in that mix.

    That bunch are in a tournament for the golden ticket at the minute post Diaz III
     
  12. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2016
    Messages:
    24,670
    Likes Received:
    22,528
    Fav Celtic Player:
    Broony
    Fav Celtic Song:
    Celtic Symphony
  13. ILoveTheCeltic

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2011
    Messages:
    53,512
    Likes Received:
    9,289
    Location:
    Republic of Glesga
    Fav Celtic Player:
    Kieran Tierney
    Agree, id like to see him against them as well, quite * it seems he'll fight Diaz again. That one failure in the first fight has cost him 2 more fights against someone who's not even that good or interesting really to see him against when theres plenty better out there.

    From the first 2 fights it's pretty clear McGregor is levels above Diaz technically and hits harder and his only weakness is Diaz might survive being knocked ou and come into it once McGregor tires. I don't think they need to fight again but the UFC must think it'll be a big money fight as they know they're going to slag * out each other and do all the pantomime stuff again and build it up as the big decider so it'll be easy to sell but I think people will watch McGregor regardless.
     
  14. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2016
    Messages:
    24,670
    Likes Received:
    22,528
    Fav Celtic Player:
    Broony
    Fav Celtic Song:
    Celtic Symphony
    Holloway vs Frankie headlining 218 in Detroit.

    Should be a cracker.
     
  15. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2016
    Messages:
    24,670
    Likes Received:
    22,528
    Fav Celtic Player:
    Broony
    Fav Celtic Song:
    Celtic Symphony
    It'd just be good to see Conor actually defend a title at this rate :56:

    I think if Lee beats Tony he'll fight Lee next. If Tony wins I think he'll fight Nate again then probably GSP after that.
     
  16. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2008
    Messages:
    7,330
    Likes Received:
    7,190
    Location:
    Scotland
    Valhalla likes this.
  17. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2016
    Messages:
    24,670
    Likes Received:
    22,528
    Fav Celtic Player:
    Broony
    Fav Celtic Song:
    Celtic Symphony
    Aye, since he mentioned Lawler I don't really want to see anything else. Could be a classic.
     
  18. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2008
    Messages:
    7,330
    Likes Received:
    7,190
    Location:
    Scotland
    I want Lawler or Condit.
     
  19. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2008
    Messages:
    7,330
    Likes Received:
    7,190
    Location:
    Scotland


    Strange seeing him so skinny, glad he's looking well regardless.
     
  20. ILoveTheCeltic

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2011
    Messages:
    53,512
    Likes Received:
    9,289
    Location:
    Republic of Glesga
    Fav Celtic Player:
    Kieran Tierney
    Diaz will end up * it up again big daft * won't get KO'd McGregor will tire and get done, then they'll need to rematch again McGregor will win then it'll end up 2-2 and another decider :32::56: