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

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  1. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

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    Jacare's manager saying he's fighting Weidman.

    Hope it's on 218. 217 is already stacked to * and already card of the year. Doesn't need anymore big fights.
     
  2. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

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    Adalaide Byrd has been removed from UFC 216 after her Canelo-Golovkin judgement.
     
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  3. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

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  4. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

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    Gokhan Saki last night. Don't think he's good enough to have any sort of a chance at the title, but he's got some * power.
     
  5. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    He’d have a punchers chance against anyone. His left hand is rock solid.

    Gassed extremely early and if anyone was capable of getting him to the floor he’s * but for that first round he is as dangerous as there is.
     
  6. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

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    He was taking some punishment before he KO'd him. With power like that you're always dangerous though, interesting to see who he gets next.
     
  7. ynwa1987

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    Yea his limited skill set will hold him back but looking forward to seeing him fight already. Just stick him up against strikers and enjoy the fireworks.
     
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    Duffy vs Vick confirmed for 217. Think that'll be some fight.
     
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    That will be quality, Duffy is underrated, he has good boxing skills for UFC.
     
  10. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

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    One of my favourite fighters.
     
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    Saki vs rountree is the fight we have to see next. * war! No going past the first round though...
     
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    That Sao Paulo card looks fun.
     
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    That would be madness. I really like Rountree, he just doesn't give a *. Not really a fan of Paul Craig so that look he gave him after he knocked him out just made me like him more.
     
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    Yep I haven't liked him since Glasgow either.. I couldn't believe that fight. I've never seen anyone look scared of another person the way craig was of him. I think he threw one jab and a few of the lamest leg kicks you will ever see. Hopefully he gets ko'd in his next fight and we never see that daft beard again.
     
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    Honestly think thats a bit harsh. Lets bear in mind he only started training MMA about 5 years ago, hes massively exceeded expectations to even get to this point. Also if im not mistaken he finished the same guy Saki beat in a quicker time and looked less troubled in that fight than one of the most explosive strikers in combat sports. Also untill recently he wasnt a full time fighter and was teaching full time.

    Hes not good enough for the UFC but he can hold his head high at what hes achieved in such a small amount of time.
     
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    Craig will be remembered in the UFC as a loudmouth that had nothing to back it up with.

    Clearly decent on the ground, absolutely * poor everywhere else.
     
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    He by his own admission doesn't even watch the ufc. He doesn't take it in the least bit seriously. Which when you are trying to support him is frustrating as *. He doesn't deserve support because I think it's pretty clear he is going to take the rest of the money and see out the contract and run.

    Which is fair enough if that's what he wants to do, but don't run about calling out brazilian martial arts legends and claiming you're a good fighter.
     
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    He was putting in a training session before and after his 9 to 5 job whilst training for his first fight in the UFC and having to juggle a family as well. Im not surprised he doesnt have watch the UFC.

    Hes a very limited fighter , I get that, I just appreciate what he has achieved in such a small amount of time.
     
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    He did well to get to the UFC, definitely, especially for a guy who doesn't even like MMA. However He benefited big time from the UFC's Light heavyweight shortage. It's scary to think 8-0 in BAMMA That's got to put a question mark over the quality of that organisation.
     
  20. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

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    Is he even a full time fighter now? He said he wouldn't quit the teaching because he loved it too much.