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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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    Condit vs Brown being lined up for a fight night in April. About 4/5 years too late.


    Could’ve sworn Brown retired a few month ago aswell...
     
  2. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

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    Can’t remember if it was Helwani, Rogan or Schaub but someone said he was more than likely coming back. He’s just one of those guys who can’t walk away from fighting. He’s an animal.
     
  3. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

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    Cormier weighs in. He looks dead though it’s brutal, don’t get how anyone can put themselves through that then fight the next day.
     
  4. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

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    I’m looking forward to a Bellator card. I feel so dirty.
     
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    Any fight where the Red King is involved is a must watch.
     
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  6. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

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    Best welterweight on the planet. Lima is underrated outside of Bellator too.
    Rampage v Sonnen is fun, Love watching Chandler and Pico is an interesting one too. Should be good!
     
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  7. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    If MacDonald were the best welterweight on the planet he wouldn’t be the Co-Main event on a Bellator card. Let’s be honest.

    The Lawler fight killed a large chunk of his soul. Same with Lawler.
     
  8. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

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    Rose/Joanna rematch the co-main for Ferguson/Khabib.
     
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    Ooft.

    Shaping up nicely.
     
  10. ourdaywillcome! Gold Member Gold Member

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    Love Stipe man but Ngannou has potential to be huge for the sport. Really conflicted on who I want to win.
     
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    The fact he’s the co-main on Bellator doesn’t mean anything. They’ve made Rampage Sonnen the main because that’s two massive names. Rory is in Bellator on his own terms, he wasn’t cut or anything. He beats Tyron. Of course it’s my opinion though and to actually prove anything he’d need to dominate in Bellator for a couple of years and come back to the UFC.
     
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    Grow a pair Dana ffs.
     
  13. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

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    The only thing about Ngannou is I’ve never heard him talk bad of anyone. The only time was off camera on embedded before he’s interviewed with Stipe and he suggests the interviewer sits between him and Stipe. I’m not saying you have to * talk to be a draw, because his look and his ability is the draw. GSP wasn’t much of a * talker either.But you need some skills on the mic and I’m not sure he’s got that to be the man in the UFC. Interesting to see what he says after if he wins, he’ll probably call out Brock or Cain.
     
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  14. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    He was beat by 2 guys who aren’t even the champion before he left.

    He isn’t the best welterweight on the planet, by a long shot.
     
  15. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

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    Rory is not the best welterweight on the planet, don’t even think he’s close to it to be honest.
     
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  16. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

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    He lost to Condit early on, he beats him now.

    He lost a split to Lawler then a WAR to Lawler, on another night he’s the champ. I think he beats him now.

    Then he lost to Thompson in a fight I didn’t see. Thompson is a nightmare for anyone who’s going to stand with him.

    All opinion, obviously he can’t officially be the best in the world when he’s not even the champ in Bellator yet. He will be a 2 weight champ there at some point and hopefully come back to the UFC.
     
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    Where would you have him if there was some sort of world ranking?
     
  18. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

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    Not necessarily about what number I’d put him at, just how far ahead the likes of Woodley and Wonderboy are ahead of him.

    I think the likes of Dos Anjos would smash him just now as well.

    Rory is easily a top 5-10 welterweight, but I honestly think he’s a good bit behind the top.
     
  19. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    This is the 4th time they’ve attempted this fight. Be daft to stick all their eggs in its basket.
     
  20. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

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    When do they strip Conor, as soon as they put they both step into the Octagon? Big sigh of relief when that happens.