MMA thread

[Gibbo]

Anyone seen the Lesner fight yet?

Details in spoilers

Overeem defeats Lesner in 1. Fight was much as expected. Lesner no match for the striking of Overeem. Couple of sickening knees to the midsection pretty much took any fight out of Lesner early in the first round. Lesner promptly announced his retirement from the UFC after the fight. Expect to see him back in the WWE in time for Wrasslemania

Overeem's body kick was nasty! think the fight was only going to go one way when he stopped Brock's first take-down. Can't wait until I see him and Dos Santos, that will be a war!

[Suarez]

This is the first time I've seen Lesnar since his illness, he's not the same fighter, he's lost the explosive power. I wouldn't be surprised to see him retire.


****, he's just retired as I was watching

[spud_gun]

This is the first time I've seen Lesnar since his illness, he's not the same fighter, he's lost the explosive power. I wouldn't be surprised to see him retire.


****, he's just retired as I was watching

A 'prime' Lesner would have struggled against Overeem. Lesner did very well considering his very limited skill set.

[Suarez]

I'm not sure it would've been as easy as you make out. In his prime, Brock could move across the octagon with incredible speed and take his opponent down into his world and we didn't see that side of him. He looked a shadow of his former self.

There's no doubt that Overeem is an incredible striker but there are many great fighters who have struggled to make the transition to the UFC. Should be a great fight against Dos Santos though.

[RichC]

I'm not sure it would've been as easy as you make out. In his prime, Brock could move across the octagon with incredible speed and take his opponent down into his world and we didn't see that side of him. He looked a shadow of his former self.

There's no doubt that Overeem is an incredible striker but there are many great fighters who have struggled to make the transition to the UFC. Should be a great fight against Dos Santos though.

Lesnar has never shown anything in MMA to have deserved the fast track he got to the top of the sport because of who he was rather than how he good he actually is. Fantastic Amateur wrestler and just a freak of a physical specimen but you should have to earn your way to the top, Dana White handed it to him on a plate and he just wasn't as good as the hype that surrounded him.

[Imy]

Lesnar has never shown anything in MMA to have deserved the fast track he got to the top of the sport because of who he was rather than how he good he actually is. Fantastic Amateur wrestler and just a freak of a physical specimen but you should have to earn your way to the top, Dana White handed it to him on a plate and he just wasn't as good as the hype that surrounded him.

Dana White knows how to make money and is an excellent promoter. Brock Lesnar was a household name entering the UFC and thus Dana White pushed to the top of the bill and made the $$$$

I tend to agree with Suraez in that the Intestine disease has robbed Lesnar, we saw in Dos Santos vs Velasquez how difficult it is to come back after injury and beat top opposition.

Lesnar has bought interest to what was a poor heavyweight division and now there are 3 excellent competitors who could all be the top dog on any given day.

[Suarez]

Still waiting for "Once I Was A Champion" to be released*. Thought it would've be out by now.


*released on to the internet I mean

[Gaz]

Dana White knows how to make money and is an excellent promoter. Brock Lesnar was a household name entering the UFC and thus Dana White pushed to the top of the bill and made the $$$$

I tend to agree with Suraez in that the Intestine disease has robbed Lesnar, we saw in Dos Santos vs Velasquez how difficult it is to come back after injury and beat top opposition.

Lesnar has bought interest to what was a poor heavyweight division and now there are 3 excellent competitors who could all be the top dog on any given day.

Yep, he'll be missed but there are enough top guys to cover the heavyweight division, his diverticulitis has definitely affected him both mentally & physically

If you look at the guys he's faced in his short career his record is a pretty impressive

[meffin]

http://www.stuartcooperfilms.com/the-rise-of-toquinho-ufc-142/

Nice mini documentary on the mentalist that is Rousimar “Toquinho” Palhares- training for his upcoming fight. Seems a decent bloke

[Gibbo]

Anyone staying up to watch Aldo tonight?

[spud_gun]

http://www.stuartcooperfilms.com/the...uinho-ufc-142/

Nice mini documentary on the mentalist that is Rousimar “Toquinho” Palhares- training for his upcoming fight. Seems a decent bloke

Excuse my French but he's a dirty cunt of a fighter. Far too fond of holding onto submission holds for just that little bit too long resulting in serious injury to his opponents. He's done it on at least two occasions that i know of both times after he's been told to break by the ref.

Surprised he's still in the UFC to be honest.

linky

http://www.cagepotato.com/rousimar-palharess-history-assholishness-contributed-ufc-111-suspension/

[Nicey]

What a card ... my mate turns to me and says the card is **** ... I immediately say then we should be in for a great night of fights then

[Gibbo]

Was an excellent card, Best UFC card ive seen in a good while.

Rumours flying around that Aldo wants to move up a division but only if he gets a guaranteed fight for the title.

His celebration was excellent

[meffin]

Barboza's spinning heel kick was a thing of beauty. Only down side was that it was Etim he KO'd with it!

I also ****ing love Palhares! Such a character, and top BJJ.

[Nicey]

Barboza's spinning heel kick was a thing of beauty. Only down side was that it was Etim he KO'd with it!

I also ****ing love Palhares! Such a character, and top BJJ.

Agree re Palhares .... its not a patty cake competition these guys fight in cages ... lets not forget that ... bad **** happens