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[SIDA!]

so why doesn't Graves have the Reebok gear on?

ETA: whops i guess it is. good that there is flexibility with the fight shorts

Was the object to make the Reebok logo very tough to see for TV audiences and impossible to read the fighter's names?

Also, does anyone know why MacDonald was allowed to have the Monster logo on his shorts?

 

[modogg]

Wish we would have seen this Michael Graves on the show. Completely different looking fighter right now after one round.

i remember watching him on one of the local shows, Legacy maybe. he was pretty good there. he is a legit fighter

 

[modogg]

ok, i know they always love to show some kind of personality with all the TUF alum, but i'm getting kind of sick of seeing every fighter with their kids

 

[Bobcat10]

Can't believe Malgalaes did that. What a punk #####.

Been really impressed with Samman in his last few fights. Seems very well rounded.

Let's go Haydar!

 

[mquinnjr]

Let's go Haydar!

 

[Bobcat10]

I don't think there is flexibility with the gear, at least the colors. I just think the TUF guys keep their team gear/colors (albeit still Reebok it seems?). ATT wore red and BZ wore black.

I'm already bored with the Reebok black/white and white/black scheme for every UFC fighter the past two nights. This has to change at some point.

 

[SIDA!]

Hayder not able to defend the takedown. Not looking good...

 

[modogg]

I don't think there is flexibility with the gear, at least the colors. I just think the TUF guys keep their team gear/colors (albeit still Reebok it seems?). ATT wore red and BZ wore black.

I'm already bored with the Reebok black/white and white/black scheme for every UFC fighter the past two nights. This has to change at some point.

agreed. it will get old fast

 

[fasteddie_21]

My buddy's sister makes her UFC debut on Sunday, Michelle Waterson!

stop lyin'.

It'll be cool to see him tomorrow and talk about the fight. It was awesome to watch, knowing that we have a legit rooting interest in his sister. She looked good and dominated once she escaped the early arm bar.

 

[SIDA!]

My buddy's sister makes her UFC debut on Sunday, Michelle Waterson!

stop lyin'.

It'll be cool to see him tomorrow and talk about the fight. It was awesome to watch, knowing that we have a legit rooting interest in his sister. She looked good and dominated once she escaped the early arm bar.:thumbsup:

Congrats to them and her.

She has a lot of potential. Talented looker with a seemingly down to earth personality and very genuine. Looking forward to watching her fight again.

 

[The Ref]

Huh.... Look at that. You guys know Ronda Rousey is fighting soon?

 

[Bobcat10]

MMA GIFS on twitter....just now found this doozy. The Mendes pool jump followed up by Conor trying to jump onto a beam is great.

 

[hooter311]

I don't think there is flexibility with the gear, at least the colors. I just think the TUF guys keep their team gear/colors (albeit still Reebok it seems?). ATT wore red and BZ wore black.

I'm already bored with the Reebok black/white and white/black scheme for every UFC fighter the past two nights. This has to change at some point.

agreed. it will get old fast

Personally, I will never purchase another Reebok product again after all this bs, this should be a sport about individuals and fighters should be able to promote themselves. There were enough restrictions with the sponsor tax and everything else before.

 

[SIDA!]

What a ####### amazing fight by Ellenberger and Thompson! WOW!

 

[Bobcat10]

So, ATT won the show, but BZ won the show. Makes sense.

 

[kutta]

What a ####### amazing fight by Ellenberger and Thompson! WOW!

Agreed! That was great!

 

[BustedKnuckles]

@rory_macdonald

broken nose broken foot but ill be back

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJuqlqiUkAAYEeR.jpg:large

it's crazy how when they talk about fights like that, how it can be hard to fully recover from them. this .gif is pretty disturbing:

http://mmajunkie.com/2015/07/159527after-watching-this-disturbing-gif-will-rory-macdonald-be-the-same-after-ufc-189

That is awesome

the damage inflicted or the hot blond doctor ?

 

[hooter311]

@rory_macdonald

broken nose broken foot but ill be back

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJuqlqiUkAAYEeR.jpg:large

it's crazy how when they talk about fights like that, how it can be hard to fully recover from them. this .gif is pretty disturbing:

http://mmajunkie.com/2015/07/159527after-watching-this-disturbing-gif-will-rory-macdonald-be-the-same-after-ufc-189

Holy Toledo! That's a broken human.

 

[Joe T]

So, ATT won the show, but BZ won the show. Makes sense.

wut

 

[Bobcat10]

So, ATT won the show, but BZ won the show. Makes sense.

wut

Who won?

I've seen/heard over and over again ATT won it all 400-300 after the Haydar/Vincente fight, but then the hype started for the Finale and now it's like BZ won the show. Usman wins a Harley and loads of cash and a huge trophy. The post fight interviews on FS1, with Usman and that fat BZ owner, had the panel touting BZ as the winners of TUF.

So who won?

 

[SIDA!]

So, ATT won the show, but BZ won the show. Makes sense.

wut

Who won?

I've seen/heard over and over again ATT won it all 400-300 after the Haydar/Vincente fight, but then the hype started for the Finale and now it's like BZ won the show. Usman wins a Harley and loads of cash and a huge trophy. The post fight interviews on FS1, with Usman and that fat BZ owner, had the panel touting BZ as the winners of TUF.

So who won?

The show was broken into two sections or "prize levels."

There were the 12 fights and whoever won the most points earned a $200,000 cash prize. Then each team was allowed to select a fighter to compete in the UFC finalie, but each fighter had to have fought at least twice during the show taping.

ATT chose Hayder and BZ chose Usman.

The winner of this fight would get $300,000 and other prizes.

So, ATT won the tv show 12 fight tournament and BZ won the UFC fight night finale.

It was explained a little awkwardly at the beginning of the TUF 21 season...and don't blame anyone for missing it or not following along. Kind of a clunky format.

 

[Bobcat10]

I understood all of what they were doing but then as it was happening it's like everyone won. I guess they kinda did in a sense. Could be a little clearer as you say. I look at it as ATT won the tournament and essentially TUF, while Usman won the Finale fight and could be considered the TUF individual winner.

 

[Abrantes]

McGregor/Faber on TUF makes no sense from a fight-building standpoint, and it still won't be enough to get me to watch, but as long as it doesn't interfere with the timetable for Aldo/McGregor, have at it.

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

McGregor/Faber on TUF makes no sense from a fight-building standpoint, and it still won't be enough to get me to watch, but as long as it doesn't interfere with the timetable for Aldo/McGregor, have at it.

May be wrong but I thought I heard Dana say McGregor/Faber isn't scheduled to happen because of this show.

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

McGregor/Faber on TUF makes no sense from a fight-building standpoint, and it still won't be enough to get me to watch, but as long as it doesn't interfere with the timetable for Aldo/McGregor, have at it.

May be wrong but I thought I heard Dana say McGregor/Faber isn't scheduled to happen because of this show.

Faber and Conor are hosting TUF but will not be fighting each other.

 

[Fiddles]

Just watching the TUF finale on Fox.

Pretty disgusted by the Brazilian who just attempted to spit on Samman. Not sure I can recall seeing something like that in the ring...though I am sure it has happened.

Malgalaes has sucked ever since he came into the UFC. dude has always been garbage

Pure garbage.

Looking forward to seeing Angela Magana get her mediocre ### beat by Karate Hottie. Sick and tired of listening to these weak ### chick fighters propped up by TUF 20 who make more of a name for themselves on Twitter than actually doing anything in the Octagon.

Magana

Angela Hill

I believe the TUF 20 cast has one and only one win since the show ended in December....and that was only because two cast members fought each other. Most overrated and pointless season of TUF ever.

disagree. lots of felice herrig screentime is a good thing

 

[Maik Jeaunz]

I was hoping Mendes would pound that loudmouth bugface, but the biggest disappointment for me was Bermudez. I've been a big fan of his, and he always seems to be underrated. I think he had a good chance to win that fight until he ate a knee.

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

Just watching the TUF finale on Fox.

Pretty disgusted by the Brazilian who just attempted to spit on Samman. Not sure I can recall seeing something like that in the ring...though I am sure it has happened.

Malgalaes has sucked ever since he came into the UFC. dude has always been garbage

Pure garbage.

Looking forward to seeing Angela Magana get her mediocre ### beat by Karate Hottie. Sick and tired of listening to these weak ### chick fighters propped up by TUF 20 who make more of a name for themselves on Twitter than actually doing anything in the Octagon.

Magana

Angela Hill

I believe the TUF 20 cast has one and only one win since the show ended in December....and that was only because two cast members fought each other. Most overrated and pointless season of TUF ever.

disagree. lots of felice herrig screentime is a good thing

If I hear anyone badmouthing Jojo Calderwood, ol Ahrny's gonna be grillin up some beef

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

MMA GIFS on twitter....just now found this doozy. The Mendes pool jump followed up by Conor trying to jump onto a beam is great.

wat

 

[BustedKnuckles]

I was hoping Mendes would pound that loudmouth bugface, but the biggest disappointment for me was Bermudez. I've been a big fan of his, and he always seems to be underrated. I think he had a good chance to win that fight until he ate a knee.

hater

 

[Cliff Clavin]

Wow! Just watched Ellenberger/Thompson. #### those were some awesome kicks.

 

[SIDA!]

Just watching the TUF finale on Fox.

Pretty disgusted by the Brazilian who just attempted to spit on Samman. Not sure I can recall seeing something like that in the ring...though I am sure it has happened.

Malgalaes has sucked ever since he came into the UFC. dude has always been garbage

Pure garbage.

Looking forward to seeing Angela Magana get her mediocre ### beat by Karate Hottie. Sick and tired of listening to these weak ### chick fighters propped up by TUF 20 who make more of a name for themselves on Twitter than actually doing anything in the Octagon.

Magana

Angela Hill

I believe the TUF 20 cast has one and only one win since the show ended in December....and that was only because two cast members fought each other. Most overrated and pointless season of TUF ever.

disagree. lots of felice herrig screentime is a good thing

Great body. So so face.

If you think she is all that then I don't really have much more to add on that...other than the fact that there are dozens of threads on this forum alone with better looking women.

She is a weak fighter. 10-6 MMA record with one knockout.

Was TUF 20 a search for female athletes with great bodies or women who actually fight for a living?

0-1 since TUF

 

[SIDA!]

Just watching the TUF finale on Fox.

Pretty disgusted by the Brazilian who just attempted to spit on Samman. Not sure I can recall seeing something like that in the ring...though I am sure it has happened.

Malgalaes has sucked ever since he came into the UFC. dude has always been garbage

Pure garbage.

Looking forward to seeing Angela Magana get her mediocre ### beat by Karate Hottie. Sick and tired of listening to these weak ### chick fighters propped up by TUF 20 who make more of a name for themselves on Twitter than actually doing anything in the Octagon.

Magana

Angela Hill

I believe the TUF 20 cast has one and only one win since the show ended in December....and that was only because two cast members fought each other. Most overrated and pointless season of TUF ever.

disagree. lots of felice herrig screentime is a good thing

If I hear anyone badmouthing Jojo Calderwood, ol Ahrny's gonna be grillin up some beef

She was my fave on the show.

0-1 since TUF

Maybe she is the real deal and I hope so...but after watching every single of one her classmates get steamrolled by non-classmates...who knows.

 

[Bobcat10]

MMA GIFS on twitter....just now found this doozy. The Mendes pool jump followed up by Conor trying to jump onto a beam is great.

wat

Was on my phone so couldn't link anything.

Jumping skills:

https://twitter.com/mma_gifs_/status/619986232039337984

The Spit for those who didn't see:

https://twitter.com/Y2CASEY/status/620396983832817665

So much on here it's ridic.

 

[Bobcat10]

Just watching the TUF finale on Fox.

Pretty disgusted by the Brazilian who just attempted to spit on Samman. Not sure I can recall seeing something like that in the ring...though I am sure it has happened.

Malgalaes has sucked ever since he came into the UFC. dude has always been garbage

Pure garbage.

Looking forward to seeing Angela Magana get her mediocre ### beat by Karate Hottie. Sick and tired of listening to these weak ### chick fighters propped up by TUF 20 who make more of a name for themselves on Twitter than actually doing anything in the Octagon.

Magana

Angela Hill

I believe the TUF 20 cast has one and only one win since the show ended in December....and that was only because two cast members fought each other. Most overrated and pointless season of TUF ever.

disagree. lots of felice herrig screentime is a good thing

If I hear anyone badmouthing Jojo Calderwood, ol Ahrny's gonna be grillin up some beef

She was my fave on the show.

0-1 since TUF

Maybe she is the real deal and I hope so...but after watching every single of one her classmates get steamrolled by non-classmates...who knows.

JoJo was a thread favorite for sure.

 

[modogg]

hmm, speculation that McGreggor had a torn MCL for the fight. would explain his poor guard work and no takedown defense

 

[BustedKnuckles]

hmm, speculation that McGreggor had a torn MCL for the fight. would explain his poor guard work and no takedown defense

during the fight or in training for the fight? if it was before the fight then that makes Aldo look even worse than before ...wow

 

[kutta]

hmm, speculation that McGreggor had a torn MCL for the fight. would explain his poor guard work and no takedown defense

If that's really the case, I give him mad props. Even madder than I was intending to give.

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

MMA GIFS on twitter....just now found this doozy. The Mendes pool jump followed up by Conor trying to jump onto a beam is great.

wat

Was on my phone so couldn't link anything.

Jumping skills:

https://twitter.com/mma_gifs_/status/619986232039337984

The Spit for those who didn't see:

https://twitter.com/Y2CASEY/status/620396983832817665

So much on here it's ridic.

Good stuff! followed. Thanks.

And Caio Magalhaes better be cut.

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

hmm, speculation that McGreggor had a torn MCL for the fight. would explain his poor guard work and no takedown defense

during the fight or in training for the fight? if it was before the fight then that makes Aldo look even worse than before ...wow

He made a comment postfight to the effect that he had more serious injuries coming into this fight than what Aldo pulled out for.

 

[modogg]

hmm, speculation that McGreggor had a torn MCL for the fight. would explain his poor guard work and no takedown defense

during the fight or in training for the fight? if it was before the fight then that makes Aldo look even worse than before ...wow

He made a comment postfight to the effect that he had more serious injuries coming into this fight than what Aldo pulled out for.

would make a ton of sense for why he would do TUF too instead of plan for an Aldo fight near the end of the year which were the rumors after Aldo pulled out

 

[Bobcat10]

MMA GIFS on twitter....just now found this doozy. The Mendes pool jump followed up by Conor trying to jump onto a beam is great.

wat

Was on my phone so couldn't link anything.

Jumping skills:

https://twitter.com/mma_gifs_/status/619986232039337984

The Spit for those who didn't see:

https://twitter.com/Y2CASEY/status/620396983832817665

So much on here it's ridic.

Good stuff! followed. Thanks.

And Caio Magalhaes better be cut.

We could have a thread simply on that dude's feed. I want to post more stuff here but then again I want to post everything.

 

[modogg]

Wandy suggests 189 was fixed. Is there no one around this guy than can take away his phone and access to twitter?

http://www.mmamania.com/2015/7/13/8948917/ufc-wanderlei-silva-reebok-uniforms-power-rangers-ufc-189-fixed-fight-conor-mcgregor-mma

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Wandy suggests 189 was fixed. Is there no one around this guy than can take away his phone and access to twitter?

http://www.mmamania.com/2015/7/13/8948917/ufc-wanderlei-silva-reebok-uniforms-power-rangers-ufc-189-fixed-fight-conor-mcgregor-mma

what a tool....dont take away from what those guys accomplished ...that was a great great card

 

[modogg]

looks like WonderBoy is out 6 months. Watching the fight it looked like he hurt it when he did the flip after the fight. i really hope it wasn't from that:

http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/7/13/8955935/tuf-21-finale-medical-suspensions-stephen-thompson-michelle-waterson

 

[sheerterror]

He said post fight that it went numb after the first spin kick.

 

[SIDA!]

Wandy suggests 189 was fixed. Is there no one around this guy than can take away his phone and access to twitter?

http://www.mmamania.com/2015/7/13/8948917/ufc-wanderlei-silva-reebok-uniforms-power-rangers-ufc-189-fixed-fight-conor-mcgregor-mma

what a tool....dont take away from what those guys accomplished ...that was a great great card

I don't agree with the assessment that the fight was fixed.

However, there is no denying the fact that there was a ton of reasons...and I would venture to say well over 100 million dollars on the line....that was begging for a McGregor win. One cannot sit and say that there was no vested interest in the outcome that was realized being the preferred outcome.

Does anyone ever listen to the Eugene Robinson podcast? He makes the the case for the fix here:

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/7/13/8949447/knuckle-up-357-ufc-189-a-query-how-does-it-feel-to-be-a-sucker

 

[SIDA!]

MMA GIFS on twitter....just now found this doozy. The Mendes pool jump followed up by Conor trying to jump onto a beam is great.

wat

Was on my phone so couldn't link anything.

Jumping skills:

https://twitter.com/mma_gifs_/status/619986232039337984

The Spit for those who didn't see:

https://twitter.com/Y2CASEY/status/620396983832817665

So much on here it's ridic.

Good stuff! followed. Thanks.

And Caio Magalhaes better be cut.

We could have a thread simply on that dude's feed. I want to post more stuff here but then again I want to post everything.

The Conor one kills me every time. I think it would be some fantastic schtick if a site found a look a like and took grainy video of the conor impostor doing really awkward or clumsy ####. I was ROTFLMAO

 

[scoobus]

Still can't believe how embarrassingly Wandy went out.

 

[SIDA!]

hmm, speculation that McGreggor had a torn MCL for the fight. would explain his poor guard work and no takedown defense

during the fight or in training for the fight? if it was before the fight then that makes Aldo look even worse than before ...wow

He made a comment postfight to the effect that he had more serious injuries coming into this fight than what Aldo pulled out for.

would make a ton of sense for why he would do TUF too instead of plan for an Aldo fight near the end of the year which were the rumors after Aldo pulled out

I have been waiting to see where this story line goes since the post fight presser when he brought it up. But, it hasn't really gained that much traction and I am wondering if it will ever come out and be substantiated that there was an issue with him physically.

It would definitely explain what I felt was a pretty lackluster ground game and TTD. I was expecting better from him. However, he was throwing kicks like it was nobody's business. So, I am curious to know how the injury might have impacted him in one aspect of the game (ground) but not while kicking and pivoting like a ballerina half the time.

I haven't rewatched the fight...but if anybody has have they noticed anything peculiar? Any wincing or grimacing? And based on the Mayweather fight...would there be any public records or info about Conor getting a cortisone shot or some other treatment before the fight?

Assuming that the injury is true...it wouldn't necessarily surprise me. I sincerely believe that Conor believes this is his destiny and that nothing will stop it. And I also believes that he believes his countrymen will carry him through battle as well. In the pre and post fight interviews, McGregor mentioned how important his Irish fans are and he shows that he is keenly aware of their financial and personal sacrifices to travel to his fights.

I think it was two or three fights back that he said that he torn a ligament in his thumb or hurt his thumb really bad about six weeks out from the fight and thought about pulling out but decided against it because of the things I mentioned above (destiny/letting his peeps down, etc)

Personally, if he or the UFC aren't going to elaborate or publicly detail what he is talking about, I would rather not hear anymore about it. But if true...I really wish they would give the fans more info.

I suspect that if it is true...it will definitely come up in the build up for the next fight with Aldo. How would it not?

EDIT TO ADD LINK TO STORY ABOUT TORN THUMB LIGAMENTS:

http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/9/28/6856405/conor-mcgregor-considered-pulling-out-of-ufc-178-because-of-torn