MMA Discussion Thread- Fight Night/UFC/PPV - Page 30

BRob1 · 12-12-2021, 12:27 AM

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Wow. Garbrandt is done.

Two KO's by juice boy Dillashaw has done him in. His demolition of Cruz was epic.

RIP

his defensive boxing is atrocious. he hits hard but constantly has his chin up in the air unprotected. people say he’s chinny, but really he just eats huge shots because he doesn’t protect himself.

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BRob1 · 12-12-2021, 01:05 AM

i just caught a short clip of the peña choke. what did i miss, looked like nunes didn’t even defend.

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Mahomie · 12-12-2021, 01:09 AM

Still in shock over the Nunes loss - not sure what happened. She looked like a completely different fighter: no defense, sloppy striking, got gassed, tapped early even though the choke wasn't completely locked in.

Congrats to the champ! (that glove grab though)

Noles939913 · 12-12-2021, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BRob1

i just caught a short clip of the peña choke. what did i miss, looked like nunes didn’t even defend.

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I think Peña actually broke her nose standing and the choke was actually across her face/nose so it was more of a pain choke.

BRob1 · 12-12-2021, 02:30 AM

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I think Peña actually broke her nose standing and the choke was actually across her face/nose so it was more of a pain choke.

like a neck crank but a cross face maybe. gotta watch again and see what it was, she never even hand fought.

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Noles939913 · 12-12-2021, 03:18 AM

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like a neck crank but a cross face maybe. gotta watch again and see what it was, she never even hand fought.

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Also Nunes has always been a bit of a frontrunner. She’s awesome at being the hammer but doesn’t react well to being the nail.

majestik101 · 12-12-2021, 11:01 AM

The Amanda Nunes Era is over

RIP

Mahomie · 12-12-2021, 11:08 AM

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She’s awesome at being the hammer but doesn’t react well to being the nail.

Nah, I disagree. Rewatch Nunes vs. de Randamie 2.

De Randamie actually staggered Nunes a couple times in the second, which forced Nunes to (smartly) do a level change and take the fight to the ground. It's that adjustment that won her the fight.

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The Amanda Nunes Era is over

RIP

Can you tell me who the current women's featherweight champion is?

majestik101 · 12-12-2021, 11:45 AM

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Can you tell me who the current women's featherweight champion is?

She looked like she gave up. Didn't fight back like the Lioness usually would. No longer the dominating force she once was. It's all downhill from here

Mahomie · 12-12-2021, 11:48 AM

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It's all downhill from here

Are we talking about Jameis?

edit: all jokes aside, I am genuinely interested to see how Nunes looks in her next fight (whenever that may be). In case people forgot, this fight was supposed to take place a few months ago in August, but was delayed because Nunes had to recover from a COVID infection.

YayNJ · 12-12-2021, 01:39 PM

Ah the excuses start to flow.

Brobocop · 12-12-2021, 01:47 PM

I hope Oliviera keeps winning. Found a few rookie cards of his including a green to 88.

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Mahomie · 12-12-2021, 02:14 PM

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I hope Oliviera keeps winning. Found a few rookie cards of his including a green to 88.

do Bronx!

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Ah the excuses start to flow.

She looked different last night! We'll see how she fares the next time.

What was your take?

Noles939913 · 12-12-2021, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahomie

Nah, I disagree. Rewatch Nunes vs. de Randamie 2.

De Randamie actually staggered Nunes a couple times in the second, which forced Nunes to (smartly) do a level change and take the fight to the ground. It's that adjustment that won her the fight.

Can you tell me who the current women's featherweight champion is?

Okay and I’ll raise you her fights against Cat Zingano, Alexis Davis, Sarah D’Alelio, and of course last night.

Mahomie · 12-12-2021, 02:43 PM

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Okay and I’ll raise you her fights against Cat Zingano, Alexis Davis, Sarah D’Alelio, and of course last night.

And what about her battles with Valentina? You used an absolute term ("always"), which is false.

As for her being a "frontrunner," she likes to establish her dominance early:

"My mother used to box, and I followed her footsteps into training. She loves fighting. My uncle used to fight Vale Tudo, and my mother even cornered him in some of his fights. She always says, ‘the first strike has to be yours. She can’t touch you before you touch her. You have to intimidate her."

— Amanda Nunes

Noles939913 · 12-12-2021, 02:54 PM

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And what about her battles with Valentina? You used an absolute term ("always"), which is false.

As for her being a "frontrunner," she likes to establish her dominance early:

"My mother used to box, and I followed her footsteps into training. She loves fighting. My uncle used to fight Vale Tudo, and my mother even cornered him in some of his fights. She always says, ‘the first strike has to be yours. She can’t touch you before you touch her. You have to intimidate her."

— Amanda Nunes

Razor close fights but she was never in any real danger of being finished either. You seem to be really upset about this but the fact remains she’s quit numerous times when faced with adversity. Kind of reminiscent of Mike Tyson.

Mahomie · 12-12-2021, 03:00 PM

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You seem to be really upset about this but the fact remains she’s quit numerous times when faced with adversity.

Wait wut lol - I'm just amped up right now because I'm really, really enjoying watching the Chiefs dismantle the Raiders (35-3 and counting)

Your statement is false, but the following is true: she is the first and only fighter to defend two UFC titles while holding both.

Her legacy has been cemented - sorry if that bothers people, and yes she will be back!

BRob1 · 12-12-2021, 03:04 PM

Her legacy is obviously cemented, just weird she got choked with no hooks in and never seemed to make any attempt to get out of it.

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Noles939913 · 12-12-2021, 03:10 PM

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Wait wut lol - I'm just amped up right now because I'm really, really enjoying watching the Chiefs dismantle the Raiders (35-3 and counting)

Your statement is false, but the following is true: she is the first and only fighter to defend two UFC titles while holding both.

Her legacy has been cemented - sorry if that bothers people, and yes she will be back!

It’s false that she’s quit numerous times? Did you ever see someone like Marvin Hagler behave the way she did when faced with adversity?

Mahomie · 12-12-2021, 03:11 PM

I'm just as confused - curious to see how she looks next fight.

I'm a fan, but...I don't care that much y'all LOL.

We'll see!

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It’s false that she’s quit numerous times? Did you ever see someone like Marvin Hagler behave the way she did when faced with adversity?

Relax. Nunes is still the GOAT. Again, sorry if this bothers anyone.

YayNJ · 12-12-2021, 03:20 PM

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What was your take?

I don't think she looked different at all - until she realised that Pena was there to bang and not run away. She panicked at the end of the 1st and gassed herself out on the floor.

Second round speaks for itself, Pena exerted herself further and pretty much did to Nunes as Nunes did to Cyborg.

It happens to everyone eventually. Rousey, McGregor etc - the realisation that you really aren't invincible hurts hard. She's going to be 34 by the time of her next fight in a division filling up with younger, hungrier fighters.

Mahomie · 12-12-2021, 03:31 PM

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I don't think she looked different at all

Eh - as someone who has genuinely watched all of her fights, she looked off from the get-go.

I will say her post-fight interview was interesting. She basically said that she "checked out" and wasn't that focused on the fight.

She's rich, a new mom, getting older, just got over COVID...maybe she is ready to hang up the gloves.

Again, we'll see

CC_123 · 12-12-2021, 03:39 PM

My jaw literally dropped when Nunes lost. It shocked me. BUT, she also had a weird sense of relief on her face after the loss. Almost like defending two titles since 2018 has just been TOO much.

Mahomie · 12-12-2021, 03:52 PM

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BUT, she also had a weird sense of relief on her face after the loss.

I noticed that too.

While I was rooting for her to win, I do think this creates an interesting situation at 135. If Nunes had won, it would have been business as usual, and people would still be wondering if anyone could challenge her in either weight class.

Now...there's a bit of intrigue (a large bit actually). I also love a good comeback story

BRob1 · 12-12-2021, 03:59 PM

I raised an eyebrow during the 269 countdown show where they said nunes came into camp with a different, calmer, more relaxed attitude than she ever had before. it’s not a far stretch to call that less focused.

Made me think she was satisfied with what she has accomplished and was more focused on family and life outside the ring during this training camp. In some of the scenes she had her wife and kid at the gym while she was training, which was a little odd if it was a regular thing.

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12-12-2021, 01:09 AM	#728
Mahomie Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 4,467	Still in shock over the Nunes loss - not sure what happened. She looked like a completely different fighter: no defense, sloppy striking, got gassed, tapped early even though the choke wasn't completely locked in. Congrats to the champ! (that glove grab though) __________________ PC: Taylor Heise, Kia Nurse, Trinity Rodman, Grogu, Electric Bill Last edited by Mahomie; 12-12-2021 at 01:24 AM.

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12-12-2021, 03:39 PM	#748
CC_123 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 21,388 CC_123	My jaw literally dropped when Nunes lost. It shocked me. BUT, she also had a weird sense of relief on her face after the loss. Almost like defending two titles since 2018 has just been TOO much. __________________ ALWAYS LOOKING FOR RARE ERIC DECKER (NFL), BOBBY JACKSON (NBA), AMIR COFFEY (NBA). ALSO VIKINGS CONTENDERS AUTOS! CARDS FT/FS https://www.flickr.com/photos/150768054@N07/albums/with/72157680856431204

12-12-2021, 01:05 AM	#727
BRob1 Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 7,116	i just caught a short clip of the peña choke. what did i miss, looked like nunes didn’t even defend. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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12-12-2021, 03:04 PM	#743
BRob1 Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 7,116	Her legacy is obviously cemented, just weird she got choked with no hooks in and never seemed to make any attempt to get out of it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-12-2021, 03:59 PM	#750
BRob1 Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 7,116	I raised an eyebrow during the 269 countdown show where they said nunes came into camp with a different, calmer, more relaxed attitude than she ever had before. it’s not a far stretch to call that less focused. Made me think she was satisfied with what she has accomplished and was more focused on family and life outside the ring during this training camp. In some of the scenes she had her wife and kid at the gym while she was training, which was a little odd if it was a regular thing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk