*** Official UFC 194 - José Aldo vs. Conor McGregor Thread ***

[alnorth]

UFC 194
Las Vegas, NV

Main card - PPV - 9pm
Prelims - Fox Sports 1 - 7pm
Early Prelims - UFC Fightpass - 5:30 pm

Main Event

UFC Featherweight Unification Bout

José Aldo (c)

http://www.nocautenarede.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/%C3%A1ldao.jpg

Record: 25-1
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 145 lb
Reach: 70"
Nationality: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/05/Flag_of_Brazil.svg/22px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png

Last 5 fights:

10/25/14: Chad Mendes - W, Decision (unanimous)
2/1/14: Ricardo Lamas - W, Decision (unanimous)
8/3/13: Chan Sung Jung - W, TKO (punches)
2/2/13: Frankie Edgar - W, Decision (unanimous)
1/14/12: Chad Mendes - W, KO (knee)

José Aldo has not lost a fight since 11/26/05, and is the only featherweight champion in the UFC's history.

VS.

Conor McGregor (ic)

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Record: 18-2
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 145 lb
Reach: 74"
Nationality: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/45/Flag_of_Ireland.svg/23px-Flag_of_Ireland.svg.png

Last 5 fights:

7/11/15: Chad Mendes - W, TKO (punches)
1/18/15: Dennis Siver - W, TKO (punches)
9/27/14: Dustin Poirier - W, TKO (punches)
7/19/14: Diego Brandão - W, TKO (punches)
8/17/13: Max Holloway - W, Decision (unanimous)

Conor McGregor became the interim champion at UFC 189 after Aldo pulled out of the fight due to an injury.

Co-Main Event

UFC Middleweight Championship Bout

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSkJnrmQIZ8l4dx-Dhj1jHW7XvD0OtV6VDexEIiGg1F-T4geUkZ

Chris Weidman (c)

Record: 13-0
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 185 lb
Reach: 78"
Nationality: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/22px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png

Last 5 fights:

5/23/15: Vitor Belfort - W, TKO (punches)
7/5/14: Lyoto Machida - W, Decision (unanimous)
12/28/13: Anderson Silva - W, TKO (leg fracture)
7/6/13: Anderson Silva - W, KO (punches)
7/11/12: Mark Muñoz - W, KO (elbow and punches)

VS.

Luke Rockhold (#1)

Record: 14-2
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 185 lb
Reach: 77"
Nationality: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/22px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png

Last 5 fights:

4/18/15: Lyoto Machida - W, Submission (rear naked choke)
11/8/14: Michael Bisping - W, Submission (guillotine choke)
4/26/14: Tim Boetsch - W, Submission (inverted triangle kimura)
1/15/14: Costas Phillippou - W, TKO (body kick)
5/18/13: Vitor Belfort - L, KO (spinning heel kick and punches)

Results:

(ic) Conor McGregor Defeats (c) Jose Aldo - KO R1 (punches), and is the new UFC Featherweight Champion

(#1) Luke Rockhold Defeats (c) Chris Weidman - TKO R4 (punches), and is the new UFC Middleweight Champion

(#3) Yoel Romero Defeats (#2) Ronaldo Souza - SD (29-27, 29-28, 28-29)
(#6) Demian Maia Defeats (#12) Gunnar Nelson - UD (30-26, 30-25, 30-25)
(#5) Max Holloway Defeats (#8) Jeremy Stephens - UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
(#4) Urijah Faber Defeats (#13) Frankie Saenz - UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
(#5) Tecia Torres Defeats Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger - UD (30-27 x3)
Warlley Alves Defeats Colby Covington - R1 Submission (guillotine choke)
Leonardo Santos Defeats Kevin Lee - R1 TKO (punches)
Magomed Mustafaev Defeats Joe Proctor - R1 TKO (knee and punches)
Yancy Medeiros Defeats John Makdessi - SD (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
Court McGee Defeats Márcio Alexandre Jr. - UD (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

[SAUTO]

Should be some very good fights on this card.

[alnorth]

This is one of the most hyped and anticipated UFC PPV's in a long time, card is absurdly stacked.

[ChiliConCarnage]

Yeah hopefully this should be great

[mdchiefsfan]

I'm tempted to watch this. I was bummed when Aldo had to back out of the last matchup.

[ChiliConCarnage]

I'm tempted to watch this. I was bummed when Aldo had to back out of the last matchup.

I was bummed too but I think it's worked out as McGregor has been able to build his hype up even more. A bit worried Aldo will have some ring rust

[SAUTO]

Weidman Rockhold Is a main event type fight also

[mdchiefsfan]

I was bummed too but I think it's worked out as McGregor has been able to build his hype up even more. A bit worried Aldo will have some ring rust

No doubt. There were reports that McGregor had a knee injury during that fight as well. It's going to be a damn good fight.

[Jerm]

Hyped for this one...most excited I've been for a UFC show in a long time...

[TimBone]

Yeah, I'll be at work, and I'm still ordering this one. Gotta see it.

[stevieray]

4 inch reach? ouch.

Stoked!

[PunkinDrublic]

I loved Conor mccgregor in snatch.

[Shogun]

Aldo is going to eat his lunch.

[New World Order]

Oh yeah! Here we go!!!

[ChiliConCarnage]

Aldo is going to eat his lunch.

WEC! WEC! WEC!

[BigCatDaddy]

Thinking a little less of McGregor after Edgar/Mendes. I think Also destroys McGregors front leg with those viscous kicks.

[New World Order]

Posted this in the other thread, but who cares:

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[alnorth]

Aldo is now a slight favorite.

4 inch reach? ouch.

Stoked!

Yeah, with McGregor its pretty simple. He has a huge reach advantage in that weight class, and he hits really fucking hard.

[alnorth]

Thinking a little less of McGregor after Edgar/Mendes. I think Also destroys McGregors front leg with those viscous kicks.

This is the story of the fight for me. Aldo has withering leg kicks, and his plan looks obvious to me. Conor is really dangerous to trade with, but with Conor's deep stance I don't see how he can effectively check the kicks. If Aldo kills Conor's lead leg, then he can patiently pick him apart. If Conor can somehow avoid the leg kicks, then with his left he's got a chance.

[BigCatDaddy]

This is the story of the fight for me. Aldo has withering leg kicks, and his plan looks obvious to me. Conor is really dangerous to trade with, but with Conor's deep stance I don't see how he can effectively check the kicks. If Aldo kills Conor's lead leg, then he can patiently pick him apart. If Conor can somehow avoid the leg kicks, then with his left he's got a chance.

And I don't think McGregor is as scary taking him down as someone like Edgar is. No reason to not let those kicks fly.

[New World Order]

It wouldn't be a total surprise to me if Aldo takes him down.

[alnorth]

There's a pretty good article (http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/11/27/9798748/the-night-we-faced-jose-aldo-ufc-194-conor-mcgregor) where Aldo's former opponents are talking about what happened when they fought Aldo. It gets funny in part 2 where they are talking about his leg kicks.

Kenny Florian lost all feeling on the inside of his leg for months. Another one of his former opponents went into the fight thinking "leg kicks don't hurt" and by the end he was doing anything to avoid them because he was terrified of Aldo's leg kicks. His legs are still messed up a bit 7 years later.

[ChiliConCarnage]

Aldo is now a slight favorite.



Yeah, with McGregor its pretty simple. He has a huge reach advantage in that weight class, and he hits really fucking hard.

McGregor has good movement. He's got a unique style. It'll be interesting to see how aggressive Aldo is

[19now11]

i hope the white guy wins because he speaks English....is that racists? weidman is my fav fighter since matt hughes retired. i didnt watch much since he did, but seeing weidman beat the cocky ass silva twice has re sparked my interest. any word on if and when gsp is gona return?

[TimBone]

i hope the white guy wins because he speaks English....is that racists? weidman is my fav fighter since matt hughes retired. i didnt watch much since he did, but seeing weidman beat the cocky ass silva twice has re sparked my interest. any word on if and when gsp is gona return?

and ignorant.

[BigCatDaddy]

i hope the white guy wins because he speaks English....is that racists? weidman is my fav fighter since matt hughes retired. i didnt watch much since he did, but seeing weidman beat the cocky ass silva twice has re sparked my interest. any word on if and when gsp is gona return?

Doubt he does but looks like he had a valid reason to leave with everyone being juiced up it wasnt fair.

[TimBone]

Posted this in the other thread, but who cares:

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I think sometimes McGregor crosses the line. I think yanking the dude's belt at the press conference, and putting his hand on him from behind on the TV show set were moments where Dana has to get McGregor in check a bit. I mean, I understand he won't, because fight hype...but still. McGregor is coming off as very unlikable....but as we know, it sells fights, so more power to him. I just hope Aldo comes out and handles business.

[alnorth]

I think this will be Conor's last fight as a featherweight, even if he wins. That is an extremely brutal cut for him, he looks like death at weigh-ins.

[BigCatDaddy]

I think this will be Conor's last fight as a featherweight, even if he wins. That is an extremely brutal cut for him, he looks like death at weigh-ins.

His trainer said if Edgar convincing beats Money they might look at that fight first and he did..... Edgar gets the winner either way.

[ChiliConCarnage]

I think sometimes McGregor crosses the line. I think yanking the dude's belt at the press conference, and putting his hand on him from behind on the TV show set were moments where Dana has to get McGregor in check a bit. I mean, I understand he won't, because fight hype...but still. McGregor is coming off as very unlikable....but as we know, it sells fights, so more power to him. I just hope Aldo comes out and handles business.

He's been a real cockgobbler as coach on TUF. Still, I'm sure a lot of it's an act. It's good for him and the sport. Look who is the ESPN mma analyst.. Chael. It works

[TimBone]

Also, nice OP, Al. You really did it up on that one.

A couple of notes after looking at the OP. It's hard to believe Weidman has only had five fights since the Munoz fight. That fight seems like it was forever ago. I still feel like I almost saw a Filipino man get killed that night.

I've admittedly moved away from MMA lately, and haven't really looked closely at this entire card, but man, the five televised fights are a killer lineup. The Halloway versus Stephens fight should be great. The card even has a BJJ battle on it with Nelson versus Maia. Let's hope for a fun night.

[TimBone]

He's been a real cockgobbler as coach on TUF. Still, I'm sure a lot of it's an act. It's good for him and the sport. Look who is the ESPN mma analyst.. Chael. It works
Yeah, I've watched some episodes here and there, and I agree, he's a real twat.

I kinda disagree with the Chael comparison, though. There was still a bit of a likable factor with Chael. With McGregor it's a constant douchy ball of energy. I needed a break after watching that highlight video that New World Order posted.

[stevieray]

He's been a real cockgobbler as coach on TUF. Still, I'm sure a lot of it's an act. It's good for him and the sport. Look who is the ESPN mma analyst.. Chael. It works
See Ali...

[BigCatDaddy]

He's been a real cockgobbler as coach on TUF. Still, I'm sure a lot of it's an act. It's good for him and the sport. Look who is the ESPN mma analyst.. Chael. It works

Didnt hurt Lesnar either

[TimBone]

Didnt hurt Lesnar either
Well, mammoth heavyweights with heavy crossover appeal aren't exactly tough sells to begin with.

[TimBone]

I actually agree that McGregor has played this well. It's a division with a long reigning, seemingly unbeatable champion. So, McGregor makes a spectacle of himself, while backing it up at every chance in the octagon. So, now you've got the unbeatable champion versus the brash challenger who's on a huge fucking streak. Great, great hype job. He's just so fucking unrelentless, though. I don't think dialing it down just a tad to retain some likability would be a bad idea. Just a tad.

[alnorth]

I know that the champion retains his belt in a draw, but what happens in a unification bout? Would Conor still be the interim champion, or would he just become the #1 contender?

[TimBone]

I know that the champion retains his belt in a draw, but what happens in a unification bout? Would Conor still be the interim champion, or would he just become the #1 contender?
Dana Wins!...because huge payday rematch.


lol...not sure how the belt thing would work. I would assume they'd both hold in to them until the rematch?

[Perineum Ripper]

I'm so pumped up for this card..it should be real good top to bottom..main event is going to be awesome

[New World Order]

I'm so pumped up for this card..it should be real good top to bottom..main event is going to be awesome



Going to be off the chain.

[ZootedGranny]

I've got Aldo/Weidman/Jacare/Nelson/Holloway winning.

Rooting for Conor and close fights that end in finishes.

[Perineum Ripper]

Going to be off the chain.

Word

[New World Order]

Staying home for the fights, feeling a bit sick so I will be chatting with you fellas tonight.

[eDave]

Feed up: http://wiz1.net/channel1

[alnorth]

Out of the early prelims, the UFC got one good fight to use in case they get way ahead of schedule on TV. That last early prelim was a pretty sweet fight.

[alnorth]

A lot of late money has come in for Aldo. He's now a -140 favorite in Vegas, and -130 on bovada

[BigCatDaddy]

Well, mammoth heavyweights with heavy crossover appeal aren't exactly tough sells to begin with.

No. The personality was just the icing on the cake

[alnorth]

well, that was a pretty big upset.

I have no problem with the stop, McCarthy gave Lee plenty of time to fight back or recover

[Iowanian]

I hope also kicks Connor so hard it breaks both of his legs, his spine and his soul.


I hate that prick.

[stevieray]

I hope also kicks Connor so hard it breaks both of his legs, his spine and his soul.


I hate that prick.
I heard Solo's nether region was vicious, but damn.

[alnorth]

If Faber wins this fight, he's got to get a shot against Dillashaw, right? Aside from making sense as a fight, the drama behind Dillashaw leaving TAM has to be able to sell that card.

[Jerm]

Bought the show on PS4...never have before but it was like $20 cheaper.

Hopefully the stream doesn't shit the bed...

[alnorth]

That was a terrific fight. Very tough to score that one. Faber probably won, but not definite.

[ZootedGranny]

If Faber wins this fight, he's got to get a shot against Dillashaw, right? Aside from making sense as a fight, the drama behind Dillashaw leaving TAM has to be able to sell that card.

Dillashaw has to get past Cruz first, which is no easy task. But, should TJ retain, I think the UFC would aim for that matchup.

Personally, I don't think Faber (especially the one that fought tonight) would give Dillashaw trouble, but you're right, it's really easy to sell and it is interesting.

EDIT: Not to take anything away from Saenz. I just thought Faber looked slow.

[Unsmooth-Moment]

Bought the show on PS4...never have before but it was like $20 cheaper.

Hopefully the stream doesn't shit the bed...


Under what?

[alnorth]

Dillashaw has to get past Cruz first, which is no easy task. But, should TJ retain, I think the UFC would aim for that matchup.

Personally, I don't think Faber (especially the one that fought tonight) would give Dillashaw trouble, but you're right, it's really easy to sell and it is interesting.

EDIT: Not to take anything away from Saenz. I just thought Faber looked slow.

Also, Faber has been a loyal company man for so long, and is one of the most loved fighters in the UFC, at this point he's earned it. Even if we doubt his chances, the UFC has to give him a title shot.

[The Poz]

Good stream here:

http://www.zoptv.com/live/bt-sport-2

Stream 2

[Jerm]

Under what?

Live Event Viewer or in the store...

[New World Order]

I'm back and here we go

[alnorth]

My picks:

Aldo KO R4
Weidman KO R3
Romero KO R3
Maia DEC
Holloway KO R1

[TimBone]

That Faber fight was great. I'm looking forward to the main card opener, though.

[New World Order]

My picks:

Aldo KO R4
Weidman KO R3
Romero KO R3
Maia DEC
Holloway KO R1


Agreed

[alnorth]

Holloway probably won the round, but it was close

[alnorth]

Both rounds are close, the judges could be anywhere. They both need to go for it.

[TimBone]

I really like Max Holloway.

[alnorth]

Wow, its the middle of December, and we have a thunderstorm in Iowa. If I lose power, I'm going to be enraged.

[New World Order]

Wow, its the middle of December, and we have a thunderstorm in Iowa. If I lose power, I'm going to be enraged.

God that would suck

Saying a prayer...

[Sassy Squatch]

Damn fine opening fight.

[TimBone]

Damn fine opening fight.
T'was.

[TimBone]

I'm watching at work, and am gonna have to drive home in just over an hour. So, I'll probably be watching the main event a little while after everyone else.

[New World Order]

I'm watching at work, and am gonna have to drive home in just over an hour. So, I'll probably be watching the main event a little while after everyone else.


Couldn't just stay for 20 more minutes and watch the fight live?

[alnorth]

Money has come in for Conor. Aldo is still favored, but its closer.

[New World Order]

Money has come in for Conor. Aldo is still favored, but its closer.


I can see what the offshore sportsbooks numbers are. You are correct sir.

[Buck]

Main Card is 9 PM what time zone? Central or Pacific?

[New World Order]

Main Card is 9 PM what time zone? Central or Pacific?


Central

[alnorth]

yep, that promo is not lying. This fight should be a BJJ grappling match. If you only like strikers and hate wrestling matches, now is the time to poop or get a beer.

[Buck]

I guess that was 45 minutes ago, so I'm guessing its Pacific.

[TimBone]

Couldn't just stay for 20 more minutes and watch the fight live?
I thought about it, but I'd rather watch at home. It's no biggie, I'll just avoid any updates between here and there. Thirty minute drive, pop open the Abrasive Ale that Shag was nice enough to send me, and enjoy it while hopefully Aldo gives the ol' Irishman a spanking.

[alnorth]

I guess that was 45 minutes ago, so I'm guessing its Pacific.

The main card has started. First fight is over, 2nd one is walking out now.

[TimBone]

Speaking of which. I've seen picks made, but who is everyone actually rooting for in the main event? How about the Co-Main?

Weidman and Aldo, here.

[RINGLEADER]

So main event started 45 minutes ago? Who won?

[New World Order]

How do you guys feel about Joe as a commentator?

[Buck]

The main card has started. First fight is over, 2nd one is walking out now.

Oh I see. When I opened the stream it was 15 min of BS I couldn't see who was fighting.

By the way if you know how to use AceStream this is coming in crystal clear 720p.

acestream://9e9f723062bed9832414cbb73dce5618fb2bd76d

[alnorth]

So main event started 45 minutes ago? Who won?

It has not. The main card started 45 minutes ago, the main event has not.

[New World Order]

Main event will probably start around 11 Central.

[RINGLEADER]

Main event will probably start around 11 Central.

Ah okay cool. Have time to get home and watch it.

[KChiefs1]

For those into Periscope:

https://www.periscope.tv/w/aTziTTIwNDcyODV8MXlwS2RWcXJtUE5KV1Y0_901onzZfoPjjxKcxWmE8GHfyMzxM_GFPuL9KWXg

[alnorth]

How do you guys feel about Joe as a commentator?

I'm fine with him, but I'm biased. Joe Rogan has the greatest podcast in the world, so I'm a fan.

I do recognize that Rogan tends to have an underdog bias though, anytime the underdog is doing something other than shit the bed, he talks them up too much.

[New World Order]

I'm fine with him, but I'm biased. Joe Rogan has the greatest podcast in the world, so I'm a fan.

I do recognize that Rogan tends to have an underdog bias though, anytime the underdog is doing something other than shit the bed, he talks them up too much.


I think he's exciting, but the bias can be a bit too much at times. For example the Uriah fight tonight.

[TimBone]

How do you guys feel about Joe as a commentator?
I like him, but he gets excited a little too quick, and like Alnorth said, there's a bias in his commentating.

[TimBone]

Oh, that first round was a bit of fun.

[Buck]

Maia is dominating this round.

[Sassy Squatch]

60 strikes to 1. LMAO

[alnorth]

What a wild fight. Thats about as entertaining as BJJ gets.

[Buck]

Judging by the responses my stream is about 90 sec behind. Shoot.

[New World Order]

Nelson looks mentally defeated

[New World Order]

60 strikes to 1. LMAO



Mother of God.

[eDave]

Judging by the responses my stream is about 90 sec behind. Shoot.

http://wiz1.net/channel1

[alnorth]

This is the kind of fight where Joe Rogan shines.

[Sassy Squatch]

Damn, this is lopsided as fuck.

[alnorth]

I don't think Nelson has a chance in hell at this point.

[alnorth]

That has to be a 10-8

[Buck]

http://wiz1.net/channel1

My stream is in crystal clear HD though so I'll take the delay.

[alnorth]

Joe is right, Gunnar looks bad here, but he's highly ranked for a reason. Maia is just that much of a jiu-jitsu wizard

[ChiliConCarnage]

This has been fun to watch. Gunner got body locked/back took twice. Maia has way better wrestling and control

[alnorth]

This round has to be 10-8 also

[New World Order]

Cecil Peoples scores it 30-27 Nelson

[TimBone]

Sheesh. What a drubbing. I was skeptical when I read that this Nelson dude would be able to roll with Maia.

[alnorth]

I have it 30-25 for Maia

[ZootedGranny]

What a mauling. I figured Nelson would fight off the takedowns much better, but Maia made it look effortless.

[Buck]

BTFO. I hope Nelson got paid at least.

[New World Order]

BTFO. I hope Nelson got paid at least.


5k

[Buck]

5k

Probably not worth it. I'm guessing his sponsors gave him some money too.

[alnorth]

This next fight should be crazy. I assume it'll be a title eliminator to fight the winner of Weidman/Rockhold

[New World Order]

This next fight should be crazy. I assume it'll be a title eliminator to fight the winner of Weidman/Rockhold


I'm looking more forward to Romero's post fight speech if he wins.

[alnorth]

I'm looking more forward to Romero's post fight speech if he wins.

"No for gay Jesus"

[Buck]

http://i.imgur.com/ciiapoF.jpg

[alnorth]

"Werdum Face" is one of the greatest treasures in the UFC.

[alnorth]

Man, RDA is such a beast, but I'll be so happy if Cowboy wins next weekend. I might even buy one of those stupid Reebok jerseys.

[alnorth]

Here we go... this fight is good enough to headline a lower-level PPV even though its not a championship fight.

[BigCatDaddy]

This is the kind of fight where Joe Rogan shines.

Rogan is great. Cant imagine finding someone as knowledgeable and entertaining at the same time.

[Buck]

I want food but I don't want to miss a minute of any of the next 3 fights.

[BigCatDaddy]

How did Romero test clean?

[alnorth]

This fight is special, and its not even the co-main.

[alnorth]

Classic awesome striker vs BJJ fight.

[TimBone]

Wait, Jacare hasn't lost since coming over from StrikeForce? Daaaaaang. I had no idea.

[alnorth]

Wait, Jacare hasn't lost since coming over from StrikeForce? Daaaaaang. I had no idea.

same with Romero.

[Perineum Ripper]

How the fuck is Romero 185

[Buck]

Romero hits so hard.

[alnorth]

LOL, wow that was silly. Souza invited him to come into his guard and Romero happily obliged, I was yelling "NO! What are you doing?" Should have forced him to stand up.

Romero is still probably going to win, Souza is F'd up.

[Perineum Ripper]

That was awesome..you can tell he is sucking

[Perineum Ripper]

35 to 1 on strikes is unreal

[eDave]

LOL, wow that was silly. Souza invited him to come into his guard and Romero happily obliged, I was yelling "NO! What are you doing?" Should have forced him to stand up.

Romero is still probably going to win, Souza is F'd up.

it would be over now if he had stood back up.

[alnorth]

That was excellent. Referees are very reluctant to do that.

[Perineum Ripper]

That was excellent. Referees are very reluctant to do that.

That was definitely the right thing to do

[Buck]

Nobody but the ref did anything that round.

[alnorth]

Souza is recovering. Romero would have gotten the KO if he had forced Souza to stand in round 1.

[BigCatDaddy]

1-1 IMO and Romero is gassed with all that muscle he is packing.

[ChiliConCarnage]

Roidmero gassed. Still super dangerous

[Sassy Squatch]

That spinning punch was fucking sick.

[alnorth]

Nobody but the ref did anything that round.

Souza needed to recover in that round, but I don't know why Romero wasn't pressing him more.

[alnorth]

Oh wow, Souza might come back!

[BigCatDaddy]

Take down there sealed it.29-28 Souza

[alnorth]

He needs to go for a finish, who knows what the judges did in round 2.

[Perineum Ripper]

Souza sealed the fight with that takedown

[New World Order]

I want food but I don't want to miss a minute of any of the next 3 fights.


Pizza?

[alnorth]

I think this is the fight where I decide that Marc Goddard is the 3rd-best ref in the UFC.

[alnorth]

Whoever won round 2 probably won the fight. If round 1 is 10-8, it could end up being a draw, also.

[TimBone]

If Souza ends up losing, then the fact that this wasn't a main event hurts him. Two more rounds, and there's no doubt he wins. Other dude is gassed af.

[New World Order]

I think it's a tie.

[Buck]

I don't know how anyone can predict round two. Romero got a talking to, but neither guy did anything to score IMO.

[TimBone]

Hoo boy!!

[Perineum Ripper]

Wow..would of never guessed that

[BigCatDaddy]

Not a robbery. Souza had better 2nd round numbers..... close call but fans seems upset.

[ChiliConCarnage]

If it was a champ match it was a squash job. 3 vs 5 rounds really changes things

[alnorth]

All three of those scores seemed possible to me. The only other score I was expecting to maybe hear was 28-28

[TimBone]

If it was a champ match it was a squash job. 3 vs 5 rounds really changes things
Or just a main event, even.

[alnorth]

Not a robbery. Souza had better 2nd round numbers..... close call but fans seems upset.

yep, I have no problem with those scores. Souza got blasted in round 1, and round 2 was almost a toss-up. The scores could have been anywhere, the only thing I was sure of was that no one got 30 points

[BigCatDaddy]

If it was a champ match it was a squash job. 3 vs 5 rounds really changes things

Yeah. Champ just needs to survive round 1.

[ZootedGranny]

Wouldn't have been surprised by any outcome. I think it was probably a draw, but I get it.

[TimBone]

Oh Dear Lord....Carlos Condit versus Robbie Lawler? Sign me the fuck up.

I loooooooove Carlos Condit.

[BigCatDaddy]

Man. Love Condit and Lawler.. no idea who I would pull for.

[alnorth]

This PPV has been great so far. I can't imagine the last 2 fights will disappoint, so this has been money well-spent.

[BigCatDaddy]

This PPV has been great so far. I can't imagine the last 2 fights will disappoint, so this has been money well-spent.

Not really referencing you but people that talk shit about people spending money on a PPV are scum. If you don't have 50 dollars, fine. Just STFU.

[alnorth]

Not really referencing you but people that talk shit about people spending money on a PPV are scum.

I always buy PPV's, if I don't want to pay for it, I'll go to BWW. Can't steal it if you want to support the UFC.

[alnorth]

This fight is the one I'm least sure of. I'm more confident that Aldo will win than I am that Weidman will defend his belt.

[TimBone]

Shiiiiiiiit. .....rushing home now.

*crosses fingers for no speeding tickets*

[eDave]

Tom Petty is not getting me pumped.

[Sassy Squatch]

I hope he loses for making me listen to this shitty song on loop.

[BigCatDaddy]

Yeah... not a lot of great intro music these days. I miss that prime Matt Hughes entrance.

[BigCatDaddy]

2 white boys fighting for a belt has to be a rare occasion.

[alnorth]

I strongly disagree with Joe there. They were at a stalemate, they needed to stand. If Joe had his way, standups would not exist.

[Buck]

I hate Matt Serra

[Sassy Squatch]

Best match so far?

[alnorth]

Best match so far?

I think so, yes

[alnorth]

I have it 20-18 Rockhold. Weidman needs to do something to keep his belt.

[BigCatDaddy]

Think its 1-1 and Weidman seems more fresh.

[alnorth]

Weidman might have been pacing himself for the championship rounds

[Perineum Ripper]

Rockhold is literally kicking the shit out of him

[Buck]

Yeah Rockhold looks tired. Not guarding his face.

[eDave]

Rockhold is literally kicking the shit out of him

And killing himself in the process.

[eDave]

Fuuuuck

[Buck]

Weidman is bleeding

[alnorth]

Good lord, Herb Dean. What the hell are you doing?

[Buck]

Herb Dean, wtf

[ChiliConCarnage]

Wow rockhold let it go and may have energy dumped

[BigCatDaddy]

The dumb spinning kick attempt may have cost him the fight.

[alnorth]

That is a 10-8. I have it 30-26 Rockhold.

[eDave]

Wow rockhold let it go and may have energy dumped

Should have paid off.

[Sassy Squatch]

Wow, I know Dean has been criticized for stopping shit too early before, but goddamn man.

[Perineum Ripper]

Wow..I thought that should have been stopped

[alnorth]

This is a health issue now. Weidman is seriously hurt, he should not still be fighting.

[Iowanian]

new stream please

[eDave]

new stream please

http://wiz1.net/channel1

[Perineum Ripper]

Ol' Chuck Liddell was fucking pissed that Weimar was holding the fence on that takedown attempt

[alnorth]

They aren't going to do it, but Weidman's corner needs to throw the towel.

[Perineum Ripper]

I'm really impressed that Rockhold is still pushing this hard

[Buck]

Wow. GG

[eDave]

Finally. That dude is a killer. Wow.

[ChiliConCarnage]

Wow great fight

[BigCatDaddy]

This brings Weidman down a lot in my eyes. From legend killer to losing to Rockhild.

[Buck]

Bet that Weidman gets rematch before Romero gets a shot.

[ZootedGranny]

Weidman will regret that slow spinning kick for a while.

[alnorth]

I'm also confused, whether I should mentally rank Weidman lower, Rockhold higher, or both.

[alnorth]

Rockhold is a good guy, I'm happy for him.

[BigCatDaddy]

Weidman will regret that slow spinning kick for a while.

That was the turning point for sure.

[Sassy Squatch]

This brings Weidman down a lot in my eyes. From legend killer to losing to Rockhild.
Huh? Weidman didnt look bad at all. Rockhold just caught a mistake and made him pay dearly for it.

[BigCatDaddy]

Huh? Weidman didnt look bad at all. Rockhold just caught a mistake and made him pay dearly for it.

He was even with Luke..m just hoping he might be a little more special. In hindsight he probably was the least special of every title holder.

[alnorth]

OK, I've been thinking about this damned fight for too long. I'm ready for it to be over, even if it ends up showing me that I was very wrong.

[jjjayb]

Finally. Time for the main event.

[eDave]

My walk in music would be Korn - It's On! or Kashmir.

[alnorth]

COLOR!!!

GREEN SHORTS!

Maybe the stupid black/white Reebok shorts will change soon?

[Buck]

Predictions?

Aldo in 5.

[jjjayb]

Wow! Quickest knockout ever! I can't believe he put him out in the first 3 seconds!

[alnorth]

Oh God, they are both in the cage. I have to stand. No more posts till round 1 is over.

[eDave]

Oh God, they are both in the cage. I have to stand. No more posts till round 1 is over.

ROFL

Enjoy

[Sassy Squatch]

First round knockout coming up.

[jjjayb]

First round knockout coming up.

Coming up? What stream are you watching. It's already over.

[Buck]

Quit trolling

[jjjayb]

Quit trolling

Ok. I keed. I keed.

[Sassy Squatch]

This feels like a WWE match. Can they just fight so I can sleep?

[eDave]

LOL

holy cow

[Buck]

Wait were you trolling or not? Lol

[penbrook]

Um what

[Sassy Squatch]

LMAO!!!!!

[Buck]

Does that count as a title defense or not?

[jjjayb]

Now do you believe me?

[Perineum Ripper]

That was crazy

[eDave]

LOL. He's flipping off someone in the crowd.

[ChiliConCarnage]

Why I was worried about ring rust. Meh, nothing there

[stevieray]

What happened?

[jonzie04]

Looks like I turned it on at the right time...sucks i missed Rockhold and Weidman... That looked like a Lyoto Machida punch.

[Sassy Squatch]

What happened?
Literal 1 hit knockout.

[Buck]

What happened?

McGregor knocked Aldo out 12 seconds into the first round.

[alnorth]

13 seconds.

I have never been this shocked in my life.

Not just related to the UFC, this was more surprising to me than 9/11

[Silock]

Predictions?

Aldo in 5.

I hope you meant to say "Aldo knocked out in 5 seconds."

Geezus.

[jjjayb]

At least Aldo got a punch in. After he was knocked the fuck out. Lol.

[stevieray]

McGregor knocked Aldo out 12 seconds into the first round.
Not surprised.

He's a bad ass mic.

[SAUTO]

I'm behind but HOLY FUCK

[Buck]

At least Aldo got a punch in. After he was knocked the fuck out. Lol.

And the hammerfist knocked him out again.

[Buck]

I can't believe that just happened. Aldo has literally been the champion since EVER.

[alnorth]

When I saw it live, I wasn't even sure Conor hit him, it was too quick. I was hoping McCarthy didn't make a mistake. In the replay I thought "oh wow... son of a bitch, he really did knock him out that quickly."

[jonzie04]

Seriously, how is it that so many UFC champions are HORRIBLE boxers...Aldo literally came charging in with his hands down. No wonder why I don't watch this stuff that often.

[ZootedGranny]

WOW.

Joe Rogan with the ruthless "How much of the fight do you remember?"

[alnorth]

The UFC is going to make a metric fuck-ton of money on Conor McGregor. Whatever future earning potential they may have lost with Ronda's shocking KO, they more than made back with this. All of Europe is now going to be on board with the UFC.

I don't hate Conor anymore. Son of a bitch, he backed it up. He's Irish Ali.

[KC native]

Well that was slightly disappointing.

Good knockout but I wanted a fight.

[BigCatDaddy]

Well that was slightly disappointing.

Good knockout but I wanted a fight.

Thats where I am. Entertained and yet disappointed.

[alnorth]

Thats where I am. Entertained and yet disappointed.

I adjust quickly. I detested Ronda after TUF, but I place more importance in superior athletes than I do in "good guys" or "good stories".

I didn't like Conor, but God Damn, after that I'm with him now.

[eDave]

Great thread Alnorth. Thanks.

[Sassy Squatch]

Would have been fucking hilarious if Aldo knocked McGregor out with that shot. Double KO. What would have happened then?