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[Obliterator]

Yeah Tony gets hit quite a bit in nearly every fight. He took tons of damage against both Edson Barboza and Lando Vannata. He has really poor striking defense.

That said he has tons of GREAT attributes and ones that could spell big trouble for Conor. I could really see that fight going either way

 

[Curious Puppy]

We'll find out... Maybe Nate's just a tough matchup for Conor, but he hasn't been active, and he hasn't even been a top lightweight for awhile. Tony has a lot of his same attributes. Tall, lanky, tough chin, nice ground game, tons of cardio. Plus he's got some weird shit and creative striking of his own to match Conor's. Conor could run into the same problems and more against Ferguson.

Only thing that worries me about Ferguson is he looks so hittable with that chin in the air.

Tony is more hittable than almost anyone Conor has fought, and he's been able to land hard shots on everyone. The only way Tony has a shot is if he can withstand direct hits and get Conor tired.

Alvarez was a tougher matchup and he got starched, I'd be shocked if Tony wins.

 

[Yaari]

Tony made it no secret that he is willing to use his grappling to grind out the win. I still would really like to see that fight though. Fuck John Kavanaugh for claiming the "fans want to see the Diaz trilogy fight". Lol.

 

[Syder]

People will pay to see Conor do anything.

Nate and Tony are both tough fights.

 

[zewone]

Tony made it no secret that he is willing to use his grappling to grind out the win. I still would really like to see that fight though. Fuck John Kavanaugh for claiming the "fans want to see the Diaz trilogy fight". Lol.

I think the Diaz trilogy is more interesting than the Tony fight. I have a hard time seeing it end any way other than a early KO win for Conor.

 

[Yaari]

I think the Diaz trilogy is more interesting than the Tony fight. I have a hard time seeing it end any way other than a early KO win for Conor.

I mean, it is interesting and all, but Diaz hasn't done shit since that last fight except for whining and moaning for another shot. I am sure it would be a very entertaining fight but I just really don't want to go there again.

I like Conor a lot, but 2 divisions got ruined for him to become a 2-time champion. I want him to defend that title for once.

But yeah, I agree, he can do whatever the hell he wants. With those PPV sales on Tony's last fight, it is obvious he is going to have zero leverage negotiating anything. Oh well, not like the UFC is ever concerned with the legitimacy of their titles.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

The third Diaz fight is probably a huge money fight right now. If you do that, you hold up the division and who knows what happens to Ferguson, but I think the difference is in terms of buys and anticipation, there really isn't much difference between Tony or Khabib or Lee or any other top contenders as opponents for Conor.

 

[RBelong2Us]

Nate has beat him once and came close the second time. He's not the easier fight.

Tony is.

That makes no sense. He hasnt fought Tony...maybe Tony completely tools him. You don't know yet so you can't call it easier.

Tony is basically the same height and has the same reach as Nate with basically just as good of a chin and definitely a better skill set all around.

In other news...Dana is in the media basically giving the response that he would get down on his knees for Trump.

 

[Yaari]

https://twitter.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/918871919293882369

Conor's latest tweet

 

[Dysun]

People will pay to see Conor fight anybody. The Nate trilogy fight would sell more, but probably not by a big margin.

 

[BigJonsson]

Conor is in the next GTA game?

 

[N° 2048]

Conor is in the next GTA game?

Pre-order exclusive DLC but you can get him in a lootbox.

 

[Rumblebones]

Conor acknowledging Tony tweeting his name could possibly be a negotiating tactic with Nate.

Sign the dotted line and accept the terms as they are or Tony is next line.

 

[Levito]

Nate will always be there, even if Conor lost to Tony. Keep that fight in your back pocket kind of deal, Nate isn't gonna fight anyone besides Conor anyways.

 

[alr1ght]

Honestly surprised he's coming back at all. He must have cut a special deal with Uncle Dana.

 

[BigJonsson]

Honestly surprised he's coming back at all. He must have cut a special deal with Uncle Dana.

Like 30+ percent of PPV sales?


Why does this have to be New Year's weekend, bleh

 

[zewone]

His coach was talking about a St. Patricks day fight. If he fought this year I'd be very surprised.

 

[Yaari]

I always expected him to come back. As long as he keeps getting paid big numbers, he is going to show up. He worked hard to get these paydays and he's not going to go away now that he's finally hit that point.

Think they never completely ruled out a late December fight. Conor said he'd do it if he did not have to do any media for it. I doubt that is going to happen, but there's probably some room for negotiations there then.

Can they even make a card with some drawing power if not with him, for that date anyway.

 

[Syder]

His coach was talking about a St. Patricks day fight. If he fought this year I'd be very surprised.

That's a money idea.

 

[BigJonsson]

St Paddy's is a Saturday? Oh god

 

[Fox318]

His coach was talking about a St. Patricks day fight. If he fought this year I'd be very surprised.

That's a fucking money idea.

 

[pixelation]

People will pay to see Conor fight anybody. The Nate trilogy fight would sell more, but probably not by a big margin.

Yup!, people acting like Nate Diaz is this mega star... he's not. More famous than Ferguson?, yeah... but not on a whole different level.

 

[RBelong2Us]

Dern moved up to 125 and proceeded to almost knock her opponents head off. Ended up getting the rear naked choke finish after a knockdown.

 

[parrotbeak]

The Diaz bros should be stars and people like me will always want to see them fight, but as with MMA in general they have little mainstream appeal.

 

[Syder]

"So, you're no longer getting abducted by aliens?"

 

[parrotbeak]

Was someone saying Dana looked like he lost weight? Not seeing it.

 

[-MD-]

If he beats Tony its the next fight to make unless they do Aldo vs Conor in Ireland.

I wish they would do this

 

[Curious Puppy]

"So, you're no longer getting abducted by aliens?"

"I don't know what you're talking about"

GSP shook. Bisping is doing a good job selling this fight.

Also Ferguson just posted this on his IG lol https://instagram.com/p/BaN73KpDmHZ/

 

[Weckum]

The irony in calling Conor tacky and then rooting for Tony, perhaps the most awkward and P4P tacky dude in MMA

Sure and most of these dudes are. I just hate Conor more.

 

[RBelong2Us]

 

[BigJonsson]

"I don't know what you're talking about"

GSP shook. Bisping is doing a good job selling this fight.

Also Ferguson just posted this on his IG lol https://instagram.com/p/BaN73KpDmHZ/

Hahaha, that was good.........almost like they share a management team and already had that ready?

 

[broz0rs]

this is like how I fight in my dreams

 

[juliushandle]

Hahaha, that was good.........almost like they share a management team and already had that ready?

They do have the same management. Glad Tony is gonna get paid. Dude is an extremely hard worker, if not the hardest.

 

[Heel]

JLB fighting NHB

in 2017

Bad MMA never die

 

[Syder]

RIZIN Time

 

[avengers23]

RIZIN Time

After that early knockdown, Mad Dog Morimoto is taking it to Ryota.

 

[Heel]

These announcers are bad enough to make you appreciate the subtle nuances of Jon Anik. Tachi Palace is covered more competently.

 

[Curious Puppy]

"Master Eddie Bravo" lmao

Nice armbar, these announcers are trash

 

[FUME5]

How did Sakuraba and Shamrock go down?

 

[Heel]

How did Sakuraba and Shamrock go down?

10 minutes of hand fighting for a paycheck.

 

[Ceallach]

Worked Spartyka 31 last night. Was tons of fun being on the floor and screaming at the cage. Afterparty was even more fun. Mitch Aguiar needs to go pro like yesterday.

 

[FUME5]

10 minutes of hand fighting for a paycheck.

Exactly what I would expect from two seasoned competitors.

Worked Spartyka 31 last night. Was tons of fun being on the floor and screaming at the cage. Afterparty was even more fun. Mitch Aguiar needs to go pro like yesterday.

Worked? Cornering for someone?

 

[Heel]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BaSEmm3hO0V/

 

[Syder]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BaSEmm3hO0V/

What the fuck did I just watch?

 

[Rumblebones]

What the fuck did I just watch?

Nick getting even with Rampage for trying to get with this girl he was crushing on when he was a kid and Rampage was up and coming. Actual true story.

 

[parrotbeak]

Two martial artists using a woman as a prop with one of them claiming ownership of her.

 

[broz0rs]

lol and Chainsmokers playing in the back. Perfect

 

[Curious Puppy]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BaSEmm3hO0V/

Nick was talking straight gibberish.

 

[BLOODED_hands]

lol and Chainsmokers playing in the back. Perfect

Lol. That's what got me.

I don't think she understood a single word coming out of Nick's mouth!

 

[Maklershed]

In Montreal y’all. I’m keeping my eye out for GSP at all the smoked meat and poutine places.