UFC 173: Barao vs. Dillashaw (May 24, 2014)

[Skel]

Man, I'm blown away by Dillashaw's performance. This has to be the most a guy's stock has risen in one fight in MMA history. He not only beat the arguable P4P #1, he outclassed him. Barao doesn't deserve an immediate rematch and I hope they don't give him one. Let TJ avenge his (undeserved) loss to Assuncao.

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[TheCalculator]

Faber-tier scrambling with fight IQ that's only slightly worse than Jones', unrivaled athleticism in the division (who was that idiot who called me a retard for saying that Dillashaw was faster and more athletic than Barao?), excellent timing and one of the most diverse striking games in MMA. It's easy to forget, but Dillashaw just dominated Barao completely, finished him and, for the most part, he didn't even implement his wrestling game. And his biggest strength is his ability to mix his striking into his grappling.

Scary. He hasn't peaked yet, he's still a work in progress.

And I would dare to say his footwork was as good as Dominic Cruz. I was in shock how good this man looked tonight.
#AirportTrainingIsTheAnswer

[Tremendous]

5Dimes graded it as a win. What book is this?

Bet365.

[Sykes]

Faber-tier scrambling with fight IQ that's only slightly worse than Jones', unrivaled athleticism in the division (who was that idiot who called me a retard for saying that Dillashaw was faster and more athletic than Barao?), excellent timing and one of the most diverse striking games in MMA. It's easy to forget, but Dillashaw just dominated Barao completely, finished him and, for the most part, he didn't even implement his wrestling game. And his biggest strength is his ability to mix his striking into his grappling.

Scary. He hasn't peaked yet, he's still a work in progress.

Ludwig has alot to do with it. Has a ton to do with all there success and hes being sacked? Crazy.

[GunShard]

Holy crap. Dillashaw might be the P4P #1 fighter in the world.

I say Jose Aldo is the #1 P4P fighter in the world. Dillashaw should be very close.

[Sykes]

Bet365.

Get onto livechat say hey I wanna play blackjack and yous didnt pay me for this.... etc. If its roght though they'll pay there the best most reputable online.

[marzwoody]

Faber-tier scrambling with fight IQ that's only slightly worse than Jones', unrivaled athleticism in the division (who was that idiot who called me a retard for saying that Dillashaw was faster and more athletic than Barao?), excellent timing and one of the most diverse striking games in MMA. It's easy to forget, but Dillashaw just dominated Barao completely, finished him and, for the most part, he didn't even implement his wrestling game. And his biggest strength is his ability to mix his striking into his grappling.

Scary. He hasn't peaked yet, he's still a work in progress.

Yep. and there wont be an immediate rematch because he dominated for four rounds then got the KO. i knew there was something special about dillashaw watching him fight many fights ago. i felt the same way with frankie edgar when i watched him fight sean sherk. glad dillashaw won.

[jacktheknife]

Man, I'm blown away by Dillashaw's performance. This has to be the most a guy's stock has risen in one fight in MMA history. He not only beat the arguable P4P #1, he outclassed him. Barao doesn't deserve an immediate rematch and I hope they don't give him one. Let TJ avenge his (undeserved) loss to Assuncao.

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Assuncao's win was a robbery and everyone already knows. Let him squash the fluke talkers then get hype for Dominick in the battle for King of the MMA Dance-off.

[jacktheknife]

I say Jose Aldo is the #1 P4P fighter in the world. Dillashaw should be very close.

Can we maybe have a guy that doesn't flop in the 5th?

[marzwoody]

Dominick has never been that been that good of a fighter. dillashaw would destroy him easily first round domination.

[Skel]

Michaud -150 2 units to win 1.35 units
Barao by Submission +417 1.5 units to win 6.25 units
Holdsworth + Njokuani 3 units to win 2.3 units
Cormier/Henderson O2.5 + Dos Santos 2 units to win 1.18 units
Dilashaw/Barao U4.5 + Cormier/Henderson O2.5 + Munoz/Mousasi O2.5 1.5 units to win 4.7 units
Rockhold + Barao + Not Bisping ITD 4 units to win 2.4 units
Not Jones in R1 + Barao 2.5 units to win 1.3 units
Lawler + Varner + Ferguson + Njokuani + Iaquinta 0.5 units to win 2.4 units
Barao/Dillashaw U4.5 + Lawler 1 units to win 1.5 units
Holdsworth + Barao/Dillashaw starts R2 1.5 units to win 1.1 units

-7.7 units for the night. Haven't been doing well lately but I'm gonna come back strong.

[Skel]

Assuncao's win was a robbery and everyone already knows. Let him squash the fluke talkers then get hype for Dominick in the battle for King of the MMA Dance-off.

What kind of idiot would call this win a fluke? He dominated Barao for 4.5 rounds then finished him.

[MD]

Dominick has never been that been that good of a fighter. dillashaw would destroy him easily first round domination.

No.

Dominick is very special. I think we'll start to see how special very soon.

[Tremendous]

Get onto livechat say hey I wanna play blackjack and yous didnt pay me for this.... etc. If its roght though they'll pay there the best most reputable online.

They are saying the fight should have ended before 2:30 of FOURTH ROUND.

WHAT THE FK?

I'm trying to explain how it works to the guy, but he doesn't get it.

[marzwoody]

No.

Dominick is very special. I think we'll start to see how special very soon.

You mean special needs? if you like dancing, pillow punches and decisions watch a dominick cruz fight. i look forward to seeing the champ dismantle him. that is if he can even make it to a title fight, the guy gets injured more than sam l jacksons character in the movie unbreakable.

[NunyaBidness]

They are saying the fight should have ended before 2:30 of FOURTH ROUND.

WHAT THE FK?

I'm trying to explain how it works to the guy, but he doesn't get it.

Live chat guys tend to be the biggest morons, just let it sit, and email support, it'll get sorted eventually.

SBR Book graded it wrong as well, fwiw.

[Tremendous]

Live chat guys tend to be the biggest morons, just let it sit, and email support, it'll get sorted eventually.

SBR Book graded it wrong as well, fwiw.

Unbelievable, man. I'll do that...

I really thought nobody could be that stupid.

[gabe]

Fight ended at 2:26 of round 5, why was under 4.5 graded a loss? isn't it a win by 4 seconds?

[Das Jax]

There were some dumb questions asked during the post-fight...

What do you mean by "angles"?

Would you like it if all the night's fights were in the same weightclass?

[Skel]

There were some dumb questions asked during the post-fight...

What do you mean by "angles"?

Would you like it if all the night's fights were in the same weightclass?

I'm pretty sure the guy asking the question heard it as "using ankles", which is why he mentioned something about feet.

[Skel]

Mendes's line predictably drops after TJ's win, from +200 to +160 on 5D.

[Vaughany]

Ludwig has alot to do with it. Has a ton to do with all there success and hes being sacked? Crazy.

Dont think he was sacked was he?!

[Vaughany]

Renan -150 live. Loading up on that hard.

Played Barao live at -125 again.

Oh Sac!

[Vaughany]

there nothing dillashaw has an advantage over barao...not even wrestling.

Indeed

[Vaughany]

HUGE play parlays on Iaquinta, Ferguson, Cormier & Barao in different combos.Medium play's on Holdworth & Chiesa. Small on Njokuani. GL All (even mama's little man Marz)!

Wasnt enough chalk brah

[fitguy67]

Fight ended at 2:26 of round 5, why was under 4.5 graded a loss? isn't it a win by 4 seconds?

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[Vaughany]

lol

[Tommy Blingshyne]

so whats the deal w/ SBR Sportsbook grading the under in the dillashaw/barao fight incorrectly? the fight went under yet it was graded as a loss

[BIGDAY]

The best part about Dillishaw taking the belt.....

All weight classes are now championed by... WRASLTERS!!!

[Beelzebubzy]

The best part about Dillishaw taking the belt.....

All weight classes are now championed by... WRASLTERS!!!

Aldo

[Beelzebubzy]

The best part about Dillishaw taking the belt.....

All weight classes are now championed by... WRASLTERS!!!

Pettis

[MD]

Pettis

Indeed, and the only champions who use their wrestling as their front line of attack are Cain and Weidman, and Weidman is arguable. Most of the champions are strikers now, including Dillashaw, who is a better striker than he is a grappler.

To be honest, I don't buy into the idea that wrestling is the best base for MMA. I think that, as the biggest feeder-sport to MMA in the USA, it will, naturally, supply many high level athletes who transition wonderfully to MMA, but a lot of this is simply related to how many wrestlers there are and how few post-collegiate opportunities wrestlers have. If karate was taught in high schools instead of wrestling, karate would be the "best" base for MMA.

[Thor4140]

This is just my opinion but i think deep down Faber is down about this win. The guy seems to be a attention whore and i bet all that ludwig praise has been burning him up. I wouldn't be surprised if Dillashaw up and leaves when Ludwig leaves. Faber prolly laying awake wondering "why couldn't this have been about me"

[Beelzebubzy]

Well he did ask for dillashaw to get a title shot minute after his controversial loss to barao

[Ron_Paul_2012]

This is just my opinion but i think deep down Faber is down about this win. The guy seems to be a attention whore and i bet all that ludwig praise has been burning him up. I wouldn't be surprised if Dillashaw up and leaves when Ludwig leaves. Faber prolly laying awake wondering "why couldn't this have been about me"

Nope. You're projecting again Hamza. Faber is not a jealous hater like someone I know.