UFC 178: Johnson vs. Cariaso (September 27, 2014)

**Vaughany** · 09-25-14, 04:17 AM

**Vaughany** · 09-25-14, 04:23 AM

**marzwoody** · 09-25-14, 04:26 AM

If Conor gets starched i will cry with joy.

**Vaughany** · 09-25-14, 04:27 AM

**Vaughany** · 09-25-14, 05:18 AM

I'm 80/20 on the rumours about Conor's hand injury currently (as in 20% likely the rumours are true)...

- On the one hand (hehe) there has been a lot of photos recently where he has been hiding his right hand (I noticed this a few days ago), on the flipside there has also been photos where his right hand is on show and is not wrapped or anything.

- Dave Meltzer are apparently claiming that McGregor has had hand injury for past 2 weeks or sumin. Is he like many others just basing that on the Embedded Episode 1? Would they really drop the ball like that and show Conor wearing a wrap due hand injury for millions to see? Or am I overestimating the competency of the UFC?

Is that a swollen right thumb/hand?!!!

**Vaughany** · 09-25-14, 05:35 AM

Originally posted by Vaughany

Is it me or does the guy at 46secs say "how is the leg?" to Cerronayyyy?

LOL at Conor and McGregor staredown across the room near end!!!

I found Zingano strangely arousing

haha clearly says "How was the lake?" actually

**Vaughany** · 09-25-14, 05:49 AM

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lol

At end of this she says "one word to describe your opponent?"

Conor says "Journeyman"

She says "ahh a compliment"!!!!

MD · 09-25-14, 05:54 AM

Originally posted by Vaughany

Is that a swollen right thumb/hand?!!!

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**Vaughany** · 09-25-14, 06:04 AM

lol knew that was coming! Does it look swollen to you?!

"Md is gonna take it cleeeeean aaahhhfff"!

**PunisherIND** · 09-25-14, 07:13 AM

Originally posted by Vaughany

lol

At end of this she says "one word to describe your opponent?"

Conor says "Journeyman"

She says "ahh a compliment"!!!!

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lmao

**PunisherIND** · 09-25-14, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by Vaughany

lol knew that was coming! Does it look swollen to you?!

"Md is gonna take it cleeeeean aaahhhfff"!

**marzwoody** · 09-25-14, 09:49 AM

This forum has hit a new low. don't make me sign up to sherdog guyz, the posters on there make Jibby look cerebral.

MD · 09-25-14, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by marzwoody

This forum has hit a new low. don't make me sign up to sherdog guyz, the posters on there make Jibby look cerebral.

Indeed. The most compelling thing about SBR is that none of the dumb guys know that they're dumb. You could probably imply that they're an idiot and they wouldn't even notice.

**Vaughany** · 09-25-14, 10:05 AM

lol

**PunisherIND** · 09-25-14, 10:12 AM

Originally posted by MD

Indeed. The most compelling thing about SBR is that none of the dumb guys know that they're dumb. You could probably imply that they're an idiot and they wouldn't even notice.

"ahhh, a compliment. very nice"

**John Bugara** · 09-25-14, 10:26 AM

I'm betting 5 units on Yoel Romero I don't see how Kennedy wins this one and have no idea why the odds are that close. Put a small bet on Mizugaki in case Cruz tears his ACL off the glove touch also. Wanted to go alverez as well but I really have no idea how him and cerrone is going to play out so I'm just going to enjoy that one. Also struggling to make a play on Mcgregor at those odds, as much as i like that match up for him.

MD · 09-25-14, 10:30 AM

Alvarez gets rocked or dropped by Cerrone -550.
Cerrone focks it up and loses anyway -160.

**Beelzebubzy** · 09-25-14, 10:34 AM

Originally posted by MD

Alvarez gets rocked or dropped by Cerrone -550.
Cerrone focks it up and loses anyway -160.

hahah

MD · 09-25-14, 11:04 AM

Cerrone/Alvarez is going to be a variance-fest. Either guy could conceivably finish the fight at any point, or dominate for a clear-cut 30-27. Alvarez level-changing into a Cerrone knee is my biggest concern. That knee will be there all night if Alvarez isn't careful.

**Vaughany** · 09-25-14, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by John Bugara

I'm betting 5 units on Yoel Romero I don't see how Kennedy wins this one and have no idea why the odds are that close. Put a small bet on Mizugaki in case Cruz tears his ACL off the glove touch also. Wanted to go alverez as well but I really have no idea how him and cerrone is going to play out so I'm just going to enjoy that one. Also struggling to make a play on Mcgregor at those odds, as much as i like that match up for him.

Romero lost two rounds to Brunson and even got mounted at one point. Dont see how anybody can think this is an easy fight for Romero against a grinder that will go hard for 3 rounds and wont gas out, and has smothering top control

MD · 09-25-14, 11:13 AM

Originally posted by Vaughany

Romero lost two rounds to Brunson and even got mounted at one point. Dont see how anybody can think this is an easy fight for Romero against a grinder that will go hard for 3 rounds and wont gas out, and has smothering top control

Didn't you hear? Romero medaled in the Olympics, he will have a massive wrestling edge and should be able stuff Kennedy with one hand. Kennedy has no Olympic medals, I'm not even sure if he made it to the final four. Personally, I think the ground should be a non-factor unless Romero decides to take it there.

**Vaughany** · 09-25-14, 11:21 AM

Valid point. I take it all back!

**rocky16** · 09-25-14, 11:22 AM

Originally posted by MD

Didn't you hear? Romero medaled in the Olympics, he will have a massive wrestling edge and should be able stuff Kennedy with one hand. Kennedy has no Olympic medals, I'm not even sure if he made it to the final four. Personally, I think the ground should be a non-factor unless Romero decides to take it there.

Pal I have 97 units on the big muscle bound gorilla looking mofo over the smallish white boy. Cash it my niqqas.

**Vaughany** · 09-25-14, 11:22 AM

Originally posted by MD

Didn't you hear? Romero medaled in the Olympics, he will have a massive wrestling edge and should be able stuff Kennedy with one hand. Kennedy has no Olympic medals, I'm not even sure if he made it to the final four. Personally, I think the ground should be a non-factor unless Romero decides to take it there.

lol like what you did there

**rocky16** · 09-25-14, 11:24 AM

Originally posted by Vaughany

Valid point. I take it all back!

Melanin pal. Melanin.

**Vaughany** · 09-25-14, 11:30 AM

another valid point

**marzwoody** · 09-25-14, 11:36 AM

People still doubting Cerrone's KO abilities?

Alvarez has been fighting cans. and he still gets rocked every fight.

**Bava** · 09-25-14, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by MD

Didn't you hear? Romero medaled in the Olympics, he will have a massive wrestling edge and should be able stuff Kennedy with one hand. Kennedy has no Olympic medals, I'm not even sure if he made it to the final four. Personally, I think the ground should be a non-factor unless Romero decides to take it there.

Bet?

**Bava** · 09-25-14, 11:58 AM

Originally posted by MD

Didn't you hear? Romero medaled in the Olympics, he will have a massive wrestling edge and should be able stuff Kennedy with one hand. Kennedy has no Olympic medals, I'm not even sure if he made it to the final four. Personally, I think the ground should be a non-factor unless Romero decides to take it there.

Saying "Unless Romero decides to take it there" implies that you thought

A) Romero could take it to the ground.

B) Hunt could try to take it to the ground.

Both of which are ridiculous.

**rocky16** · 09-25-14, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by Bava

Saying "Unless Romero decides to take it there" implies that you thought

A) Romero could take it to the ground.

B) Hunt could try to take it to the ground.

Both of which are ridiculous.

Its all about melanin bro.

**oddtodd** · 09-25-14, 12:09 PM

-Ignoring MD . Bava: do you really think romero will not be able to take down Kennedy at all? or just not hold him there once he gets a TD? or that he should be worried about being taken down himself?
Ive seen some fairly elementary setups from Yoel to initiate his TDs, but I have also seem some amazing feats of strength, creativity and athleticism to toss his opponents to the mat. I think hes simply too big for Kennedy who admits to being a tweener between 170-185 himself. His suffocating style I don't think will work against Romero and I think he may get finished by a looping right. I dont think itll be a point fight for Yoel per se but hecould utilize a take down or two to keep things fresh

**Vaughany** · 09-25-14, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by marzwoody

People still doubting Cerrone's KO abilities?

Alvarez has been fighting cans. and he still gets rocked every fight.

Pat curran, aoki, and chandler are far from cans. Many would argue tht chandler is better than all the guys cerrone has faced since pettis

**marzwoody** · 09-25-14, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by Vaughany

Pat curran, aoki, and chandler are far from cans

They all seem like cans to me.

**Napes21** · 09-25-14, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by MD

Didn't you hear? Romero medaled in the Olympics, he will have a massive wrestling edge and should be able stuff Kennedy with one hand. Kennedy has no Olympic medals, I'm not even sure if he made it to the final four. Personally, I think the ground should be a non-factor unless Romero decides to take it there.

Kennedy can shoot bullets that bend around corners - I think he can shoot on Romero at will

**rocky16** · 09-25-14, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by oddtodd

-Ignoring MD . Bava: do you really think romero will not be able to take down Kennedy at all? or just not hold him there once he gets a TD? or that he should be worried about being taken down himself?
Ive seen some fairly elementary setups from Yoel to initiate his TDs, but I have also seem some amazing feats of strength, creativity and athleticism to toss his opponents to the mat. I think hes simply too big for Kennedy who admits to being a tweener between 170-185 himself. His suffocating style I don't think will work against Romero and I think he may get finished by a looping right. I dont think itll be a point fight for Yoel per se but hecould utilize a take down or two to keep things fresh

I cap Romero -1000000. I parlayed him in all bets I've made.