MMA Discussion Thread Part XVI

DuggyD

Yeah that's how I eventually saw Hendo/Cowboy 1&2 mate. Recorded about 9/10 events and watched em all. How I became a fan of the lighter categories to be honest was always a bigger fan of the HW and LHW. It's true IMO though that the better LW and lower weight fighters have come from the WEC.

repoman

I'm amazed that none of these journalists have asked Dana about TUF16.  It was pretty amazing that none of those guys got onto the finale (which had a few TUF15 alumni on there).

Women's MMA.  If it's one or two fights on the prelims every now and then, fine.  I'll watch Rousey and anyone capable of beating her but I reckon once she's dethroned, that little experiment will be over for the UFC.

Cain vs JDS.  I don't know if I'm expecting much from this fight.

DuggyD

Cause most of the guys on TUF16 sucked. Easily the worst season I've seen.

DrPhil

Dana warned them during the season that unless they improved massively then they wouldn't make the finale. The quality of the fights remained poor so he kept his word.

DrPhil

PS, TUF Mexico should happen next year. Could turn up some decent fighters.

repoman

Of course, but for him to essentially write off the entire season, you'd think that'd be worth talking about.  

Anyone know when TUF17 airs?

DuggyD

Arse end of January I believe mate

andywiltshire

Looking forward to the new season, interesting to see how jones comes across and how much sonnen tries to intimidate him.

Plus Dana said there's a guy in the house that everyone's scared of for putting people in hospital whenever he fights!

DuggyD

Yeah I'd read that too. I'm more interested in Sonnen to be honest. I think the guys an arse but in the same way that Balotelli is in footy. Like he winds you up but it wouldn't be the same without him. Think both guys will be great coaches though.

Let me ask a question, what do you guys think of TapouT? I picked up a pretty cool zip hoodie for a few quid from sports direct (it was cheap, looked good and I was cold) wa wearing it before and a kid walked past me and just shook his head at me and started muttering to his mate about it. Surely it's not that offensive? Ok it's the most easily accessible MMA clothing line but it doesn't mean anything does it? Or is this kid just being ridiculous? It felt like he was?

DuggyD

Just seen Neil Magny and Jon Manley are set to fight at UFC157. You may remember them from TUF16. Anyone else see this coming?

Dana said only 4 o the 16 fighters had been offered contracts. That was likely to be Colton Smith and Mike Ricci for making the final, personally I figured it would be these two guys also