The MMA Thread: DON'T ASK 4 STREAMS & NO GIFS- UFC 300 ON NOW

[champcruthik]

smh at this hate on RR's technique

It's evident how much time and effort Edmond and Ronda are spending on improving her one real weakness, striking. Rousey's gotten better in that department, but "sloppy" isn't an unfair asssessment the way Ronda came out against Bethe. Very loose, reckless striking defense with hands down and chin out/exposed. Rousey was lucky to not get clipped. I fully understand her plan was to apply pressure and end the fight quickly because of Bethe's suicide comments and the whole "don't cry." There's ways to be aggressive but smart. Luckily for Ronda, Holm is a volume boxer/puncher, somewhat like Nick Diaz on the men's side. Holm has tremendous technique and kickboxing experience, but her damage is by sheer volume and not by one-punch KO power.

I like Joanna but Straw Weight is looking suspect too.

I appreciate Joanna's crisp striking as much as the next MMA fan, but I can't help but feel she's holding the belt for Claudinha. Their first fight in December '14 is to date the best bout in short-lived strawweight history. One could argue Claudinha took the two rounds necessary to secure a decision against Joanna, and now she wants to fight Joanna even if she loses to Letourneau. Complete joke Letourneau is receiving the title shot after Claudinha was promised. 4-fight win streak, I get it, but not one of those wins is close to a victory over Jessica Aguilar.

 

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EA Sports UFC 2 Features Revealed

  10:02 AM - November 13, 2015 by Steve_OS

FINISH THE FIGHT

EA SPORTS UFC[emoji]174[/emoji] 2 innovates with stunning character likeness and animation, adds an all new Knockout Physics System and authentic gameplay features, and invites all fighters to step back into The Octagon[emoji]174[/emoji] to experience the thrill of finishing the fight.

The game delivers an experience for every fight fan, including five brand new game modes, a revamped Career Mode which introduces the option to create female fighters for the first time in a UFC[emoji]174[/emoji] game, and a new Title Chase system for Online Championships. No matter what kind of fighter you are, there’s a mode to match your style of play...finish the fight with devastating knockouts in the all-new KO Mode, create and customize a team of champions in UFC Ultimate Team, or craft your dream fight card in the Custom Event Creator. EA SPORTS UFC 2 has a mode for every fight fan.

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Key Features & Modes  

KNOCKOUT GAMEPLAY

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A MODE FOR EVERY FIGHT FAN

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• KO Mode – With no grappling to worry about, unleash the punches, kicks, knees and elbows in this fast, fun, and furious mode; perfect for any fan looking to let the fists fly against their friends. The rules are simple...the fight doesn’t stop until someone gets starched!
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TOOLS TO MASTER MMA

• Grapple Assist – Mastering the art of grappling can be an intimidating pursuit, but thanks to the all-new grappling assistance display, it’s easier than ever. Visual aids help players with ground game transitions, submissions, takedowns and much more, all in real-time, so that anyone can finish the fight like a pro.
• Practice Mode – Even the top mixed martial artists can’t win on natural ability alone. It takes dedication and a willingness to perfect their craft. Jump into Practice Mode and experience a no-consequences environment designed to let you master the basics of striking, grappling and clinch-work at your own pace before putting your skills to the test in real competition.
• Skill Challenges – EA SPORTS UFC 2 offers 12 new mini-games to help players learn and perfect stand-up, clinch, and ground disciplines.

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[getback]

I remember watching TUF a few seasons ago and she made a guest appearance and was sort of on the shy/timid side. Amazing what a little fame can do to your personality

 

[shogun]

They're finally talking about it on tv. Twice today on nbc and now espn2.

 

[jinkazama]

I remember watching TUF a few seasons ago and she made a guest appearance and was sort of on the shy/timid side. Amazing what a little fame can do to your personality

As my dad used to say...fame, money, and alcohol don't change people; it makes them more of who they really are.

I like Rousey but I really want to see someone give her a fight. Only then will we know if she's all she's hyped to be.

 

[chino905]

I love me some Joanna Champion . i got her winning by tko within 3rds. But I really want to see her fight Claudia again. Their first fight was .

Holm is going to get tapped out in the first, but i'll be rooting for her. If only she had KO power, she might have a puncher's chance. Only way she can win this one is by head kick or decision, and neither is going to happen.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

I love me some Joanna Champion

. i got her winning by tko within 3rds. But I really want to see her fight Claudia again. Their first fight was

.

Holm is going to get tapped out in the first, but i'll be rooting for her. If only she had KO power, she might have a puncher's chance. Only way she can win this one is by head kick or decision, and neither is going to happen.

I'm with you on both statements, though I won't be rooting for either Holm or Rousey. I kind of want Rousey to keep winning so everyone can continue being rustled 

 

[shogun]

Letourneau's a milf. Hope she's looking extra nice at the weigh-ins.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Letourneau's a milf. Hope she's looking extra nice at the weigh-ins.

I'm ready for the weigh ins 

 

 

[king of chicago]

lol, cringe at ronda calling Holly fake

 

[shogun]

When is Camel-toe Zingano's next fight? I miss her weigh-ins.

 

[phillyzphan]

I think Rousey is gonna win but part of me is giving Holm a small chance. Just because it seems like outside things may take a toll mentally on Rousey. You got her mom calling out Edmond. Edmond has his bankruptcy **** going on. The Travis Browne stuff. Her mom supposedly not going to her fight for the 1st time. And now people calling her out for domestic abuse. Plus I'm intrigued to see what tricks and techniques Jon Jones taught Holm since he played a big part in getting her prepared.

 

[shogun]

Maybe he told her to kick kneecaps like he does. That arm lock he did on glover was nasty, surprise that I haven't seen someone do a similar move.

 

[2pacalypsenow]

^^^ didn't know about all that and some of it makes sense now. That whole rant had super cringe written all over. Holly looked like she was unfazed but at the same time confused. Ronda looked sorta shooked like she was looking for a reason to get mad. Seriously? Holly had a fake smile? there was hardly any build up to this fight and all was shown were the embedded vids and all holly did was backflips into the pool and bring a fan onstage. Rooting for holly, she honestly seems more determined, but Ronda is gonna be one tough mountain to climb.

 

[king of chicago]

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[Vincent Van Goat]

Ronda sounded like she stole all of Jon Jones stash 

 

[frank mucus]

Holm takes the belt by headkick knockout round 2.

I got goosebumps watching that weigh ins. Knot because of the drama, but cause ronda's cringey antics.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

It honestly seemed like she was deflecting her anger at her mother or perhaps the fans who are calling her out on her double standardness onto Holm

Rogan asked Holm what happened and she was like "idk I was just having a drink 

"

Weigh In's Ronda is always 

 though

 

[frank mucus]

Nah. Ronda is too potato and she pushed Holly's own hand onto her face.

A video posted by Dana White (@danawhiteufc) on Nov 13, 2015 at 3:47pm PST

I don't know why the video doesn't seem to work. Here's a direct link to her buffoonery

 

[g money 87]

Ronda instigated the whole thing then blames holm lol what an idiot

I got holm shocking the world tomorr

 

[mr highness]

Thought I'd be the only one going for Holmes. Hope she wins, tired of Rousey already.

Anybody know if the event will start early? Since it's held in Australia with the different times and all.

 

[chino905]

Thought I'd be the only one going for Holmes. Hope she wins, tired of Rousey already.

Anybody know if the event will start early? Since it's held in Australia with the different times and all.

PPV will start normal time 10pm est. prelims start at 8pm on FS1.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

This ***** really called her Holmes 

 

[mr highness]

Thought I'd be the only one going for Holmes. Hope she wins, tired of Rousey already.

Anybody know if the event will start early? Since it's held in Australia with the different times and all.

PPV will start normal time 10pm est. prelims start at 8pm on FS1.

Thanks, hopefully it's actually live live, and no 30 second delay which would probably spoil it via news on the internet.

This ***** really called her Holmes 

It's the auto-correct.

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

I was jking but damn I was hoping you did call her Holmes