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EJWTartanSpur

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Wow. Did not see DC finishing Stipe so easily, but it has been shown to be possible in the past - Struve.
Such a shame about Holloway, hope he is okay because he's such an exciting fighter.
Very glad Chiesa lost he's one of my most disliked fighters.
Perry showed some improvements with the camp change but still lots to be worked on. Far too static and flat footed at range and doesn't throw enough feints or show head movement. Hope they bring him along slowly because the new coaching could make him really dangerous if given time.
Ngannou v Lewis was just terrible. Truly bizarre.
 

Spurslove

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Wow. Did not see DC finishing Stipe so easily, but it has been shown to be possible in the past - Struve.
Such a shame about Holloway, hope he is okay because he's such an exciting fighter.
Very glad Chiesa lost he's one of my most disliked fighters.
Perry showed some improvements with the camp change but still lots to be worked on. Far too static and flat footed at range and doesn't throw enough feints or show head movement. Hope they bring him along slowly because the new coaching could make him really dangerous if given time.
Ngannou v Lewis was just terrible. Truly bizarre.

I can't remember Stipe being so easy to hit, so yeah, I was shocked too. I could see it coming after only half a minute or so. He took some big shots right from the early stages of round 1. What a coup for DC. He might have had his backers for maybe a submission, but nobody outside DC's camp could have predicted he'd knock Miocic out so easily. Like I said, I hope neither Ngannou or Lewis get aid for that embarrassment to MMA. It was more like something out of Strictly Come Dancing.

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ajspurs

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Looking forward to seeing Chad Mendes fighting again tomorrow. He has a youtube channel that I've been really enjoying, just gives you a good insight into a fighters day. Cody Garbrandt has one also that I think he's just started!
 

Spurslove

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Guys, I just heard that BT have lost the rights to broadcast the UFC because they refused to meet the price demanded. Absolutely gutted gutted gutted. I've been getting this free on my Virgin Media sports package.

Don't know how long the current contract runs for but it is NOT going to be renewed. WTF do I do now?

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ajspurs

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Guys, I just heard that BT have lost the rights to broadcast the UFC because they refused to meet the price demanded. Absolutely gutted gutted gutted. I've been getting this free on my Virgin Media sports package.

Don't know how long the current contract runs for but it is NOT going to be renewed. WTF do I do now?

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Damn that really sucks! I can always download it the next day, but I like the ease of having it there recorded and not having to avoid various sites and social media to avoid spoiling the outcome until the download has finished.
 

Spurslove

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Damn that really sucks! I can always download it the next day, but I like the ease of having it there recorded and not having to avoid various sites and social media to avoid spoiling the outcome until the download has finished.

I wonder if Sky are going to take it on. If so, there maybe a slim hope they'll allow Virgin Media to continue showing it, even if it means a few extra quid a month. Otherwise I'm buggered.

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ajspurs

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This article is from The Independent, telling us who could be the next owners of the rights to show UFC. Good luck with this guys. Personally, I'm totally underwhelmed but you make your own minds up..!

Please cut and paste the following link..

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport...bscribe-how-to-watch-uk-britain-a8469686.html

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Yeah I saw that yesterday, had a glance at their website and couldn't see any subscription options though. I'm already subscribed to BT Sports, Sky, Netflix and Amazon Prime so I'm not sure how much I fancy another subscription. In saying that I do love the UFC so will be very tempted to subscribe to whatever service shows it.
 

Spurslove

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Yeah I saw that yesterday, had a glance at their website and couldn't see any subscription options though. I'm already subscribed to BT Sports, Sky, Netflix and Amazon Prime so I'm not sure how much I fancy another subscription. In saying that I do love the UFC so will be very tempted to subscribe to whatever service shows it.

It's looking like a bunch called Eleven Sports have got the rights. It's owned by the same Italian guy who owns Leeds United. Don't know much about them but I'll be checking them out soon although I do agree with you, I could well do without any more subscriptions so it looks like I'm going to have to say cheers to the UFC FFS :mad:

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EJWTartanSpur

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The event on FOX the other night is worth a watch. The two main events lived up to the hype and were barn burners. Would have been nice if either one of them had gone a little longer but both were very good. Bas Rutten would have been smiling in the Stephens/Aldo fight
 

wpd659

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I think Cody will win. I really dislike TJ tbh. I hope is as good as the last fight.
 

yankspurs

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Cody just got wrecked again. Started off the fight well but jesus. Wayyy too lose on the swings and it cost him massively. No chance.
 

Mullers

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Cody is finished, he will never live this down, even if he has a third fight and wins it. He has been well and truly humbled. I'm sure Cruz is having a little chuckle to himself.
 

ajspurs

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Cody is a tough motherfucker but he can leave himself open for sure. TJ was open too mind but generally his movement is just so good. Definitely humbled and I think it will be a while until he may get another shot at TJ if at all, he really has to build himself back up now.
 

EJWTartanSpur

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Can't stand Cody. Delighted TJ won.

This this and this. TJ is just about the best current fighter in all of MMA. Very technical, game as hell, brilliant all round skill set and goes for the finish every time. Wonderboy level striking but loves to bang. Makes adjustments every fight, great training and fight IQ.

Gardbrandt had no business being back in there with him in an immediate re-match and can’t seem to fight without emotion against TJ which makes the disparity even more. Can’t see him fighting TJ ever again and if he wants to progress he may have to leave the frat party bro down that is TAM and go somewhere else. Problem is that he’s painted himself into a box with all the loyalty malarkey.

Dillashaw v Moroes next please

Glad Cejudo got the title and shook things up
 
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