news The General MMA & Combat Sports Discussion Thread

[Ry009]

Watched it again a few days ago again, such a fun fight. Good to see Choi back.

 

[Barry Roundhouse]

Watched it again a few days ago again, such a fun fight. Good to see Choi back.

To bad he'll be gone after this fight to serve his mandatory military service in South Korea

 

[Ry009]

To bad he'll be gone after this fight to serve his mandatory military service in South Korea

Ah dang, thanks dude, reading up about it now.
World we live in eh?

 

[Guy Threepwood]

To bad he'll be gone after this fight to serve his mandatory military service in South Korea

The good news is that he should come back at the prime of his career at 28-29. Jung had to do the same thing and he didn't miss a beat coming back and KOing Bermudez, so hopefully Choi can do the same.

 

[Barry Roundhouse]

The good news is that he should come back at the prime of his career at 28-29. Jung had to do the same thing and he didn't miss a beat coming back and KOing Bermudez, so hopefully Choi can do the same.

None of this is good news lol Jung didn't fight for 3 and a half years and now hasn't fought in 12 months. Although the military is 2 years, he will be out a bit longer than that and I can't see an argument for it benefiting his career.

Surely they should be allowed to do it later in life, considering Jung just got stationed in an office.

 

[Guy Threepwood]

None of this is good news lol Jung didn't fight for 3 and a half years and now hasn't fought in 12 months. Although the military is 2 years, he will be out a bit longer than that and I can't see an argument for it benefiting his career.

Surely they should be allowed to do it later in life, considering Jung just got stationed in an office.

Yeah, it sucks. Just trying to find a silver lining.

 

[Gigantic]

Is he actually due to do service right after this fight? I heard he still had 12 months

Although at the rate that he has been fighting (once a year), I guess this is his last fight

 

[Barry Roundhouse]

Is he actually due to do service right after this fight? I heard he still had 12 months

Although at the rate that he has been fighting (once a year), I guess this is his last fight

Can't remember where I heard/read it, so I could be wrong.

Either way, sooner the better really.

 

[deklares]

Can't remember where I heard/read it, so I could be wrong.

Either way, sooner the better really.

http://mmajunkie.com/2018/01/dooho-choi-korean-superboy-ufc-title-shot-mandatory-military-service

Still at least a year away he reckons.

 

[Barry Roundhouse]

http://mmajunkie.com/2018/01/dooho-choi-korean-superboy-ufc-title-shot-mandatory-military-service

Still at least a year away he reckons.

Must have heard it wrong.

 

[FlowersByIrene]

Thats good. The more we see from him the better. Hopefully he can fit 2 or 3 more fights in.

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[Barry Roundhouse]

https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/1/...meniscus-in-decision-loss-to-rafael-dos-anjos

Tough SOB. Think about the end of the 3rd, 4th and 5th rounds knowing this.

 

[DazalenkoUBewty]

So hard to pick a winner

 

[bkozican]

For me FOTY is between Alvarez vs Gaethje and Yancy vs Cowboy. The Elkins fight was more the comeback of the year. Watching the highlights on the tweet, I forgot Johnson nearly finished him twice...That might be a close second place.

My vote, Alvarez and Gaethje

 

[DazalenkoUBewty]

 

[JG22]

I guess Khabib vs Tony could still be the co-main

 

[Crimson Azure]

I guess Khabib vs Tony could still be the co-main

Awesome!

Can't wait for this!.... for a second time.

 

[DazalenkoUBewty]

Head movement is key...

 

[Nickos66]

Head movement is key...
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Edmund would be proud!

 

[Nickos66]

In other news, Big John has retired from refereeing and is slated to replace Jimmy Smith at the announcers desk in Bellator. His 1st card? Rory McDonald vs Douglas Lima.

 

[deklares]

In other news, Big John has retired from refereeing and is slated to replace Jimmy Smith at the announcers desk in Bellator. His 1st card? Rory McDonald vs Douglas Lima.

http://mmajunkie.com/2018/01/jimmy-smith-signs-ufc-bellator-color-commentator

Good news. Could potentially see Smith replacing Rogan when he eventually gives it away.

 

[DazalenkoUBewty]

http://mmajunkie.com/2018/01/jimmy-smith-signs-ufc-bellator-color-commentator

Good news. Could potentially see Smith replacing Rogan when he eventually gives it away.

I've always thought Smith was a bit of a cretin. Especially at weigh-ins...looks and dresses like a dud. Was kinda happy that he was no longer with Bellator, but now he's joining the UFC lol.
Rogan is way better as an announcer/commentator imo. Hoping Rogan sticks around for quite a bit longer.

 

[deklares]

I've always thought Smith was a bit of a cretin. Especially at weigh-ins...looks and dresses like a dud. Was kinda happy that he was no longer with Bellator, but now he's joining the UFC lol.
Rogan is way better as an announcer/commentator imo. Hoping Rogan sticks around for quite a bit longer.

Never watched a bellator weigh-in and couldn't care what he wears. I think he is quite media savvy and he is obviously very knowledgeable. He is atleast a good stop gap until the likes of Cruz, Cormier and Felder etc. become more polished behind the mic.

Rogan has spoken about almost stepping away when his last contract was up. I don't think he sticks around much longer. His podcast is killing it and he still seems fairly focussed on his stand-up. He could still do fight companion podcasts if he still wants to satisfy his MMA urge.

Still rate him the best colour commentator but he isn't without his faults. He can tend to get sidetracked during his commentary and can focus too much on irrelevant details.

 

[deklares]

Rumours of Tony vs Khabib April 7 in New York


As much as I want to see Tony get a shot at unifying first, Tony vs Khabib is the most interesting UFC match-up IMO.

 

[bkozican]

Rumours of Tony vs Khabib April 7 in New York


As much as I want to see Tony get a shot at unifying first, Tony vs Khabib is the most interesting UFC match-up IMO.

Conor to get stripped before this fight and it will be marketed as the real title bout