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MMA-GAF |OT5| Father Time Is Undefeated
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Lambda Pie
Banned
good shit, stro. you can do more of them if you want.
No fucking way. Giffing full MMA shows is more tiring than shitty wrestling shows.
industrian
will gently cradle you as time slowly ticks away.
"He didn't get you good!"
Lambda Pie
Banned
what aren't we talking about now?
It is for the best
Lambda Pie
Banned
i'll say it:
Hot Dogs > Burgers
Hot Dogs > Burgers
TheKaeptain
Banned
Nerd chat for France getting upset?
Burgers on pretzel buns with some aged cheddar and bacon are heart attack tier good tho brah.
Host Samurai
Member
In Vegas now. I was chillin with tony ferguson ladt night
Kuma's obviously but best are home creations imo.
RBelong2Us
Member
While pitbull had a horrible performance I'm glad he messed Schaubs face up good.
I mean not sure how Schaub can bitch about the decicsion. Neither guy did anything and Pit bull got the better of him even though Schaub had top position and his face looked like what Brittany's face probably looked after she got cosmetic surgery
I mean not sure how Schaub can bitch about the decicsion. Neither guy did anything and Pit bull got the better of him even though Schaub had top position and his face looked like what Brittany's face probably looked after she got cosmetic surgery
I was extremely sad when my favorite burger joint closed down. Man they knew how to grill some cow.
Lambda Pie
Banned
jerry, i'm gonna watch tonight and root for the Spurs to beat Lebron.
I posted this in the 174 thread, but no one reads that thread so:
I feel like UFC is going to be in trouble over the next few years. They've fallen into all the same traps that WWE has: Over reliance on certain stars, not building enough new stars, over saturation, trying to make stars out of guys people don't give a shit about, over hype, feeling they can coast on their name.
The big difference is that WWE is a 60 year old proven brand with a consistent renewable resource of children. I don't think MMA is going to be cyclical like pro wrestling has traditionally been. They hit their peak and are never getting back there. I think in 2-3 years, 80-100K is what they're going to be maxing out at for PPVs. They have WAY too many shows, took over too many promotions, have way too much talent, and too much of the talent isn't at a level that befits the biggest promotion in the world.
In addition, UFC's presentation is so stale and sterile. They haven't changed a thing since they blew up after TUF1. It might be more boring than WWE's presentation over the past few years. There are only 4-6 stars at any given time for UFC. And they usually fight twice at year at the most. Sometimes once. Sometimes not at all. Due to feeling like they need to have a show every god damn weekend, they've filled their cards with scrubs who just started a couple of years ago, or guys who should have retired a few years ago.
Their hype machine is terrible, too. Every fight is the biggest fight ever, the most serious of hatred between the guys, whoever is the best at X in the world, best P4P fighter, best...fuck. Opening matches get the same hype as the main event, and then after all the bullshit guys hug or shake hands anyway. If you're going to work everyone, STICK TO THE WORK. Don't break kayfabe right after the fight. It's impossible to believe any of the hype UFC throws out since every fight ends with the dudes talking about how much they respect the other and they were just trying to sell the fight.
I sense dark times for y'all. HARD TIMES, daddy. That bubble burst a couple of years ago and it isn't coming back.
I feel like UFC is going to be in trouble over the next few years. They've fallen into all the same traps that WWE has: Over reliance on certain stars, not building enough new stars, over saturation, trying to make stars out of guys people don't give a shit about, over hype, feeling they can coast on their name.
The big difference is that WWE is a 60 year old proven brand with a consistent renewable resource of children. I don't think MMA is going to be cyclical like pro wrestling has traditionally been. They hit their peak and are never getting back there. I think in 2-3 years, 80-100K is what they're going to be maxing out at for PPVs. They have WAY too many shows, took over too many promotions, have way too much talent, and too much of the talent isn't at a level that befits the biggest promotion in the world.
In addition, UFC's presentation is so stale and sterile. They haven't changed a thing since they blew up after TUF1. It might be more boring than WWE's presentation over the past few years. There are only 4-6 stars at any given time for UFC. And they usually fight twice at year at the most. Sometimes once. Sometimes not at all. Due to feeling like they need to have a show every god damn weekend, they've filled their cards with scrubs who just started a couple of years ago, or guys who should have retired a few years ago.
Their hype machine is terrible, too. Every fight is the biggest fight ever, the most serious of hatred between the guys, whoever is the best at X in the world, best P4P fighter, best...fuck. Opening matches get the same hype as the main event, and then after all the bullshit guys hug or shake hands anyway. If you're going to work everyone, STICK TO THE WORK. Don't break kayfabe right after the fight. It's impossible to believe any of the hype UFC throws out since every fight ends with the dudes talking about how much they respect the other and they were just trying to sell the fight.
I sense dark times for y'all. HARD TIMES, daddy. That bubble burst a couple of years ago and it isn't coming back.
Lambda Pie
Banned
my hand is touching your hand, stro.
good man.
Lambda Pie
Banned
TheKaeptain
Banned
Should have checked my email yesterday. I got a Destiny code.
TheKaeptain
Banned
I'm not anywhere near my PS4.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Oh wow. It's a shame how far her and Britney have fallen.
lol
Lambda Pie
Banned
WAR Tony Parker.
You could say their decline has been a reflection of the actual product, friend.
I don't want to admit it, but it's true.
Not sure if it's just because the athletes all learn enough to neutralize each other's strengths, or if they truly are just not as good as the top tier used to be, but cards have been boring as fuck lately.
manfestival
Member
I gotta ask, people complain all of the time about a takedown counting too much in a match and how the takedown can at times overlook a strong performance in a round during stand up. I am curious as to why people think the takedown is overrated? I know it stand for control and it takes a ton to even get a takedown in most cases. So I want to see what the counter argument for it is.
Lambda Pie
Banned
takedown is a transition move, seldom does damage by itself and often leads to nothing. it's like giving points for a thai plum with no follow up.
TheKaeptain
Banned
You guys watching the Spurs/Heat?
Lambda Pie
Banned
NBA watching friends, why is this Heat team so bad? getting completely blown up. isn't LeBron supposed to be the best? PEACE
@Kap
i am.
@Kap
i am.
manfestival
Member
I understand that no damage is done but its a sign of control. Especially when convincingly done. Which plays into the mental game big time.
TheKaeptain
Banned
games not over but they don't have depth so their stars have to stay on the court a lot longer. Those mins add up over the course of the season. Also, Pop and the Spurs are an amazing team. One of the best of all time.
Lambda Pie
Banned
game is over. it's the same thing that happened last game, 20 point lead and Spurs looking lightyears ahead of the Heat team.
TheKaeptain
Banned
If the Spurs win and Lebron still gets his stats this will make a good story for some ring chasing chump like Melo to go to the Heat.