McGregor is more likely to fight Diaz imo. I don't see him calling about RDA unless he has a history of "ducking" like Aldo had. Diaz just recently talked a lot of shit on TV too. I wouldn't mind seeing that honestly. Cerrone I just don't like.
It means some fights or even tournaments have a varying degree of manipulation involved. It could be arranging brackets for a favorite to have the most favorable match ups. While giving the biggest threats to their winning the tournament the most difficult match ups possible. It can involve the judges and/or referee taking an active hand in influencing the outcome of a fight. Sometimes it involves the fighters, where one agrees to throw the fight, or both fighters agree to a particular outcome.what does "worked fights" mean in this context?
Confirmed Diaz will fight in a non-title fight. I'm sure it will be a decent fight, though I think Diaz will lose and I'm also sure Diaz will pop for weed before and after. >_> And it will be at 170.
Also, it looks like Aldo and Edgar turned it down.
I think Diaz is going to get fucked up. BUT it's going to be a entertaining build up to the fight! Let the trash talking start1
Connor will probably just kick his legs till he's about to fall over. I wonder though if Nate can bait him into going to the ground. In a way we are getting short changed in the trash talking dept because of the short notice.
It means some fights or even tournaments have a varying degree of manipulation involved. It could be arranging brackets for a favorite to have the most favorable match ups. While giving the biggest threats to their winning the tournament the most difficult match ups possible. It can involve the judges and/or referee taking an active hand in influencing the outcome of a fight. Sometimes it involves the fighters, where one agrees to throw the fight, or both fighters agree to a particular outcome.
Remember the New Orleans Saints bounty scandal? That happens too from some accounts by fighters.
Watching Shamrock's last 2 outings, I call work for certain. Sinking the rear naked on Kimbo and failed to finish? And used the pro wrestling sleeper version worse yet. Gable grip or mata leao style would have ended the fight. Shamrock left his arm on the top of the head where it could be grabbed, a mistake most 2 stripe white belts would not make. And Shamrock is decades beyond that level. The guy has hit various subs over the years and has particularly dangerous leg attacks. But leaves Kimbo's bad knees alone? Even the can he just fought immediately tried to kick his knees.
wtf?!
how did diaz get a shot at the title?!?!
Its not a title fight, its at 170lbs.
ahh.. and I thought diaz was banned 5yrs for smoking pot???
That was Nick Diaz. And it was recently reduced to 18 months. :thumbsup:ahh.. and I thought diaz was banned 5yrs for smoking pot???
LOL Diaz said "you knocked out 3 midgets and are all fucking pumped up" at the press conference. He some hilarious shit at times. I don't think Connor can do his usual thing and get in his head either, Diaz doesn't give a fuck about anything. It should be a good fight.
Connor will probably just kick his legs till he's about to fall over. I wonder though if Nate can bait him into going to the ground. In a way we are getting short changed in the trash talking dept because of the short notice.
and nick has the same technique:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5ORqOaTkgM
I hope to see nate slapping conor and talking tons of shit.
I also wonder if what Connor said was true that Nate will be getting at least a million for this fight. He only got $20k for his last fight. Only downside is he doesnt get a full camp, but if the fight is entertaining I'm sure they'll do it again.