MMA Discussion Thread- Fight Night/UFC/PPV

[MC80_LCM]

Originally Posted by Cavaliercards

There is no Gaming Commission, CEO of a Sport, Commissioner of a Sport, etc that will say any amount of words should have resulted in the criminal actions tonight.

What about the Bus incident then? IMO that was just as bad if not worse than this. It injured multiple people and caused them to have to pull out of fights.

I say good for Khabib. I can't stand Conor, he crosses the line way to much for my liking. I say him and his team got what they deserved.

Also, yes, while this is a bit embarrassing for the UFC on the surface, I'm sure they are very happy. There is no way there isn't a rematch and they will be able to hype it up like crazy.

[CC_123]

Originally Posted by zonacats8

That's actually a rather interesting thought.

You'd think his boys would have rushed to help out Khabib knowing he just jumped into the middle of Conor's whole crew, so two of them jumping in the cage to attack Conor instead seems pretty dumb (outside of the other obvious reasons it's dumb).

Really now makes me think that it very well may have been a planned distraction to allow for that.

Now why you need to do that after he just beat on him for almost 20 minutes doesn't make much sense, to just get in a few extra shots on Conor, but it does intrigue me.

There is actually a video that has surfaced that shows Khabibs team running across the ring to try and help Khabib out. When one of them was on the top of the cage, about to hop over, McGregor sucker punched him, which then brought the rest of Khabibs team to attack McGregor. Khabibs team paid zero attention to where McGregor was until McGregor punched one of their teammates.

This video (if it works) shows it best

https://twitter.com/Sallufan14/statu...143042560?s=19

[twoten01]

Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Kabib: 'he talk about my people, he talk about my country.'

Yeah. One thing I've learned in life. Don't talk smack about Russians or their country. It never ends well.

THIS. I dont condone his actions but don't talk about a man's beliefs, his family and his country. Especially when that man is Russian. Connor thinks he can run his mouth to line his pockets and there are no repercussions. If I was him, I'd make sure his wife and son are never in public again. Wont end well for them

[Siberian13]

Khabib!!!! Way to dominate Connor. Connor and his camp got what they deserved. Press all the charges you want, it won’t matter anyways. Maybe Connor learned a valuable lesson. Much respect for Khabib, you’re the man.

[Siberian13]

Originally Posted by CC_123

There is actually a video that has surfaced that shows Khabibs team running across the ring to try and help Khabib out. When one of them was on the top of the cage, about to hop over, McGregor sucker punched him, which then brought the rest of Khabibs team to attack McGregor. Khabibs team paid zero attention to where McGregor was until McGregor punched one of their teammates.

This video (if it works) shows it best

https://twitter.com/Sallufan14/statu...143042560?s=19

Nice video of Connor sucker punching someone. Can’t beleive people are white knighting the guy lol. Connor was humiliated by multiple people last night. Love it!

[CC_123]

Originally Posted by Siberian13

Nice video of Connor sucker punching someone. Can’t beleive people are white knighting the guy lol. Connor was humiliated by multiple people last night. Love it!

Khabibs guys literally paid zero attention to Conor until he sucker punched one of his corner men. Hopefully when the commission is reviewing the footage, they see this because it'll definitely help Khabibs case for a large fine instead of a suspension (although it'd be hypocritical to suspended him considering all of the stuff the UFC has let Conor get away with without suspension).

[cinnakaok]

Originally Posted by CC_123

Khabibs guys literally paid zero attention to Conor until he sucker punched one of his corner men. Hopefully when the commission is reviewing the footage, they see this because it'll definitely help Khabibs case for a large fine instead of a suspension (although it'd be hypocritical to suspended him considering all of the stuff the UFC has let Conor get away with without suspension).

They already reviewed footage and they paid Connor and were withholding Khabibs check. So not saying they can’t go back and rewatch it, I’m sure they will. But at first glance what they saw told them Connor should get paid and Khabib shouldn’t

[CC_123]

Originally Posted by cinnakaok

They already reviewed footage and they paid Connor and were withholding Khabibs check. So not saying they can’t go back and rewatch it, I’m sure they will. But at first glance what they saw told them Connor should get paid and Khabib shouldn’t

They didn't really review the footage, but they are currently reviewing it right now. Just because they paid Conor out and withheld Khabibs means absolutely nothing. Watch any footage of Dana, he states that the commission is currently reviewing the footage. It's going to take more than an hour of reviewing footage to see exactly what was going on at every angle and moment. This will be a long process, but they also paid Conor's out without seeing the angle of Conor throwing the first punch at Khabibs corner man who was paying zero attention to Conor. That was a fan video that caught that, so they have a long process of reviewing ahead, which will take a month or two before we hear what's exactly going to happen.

[Siberian13]

They can punish these guys or do whatever. I’m just happy with the result and watching Connor get treated like the bum he is.

[pac_rat_76]

Originally Posted by Siberian13

They can punish these guys or do whatever. I’m just happy with the result and watching Connor get treated like the bum he is.

This! I am so glad Connor got his rear whipped. I am not nearly as bothered by the post-fight actions as some people are. You reap what you sow...

[speedyjg13]

Is UFC turning into WWE? Has the UFC train derailed? Or maybe it's been like WWE but this incident made it obvious?

[persona]

Originally Posted by CC_123

Khabibs guys literally paid zero attention to Conor until he sucker punched one of his corner men. Hopefully when the commission is reviewing the footage, they see this because it'll definitely help Khabibs case for a large fine instead of a suspension (although it'd be hypocritical to suspended him considering all of the stuff the UFC has let Conor get away with without suspension).

UFC needs Connor. You see how he was holding on to the fence and Herb just let it go multiple times?
They can’t have it lose and especially not the way it happened last night.
I’ve never seen an elite level fighter domainted like that in a championship fight.
Yes there have been early KO’s but what Khabib did was almost illegal.
He toyed with him round after round. Joe Rogan was doing his best to hype up Connor during the fight like Connor just may knock him out lol.

Thanks for sharing that footage, did not know that Connor sucker punched Khabib’s corner first. In his defense he came to fight so he needed to hit someone and out of shape older guy was best he could do...

[Cavaliercards]

Originally Posted by cinnakaok

They already reviewed footage and they paid Connor and were withholding Khabibs check. So not saying they can’t go back and rewatch it, I’m sure they will. But at first glance what they saw told them Connor should get paid and Khabib shouldn’t

The people jumped in the ring to deliver gang justice, Conor should sue them.

[CC_123]

Originally Posted by Cavaliercards

The people jumped in the ring to deliver gang justice, Conor should sue them.

They jumped in the ring to go across the ring to where Khabib was. They didn't have their focus on McGregor until after McGregor sucker punched one of them. Conor has zero basis to sue them on, considering he delivered the first punch to Khabib's corner. It'd just backfire on McGregor is he tried to pursue anything, hence why he said he is not going to press charges (because he knows he sucker punched someone and would get assault charges for it if he did).

[purejd86p]

Bottom line is Khabib started the whole thing by jumping into the crowd! All he had to do is take the damn belt and walk away the champion. Look at the mess he caused. Happy McGregor lost because I do think he's a little punk.

I agree that Dana White deep down loves this sh*t!

[CC_123]

Originally Posted by purejd86p

Bottom line is Khabib started the whole thing by jumping into the crowd! All he had to do is take the damn belt and walk away the champion. Look at the mess he caused. Happy McGregor lost because I do think he's a little punk.

I agree that Dana White deep down loves this sh*t!

If we want to get technical, Conor started this entire thing by continuously taking digs at Khabib's family, religion, and country. Pair that with the entire bus incident as well, which cost several fighters money due to injuries sustained from the glass (Michael Chiesa in particular).

Yes, Khabib jumped the fence, but Conor isn't innocent by any means. He still sucker punched a dude before anyone went after him. The biggest issue is Dana lets Conor run around and do whatever he chooses to do. Something like this was bound to happen eventually with the way Conor and his team runs their mouth and are borderline racist against anyone that doesn't have the same culture as him.

The UFC has never punished Conor for any of his actions. Never punished for hopping the fence and taunting Aldo after a fight, never punished for the bus incident, never punished for hopping the fence to another promotion and then going after the official when he tells him to leave. Nothing. And when you give one fighter special treatment like that, what do you think is eventually going to happen?

[purejd86p]

Originally Posted by CC_123

If we want to get technical, Conor started this entire thing by continuously taking digs at Khabib's family, religion, and country. Pair that with the entire bus incident as well, which cost several fighters money due to injuries sustained from the glass (Michael Chiesa in particular).

Yes, Khabib jumped the fence, but Conor isn't innocent by any means. He still sucker punched a dude before anyone went after him. The biggest issue is Dana lets Conor run around and do whatever he chooses to do. Something like this was bound to happen eventually with the way Conor and his team runs their mouth and are borderline racist against anyone that doesn't have the same culture as him.

The UFC has never punished Conor for any of his actions. Never punished for hopping the fence and taunting Aldo after a fight, never punished for the bus incident, never punished for hopping the fence to another promotion and then going after the official when he tells him to leave. Nothing. And when you give one fighter special treatment like that, what do you think is eventually going to happen?

Not excusing Conor at all but once Khabib jumped the fence it was over. Conor got into his head and looked what happened. I think Conor should have been punished for all the things he's done but he's the cash cow for the UFC and not a chance in hell anything major happens to him.

[Cavaliercards]

Originally Posted by CC_123

They jumped in the ring to go across the ring to where Khabib was. They didn't have their focus on McGregor until after McGregor sucker punched one of them. Conor has zero basis to sue them on, considering he delivered the first punch to Khabib's corner. It'd just backfire on McGregor is he tried to pursue anything, hence why he said he is not going to press charges (because he knows he sucker punched someone and would get assault charges for it if he did).

Red Shirt guy climbing the back of the cage was after Khabib was out, he went in with violent criminal thug intent.

Looking at the people Khabib associates himself, including a self-declared warlord I am not surprised by what happened.

[Cavaliercards]

Originally Posted by CC_123

If we want to get technical, Conor started this entire thing by continuously taking digs at Khabib's family, religion, and country. Pair that with the entire bus incident as well, which cost several fighters money due to injuries sustained from the glass (Michael Chiesa in particular).

Yes, Khabib jumped the fence, but Conor isn't innocent by any means. He still sucker punched a dude before anyone went after him. The biggest issue is Dana lets Conor run around and do whatever he chooses to do. Something like this was bound to happen eventually with the way Conor and his team runs their mouth and are borderline racist against anyone that doesn't have the same culture as him.

The UFC has never punished Conor for any of his actions. Never punished for hopping the fence and taunting Aldo after a fight, never punished for the bus incident, never punished for hopping the fence to another promotion and then going after the official when he tells him to leave. Nothing. And when you give one fighter special treatment like that, what do you think is eventually going to happen?

Conor's fight date for 2018 was pushed back several times and I believe he was fined.

Khabib should have acted like the dignified champion he claims he is, he didnt and he went down to Conor's level and is no better.

[CC_123]

Originally Posted by Cavaliercards

Red Shirt guy climbing the back of the cage was after Khabib was out, he went in with violent criminal thug intent.

Looking at the people Khabib associates himself, including a self-declared warlord I am not surprised by what happened.

The red guy came in the right AFTER Conor sucker punched a teammate. Not saying it was right, but Khabibs corner men weren't focused on McGregor until AFTER McGregor sucker punched someone. After McGregor did that is when they went after him. Watch the video I linked above and you'll see

[Cavaliercards]

Originally Posted by CC_123

The red guy came in the right AFTER Conor sucker punched a teammate. Not saying it was right, but Khabibs corner men weren't focused on McGregor until AFTER McGregor sucker punched someone. After McGregor did that is when they went after him. Watch the video I linked above and you'll see

Conor defending himself against a guy coming at him with violent intent? Yes I see a punch thrown at same time. Run on a basketball court at a player and watch what happens. The thugs came from outside the ring and sucker punched and then bragged about it on instagram, they are done.

[zonacats8]

Originally Posted by Cavaliercards

Conor defending himself against a guy coming at him with violent intent? Yes I see a punch thrown at same time. Run on a basketball court at a player and watch what happens. The thugs came from outside the ring and sucker punched and then bragged about it on instagram, they are done.

He wasn't defending himself, the guy was on top of the cage trying to get out to go help Khabib when Conor hit him in the face when he wasn't even looking at Conor.

That's when two other of Khabib's guys came into the cage to go after Conor

https://twitter.com/sallufan14/statu...143042560?s=12

[pac_rat_76]

Originally Posted by zonacats8

He wasn't defending himself, the guy was on top of the cage trying to get out to go help Khabib when Conor hit him in the face when he wasn't even looking at Conor.

That's when two other of Khabib's guys came into the cage to go after Conor

https://twitter.com/sallufan14/statu...143042560?s=12

That's what I see in the video as well.

[CC_123]

Originally Posted by Cavaliercards

Conor defending himself against a guy coming at him with violent intent? Yes I see a punch thrown at same time. Run on a basketball court at a player and watch what happens. The thugs came from outside the ring and sucker punched and then bragged about it on instagram, they are done.

You make it so clear that you are a Conor nut hugger. It's clear as day that Conor sucker punched the corner man, which is what caused him to get attacked. He doesn't throw that punch, he likely never gets hit by Khabibs guys. They were paying zero attention to Conor until he cheapshotted the guy on top of the cage.

[ninjacookies]

Clearly the only chance Connor had of hurting anyone that night was a blindsided punch.

Notice how he quickly backed off like a coward after the (large) trainer shrugged it off and promptly fixed eyes on him. He didn't want to be the victim of a second defeat.