Jump to content

Recommended Posts

I know it's not boxing, but do any of you guys like UFC stuff? For years I thought it was a load of rubbish, because what I had seen of it seemed to involve so much of the grappling on the mat / ground & pound stuff that it just did nothing for me. But in the past year or so I've started watching some of their big matches, and I think I'm becoming a convert.


The fight between Ireland's Connor McGregor (total prick) and America's Nate Diaz (also a prick) last weekend was really really entertaining and hard fought. Worth a watch if you're interested in dipping your toe in.

I'm a fan of all fighting to be honest, whether it's boxing, UFC, kick-boxing (especially the Burmese stuff).

The UFC is more 'real' than boxing as it's not just about stand-up fighting. Most fights out and about end-up on the floor, so IMO those skills are hugely underated.

I don't follow non-boxing styles on TV much though as they're rarely shown (as is boxing). I do look on YT a bit, where you can find such content and also for actual fights, as my interest really lies there.

Next time Connor comes round mine for dinner I'll invite you over to call him a 'total prick' tho !

You wanna stretch this thread to cover UFC etc ?

I much prefer boxing... there's a certain purity and aesthetic value to the sweet science. And a greater strategic element (or at least, a different kind of strategic thinking).


I consider boxing to be a sport, and UFC/MMA as a fight under controlled conditions. Of course the UFC fighters would be much more handy in a real fight, it would like asking a ping pong player to play Novak Djokovic at tennis.

There has been some talk of boxer Vs UFC. McGregor was trying to tempt a fight with Mayweather, which I can't see Floyd ever going for. But Amir Khan has shown some interest.


Interestingly, the McGregor Vs Diaz fight (won by McGregor) was won with punches. Diaz is the much better ground fighter, so when McGregor got him down he stood back and let him up (about 3 times) because he knew if he got down there with him he'd have been in trouble. He is an accurate striker though.


But yeah, I prefer boxing in several ways.

"I consider boxing to be a sport, and UFC/MMA as a fight under controlled conditions."


It's interesting isn't it ?

I guess for me they're all different styles with rules appropriate to each style.


I still recommend anyone to see the Heather Hardy v Shelly Vincent contest, propa bangin'. Two women who don't need to worry about getting mugged.

On another note Canelo has said he's moving up to MW after the Liam Smith (LMW) fight.

If he does, I would expect he fights a MW for his belt (or a good MW such as David Limeux) then fights GGG.

He's getting so much bad press for not fighting GGG he's almost obliged to now.

Otta Wrote:

-------------------------------------------------------

> There has been some talk of boxer Vs UFC. McGregor

> was trying to tempt a fight with Mayweather, which

> I can't see Floyd ever going for. But Amir Khan

> has shown some interest.


The rumoured McGregor/Mayweather fight would have been boxing rules... so would not even be competitive.


Amir Khan - the utter bell-end - is actually talking about competing in MMA. Despite no background whatsoever. Wish he's just shut his mouth and get on with his job.

Between pricks and bellends I'd have thought you boxing fans and that other thing I can't relate to, would understand getting publicity is an important aspect if fighters want to make money. They're almost obliged to be the aforementioned. Mind you Khan never appears offensive to me.
  • 1 month later...
  • 1 month later...

So in the early hours of tomorrow Sergey Kovalev fights Andre Ward at LHW.

Regardles of belts, it's a potentially great fight, for several reasons. The skillsets of both are impeccable. The skillsets of both have major differences. Both have proved their abilities several times over.


Kovalev said some months ago that he'd like to fight Ward to see if he could beat him and to grade himself against a great boxer. That's a very humble way of looking at it, but I think it also shows the SK knows Ward is hard to beat, regardless of how hard you can punch. Ward can take away a boxer's punch, after that what has the opponent got left ?


I want Kovalev to win, but Ward has a way of stealing rounds and messing your play.

So brain says Ward wins.


Who do you think wins ?

  • 4 months later...

It's a huge mistake IMO.


I'm not sure who would want to watch him, anyway. Yes he was very good, but Froch 1 was his only win against top level opposition. He's been out of the ring for four years.. older, slower, less stamina. He wouldn't be competitive against James Degale or Badou Jack.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Latest Discussions

    • Hi all, Wondering if anyone else in/around SE22 is also having the unfortunate luck of having Evri parcels delivered by a very rude individual? Whenever we have parcels delivered, our front gate is being slammed open and closed, ring doorbell is harshly banged (not pressed) followed by simultaneously banging on the door knocker and slamming the letter box multiple times. Someone is normally home by the time they come in the evening and never has to wait long for an answer. If we’re not home, we speak to them on the doorbell so we do find the actions of this individual unreasonable and rude.  We have tried a couple of times politely asking that they not do this but they are very dismissive and gives a passive-aggressive “have a nice day” reply.  Has anyone been able to contact Evri and successfully had any issues similar to this resolved? We have enough evidence through our doorbell footage but we are lost with what else we can do. We’ve tried asking politely but don’t want our gate or door damaged by someone who simply doesn’t care and lacks basic manners.    If anyone else is having this issue or has any advice on how we can report this, it would be much appreciated. After another dismissive reply to my concern this afternoon, I will be calling Evri tomorrow to raise a complaint. I have lost my patience with them 
    • Corbyn was unelectable - he got trashed by Boris who was a buffoon. It was a good job too because I would have hated to see Corbyn and his rag-tag bunch of far-left university politics backbenchers try to lead the country through Covid.  It is completely understandable why Starmer and the Labour Party want to purge Momentum from within their ranks and Cllr McAsh has fallen victim of that.
    • Ozzy Osbourne  https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/jul/22/ozzy-osbourne-black-sabbath-frontman-and-icon-of-british-heavy-metal-dies-aged-76
    • Hello.   Thanks Nigel and Hparker 😀   I've got new slots available for new students looking for a piano teacher or guitar teacher.   You could start in the new term beginning September, or I'm also available adhoc-styles through the summer holidays at times.   I teach all ages, in most styles, in lots of different ways according to how you learn/like to learn.   Give me a call or text on 07730 402336.   I have connections to lots of performance opportunities/networks too.   I run regular events /student concerts, and play in bands/perform.   Natalie. 
Home
Events
Sign In

Sign In



Or sign in with one of these services

Search
×
    Search In
×
×
  • Create New...