Official Mixed Martial Arts Thread

[Gotters]

So , Alpha Brain - a few of us in the office have had them for a while and I'd say the 'success' rate for people claiming benefit is about 50:50 (on a sample of 10 people)

 

Personally I find them amazing, I have the typical attention span of an ADD toddler and what they provide for me is 6-8h long burst of intense focus and mental sharpness - they are not stimulants, they don't give you energy, how I'd describe them is like the feeling of putting on new prescription glasses where the whole world comes sharply into focus (but for your mind, not vision).

 

They give me super rapid recall of words or information (if I take 1), when people take a couple they can almost seem a little hyper as they are operating faster than those around them (the people it works for obviously, others just complain of getting a headache).

 

I don't take them that often but if I know I have a big day of meetings, preparation work for something big or presentations to deliver I will always take 1 - they also have a lovely tapered trail off, no crash and no ill effects after.

 

I think they're brilliant, as do a couple of colleagues - others think they are rubbish. The effect is constant for me too, they are always the same reaction, so even if they are total placebo, which I doubt, the effect is real and super beneficial.

[angel]

Ive listened to Rogan for years but never really considered an actual purchase. They would probably help me decorate my house, something I despise doing and utterly lose focus. Appreciate the thoughts, very interesting.

[Tofu]

Seriously Alpha Brain is total hype, you're better of buying fruit and vegetables.

 

The primary ingredient in Alpha Brain is L-dopa (it's the ingredient that people feel / notice the most; it's what causes the lucid dreams). L-dopa works by increasing dopamine levels. If you're under 35 years-old, and you're healthy / normal, you should not take Alpha Brain on a regular basis, because: Dopamine starts to naturally deplete at around age 35 - 40, which causes the vast majority of side-effects we associate with old-age. Once the depletion begins, it gradually becomes worse with the coming years. If you're under 35, and you're a normal person, your dopamine levels are completely fine. If anything, taking Alpha Brain could be potentially harmful since you'd be causing your dopamine levels to become imbalanced. The older you are, the safer it is to use Alpha Brain without having a doctor supervise you (and monitor your neurotransmitter levels).

 

I'm not saying you can't take Alpha Brain on certain occasions; for instance: if you're jet-lagged or you partied super hard last night, your dopamine levels may be depleted and you can mess with your neurotransmitter levels without much risk. However, if you are under 35, you should not use Alpha Brain daily; you shouldn't even use it often. It's a very bad idea to alter the levels of vital neurotransmitters when your levels are absolutely fine.

 

Now let's move back to L-Dopa... I was mind-blown when I found out that virtually no one knows that it is. L-Dopa is a drug, it is only available via prescription, but Aubrey has found a way around the law. He's not putting L-Dopa into Alpha Brain, he's putting an herb that contains L-Dopa into Alpha Brain. Putting the herb into Alpha Brain is totally fine; but putting L-Dopa into Alpha Brain is very illegal. Right now, you should wikipedia "L-Dopa".

 

 

[angel]

side effect: hair loss. I'm 41 with no hair loss, im not risking that.

 

[Corrogate]

UFC 200 is officially announched.

 

Diaz - McGregor

Aldo - Edgar

 

I got a bit of respect for Conor, when Diaz was smashing him in the second round and he threw his hands up, as if to say "ok you're getting me, let's keep it humming" - y'know, he was still down, that's honourable, but I need Diaz to get the W again and put this hype train to bed. I don't give a shit about his Instagram post after the loss. But the shit talking he did and all the disrespect he showed to the 145 division, just thought what a wanker. Seeing him get chopped up by Dos Anjos's left leg would be a pleasure.

 

Anyway, gutted for Egar.

 

 

Edit: And what can Conor do? Kicks and counter-punching?

Re-watched Diaz - Cerrone last night.

 

Amazing hands from Nate.

 

https://tune.pk/video/1083201/tuf-18-finale-free-fight-nate-diaz-vs-donald-cerrone

 

[schmojo]

Having an Aldo/Edgar FW interim title fight is a fairly smart way to deal with the situation, daft as it is.

 

Even if Conor loses to Diaz again, we get a big money FW title unification match.

 

It's tricky though - Edgar deserves the shot but, while I pick Edgar over Mac 9 times out of 10, we've already seen Aldo beat Edgar. In addition, if Edgar does manage to beat Aldo, what happens to Aldo on a 2 fight skid? 155? Retirement? Feature fights?

[Guest]

Gotters, listen to yourself. That Alpha-brain post is ridiculous. 

 

 

Gotters, listen to yourself. That Alpha-brain post is ridiculous. 

 

 

[Yobo Ahoy]

Really not that excited for Conor/Nate 2. As I mentioned, the first was a decent fight and clearly made a bucket load of cash but is that really good enough reason for an immediate rematch? And as for FW, interim titles have their place but as a consolation prize while the champ pursues a vanity project in a different division isn't it.

 

And it's at WW again which is totally bizarre. I guess from UFC's point of view they can fast-track Nate to the WW title as he will (potentially) have 2 victories under his belt, but it doesn't scream legitimacy to me. 

[V3zna]

I'm glad to see the UFC address the Conor situation and have an interim title fight. A whole division left in limbo was going to be stupid. 

 

I think this time Edgar will demolish Aldo. It'll go two rounds at best.

Well, if Jose shows up.

[Corrogate]

Nah, on Sonnen's podcast Nate said it's so there's no inconsistency if somoene loses, they want the exact same scenario and no chance for excuses which is a real good shout.

 

U guys saw Jon Jones getting his traffic citations?

 

The comment section on this thing is destroying me.

 

"You really think I'm just gonna sit there and let you drag race jon?"

 

fucking gold.

 

 

 

[Kingpin]

UFC 200 is very underwhelming so far imo. It's not lining up to be the event that I would hope for. Not that it won't deliver on the night, but I just don't like the look of it on paper so far. In fairness, the UFC have a great run of events leading up to this so I suppose we should be grateful that they are not giving us substandard fights until 200.

 

McGregor v. Diaz 2 - I am interested to see if there is anything Conor can do to stop a repeat of the first fight, but I am disappointed that this will be headlining the biggest card of the year. I think for Conor to win, he should fight more strategically (casuals might describe this as boring) and not throw bombs at him constantly, but I can't see this happening. Great for Nate though after all Dana's "doesn't move the needle" shit in recent years.

 

Aldo v. Frankie - At this stage, I'm considering this a fight for the "real" belt. I don't think CMcG will be going to 145 again but I would love to see that fight with Edgar actually happen. I hope Frankie wins though, the division needs an active champion. If it's another close fight, I could see Frankie getting the decision.

 

Cain vs. Browne - Ugh....I hate myself for saying this but I hope Browne wins. I don't want to see more Cain title fights, so many injuries and delays. Normally, I would hope that Cain mauls him.

 

Derek Brunson vs. Gegard Mousasi - I'm just not interested, which means it will probably end up being fight of the night.

Joe Lauzon vs. Diego Sanchez - fun fight, but fight night material

Takanori Gomi vs. Jim Miller - same as above

[Yobo Ahoy]

Yep. I just assumed they'd go with the new and fresh matchups for 200 rather than rematches. To be fair a lot of those are likely to be prelims but at the mo I am way more excited for 198, that is a killer card from top to bottom.

[Corrogate]

^^^^^^

Hall vs. Silva. Amazing opporunity for Uriah, hope he kicks ass!

[schmojo]

Cormier's out of the JJ fight. Hope AJ can take the fight instead - he's supposedly been training. 

 

Every AKA fighter should have an asterisk next to their name on any event poster.

[angel]

I think they'll have to hold it over for 200, a/ to shore up a poor card (IMO) and b/ jones doesnt take fights on short notice, ever.

 

As an aside, theres no way im staying up til 5am to watch Johnson Cejudo, may not even bother downloading it.  I think edgar smashes aldo aswell, the invincibility bubble has gone.

 

I also despise travis browne for so many reasons (hes an arsehole, hes dating one, he's dirty, arrogant without talent - hes just a fat fuck with a hard shot etc) but I'd also like to see cain removed from contention, he's a human road block to fights. He's fought 4 different people in 6 years.

[Yobo Ahoy]

OSP! And for the interim title! Hands up who saw that coming?

[Gotters]

Jones is going to destroy him, I've seen nothing from OSP that suggests he can live with Jones.

 

No way they were going to let mighty mouse headline a numbered PPV again, he gets about 150k buys.

 

I reckon the UFC threatened to kick Jones out if he didn't take a short notice fight after the police traffic issues again this week

 

[schmojo]

Fucking hell. Are they drunk constantly? A title fight for someone who's 1-1 in his last 2, with the win being over the now-released Feijao? 

 

At least give us a freak show fight against someone like Roy Nelson. 

 

 

[Corrogate]

Great comeback fight to build that hype though; getting to see Jon Jones absolutely merk someone. Nuts to think his last bout was Cormier!

Great comeback fight to build that hype though; getting to see Jon Jones absolutely merk someone. Nuts to think his last bout was Cormier!

[Tofu]

On 02/04/2016 at 2:26 PM, angel said:

I think they'll have to hold it over for 200, a/ to shore up a poor card (IMO) and b/ jones doesnt take fights on short notice, ever.

 

As an aside, theres no way im staying up til 5am to watch Johnson Cejudo, may not even bother downloading it.  I think edgar smashes aldo aswell, the invincibility bubble has gone.

 

I also despise travis browne for so many reasons (hes an arsehole, hes dating one, he's dirty, arrogant without talent - hes just a fat fuck with a hard shot etc) but I'd also like to see cain removed from contention, he's a human road block to fights. He's fought 4 different people in 6 years.

 

Sorry that fight is going to be amazing to watch, DJ is bloody excellent to watch. The only downside is that he's near unbeatable and makes every fighter look like they don't belong in the cage with him.

 

Plus WTF?, OSP. 

[Yobo Ahoy]

Balls. Ferguson injured and out of the Khabib fight. Was looking forward to that, pretty much a legit #1 contender eliminator. 

 

On the plus side, Cerrone has offered his services...

 

[angel]

On 04/04/2016 at 4:00 PM, Tofu said:

 

Sorry that fight is going to be amazing to watch, DJ is bloody excellent to watch. The only downside is that he's near unbeatable and makes every fighter look like they don't belong in the cage with him.

 

Plus WTF?, OSP. 

 

I find him boring to watch and boring to listen to in the media, ive absolutely no interest in his fights. Personalities sell fights, theres a reason why people follow conor, diaz, jones etc.  

 

The UFC is fucking all sorts up this year, anonymous big cards, most of the fighters on UFC 200 are coming off losses, they had a perfect chance to do Evans V Jones and they turned Evans down, they knew Tate could beat Holm but they put that on anyway (and cost them the rematch money), mcgregor diaz is stupid in its entirity apart from I enjoyed seeing him lose - the rematch at 170 again (for no reason, neither fight at 170) is dumb.  They're losing good fighters to free agency, horrible fox television sacked Ariel Helwani for covering that story too much (surely influenced by the UFC), Stitch Durran signed with Bellator after being mistreated so badly, a ridiculous interim title fight at 145, 2016 is basically the company and sport moving backwards. I went from super hype at new year with mcregor winning to the point where I think i'll stop staying up til 6am watching them live, especially not the lacklustre 200 card.

[Tofu]

21 minutes ago, angel said:

 

I find him boring to watch and boring to listen to in the media, ive absolutely no interest in his fights. Personalities sell fights, theres a reason why people follow conor, diaz, jones etc.  

 

 

 

For me he's a great fighter/athlete. When you think about it, Fedor doesn`t have all that much personality, except that he is calm and cold as ice. Same thing with Gunnar Nelson, however since both Fedor and Gunnar are in heavier divisions it naturally results in more knock-outs and submissions. Mighty Mouse should probably do that same style. Take care of business in octagon and answer to journalists only with yes or no. To me his fights are great, but some fans simply don`t care about technical aspect of fighting. They like more trash talkers like Conor and Chael. It goes so far that some people who hates Vitor Belfort because of TRT , don`t care about the fact that Chael had more forbidden substances in one test than Vitor through his whole career as long as he talks shit and insult other fighters especially non-american fighters. So you have two different fan bases. The one are MMA fans that love every aspect of the game- wrestling, BJJ, kick boxing, karate and so on. And other fan base (who probably like WWE just as much as MMA) are the ones that wants show- a lot of trash talk, calling out fighters and so on.

[Doomguy]

On 29/03/2016 at 2:59 PM, Gotters said:

 

Chuck seemed a lot less punchy in that interview than others I've heard, see in the comments people saying the same.

 

He looked out of breath just talking ha. I was surprised when he said recently that his reach was actually 82" 83" but he tucked his arms in so they'd measure him at 79. Sneaky. 

 

On 02/04/2016 at 1:23 PM, schmojo said:

Every AKA fighter should have an asterisk next to their name on any event poster.

 

It's getting pathetic. I'd be interested to know how many fights AKA have dropped out of total. 

[Corrogate]

On 06/04/2016 at 0:11 PM, Tofu said:

 The one are MMA fans that love every aspect of the game- wrestling, BJJ, kick boxing, karate and so on. And other fan base (who probably like WWE just as much as MMA) are the ones that wants show- a lot of trash talk, calling out fighters and so on.

 

That's actually not true. I like both. Well, not both, I actually only like Chael. McGregor's only highlight for me is being challenged by Dos Anjos, Frankie and Diaz and asking them to get on their knees and beg . And some shit I posted in here.

[Gotters]

nice to have a live card to watch, think the action starts at 7 for the main card on BT Sport.

[Corrogate]

JDS is putting a clinic on Rothwell right now!

[Corrogate]

Was worried Rothwell would clock him in some silly exchange and knock him out. Cigano looks fucking awesome.

[angel]

Shows how silly the UFC commentator hype is sometimes, they were calling him done for the last few years. Which is ridiculous when you see arlovski, hunt and so on having long careers.

[schmojo]

It's not without precedent that bad losses have 'broken' fighters in the past. Glad to see that wasn't the case here.

 

Doubly glad that Rothwell was simply outclassed by a smaller, more skillfull fighter. His Hulk Smash routine really shouldn't work at the highest levels of the sport, but it has been.