[Discussion Thread] UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2

[adamsz]

Main event was absolutely insane.

Overall really enjoyed the card minus the CM fight, get the bull chit outta here.

[sooby]

Told yall Mike Jackson goofed:

"White: Mike Jackson is done. I wouldn’t put that kid on the Contender Series. #UFC225"
via mmafighting

what did he do? didnt watch until the rda fight

[wickedman]

Seemed like a fixed fight. CM Punk was gassed and pretty much out on his feet and dude couldn't finish him somehow.

[MMAMatty]

A draw or one point victory for Romero were fair scores. He easily won round five 10-8.

That being said, I don't feel bad for him. This guy is the biggest cheater in the UFC between one thing and another.

At least his corner didn't dump water on him in between rounds.......this time.

He should be forced up to 205lbs, where he belongs. And he'll get his butt handed to him up there. 😀

[MMAMatty]

Also, should I watch that CM Punk fight for comedic value?

I trained with a kid who rolled with him at Rufosport. This kid claimed he tapped Punk like 8 times. The kid was 18 at the time. 😀

So no surprise he got beat, but it might be fun to watch.

[Big Slim DaDDy]

Also, should I watch that CM Punk fight for comedic value?
.

It was cringe from start to finish.

[Midgetkiller]

To be honest, I wouldn't want to end CM Punk either. Dude was already looking like he was going to die and he's the nicest dude ever. Guy was throwing kindergarten punches anyway, looked like a big brother molesting junior.

I'd be legit scared to commit a murder whilst going in for the killshot.

[Deathstroke]

Punk should fight minor leaguers

Was hoping he’d win cause beating the guy with a Black Power tattoo would’ve garnered him so much respect with the rednecks

[Eugenics]

To be honest, I wouldn't want to end CM Punk either. Dude was already looking like he was going to die and he's the nicest dude ever. Guy was throwing kindergarten punches anyway, looked like a big brother molesting junior.

I'd be legit scared to commit a murder whilst going in for the killshot.

It was embarrassing to watch. CM doesn't even know how to throw a punch. He looked so awkward. Holly Holm would beat CM in stand up. No doubt about it.

[Hardcore_D00d]

If he watched Mike jackson''s pre fight interviews he said he didn't wanna k.o punk. He wanted to drag him along and play with his food

[Deathstroke]

Only thing I heard from mj prefight was punks mma career would end with a ko

I assumed he meant from him

[Darkhare]

yep. hes gonna get cut after a win...lol. back to writing about it, because doing it isnt his true forte.

the best part is he IS getting cut after a win LOL! Dana so pissed he called him an fing idiot. GOOD

[Deathstroke]

I'd not care if MJ were to fight in UFC again, if he were made to remove or cover that black power tattoo on his chest

[Meatie]

I'd not care if MJ were to fight in UFC again, if he were made to remove or cover that black power tattoo on his chest

theres a lot of racism going on in the UFC. didnt you see rashad wearing his hood up at the pre fight press conference, and throwing out his black power fist on the scale?

another reason why i was happy to see this

[DrewDarden]

theres a lot of racism going on in the UFC. didnt you see rashad wearing his hood up at the pre fight press conference, and throwing out his black power fist on the scale?

another reason why i was happy to see this

Personally I'd rather that we were a bit more careful about who we label as a racist.

Rashad has never once struck me as a racist in any way. Also, the raised fist has meant many different things historically from white power to union involvement and a bunch of other things.

Maybe it was some tribute to the 1968 Olympics; I guess we'd have to ask Rashad about that. But even if it was, paying tribute to the Civil Rights movement does not make Rashad a racist.

[adamsz]

It was embarrassing to watch. CM doesn't even know how to throw a punch. He looked so awkward. Holly Holm would beat CM in stand up. No doubt about it.

Holly would kick him into another dimension. Probably would KO him in the first round easily.

theres a lot of racism going on in the UFC. didnt you see rashad wearing his hood up at the pre fight press conference, and throwing out his black power fist on the scale?

lol wut

[Deathstroke]

Cyborg would lay waste yo punk and mj in my expert mma opinion

[Deathstroke]

CM Punk talked chit about Trump and lost. When you dissrespect the God Emperor, bad things happen.

As a registered republicAn punks comments sicken me but black supremacy gets me more

Punk is not a nice guy irl btw just saying

Punk just behaves himself in the mma world but really irl he’s not

[Hardcore_D00d]

is robert whittaker officially "injury prone?"

Man dude may never reach his full potential cuz of injuries. he could be one of the greats. im also glad colby won lmfao. dude brings the lulz

[sloop]

Cain Velasquez's "Brown Pride" tattoo would like to have a word with you racists.

[PepperedAngus]

is robert whittaker officially "injury prone?"

Man dude may never reach his full potential cuz of injuries. he could be one of the greats. im also glad colby won lmfao. dude brings the lulz

If any man could come out unscathed against a wrecking ball like Yoel after going 25 mins he would have to run away for most of the fight. Whittaker gets banged up, but he still is game and stands in there toe to toe, I dont think hes "injury prone" exactly, but he certainly has had some unfortunate stuff happen recently. Hopefully he can string together a few healthy years.

Im pretty sure Whittakers prime is getting cut short from these wars though. He will likely be out for another large part of a year recovering again, and we still dont know the full extent of his injuries, just the hand- alot of us thought his rear leg was showing some signs of damage to the knee or ankle or foot the way he was shaking it out all fight. He may have another pre existing issue with that leg but fought through it because he didnt want to fall out of another card.

Theres no easy fights at the top of 185, so we may be waiting a while between each fight for him to recover because the dude goes to war in there.

[Tuga88]

As usual more UFC BS, no way Romero lost that fight.

[skinnyfat88]

Whitaker might have taken more shots in Rd 3 than 5 but he mounted some offence of his own in Rd 3 as well.

He did next to nothing in Rd 5.

My gut was to score Rd 3 10-9 and Rd 5 probably 10-8 but I'd need to re-watch and check out the scoring criteria.

Whitaker is made of iron. Shame Gegard is in Bellator as I'd love to see that fight.

I think Whitaker has his way with the current batch of challengers though Borrachinha may give him problems down the road.

[Yotone]

Since Yoel was fighting the champ, i would of gave it Robert.
if he didnt have the belt i would of gave it to Yoel.

Robert basically had one hand for most of the fight so if he lost and there was a third fight i think Robert would win. this just made it clean so there wouldnt be one and we could move on from yoel.

[chino3]

Wearing a hoodie is considered racist now? Sad.

did he have a pack of skittles?