the arial impression literally made me laugh so hard, i fucking love dana

the ref begged the doctor not to stop the fight over the cut? isnt that like a conflict of interest? if the doctor stopped the fight alex wouldve won and the ref influenced his decision. that isnt right

@Monscent

7 жыл бұрын

It was completely right. It was a cut, Big John feels for the fighters period, he has a perfect reputation with all MMA people, and he said it because he knew that both fighters wanted to finish the fight.

@oskarlindholm8340

6 жыл бұрын

Perfect reputation except for Jon Jones. Jon Jones does not like Big John.

Dana White "I didn't score it" bovinefecalmatter! he can't admit infront of the cameras that Gus won fair and square, huge robbery!

I am Swedish, with all my heart did I want Gustafsson to win and I could see the scorecards going in his favor, however, he didnt win. I had 3-2 to Jones. 1 = Gustafsson 2 = Jones (but close enough that personal preference comes into play) 3 = Gustafsson 4 = 100% Jones 5 = Jones because of the power stuff he landed and I believe his one take-down plus how winded Gustafsson looked.

"Rigth" and "Heech"

Sick fight, one of the best fights I've seen in any combat sport in a long time.

All fight fans, especially Jones' fans, should appreciate the spectacular battle between these guys. Gustafsson fought a compelling bout. It was extremely close, but you must take the belt from the Champ. Rarely will the Champion lose in a close bout. True fans enjoy bearing witness to tremendous warriors plying their arts. Period.

gus defo won

@john8323

5 жыл бұрын

Katherine Wilson The UFC is rigged. Any foreigner needs to learn to finish their opponents. Because when it comes to a title match and It goes to split descision between them and an american, It will automatically go In favor of the american.

@Zizoujr11

3 жыл бұрын

😂

This makes me feel better about the fight because even though Gustafsson didn't win the fight, he got a lot out of it. The fact that this fight was so good makes Dana want to work with Gustafsson more.

I didn't expect Gus to win in this fight. I hoped so, but he did outstanding. I would like to see this rematch.

Ariel always trying to be sneeky with his questions trying to get Dana to slip some info haha

i'm glad to see that you're a great gentlemen crimson... and an educated person , and also a real educated fan.... what a guy ...that crimson

That belt should be on the Vikings waist.

@tomphillips9075

7 жыл бұрын

Actually it should be on rumbles considering he TKOed Gus the 'rightful' champion

LOVE the Ariel impression!

It was an honor for me to watch the fight live stream

YES I was hoping there would be a rematch!

It will be an interesting re-match. Teixeira will defeatJones second round submission. So Gustafsson will match up with Jones as contenders. It was really good to see the 5 round match and it was a close judges decision. Great fight.

The possible stoppage was in regards to the cut over the eye, not a limp which he didn't show until after the fight. HAD the doctor been certain enough he needed to stop the fight because of safety for the fighter, he would have. It wasnt on that level, and it was going into the final round.

Couldn't agree more.

Couse these guys are tough as hell, not everyone can put on a show like this for 5 rounds beating each others heads non stop and still stand at the end.

I wonder how differently the rematch would go were the rematch sooner as opposed to years after.

I might have agreed if he had a significant reach advantage, but it didn't seem to do near as much against Gustafsson as previous opponents... this is one fight where it was not abusive (like the technique or not)

You may have read my prediction for Jones Vs Gustafsson weeks prior to the fight. 5 rounds close judges call. I would be curious as to your prediction of that particular fight. 2nd round stoppage by elbow strikes or 1st round submission of Gustafsson?. It doesn't make perfect sense. It's just a prediction. I may be completely wrong. I'm willing to wait and watch the fight.

Well put, much agreed.

In a rematch Gus would probably beat him.

@dylanjones268

10 жыл бұрын

His confidence is through the roof, I think it will be another war. Don't take anything away from Jones, though a lot of people may dislike him he is a damn good mixed martial artist. He will be just as prepared if not more than Gus for the rematch.

@spiderorc7556

10 жыл бұрын

Dylan Jones I don't know about that. The question is how much that Gus fight will weigh on him mentally. Getting in there with another guy is one thing but going back in there with the guy who got you transported directly to the hospital after a fight is another, and those injuries were a constant reminder of that fight and that he can get hurt. The question really comes down to how much that will mess with his head on fight night.

@dylanjones268

10 жыл бұрын

Spider Orc He is a fighter and a top tier athlete. Facing adversity is what he has done his whole life. Gus will be thinking those very same things, does that mean that will weigh on him? I like both fighters, can't wait to see the rematch.

@spiderorc7556

10 жыл бұрын

Dylan Jones The difference is that Gus stayed around for interviews before going to hospital after the fight. Jones was helped out of the ring by coaches and didn't stick around for anything. He was also back in training and ready to fight sooner than Jones. Jones has faced adversity before. No doubt about it, but not quite like that. He cut through that division like a knife through hot butter. We've seen it before where top athletes looked untouchable until they got touched and suddenly they were getting beat more often. My point is you never know how an athlete even an elite athlete will act until he gets in there again and faces someone he knows can hurt him bad and someone he isn't sure he can beat.

@dylanjones268

10 жыл бұрын

Spider Orc True but I don't think either will think too much about the last fight. We'll have to wait and see.

Yeah, but it's not just about numbers its also about effectiveness just putting that out there

Problem with stuffing is that there´s no criteria in the judging rules for that - the only thing it does is prevent the other guy from scoring (because take-downs do score). They had one take-down each in the whole match. I might have to reward to say this for a fact but Jones overall in the fight was more planted in the center of octagon / being aggressor than not. That´s another important scoring criteria. You also dont get points for having a chin of granite, big hits score big regardless

It´s statistically proven that the greater the reach advantage is in any given matchup, the higher the probability of a victory for the guy with the advantage. But I mean that´s part of the sport, some are blessed with cardio advantages, others are blessed with the kind of flexibility/dexterity that helps them in BJJ and others cannot be knocked out. He´s the best in the sport today, but he was taken down a notch in that he looked human and not invincible, but to his credit his chin...

I didn't see you beat me to it lol good man

Cred to them both for fighting 5 rounds. But Jones couldn't stand at the end, 2 guys were holding him up. He was really hurt, we'll see what they say after his visit to the hospital. It doesn't matter how tough they are, they have rules for a reason. Last year a doctor didn't even let Alex fight because of a tiny cut, it's absurd.

It all really comes down to whether Anderson gets taken down or not, same as with this fight - with Gustafsson. Against Anderson (especially in the light of this) all Jones would focus practice on is takedowns, takedowns, takedowns (and some sub defense). Against Gustafsson in a rematch they would implement something against the jab plus work on takedowns, takedowns, takedowns. But I like Andersons chances more than before, that´s for sure, until he clowns right into a chin-to-face that is:)

Although I partially agree with your comment (height and reach is a critical factor in fighting), saying he's nothing special without a 3 foot reach advantage is like saying Tyson was nothing without his speed.That's nature: some of us are small like Evans and some of us are tall like Jones. He's in fact special because he's so tall AND can cut down to 205. Solution: have weigh-in happen on the same day as the fight, that way only true 205'ers will compete.

never leave it in the hands of the judges

Are you Chris Jones from POG?

Also it is the Job of the Challenger not the Champion to make a fight decisive so there is no doubt.

Let me ask you this how did Jones win Round 4 ,what because he landed a spining back fist at the end of round 4 after he was getting tagged the entire 4th round leading up to that spining backfist.I would really love to hear your response lol.

Renan Barao is one of the pound for pound best so far from his performances and his record is perfect 0 loss.

It was a great fight! Gus did his thing but the champion fought the same fight plus almost finished gus.

Also, that was an epic match and I look forward to a rematch. Gus neutralised the wrestling of Jones well, but if Jones goes back to the suplexes and throws he used against the similar sized Bonnar instead of focusing on boxing during training, he could finish him. Jones Rd 2 (iffy), 4 and 5.

Dana White sayin that stuff as if Ariel Halwani wasnt in the room and he was holding that microphone was just hilarious to me.

I can't believe Ariel didn't push Dana White on the weird promotions. I mean did you guys watch the UFC promo where Mike Goldberg's head exploded? The fight really wasn't about the height or reach of the fighters as much as the technical skills. Alexander showed some wicked striking skills, despite dropping his right hand consistently through the fight. His takendowns and takedown defence improved dramatically. In my opinion he won rounds 1-3. I gave Jon 4 and 5 just to be flexible.

What a strange remark. No it would be a rematch and he either wins it (and the division moves on and Gustafsson need 3-4 fights to get another shot unless its razor-close again, in which 1-3 might work if stars align) If Gustafsson wins, yeah the trilogy has to happen, likely with a fight or two inbetween.

dana white impression of ariel man made me laugh my tits off he was so serious

i had it 3-2 Gus by split but a rematch in Sweden would be huge i just got goosebumps

I do its awesome I love it even more when tito and dana picked on him at a post fight conference good stuff

Jones face at 2:45 laughed my ass off after seeing that!

How can you say that? Judges said it was 48 to 47 and one judge was crazy,but the 50 to 50 round is where the fight was lost. Gus needed to do something more than just run around for the last 2 rounds. He gassed and never sat on his punches.

Greatest fights of all time!

well this pretty much confirms phil davis vs glover teixeria

Is grabbing a kick, and kicking out the other leg, considered a take down.

I'm really hoping this is the main event of 230

He didn't even land the elbow, he landed with his tricep. Gus seriously got robbed. I can certainly see why people think money changed hands to give it to Bones.

When someone is waiting? haha bro there is ALWAYS someone waiting.

I can't believe I almost didn't order the fight, that was fucking crazy!

Anyone else think Dana says "height" weird?

"me and 4 guys on the internet think the promotion has been weird"....lol

Heh. Love the Ariel impression.

UFC should have the fans vote either for a rematch with Gus and Jones or Jones vs Glover, I'd vote for the rematch and let Glover have the winner.

Learn to read "bud". I said that I thought Gus won the fight by taking the first 3 rounds. I also said " I could see it going either way" meaning that I wouldn't blame someone for giving it to Jones because it was a close fight. It is all a matter of how you score it. And yes, Jon was more busted up visually because he was taking punches to the face. Gus on the other hand was taking shins and elbows to the side of his head. Lastly, stuffing takedowns does not score points. oh and Gus 1,2, and 3!

Alexander Gustafsson is such a class act! Want to know whether or not a man is "no joke"? Then pay attention to whether or not he has character! A loss is a loss, right?! Whether or not it's justified, it's a loss! The guy didn't complain! He said..."it was good, but not enough. I'll be back stronger..."- taking nothing away from JJ, although his camp believes they won!!!

HEIGHTH AND REACH.. HEIGHTH AND REACH!!! For saying it wrong, he sure did say it a lot.

That's the realest comment I heard in a month.

Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson, Thank You! I'm at a loss for words. Awesome show. The remaining fighters this year have their work cut out. This is the one for 2013

R.I.P Phil Davis im sure he's up next vs teixera unless phil says he doesnt wanna fight lol

Gustafsson just showed everyone that Jones is overrated the only reason Jones looked so dominating in his past matches is because he has such a huge size and reach advantage against his opponent and he capitalize on those, but against Gustafsson we saw he has a lot of problems when he doesn't have the advantage on height and reach.

IMO best fight of alltime

Funny how people keep saying Jones should fight HWs when he is the perfect build for a LHW. If Gustaffson won the title, would everyone ask him to fight at HW? No. What they have in height, they lose in size (especially leg mass). Silva is the same; long and lean is the best build for MMA, dont hate just cause he has a great athletic build that can cut to 205.

Part 2 BTW if I go by rounds it's Alex 1,2,3 just so you know I'm no crazy person, but I hate rounds and as I said, I think winning is more important than scoring, just as everyone should...

Robbing Gus out of that decision is criminal. Jones got wheeled into a hospital, looking like he got ran over by a truck, after getting beaten severely for the majority of a fight; Gustofasson walked in and received a few stitches. I personally don't know anyone, to include some Jones "fan boys", who thinks/claims Jones won that belt/fight. CRAZY

I agree

thats like saying, lets run 100m and when you win I say, well if we kept running i would have won... They prepare and make a gameplan for 5 rounds.. not more.. You win rounds, not overall matches. There are arguments that it would be better to judge a match in its whole but that is not the case now..

this needs more likes he really had that look in his eyes like "shit how do I pronounce height, I've never said it out loud before..."

Rematch plaese! These are the two best LH fighters. When Gustafsson is in the Octagon, Jones suddenly isn't a "superhuman" anymore...

I can only hope for once the UFC pays these fighters what they're worth.

That 2nd round could have gone either way, it was harsh. Jones won the last 2, gus could hardly stand up in that last round. I'm neutral as I don't favor one fighter over the other, but it was just awesome to see.

It's "Gustafsson". Two S'es. To not say it right is not nice to him. Also, admirable enthusiasm in seeing it 4 times out of interest for fair judging!

what's heighth?

I want Glover vs Jones! Dana don't shit on Glover dude! THAT'S the fight EVERYONE wants to see next, NOT a rematch.

Rounds suck, guy that is winning when they break it up is the winner (taking into account how long they were winning and how much damage they took/are taking). Jones for some reason didn't even move his head and got pretty damn busted up by in-n-out (covering distance being the key) barrage boxing. He couldn't take Alexander down, but 1/11 times I think and few other things... But he was winning after that, for 10 mins, and I think that REALLY means more than rounds and points...

True but that was also Gus' problem and why he lost.

GSP always looks worse than his opponents and he still wins!

Gustafsson more clean shots according to stat system, more damage dominated the octagon, completely out wrestle/grapple

Epic fight. But I hate immediate rematches when someone is waiting. Give Glover his shot and give Gus a fight. Then do the rematch. Wtf is supposed to change if you do it so fast? Let Gus improve before you turn him into Rich Franklin who is 0-2 vs champ and no where to go. Immediate rematch is just a money grab. Let anticipation build. There is a chance one can lose and hurt the fight. But also possible the fight gets even bigger.

interview the media does with just dana white after the post fight press conference

Who is this interviewing Dana?

Boxing, dirty or clean had little (nothing) to do with Toney´s loss - he lost the second Couture went for the take-down.

Not giving a Glover next title shot is very rude, the man is old already, and he has made great progress through the UFC, and now to put him on hold for another like... year or so is very disrespectful to him...

Yeah ok. That makes perfect sense. Jones has never lost by submission. He was willing to let Vitor break his arm rather than submit so what makes u think Glover can submit him? And how can you pick the round that he will be submitted in? Genius.

How did he win?

Im not surprised.

This was a very close fight. I thought the Mauler took the first 3 rds. but a person needs to watch a replay. I just thought the judges should have had it a little closer. There's no way in hell that should have been a unanimous decision for Jones. I would feel a whole lot better about a split decision either way but right after the fight, I felt that the Mauler had won it.

Don't know about that fight but until there's gonna be a rematch between these two this isn't settled.

A rematch is necessary because there is so much debate on who won the fight. Jones may have officially won the fight, but it was a draw if you look at comments from fans. Some thought Jones won, others though Gus won. This is why this sport is so great because we probably will see them fight again.

lol.... right. Name/Rank/Class #/Unit?

Truth.

I'm not Swedish yet I was jumping up and down off my chair shouting for Gus. When he took Bones down I was jumping up and down like crazy Thought Gus did enough though.Stuffed practically all of bones take downs, had one of his own, and totally out boxed bones. Jones threw a lot of kicks but they were all blocked. Only damaging strike was that spinning back fist to the forehead at the end of r4. How one judge have Jones four rounds I dunno. Lol. When I heard 49 I thought Gus had it in the bag

Sort this out Dana this is one of the biggest upsets in UFC history.

This fight showed that the only reason he's been great is because he's had a foot and a half reach advantage over his competition. Velasquez or Dos Santos would absolutely destroy him.

Rematch Rematch Rematch!!!!..I am a fan of Jones but I had Gus edging Jones on strikes etc..

I stand down "Sargent"