**The Official Everything MMA Related Thread**

[Captain]

What an awesome card, fight after fight just got better and better.. Ridiculous finishes I feel a Rory vs Lawler part 2 as there should be Rory was winning for sure and was unfortunate but Lawler stood strong even when hurt and wanted to keep pushing. Also glad Mcgregor won, Mendes looked tired after round 1, Aldo vs Mcgregor will be insane.

That was already fight number 2 for rory and Lawler wasn't it?

 

[cainer]

That was already fight number 2 for rory and Lawler wasn't it?

yep, rob won a split decision 10 years ago

 

[Ayahuasca]

Rory fought Lawler when he was 15?

 

[cainer]

Rory fought Lawler when he was 15?

first fight was November 16, 2013
felt sure one of the commentators said it was 10 years ago.. my bad

 

[cainer]

Ultimate fighter finale live on BTsport 2am-5:30am tonight,
although i dont think there's much love for it in here

 

[CliffyG]

Best UFC I've seen in a long long time. Amazing fights in the main event.

 

[tbh]

Best UFC I've seen in a long long time. Amazing fights in the main event.

Every fight on the main card was Fight of the Night quality, I hope that Dana isn't going to be stingy handing out the locker-room bonuses for this event!

 

[cainer]

Every fight on the main card was Fight of the Night quality, I hope that Dana isn't going to be stingy handing out the locker-room bonuses for this event!

UFC 189 Bonuses: Lawler, MacDonald, McGregor, Almeida Pocket $50K

http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UF...MacDonald-McGregor-Almeida-Pocket-3650K-88985

McGregor and Mendes both got $500k just to turn up and fight with McGregor also getting $3 - $5 per PPV sold, McGregor should clear $5m

 

[Kenai]

That was a fantastic card, reminded me why I started watching MMA in the first place!

 

[booyaka]

Best UFC in years, every fight was superb - total tear ups from the off.

Great finishes, great fights, great respect between fighters is the one thing that makes me come back for more!

Perfect setup for Aldo v McGregor!

Love love loved it!!!

 

[Rids]

UFC 189 Bonuses: Lawler, MacDonald, McGregor, Almeida Pocket $50K

http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UF...MacDonald-McGregor-Almeida-Pocket-3650K-88985

McGregor and Mendes both got $500k just to turn up and fight with McGregor also getting $3 - $5 per PPV sold, McGregor should clear $5m

They're just the declared "Of the night" bonuses - there are a lot of undeclared locker room bonuses handed out. From things I've read in the past they can be pretty generous.

Looks like its going to be a bigger money maker than UFC 100. For all the ability of guys like Bones and Anderson, you have to say that Connor is the sports first true superstar. Can run his mouth like an absolute pro and has the fight style to back it up (so far)

Great card, great fights, best event I've seen in many years.

 

[nemtizz]

Unreal night of fights.

Spoiler

 

[DeanT77]

Probably THE best fight card I have ever seen. Great night of fights!

 

[Rids]

Unreal night of fights.

Spoiler

Christ.

As a general rule I don't like Rory Mac, but he was an absolute warrior to hang in there for as long as he did with a broken nose. He needs a long rest up before he gets back in the ring though, you really can't have many fights like that in your career.

 

[Liquiduk]

Astonishing night of fights - Everyone brought their A game and showed us why this sport continues to breed amazing fighters and fans!

 

[TurnipHead]

UFC must have been pooping their pants after that 2nd round. Thought Mendes was gonna grind him out but those early body shots were too much.

 

[Quinnaay]

Sure Mcgregor had a personal bet with Dana that he would finish him in the second netting him another $3M

 

[nicktay2605]

That was one of the best cards I've ever seen, possibly the best. To see so many knockouts and in such spectacular fashion. I'm now even more pumped for Aldo vs McGregor

 

[cainer]

ofc, there was one very bad fight from the prelims that no ones mentioned yet...
Cathal Pendred.
what the **** is this guy doing in the UFC?

 

[Kenai]

McGregor and Faber announced as the coaches for the next season of TUF...

Does that not mean that we'll have to see McGregor vs Faber before he eventually gets Aldo?