So Nick has subpar takedown defence and mediocre strength and ground game. Noted.
I don't condone street fighting, but it's just as low life gutter trash to make remarks you don't really plan to live up to. In my opinion, everyone should be respectful to one another, but if you choose to act stupid and say something dumb then don't regret it later.
Being physical is stupid, but being disrespectful is just as stupid. Hence the reason why fighters like GSP were so highly regarded, because they maintained a level of respect.
you're surprised this Rory tossed anyone around? Let alone a tall thin opponent, who moved up from 155.
What does "this Rory" mean?
You and I might think it's not big deal, but you can't be surprised if some people take the shit talking personally. Not the first time Khabib has put his foot in his mouth, talked shit about Pettis being made of glass and couple of weeks later he gets hurt.
He must not know that in America, "thug" is only used when describing explosive and athletic people.