Media Robert Whittaker: "TERRIBLE standup by the ref" "Anyone who thought the fight was boring is a casual"

[JustforBROCK]

I watched the event today and the fight was like watching Merab. Once Borz got him to the ground I was just hitting that 10 sec foward button until something different happened (which mostly didn't).

Watched the whole fight in probably 4 minutes.

Merab is more exciting IMO, but I can see why you would say that.

 

[HHJ]

and it's funny because Cro Cop never liked elbows and rarely ever used them but when he did he made it count.

It's like a thing you wish he had his whole career lol

 

[mangokush]

Rob & other Khamzat fans who are defending this hugfest better keep up that same energy when other huggers like Gamrot or Mosvar do this in their next fights

 

[GoWokeGoBroke]

Bunch of fat heads in here: and I’m not talking about penises

 

[BatemanTX]

Causal dork!!!

Ya fuckin... Non grapplin' boxing glove wearing uncultured swine

Ya disagreeing no clue having ignoramus!!!

Why dontcha go get hit in the place where they start counting to 10 and there's no gogoplatas!!!

Causal dork!!!

Ya fuckin... Non grapplin' boxing glove wearing uncultured swine

Ya disagreeing no clue having ignoramus!!!

Why dontcha go get hit in the place where they start counting to 10 and there's no gogoplatas!!!

First, I agree with you 100% ONE HUNDRED PERCENT, that that was a HORRIFIC stand-up.

That said, I can't tell if you're either trolling & gaslighting some of these people on here for your own kicks, or you are a teenager or a really immature dude.

Talking shit, insulting, cursing at them & name calling people on here that don't agree with you, especially on someone's opinion which is, by nature subjective, and everyone is obviously entitled to their own, which you may or may not agree with, ironically, makes YOU look like the ass here - not them.

Just sayn' Bro. Self awareness goes a long way man.

-Cheers all

 

[Mind Mine]

you're so high

Bitch for one thing that’s a lie. For another why can’t you pieces of shit keep it mma?

 

[TankAbbott4Eva]

He's right about the stand ups, though I'm not sure what Goddard was saying to Khamzat, maybe it was throw more punches or I'll stand it up. Bit harsh when you're in a dominant position IMO, plus I wouldn't have called it lay and pray. Whatevs, Khamzat won easy and is a beast.

 

[Kwic]

Glad Rob mentioned those shit stand ups.
Goddard is pretty bad as a ref.

 

[HHJ]

First, I agree with you 100% ONE HUNDRED PERCENT, that that was a HORRIFIC stand-up.

That said, I can't tell if you're either trolling & gaslighting some of these people on here for your own kicks, or you are a teenager or a really immature dude.

Talking shit, insulting, cursing at them & name calling people on here that don't agree with you, especially on someone's opinion which is, by nature subjective, and everyone is obviously entitled to their own, which you may or may not agree with, ironically, makes YOU look like the ass here - not them.

Just sayn' Bro. Self awareness goes a long way man.

-Cheers all

Yea ok this is sherdog bro.

We crack our shit talking insult knuckles before logging in

 

[HHJ]

Bunch of fat heads in here: and I’m not talking about penises

Be honest.

 

[MMACro]

Of course we're casuals. It doesnt matter to me who wins or loses. I want to see what was advertised; an actual fight, not a grappling contest that doesnt resemble a real world fight in any way.

Whittaker should stick to getting humiliated in high profile fights. His "performances" against Khamzat & Adesanya (twice) were pathetic. Absolutely pathetic.

You tell him coach!

 

[HHJ]

 

[BatemanTX]

I don't get why people get so defensive and upset when a fight like that is called boring. It is boring lol and has nothing to do with being a casual fan. I've watched the sport for 25 years+ and I found the fight boring. Has nothing to do with grappling or striking, it's just the pace and action in the fight. And it's not just on Khamzat, DDP made it boring too. One guy controlled the entire fight but didn't really do much damage or take risk....and the other guy played defensive and couldn't fight back. It was boring, impressive peformance and a great dispaly of grappling, but boring. I still enjoyed the fight and watching.

I'm only on page 4 of this thread, but this is the most unbiased, logical and reasonable post thus far.

I have also been watching The UFC & MMA since the late 90's, and I completely agree that Khamzat's performance, or rather his "control" of DDP and the fight was phenomenal, but at the same time I think we need to take note of the fact that DDP just sat there in a shell simply trying to "NOT" get caught in anything. Not taking ANYTHING away from Khamzat, as those group of guy's are on a completely different planet when it comes to grappling, but it's also easy to look good against a limp heavy bag lying on the ground. Khamzat threatened the majority of the fight, aside from his useless rabbit-punches in order to "look busy," but didn't capitalize other than one or two crucifixes and still wasn't able to finish the fight - had this been "Trademark Randy Couture," it would have been over on the first crucifix.

I guess I'll give some credit to Dricus Du Plessis for his cardio and durability, as well as not getting caught and submitted. Almost everyone that faces these Eastern Bloc grappler's and gets tied-up, gets finished instantly.

I didn't care who won on this one and knew Khamzat would win regardless, but DDP's performance was genuinely embarrassing, ESPECIALLY in Round 5; you knew you were going to lose anyways, so you better go-for-broke, throw caution to the wind and see if you can score a last minute knockout, etc. It was either lose by decision or lose by submission, and at that point you have NOTHING TO LOSE!

So, I won't use the word "boring" to describe the fight as it kept me watching, but I will say it was incredibly frustrating & anticlimactic. And I will also say this is most definitely NOT the most "dominant performance" in championship history.

-Cheers all, take care

 

[BatemanTX]

Yea ok this is sherdog bro.

We crack our shit talking insult knuckles before logging in

Cool, do your thing, personal responsibility.

That said, if you're trying to "actually" make a point, insulting, cussing people out, calling them names & degrading them completely negates what you were originally setting out to do.

But fair enough.

-Cheers, take care man

 

[Mike]

First, I agree with you 100% ONE HUNDRED PERCENT, that that was a HORRIFIC stand-up.

That said, I can't tell if you're either trolling & gaslighting some of these people on here for your own kicks, or you are a teenager or a really immature dude.

Talking shit, insulting, cursing at them & name calling people on here that don't agree with you, especially on someone's opinion which is, by nature subjective, and everyone is obviously entitled to their own, which you may or may not agree with, ironically, makes YOU look like the ass here - not them.

Just sayn' Bro. Self awareness goes a long way man.

-Cheers all

It's just a bit of banter, hhj is a friendly guy generally he's just having a bit of friendly sporting trash talk. I wouldn't take it as serious insults I highly doubt he intended it that way, having posted with him for 15ish years.

 

[spinup]

Glad Rob mentioned those shit stand ups.
Goddard is pretty bad as a ref.

Absolutely trash move by Goddard, borderline corrupt.
If he was not happy with the fight, he should have given DDP a verbal warning to get out of the crucifix or be declared TKO.

And yes, the fight was boring AF, but that does not justify the stand up.

 

[HHJ]

Cool, do your thing, personal responsibility.

That said, if you're trying to "actually" make a point, insulting, cussing people out, calling them names & degrading them completely negates what you were originally setting out to do.

But fair enough.

-Cheers, take care man

Nope it's not negated at all. Emphasis!!!

 

[BatemanTX]

Nope it's not negated at all. Emphasis!!!

Okie-dokie.

 

[BatemanTX]

It's just a bit of banter, hhj is a friendly guy generally he's just having a bit of friendly sporting trash talk. I wouldn't take it as serious insults I highly doubt he intended it that way, having posted with him for 15ish years.

Fair enough.

-Cheers Bro

 

[Reach Finesse]

Maybe Rob should focus on actually winning a fight instead of shitting on fans on youtube.

Mighty mouse said the same thing