UFC 316 is dog poop

[Myrddin Wild]

How does this have likes lmao

Keep in mind that your post has zero likes & mine 15. The OP also has less likes & my post is on the 2nd page. At the least, this indicates that your opinion is not generally agreed upon.

I've been a UFC fan since the beginning, & this is an average PPV card with a compelling main & co-main with a couple of interesting fights & a couple of potential sleepers that could explode. Sure, it's not a barn burner imo, but it's certainly not dog shit if you take a closer look.

O’Malley getting the TS is a complete disgrace, that alone is enough to be upset with this card, is it semi interesting? Sure, Merab vs anyone in the top ten is semi interesting, that’s an unbelievably low bar.

This is where your pov is coming from. Your hatred for O'Malley blinds you to the fact that this is one of the most interesting fights in the division that Merab's already cleared out. You're also being blinded from appreciating the other interesting tidbits throughout this card. I gave a breakdown of the fight below.

Sean did absolutely nothing to deserve a rematch, the fight was not close the first time

Did OMalley really get two rounds?

I'd have to rewatch it, but i remember thinking he got dominated for nearly every second of that fight.

You have to appreciate damage as the highest of scoring criteria. Position scores zero. Who's pressing a fight, pushing the other against the fence, or who is on top or bottom on the mat is not a judging criteria.

I watched it 3 more times with scoring in mind, while discussing it on teh dog the day after.

I agree wit teh 3-2 judging... (which I also agreed too after teh fight)... but the R4 Willy won, was very close due to O'Malley making significant lacerations early. Willy was bleeding all over him while he rode & I'd agree, did make up for the lacerations with his barage of strikes, but it's not some washout though, like many seem to elude to... just because Merab was on top. Context matters... & Merab had a lot of catching up to do after being lacerated.

R1 - Willy Won, got some TD's that won him the round, but couldn't keep O'Malley down. this round wasn't much, but for sure Willy won.
R2 - Willy won by holding him down & doing very well & attacking, but not putting him in any real danger. Willy's best round.
R3 - O'Malley won. It stayed standing mostly, perhaps because Merab's own pace slowed him down a bit and didn't allow him to spam TD's.
R4 - Willy Won arguably - O'Malley winning the early exchanges, Merab got him down, which is a scoring criteria, but O'Malley busted him up with a Helbow which is way more significant. Merab came back with lots of shots, & though he didn't lacerate O'Malley in turn, his volume arguably makes this Merab's round. Lacerations are of the highest of judging criteria.
R5 - O'Malley won - Merab took some hard shots to the body that hurt him, I'd expect this will be where O'Malley aims for in a follow up fight.

3-2 - Merab, but that winning r4 round where merab got lacerated, is a huge scoring criteria against him. Had O'Malley gotten loose &/or not taken a few of those shots from the bottom, the outcome could've been switched, because teh Helbow that bloodied Merab in that round was the most significant of the fight.

Lets get real... this waz close! Merab won rounds with inconsequential striking after the TDs. O'Malley had teh R4 laceration, & teh R5 belly strikes which were teh 2 strongest opportunities for this fight to end... which is the highest of scoring criteria.

So I'd love to see this again.

 

[Bradillac]

Merab isn’t boring at all to me, but that’s not the point, he is the champion, Sean did absolutely nothing to deserve a rematch, the fight was not close the first time, and even if it was he wouldn’t deserve it.

It is pretty amazing even casuals in YouTube comment sections understand this and you don’t lmao.

You didn't answer the question, who else should be getting the title shot? Sean is the previous BW champion, he put up an extremely competitive fight the first time, and is an extremely exciting fighter, how doesn't he deserve the shot? And casuals on YouTube are retarded, it's not a good thing that you agree with them lol.

 

[The_Renaissance]

Yeah it's not great, is it. I dont hate it I guess. The main event feels a damp squib though as it's not gonna to look remotely different to first fight.

 

[The_Renaissance]

Keep in mind that your post has zero likes & mine 15. The OP also has less likes & my post is on the 2nd page. At the least, this indicates that your opinion is not generally agreed upon.

I've been a UFC fan since the beginning, & this is an average PPV card with a compelling main & co-main with a couple of interesting fights & a couple of potential sleepers that could explode. Sure, it's not a barn burner imo, but it's certainly not dog shit if you take a closer look.

This is where your pov is coming from. Your hatred for O'Malley blinds you to the fact that this is one of the most interesting fights in the division that Merab's already cleared out. You're also being blinded from appreciating the other interesting tidbits throughout this card. I gave a breakdown of the fight below.




You have to appreciate damage as the highest of scoring criteria. Position scores zero. Who's pressing a fight, pushing the other against the fence, or who is on top or bottom on the mat is not a judging criteria.

I watched it 3 more times with scoring in mind, while discussing it on teh dog the day after.

I agree wit teh 3-2 judging... (which I also agreed too after teh fight)... but the R4 Willy won, was very close due to O'Malley making significant lacerations early. Willy was bleeding all over him while he rode & I'd agree, did make up for the lacerations with his barage of strikes, but it's not some washout though, like many seem to elude to... just because Merab was on top. Context matters... & Merab had a lot of catching up to do after being lacerated.

R1 - Willy Won, got some TD's that won him the round, but couldn't keep O'Malley down. this round wasn't much, but for sure Willy won.
R2 - Willy won by holding him down & doing very well & attacking, but not putting him in any real danger. Willy's best round.
R3 - O'Malley won. It stayed standing mostly, perhaps because Merab's own pace slowed him down a bit and didn't allow him to spam TD's.
R4 - Willy Won arguably - O'Malley winning the early exchanges, Merab got him down, which is a scoring criteria, but O'Malley busted him up with a Helbow which is way more significant. Merab came back with lots of shots, & though he didn't lacerate O'Malley in turn, his volume arguably makes this Merab's round. Lacerations are of the highest of judging criteria.
R5 - O'Malley won - Merab took some hard shots to the body that hurt him, I'd expect this will be where O'Malley aims for in a follow up fight.

3-2 - Merab, but that winning r4 round where merab got lacerated, is a huge scoring criteria against him. Had O'Malley gotten loose &/or not taken a few of those shots from the bottom, the outcome could've been switched, because teh Helbow that bloodied Merab in that round was the most significant of the fight.

Lets get real... this waz close! Merab won rounds with inconsequential striking after the TDs. O'Malley had teh R4 laceration, & teh R5 belly strikes which were teh 2 strongest opportunities for this fight to end... which is the highest of scoring criteria.

So I'd love to see this again.

Who the hell is 'Willy'?

 

[Orochimaru 大蛇丸]

Keep in mind that your post has zero likes & mine 15. The OP also has less likes & my post is on the 2nd page. At the least, this indicates that your opinion is not generally agreed upon.

I've been a UFC fan since the beginning, & this is an average PPV card with a compelling main & co-main with a couple of interesting fights & a couple of potential sleepers that could explode. Sure, it's not a barn burner imo, but it's certainly not dog shit if you take a closer look.

This is where your pov is coming from. Your hatred for O'Malley blinds you to the fact that this is one of the most interesting fights in the division that Merab's already cleared out. You're also being blinded from appreciating the other interesting tidbits throughout this card. I gave a breakdown of the fight below.

Hahaha now Merab has cleared out the division with one defense

Who said anything about hating O’Malley? Is it really that hard to understand he didn’t earn a TS?

 

[Orochimaru 大蛇丸]

You didn't answer the question, who else should be getting the title shot? Sean is the previous BW champion, he put up an extremely competitive fight the first time, and is an extremely exciting fighter, how doesn't he deserve the shot? And casuals on YouTube are retarded, it's not a good thing that you agree with them lol.

I’d probably give it to Yan, or Sandhagen considering they’re coming off of wins.

I love how you guys have mindfucked yourselves into believing the first fight was some ultra competitive war, Merab completely dominated him the entire fight except the very end lol.

So really all you have is he was the previous champ, so being a previous champ with a short, unimpressive reign means automatic instant rematch lmao. I don’t know if you guys are just O’Malley fans or what it’s pretty odd to defend blatantly bullshit booking like this.

 

[Russie]

I'm more peeved with what they're giving us on 318 than 316. It took the longest just to give us 317 for IFW. These summer cards leave you wanting more but they are what they are. Some good to decent fights scattered over the PPVs and Fight Night cards.

 

[Doughie99]

lol they don't even care anymore
Pyfer vs Gastelum and Luque vs Holland could be good fights, nevertheless

Cannot envisage Fatselum winning this fight.

He's too lazy , not dedicated enough.

 

[sdpdude9]

Merab vs. O’Malley: Lame rematch nobody asked for. Some level of intrigue simply because they’re top guys but there’s almost zero hype here.

Pena vs. Harris: Meh, women’s mma doesn’t get me excited and bantamweight is the worst of them.

Gastelum vs. Pyfer: Meh, it’s an ok fight I guess but should be a prelim.

Mix vs. Bautista: Best fight on the card, interested to see Mix make the jump over but it’s not like some super hype fight.

Luque vs. Holland: Luque is done and Holland doesn’t care if he wins or loses. Might be kinda fun but it’s a meaningless fight.

 

[Bradillac]

I’d probably give it to Yan, or Sandhagen considering they’re coming off of wins.

I love how you guys have mindfucked yourselves into believing the first fight was some ultra competitive war, Merab completely dominated him the entire fight except the very end lol.

So really all you have is he was the previous champ, so being a previous champ with a short, unimpressive reign means automatic instant rematch lmao. I don’t know if you guys are just O’Malley fans or what it’s pretty odd to defend blatantly bullshit booking like this.

Calling us Sean fans when you're clearly a massive Sean hater lol. The first fight was incredibly close and there's a very real chance he gets the belt back. The fact that you'd give the fight to Yan after seeing what Merab already did to him not long ago tells me everything I need to know lol. Now that is what domination looks like. Yan better pray that Sean beats Merab, because that's the only way he's getting a title shot anytime soon.

 

[Myrddin Wild]

Hahaha now Merab has cleared out the division with one defense

Who said anything about hating O’Malley? Is it really that hard to understand he didn’t earn a TS?

With respect, yet strong opposition... your response readz like a casual, because Merab cleared out teh division before becoming champion. This was because he held off on teh belt due to his training partner Sterling holding teh title. It was a thing for a long time.

His unresolved test was O'Malley, & he barely squeeked out a close decision, so this is a valid re-match.

Also, you are reducing O'Malley's historic run. He also proved himself way before teh title, & used his title to get back his loss due to injury which Vera caused no doubt... but O'Malley destroyed him in the re-match. They are not on the same level, & Vera's ranked 7th atm.

Straight up question: Are you exited to see O'Malley fight anyone, or are you resistant due to whatever?

 

[Myrddin Wild]

Who the hell is 'Willy'?

Not only your special friend at night, but in this context, a UFC champion

 

[Streeter]

Much better than 315.

Cards not bad not great but a decent mid. Omalley Merab. And Kayla vs Pena . Then 3 other solid fights . Interesting to see how Patchy does on ufc , Holland fight should be fire fight. Pyfer vs Kelvin is a fire fight slug fest.


Card is level better than last card everywhere. It's a perfectly acceptable decent card. Not a wow card but certainly better thsn many.

 

[Your Salad]

Remember how everyone said in January that 2025 would be the biggest year in mma? Let’s not jinx 2026 come next January.

I actually don't remember that.
Can you elaborate?

 

[1BadMF]

I remember when there was three bad PPV cards a year. Now there are three good PPV a year.

 

[Streeter]

I remember when there was three bad PPV cards a year. Now there are three good PPV a year.

I dont think that's it.

They used to never make mega cards but so often. Now its like 3 times a year they put out mega ish cards. Now anything less isxa let down. It's easy to look back after everything played out and go WOW look how great this older card was .

Cards today are on average IMO better than pre 200 UFC. AND they fighters are also a level or better on average. It's the past bias that makes ia think they arent.

 

[Streeter]

I will add 1 tchsnge would of made this a borderline MEGA CARD.

Should of been

Merab vs Patchy For undisputed Bw title battle of thecufc/bellator champs

Kayla Pena

Omally vs Umar for next shot

Pyfer vs Kelvin

Holland/luque

Still not awful but that wpulda made it greatness

 

[mraa1]

I don't care about the cards anymore.

I just look at singular fights I'm interested in.

Chimaev vs DDP for example.

Casual Chads win again. Hardcore virgins feast on slop while we're out enjoying our lives and only tuning in for the bangers.

 

[don't ask]

The fuck? I'm super excited for Kayla and Patchy.

 

[don't ask]

I will add 1 tchsnge would of made this a borderline MEGA CARD.

Should of been

Merab vs Patchy For undisputed Bw title battle of thecufc/bellator champs

This would have been fantastic.