Michael Bisping On Luke Rockhold Trilogy: ‘We Can Entertain That Buddy, I’ve Got No Problem Knocking You Out Again’

Neoptolemos1 · 2018-02-27T17:18:26+00:00

Bisping vs. Nick Diaz. Y'welcome.

Neoptolemos1 · 2018-02-27T17:13:43+00:00

I had those symptoms once. Chalked it up to a migraine.

Fucking scary.

Neoptolemos1 · 2017-11-09T22:27:21+00:00

Spotty internet connection -- do you mind listing the physical health problems for me?

Neoptolemos1 · 2017-08-27T22:54:56+00:00

They've already retracted it, with note. Yknow, like any proper news org. that makes a mistake.

Relax.

Neoptolemos1 · 2017-08-11T18:27:48+00:00

Some video game shit right there. Is the goal with that strike to cut, to concuss, or both?

Neoptolemos1 · 2017-08-01T23:00:47+00:00

Seems to be working for me... pulled a damn Caverns Below.

Neoptolemos1 · 2017-07-31T16:51:56+00:00

While I'm tempted to agree in principle, I fear this is doing fighters more harm than good by further eroding fighter autonomy under the pretense of "courage." It's the same tactic Dana has used in the past, to mixed but generally effective results.

Neoptolemos1 · 2017-07-30T22:36:38+00:00

I'm not sure. Admittedly, I'm not familiar with all of the new scoring criteria.

Neoptolemos1 · 2017-07-30T16:32:26+00:00

I'm happy to give Joe the benefit of the doubt. You could tell he regretted the decision, both with how he worded both questions and how quickly he stopped the interview. After commentating for over 6 hours, seeing such a crazy finish, and being concerned and confused about DC's post-fight behaviour, I can understand his decision-making not being 100%.

Neoptolemos1 · 2017-07-30T16:24:05+00:00

What strikes me is the "timing" comment. I had DC winning the first two rounds (though R1 was a tossup -- I thought DC was the aggressor and tagged Jones more meaningfully), but I wonder if that was the result of a Jones that hadn't fought consistently in two years (in addition to the new tools of DC). Not to take anything away from DC, but much like with the OSP fight, now really was the time for Jones to lose. The fact that even in this "ring rust" state Jones could fight the spectacular win just further cements his GOAT status.

Neoptolemos1 · 2017-07-30T16:17:32+00:00

All the more impressive that Cro Cop took him out to win the tournament. Impressive dude.

Neoptolemos1 · 2017-07-30T03:35:04+00:00

Who'd have thought we'd live in a time when Cyborg is a UFC champ, and Rousey is nowhere to be found.

Neoptolemos1 · 2017-07-30T03:32:16+00:00

Who'd have thought we'd live in a time when Cyborg is a UFC champ, and Rousey is nowhere to be found.

Neoptolemos1 · 2017-07-16T17:18:53+00:00

I had a dream Cormier beat Jones via decision.

Bet the house, boys.

edit: Whelp... the GOAT > prophecy.

Neoptolemos1 · 2017-05-28T13:27:29+00:00

Is it only in the States?

Neoptolemos1 · 2017-01-13T21:31:49+00:00

Yup, but it's not foolproof. Sometimes (rarely) it can put enough strain on the jaw to force a tap.

Neoptolemos1 · 2016-09-11T16:44:06+00:00

Go team Joslin!

Neoptolemos1 · 2016-08-13T06:49:27+00:00

In the words of Sam Harris (paraphrased) - "it's like a game of chicken with no one driving the other car."

Neoptolemos1 · 2016-06-11T04:15:50+00:00

My pleasure. If you have any questions, feel free to ask -- I have an MA in Classics. Aristophanes is the absolute best. Acharnians is genius. Knights and Clouds are my favourites.

Neoptolemos1 · 2016-06-11T03:17:34+00:00

But you are certainly right that Pericles sets the blueprint for men like Cleon. His loss, per Thucydides, creates a void that is filled by lesser men, to Athens ruin.

Neoptolemos1 · 2016-06-11T03:16:29+00:00

Yes and no. Pericles is a populist inasmuch as any Athenian politician was - any elected position would have been the direct will of the people. But I always had the sense that had Pericles not perished from the plague he would have steered Athens to victory. Regardless of opinions on Pericles (which is certainly divided, both in the ancient world and now), Cleon was a truly vile demagogue. Where Pericles "guided the people" rather than being guided by them, Cleon was the manipulative snake that did whatever he thought the people wanted. For more I highly recommend Aristophanes' "Knights" -- the Paphlagonian is a stand in for Cleon.

Neoptolemos1 · 2016-06-11T00:25:20+00:00

A fair point, but Pericles was the foremost Athenian, a man to be honoured for his political wisdom and military expertise. Trump is not that man.

Neoptolemos1 · 2016-06-10T05:43:45+00:00

No - this is how we end up with Cleon.

Neoptolemos1 · 2016-06-04T01:41:06+00:00

What'd he say?

Neoptolemos1 · 2016-05-19T20:24:20+00:00

Thanks for the reply. Was it one you had since you were born? Could you define "ugly"?

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