Rory won't be the same

He was winning that fight with Robbie until his nose was just too fucked up to go on. I think he'll be fine. Phone Post 3.0

I'll do a lifetime screen name change that Rory wins. Phone Post 3.0

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MrTamliani -
Conor McGazelle - He's fighting Wonderboy next Phone Post 3.0
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Conor McGazelle - He's fighting Wonderboy next Phone Post 3.0
Oh damn than that's definitely night night for him Phone Post 3.0


Ok sir have a VU. Phone Post 3.0

I think he'll be better this fight and going forward. Phone Post 3.0

Scrimgali - I'm not counting Rory out of this fight at all. If he can get Wonderboy down he can control him and smash him on the ground.

Very interested to see Rory after that last fight. Your right, he may not be the same. Phone Post 3.0

Taking WB down won't be the first option. RM will pressure WB without chasing him and cut off the cage. I think we'll see shades of the Woodley fight. Rory hits reasonable hard so we might see a finish and Rory might need one for his contracts sake.

All aboard team death stare

Fucking great fight. Phone Post 3.0

slicedcity - Rory should be the favorite in this fight Phone Post 3.0

I imagine he'll end up -150 to -200.

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Scrimgali - I'm not counting Rory out of this fight at all. If he can get Wonderboy down he can control him and smash him on the ground.

Very interested to see Rory after that last fight. Your right, he may not be the same. Phone Post 3.0

Taking WB down won't be the first option. RM will pressure WB without chasing him and cut off the cage. I think we'll see shades of the Woodley fight. Rory hits reasonable hard so we might see a finish and Rory might need one for his contracts sake.

No fucking way it plays out like that. Woodley is so far behind in every aspect of the stand up game compared to Thompson, also much smaller in terms of height and reach.

Rory is never aggressive, everything is calculated, which won't work against Thompson, because he will pick Rory apart. It's vital that Rory takes this fight down, and IS aggressive for once.


Pressure doesn't mean just throwing often, RM was very close to Woodley in range and maintained that range while threatening. Rory was pressuring Woodley while not overextending himself. Same example in the Lawler fight, Rory was just outside the pocket for a good portion of the fight. Rory wasn't pressuring comparably to the Woodley fight but it is relative in approach.

I think WB's side stance will make takedowns harder to achieve and Rory's takedowns have to be used like a counter to WB springing in to attack.

I think Rory's stance relative to WB's as WB bounces, moves and switches stance is crucial to victory also. I don't know all the nuances of stances but Rory can't line himself up with too many of those lead leg kicks.

How Rory closes the gap that WB at times seems to maintain between himself and the opponent will also be valuable and interesting to see on fight night.

I'm buyin tickets to see first-hand :D

I hope you're wrong, RM vs RL ranks as my #2 greatest fight behind DH vs Rua.

I want to see RM return to form, the good thing is he was brought down moreso by damage to his nose than actual KO so I hope he didn't get a concussion and is OK.

Rory and Robbie both took career changing damage in their fight.

Fighting for peanuts too.

It's like they gave him WB as punishment for not resigning.

MrTamliani - He is fighting Maia next right, so at least he doesn't really have to worry about the stand up. Which gives him a better chance to come back mentally, because if he faces Tyron or someone who has power in his hands, it'll be night night for him. Phone Post 3.0
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Lol I got rory in that fight all day, wonderboy will have his flashy moments, but that is all. Phone Post 3.0

Of course I've got no idea what truly goes on in his head, but listening to his interview on the MMA Hour, I thought he sounded mentally strong and in a good head space.

He's also fighting with a chip on his shoulder about his pay situation and has a kid on the way he knows he needs to provide for.

The only possible downside was he said his focus has changed from when he was 100% about the belt to now wanting to make cash. Hope that doesn't translate to sacrificing certain things to up the excitement factor. Phone Post 3.0

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MrTamliani -
Conor McGazelle - He's fighting Wonderboy next Phone Post 3.0
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Conor McGazelle - He's fighting Wonderboy next Phone Post 3.0
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I'm worried about Rory as well. Just the beating that he got from that fight was insane. But then again, his fight against Condit was pretty brutal as well and he came back fine from that. Phone Post 3.0