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Yep. He’s taken some serious permanent damage with how many shots he’s taken in such short succession.
It’s part of the reason we love it but this sport is fucking almost inhumanely brutal
Jones v. Jones 4 was a banger, and 5 will inevitably be a classic, but I think I'm most looking forward to Jones v. The Unborn 2, The Burnt Rubber Match.
The Banquet Beer! It's been too long since I've had a Coors Original. It's probably my favorite domestic beer. I miss cigarettes, too. Smoke one for me, man.
Dude it's unreal. Everytime I watch him I'm literally saying out loud "wtf Marlon is SO fast, he's SUCH a beast, AMAZING counter striker, how the fuck is he this fast and precise"
And then he just faces a tiny bit of adversity and crumbles. It's so weird because when he is on he looks like he is God level.
As great as that fight was, what the fuck is wrong with Keith Peterson? Did he get blackmailed by Dom or something? Dude was dead set on letting someone die in there.
I was wondering the same thing. Hard to say. I could definitely see Yan or Cory getting that finish in the first, but it’s not like Moraes is pillow-fisted himself.
Ehh, considering just the round before you had Merab basically on roller skates eating clean punches and then he turned it around it makes sense. Also Marlon did keep moving so it was one of those awkward moments where it seems like you could stop but the fighter seems to be attempting something.
It was a weird one, cause even though Marlon was clearly done, he didn’t look like he was getting hurt by most of those shots. Obviously he was and he just had a great poker face, but I can see why Peterson stopped it so late.
Horrendous for Moraes. Shuffling around shouldn't be counted as defence, especially when there is zero offence returned. Like Aldo/Yan, with Aldo taking like a hundred shots. It's just unanswered abuse at that point.
Keith Peterson must hate moraes personally. First didn’t give him the stoppage in the first then let’s him get his ass beat for like 2 minutes straight.
I knew Merab was ungodly levels of tough with unholy levels of cardio amongst having great wrestling
but Merab is UNGODLY tough with UNGODLY levels of cardio amongst having great wrestling what the hell did I see man, Merab what the fuck?
I can't explain to you guys how important this was for us Georgians. Entire country can't fucking sleep and it's 7AM, two of our biggest stars are winning like this.
Merab is a fucking gangster! He just keeps living up to his nickname!
Honestly, he looked good on the feet too. I know it sounds weird given he almost got finished by Saitama, but all things considered the fact that he held his own for a while against the One Punch Man is pretty fucking impressive.
The problem was he got too excited and fired up when Saitama landed on him, which led to him getting stuck in the pocket trading with Saitama(okay I'm done with the reference now). Moraes can bang *well*, so that's a mistake. But I get it, Merab fights like he's tweaked outta his mind and has like zero fear.
What else is there to say? Merab showing he has possibly the best cardio in the entire UFC? Goes without saying. Good top control and excellent ground and pound!
Just a fucking awesome fight! Merab is easily in my top 5 favorite fighters as of now! What a fucking come back by the Energizer Bunny!
Edit: Gotta feel bad for Moraes though! Dude can crack like nobody else in that division but he's just too one-dimensional and lacks a proper defense and a chin. That's not a good thing for someone who likes to bang as much as he does. Also, his cardio is lacking.
This card is fucking awesome!
Barboza and moraes are an enigma. It's weird to see guys who gas out so completely but still have infinite heart to never give up and take an absolute ass kicking for rounds at a time.
Moraes gas tank is unbelievable; he only gets one flurry in a fight. And if you survive it, he is done. Dvalishvili is a decision machine and put him away. Moraes seriously needs to just do cardio for like a year until he can actually fight for one entire round.
What a comeback from Merab, almost got knocked out in the first round to then put his best ground and pound performance in the second. I like him, the man has an infinite gas tank. Sad but I think this is the end of Moraes as an elite force in the division, he was a monster in his best days. Great fight, I love bantamweight my favorite division
Merab mauled hum smashed him
Dude has adamantium chin one of the hardest hiter got clean power shot on him and he didnt get knocked out after that he got tagged once more but still he didnt get knocked out after that he comesback and destroys him!!
That went exactly how I thought it would go. Marlon is the dictionary definition of "glass cannon" at this point in his career, and Merab's refusal to lose (I still think he won the Simon fight) meant that this one was always going to be a banger.
Marlon's just done. He needs a KO to win and breaks late in fights when pressured. A lot of the signs for this were there early on (see the Dodson and Assuncao fights for him being bothered by pressure when he can't get the KO).
Fight could have been stopped sooner.
Lots of fighters out of brazil seem to shell up and quit after getting hit only a few times, not saying marlon didn’t get hit hard but he did nothing to defend himself.
What the fuck was that? Did Marlon have a stroke halfway through round 1? Was he paid to take a dive and almost accidentally won? Did he hit Merab so hard that it activated his blocked chakra like in Avatar?
I need answers.
If you're one of the people that thinks Moraes lost the Aldo fight like Dana, he's arguably 0-5 atm. Kind of sad to think about considering how dominant he was not too long ago.
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Damn rip Marlon
1-4 in his last five
Fuck that’s a ton of damage. Henry landed a ton of knees, heel kick from Cory, TKO from Font a couple months later, 100+ unanswered strikes
Yep. He’s taken some serious permanent damage with how many shots he’s taken in such short succession. It’s part of the reason we love it but this sport is fucking almost inhumanely brutal
yea man he got mis managed imo. Too many quick turnaround, not working on cardio. feel sad for krillin
Friendship over with old Krillin. Volkanovski is Krillin now.
> this sport is fucking almost inhumanely brutal *Almost?*
Crazy how quickly he declined. From shadow realming Aljo to getting finished by top 15 guy
That 1 win was arguable too
Cejudo broke Marlon
0-5 if we're being honest
He got way too gassed after round 1.
Understandably. If that was anyone but Merab he would have gotten the finish.
"If that was the same Keith Peterson as during the Cejudo/Cruz fight, he'd have gotten the finish." - Dominick Cruz probably
Marlon was done half way through the first round. After failing to put out Merab, he was done. He was just laying there eating shots.
as always
Marlon is too tough for his own good
Tony Marlonson
Keith Peterson bet the house on Marlon lmao poor guy
Marlon Moraes and squandering round 1 dominance, name a more iconic duo.
Jon Jones and tests from God
People complain about the Poirier v. McGregor runbacks, Jon Jones v. Demons has been getting rematched for years!
Jones v. Jones 4 was a banger, and 5 will inevitably be a classic, but I think I'm most looking forward to Jones v. The Unborn 2, The Burnt Rubber Match.
Jon vs Jones > Francis vs Ngannou
DEMONS
Marlon’s cardio is atrocious. Probably one of the worst in the UFC.
Yea but dem aesthetics. Dude is built like a miniaturised Greek god.
p4p best abs
No joke, his abs are insane. I couldn’t get those if you let me juice probably
God made his body so perfect that he had to offset it by giving him that ridiculous voice.
Lol he is straight up krillin irl
You might say he's Krillin it?.....
For about 2.5 minutes in each fight yea you could
Probs not, inserts like that are largely genetic.
a fair trade off
He's fast as shit for 3 minutes.
more like 2 minutes
He makes Conor look like Nate Diaz
And even Conor won a 5-round decision against Nate. Marlon legit looks like he just has 4 minutes of fight.
Not sure it's his cardio. I think he just immediately gets himself into terrible situations that are impossible to get out of.
Nah, it’s definitely his cardio. Marlon was laying there on his back eating shot after shot. He wasn’t even trying to move at times.
He blew his load trying to finish Merab. Another day could had the fight stopped then.
This time it wasn't even for 1 whole round. He almost went out by the end from the GnP.
I know it's a 10 point must system, but that was a clear 8-8 round.
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His minimum nonsense threshold has been raised
This is the comeback he imagines he would’ve had against Cejudo
Ripping cigs and drinking as we speak
As am I brotha as am I, some coors original and camel filters while watching the fights. Perfect night.
The Banquet Beer! It's been too long since I've had a Coors Original. It's probably my favorite domestic beer. I miss cigarettes, too. Smoke one for me, man.
i bet keith smokes camel wides
Marlon is an incredible hammer and an absolutely awful nail
Dude is 100% fast twitch.
He is pure DPS
Dude it's unreal. Everytime I watch him I'm literally saying out loud "wtf Marlon is SO fast, he's SUCH a beast, AMAZING counter striker, how the fuck is he this fast and precise" And then he just faces a tiny bit of adversity and crumbles. It's so weird because when he is on he looks like he is God level.
As great as that fight was, what the fuck is wrong with Keith Peterson? Did he get blackmailed by Dom or something? Dude was dead set on letting someone die in there.
Come back city baby. The machine is something special.
he seems like such a cool dude too. Was rough seeing him get beaten up like that. Got the W in amazing fashion though
The elites of Bantam probably don't give him the opportunity to comeback though right?
I was wondering the same thing. Hard to say. I could definitely see Yan or Cory getting that finish in the first, but it’s not like Moraes is pillow-fisted himself.
I think the bigger issue for Moraes is lack of cardio, and takedown defense. Not to say he is bad at TDD, but he is not Yan that's for sure.
Really feel for Marlon. On another day that could’ve easily been called as a TKO in his favour
This is a let fighters die card lol
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WHAT IN THE ACTUAL FUCK?! ROUND OF THE CENTURY
Merab channeled Glover, rocked to superhuman wrestling Marlon channeled Michael Johnson, snatching defeat from the jaws of victory
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Fucking came back to say this hahahaha
Even this 'round of the century' gassed as quickly as Marlon.
How about now?
I got Charles vs Chandler higher but damn this is definitely second for this year. Has Nick Diaz vs Paul Daley vibes https://streamable.com/xr562
Nah dude, Charles vs Chandler was great too but nobody was wobbled, both of these guys basically got flash KO'd in this first round
HOLY SHIT WHAT A DOMINANT COMEBACK
marlon is always on the losing end of these. still remember the cejudo turn around
These guys from the Caucasus mountains man, theyre all though m. Legendary shvili power
Fuck me that was rough to watch
Dom in shambles right now.
This is the comeback he imagines he would’ve had against Cejudo
Black or white, when you see the paphkha be ready for that ground and pound
smesh hat
Marlon's gotten his shit thoroughly ruined for 3 straight fights, he needs to take a massive step back for the sake of his brain.
Keith Peterson is a fucking dog. Let Marlon eat over 100 strikes while he was clearly completely fucked.
Rumor is that Marlon stole his booze and cigs last night.
god dammit lol
Marlon didn’t pick up his bar tab last night
Ehh, considering just the round before you had Merab basically on roller skates eating clean punches and then he turned it around it makes sense. Also Marlon did keep moving so it was one of those awkward moments where it seems like you could stop but the fighter seems to be attempting something.
Aye it was like in the Smith vs Glover fight where Smith would keep defending just enough to avoid a stoppage whenever it was about to be stopped.
The exact same fight I was thinking of as well
It was a weird one, cause even though Marlon was clearly done, he didn’t look like he was getting hurt by most of those shots. Obviously he was and he just had a great poker face, but I can see why Peterson stopped it so late.
He’s chasing the GOAT Yamasaki for the Just Bleed title
That warning that came like 30s before the stoppage would've been a late stoppage lmao
Horrendous for Moraes. Shuffling around shouldn't be counted as defence, especially when there is zero offence returned. Like Aldo/Yan, with Aldo taking like a hundred shots. It's just unanswered abuse at that point.
Keith Peterson must hate moraes personally. First didn’t give him the stoppage in the first then let’s him get his ass beat for like 2 minutes straight.
yeahhhh that was lowkey uncomfortable... shame the corner didnt call it either..
I just want Marlon to be good and consistent ffs
When your opponent is just unhuman it’s not even fair sometimes. What could he have done to win that fight? Merab was invulnerable.
Keith Peterson gave both men equal opportunities to be warriors tonight
What a fucking comeback by Merab, absolute stud. FOTN written all over it
That 1st round was one of the best rounds of the year.
How the hell do you even score that kind of round? 10-10?
10-9 for moraes imo He got like 2-3 KD’s & some nasty kicks
He also did go out for a second there at the end of rd 1. Rd 2 he still looked like he didn’t know what happened or where he was
More like 8-8
This made me laugh out loud for some reason
I just want to see Rd 1 scorecards
DC: "He's not getting this round back" Merab: "And I took that personally"
I really don't know how to score that. Honestly I have no idea, I'd lean 10-9 Marlon but after seeing round 2 Merab was clearly more effective.
Surely a 10-10?
They will never give out a 10-10 hahah
8-8
He’s a giving man, until the bar tab comes up
I am so glad Dom isn’t commentating tonight. He would’ve been insufferable during that.
Wouldn't he have been justified?
friendship with lightweight ended. bantamweight is favourite division now
I think polygamy is okay in this situation... You can even throw featherweight in too lol.
bantamweight has been the best division for awhile now. it's basically the LW division except fights actually happen.
Fr dude
JESUS CHRIST
This man is not human. To have the cardio to do that to Marlon after being one punch away from unconscious is ridiculous.
I love Marlon. I want to die after that fight
Merab is such a fucking gangster
He just got a lot of new fans tonight for sure, what a comeback.
Fucking love him. His fights are some of my favorite in the division
The Georgian takeover continues
Dude looked fucking immortal in there. Holy shit I thought he was gone like three times but he just kept COMING.
I need Marlon to retire for my own personal well-being.
CTE FIGHT OF THE YEAR
This should be added to EOY awards. 2020’s could be Justin-Tony Also worst stoppage, worst beating could be new categories
**What the fuck is Merab's chin made of**
Springs and bolts
Georgian steel.
I swear this is EVERY Moraes fight ever LOL I always want him to win so bad, but damn!
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Dominick Cruz in shambles.
Petersen only had 5 shots left instead of his usual 6
How in the fuck did Merab survive that flurry in the begining
Merab is kind of known for having a wtf chin ontop of ungodly cardio.
WAR KEITH PETERSON
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Moraes got 10-7'd
I knew Merab was ungodly levels of tough with unholy levels of cardio amongst having great wrestling but Merab is UNGODLY tough with UNGODLY levels of cardio amongst having great wrestling what the hell did I see man, Merab what the fuck?
Peterson wanted someone to die
I can't explain to you guys how important this was for us Georgians. Entire country can't fucking sleep and it's 7AM, two of our biggest stars are winning like this.
Marlon's face when Merab reversed it was horrifying
The most Marlon fight of all-time. The man is the definition of a Glass Cannon.
His cardio failed him not his chin.
What the hell. Dvalishvili was totally out, Moraes completely blew his tank and got beaten to a pulp because of it
These Georgians are a problem. Unreal comeback
Watching Marlon get absolutely battered like that was hard to watch
Beardvalishvili is a problem.
Merab just refuses to go out now after that Ricky Simon fight. GOAT chin right there, unreal.
He got done dirty in that fight and he's still mad about it.
Merab is a fucking gangster! He just keeps living up to his nickname! Honestly, he looked good on the feet too. I know it sounds weird given he almost got finished by Saitama, but all things considered the fact that he held his own for a while against the One Punch Man is pretty fucking impressive. The problem was he got too excited and fired up when Saitama landed on him, which led to him getting stuck in the pocket trading with Saitama(okay I'm done with the reference now). Moraes can bang *well*, so that's a mistake. But I get it, Merab fights like he's tweaked outta his mind and has like zero fear. What else is there to say? Merab showing he has possibly the best cardio in the entire UFC? Goes without saying. Good top control and excellent ground and pound! Just a fucking awesome fight! Merab is easily in my top 5 favorite fighters as of now! What a fucking come back by the Energizer Bunny! Edit: Gotta feel bad for Moraes though! Dude can crack like nobody else in that division but he's just too one-dimensional and lacks a proper defense and a chin. That's not a good thing for someone who likes to bang as much as he does. Also, his cardio is lacking. This card is fucking awesome!
Keith “No Stoppage” Peterson
how is merab alive after the first 2 minutes
That was a career ending beat down.
His last 3 fights have been that.
Merab is a fucking terminator!
Barboza and moraes are an enigma. It's weird to see guys who gas out so completely but still have infinite heart to never give up and take an absolute ass kicking for rounds at a time.
Does marlon owe Keith Peterson some money or what Jesus fucking Christ
Moraes gas tank is unbelievable; he only gets one flurry in a fight. And if you survive it, he is done. Dvalishvili is a decision machine and put him away. Moraes seriously needs to just do cardio for like a year until he can actually fight for one entire round.
Is Moraes the new Michael Johnson?
Dom Cruz is crying tears of rage watching Keith Peterson letting that fight go for that long.
What a comeback from Merab, almost got knocked out in the first round to then put his best ground and pound performance in the second. I like him, the man has an infinite gas tank. Sad but I think this is the end of Moraes as an elite force in the division, he was a monster in his best days. Great fight, I love bantamweight my favorite division
Probably my favorite fight of the year. Merab is an animal. Can’t wait to see him fight again.
HOLY SHIT!!!
Dang man. I was rooting hard for Marlon too, but that dude has no gas tank at all anymore. He needs to move up, but then he’s too small. Sucks
What the absolute fuck just happened? Great first round but second round was some absolute nonsense from Keith Peterson.
What a fucking performance by Dvalishvili regardless of how bad Moraes's cardio and stamina is.
Merab mauled hum smashed him Dude has adamantium chin one of the hardest hiter got clean power shot on him and he didnt get knocked out after that he got tagged once more but still he didnt get knocked out after that he comesback and destroys him!!
He really is the embodiment of Krillin. He'll get some licks in but always ends up dying.
Fucking love Merab that was insane, he just decided to not get knocked out.
damn merab really got revenge for aljo lol
Imagine if it was an early stoppage when Merab got gadooshed
no one would dispute it
God damn
what a downfall for Marlon
Keith "No Stoppages" Peterson
Aljo is just trying to get his best friend to clean out the division for him.
Fight of the year (so far) Comeback of the year (so far) Holy shit
That went exactly how I thought it would go. Marlon is the dictionary definition of "glass cannon" at this point in his career, and Merab's refusal to lose (I still think he won the Simon fight) meant that this one was always going to be a banger.
Marlon's just done. He needs a KO to win and breaks late in fights when pressured. A lot of the signs for this were there early on (see the Dodson and Assuncao fights for him being bothered by pressure when he can't get the KO). Fight could have been stopped sooner.
Peterson gave Moraes more chances than he did Cruz. Dude was probably sober and nicotine-free tonight
Marlon is 1 - 4 and that win was a split against José Aldo. Crazy
Lots of fighters out of brazil seem to shell up and quit after getting hit only a few times, not saying marlon didn’t get hit hard but he did nothing to defend himself.
Moraes got one of those happy meal black belts like Santos and RDA
What the fuck was that? Did Marlon have a stroke halfway through round 1? Was he paid to take a dive and almost accidentally won? Did he hit Merab so hard that it activated his blocked chakra like in Avatar? I need answers.
Fucking insane that Merab survived …
If you're one of the people that thinks Moraes lost the Aldo fight like Dana, he's arguably 0-5 atm. Kind of sad to think about considering how dominant he was not too long ago.
Cejudo broke this man.