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I understand why you're mad (I'd be pissed as hell too in your shoes), but this really isn't his fault.That's what happens UFC when you make a one-fight card.He is turning down a fight. Which he said he never would, Hope Belfort knocks him out ( 0 % chance that happens,)It's not the fighter he's turning down, it's the 8 days notice
I think if they fight 10 times Wiuff wins 7-8 of them...just got caught with one big one.Atilla was going to have 3 chances at that...the beginning of the 3 rounds. Happened to make one count.Well, I guess we move on to the net LHW in Bellator
I don't know bud, i think you have gone a little
with this one. I think if the UFC or Dana knew about Hendo being banged up they would have started contingency planning 3 weeks ago and been able to pull something off. Chael and Hendo are friends, so i wouldn't be surprised if Chael had an idea, but i can't see the UFC possibly doing something like that, just would make zero sense for them to do thatand i think Hendo deserves more blame than he is getting too. They say his knee was busted up 3 weeks ago, he should have given the UFC at least a head's up to say he still wanted to fight, but wasn't sure how it would go
Maybe. I don't think it is that crazy. Sonnen starts chirping Jones on the 19th and the fight is cancelled on the 23rd. From the time Hendo gets hurt till the time he gets an MRI and is ruled out would be a couple days. Dana says to Sonnen, 'start yapping in case you need to step in'. I wouldn't past the UFC to do that at all and in fact would think that it would be a pretty wise move. Was just thinking about how Sonnen was, for no reason at all, starting a twitter war with Jones then all of a sudden Hendo is out and Sonnen is the #1 replacement. Maybe it is a crazy coincidence but I don't think soI don't know bud, i think you have gone a little
Horrible.Hopefully UFC will plan for this better in the future. I get that they are trying to expand the brand and get more people into watching MMA, but they took a big risk spreading their cards so thin. And now that risk came back to bite them. And Sonnen isn't even deserving of a title shot. The only reason Dana wanted him is because he's a draw because of his mouth, not because he is in the mix for a title shot at LHW.
Seriously. A bunch of guys who will never sniff a title shot suddenly are willing to step up and fight Jones? How noble. The only guy who stepped up that interested me against Jones was Weidman.
I think it's more likely that Sonnen is trying to talk his way into being a contender at LHW instead of having to fight guys on their retirement tour like Griffin. If he talks a bunch of smack, everyone will tune in to watch Sonnen vs Jones as opposed to Jones vs Machida. The fact that Hendo has been hurt for weeks and seemingly didn't give the UFC time to prepare for a replacement is the most noteworthy new news though.Maybe. I don't think it is that crazy. Sonnen starts chirping Jones on the 19th and the fight is cancelled on the 23rd. From the time Hendo gets hurt till the time he gets an MRI and is ruled out would be a couple days. Dana says to Sonnen, 'start yapping in case you need to step in'. I wouldn't past the UFC to do that at all and in fact would think that it would be a pretty wise move. Was just thinking about how Sonnen was, for no reason at all, starting a twitter war with Jones then all of a sudden Hendo is out and Sonnen is the #1 replacement. Maybe it is a crazy coincidence but I don't think soI don't know bud, i think you have gone a little
I guess he was only 2 days away, huh Dana?
I'd rather see Sonnen vs. Jones. Not far fetched to say that the majority prefer it. Machida preys on the mistakes of others. If someone like Jones isn't pushing things, it will be a long, dull fight.I love Chael as an entertainer & the dude ####### brings it as a fighter. To dominate Anderson Silva for 5 of 7 rounds is no small feat. Hell, people before him couldn't win a d@mn round.Dude doesn't need to talk his way into anything. It's embarrassing he even has to fight Forrest (who looked terrible vs. Chico Ortiz in his retirement fight. Forrest should have joined Chico in retirement with the way he fought). Sonnen is a contender at 205. Fu(k Hendo's a contender at 205 and my $$ would be squarely on Sonnen if those 2 fought.Really is there any reason why Sonnen shouldn't be near the top here? Dude is at the top of his game and is motivated (unlike several on this list). Him fighting Forrest is a waste of time.LHW contender list:1. Jon Jones – UFC (Champion)2. Dan Henderson – UFC3. Lyoto Machida – UFC4. Mauricio Rua– UFC5. Rashad Evans – UFC6. Gegard Mousasi – Dream7. Alexander Gustafsson – UFC8. Phil Davis – UFC9. Ryan Bader – UFC10. Quinton Jackson – UFC
Jones was aggressive in the 1st round against Machida, even after getting caught with a counter left and a solid leg kick later in the round.
Sonnen should at least beat someone on this list (except for the last 2 guys) before he's even considered for a title shot. TBH, I dunno why they didn't just get it over with and schedule Jones v Gustafsson since they are building him up as the next Jon Jones. And he isn't coming off of a recent fight like Machida is.
Sure he should face one of them on that list. Forrest Griffin isn't on that list. Facing him is 20 steps backwards for Sonnen. Forrest should retire. He had a nice run as the champ, but he's a side show at this point known more for running out of the octagon than anything he does in it. I'd like to see Sonnen vs. Rua. It's an embarrassment to the division that Rua's in line for a shot when the guy can't go 2 rounds w/o gassing.Sonnen should be at the top of that division. It's weak right now.
When Sonnen first announced he was going to 205 I was skeptical but the more I think about it, the more I like it. I want to see Silva fight Jones, so why shouldn't Sonnen go there and fight Machida, Rua, or Rampage? Well, maybe not Rampage anymore, but that would be some funny promotion leading up to the fight.
Unfortunately for Sonnen, he moved to LHW at a time when all the major contenders had just fought or were booked to fight. The only one on that list he could fight right away is Evans, which wouldn't be a terrible fight to make if you're serious about pushing him at LHW.Of course, you have to wonder why they'd book Sonnen against Griffin in the first place if they thought he was a legit contender at 205.
I think Bisping is a very intelligent guy. I just don't think he's the contender as he's currently portrayed.
He's fallen flat in every big fight he's had.Who's the big name Bisping's beaten? Where's that one big signature win at?? That piece of #### Mayhem Miller? LOL What a joke of performance that clown put on. I think he was gassed 30 seconds into that fight.
Well, i think he beat Sonnen. Outised of that, i'm not sure because that division is so dynamic. Look at you top 6-7 guys 6 mts. ago or a year ago'Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub said:I think Bisping is a very intelligent guy. I just don't think he's the contender as he's currently portrayed.'modogg said:
I wonder if knowing then what he knows now, if Dana would still offer fighters injury insurance.Rampage out.Aldo out. UFC has been looking pretty terrible lately.
Koch injured; Now we get Aldo vs. Edgar at UFC153
I guess that's why they are offering that 5 PPVs for the price of 4 deal now.Rampage out.Aldo out. UFC has been looking pretty terrible lately.
Seriously? How would they work that?I guess that's why they are offering that 5 PPVs for the price of 4 deal now.Rampage out.Aldo out. UFC has been looking pretty terrible lately.
They did it years ago. I forget the exact deal, but it was you get a group of PPVs at a pretty sweet deal. it was better than this one. they just charge you the $200 or whatever, and you get all the PPVsSeriously? How would they work that?I guess that's why they are offering that 5 PPVs for the price of 4 deal now.Rampage out.Aldo out. UFC has been looking pretty terrible lately.
Do I get to pick my PPVs or is it the next 5 in a row? If it is 5 in a row, that is pretty useless IMO. I watch pretty much every PPV but never 5 in a row at the same place.They did it years ago. I forget the exact deal, but it was you get a group of PPVs at a pretty sweet deal. it was better than this one. they just charge you the $200 or whatever, and you get all the PPVsSeriously? How would they work that?I guess that's why they are offering that 5 PPVs for the price of 4 deal now.Rampage out.Aldo out. UFC has been looking pretty terrible lately.
It's actually 6 for the price of 5. UFC 152-157.Do I get to pick my PPVs or is it the next 5 in a row? If it is 5 in a row, that is pretty useless IMO. I watch pretty much every PPV but never 5 in a row at the same place.They did it years ago. I forget the exact deal, but it was you get a group of PPVs at a pretty sweet deal. it was better than this one. they just charge you the $200 or whatever, and you get all the PPVsSeriously? How would they work that?I guess that's why they are offering that 5 PPVs for the price of 4 deal now.Rampage out.Aldo out. UFC has been looking pretty terrible lately.
Doesn't make much sense. Only the hardcore fans would buy that and those are the people that would be buying without the deal anyway.It's actually 6 for the price of 5. UFC 152-157.Do I get to pick my PPVs or is it the next 5 in a row? If it is 5 in a row, that is pretty useless IMO. I watch pretty much every PPV but never 5 in a row at the same place.They did it years ago. I forget the exact deal, but it was you get a group of PPVs at a pretty sweet deal. it was better than this one. they just charge you the $200 or whatever, and you get all the PPVsSeriously? How would they work that?I guess that's why they are offering that 5 PPVs for the price of 4 deal now.Rampage out.Aldo out. UFC has been looking pretty terrible lately.
Herman-Nog should be fun. I keep getting sucked into the PeeWee hype though, thinking this will be the fight he fights to his potential. Also got Maldonado-Texeira, that will be brutal as well. Pretty funny how it didn't take long for that 153 card to turn around, and you have to like the Brazilians stepping up to make that card in Brazil that much better. If i were Jon Jones i would call Joe Silva and Dana and get them to book him on any card past 153 that they need someone for. He should beat Vitor in the 1st, and be plenty healthy exiting that fight
The UFC needs to put penalties for fighters missing fights due to injury into their contracts. Fighters and fight camps need to do much better job of taking care of themselves.I wonder if knowing then what he knows now, if Dana would still offer fighters injury insurance.Rampage out.Aldo out. UFC has been looking pretty terrible lately.
Good ole fashioned squash match.'Craig_MiamiFL said:
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I love seeing Silva dummy guys.
Looking forward to seeing Hettes again, adn actually all of the fights on the FX card look real good. Why do you like Thoreson over Baczynski? I know he is the more fun fighter, but i think Seth is so well rounded he can beat Thoreson a few ways. I think Baczynski has looked real impressive for awhile nowI don't know if i will be betting much on the main card, I am contemplating Bisping and Swanson, not sure for how much just yet. I wanted to grab Benevidez, but near -300 is not what i want, Mighty Mouse is too quick and can win some rounds by out-pointing Joe B. I like Vinny at + odds on the FX card, and maybe TJ Grant too (though i would like to see Even Dunham reach his potential at some point). Hettes is too expensive. One of my biggest bets was going to be Seth Baczynski, but i just heard he looked horrible at the weigh-ins, so i am a little hesitant now. I like Gagnon, and i would take Brenneman is he gets under -200
actually started last week. the ratings were pretty bad, having it on Friday nights is tough. They also have the TUF: England vs. Australia going on right now, but that is only available online on Thursdays. i wouldn't mind catching it, but it would be much nicer if they could find a way to get it on Fuel TV before the finale and allow us to catch it on TV instead
Dang you're right. They picked teams tonight.
i'm sure they will run the episodes again at some time. I think they usually do, just not sure how they do it. Especially with them no longer emphasizing the live element of the show, they will probably run the episodes again.and speaking of TUF, i look forward to when Spike releases the UFC property it has. Not sure if that will include the previous seasons of TUF, but i imagine the UFC will do what it can to have them. Would be fun watching some of the previous seasons of TUF on Fuel or something. Still some funny moments on those shows, I love when Dana went on one of his tirades and told all the guys they would have to "beat the guy off the show", than he has that moment of clarity and said "that didn't sound good, did it?".
