Dr. Do Itch Big Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Ariel is no longer banned from UFC events. Stupid that it was even an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor703 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 And Bisping never should've got a title shot either. Who cares anymore? They just do what they want anyway. Doesn't need to make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Do Itch Big Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I care. I like to believe mma as a legitimate sport but the ufc doesn't seem to care. The bisping I can kinda understand. Jacare was injured and couldn't take the fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor703 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I care. I like to believe mma as a legitimate sport but the ufc doesn't seem to care. The bisping I can kinda understand. Jacare was injured and couldn't take the fight. Then delay the fight. Bisping had no business getting a title shot. Even though he won it never should've happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malapropismic Depository Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) Since we're talking about Bisping avenging previous losses, and fighters not worthy of title shots, and since Sonnen may be back from suspension soon, anyone up for Bisping/Sonnen 2 ? Edited June 7, 2016 by Malapropismic Depository Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 He is not ranked anywhere near a title shot. Him koing bisping ages ago isn't justification. Nick Diaz doesn't deserve a title shot off koing Lawler ages ago either. There are several variables other than looking narrowmindedly at ranking that can determine an opponent. The best chance for those two would be short notice injury replacement. With other fighters booked, fighters above them who are coming off losses, those who have recently lost to the champ, those who are injured, and lastly my point - that Hendo (and Nick for that matter) are friggin legends who torched those dudes (okay, years ago), can lead to a justifiable matchup. I seriously can't see myself being upset by those fights being booked if there isn't a clear cut person above them. If it's between Hendo and the shelf, I choose Hendo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Ariel is no longer banned from UFC events. Stupid that it was even an issue. Ariel ain't the only one they need to let back in. Long list of journalist and sites that have been banned because they didn't kiss the ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malapropismic Depository Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) Anyone think this guy has potential to be an up-and-coming future contender in the HW division ? His leg kicks to the head are consistently vicious and athletic, more-so than any HW fighter I've personally seen. And not too shabby with the striking, either. His most notable win so far was against Shawn Jordan, but I think he could go much further, if given the chance. Edited June 7, 2016 by Malapropismic Depository Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 michael bisping is MW champ.........anything is possible 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I wasn't ready for the music in that video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malapropismic Depository Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I wasn't ready for the music in that video. Haha, I came so close to warning people about it. Reminds me of "Gentlemen's Club" music. Or so I've heard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 gotta get you to better gentlemen clubs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Kimbo Slice dead at 42. http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/16009900/kimbo-slice-dies-age-42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 After sleeping on it, I'm angry with Rockhold. His piss poor performance robbed fans of an excellent fight. Bisping should clown him everywhere he goes. He clowned him right away.. http://www.fightersonlymag.com/videos/24460-bisping-s-awkward-handshake-w-rockhold-after-ufc-199-win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malapropismic Depository Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) Cormier training 24 hours a day for the Jones fight.....all the time, and everywhere. Oops, looks like the video uploader changed the setting to private video. Edited June 17, 2016 by Malapropismic Depository Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor703 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Cormier could train everyday for the rest of his life, Jones is just a better fighter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 I think Fedor is coming to the UFC. May hinge on him winning tonight, but if he does I think it will happen. Never thought I'd believe it, always seemed like the UFC and him were like oil and water, but now they're promoting the crap out of him and you can watch his fight on Fight Pass. Also, the rumors of the UFC being sold are still holding steady. Hope it doesn't happen, I welcome change but think The Fertittas and Dana have done a fantastic job overall. There are definitely things about Dana and the business that aren't perfect, but overall the sport blew up 100-fold during their tenure. Also, I think this is a cool pic: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 They are selling because I think they have seen the writing on the wall that the sport has grown about as big as it can without facing the same scrutiny that mainstream sports do. Fertittas enjoy being the quiet behind-closed-doors bosses. Dana is out there as the publicity guy. He is good at it, great actually. Even if you look at his major screw ups, they still pale in comparison to the positive he has done for UFC. The issue is though as the sport keeps growing and more eyeballs are on it, some of their business practices are going to be more heavily questioned and followed up on. Right now they can pretty much get away with bullying 90% of the media covering them because it is MMA sites and independent media. If they get to a point where the big networks start giving a damn, that is going to change the game. They've made their fortune, largely at the fighter's expenses and they probably want to get while the gettin's good. BTW, my stream for the Fedor fight just died. Anyone have a good one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Found one luckily just in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Found one luckily just in time. Let me know how the fight goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Do Itch Big Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 pm link please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) They are selling because I think they have seen the writing on the wall that the sport has grown about as big as it can without facing the same scrutiny that mainstream sports do. Fertittas enjoy being the quiet behind-closed-doors bosses. Dana is out there as the publicity guy. He is good at it, great actually. Even if you look at his major screw ups, they still pale in comparison to the positive he has done for UFC. The issue is though as the sport keeps growing and more eyeballs are on it, some of their business practices are going to be more heavily questioned and followed up on. Right now they can pretty much get away with bullying 90% of the media covering them because it is MMA sites and independent media. If they get to a point where the big networks start giving a damn, that is going to change the game. They've made their fortune, largely at the fighter's expenses and they probably want to get while the gettin's good. The Fertittas are venture capitalists. They've made a **** ton of money with the UFC, and you are right, its about as big as its going to get. So now they probably want to cash out and put it into something else with the potential to grow and make them a ****load more money. Pretty standard stuff for VC guys. Edited June 17, 2016 by PleaseBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Fedor wins a majority decision. Not sure....because my stream kept going bad at rounds 4 and 5. It was Draw-Fedor-Fedor on the cards. One thing for sure. Fedor doesn't fight any different than he did in his prime and that is going to be a big problem if he is actually thinking about signing with UFC. No one will ever be able to take away his run in PRIDE, and rightfully beating the brains in of all the best HW fighters of his era, but it's evident to me over the course of his last 4-5 fights that the sport has passed him by and it's not like he is 33 with a couple of years to evolve, he is about to hit 40 years old and doesn't display that straight right hand speed that made him famous. I can't blame him if he wants to do a one-off UFC showcase fight, but for the sake of your health Fedor......no. Oh and sidenote: The commentator guy was hilarious. "OMG what is going on, Fedor is on his back, I don't understand....what is this?" "Fedor back to his feet, I cannot believe.....I cannot believe" "Why is Maldonado not fighting back? I don't understand...what is going on" "Fedor has nothing to be proud of....*silence*.....Fedor will likely win a decision* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malapropismic Depository Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 One thing for sure. I'll add one more thing for sure....Wonderboy vs Waterboy is going to be Epic. potentially a FOTY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 very interested to see how Rory looks tomorrow. even with the extended layoff, hard to imagine he's the same fighter after his fight with Lawler. Also interested to see Wonderbody's takedown defense, it hasn't been tested in a while. Hendricks couldn't close the distance without getting lit up, the distance won't be as big this time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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