The only fights worthy of MM is at the bantamweight (take your pick there as the next super fight), but this article says MM isn't going to do it anytime soon:
UFC/MMA in 2016
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Almost certainly a recovered from his dental work Rumble if Cormier's recovery goes pear shaped (see what I did there????). It is much less certain if Bones gets hurt or, more likely, arrested again.
There is a ton to like about this card, as there should be.
I am excited to see Cain back in the cage, and Mr. Rousey is a fun match up for him. When Velasquez is fourth from the top of the bill, you know it is a stacked card.
I am excited for the Tate / Nunes fight, which should be awesome and really excited to see Cat back in the cage, where she should crush Pena.
Gastellum and Big Rig is a tremendously entertaining fight, despite the fact that it might wind up being at a catch weight. There are huge stakes for both fighters in terms of remaining relevant in the UFC.
The Edgar / Aldo rematch should be awesome.
Overall, a nice job by Joe Sila and Co. to make a great card for 200 without having Connor or Rousey.
The Fan Expo is enough of a reason to fly to Vegas for this; but that's a great card that doesn't feature Conor, Rousey, or Holm.
So are they saving Robbie Lawler for MSG or 201? If Thompson beats Rory I could see that main eventing the next one. I think if GSP was coming back that would have headlined 200 or MSG but it doesn't look like its happening.
NYC is going to be a Rousey / Tate Main with either Weidman / Rockhold III or Jones / Cormier III, or if there is no upset in those two fights, Jones v. Rumble, I think.
He'd probably have to commit to bulking up with (more?) steroids. However, while I'm not a fan of WWE, the very little that I happen to see on TV tells me that the league is much more accepting of a lean muscular look than when I was growing up and you had to have muscles growing out of your muscles. For those who watch, am I wrong?
Vince will always like bodybuilders, but their attitude towards steroids had to change after Chris Benoit's murder/suicide. While there are always going to be wrestlers who cook with gas, they test their workers and suspend anyone who gets flagged. You can read about their policies here.
Ronda still can't throw a punch and looks about as athletic as the last kid picked in dodgeball.
Rhonda's coach is good for some unintentional comedy
Also Rumble vs Glover for free is going to be fun
Also Rumble vs Glover for free is going to be fun
The good news is that she is clearly over her KO. Between her appearance on Ellen, and this story from Tate, she is clearly feeling strong and confident.
Are we talking straight boxing? Mayweather would toy with him. If this is MMA then I could see Connor shooting for a double, getting Mayweather on the ground, and submitting him.
Does this even make sense if it's a straight boxing match? Conor got tooled by Diaz, who while a good MMA boxer isn't in the same stratosphere as Mayweather. But I guess it doesn't have to make sense.
Conor can blame the Diaz fight on length and size, but if he's being honest with himself, he isn't in the same stratosphere as Mayweather (oops, you already used that word, but it's perfect, so I'm leaving it). There's no way he wins a round or a minute of a round against Floyd.
Overeem looked good yesterday, starting a TKO/GnP with a crane kick. He's lined up for a title fight vs the winner of Verdum/Miocic
Struve squashed Bigfoot in 16 seconds. I hope Bigfoot hangs em up. He'll always have that crazy win over Fedor
Struve squashed Bigfoot in 16 seconds. I hope Bigfoot hangs em up. He'll always have that crazy win over Fedor
Everyone made weight for 198. Cyborg was 139. Looked pretty deflated. Helwani tweeted that her coach said she'll be 165ish at fight time
I don't box, but I know what punching looks like. That looks like when a 30 year old who never played backyard sports growing up tries throwing a baseball.
Ronda's mom was 100% correct...she needs a new coach.
Floyd confirms the Conor McGregor talks are real and serious...or he's just loving the attention.
Man, cyborg is one of the best, sharpest punchers I've ever seen in boxing or ufc. She's going to clean the ufc ladies out.
I was so sad from watching Shogun I could hardly pay attention.
Victor Gracie here has been fighting in the UFC since like 1996. This is unbelievable
Stipe is one of the last guys if want to run into in an alley but I'm hoping my boy Werdum wins. Cry Jiu Jitsu!!!
Can someone explain to me why an otherwise smart and patient fighter like Werdum bum rushed Stipe for no apparent reason?
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Yeah I don't see her fight much but I'm sure she has the 135 girls scared. Holm turned the fight down and Ronda has been ducking her for years, but Tate (love her) actually said she'd fight Cyborg, even at catch weight.
I think that even Cyborg being this close to 135 could be the final nail in Ronda's MMA coffin. She seems like an mental disaster to me; the pooping in the woods, snapping at people, weight gain, thinking about having kids, being relived that Holm lost. That and Edmund must be the dumbest person in the sport. I don't see a bright future for her.
Though he rocked Stipe? IDK, I can't remember.
HW has 4 legit contenders right now. Cain is busy and I don't think Verdum should get an immediate rematch. I'd like to see Overeem and Stipe.
Also Brazil is even crazier than I thought. Holy shit.
Werdum asked for an immediate rematch, like every champ who loses. Decisions, sure, let them fight again, but I'm pretty much completely against immediate rematches after finishes, no matter how many defenses the champ had. GSP didn't get one after Serra stopped him. You get stopped, someone else should get a shot.
If Werdum lost a close 5 round decision, I could see asking for an immediate rematch. Not sure when you get KTFO in round 1, that you should get an automatic rematch.
Funny how quick ufc turned on Ronda to bump Cyborg. Called her the most feared woman's fighter in the last 8 years. Like I've been saying, Ronda will be a fn in tiny font in ten years. She's Tank Abbot with an arm bar.
After his last fight, Jacare said he may have done something to his knee. Romero, I believe is suspended until June 11. Bisping is ranked 4 after those two and Belfort.
Next time bet on Weidman being injured
Yeah I think it has to be Bisping. What you said, plus he can talk and there is some bad blood with Rockhold. I think it'll get done soon.
- Bisping-Rockhold it is at UFC199
- Mighty Mouse is fighting someone I've never heard at UFCwhocares
- Wanderlei-in-a-dress says she wants to defend the Invicta belt and Ronda/Tate at 140 in the UFC. However the UFC is tweeting that there's a fight in the works with Cyborg and Germaine de Randamie
- Mighty Mouse is fighting someone I've never heard at UFCwhocares
- Wanderlei-in-a-dress says she wants to defend the Invicta belt and Ronda/Tate at 140 in the UFC. However the UFC is tweeting that there's a fight in the works with Cyborg and Germaine de Randamie
Tyron Woodley? WTF. Maybe they are hoping he can make quick work of him so he can fight the winner of Wonderboy Thompson/Rory?
Might want to see what lines you guys can get for Rockhold-Bisping. I guess there is a lot of discrepancy in the lines