It cracked me up that they kept showing the "highlights" of the match, but were in reality just replaying the entire match.

You underestimate her Judo methinks.

Nah her Judo is world class...not dismissing it at all.

That's why I want to see her fight a top, top striker with some range and movement...be interesting then.

Like who? Roided out Cyborg?

This is what I can't get past. We're talking about 135 pound women. I'm sure a knockout punch is possible, but we're not talking about a world of Tysons that Rousey is ducking here.

It seems to me that she is facing objectively the best competition that is available. We might wish there was a freak knockout artist out there in women's bantamweight, but if there isn't, what can you ask from Rousey until such a chick shows up?

I adore BJ so much. Sucks he's about to lose.

Agreed (other than that adoring part). On paper, it looks like Penn is about to get worked.

I still have to watch because, like I alluded to earlier, unlike boxing crazy shit can happen and heavily-favored MMA fighters can just randomly lose.

Wow... that was not even close. I'm not sure why Penn was in the ring, but he wasn't there to participate in a fight.

Penn has basically announced his retirement. Said that Dana told him it was over, and he had to agree

Weidman cemented his status as a champion Saturday. He's a very well rounded guy. Rousey is the best woman fighting today. I was so disappointed in what appeared to be BJ's complete lack of desire to compete. He just didn't seem to want to be there. He had the best take down defense in the game a few years ago.

I'm hoping Cerrone vs Miller lives up to expectations. I like both of them but Cerrone seems to choke in big fights.

Frankie Edgar is my favorite fighter. It just sucks because he's really good, but not good enough to take a belt.

I know it sounds crazy, but I'd be interested to see him at 170. I think his quickness might be enough to steal 3 out of 5 rounds from someone like Hendrix if he can avoid getting caught with that left hand which I think he can do for 5 rounds. It's would be interesting.

Miller does as well.

First ever straw weight fight tomorrow night. Without googling, I'm guessing 115? Love the sexiness of these fights but it would sure be fun to watch a couple heavyweights.

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Free fights tonight Nancy boys.

Why is Cris Cyborg refereeing?

Early stoppage?

Cowboy and Miller next

Cowboy's entrance music fits him to a tee

That was fantastic

Nice win for Cerrone.

I assume no one ever wants to be on the same card as Cerrone. He always takes the fight bonuses.

He's a beast and I hope he can keep his momentum rolling. I really like his fighting style.

Gustafsson got hurt, so that rematch is off.

Jon Jones is now scheduled to defend his title in UFC 178 against....

Cormier. That is gonna be awesome.

Yep. Doesn't hurt the card at all.

If anything, it greatly improves it. I think a clear majority of UFC fans wanted Jones to fight DC, even Jones wanted it but Dana scheduled the Gustafsson rematch over his objections. Now a fluke injury has forced Dana to give us the fight we were really wanting.

If Jones beats DC, then OK, whatever, let him fight Gustafsson again.

I don't think so. Gust/Jones was an awesome fight that people have been clamoring for a rematch for some time. Jones only wanted DC because he thinks it will be easier fight than Gustafsson and he might be right. I would have preferred to see Cormier/Gust fight and the winner get Jones, but they couldn't keep putting off Gustafsson any longer.

DC is still a very interesting contender, but in no way can it possibly be better. I think it's more of a step sideways which is still far from what you usually get when an injury happens for a ME fight.

I was about to disagree, but after quickly double-checking around on fight forums I found out that you were actually right. I guess I wasn't aware of it, but it seems like most people wanted to see the rematch, though no one is disappointed at all with having DC instead.

So I guess the general consensus is that this is a step sideways as you say. Thats fine though, its an upgrade to me, so I'm happy.

Yep. Gotta be honest, this is the first Jon Jones fight 5 hat has interested me in a couple of years.

I'll definitely be tuned in for this one.

DC has a great shot to be the new champ, he has a great all around game. The only two concerns for me are his knee, and Jones' length. I'm rooting for DC though. Jones has way too much primadonna in him for my taste.

I was really really wanting to see Gust/Jones rematch. Bummer.

I know, Alex deseved it after the beating he habded Jones. He should have gotten an immediate rematch. Either way I think there will be a Gust/Jones 2, it's just not clear if it will be a title fight.

Gustaffson will get the winner of DC/JJ.

That was a PPV worthy card.

Yep. It was a good one. Props to Matt Brown, I just didn't think he was ready for Robbie Lawler.

I hope Lawler doesn't let Big Rig take the fight from him this time around.

That and Anthony Johnson is just a beast. He needs to be getting a shot after Gustaffson if they dont pair them two up next.

You probably won't ever get to see it as Cormier will rag doll Jones.

Nick Diaz Matt Brown anyone?

I was thinking a Lawler rematch but Brown would be fun maybe Woodley.

That would be a good fight, but I think Diaz would handle him. I love the way Matt Brown fights but he doesn't have the technical striking to beat Diaz. Plus nobody can match Diaz's gas tank.

Nick Diaz vs Anderson Silva in January. That should be interesting.

Jon Jones is hurt. DC vs Jones is now postponed to January.

UFC 178 now looks really kinda crappy. The buys on that event are gonna go WAY down.

and now Cowboy Cerrone (follow him btw, he's awesome on twitter) is actively campaigning to get into UFC 178.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;<a href="https://twitter.com/Sholler_UFC">@Sholler_UFC</a>: Man...&quot; Hey man????? Pick me pick me</p>&mdash; Cowboy Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cowboycerrone/statuses/499323169820250115">August 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;<a href="https://twitter.com/ufc">@ufc</a>: BREAKING NEWS: Jones out of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UFC178?src=hash">#UFC178</a> w/ leg injury. Jones vs Cormier moves to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UFC182?src=hash">#UFC182</a>. Pick me pick me. Ill fight</p>&mdash; Cowboy Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cowboycerrone/statuses/499323310170054656">August 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Now he's retweeting fans who are banging on the UFC to put in Cowboy.

What a terrible sport. How can people give a shit when there are so many scratches?

Because it is the best combat sport and there aren't that many scratches, you fool

Why are reading a thread about it then? Get the **** out!

To the surprise of almost no one, the UFC is adding Cowboy Cerrone to the main card of UFC 178 against Bobby Green. UFC 178 was badly hurt with the loss of the main event and needed a draw, and one of the most popular exciting fighters in the UFC was openly campaigning to be added in, so they were going to work something out.

I'm kinda sorta thinking about seeing this one now.

Love Cowboy, one of the few fighters who really means any fight any time. He is dangerous everywhere and just loves to scrap

Cowboy's next fight will be his 15th for the UFC since February 2011

Damn that's a lot, he says he wants 6 fights this year and this makes 4

Anyone else watching fight night? Mike Pyle should be entertaining to watch.

Holy crap. Mike Pyle was straight murdered by the Canadian.

Got his head knocked off

Pretty big upset in the main event. Some people think it might have been early, but I'm fine with Big John's stop. You can't drop like a sack of crap like that and expect to keep going.

Anyone see Cung Le lose? He is kind of a hero of mine....was sad to see it

Love Cung and yes it was sad.

This main card in Tulsa was great. It was better than a lot of PPV's. You just never know what you'll get with these things.

Anybody besides me think Dillashaw beats Barao again? He just handled him the first time, wasn't really even close.

I want to see the rematch, but at the same time, he just so thoroughly dominated the fight from beginning to end, that I just can't see Barao winning. There's always the chance of a lucky punch, but Barao's not primarily a striker.

In other news, UFC 180 in Mexico sold out in 8 hours. So, I imagine the crowd will be jacked up for Cain.

Dillashaw is just too quick. Barao doesn't have an answer.

Was looking forward to watching this rematch but I've got tickets for the Cubs vs Cards sat night.

I think Dillashaw beats him again. The first match was just total domination.

Beyond that, though, the rest of that card is just pure ****ing garbage. There's only 1 other ranked fighter fighting that night and its a female who is the #10 contender.

I'm still buying it. Dillashaw looks like a newly-minted star, and I want to see his rise.

Honestly, the first fight was so one sided I don't think Barao should jave been the auto rematch. The card isn't stellar but I'm buying it anyway.

There are some pretty solid fights on Fight Pass in the coming months too. I may think about picking it up.

HUGE BREAKING NEWS!

Renan Barao is out for tomorrow's fight.

No idea what the UFC is gonna do, but UFC 177 is now total garbage.

Dillashaw will fight a random unknown dude tomorrow (Joe Soto)

Damn....that sucks. How did the immediate rematch come about anyways? It's not like Barao lost a nail biter or controversial fight. He was beat in every phase of the fight. Did they not have another contender for Dillashaw?

Barao had a ridiculous win streak going, and was a big favorite. The immediate rematch was understandable.

Barao got really sick during weight cut and the doctors pulled him from the fight.

I disagree. I know Barao, and I understand his streak and his hype....but he was beat soundly. The UFC has gotten to the point where almost anytime a champion is beat, the very next fight is an immediate rematch. It's silly. Dude lost. Whatever the circumstances were( I heard rumors a a bad weight cut and some depression), he was beat. He should have to work his way back into the title picture just like anybody else.

He lost his first professional MMA fight. Keeping that in mind, when he fought Dillashaw, his record was 32-1 with 1 NC.

He went 33 fights without a loss. That can happen in boxing, but in MMA, that is utterly ridiculous. I'm not sure you did appreciate what that meant. I don't care how good Dillashaw looked in beating Barao, if you don't give Barao an immediate rematch, then I'd argue no one should ever get an immediate rematch short of being obviously robbed by the refs.

This is how it should be...

I disagree. If you go 33 fights without a loss, you deserve an immediate rematch, period.

People probably would feel stronger about this if Barao was an American. Since he's a foreigner who doesn't speak English, people don't relate to him, and don't care as much once he finally lost, but if he were a dude from Iowa, I think everyone in the nation would immediately assume the rematch without question.

That said, I don't think Barao gets the next fight now. Dillashaw called him out at the weigh-in too, basically saying that Barao knows damned well how to cut weight, and his coaches wanted the rematch more than he did, basically calling Barao a coward.

Dana's not gonna risk Barao dropping out on another PPV main event anytime soon, either.

Dana White said that this morning Barao was at 138 and was never going to make it. He disagrees with Dillashaw and thinks he really wanted the fight, but Dana also thinks that at his age he is no longer able to fight at 135 and should probably move to 145.

I'm going for Joe Soto. He might not have a chance but who knows what could happen.

Shocking. A scratch

Odds: Dillashaw -1500, Soto +700

ROFL

Dana White has confirmed that Barao will not receive another title shot at 135 anytime soon. He strongly implied that he must move to 145