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**KcMizzou** · 07-08-2010, 08:18 PM

Excited about an upcoming fight? Want to make predictions, or just give people a heads-up that there are some fights on? We can do it here.

(Also a good place to complain, dicuss, and agrue about the outcomes)

Sassy Squatch · 10-09-2018, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by alnorth

The UFC is reportedly checking with Derrick Lewis to see if he wants to take a short notice championship fight next month against DC in MSG.

The UFC's MSG card had been set, but I assume they are now doing this after the fanbase took a bit wet shit all over that card on social media, making it clear that it won't sell worth a damn unless they do something. (They could just simply open up the 165 division, move 170 to 175, and make the Diaz fight for the inaugural title, but the UFC doesn't want to do that.)

He barely had the conditioning to go 3 rounds, much less 5. Don't think that'll change with the time he has to train.

**alnorth** · 10-09-2018, 12:11 PM

The UFC is out for the next 2 weekends and Fightpass has absolutely nothing for the first time since they started, but we've got other promotions stepping in to fill the void.

For the first time in a while, I'm actually kinda looking forward to Bellator. They are having both of their semifinal heavyweight grand prix fights this weekend.

Friday

8pm - (Paramount) - Bellator 207, Mitrione vs. Bader

This is a top-heavy card. The last two fights are going to be fun, but the rest of the card is prospects and guys I never heard of.

Saturday

8pm - (NBCSN) - PFL 9

The opening round of the PFL's playoffs in their lightweight and light heavyweight tournament. I assume you can see more fights before the TV broadcast on Facebook as usual.

8pm - (Paramount) - Bellator 208, Fedor vs. Sonnen

I would watch the PFL except..... they had the bad luck or made the bad decision to compete with what is a very good Bellator card. The last 4 fights should all be worth watching.

**alnorth** · 10-09-2018, 02:06 PM

Dana White admitted that UFC 229 will not break 3 million buys, but it will break their record and go well over 2 million buys.

He also changed his mind on possibly stripping Khabib and now says that it absolutely will not happen. He thinks Khabib ought to be suspended between 4 and 6 months, and get a $250K fine.

https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/10/...-ufc-229-brawl

**alnorth** · 10-09-2018, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alnorth

The UFC is reportedly checking with Derrick Lewis to see if he wants to take a short notice championship fight next month against DC in MSG.

The UFC's MSG card had been set, but I assume they are now doing this after the fanbase took a big wet shit all over that card on social media, making it clear that it won't sell worth a damn unless they do something. (They could just simply open up the 165 division, move 170 to 175, and make the Diaz fight for the inaugural title, but the UFC doesn't want to do that.)

lol.... this is actually going to happen. God bless our dumb sport.

BREAKING: Per Dana White, "the fight is done" between Daniel Cormier and Derrick Lewis at UFC 230 on Nov. 3 in New York.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) October 9, 2018

dlphg9 · 10-09-2018, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by alnorth

lol.... this is actually going to happen. God bless our dumb sport.

BREAKING: Per Dana White, "the fight is done" between Daniel Cormier and Derrick Lewis at UFC 230 on Nov. 3 in New York.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) October 9, 2018

Should have him fight Jon Jones lol. Let's get that shit done

dlphg9 · 10-09-2018, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alnorth

Dana White admitted that UFC 229 will not break 3 million buys, but it will break their record and go well over 2 million buys.

He also changed his mind on possibly stripping Khabib and now says that it absolutely will not happen. He thinks Khabib ought to be suspended between 4 and 6 months, and get a $250K fine.

https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/10/...-ufc-229-brawl

He shouldn't have even considered stripping him of the title. It irritates the hell out of me how he laughed off Conor's shit, not a ****ing thing happened to him, but he was considering stripping Khabibs title, wants him suspended, and wants him fine a quarter of a million. **** Dana.

**alnorth** · 10-09-2018, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dlphg9

Should have him fight Jon Jones lol. Let's get that shit done

I think they still want to do DC vs Brock for mega-$$$, and that would be harder to sell if DC loses to Jon Jones first. Brock Lesnar is not eligible to fight until January, and DC has repeatedly said he's retiring in March.

So, I think they are squeezing as much money out of DC as they can. Give him this easy fight, hype up the fight against Brock in January, and then win or lose maybe they can then cash out and throw him at Jon Jones in March.

dlphg9 · 10-09-2018, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alnorth

I think they still want to do DC vs Brock for mega-$$$, and that would be harder to sell if DC loses to Jon Jones first. Brock Lesnar is not eligible to fight until January, and DC has repeatedly said he's retiring in March.

So, I think they are squeezing as much money out of DC as they can. Give him this easy fight, hype up the fight against Brock in January, and then win or lose maybe they can then cash out and throw him at Jon Jones in March.

What was DC talking about when he said they asked him to forfeit his belt?

**alnorth** · 10-09-2018, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dlphg9

What was DC talking about when he said they asked him to forfeit his belt?

They are going to probably take his LHW belt and set up a LHW championship fight between Jon Jones and some other contender (probably Gustaffson)

The UFC wants DC to end his career at HW defending that title.

**alnorth** · 10-09-2018, 03:20 PM

Now that they have set this up as the MSG main event, the UFC is going to let Joanna have her title shot back in December.

I asked Dana White via text if this means he'll move Valentina Shevchenko back to Toronto, against Joanna Jedrzejczyk. He responded "yes."
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) October 9, 2018

**alnorth** · 10-09-2018, 03:28 PM

Derrick Lewis winning the HW title on 4 weeks notice with, maybe a 2nd-round KO (his cardio is gone after 3 rounds) would be the most dumb, hilarious, and chaotic outcome imaginable.

Jerm · 10-09-2018, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlphg9

He shouldn't have even considered stripping him of the title. It irritates the hell out of me how he laughed off Conor's shit, not a ****ing thing happened to him, but he was considering stripping Khabibs title, wants him suspended, and wants him fine a quarter of a million. **** Dana.

He basically praised Conor for what he did...he's a dipshit hypocrite.

dlphg9 · 10-09-2018, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerm

He basically praised Conor for what he did...he's a dipshit hypocrite.

I can't stand him. I don't understand how anyone can defend this shit.

Katipan · 10-09-2018, 04:03 PM

He didn't mean any of what he said the night of the fight. The UFC being blamed for inciting a riot is business ending.

But tears and rage on.

Sassy Squatch · 10-09-2018, 04:10 PM

I like Cormier, but pulling for Lewis 1000%. It would be hilarious to watch the UFC scramble after something like that.

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10-09-2018, 12:11 PM	#8777
alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57156239	The UFC is out for the next 2 weekends and Fightpass has absolutely nothing for the first time since they started, but we've got other promotions stepping in to fill the void. For the first time in a while, I'm actually kinda looking forward to Bellator. They are having both of their semifinal heavyweight grand prix fights this weekend. Friday 8pm - (Paramount) - Bellator 207, Mitrione vs. Bader This is a top-heavy card. The last two fights are going to be fun, but the rest of the card is prospects and guys I never heard of. Saturday 8pm - (NBCSN) - PFL 9 The opening round of the PFL's playoffs in their lightweight and light heavyweight tournament. I assume you can see more fights before the TV broadcast on Facebook as usual. 8pm - (Paramount) - Bellator 208, Fedor vs. Sonnen I would watch the PFL except..... they had the bad luck or made the bad decision to compete with what is a very good Bellator card. The last 4 fights should all be worth watching. __________________ how many emo kids does it take to change a lightbulb? HOW MANY?! none they just sit in the dark and cry
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10-09-2018, 02:06 PM	#8778
alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57156239	Dana White admitted that UFC 229 will not break 3 million buys, but it will break their record and go well over 2 million buys. He also changed his mind on possibly stripping Khabib and now says that it absolutely will not happen. He thinks Khabib ought to be suspended between 4 and 6 months, and get a $250K fine. https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/10/...-ufc-229-brawl __________________ how many emo kids does it take to change a lightbulb? HOW MANY?! none they just sit in the dark and cry
Posts: 36,130

10-09-2018, 03:20 PM	#8785
alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57156239	Now that they have set this up as the MSG main event, the UFC is going to let Joanna have her title shot back in December. I asked Dana White via text if this means he'll move Valentina Shevchenko back to Toronto, against Joanna Jedrzejczyk. He responded "yes." — Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) October 9, 2018 __________________ how many emo kids does it take to change a lightbulb? HOW MANY?! none they just sit in the dark and cry
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10-09-2018, 03:28 PM	#8786
alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57156239	Derrick Lewis winning the HW title on 4 weeks notice with, maybe a 2nd-round KO (his cardio is gone after 3 rounds) would be the most dumb, hilarious, and chaotic outcome imaginable. __________________ how many emo kids does it take to change a lightbulb? HOW MANY?! none they just sit in the dark and cry
Posts: 36,130

10-09-2018, 04:03 PM	#8789
Katipan MER Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Colorado Casino cash: $940351	He didn't mean any of what he said the night of the fight. The UFC being blamed for inciting a riot is business ending. But tears and rage on. __________________ "Loving him is red."
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10-09-2018, 04:10 PM	#8790
Sassy Squatch The man you could post like. Join Date: Oct 2010 Casino cash: $499655	I like Cormier, but pulling for Lewis 1000%. It would be hilarious to watch the UFC scramble after something like that.
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