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“When somebody shows you who they are…believe them.”
The irony and lack of self awareness is simply mind boggling.
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“When somebody shows you who they are…believe them.”
The irony and lack of self awareness is simply mind boggling.
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The fact that Dana doesn’t understand that boasting that he wanted to cut Francis simply underscores the widely held believe that he was never the brains behind the business side of the UFC’s success, is absolutely hilarious.
Pick any major turning point in the UFC’s rise and you’ll see that it was either the Fertitas, Endeavor or the matchmakers who made it all happen.
Dana is a talented carnival barker…nothing more.
Pick any major turning point in the UFC’s rise and you’ll see that it was either the Fertitas, Endeavor or the matchmakers who made it all happen.
Dana is a talented carnival barker…nothing more.
- Aug 30, 2012
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Yeah…I think it’s crazy that Dana is criticizing Francis for exercising his god given right for capitalism.
Same dude that criticized Jon Jones and said he was scared for wanting to get paid for participating in super fights.
Meanwhile, we’ve got two anti trust cases, freezing Conor out, only go to venues based on a contract with MGM grand, site fees or minimize costs by putting it in the APEX.
Francis literally went against a no name 6’8 giant with incredible power. Went against two of pound for pound heavyweights. Guaranteed his MMA opponents would get $2 million pay checks.
But those “journalists” won’t press or ask real follow up questions. The game is lucky Ariel is doing what he’s doing or it would be curtains for any type of freedom.
Same dude that criticized Jon Jones and said he was scared for wanting to get paid for participating in super fights.
Meanwhile, we’ve got two anti trust cases, freezing Conor out, only go to venues based on a contract with MGM grand, site fees or minimize costs by putting it in the APEX.
Francis literally went against a no name 6’8 giant with incredible power. Went against two of pound for pound heavyweights. Guaranteed his MMA opponents would get $2 million pay checks.
But those “journalists” won’t press or ask real follow up questions. The game is lucky Ariel is doing what he’s doing or it would be curtains for any type of freedom.
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Glad everybody finally seeing Topuria a real one. Can't wait for him to ruffle more feathers when he starts talking about fighting McGregor on Ariels show this week 
Been saying for almost the past 1-2 years that Ilia is that dude. Had him KO'ing Volk and Max. Mans is different. This run is about to be fun as hell.
Gonna have to pull up to Bernabéu Stadium when he fights there next year
Been saying for almost the past 1-2 years that Ilia is that dude. Had him KO'ing Volk and Max. Mans is different. This run is about to be fun as hell.
Gonna have to pull up to Bernabéu Stadium when he fights there next year
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The Russian troll hating on the Russian fighters? It be your own peoples sometimes
America aint the only place they fight at. They fight 4x in the middle east each year. Thats more than enough for 2 fights in year. 2 in Saudi and 2 in Abu Dhabi. We also don't know his international travel status. Chimaev should be fighting for the title next.
I 100% guarantee that no one is clamoring for a DDP/Strickland rematch besides the incel community.
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Topuria should also be a shoe in for FOTY. Dude beat 2 all time greats in the same ******* year. Unreal man.
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I gotta be honest. He’s a problem in the cage. First guy to stop Max by knock out. DC is right. Where is he getting that money and what medical regimen is he on lol. But seriously dude deserves his flowers. I just think he needs to act himself. He’s just brutally annoying. He does a terrible Conor impersonation. I saw an exchange with him and a journalist yesterday. Man. Low key if Conor only has two fights. Make one of them with Ilia to raise his stardom. Ilia wouldn’t have an issue fighting at 155.Glad everybody finally seeing Topuria a real one. Can't wait for him to ruffle more feathers when he starts talking about fighting McGregor on Ariels show this week
Been saying for almost the past 1-2 years that Ilia is that dude. Had him KO'ing Volk and Max. Mans is different. This run is about to be fun as hell.
Gonna have to pull up to Bernabéu Stadium when he fights there next year
I agree. They’re guaranteed a few cards in the Middle East next year. Shara and Khamzat will be okay. Shara has fought three times this year. I think with his dominant performance Khamzat deserves the title shot and is the scarier prospect for challenger. But DDP is a better wrestler than Whitaker, Strickland and Adesanya. And he’s looked good in five rounders his last two fights. Izzy wouldn’t get destroyed by Khamzat.
I guess that’s the argument. Quality versus quantity. Alex saved the UFC’s bacon 3X this year, hurt. Delivered three spectacular finishes.
Ilia beat two of the featherweight GOATs during his ascendancy this year. Finished them in spectacular fashion. I don’t see how they can do a rematch with Volk besides he’s Volk. Ilia got him out of there in two rounds.
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The mans talks trash in his 4th or 5th language. Of course everything isn't going to come off natural and seem forced. Been following him since his come up and watching his interviews in Spanish, this is who he is and always has been my guy.
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Max 
just when I thought I couldn't hate Ankalaev more.. he ****s up my whole parlay by not getting the KO... BUM
just when I thought I couldn't hate Ankalaev more.. he ****s up my whole parlay by not getting the KO... BUM
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Someone needs to knock this guys head off foreal.
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I don’t understand why Ank didn’t just Rakic down and go for a finish
Instead we got a boring 3 rounder that did not help his stock whatsoever
Instead we got a boring 3 rounder that did not help his stock whatsoever
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Retire that Belt!
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Yeah it’s a round or two. But them is two scary rounds before you take him to the deep end and tire him out.
Dude ultimate warriored to the cage. Then proceeds to do that to a fan favorite. He definitely still the bogeyman. DDP definitely has the best chance.
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Kind of want to see Usman get a second crack at it with a full camp
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Where has that guy been? It’s been a year. He could’ve had another fight at 185. Is he only going to fight if it’s for the title?
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As much as I would have loved to see Usman with a full camp against khamzat, Usman best days are long behind him at this point.
Still can’t believe how good khamzat looked against Whittaker
Still can’t believe how good khamzat looked against Whittaker
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8,000,000 > 800,000 are the only numbers that matter at this point!
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Francis clearly won by betting on himself. Dana needs to just let it go but he just continues to sound bitter and try throwing shade on the whole situation.
SMH at Arianny making more than a UFC HW champ at the time.
SMH at Arianny making more than a UFC HW champ at the time.
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Dana doubling down on saying Francis would of made more with the ufc is wild
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he really is a garbage can of a human who cant stand to see anyone shine outside of the ufc
