The MMA Thread: DON'T ASK 4 STREAMS & NO GIFS- Cannonier, Imavov, Reyes, Rosas on NOW

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[Davey Magoo]

The problem with Dana White is the same problem with Conor McGregor.

They both have so much money, that they no longer care how stupid they look.

They both look extremely stupid to anyone who’s even remotely discerning and/or objective.

…but shame is no longer an emotion that they possess.

 

[Davey Magoo]

“Francis is all about the money.”

“The UFC offered Francis more money.”

-Dana White.

Try to reconcile those two conflicting statements, given the fact that Francis decided to leave the UFC.

…I’ll wait.

 

[spiderjericho]

There’s only a few willing to speak up. But glad to hear some folks got integrity (Luke Thomas, Ariel Helwani, Ben Fowlkes, Sean Sheehan, etc).

 

[cgs37]

 

[degenerate423]

And why can’t fighter of the year factor in someone rolling off the couch and getting a KO on short notice? These guys are just prisoners of the moment. Not to take away anything from Topuria, but folks conveniently forget that Volk fought him 3 months after getting head kicked by Islam.

 

[Cashflow]

 

[SORIANOTRON]

GOAT OF MMA ****

 

[SORIANOTRON]

contrary to popular opinion

I like Topuria and think he is likeable

he pays homage to the legends before him and hasn't crossed the line with the trash talk.

Its the fight game, I think he sells the fights well

Yes he is following the McGregor blueprint, but how many have TRIED and FAILED?

It looks good on him, he's pulling it off well.

I like it.

 

[spiderjericho]

 

[spiderjericho]

“When somebody shows you who they are, believe them.” Dana White.

“It’s hard to bring this guy to Las Vegas for any reason,” White told reporters on Friday after the UFC 266 ceremonial weigh-ins. “This city is not good for Jon Jones. And here we are again.”

“It’s like it’s not even shocking anymore,” White said. “When we bring him here, it’s almost expected. Can’t even get him into Las Vegas for less than 12 hours to induct him into the Hall of Fame. It’s a problem. This guy’s got a lot of demons, man – a lot of demons.”

At the UFC 260 post-fight press conference, White said: “If I’m Jon Jones and I’m at home watching this fight, I start moving to 185lbs.”

When asked if that fight was a possibility, White replied: “Listen, I could sit here all day and tell you, what ‘Show me the money means’. You can say you want to fight someone, but do you really want to?”



At the UFC 247 Post Press Conference, White said: “My kids are terrorizing me, ‘saying the fix is in and how can this happen, Dad? Reyes won that fight’. Going into the last round, I had Dominick Reyes 3-1.”

 

[xbiker47]

if I’m Jones I call for the Francis fight after stipe. Just say that’s the only fight you want and it’s what the fans really want.

Dana won’t do it but maybe the Saudis can make it happen

 

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[boxer15]

 

[jayt1202]

Strickland gonna have to step aside for Khamzat provided the UFC can hold a fight where he's allowed to travel to.

 

[steevoo1]

Good. He shouldn't have even gotten the title shot. If Izzy doesn't want to fight Caio then just run back Izzy/Strickland 2 in a 5 round co main.

 

[jayt1202]

Also, no one seems to know 100% whether Khamzhat can travel outside of some European/Russian and Middle Eastern countries. For all we know he could get a visa/entry into another country for a fight.

 

[Cashflow]

And why can’t fighter of the year factor in someone rolling off the couch and getting a KO on short notice? These guys are just prisoners of the moment. Not to take away anything from Topuria, but folks conveniently forget that Volk fought him 3 months after getting head kicked by Islam.

3 KO’s > 2 KO’s. The End!

 

[xbiker47]

For everyone saying khamzat can’t travel did you guys watch Ariel show on Monday?

Interesting topic he brought up was Till situation when he fought at MSG and he was having visa issues the week of the fight. Dana called Trump and everything was handled in 24 hours. Pretty much if Trump wins presidency all these khamzat travel issue rumors go away.

 

[spiderjericho]

3 KO’s > 2 KO’s. The End!

Quantity versus quality. No one has ever knocked out Max before. And Ilia knocked out two of the greatest featherweights in the same calendar year. #2 and #3 featherweights.

I think there’s a good argument for both. Alex saved cards, took fights on short notice and fought hurt.

For everyone saying khamzat can’t travel did you guys watch Ariel show on Monday?

Interesting topic he brought up was Till situation when he fought at MSG and he was having visa issues the week of the fight. Dana called Trump and everything was handled in 24 hours. Pretty much if Trump wins presidency all these khamzat travel issue rumors go away.

But no one has said if he truly has VISA issues just that if 45 is elected into office, it’s easier to get these fighters into the country.

What really has changed since Sept 2022? The Russian invasion of Ukraine began early that year. His relationship with Kadyrov (sp) isn’t new. He’s got Swedish and UAE citizenship.

 

[steevoo1]

Really dont get why saving a card and doing a favor for the UFC should even factor in to FOTY l