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MMA-GAF | Interim Thread 7
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On FS1?
Maklershed
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Setting the bar at 90k buys.
This is a tough one, Mak. Our previous modern baseline was established by "Johnson vs. Bagautinov" and, well.. "Johnson vs. Dodson" at 115k buys, respectively.
But if you then told me "Johnson vs. Borg" is an even more obscure match-up taking place in the wake of possibly the biggest combat sports event of modern times, which is costing Johnny Just Bleed $100 USD in high definition, I would have a hard time raising your established bar of 90k buys any higher.
No on PPV
Dana should have him get his points from the fight he wanted over the fight that was clearly a better draw and a better fight from a sports perspective.
pixelation
Member
Why are people so down on Weidman?, sure he supports Trump. But he hasn't looked terrible in his last fights he was very competitive in all of them until something went wrong (that stupid kick with Rockhold, getting caught by that Romero knee while going for the TD, the weird outcome of the Mousasi fight) but he hasn't looked bad at all. That said i think Gastelum takes this.
- He was barely winning against Rockhold and only with wrestling control. He then decided to be fancy
- Romero the same, looked pretty even and I don't remember him getting a lot of offense done. I do remember thinking "why is he not better then this?"
- And he was loosing against Mousasi. Getting hit with cleaner shots and would have been TKO'd a bit later anyways.
Like all wrestle brawlers, once they loose their chin and or stamina they are done. If he loses against Gastelum, the real question will be who is the bigger fall from grace.
Weidman or Hendricks?
KefkaPalazzo
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I've wondered that for a long time.
He's long been my favorite fighter, and I still believe he's the most skilled middleweight on the planet, but it's becoming increasingly clear either his fight IQ doesn't match his ability, or his head just isn't in it anymore.
His next fight is a must win or retirement might be his best bet.
I think Rockhold was already winning that fight before Weidman threw that kick. It was super close up to that point though.
I don't dislike Weidman, but I'm not clamoring to see more of him.
I think Hendricks will be hard to top, 1 punch KOing folks left and right and nearly beating GSP; then drug testing happens and he decides he like burgers too.
I don't dislike Weidman, but I'm not clamoring to see more of him.
I think Hendricks will be hard to top, 1 punch KOing folks left and right and nearly beating GSP; then drug testing happens and he decides he like burgers too.
Maklershed
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Yes or not, if the PPV numbers are shit, does UFC (Dana) publicize it to further shame MM?
Sato Koiji
Member
He never released PPV numbers but he will with DJ.
Mister Wilhelm
Member
Weidman is in a terrible place in his career but Hendricks's downfall was unprecedented.
Chris would have to get viciously TKO'd and miss weight a few times to even come close.
Obliterator
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Not that it should be surprising as he's retired now but did any of you catch in the interview Brett did with Pauli after sparring Conor? Well it looks like Conor definitely got some shots in against a pro boxer as Pauli had a black eye and his face was marked up.
Doesn't mean much as he isn't anywhere near the boxer Mayweather is but I still thought it was a bit interesting
Doesn't mean much as he isn't anywhere near the boxer Mayweather is but I still thought it was a bit interesting
I wanna be hype but honestly there's so many UFC's and MMA event these days that it's hard to be be hyped all the time.
ldcommando
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I'll tune in just to see if the chris is going get beat up by a fat welterweight.
You're trippin, there are some solid fights on this card.
Potential bangers:
Wade/Perez
Sherman/Grabowski
Burgos/Pepey
Rivera/Almeida
Villante/Cummins
Bermudez/Elkins
I'd go for $50-$60
The only fight there I'm actually interested in is Almeida/Rivera and maybe Bermudez/Elkins. Still hungover from yesterday so I think staying at home and watching it on FOX is the better call for me.
N° 2048
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Sadly missed all of it.
Deaded.
They're crushing it.
Ninja Scooter
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This Good/Dos Santos fight looks like a mirror match lol
BigJonsson
Member
Yea, if the other guy had a leg tat it would have been creepy
BadAss2961
Member
I was thinking the same thing. They look like brothers... Same skin tone, same facial hair, similar sleeve tats.
I love DJ, but even I had to concede that he aint poppin ppv buy numbers to warrant a main event.
Shouldve taken the fight with T.J. or Garbrandht.
BigJonsson
Member
Charlize Theron is fighting tonight?
I'm saying Dana should do it as a fuck you.
Let him go out and promote a fight instead of running to twitch to play games in front of 128 viewers.
pixelation
Member
Bald dudes with staches remind me of porn actors.
VenomousCoffee
Member
This one looks like he should be the humorously gruff sarge in a WW2 period action movie.
Edit: Villante checking the clock 45 seconds into the round.
pixelation
Member
I can see that, lol.
I don't believe I've ever seen a porn dude that's bald with a stache. They just look like creepers.
VenomousCoffee
Member
They were talking about how much weight Villante cuts in camp. If he stayed lighter he might have a bigger tank.
pixelation
Member
Hmmm... wasn't Bronson a porn star?... i dunno... i am concussed i think lol.
Edit: Crazy eyes is gonna go sleep early.
VenomousCoffee
Member
This fight seems super close to me.
BadAss2961
Member
Jones is gotten to. DC is pissing him off. lol
BeatnikGunsoo
Member
The last time jones was this angry was when he beat the shit outta of sonnen on a broken toe
may someone have mercy on DC's soul
may someone have mercy on DC's soul
BadAss2961
Member
I'm really pulling for DC, but I don't think he's as good as he was when Jones beat him the first time. Only plus is that Jones didn't look that good from his last long layoff either. I also don't think getting swole in the meantime does his style much good.
Light-heavyweight is pretty thin right now with Rumble out of the picture. All that's there are the Gus rematches. I think DC winning would be better for the division since they could go for the rubber match while challengers develop.
Yeah but he looks like a middleweight tool going up against a bloated welterweight.
And I'm still not certain he'll win...
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