Also: ESPN media license at UFC events revoked.
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Also: ESPN media license at UFC events revoked.
Sweeney Tom
Banned
According to Jeremy Botter, the Fertittas are looking to sell about 11-15% of Zuffa. They still want to retain control of Zuffa and the UFC.
Sato Koiji
Member
I wonder what the main tought process is for selling? Is there something wrong with the product? Profits not high enough? Damn I wanna know! 
I wonder what the main tought process is for selling? Is there something wrong with the product? Profits not high enough? Damn I wanna know!
Maybe they just want to take that $3-400 million, build a mountain of coke, and dive right in!
broz0rs
Member
If the rumors about the Chinese investors are true, they probably want to sell a portion of the UFC to the Chinese in order to enter their market. I recall that in order for a foreign company to do business in China, there must be a subsidiary of the company owned by Chinese nationals.
Also, if some may wonder "well, the UFC had an event in Macau." That is true, but Macau has a form of sovereignty that is separate from the rest of mainland China. (similar to Hong Kong)
Also, if some may wonder "well, the UFC had an event in Macau." That is true, but Macau has a form of sovereignty that is separate from the rest of mainland China. (similar to Hong Kong)
Maklershed
Member
Cole Miller taking Dennis Sivers spot vs BJ
Sato Koiji
Member
Frank Mirs B sample testing positive for turinabol. USADA suspension coming!
Wait, BJ Penn is fighting again? What in the actual fuck?
Are we talking MMA-hungry Penn or food-hungry Penn?
You know what if they did have a senior tour that features headgear or even no striking the guys might be better off.
They would get a paycheck and the UFC wouldn't have to deal with the bad press of people thinking MMA is some strongman fight pit thing.
Maklershed
Member
Screw that I want Penn vs Pulver!
parrotbeak
Member
I imagine both of them would end up bawling and holding each other after Penn chokes him out again.
I still want Penn vs Aoki. And Penn vs Serra at 205.
I wonder why the UFC never made a run at Aoki. He's not the typical boring grappler. He actually has an insane finish rate and has quite a bit of charisma (despite the language barrier). There's a lot of great fights for him at 145-170. He could be like Maia but actually finish fights.
Maklershed
Member
I think Aoki would be exposed like nobody's business if he was in the UFC. He gets put up against grappling based cans and in Dream and Sengoku the refs would constantly help him. I know I've mentioned it before but I remember the one time when he was fighting ... Clementi? .. he was working on sinking a choke but couldn't get it and the time ran out in the round but the officials didn't ring the bell and let it keep going until he got the tap.
broz0rs
Member
That fight he had with Melendez put a nail in the coffin to that. His stand up is non-existent and he really depends on submission victories if he's fighting good fighters. His wrestling is not up to par and there's just less than a small chance he could take down bigger fighters in the UFC to get into a position to submit them. You also just can not compare the competion Aoki has faced to Maia, who has faced some of the best in the world.
but yeah, he's an exciting submission artist and that arm drag submission he had is my favorite of all time.
He was a big fish in a small pond in Japan, and he would've most likely gotten stomped in the UFC.
parrotbeak
Member
Exactly, he would have been murdered in the UFC, but I'd love to see his bottom game vs BJ's top game.
Lightning Count
Member
"To the death, Georges"
Then he quits on his stool after 4 rounds, BJ at his delusional best.
ldcommando
Banned
I remember someone in a ufc ot wishing Tate was in movies and I replied this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCTzxZsgS9s
He probably changed this mind.
I remember BJ being pretty candid about how deluded he was early on, something about thinking he couldn't be KO'd, or stopped in anyway and could fight at any weight etc...
alpinestars1980
Member
My goodness, Caraway even carries her purse in "films" too.
Maklershed
Member
Speaking of Meisha, I just finished the JRE with her as a guest. She was good. I particularly enjoyed hearing about her experience wrestling in high school and what went through her mind a) the first time she fought in mma b) during the Holly fight. There was only a little bit of talk of chemtrails and super foods. The focus was almost all on her.
-MD-
Member
this exists, eh?
Where have you been?
RBelong2Us
Member
Nooooooo way....no f'in way
alpinestars1980
Member
Has to be 3 too many zeroes in that number. Heck, maybe even 5.
broz0rs
Member
I'm hoping Cowboy shows him the way.
Hey guys, I updated the UFC 198 OT to reflect the fact that Silva/Hall isn't happening. Please don't ban me from future MMA-GAF OT making.
pixelation
Member
Dad Bod galore at the weigh-ins for the UFC event tomorrow...
What the fuck is going on in Bellator?
Stripped Minakov of the HW title which is understandable
but
they release their 155 champion Will Brooks? Lol wut
Also
https://www.facebook.com/ShoBoxing/videos/10150702294344963/
I hope for the sake of the future of the sport, this fight happens whether its a squash or not.
Stripped Minakov of the HW title which is understandable
but
they release their 155 champion Will Brooks? Lol wut
Also
https://www.facebook.com/ShoBoxing/videos/10150702294344963/
I hope for the sake of the future of the sport, this fight happens whether its a squash or not.
-MD-
Member
This is a good thing for Brooks, yeah? He still had a fight or two on contract and wanted out of Bellator, guess they did him a favor.
Some are going with a narrative that Coker "killed his bargaining power" by releasing someone who has no intention of resigning, and you have no intention of keeping. Can't say I agree with the logic here.
https://twitter.com/jordanbreen/status/731559421713780738
Oh christ. George Roop finding new ways to learn that it's bad to fight at bantamweight while being 6'1''. Don't think I've ever seen a push kick break a bone before...especially not the one doing the kick.
pixelation
Member
Stupid face making Werdum got KO'ed... my day has been made. Also kinda happy for that Barbarena dude pulling out the W.
RBelong2Us
Member
Werdum had no respect for Stipe. Acting like a huge clown, having fun prior, and then got what was coming to him.
Good for Stipe. Thought he was the real deal until he got his ass beat by Struve but has looked great ever since so definitely ready to see if he can hold on to this.
Good for Stipe. Thought he was the real deal until he got his ass beat by Struve but has looked great ever since so definitely ready to see if he can hold on to this.
Sato Koiji
Member
Stipe Vs. Reem has all the potential for a wonderful KO!
Werdum was applying pressure and looked good for all of a minute and a half - who among us don't appreciate an aggressive fighter? Miocic was landing most of his punches to Werdum's face though and with the last few his neck was snapping back. Hindsight being 20/20 the fight was over long before Werdum threw his face into Stipe's right.
juliushandle
Member
Stipe's leg kicks were pretty solid too. Werdum didn't respect Stipe and wasn't patient. Oh well, live and learn.
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