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[Fox318]

Kevin Iole, of all people: UFC's sad, short-sighted banning of journalists needs to be fixed immediately

Why the fuck would Brock have been upset?

Dana probably got pissy because he couldn't go on sportscenter and first take and look like a big shot or because somebody in his inner circle (possibly Dana) has a big mouth.

If anything the way that news broke probably got more eyeballs on it.

 

[Heel]

If Ariel's ban sticks (I'm betting it will, at least for a good while), I'm curious to see how he'll fare. Not being able to be credentialed is one thing, but he books a lot of his guests on The MMA Hour through UFC PR. Wouldn't be surprised if they get vindictive and start leaning on fighters to not get booked without consent.

 

[Fox318]

If Ariel's ban sticks (I'm betting it will, at least for a good while), I'm curious to see how he'll fare. Not being able to be credentialed is one thing, but he books a lot of his guests on The MMA Hour through UFC PR. Wouldn't be surprised if they get vindictive and start leaning on fighters to not get booked without consent.

You'll still get enough people on. You can't blackball coaches and fighters aren't totally tied down to the UFC just yet. Though everyone sitting by while that Reebok deal was announced hurt big time.

also in stock now

http://www.ufcstore.com/UFC_UFC199/Mens_Reebok_BJ_Penn_Teal_UFC_199_Stacked_T-Shirt

 

[RBelong2Us]

Is there a Luke Rockhold fan left? How can anyone take this dude seriously after getting slumped by 2016 Bisping? He had his belt taken from him by the ultimate gatekeeper.

 

[bodyboarder]

Bisbing the man.

 

[alr1ght]

Bork is on sportscenter in about 3 hours (10 est). Most likely announcing his opponent. His first name is Tom, or formally, Tomato. That's all I know.

 

[Maklershed]

Feed him Todd Duffee.

 

[Fox318]

Bork is on sportscenter in about 3 hours (10 est). Most likely announcing his opponent. His first name is Tom, or formally, Tomato. That's all I know.

Filthy tom?

 

[Fox318]

btw the Marco Polo Reyes vs Dong Hyun Kim fight is fantastic

 

[alr1ght]

Filthy tom?

Tom Can

 

[Maklershed]

Tom Can

Tom Can (pronounced Kong) Watson?

 

[Sweeney Tom]

Brock vs Mark Hunt

 

[juliushandle]

Brock sounding great on Sportscenter. Can't wait to see him back in the cage.

Wow, he just said he's still under contract and will fight in Summerslam after 200.

 

[thefro]

Brock vs Mark Hunt

Should be a good fight.

Either Brock takes Hunto down and pounds him out/subs him or Hunt KOs him. Hunt hasn't really faced any great wrestlers in his current UFC run. Obviously if Hunt can stuff his power double Brock's screwed.

 

[Yaari]

So Mark Hunt it is. I wished for Fedor. But I gotta give Brock props. Mark is no joke. And we all know how Brock's striking is.

If he does win, I hope he'll fight another time.

 

[alr1ght]

Brock shouldn't even train stand-up at all. Drill that power double and some gnp. He's getting KO'd if he even attempts to throw a punch.

 

[Ceallach]

I wanna say Brock gets decapitated in short fashion....but this is a year where Michael Bisping is MW champ.

 

[Levito]

Do we happen to know where Brock is training? Dude should be at Jacksonwink or Tristar if he actually wants to win.

 

[Maklershed]

Latest round of UFC cuts ..

Efrain Escudero (again)
Clint Hester
Willie Gates
Dominic Waters
Yan Cabral
Filip Pejic

Do we happen to know where Brock is training? Dude should be at Jacksonwink or Tristar if he actually wants to win.

He had been at the Minnesota Martial Arts Academy. I remember he used to train with Nik Lentz. I don't know if he's there yet or not.

 

[Heel]

Probably somewhere in the forest not getting hit by Matt Mitrione.

 

[Ceallach]

Do we happen to know where Brock is training? Dude should be at Jacksonwink or Tristar if he actually wants to win.

Brock hates leaving his house. I'm sure he has some makeshift camp in his backyard.

 

[Maklershed]

Brock hates leaving his house. I'm sure he has some makeshift camp in his backyard.

Complete with Slim Jim and Bud Light stations.

 

[Haunted]

btw the Marco Polo Reyes vs Dong Hyun Kim fight is fantastic

Fight of the night.

I haven't seen such an entertaining match since the UFC's dramatised retelling of Bonnar/Griffin.


Also, third title held by a European now. Takeover is still happening (not really).

 

[Brinbe]

Ariel on now giving his side of things. http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/6/6...e-today?_ga=1.129912076.1804448961.1459203266

 

[Heel]

No guests booked. Time to start calling in favors.

 

[parrotbeak]

Complete with Slim Jim and Bud Light stations.

COOOORS Light

 

[parrotbeak]

Fight of the night.

Was that the FOTN officially? I was hoping Max would get it and help boost our economy but that first prelim probably should have gotten it.

Almost every fight on the card could have been a FOTN on another night.

 

[Heel]

Opening line is up.

UFC 200: Cormier vs. Jones 2: Brock Lesnar (-200) vs. Mark Hunt (+176)

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Opening line is up.

UFC 200: Cormier vs. Jones 2: Brock Lesnar (-200) vs. Mark Hunt (+176)

So the guy who hasn't fought in 4 years, is 38 years old, and who has looked like shit against elite strikers is a favorite? They are just giving money away.

 

[broz0rs]

what the fuck.. Ariel insinuated that he had a physical altercation with Dana before? Did anybody else hear that?

 

[Gr1mLock]

Ariel invoking Walter Cronkite....

 

[Heel]

So the guy who hasn't fought in 4 years, is 38 years old, and who has looked like shit against elite strikers is a favorite? They are just giving money away.

It's an interesting line, in that I think it should be relatively close, yet there may not be enough sharp money to flip the favorite against a swath of Paddy Power veterans.

 

[Heel]

what the fuck.. Ariel insinuated that he had a physical altercation with Dana before? Did anybody else hear that?

He also insinuated that Brock suggested they do 'certain things' to him for breaking it, lol

 

[Mafro]

what the fuck.. Ariel insinuated that he had a physical altercation with Dana before? Did anybody else hear that?

https://twitter.com/FrontRowBrian/status/739882543600656385
https://twitter.com/FrontRowBrian/status/739882950846619648

 

[parrotbeak]

I'm down for $500 on Hunt with those odds. Need to see if anyone is going to Vegas.

 

[broz0rs]

https://twitter.com/AdamHillLVRJ/status/739882867434520576

Jesus, this is just insane. Makes you rethink why Dana White ran away from Whitey Bulger

 

[parrotbeak]

I'm definitely not paying for UFC 200 in solidarity with Ariel.

 

[Heel]

Well, apparently the line already flipped...lol.

 

[Heel]

https://twitter.com/AdamHillLVRJ/status/739882867434520576

Jesus, this is just insane. Makes you rethink why Dana White ran away from Whitey Bulger

"Make him go away." - Frankie Three Sticks

 

[FACE]

Lesnar x Hunt is a fight that'd make me buy an UFC PPV.

 

[Levito]

Holy fucking shit what's happening on the MMA hour is heartbreaking.

 

[iddqd]

Lesnar / Hunt is so weird.
I was sure they would give him someone without real KO power and a more clear weakness. Struve for example.
But Hunt has shown OK takedown defense and even his jab can make the white penis sword crumble, WEIRD!

And I'm looking forward to listen to the MMA Hour once it shows up on itunes, hope media outlets will continue to talk about that drama.
All the UFC apologists on twitter and in comments are a big surprise.

 

[parrotbeak]

I know Brock was recovering but he couldn't take Reem down. He'll get ko'ed fast if he rushes in and he'll get ko'ed eventually if he stands.

 

[iddqd]

Man, fuck that Ariel talk. Holy hell.

 

[ApharmdX]

Payouts for Saturday:

http://mmajunkie.com/2016/06/ufc-19...0k-rockhold-250k-earn-top-disclosed-payouts-1

Well shit, Henderson is going to fight until his brain is mush. $800k? That's a fuckton.

Holy fucking shit what's happening on the MMA hour is heartbreaking.

Yeah I'm listening to it now. Fuck the UFC. This was the tast straw for me. Until this is rectified, I won't buy another PPV or pay another cover charge at the bar for an event.

 

[ApharmdX]

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[VoxPop]

So the guy who hasn't fought in 4 years, is 38 years old, and who has looked like shit against elite strikers is a favorite? They are just giving money away.

I love how Joe Silva has managed to make Hunt seem like a real threat. Hunt has been broken down by almost every grappler he has faced and he's been gifted a bunch of cans tailor made for him during his UFC stint to keep him relevant. While Brock can still get ktfo, I dont think Hunt is as dangerous as people make him out to be. It's the same Sakakibara technique that made people think Fedor/Wand were some world beaters.

 

[Fox318]

Payouts for Saturday:

http://mmajunkie.com/2016/06/ufc-19...0k-rockhold-250k-earn-top-disclosed-payouts-1

Well shit, Henderson is going to fight until his brain is mush. $800k? That's a fuckton.



Yeah I'm listening to it now. Fuck the UFC. This was the tast straw for me. Until this is rectified, I won't buy another PPV or pay another cover charge at the bar for an event.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

I love how Joe Silva has managed to make Hunt seem like a real threat. Hunt has been broken down by almost every grappler he has faced and he's been gifted a bunch of cans tailor made for him during his UFC stint to keep him relevant. While Brock can still get ktfo, I dont think Hunt is as dangerous as people make him out to be. It's the same Sakakibara technique that made people think Fedor/Wand were some world beaters.

You might be right. This is more like a 50/50 fight to me though.

 

[broz0rs]

I love how Joe Silva has managed to make Hunt seem like a real threat. Hunt has been broken down by almost every grappler he has faced and he's been gifted a bunch of cans tailor made for him during his UFC stint to keep him relevant. While Brock can still get ktfo, I dont think Hunt is as dangerous as people make him out to be. It's the same Sakakibara technique that made people think Fedor/Wand were some world beaters.

The only true grappler in the UFC heavyweight division is Cain, and Hunt's only loss due to being out grappled was against Stipe. Other than that, he's fought every decent fighter at HW asides from Cain and Overeem.

Hunt is going to knock Brock out first round.