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Old 03-06-2017, 06:58 AM   #2161
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This has been a problem, recurring, with the UFC for the last two years...and longer. It has gotten worse. I thought they were going to do better weight in procedures, but I guess not.

The bottom line is the weight cut is bullshit. They should go by military guidelines, with some allowances. If you're 5'11", you should be between 168 and 192lbs, no more, no less. This allows for differences in BMI, etc. I'm not saying 100% peg it to height, but the notion of someone cutting 30 pounds in a week or two, even an athlete, is dangerous.

The rules should be changed to penalize anyone who cannot make weight. If you sign a contract to be ready for that weight class by said date, you should be on point. Otherwise, you're in breech of contract. No ifs, ands, or butts. Fighters have notice. No excuse. It's getting dangerous and recently a non-UFC fighter died from weight cut issues.
They kind of do have penalties for not making weight. They don't get paid if they can't fight. If they do fight, a portion of their purse is awarded to their opponent.

I agree they should regulate weight cutting more. Someone like Khabib is fighting at 155, but he's really only 155lbs a day or two leading up to weigh-in and the day of weigh in. The next day he's back up to 165 for the fight. He should have to fight at 170.
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    Weidman saved his career Saturday. He was done with UFC if he lost, but there's no way he gets a title fight after 1 win. Instead of calling out Bisbing, he should've called out one of the last 3 guys to beat him
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    I'm beginning to think this Conor vs Floyd thing has a non-zero probability of occurring. Dana is no longer brushing it off & made an "offer" which isn't at all ridiculous. I listened to portions of Joe Rogan's podcast today and it didn't sound like he's dismissing the idea. IF it happened?...... the PPV buys would be through. the. roof.
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    A $25mm offer is ridiculous and Dana knows it. The UFC can't pay enough to make this fight happen because it makes no sense.
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    Old 07-27-2017, 08:24 AM   #2164
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    I did not think the $ would be big enough to get Dana to jeopardize the UFC's future to take this fight. I really don't think McGregor will ever fight in the UFC again. I don't see him making 100mil on this fight and going back to risking his career stepping in the octagon to fight for 3-5mil.
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    Great job!

    ...turns out a $25m offer was completely fucking ridiculous...
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    Old 07-29-2017, 04:35 AM   #2166
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    I did not think the $ would be big enough to get Dana to jeopardize the UFC's future to take this fight. I really don't think McGregor will ever fight in the UFC again. I don't see him making 100mil on this fight and going back to risking his career stepping in the octagon to fight for 3-5mil.
    UFC is going downhill. 2017, thus far, has been one of the lowest years for UFC PPV buy-ins and live gates, adjusted, since the UFC started. They pay most of their fighters shit, the Reebok deal fucked them out of sponsorship dollars, and fighters are leaving for Bellator. Bellator has way deeper pockets. Beware.
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    Old 07-29-2017, 09:31 AM   #2167
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    I hope Jones gets fucking (proverbially) murdered tonight. I mean that in every non-literal sense of the word. Complete human scum. I don't even like DC that much, just hate Jones more. Zero respect for disrespectful thugs who squander opportunity.
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    Jones proving his dominance. Love it.

    DC is a fraud.
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    Old 07-29-2017, 10:42 PM   #2169
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    Never really watched MMA until tonight. Damn, jones unloaded on that boy! Great fight!

    watched it at wild wings and the crowd went nuts
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    Old 07-30-2017, 03:42 AM   #2170
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    Jones proving his dominance. Love it.

    DC is a fraud.
    Nah, DC is pretty legit. Straight up. Not sure why you're calling him a fraud.
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    Old 08-04-2017, 06:32 AM   #2171
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    Great job!

    ...turns out a $25m offer was completely fucking ridiculous...

    ... turns out
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    The UFC can pay enough to make this fight happen

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    Old 08-04-2017, 06:51 AM   #2172
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    UFC is going downhill. 2017, thus far, has been one of the lowest years for UFC PPV buy-ins and live gates, adjusted, since the UFC started. They pay most of their fighters shit, the Reebok deal fucked them out of sponsorship dollars, and fighters are leaving for Bellator. Bellator has way deeper pockets. Beware.
    I partially agree, but they've had some bad luck this year. So many canceled main events. I think the UFC is losing steam on their free (fox sports 1) fight night events. For the most part the cards for free fights have been junk.
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    Never really watched MMA until tonight. Damn, jones unloaded on that boy! Great fight!

    watched it at wild wings and the crowd went nuts
    I was pulling for DC in that fight. He's had an incredible career and his 2 Ls have been to Jones. I hope he gets another crack at him, but he'll need to move up to heavyweight again because I believe that's what Jones is planning on doing
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    Bork is going to UFC, and he's actually going to train this time. He'll do one fight and then train to get back into wrestling shape for Mania or some other such thing. He'll put over Jones or whoever, wrestle out the last of his WWE deal, and then go live on a farm somewhere in SD or Canada.
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    UFC couldnt thats why Showtime had to jump in. Do you plan to offer anything meaningful to this thread or are you just going to critique posts from months ago? Are you really that bored with your life?
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    Jones proving his dominance. Love it.

    DC is a fraud.
    DC used to throw guys around that were 6"+ taller than him and 30lbs heavier. Then he moved down and dominated the light heavyweight division. Taller fighters have given him a tough time his entire career, but what makes you say he's a fraud? only 1 guy has defeated him and he's been through some wars
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    UFC couldnt thats why Showtime had to jump in. Do you plan to offer anything meaningful to this thread or are you just going to critique posts from months ago? Are you really that bored with your life?
    hahaha why are you so mad? It's Friday (as such, i'm bored "working" from home).
    Also, everyone knew Mayweather & Showtime were a package deal. Lighten up & enjoy the weekend.
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    UFC is going downhill. 2017, thus far, has been one of the lowest years for UFC PPV buy-ins and live gates, adjusted, since the UFC started. They pay most of their fighters shit, the Reebok deal fucked them out of sponsorship dollars, and fighters are leaving for Bellator. Bellator has way deeper pockets. Beware.
    I feel like part of the problem is that some view the weight classes as either extremely top-heavy (LHW, LW, FW), or lacking starpower (HW, MW, WW). Bisping having a belt is a damn joke.
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    hahaha why are you so mad? It's Friday (as such, i'm bored "working" from home).

    Also, everyone knew Mayweather & Showtime were a package deal. Lighten up & enjoy the weekend.


    So the answer is yes. Got it...
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    DC used to throw guys around that were 6"+ taller than him and 30lbs heavier. Then he moved down and dominated the light heavyweight division. Taller fighters have given him a tough time his entire career, but what makes you say he's a fraud? only 1 guy has defeated him and he's been through some wars
    Fraud champ. Jones never lost the title, and then DC paraded around like he was king of the world, and then get smacked again by Jones.

    If you never beat the man, you ain't the man.
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    Fraud champ. Jones never lost the title, and then DC paraded around like he was king of the world, and then get smacked again by Jones.

    If you never beat the man, you ain't the man.
    how is he a fraud champ? the dude's been champ the majority of his UFC career. do some research. no one knew if jones would ever fight again. does that mean the UFC should've shut down the Light heavyweight division?
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    218 was a great card. That Gaejthe/Alravez fight was an absolute war. I'm guessing Aldo is pretty much done now too. ngannou is a beast and I can't wait for him and Stipe to fight.

    UFC 220 announced for boston in Janurary, but the fight card is mediocre. Only one that interests me is oezdemir vs Cormier for the light heavyweight belt. That card needs atleast 3 more above average fights for me to even consider going
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    RDA shaking up the welterweight division.
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    I think Barboza got punched in the face 50 times. I understand none of them were KO punches but damn, I've seen fights called way earlier for much less
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    I think Barboza got punched in the face 50 times. I understand none of them were KO punches but damn, I've seen fights called way earlier for much less
    Khabib destroyed him. We’ve never seen Barboza handled like that. If I’m conor, I stay as far away as I can from khabib. He’ll take your best shots and still get you down. Then it’s all over if he wants it to be
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    Pretty damn good card for Stephens/Choi fight night Saturday
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    Dana White said he's going to strip McGregor of the 155lb lightweight title if he doesn't fight by march. If he does fight in March, Khabib vs Tony Ferguson will happen to see who gets a shot at the title.
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    some good fights last night.

    I feel for PVZ. Broke her arm in the first round on a spinning backfist and didn't throw it again the rest of the fight.

    Usman dominated Meek which was really surprising. I thought Meek would make it more of a fight

    Stephens is a beast. Would love to see him fight Ortega next
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    anyone going to 220 in boston tomorrow?
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    Is Ngannou gonna do the thing tonight? Seems like theres been at least two or three big upsets a card lately.
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