MMA Thread

Kirun said:

Why the fuck are they even giving Lopes a fight with Ortega? I realize Lopes has won like 3 fights in a row, but isn't he ranked like 15th or some shit?

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"Khalil Rountree Jr. was originally slated to fight Jamahal Hill at UFC 303, but after being disqualified for testing positive for a banned substance in May, Ulberg stepped in to fill the role and take on Hill."

"Jamahal Hill was hoping to make a quick turnaround after his knockout loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 300 this past April, but a knee injury has booted “Sweet Dreams” from his scheduled matchup against Carlos Ulberg at UFC 303 later this month."

so they put together Ortega/Lopes around June 15

i see arlovski is getting another fight at 45 years old

I'm a little disappointed Bisping isn't commentating as we will not hear him pronounce Martin Buday's name several times.

Lanx said:

i like how ortega has the option to move up an entire weight class and fuck over his emaciated opponent and not face any penaltys, it will probably end up as a win, just like gastelum, the same exact situation a week ago, these fucking mexicans can't stop eating burrittos

brian taco-city

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what i gathered sometime before conor's toe, ufc told ortega they wanted him to fight at the sphere card and wanted him to fight at LW as there was no one they wanted to book him against in FW. don't know how long ago that was or if he had already started getting ready for the move.
either way, don't think he will beat lopes

jayrebb said:

i see arlovski is getting another fight at 45 years old

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he didn't get ko'd, so a win in his book. read he has been getting $100k per fight.

karate hottie retired after 5th loss in a row.

its been a wild night. if anyone needs a stream

Smith looked like he belonged at HW with that tiny gas tank.

Stone hands? Stone feet. (Edit: Maybe not, looks like it broke in the process.)

Been watching UFC and Pride since 2007. There's been a lot of scary fighters. Spider, Fedor, Wanderlei, Crocop. Dunno if there's any I would less want to fight than Alex Perraira. Guy is cold fucking blooded. If you haven't seen his Glory fights, search on youtube. Dude is the boogeyman.

Kirun said:

Alex is scary as fuck. They need to give him Jones. That's really the only fight left for him.

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dana said again, jones-stipe is coming and still could happen this summer. jon said he won't fight tom, and don't think he would fight blades if he wins.
last year jones was -195 over tom at +165. think stipe said he wouldn't retire if he wins. he is ranked 6th while last fight was 3+ years ago. ufc just needs to write him a big check to step away.

Goatface said:

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dana said again, jones-stipe is coming and still could happen this summer. jon said he won't fight tom, and don't think he would fight blades if he wins.
last year jones was -195 over tom at +165. think stipe said he wouldn't retire if he wins. he is ranked 6th while last fight was 3+ years ago. ufc just needs to write him a big check to step away.

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Jones camp kicked the tires on Pereira even before UFC 303. They prefer Stipe get replaced if people want to see Poatan. UFC is the one saying no.

DW has been very hardline on the Stipe fight happening. At this point, he's against the fans. It feels like he just doesn't want to renegotiate another fight deal for Pereira or snub Stipe. Like you said, it's worth paying Stipe out his contract and moving on. The Pereira fight is that big.

Lanx said:

the last time stipe fought, ppl were lining up for this first clot shot

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DW has been hardballing people who try to change opponents. Conor was pushing for Nate Diaz behind the scenes and he had to keep shutting that down too. Wondering now that the Chandler fight officially didn't happen, if they will reschedule it or cave into Conor's demands for "legacy" fights for his final 2 fights on his contract. UFC seems hesitant to go along with any fighter's personal preference right now when it comes to the big name draws. Clinging onto Chandler and clinging onto the Stipe fight.