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AA484

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  1. Cam Newton, arguably
  2. The definition of a 50/50 call. If it gets counted a down and Usyk doesn't beat the count, we'd be having just as much (if not more) controversy about how it was a missed call.
  3. If we are saying Chookagian was robbed, then we really need to reevaluate what our definition of robbed is.
  4. Well, sounds like it may be a disaster anyway, with both the main event and the Ferguson fight blown up to salvage the card.
  5. Yeah, but I feel like even the main is pretty weak. Plus, the next card is stacked. Also, is Diaz still a guy who can draw? Maybe against Conor or Jorge, but I have my doubts about Chimaev. I think the buyrate is gonna be weak, but I may be wrong.
  6. Chimaev vs. Holland would have been a better choice for at least a Fight Night main event. This is one of the worst PPV cards I can remember.
  7. My guess is they don't want 10-10s because of the amount of draws it could lead to if the fighters split the remaining two rounds.
  8. I've been watching almost my entire life (for frame of reference) and thought the 49-46 score was out there. I really don't have a problem with Adesanya winning, but I thought Whittaker deserved to win on at least one card.
  9. If your game plan revolves around pretending to be hurt and catching your opponent, you probably don't stand much of a chance.
  10. Kevin Holland volunteered and Vettori accepted but I don't think it is official.
  11. Isn't that somewhat misleading? That would make Conor 2-0 in fights that go the distance which isn't necessarily a big sample size. Poirier also looks better and more durable at 155 than he did at 145. I think not having to cut as much went a long way. With that said, I felt Poirier was a good value bet but if Conor wins early via KO I wouldn't be surprised.
  12. Loooong way to go for him but with Glory inactive I think he is seeing dollar signs should he ever make it to the level of contender. Beat a few scrubs in LFA then head to UFC, beat a couple gatekeepers, and a couple top ten guys and then you market a big title fight with Adesanya as the "guy who beat him." Again, still a looong way to go.
  13. I think Holm is still grandfathering in eyeballs, even if it is just people who watch her fights because she is "the girl who knocked out Ronda Rousey."
  14. We have Briedis vs Dorticos for the IBF cruiser belt this afternoon, too. Airing from Germany. Entrances will probably be circa 4PM EST
  15. Man, WTF @ these scores; I had Ugas winning every round.
  16. I also heard that Zabit wouldn't be able to get into the country but this sucks either way.
  17. Some other recent and notable kickboxers turned MMA fighters that I can think of are: Raymond Daniels (Bellator) Joe Schilling (Bellator) Antonina Shevchenko Van Roosmalen has yet to fight MMA since his recent announcement but I'd say he is probably the most significant since Izzy to make the switch.
  18. I would think it has to be Adesanya. Again, it depends on what you call high profile, but Adesanya had fought in Glory (probably still the most recognizable org in KB despite their recent financial troubles) and was a definite top 10 (if not, top 5) fighter in his class by the time he took up MMA. I don't think he was that well known by "casuals" but nowadays, not many kickboxers are so it is hard to make a comparison.
  19. I imagine they will try and do Usman vs. Burns next. Even if Edwards is the equivalent of a mandatory contender, I think a match up with him and Masvidal for the next shot makes sense. Both are 0-1 against Usman. Edwards's L was years ago but I think they would still rather have a Masvidal rematch than an Usman/Edwards match because I think Usman's performance scared a lot of fans off. At least with Masvidal, you have a big name that could potentially draw bigger numbers than an Usman/Edwards fight (or any Usman fight, really) and they could also play the "Masvidal getting a full training camp" card, too. Of course, this is assuming that Masvidal gets by Edwards.
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