Guest Edwin Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Diego Sanchez is now claiming he was food poisoned before his fight with Myles Jury and that's why he underperformed. Will there ever be a Diego Sanchez fight where he doesn't try to discredit his opponents (even though he gave props to Jury, he still made an excuse for his performance) or make an excuse as to why he lost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edwin Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 South Korea's biggest MMA organization ROAD FC is going to co-promote with WSOF and will begin airing live events on NBC Sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Nick Diaz is getting booked against Hendricks for the July 4 weekend card. Just watch. Only way I'd like that fight if Nick Diaz gets KTFO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LethalStriker Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 South Korea's biggest MMA organization ROAD FC is going to co-promote with WSOF and will begin airing live events on NBC Sports. Are they going to be rebranded as WSOF: South Korea? Just like they have WSOF Canada and WSOF Central America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edwin Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 South Korea's biggest MMA organization ROAD FC is going to co-promote with WSOF and will begin airing live events on NBC Sports. Are they going to be rebranded as WSOF: South Korea? Just like they have WSOF Canada and WSOF Central America. I highly doubt it given how big ROAD FC is in Korea. Pancrase hasn't rebranded into WSOF Japan completely, they're just going to use that label whenever they're co-promoting events with WSOF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Mike Chiappetta MMA @MikeChiappetta 1m Benson Henderson vs. Rustam Khabilov will headline a UFC show in Albuquerque on June 7, per http://abqjournal.com . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edwin Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Huge step up competition for Khabilov and a tough fight for Bendo. Should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edwin Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Is anyone currently watching TUF Brazil with Chael and Wanderlei? If you aren't, don't watch. The only reason to watch was because Rio Heroes legend, Bellator vet. and Eric Prindle axe kicking balls expertise Thiago "Big Monster" Santos didn't make it to the house. He got subbed in under a minute by getting caught in a guillotine choke while shooting for a takedown in under a minute. Edit: Never mind, do indeed watch TUF. Wanderlei throwing a fit and trying to make TUF about him is worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edwin Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Daniel Sarafian is dropping to 170 and is facing Strasser Kiichi in his WW debut at UFC 174. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Vinc Pichel vs. Anthony Njokuani at UFC 174 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edwin Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 That fight's at UFC 173. Holly Holm is apparently closing in on a deal with Zuffa so it seems like she'll get an immediate title shot at Ronda. Lance Boist vs. Bobby Voelker on the same UFC FN card headlined by Bendo vs. Khabilov. Aaaaaand Lombard and T-Wood are pushing for a title shot against Hendricks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVileOne Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Holm getting an immediate title shot is stupid, especially when Cat Zingano should get the fight first. Why can't Holm be tested against someone good before that fight? It's not like she's a big, established draw or name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edwin Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Holm's manager says he ask the UFC about possible opponents for Ronda they've negotiated with and they said they're also negotiating with Gina Carano and Cris Cyborg. I'm guessing Cat's probably taking a break from fighting or something since her husband did pass away not to long ago. Also Steve Bosse who recently signed with the UFC and was expected to make his UFC debut at the TUF Nations Finale event has retired from MMA following his shoulder injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 Johny Hendricks tore his bicep before his fight with Robbie Lawler. Hendricks will have surgery on it this Monday. Good on Hendricks toughing it out. http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/3/19/5526140/ufc-171-johny-hendricks-bicep-surgery-lawler-mma-news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Damon Martin @DamonMartin 5m Johny Hendricks says October/November for his return to the Octagon following the surgery. He wanted time off anyways after the Lawler fight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 While Hendricks is out, it should make the time for a number one contender to be determined for the UFC Welterweight Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epwar Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Goddamn, I guess that explains his awkward weigh in flex. Dude is tough as nails to stay in that fight. And, thankfully, this keep the UFC's Rory dream at bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 Goddamn, I guess that explains his awkward weigh in flex. Great point. I posted that GIF in the UFC 171: Hendricks vs. Lawler thread. Here it is again: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edwin Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Cub Swanson vs. Jeremy Stephens will headline the UFC FN card in San Antonio, Texas on 6/28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVileOne Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Would Nick Diaz be willing to fight Robbie Lawler in a rematch? I mean, he beat him before so maybe White can sell him on that fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 According to Helwani on Inside the Octagon just moments ago: - Franklin turned down a fight with Minotoro for the Cincy card - The meeting with Holly Holm's management didn't go well. The UFC is no longer interested in her. - The UFC wasn't in negotiations with Cristiane Cyborg or Gina Carano. - Gunnar Nelson's team wants a fight with Rory MacDonald in Dublin, but MacDonald's side isn't interested - Bang Ludwig and Team Alpha Male are amicably splitting come May 24. The team is looking for a new head coach. A couple candidates are Robert Follis and Mark Beecher - Edgar vs. Penn III will be on the July 6 TUF Finale card on a Sunday - Condit is out with a torn ACL and partially torn meniscus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubtingELDANDY Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 I'm guessing Cat's probably taking a break from fighting or something since her husband did pass away not to long ago. She was on Inside MMA a couple weeks back and seemed eager to fight. Seemed like more of a UFC management issue than her taking time off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edwin Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 - The meeting with Holly Holm's management didn't go well. The UFC is no longer interested in her. - The UFC wasn't in negotiations with Cristiane Cyborg or Gina Carano. I'm not surprised the negotiations feel threw. I remember him wanting the UFC to guarantee Holm a six figure contract and an immediate title fight. Considering the rumors of Cyborg and Carano have been debunked, then that means Rogan was talking about these negotiations with Holm then. I guess it's back to the drawing and finally giving Cat the title shot she rightfully earned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVileOne Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Team Alpha Male is 0-6 in UFC title fights. Two of them under Coach of the Year Duane Ludwig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Shit news for Carlos Condit, he's going to be on the shelf for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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