The UFC and Mixed Martial Arts Thread

[Little Ralphy]

Surely it's Cormier v Gustafsson 2 for the vacant title.

Maybe they'll do Oezdemir vs Gustafsson for no.1 contender, and give the belt to DC. Gives him some time off to get his head together.

Guss doesn't deserve a title shot yet really, he's 2-2 in his last 4 fights. 'No Time' smashed Manuwa who was the no.1 contender and has all the momentum for a shot in a division lacking any real standout.

 

[blue4eva77]

Maybe they'll do Oezdemir vs Gustafsson for no.1 contender, and give the belt to DC. Gives him some time off to get his head together.

Guss doesn't deserve a title shot yet really, he's 2-2 in his last 4 fights. 'No Time' smashed Manuwa who was the no.1 contender and has all the momentum for a shot in a division lacking any real standout.

The 2 losses you're referring to were against Cormier and Jones. You could argue he won both of those fights and had he been given the win in either, no one would of argued.

He looked absolutely fantastic against Glover Teixeira and seems to be focused on becoming the champion.

 

[Azzurri]

Dana White has said he thinks they'll just give the title back to DC.

Anyway, does the fight not become a no contest now? If that's the case surely DC can't lose his belt in a fight that supposedly never happened.

 

[SiEdmo]

Dana White has said he thinks they'll just give the title back to DC.

Anyway, does the fight not become a no contest now? If that's the case surely DC can't lose his belt in a fight that supposedly never happened.

bingo, there would be no vacant title, it would be a no contest and as such, DC retains the title

 

[Little Ralphy]

The 2 losses you're referring to were against Cormier and Jones. You could argue he won both of those fights and had he been given the win in either, no one would of argued.

He looked absolutely fantastic against Glover Teixeira and seems to be focused on becoming the champion.

I was thinking of Rumble bouncing his head up and down to be honest. That was after Jones.

 

[blue4eva77]

I was thinking of Rumble bouncing his head up and down to be honest. That was after Jones.

Ahhhh I weirdly forgot about that. The 16 hour overnight/first shift double can change a mans thinking.

I still believe Cormier v Gustafsson makes more sense. In terms of interest, money etc. Ozedemir will no doubt get his shot but he's another 1 or 2 wins away from being deserved of that I think.

It was rumoured that Jones v Miocic was being scheduled up until yesterday and now the UFC need to fill a massive hole. Cormier/Ozedemir doesn't quite do it. At least not yet.

There is also the chance that Cormier may walk away and retire. It's fair to say it's probably been on his mind at least, given his age, guaranteed future hall of famer. A re-match against Gustafsson would motivate him more than a guy 3-0 and with literally seconds of experience in the UFC. Just my opinion. Interesting though.....

 

[Azzurri]

Cormier vs Gus is definitely the only fight that makes sense from a fan standpoint, 99% of casuals have no idea who Ozedemir is and he hasn't got that much hype among so-called hardcores. Can't see anything happening soon, though, Cormier will definitely be taking a while off.

 

[Moomin]

Mighty Mouse just wow.

 

[Little Ralphy]

Mighty Mouse just wow.

I'm not a fan and don't usually enjoy his fights, but what a finish!

The card didn't turn out too bad considering. Loads of submissions. I felt a bit sorry for Walt Harris, fair play to him for stepping up and fighting someone like Werdum on short notice, but there was a massive gap in their ground games. Werdum is incredible. I'd like to see him rematch Miocic next, see if he can keep his head this time and note fight silly.

It has to be Ferguson vs Conor next surely? Ferguson is a very well rounded fighter and seems to be smart enough to put together some sort of gameplan. It was almost like the commentators were goading Conor to fight him, repeating 'Look how he keeps his chin in the air'. I'm sure Kevin Lee will be back once healthy, how was he allowed to fight with a staph infection though? It's contagious isnt it?

 

[kithnou]

DJ was just brilliant. Main event was a good fight too. I think Ferguson will trouble McGregor.

 

[FC sexy xxx]

THe video on the jap on deaths door going around trying to make weight is horrific. The promoters and anyone involved should be kicked out the sport. Can’t believe he fought.

 

[longers]

Damn son, put to sleep

 

[Azzurri]

Mad, mad night.

Some card that.

 

[Dylan]

https://imgtc.com/w/zj8LWW2

 

[Kylito]

Thank Christ that fraud of a champion has finally gone.