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Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by HectorTheTaxman, Aug 23, 2012.

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  1. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

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  2. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

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    Usman/Colby in the works for 244.
     
  3. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

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  4. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

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    He’s lost 3 in his last 4 and he’s fighting Michael Johnson. That’s wild.

     
  5. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

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    The * :rofl:
     
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  6. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    It's a huge step up and a massive opportunity for Stevie but Johnson has plenty to prove himself. Since beating Barboza in 2015 he has 6 defeats on his record - the losses to Khabib and Gaethje are fair enough but he also has defeats to Dariush and Elkins. His only 2 wins in 3 years are a split decision to Fili and a decision to Artem.

    Johnson massive favourite but if Ray scores the upset he saves his job and secures a top 15 fight next time round.
     
  7. MacEwan Himmy Butler Gold Member

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    Dariush and Elkins are no joke either. Both beat Ray for me. Wouldn’t be shocked if Fili and Artem would too but they’d be good fights.

    But it’s what he needs now. A make or break fight. Like you say if he wins he leapfrogs a lot of fighters. Lose and he can choose to fight undercard fights to see out his contract or retire.

    Hope he wins and pushes for a Glasgow card, been ages.
     
  8. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    I think it's make or break for both, Johnson is a name but he loses to Ray he'll either be released or get 1 more shot. That's how poor his record is now.

    Personally think Johnson knocks him out but it's a big fight for Ray to blag himself in to.
     
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  9. Slaw Gold Member Gold Member

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    It's a big enough fight for Ray to get but Johnson is 3-6 in is last 9. Both are probably fighting for their UFC careers.
     
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  12. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

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    Didn’t even tag you this time as I knew you’d be right in there :56:
     
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    Carlos Condit by attempted murder.

     
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    Even more random than Ray/Johnson :56:
     
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  15. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    That’s a good fight, are you * stick in 2012.

    Condit’s record is absolutely appalling. In fact if he weren’t an entertaining fighter he’d have been cut years ago.
     
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    He loses to top guys. The two times Gall has been tested at all he’s lost. Mike Jackson and CM Punk are not mixed martial artists. Sage Northcutt is barely one. * should be 4-2 at a push. He’s only in the UFC because he pushed for that Northcutt fight after “Looking for a Fight”.

    Really think Condit beat Gall with ease.
     
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  18. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

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    Is that the same * at the same bar he’s fighting?
     
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    Don’t see how anyone can say Condit beats anyone with ease, particularly a guy with submissions.
     
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    Looks like it