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

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  1. mygirlmaria

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    Feel a bit winded from it all to be honest.Who wants to see Belfort V Jones really?Mismatch.

    I dont understand why Jones couldnt fight Sonnen on Sept 22nd.Then he would surely have had the time to prepare.Maybe financially all involved would like the trash to go on a bit longer?
     
    mygirlmaria, Aug 24, 2012
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    I have been out the UFC loop for a couple of weeks. Pretty big news. I cant think of a time a defending champ has refused to fight a guy who has 8 days to prepare.

    Credit to Sonnen. Loves the chat but he is willing to step up when given the chance as well.
     
    Sween, Aug 25, 2012
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  3. PaulM1888 Administrator Administrator

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    I'm fully aware of proper prep time for fights. It is the same for both fighters therefore it shouldn't have been an issue.

    Machida and more to the point Jones come out of this extremely badly.
     
    PaulM1888, Aug 25, 2012
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    Just seen another fight cancelled,Rory MacDonald v BJ Penn.They were all set to fight in UFC 152,but Rory sustained a cut to his forehead,they will now fight in December UFC on Fox.
    Anyone else think MacDonald is one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC?Was really looking forward to this fight.I reckon he could steel GSP's crown in the future.
     
    Heb Celt, Aug 28, 2012
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  5. PaulM1888 Administrator Administrator

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    Tristar would have something to say about that.
     
    PaulM1888, Aug 28, 2012
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    Whats the story with the next two upcoming events then? and gutted about rory macdonald, cant wait too see how good he could become
     
    Andybhoy, Aug 28, 2012
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  7. HectorTheTaxman Formerly The Spider

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    UFC 152

    22 Sept

    Jon Jones v Vitor Belfort LHW Title fight
    Joseph Benavidez v Demetrious Johnson Flyweight title fight
    Michael Bisping v Brian Stann
    Matt Hammill v Vladimir Matyushenko
    Cub Swanson v Charles Oliveira

    That is the current card. Next event after that is in Nottingham on Sept 29



    GSP on Facebook earlier

    Yesterday was the final chapter of my Road to Recovery- I'm now medically cleared to compete in professional mixed martial arts! Big thanks to all my fans for the amazing support during those 9 long months of rehab- couldn't have done it without you. Also special thanks to Dr. ElAttrache and Heather at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic + Gavin MacMillan at Sport Science Lab. I’ve been so lucky to work with such professional and kind people and I’ve learned a lot from them. It’s been an incredible experience. Rendez-vous le 17 novembre, UFC 154, Montréal!!!
     
    HectorTheTaxman, Aug 29, 2012
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  8. HectorTheTaxman Formerly The Spider

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    Frankie Edgar steps in to fight Jose Aldo on six weeks notice at UFC153 in Rio on October 13th for the Featherweight title, replacing Erik Koch who has pulled out due to injury
     
    HectorTheTaxman, Sep 5, 2012
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    This will be some test for aldo, frankies heart is incredible, aldo will end up breaking his leg with his kicks and he will still fight on, also excited about the rampage fight and bisping vs stann, hope stann anailates him
    Well done frankie for stepping up and aldo accepting it like a champ
     
    Andybhoy, Sep 6, 2012
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  10. PaulM1888 Administrator Administrator

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    Far too early for Edgar to be facing Aldo imo, really needs a tune up fight at that weight class. Shame.

    Bisping will vastly outclass Stann.
     
    PaulM1888, Sep 6, 2012
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    Isnt Frankie naturally lighter than the other lightweights?He will hardly have to cut at all and is obviously full of himself atm.
     
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    gutted to see Jose Aldo is now Injured for ufc153, no replacement been announced yet to take on Frankie.
    Rampage is also out of this event, he was supposed to fight Glover Teixeira

    At least UFC52 is in ten days!!, with a really decent card
     
    bhoy21, Sep 12, 2012
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    No way how long is aldo out and does he still carry the title or will there be an interm?
     
    Andybhoy, Sep 12, 2012
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    Man, it seems like months since it was on!:31:
     
    mygirlmaria, Sep 12, 2012
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    Silva to face Bonnar :majorfacepalm:

    Nothing more than a chance to wheel out Silva in front of Brazilian fans.
     
    PaulM1888, Sep 13, 2012
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    Pity Weidman had surgery, he would have stepped up for a more attractive fight for Silva
     
    Pearse, Sep 13, 2012
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    You're probably right, but he is dipping his toe in at 205 again!!!Is there something in that maybe?
     
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    Long term? No chance imo.

    When he beats Bonnar and should GSP unify the Welterweight title, the superfight between those 2 at a catchweight is set up. Following that there is no chance that going into his 38th year he is going to want to fight Jon Jones.
     
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    No i suppose not.
     
    mygirlmaria, Sep 14, 2012
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    He supposedly ducked Weidman, being one thing that loads of fighters say about Silva, Dana has even came out and said Weidman is the number one contender for a match.

    The Bonnar fight is pointless, Anderson is the heavy favourite for a reason, also can't see him staying at 205 for long as he doesn't want to fight Jon Jones, one of the main reasons I hate the guy.
     
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