By Muk
Ladies and gentlemen, you're gonna wanna strap in for this one. UFC 217 at MSG this Saturday night will be incredible, with three title fights, a potential welterweight title eliminator fight, and a plethora of high powered fights.
The preliminary card for UFC 217 could be a main card on FS1, and would still draw a ton of views. With young stars like Mickey Gall, Randy Brown, James Vick, OSP, Corey Anderson, and so on, the 4 fights on the pre-lim card are absolutely worth tuning in to. I am most excited to see Mickey Gall get back out there, and hopefully showcase that he is not all hype, and that he is a legitimate future star in the UFC, and Randy Brown is a good opponent for him to do that against, with Brown himself looking for a big win after a tough decision loss in February. Now for the main card, the first fight on the card is a huge matchup for one reason - if Johnny Hendricks loses on Saturday, I think it will be time for him to hang up his gloves for good. With Hendricks moving up in weight to 185 pounds, he is desperate for a win, and he's also lost 5 of his last 8 fights, following his absolute robbery in his title fight against GSP in 2013. Unfortunately do not think Hendricks will get the win, and I think up-and-comer Paulo Borrachinha will come away with the victory. Prediction: Borrachinha via 2nd-round TKO Now we get to the real fun. Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson takes on Jorge Masvidal, in a welterweight fight that will be nothing less than a striking clinic. Both of these men love to stand and trade, and both have excellent stand-up game's, and it should definitely be a war. I think Masvidal has the advantage in the power and toughness advantage, but I think Wonderboy's length will be the difference maker, and if he keeps his distance, he will chip away at Masvidal and pick him apart. Prediction: Wonderboy via unanimous decision For the first of our three(!!!!!) title fights, we have the always amazing Joanna Jedrzejczyk defending her belt against Rose Namajunas, in what should also be a very fun fight. JJ is the greatest female straw-weight ever, and she doesn't let us it forget it either, as each fight she looks better and better and breaks more and more records. So far we have not seen anyone who can push the pace for 5 rounds with Joanna and come out victorious, let alone even win a round, and I think Saturday will be much of the same. Prediction: JJ via unanimous decision
If there has ever been a rivalry in the UFC that was fueled by pure, genuine hatred, the Cody Garbrandt and TJ Dillashaw feud could be it. These two former teammates turned enemies, truly hate each other. This is going to be the greatest title fight in bantamweight history, and it is going to be a real life war. I think personally think TJ Dillashaw is a bum version of Dominick Cruz, and Cody embarrassed Cruz. I don't see this fight going the full 5 rounds, because I think there is just too much bad blood and hatred in that octagon Saturday night, and someone is getting laid out.
Prediction: Cody Garbrandt via 3rd-round TKO
And finally, the long awaited, long anticipated, return of GSP. Michael Bisping will be putting his belt on the line for the second time when he faces one of the greatest mixed martial artists ever, GSP, in his middleweight debut. GSP hasn't fought since November of 2013, and has never fought at 185 pounds, so this fight is a true mystery for us all. As the greatest welterweight ever, we were shocked when we heard that GSP would be returning but not at 170, at 185 pounds. I personally think this move will not fare well for GSP, and I think he will be overmatched, overpowered, and undersized for the middleweight division, and he's not even facing the best fighter in the division in Bisping. I think the return of GSP goes much like the return of Ronda Rousey, and the man who once owned the welterweight division will find himself in serious hot water.
Prediction: Bisping via unanimous decision I am not exaggerating when I say that this card is going to be worth every penny. Three title fights, a long list of potential wars, and a New York crowd that will be out of their seats the entire time.
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By Muk
Folks, we are in for a treat Saturday night with UFC 216. This card has three massive fights on the main card, all of which have the makings for a big-time finish with huge significance.
The first two fights on the main card are more-or-less just your average solid matchups, starting with a lightweight matchup between #12-ranked Beneil Dariush taking on #14-ranked Evan Dunham, a fight that will likely land the winner inside the top-10 ranks at 155-pounds. Next we have a women's bantamweight matchup, between Mara Romero Borella, and Kalindra Faria. I will be quite honest with you guys, I do not know either of these women, as both are making their UFC debuts, but I think this matchup should prove to be fun for that exact reason. These two have finally made it to the biggest possible stage, and we can only hope that fuels them to put on a great performance. It seems like I'm not the only one who's surprised by this addition to the main card.
Now things get fun, with two big and bad heavyweights throwing down, as #2-ranked Fabricio Werdum takes on #6-ranked Derrick Lewis, as both men look to rebound from their last fights, both coming off of loses. This is a huge fight for the heavyweight division, because right now there is no challenger scheduled to fight the champ, Stipe Miocic, and both of these men are looking to strengthen their case as a true title contender. Werdum, the former champ, has the clear advantage if this fight goes to the mat, as not only is he probably the heavyweight with the best ground game, but Lewis has probably the worst in the division. I am pulling for "The Black Beast" in this one, because I really don't like Werdum, and I think Lewis is great for the UFC and the heavyweight division because he is quite the character, so him climbing back into the title picture would be awesome.
Prediction: Lewis via 2nd-round TKO (However if I was a betting man, I would have Werdum via 2nd-round submission)
Next, we have a historic title fight between flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson and #3-ranked Ray Borg. Mighty Mouse is looking to defend his belt for a record 11th straight time, which will break his tie with Anderson Silva, and will solidify his argument as the greatest champion in UFC history. This fight was meant to take place at UFC 215 a month ago, but Borg pulled out with an illness due to his poor weight cut, something that is a concern every time Borg fights. This fight will go how every Mighty Mouse fight goes, and he will completely dominate in every fashion. He is the #1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world for a reason, and I think he will not face much adversity in this matchup.
Prediction: Johnson via Unanimous Decision Finally, our main event of the evening, a matchup that should have any and every fan excited, for many, many reasons. This fight is for the Lightweight Interim championship, as #2-ranked Tony Ferguson will take on #7-ranked Kevin Lee, in what should be an all out war. Both men have awesome ground games, and incredible toughness, which has all the makings for a technical brawl. Tony Ferguson is regarded as one of the toughest fighters on the roster, but that has not impressed Kevin Lee, who thinks that will be Ferguson's downfall, and will just lead to a "longer asskicking". I think this fight will start as a standup battle, but one of these guys is going to initiate the ground game, and that's when things will get real interesting. Another big reason that this fight is a must-see, is that the winner may be the next man to face Conor McGregor, and that should get everyone excited. I am going to be honest and say that I think the hype around Tony Ferguson is too much, and I think that McGregor would stop him within the first two rounds, and I think he may meet the same fate on Saturday against Kevin Lee, just through a different means of stoppage. Prediction: Lee via 3rd-round submission
Whether he ends Saturday night with his hand raised or not, Tony Ferguson is for sure going to do his best to put on a great show for everyone.
By MukWith the dust from August 26th almost completely settled, and both boxing and the UFC having moved on, with GGG vs. Canelo this weekend, and the UFC having UFC 215, and a stacked UFC 216 on the horizon, I think it's time we finally address what's next for "The Notorious". Whether you loved, hated, or could care less about his fight and performance with Floyd Mayweather, what Conor McGregor accomplished on August 26th was something no MMA fighter ever has, and he set his family up for life in just one night. McGregor finds joy in taking on the challenges that people find impossible, and even in defeat, he holds his head high, brushes himself off, and looks for the next check. Hate on him all you want, but he is a man of his word; a warrior; and when the history books are written, he showed up. Now, getting into what his next move is, in my opinion there's three options. 1. Nate Diaz 2. The Winner of Tony Ferguson & Kevin Lee 3. A Return to Featherweight Obviously there are a ton of other options on McGregor's plate, especially in his mind. He absolutely could find another fight in the squared-circle, and would likely get a payday much, much larger than the UFC is offering. However, I am obviously not looking for that. Conor McGregor needs to come back to the UFC, not for any real reasoning other than the fact that we all want him back, and the company needs him. Additionally, McGregor could chase a big money fight in the UFC, like a fight with Tyron Woodley for the Welterweight Belt, or a fight between the winner of Cody Garbrandt and TJ Dillashaw, and things of that nature, but again, those don't make as much sense. First, Nate Diaz. The trilogy fight we don't only want, but need. Now I will be honest and clear, I have lost a ton of respect for Nate Diaz since the fallout of their second fight at UFC 202. Diaz has come off time and time again like a jealous ex, crying and bitching over everything McGregor has done since then, rooting against him the whole time. McGregor and Diaz at this point should be on the same page, as they know the other is the key to an exponential payday. Diaz needs McGregor A LOT more than Conor needs him. And it's not even close. Nate has been in hiding since UFC 202, refusing to fight Tony Ferguson, Khabib, and everyone else the UFC threw his way. These two need to throw down for one final time, for the 155-pound strap, winner take all. Simple as that. Second, if Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor can't come to terms, or see eye-to-eye, then I think it is necessary for McGregor to defend his belt, and take on the winner of UFC 216's Interim Lightweight Championship fight, Tony Ferguson or Kevin Lee. Both of these guys provide an awesome matchup for McGregor, because both of these guys have awesome stand-up, but have no issue going to the ground and finishing their opponents by submission. Not to mention both guys are tough as hell and it would be very interesting to see how many of those McGregor left-hands they can take. Finally, a Featherweight return. 145-pound Champion Max Holloway has been doing all that he can to get McGregor's attention, looking to avenge the last loss of his career, when he dropped a lopsided decision to McGregor in 2013. That fight would be much different now, as Max has evolved and grown as a fighter, as has McGregor obviously. However, I'm sorry Max, but not only do you not bring much to the table for McGregor, but you would likely find yourself unconscious within 2 rounds. The only other featherweight who can look to get McGregor's attention is obviously Jose Aldo, but without the belt around his waist, Jose is just talking to a brick wall. I want McGregor vs. Diaz III, for all the marbles, and I want it bad. But my gut tells me something will go wrong with setting that one up, and once that one falls apart, I have a feeling McGregor's UFC return is going to be a shit-show. Right now we can only sit back and wait, because no one can predict what Conor McGregor is ever going to do. All we can do is hope we see him sooner rather than later. By Muk
Jon Jones’ B sample also tested positive at UFC 214.
UFC Vice President of Athlete Health and Performance Jeff Novitzky confirmed the results to MMAjunkie tonight that Jones’ B sample has come back positive for metabolites of turinabol, the same steroid found in his urine during a pre-fight test for his title win over Daniel Cormier via knockout at the July 29 pay-per-view event in Anaheim, Calif. ESPN.com was first to report the news. I'm not going to sugar-coat this article in any way, shape or form, because this whole story genuinely sucks. Everyone should know by now that I am a huge Jon Jones supporter, and am someone who stood with him through everything these past 2 years, always believing that he would emerge from the cloud of smoke a better person, and better fighter. However, I have absolutely no problem admitting that I was wrong. I flat out was wrong about Jon Jones the person and the athlete. Jon Jones achieved success in MMA like no one we have ever, and probably ever will see, and he did it all at such a young age that people were placing him amongst the Silva's, GSP's, and Fedor's of the sport. He was not only considered an All-Time great, but was largely considered THE All-Time great. Now, his legacy will seemingly be nothing more than a great fighter, who let the outside world destroy what could, and SHOULD have been the greatest career in the history of mixed martial arts. The thing that makes his steroid use such an issue is that people (myself included), were going to bat for him over the drug use, the stupidity, and the embarrassments that he accumulated outside of the octagon, because we always held onto the belief that Jon Jones was the greatest fighter we had ever seen, and he was doing it the RIGHT way. Never once during his reign at the top did anyone question if he was doing it with or without steroids, because you take one look at Jon Jones and he looks nothing like a chronic steroid user. The lanky, 6'4 fighter who could beat you with his hands, his elbows, his wrestling and his jiu-jitsu seemed like the last candidate for the cheater of the year award. Now, we can't say for sure how long Jones has been using, and we likely will never know the truth, but the fact of the matter is that it happened, and happened more than once. In less than a month's time, Jon Jones went from solidifying himself as the greatest mixed martial artist of all-time, to a washout. A bum. A cheater. The biggest disappointment in the history of sports. You name it, he's probably been called it, and I for one, will not be there to defend him this time around. MMA is not like baseball, where using steroids will do nothing to the game other than see more homeruns hit. Steroids have no place in MMA because there are people's lives at risk every single time they step into the cage. Jon Jones is facing a suspension of up to 4-years, and in my honest opinion, even if he gets 1-year, it is time for him to walk away from the sport forever. Let us move on. Let us regroup, find a new king to crown, or move back to our former king Anderson Silva. Jon Jones will forever have an impact on the UFC and MMA, but at this point in time, it is not a good one, and not one that he or any one from his team will be proud of. My mood on this situation forever:
By DjackWhen the news first broke that Jon Jones had tested positive for anabolic steroids I was genuinely shocked. Why, I really don't know. Jones has done nothing but let down his fans with his bullshit antics since rising to the top of his sport. Whether it was doing drugs like cocaine, being involved in a hit and run accident, or testing positive for estrogen blockers days before his UFC 200 fight, all Jon Jones has done is disappoint. For whatever reason I had finally believed all that shit was behind him and we were finally going to see what Jon 'Bones' Jones could really do. Unfortunately, I, like everyone else that gave him a 100th chance to prove himself, was dead wrong.
Now, I was originally going to rip into Jon Jones for being a cheater, however he can still get his B sample tested, and if that comes back without testing positive for steroids, then maybe, just maybe Jon Jones isn't back to his old antics. Realistically, the odds of that happening are slim to none, but this great country was built off due process, innocent until proven guilty, so we'll just have to wait for all the facts to come out. If he is guilty of taking steroids he'll most likely be sued by Daniel Cormier for all the money he made in the fight, he'll be stripped of his UFC light-heavyweight title, and hopefully Dana White will ban him for life. In my opinion there's no place for cheaters in sports, especially when it comes to taking steroids to get an edge in combat sports, so he deserves to never step in a UFC octagon again. The most depressing apart about this whole situation is Jon Jones was on his way to being the greatest ever. Imagine if after the first Michael Jordan 3-peat it was announced he had been taking steroids, basketball fans would've been crushed. That's how I imagine true die-hard UFC fans are feeling right now. The best athlete the sport has ever seen is a liar and a cheat, there's no other way around it if this news is true, so I completely understand why this comes as such a shock and dissapointment even with his history. Jon Jones' camp has come out and made a statement expressing how shocked they are about this news. Apparently, they are working hard to sort this situation out to see what really happened. A quote came out from his camp saying "Jon is crushed by this news, and we are doing whatever we can as a team to support him." Why is he crushed if he knowingly took steroids, did he really think somehow, someway, he was going to get away with this. Is he upset he got caught or did he somehow take the steroids unknowingly. All I know is Jon Jones word means next to nothing to me right now, so I'll just wait for the B sample to get tested like everyone else to see what's really going on here. The most disappointing part for UFC fans is we were about to see a super fight between Jon Jones, the light-heavyweight champion, and Stipe Miocic, who is the current heavyweight champion. If Jones were able to slay Miocic, then without a doubt he would've been claimed the unanimous GOAT in UFC history. A title that still stands with Anderson Silva after light was shed upon this story. All we can do now is wait. Jon Jones has not been stripped of his UFC light-heavyweight title just yet. I guess Dana White is waiting to confirm this is 100% true before handing out punishment to the man that has really let down White and the rest of the UFC his entire career. Daniel Cormier, the former light-heavyweight champion was probably devastated to find out that once again Jon Jones had cheated coming into the fight. His legacy and tenure as champion was brought down by Jones, so I'm sure if these allegations are true he's going to be livid, and demand that the title be returned to him. Rightfully so, I'm not a big Daniel Cormier guy whatsoever, but if these allegation about Jones are true, Cormier deserves his championship back, and then his reign as light-heavyweight champion will resume. Somber day for the UFC community. The greatest athlete of the sport is under fire, his entire legacy is at stake. Let's be real, there's a slim to none chance Jones avoids being proven guilty in this situation, so I'd embrace for the worst. The man many of you considered the greatest to step in an octagon may never get the chance to do so again. The man many of you considered the most dominant athlete the sport has ever seen, may have all been a lie. The man considered the man, may have not been a true man at all. This went from all time great comeback story to an all time tragic story. The greatest that never was, Jon Jones. By Muk Saturday Night did not go as Daniel Cormier had hoped it would, and now after suffering the most devastating loss of his life, the question must be asked: what's next for DC?
In my honest, and unbiased opinion, I think it's time for Daniel Cormier to hang-up the gloves for good, and walk away from the sport of MMA. DC will leave behind an incredible legacy, with his name forever hanging in the conversation of top-5 Light Heavyweight's ever, with a genuine title reign to back that up. I think DC has run his course in the 205-pound division, because as we know, all roads in this division lead to Jon Jones, and as DC himself said after the fight, there is no rivalry if Jones wins every fight. Cormier is 38 years old, and will be coming off of the only fight in his life where he was finished by an opponent. The way things shook out of Saturday will mean one of two things in DC's mind; 1. being that he wants to come back and make one last run in the sport, or 2. being that he has come to face the fact that he has accomplished all that he can accomplish in this sport, and has every night to turn and walk away forever. However, if DC is to stick around, I think the only logical move would be for him to move up to the Heavyweight Division, because the weight cutting at this stage of his life is not worth it. Cormier had a great run at Heavyweight before his time in the UFC, and while he has always dodged the division because his good friend and training partner Cain Velasquez has been a key figure in that division, I think it is still worth it for DC to make the move up, and do all he can to avoid any fight with Velasquez. I am far from a DC fan, but at this point, there is nothing left for me to hate, because he has truly accepted defeat against Jon Jones, and for 8 years has left every single thing he has mentally and physically in the cage, beating everyone in his way, aside from Jon Jones, a feat that no one has been able to do. As Jon Jones said, he has been a model champion, and a model human being, and I have no doubts that whatever he chooses to do next, he will attack it full-force. By Muk Make no mistake about it folks, on Saturday Night, Jon "Bones" Jones solidified the fact that he is the greatest fighter in MMA history. For years, it has been debated about just how good Jones is, with many people placing him among the greats like Anderson Silva, GSP, and Mighty Mouse, but with his KO victory over Daniel Cormier, he proved once and for all that he reigns supreme. Jon Jones became the youngest champion in UFC history, when he defeated Mauricio "Shogun" Rua at the age of 23 years old, in dominant fashion. From that moment on, Jones never looked back, defending his belt 11 straight times, finishing 6 of those opponents, all while leading up to the record of most UFC Light Heavyweight victories with 17. Jon Jones has never be beaten in a fight, even if his record of 23-1 says otherwise. His controversial DQ against Matt Hammill in 2009 due to "illegal" elbows is the only blemish on his absolutely perfect (fighting) resume. He holds just about every record for the Light Heavyweight Division, and even after a 2+ year layoff, he came out Saturday and had quite possibly the biggest, and most defining victory of his storied career. When it's all said and done, Daniel Cormier is one of the greatest Light Heavyweight's of all time, up there with the likes of Tito Ortiz, Chuck Liddell, Rampage Jackson, and many more. For Jon Jones to not only come back from the hell that he brought himself into over these past 2 and a half years, but to do it in the fashion that he did, is phenomenal, and says everything that needs to be said about just how incredible of a talent he is. At just 30 years of age, Jones' already 7 year reign of terror in the UFC seems to only be getting started, as this new chapter in his career will likely be the best yet, with him being truly healthy mentally and physically inside and out of the Octagon, and with his head finally on straight, he will continue to look to prove to himself and to everyone else that he is exactly who we thought he was when he first burst onto the UFC scene. These numbers from Jones are staggering, and show just how brutal he has been, and will continue to be towards his opponents. As far as what's next for him, I would love to see him fight and beat Alexander Gustafson, the only man who has ever pushed Jon Jones to the true brink of his mental and physical will, and finally put to rest any doubts over their first encounter. However, I would love to see him dominate Brock Lesnar, a fight in which I would have Jones winning easily, by 2nd or 3rd round TKO. The world is once again at his fingertips, and this time, he will look to hold onto it closely and dearly. Whether it be a KO, a submission, or an easy 5-round unanimous decision victory, Jon Jones will beat you in any way possible and any way necessary. I have a feeling we are going to see some incredible things from this young man in the near future. By Muk Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to strap-in, because Saturday night's UFC 214 is going to be absolute madness. Five fights on the main card. Three title fights. Two other fights that easily could headline any PPV this year. Everything a fight fan could ask for will be delivered Saturday. I'll start out with the first fight on the main card, one that could very well dictate how the Light Heavyweight Title picture shapes out after Jon Jones and DC throw down. Jimi Manuwa will face off against Volkan Oezdemir, in a battle of the heavy hitters. Manuwa, who is coming off of two straight KO wins, bouncing back from his vicious KO loss to Anthony "Rumble" Johnson in 2015, believes that he is already deserving of a title shot, let alone if he defeats Oezdemir Saturday. I for one, disagree, and think Manuwa, even with a victory, will either need to fight Alexander Gustafson to determine the rightful contender, or wait until Gustafson get's his title shot first. Oezdemir is on a 4-fight win streak, the most recent being a brutal KO over Misha Cirkunov, and will look to continue to push his name towards the title contention with a win. Prediction: Jimi Manuwa via 2nd-round KO Next, we have quite possibly the greatest fan-favorite fight we could ever ask for, as two absolute warriors square off at 170-pounds, with Robbie Lawler taking on Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone. Talk about a war; these two guys are going to stand and trade blows all night long, and eventually, one of them is going to be the last man standing. Two of the toughest guys to ever step foot into the octagon, and both hungry for a win, with both of them coming off of difficult losses. Ultimately, it is going to come down to who's chin can hang in the longest, because I don't see this fight going to decision. Prediction: Robbie Lawlwer via 3rd-round TKO Then we have the first of our three title fights, with Cristiane "Cyborg" Justino taking on Tonya Evinger for the vacant Women's Featherweight Title. Finally we will get to see Cyborg fight for the belt that the UFC virtually created only for her, and I can't wait to see what she does in this opportunity. While Tonya Evinger is no push-over, I just don't believe in my heart of hearts that anyone, and I mean anyone, can stop the power and strength of Cyborg. Prediction: Cyborg via 2nd-round TKO Now we start getting into the two awesome title fights, the first being for the Welterweight Title, as Tyron Woodley looks to defend his strap against Demian Maia. This is the definition of "styles make fights", because Maia comes into every fight with the same game plan, and executes it to perfection. The jiu-jitsu phenome makes a living off of strangling the life out of his opponents, however, he has never, and I mean never, faced anyone with the size, strength, and wrestling pedigree of Tyron Woodley. This fight will go one of two ways, as Maia will either find a will to slip his arms around Woodley's gigantic neck, or Woodley will land one of his patented overhand right's and put Maia to sleep just like he has done to so many others in the past, or at least use that power to win in a decision. I ultimately think Woodley is too strong, and too good on the ground to let Maia control him in any way, shape, or form, and because of that, he will walk away victorious. Prediction: Woodley via Unanimous Decision Finally, the rematch we have been waiting over two and a half years for, Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier 2, for the Light Heavyweight Title. If this fight doesn't get your blood pumping, you may need to see a doctor immediately. This fight is a career defining fight for both of these men, as one looks to put 2+ years of mistakes, embarrassments, and shame behind him, and the other looks to avenge the only loss of his career, and erase the doubt and shadow that has been cast over his reign as the Light Heavyweight Champion. Make no mistake about it, Jon Jones and DC genuinely hate one another, and this fight will be the culmination of the past 2 years of verbal, and mental warfare that these two have engaged in. If Jones comes out and fights smart, and fights the way he has for the last 7+ years, he will have his hand raised, but if he comes out with his emotions running wild, and lets any bit of ring-rust affect him, he might be in for a long night. DC has to finish Jon Jones in my opinion, because I think it is just too hard to beat him in 5-rounds. DC better pray that Jones lets his emotions get the best of him, because that will be his key to victory. But as a diehard "Bones" Jones fan, I need this win for Jon Jones almost as badly as he does. Prediction: Jon Jones via Unanimous Decision By Muk
This weekend was an awesome weekend for the UFC, even after taking a big blow at the last minute.
Friday night, we had the Ultimate Fighter Finale, where Jesse Taylor defeated Dheigo Lima, earning himself a second chance at a UFC contract, almost 10 years after his original UFC shot. This TUF season was all about Redemption, and Jesse Taylor has just about the greatest "Redemption" story of anyone, and it was awesome to see him get himself back onto the biggest stage. The Main Event for Friday night was absolutely incredible. Michael Johnson welcomed Justin Gaethje, the undefeated former World Series of Fighting (WSOF) Lightweight Champion, to the UFC. The fight had a lot of hype, with the two talking a lot of trash to each other in the weeks leading up to the fight, and boy did the fight deliver. Michael Johnson and Justin Gaethje put on a no-dobut, Fight of the Year candidate fight, with Gaethje coming out on top with a second-round KO.
Then, Saturday night, UFC 213 had a ton of hype going into it, but at the 11th hour, Amanda Nunes dropped out of her Bantamweight Title Fight with Valentina Shevchenko, citing an "illness". However, almost everyone around the UFC, including the big boss Dana White, called bullshit on that excuse.
Amanda Nunes basically just pulled herself from the fight, for zero legitimate reasoning, and this fight will be moved to September, so we will still have to wait and see what happens.
Although the original main event was pulled, we had an epic new main event, with Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero facing off for the Interim Middleweight Title. First off, Michael Bisping is genuinely a coward, who is still begging for a fight with GSP, when his division is overflowing with worthy contenders. But as far as Saturday's fight, Robert Whittaker left no doubt that he is no joke and is here to stay. After losing round 1 and 2 closely, Whittaker came out for round 3, 4, and 5, dominant and ruthless, burying Yoel Romero and leaving no doubt as to who the Interim Middleweight Champion was. Of course, after the fight, Michael Bisping had to do his usual pathetic tactics, trying to belittle everyone, meanwhile he's a joke, with one title defense and more career loses than any of the top contenders, so I cannot wait for Robert Whittaker to dominate him, and for this 185-pound division to get back on track with a true champion. By MukWell folks, the most highly anticipated, and potentially highest grossing event in combat sports history is finally official.
On August 26th, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, Floyd Mayweather will put his 49-0 professional boxing record on the line against the UFC's Lightweight Champion, Conor McGregor. This fight has been a far-fetched thought for over a year now, and yet now, it is finally real. The fight will take place at the junior middleweight weight limit of 154 pounds, using 10 ounce gloves. This fight has the potential to make upwards of $500 million, with each fighter standing to make over $100 million each. Many fight fans are going to bitch and moan about this fight, for reasons like it's a waste of time, or Conor McGregor needs to be fighting in the UFC, but to that, I say get off your high horse and take a seat. Conor McGregor stands to make more money in one night than he could potentially make in his entire UFC career, and he has earned more money than anyone in the UFC ever has and probably ever will. Will this fight be a disappointment? Most likely. Will we all watch? Absolutely. My thought process is this - I would do anything to see that domestic abuser Floyd Mayweather be knocked unconscious by Conor McGregor, and I think that there is a 25% chance that happens. I give McGregor the first 3-4 rounds to finish Mayweather, based off of his sheer power and speed, and that incredible left-hand. However, if it gets past those first 4 rounds and McGregor is unable to feel out Mayweather's incredible defense, then we will see a patented Floyd Mayweather unanimous decision victory. Personally, as long as McGregor doesn't get KO'ed, it's a win for him, and for you UFC fans, he will be back this year, hopefully twice, so take a deep breath a chill out. |
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