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Curly J

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Feb 8, 2014 8:37 AM
Looks like Thiago has been fired from the UFC per ESPN. Well contract terminated.
Feb 8, 2014 8:37am
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End of Line

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Feb 14, 2014 4:41 PM
Dana said Rousey is the biggest star the UFC has ever had.

Guess he forgot about Brock, Liddell, GSP, Silva, and Ortiz...
Feb 14, 2014 4:41pm
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sportchampps

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Feb 14, 2014 5:16 PM
I could see his argument against those names...

Brock didn't last long enough (he was a bigger star though while he was there)
Liddell had his career dominance end right when MMA really took off
GSP I don't think was as popular in America as he was in Canada
Silva while popular wasn't an American born star like Rousey and many people flat out disliked him
Ortiz was big but the sports wasn't as big back then


I think other stars you could in clued on your list our Faber Randy couture and Forest Griffin. If both would have won more they could have easily passed by Rousey.

I think currently Jon Jones surpasses Rousey. I would put Cain right there with her as the biggest stars. Dana would probably argue though that those guys aren't getting the calls from Hollywood that Rhonda is.
Feb 14, 2014 5:16pm
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Feb 14, 2014 5:54 PM
Can't wait for tomorrow night, two of the most skilled guys in the world. Very dangerous fight for both Machida and Mousasi.
Feb 14, 2014 5:54pm
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jmog

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Feb 17, 2014 11:07 AM
I was expecting a very back and forth fight between Machida and Mousasi as robj exclaimed above.

I never would have thought Machida would completely outclass him for most of the fight. Mousasi had a few moments but they were just that, few.

Machida looks like a machine at 185.

He has a better chance against Weidman than Belfort IMHO.
Feb 17, 2014 11:07am
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Feb 17, 2014 11:35 AM
jmog;1581603 wrote:I was expecting a very back and forth fight between Machida and Mousasi as robj exclaimed above.

I never would have thought Machida would completely outclass him for most of the fight. Mousasi had a few moments but they were just that, few.

Machida looks like a machine at 185.

He has a better chance against Weidman than Belfort IMHO.
Lyoto looked very fast and smooth, also very powerful. Some of those shots would have knocked anyone else out, Gegard had a tremendous chin. I thought it was a great technical fight with a ton of skill on display. That headkick he landed in the second round was viscous. He seems to be more aggressive at 185 as well. I think he is a very tough match up for Weidman but him vs Vitor would be awesome as well.
Feb 17, 2014 11:35am
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Zoltan

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Feb 17, 2014 12:46 PM
Jacare looks tough as well, it's good to see MW finally get some new blood.

Thoughts on Melendez going to Bellator? I know it's not finalized, but I didn't see that one coming at all. Fights with Chandler/Alvarez would be nice though.
Feb 17, 2014 12:46pm
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jmog

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Feb 17, 2014 12:48 PM
Jacare, Belfort, Weidman, Machida...MW suddenly looks like a very deep weight class where just 2 years ago it was the "weakest" (top heavy and no one else).
Feb 17, 2014 12:48pm
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Feb 17, 2014 1:29 PM
Zoltan;1581638 wrote:Jacare looks tough as well, it's good to see MW finally get some new blood.

Thoughts on Melendez going to Bellator? I know it's not finalized, but I didn't see that one coming at all. Fights with Chandler/Alvarez would be nice though.
Alvarez is probably leaving for the UFC after the rematch with Chandler. I guess you have to do what's best for your career but Gil seemed so adamant about proving he was the best in the world in the UFC. IF he goes to Bellator he can fight Chandler who is world class but who after that? I hope the UFC matches and retains him.
Feb 17, 2014 1:29pm
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Feb 17, 2014 1:30 PM
jmog;1581640 wrote:Jacare, Belfort, Weidman, Machida...MW suddenly looks like a very deep weight class where just 2 years ago it was the "weakest" (top heavy and no one else).
Yeah the fresh blood has made it into a killer division. I wouldn't mid seeing Lyoto and Jacare matched up on the Weidman/Vitor card. Only problem is they are both injured and may not be ready by May.
Feb 17, 2014 1:30pm
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Feb 19, 2014 1:12 PM
The UFC announced today they will be coming to Cincinnati on May 10th for a UFC Fight Night, Anyone else thinking of getting tickets??
Feb 19, 2014 1:12pm
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Feb 19, 2014 1:18 PM
Enforcer;1582369 wrote:The UFC announced today they will be coming to Cincinnati on May 10th for a UFC Fight Night, Anyone else thinking of getting tickets??
Not to see old ass rich franklin.
Feb 19, 2014 1:18pm
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Feb 19, 2014 1:25 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1582373 wrote:Not to see old ass rich franklin.

Ok, I will be getting tickets, I promised My Daughter next time they came back to Ohio I would get Us tickets
Feb 19, 2014 1:25pm
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Feb 19, 2014 1:34 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1582373 wrote:Not to see old ass rich franklin.
Pretty sure since he is retired, he won't be fighting.

I will probably be going, I've gone to all the other Ohio UFC events.
Feb 19, 2014 1:34pm
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Zoltan

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Feb 19, 2014 1:47 PM
jmog;1582386 wrote:Pretty sure since he is retired, he won't be fighting.

I will probably be going, I've gone to all the other Ohio UFC events.
I don't think Rich is officially retired. I think he wants one more fight.
Feb 19, 2014 1:47pm
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Feb 19, 2014 4:36 PM
Yeah I'm planning on going as of now, hopefully they put together a nice card.
Feb 19, 2014 4:36pm
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Feb 19, 2014 5:27 PM
Rousey might go down in this one. Facing a silver medalist in Olympic wrestling.
Feb 19, 2014 5:27pm
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Enforcer

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Feb 20, 2014 6:27 AM
They have announced 2 fight for the Cincinnati card but they are fighters I've never heard of
Feb 20, 2014 6:27am
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Fab1b

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Feb 20, 2014 8:20 AM
Zombaypirate;1582469 wrote:Rousey might go down in this one. Facing a silver medalist in Olympic wrestling.
I have said Rousey would lose this fight if it ever happened, back in this thread some time ago!
Feb 20, 2014 8:20am
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sportchampps

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Feb 20, 2014 9:34 AM
Franklin hasn't retired he wants one more fight but at the same time he has had basically his focus is 100% on his new business and he doesn't have time to train properly
Feb 20, 2014 9:34am
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Enforcer

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Feb 20, 2014 6:03 PM
Ed Herman vs Rafael Natal added to the Vinci card
Feb 20, 2014 6:03pm
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Feb 22, 2014 7:48 PM
not much excitement for the card tonight? I think this wrestler matches up with Rousey a lot better than Tate. Still doubt she wins, obv...but should be a better fight. Also pulling hard for Cummins. Really think he has a shot.

Also my roommate and I have been looking for an event close to Ohio for along time. Was pretty pumped when I saw the cinci event announced...but the card sucks so far. Bummed and not really interested.
Feb 22, 2014 7:48pm
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Feb 22, 2014 8:14 PM
Pick6;1583445 wrote:not much excitement for the card tonight? I think this wrestler matches up with Rousey a lot better than Tate. Still doubt she wins, obv...but should be a better fight. Also pulling hard for Cummins. Really think he has a shot.

Also my roommate and I have been looking for an event close to Ohio for along time. Was pretty pumped when I saw the cinci event announced...but the card sucks so far. Bummed and not really interested.
Hoping for a action packed and competitive card, think Rousey is on another level than McMcann though in her complete MMA game. Rousey is a bad ass.
Feb 22, 2014 8:14pm
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Feb 22, 2014 10:19 PM
I couldn't justify buying the card so I was going to watch it on the comp and it appears to be much harder than it was last time I did it. Ha so looks like I'm just going to have to see the results on the comp.
Feb 22, 2014 10:19pm