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Zoltan
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Apr 29, 2015 9:43am
And TMZ now saying Jones has been fired by Reebok. The guy has now been cut from Nike and Reebok, incredible.
Raw Dawgin' it
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Apr 29, 2015 10:20am
He'll get them back once he comes back clean, i don't think that's a huge deal.Zoltan;1725077 wrote:And TMZ now saying Jones has been fired by Reebok. The guy has now been cut from Nike and Reebok, incredible.
You're right though, UFC is going to push Rousey and McGregor like crazy now, especially if McGregor beats Aldo.
robj55
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Apr 29, 2015 12:41pm
Jones comes off as a spoiled/entitled kid to me, hopefully this is the wake up call that he needs.
Azubuike24
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Apr 29, 2015 5:06pm
I'm not advocating for his actions...c'mon. I'm a fan who wants to see the best, that's all. I guess we will see what happens, but it's a dark time for the UFC. Not only 3 of the most popular, but maybe the most dominant as well in their classes (Jones, GSP, Silva). There were some prior dark days in UFC as well though, it's time to keep developing and marketing new talent.
Scarlet_Buckeye
Posts: 5,264
Apr 29, 2015 5:35pm
This is an honest question... Are we even sure Jon Jones will be back in the UFC? The evidence against him in this case sounds pretty damming... at fault for an auto-accident... fleeing the scene of an accident... responsible for bodily harm to a civilian... found to have marijuana and paraphernalia in the automobile he was supposedly driving... multiple offenses/run-ins with the law.
Are we even sure Jones will fight again in the UFC?
Are we even sure Jones will fight again in the UFC?
robj55
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Apr 29, 2015 5:49pm
Scarlet_Buckeye;1725280 wrote:This is an honest question... Are we even sure Jon Jones will be back in the UFC? The evidence against him in this case sounds pretty damming... at fault for an auto-accident... fleeing the scene of an accident... responsible for bodily harm to a civilian... found to have marijuana and paraphernalia in the automobile he was supposedly driving... multiple offenses/run-ins with the law.
Are we even sure Jones will fight again in the UFC?
Yes, from what I have read he is most likely to get at most probation. Could be settled out of court as well.
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sportchampps
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Apr 29, 2015 6:18pm
If the UFC wants to get back to the true Glory days of about 5 years ago all they have to do is have fewer cards with bigger names in them. There are guys fighting on PPV that would t even have been in the UFC 5-7 years ago. It has grown to big for itself. The problem is Im guessing the amount their losing isn't more then the amount their making by going into the new markets and additional shows. Expansion has hurt the UFC for American fans but now places like Brazil, Mexico, and Europe can host events
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sportchampps
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Apr 29, 2015 6:20pm
Plus when Jon Jones fight again what do you do have one fight then boom he goes back for his title in a super hyped fight. The UFC loses nothing by stripping him of his belt unless they cut him altogether or the suspension is like 18 months. If it's a 6 month suspension it's basically a 1 fight penalty and the. He has to fight for the title again.
Scarlet_Buckeye
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Apr 29, 2015 9:23pm
That will never happen. More cards = more $$$.sportchampps;1725291 wrote:If the UFC wants to get back to the true Glory days of about 5 years ago all they have to do is have fewer cards with bigger names in them.
Scarlet_Buckeye
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Apr 29, 2015 9:24pm
I gotta believe if Jon Jones ever fights again in the UFC, his first bout will be for the title again, unless he switches weight classes.sportchampps;1725292 wrote:Plus when Jon Jones fight again what do you do have one fight then boom he goes back for his title in a super hyped fight.
Raw Dawgin' it
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Apr 30, 2015 6:41am
With each one out it definitely gets harder to get the casual fans to watch. Might as well throw Cain on this list, hasn't he been hurt longer than GSP has been out? ha. If you think of the current champions, aside from Rousey, who is a polarizing figure (not counting Jones)?Azubuike24;1725278 wrote:I'm not advocating for his actions...c'mon. I'm a fan who wants to see the best, that's all. I guess we will see what happens, but it's a dark time for the UFC. Not only 3 of the most popular, but maybe the most dominant as well in their classes (Jones, GSP, Silva). There were some prior dark days in UFC as well though, it's time to keep developing and marketing new talent.
I think Cerrone needs the belt or Pettis needs to be champ again and i think McGregor has to beat Aldo. As for the other champs, I really think the UFC needs to start promoting them in a big way. I think it would be easy to do with guys like Lawler and DC/Anthony Johnson. Those guys hit like mack trucks and always have exciting fights (Lawler isn't the most personable, but really cool story). I think it's tougher with guys like Mighty Mouse, Dillashaw, and Weidman. Guys who have less of a personality.
Raw Dawgin' it
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Apr 30, 2015 7:24am
Nurgamemjksdk;jsdakjdov is out vs. Cerrone. The wheels are falling off the wagon.
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Zoltan
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Apr 30, 2015 7:47am
When the UFC got all seven champions together four years ago they were Cain, Bones, Anderson, GSP, Edgar, Aldo, and Cruz.
Aldo is the only one still the champ, but only Anderson and Edgar lost their belts in the cage. That's either crazy bad luck, or the nature of the business.
Aldo is the only one still the champ, but only Anderson and Edgar lost their belts in the cage. That's either crazy bad luck, or the nature of the business.
robj55
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May 8, 2015 12:44am
Pettis injured again, shocker.
Raw Dawgin' it
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May 8, 2015 9:11am
lol really? Glad he lost the belt so he can't log jam the division.robj55;1727466 wrote:Pettis injured again, shocker.
robj55
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May 8, 2015 1:37pm
Elbow surgery, out 4-6 months.Raw Dawgin' it;1727488 wrote:lol really? Glad he lost the belt so he can't log jam the division.
robj55
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May 10, 2015 1:39am
Mark Hunt might be the toughest motherfucker I've ever seen, just took a complete ass whooping from Stipe Miocic and didn't quit. Fight should have been stopped after the third round though. Hell of an event in Australia.
Raw Dawgin' it
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May 10, 2015 6:59am
Only 1 or 2 decisions on the entire card, always nice, especially when there aren't many big names carrying it.robj55;1727843 wrote:Mark Hunt might be the toughest motherfucker I've ever seen, just took a complete ass whooping from Stipe Miocic and didn't quit. Fight should have been stopped after the third round though. Hell of an event in Australia.
Scarlet_Buckeye
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May 11, 2015 1:16pm
I think Stipe Miocic is the real deal. He went 5 Rounds with Junior dos Santos (Lost Decision) and has basically steam-rolled everyone else. Here's to hoping Stipe gets another shot.
robj55
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May 11, 2015 1:38pm
I'm impressed with him, has really good stand up and boxing, good footwork, great cardio and really good wrestling. Might be a good test for Cain.Scarlet_Buckeye;1728181 wrote:I think Stipe Miocic is the real deal. He went 5 Rounds with Junior dos Santos (Lost Decision) and has basically steam-rolled everyone else. Here's to hoping Stipe gets another shot.
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jmog
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May 11, 2015 9:12pm
Not to mention Miocic is from Cleveland!
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sportchampps
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May 14, 2015 7:34pm
UFC has confirmed former TUF contestant Corey Hill has passed away at age 36. He had the worst leg break I have ever seen worse then Silva. Friends and family are denying he has passed away so a weird story.
robj55
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May 14, 2015 10:40pm
I saw at first it was reported that he passed and now they are saying that he is still fighting for his life so IDK.sportchampps;1729028 wrote:UFC has confirmed former TUF contestant Corey Hill has passed away at age 36. He had the worst leg break I have ever seen worse then Silva. Friends and family are denying he has passed away so a weird story.
robj55
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May 15, 2015 12:32am
Machida vs Romero set as the TUF Brazil 4 Finale in Miami, Florida June 27th.
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Zoltan
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May 15, 2015 8:29am
Interesting fight. Romero is exactly the type of guy Machida has made a career out of destroying, but I'm not sure he hasn't slipped.robj55;1729163 wrote:Machida vs Romero set as the TUF Brazil 4 Finale in Miami, Florida June 27th.