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[burge13]

"When" mystic mac.

I dont know, if the pay day is right Volk can be the hero, get paid, and even if he loses it doesnt impact his standing at his weight.

Feels like a no lose situation to me.

And Chandler isn't a 170 guy, he's 155 not cutting weight so not a lot different to Volk on fight night...

Won't be at much of a size disadvantage compared to Leon or a proper 170 guy

 

[Around the Wicket]

Apparently UFC are putting feelers out for a McGregor replacement again this morning

 

[burge13]

Apparently UFC are putting feelers out for a McGregor replacement again this morning

I wouldn't listen to Ariel. Read his "update", he doesn't know jack. Hedging his bets all the way through it but wants to look in the know

 

[Around the Wicket]

I wouldn't listen to Ariel. Read his "update", he doesn't know jack. Hedging his bets all the way through it but wants to look in the know

Fair enough then.

 

[Topkent]

I wouldn't listen to Ariel. Read his "update", he doesn't know jack. Hedging his bets all the way through it but wants to look in the know

Yeah I forgot how much of a rat he is. The most vague reports ever so he can't be wrong.

 

[Around the Wicket]

Islam v Tsarukyan should be next, Islam hasn’t defended enough at 155 for a champ champ fight yet. Two defences against the 145 champ, one of which was on 12 days notice for Volk and a defence against Dustin who legit is a stylistic dream for Islam.

Leon would beat him anyhow 155-170 is a big jump.

 

[DazalenkoUBewty]

Lots of carry-on that Khamzat is out of his fight against Rob. Fingers crossed it's all bs. Khamzat out would really suck.

 

[Quivorir]

Lots of carry-on that Khamzat is out of his fight against Rob. Fingers crossed it's all bs. Khamzat out would really suck.

Been confirmed now. Rob is now fighting Ikram Aliskerov

 

[burge13]

Absolutely ridiculous Chimaev pulls out again. He's had 4 fights in 4 years and only scraped by Usman on what 3 days notice? Holland on short notice up a weight at the time too. Pathetic

Was a great fight on paper, best for months ahead (big call as there's some good ones), and Rob was $3 odds so I'm very annoyed haha

 

[the_interloper]

Been confirmed now. Rob is now fighting Ikram Aliskerov

I'm spewing, what a great fight it could have been. Haven't heard of this Aliskerov but he's a multiple world combat sambo champ, at 31 probably in his prime too, dangerous fight for Whittaker with not much upside (other than getting paid i guess)

 

[phantom13]

Conor is not fighting now. Cant believe it, stunned, nobody could have seen this coming

 

[Guy Threepwood]

I'm spewing, what a great fight it could have been. Haven't heard of this Aliskerov but he's a multiple world combat sambo champ, at 31 probably in his prime too, dangerous fight for Whittaker with not much upside (other than getting paid i guess)

He's a problem. He slept Phil Hawes badly when they fought and did the same to Warrley Alves not too long ago. Against Hawes he got a little over excited and fell over trying to throw too hard, but against Alves he looked like a killer. I haven't seen much of his groundwater yet, but with the sambo background I expect ots at least solid. His striking looks very good and he packs plenty of power. A real dangerous opponent to take on for Rob as his profile is so low.

 

[the_interloper]

He's a problem. He slept Phil Hawes badly when they fought and did the same to Warrley Alves not too long ago. Against Hawes he got a little over excited and fell over trying to throw too hard, but against Alves he looked like a killer. I haven't seen much of his groundwater yet, but with the sambo background I expect ots at least solid. His striking looks very good and he packs plenty of power. A real dangerous opponent to take on for Rob as his profile is so low.

I wonder if Whittaker's team made that point to try and get some more money out of the UFC? He'd deserve it, maybe that was part of the deal anyway.

 

[Around the Wicket]

Khamzat come into the UFC wanting to be extremely active.. let this sink in..

Khamzat was in the UFC about 18 months before Alex Pereira but Pereira is a 2 division champ while Khamzat hasn't done shit.

 

[Crimson Azure]

I haven't seen much of his groundwater yet,

Shame. Probably time to put in a bore pump.

Love autocorrect.

 

[RobbyRoy]

Khamzat come into the UFC wanting to be extremely active.. let this sink in..

Khamzat was in the UFC about 18 months before Alex Pereira but Pereira is a 2 division champ while Khamzat hasn't done shit.

He's been ruined by Covid, doubt we'll ever see the best of him now.

Aliskerov is a very dangerous fight for Rob. Gains next to nothing with a win, and risking it against a guy with a strong all-round skill set and very much on the rise. To bring it all together, his only loss is via an uppercut from hell from Khamzat.

 

[RobbyRoy]

Conor is not fighting now. Cant believe it, stunned, nobody could have seen this coming

I haven't seen the news today but I was reading the Hill/Ulberg fight might also be in jeopardy. Poatan vs Jiri II is a great fight, but the event is an absolute mess now.

 

[DazalenkoUBewty]

I haven't seen the news today but I was reading the Hill/Ulberg fight might also be in jeopardy. Poatan vs Jiri II is a great fight, but the event is an absolute mess now.

Anthony Smith vs Ulberg

 

[Around the Wicket]

Hill is abit of a piss take, goes online flashing cash all the time when we all know he isn't that well off.. and he never fights.

 

[DazalenkoUBewty]

Hill is abit of a piss take, goes online flashing cash all the time when we all know he isn't that well off.. and he never fights.

Unfortunately injuries are a part of the game.

 

[DazalenkoUBewty]

Rafael broke his foot just before he was to fight Conor. Man I was looking forward to that fight!

 

[burge13]

Whats the difference between Bellator/PFL and the last few UFC Fight Nights? Other than marketing, id argue the smaller promotions cards are actually better. Absolute garbage the last couple UFC

 

[Crimson Azure]

Unfortunately injuries are a part of the game.

By the look of his fat gut he was already very hungry.

 

[DazalenkoUBewty]

I think I'm concerned for what might become of Perry's mental health in the lead up to this fight

 

[DazalenkoUBewty]