MDH Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Well, it looks like it wasn't about money but about promoting after all. Looks like the UFC called Conor's bluf and he's already backpeddling. It's hilarious how he has the balls to say that he's paid to fight, not to promote. WTF? If anybody was ever paid to promote, it's Connor. All the buzz about him has little to do with what happens inside the cage. It's all about his mouth. And now he's saying he doesn't want to do his promoting obligations when that's what made him into a star? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 Conor McGregor @TheNotoriousMMA: Ok no more games. I am going to release a statement shortly. McGregor states that he's not retired while making excuses for why he lost his last fight. Luckily, he won't have to deal with the extra media obligations coming from being a champion if/when he finally tries to defend his belt for the first time and loses. https://m.facebook.com/thenotoriousmma/posts/1260441947357435 After reading that I can see what he is saying; if promoting gets in the way of training then promoting has to go. I'd do a couple big promos and that would be it. Hopefully that loss to Diaz got his head on strait and get serious about submission defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Miner Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Looks like the UFC called Conor's bluf and he's already backpeddling. Which is worse, his bluff or his ground game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Which is worse, his bluff or his ground game? Definitely his ground game. With his bluff, he at least held out longer than a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Definitely his ground game. With his bluff, he at least held out longer than a minute. Bravo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 this is coming off very hokey to me, like wwe stuff. it's confusingly bizarre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 (edited) Andrey Koreshkov Dominates Ex-UFC Champ Benson Henderson in Bellator 153 Headliner Andrey Koreshkov showed little regard for Bellator MMA’s prized free-agent acquisition.The reigning welterweight champion dominated Benson Henderson at every turn in the Bellator 153 headliner on Friday at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, winning a lopsided unanimous decision -- 50-45, 50-45, 50-45 -- to retain his title.Henderson (23-6, 0-1 Bellator), who entered the contest on the strength of back-to-back 170-pound triumphs over Jorge Masvidal and Brandon Thatch in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, had no answer for the superior size, reach and power of his opponent. Koreshkov (19-1, 10-1 Bellator) set the tone for the rout in the opening stanza, where he brutalized the ex-lightweight king with kicks to the body before nearly finishing the bout with a flying knee at the end of the frame. Koreshkov has now won seven straight fights since being overwhelmed by then-welterweight champion Ben Askren at Bellator 97 in July 2013. Read more at http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Andrey-Koreshkov-Dominates-ExUFC-Champ-Benson-Henderson-in-Bellator-153-Headliner-103797#XOutAFeKhHrITjfo.99 Edited April 23, 2016 by Buffalo Barbarian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Henderson looked like a boy in there last night. He hurt Koreshkov once, in the second round with a body shot, but got devastated the rest of the fight. He needs to be realistic and move down to 155. He's just too small and limited to fight such skillful guys who also have a big physical advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 Henderson looked like a boy in there last night. He hurt Koreshkov once, in the second round with a body shot, but got devastated the rest of the fight. He needs to be realistic and move down to 155. He's just too small and limited to fight such skillful guys who also have a big physical advantage. yeah that was brutal, didn't think he would get dominated like that. Really really want Askren to get into the UFC and fight some real competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 (edited) It's looking to be a solid ppv tonight. Stinks that Cormier got injured, but Jones is fun to watch whether he's in a battle or just destroying someone. Hopefully OSP brings his best. I'm really excited to see DJ defend his belt again. I know a lot of people don't like watching the flyweights because most don't have the knockout power people crave, but I think he's the best technical fighter in the world (very close to Jones for p4p). He has no holes in his game. Cejudo's wrestling could potentially give DJ some problems , but he's gotta be able to catch him to take him down. Pettis vs Barbosa is either going to be the best fight of the night or a devastating knockout early. Either way, very psyched for it. I hope everyone enjoys. Edited April 23, 2016 by LBSeeBallLBGetBall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 It's looking to be a solid ppv tonight. Stinks that Cormier got injured, but Jones is fun to watch whether he's in a battle or just destroying someone. Hopefully OSP brings his best. I'm really excited to see DJ defend his belt again. I know a lot of people don't like watching the flyweights because most don't have the knockout power people crave, but I think he's the best technical fighter in the world (very close to Jones for p4p). He has no holes in his game. Cejudo's wrestling could potentially give DJ some problems , but he's gotta be able to catch him to take him down. Pettis vs Barbosa is either going to be the best fight of the night or a devastating knockout early. Either way, very psyched for it. I hope everyone enjoys. I think OSP is going to get rolled, really want to see Cejudo win but I'm flat broke and have to skip this one. (did any one notice judo is in his name lol) I think a lot of people like the light weights because they are fun to watch because of their fast pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 I think OSP is going to get rolled, really want to see Cejudo win but I'm flat broke and have to skip this one. (did any one notice judo is in his name lol) Try a Buffalo Wild Wings. They normally play them. Just order some wings and sip water the whole night. (fast forward to the large bar tab being closed out at 1am) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 Try a Buffalo Wild Wings. They normally play them. Just order some wings and sip water the whole night. (fast forward to the large bar tab being closed out at 1am) did that once and paid more than the fight by the end of the night just prelims tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 @MikeyJ_MMA All signs point to Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier rematch headlining UFC 200: http://sprtsnt.ca/1VLxGAl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 DJ is incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 DJ is incredible! He really is. I was hoping Pettis was finally going to bounce back but he's been unable to so far. He might be done as a contender in the UFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 He really is. I was hoping Pettis was finally going to bounce back but he's been unable to so far. He might be done as a contender in the UFC. he's still young so he can improve but he has been struggling lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) He really is. I was hoping Pettis was finally going to bounce back but he's been unable to so far. He might be done as a contender in the UFC. I think you could be right about Pettis. He has clearly lost his confidence in the ring, something which he never lacked before. I think that he's just been injured way too often over the last several years and that hasn't allowed him to train as much as he otherwise could have, which played a role in his losses. It'll take staying healthy and stringing some good wins together to get his confidence back, if only partially. Edited April 25, 2016 by LBSeeBallLBGetBall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 Ultimate Fighting Championship parent company Zuffa LLC is in “advanced talks” to sell the UFC, according to a report from ESPN.com.ESPN reports that at least four companies have submitted bids to purchase the Las Vegas-based organization, and that the UFC’s final valuation could land between $3.5 and $4 billion.The bidders reportedly on the short list of potential purchasers are: Blackstone Group, an American corporation based in New York City; China Media Capital, a state-backed venture capital firm based in Beijing; WME/IMG, a management company which represents numerous athletes, including former UFC champion Ronda Rousey; and Dalian Wanda Group, a Chinese conglomerate which last year purchased Hollywood’s Legendary Entertainment for a rumored $3.5 billion.ESPN’s sources marked Dalian Wanda as the front-runner in the bidding to purchase UFC, which Zuffa acquired from Semaphore Entertainment in 2001 for only $2 million.Read more at http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-Zuffa-in-Advanced-Talks-to-Sell-UFC-Winning-Bid-Could-Total-3634-Billion-104761#EWEmCSxjVHfZZ2Qg.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Dana was on several different shows yesterday saying that the report is 100% false, but why would he admit it. In other news, Anderson Silva had emergency surgery yesterday to have his gall bladder removed, so he won't be fighting on the card this weekend. It should still be a good card though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 Dana was on several different shows yesterday saying that the report is 100% false, but why would he admit it. In other news, Anderson Silva had emergency surgery yesterday to have his gall bladder removed, so he won't be fighting on the card this weekend. It should still be a good card though. As long as they don't sell to the Chinese, I'm good, they aren't trustworthy when it comes to business. Our company worked out a deal with them and then they didn't follow through and they flat out said it is OK to lie in business to get what you want. Plus we have sold out to them enough already. Unfortunate for Silva. Really hope Stipe wins as have been rooting for him since he came on the scene. Heavyweight needs some fresh blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 As long as they don't sell to the Chinese, I'm good, they aren't trustworthy when it comes to business. Our company worked out a deal with them and then they didn't follow through and they flat out said it is OK to lie in business to get what you want. Plus we have sold out to them enough already. Unfortunate for Silva. Really hope Stipe wins as have been rooting for him since he came on the scene. Heavyweight needs some fresh blood. I'm also rooting for Stipe. He and Cain (if he can stay healthy which is debatable) are the best HW's in the world and I'd really like to see them fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Ultimate Fighting Championship parent company Zuffa LLC is in “advanced talks” to sell the UFC, according to a report from ESPN.com. ESPN reports that at least four companies have submitted bids to purchase the Las Vegas-based organization, and that the UFC’s final valuation could land between $3.5 and $4 billion. The bidders reportedly on the short list of potential purchasers are: Blackstone Group, an American corporation based in New York City; China Media Capital, a state-backed venture capital firm based in Beijing; WME/IMG, a management company which represents numerous athletes, including former UFC champion Ronda Rousey; and Dalian Wanda Group, a Chinese conglomerate which last year purchased Hollywood’s Legendary Entertainment for a rumored $3.5 billion. ESPN’s sources marked Dalian Wanda as the front-runner in the bidding to purchase UFC, which Zuffa acquired from Semaphore Entertainment in 2001 for only $2 million. Read more at http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-Zuffa-in-Advanced-Talks-to-Sell-UFC-Winning-Bid-Could-Total-3634-Billion-104761#EWEmCSxjVHfZZ2Qg.99 If that's the case, it may go down as one of the best business stories of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 I'm also rooting for Stipe. He and Cain (if he can stay healthy which is debatable) are the best HW's in the world and I'd really like to see them fight. That would be a good fight. To me the heavyweights are the worst division because I see A LOT of sloppy technique that would get them killed in the lower weights, but since there is no great Heavyweight no one has to step up their game. Also many would be "heavyweights" play other sports or "wrestling" further diluting the talent pool. Really wish Brock didn't have Diverticulitis, He had the most talent of anybody. He may have lost the belt but I think he would eventually learn other skills to regain the crown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 That would be a good fight. To me the heavyweights are the worst division because I see A LOT of sloppy technique that would get them killed in the lower weights, but since there is no great Heavyweight no one has to step up their game. Also many would be "heavyweights" play other sports or "wrestling" further diluting the talent pool. Really wish Brock didn't have Diverticulitis, He had the most talent of anybody. He may have lost the belt but I think he would eventually learn other skills to regain the crown. Lesnar had elite athletic skills but he was a bully who couldn't deal with getting hit. The heavyweight division is deeper than it's ever been, which probably isn't saying much. Remember when Tim Silvia was the champion. I bet Dana cringes every time that era is mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 Lesnar had elite athletic skills but he was a bully who couldn't deal with getting hit. The heavyweight division is deeper than it's ever been, which probably isn't saying much. Remember when Tim Silvia was the champion. I bet Dana cringes every time that era is mentioned. love watching Randy beat him for the Belt, who is my all time favorite fighter even though he wasn't the greatest, just loved his style and toughness. it wasn't about being hit, his diverticulitis ruined him as he was unable to train properly and then after having a portion of his intestine removed made him vulnerable to body blows. It was obvious after the Overeem fight that he was not able to take those shots, which is a shame because he brought talent and stardom to the division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 it wasn't about being hit, his diverticulitis ruined him as he was unable to train properly and then after having a portion of his intestine removed made him vulnerable to body blows. It was obvious after the Overeem fight that he was not able to take those shots, which is a shame because he brought talent and stardom to the division. Really? So he wins the belt from Carwin after the bout with diverticulitis (mostly because Carwin adrenaline dumped), then gets absolutely embarrassed in both fights after people got some tape on him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px4fOMFwros He may have brought name recognition but he was far more of a sideshow freak than an MMA fighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Really? So he wins the belt from Carwin after the bout with diverticulitis (mostly because Carwin adrenaline dumped), then gets absolutely embarrassed in both fights after people got some tape on him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px4fOMFwros He may have brought name recognition but he was far more of a sideshow freak than an MMA fighter. This pretty much sums it up. He was never good at getting hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 Really? So he wins the belt from Carwin after the bout with diverticulitis (mostly because Carwin adrenaline dumped), then gets absolutely embarrassed in both fights after people got some tape on him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px4fOMFwros He may have brought name recognition but he was far more of a sideshow freak than an MMA fighter. I thought he had the surgery after Carwin? Anyway he was far from a sideshow as he was a Natinonal Champion wrestler for the university of Minesota, but it's water under the bridge now. Where is Rogan? got lost on a bong run? Just started the main card Good fight by Bryan Barbereana, kid is very tough and showed big heart by pouring it on in the final round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 Cyborg with the first round TKO, don't think she will be making any "would ya" threads any time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 Vitor Belfort is a shell of himself without PEDs, antidoping Nazis costing athletes millions. Fabricio has the lamest walk out music ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 (edited) YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!! The pride of Cleveland wins the UFC World Championship!!! Devastating short right hand while backing up by Stipe to put Werdum out on his feet. Cleveland gets off the schnide and gets a world champion. Edited May 15, 2016 by Buffalo Barbarian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 He literally ran into his punches lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 He literally ran into his punches lol No doubt, that happens when you charge in, Don't know what Fabricio was thinking, it's not like he had Stipe hurt. Oh well I wanted Miocic to win so it's all good for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 If I hadn't known better, I would have assumed that Miocic was the defending champ based on how much more composed he seemed than Werdum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 Stipe Miocic: I Wanted to End Cleveland Sports Curse at UFC 198 “I wanted to put an end to the curse,” Miocic said at the post-fight press conference, referencing the unfathomable bad fortune Cleveland has had in sports dating back to the Korean War. “I just wanted to go in there and do my job. I didn’t carry the weight of Cleveland on my shoulders but I did want to end the curse.”Miocic, who revealed at the presser that he will remain a fireman in his home city for the foreseeable future, said he isn’t worried about the suspected curse that the UFC’s heavyweight division has been maligned with. Dating back to when Brock Lesnar was the champ, whoever has held the title has been swamped in injuries and inactivity. Miocic scoffed at such a notion.“I train too hard for that to happen,” he said. “I want to keep this belt for a long time. Cleveland has a curse with their sports teams but I will keep this for a while.”Read more at http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Stipe-Miocic-I-Wanted-to-End-Cleveland-Sports-Curse-at-UFC-198-105001#kv1REIdmY0bficEA.99 If I hadn't known better, I would have assumed that Miocic was the defending champ based on how much more composed he seemed than Werdum. I think he was nervous-over-relaxed , which sound like an oxymoron but when a fighter acts totally different than their normal then it's just their way of being nervous even if they think they aren't. Sometimes your mind plays tricks on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 "Joe Rogan’s days as a UFC commentator could be numbered. The longtime UFC commentator and analyst, one of the most popular personalities in the sport, recently revealed his contract with the organization is set to expire in August – and he’s non-committal about whether he’ll re-up. “My contract’s up in August. I might leave in August,” Rogan said on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast. “It’s possible. I like doing sh-t that scares me. I like doing stuff – I like taking chances in that I like walking away from things. I like doing that. I like experiencing new things. You open up new doors, your mind starts firing in a different way. I’m not a big fan of doing the same sh-t over and over and over again." http://mmajunkie.com/2015/12/joe-rogan-says-ufc-contract-complete-in-august-unsure-if-hell-return-to-commentary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 "Bellator lightweight champion Will Brooks (17-1 MMA, 9-1 BMMA) has been released from the California-based promotion and is now a free agent. Additionally, heavyweight champ Vitaly Minakov (17-0 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) has been stripped of his title due to inactivity but will remain under contract with the company." http://mmajunkie.com/2016/05/bellator-grants-lightweight-champ-will-brooks-immediate-release-strips-heavyweight-champ-vitaly-minakov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) it wasn't about being hit, his diverticulitis ruined him as he was unable to train properly and then after having a portion of his intestine removed made him vulnerable to body blows. It was obvious after the Overeem fight that he was not able to take those shots, which is a shame because he brought talent and stardom to the division.You have to be kidding? Ive never seen a fighter hate getting hit as much as Lesnar, he'd litterally run away from someone hitting him. His downfall had nothing tomdomwith his medical condition.He literally ran into his punches lolYeah, for some reason he had no respect for Miocic's striking. I'm guessing he does now. Vitor Belfort is a shell of himself without PEDs, antidoping Nazis costing athletes millions. Fabricio has the lamest walk out music ever. Nazis? Yeah, I dont have a problem at all with them getting rid of TRT (and I think Belfort was doing more than just TRT replacement.) A guy nearing 40 shouldn't be on the same level as guys in their prime simply because of some drugs and most of these guys who need that theorpy mostly need it because they ravaged their systems with steroids earlier in life. Edited May 16, 2016 by MDH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 You have to be kidding? Ive never seen a fighter hate getting hit as much as Lesnar, he'd litterally run away from someone hitting him. His downfall had nothing tomdomwith his medical condition. Yeah, for some reason he had no respect for Miocic's striking. I'm guessing he does now. Nazis? Yeah, I dont have a problem at all with them getting rid of TRT (and I think Belfort was doing more than just TRT replacement.) A guy nearing 40 shouldn't be on the same level as guys in their prime simply because of some drugs and most of these guys who need that theorpy mostly need it because they ravaged their systems with steroids earlier in life. some steroids have less side effects than natural testosterone, but you knew that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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