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November 23, 2022, 12:13:16 PM
I wondered why it was rather quiet in here, and now the talk about Conor, and Khabib makes sense Tongue. No event this weekend, which now I've got to figure out what I'm going to do, as I wasn't anticipating it. I was watching some tape on some of the fighters too in anticipation. I guess I'll have to wait a week to get my predictions out Tongue.

I know there's some boxing going on, and some other non UFC MMA events so I'll probably try to tune in on some of them. The main event is a wild one for next week though, I'm a little scared for Wonderboy I don't want to see him get knocked out. He's one of my favourite fighters.
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November 23, 2022, 11:38:13 AM
Rafael dos Anjos  vs.  Bryan Barberena 170 lbs

That is strange fight imho. RDA is a lightweight, currently on top7 position. Bryan Barberena is a welterweight and is unranked. I dont understand RDA future plans. This is not the first time he RDA jumping from one division to another. Getting a higher position in top of lightweight is harder (Dariush only looks less stronger than others, but he is a series of wins, he is probably a next challenger for a title fight) than in welterweight, so RDA decided to fight in welterweight, and if he looses, he wont loose positions in top (as he is not in top15 of welterweight).

Such a simple strategy to look better than really is. For real, why RDA is top7 in lightweight with such a record? His record looks more like a zebra (win-lose-win-lose-win...)

Dos Anjos fought in 170 more than 5 times after having two straight losses at 155.  He then moved down to 155 but then looks like he's moving back up again after losing to Rafael Fiziev.  As for his future plans, there's none.  He's prolly fighting to finish off his contract before retiring from the UFC.  He's almost 40 years old and he prolly wants to fight in 170 so he wouldn't have to go through a gruelling weight cut.

I think he wins vs Barbarena in a three rounder but he's now susceptible of getting KO'd after Fiziev.

I dont think that RDA is planning to retire. He has fought big names. No matter of the fights results, people remember him, so I think he will stay in UFC. Or better say UFC will keep him to sell tickets. He would be sort of a gate keeper. He will be like Clay Guida, that fights in prelims. No matter that he has a bad record and usually losses than wins, no matter that he is 40, UFC keep him for ages.

Maybe he's not retiring per se but I don't think he'll be given another contract by the UFC once his current deal runs out.  That explains the move up to 170 and weird match up vs Barbarena.  He's just prolly taking the first available offer given to him and get it over with.

Anyway, here's a match to remind everybody what happened between these two and why there's a rematch.  Smiley  If Teixeira didn't get tired, he would've def won the match and be one of the oldest guys to win a belt in the UFC.  I was rooting for Prochazka and had him in my parlays but would've been also happy if Teixeira won. Would've loved to see it.

UFC Free Fight:  Prochazka vs Teixeira 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyiSk3rxvY4
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November 23, 2022, 11:35:28 AM
Don't worry about Khabib, if he won't fight there are his cousins and brothers that have same perfect score like him, and they can soon come to UFC to fight Wink
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All good fighters, but aren't on the level of Khabib. That might change with experience, but Khabib was a special fighter, not just in the UFC he has quite the background in Sambo, and I believe was also undefeated in that also off the top of my head.

I'm not looking for a next Khabib though, he's a outlier you don't get many undefeated fighters that dominate in such a way. Jon Jones would be the other which I'm hearing rumours of him having a fight in the new year. Has to be Ngannou for me, but I know he had surgery on his knees, so not sure if he'll be ready.
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November 23, 2022, 08:03:18 AM
Rafael dos Anjos  vs.  Bryan Barberena 170 lbs

That is strange fight imho. RDA is a lightweight, currently on top7 position. Bryan Barberena is a welterweight and is unranked. I dont understand RDA future plans. This is not the first time he RDA jumping from one division to another. Getting a higher position in top of lightweight is harder (Dariush only looks less stronger than others, but he is a series of wins, he is probably a next challenger for a title fight) than in welterweight, so RDA decided to fight in welterweight, and if he looses, he wont loose positions in top (as he is not in top15 of welterweight).

Such a simple strategy to look better than really is. For real, why RDA is top7 in lightweight with such a record? His record looks more like a zebra (win-lose-win-lose-win...)

Dos Anjos fought in 170 more than 5 times after having two straight losses at 155.  He then moved down to 155 but then looks like he's moving back up again after losing to Rafael Fiziev.  As for his future plans, there's none.  He's prolly fighting to finish off his contract before retiring from the UFC.  He's almost 40 years old and he prolly wants to fight in 170 so he wouldn't have to go through a gruelling weight cut.

I think he wins vs Barbarena in a three rounder but he's now susceptible of getting KO'd after Fiziev.

I dont think that RDA is planning to retire. He has fought big names. No matter of the fights results, people remember him, so I think he will stay in UFC. Or better say UFC will keep him to sell tickets. He would be sort of a gate keeper. He will be like Clay Guida, that fights in prelims. No matter that he has a bad record and usually losses than wins, no matter that he is 40, UFC keep him for ages.
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November 23, 2022, 12:23:59 AM
Connor McGregor calling out Khabib over Khabib taking shots at him was something I didn’t really expect, but Connor wants to make it seem like Khabib retired to not have to fight him again. I’d personally love to see them run it back again, but I’d rather see McGregor fight a striker than a grappler. I want to see another one of those knockout punches not more tapping. I really hope we get to see McGregor in the octagon again in the next 8 months.

What if Conor McGregor trained his grappling? that would be interesting, or he taught to harden his takedown defense, that would be awesome to watch, but I highly doubt Khabib Nurmagomenodov would care at all, just like what Islam Makhachev has shown the strength to his grappling then what ever his opponent would trained when it comes to wrestling and grappling when it is near the fence Nurmagomenodov would surely prevail,


Conor seems to be gearing up towards a fight, and he did suffer a pretty nasty break. I expect we will see him, but hopefully it'll be someone outside the top five, and a striker as you say. He's still exciting, and tagged Poirier multiple times in both fights, and hurt Poirier. So, he's still dangerous he just hasn't got that same fear factor that he once did.

Not sure what the angle is with Khabib's little dig towards Conor. Also, thought Conor's response was a little deluded, and a bit nasty talking about his father's dream considering what happened.

It could be some old grudge. but I really don't know know what happen back then they can be very fatal in what they do Conor McGregor crashing Khabib's bus, and Khabib going outside the octagon to go bust some of McGregor's minions, in his way, surely they can go at it again, but in what Conor has said over this matter, I really think Khabib Nurmagomedov will not answer it with seriousness because he already knew that he already beaten the Irish man after all,

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November 22, 2022, 07:37:38 PM
I think if Connor vs Khabib actually ends up happening, it is going to break all the records of pay-per-view, right?
Probably, and I'm sure the UFC would be up for it, and have probably already had talks about it. Khabib seems a man of morals though, he's pretty dead set on keeping his promise to his mother's after his father's death. So, I don't expect it to happen for that reason.
Don't worry about Khabib, if he won't fight there are his cousins and brothers that have same perfect score like him, and they can soon come to UFC to fight Wink
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Everyone just jump in when they saw thier brother have had success in UFC. The one that's almost like a joke, it could have been made up but the video of Khabib wrestling with a bear is like Russians are training for UFC on a daily basis.

There is always the anticipation to learn who can beat Khabib though which is why there is always an expectation of when is he going to make a comeback fight.
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November 22, 2022, 06:50:52 PM
I think if Connor vs Khabib actually ends up happening, it is going to break all the records of pay-per-view, right?
Probably, and I'm sure the UFC would be up for it, and have probably already had talks about it. Khabib seems a man of morals though, he's pretty dead set on keeping his promise to his mother's after his father's death. So, I don't expect it to happen for that reason.
Don't worry about Khabib, if he won't fight there are his cousins and brothers that have same perfect score like him, and they can soon come to UFC to fight Wink
I saw someone posted this image on internet and I think this speaks much better than me explaining how fighting is in their blood.

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November 22, 2022, 02:41:46 PM
I think if Connor vs Khabib actually ends up happening, it is going to break all the records of pay-per-view, right?
Probably, and I'm sure the UFC would be up for it, and have probably already had talks about it. Khabib seems a man of morals though, he's pretty dead set on keeping his promise to his mother's after his father's death. So, I don't expect it to happen for that reason.

It's certainly not about money for Khabib, and I'm not sure what could convince him. Maybe, his mother giving him permission, but I can't see that happening any time soon.
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November 22, 2022, 02:38:23 PM
I don't know, I really don't think this fight is actually going to happen. I have heard that Khabib said if Connor can beat Islam Makhachev, he will fight Conor McGregor. But let's be honest here. Recently Connor has put on some serious weight. And after retirement Khabib has also put on weight. And I don't think the fight is likely to happen unless it's a 145-pound weight fight. And it is going to be really challenging for both of them to cut weight. Even if they decide to move ahead with it, it will be a serious weight cut. It is deemed too risky for the health of both of them.

And another thing is that Connor is actually not a proficient fighter anymore. He has just emerged as a keyboard warrior taking on people on Twitter.
Aw, I didn't mean that to sound like it was going to be a Conor vs Khabib fight I think that boat has sailed a very long time ago. However, I do think Conor is gearing towards a fight. I'm not sure who that is going to be against, and I certainly hope it wouldn't be Islam that just doesn't make much sense, like I said I hope it's someone outside the top five, and hopefully not a wrestler. I want to see Conor win again, it'll be great for the sport, and the division.

I think if Connor vs Khabib actually ends up happening, it is going to break all the records of pay-per-view, right?

But I also don't think it is actually going to happen, as much as I want this to happen. Yes, it will take a long time for both of them to get into fighting shape. Both of them are way above 145 pounds right now. And I don't think Khabib is coming back out of retirement if there is not anything achievable for Khabib. He is obviously not going to do this for money. unless obviously, they give him 100 million or more than that. But I will also say that the chances of this fight happening is not null either.
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November 22, 2022, 02:35:44 PM
I don't know, I really don't think this fight is actually going to happen. I have heard that Khabib said if Connor can beat Islam Makhachev, he will fight Conor McGregor. But let's be honest here. Recently Connor has put on some serious weight. And after retirement Khabib has also put on weight. And I don't think the fight is likely to happen unless it's a 145-pound weight fight. And it is going to be really challenging for both of them to cut weight. Even if they decide to move ahead with it, it will be a serious weight cut. It is deemed too risky for the health of both of them.

And another thing is that Connor is actually not a proficient fighter anymore. He has just emerged as a keyboard warrior taking on people on Twitter.
Aw, I didn't mean that to sound like it was going to be a Conor vs Khabib fight I think that boat has sailed a very long time ago. However, I do think Conor is gearing towards a fight. I'm not sure who that is going to be against, and I certainly hope it wouldn't be Islam that just doesn't make much sense, like I said I hope it's someone outside the top five, and hopefully not a wrestler. I want to see Conor win again, it'll be great for the sport, and the division.
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November 22, 2022, 09:12:26 AM
Rafael dos Anjos  vs.  Bryan Barberena 170 lbs

That is strange fight imho. RDA is a lightweight, currently on top7 position. Bryan Barberena is a welterweight and is unranked. I dont understand RDA future plans. This is not the first time he RDA jumping from one division to another. Getting a higher position in top of lightweight is harder (Dariush only looks less stronger than others, but he is a series of wins, he is probably a next challenger for a title fight) than in welterweight, so RDA decided to fight in welterweight, and if he looses, he wont loose positions in top (as he is not in top15 of welterweight).

Such a simple strategy to look better than really is. For real, why RDA is top7 in lightweight with such a record? His record looks more like a zebra (win-lose-win-lose-win...)

Dos Anjos fought in 170 more than 5 times after having two straight losses at 155.  He then moved down to 155 but then looks like he's moving back up again after losing to Rafael Fiziev.  As for his future plans, there's none.  He's prolly fighting to finish off his contract before retiring from the UFC.  He's almost 40 years old and he prolly wants to fight in 170 so he wouldn't have to go through a gruelling weight cut.

I think he wins vs Barbarena in a three rounder but he's now susceptible of getting KO'd after Fiziev.
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November 22, 2022, 07:51:07 AM
Connor McGregor calling out Khabib over Khabib taking shots at him was something I didn’t really expect, but Connor wants to make it seem like Khabib retired to not have to fight him again. I’d personally love to see them run it back again, but I’d rather see McGregor fight a striker than a grappler. I want to see another one of those knockout punches not more tapping. I really hope we get to see McGregor in the octagon again in the next 8 months.
Conor seems to be gearing up towards a fight, and he did suffer a pretty nasty break. I expect we will see him, but hopefully it'll be someone outside the top five, and a striker as you say. He's still exciting, and tagged Poirier multiple times in both fights, and hurt Poirier. So, he's still dangerous he just hasn't got that same fear factor that he once did.

Not sure what the angle is with Khabib's little dig towards Conor. Also, thought Conor's response was a little deluded, and a bit nasty talking about his father's dream considering what happened.

I don't know, I really don't think this fight is actually going to happen. I have heard that Khabib said if Connor can beat Islam Makhachev, he will fight Conor McGregor. But let's be honest here. Recently Connor has put on some serious weight. And after retirement Khabib has also put on weight. And I don't think the fight is likely to happen unless it's a 145-pound weight fight. And it is going to be really challenging for both of them to cut weight. Even if they decide to move ahead with it, it will be a serious weight cut. It is deemed too risky for the health of both of them.

And another thing is that Connor is actually not a proficient fighter anymore. He has just emerged as a keyboard warrior taking on people on Twitter.
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November 22, 2022, 05:52:09 AM
Rafael dos Anjos  vs.  Bryan Barberena 170 lbs

That is strange fight imho. RDA is a lightweight, currently on top7 position. Bryan Barberena is a welterweight and is unranked. I dont understand RDA future plans. This is not the first time he RDA jumping from one division to another. Getting a higher position in top of lightweight is harder (Dariush only looks less stronger than others, but he is a series of wins, he is probably a next challenger for a title fight) than in welterweight, so RDA decided to fight in welterweight, and if he looses, he wont loose positions in top (as he is not in top15 of welterweight).

Such a simple strategy to look better than really is. For real, why RDA is top7 in lightweight with such a record? His record looks more like a zebra (win-lose-win-lose-win...)
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November 22, 2022, 04:21:24 AM
Connor McGregor calling out Khabib over Khabib taking shots at him was something I didn’t really expect, but Connor wants to make it seem like Khabib retired to not have to fight him again. I’d personally love to see them run it back again, but I’d rather see McGregor fight a striker than a grappler. I want to see another one of those knockout punches not more tapping. I really hope we get to see McGregor in the octagon again in the next 8 months.
Conor seems to be gearing up towards a fight, and he did suffer a pretty nasty break. I expect we will see him, but hopefully it'll be someone outside the top five, and a striker as you say. He's still exciting, and tagged Poirier multiple times in both fights, and hurt Poirier. So, he's still dangerous he just hasn't got that same fear factor that he once did.

Not sure what the angle is with Khabib's little dig towards Conor. Also, thought Conor's response was a little deluded, and a bit nasty talking about his father's dream considering what happened.

Looking at how big Connor (bulking up) is nowadays, I wonder which division he will be fighting next. As big as his name, I don't think Connor will drain himself down to lightweight again. I doubt an inactive Connor can beat any welterweights ranked 6 to 10.

Michael Chandler keeps calling out Connor up to now despite losing his last fight. Maybe Dana White can arrange a welterweight match-up between the 2. It's still a big fight and a winnable fight for Connor as well if he trains early and hard. The weight can probably make this fight 50/50 or so.
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November 21, 2022, 06:38:42 PM
Connor McGregor calling out Khabib over Khabib taking shots at him was something I didn’t really expect, but Connor wants to make it seem like Khabib retired to not have to fight him again. I’d personally love to see them run it back again, but I’d rather see McGregor fight a striker than a grappler. I want to see another one of those knockout punches not more tapping. I really hope we get to see McGregor in the octagon again in the next 8 months.
Conor seems to be gearing up towards a fight, and he did suffer a pretty nasty break. I expect we will see him, but hopefully it'll be someone outside the top five, and a striker as you say. He's still exciting, and tagged Poirier multiple times in both fights, and hurt Poirier. So, he's still dangerous he just hasn't got that same fear factor that he once did.

Not sure what the angle is with Khabib's little dig towards Conor. Also, thought Conor's response was a little deluded, and a bit nasty talking about his father's dream considering what happened.
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November 21, 2022, 05:55:18 PM
You just lose that excitement factor of betting on live events, and watching them. Unless, you don't check your bets or the news before watching the fights? Although, it's always nice to look at your betting slip, and see a few ticks, and it not being complete yet as that does get the excitement levels up.
It's true, I love betting on live events but I can't finds this available on Sportsbet for UFC fights, and I stopped using some other casinos that confiscated my coins.
There is always some delay if you are watching score online, so you know if something happens before you see it in live stream Smiley
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November 21, 2022, 01:56:17 PM
Connor McGregor calling out Khabib over Khabib taking shots at him was something I didn’t really expect, but Connor wants to make it seem like Khabib retired to not have to fight him again. I’d personally love to see them run it back again, but I’d rather see McGregor fight a striker than a grappler. I want to see another one of those knockout punches not more tapping. I really hope we get to see McGregor in the octagon again in the next 8 months.
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November 21, 2022, 08:59:07 AM
Did anyone find the information what has really happened to Derrick Lewis ? The fighters runs a camp, makes weight, goes to staredowns, shake hands, smiles, and boom, suddenly get ill. Hard to believe. Because usually after all the pre-fight procedures, fighters dont to wild or freak out. Most of them spend time in lobby or in their rooms, preparing mentally for the fight. I suppose Derrick ate something and got poisoned. The docs could have helped him to clean his stomach, but that totally made him ran out of strengths.
They didn't put any information about whatever happened to him. Food-related, stomach cramps, or maybe the water.
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Instead, cageside announcer Brendan Fitzgerald interrupted the prelims to announce that the main event was canceled due to a "non-COVID, non-weight cutting illness on the Derrick Lewis side." After Saturday's card ended, UFC chief doctor Jeff Davidson told Yahoo Sports’ Kevin Iole that Lewis had went to the ER with "stomach issues," but was later cleared
https://sports.yahoo.com/ufc-vegas-65-main-event-canceled-due-to-derrick-lewis-illness-221839369.html
"Was later cleared?" So poisoning is out.
It was not that bad if he didn't take time in the hospital. It's hard to guess what had happened to him and no one seems to leak out detailed information about what he felt that night.
I only have two guesses and it's a very low percentage to happen in a fighter. The feeling of being either too excited or too scared. Butterflies in your stomach start to build up at that moment. Cheesy
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November 21, 2022, 08:38:40 AM
Very disappointed to see the previous UFC fight night main event got cancelled, however the next UFC event is also fight night and it will happen on December 4 or next 2 weeks. I think the next main event would be more interesting since Thompson vs Holland is 50/50, much harder to predict. The other match is also interesting to watch: Barberena vs Dos Anjos, Nicolau vs Schnell and Tuivasa vs Pavlovich.



UFC Fight Night Quick Card:

Date:  December 3, Saturday
Main Card:  9pm ET
Preliminary Card:  7pm ET
Venue:  Amway Center, Orlando, Florida


Main Card
Stephen Thompson  vs.  Kevin Holland 170 lbs
Rafael dos Anjos  vs.  Bryan Barberena 170 lbs
Matheus Nicolau  vs.  Matt Schnell 125 lbs
Tai Tuivasa  vs.  Sergei Pavlovich 265 lbs
Derek Brunson  vs.  Jack Hermansson 185 lbs
Eryk Anders  vs.  Kyle Daukaus 185 lbs

Preliminary Card
Niko Price  vs.  Philip Rowe 170 lbs
Angela Hill  vs.  Emily Ducote 115 lbs
Clay Guida  vs.  Scott Holtzman 155 lbs
Michael Johnson  vs.  Marc Diakiese 155 lbs
Darren Elkins  vs.  Jonathan Pearce 145 lbs
Tracy Cortez  vs.  Amanda Ribas 125 lbs
Natan Levy  vs.  Genaro Valdéz 155 lbs
Francis Marshall  vs.  Marcelo Rojo 145 lbs
Yazmin Jauregui  vs.  Istela Nunes 115 lbs

Source: https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/91801-ufc-fight-night

^  Added a little more info there.  I hope you don't mind...

Anyway, that's a decent event for just Fight Night.  Make the main event a championship event and it could pass for a PPV event imho...  At first glance, it's a parlayable event with the favorites looking like their opponents won't give them any surprises.  Except maybe for a couple or so of them.  Brunson could surprise Hermansson, so will Schnell and Michael Johnson.  And prolly even Guida..?  :/

And the books have Thompson vs Holland as a coin flip.  I think Thompson is washed and Holland might look like more than a 1.50 favorite.
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November 21, 2022, 07:21:19 AM
I played the UFC 4 game the other day. Pretty fun I must say. I feel like they could do a lot more with it, but it's pretty fun for a few hours. I wouldn't play it any longer than that. See, this is my expert betting advice now, if you are ever in doubt, jump on the game, and get the AI to play both fighters, which effectively simulates the fight for you Wink.

I started doing something like that for late night fights, and I only stay up when very interesting events are happening like Adesanya vs Pereira for example.
You just lose that excitement factor of betting on live events, and watching them. Unless, you don't check your bets or the news before watching the fights? Although, it's always nice to look at your betting slip, and see a few ticks, and it not being complete yet as that does get the excitement levels up.

I might consider it for nights like last night for example or events that I haven't bet on. No way will I be doing it for the bigger events.

I didn't realize that there is a UFC game and it was on X-Box and PS4, but you surely have given me an idea on this you can surely put the AI fight at one another, then make a bet on it with your friends, but surely it would limit the games AI in just throwing random strikes and maybe there will be no technical AI in here I was just speculating if there isn't but we will try it once I have downloaded the game,

Probably one of the more disappointing fight nights in recent memory. Obviously, with the main event getting cancelled, but also some of the fights were rather disappointing. I know it happens from time to time, I'm just grateful I didn't need to stay up late. I think it was done by 11pm or somewhere around there. I remember staying up for the Poirer vs Conor fight, and obviously he snapped his leg, and I was absolutely gutted, and tired which made it worse. At least this time I had a good night sleep.
Watch the main event the next day, is that I do for a while. I have to get up in the morning for work and besides that I have a lot to do and if I'm waiting for the main event, then the next day I feel like a squeezed lemon.  Grin Yes, it was not the most interesting evening, but sometimes it happens.

It is really frustrating to simply have the main event scrapped like that and just like you have said it really happens Derrick Lewis has an illness and knowing him I think he wants to continue on with the fight but surely his corner hasn't approved it and notice something so they have to make a decision to not be going with the event and instead go to the hospital for Lewis to be treated, yes it was a bummer having the Main-Event Scrapped like that but this is for the fighter's health aswell and I surely don't blame them in doing something like this, but they should have seen it sooner for fans to not be frustrated like this,
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