Topic: The UFC Info and Prediction Thread - page 61. (Read 93678 times)

It's undeniable that Jon Jones faced various challenges, even with his championship belt. Dana White, as the UFC president, has a crucial role in decision-making, steering the organization toward continued popularity. Managing both individual fighters' concerns and overall fan sentiments is undoubtedly a complex task. Money has been a recurring issue, with fighters like Francis Ngannou expressing dissatisfaction. Despite financial hurdles, some fighters prioritize their careers and title pursuits over monetary gains, underscoring the paramount importance of achieving success in every weight class they compete in, for me personally I think fighters should focus on winning every time they fight and because the money comes next.


It's intriguing how certain incidents in the world of MMA can sometimes feel scripted, and the bus incident with Khabib indeed is my favorite and had a cinematic quality to it. Now, it is almost like a promotional move. The anticipation of how things will unfold in the fight adds an extra layer of interest. Whether he wins or loses, the drama surrounding his involvement makes it an event to watch closely. MMA often delivers unexpected twists and turns, making each fight card a unique spectacle, and for sure because of this upcoming Movie Conor McGregor is on another hype now.

I was expecting it because he played a bad guy his whole life 
Remember that bus incident with Khabib, that looks like movie script with Dana White and UFC as main director.
Now they added him in UFC300 fight card just for promotion and I bet he is going to lose that fight, unless refs help him.

Word on the street is that UFC 300 will feature a fight between Chandler and McGregor. It is also rumored that they will be fighting in a new weight class at 165 lbs while the 170 lb weight class is being removed and replaced with 165 & 175 lb weight classes. Seems like the UFC wants to make more champions.

And if he does come back to fight Chandler, I doubt that he'll win...  Even at 185, the weight class where McGregor wants to fight him.  I think he just doesn't want to cut weight anymore and all these events he wants to headline are just for him to get as much money as he can before he calls it quits with the UFC.

With all the money he's made, he should've bought some shares of the UFC and be part of the company.

Anyway here's a replay of one of the headliners next weekend...  Dolidze vs Hermansson.

UFC Free Fight:  Dolidze vs Hermansson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6uEfU_0u0g

Well, one of the cases that previously happened was Jon Jones and we all know how with the championship belt he has.
Various problems have occurred and Dana is able to make decisions and also every step that will be taken to continue to achieve popularity and not single fighter who is at loss.
Dana is the president of the UFC and he must be able to take advantage of every condition and situation so that there are no negative thoughts from all UFC fans, now all the fighters have got what they deserve.
One of the obstacles is money, some fighters are quite dissatisfied with the amount of money they get from the UFC and former UFC fighter who actually speaks quite often about the money he gets is Francis Ngannou, he was previously the UFC heavyweight champion.
But seeing some fighters who have really made name for themselves and are really pursuing their careers don't really care about money because the most important thing is being able to win the title in every class they compete in.

Having different rules across states does indeed make preparation for fights challenging, particularly when it comes to specific techniques like knee strikes. The suggestion to outright forbid knees to the head and allow only knees to the body or jumping knees is an interesting proposal, aiming to prevent situations like those involving Evloev, and Walker, or Aljo's fight against Petr Yan, Comparing it to PFL's approach of making all elbow strikes illegal, regardless of type, showcases a simpler and more straightforward rule. While this may limit a fighter's arsenal, it ensures clarity and consistency, and could potentially serve as a model for standardization across organizations like the UFC, or maybe ban all knee strikes to the head perhaps?


It's very intriguing to hear that the UFC had plans to match Tom Aspinall against Stipe for UFC 300 in April, but Stipe reportedly turned down the opportunity, While it's disappointing for fans anticipating an interesting matchup, there's a pragmatic view that Stipe may be prioritizing his options for the most profitable fight, especially considering he might have one more bout left in him, The strategic move makes sense, as a loss to Jones could still open the door for a future match with Aspinall, whereas a loss to Tom might alter the dynamics for a potential fight against Jones, The fight game's strategy and decision-making always add another layer to the excitement and for sure Stipe Miocic knows what he is doing, Jon Jones is still a bigger fish than Tom Aspinall,


I have watched the trailer and I was Stunned while watching it, Conor McGregor seems pretty much normal as a villain, and a good one for movies maybe next time on Expendables, but for sure why not pursue getting on-board on movies then fitting himself back into the UFC, I really think he nailed it the role of a villain,

No dull moment in the UFC as they released the UFC 300 matchups. Oh, boy.. It will be a banger!!! and guess what?? the main event is still to be decided according to UFC's main twitter feed. HYPE IS REAL! What are your fav matchups? and predictions?

That's why apart from practicing fighting skills, UFC fighters also need to know several rules set by the UFC to avoid violations and point deductions. Each promoter has slightly different rules. Yes, as said, in the PFL all elbow attacks are illegal and that will make Muaythai fighters a little difficult because elbows are one of their main weapons. In the UFC, attacking with the feet while both fighters' knees are on the canvas is a violation and I found out about that rule during Aljo vs Yan which caused Yan to lose his belt.

I thought it was the rumor about him being the next James Bond. But in this movie, he is the villain which suits him though. This must be the next career choice since he can't go back to fighting. That's why people doubt his comeback fight with Chandler

This is the video he posted after snorting 10 grams of coke. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylx_hV648J0 which is also the source of that rumor as well.

I came here to post that and seems you are the first one who found it. While this is just a trailer and we saw McGregor for a few seconds, I have to admit that he already left an amazing impression on me as a person who tried acting in the Hollywood movie for the first time. He would be a very cool actor. By the way, his UFC pre-fight events was always full of acting.

I think we have a decent event for the weekend after this one folks.    And I'm not really sure why Dolidze is the underdog vs Imavov.  Yeah Imavov is a better fighter but Dolidze is kinda huge and has powerrr.  Not to mention he has the grappling upside here.  Dolidze via leg lock imho.    And yeah he lost his last match but that was against Vettori.  No shame in that as Vettori is pretty good himself.

And the other one is Drew Dober...  He's a live underdog.  Moicano hasn't fought in over a year due to injury and the UFC gives him Dober?  Oof.  Moicano will get starched.

Here's the roster.

Date:  Saturday, Feb 3
Main Card (ESPN/ESPN+):  7:00pm EST
Preliminary Card (ESPN/ESPN+):  4:00pm ET
Venue:  Apex Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
Live Streams:  



Main Card (ESPN/ESPN+)
Roman Dolidze vs Nassourdine Imavov            
Renato Moicano vs Drew Dober            
Randy Brown vs Muslim Salikhov            
Aliaskhab Khizriev vs Makhmud Muradov            
Gilbert Urbina vs Charles Radtke            
Viviane Araújo vs Natalia Silva

Preliminary Card (ESPN/ESPN+)
Luana Carolina vs Julija Stoliarenko            
Molly McCann vs Diana Belbita         
Azat Maksum vs Charles Johnson            
Themba Gorimbo vs Pete Rodriguez            
Lee Jeong-yeong vs Blake Bilder            
Landon Quiñones vs Marquel Mederos            
Thomas Petersen vs Jamal Pogues

I wonder what were Stipe thoughts when he refused to fight Aspinal. Was he afraid to lose? Because honestly, right now Stipe is not match for Aspinal. Stipe wanted to have an easier opponent (probably to retire). Stipe is simply not interested in Aspinal, because a possible win over Bones worth more. Or it is simply because of money. He will earn in a fight against Bones, then against Aspinal.

If I was Stipe, I would have though about retirement and making as much as possible last time. Bones is a great chance to do that. It wont be shameful to lose him. With Bones recovery from injury, it might give Stipe more time to do nothing, then go out in the octagon, got submitted and go home with a cheque With Aspinal it is getting punched in the face in 2 months


Never though I would see McGregor as main antagonist of a movie

He deserves the title shot again because of his previous fight record and Strickland to me is just a wild card, he can lose from anyone and beat anyone, not really a long term champ material.
In the end it doesnt matter who deserves what, when Dana is the one deciding, and they are looking for someone who can bring more money.

Did you guys say saw a new trailer for movie Road House starring Conor McGregor?
Now it is official, he is not an mma fighter anymore, he is now an actor  
https://youtu.be/Y0ZsLudtfjI

OK, so apparently, according to Tom Aspinall, the UFC had plans to match him and Stipe for the UFC 300 in April, but Stipe turned it down.
Shame, because it would be an interesting fight, but we all know who will win it and so does Stipe.
I can't really blame Stipe though, he probably has one more fight in him, so will be going for the most profitable option available. And if he loses to Jones, he could still be matched with Aspinall later, but if he was to lose to Tom, Jones will not want to fight him anymore.

Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/mma/tom-aspinall-stipe-miocic-ufc300-31958493

Dunno, he hasnt called me yet

By knowing how Bones like to stretch out time, maybe by the end of 2024 we will see Bones fighting. If Bones fight November 11 on UFC 295 against Miocic, and the fight was replaced with Aspinal vs Pavlovich, as a start. Then add "We had a two-hour surgery shaving down some bone spurs. The good news is it's about a 10-week healing process, and I'm out for months anyway, because of this pec surgery," said Jones.. Add probably a one month camp. End of 2024 looks real.

That and therapy could take a while.  Prolly 6 months minimum depending on the damage.  These guys fight in MMA, the announcements made by the UFC of getting fully healthy in three months or so shouldn't be taken seriously.  How is Jon Jones injury btw?  I think he'll take it as long as it takes before going back in there vs Miocic.  And if it's a year, I don't think we'll see him and Aspinall anytime soon.  Maybe a couple of years more of waiting.  :/

^ Yes, it will be easy for the fighters to follow simple rules. Because in the heat of the moment, it is very easy to actually do something that you are not supposed to. So I also think that the rules like 90-degree elbow or shit like that should actually not exist. Either he can throw and connect elbow or he can't. There should not be any in-between. But we don't make the rules so the fighters will have to actually follow the rules. The sad part is we have seen a lot of fighters lose the belt because of these rules. And many of the times if not all, they were unintentional.

If each state has its own little rules, then it is hard to prepare for the fight. If it is so hard to have a one single rule for knee to the head, why not simply forbit it? Allow only knees to the body or jumping knees. Then there wont be such cases like with Evloev, Walker, Aljo. Btw, I have recently found out that in PFL, any kind of elbow strikes are illegal. Just any, not controversial 6-12 elbow, but every elbow is illegal. This narrows fighters arsenal, but it is simply to follow that rule. If PFL managed to have such rule, then no knee to the head can be introduced in UFC easily.

The description of Izzy's loss to Strickland is portrayed as convincingly one-sided, with Sean dominating all five rounds. The observation that Sean doesn't finish fights as much as other popular fighters contributes to the perception that his dominance may not be immediately apparent, The comment suggests that Sean might deserve a title shot more than Izzy, especially considering the closeness of DDP v Sean. The acknowledgment that UFC tends to prioritize PPVs and hype over strict rankings adds a realistic touch to the analysis, The proposal of Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland fighting someone else or having a rematch for contender status adds an interesting twist. Overall, the comment reflects on the fight dynamics, potential title shots, and the unpredictable nature of UFC decisions, and for me, I think Adesanya would need to prove himself 1st because of that long hiatus and the way he lost to Strickland.


It suggests that Dana White's approach may be a strategy to maintain the popularity of each fighter. The concern about fairness arises if belt releases were permanent, potentially depriving other fighters of opportunities. The mention of interim titles in case of injuries adds another layer to the discussion, acknowledging that Dana White's decisions aim to avoid negative sentiment from UFC fans, and Jon Jones can surely choose to not vacate the said title belt but because the UFC is backing him up they choose to be champion, and this might be the UFC is surely keeping their cash cow safe and Jon Jones is that kind of a fighter,


The statement raises a potential challenge in finding an opponent for Dricus Du Plessis, especially if Adesanya isn't considering a comeback soon. The mention of Cannonier possibly deserving another title shot is countered with the observation that UFC might not favor the idea, The assessment of Jared as a more suitable opponent for Strickland, is a great thing, given their history, and the split decision in their last fight, adds strategic insight, The comment reflects on the balance between fighter performance, marketability, and potential ticket sales in the matchmaking decisions of the UFC, for sure if a fighters fight to do well in the PPV and if many are interested they will proceed to that idea,


Jon Jones has become selective in choosing his opponents, holding some influence in deciding his matchups. There's an understanding of the UFC's perspective, hinting that they might have to comply with Jones' preferences to ensure his participation, However, the mention of introducing an interim belt in such a situation is criticized as it may undermine the seriousness of the championship structure, as for sure it is not really needed, and Tom Aspinall might be curious on having the Interim Belt instead of the real Championship one, and I surely agree with you,


Pass! Sorry but that is not a qualification for a fighting Kitten, so I passed,


Whoa! Thanks to this, sure it will give some enlightenment to some fans as to why there is a deduction on points for Arnold Allen, I think that was the full ground and it is on the hand position of Movsar Evloev and he is constantly elevating, and dropping to the floor, while the knees are going into him,

Only YuginKadoya would be happy to read that he-he Googled her pictures. Damn she is huge I would not mess with her Maybe I would even pass my standards and watch kitten fighting in April.


Found this: simply bearing one's weight on their opponent while delivering a kick or knee strike to the head is allowed. Turns out that among several knees, only one was illegal. As it was done in action, maybe it wasnt really done on purpose, so no deduction. This situations with kneed to the head are very controversial. Turns out different states have different rule nuances.