It was more than decent imho... It was pretty fcking good! We all knew it was gonna be somewhat close but I was really surprised at how Taira fought his heart out. It's a loss for him but it isn't an embarrassing loss. Between Taira and Royval, I think Taira gained more in intangibles after this fight. He now knows he def belongs in the top of the weight class and given a little more time, he's def go for the belt and win. I'm thinking if he had fought Pantoja, he prolly would've won at the later rounds as Pantoja doesn't have a good gas tank as Royval. But then again... Dunno tho. Lol.
And an embarrassing loss for me, as I placed a bet on him
But I did not feel bad for lost money, because the fight worth every 3 bucks I've bet on it lol
Now its time to save some $ for UFC 308. Havent checked odds, but I feel like Topuria is going to finish Max. I cant recall any (or many) fighters, who have regained belts. Max is "old" for such division and 12+ years in UFC. Was champ. Goes against current undefeated champ on hype or peak, with perfect record. Seems to be obvious who to bet on.
Mmm... For just 3 bucks and knowing how the fight was gonna play out, just gamble and put the money with the underdog imho. At least your 3 bucks would be 10 bucks if you won. Betting for Taira with just 3 bucks at 1.30 would win you just .90 cents... But yeah, never mind betting a hundred to win just 30 bucks on the guy. Not against Royval at least.
Anyway, I wonder who Taira gets next... I'm thinking Taira should get Brandon Moreno next as they both lost vs Royval. Lol. I think the books might line it closer this time.
I wasnt aiming for a big win, just noticed that I had some bucks left
I wasnt even planning to bet, as I though I would better save for Whittaker
OK guys, are we seriously not going to talk about the proposed 4-man BMF tournament? I don't think so.
Long story short, Dustin Poirier, who is looking for something spectacular before announcing his retirement, suggested a 4-man tournament for the BMF belt on the line, consisting of himself, Justn Gaethje, Max Holloway and Dan Hooker. That means the winner will have to fight 2 fights in one night.
When asked by a reporter, Dana said the idea "sounds fun". Whether he actually will go with it - I don't know, but I think there's a chance as people are craving for something new and exciting.
The concept of fighting tournaments where fighters fight multiple times in one night is not new, it was a popular format used e.g. by K1/Pride FC back in the day.
https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/10/dana-white-reacts-dustin-poirier-bmf-tournament-ideaThoughts? Is this something you would like to see?
Having several fights per night indeed sounds found. Fighters used to have 3 full fights per night during Pride times. But I doubt that anyone today will be ready for two fights per night
Dont think that anyone would kill himself to be ready to face two opponents just to get a BMF belt, as its value is questionable
Is it even profitable for UFC? They will have to pay for two fights, when fighter who fights second time, wont show 100% performance, and might enter octagon just to lose and take money (if this is his last fight).