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[jackswstd]

samoan excellence but im Hunt did his whole camp In NZ, i mean this is his biggest fight in the UFC and he kept his camp to his hood gym

Thought he had more than a punchers chance but not now.

 

[johnnydakota]

Wanderlei Silva: "I Want To Hurt Him, Chael Is A Joke" - YouTube

Wanderlei says he wants to suck Chaels blood, Chael responds with that ether as per usual.

 

[Roman Brady]

Man MMA news has been slow for a long ass while even this saturdays event has zero buzz

 

[IronFist]

The pre-fight press conference for UFC on FX 8


UFC on FX 8: Pre-Fight Press Conference | UFC &reg - Media

 

[So UnThotful]

Anderson was about to call it a day after pride closed down

 

[IronFist]

As far as what he said about me not beating anyone in the Top 10, it’s true. I haven’t beaten the caliber of fighters who are Top 10 or the guys he has beaten,” admitted MacDonald to Alchemist Radio when asked about some recent trash-talk from Ellenberger. “I’m a young guy and trying to work my way up into that position. This is what I’ve been working for. I’ve been knocking guys out, submitting guys and dominating them.”

“Now I’m here fighting guys in the Top 10, I’ve been climbing the ranks,” he continued. “Unfortunately for him, he’s going to be the first guy in the Top 10 that I’m going to have to take out. As far as what he said about my skills being average at best, I just think ignorance is bliss. He’s going to have a big eye opener on that night.”

Rory MacDonald ready to make Jake Ellenberger his first Top 10 victim - Five Ounces of Pain | RM Sports

 

[Tommy Knocks]

so does anyone know if Hunt is fighting or will it be Roy?

 

[TheLukieBaby]

Healy not just got a NC but got his bonuses and win bonus taken away, Carraway was given the money for SOTN.

I heard that Nelson is now being viewed as the opponent for JDS and that if Hunt doesn't make it to Vegas by Friday he will be pulled making the top of the card two rematches that should go the same as the first time around

 

[Blackking]

Wanderlei Silva: "I Want To Hurt Him, Chael Is A Joke" - YouTube

Wanderlei says he wants to suck Chaels blood, Chael responds with that ether as per usual.

"He won't be sucking any part of me" or something like that.

But you can tell those... you'll never be a champ comments hurt Chael when every one of his opponents say it.

 

[So UnThotful]

so does anyone know if Hunt is fighting or will it be Roy?

they are trying to sort out the visa issue, they got Roy on satndby just in case they dont let dude in

 

[Starburst]

From the UG..damn

Today UFC President Dana White confirmed that Pat Healy indeed would not receive his two $65,000 bonuses for fight of the night and submission of the night at UFC 159 because he tested positive for marijuana metabolites.

Also, his submission of the night bonus would now be awarded to Brian Caraway who also an impressive submission over of Johnny Beford with :16 seconds to spare in the fight.

@_Royy it's known up front that checks are held until everyone passes the drug test. Brian Caraway get the SON now. Healy did himself dirty.

 

[So UnThotful]

damm bam bam lost $135k

 

[thernbroom]

A Must read excellent article

The Business of Fighting: A Look Inside the UFC's Top-Secret Fighter Contract

"When you sign a deal with the UFC and its parent company Zuffa, they control rights to your 'name, sobriquet, image, likeness, voice, persona, signature, and biographical material of Fighter and all persons associated with Fighter (collectively, the 'Identity').'

These rights belong to the UFC in perpetuity, meaning forever. The contract explicitly states that even death can't get you out of this deal."

The Business of Fighting: A Look Inside the UFC's Top-Secret Fighter Contract | Bleacher Report

 

[So UnThotful]

Reza Madadi out; Jorge Masvidal in against Michael Chiesa at UFC on Fox 8

 

[The Infamous]

^ Easy win for Masvidal.

I don't want JDS vs Nelson II, the first fight was very one-sided. Hopefully, this shyt gets cleared, Hunt vs JDS is