UFC, etc.

[ArmoredFoe]

Still don't understand why Belfort vs Wanderlei wasnt added to that card. I know Wanderlei signed to fight Leben but two Brazilians going at it with such big names seemed like an easy choice, + the fact that they both asked for this fight. Wanderlei should fight at UFC:RIO he deserves it just as much as Big Nog and Anderson.

Actually Wanderlei passed on the Vitor fight and the Brian Stan fight. Now that hes fighting Leben, theres no way he'll be ready for Brazil.

 

[Devil_666]

Wasnt that the same stuff people were saying about Strikeforce as well though.

But they just said that to avoid admitting their favorite fighters were only fighting cans.

 

[ArmoredFoe]

lol, yeah i hear ya

 

[Devil_666]

Squash matches are cool, just not all the damn time. There isn't a single fighter Hector Lombard has faced in Bellator that I actually thought could win minus some fluke. I still like watching (and laughing about) Don Frye or Mark Coleman beating up fat bums in t-shirts from the early UFC days. But I also enjoy seeing top guys fighting top guys. And slowly but surely that latter option is becoming impossible for guys in Bellator.

I still prefer Bellator over SF as far as presentation and overall package though.

 

[ArmoredFoe]

Yeah i agree, like you said I can appreciate all levels. I think Hector and Eddie are great fighters, but the true test would be UFC. Will that ever happen...I dont know, but I really doubt it. Regardless I'll still be a fan and I'll follow them no matter. I just really like Bellators tournament format.

On that note, im crashing man

 

[Devil_666]

Even Ben Askren is looking towards a UFC run.

“Now it’s just a matter of time,” Askren told MMAWeekly Radio about a move to the UFC. “Because since they bought Strikeforce and obviously Pride’s no longer around, or any other viable Asian promotion, I mean that’s it. I’m on the top of Bellator and I’m ranked 15th in the world, and so I think every single person above me is either in the UFC or Strikeforce, which is essentially all UFC.

“It’s just a matter of time.”

Askren has been with Bellator since his fourth professional fight. He entered their welterweight tournament, where he went on to win the title, and then defeated former UFC fighter Nick Thompson in a featured fight.

The former Missouri wrestler has been called one of the brightest prospects to enter the sport in years, and with his wrestling pedigree and continued training with coaches like Duke Roufus, the sky’s the limit.

Bellator has been good to him, according to Askren, but he also understands the glass ceiling he’s going to hit there. His goal isn’t about the biggest paycheck, it’s about being the best.

“I love what Bellator’s doing for me, and I’ve got nothing against that, but my goal is to be the best in the world, and I simply can’t accomplish that in Bellator at this point,” Askren said.

“If I somehow could, I’d be fine to stay in Bellator.”

The toughest part for Askren is that he knows that to get to the top of the welterweight division he needs to face names like Georges St-Pierre, Jake Shields, Jon Fitch, and Josh Koscheck.

All of those roads lead to the UFC.

“Exactly,” Askren answered when asked if a move to the UFC was inevitable. “If I want to accomplish the goals I want to accomplish, then yes.”

SOURCE

 

[Devil_666]

Looks like Cheat Sonnen isn't gonna be able to reapply for a fight license until May 2012. And since he's contracted with the UFC, fighting overseas to avoid the suspension isn't an option.

 

[daikkenaurora]

Looks like Cheat Sonnen isn't gonna be able to reapply for a fight license until May 2012. And since he's contracted with the UFC, fighting overseas to avoid the suspension isn't an option.

Well he better keep training or else he will get flabby.

He could always street fight for cash or work at a gym as a punching bag.

 

[KBA]

Couldn't Sonnen have his license approved outside Navada/California? UFC could have him fight in their UK shows, Japan, ect.

 

[ArmoredFoe]

Apparently the Nevada/California athletic commisions are looked highly upon and they said more than likely no one will go against it and give him his license, plus they said Dana likes to stay on somewhat good terms with the commisions and by going behind there backs would go againt them and probably stir up problems. So more than likely he'll have to wait regardless as long as hes fighting in the US.

 

[KBA]

He said if he didn't get his license reinstated this week, he is 'effectively retired'. But Sonnen's said a lot of things

 

[daikkenaurora]

He said if he didn't get his license reinstated this week, he is 'effectively retired'. But Sonnen's said a lot of things

He should sell cars... or tampons.

 

[ArmoredFoe]

Why doesnt he just figure out a way to steal peoples money again...

 

[Devil_666]

Yeah, since the NSAC was instrumental in legitimizing the UFC and MMA and since Zuffa does the majority of their business in Nevada they would never jeopardize that relationship by going around a suspension and having an unlicensed/suspended fighter compete at a show either outside of Nevada or even overseas.

Why doesnt he just figure out a way to steal peoples money again...

Because he sucks at it. Stealing money is like submissions for Sonnen: He always gets caught.

 

[daikkenaurora]

Yeah, since the NSAC was instrumental in legitimizing the UFC and MMA and since Zuffa does the majority of their business in Nevada they would never jeopardize that relationship by going around a suspension and having an unlicensed/suspended fighter compete at a show either outside of Nevada or even overseas.



Because he sucks at it. Stealing money is like submissions for Sonnen: He always gets caught.

Exactly. Why would they try to go behind their decision just to have Sonnen compete?

 

[KBA]

Because he sucks at it. Stealing money is like submissions for Sonnen: He always gets caught.

excellent!

 

[azurepred]

talk about investment , i didn't think anyone even bought these damn things. If he blows out his knee in his next fight and never fights again, this thing won't be worth $5.

https://cgi.ebay.com/TOPPS-UFC-ROUN...0?pt=US_UFC_Trading_Cards&hash=item1c1bdc3ec6

 

[daikkenaurora]

talk about investment , i didn't think anyone even bought these damn things. If he blows out his knee in his next fight and never fights again, this thing won't be worth $5.

https://cgi.ebay.com/TOPPS-UFC-ROUN...0?pt=US_UFC_Trading_Cards&hash=item1c1bdc3ec6

DAMNNNNN??? Why so much money? I saw a signed hat and a sign glove that went for less than $200 each.

 

[Devil_666]

How exactly does an MMA fighter get a "rookie" card!?

 

[azurepred]

exactly! . If the winner of that auction thinks this has potential to be worth even more than what they pay for it , their kidding themselves. If I had the opportunity, I would rather spend that cash on a pair of signed fight shorts/gloves/ shirt or somethin of that nature.

I've been waiting and hoping the UFC store would get signed fight posters from the title fight, but nothing yet . A signed art print would be bad ass too like the Silva one they had. It's really hard to figure out which one of the ebay auctions with signed gear are legit or not.