PandaClaws
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They should have done Machida Vs Shogun 3. Have Vera fight Bader.
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I could live with Machida V Shogun 3, but I'd be more interested in either fighting Rashad, more so Shogun. I see your point on the Vera/Bader match-up though, it makes sense.
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Interesting. Both guys have had a good layoff, Veras been out along time. Shogun doesn't deal well with wrestlers, that said I think he KO's Vera.
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Interesting "conspiracy" I read recently: The sudden rise of injuries in the UFC is due to fighters having medical insurance now. 
Interesting "conspiracy" I read recently: The sudden rise of injuries in the UFC is due to fighters having medical insurance now.
Thats gotta be it. People used to fight hurt all the time. Its getting out of hand now. Every Week someone pulls off a fight.
ArmoredFoe
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Yeah I think that and the fact that now days no one wants a loss because you never know when Danas gonna drop the hammer on you and the "I was hurt" excuse isnt going to work. So guys rather speak up before the fight and just bow out instead of take an L.
Devil_666
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How can Bisping be on stand by when he's injured too!?
wanderlai
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Interesting "conspiracy" I read recently: The sudden rise of injuries in the UFC is due to fighters having medical insurance now.
But they don't make money unless they fight. Everyone wants to be 100% and a few loses could end your UFC career. Cutting weight strains the body to and increases the risk of injury greatly.
Interesting "conspiracy" I read recently: The sudden rise of injuries in the UFC is due to fighters having medical insurance now.
That's the dumbest consipracy theory ive heard. It doesnt benefit the fighters at all since they are the ones not getting paid if they bow out of a fight. especially after being in training camp for 1-2 months and having to pay all that ____, with no payoff in the end.
Id wager money that most fighters would rather have a nice payday and lose, than avoid a stupid L on their record and lose money by paying their camp and trainers with no fight money.
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Yeah,theres some real intellectuals in the MMA fan forums, here comes one as dumb if not dumber; someone posted on an MMA board that they think the fighters are "faking" injured as a secret strike against the UFC.
Because being on strike and not letting your employer know youre on strike or what your conditions are would be such a great idea?
This is exactly why I don't visit MMA forums very often, but when I do, its chuckle worthy every time.
ArmoredFoe
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and also keeps an L off your record.
I dont believe it either. Dana said fight is on. Heres the article
Recently an unconfirmed rumor surfaced that Anderson Silva fighting Chael Sonnen at UFC 148 was not certain, either due to the persistent knee problem, or due to him simply wanting to pull out, and that UFC President Dana White is dubious that Silva will indeed be fighting.
According to this scenario, a final decision would be made by next Wednesday, when the Primetime show is scheduled to begin filming.
Further, it was said that Michael Bisping has a cartilage issue in his knee, but can and will fight Chael Sonnen if asked, and is currently standing by.
It is not clear why Bisping would be chosen to replace Silva given the Englishman is unquestionably injured to the point he just underwent surgery for a torn meniscus, and the difficulties of marketing a rematch after a non-controversial unanimous decision in Sonnnen's favor at UFC on FOX 2 in January.
The following twitter exchange could be interpreted as pointing towards the rumor having some factual basis, but alternate interpretations are probable.
David Cross @Doghouse535
@bisping how long you out for?
michael @bisping
@Doghouse535 not long fighting chael for the belt soon!
@sonnench @ufc @UFC_UK
michael @bisping
Ladd!!!!
Retweeted by chael sonnen
Read entire Twitter... (Michael Bisping)
Read entire Twitter... (Chael Sonnen)
While the rumor of Anderson Silva's knee injury was plausible, it was not confirmed, and now Dana White has said unequivocally that it is not true.
joe turso @Turso10
Is the Anderson fight really in jeopardy? Pls say no?
Dana White @danawhite
hell no
Rob Gagne @RobExtremeMMA
any truth to the anderson silva injury rumor goin around right now?
Dana White @danawhite
not true
Adam Battersby @ACBattersby
What's with this rumor that Anderson is out and Chael will fight Bisping? You've always been straight with us. Tell the fans!
Dana White @danawhite
not true
Read entire Twitter...
Ariel Helwani also weighed in on the issue:
Ariel Helwani @arielhelwani
Regarding the Anderson rumors, everyone around him says they aren't true. And Bisping is legit injured, so he wouldn't replace him if true.
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