2024 MMA General Discussion and Fight Announcements

[m9]

Kind of forgot about Rose TBH. She's not ranked in either division (yet is ranked #8 in the WP4P).

I don't know what's going on with Rose (if anyone ever does), but the Esparza fight was so weird and her comments leading up to the Fiorot fight were eyebrow raising. I wouldn't be surprised if we don't see Rose for a while and unless she's hungry enough to drop back down to 115, I don't think she's a serious title contender.

There is a rumour that Rose is fighting Ribas at 125lbs in March.

 

[pistolpete11]

There is a rumour that Rose is fighting Ribas at 125lbs in March.

I'd love that fight if it was at 115.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Atlantic City is really lacking so far... I am not happy.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

 

[m9]

I still find it strange that they are forcing PPVs that nobody is buying. That date is the same as UFC Mexico as well, though it's probably earlier in the day in Saudi or it is really a Friday night card that is "February 24th" on Saudi time.

I would think that they could have thrown a card like that on ESPN on a non-UFC date and do pretty well.

 

[MMC]

 

[CDJ]

oh no Cody, that is not Brian Kelleher!

Atlantic City is really lacking so far... I am not happy.

Zero cardio on Herbert. Totally forgot about him tbh

 

[MMC]

 

[MMC]

 

[m9]

Shavkat or ?

 

[MMC]

 

[CDJ]

Islam?

 

[bov]

If it's not Belal, maybe they found a way to put together the Masvidal/Edwards grudge match.

Edit-Forgot about the Diaz boxing match.

I got nothin.

 

[pistolpete11]

My guess is Chael is trolling.

I don't know why they haven't announced Leon-Belal, but maybe it's because they are waiting to see if it will be the main event or the co-main.

 

[MMC]

 

[MMC]

Think Brady/Luque is the only one that wasn't leaked before

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Think Brady/Luque is the only one that wasn't leaked before

I'll take Brady vs Luque I'm still just pissed the Pyfer fight is at the apex woulda been perfect for AC

 

[pistolpete11]

I might have missed it, but GDR is booked against Dumont for April 6.

On one hand, she's 39 and I wouldn't be rushing her to a title shot if I was the UFC given how flaky she is. On the other, from a skill perspective, she might be the best in the division with how weak BW is right now.

 

[CDJ]

I might have missed it, but GDR is booked against Dumont for April 6.

On one hand, she's 39 and I wouldn't be rushing her to a title shot if I was the UFC given how flaky she is. On the other, from a skill perspective, she might be the best in the division with how weak BW is right now.

Honestly she’ll probably end up champ before the end of the year

 

[Taytro]

Honestly she’ll probably end up champ before the end of the year

And then vacate it because she really just doesn't care.

 

[CDJ]

And then vacate it because she really just doesn't care.

With no Cyborg around and having the baby out of the way she may stick around for a little

She is 39 though. But still, a scary women’s fighter. The power is real. And people forget she choked Pena unconscious in her last fight so she’s got that in her bag now too.

 

[m9]

So Ariel is reporting that they are moving the Saudi card from March to June because they wanted the card to be better.

I've said before his injuries came up that I thought they would put Islam in the main event of that card and I think this makes it much more likely. Perfect spot/timing to throw Islam v Gaethje in there. Other option would be if they gave Chimaev a title shot or a big fight - him v either Costa/Whittaker winner would be ideal.

 

[pistolpete11]

So Ariel is reporting that they are moving the Saudi card from March to June because they wanted the card to be better.

I've said before his injuries came up that I thought they would put Islam in the main event of that card and I think this makes it much more likely. Perfect spot/timing to throw Islam v Gaethje in there. Other option would be if they gave Chimaev a title shot or a big fight - him v either Costa/Whittaker winner would be ideal.

I'd still be surprised if they used Islam for a non-PPV card, but it does make some sense, especially given Islam/Ali's comments.

 

[CDJ]

 

[The Devil In I]

lmao hope Barnett wins this