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MMA General Discussion and Fight Announcements Pt. V

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Weird story with Iaquinta.

He was a huge favorite over Alves anyway, if he was that worried just drop a 10k bet on Alves and hedge his win bonus.

He wants to make more money.. winning in NY over a name like Alves is how you make money.
 
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Peter Griffin said:
Could just be posturing, but Dana is saying that Khabib, and not Conor, is Eddie Alvarez' opponent at UFC 205.
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So Conor's holding out because he wants to keep his belt. I doubt Dana would go out of his way to piss Khabib off by using him, so I think that's the fight they make. It's very telling of Dana and Conor's relationship though. The UFC has had enough and they won't pander to him anymore, which could get interesting.
 
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m9 said:
Weird story with Iaquinta.

He was a huge favorite over Alves anyway, if he was that worried just drop a 10k bet on Alves and hedge his win bonus.

He wants to make more money.. winning in NY over a name like Alves is how you make money.
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I agree, he screwed up pretty badly here. Again, if these guys want make more money they need to move up the ladder, who has been his best win so far? Lauzon? Well a win over Alves would take over that easily and set him on that path.
 
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Based on Ariel Helwani's comments, it sounds like there's some negotiations/contract issues with Weidman and Stephens as well. That might be what's preventing those fights from being official.

Then there's this guy.....

 
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So on UFC Tonight they said Conor has a leg injury and probably wouldn't be able to fight in New York because of it. Then Conor and his people go to the media and say he is fine and wants Alvarez on that card.

More public negotiating for the two sides.
 
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I'm not sure Conor wants anything to do with Khabib, so if he is going to dip into 155 for a second belt, he better do it soon.
 
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Peter Griffin said:
Could just be posturing, but Dana is saying that Khabib, and not Conor, is Eddie Alvarez' opponent at UFC 205.
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That's a really good fight...

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I wonder if there is a chance we see three title fights at UFC 205? McGregor/Aldo II as the main event?
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That's what it should be considering Aldo is the interim champion and McGregor is the FW champion. It's time for Conor to finally defend a belt. He has two CWC belts, didn't defend a single one. He has the FW belt, has fought twice since, and hasn't defended his belt.

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Khabib will hold that title until he decides to give it up. Guy's a monster.
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Eh... Love Khabib. Injuries are seriously hurting that man

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Sounds like Dana and Conor are having another pissing match.
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Conor just outsold UFC 200... UFC has to know this. He's a monster at the box office Gotta find a middle ground somewhere
 
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Sounds like Joanna Champion will be on 205 vs KK, after talks with McGregor fell through.

If this is true, it's interesting for sure! UFC/Dana putting pride before money, not letting Conor step on them (if it's true).

Dana's supposed to announce the full card on Tuesday, finally, no more guessing.
 
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tmurfin said:
Sounds like Joanna Champion will be on 205 vs KK, after talks with McGregor fell through.

If this is true, it's interesting for sure! UFC/Dana putting pride before money, not letting Conor step on them (if it's true).

Dana's supposed to announce the full card on Tuesday, finally, no more guessing.
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I kind of figured this was the backup option. I know most will be disappointed, but I think it will still be a great card.
 
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I'm not. It's shaping up to be a damn good card.
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It will be a great card, but like UFC 200 after all the fall-out, it feels a bit disappointing without a big name main event so to speak. Still, plenty of great fights that should make it an almost certain buy for most fight fans.
 
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Conor would put it over the top and he's not going to make more money by waiting a few months. If he's healthy would be nice to see him on this one.
 
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It's an good card. Still think this card needs one or two exciting action fights. Kind wish Iaquinta didn't pull out, cauz that fight against Alves would have likely been the most fun one.
 
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MD thaivuN said:
It's an good card. Still think this card needs one or two exciting action fights. Kind wish Iaquinta didn't pull out, cauz that fight against Alves would have likely been the most fun one.
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Miller v Alves will probably be just as good.
 
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So the guy who murdered Ryan Jimmo got granted $1000 bail.. What the ****, Canadian justice system is ****ed. My nephew got too drunk on his 18th bday and wandered into his former residence and passed out on the couch, got charged with mischief and BNE, and he got a $1000 bail. Sound comparable to anyone? Makes me sick.
 
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