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UFC 205: Alvarez v McGregor (Event Discussion) - FAQ's in OP

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    #62
    Fromvert
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    One fight down, Kennedy/Evans off
    Something to do with Evans' medicals


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    #63
    martyos121
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    McGregor via Decision
    A sacrifice to the MMA Gods so that the main card will remain strong. Bless you Rashad, took one for the greater good.


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    #64
    wonderfullife
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    McGregor via Decision
    martyos121 wrote: »
    A sacrifice to the MMA Gods so that the main card will remain strong. Bless you Rashad, took one for the greater good.

    I totally read that wrong and thought Kennedy had pulled out. I'd say Tim is sick as a pig.

    They should really seriously put the Aljo Sterling fight on now instead.


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    #65
    Fromvert
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    I hope they just make it a 5 fight PPV and slide Tate/Pennington or Cerrone/Gastelum onto the Fox prelims.


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    #66
    Lukker-
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    McGregor via Submission
    I hope they keep Kennedy on the card. I wonder what type of shape Jacare is in? Was anybody smart enough to stay ready?


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    #67
    kwestfan08
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    wonderfullife wrote: »
    I totally read that wrong and thought Kennedy had pulled out. I'd say Tim is sick as a pig.

    They should really seriously put the Aljo Sterling fight on now instead.

    According to Ariel Tim doesn't know yet. He's on the plane to NY and doesn't land until 5pmET so unless he's got WiFi he wouldn't have heard.

    https://twitter.com/arielhelwani/status/796093639877394432


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    #68
    xtal191
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    McGregor via Decision
    This is very good



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    #69
    wonderfullife
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    McGregor via Decision
    He's gonna be a happy bunny in an hours time so :rolleyes:

    Bisping might have healed like Wolverine and throw his hat in the ring but can't see Dana wanting another title defence on the card.


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    #70
    Fromvert
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    Kennedy's team have said they havn't been told the fight's off. The fighters are always the last to be told anything by the UFC :rolleyes:


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    #71
    Tinie
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    McGregor via Decision
    The injury gods are getting peckish...hopefully this is sufficient ....


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    #72
    Paully D
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    If there's no replacement then hopefully they will just slide Miesha or Cowboy's fight down to the prelims and give us a 5 fight main card.

    I'll take staying up till about 6am over having to stay up until about 7am all day long!


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    #73
    Beersmith
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    Probably one of the least interesting fights on the card anyway


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    #74
    Outlaw Pete
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    McGregor via Decision
    https://twitter.com/arielhelwani/status/796109087956156416


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    #75
    Gamebred
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    Alvarez via Submission
    https://twitter.com/TimKennedyMMA/status/796112862661984256

    No chance of it happening but it'd be epic Diaz returning on a few days notice his money demands I'd guess would be the main stumbling block.


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    #76
    Swashbuckler
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    McGregor via Decision
    Gamebred wrote:
    No chance of it happening but it'd be epic Diaz returning on a few days notice his money demands I'd guess would be the main stumbling block.

    Nicks return is too big for prelims... I doubt they would waste him on 205.


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    #77
    Gamebred
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    Alvarez via Submission
    Swashbuckler wrote: »
    Nicks return is too big for prelims... I doubt they would waste him on 205.


    Yeah I really think they are gonna pay him and get him back for 209.


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    #78
    Swashbuckler
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    McGregor via Decision
    Gamebred wrote:
    Yeah I really think they are gonna pay him and get him back for 209.

    I said it before. If at least one of the Diaz boys isn't on 209 it's a travesty.


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    #79
    Zero-Cool
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    McGregor via Decision
    Tim calling out Silva and Bisping as well. I was fine with him being off the card but I'd love if Andy accepted and kicked the head off him.


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    #80
    Fromvert
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    FrontRowBrian (I know, I know) says it's Kennedy's last fight on his contract. With how outspoken he has been about Reebok etc he's probably dying to fight so he can head off to Bellator.


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    #81
    Swashbuckler
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    McGregor via Decision
    Zero-Cool wrote:
    Tim calling out Silva and Bisping as well. I was fine with him being off the card but I'd love if Andy accepted and kicked the head off him.

    Hard to see how anyone of the stature of Bisping, Diaz, Anderson would benefit from last minute replacement on a prelim (even if its NY).


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    #82
    Gamebred
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    Alvarez via Submission
    https://twitter.com/danawhite/status/796119233012834304


    Jesus Rashad looked great too shame for him all that work cutting down.


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    #83
    Swashbuckler
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    McGregor via Decision
    Any idea what exactly is up with Rashad?


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    #84
    callaway92
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    McGregor via Decision
    Swashbuckler wrote: »
    Any idea what exactly is up with Rashad?

    Failed his medicals. Hard to know what might be flaring up.


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    #85
    Depp
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    McGregor via Decision


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    #86
    kwestfan08
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    Swashbuckler wrote: »
    Any idea what exactly is up with Rashad?

    Something was flagged up in his MRI scan. He was set for further tests and whatever happened the NY athletic commission wouldn't grant him a license to fight.


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    #87
    Gamebred
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    Alvarez via Submission
    Hope its nothing to do with brain trauma.


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    #88
    kwestfan08
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    Gamebred wrote: »
    Hope its nothing to do with brain trauma.

    Absolutely. Rashad himself says he's going to keep fighting but irregularities on anew MRI scan can never be good.

    http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/11/8/13567946/rashad-evans-explains-why-he-was-pulled-from-ufc-205


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    #89
    Mellor
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    McGregor via Decision
    I'm leaning towards Conor by TKO in the second as a likely outcome.



    But I also placed a bet on Conor by Guillotine. A value bet, rather than likely outcome.
    There's method to my madness.


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    #90
    Zero-Cool
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    McGregor via Decision
    I would love to see Conor win by guillotine after stuffing a takedown.


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    #91
    Mellor
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    McGregor via Decision
    Zero-Cool wrote: »
    I would love to see Conor win by guillotine after stuffing a takedown.

    I would too, and not just because it nets me a payout


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