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MrStuffins · 08-02-2011 7:01pm

Without trying to look past Aldo v Hominick, how sick would an Aldo v Ken Flo fight be?

Mellor · 09-02-2011 2:41am

Sick sick sick

This is exactly one of the reasons why I was a fan of the merger, we'll have the likes likes of Clay Guida making the jump too.

MrStuffins · 09-02-2011 2:45am

And Tyson Griffin is already headed down to 145! Some super match ups coming up!

MrStuffins · 10-02-2011 2:44pm

Carlos Conduit out of UFC 127 fight v Chris Lytle

Shame, I was looking forward to this fight and the winner could well have been next in line for a title shot, perhaps v Fitch or Penn for a vacant title should GSP beat Shields.

10-02-2011 4:25pm

Anyone else think Sherk should drop down to featherweight?

ScareGilly · 10-02-2011 6:00pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Anyone else think Sherk should drop down to featherweight?

Sherk can make Featherweight? :eek:

I suppose it's the easiest division to drop to, only 10 pounds rather than 15.. He wouldn't have the same explosiveness and speed he has at FW than LW imo.

10-02-2011 9:28pm

ScareGilly wrote: »

Sherk can make Featherweight? :eek:

I suppose it's the easiest division to drop to, only 10 pounds rather than 15.. He wouldn't have the same explosiveness and speed he has at FW than LW imo.

I reckon he could make 145, how he'd perform after that cut is another thing though, Jim Miller is someone else who could make 145. He fought there before afaik and he's on a tear at 155.

Mellor · 11-02-2011 2:25am

It's only 10 lbs, but these guys are smaller to begin with, so i'd say its pretty hard. I don't think he'd cut to it, it would have to be a permanant move (ie lose mass not water)

scudzilla · 12-02-2011 12:06am

Thiago Silva is out of 130, Matt Hamill gonna face Dampage

With Thiago Silva's status in doubt, the UFC isn't taking any chances.

MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) has confirmed with sources close to the UFC that the promotion has pulled the Brazilian from a planned UFC 130 matchup with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (31-8 MMA, 6-2 UFC), and Matt Hamill (10-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) has stepped in to fill the void.

Verbal agreements for the contest are in place, and bout agreements are expected to be finalized shortly.

Hamill had been expected to face Phil Davis at April's UFC 129 event. It's currently unknown if Davis will receive a new opponent for the card or be shifted to a later date.

Featuring a lightweight title rematch between champ Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard, UFC 130 takes place May 30 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Silva's status became an issue earlier this week when the Nevada State Athletic Commission revealed the fighter's UFC 125 drug screen was still under investigation. While the NSAC has yet to file a formal complaint against Silva, the promotion has chosen to air on the side of caution.

Hamill enters the matchup on a five-fight win streak, albeit a bit of a dubious run with the inclusion of a disqualification victory over Jon Jones in December 2009. Nevertheless, "The Hammer" also counts wins over Tito Ortiz, Keith Jardine, Mark Munoz and Reese Andy during the run.

Meanwhile, Jackson is 3-1 in his past four bouts with wins over Lyoto Machida, Jardine and Wanderlei Silva and a lone decision loss to Rashad Evans.

For more on UFC 130, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.

Linky : http://mmajunkie.com/news/22435/matt-hamill-replaces-thiago-silva-faces-rampage-jackson-at-ufc-130.mma

scudzilla · 12-02-2011 12:08am

^^ Although the above story did originate from MmaGay so i wouldn't be 100% sure as the guy who runs that site is a fcukin clown

MrStuffins · 12-02-2011 12:15am

So it's got to do with the drug test? Wow! If this turns out to be an F up on the part of the commission, Silva needs some proper reparations for this bull!

scudzilla · 12-02-2011 12:20am

MrStuffins wrote: »

So it's got to do with the drug test? Wow! If this turns out to be an F up on the part of the commission, Silva needs some proper reparations for this bull!

A Commission fcukin up, never heard of that before :rolleyes::rolleyes:

yeah, apparently he's failed one but i'm not gonna comment on rumours, will wait till it's confirmed

MrStuffins · 12-02-2011 5:39am

scudzilla wrote: »

A Commission fcukin up, never heard of that before :rolleyes::rolleyes:

yeah, apparently he's failed one but i'm not gonna comment on rumours, will wait till it's confirmed

Well i only mentioned the commision f*cking up because this is the first time i've heard them announce that a sample is still being "processed".

Normally if the A sample has failed, they will announce it and then announce that the B sample is being tested (i remember this spacifically from the Sean Sherk case).

But if he has failed I will be seriously disappointed

the_doctor199 · 13-02-2011 12:53am

Paul Kelly's been cut from the UFC....is he the first to get cut after a FOTN?

MrStuffins · 14-02-2011 12:00am

the_doctor199 wrote: »

Paul Kelly's been cut from the UFC....is he the first to get cut after a FOTN?

Source?

scudzilla · 14-02-2011 12:00am

MrStuffins wrote: »

Source?

His own FB page

the_doctor199 · 14-02-2011 12:05am

MrStuffins wrote: »

Source?

Sorry don't remember where I seen it last night, Ariel Helwani tweeted about it a few hours ago though Link

MrStuffins · 14-02-2011 12:06am

scudzilla wrote: »

His own FB page

the_doctor199 wrote: »

Sorry don't remember where I seen it last night, Ariel Helwani tweeted about it a few hours ago though Link

Damn. That's a shame. But they're gonna be clearing out as many 155ers as possible over the next while. This is the main reason Tyson Griffin is heading to 145 i reckon. He's on thin ice as it is

the_doctor199 · 14-02-2011 12:08am

MrStuffins wrote: »

Damn. That's a shame. But they're gonna be clearing out as many 155ers as possible over the next while. This is the main reason Tyson Griffin is heading to 145 i reckon. He's on thin ice as it is

Edit: Found the tweet, was from Gareth A Davies..Link

UFC - Brit lightweight Paul Kelly cut from UFC ....Why ? 60 on the roster, only space for 28. Shame after Cowboy Cerrone fight.

MrStuffins · 15-02-2011 12:43pm

Jeremy Jackson has been convicted of raping his ex girlfriend and has been sentenced to 25 Years to Life. Wow!

Jayo_M · 15-02-2011 1:22pm

Dave "Pee-Wee" Herman has signed for UFC.

http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/02/15/dave-pee-wee-herman-released-by-sengoku-signs-with-ufc/

Can't wait to see how he handles the step-up in competition, he's got the potential for sure.

DrPhilG · 15-02-2011 1:36pm

Jayo_M wrote: »

Dave "Pee-Wee" Herman has signed for UFC.

http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/02/15/dave-pee-wee-herman-released-by-sengoku-signs-with-ufc/

Can't wait to see how he handles the step-up in competition, he's got the potential for sure.

Jorge Santiago too, both have left WVR/Sengoku and signed for the UFC. Well Santiago isn't confirmed, but highly likely.

scudzilla · 16-02-2011 8:49pm

Has anybody seen anything 'Official' about Silva being out of the Rampage fight?

MrStuffins · 16-02-2011 9:35pm

scudzilla wrote: »

Has anybody seen anything 'Official' about Silva being out of the Rampage fight?

Yeah, it's been confirmed that Matt Hamill will replace Silva.

Hamill was supposed to be fighting Phil David, but Jason Brilz is stepping up to fight Davis instead.

There's been no announcement as to what the craic is with Silva though.

scudzilla · 19-02-2011 4:04pm

After dropping hints of a possible move to 145 pounds, two-time lightweight title challenger Kenny Florian (14-5 MMA, 11-4 UFC) erased all doubts.

On the latest edition of ESPN's "MMA Live" series, Florian announced he'll meet Brazilian featherweight Diego Nunes (16-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) at June's UFC 131 event.

MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) has since verified that both fighters have verbally agreed to the fight and that bout agreements are expected to be finalized shortly.

UFC 131, which is expected to take place June 11 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It's currently unknown if the Florian vs. Nunes fight will factor into the evening's main card.For Florian, the move confirms he'll now compete in an incredible fourth different weightclass for the UFC.

A finalist on the original season of "The Ultimate Fighter," Florian competed as a middleweight on the show. After losing to Diego Sanchez in the tournament finale, Florian dropped to 170 pounds, where he went 2-0. Despite the success, Florian dropped down to 155 pounds, where he amassed a 9-3 record that includes two failed bids at the UFC lightweight title.

He'll now try his hand at 145 pounds.

Nunes fights for the second time in the octagon following a successful 4-1 run in the WEC. The once-beaten Brazilian made his UFC debut at January's UFC 125 event, where he registered a decision win over former WEC champion Mike Brown. The win was Nunes' third straight win.

While Nunes possesses skills in both the standup and grappling departments, his past six fights have all gone the distance.

Source : http://mmajunkie.com/news/22536/kenny-florian-vs-diego-nunes-in-the-works-for-ufc-131-in-vancouver.mma

If this fight is not on the main card it'll be a travesty

Oh_Noes · 19-02-2011 8:29pm

Strange move by Florian really. He already looks skin and bones at 155.

I read that he'd have to win a fight to get a title shot, I'm not sure why but interesting nonetheless.

I think Jose Aldo would eat him for Breakfast and he's better off staying 155.

lil-evil · 20-02-2011 3:35am

Tito Ortiz out of Fight Night 24 bout, Phil Davis faces Antonio Rogerio Nogueira

Headline UFC Fight Night 24, set for March 26th from the Key Arena in Seattle, Washington

20-02-2011 1:49pm

Oh_Noes wrote: »

Strange move by Florian really. He already looks skin and bones at 155.

I read that he'd have to win a fight to get a title shot, I'm not sure why but interesting nonetheless.

I think Jose Aldo would eat him for Breakfast and he's better off staying 155.

I think BJ was quoted to say "It'll be hard to stay competitive after cutting off your leg"

scudzilla · 20-02-2011 10:10pm

The UFC's first-ever trip to Washington has undergone a major overhaul.

UFC president Dana White today announced that Tito Ortiz has been forced out of the UFC Fight Night 24 main event, and Phil Davis has been tapped as a replacement opponent for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.

MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) has learned from sources close to the promotion that an accidental training-session headbutt forced Ortiz to receive 22 stitches. An MRI and CT scan indicated no serious damage, but the wound was severe enough to force Ortiz to withdraw from the bout.

A timetable has not yet been determined for Ortiz's return – a bout White has referred to as a "must-win" matchup for the former light heavyweight champion.

UFC Fight Night 24 takes place March 26 at KeyArena in Seattle and airs live on Spike TV.

Davis (8-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) had been expected to fight Matt Hamill at April's UFC 129 event, then Jason Brilz when Hamill was pulled in favor of a UFC 130 matchup with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.

Davis, a former NCAA Division I national wrestling champion for Penn State, has made a smooth transition since his pro MMA debut in 2008. After signing with the UFC in early 2010, he extended his undefeated streak with decision wins over Brian Stann and Rodney Wallace and submission victories over Alexander Gustafsson and Tim Boetsch.

The recent win over Boetsch, which came via a modified hammerlock that Davis jokingly calls "the Mr. Wonderful" after his fighting nickname, earned him a "Submission of the Night" award.

Nogueira (19-4 MMA, 2-1 UFC), the twin brother of former UFC champ Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, recent suffered a unanimous-decision loss to Ryan Bader in a key UFC 119 bout. Prior to the defeat, the PRIDE vet owned a seven-fight win streak, which included UFC wins over Luiz Cane (which earned a "KO of the Night" bonus) and Jason Brilz ("Fight of the Night").

Linky : http://mmajunkie.com/news/22541/tito-ortiz-out-phil-davis-faces-antonio-rogerio-nogueira-at-ufc-fight-night-24.mma

Mellor · 21-02-2011 2:37am

scudzilla wrote: »

an accidental training-session headbutt forced Ortiz to receive 22 stitches. An MRI and CT scan indicated no serious damage, but the wound was severe enough to force Ortiz to withdraw from the bout.

That's a pretty big headbutt, 22 stitches

MrStuffins · 21-02-2011 2:38am

Mellor wrote: »

That's a pretty big headbutt, 22 stitches

Who headbutted him, Antonio Silva?

DrPhilG · 21-02-2011 2:52am

MrStuffins wrote: »

Who headbutted him, Antonio Silva?

Ken Shamrock's truck headbutted him.

21-02-2011 11:58pm

MrStuffins wrote: »

Who headbutted him?

His head finally split by mitosis and headbutted itself.

MrStuffins · 23-02-2011 10:35am

Apparently, Thiago Silva is expected to fail his closely scrutinised drug-test, making the Vera v Silva fight a "no-contest".

Since Vera was cut after the loss, he's been placed back on the UFC roster.

Source

DrPhilG · 23-02-2011 11:47am

Strange one... Even if Thiago was on dope, it's not like the fight was even close. Vera was manhandled good and proper.

Reading the bit about being back on the roster but having nothing scheduled, I wonder if it was a technicality? We know the UFC can cut you at any point, but legally do they have to give an official reason? If so and they cut him for losing to Silva, would that result becoming a no contest mean that the firing isn't legal?

Just a thought. If so, they'll just rehire him and fire him again...

SDTimeout · 23-02-2011 12:58pm

UFC Currently have two dates on hold in Ireland.

June and October.

source

the_doctor199 · 23-02-2011 1:01pm

SDTimeout wrote: »

UFC Currently have two dates on hold in Ireland.

June and October.

source

Wouldn't get too excited over that, last time they spoke to him they had 6 held over. I'd think the June date will go to England too.

SDTimeout · 23-02-2011 1:04pm

the_doctor199 wrote: »

Wouldn't get too excited over that, last time they spoke to him they had 6 held over. I'd think the June date will go to England too.

Last time they spoke it was 4 held actually. There's no doubt in my mind they HAVE had these dates held. There will be a show in Ireland this year . I think the June one is for the UK as we have said before there's a few of us who think it could be a MW title fight if Bisping wins at the weekend.

MrStuffins · 23-02-2011 1:24pm

A slight problem with all the moany Irish MMA fans is........ if we moan and moan and moan and Dana says "right fine, i'll give you a f*cking show to get you off my back", they could just give us a token show. Throw a few mid-level BWs our way and have a name like Chris Leben or somebody headlining.

What I want is a well thought out show where they give us what they've given the Aussies, a fight of the calibre of Penn v Fitch!

the_doctor199 · 23-02-2011 2:09pm

SDTimeout wrote: »

Last time they spoke it was 4 held actually. There's no doubt in my mind they HAVE had these dates held.

Sorry, thought it was 6.

SDTimeout wrote: »

I think the June one is for the UK as we have said before there's a few of us who think it could be a MW title fight if Bisping wins at the weekend.

I believe this also.

DrPhilG · 23-02-2011 2:16pm

MrStuffins wrote: »

a fight of the calibre of Penn v Fitch!

My money is on that being a snoozer though!

MrStuffins · 28-02-2011 3:59pm

Vitor is calling out Bisping.

This would make a good fight in my eyes. And would give Bisping a proper shout at being in contention for a title shot should he win!

DrPhilG · 28-02-2011 5:09pm

MrStuffins wrote: »

Vitor is calling out Bisping.

This would make a good fight in my eyes. And would give Bisping a proper shout at being in contention for a title shot should he win!

He could also make the trip home afterwards aboard a flying pig.

MrStuffins · 28-02-2011 10:03pm

DrPhilG wrote: »

He could also make the trip home afterwards aboard a flying pig.

Pigs have an under rated role in MMA..... just don't mention a Spit-Roast to Bisping!

BoomsMMA · 02-03-2011 2:21pm

I agree that UFC has grown so rapidly in popularity over the past few years that we should be rewarded with a card that would rival 127 in Aus. Lets hope it happens sooner rather than later!!

Mellor · 03-03-2011 6:55am

The Oz card wasn't great.
The Main event had two big names, but Rivera in the co-main event.
After that it was home grown talent really that made up the numbers. And each got an opponent equal to their level in the UFC (Brian Ebersole being an exception as he was a late step in)

BoomsMMA · 03-03-2011 12:53pm

I agree that the Oz card wasn't the best we have seen and it was tailored more towards home talent to draw in the crowds. In my oppinion Ebersole was the star of the show even after being a late replacement so I'm looking to see more of him in the future. It would be interesting to see what sort of match-ups they would go for in an attempt to satisfy the Irish fans should it happen.

Mellor · 04-03-2011 6:31am

BoomsMMA wrote: »

I agree that the Oz card wasn't the best we have seen and it was tailored more towards home talent to draw in the crowds. In my oppinion Ebersole was the star of the show even after being a late replacement so I'm looking to see more of him in the future. It would be interesting to see what sort of match-ups they would go for in an attempt to satisfy the Irish fans should it happen.

It really wasn't to sell to the crowd. It was prob just easiest.
The two Oz cards have been in the top 3 or 4 selling events. This was selling out in record time regardless of who was on the card.

The sad/annoying this is, a lot of the tickets were bought up by touts this year and were on ebay and gumtree. Even before the event, there were people at the doors selling tickets.

scudzilla · 04-03-2011 6:49am

Mellor wrote: »

It really wasn't to sell to the crowd. It was prob just easiest.
The two Oz cards have been in the top 3 or 4 selling events. This was selling out in record time regardless of who was on the card.

The sad/annoying this is, a lot of the tickets were bought up by touts this year and were on ebay and gumtree. Even before the event, there were people at the doors selling tickets.

And for that you can blame UFC, When ya join Fight Club to get presale tickets you're allowed to buy 6 tickets per membership!!! (8 for that big Canadian event)

I, and others, moaned in Fight Club many times that reducing the number to 2 would stop a lot of touts but they just didn't wanna know.

And UFC partnered with StubHub, which is basically a scalping site, so fcuk 'em, now if i have spare cash i'll just buy 6 tickets and sell them for double, if it's good for the goose.......

Mellor · 04-03-2011 7:34am

Yeah, 6 is a joke. I can understand people wanting to sit together, but has to be a better way.

At least this time a lot of people got screwed with spares by the time event came.

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