The Official MMA Thread: UFC FIGHT NIGHT IN RIYADH - ISRAEL ADESANYA VS. NASSOURDINE IMAVOV: RETURN OF THE KING OR RISE OF THE IMAVOV - 2/1 @ 9AM EST

[SORIANOTRON]

Yeah at this point Kelvin might be a lifer, but I can see another org willing to throw a BAG at him if he becomes a FA

and on another note

 

[spiderjericho]

I wonder who the scum bag reporter he’s referring to? John Nash? Luke Thomas? Ariel Helwani?

I do agree with his opinion on Boxing’s going out of business sales approach.

And you can’t front…under his leadership, the business has sustained, thrived. I don’t love the ESPN era (watered down constant drip) but thank god for Dana White and UFC. Roll Tide!!

 

[OTG]

 

[whtascene]

That bout is jinxed with the amount of changes to it.

 

[spiderjericho]

Khalil vs Hill

Hill vs Ulberg

Ulberg vs Smith

Smith vs ??

 

[boxer15]

That bout is jinxed with the amount of changes to it.

They’re trying to rob Anthony Smith of his title *shot because he is the only chance at beating Pereira.

 

[spiderjericho]

If Anthony Smith’s name was Magomed maybe

Otherwise that guy has no shot of beating Paotan.

Also Vincent Van Goat !! Thread misses your energy. Hope everything alright.

 

[jayt1202]

I still think Smith's last win was a fluke. Was thinking Ulberg would put to bed any title shot dreams he had. Now he could possibly be in the convo with a win over Dolidze?!?! We've seen crazier things but still.

 

[spiderjericho]

 

[spiderjericho]

 

[spiderjericho]

 

[SORIANOTRON]

Once upon a time I remember Conor roasting RDA for a "sore toe" after he pulled outta their fight with a broken foot....

The MMA gods dont forget

 

[spiderjericho]

 

[jayt1202]

He did say "Chandler or not" lol. Would laugh so hard if he ended up fighting someone else.

Chandler should give it until rest of 24' and move on if it doesn't happen by then. This November will be two years from his last fight.

 

[SORIANOTRON]

Chandler made some cryptic posts about the BMF

might be looking for a fight with MAX if the conor fight fall through

 

[Davey Magoo]

This PFL card is freaking horrendous.

…some of the worst fighting I’ve seen in quite some time.

They can’t put guys like this on ESPN and expect to grow their brand.

 

[Davey Magoo]

Chandler made some cryptic posts about the BMF

might be looking for a fight with MAX if the conor fight fall through

I ****ing hate Conor McGregor.

At this point I wish he would just go away.

…I really mean that.

 

[spiderjericho]

I can’t even remember the last time I watched a strictly PFL card. The Bellator cards yes + the PFLellator card as well.

Dana dollars is right. If it were so easy…they’d have long standing rivals. No idea where they get the money to last (One, PFL and Rizin).

 

[Davey Magoo]

The problem is this stupid tournament format.

Why they insist on clinging to it is beyond me.

Guys are more focused on winning and getting to the next round, than putting on a show. I don’t think the people running this organization have any idea what they’re doing.

…doesn’t help that most of the fighters aren’t very good.

 

[Davey Magoo]

Yeah that was a fantastic fight Big John.

…have some more croutons with your company man salad.

 

[Davey Magoo]

And the main event…featuring “Cassius Clay Collard.”

The man who apparently doesn’t understand the fact that Cassius Clay is the name that Muhammad Ali rejected.

So much so, that he nearly beat Ernie Tyrell to death for refusing to stop calling him that.

…Cassius Clay Collard everyone.

 

[jayt1202]

The PFL tournament format is really lame and should be put to rest. That said Bellator never set the world on fire either. It's obviously hard to build an MMA brand but they really could use a reset.

 

[Davey Magoo]

The PFL tournament format is really lame and should be put to rest. That said Bellator never set the world on fire either. It's obviously hard to build an MMA brand but they really could use a reset.

The only questions that matter are can you put on good fights and can you build good storylines?

…good production values are a plus too.

 

[whtascene]

 

[spiderjericho]

The problem is this stupid tournament format.

Why they insist on clinging to it is beyond me.

Guys are more focused on winning and getting to the next round, than putting on a show. I don’t think the people running this organization have any idea what they’re doing.

…doesn’t help that most of the fighters aren’t very good.

I think they’re clearly trying to popularize the format of European soccer. I don’t think it is an issue for including newer fighters. But it doesn’t allow more well established names to engage in more marquee fights that will generate fan interest. Names bring fans.

I do agree there roster isn’t exactly old Bellator, Strikeforce or UFC.

The PFL tournament format is really lame and should be put to rest. That said Bellator never set the world on fire either. It's obviously hard to build an MMA brand but they really could use a reset.

Factz. People diminish Dana Dollars accomplishments. But they bought the company in 2000 or 2001…a twenty year run. No one else has been able to compete. EliteXC, Oscar Dela Hoya, Strikeforce, Pride, Bellator, etc. The Saudis could buy PFLellator. But how long can they follow the model of just sinking money for their entertainment?

The only questions that matter are can you put on good fights and can you build good storylines?

…good production values are a plus too.

They have decent production values. They just haven’t done much in the six months since buying Bellator.

They haven’t announced their September PPV. The only “good” thing they have are the Bellator cards and a hand full of stars like Dakota, Paul Hughes, Francis, etc.