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[bbc.reporter]

UFC 272 news update. Uncle Dana has chosen Renato Moicano as the replacement for Rafael Fiziev.

This is a good choice, I reckon. Renato Moicano is a good fighter and he had a high ranking in the featherweight division before he lost to Jose Aldo and Chung Sung Jung then going to the lightweight division. Will this fight also be a big opportunity for him to get another high ranking in the lightweight division? The fight will be in 160 catchweight.



UFC 272 has itself a new co-main event, with Renato Moicano being selected as the replacement for Rafael Fiziev in a fight against Rafael dos Anjos in a catchweight bout.

Though both fighters are active in the lightweight division, the fight will be contested at 160 lbs in a catchweight bout.

Source https://www.mmanews.com/2022/03/renato-moicano-dos-anjos-ufc-272/

[YuginKadoya]

^  Dunno but that’s the thing...  It’s gonna be our first time seeing Fiziev in a 5 round fight.  And Dos Anjos isn’t a push over at 155.  But we’ll see, I just watched Fiziev’s last match vs Brad Riddell and it looked like he cardio was good.  He didn’t slow down like he did in the past.  So maybe he is ready for 5 rounds. 

UFC Free Fight:  Fiziev vs Riddell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdM73289hO8

^ I’m starting to lean Fiz after watching that.

I’ll watch this one next later after I do some stuff

UFC FN 182:  Felder vs Dos Anjos
https://mmacore.tv/videos/Paul_Felder_x_Rafael_Dos_Anjos_Full_Fight_UFC_Fight_Night_182_Part_1/10375434/6zmqwcuT

It was sad knowing that you want to watch Rafael Fiziev fight Rafael Dos Anjos but the anticipated thing happen when Rafael Fiziev was forced to withdraw from their fight due to being positive to Covid-19 and was replaced by Renato Moicano, I don't know if I'm going to be excited with the fight now but let's just wait and see, I really want to just see Rafael Fiziev if he can do a spectacular thing in defeating Rafael Dos Anjos, but sad to say Covid-19 is such a game-changer for the fighters, and us fans that wants to see our fighter fighting on the ring of octagon,

Great easy win for Islam Makhachev but I think we are going to have big problems with UFC and russian fighters from now on.
They are starting to ban sportsman from that country from all international competitions in all sports, and I don't think Dana White with UFC will be any different.
Even if with some miracle UFC don't release them, they can't travel to most countries around the world.

That is not a good thing and because of what is happening to the war of Russia and Ukraine some sports with the different countries will surely be affected aswell I really think the banning of the sports is just in the World Cup and not with individual fighters well I might be wrong because it said that Russia was banned from world cup because of what it did to Ukraine, but with individual fighters that are Russian I think it will not get affected,

[TopTort777]

UFC 272 news update. Uncle Dana has chosen Renato Moicano as the replacement for Rafael Fiziev.

This is a good choice, I reckon. Renato Moicano is a good fighter and he had a high ranking in the featherweight division before he lost to Jose Aldo and Chung Sung Jung then going to the lightweight division. Will this fight also be a big opportunity for him to get another high ranking in the lightweight division? The fight will be in 160 catchweight.

Renato is not even in the top. Dos Anjos was supposed to fight a fighter from top, now he gets a guy who has fought a month ago, and most important, lost to Fiziev. Means he is weaker. Easy opponent and money for Dos Anjos.

I remember that Dos Anjos was scheduled to fight Makhachev in 2020, but Dos Anjos was tested covid positive. Then, when the fight was rescheduled, Makhachev got an injury. Another reschedule. Then Dos Anjos got an injury and Makhachev has fought Hooker. Now they had a chance to meet finally. UFC match makers decided different. But from what I've heard, Makhachev and Dos Anjos did not came to agreement on a weight they would fight. Makhachev wanted 155, but Dos Anjos offered interim weight. Either gods dont want them fight, or someone is running from other.

[tokeweed]

^  Dunno but that’s the thing...  It’s gonna be our first time seeing Fiziev in a 5 round fight.  And Dos Anjos isn’t a push over at 155.  But we’ll see, I just watched Fiziev’s last match vs Brad Riddell and it looked like he cardio was good.  He didn’t slow down like he did in the past.  So maybe he is ready for 5 rounds. 

UFC Free Fight:  Fiziev vs Riddell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdM73289hO8

^ I’m starting to lean Fiz after watching that.

I’ll watch this one next later after I do some stuff

UFC FN 182:  Felder vs Dos Anjos
https://mmacore.tv/videos/Paul_Felder_x_Rafael_Dos_Anjos_Full_Fight_UFC_Fight_Night_182_Part_1/10375434/6zmqwcuT

It was sad knowing that you want to watch Rafael Fiziev fight Rafael Dos Anjos but the anticipated thing happen when Rafael Fiziev was forced to withdraw from their fight due to being positive to Covid-19 and was replaced by Renato Moicano, I don't know if I'm going to be excited with the fight now but let's just wait and see, I really want to just see Rafael Fiziev if he can do a spectacular thing in defeating Rafael Dos Anjos, but sad to say Covid-19 is such a game-changer for the fighters, and us fans that wants to see our fighter fighting on the ring of octagon,

Yeah well...  Apparently we can’t have nice things all of the time.  But I think Moicano is ok.  Would’ve preferred Makhachev but what can we do.  Lol.

As for the event from a betting perspective, there could be a couple of dog lines in the under 2.5’s that could hit here.  I’m looking at Elliot vs Ulanbecov and Kelleher vs Nurmagomedov.  Most other matches have the over/under at 1.5 rounds.  It shows that this event could be fire works.

jeremypwr’s Multi Master.  glhf.

UFC 272:  Multi Master Challenge
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5387885.0

[TopTort777]

What do you think about main event in UFC 272? Is Masvidal able to beat Covington ? I dont believe Masvidal is as strong as Covington. Masvidal havent fought anyone from top15 in his division (except to looses to Usman). His best fight - probably Darren Till, and that was in 2019. To me he is just overhyped guy. Colby just need to be Colby. Throw punches like a machine gun and that is it. Funny statistics, in just one round Colby throw and landed more punches on Usman, than Masvidal in whole fight against Usman:D

[Roidz]

What do you think about main event in UFC 272? Is Masvidal able to beat Covington ? I dont believe Masvidal is as strong as Covington. Masvidal havent fought anyone from top15 in his division (except to looses to Usman). His best fight - probably Darren Till, and that was in 2019. To me he is just overhyped guy. Colby just need to be Colby. Throw punches like a machine gun and that is it. Funny statistics, in just one round Colby throw and landed more punches on Usman, than Masvidal in whole fight against Usman:D

There are 13 fights that will be played at UFC 272, but unfortunately none of the fights will fight for the championship belt on Sunday later, but even so, UFC 272 still provides its own attraction for fans of free fights today, the fight between Covington vs Masvidal is the main battle that is most awaited, not only because they are great fighters but thise fight is nervous with the feel of revenge between friends who become opponents, I think both fighters have been claiming themselves to be great fighters and UFC 272 will be a proving ground for them to show the world, who really is the greatest between the two ..!

[YuginKadoya]

Yeah well...  Apparently we can’t have nice things all of the time.  But I think Moicano is ok.  Would’ve preferred Makhachev but what can we do.  Lol.

As for the event from a betting perspective, there could be a couple of dog lines in the under 2.5’s that could hit here.  I’m looking at Elliot vs Ulanbecov and Kelleher vs Nurmagomedov.  Most other matches have the over/under at 1.5 rounds.  It shows that this event could be fire works.

jeremypwr’s Multi Master.  glhf.

UFC 272:  Multi Master Challenge
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5387885.0

Well, Islam Makhachev just landed the Rank 3 Spot so I think the UFC is going to make him fight the title match, we can be sure about that, and he already had his fight last event, but maybe Moicano can give us a great fight but I having my doubts for now, well I think it's time to settle down with this Fiziev was really forced to be switch with other fighters, Rafael Dos Anjos really want a fight right now so canceling this again will surely break his heart,

I will surely see to it the fight of Brian Keller VS Umar Nurmagomedov, and I will surely place my bet on the kicking Nurmagomedov, for all the fights in here I am truly excited about this fight.

What do you think about main event in UFC 272? Is Masvidal able to beat Covington ? I dont believe Masvidal is as strong as Covington. Masvidal havent fought anyone from top15 in his division (except to looses to Usman). His best fight - probably Darren Till, and that was in 2019. To me he is just overhyped guy. Colby just need to be Colby. Throw punches like a machine gun and that is it. Funny statistics, in just one round Colby throw and landed more punches on Usman, than Masvidal in whole fight against Usman:D

There are 13 fights that will be played at UFC 272, but unfortunately none of the fights will fight for the championship belt on Sunday later, but even so, UFC 272 still provides its own attraction for fans of free fights today, the fight between Covington vs Masvidal is the main battle that is most awaited, not only because they are great fighters but thise fight is nervous with the feel of revenge between friends who become opponents, I think both fighters have been claiming themselves to be great fighters and UFC 272 will be a proving ground for them to show the world, who really is the greatest between the two ..!

I believe that this fight is overhyped aswell, for me, I am not really interested in this fight and prefer to just see Brian Kelleher VS Umar Nurmagomedov, but maybe will give some time with Rafael Dos Anjos VS Renato Moicano, even though I would love a Fiziev fight, but giving my Opinion with the Covington VS Masvidal I think I will go with Colby Covington, in my Opinion, Jorge Masvidal will be unknown to me if it wasn't for Ben Askren, the 0:05 time flying knee kick win the fastest win on the UFC, I will not know Jorge Masvidal, I think Colby Covington is more technical than Masvidal, but this fight is just an overhyped fight for me.

[minairia3]

UFC 272 news update. Uncle Dana has chosen Renato Moicano as the replacement for Rafael Fiziev.
This is a good choice, I reckon. Renato Moicano is a good fighter and he had a high ranking in the featherweight division before he lost to Jose Aldo and Chung Sung Jung then going to the lightweight division. Will this fight also be a big opportunity for him to get another high ranking in the lightweight division? The fight will be in 160 catchweight.

Renato is not even in the top. Dos Anjos was supposed to fight a fighter from top, now he gets a guy who has fought a month ago, and most important, lost to Fiziev. Means he is weaker. Easy opponent and money for Dos Anjos.

I remember that Dos Anjos was scheduled to fight Makhachev in 2020, but Dos Anjos was tested covid positive. Then, when the fight was rescheduled, Makhachev got an injury. Another reschedule. Then Dos Anjos got an injury and Makhachev has fought Hooker. Now they had a chance to meet finally. UFC match makers decided different. But from what I've heard, Makhachev and Dos Anjos did not came to agreement on a weight they would fight. Makhachev wanted 155, but Dos Anjos offered interim weight. Either gods dont want them fight, or someone is running from other.

I don't see any reason for Islam Makhachev to run from Rafael dos Anjos. Don't get me wrong. Obviously Rafael dos Anjos is a great fighter but I actually don't see the reason why this would happen. This fight is going to be easy for dos Anjos against Renato.

I think Islam Makhachev is really smart to invite him to fight in the 155 catchweight. Because that's what he excels in. Would have been a great fight between two men who are at the top of their craft. I would really like to see Rafael dos Anjos call Islam Makhachev out after this match.

[TopTort777]

155lb is the max weight for lightweight. The weight Islam and Dos Anjor are. Islam want to fight in it, Dos Anjos want to fight with a greater weight. Dos Anjos could have accepted call from Islam. Match makers offered him, but he decided to fight against Moicano. Mayne one is running, but they cant meet in octagon for two years. But Dos Anjos is going on an easy way. Not the spirit of the champ imho.

[notblox1]

I just checked odds and saw that Colby Covington is huge favorite against Masvidal, and I think he is going to win but not so easy as odds are suggesting.
Not sure if this pay-per-view will pay off for Dana and I am more interested to watch other fights from this fight card, all-Brazillian co-main event and Kevin Holland vs Oliveira should be great to watch.
Greg Hardy is on this card so we can expect to see some KO for him or his opponent.

[YuginKadoya]

I don't see any reason for Islam Makhachev to run from Rafael dos Anjos. Don't get me wrong. Obviously Rafael dos Anjos is a great fighter but I actually don't see the reason why this would happen. This fight is going to be easy for dos Anjos against Renato.

I think Islam Makhachev is really smart to invite him to fight in the 155 catchweight. Because that's what he excels in. Would have been a great fight between two men who are at the top of their craft. I would really like to see Rafael dos Anjos call Islam Makhachev out after this match.

With his performance over Bobby Green I don't see any reason why he would make an excuse to not fight Rafael Dos Anjos, and I think it is a coincidence that he got injured when the fight has rescheduled, but as we know he got some different skill than Khabib Nurmagomedov, from his fight with Bobby Green he seems slow in pacing with his ground wrestling and thinking a lot on what to do next and giving some opportunity to his opponent while Khabib Nurmagomedov has a fast pacing and continues to pressure his opponent with strikes, I think that is the difference with the two, but still Islam Makhachev is still dangerous to face on the ground and mostly near the cage wall.

155lb is the max weight for lightweight. The weight Islam and Dos Anjor are. Islam want to fight in it, Dos Anjos want to fight with a greater weight. Dos Anjos could have accepted call from Islam. Match makers offered him, but he decided to fight against Moicano. Mayne one is running, but they cant meet in octagon for two years. But Dos Anjos is going on an easy way. Not the spirit of the champ imho.

I really don't expect him to face Makhachev after seeing his ground grappling against Bobby Green but Dana White have further reveals that Islam Makhachev turn down the fight so they put Moicano instead, but because White loves the Dariush fight he's going to remake the Beneil Dariush, it will be a Islam Makhachev VS Beneil Dariush instead.

I don't know if this statement from Dana White is real but maybe a Makhachev VS Dariush could be a great match, or should I say Islam Makhachev is near his Champion status and I don't see any purpose in fighting Rafael Dos Anjos anymore because he is now on Rank 3 and Dos Anjos is on Rank 6.

[TheNineClub]

I don't know if this statement from Dana White is real but maybe a Makhachev VS Dariush could be a great match, or should I say Islam Makhachev is near his Champion status and I don't see any purpose in fighting Rafael Dos Anjos anymore because he is now on Rank 3 and Dos Anjos is on Rank 6.

Definitely, no reason for Makachev to have that fight. With him being number 3, I doubt there's even a need for him fighting Dariush (unfortunately), he could just bypass all that and get a title shot by the end of the year. Dariush vs Makachev would be a great fight, and I am not sure what Dariush would have to do to secure that fight, but Makachev definitely would have the upper hand not just in those negotiations, but in negotiations for any other fight besides the title shot.

[TopTort777]

While people keep saying stop war in Ukraine and has turned this forum from cryptocurrency related into political, I would say "FREE Cain Velasquez!"

Cain Velasquez faces attempted murder charge after allegedly shooting at suspected child-abuser.

When there are holes in law, and the offender managed to escaped punishment, the only thing that is left is to take this situation in own hands. As a father, I completely understand Cains motives and probably would have done the same. I hope that Cain will get out of the jail and he would only got a suspended sentence.

[tokeweed]

What do you think about main event in UFC 272? Is Masvidal able to beat Covington ? I dont believe Masvidal is as strong as Covington. Masvidal havent fought anyone from top15 in his division (except to looses to Usman). His best fight - probably Darren Till, and that was in 2019. To me he is just overhyped guy. Colby just need to be Colby. Throw punches like a machine gun and that is it. Funny statistics, in just one round Colby throw and landed more punches on Usman, than Masvidal in whole fight against Usman:D

Colby Covington all day imho.  And yup, you and me both...  Masvidal isn't really that good compared to most of the other fighters at top 10 of 170 tbh.  But he's an entertaining guy who sells PPV's.  The line for Covington is so chalky tho.  If I were betting on this I'd go for a degen prop like Covington to win at round 5 at 22.    10 bucks wins 220.  That's worth a shot.  Covington doesn't really have the KO power and Masvidal won't break easy, esp not against Covington.  And if he breaks, it's going to be late.

And speaking of entertainment, the pre fight press conference should be hilarious with these guys going at it.  Lol.

UFC 272:  Pre Fight Press Conference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inFLfwmhBy8

[Hydrogen]

Well, positioning is more important with Grappling or wrestling, and the way Islam Makhachev has done it, he surely moves faster and clearly, he knows where to position himself to take the advantage, and because of the cage wall, he surely made grappling dangerous, and more effective with his Dagestan chain wrestling, Khabib Nurmagomedov has said in an interview that Islam Makachev is a different fighter right now.

Most wrestling is structured around getting takedowns, points and pins.

Grapplers and BJJ is more about getting chokes and subs.

There are positions in grappling that could never be found in wrestling. Things like pulling guard and taking the back don't exist in wrestling AFAIK. Wrestlers who don't train grappling aren't good in those positions. Bobby Green got finished in a grappling position which he might never see in wrestling. Something similar could be said about Gaethje losing to Khabib. Etc.

I don't know what is their History on where their grudge match has started, but I really know they are close friends and I think this could have a deeper reason behind this, but apart from this maybe, I am not 100% sure this could also part of the hype, and because they don't want a match with Khamzat Chimaev, they surely made their own match, I really don't know if this is planned but I am just saying what is bugging inside my head, I could also be wrong and this is just hearsay of a thought.

From 2017 to 2019 Colby said Jon Jones used steroids. Colby said he had info on Tyron Woodley that could put him in jail if needed. Colby called brazilians filthy animals. Colby said things that put pressure on people to turn on him and throw him under a bus. Eventually, I think Jorge Masvidal obliged.

Now Colby is saying things about Jorge Masvidal. He says Masvidal abandoned his ex wife and kids.

[TopTort777]

Now Colby is saying things about Jorge Masvidal. He says Masvidal abandoned his ex wife and kids.

Isnt it true? Jorge is living his life. Having parties, flying private jet, promotes tequila. But I have never seen him with his family, neither he speaks about them.

But he's an entertaining guy who sells PPV's. 

Talking, that is the only thing Masvidal is able to He tries to be like McGregor (even wear same Versace robe lol). But he wont be a chicken that gives golden eggs for a long time. Like McGregor. His only achievement is fast KO over Askren. I think that as soon as someone knockout other guy in same amazing way, everyone will forget about Jorge. If he looses, he will be in 3 lose streak. Another lose and he will be kicked from UFC imho.

[bittraffic]

It still difficult for Jorge to overcome the defeat with Usman. Its in the mind is where the real fight is when he see himself knockout over and over on youtube and reading the comments affects his will. No wonder about the odds.

While people keep saying stop war in Ukraine and has turned this forum from cryptocurrency related into political, I would say "FREE Cain Velasquez!"

Cain Velasquez faces attempted murder charge after allegedly shooting at suspected child-abuser.

When there are holes in law, and the offender managed to escaped punishment, the only thing that is left is to take this situation in own hands. As a father, I completely understand Cains motives and probably would have done the same. I hope that Cain will get out of the jail and he would only got a suspended sentence.

Cain is a good guy, alot of the people in gym couldnt believe he did it. The girl was believed to be related to his family and couldn't blame him. He could make a deal with the wounded victim, I'm sure something could be done. Or they'll gonna see a new boss inside the penetentiary.

[tokeweed]

Now Colby is saying things about Jorge Masvidal. He says Masvidal abandoned his ex wife and kids.

Isnt it true? Jorge is living his life. Having parties, flying private jet, promotes tequila. But I have never seen him with his family, neither he speaks about them.

But he's an entertaining guy who sells PPV's.  

Talking, that is the only thing Masvidal is able to He tries to be like McGregor (even wear same Versace robe lol). But he wont be a chicken that gives golden eggs for a long time. Like McGregor. His only achievement is fast KO over Askren. I think that as soon as someone knockout other guy in same amazing way, everyone will forget about Jorge. If he looses, he will be in 3 lose streak. Another lose and he will be kicked from UFC imho.

I wouldn't put him that low in the totem pole.  The guy is skilled but just not as skilled like how a lot of people would tend to think.  In football it's called a fraud.  Sad to say...

And yeah...  I mean I like Masvidal but you're also right.  Lol.  Him trying to be McGregor with the fancy robe and all that was total cringe.  It would've been better if he just continued being himself.  As for being removed from the roster, I don't think so.  He's like Nate Diaz.  Win or lose his stock just keeps going up.  People like watchng him.

[minairia3]

I don't see any reason for Islam Makhachev to run from Rafael dos Anjos. Don't get me wrong. Obviously Rafael dos Anjos is a great fighter but I actually don't see the reason why this would happen. This fight is going to be easy for dos Anjos against Renato.

I think Islam Makhachev is really smart to invite him to fight in the 155 catchweight. Because that's what he excels in. Would have been a great fight between two men who are at the top of their craft. I would really like to see Rafael dos Anjos call Islam Makhachev out after this match.

With his performance over Bobby Green I don't see any reason why he would make an excuse to not fight Rafael Dos Anjos, and I think it is a coincidence that he got injured when the fight has rescheduled, but as we know he got some different skill than Khabib Nurmagomedov, from his fight with Bobby Green he seems slow in pacing with his ground wrestling and thinking a lot on what to do next and giving some opportunity to his opponent while Khabib Nurmagomedov has a fast pacing and continues to pressure his opponent with strikes, I think that is the difference with the two, but still Islam Makhachev is still dangerous to face on the ground and mostly near the cage wall.

I have to say something, I think we all remember that Khabib Nurmagomedov struggled a little against Tibau and Islam Makhachev knocked out Tibau quite convincingly. I am not saying that he is better than Khabib Nurmagomedov. But he certainly has the striking that Nurmagomedov probably didn't have or didn't even need to show. What I am trying to say is Islam Makhachev is a really dangerous guy and I don't think any fighter would like to dodge him if they can.

[bbc.reporter]

According to Covington, he is taking a pay cut for this fight versus Gamebred Masvidal because he does not care about the money for this fight. I am shaking my head in skepticism. What will happen to Colby Covington's share of the pay per view if he did not accept it? Everything will go to Masvidal?

Also, does everyone really believe in this feud between Colby and Masvidal? Is Colby really helping Masvidal if his share of the pay per view is going to Masvidal? Head shaking.



UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington was allegedly willing to take a pay cut and give up pay-per-view points to fight at UFC 272.

During his UFC 272 pre-fight media day availability, Covington detailed how personal this fight is for him to the point that money is an afterthought.

“This is just a personal rivalry, this isn’t about the money,” Covington said. “I didn’t come here to fight for money. I took a pay cut, I didn’t care about the money for this fight. This is about settling a blood rivalry, this is a long time coming. This guy’s been holding it off as long as he could until he had no other opportunities. This is the biggest opportunity he can get to pay his alimony, to pay his child support. So of course he’s gotta come and get this losing paycheck.

When further pressed for clarification, Covington doubled down on his financial stance regarding his fight with Masvidal.

“Yeah, I foregoed the pay-per-view, I don’t care about the pay-per-view for this fight. I wanna come put on a show in the UFC and show that I’m deserving of being a lifetime UFC fighter.”

Source https://www.mmanews.com/2022/03/colby-covington-pay-cut/