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Getting Derrick Lewis to drop his weight on lower division for me is not really a great idea for me it is because of Lewis's style of fighting if it's Ciryl Gane then that will surely put him at an advantage with the speed and the technicality of his style surely Ciryl Gane will dominate the Light Heavyweight, and as I have said, Derrick Lewis is not a fast and technical person if he would not change his game plan in approaching his opponent then they will just move fast and counter Lewis, most of the Light Heavyweight is a technical fighter, it will look like the same for some so this is just what I think about Lewis,

He did already the 260 lbs, it's not working for him. Maybe he needs to be lighter. Derrick just needs one good shot to KO a technical fighter but he needs to be quicker.

Pimblett has a lot to prove after his last fight that isn't as imposing as he thought. But then Dana matching these two is quite funny. He must be looking for someone worse than Pimblett to present to the public.

[notblox1]

I haven't watched the video, but I've seen a picture with Logan Paul having his thumbs up just in front of Dana White.

I saw that picture myself but I was not sure if this is some photoshop mockup of this two guys or real deal.
After this sponsorship deal with Prime that is owned by Logan Paul, maybe we are going to see cool down in relationship between Dana White and Paul brothers.
This doesn't mean we are going to see this guys fighting in UFC any time soon

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[YuginKadoya]

I haven't watched the video, but I've seen a picture with Logan Paul having his thumbs up just in front of Dana White. It's probably a deal with Prime, which is a drink that Logan Paul, and KSI is partnered in I believe. So, that could potentially be a sponsorship deal. You know, how Monster the energy drink is currently the sponsor, and is held every time they read out the results of the fight. This will probably be the extent of it. Like I said, I can't imagine any commission sanctioning Logan Paul to fight in the UFC.

I am really doubting the legality of it, but seeing that Logan Paul and Dana White together in that video and together with Logan Paul Podcast "IMPAULSIVE" I surely need to not doubt the legality of that, but yeah Prime is their sponsor actually and I thought that Dana White was mad about the Paul Brother but here he is talking and laughing alongside with Logan Paul, and right now I really believe you with this man, and yeah Welcome Logan Paul to the UFC, I just wish that UFC will not be biased about him getting a title fight that fasts, and yeah they can surely pit him to Paddy Pimblett, that is not ranked I am now OK with it,

He did already the 260 lbs, it's not working for him. Maybe he needs to be lighter. Derrick just needs one good shot to KO a technical fighter but he needs to be quicker.

Pimblett has a lot to prove after his last fight that isn't as imposing as he thought. But then Dana matching these two is quite funny. He must be looking for someone worse than Pimblett to present to the public.

That is why he's going to be pulverized in the Light Heavyweight Derrick Lewis is not a technical fighter, he is a brawler, and if he doesn't change that style of fighting let's say become a technical Brawler he might have a chance against the many fighters in the Light Heavyweight because most of them are very technical, this is just what I think about Lewis, he is not winning anymore and his style is not really becoming in handy anymore Tai Tuivasa even though he is a 1 knock out-artist he is a slight technical fighter with a chin, that is why Ciryl Gane has a hard time beating him,

[TopTort777]

I haven't watched the video, but I've seen a picture with Logan Paul having his thumbs up just in front of Dana White. It's probably a deal with Prime, which is a drink that Logan Paul, and KSI is partnered in I believe. So, that could potentially be a sponsorship deal. You know, how Monster the energy drink is currently the sponsor, and is held every time they read out the results of the fight. This will probably be the extent of it. Like I said, I can't imagine any commission sanctioning Logan Paul to fight in the UFC.

Lets see how Dana White reacts in future after such sponsorship. They are friends with Logan, but he hates Jake Paul, because he criticizes and talks crap him (actually they both throw poop in each other). It will hard to maneuver between business and replaying to Jake I bet Jake can now poke Dana through his brother easily

Now to Prime - they have already updated their page (https://drinkprime.com/) with UFC official sponsor . Anyone tasted it? Funny that everything is sold out. Is it that good or due to promotion? We dont have it at my place, so I've checked walmart prices, and it turns that it cost more than Monster Energy and Red Bull.

[Iranus]

I haven't watched the video, but I've seen a picture with Logan Paul having his thumbs up just in front of Dana White. It's probably a deal with Prime, which is a drink that Logan Paul, and KSI is partnered in I believe. So, that could potentially be a sponsorship deal. You know, how Monster the energy drink is currently the sponsor, and is held every time they read out the results of the fight. This will probably be the extent of it. Like I said, I can't imagine any commission sanctioning Logan Paul to fight in the UFC.

I am really doubting the legality of it, but seeing that Logan Paul and Dana White together in that video and together with Logan Paul Podcast "IMPAULSIVE" I surely need to not doubt the legality of that, but yeah Prime is their sponsor actually and I thought that Dana White was mad about the Paul Brother but here he is talking and laughing alongside with Logan Paul, and right now I really believe you with this man, and yeah Welcome Logan Paul to the UFC, I just wish that UFC will not be biased about him getting a title fight that fasts, and yeah they can surely pit him to Paddy Pimblett, that is not ranked I am now OK with it,

I really do not know if I should be backing up anyone in this situation. I believe that there is truly something going on between Dana White and Logan Paul. We have seen a lot of disagreement between Dana White and Logan Paul before. But that was because Logan Paul or even his brother Jake Paul was just shit-talking about Dana White and UFC.

But this time Logan Paul has actually a deep approach. Dana White with a good intention of doing business. That's why they are going along with it.

[TopTort777]

Conor McGregor is going to be one of coaches of next TUF (The Ultimate Fighter tv series). Second coach position is still available. There is a probability, that second coach can be Conors next opponent. That will be a nice comeback story for Conor, and Conor would shake TUF ratings, as series ratings on TV dropped down. Also there are rumours, that Tony Fergusson is going to be that second coach. Conor vs Tonny, that would be something I gladly watch

[Welsh]

Look forward to seeing Prime replace Monster Energy for being held up at the decisions...Anyway, let's get some predictions out within the next few days. Missing one weekend of UFC has made us all stir crazy, and we're more interested talking about a sponsorship than the actual bets you guys are putting on.

I'm probably not going to bet this weekend, but I'll get my predictions out soon. As I said earlier, I believe Lewis will get the knockout after all. I've never been a massive fan of Spivak, and feel he's over rated to be honest.

Now to Prime - they have already updated their page (https://drinkprime.com/) with UFC official sponsor . Anyone tasted it? Funny that everything is sold out. Is it that good or due to promotion? We dont have it at my place, so I've checked walmart prices, and it turns that it cost more than Monster Energy and Red Bull.

Nah, not interested in it. However, I know it's extremely popular with the kids these days, and it's extremely expensive. It's just because of the association with Logan Paul, and KSI. There's nothing special about the drink. I believe it's just a normal electrolyte drink, so not necessarily a energy drink like Red Bull, and Monster Energy.

[Swordsoffreedom]

He did already the 260 lbs, it's not working for him. Maybe he needs to be lighter. Derrick just needs one good shot to KO a technical fighter but he needs to be quicker.
Pimblett has a lot to prove after his last fight that isn't as imposing as he thought. But then Dana matching these two is quite funny. He must be looking for someone worse than Pimblett to present to the public.

That is why he's going to be pulverized in the Light Heavyweight Derrick Lewis is not a technical fighter, he is a brawler, and if he doesn't change that style of fighting let's say become a technical Brawler he might have a chance against the many fighters in the Light Heavyweight because most of them are very technical, this is just what I think about Lewis, he is not winning anymore and his style is not really becoming in handy anymore Tai Tuivasa even though he is a 1 knock out-artist he is a slight technical fighter with a chin, that is why Ciryl Gane has a hard time beating him,

We all know that the more the weight class becomes, the less skill is needed. So if he does decide to cut weight and move to a lower weight class, he is going to face a lot more competition. And I am not saying that he cannot improve his technique if he cuts weight. But it just seems highly unlikely to me. If he wants to do better in the lower-weight division, he has to improve his technique. Otherwise, he is already not performing well in a higher-weight class. It will be much harder for him to perform at a lower weight class.

I haven't watched the video, but I've seen a picture with Logan Paul having his thumbs up just in front of Dana White. It's probably a deal with Prime, which is a drink that Logan Paul, and KSI is partnered in I believe. So, that could potentially be a sponsorship deal. You know, how Monster the energy drink is currently the sponsor, and is held every time they read out the results of the fight. This will probably be the extent of it. Like I said, I can't imagine any commission sanctioning Logan Paul to fight in the UFC.

Lets see how Dana White reacts in future after such sponsorship. They are friends with Logan, but he hates Jake Paul, because he criticizes and talks crap him (actually they both throw poop in each other). It will hard to maneuver between business and replaying to Jake I bet Jake can now poke Dana through his brother easily
Now to Prime - they have already updated their page (https://drinkprime.com/) with UFC official sponsor . Anyone tasted it? Funny that everything is sold out. Is it that good or due to promotion? We dont have it at my place, so I've checked walmart prices, and it turns that it cost more than Monster Energy and Red Bull.

Well, everyone that has gone to the Logan Paul podcast has said that prime tastes very good. But everyone was supposed to do that. Because of course, everyone is going to support Logan as they are on Logan's platform. Dana White is not going to let go of a chance like this because UFC needs to increase popularity right now. And I think Logan Paul is someone who can do that. I personally do not like Logan Paul, but this is the right thing being done by the UFC. Logan Paul is going to become a multi-millionaire because of prime.

[AverageGlabella]

I have placed bets on Makhachev submission  vs Volkanovski and a TKO victory for Jon Jones against Cyril Gane. What do you guys think about these bets? I nearly had the decision win for Jones but the odds were better for a tko which I think he could get because he can wrestle better and win by gnp. I have not put much on this and I am only worried about Jon Jones winning by decision. I think the makhachev bet is going to win but I am worried that Cyril Gane could play safe by moving around a lot.

[tokeweed]

I have placed bets on Makhachev submission  vs Volkanovski and a TKO victory for Jon Jones against Cyril Gane. What do you guys think about these bets? I nearly had the decision win for Jones but the odds were better for a tko which I think he could get because he can wrestle better and win by gnp. I have not put much on this and I am only worried about Jon Jones winning by decision. I think the makhachev bet is going to win but I am worried that Cyril Gane could play safe by moving around a lot.

Yup those would be the most likely outcomes.  But I also wouldn't be surprised if we also see Jones subs Gane.  Just wondering at what odds did you get in them for and what sports betting site are you using?  Books usually don't have props this early even the fiat ones...

I want to see Bobby up against Alex if possible though. Although, again I'd probably want Bobby to win I don't think he would, but since Izzy seems to have his number it'd be nice to see him going for champion status without going against Izzy.

That's gonna be like watching Whittaker going against a brick wall that hits back.    I'd take my chances and bet Whittaker via decision if that match up ever happens.  I think he won't choke at the last moments of the match like Adesanya did if ever.  Whittaker has no history with Pereira whatsoever, while Adesanya will always have those losses against Pereira in the back of his mind.

[notblox1]

I'm probably not going to bet this weekend, but I'll get my predictions out soon. As I said earlier, I believe Lewis will get the knockout after all. I've never been a massive fan of Spivak, and feel he's over rated to be honest.

I don't understand why Lewis is so big underdog in this fight, but it could be related with his weight cut and the fact that he lost last few fights.
There is value betting on Lewis but I am not sure we are going to see his old power for KO he needs to win fights.
Spivac is not my favorite fighter but I see this event more as 50-50 than current odds bookmakers set, and I think this fight won't go to distance.

[Welsh]

I don't understand why Lewis is so big underdog in this fight, but it could be related with his weight cut and the fact that he lost last few fights.
There is value betting on Lewis but I am not sure we are going to see his old power for KO he needs to win fights.
Spivac is not my favorite fighter but I see this event more as 50-50 than current odds bookmakers set, and I think this fight won't go to distance.

It's absolutely because Lewis has lost his last few fights, and some of them were pretty convincingly. Tai knocking him out via an elbow, that I think pretty much no one expected. I like Tai, and I wasn't expecting him to be able to do that. I'm the type of better that likes to bet on heavyweights going the distance, because usually the odds are quite nice. Sometimes, you get something silly like 5.00 for the favourite winning a decision, and that's only for a three round fight. Having said that, I stay away from decision wins on five round fights usually, at least with heavyweights. Although, Gane, and Jones are in pretty damn good shape for the division, and usually don't look all that gassed. Except, maybe Gane against Ngannou, but most other heavyweights start to flag towards the end. I know Lewis has struggled with it in the past, and it's not like he's a volume puncher.

[Smack That Ace]

Conor McGregor is going to be one of coaches of next TUF (The Ultimate Fighter tv series). Second coach position is still available. There is a probability, that second coach can be Conors next opponent. That will be a nice comeback story for Conor, and Conor would shake TUF ratings, as series ratings on TV dropped down. Also there are rumours, that Tony Fergusson is going to be that second coach. Conor vs Tonny, that would be something I gladly watch

It is going to be very interesting to see Conor McGregor and Tony Ferguson. I do think that Conor McGregor is well past his prime. But I still think he has the capability of making people interested in UFC. After all, he has most of the highest selling pay per view of all time in the UFC. So, his being involved is going to be very good for the UFC. And he's also going to be doing that with Tony Ferguson. You know, how crazy both of them can be.

Regards

Duke

[AverageGlabella]

Yup those would be the most likely outcomes.  But I also wouldn't be surprised if we also see Jones subs Gane.  Just wondering at what odds did you get in them for and what sports betting site are you using?  Books usually don't have props this early even the fiat ones...

Go to a local betting shop and they will be happy to put the bets down way before the ones on the internet. They offer the odds based on the opening odds. My local betting store is a small business that does not offer much on their website too. They are not a big company like the ones you see bet365 or william hill. No Crypto physical betting stores. You can cancel your bet and get a refund if the websites are better priced to. I was looking for a online betting website but they all had moneylines and no methods of victory. They had method of victory only for the bellator and next ufc fight night but not jon jones or Makhachev.

[bbc.reporter]

I haven't watched the video, but I've seen a picture with Logan Paul having his thumbs up just in front of Dana White.

I saw that picture myself but I was not sure if this is some photoshop mockup of this two guys or real deal.
After this sponsorship deal with Prime that is owned by Logan Paul, maybe we are going to see cool down in relationship between Dana White and Paul brothers.
This doesn't mean we are going to see this guys fighting in UFC any time soon

This is confirmed 100% real. I am beginning to be skeptical on this head shaking drama with Jake Paul and uncle Dana. They are using this very much similar to how ICO scammers use social media engagement to promote and sell themselves and their new products. Dana slapped his wife and has a new power slap league? Is this a coincidence? Jake Paul insults uncle Dana and his brother Logan signs a deal with Dana? Is this another coincidence?



Prime Hydration, a sports drink founded by YouTubers-turned-combat sports figures Logan Paul and KSI, has become the official global sports drink of the UFC.

On Monday, Paul teased a major UFC-related announcement on social media. While the video he posted led some to believe the revelation would be fight-related, most appeared to acknowledge the likelihood of a business deal, especially after Dana White appeared with a bottle of the drink during a press conference earlier this month.

Source https://www.mmanews.com/2023/01/ufc-announces-drinks-partnership-with-logan-pauls-prime-hydration/

[YuginKadoya]

Well, everyone that has gone to the Logan Paul podcast has said that prime tastes very good. But everyone was supposed to do that. Because of course, everyone is going to support Logan as they are on Logan's platform. Dana White is not going to let go of a chance like this because UFC needs to increase popularity right now. And I think Logan Paul is someone who can do that. I personally do not like Logan Paul, but this is the right thing being done by the UFC. Logan Paul is going to become a multi-millionaire because of prime.

Logan Paul failed the Crypto world and now has a scam of a project NFT or game, now going to something that could likely be a chance for him to be richer than he could ever be, well the same goes with the UFC, so no wonder this is happening and just like his brother that is reigning in the boxing with the retired MMA fighter I think Logan Paul wants to be known as a fighter aswell but in a different combat sports that he thinks he got an advantage ,

Well, everyone that has gone to the Logan Paul podcast has said that prime tastes very good. But everyone was supposed to do that. Because of course, everyone is going to support Logan as they are on Logan's platform. Dana White is not going to let go of a chance like this because UFC needs to increase popularity right now. And I think Logan Paul is someone who can do that. I personally do not like Logan Paul, but this is the right thing being done by the UFC. Logan Paul is going to become a multi-millionaire because of prime.

Logan Paul failed the Crypto world and now has a scam of a project NFT or game, now going to something that could likely be a chance for him to be richer than he could ever be, well the same goes with the UFC, so no wonder this is happening and just like his brother that is reigning in the boxing with the retired MMA fighter I think Logan Paul wants to be known as a fighter aswell but in a different combat sports that he thinks he got an advantage ,

[TopTort777]

Check out Derrik Lewis current form:



Waiting for comments on that He looks really slick. More like a light heavyweight right now. Do you think black beast will now lack power, but gained stamina and speed instead? Or he has still powder in his cannons? Excited to see updated Lewis in the octagon. Really looking forward how he gonna fight now. Maybe new tactics; not his usual as working as Nr2 or more counter attacks. Maybe that body transformation, weight cut will do exactly opposite and we will get a weak, exhausted Lewis, that might get an injury. Sometimes such body change cause bones to be not as strong as usually, as body looses water, salt, minerals.

[Welsh]

I knew it was going to be a sponsor of sorts, there was no way that a commission would sanction a fight for Logan Paul. He hasn't trained in martial arts at all. It'd be a really bad look on the UFC too. It seems Monster Energy has kept their sponsor too? Prime is going to be in the corners. When I thought there couldn't be any more sponsors...I'm lucky with BT sport you can watch the fights relatively undisturbed, but I've watched it a few times with friends on ESPN, and the screen is covered in advertisements, and you can't even watch the walk outs as they're playing advertisements.

Anyhow, see what I mean about Derrick Lewis? Definitely dropped more than 5 pounds there, but that doesn't mean he's not going to turn up at the fight with that weight back on. It might just be part of his training, so that he finds it easier come weigh in day.

[tokeweed]

Yup those would be the most likely outcomes.  But I also wouldn't be surprised if we also see Jones subs Gane.  Just wondering at what odds did you get in them for and what sports betting site are you using?  Books usually don't have props this early even the fiat ones...

Go to a local betting shop and they will be happy to put the bets down way before the ones on the internet. They offer the odds based on the opening odds. My local betting store is a small business that does not offer much on their website too. They are not a big company like the ones you see bet365 or william hill. No Crypto physical betting stores. You can cancel your bet and get a refund if the websites are better priced to. I was looking for a online betting website but they all had moneylines and no methods of victory. They had method of victory only for the bellator and next ufc fight night but not jon jones or Makhachev.

Just wondering at what odds did they give you Makhachev via submission and Jones via TKO.

And wow, it's my first time hearing of a bookie who's willing to cancel their customers' bets if other books have better lines.  That's very generous of them...  Most books would lock it in since they already beat the market.

Anyway here's my lottery ticket.

Jung - Kinoshita - Taira at 2.01
Add:  JY Park - Kim - Tybura at 6.50
Add:  Choi - Nakamura - H Park at 17.73
Add:  Lee - Jubli at 45.02
Add:  Lewis at 126.05

Just 10 bucks total for the lulz.

[Swordsoffreedom]

Logan Paul failed the Crypto world and now has a scam of a project NFT or game, now going to something that could likely be a chance for him to be richer than he could ever be, well the same goes with the UFC, so no wonder this is happening and just like his brother that is reigning in the boxing with the retired MMA fighter I think Logan Paul wants to be known as a fighter aswell but in a different combat sports that he thinks he got an advantage ,

Yeah, he has just made a big mistake in the crypto world, and now he is trying to clear the image. That's why he is trying to make things good with the UFC and also trying to get some new fans as well. Not to mention this is also going to be great for his future boxing matches as well.

But of course, if UFC can also get some popularity because of him, I think it is not going to be a bad deal for the UFC as well. But whatever happens, I do not think he's going to be a fighter in my eyes, he's always going to be known as a troll to me.