🥊 The UFC Info and Prediction Thread

[pawel7777]

If Khabib ever wants to return to MMA, he will get back as a coach. I think that extra weight he has got now is hereditary. His father wasnt slim either. And the body, after years of training and cutting, I think it is relaxing and protesting to get back in shape I dont know how much you get media information about Khabibs life on your language or in English for example. But among Russian speaking we have tons about him. His popularity is on such huge level, that even if all of his funds are frozen, for many it will be an honour to help or support him. Besides, he is great relationships with sheikhs. He can be someone's friendly coach, so he and several next of his family generations will be provided with everything.

That's all true, but I just can't imagine him accepting money for nothing or acting as a personal trainer to some rich kids. That's just not who he is.

(...) They already tested the sales on Chandler, and there have been speculations money never flows and that they have to make a pinky accident to cancel the fight.

I wouldn't be surprised if that was true. There was almost no hype before the fight, or at least nothing was coming through to me. That's not what you'd expect from the great return of the most marketable MMA fighter of all time.
We all know Chandler would beat him easily, making it hard to sell any future fights. Pairing Conor up with some bigger name, or someone from a higher weight class (so he can have an excuse for losing) would make more sense.

[TopTort777]

Again discussing possible McGregor fight I highly believe that he will never ever return to a professional fighting sport. I have never seen anyone return from a leg injury the same as he was before, and perform on high level. If it isnt joints, but a bone crack, forget about sport. Biggest example - Anderson Silva. After that leg break, he has retired. As to Conor. Why would he even continue fighting. He has got money, fame, business, family. If he wants to fight that much, pay sparring partners and beat them. No need to cut weight and push yourself hard If there some fights in his contract, I think he is able to buy out himself from UFC

[tokeweed]

Nobody's really interested in betting at this weekend's event eh?  Lolol.    Seems like McGregor is still in the news...  And like what TopTort said, I don't think he's going back in the cage.  I mean why would he?  He prolly thinks he misses the game but then when it's time to fight, he flakes out.

Anyway, here are more vids to watch.  Enjoy... 

UFC Free Fight:  Namajunas vs JJ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIcZaxVXgpY

UFC Free Fight:  Bonfim vs Giles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4_MGeJFXGY

UFC Free Fight:  Santos vs Miller
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RzxJh3sD0U

[bbc.reporter]

If Khabib ever wants to return to MMA, he will get back as a coach. I think that extra weight he has got now is hereditary. His father wasnt slim either. And the body, after years of training and cutting, I think it is relaxing and protesting to get back in shape I dont know how much you get media information about Khabibs life on your language or in English for example. But among Russian speaking we have tons about him. His popularity is on such huge level, that even if all of his funds are frozen, for many it will be an honour to help or support him. Besides, he is great relationships with sheikhs. He can be someone's friendly coach, so he and several next of his family generations will be provided with everything.

Similar to these boxing events that were arranged and managed in Saudi Arabia with very large purses from the Saudi prince, I reckon this would certainly be very good for Khabib vs. Conor if the sheiks will also support a MMA event that is not under the organization of uncle Dana. Also, Khabib is not very fat if you compare his body to his father. He is not a round pound. I am quite certain Khabib can fight in welterweight and he will be comfortable in this weight division. It will also be the same for Conor.

Again discussing possible McGregor fight I highly believe that he will never ever return to a professional fighting sport. I have never seen anyone return from a leg injury the same as he was before, and perform on high level. If it isnt joints, but a bone crack, forget about sport. Biggest example - Anderson Silva. After that leg break, he has retired. As to Conor. Why would he even continue fighting. He has got money, fame, business, family. If he wants to fight that much, pay sparring partners and beat them. No need to cut weight and push yourself hard If there some fights in his contract, I think he is able to buy out himself from UFC

However, if the opponent is Khabib, I am quite very much certain if Conor had a broken leg, he will use this and kick Khabib. Conor has a different type of hatefulness against Khabib. He will accept the fight.

[pawel7777]

(...) Also, Khabib is not very fat if you compare his body to his father. He is not a round pound. I am quite certain Khabib can fight in welterweight and he will be comfortable in this weight division. It will also be the same for Conor.
(...)

And let's not forget Khabib is only 35 years old, so the same age as Poirier or Gaethje and younger than e.g. Chandler, Usman, Belal, or Covington.
He could easily drop to even 155 if given enough time (Conor probably wouldn't though).
From what I know, he stayed reasonably active and didn't let himself go too much.

[tokeweed]

So finally we're just around 9 hours before the event starts.  The weigh ins are in and it's good to see that everybody made weight.  There was a close call on Cortez tho as she was .5 lbs over the limit.  She went back stage, chopped some hair off, went on the scale and made weight. 

Here are the weigh ins.

Rose Namajunas (124.75) vs Tracy Cortez (126)
Santiago Ponzinibbio (171) vs Muslim Salikhov (171)
Drew Dober (155) vs Jean Silva (155)
Gabriel Bonfim (171) vs Ange Loosa (170)
Julian Erosa (145.5) vs Christian Rodriguez (145.5)
Abdul Razak Alhassan (185) vs Cody Brundage (185.5)
Charles Johnson (125.5) vs Joshua Van (125)
Jasmine Jasudavicius (125) vs Fatima Kline (125)
Da’Mon Blackshear (135.5) vs Montel Jackson (135)
Mariya Agapova (125) vs Luana Santos (125)
Josh Fremd (186) vs Andre Petroski (185.5)
Evan Elder (170) vs Darrius Flowers (170)

Here are the vids.  I feel like Charles Johnson is gonna win.  Dunno tho...

UFC Fight Night:  Namajunas vs Cortez Weigh In
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M2p4hPDFHw

UFC Fight Night:  Namajunas vs Cortez Face Off
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AheZYJ8bDw

[TopTort777]

Imho, with Dagestani and Muslim religion, if a man made a word, he will lose tons of respect if he suddenly changes his mind. Khabib told that he has finished his career, and I think he wont ever return, not even in a exhibition fight. He will not be man of his word if he does. He will get so much hate from his own people. The only way he could get involved into a fight, someone touches his family. But that wont be a fight under any rules

[cabron]

Imho, with Dagestani and Muslim religion, if a man made a word, he will lose tons of respect if he suddenly changes his mind. Khabib told that he has finished his career, and I think he wont ever return, not even in a exhibition fight. He will not be man of his word if he does. He will get so much hate from his own people. The only way he could get involved into a fight, someone touches his family. But that wont be a fight under any rules

Khabib losing his assets I think is just like someone touches his family. Taking away what's supposedly for them. It's their culture though so I have no idea what things may mean to them. But in general, a man has to do things he may not like to provide for his family. The news is already widespread, I think the people will understand if he breaks his word.

Sports events today have to provide the most popular fighters to divert the people's attention and not focus on what the government is doing. I think Dana is even open to the idea of Jon Jones vs Francis Ngannou, I read a headline just today about this. PFL vs UFC will be bigger.

[AmoreJaz]

Imho, with Dagestani and Muslim religion, if a man made a word, he will lose tons of respect if he suddenly changes his mind. Khabib told that he has finished his career, and I think he wont ever return, not even in a exhibition fight. He will not be man of his word if he does. He will get so much hate from his own people. The only way he could get involved into a fight, someone touches his family. But that wont be a fight under any rules

Khabib losing his assets I think is just like someone touches his family. Taking away what's supposedly for them. It's their culture though so I have no idea what things may mean to them. But in general, a man has to do things he may not like to provide for his family. The news is already widespread, I think the people will understand if he breaks his word.

Sports events today have to provide the most popular fighters to divert the people's attention and not focus on what the government is doing. I think Dana is even open to the idea of Jon Jones vs Francis Ngannou, I read a headline just today about this. PFL vs UFC will be bigger.

As mentioned in the news, his gym was raided as he is being tied to an extremist. We don't know his next plans owed to this development. But changing the mind of a fighter is not new in this sports and in the boxing as well. Do take note, some of the boxers who are already in retirement will get out of retirement to fight one more match.

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