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[The axe murderer]

LOL this vid looks like its in reverse though............. that terminator walk in the beginning tho

Even MMA media people are lost. Since the price for tickets at WM 32 is insane I might go to this bs live instead.

 

[The axe murderer]

Looks like a easy way to break your foot or a toe

 

[storyteller]

sir, i have to disagree with that. even with holly last 2 fights being lackluster, i still believe with one of the best camps in mma and style she has, she'll make it out of the 1st and make this a difficult fight for rhonda. i think rhondas going into he mindset that she's going to stand up and box with a former boxer.

I'm with you, Holly Holm has the best footwork in the entire division which is gonna make her a lot more difficult to grab. Ronda's never fought an opponent who could effectively strike on their back foot, that could buy Holm a good amount of time and if Ronda gets frustrated she could do something reckless and get caught. Not that Holly's the favorite or anything, but she's got a set of tools that make the fight a lot more intriguing than people are allowing for.

 

[thernbroom]

One of the biggest sports marketing companies in Brazil has cut ties with UFC stars due to the Reebok deal.

Owned by former soccer star Ronaldo Nazario de Lima, 9ine Sports & Entertainmentannounced Tuesday that they will no longer work with former UFC champions Junior dos Santos and Vitor Belfort. 9ine has also worked with Anderson Silva for three years.

In an official statement, Ronaldo’s agency called the Reebok deal "unfair" to athletes, stating that the former soccer player "does not tolerate seeing an organization change its sponsorship funding rules and fighter remuneration -- arbitrarily -- without taking a stand."

9ine’s full statement is in full below:

We announce that, from this date, 9ine Sports & Entertainment withdraws from any negotiations involving the UFC, its events or fighters. The agency does not believe in the new model adopted by the company in attracting sponsorship and believes that this directly hurts all athletes from the organization, and also the companies that supported and backed the UFC for many years.

The history between 9ine and UFC is old. We were the first sports and entertainment marketing agency to dive right into projects proposed by the company. We were also pioneers while working the image of fighters like Anderson Silva, Junior dos Santos and most recently Vitor Belfort. All champions and references in their categories.

But not only from business becomes a big company. We have principles based on the vision of a former athlete and sports fan. Our president, Ronaldo Nazario, does not tolerate seeing an organization change its sponsorship funding rules and fighter remuneration -- arbitrarily -- without taking a stand.

Therefore, 9ine leaves the ‘UFC business’ while taking a stand as to what we believe is unfair to athletes, true warriors who make a living with MMA. To them, we wish every success and wisdom to deal with the difficulties that lie ahead.

 

[puppetmaster]

when I think of Vitor in title contention, I can only think of how he had nothing for Weidman on the ground

That was horrifying watching him try to swing from his back

 

[THEREALBRAND]

Top bantamweight Michael McDonald returns to meet Masanori Kanehara at UFC 195
]One of the best bantamweights on the planet is coming back after two years away.

Michael McDonald will return to face Masanori Kanehara at UFC 195 on Jan. 2 in Las Vegas, according to a report from FOX Sports on Monday. UFC vice president of public relations Dave Sholler confirmed the news on Twitter.

Mayday's back

 

[TNC]

That was horrifying watching him try to swing from his back

It was painful to see a Brazilian BJJ Black Belt with the speed and power of Vitor be so helpless from his back. I literally thought Vitor was done after than without TRT and he goes and KOs Hendo again.... Did I miss something or is Weidman just THAT good??

 

[TheNatureBoy]

Mayday's back

Completely forgot about him, seems like forever since he was starching Miguel Torres and was the hot prospect in the BW division.

Cro Cop pulls out of fight and is retired now.
'Cro Cop' pulls out of UFC Fight Night 79 co-headliner, announces MMA retirement

 

[TheNatureBoy]

It was painful to see a Brazilian BJJ Black Belt with the speed and power of Vitor be so helpless from his back. I literally thought Vitor was done after than without TRT and he goes and KOs Hendo again.... Did I miss something or is Weidman just THAT good??

Partly that, and partly the fact he was fighting Old man Hendo. I need to see non TRT Vitor do that to a Rockhold, Romero, Jacare, before I'm completely sold.

 

[TNC]

Partly that, and partly the fact he was fighting Old man Hendo. I need to see non TRT Vitor do that to a Rockhold, Romero, Jacare, before I'm completely sold.

I don't dislike Weidman or anything and I'm a big Serra BJJ fan as I spent a lil time up there but never met Chris. But for some reason I'm still not sold on him. I'm trying to like him and believe in him but he strikes me as the "No weaknesses, but no strengths" type of guy. He isn't really weak in any area but nothing stands out yet. Am I missing something here?

 

[puppetmaster]

I don't dislike Weidman or anything and I'm a big Serra BJJ fan as I spent a lil time up there but never met Chris. But for some reason I'm still not sold on him. I'm trying to like him and believe in him but he strikes me as the "No weaknesses, but no strengths" type of guy. He isn't really weak in any area but nothing stands out yet. Am I missing something here?

He's not dynamic anywhere he just doesn't go away and knows how to neutralize people it's weird.

 

[FaTaL]

im suppose to believe holm has a chance against this?

straight murder coming up

 

[Another Man]

im suppose to believe holm has a chance against this?

straight murder coming up

Drug test this bytch

 

[BlackSuperman]

Mayday's back

I'm glad someone found his ass.

 

[So UnThotful]

Lol the rumours making the rounds that mirko wouldn't fight because Reebok wouldn't do his trademark checkered shorts