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[Roman Brady]

Ariel said that Conor never agreed to give away the belt

Not surprising, saying he did would be like breaking kayfabe. Anyone with a brain knew he was never cutting to 145 again.. Not only for health reasons but financially there is nothing there for him. He won't be around for at least 7 months so I don't really see how he can play this unless he shows up to his next fight with his FW and LW titles

 

[El Guapo]

Ariel said that Conor never agreed to give away the belt

What if Dana just sent that news out to all the media (ESPN, etc.) just to force Conor into doing it behind the scenes.

 

[Roman Brady]

What if Dana just sent that news out to all the media (ESPN, etc.) just to force Conor into doing it behind the scenes.

conor doesn't have to do anything he didn't even remember to bring the belt to the most important day of his life. He can hold on to his replica ufc just has to send him a letter to not show up related duties with it

 

[Big Boss]

It's. ...

Over

 

[So UnThotful]

What if Dana just sent that news out to all the media (ESPN, etc.) just to force Conor into doing it behind the scenes.

UFC owns the belts, they can legally do it if they please

 

[The Infamous]

Union. Let's hope it gets done.

 

[The Infamous]

Other news:

- Bellator in talks with free agent Larkin.

- Weidman wants Whitteker next. Says a move to 205 is possible.

- Aldo wants to defend his title and then wants a rematch with Conor.

- Glover/Manuwa targeted for UFC 208.

 

[Amare's Right Hook]

 

[The G.O.D II]

Other news:

- Bellator in talks with free agent Larkin.

- Weidman wants Whitteker next. Says a move to 205 is possible.

- Aldo wants to defend his title and then wants a rematch with Conor.

- Glover/Manuwa targeted for UFC 208.

UFC needs to keep larkin man wtf

Yea weidman looking for another easy win fighting undersized Whitaker. Why no Rockhold rematch or moose?

Connor hunts Aldos dream

Cool LHW match. I seriously wonder what's going to headlines here 2017 PPVs. Pretty sure the HW title is up next. But who will Stipe fight? JDS? D.C. Is out for 3 months. I'm pretty sure Bisping will duck Yoel for as long as possible. Same with woodley regarding Thompson and management seems hell bent on not having Maia anywhere near the title. Connor on break. Aldo and the winner will probably fight this spring. BW fighting at 207. Ronda probably getting smoked and will retire. FW who cares. JJ has no contenders. UFC in some trouble

 

[The Infamous]

UFC needs to keep larkin man wtf

Yea weidman looking for another easy win fighting undersized Whitaker. Why no Rockhold rematch or moose?

Connor hunts Aldos dream

Cool LHW match. I seriously wonder what's going to headlines here 2017 PPVs. Pretty sure the HW title is up next. But who will Stipe fight? JDS? D.C. Is out for 3 months. I'm pretty sure Bisping will duck Yoel for as long as possible. Same with woodley regarding Thompson and management seems hell bent on not having Maia anywhere near the title. Connor on break. Aldo and the winner will probably fight this spring. BW fighting at 207. Ronda probably getting smoked and will retire. FW who cares. JJ has no contenders. UFC in some trouble

I agree. Larkin has a lot of potential. I wouldn't be surprised if the UFC are low-balling him.

Another easy win? Weidman has faced very good opposition for a while now.

Assuming Cain beats Werdum, I def see them doing Cain/Stipe.

I think Bisping/Romero gets done.

 

[The G.O.D II]

That gif reminds me I wonder if they put grasso against JJ

 

[TheNatureBoy]

That gif reminds me I wonder if they put grasso against JJ

Not this soon, especially when they have Andrade out there as a contender.

 

[Roman Brady]

That gif reminds me I wonder if they put grasso against JJ

Union. Let's hope it gets done.

Very shortsighted, once fighters get their guap you are going to witness a whole lot of point fighting. And with a crook like Bjorn attached to this that gives me cause got pause

 

[The G.O.D II]

Not this soon, especially when they have Andrade out there as a contender.

Forgot all about her. Yea she can probably beat JJ but she has to do it real early

 

[jackswstd]

UFC needs to quit putting all their eggs in the McGregror basket. They're definitely mirroring the WWE by depending on one guy to carry the load. I doubt Conor is in this for the long haul, a few more big money fights and I think he retires in the next three years.