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LEAVE THE SFW THREAD ALONE!!1!
Two undefeated fighters next!
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Why?? I always pull for the guys closer to my ageShame. I'd have liked Krylov to win but oh well. Time for FIREWORKS!
There's something about Glover that I just don't like. Just feels like a journeyman. Nikita is young enough to grow into a threat... but keeps failing!Why?? I always pull for the guys closer to my age
feck yeah, time for some prime violence.
Gaethje vs any one of those 3 would be awesome.Fighting the winner of Khabib v Tony sounds fair. Or maybe a fight against the Bullshit Guy
I'd watch any of those.Fighting the winner of Khabib v Tony sounds fair. Or maybe a fight against the Bullshit Guy
The only problem here is that the UFC make their money through US PPV events and ad money from TV deals during non PPV events, so the $$$ wouldn’t be there since holding events outside of ordinary peak US tv watching time zones reduces viewership in the US. Also most good fighters out of the Russian sphere are Daghestanis who leave the country and come to America the moment they become remotely good (assuming they qualify for American visas), so the idea of building some sort of infrastructure in Russia, while a good idea, wouldn’t result in Russia being the new Brazil since most good Brazilians immediately move to the US as well.
Absolutely correct evaluation imo. I think it’s a bit of a vanity project for Putin. He has hard-on for any sport that involves a lot contact. Maybe he gay?
@Raoul Good points. But can’t both be true? ie: encouraging many more fighters from grass roots Russia, who can then follow the established path into US based training, creates more fans from Russia (and Muslim countries) which is in addition to current USA base audience. To do so would require expanded facilities and promotion inside Russia and Caucuses.This is also true and again it sounds like a throwaway comment about building something which is thriving already. It’s not as if Khabib is even close to Karelin or even Fedor. Once he retires and if Zabit doesn’t fulfill his talent, then there’s only Petr Yan left that could engage the casuals in Russia.
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I agree that these ‘strongmen’ are using UFC to project their desired image. But I don’t agree with the ‘sportswashing’ comment.Pretty good article - can be applied to Putin just as it could his Chechnyan henchman.
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I agree. There’s a balance that has to be struck between the two extremes. On one hand it’s counterproductive to attempt to completely ignore the dictators while attempting to do business in their country. On the other it’s also also counterproductive to allow them to use the UFC to boost their cult of personalities among the population.I agree that these ‘strongmen’ are using UFC to project their desired image. But I don’t agree with the ‘sportswashing’ comment.
As I said MMA is not a vehicle for morality or political correctness, it’s about men and women kicking the shit out of each other, and so is a natural bedfellow for an assorted range of hooligans, mafia and ‘strongmen’.
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Those 4 minutes before he gassed, was some of the best fun I've had as of late. It was like an MMA comedy special, fecking hilarious.Tweet
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Do you have YouTube link to the full fight?Those 4 minutes before he gassed, was some of the best fun I've had as of late. It was like an MMA comedy special, fecking hilarious.
I hope he manages his energy better next time. the fecker probably spent more energy doing his backstage pre workout and walk out, than actually fighting.
https://mmacore.tv/videos/Michel_Pe...ull_Fight_UFC_Fight_Night_158_Part_1/10322310Do you have YouTube link to the full fight?
Thanks so much for sharing. That was fun and definitely worth watching!
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Maybe that's the date of the trialhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/mixed-martial-arts/49712949Tweet
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Is he back? What about the rape allegations?
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Is he back? What about the rape allegations?
UFC 245 scheduled that night in Vegas. Maybe he’s boxing?
Irish boxer Luke Keeler claims fight with Conor McGregor for December ‘agreed’Maybe that's the date of the trial
Trust Ariel to ask the dumbest questions. Not sure who I'm rooting for here...
I'm looking forward to this fight. I only wish they hated each other so there would be more verbalsTrust Ariel to ask the dumbest questions. Not sure who I'm rooting for here...
I'd put my money on Luke.Irish boxer Luke Keeler claims fight with Conor McGregor for December ‘agreed’
https://metro.co.uk/2019/09/17/iris...ight-conor-mcgregor-december-agreed-10760451/