brashleyholland Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 BTW I don't know if UFC can officially stop him from cornering his kid. I thought they were athletic commision situations and not UFC situations. I always thought when Nick cornered Nate Diaz' fights the athletic commissions approved it even though UFC didn't want it. Could be wrong. It's their show, they don't have to let anyone through the door that they don't want to be there. Anyone can apply for a second's licence from the state, just like anyone can apply for a fighter's licence etc. Possessing a licence doesn't give you carte blanch to work any venue you chose though. As far as I'm aware, the only people the UFC have to admit to their events (outside of the obvious - cops etc) are commission officials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brashleyholland Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 With Couture, it's absolutely a money thing - always has been with him. He'd apparently pitched numerous TV/Movie ideas to Fox/UFC, all of which had been shot down. The UFC got him the Fox deal (I'm almost certain his contract was with Fox for that), which had a clause allowing either party to break for no reason with just 4 weeks notice. He negotiated the Viacom deal, which is with Spike/Viacom, not Bellator) then went back to Fox/UFC to allow them to match it - apparently they showed no interest so he simply exceeder his termination clause and walked. The blanket ban from the UFC was a reaction to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurphy1014 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 BTW I don't know if UFC can officially stop him from cornering his kid. I thought they were athletic commision situations and not UFC situations. I always thought when Nick cornered Nate Diaz' fights the athletic commissions approved it even though UFC didn't want it. Could be wrong. I seem to remember Nick Diaz not being allowed in Nate's corner when he was still with Strikeforce. But then again it was Nick Diaz so the UFC could of had any number of reason for not allowing him there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brashleyholland Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 So Cage Warriors have just announced three, four-man, one-night tournaments at 125, 135 and 155lb. First one looks like Bantamweights in April. Show will kick off with semis, followed by a reserve fight, then the finals will serve as the main event. All streamed live on Junkie/televised live depending on where you are in the world. OMG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtplaystew Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 BTW I never meant to imply it wasn't about the money for Randy Couture. Someone had said they were sure the UFC deal netted him more money than his Bellator/Spike TV deal. I made the point that this deal probably sees him get far more money in the end seeing as he'll be on TV more than just being a pregame guy on the Fox fights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoloftjunkie Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 So the Flyweight title will be defended at the TUF 17 Finale. Guess they are really trying to get it as much exposure as possible to hope it catches on. Going to be hard to have 125 and 115 be ppv headliners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtplaystew Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 So the Flyweight title will be defended at the TUF 17 Finale. Guess they are really trying to get it as much exposure as possible to hope it catches on. Going to be hard to have 125 and 115 be ppv headliners. I think there are fighters that can achieve headline popularity and be at the smaller weightlasses. I just don't know that Johnson's that guy but we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prw18 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I think there are fighters that can achieve headline popularity and be at the smaller weightlasses. I just don't know that Johnson's that guy but we'll see. I agree with bigtplaystew. I love the smaller weight classes and I think they put on exciting, action filled fights but I don't think Mighty Mouse is the guy that's going to draw new fans in just to see him fight. I think if McCall would have won that first Flyweight tounament like he should have (imo) then he would be a better draw because who doesn't want to tune in and see a guy called Uncle Creepy fight? But who knows. I think for now the UFC is making a wise decision by putting the Flyweight title fight on the TUF 17 finale instead of PPV because this is one of the most hyped seasons in years and there should be a good amount of anticipation going into the finale, especially if Uriah Hall makes it to the finals so you'd have to think that there will be a good amount of viewership ranging from the hardcore fans to people who have never even seen the UFC. Eventually I think they'll start putting the Flyweights on UFC On Fox and then after that PPV unless they get the injury bug again then they would have to throw them on PPV sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brashleyholland Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 Keep in mind, the endgame for the 125 and proposed 115 markets is not the US. It's all a longer-term play to tap the Mexican and Asian markets, where there are a lager number of talented guys in these divisions than North America and Europe/UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampulator Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I don't know about the Mexican Market, but that seems like a dubious play for the Asian Markets. If Asians don't cut it at the bigger weights, what makes having lower weight classes be any easier for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brashleyholland Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 I don't know about the Mexican Market, but that seems like a dubious play for the Asian Markets. If Asians don't cut it at the bigger weights, what makes having lower weight classes be any easier for them? Because Asian people are generally physically smaller in stature than say, Americans. By extension, so are their best athletes. Just like you don't see many great (or even good, hell, even average) Japanese/Chinese heavyweights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brashleyholland Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Some joker keeps trying to convince me that they're letting two birds have a go in the Octagon tomorrow night, lol. They'll be wanting the vote next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prw18 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Some joker keeps trying to convince me that they're letting two birds have a go in the Octagon tomorrow night, lol. It's probably the same guy who told me some old man with no front teeth is fighting some fruitcake who drinks his own urine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackman Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I personally recommend this as I'm a big fan of Greg Jackson. Several useful things were said, not specifically on MMA but in general. http://www.arishaffir.com/ari-shaffirs-skeptic-tank-104-the-art-of-war-with-greg-jackson/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffanka Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Mark Hunt is cool, and he did this to a man's skull: http://i.imgur.com/QvVf6Cn.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackman Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 And they called it a technical knockout? If anything, it's a literal knockout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtplaystew Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 That xray is grizzly. Is he like... in line for a title shot soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoloftjunkie Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Ok so I am really curious what y'all think will happen in the GSP-Diaz fight. Is there any way he can stand and strike with Diaz? or is he going to have to take him down and grind it out. I know how Diaz loves to tout his Gracie-JJ but I think George could prob control him on the ground. So what do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackman Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 That's what everyone expects to happen. I know GSP's carrying some sort of grudge so he might want to strike with him, to prove a point. It's really up to him. I'm expecting a grudge match and won't settle for less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prw18 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I think GSP takes him down for 2 or 3 rounds then after Nick's all tired from getting beat on, GSP might stand with him for a bit. Where you at, Georges? I'm right here on top on you, Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deamon Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Yeah I doubt GSP is going to fall into Nick Diaz's regular trap. I reckon he might employ a method similar to what Condit did. Circle to the outside of Nick launching jabs and takedowns. Nick will have to circle in that small stance of his and if he struggled to do it against Condit, I'm have trouble believing he'll be able to deal with GSP doing it. That and GSP is a much better wrestler than Condit so I'm expecting Nick to have a hard time. Not that he can't win, but he'll have to have improved from the Condit fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackman Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 If he truly values his status as top P4P fighter he'll adapt a pragmatic stance, which is basically what Deamon describes, but many I presume would like him to stand and bang. I hope that he wants to beat him at his own game. Otherwise he won't really prove a point, as he's heavily favored to win anyway. Why else does he demand the fight? It wouldn't make any sense. I don't see him as the man that wants to retire with an nice streak. He wants to be tested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffanka Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 GSP is going to make Nick look like a rheumatic baby, it's absurd that this fight is even happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackman Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Dear God that press conference was an abomination. I totally get why Nick no-shows them. He comes off a little awkward. Yet... he also comes off as some sort of prophet. It's kind of interesting, really. Nick's right, though. I had a lot of respect for GSP but I don't really like his way of approaching this fight. He's choosing to promote it like Nick does. Just don't: it doesn't suit you, George... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtplaystew Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Nick Diaz legit has an undiagnosed social disorder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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