Look, Paddy is just a limited fighter who doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things. He’s got that knack for generating clicks and likes, and that’s about where his talent ends. I honestly don't get how they handed him that win; he didn't gain any respect from it, just a massive wave of new haters. It's not even his fault—it's the judges—but listening to his "victory" speech where he claimed the fight wasn't even close and that he was way better... it was a bit much.
I can't quite put my finger on it, but Ankalaev is as boring as a rainy Monday. Even though his style is actually more engaging than the typical Dagestanac grind, he just leaves me cold, and that dull fight certainly didn't help. I also don't understand how Jan let those last two rounds slip away. He had already battered the guy's legs and defended the takedowns easily in the early rounds. That one is on him.
They can take their little tactical games and shove them. Now Glover is going to be sitting on his hands for a year or more, and let's be honest, he's already staring down retirement anyway. He should have just taken the shot against Ankalaev; personally, I think he could have pulled it off. This way, he's basically done.
Yeah, I honestly think his body just gave out on him. He’s an intriguing fighter—that blend of elite grappling and that specific karate style makes him a nightmare to prep for.
I don't know why, but I have this nagging feeling that Paddy The Baddy is going to follow the exact same trajectory as Katalenić in the UFC. As for Aspinall, he looks like the real deal to me. Did you see how he caught himself right when he slipped, managed to dodge that shot from Volkov off the floor? What a guy. And Ilija is just impressive; Paddy won't even be in his rearview mirror for years to come. It’s not like Dana is crazy.
wow. What a complete dismantling. The speed this guy moves is just unreal. He’s definitely going to have plenty to say once he moves up to heavyweight..
Good grief, what happened to Max Holloway? Watching that replay was brutal. I honestly thought he’d take over the fight by utilizing his reach and boxing, but man... that was rough. He just doesn't belong at 145; you could tell he was completely drained.
He basically threw away $6-7 million just because he wouldn't sign a new deal that was clearly way better, and now he’s sitting here playing the victim over it? It’s obvious he’s dealing with other issues.
Let’s just pause for a second and try to picture Ngannou stepping into the ring with Tyson Fury. Honestly, I can already see it being an absolute embarrassment to watch.
Interim Stipa won't be interested. It feels like JJ is just playing along to get a fight, especially since Lewis already made it clear he isn't looking for a five-round grind.. Show
Thomas Morales8 said:Francis Ngannou's manager Marquel Martin says The heavyweight champion will likely undergo knee surgery "in March," followed by "9 to 10 months" of recovery.
Figures. Just when things were getting interesting.
The UFC doesn't set the PPV price; there was even a day when that was a question posed to Dana White. Well, how did JJ get the chance to box Jake Paul? By building a reputation in the UFC, plain and simple. The UFC doesn't have a monopoly; anyone can sign a deal and head over to a major promotion like Bellator instead. We're talking about a potential Major loss for someone like Israel Adesanya, not this washed-up guy who defended his title once and lost interest, deciding he'd rather box now. I was reading today that Ante Soldić expressed interest in moving to the UFC—I suppose he’s just as foolish. I agree with the part about healthcare, much like the struggle for lower-ranked fighters. But as for mourning that degenerate JJ while he struggles to make ends meet? No way.
Jon Jones isn't fighting because he lacks passion; he's fighting because he actually has some. Don't even get me started on Conor McGregor. Without the UFC, he'd be nothing more than a nobody.
If Dana White just handed them all the massive paydays you think they deserve, they wouldn't even step into the cage. They’d just sit around watching managers trade insults at empty press conferences and ceremonial weigh-ins. You think someone like Francis Ngannou would risk a major loss for a paycheck? Where else would he go? Bellator? Boxing? Boxers barely even fight each other half the time.