UFC / MMA
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@DrivingMaul the point is they were making it as safe as any other activity that is allowed under this lockdown.
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So now the UFC are tentatively saying May 9th
This will be mostly US based fighters. A few rumours that they are looking at Florida (State Govt has made positive noises)
Then hopefully 'Fight Island' will be ready for the international fighters not long after thatFights pencilled in for May 9th:
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So now the UFC are tentatively saying May 9th
This will be mostly US based fighters. A few rumours that they are looking at Florida (State Govt has made positive noises)
Then hopefully 'Fight Island' will be ready for the international fighters not long after thatFights pencilled in for May 9th:
Now that's worth waiting for.
Florida Governor put WWE on the 'Essential' list so fingers crossed.
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UFC returns May 9 with first of 3 cards in Florida
An interim lightweight championship fight between Tony Ferguson (25-3) and Justin Gaethje (21-2) will headline UFC 249, which will take place in Jacksonville, Florida, without fans as a pay-per-view event on May 9.
Confirmation that UFC 249 will be in Florida with no audience on the 9th of May
Two more cards at the same location on the 13th and 16th. No announcement on fights yet.
Another US card on the 23rd with no location confirmed. I suspect they are hoping that Vegas will allow this at the UFC headquarters
'Fight Island' should be ready in June for cards with international fighters. Fighters will be spread amongst multiple hotels and the octagon will be on a beach.
I think there'll be some Kiwi's & Aussies on the first island event because it'll happen around the time of the postponed Perth card -
Two more sleeps
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@MiketheSnow said in UFC:
Two more sleeps
Sport to watch!
So many good fights on this card. Despite that, most of my picks are the favourites.
The only non favourite I've gone for (ignoring the early pre-lims) is Cruz over Cejudo.
It'll be a massive surprise if the main event is a dud.
Ferguson is a freak. I think he'll enjoy the chaos of a Gaethje fight and he'll get a stoppage in the 3rd. Probably an elbow.. -
@MiketheSnow said in UFC:
Two more sleeps
Sport to watch!
So many good fights on this card. Despite that, most of my picks are the favourites.
The only non favourite I've gone for (ignoring the early pre-lims) is Cruz over Cejudo.
It'll be a massive surprise if the main event is a dud.
Ferguson is a freak. I think he'll enjoy the chaos of a Gaethje fight and he'll get a stoppage in the 3rd. Probably an elbow..If Cruz is 100% healthy then it could be a contest. Otherwise a beating.
Main Event won't get out of Round 1.
Can't wait.
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@MiketheSnow said in UFC:
If Cruz is 100% healthy
..and has no ring rust. But of course Cruz claims there is no such thing
I’m still sceptical of Cejudo at 135 despite the Moraes win.
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On like Donkey Kong
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Hey all, just reaching out to anyone who might be interested in chatting UFC for a streaming show..if you know this sport inside out, please send me a message ..cheers.
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Well that was worth waiting for.
Masterclass from Gaethje.
Thank you Uncle Dana.
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UFC Fight Night 171
Another great card
Lots of fighters putting their hands up
Big main bout
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UFC Fight Night 172
Excellent Prelim Card
Some good bouts on the Main Card
The UFC fighters who've fought in the past 8 days haven't spent Lockdown eating and watching Netflix.
Very impressed.
Will be interesting to see if other sportsmen return to work as prepared.
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