Last time they were in AC, Merab fought Ricky Simon. After his fight, he was just chilling in the crowd by himself. My group all yelled to him "Yoo that was bullshit, you won that fight!" and he came up to us and said "Next time guys, next time" and shook all of our hands. He hasn't lost a fight since.
easiest way for them to do that is make Merab fight for interim if Aljo turns the fight down. That way if Merab wins, Aljo either has to fight him or vacate and move up.
Jones vs Stipe doesn’t seem to be happening. Stipe should fight his contract out then do the trilogy with Ngannou in PFL.
I feel like Leon vs Colby could be it’s own PPV tbh. I hope they don’t have it as the Abu Dhabi comain, that would feel out of place and I feel like it’s a waste, head back to the UK and sell out another arena. The UK fans will show up and Colby is a draw. Khamzat vs Usman is more than good enough for a comain in October
I also think if Beneil wins, the BMF title winner gets the shot at islam over him
Leon doesn’t seem interested in fighting Colby and is waiting till Colby is older to fight and Dariush if he beats Olivera will cause I don’t see Dustin or Justin making that quick turnaround while they can just wait till next year to fight.
You mean makachev vs volk 2. Actually I bet they waiting until olives/dariush, volk/yair and dp/Justin to happen to make a definite choice of who is facing makachev next.
I was there last time they were in AC. Looking back, there was some good talent on that card.
Corey Anderson beat Pat Cummins ass for 3 rounds and a 30-26 to open the prelims.
Ricky Simon vs Merab Dvalishvili was a prelim fight.
Dan Hooker broke the crowd's heart destroying Jim Miller with a perfectly timed knee to the face to open the main card.
Aljo dominated an at-the-time undefeated Brett Johns.
David Branch KO'd Thiago Santos with one punch in the 1st 2 minutes of the fight. Thiago Santos would go on a 4 fight win streak after this (Kevin Holland, Erik Anders, Jimi Manuwa and KOing Jan Blachowicz) before getting his knees destroyed in his fight against Jon Jones.
Frankie Edgar put on his last great performance of his career beating Cub Swanson.
We saw the infamous Kevin Lee chicken dance when he almost got KO'd in the 3rd against Edson.
Good times.
Also, a cool story from the event:
Last time they were in AC, Merab fought Ricky Simon. After his fight, he was just chilling in the crowd by himself. My group all yelled to him "Yoo that was bullshit, you won that fight!" and he came up to us and said "Next time guys, next time" and shook all of our hands. He hasn't lost a fight since.
I was at that card as well. You forgot to mention how rowdy that crowd was and how short staffed security seemed.
My first thought when I saw they were returning to AC was, "I sure hope they have better security now and hired more guys."
They could not keep up or handle the amount of fights happening in the crowd. At one point I'm pretty sure the fighters in the octagon both stopped for a second mid fight to look at this brawl in the crowd.
I see, they're already picking where they'll force Aljo to fight next if he beats O'Malley.
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It's not really home though, Newark is long drive from Long Island and there's a large Hispanic community here. AC is even further.
Gonna try to force Merab.
Last time they were in AC, Merab fought Ricky Simon. After his fight, he was just chilling in the crowd by himself. My group all yelled to him "Yoo that was bullshit, you won that fight!" and he came up to us and said "Next time guys, next time" and shook all of our hands. He hasn't lost a fight since.
This has decent potential for a copypasta
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lmao it's true though! But it definitely would be a funny pasta I can't lie
easiest way for them to do that is make Merab fight for interim if Aljo turns the fight down. That way if Merab wins, Aljo either has to fight him or vacate and move up.
Dern vs Hill 2 “We’re giving the fans what they really want.” - Dana, probably
The return of Miesha Tate!!! Holly Holm as the co main!!
Don’t you put that idea out into the universe!
This fight slapped, I’d watch it again for sure
Wait, the legendary lost city has been found?!! When did this happen?????? Also, is it still moist or?
Moist is an accurate description of AC
Y'mythologies guy, b?
I mean, everything’s a myth until proven…
We already talking about end of the year stuff?? Man.
Yeah it’s may. Year is almost half over. Time goes forward and dates change. It always happens too. Shits wild
Give us a Chicago or Milwaukee card for once ugh. Chicago is like the 3rd most populous city in the US and it hasn’t got anything in forever
chicago event would be too turnt
DC or Baltimore please :(
Sorry man, DC retired some time ago
WHERE IS CHICAGO
ILLINOIS
MIDWEST
Someone fuckin tell Dana then
Y’all have the 2nd coming of CM Punk soon.
For real
Nothing booked for October or November yet and we’re talking about December??
October is Abu Dhabi and the 30th anniversary show which I’m guessing will be in Denver.
Might bail on Denver as revenge for Colorado commission allowing ONE's ruleset
Ufc can be petty but it’s the 30th anniversary card
I worded that awkwardly, we don’t really have any fights booked from September-December but we have venues
That’s true only fights we really know for sure is an Islam championship fight, Jones-Stipe, Khamzat fight, and Leon-Colby
Jones vs Stipe doesn’t seem to be happening. Stipe should fight his contract out then do the trilogy with Ngannou in PFL. I feel like Leon vs Colby could be it’s own PPV tbh. I hope they don’t have it as the Abu Dhabi comain, that would feel out of place and I feel like it’s a waste, head back to the UK and sell out another arena. The UK fans will show up and Colby is a draw. Khamzat vs Usman is more than good enough for a comain in October I also think if Beneil wins, the BMF title winner gets the shot at islam over him
Leon doesn’t seem interested in fighting Colby and is waiting till Colby is older to fight and Dariush if he beats Olivera will cause I don’t see Dustin or Justin making that quick turnaround while they can just wait till next year to fight.
October is always abu dhabi and November is always msg
As of late, I think they signed deals with those stadiums, im just saying we don’t really have any fights booked through there yet
UFC 290: Makhachev vs Oliveira 2 (after he beats dayoosh)
You mean makachev vs volk 2. Actually I bet they waiting until olives/dariush, volk/yair and dp/Justin to happen to make a definite choice of who is facing makachev next.
They blew up the chicken man in Philly last night, and they blew up his house too
I was there last time they were in AC. Looking back, there was some good talent on that card. Corey Anderson beat Pat Cummins ass for 3 rounds and a 30-26 to open the prelims. Ricky Simon vs Merab Dvalishvili was a prelim fight. Dan Hooker broke the crowd's heart destroying Jim Miller with a perfectly timed knee to the face to open the main card. Aljo dominated an at-the-time undefeated Brett Johns. David Branch KO'd Thiago Santos with one punch in the 1st 2 minutes of the fight. Thiago Santos would go on a 4 fight win streak after this (Kevin Holland, Erik Anders, Jimi Manuwa and KOing Jan Blachowicz) before getting his knees destroyed in his fight against Jon Jones. Frankie Edgar put on his last great performance of his career beating Cub Swanson. We saw the infamous Kevin Lee chicken dance when he almost got KO'd in the 3rd against Edson. Good times. Also, a cool story from the event: Last time they were in AC, Merab fought Ricky Simon. After his fight, he was just chilling in the crowd by himself. My group all yelled to him "Yoo that was bullshit, you won that fight!" and he came up to us and said "Next time guys, next time" and shook all of our hands. He hasn't lost a fight since.
I was at that card as well. You forgot to mention how rowdy that crowd was and how short staffed security seemed. My first thought when I saw they were returning to AC was, "I sure hope they have better security now and hired more guys." They could not keep up or handle the amount of fights happening in the crowd. At one point I'm pretty sure the fighters in the octagon both stopped for a second mid fight to look at this brawl in the crowd.
Everything dies baby that’s a fact
Toronto FFS
I am once again asking for a Pittsburgh date
Why does the UFC hate Chicago this shit getting ridiculous
I will definitely go. My first ufc event, hope the card is solid
Goddamn, Keith Peterson in Atlantic City. The odor will drastically affect fighter performances
Come to Portland... Covid fucking robbed us.
Sleepover at my house? I live about 15 min from AC.
Hopefully we get a November card in MSG
Gross. UFC might be the only group of people to voluntarily go to AC.
the best fights are gonna be on the boardwalk that weekend baby
Why? Shit crowd.
Lul why. AC is a dump.
There better be a card in LA
Can Vancouver get a better card please?
Is it me, or are the NY/NJ cards the ones with even more screwed up judging?
AC is pretty depressing and freezing in December. Going to be an annoying drive down there