Pre-UFC 200 Hype Thread

[Ghost Bro]

*This will be a huge OP*
Future events are shaping up!

UFC FN Zagreb April 10th

UFC FN Florida April 16th

UFC 197 (April 23rd)

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UFC FN Rotterdam May 8th

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UFC 198 May (14th)​

UFC FN Vegas May 28th

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UFC199 (June4th)​

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UFC FN 89 (June 18th): Rory vs Wonderbro &Cerrone vs Cote

UFC Fight Week
7/7/16 - UFC Fight Night 90 Las Vegas, Nevada (UFC Fight Pass)

7/8/16 TUF 23 Finale(July 8th): Joanna vs Gadelha (FOX Sports 1, UFC Fight Pass)

7/9/16 UFC 200 Las Vegas, Nevada (Pay-per-view, FOX Sports 1, UFC Fight Pass)

 

[member 3289]

Have any fights been announced for 200 yet?

 

[Ghost Bro]

Have any fights been announced for 200 yet?

Cain vs Browne
Mousasi vs Brunson

 

[member 3289]

Cain vs Browne
Mousasi vs Brunson

Oh ok nice. I expect a huge main event

 

[Ghost Bro]

Oh ok nice. I expect a huge main event

That's an insanely good gif xD
Same here, come to think of it, I can't see how they'll fit in Conor vs Diaz logically..I mean they will...but they'll have to put it as a 5rnd main event I'd assume (anything else the way they are gonna build it up will be extremely anti-climactic). So there will be one more titlefight probably...tops...cos they can't do more than 2 5-rounders...

Hmmm lets put on our thinking hats and practice the art of deduction!..These guys are booked (the ones at 197 might very well be free by then, but 198 and 199 might be unlikely to be able to jump on the card, it would be too last minute).

Lawler doesn't have a fight and he'll probably be at 200, RDA doesn't have one either...so they'll either do RDA-Lawler or they'll have to leave one of those out. Hmmmmmmmmm

 

[Ghost Bro]

197's TBA vs TBD is gonna be a barnburner.

 

[member 3289]

I'm skeptical of Conor-Nate 2 actually hapening. Nate seemed oblivious to it when he was on the Fox Sports UFC show.

He also said he wanted to do the fight (if it happened) at 155. So if Nate wants to do it at 155, Conor had admitted he made a mistake going to 170, and the only guy to report the story just got fired by Fox, don't you guys think there's something shady about that "rumor"?

 

[Wild]

UFC 197 main card is sick.

 

[member 3289]

199 looks a lot like 196

Good main and co-main but shit undercard.

 

[Ghost Bro]

I'm skeptical of Conor-Nate 2 actually hapening. Nate seemed oblivious to it when he was on the Fox Sports UFC show.

He also said he wanted to do the fight (if it happened) at 155. So if Nate wants to do it at 155, Conor had admitted he made a mistake going to 170, and the only guy to report the story just got fired by Fox, don't you guys think there's something shady about that "rumor"?

Good point, do you think they were thinking it, Ariel blurted it out and then they fired him cos snitches get stitches?

There was a lot of very negative backclash

 

[tang]

Wow 197 through 199 looks stacked! Definitely ordering all.

That pettis vs barboza..

 

[PeteyParker]

the Jones/Cormier winner could potentially fight Rumble at UFC 200. if GSP or Rousey don't comeback I'm not sure UFC 200 will do over 1.6mil PPV sales, mainly cause Conors luster has some what worn off.

 

[ShatsBassoon]

200 should be a massive card but it doesn't look like they have anything solid booked yet.
You would think they would have at least 2 titles on the line.

So far its Cain vs Browne and Diaz McGregor 2
In my opinion it is gonna seem a lot like filler if UFC can't book something huge like a Lawler vs GSP or Jon Jones vs Gustafsson matchup.

 

[Ghost Bro]

200 should be a massive card but it doesn't look like they have anything solid booked yet.
You would think they would have at least 2 titles on the line.

So far its Cain vs Browne and Diaz McGregor 2
In my opinion it is gonna seem a lot like filler if UFC can't book something huge like a Lawler vs GSP or Jon Jones vs Gustafsson matchup.

My thoughts as to why they should book RDA vs Lawler (though it doesnt make much sense)

Well, maybe Lawler vs Winner of Wonderbro vs McDonald and mb ye Jones or someone from 197.. But if we take Conor vs Diaz 2 for granted their options become VERY restricted....and also 200 is meant to be for the fans (supposedly)...so why the fuck book that fight..it would ruin the whole event.

 

[Ghost Bro]

Cormier filed a complaint against the decision to have Herb Dean ref the fight. Claims he let Jones stall.
Cormier files complaint to change Herb Dean from UFC 197 rematch with Jon Jones

Honestly I don't really see it...I had the impression DC was gassed in the latter rounds..

 

[ShatsBassoon]

My thoughts as to why they should book RDA vs Lawler (though it doesnt make much sense)

Well, maybe Lawler vs Winner of Wonderbro vs McDonald and mb ye Jones or someone from 197.. But if we take Conor vs Diaz 2 for granted their options become VERY restricted....and also 200 is meant to be for the fans (supposedly)...so why the fuck book that fight..it would ruin the whole event.

Those just aren't barnburner fights though. Neither of the fights booked so far are fights I'd hang my coat on.
Sure they are great opening acts but I think, for most, we are looking for that spectacle of a fight. The figurehead, the staple the EVENT. Diaz vs lucky charms just doesn't seem like a headliner.

Banking on GSP vs Lawler at this point. They have time to book it, neither guy is laid up with injury. Think it comes down to how much scratch the UFC can throw at Georges.

 

[ShatsBassoon]

Cormier filed a complaint against the decision to have Herb Dean ref the fight. Claims he let Jones stall.
Cormier files complaint to change Herb Dean from UFC 197 rematch with Jon Jones

Honestly I don't really see it...I had the impression DC was gassed in the latter rounds..

Yeah that's kinda stretch on DCs part.
On the other hand I used to consider Herb one of the most consistent refs in the game until the Fedor/Hendo fight.

 

[Wild]

You all think GSP makes it on this card?

 

[Ghost Bro]

Yeah that's kinda stretch on DCs part.
On the other hand I used to consider Herb one of the most consistent refs in the game until the Fedor/Hendo fight.

Herb's a good ref when he's on point...he does tend to blunder quite frequently though nowadays.

 

[ShatsBassoon]

You all think GSP makes it on this card?

Doubt it at this point.

Huge if true though.

 

[Ghost Bro]

You all think GSP makes it on this card?

You mean 200?

I dunno, GSP's awesome..and I'm sure they can hype his return well...he was in 100 so they might tie that in the hype somehow too I'm sure...Just looked up when Rory vs Wonderboy is and its June 18th, so no way that winner fights at 200...so yeah probably GSP vs Lawler should be the fight...they are running out of options really..

Can't see Lawler not fighting at 200...and I somehow don't think Woodley gets his shot.

 

[Wild]

You mean 200?

I dunno, GSP's awesome..and I'm sure they can hype his return well...he was in 100 so they might tie that in the hype somehow too I'm sure...Just looked up when Rory vs Wonderboy is and its June 18th, so no way that winner fights at 200...so yeah probably GSP vs Lawler should be the fight...they are running out of options really..

Can't see Lawler not fighting at 200...and I somehow don't think Woodley gets his shot.

Yeah UFC 200. I dont see any way possible. We hear rumors that he's been training, etc...and he may be ready to go by July. But still....we're 3 1/2 months away from this event. I just cant see him agreeing to it, them getting an opponent, the opponent agreeing to it, etc in time.

 

[Wild]

Agree @ShatsBassoon

 

[Ghost Bro]

Yeah UFC 200. I dont see any way possible. We hear rumors that he's been training, etc...and he may be ready to go by July. But still....we're 3 1/2 months away from this event. I just cant see him agreeing to it, them getting an opponent, the opponent agreeing to it, etc in time.

Fuck, didn't realise we're that close to July, I should be doing other shit right now!!!!!

You make a good case, sir. Lawler vs Woodley then? Probably a co-main..

 

[Wild]

Fuck, didn't realise we're that close to July, I should be doing other shit right now!!!!!

You make a good case, sir. Lawler vs Woodley then? Probably a co-main..

That match-up does nothing for me. I hope it's Lawler vs Condit 2.