UFC on Fox - Dos Santos v. Miocic - Dec 13 - Phoenix

[p_rushing]

Quote: Originally Posted by ERA

After a bit of time to think this over, I think Nate did this intentionally. I think he's trying to get cut by the UFC so he can join Bellator, fight lower competition for more money. I wouldn't blame him. Quick thought: What if the Diaz bros, Jake Shields, and maybe Gil all ventured into Bellator? They've all done a lot with Coker (besides Nate), so I'm pretty sure he'd be willing to splash the cash. I could see it happening. Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk now Free

The only issue with that is who are they going to fight? Are you really going to watch PPV with them fighting scrubs? They have to have some name for them to fight and they won't be fighting each other.

Quote: Originally Posted by DJ

That was a must-win for Reem. Guy is still a dangerous matchup for anyone in the top-10.

He looked like old Reem tonight. He actually went for a TD and landed it. Then he did some GNP. If he takes that approach going forward, he could win some more fights against the top guys.




I thought JDS won, but not 49-46. It was a close fight and JDS looks like Cain broke him. He has been off for so long and nothing changed. He gets hit way too much and looks like it has taken its toll on him.

I loved watching Diaz getting dominated. I just wish Dos Anjos would have kept it standing and made Diaz tap because he couldn't stand up. Did Diaz make any money on the fight? He lost 20%, I think $10,000 they said for missing something, maybe more for the FS interview and other comments about sponsors. I wonder if he broke even.

[DJ]

I had JDS 48-47. Miocic just ran out of gas, but he was still making an effort to push forward. JDS landed more strikes as the fight went on. Still, Miocic showed he's a player in the division.

A great night of fights. I am so sick of the Diaz bros. at this point (I used to be a fan). Nate deserves to get cut after all he did this week. He's going to have fun trying to walk on that leg for a couple of weeks. Now it is Nick's turn to take a beating.

[DJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pappy Knuckles

I had it 48-47 JDS by a hair, but I wouldn't have been shocked if Stipe got the W. Two judges giving it to him 49-46 seems a bit off.

Yeah, a razor-thin decision. 49-46 is a bit questionable but I think in the end the right guy won.

[aholbert32]

I had it 48-47 Stipe but I can see 48-47 JDS. I think 49-46 is ****ing ridiculous.

[aholbert32]

Quote: Originally Posted by p_rushing

The only issue with that is who are they going to fight? Are you really going to watch PPV with them fighting scrubs? They have to have some name for them to fight and they won't be fighting each other.

Nate would have a few fights in Bellator. Chandler, Brooks and one of the Pitbull brothers at 155. At WW, you have Daley, Lima and Michael Page (who looks like he could be a great fighter).

Also, Bellator isnt doing PPV in 2015. All their fights will be on Spike.

With that said, I think Dana should hold a grudge and make him fulfill his contract,

[aholbert32]

Here is what Diaz said after the fight:

"I ran into some issues in camp ... Did what I had to do to get by. I felt like I had to come get paid."

[TheShizNo1]

The Brothers Diaz make it difficult to cheer for them sometimes.

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[p_rushing]

Quote: Originally Posted by aholbert32

Here is what Diaz said after the fight: "I ran into some issues in camp ... Did what I had to do to get by. I felt like I had to come get paid."

After watching that interview, just cut him. He is just going to show up for the fight to get a pay check, but his heart isn't in it. Just cut him and let him do whatever for the rest of his life. He has issues and he needs to find something that he enjoys doing. The guy sounds like he is in a bad place.