Arena Let's get it on!: The Mixed Martial Arts Discussion Thread

Sucked seeing Paige lose. She'll be back stronger, though.

 

I don't mind Mickey Gall that much. Certainly preferred seeing him win over the apple ripping gent.

 

Does he still have that active lawsuit, Juliet? He has every right to be angry over the Lesnar thing, though. Hunt is the last guy I'd expect to complain, honestly, so when he does, it means something.

 

Interesting. I wonder if Dana or the new owners agreed to inflate his purse vs. Overeem if he keeps the legal eagles quiet and the lawsuit off. Would not be surprised - could potentially hit the UFC pretty hard for their perceived unique treatment of Lesnar.

 

In the least shocking news ever, Cris Cyborg is underwater with the USADA again. Claims it was medicinal to treat ovarian cysts formed as a result of weight cut.

 

Hendricks missed weight for the third fight in a row. He's on the undercard, too.

Ouch.

 

So this main event tonight is going to be interesting. Nunes wins with her first round aggression through her punches. Ronda wins with her first round aggression through her submissions.

If I had to bet, I'd say this one lasts no longer than 2 rounds. Ronda is in the best shape of her life, but Holm exposed her chin. On the other hand, while Nunes has never tangled with a submission threat like Ronda, she has a respectable ground game.

To win, give me Smolka, Cruz, Magny, Dillashaw, and I think Ronda gets the belt back by surviving the first round, and then taking advantage of a tired Nunes with a 2nd round armbar.

 

That sounds about right. We will see how a year off from fighting impacts her stamina.


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Announced fight purses for the main event tonight:

Rousey - $3 million plus PPV cut
Nunes - $100,000 plus PPV cut

Makes me rather ill. I'm all for the women's division getting the same kind of money that McGregor and Lesnar rake in. I just wish there wasn't a $2.9 million dollar gap, favoring the fighter who currently has no belt.

 

HOLY COW.

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Nunes wins via TKO just seconds into the fight.

Ronda got 3 million to take one giant punch.

 

Can't say I feel sorry for her. She behaved so poorly while at the top, and even so tonight. In contrast, Miesha, who was treated like a dog by Ronda, is on Fox Sports speaking so highly of her and her impact on women around the world.

One thing I am worried about is..

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her health. In addition to likely being concussed severely - if she was being truthful about her mental state after the Holm loss, facing the end of her career and likely the end of her being a draw in any entertainment or sports event is going to be even tougher. I hope she has a good support structure.

Edit - one more thing. Very fortunate that Herb Dean was working this fight, and knew to step in when he did. There are a lot of trash referees that won't stop a fight until a head bounces off of the canvas. Herb got in there right when he needed to, because he is experienced and smart. Kudos to him.