Fighter Signings/Cuts/Promotional Changes Thread

[Bunk Moreland]

Eddie Alvarez a free agent

 

[m9]

Eddie Alvarez a free agent

Interesting. Would love to see him back in the UFC, at least for a few fights to see where he's at and if he can still compete. I think he's probably pretty close to the end here, though.

 

[MMC]

Would be cool for the UFC to bring him back and do the Chandler trilogy

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Maybe Eddie is another PFL addition??

 

[member 51464]

Interesting. Would love to see him back in the UFC, at least for a few fights to see where he's at and if he can still compete. I think he's probably pretty close to the end here, though.

The perfect guy for Conor to earn his next title shot off, haha.

 

[MMC]

 

[MMC]

 

[Bunk Moreland]

LOL did they pick the wrong fighter from the Ladd McCann matchup????

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Ok I guess this explains it...

 

[pistolpete11]

Glad to see Aldo retire or whatever he's calling it. He's still got some in the tank, but too soon is better than too late. That's true for anyone, but especially someone who you remember as being a dominant champion.

Does anyone actually want to see Floyd-Conor 2? I hope this is just Floyd stirring some shit. I want Conor back in MMA or I couldn't care less.

Eddie back in the UFC for the Chandler trilogy or something would be cool, but I don't see it. The UFC doesn't sign guys on the way out. PFL is much more realistic. I think Eddie probably doesn't win the tournament, though.

 

[MMC]

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Glad to see Aldo retire or whatever he's calling it. He's still got some in the tank, but too soon is better than too late. That's true for anyone, but especially someone who you remember as being a dominant champion.

Does anyone actually want to see Floyd-Conor 2? I hope this is just Floyd stirring some shit. I want Conor back in MMA or I couldn't care less.

Eddie back in the UFC for the Chandler trilogy or something would be cool, but I don't see it. The UFC doesn't sign guys on the way out. PFL is much more realistic. I think Eddie probably doesn't win the tournament, though.

I don't know how well Floyd mcgregor 2 would even sell at this point

 

[dss97]

I didn’t see his DWCS fight but apparently he won decisively. Even though he’s 6-0 it’s still pretty wild the UFC is signing a 17 year old.

I guess he turns 18 in a few weeks, so that makes more sense

 

[pistolpete11]

Ok I guess this explains it...

What a wild ride!

 

[CDJ]

I didn’t see his DWCS fight but apparently he won decisively. Even though he’s 6-0 it’s still pretty wild the UFC is signing a 17 year old.

I guess he turns 18 in a few weeks, so that makes more sense

he was clearly the better grappler but his opponent was dumb as rocks. He would get Rosas in a compromising position and instead of letting his hands go he’d go for a low% sub against a guy who is a step ahead of him on the ground. Did it like 4-5 times. He’s a grappler first as well but you’d figure he’d have the brains to realize what was and wasn’t working. His corner was frustrated and I was watching it

Rosas needs to work on his striking, he would get himself caught in awkward spots when he’d get a little too aggressive. A good striker could give him issues, they’ll have to spot pick with him for a few years. The talent is very real though and I think he’s probably going to be a MF to fight when he’s 25

 

[Bunk Moreland]

he was clearly the better grappler but his opponent was dumb as rocks. He would get Rosas in a compromising position and instead of letting his hands go he’d go for a low% sub against a guy who is a step ahead of him on the ground. Did it like 4-5 times. He’s a grappler first as well but you’d figure he’d have the brains to realize what was and wasn’t working. His corner was frustrated and I was watching it

Rosas needs to work on his striking, he would get himself caught in awkward spots when he’d get a little too aggressive. A good striker could give him issues, they’ll have to spot pick with him for a few years. The talent is very real though and I think he’s probably going to be a MF to fight when he’s 25

Every single time Gutierrez was able to get into a dominant position he make a bone headed move or rosas would immediately reverse it. I was rooting for Rosas but it was frustrating to see how often it happened.

 

[CDJ]

Every single time Gutierrez was able to get into a dominant position he make a bone headed move or rosas would immediately reverse it. I was rooting for Rosas but it was frustrating to see how often it happened.

I put a little sprinkle on Gutierrez so imagine my frustration

I don’t think Rosas is truly Ufc ready but they can start him off in the shallow end for a few years until he is

 

[Taytro]

I put a little sprinkle on Gutierrez so imagine my frustration

I don’t think Rosas is truly Ufc ready but they can start him off in the shallow end for a few years until he is

I didn't watch but your descriptions reminded me of the Chase Hooper route. Super skilled young grappler, can't strike worth a dam, gets himself into some precarious situations, has the potential but didn't work out this far. Rosas looks more built and younger than Hooper was when he started, so hopefully they give Rosas some layups while he develops his striking.

Theres guys in the UFC who didn't start training until after 17, so seeing this guy make it at this age is pretty wild.

 

[MMC]

 

[CDJ]

He’s a pretty damn good fighter. Ended up getting hit with a USADA suspension for ostarine

 

[Bunk Moreland]

 

[MMC]

 

[Bunk Moreland]

There it is!!! So long aspen! Maybe if she gets her weight issues under control she'll be back.

 

[Taytro]

Just goes to show what a lack of professionalism will do. It's amazing to me that she probably knew she was on very thin ice and still decided to test the waters. Clearly can't trust her to make it, not worth booking a fight for a 50/50 chance of it happening.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

He ain't wrong...