GDT: UFC 203: Miocic vs. Overeem
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Those numbers would be great for the UFC and for CM Punk as well if he's getting PPV points.
Ariel and John Pollock threw out an interesting idea. They said CM Punk might not fight in the UFC again but they could do what they did with Cyborg/Invicta. So maybe have him fight lesser competition on a RFA/Legacy card and air it on Fight Pass. They'd be the ones paying him too and can still pay him a lot so he wouldn't need to go to Bellator or another competitor. Wouldn't be the worst thing for him, even though it's a smaller platform.
Ariel and John Pollock threw out an interesting idea. They said CM Punk might not fight in the UFC again but they could do what they did with Cyborg/Invicta. So maybe have him fight lesser competition on a RFA/Legacy card and air it on Fight Pass. They'd be the ones paying him too and can still pay him a lot so he wouldn't need to go to Bellator or another competitor. Wouldn't be the worst thing for him, even though it's a smaller platform.
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Seems like a win/win to me. It would definitely draw interest to FP and whatever small org they throw him in.
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I didn't see him as a potential HWC until the JDS fight, and at that point Velasquez was still the champ and I didn't think Stipe could beat him anyways. But stylistically as soon as I saw Miocic vs Nelson/Gonzaga I thought he would make a great fight against Cain because he has heart, great striking and unlike JDS, great grappling.
Some MMA fighters are upset with punks pay. http://www.thescore.com/mma/news/1099884-fighters-react-to-punk-s-500k-payday-on-twitter
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There was also quite a few who basically said they understood. I get why they'd be mad but at the same time, Will Brooks has it right, basically said take that negative energy and *****ing and focus on gettin yours, take pointers from a guy like Punk.
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Wonder how PPV points worked for the other guys on the card. Punk might have made them some money.
I hate the whining of fighters. If you want to make money, be really good or make people want to see you. If you can do both, even better. CM Punk made the company a ton of money this weekend.
I hate the whining of fighters. If you want to make money, be really good or make people want to see you. If you can do both, even better. CM Punk made the company a ton of money this weekend.
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tmurfin
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Meh not really. It'll be quickly forgotten. I don't see one person calling off their fandom because of this, in fact I see the opposite, Punk brought eyes, and put butts in seats for the UFC and MMA in general.
Hundreds of amazing fights this year, but this Punk fight is gonna just ruin em
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Meh not really. It'll be quickly forgotten. I don't see one person calling off their fandom because of this, in fact I see the opposite, Punk brought eyes, and put butts in seats for the UFC and MMA in general.
Hundreds of amazing fights this year, but this Punk fight is gonna just ruin em
Yeah, pretty much. I'm not a big fan of the sideshows, but once in awhile I get it. There has to be a story behind it, and there was. He brought new eyeballs and new money to the sport, and other fighters should be happy for that.
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Awesome seeing Punk get his ass handed to him like that. Never liked the guy. I don't know how at his age you continue fighting after being that outclassed by a relative novice, but to each his own.
Browne seems to have the Rashad syndrome, but ten times worse. He doesn't trust his chin anymore and is terrified to engage. I doubt there's a stat for it but my guess is that's the least strikes thrown by one fighter in a 15-minute standup fight in the history of the UFC. If I were him I would've attacked Werdum when he went to kick Browne's coach. You're furious, you just got embarrassed, and you just stand there? The guy is done. Amazing how fast he fell. I remember the Bigfoot fight where he was bouncing around and Rogan couldn't stop talking about his freakish speed/athleticism for a HW. Pretty much been all downhill from there.
Was very surprised Reem didn't lock up the guillotine, but minus catching Miocic with that left he looked absolutely terrible. Didn't look like he was in the best shape either which was disappointing. I have nothing against Miocic but he just doesn't strike me as an exceptional fighter. My guess is he loses to whoever they have him fight next (I'm assuming Cain).
Browne seems to have the Rashad syndrome, but ten times worse. He doesn't trust his chin anymore and is terrified to engage. I doubt there's a stat for it but my guess is that's the least strikes thrown by one fighter in a 15-minute standup fight in the history of the UFC. If I were him I would've attacked Werdum when he went to kick Browne's coach. You're furious, you just got embarrassed, and you just stand there? The guy is done. Amazing how fast he fell. I remember the Bigfoot fight where he was bouncing around and Rogan couldn't stop talking about his freakish speed/athleticism for a HW. Pretty much been all downhill from there.
Was very surprised Reem didn't lock up the guillotine, but minus catching Miocic with that left he looked absolutely terrible. Didn't look like he was in the best shape either which was disappointing. I have nothing against Miocic but he just doesn't strike me as an exceptional fighter. My guess is he loses to whoever they have him fight next (I'm assuming Cain).
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The way CM Punk lost is disturbing ...
i don't get the fighters who attack the opponent so easily. (like Cat Zingano on Ronda or ... others)
Each time i see such a thing, i think that the guy is a pure beginner.
I have this consideration in Muay-Thai ... so considering that the opponent has jiujitsu skills and available moves ... it is plain stupid.
And 1/2 million is insane ... i do understand PPV or stuff like that ... it is unreal for such a guy.
i don't get the fighters who attack the opponent so easily. (like Cat Zingano on Ronda or ... others)
Each time i see such a thing, i think that the guy is a pure beginner.
I have this consideration in Muay-Thai ... so considering that the opponent has jiujitsu skills and available moves ... it is plain stupid.
And 1/2 million is insane ... i do understand PPV or stuff like that ... it is unreal for such a guy.
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Punk made so many beginner's mistakes that it's dangerous to even think he can fight in the UFC again.
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Browne just looked like he didn't want to be there. Barely engaged, put himself at risk for having the fight stopped with the finger stop, and even post-fight didn't get involved. The only non-mental reasoning would be if he was sick or something.
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