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Post by James Hetfield on Jan 29, 2013 3:34:42 GMT -5
Since there's no thread on this yet, I figured it would be time for us to discuss the upcoming interim Bantamweight title fight that will be taking place in a few weeks on Fuel TV. This will be Fuel TV's first time airing a title fight and it will be taking place live from London, England. The main event pits current Interim Bantamweight champion, Renan Barão against top-10 ranked young star Michael McDonald. McDonald is currently on an 8-fight win streak and coming off a BRUTAL KO of Miguel Torres and Barão hasn't lost in about 30 fights and is coming off a unanimous decision victory of Urijah Faber. If McDonald can win this one, it will technically make him the youngest curent UFC title holder at 22 years old.
UFC ON FUEL TV "BARÃO VS. MCDONALD", 2/16/2013 (Fuel TV/ESPN-UK/Sportsnet/Facebook.com Stream) Wembley Arena, London England1. Flyweight bout: Phil Harris vs. Ulysses Gomez 2. Bantamweight bout: Vaughan Lee vs. Motonobu Tezuka 3. Middleweight bout: Tom Watson vs. Stanislav Nedkov 4. Featherweight bout: Andy Ogle vs. Josh Grispi 5. Lightweight bout: Paul Sass vs. Danny Castillo 6. Lightweight bout: Terry Etim vs. Renee Forte 7. Welterweight bout: Che Mills vs. Matthew Riddle 8. Light Heavyweight bout: James Te-Huna vs. Ryan Jimmo 9. Welterweight bout: Gunnar Nelson vs. Jorge Santiago 10. Light Heavyweight bout: Jimi Manuwa vs. Cyrille Diabaté 11. Featherweight bout: Cub Swanson vs. Dustin Poirier 12. Interim Bantamweight Championship: Renan Barão (c) vs. Michael McDonald *Fights 1-6 will be broadcasted LIVE on UFC's Facebook page at 12pm ET/9am PT; the 6-fight main card begins at 3pm ET/12pm PT. Replays will be aired later in the night. |
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Post by James Hetfield on Feb 15, 2013 16:01:26 GMT -5
Weigh-in results...
MAIN (FUEL TV, 3 p.m. ET)
Renan Barão (134) vs. Michael McDonald (134)
Dustin Poirier (145) vs. Cub Swanson (146)
Cyrille Diabate (206) vs. Jimi Manuwa (204)
Gunnar Nelson (169) vs. Jorge Santiago (170)
Ryan Jimmo (205) vs. James Te Huna (205)
Che Mills (170) vs. Matthew Riddle (170)
PRELIMINARY (Facebook, 12:15 p.m. ET)
Terry Etim (155) vs. Renee Forte (156)
Danny Castillo (156) vs. Paul Sass (156)
Josh Grispi (144) vs. Andy Ogle (145)
Stanislav Nedkov (185) vs. Tom Watson (185)
Vaughan Lee (134) vs. Motonobu Tezuka (135)
Ulysses Gomez (126) vs. Phil Harris (125)
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Post by HHH316 on Feb 15, 2013 22:25:02 GMT -5
Completely forgot I agreed to family time at the Chicago Auto Show tomorrow. Now I'm even more pissed I don't have FUEL.
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Post by MuffFuzz on Feb 16, 2013 0:17:33 GMT -5
Will have to PVR this one. I have an appointment around the time this airs. Should be a great card though.
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Post by SteveHulk on Feb 16, 2013 0:56:24 GMT -5
...is this the first time an interim belt has been defended? I can't remember offhand.
If Cruz is going to be out much longer, they really should consider giving the winner of this fight the belt proper.
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Post by Sonnen on Feb 16, 2013 1:53:54 GMT -5
...is this the first time an interim belt has been defended? I can't remember offhand. If Cruz is going to be out much longer, they really should consider giving the winner of this fight the belt proper. Defeating the point of an interim belt? >_> |
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Post by SteveHulk on Feb 16, 2013 10:42:50 GMT -5
...is this the first time an interim belt has been defended? I can't remember offhand. If Cruz is going to be out much longer, they really should consider giving the winner of this fight the belt proper. Defeating the point of an interim belt? >_> ...well they do seem pretty pointless (everyone knows who the real champion is). They may as well call it the "official #1 contender's" match or something. |
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Post by Sonnen on Feb 16, 2013 13:29:32 GMT -5
Defeating the point of an interim belt? >_> ...well they do seem pretty pointless (everyone knows who the real champion is). They may as well call it the "official #1 contender's" match or something. Cruz could be out a long time, how many number one contender matches can they have? And interim belt makes sense right now. Condit was the most pointless interim champion ever, that should of been a number one contender fight. |
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Post by ZT on Feb 16, 2013 13:37:42 GMT -5
...is this the first time an interim belt has been defended? I can't remember offhand. If Cruz is going to be out much longer, they really should consider giving the winner of this fight the belt proper. Andrei Arlovski defended his interim heavyweight title. |
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Post by nathanielnd on Feb 16, 2013 15:34:25 GMT -5
Hoping Micheal takes the Belt tonight  . |
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Post by Kliquid on Feb 16, 2013 16:28:23 GMT -5
One judge scored the Jimmo/Te-Huna fight, 29-27 for Te Huna... Meaning Te Huna somehow earned a 10-8 Round 2, but Jimmo didn't get a 10-8 Round 1.
I'm just baffled.
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Post by Sonnen on Feb 16, 2013 19:02:57 GMT -5
McDonald = Future champ, only 22 and he looked good against the champ.
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Post by HHH316 on Feb 16, 2013 19:34:19 GMT -5
I got to the bar in time for the last 2 fights. Swanson looked impressive again. But he always worries me when he keeps his hands so damn low. Barao looked good too. Too bad I have no luck when it comes to betting. I called a 4th round submission for him.
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Post by Ian from 616Entertainment. on Feb 16, 2013 21:50:49 GMT -5
Bummed I don't have Fuel, but I'm excited that the deal went through. We (Comcast subscribers) can enjoy these cards soon!
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Post by HHH316 on Feb 16, 2013 22:00:12 GMT -5
Bummed I don't have Fuel, but I'm excited that the deal went through. We (Comcast subscribers) can enjoy these cards soon! August 14th can't get here fast enough! |
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Post by SteveHulk on Feb 17, 2013 3:00:42 GMT -5
McDonald = Future champ, only 22 and he looked good against the champ. Yeah, I thought he looked good in defeat... and he'll probably only improve after this. Swanson/Poirier was a fun fight. |
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Post by James Hetfield on Feb 17, 2013 15:36:38 GMT -5
So guys....
remember when Josh Grispi was the "Next guy" for Aldo?
LOLOLOLOLOL
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Post by HHH316 on Feb 17, 2013 17:22:58 GMT -5
I was talking about that with some friends. Talk about a miss fire. I would be absolutely shocked if he wasn't released.
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Post by Kliquid on Feb 17, 2013 19:06:56 GMT -5
So guys.... remember when Josh Grispi was the "Next guy" for Aldo? LOLOLOLOLOL He should be sending Christmas cards to Dustin Poirier for saving his life. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2013 7:03:18 GMT -5
2014 WW Champ Gunnar Nelson. I was at this event as press it was outstanding.
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