Word is Dodson won't be receiving show money after he declined to take a fight with an opponent who came in nearly half a weight class overweight (anyone out there doubting Dodson's resolve probably isn't a pro fighter and Dodson opting to fight a guy coming in heavy and possibly taking a loss on the last fight of his contract just doesn't get the fight business nor the reason why fighters have to be astute in weighing out bargaining power. I wouldn't be surprised if we see Dodson move on over to Bellator when contract negotiations stall. It's interesting that an organization saving so much money/partitioning out money via the Reebok aqueduct is gonna penalize Dodson for simply expecting his opponent to do as was agreed. They would cry bloody murder if Dodson didn't meet his contractual obligations, but expect him to fight a guy who hasn't met the agreed to previously demands. Anyway, if there's money to invent a women's featherweight division for Cyborg (who has yet to actually fight a featherweight) there's money to pay Dodson his show money.
Machida is coming off of 3 stoppage losses. The time away from the sport did him no favors, nor did a PED positive suspension, and we're left now watching him slide into obscurity. Anders is the guy we're seeing imported from other pro and semi pro athletic pursuits now that there's more money in MMA back when guys really did it despite the lack of financial incentive, not as a legitimate avenue toward a financially rewarding career path.
I'm not psyched about this card. I'll actually be on my way back from reffing a tournament and competing and I kinda don't really care. Dodson was one of the only other reasons to see this card other than an execution style loss by Machida (probably). Schevchenko fights in her rightful weight class and she is my favorite female fighter, so there's that. Desmond Green faces Prazeres who is a tough fight for anyone if not entirely entertaining, and the prelims actually feature some worthy fare: Tim Means faces Sergio Moraes, and Joe Soto faces Iuri Alcantara. It's about what we've come to expect from a non-PPV event in Brazil which is kinda sad considering all the great fighters Brazil has given the UFC and being the birthplace of Vale Tudo as we know. Oh, here you go guys, here's a fading past his expiration former champ probably picked to lose and build a new name in the division. Enjoy guys!
At any rate, it's a Saturday night and there are a TON of huge UFC events in the coming months, despite Cyborg dragging her feet about facing a fellow Brazilian (which would be the best she's going to get since there's no way Rousey is gonna face her).
Machida is coming off of 3 stoppage losses. The time away from the sport did him no favors, nor did a PED positive suspension, and we're left now watching him slide into obscurity. Anders is the guy we're seeing imported from other pro and semi pro athletic pursuits now that there's more money in MMA back when guys really did it despite the lack of financial incentive, not as a legitimate avenue toward a financially rewarding career path.
I'm not psyched about this card. I'll actually be on my way back from reffing a tournament and competing and I kinda don't really care. Dodson was one of the only other reasons to see this card other than an execution style loss by Machida (probably). Schevchenko fights in her rightful weight class and she is my favorite female fighter, so there's that. Desmond Green faces Prazeres who is a tough fight for anyone if not entirely entertaining, and the prelims actually feature some worthy fare: Tim Means faces Sergio Moraes, and Joe Soto faces Iuri Alcantara. It's about what we've come to expect from a non-PPV event in Brazil which is kinda sad considering all the great fighters Brazil has given the UFC and being the birthplace of Vale Tudo as we know. Oh, here you go guys, here's a fading past his expiration former champ probably picked to lose and build a new name in the division. Enjoy guys!
At any rate, it's a Saturday night and there are a TON of huge UFC events in the coming months, despite Cyborg dragging her feet about facing a fellow Brazilian (which would be the best she's going to get since there's no way Rousey is gonna face her).
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