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[GaleForce]

Originally Posted by Sibze

Now we comes to Canada for UFC 152. I might pick up some tickets

I have mine. On the floor, fighters entrance seat 1 and 2. can't wait to hear all the boos when Jones walks out.

Let me know if you guys come up for the fight. We're staying at the fighter hotel, lots of hanging out with the fighters, we also run a big party at the loose moose restaurant on the Friday night after weigh-ins. 2-300 people, usually a fighter or two shows up and we have prizes... Just a great time in general.

[b1adesofcha0s]

Originally Posted by GaleForce

I have mine. On the floor, fighters entrance seat 1 and 2. can't wait to hear all the boos when Jones walks out.

Let me know if you guys come up for the fight. We're staying at the fighter hotel, lots of hanging out with the fighters, we also run a big party at the loose moose restaurant on the Friday night after weigh-ins. 2-300 people, usually a fighter or two shows up and we have prizes... Just a great time in general.

So jealous right now, wish I was in Canada so I could come to this

[b1adesofcha0s]

Yeah definitely gained a lot of respect for Sonnen and lost a lot of respect for Jones with this whole mess. Looks like the reasoning he refused the fight was because it was on short notice. Really? You've been training for a fight for months, you're in shape to fight. Sonnen had no plans of fighting any time soon and was completely unprepared for a fight. Sure the strategy would be different for fighting Sonnen vs fighting Henderson, but you still have a huge advantage in fight preparation. It was a selfish decision and Dana White is definitely pissed about it. Greg Jackson influenced Jones' decision and White had some things to say about him as well. Not the kind of thing you want to do when you're coming off a DWI.

[GaleForce]

Here's some of my UFC pics from the Toronto Fan Expo, UFC 129, UFC 140, and a few of the parties. Check them out if you're interested. We have the same stuff set up for UFC 152. Honestly the parties and hanging out at the hotel are better than the fight itself.

Fan Expo Day 1

Fan Expo Day 2

UFC 129 weigh-ins

UFC 129 Fights

UFC 140 pre Fight Club party-Party

UFC 140 at the hotel day 1

UFC 140 Fight Club Party

UFC 140 at the hotel after the fight

UFC 140 personalities

[b1adesofcha0s]

Still can't believe Sonnen punked out Jones like that. He even offered to give Jones his entire purse for the fight. Never before have I wanted to see Jon Jones lose so badly.

[GaleForce]

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Still can't believe Sonnen punked out Jones like that. He even offered to give Jones his entire purse for the fight. Never before have I wanted to see Jon Jones lose so badly.

I know. Jones, who has had a full training camp turns down a fight against an out of shape 185'er. He should have taken the fight and at the very least asked for it to be a non-title fight. The fans would have been happy, he wouldn't have pissed off all the fighters on the under card, and Dana White could go buy another Ferrari.

[b1adesofcha0s]

Originally Posted by GaleForce

I know. Jones, who has had a full training camp turns down a fight against an out of shape 185'er. He should have taken the fight and at the very least asked for it to be a non-title fight. The fans would have been happy, he wouldn't have pissed off all the fighters on the under card, and Dana White could go buy another Ferrari.

[MC]

[b1adesofcha0s]

So looks like this whole crazy situation just got MUCH crazier.....

Machida turned down the fight against Jones on September 22nd. Apparently even Anderson Silva called in and tried to save UFC 151 by offering to take a fight at LHW since he might not be able to cut down to MW. It wouldn't have been against Jones (who probably would have turned it down), but against another LHW. This is how a champion should act facing this situation. It was a little too late though apparently and the show is still cancelled. I know they have been moving some of the undercard fights to UFC on FX 5 in October.

Now Vitor Belfort has stepped up to fight Jones at 205 for the title on September 22nd. I love this move actually. It's a fresh face against Jones and someone who is not afraid to take the fight to him. I'll have to go back and watch some of Belfort's recent fights to see what kind of condition he's in. Wonder how his speed will be compared to Jones? Jones is probably faster, but Belfort's hands can be quick and vicious if he can get inside.

[GaleForce]

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

So looks like this whole crazy situation just got MUCH crazier.....

Machida turned down the fight against Jones on September 22nd. Apparently even Anderson Silva called in and tried to save UFC 151 by offering to take a fight at LHW since he might not be able to cut down to MW. It wouldn't have been against Jones (who probably would have turned it down), but against another LHW. This is how a champion should act facing this situation. It was a little too late though apparently and the show is still cancelled. I know they have been moving some of the undercard fights to UFC on FX 5 in October.

Now Vitor Belfort has stepped up to fight Jones at 205 for the title on September 22nd. I love this move actually. It's a fresh face against Jones and someone who is not afraid to take the fight to him. I'll have to go back and watch some of Belfort's recent fights to see what kind of condition he's in. Wonder how his speed will be compared to Jones? Jones is probably faster, but Belfort's hands can be quick and vicious if he can get inside.

I think Gustafsson should have been given the fight before Belfort... Oh well. Belfort doesn't stand a chance, he gasses too easily.

So, are the people at the UFC too busy counting money to know what is actually going in in their own promotion. Too many rookie PR mistakes with this.

[b1adesofcha0s]

Originally Posted by GaleForce

I think Gustafsson should have been given the fight before Belfort... Oh well. Belfort doesn't stand a chance, he gasses too easily.

So, are the people at the UFC too busy counting money to know what is actually going in in their own promotion. Too many rookie PR mistakes with this.

It's possible that Gustafsson turned down the fight since they mentioned a lot of people did. Belfort might gas early, but he definitely brings the fight in the beginning. Jones chin hasn't been tested much before, but maybe it will be now. I just really want to see him get his azz beat now. I actually like Belfort though.

[shadoquad]

Can't believe they cancelled.

[Rooster89]

Originally Posted by shadoquad

Can't believe they cancelled.

I no longer like Jones.

[b1adesofcha0s]

Originally Posted by Rooster89

I no longer like Jones.

[MC]

wow machida dropped out of the fight now its vitor belfort? i would have thought they would have gone back to sonnen due to the hype from yesterday


but yeah vitor is atleast a fresh fight.. vitor still has the power so who knows