Rory MacDonald vs. Wonderboy Thompson; Cerrone vs. Cote to co-main

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    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

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    https://www.the-newshub.com/combat/stephen-wonderboy-thompson-vs-rory-macdonald-in-the-works

    Two technical strikers. Perhaps a significant size and strength advantage to Rory. Sounds like a hell of a fight.

    Rory is only interested in big or interesting fights right now and this would be one.

    Hell of a title eliminator for Thompson, though. Credit to him if he accepts this fight since there is bound to be an easier route to Lawler.

    Not sure where this leaves Carlos Condit. Still hoping for Condit/Diaz rematch.
     
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    Loveeeeee this matchup. Can't wait to see it if it's finalized.
     
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    Condit / Diaz II has to be the matchup the UFC is targeting. Condit has stated he's only interested in big name matches or title shots. He's past the point in his career of climbing the ladder. I'm okay with that. I think the UFC, Nick, and Condit all want this fight.

    Wonderboy vs Rory is an awesome matchup, too. I think Rory should be the favorite, but you can never count Wonderboy out.
     
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    Apparently this rumour is legit and they are looking for an event. UFC 199 (June) or 200 (July) possible.
     
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    I didn't realize Wonderboy is 7-years older than Rory.
     
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    wholly crap what a main card... not sure how much tickets will cost... may have to try and win some. My co-workers wife works at the Canadian Tire Centre... may have to see if she can get me tickets too.

    I live like less than 10 mins away from the CT centre too
     
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    Word is Rory will be a free agent after this fight.
     
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    And heard he will be looking at all of his options.

    Ufc can't let him go. Rory is a beast
     
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    I can see Bellator breaking the bank for him.
     
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    If he loses to Wonderboy he becomes much more available to Bellator, I think. If he wins the UFC would be crazy to let him go.
     
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    Win or Lose UFC would be crazy to let him walk and IMO Bellator can only afford to snatch up so much talent before they end up like Strikeforce. They just don't have the revenue stream to afford all of these big contracts.
     
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    Cerrone vs. Cote rumoured as the co-main
     
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    1. gawd damn... I gotta get tickets for this event.
     
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    Reebok will allow Cerrone to have a patch on his shorts from here on out. Imagine. Did they cover his previous fine?

     
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    Cerrone is happy to have a fight booked for June but June is a long way away and he wants to fight in the meantime. Savage.
     
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    I'm actually really shocked Cerrone didn't make it on a card this month or next month to be lined up for UFC 200.
     
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