Event UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier [Results]

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  1. Mamba

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    So far what we know:

    Bones is not in custody. He is being sought for by ABQ police for questioning regarding a hit and run early this morning where and elder woman was transported to the hospital for injuries.

    According to Ariel Helwani, the people he has
    Talked to close to Bones have not heard from Bones in over 24 hours.

    Either way, Bones seems to be on the run? They won't be able to prove he was under the influence at this time, but I do believe he was at a bar last night and posted pictures on Twitter and Instagram?
     
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    Not sure which fight will be the main event right now.
     
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    DC has opened as a slight favourite (-148) over AJ (+134).
     
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    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

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    They look like a couple of happy campers in this picture, huh?

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    it's still a hell-a stacked main event card. Cormier is still an elite LHW and this match should be competitive. I didn't think AJ stood much of a chance vs Bones... unless Jones was coked up.
     
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    First shots are fired and naturally they come from DC

     
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    AJ has a reply... way to actually and for reels keep it classy Rumble

     
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    I think the fight will be competitive. I don't know what to make of this new version of AJ. I don't think he is much like the guy from way back when, as DC suggests.
     
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    Khabib is injured.

    Well, fuck.
     
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    I think if DC can get through the first two rounds, he'll be able to wear AJ down.

    Gotta get out of that first alive though. DC eats a lot of shots to get on the inside. It could be bad.
     
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    Josh Thomson and Jorge Masvidal have both offered to step-in to fight Cerrone.
     
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    and they would both lose... but it may be good exposure for them.

    ideally he should face Michael Johnson as he's one of the few figthers in the top ten without a fight in the works right now.
     
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    This is a weird one--John Makdessi has stepped in to face Cerrone.

    Makdessi isn't even a top-15 ranked fighter. Odd, odd choice. Completely deflates the fight. Cerrone is going to run through him.

    Pretty surprised Tristar is letting Makdessi fight him on short notice. I guess I see what the UFC sees in this fight--Makdessi is a good striker but one that Cerrone could make a highlight out of.

    Feels like, with Eagle out of the picture, the UFC is looking to have Cerrone fight RDA (again).
     
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    yeah it's a tad strange, but maybe others just aren't in fighting shape and Makdessi is... or they want to give Cerrone a 'easy win' so he can keep his contender status?
    eh who knows... UFC does strange stuff at times.
     
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    Colby Covington in for Sean Spencer vs. Mike Pyle
     
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    Weidman, Cerrone, Browne, and Benavidez are favourites

    Anyone picking Rumble over DC?
     
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    I've got rumble over dc.
     
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    How do you see that playing out?
     
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    I'm pulling for Rumble - but I wouldn't bet a plugged nickel on him. He will likely spend the majority of the match on his back. It will be an ugly, boring win that does nothing for DC's credibility - but it is the smart, effective thing to do. Rumble will have 20-30 seconds at the start of each round to try to make it an MMA fight, then DC will turn it into a wrasslin' match.
     
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    So, is anybody picking Belfort ?
     

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