The Pulse of MMA: Fan Reactions To The Sport’s Biggest Stories
Here are some of the raw reactions from the MMA community about the biggest stories around the sport.
Dana White Reveals Miocic vs. Jones Has Been Accepted By One Party
Dana White (Image Credit: Louis Grasse/PxImages/Icon Sportswire), Stipe Miocic (Image Credit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC), Jon Jones (Image Credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Yesterday, we ran a story of Dana White claiming that Jon Jones could either fight for the world title when he’s ready or he could fight Stipe Miocic. White then dropped the bombshell that Miocic has already accepted a fight against Jones, thus bringing us halfway to a Miocic/Jones reality. Here is how the pulse of MMA reacted to White’s claim.
Sadly I think he was using Stipe as a veiled threat towards Francis- he’s been publicly expressing frustration with fighter pay, so Dana makes an interim belt, makes him sit out more months and implies he could take the Jones fight away from him too. Always bullying
— Niko (@NN68_68) August 6, 2021
Jon Jones and Stipe are not ever going to fight. I honestly cant believe everyone fell for that. I smell some Dana BS.. i know it.
— Jay G. (@TrillJayG) August 6, 2021
I think it’s Dana’s way of negotiating in public with Jones. I don’t see it happening, but it sure would be huge if Stipe beat Jones
— Matt Florjancic (@MattFlorjancic) August 6, 2021
Man I can’t express how badly I want Stipe to starch Jones.
— MattHonkylips (@MattHonkylips) August 5, 2021
Jon Jones breaks Stipe Miočić’s ass.
— MMAFANS (@BLAZMMA) August 6, 2021
I’m seeing a lot of Jon Jones vs Stipe talk.
Jones’ first fight in the HW division will be for the title. That’s it. That’s the tweet.
— Year of the Ram (@jimmerteam) August 5, 2021
Jon Jones would solidify his legacy as the goat if he beat Stipe Miocic coming off a brutal KO loss aged 38 where he may never be the same fighter again? Nah, not for me
— George (@GeorgeMMA_) August 6, 2021
Fans Brace For UFC 265: Lewis vs. Gane
It’s going down tomorrow night: UFC 265: Lewis vs. Gane. Some of our staff members have already shared their picks for the event; now let’s get some thoughts from the pulse of MMA following the UFC 265 post-fight press conference and face-offs!
Song Yadong vs. Casey Kenney
He’s a dillashaw Yan hybrid
— Clean Man Living (@CleanManLiving1) August 5, 2021
Kenney stands too square not to be picked apart. 29-28 Yadong who lands the bigger shots and probably hurts Kenney coming in at least once.
Bet: Yadong decision +230 1u— Simon Byrne (@mmageezer) August 6, 2021
Tecia Torres vs. Angela Hill
For sure, run it back, Angie will win every round and outstrike Tecia and lose in a decision on some bullshit judging, just like Waterson, just like Claudia. Fix the judging, get off their phones
— Connor Damewood (@ConnorDamewood) August 6, 2021
Angie better not get screwed by these Texas judges
— Coy (@CoyFrutain35) August 6, 2021
Gutted we’re missing Amanda Nunes! That said, Torres vs Hill is going to be a slugfest! 2 veteran strikers… Could be the most exciting fight, we’ll see…
— Kat Becks (@KatBecks2) August 5, 2021
Editors Note: “Bitch Fucking Season” is a catchphrase of Angela Hill and is used on an official t-shirt of hers.
Oh man I am going to savor every moment of Torres beatdown on hill
— HollandTime🦦 (@holland_time) August 5, 2021
Michael Chiesa vs. Vicente Luque
Can’t wait for this one, definitely getting a fight bonus in this
— Arteta Hater (@DepressedAFC1) August 5, 2021
Ever since that weight class shift Chiesa become a monster. Luque won’t be able to handle the takedowns, gimme Chiesa U-DEC
— Arti Bets (@arti_bets) August 6, 2021
Luque is a lock in my books on this one. Chiesa hasn’t fought a striker of Luque’s level
— randerpicks (@randerpicks) August 5, 2021
Yeah! Chiesa will have a really hard time with the pressure and keeping Luque from smashing his face constantly.
— Rigert (@rigert40932385) August 5, 2021
I got Chiesa tbh, I see a way for Luque to win through KO/TKO but I think Chiesa just has such great wrestling that it will keep Luque thinking twice about throwing bombs.
— Dominic 🇯🇴🇮🇶 (@domnukho) August 5, 2021
As excited as I am for Derrick Lewis vs Ciryl Gane on Saturday… I have a weird feeling Michael Chiesa vs Vicente Luque mighttt just end up being fight of the night. A crazy good jiu jitsu artist(Chiesa) vs a savage striker(Luque), we shall see 🤷️
— P (@prestonthealien) August 6, 2021
José Aldo vs. Pedro Munhoz
Holloway is probably my favorite fighter and Volkanovski is a beast, but Aldo is the FW goat no question, absolute legend
— Dan Foster (@dan_foster11) August 5, 2021
Aldo – Munhoz is such a good fight. Aldo’s consistently struggled in high pace fights against volume guys. But Pedro’s primary tools don’t really play into Aldo’s weaknesses. Pedro won’t be able to kick with Aldo until maybe R3. Fight’s likely going to come down to R2.
— MMAC (@MacMMA_) August 6, 2021
I like these odds for Aldo. He’s got very good takedown defense and is the better striker of the two. I don’t see Aldo being taken down much at all so I then see him picking apart Munhoz on the feet
— Garrett Thompson (@gmoneygambler) August 6, 2021
Munhoz has the cardio/durability advantage in an extremely well matched fight. Munhoz high volume striking and constant pressure should wear on Aldo and slowly win him the fight. Aldo will likely start out strong in this fight with Munhoz coming on later. I capped Pedro at (-125)
— Prodigy MMA (@Prodigy_MMA_) August 6, 2021
Jose Aldo is 1-5 in against men who land over 5 significant strikes per minute. His one win was against Moicano who was up on the scorecards until Aldo finished him. Munhoz lands 5.60 significant strikes per minute. Just something to think about.
— Technical Tim (@TimZTimmyZ) August 6, 2021
Derrick Lewis vs. Ciryl Gane
Lol, Lewis casually putting Dana’s hands down.
Dana be like: K.— MAS (@MAS30844611) August 6, 2021
I believe he will hurt Lewis to the body and might get a TKO finish similar to Lewis vs JDS.
People say Gane is a boring decision fighter which is just not true. He does finish fights but he had to play smart against the 2 best strikers in the division back to back.
— Kevin Lee GOAT (@ZoranMl48208821) August 6, 2021
Black beast in this ho
— Varsity status (@imhereforMMA) August 5, 2021
The size of Lewis’ fists bruh…imagine getting rocked by that
— Bruno ◢ ◤ (@YaBoiBru) August 5, 2021
I believe he will hurt Lewis to the body and might get a TKO finish similar to Lewis vs JDS.
People say Gane is a boring decision fighter which is just not true. He does finish fights but he had to play smart against the 2 best strikers in the division back to back.
— Kevin Lee GOAT (@ZoranMl48208821) August 6, 2021
I’d love to see Lewis get a big KO but Gane keeping the distance and outstriking him is way more likely
— Leon (@LeonVegaSuarez) August 6, 2021
ciryl gane will become the goat i reckon my guess, but i hope lewis gets this dub coz bon gamin has time to be the goat still
— Nathan Johnston (@NathannJohnston) August 6, 2021
Derrick Lewis is a fighter. Gane is a technician. The Belt becomes a battle of the Frenchmen after Saturday.
— Piña Colada Papi (@champagnevargas) August 6, 2021
Gane is way better than Lewis at everything…. therefore Lewis by ko in last 10 seconds
— Tonya Ferguson (@Tonya_Cucuy) August 5, 2021
Please for the love of the Just Bleed god, let Lewis win.
— EB (@EBBYM4LYFE) August 6, 2021
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