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Currently on schedule.
Robbie Lawler(c) vs Tyron Woodley (#3)
Rory Mac( #1) vs Stephen Thompson (#2)
Johny Hendricks( #6) vs Kelvin Gastelum(#13)
Carlos Condit(MIA), Demian Maia(just subbed Brown), Neil Magny(Not schedule, beat Lombard in his most recent fight)
With Lawler defending against Woodley at UFC 201, it got me thinking about the title picture. Rory MacDonald says he wants to explore free agency should he win against Thompson and if he does, I can't imagine Bellator not jumping at the chance to sign him. Can't see Rory staying around if Lawler is still champion as he'll probably never get a shot against him again. If Woodley wins however, a title shot in the contract might be enough to entice Rory to stick around.
So if Lawler and MacDonald both win, would Maia be the most likely candidate for the title shot?
Lawler wins, MacDonald win=Maia Title shot?
Lawler wins, Thompson win= More than likely Thompson gets shot.
Woodley wins(barring any immediate rematch), MacDonald win= Rory gets shot?
Woodley wins, Thompson win= Who gets the shot? Maia, Thompson, or even Condit?
I believe if Thompson wins by KTFO, he'll get the shot. If he wins a boring and split decision, Maia might get the shot, or even Condit.
Thoughts?
Robbie Lawler(c) vs Tyron Woodley (#3)
Rory Mac( #1) vs Stephen Thompson (#2)
Johny Hendricks( #6) vs Kelvin Gastelum(#13)
Carlos Condit(MIA), Demian Maia(just subbed Brown), Neil Magny(Not schedule, beat Lombard in his most recent fight)
With Lawler defending against Woodley at UFC 201, it got me thinking about the title picture. Rory MacDonald says he wants to explore free agency should he win against Thompson and if he does, I can't imagine Bellator not jumping at the chance to sign him. Can't see Rory staying around if Lawler is still champion as he'll probably never get a shot against him again. If Woodley wins however, a title shot in the contract might be enough to entice Rory to stick around.
So if Lawler and MacDonald both win, would Maia be the most likely candidate for the title shot?
Lawler wins, MacDonald win=Maia Title shot?
Lawler wins, Thompson win= More than likely Thompson gets shot.
Woodley wins(barring any immediate rematch), MacDonald win= Rory gets shot?
Woodley wins, Thompson win= Who gets the shot? Maia, Thompson, or even Condit?
I believe if Thompson wins by KTFO, he'll get the shot. If he wins a boring and split decision, Maia might get the shot, or even Condit.
Thoughts?