Looks Like UFC Places "Insurance" on the UFC 215 Card: Sara McMann

[Trojanlegal]

Now that we know about the main card for UFC 215, I am guessing Dana White and the UFC placed "insurance" on the card in case Amanda Nunes pulls out again in her fight against Valentina Shevchenko for the 135-pound title. The UFC scheduled another women's bantamweight fight between Sara McMann and Ketlen Vieira. McMann is in the hunt for a title shot soon. I can see Dana placing McMann against Valentina for the interim 135-pount title if Nunes pulls out again. I could be wrong, of course. Thoughts?

 

[kiley_sean]

Not a bad move. They should do the same for the DC/Jones card.

 

[MandirigmaFit]

Not a bad move. They should do the same for the DC/Jones card.

Manuwa fights the same card doesn't he?

 

[Jon E Sligo]

Smart move by all counts

 

[kiley_sean]

Manuwa fights the same card doesn't he?

If he is then there you go.

 

[ZackZed]

Manuwa fights the same card doesn't he?

Yep against Ozdemir.

 

[Cowboy Cerroliveira]

That's my girl...

 

[msm1981]

At this point if Sara is the insurance policy good
on the part of UFC knowing Valentina will have
a fight and she'll get paid.

 

[The Witcher]

Smart move by all counts

Wmma on a main card? Opposite of smart move

 

[HelloJapan]

Not a bad move. They should do the same for the DC/Jones card.

Jones gets popped for blow, DC vs McMann...

 

[davidlemonparty]

Wmma on a main card? Opposite of smart move

I think the mcmann fight is on prelims.

Jones gets popped for blow, DC vs McMann...

You're mixing up your cards bro

 

[HelloJapan]

I think the mcmann fight is on prelims.



You're mixing up your cards bro

 

[davidlemonparty]

Calling it a joke is being generous...

 

[HelloJapan]

Calling it a joke is being generous...

 

[davidlemonparty]

 

[BisexualMMA]

It's a wise strategy that they've used in the past.

 

[ralphus1]

Bringing in Anderson to fight DC last year cost $3m, Manuwa and McMann will be a lot cheaper.

 

[Jon E Sligo]

Wmma on a main card? Opposite of smart move

McMann is on the prelims bach, if the co-main falls through have her jump in, but hey we can't all be Shelby.

 

[TStoner]

I don't know why they don't do this for every title fight. Have a top 7 fighter on the card in the same weight class as the title fight. Pull as needed. Makes sense to me.

 

[BjPenn2017]

If Nunes pulls out again right before that fight with another bullshit excuse believe you me buddeh, their won't be no "interim" belt.