RIZIN.11: July 29th 2:00 AM EST - Live PBP Discussion Thread

Danespina said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't this a unforgivably dumb decision? For the past month people who know more about JMMA than me were discussing how Kai Asakura needs to be on the 08/12 card, not 07/29.
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RIZIN outsmarted me because now they can double dip on the Asakura ticket sales.

Anyways
 
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Gomi's new opponent will be the next bout announced. This is ccording to Sato, the VTR guy from Rizin/Dream/Pride.

Perhaps related - Kitaoka stated he will soon announce his next bout.

Gomi vs Kitaoka would be a fast tap.
 
kingcillo24 said:
Gomi's new opponent will be the next bout announced. This is ccording to Sato, the VTR guy from Rizin/Dream/Pride.

Perhaps related - Kitaoka stated he will soon announce his next bout.
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A night of rematches.
 
Danespina said:
Nice. Cruickshank is great to watch, but he also needs to not flip off opponents after he's knocked them out.

Nonetheless I think we've got a acceptable card now.
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I think it's a good competitive fight.
 
MMALOPEZ said:
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Gomi vs Guillard
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This might be the worst recent-record fight I've ever had interest in, but stylistically it seems fun.

I'm thinking Guillard has looked a little sharper and more dangerous the last few years though. Might finish Gomi inside 3:00, which seems to be the standard these days.
 
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Did the UFC ever try to sign Ogikubo? I'm assuming maybe they did but probably for nowhere near what he gets paid to fight in Japan. I thought he had a really good showing on TUF overall and even though he lost to Tim, he didn't look really outclassed. And he beat Pantoja who I believe was either #1 or #2 seed in that season. After the season ended I thought it was weird he didn't have a fight lined up since usually the semi-finalists all get at least one fight, and thought he was both good and young enough to keep around for at the very least any of the Asia cards. I am guessing it comes down to money but just wondering if anyone knew what happened.
 
Minnja said:
Did the UFC ever try to sign Ogikubo? I'm assuming maybe they did but probably for nowhere near what he gets paid to fight in Japan. I thought he had a really good showing on TUF overall and even though he lost to Tim, he didn't look really outclassed. And he beat Pantoja who I believe was either #1 or #2 seed in that season. After the season ended I thought it was weird he didn't have a fight lined up since usually the semi-finalists all get at least one fight, and thought he was both good and young enough to keep around for at the very least any of the Asia cards. I am guessing it comes down to money but just wondering if anyone knew what happened.
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I agree 100%. Hiromasa's win over Pantoja shouldn't be understated, as it was the first loss in Pantoja's career in 7 years.

Hiromasa looked very solid, and he's got a personality that UFC likes, so it's weird he seemingly wasin't sought after.
 
Minnja said:
Did the UFC ever try to sign Ogikubo? I'm assuming maybe they did but probably for nowhere near what he gets paid to fight in Japan. I thought he had a really good showing on TUF overall and even though he lost to Tim, he didn't look really outclassed. And he beat Pantoja who I believe was either #1 or #2 seed in that season. After the season ended I thought it was weird he didn't have a fight lined up since usually the semi-finalists all get at least one fight, and thought he was both good and young enough to keep around for at the very least any of the Asia cards. I am guessing it comes down to money but just wondering if anyone knew what happened.
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It was on the UFC's end. Ogikubo continually called for an offer on Twitter and after each of his last 2 fights, UFC just doesn't care about Flyweight or Japan, and especially Japanese Flyweights.
 
Brandao seems like a great fit for Rizin. He can finally go full Maximo Blanco.
 
Wow wasn't expecting Diego Brando. And vs. Kitaoka? What a wonderful submission match up.

For a card that lost Crocop and Tenshin, as well as had to share its talent with a show 2 weeks later (Yachi, Reina etc.), this 07/29 event is looking pretty damn fun.
 
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