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If Reem had just thrown a final blow instead of going for the guillotine....
Not only is Francis not ready but he is not famous he has barely any fans compared to other fighters in the Elite HW so thats a reason why they won't give it to him. I think they go for Overeem 2, he is known in the sport, and becasue it was entertaining the first time. The UFC can also trust in Overeem showing up fight day, which is something we can't say about Cain.HW is in a shit spot imo.
Cain is out, and the only real new challenge for Stipe is Francis who I don't think is ready. I think they should make Reem vs. Ngannou for the #1 contender, but that leaves nothing for Stipe except maybe Volkov.
It's unbelievable that the Premier organisation in the world of MMA has such piss poor divisions, even HW boxing is rather shallow though are less people in general turning to combat sports these days, suppose it's a long shot high risk career.HW is in a shit spot imo.
Cain is out, and the only real new challenge for Stipe is Francis who I don't think is ready. I think they should make Reem vs. Ngannou for the #1 contender, but that leaves nothing for Stipe except maybe Volkov.
It's unbelievable that the Premier organisation in the world of MMA has such piss poor divisions, even HW boxing is rather shallow though are less people in general turning to combat sports these days, suppose it's a long shot high risk career.
Not only is Francis not ready but he is not famous he has barely any fans compared to other fighters in the Elite HW so thats a reason why they won't give it to him. I think they go for Overeem 2, he is known in the sport, and becasue it was entertaining the first time. The UFC can also trust in Overeem showing up fight day, which is something we can't say about Cain.
Yes, the aging problem of HW has been a problem for several years, and still they don't fix it? Ok, probably it is extremly difficult to fix it, considering the competition, and the fact that outside of the UFC there are not really many of them that would be able to compete with the elite, atleast not with name recognition in the USA.Overeem was knocked stiff less than a year ago. There's not really any intrigue there other than there's literally nobody else. I think Volkov would be a better option, but the division is pretty fucked either way. At this point I say fuck it and just make Joshua v Miocic for the HW title. Can't be any worse than having Lewis in the top 5, and at least there would be some excitement and buzz around the division for the first time in years.
I have this funny feeling they are gonna make Stipe vs Cormier, and I been saying that for a while!. lets see..
Had no idea about Jon Jones bout because....
Yes, the aging problem of HW has been a problem for several years, and still they don't fix it? Ok, probably it is extremly difficult to fix it, considering the competition, and the fact that outside of the UFC there are not really many of them that would be able to compete with the elite, atleast not with name recognition in the USA.
Despite this they should have signed Vitaly Minakov.
In my opinion they should not have dropped Matt Mitrione.
Bellators Bobby Lashley probably gets paid good over there and would have some serious problems (to say the least) passing USADA so he probably won't have an intresest going to the UFC, sad for me because it would be fun to watch him against some of the UFC HW elite, especially because the UFC would know how to promote him in a much better way!
But if the UFC wanna take better care of the HW division they should invest much more money in it, even if it very costly short term.
You're right UFC needs to invest money in all of the company really, but especially the HW division. This is a company that has gotten lucky squeezing the MMA world for every penny it's worth, while still seeing growth. Now they've hit a major blockade, and only money can get through it. UFC needs to set up youth camps in minority neighborhoods, put on events much more frequently overseas, and start paying at least these top level fighters much more money to compete with other major sports.
That's what it's going to take for the HW division and the UFC to grow at this point. Not reinvesting money are going to lead them to stagnate and get usurped by a company that does make the right moves like bellator is doing.
Easy fix, have DC fight Stipe.
Dana is and will always be full of shit.
Believe at your own risk.
Stipe vs Lesnar