Confirmed: Masvidal vs. Usman is Next

[SalvadorAllende]

If Usman fights smart and does not think he is some kind of boxer, he will 50-43 Masvidal easily.

 

[Soul On Ice]

Both clearly ducking Conor

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[Wizzlebiz]

Both clearly ducking Conor

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Yep they are ducking someone not even in the top 10.

That sounds correct for the champ and #1 contender.

 

[hedidhisownstunts]

It’s actually the right fight to make. I hope they do.

 

[DragRacer]

I wonder if Trump shows up for this one also.

 

[Oldman1]

Not going to happen

It's Conor vs masvidal

 

[TheLastEmperorReurns]

Champ vs #1 Contender... Hopefully it starts a trend. Wonder what kind of dish Mas plans to serve for the baptism...

Im picturing jumping knee stomps

 

[dragovic]

What will all Sherdog thugs say when Usman takes that BMF title?

 

[Timurd123]

K-1 Usman is gonna get sparked, if he gets into his last result too much
If he got tagged by Colby he would get his head taken off by Mas, hoping he comes out with “something to prove”

 

[Bookerman]

Dana saying that means nothing. He regularly does this to force someone elses hand

 

[Negator402]

“Give me a month and let this thing heal up. I can make a fist now. I’m cracking. They put out the guys, and let’s be honest, if you look at the division, I’ve beaten almost everybody there in the top 10. It’s a matter of who they really want, what’s next. Dana (White) said they really want Jorge. Jorge is the next guy.”

-Usman, Joe Rogan podcast (h/t BJPenn.com via MMAMania.com)

My concern is that Jorge is too small for Usman. If he cannot quickly rock Kamaru, he will get ragdolled.

 

[Moro]

Lol Conor fans must be fuming and so mad right now.

Currently on their way to buy more Cheeto’s and a new keyboard after smashing theirs.

 

[caliboi74lv]

If Usman fights smart and does not think he is some kind of boxer, he will 50-43 Masvidal easily.

See Woodley fight.

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

Are you sure it's confirmed?

 

[DoopidyDawesome]

Elbows too pointy...3/10.

 

[Jibsta69]

Usman by boring lay and pray and/or wall and stall

Probably this

 

[mkt]

I'd love Mas to win but this is a really bad stylistic match-up for him. If a 39-year old BJJ guy (Maia) could take Mas down multiple times and win via his grappling gameplan, what do you think a huge, elite wrestler in his athletic prime going to do? Usman also has a great chin, so he can absorb some strikes if necessary. I hope I'm wrong but I sure wouldn't bet on it

 

[mkt]

I wonder if Trump shows up for this one also.

He shows up for exciting athletic events like Mas vs. Diaz or LSU vs. Clemson. This one is likely to be about as exciting as watching paint dry.

 

[SeattleFightFan]

'Confirmed' as in 'officially unofficial'?

It's fine. In a vacuum I would call it a 5.

But since Edwards is fighting Woodley for the #1 contender slot for the next title shot, Masvidal makes the most sense, and it's a 9.

Prepare for an underwhelming 5 round bout though. I predict most vocal sherdoggers will complain for days.

 

[brawlnsprawl]

I see they are killing the Masvidal threat for Conor

Two birds one stone