Rumored Dana/UFC unsure of MW title fight for UFC 321, denying willing parties

[Unheralded Truth]

Both Fluffy and De Ridder have tried to back out of their planned headliner of a Fight Night in Canada. Acknowledging that Chimaev wants to be an active champion
and is feeling fresh to jump back into the octagon to defend his title.

This is what RDR said: "There's some momentum now (behind the scenes), I'm going to let Ali (Abdelaziz) cook for a couple days, and we'll figure it out soon, hopefully."

"It would be awesome to do it in Abu Dhabi again. That would be awesome! It makes sense, too, if we look at the division. I'm ready for it. Let's see if the UFC wants it."

As it turns out, the UFC are now pressing the brakes, seeming unsure how to deal with such short time between championship fights. Apparently, Alex Pereira fighting
at UFC 300 against Jamahal Hill was a desperate measure and they were actually hoping to avoid that. With him planned to take on Jiri sometime after.

RDR vs Fluffy now have to take on eachother but are promised by Dana that a good performance can make them leapfrog the Imavov vs Borralho winner. Ali tried his best,
but had to settle for that deal. The rumor is that team Chimaev now will look for a one-off money fight outside of the title picture - and defend his title later on instead.

 

[AimedWithV]

Both Fluffy and De Ridder have tried to back out of their planned headliner of a Fight Night in Canada. Acknowledging that Chimaev wants to be an active champion
and is feeling fresh to jump back into the octagon to defend his title.

This is what RDR said: "There's some momentum now (behind the scenes), I'm going to let Ali (Abdelaziz) cook for a couple days, and we'll figure it out soon, hopefully."

"It would be awesome to do it in Abu Dhabi again. That would be awesome! It makes sense, too, if we look at the division. I'm ready for it. Let's see if the UFC wants it."

As it turns out, the UFC are now pressing the brakes, seeming unsure how to deal with such short time between championship fights. Apparently, Alex Pereira fighting
at UFC 300 against Jamahal Hill was a desperate measure and they were actually hoping to avoid that. With him planned to take on Jiri sometime after.

RDR vs Fluffy now have to take on eachother but are promised by Dana that a good performance can make them leapfrog the Imavov vs Borralho winner. Ali tried his best,
but had to settle for that deal. The rumor is that team Chimaev now will look for a one-off money fight outside of the title picture - and defend his title later on instead.

Source?

 

[KO Shotz]

The rumor is that team Chimaev now will look for a one-off money fight outside of the title picture - and defend his title later on instead.

 

[swarrrm]

Costa for BMF @195

 

[Adamant]

As it turns out, the UFC are now pressing the brakes, seeming unsure how to deal with such short time between championship fights.

JFC, they let Khamzat have a 1 week turnaround when he first showed up in UFC. But now that he's champion fighting in October is too soon?? Holy fucking shit.


How will the sherdog neckbeards blame Khamzat for this one?

 

[Jeffery09]

Dana/UFC don´t wanna ruin Aspinall and Gane´s night that is why I believe instead they will probably book Chimaev on the first possible Card in January in Abu Dhabi. Brining Chimaev on that card brings alot of circus with it plus I don´t think Aspinall and Gane wanna get demoted to a co-main.

Both RDR and Chimaev wanted the fight but I guess it is due to conflicting schedule that has forced Dana to keep his old headliners and make room for Chimaev on January a fresh PPV in Abu Dhabi

 

[Poirierfan]

Cut the bullshit, If Khamzat wants a quick turnaround they shoulda had someone ready for him. There was plenty to choose from.

 

[FrappeDuRocma]

Cut the bullshit, If Khamzat wants a quick turnaround they should have someone ready for him. There's plenty to choose from.

Who ?

 

[Jeffery09]

Cut the bullshit, If Khamzat wants a quick turnaround they should have someone ready for him. There's plenty to choose from.

Dana/UFC don´t wanna raid in on Aspinall and Gane´s night which is also the right thing to do as the contract is signed.

This is their card besides the UFC will only over-stack a card if it is UFC 400

 

[Poirierfan]

Who ?

RDR, Fluffy, Ciao,. Doesn't matter, give him a body if he wants to stay busy. The dude hasn't been fighting hardly at all. It's always good when a champ wants to stay active. Too many only fight once or twice a year.

 

[KO Shotz]

Dana/UFC they don´t wanna raid in on Aspinall and Gane´s night which is also the right thing to do as the contract is signed.

This is their card besides the UFC will only over-stack a card if it is UFC 400

hardly anyone cares about that fckn fight

 

[FrappeDuRocma]

RDR, Fluffy, Ciao,. Doesn't matter, give him a body if he wants to stay busy. The dude hasn't been fighting hardly at all. It's always good when a champ wants to stay active. Too many only fight once or twice a year.

Did you read ? They all have fights coming. Imavov vs Caillou and RDR vs Hernandez, that's the issue.

 

[Poirierfan]

Did you read ? They all have fights coming. Imavov vs Caillou and RDR vs Hernandez, that's the issue.

I know, that's why I said cut the bullshit. They didn't have to pair everyone up so soon. They shoulda saved one of them for the title.

 

[FrappeDuRocma]

I know, that's why I said cut the bullshit. They don't have to pair everyone up. They shoulda saved one of them for the title.

I know, but UFC is retarded.

 

[Poirierfan]

I know, but UFC is retarded.

Tru dat.

 

[sonhow]

Khamzat vs Conor
Get hype

 

[Poirierfan]

Khamzat vs Conor
Get hype
View attachment 1109447

View attachment 1109448

Khamzat could be known as potato dick killer.

 

[Conan the K-9]

I know, but UFC is retarded.

Sounds like similar situation when Poirier got his last title shot.

 

[GoWokeGoBroke]

JFC, they let Khamzat have a 1 week turnaround when he first showed up in UFC. But now that he's champion fighting in October is too soon?? Holy fucking shit.


How will the sherdog neckbeards blame Khamzat for this one?

Isn’t Khamzat literally a neckbeard himself ?

 

[Mohawk Banditó]

Oh man, look at the logjam that could have been avoided if they didn't hand out some of the stupidest title shots before that. I know there wasn't much of a selection at the time Izzy fought DDP, but he still was off a loss, and then we follow that up with fucking Strickland again when we CLEARLY had better choices, made all the more obvious now that Khamzat is champ?

Great plans as always, UFC. Way to go.