Is Story vs Cerrone official for 202?

[bjpenngoat]

wtf are the ufc doing? Cerrone just ko'd cote in spectacular fashion, Cerrone is by far one of the most exciting fighters, why on earth would they throw him in there with a dangerous grinder?

There were so many exciting fights to make for Donald that he could showcase his stand up skills.story is going to smother the shit out of him and grind out a hard win.

terrible matchmaking imo.

Story doesnt have a chance to ever get the belt, but hes a very good fighter they should throw unknown guys at him or throw guys they dont want at the title fights at him. Cerrone is a fan favorite, why the hell did they make this fight. This is going to set Donald back a year to fight his way back to title contention.

 

[Loko3]

Who would you have him fight specifically with 2 fights at WW against unranked opponents? Just curious, I'm not outraged by this matchup personally at all.

 

[Shocktagon]

Meh, a lot of people were acting like Cerrone had no business fighting Cote and look what happened. There could've been better matches on paper but I think this one is going to end up being a slobberknocker.

 

[FadeLess]

Its not that bad of a matchup ... it just sucks one of them has to loose.
Should be a tough fight for both.

 

[Bewareofdawg]

Cerrone going to KO Story also.

 

[007]

Story is one of those guys when he shows up he will grind out a win

 

[EndlessCritic]

fuck the OP.

Cerrone has the potential to be in an exciting fight against anyone in the world. Story himself has been in plenty of great fights -- Gastelum and Pyle being recent ones.

 

[Reach4theSky]

I like Cerrone's chances...

 

[smiles mma]

I'm more outraged that people that follow this sport don't know how to spell "lose".

If cowboy wants to make a run at the belt, he's going to have to deal with guys that could potentially grind out a win.

 

[HI SCOTT NEWMAN]

Its a really bad fight for Cerrone this is, one of the worst match-ups they could have given him imo. Story is very strong, probably the strongest WW in the roster physically and he loves to rip crazy hard body shots, where Cerrone is always weak, I got Story by unanimous decision.

 

[Which Doctor]

I'm more outraged that people that follow this sport don't know how to spell "lose".

If cowboy wants to make a run at the belt, he's going to have to deal with guys that could potentially grind out a win.

Yep. 200 is making everyone weird.

 

[Headkicktoleg]

I love the matchup. Cerrone is going to be Top 10 after this win. My guess is he will face the loser of Condit/Maia after this. Then maybe one more fight before a title shot.

 

[kimocomplex]

will Cerrone fold to a body punch

or will he turn it up and put Story away like he did Cote

great matchup imo

 

[LukeSkyRutten]

Who would you have him fight specifically with 2 fights at WW against unranked opponents? Just curious, I'm not outraged by this matchup personally at all.

Eric Silva or Nordine Taleb.

 

[Th3Sav4ge]

so you want the ufc to give him a win because you like him more than story?



fuck it war cowboy.

 

[Dyno-fists]

I always felt if you can't beat someone like Story then you aren't good enough to be champ. The end goal for him is to be champ so if he is good enough he will find a way. Stuffing takedowns and utilizing his jab. This probably won't be his most entertaining fight because he has to be a little more conservative but I also think it will test his skills and make him better. I see Cowboy taking it by UD.

 

[TheUnchosenOne]

If he can't beat Story he's not going to be a top welterweight. May as well find out now.

 

[AtaTheCrow]

wtf are the ufc doing? Cerrone just ko'd cote in spectacular fashion, Cerrone is by far one of the most exciting fighters, why on earth would they throw him in there with a dangerous grinder?

There were so many exciting fights to make for Donald that he could showcase his stand up skills.story is going to smother the shit out of him and grind out a hard win.

terrible matchmaking imo.

Story doesnt have a chance to ever get the belt, but hes a very good fighter they should throw unknown guys at him or throw guys they dont want at the title fights at him. Cerrone is a fan favorite, why the hell did they make this fight. This is going to set Donald back a year to fight his way back to title contention.

Relax OP Donald is fighting only for the Money, he have no interest in taking the belt, he is going to fight so often he can and earn Money.

 

[J. Bernie Cunningham]

Oh no, two good fighters are fighting , what ever will we do?!

It's fucking Cowboy, if he loses he'll be back in a month probably looking for a harder fight. Enjoy the show while its on.

 

[thehyena]

Story is one of those guys when he shows up he will grind out a win

Cerrone has fought a few guys like Story... JimMiller, Dunham, Alvarez And Jamie Varner.
He has dominated them and should take care of Story, even if story did manage to get him down. Cerrone bottom BJJ is not talked about a lot and is top level.