So Romero misses weight..

[MikalP]

..and half of Sherdog is finding a way to take it out on Rockhold for being angry about it?

Let's look at this;

Romero historically gasses after a round or two
He's made weight consistently but his cardio suffers
This time, he gives up losing the last 3 lbs which were probably the most taxing to lose
Rockhold continues and makes weight.

This could completely change Rockhold's strategy; if not shedding those 3lbs gives Romero a better gas tank, Rockhold has to adjust for a completely different fighter. What could have been having to weather the storm for a round and a half could turn into two and a half; and that may not have been the case if Yoel completed his weight cut and didn't quit. That's a huge adjustment to make in 24 hours.

If Romero theoretically wins because of his gas tank being improved due to quitting his cut and Rockhold fading at all when he could've stopped cutting and also lasted longer, he probably still gets an undeserved title shot even without an lolterm belt.

The fuck are some of you going in on Rockhold for? He made weight. He's got a lot to lose in this one and is coming in with a very clear disadvantage now.

 

[The Renegade]

Romero not being professional? What a surprise.

 

[Plissken]

He didn't even try to lose the rest, wants that advantage.

 

[BigMuffler]

People are in love with Romeo?

 

[randomalias]

..and half of Sherdog is finding a way to take it out on Rockhold for being angry about it?

Let's look at this;

Romero historically gasses after a round or two
He's made weight consistently but his cardio suffers
This time, he gives up losing the last 3 lbs which were probably the most taxing to lose
Rockhold continues and makes weight.

This could completely change Rockhold's strategy; if not shedding those 3lbs gives Romero a better gas tank, Rockhold has to adjust for a completely different fighter. What could have been having to weather the storm for a round and a half could turn into two and a half; and that may not have been the case if Yoel completed his weight cut and didn't quit. That's a huge adjustment to make in 24 hours.

If Romero theoretically wins because of his gas tank being improved due to quitting his cut and Rockhold fading at all when he could've stopped cutting and also lasted longer, he probably still gets an undeserved title shot even without an lolterm belt.

The fuck are some of you going in on Rockhold for? He made weight. He's got a lot to lose in this one and is coming in with a very clear disadvantage now.

I dislike Rocksalt immensely, but you are 100% correct. Especially because it took this long for him to even get a sniff of a title shot, and if he loses he'll be out of the running for ages. Not getting any younger.

 

[chinarice]

I hate Rockhold and you're right. It makes no sense.

Rockhold was a professional while Yoel was not.

He deserves no title shot, even if he wins. His last win was against Weidman, who everyone says sucks (even though he doesn't).

 

[SimonNova]

I missed weight too for this card actually. I was supposed to weigh in sober.

I didnt.

I failed miserably.

I will forfeit 20% of my rhum.

 

[ClosetVitorFan]

Romero had 4 weeks to prepare. Vs Rockhold had full 12+ week camp. Can't compare. Romero thought he could make the weight in 4 weeks. He couldn't. They asked Romero to step in as a FAVOR. Romero obliged. He could have said. "ME no make weight, no enough time" Who else could they have gotten in there? Weidman? How about that one Aussie guy who beat the ghost of Rashad Evans? The old guy with the knee braces. They should have did that fight.

 

[RyuHayabusa]

..and half of Sherdog is finding a way to take it out on Rockhold for being angry about it?

Let's look at this;

Romero historically gasses after a round or two
He's made weight consistently but his cardio suffers
This time, he gives up losing the last 3 lbs which were probably the most taxing to lose
Rockhold continues and makes weight.

This could completely change Rockhold's strategy; if not shedding those 3lbs gives Romero a better gas tank, Rockhold has to adjust for a completely different fighter. What could have been having to weather the storm for a round and a half could turn into two and a half; and that may not have been the case if Yoel completed his weight cut and didn't quit. That's a huge adjustment to make in 24 hours.

If Romero theoretically wins because of his gas tank being improved due to quitting his cut and Rockhold fading at all when he could've stopped cutting and also lasted longer, he probably still gets an undeserved title shot even without an lolterm belt.

The fuck are some of you going in on Rockhold for? He made weight. He's got a lot to lose in this one and is coming in with a very clear disadvantage now.

Good analysis.

Romero up to his tricks again

 

[Thaijitsu612]

Short notice fight for a bullshit interim title

If rockhold loses its because romero is better

Rocksalt should be happy he's getting extra cash

 

[MikalP]

Romero had 4 weeks to prepare. Vs Rockhold had full 12+ week camp. Can't compare. Romero thought he could make the weight in 4 weeks. He couldn't. They asked Romero to step in as a FAVOR. Romero obliged. He could have said. "ME no make weight, no enough time" Who else could they have gotten in there? Weidman?

This is about the people shitting on Rockhold, not about whatever you made up in your head to argue with.

If you know you can't make the weight, don't have your opponent keep cutting while you quit. That puts way more pressure on the opponent to still take the fight in what is basically now a title eliminator despite being at a disadvantage all because one guy quit on trying to make the contracted weight so he could start the recovery process early

I'm not even a fan of post hairloss Rockhold (full head of hair Luke could get it tho) but It's pretty number one bullshit for people to be shitting on Rockhold for the spot he was put in by Romero

 

[THEGOATOFMMA]

Romero is an insufferable cheater but Rockhold is an insufferable douchebag.

I hope Romero knees Rockhold's head to oblivion.

 

[The Renegade]

Romero had 4 weeks to prepare. Vs Rockhold had full 12+ week camp. Can't compare. Romero thought he could make the weight in 4 weeks. He couldn't. They asked Romero to step in as a FAVOR. Romero obliged. He could have said. "ME no make weight, no enough time" Who else could they have gotten in there? Weidman? How about that one Aussie guy who beat the ghost of Rashad Evans? The old guy with the knee braces. They should have did that fight.

4 weeks not 4 days. No excuse to not make weight. Romero is sketchy, always has been.

 

[machidafan99]

It's always a risk with a fill in. Not giving Rockhold shit but it is what it is.

 

[Willek]

 

[true_fan]

..and half of Sherdog is finding a way to take it out on Rockhold for being angry about it?

Let's look at this;

Romero historically gasses after a round or two
He's made weight consistently but his cardio suffers
This time, he gives up losing the last 3 lbs which were probably the most taxing to lose
Rockhold continues and makes weight.

This could completely change Rockhold's strategy; if not shedding those 3lbs gives Romero a better gas tank, Rockhold has to adjust for a completely different fighter. What could have been having to weather the storm for a round and a half could turn into two and a half; and that may not have been the case if Yoel completed his weight cut and didn't quit. That's a huge adjustment to make in 24 hours.

If Romero theoretically wins because of his gas tank being improved due to quitting his cut and Rockhold fading at all when he could've stopped cutting and also lasted longer, he probably still gets an undeserved title shot even without an lolterm belt.

The fuck are some of you going in on Rockhold for? He made weight. He's got a lot to lose in this one and is coming in with a very clear disadvantage now.

 

[true_fan]

It doesn't matter if Romero makes weight or not, Luke has 0 chance to hang with his athleticism. Yoel makes other fighters look like they're in slow motion, especially Luke. If Cunt caught him, Romero has 100% of catching him flush!

 

[bigeastgi43]

This is about the people shitting on Rockhold, not about whatever you made up in your head to argue with.

If you know you can't make the weight, don't have your opponent keep cutting while you quit. That puts way more pressure on the opponent to still take the fight in what is basically now a title eliminator despite being at a disadvantage all because one guy quit on trying to make the contracted weight so he could start the recovery process early

I'm not even a fan of post hairloss Rockhold (full head of hair Luke could get it tho) but It's pretty number one bullshit for people to be shitting on Rockhold for the spot he was put in by Romero

Sounds like a lot of whining and crying.

 

[true_fan]

Whittaker had to fight perfectly just to win a decision, just remember that bro!

 

[Siesta]

..and half of Sherdog is finding a way to take it out on Rockhold for being angry about it?

Let's look at this;

Romero historically gasses after a round or two
He's made weight consistently but his cardio suffers
This time, he gives up losing the last 3 lbs which were probably the most taxing to lose
Rockhold continues and makes weight.

This could completely change Rockhold's strategy; if not shedding those 3lbs gives Romero a better gas tank, Rockhold has to adjust for a completely different fighter. What could have been having to weather the storm for a round and a half could turn into two and a half; and that may not have been the case if Yoel completed his weight cut and didn't quit. That's a huge adjustment to make in 24 hours.

If Romero theoretically wins because of his gas tank being improved due to quitting his cut and Rockhold fading at all when he could've stopped cutting and also lasted longer, he probably still gets an undeserved title shot even without an lolterm belt.

The fuck are some of you going in on Rockhold for? He made weight. He's got a lot to lose in this one and is coming in with a very clear disadvantage now.

Luke didn't have to take the fight, if he loses it's on him. But I guarantee Luke whines like a little bitch if he does lose. Romero being unprofessional isn't surprising.