The UFC turns professional wrestling... And not because of Brock.

[Loiosh]

Last night a champion fought someone at his weight class and the title wasn't on the line.

It's not a big deal and it didn't bother me, it just felt weird.

Apologies if this has been discussed to death and I missed it.

 

[Irishwhiskey119]

That has nothing to do with pro wrestling and everything to do to give the fans a great matchup while plugging in a big name for the biggest card.

 

[Saku Would Go!]

I thought it was a little weird the title was not on the line. I think it was at DC request based on his post fight interview. He seemed like he was a nervous about fighting Andy on that short of notice with no prep for him.

 

[Char Jawz]

It should have been best out of 3 falls.

 

[PabloMEX]

UFC 200 is a good example of why Pro Wrestling is still a thing.

 

[Sakurabinette]

Anderson wasn't a LHW contender, which is why they didn't put a belt on the line.
This makes the UFC more legitimate, not less.

 

[Sparkie]

Last night a champion fought someone at his weight class and the title wasn't on the line.

It's not a big deal and it didn't bother me, it just felt weird.

Apologies if this has been discussed to death and I missed it.

on two days notice
saved the opportunity for Cormier to fight on the card

 

[egk]

DC didnt want to continue cutting weight. As soon as he heard Jones was out he was on his way to Popeyes..

 

[rjmbrd]

I thought it was a little weird the title was not on the line. I think it was at DC request based on his post fight interview. He seemed like he was a nervous about fighting Andy on that short of notice with no prep for him.

No.

Anderson asked to fight 3 rounds, because obviously he didn't have any time to prepare his cardio for a 5 round fight. Title bouts are contested at 5 rounds.

 

[GusDawg]

I would say its turning into pro wrestling because they had freaking Chuck Liddell make some goofy ass promo for a wrestling game right in the middle of the ppv card.

WTF was that???