UFC 197 is very underrated

[RockyLockridge]

This card while it doesn't look like much immediately, can turn out to be one of the most exciting cards fight wise. I know there aren't many fights with title implications outside of the main and co-main. (which most fans are writing off as foregone conclusions) Pettis vs Barboza has potential to be absolute mayham. aswell and Fili vs Rodriguez. Robert whittaker has looked great recently and is coming off a very exciting fight with Uriah hall.

Then of course there is the return of the P4P #1 guy Jon Jones, which even if it's a one sided affair will be a great showcase for the former champion. Then there is mighty mouse, the arguable #2 P4P who Purist of the sport should enjoy for his completeness.


this card on paper may not have as MANY big names as 198, 199 or 200 but that doesn't exactly mean it won't have very interesting and exciting fights. Very possible for it to exceed 198/200.

 

[mbach4307]

197 had me. It was the best card of the all upcoming events thus far. Then dc got hurt. Now it's a rewatch at my pace type of card.

 

[Fahrenheit1221]

I wouldn't say very underrated. It's just too close to UFC 198 or UFC 200 to really stand out. I think the Johnson/Cejudo fight is huge for the division and Yair Rodriguez is always fun to watch. I look forward to 197 but nowhere near as much as I'm looking forward to 198.

 

[Russie]

Not happy about the DC/Jones fight change but it's okay. I am a MM fan and like watching him. Pettis/Barboza should be the fight that steals the show.

 

[Cry0Therapy737]

Should be some good scraps in Pettis/Barbosa and Yair/Fili, Jones and Whittaker should pick up nice finishes and MM will likely dominate in typical MM fashion.

 

[Sonny Qc]

My favs fight was always Pettis Vs barboza so, still will enjoy that one I guess.

+ Jones will run over OSP like a pregnant lady, a good beatdown is fun to watch some time!

 

[The Bard]

Pettis is fighting Edson? That should be awesome. UFC needs to be pushing that fight.

I don't care about MM other than that I think Cejudo will be his toughest title defense, and Henry has a good chance of winning.

That plus a Rocky story -- remember that time Soto gave Dillashaw a good scrap as a fill-in? Made for a fun night. OSP is just good enough that it could happen if he can stay on his feet. I agree this is a good card.

 

[HI SCOTT NEWMAN]

Its a very good card, some good fights on it, I will be buying it. Jon Jones is on it so thats more than enough, I will like to see him fight anyone. the co-main event is whateverrrrrrr dont care for that. but the Pettis vs Barboza fight is a fantastic style match up.

 

[IMSAYIN]

We've had a long break since the last UFC. I just want to see some good fights.

But, I was gonna be watching, and cheering for MM, anyway. There's nothing wrong with this. Other than the obvious fuck up with Cormier's injury.

 

[RockyLockridge]

I wouldn't say very underrated. It's just too close to UFC 198 or UFC 200 to really stand out. I think the Johnson/Cejudo fight is huge for the division and Yair Rodriguez is always fun to watch. I look forward to 197 but nowhere near as much as I'm looking forward to 198.

Other than the title fight i feel many of the fights will turn out to be slop shows on that card (maia vs brown, Lil nog vs cummings, shogun vs Anderson)

Silva vs hall has potential but for me thats about it. Im more cautiously optimistic about this card.

 

[Phronimos]

It's decent. Not great, not crap.

 

[daltonames]

pettis barboza is definitely the fight, and Yair, but these cards kill me when the ME drops, and then i'm like "$60 ... vs shitty stream", without Jones/Cormier i think i'll stream it and rewatch on fightpass.