UFC 200, one of the title fights not on the main card?

[TheShockmaster]

Historically three title fights or three five roudners has always been risky business on PPV because it puts you in danger of running over if they all go the distance. Do we think perhaps that either the womens or the interim featherweight might actually serve as the prelim main event on this one to avoid the problem?

 

[CerebralKnievel]

No

 

[CerebralKnievel]

Btw, there is no historical precedent. When has there ever been a card featuring three 5 round fights?

 

[beephin]

Funny thing is, I see all 3 of those title fights going the distance. Maybe Tate catches Nunes in a sub in the later rounds.

But they'll all be on the main card for sure.

 

[Thuckey]

It could happen but whatever, they have prepared for when something like that happens. It can be annoying, and probably have less time to show their hype up segments and hundreds of advertisements but I think they fit it in regardless. Even in the event every fight is a few minutes long they got guys to figure that sort of thing out.

Although probably either way we will see all the ads - they paid to be there so will be there. Just we will see less hype-up jobs which is not a bad thing.

 

[DS7]

They probably cover that.

 

[Haywyre]

Btw, there is no historical precedent. When has there ever been a card featuring three 5 round fights?

UFC 33. All 3 title fights went to decision, PPV got cut off.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFC_33

I do suspect one of the title fights ends up as the prelim headliner. If they do in fact add one more "big fight" (ie GSP) to the main card.

 

[ricky rubio]

They are purchasing an extra hour of ppv time

 

[cumafish]

Funny thing is, I see all 3 of those title fights going the distance. Maybe Tate catches Nunes in a sub in the later rounds.

But they'll all be on the main card for sure.

After Nunes gasses, it would seem likely.
Less possible but in the "could happen" zone is DC gassing and subbed, or DC catching and stopping Jon.

Highly unlikely is Aldo/Frankie ending before the final bell.

 

[Paradigm]

Fitch's fight at 100 was after the main event (not that it was a 5 rounder).

 

[jimmy dakine]

just take the women's fight off the air completely to save time.....

 

[Silverstar17]

That's a problem I have been thinking about as well. A ppv cut-off at UFC 200 would be extremely embarassing. But I am pretty sure they are thinking about it and have a plan.

Is it possible to get more ppv time? Also a title fight on the prelims sounds ok.

 

[LouisBolanos]

UR A BUM, UR A BUM

Hey DC, whatcha gonna tell your kids if you beat Jon Jones?

LOL

 

[TheShockmaster]

Btw, there is no historical precedent. When has there ever been a card featuring three 5 round fights?

UFC 33. Strikeforce also stunk up the joint with three title fights once too and has issues with TV time.

 

[MuddyFugger]

to save 10 minutes?

 

[MCMXCIX]

Btw, there is no historical precedent. When has there ever been a card featuring three 5 round fights?

UFC 33

 

[CerebralKnievel]

UFC 33

Mm. Good call. Which was the event which actually ran over time and left people screwed?

 

[Drake]

It's muthafuggin' 200, yo.

 

[Mr Wings]

just take the women's fight off the air completely to save time.....

 

[jimmy dakine]

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