UFC 219 takes a hit, Rivera pulled from the card

[007]

Rivera will not be getting a fight

 

[ortizgnp]

So you want to be a fucking fighter

 

[Phil Galdong]

As long as Khabib fights I'm ok with this card falling apart.

 

[Toco]

wtf marlon CALLS him out, jimmie gives TEN pounds for him and then he still decline the fight, ffs

 

[toe hold]

wtf marlon CALLS him out, jimmie gives TEN pounds for him and then he still decline the fight, ffs

It would have been ridiculous for Moraes to accept the fight in the first place, but he comes off like a real tool the way it played out.

 

[SVG]

wtf marlon CALLS him out, jimmie gives TEN pounds for him and then he still decline the fight, ffs

What a fucking let down that was really.

An even better fill in fight. It's flat out stupid that they would even say anything until it's finalized, just keep your fucking mouth shut.

 

[peterparker66]

either fight ( Lineker or Marlon ) V Jimmy would of been great prob my second anticipated fight on the card behind Khabib v Edson , Well I guess we still have that fight and NBK

 

[toe hold]

They should just plan to reschedule the fight with Cruz for March/April.

I would think that Cruz should be good to go by then (UFC 222/UFC 223 or a Fight Night headliner) as his arm injury took place in early November.

 

[IMPmmath]

Moraes manager Albadazz most likely talked him out of it.The guy was also acting like a dick on twitter to Rivera. Im sure Marlon would of threw down, hopefully he stays humble and doesn't get talked into being a jerkoff like Ali.
UFC 220 could use a main card spot anyway.

 

[Toco]

It would have been ridiculous for Moraes to accept the fight in the first place, but he comes off like a real tool the way it played out.

he should have never opened his mouth if he was going to not accept the fight at 10 pounds over, it makes him look really bad

 

[LEXTHEANARKIST]

Lame, definitely would've ordered if Marlon filled in. Bar it is!!

 

[JosephTessaro]

Yeah I wonder what happened there...Marlon calls him out then backs down? If anyone was going to say no, I expected Rivera do say no...but Marlon, the guy who called him out? That is kind of strange.

 

[ALAN PARTRIDGE]

UFC 219 is dying Bro

 

[Not A Real Fan]

UFC 219 takes a little hit.

 

[Deleted member 519031]

 

[Munnings242]

Rivera will not be getting a fight

This is going to break a record for the lowest ppv buys who is gonna pay to watch four fights even if they bump a fight up nobody knows the fighters

 

[007]

This is going to break a record for the lowest ppv buys who is gonna pay to watch four fights even if they bump a fight up nobody knows the fighters

Fingers crossed everyone makes weight

 

[QueenVitor]

This is going to break a record for the lowest ppv buys who is gonna pay to watch four fights even if they bump a fight up nobody knows the fighters

What are you talking about? Holm vs Cyborg is the most anticipated WMMA fight in history. It’s been brewing for over 2 years, and now we finally get it. Khabib vs Barboza, nuff said. And Esparza vs Calvillo is going to be a fucken bloodbath. Not to even mention the return of Carlos Condit, dude is a killer. Did you see his fight with Diaz?

 

[007]

What are you talking about? Holm vs Cyborg is the most anticipated WMMA fight in history. It’s been brewing for over 2 years

 

[welcometohavoc]

What are you talking about? Holm vs Cyborg is the most anticipated WMMA fight in history. It’s been brewing for over 2 years, and now we finally get it. Khabib vs Barboza, nuff said. And Esparza vs Calvillo is going to be a fucken bloodbath. Not to even mention the return of Carlos Condit, dude is a killer. Did you see his fight with Diaz?

You had me until you mentioned Esparza/Calvillo. I know people that have been watching MMA for 15 years who don't even know who Esparza is