UFC 219 takes a hit, Rivera pulled from the card

[QueenVitor]

Ever since Holm took Honda’s head off, it’s been a dream matchup.

 

[QueenVitor]

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

Clearly casuals. She was a UFC champion who demolished the current champ.
She deserves some respect.

 

[rorschach51]

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

I fucking hate WMMA and know who Esparza is. Well I take that back, I've read her name numerous times over the years on Tapology & Sherdog.

 

[welcometohavoc]

I fucking hate WMMA and know who Esparza is. Well I take that back, I've read her name numerous times over the years on Tapology & Sherdog.

Yeah but if you saw her in person would you know who she is? Would you be able to put the name to a face?

Probably not.

 

[Novice4eva]

Card is depending on Khabib

 

[PabloMEX]

Gotta end the year out with a bang. Still, I would probably be ok with spending money on this card just for the spectacle of cyborg versus a legit opponent.

 

[Peteyandjia]

Brian Kelleher offered to fight Rivera, too bad that didn't happen

 

[frederick]

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

Let's be real it's the only PPV worthy fight on the card anyways.
I would say Condit as well but Magny? C'mon.

 

[Babaganoosh]

You know there could be a reason for him not taking the fight. Maybe the UFC has a different idea for these guys?

 

[hedidhisownstunts]

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

I neither know nor clearly care who else is fighting, other than Cybro and that extremely white lady.

 

[Dertysandal]

Marlon "more lies" moraes lost credibility by backing out of a fight he called out.

 

[007]

Ever since Holm took Honda’s head off, it’s been a dream matchup.

for who? You? It is not the most anticipated WMMA fight ever

 

[xx madskillz xx]

Esparza vs Calvillo is going to be a fucken bloodbath.

Lmfao

 

[ApplesVild]

4 fight main card?

 

[QueenVitor]

for who? You? It is not the most anticipated WMMA fight ever

Me. Yes. Yes it is.

 

[RafaelDosSantos]

Next is Khabib not making weight!

Calling it now!

 

[Munnings242]

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?

Did u watch Cynthia last fight u can't be serious

 

[SaigeVanZant]

The whole card is a hit

 

[chrisdiaz]

Damn this cards lineup is pretty harsh. Almost looks like a fight night. If they loose the khabib fight might as well move it to fox but it wont happen.
MAIN CARD

• Cris Cyborg vs. Holly Holm TITLE FIGHT
• Edson Barboza vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov
• John Lineker vs. Jimmie Rivera-GONE
• Cynthia Calvillo vs. Carla Esparza
• Carlos Condit vs. Neil Magny

UNDERCARD

• Louis Smolka vs. Matheus Nicolau Pereira
• Myles Jury vs. Rick Glenn
• Marc Diakiese vs. Daniel Hooker
• Khalil Rountree vs. Michal Oleksijczuk
• Marvin Vettori vs. Omari Akhmedov
• Tim Elliott vs. Mark Delarosa

Im guessing smolka or jury fight gets bumped to main. They wont take roundtree cause hes the prelim main event for fs1.

 

[007]

Me. Yes. Yes it is.

Maybe this was before you became a fan but the Cyborg vs Gina Carano was more hyped then Holm vs Cyborg and it did 576,000 viewers on Showtime. This PPV won't come close to that and it won't even touch anything Ronda Rousey ever did for anticipation