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UFN 87 - Netherlands - AA vs Reem

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http://www.ufc.ca/news/antonio-bigf...tefan-struve-fight-night-rotterdam-april-2016

“There is an honor to fight and not lose to a Blackzilian,” Silva said.

“We’re both coming off losses and we both need to win,” Silva said. “No doubt about it, the fans should expect an amazing fight. We are two big fighters – huge in size – and we’re both going to look for the finish. It’s going to be an amazing match. We’re both looking for the finish.”

“Fans are going to see Bigfoot Silva going back to his roots – looking for the victory all the time,” Silva said. “Stefan is an amazing fighter. He’s a very good fighter who knows a lot of jiu-jitsu and a lot of kickboxing. Even though I respect the kid a lot, the bigger they are, the harder they fall. I have fought guys that have beaten Struve. It gives me more confidence because I beat fighters that beat Stefan.”
 
Should we assume big cage for sunday? I'm sure it would change the confidence level on Reem if it was small cage.
 
http://mmajunkie.com/2016/05/did-th...y-on-mcgregor-roster-cuts-and-a-jarring-death

“I don’t need anything else from the sport because it’s been fantastic to me,” Seery said. “I’m under no illusion that it is going to come to an end, and as long as I’m healthy walking away from the game, I really don’t care about anything else.

“I’m 3-2 in the UFC, and there’s a possibility that, by next week, I’ll be 3-3 and the UFC could give me my marching orders. But I won’t shed a tear or be disappointed. I’ll clock back into work and will look back on a great ride.”
 
Josh Emmett was supposed to fight this Saturday

http://www.mmalatestnews.com/josh-emmett-balancing-on-an-undefeated-record/

“Only my close friends know this, but it seems like every fight I’ve had since I was 4-0, it’s been do or die. I win that fight; I’ll keep going on because I know what I’m capable of, and I know I can compete with some of the best guys in the UFC right now.”

“I did two amateur fights in the beginning of 2011, and I told myself then, too: Even if I would have lost my first amateur fight, I would have been done because if I can’t win an amateur fight, what makes me think I could win pro fights and make my way to the UFC.”

“I have my degree, and I’ve always wanted to be a police officer. I’ll go pursue that. I have a lot of connections there.”

“That’s my favorite day of the week at Team Alpha Male, which I always say is boxing sparring. I love MMA sparring as well, but I’m a big fan of boxing. I always have been.”

“My base is wrestling, but the footwork kind of feels the same to me. In wrestling, you never want to cross your feet over. You’re always kind of changing levels and cutting angles. Maybe you have a little wider stance in wrestling. In traditional boxing, they’re standing kind of tall, but as far as shuffling to the right or left, going forward and back, without crossing your feet and always trying to get the angle on your opponent, I just think it transferred over really well, for me at least.”

“I’ve done a lot of work with my boxing coach for the past two years. He’s a big part of that as well. He took me to some boxing gyms, and I would spar their pro boxers, getting me prepared for fights and making me feel a lot more comfortable with staying in the pocket and throwing. Boxers, like they always say, throw punches in bunches. It’s just a different look, and they hit hard as hell.”

(On Giagos before their fight)

“His best aspect is his striking, but I think my striking is pretty good, too. It’s going to be pretty evenly matched. He’s a little taller, so he’s going to have the reach for sure. I have pretty long arms for someone who is short, so it’s going to come down to conditioning. I’ve seen him fade. He’s really strong in the first round and the second round, but then it turns the third round; he’ll start to fade. I feel like I’m getting my second wind in the third round, and I feel like I can go six to ten rounds, especially if we get into those championship rounds. I’ll be putting the pace on him, and I don’t know if he’ll be able to handle that. I’m looking to finish it on the feet. If I take him down, I’m looking for the TKO or a submission. It’s going to be exciting and a great fight for the fans.”

“I’ve always felt like I was put on this Earth to make a lot of money, be exciting, and there’s something for me, whether I’m going to be a police officer or being an awesome fighter; and I’ve always wanted to be a professional athlete. I’ve wanted this since I was a little kid, be a professional athlete and a cop.”
 
John Morgan @MMAjunkieJohn
Pretty sure it’s big since European office doesn’t have a small cage, but I’m double checking, for sure. Just settled a bit ago.
 
Its gonna be big cage. They are putting the show on in the Ahoy Rotterdamn which seats up to 15,000

Small cage only used for venues that seat less than 10,000
 
Agreed. Short notice & travel have to be a factor, tho.
 
Luca is not impressed with Elmose - 36 min mark

 
Is the consensus on Barroso or are most people passing? I will personally bet Krylov if his odds get a little bit better, I think Barroso is just awful
 
Wade +3.5 -160. A lot better than the o2.5 if you think Wade can steal a round without getting finished
 
iGnP said:
Is the consensus on Barroso or are most people passing? I will personally bet Krylov if his odds get a little bit better, I think Barroso is just awful
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He is terrible. I'm personally gonna be on him by decision and possibly the o1.5 too just cause I could see this being a bad style matchup for Krylov where being blanketed doesn't allow him to work his aggressive ground game.

Jae Gibbz said:
Wade +3.5 -160. A lot better than the o2.5 if you think Wade can steal a round without getting finished
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Did they release more props? Been waiting on general props for the other fights.
 
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