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Why does the UFC hate MVP??

skylolow said:
I doubt the problem is the UFC. It probably has more to do with fighters keep turning down fights against him.
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Can't force people to fight but you can coerce and the UFC can't book itself for a dinner reservation the last few years they are failing to book most anything worthwhile
 
0 finishes, 0 fotn/potn bonuses

Hates probably too strong a word but they’re obviously not impressed by his performances
 
Rampage_Jackson said:
Who is this deciding body that determines what a stinker is? I enjoy MVP fights a lot & he was hugely popular in Bellator. He hasn't lit the UFC on fire but suddenly an MVP fight is a guaranteed stinker? bollocks
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He’s had some highlight reel moments but plenty of his fights have been pretty uneventful as well. It’s not really even his fault, he’s just got a tough style that leaves guys hesitant to engage which is exactly what he needs to do his best work. Also I don’t think his reputation of being a knockout artist is entirely accurate so I think the point fighting style can leave fans a bit disappointed.
 
They pay the guy to fight

and he throws like 3 punches a round lol

no finishes.
 
Imagine if Anderson always fought like the Maia fight, every time. He'd have 2% of the fans.
 
Rampage_Jackson said:
Who is this deciding body that determines what a stinker is? I enjoy MVP fights a lot & he was hugely popular in Bellator. He hasn't lit the UFC on fire but suddenly an MVP fight is a guaranteed stinker? bollocks
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Ironically his fights have gotten better too. Him vs holland trash, him vs garry mildly ok, him vs shara slightly interesting, him vs jared a banger.
 
it is a bit odd, i agree. he's flashy and fun to watch and he had something of a name coming in. not sure what they're doing there, besides dropping the ball.
 
don't ask said:
It's crazy. They also banned dancing during the walkouts after he made his debut and was too flashy for them.

They REALLY don't want their fighters to be stars.
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Wait what? U cannot "dance" during walkout? U lying right...? Will they put straitjacket and legcuffs on Johnny Walker?

Whats next...Fighters will have to show their respect to "emperor" Donald before they step into cage?
 
Tokoloko said:
Wait what? U cannot "dance" during walkout? U lying right...? Will they put straitjacket and legcuffs on Johnny Walker?

Whats next...Fighters will have to show their respect to "emperor" Donald before they step into cage?
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That's what Dana declared after his debut and I don't think I've seen anymore dancing on the walkouts.
 
Because he's a low volume, style point fighter.

Yeah, he has a unique style that gives everyone fits.

The problem is, MVP is never gonna earn a title shot. Too old and too many rungs to climb, but, he is more than capable of creating a boring fight and winning a UD against a younger fighter.
 
mkt said:
I agree with most of that, but I actually think WW is better with more fun fights. Buckley as you mentioned, JDM, Prates--all talented or dangerous strikers who will stand with him.

There's not much at MW besides Izzy and I don't think they want to fight each other.
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This is the problem with MVPs style, especially in a 3 round fight. It's just awkward/unique enough to stifle his opponents' output. JDM, Prates, Buckley, and even Cannonier are better fighters but ufc can't risk those first 3 or someone in the top 10 losing a boring clunker of a fight to MVP.
 
I heard he wants to fight WW but ufc want him to fight at MW , compromise seems to be hunting for a bonus against no names at welter.
 
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