news The General MMA & Combat Sports Discussion Thread

[Nickos66]

I didn't think you would get a PPV. That's awesome. So ruddy jelous it's not in Vic, but I guess we had our turn.

Yeah same! I was surprised to see the UFC 221 backdrop as soon as I tuned into the live announcement.

 

[bkozican]

http://au.ufc.com/news/Perth-Arena-to-host-historic-UFC-event

sign up for pre sale tickets event info etc

 

[bkozican]

 

[Dan]

PPV

 

[Barry Roundhouse]

How many people does the Perth arena hold?

 

[bkozican]

How many people does the Perth arena hold?

Just over 15,000 with a basketball court I think

 

[Dan]

That'll sell out quick....no matter what the card looks like. UFC fans in this country turn up.

 

[Barry Roundhouse]

Just over 15,000 with a basketball court I think

Ah k.. probably perfect. Every seat will be a good one.

 

[bkozican]

Ah k.. probably perfect. Every seat will be a good one.

Going to be great viewing from anywhere. When you get to the top its like being on top of the court. I expect tickets to be pricey

 

[Gigantic]

Surprised they'd announce this before this weekend's fight though

 

[FlowersByIrene]

Bring on a Perth MainEvent!!

 

[WA ROO]

So who does Whittaker fight to get the interim removed from his belt
We all know it won't be Bisping
So GSP or Rockhold?

 

[Barry Roundhouse]

So who does Whittaker fight to get the interim removed from his belt
We all know it won't be Bisping
So GSP or Rockhold?

Why won't it be Bisping? It will be the winner of this weekend's fight.

 

[WA ROO]

Why won't it be Bisping? It will be the winner of this weekend's fight.

Win or lose Bisping will retire after this weekend
The GSP fight is just another big payday with not a lot of chance of Bisping getting really hurt
No way does Bisping fight a younger,faster & hungrier Whittaker that might KO him

 

[Dan]

Whittaker's next fight will be for the unified-belt.

 

[WA ROO]

Whittaker's next fight will be for the unified-belt.

Yes it will
But who will he be fighting?

 

[bkozican]

I cant see GSP coming to Perth. I do however think if Mike wins there is a chance he fights in Perth

 

[Dan]

Yes it will
But who will he be fighting?

I suspect one of Bisping or GSP but you what posted may also happen.

I cant see GSP coming to Perth. I do however think if Mike wins there is a chance he fights in Perth

I don't think Whittaker will be ready by February.

 

[Jpw22511]

That'll sell out quick....no matter what the card looks like. UFC fans in this country turn up.

Unless its at Etihad

 

[Dan]

Unless its at Etihad

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[Barry Roundhouse]

Win or lose Bisping will retire after this weekend
The GSP fight is just another big payday with not a lot of chance of Bisping getting really hurt
No way does Bisping fight a younger,faster & hungrier Whittaker that might KO him

I doubt he will retire. He won't be leaving millions on the table while he still hold the belt.

I expect the winner to fight Whittaker in Australia. Can't think of a legit reason why they wouldn't.

Whittaker is probably the best matchup for GSP on paper in the top 5 of the middleweight division.

 

[WA ROO]

I doubt he will retire. He won't be leaving millions on the table while he still hold the belt.

I expect the winner to fight Whittaker in Australia. Can't think of a legit reason why they wouldn't.

Whittaker is probably the best matchup for GSP on paper in the top 5 of the middleweight division.

I will trying to get tickets no matter who Whittaker fights

 

[Guy Threepwood]

Whittaker is probably the best matchup for GSP on paper in the top 5 of the middleweight division.

I'd say a guy who Romero couldn't take down/hold down who also has serious pop in his shots is a nightmare match up for GSP. I like his chances against Bisping and Jacare more than against Rob, but wouldn't count him out in any of those fights provided he's 80% of the fighter he used to be.

 

[Barry Roundhouse]

I'd say a guy who Romero couldn't take down/hold down who also has serious pop in his shots is a nightmare match up for GSP. I like his chances against Bisping and Jacare more than against Rob, but wouldn't count him out in any of those fights provided he's 80% of the fighter he used to be.

I'd have Whittaker decent favourite, but I think GSP would rather fight Whittaker over Yoel, Rockhold or Weidman. Size being a major consideration, along with skillset.

I forgot about Jacare, but that fight just ain't happening.

Apart from Jacare, Bisping is probably ideal in that top 5, but I think I'm leaning towards picking the Count anyway.

 

[Nickos66]

Personally, i see Bisping vs Whittaker here for 221.

The UFC will then stack the card with cheap Aussies and charge us a mint because as mentioned earlier - we turn up, hahah.