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It’s been a tough week for Cody Garbrandt. Just some days faraway from his co-main occasion slot versus Miles Johns at UFC Vegas 100, “No Love” was compelled to withdraw with an undisclosed challenge. It’s a tricky option to finish the yr, as Garbrandt was aiming to return to the win column after a aggressive loss to Deiveson Figueiredo again at UFC 300 (watch right here).
There was a time when Garbrandt was on absolutely the prime of the world. Again in 2015, Garbrandt was an undefeated UFC champion at simply 25 years of age. Based mostly on the best way he dealt with Dominick Cruz to seize gold, he seemed destined to reign over the Bantamweights for some time. As a substitute, it was former champion TJ Dillashaw who stopped him in consecutive fights, ending Garbrandt’s time on the prime.
On a current episode of The Casuals MMA, Dillashaw mirrored on his rivalry with Garbrandt and in addition revealed that UFC invested a large quantity of promotion and cash into turning “No Love” into the “subsequent Conor McGregor.”
“He had a whole lot of strain on him too,” Dillashaw stated of Garbrandt. “He had an incredible battle towards Cruz. I’ve by no means seen Cody Garbrandt be that good. His model is ideal for Cruz. He’s by far the quickest human being I’ve ever educated with with regards to response instances and the way fast he’s. He’s acquired nice wrestling, and he’s acquired energy in his arms, so it was an ideal match up for him.
“Coming off that, UFC was like ‘Hey, that is our subsequent massive horse, let’s put some cash into him.’ So that they market the s—t out of him, put him in a bunch of commercials, acquired some celebrities behind him. From what I used to be informed, they put like $6 million into advertising and marketing him earlier than our battle, gave us The Final Fighter. So he went to huge stardom — approach greater than me — quick. They needed him to be the subsequent Conor McGregor, like run your mouth. I wouldn’t say he was the sharpest instrument within the shed to have the ability to do one thing like that, so he similar to stated s—t, and he doesn’t know what he’s speaking about.”
Each time Garbrandt does return, he’ll on the ultimate battle of his present UFC contract. Garbrandt continues to be simply 33 years of age, so it’ll be very fascinating to see whether or not or not UFC continues spend money on “No Love.”
Insomnia
Did Caio Machado most likely deserve the nod towards Brendson Ribeiro? Certain. Are both adequate to be UFC fighters? Completely not.
❌ Fighter eliminated: Caio Machado
— UFC Roster Tracker (@RosterTracker) November 8, 2024
I don’t love listening to about fighters and neck surgical procedures. All the most effective to Roosevelt Roberts in restoration!
#UFC fighter Roosevelt Roberts underwent neck surgical procedure at present. A number of herniated discs, spinal wire contusion apparently. Unsure the specifics of the surgical procedure, however I’m looking for out. Of be aware, he has no cervical brace, however this may very well be a pre-operative image. pic.twitter.com/Wd4a2oenCa
— Kevin Nicholson (@MMAInjury) November 7, 2024
Bo Nickal vs. Shara Magomedov sounds very goofy, and I’m right here for that.
Bo Nickal says he’d be right down to battle Shara Bullet and says it’s “not a tricky battle”
“I wish to battle [Shara] however it’s not a tricky battle… the UFC most likely doesn’t need that proper now…
Make a fast verify. 90 seconds.”
@NoBickal #UFC #MMApic.twitter.com/gQBqrG8gn7
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) November 7, 2024
Marlon Vera’s wonderful cardio has a easy clarification: highway work!
It’s uncommon that an excuse (for a win no much less) is revealed 5 years later.
Shamil Zavurov, who was in Islam Makhachev’s nook when he fought Arman Tsarukyan in 2019, stated that Islam fought with such a nasty meals poisoning that he threw up for five minutes after the battle (nonetheless received all rounds) and that the UFC Champ will get a way more dominant win this time. pic.twitter.com/60t1kHu34m
— Pam (@ParamPam1990) November 8, 2024
We’d like extra massive MMA fighters doing strongman stuff like bending frying pans.
Petr Yan exhibiting off his footwork:
Assume Gable Steveson really makes the change?
Slips, rips, and KO clips
UFC Vegas 100 being an entire catastrophe is barely acceptable, however take a second to recollect higher instances.
A very good instance of sitting up into the arm-in guillotine:
Physique pictures on a wounded opponent are virtually at all times a good suggestion.
Random Land
Pastry is life.
Midnight Music: I really like three variations of this tune. Right here’s the least identified one:
Sleep properly Maniacs! Extra martial arts insanity is at all times on the best way.
