UFC to absorb WEC

[surfsatwerk]

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/mma/post/2010/10/ufc-to-absorb-wec-unify-lightweight-belts/1

Thoughts?

Personally I approve of this move. It'll give some great fighters a lot more publicity and media buzz.

 

[olds]

I didn't know they were leaking

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

Lol *animated gif* strikeforce*animated gif* bellator pwnage *gif*

Figured I'd go ahead and set the tone for the upcoming thread jack by woosta.

 

[zinfamous]

as much as this doesn't concern me, I am curious if this is the type of news that enrages Woosta, or makes him cream his pants?

:hmm:

 

[Anubis]

tight like a tiger?

 

[surfsatwerk]

tight like a tiger?

Those little guys are sure something when you get them in the octagon.

 

[bigrash]

Don't know if I'm happy or sad regarding this. The last few WEC ppv were awesome. I kinda wish they were left alone, but the more competition in the same division, the better.

 

[Woosta]

WEC fights were always exciting as shit, fast paced. WAR Jose Aldo.

Good thing they're adding that girl to the UFC ring girl squad. They need some decent looking chicks. BAD.

Hey, if adding exciting WEC fighters means less LNP in UFC ppvs, I'm all for it. Let's see how it plays out.

I want..

Frankie Edgar vs Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo vs BJ Penn
Jose Aldo vs Bendo
Bendo vs Kenflo/BJ/Edgar

An added bonus is Jose Aldo will be even more popular. Hope he gets to headline his own UFC.

 

[Woosta]

Part of the move involves merging the 155-pound divisions of the separate brands. The winner of the Dec. 16 title fight between WEC lightweight champion Ben Henderson and Anthony Pettis will face the winner of the UFC 125 bout between UFC beltholder Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard on Jan. 1, White said.

Awesome shit.

 

[Woosta]

I really don't have hate for the UFC as an entity. I just have hate for guys like Jon Fitch, GSP, Ben Askren, Greg Jackson who lnp.

I love many of the Zuffa fighters including KZombie, Shogun, Wandy, Jose Aldo, BJ Penn, Bendo, tons..

I hate the UFC marketers and Dana White for crapping on other organizations when in some cases they have better fighters in certain divisions.

 

[Lounatik]

I really don't have hate for the UFC as an entity. I just have hate for guys like Jon Fitch, GSP, Ben Askren, Greg Jackson who lnp.

I love many of the Zuffa fighters including KZombie, Shogun, Wandy, Jose Aldo, BJ Penn, Bendo, tons..

I hate the UFC marketers and Dana White for crapping on other organizations when in some cases they have better fighters in certain divisions.

I know you hate him, but Ben Askren is going to be the king of all of this shit when it is said and done. He amazes me whenever he is able to effortlessly pass guard on some very good fighters. Unfortunately he does not have the skill set to do much more than lnp,YET. When he does, you will probably see the most dominant fighter in his class for a long time. Hell, look at Koscheck, he has turned himself into a very well rounded fighter. Remember calling him "The Blanket" ?

John Fitch otoh is like watching paint dry, while GSP is at least more mobile and so dominating. Fitch, my God what a fucking snoozer.


Peace

Lounatik

 

[Alone]

I've never added anyone to my ignore list, but I think Woosta might almost become the first candidate.

 

[QueBert]

I've never added anyone to my ignore list, but I think Woosta might almost become the first candidate.

what you're not a fan of retarded comments and a ton of shitty animated gifs? Go 'head and reply Woosta but I have you on ignore so you can't infect my mind with your nonsense.

 

[911paramedic]

I've never added anyone to my ignore list, but I think Woosta might almost become the first candidate.

I am heading to my CP right now.

 

[Woosta]

Dude. I was a fan of Ben Askren up until his last fight. I was TELLING people about how great he was, that fight just put me to fucking sleep. Horrible, shitty fucking performance.

I can't knock on his wrestling at all, his grappling is getting there, but dude needs to learn to strike.

 

[TheNinja]

I like the free WEC events on Versus. My guess is that we'll get more free events and more exciting cards. It kind of sucks for the lower skilled fighters b/c less chance of making a main card now. However I'm REALLY stoked for the little fighters. They deserve a lot more money than they are making as they are VERY exciting. Now it's the chance for people to see how good these guys are.

There are definitely pros and cons for some fighters, but from a MMA fan point of view it's all good man!

 

[waggy]

about time. i thought they should have done this a while ago. I love WEC's light weight division. the little guys are a lot of fun to watch.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

The UFC branding will be a big plus.

Aldo is just so dynamic; you have to promote this dude. Cruz is a rising start too.

 

[Fingolfin269]

I really don't have hate for the UFC as an entity. I just have hate for guys like Jon Fitch, GSP, Ben Askren, Greg Jackson who lnp.

You just made three posts in a row with no one commenting in between. Are you responding to yourself here?