Quote from: vennali on January 24, 2024, 01:27:07 PM

Quote from: YuginKadoya on January 24, 2024, 01:14:46 PM

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Izzy lost against Strickland very convincingly. It wasn't even close as Sean absolutely shut Izzy down, all 5 rounds. Its just that Sean doesn't finish his fights as much as some of the more popular fighters that it didn't look as dominant. I don't think Izzy should get another title shot straight up. Sean deserves it a bit more than Izzy since at least DDP v Sean was close. That being said, its UFC! They will just do what gives them the most PPVs and hype. I'd happily watch either of those fights but yea. Will be interesting what they decide on. Izzy and Sean should fight someone else or maybe Izzy v Sean 2 so that the winner becomes a contender again.

The description of Izzy's loss to Strickland is portrayed as convincingly one-sided, with Sean dominating all five rounds. The observation that Sean doesn't finish fights as much as other popular fighters contributes to the perception that his dominance may not be immediately apparent, The comment suggests that Sean might deserve a title shot more than Izzy, especially considering the closeness of DDP v Sean. The acknowledgment that UFC tends to prioritize PPVs and hype over strict rankings adds a realistic touch to the analysis, The proposal of Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland fighting someone else or having a rematch for contender status adds an interesting twist. Overall, the comment reflects on the fight dynamics, potential title shots, and the unpredictable nature of UFC decisions, and for me, I think Adesanya would need to prove himself 1st because of that long hiatus and the way he lost to Strickland.

Quote from: Hirose UK on January 24, 2024, 05:43:32 PM

Quote from: YuginKadoya on January 23, 2024, 06:58:20 AM

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But isn't the release of the belt only limited to when he is injured and when he recovers and can fight again then the championship belt is still his and of course this is Dana way of maintaining the popularity of each fighter.
If only the belt release is permanent to give other fighters chance then That is not fair.
Moreover, in title fight, if the main holder is injured then what will be fought over is the interim title and something similar has happened several times, Dana will not take decisions that could be detrimental to him because if the release is really done then Dana could get bad sentiment from UFC fans.
Moreover, it is not easy for every fighter to get title, they fight for the title with other champions when they become challengers.

You are right, but in sports, UFC and MMA always have interesting fight schedules from each location, we can watch everything in as little time as possible with break.

It suggests that Dana White's approach may be a strategy to maintain the popularity of each fighter. The concern about fairness arises if belt releases were permanent, potentially depriving other fighters of opportunities. The mention of interim titles in case of injuries adds another layer to the discussion, acknowledging that Dana White's decisions aim to avoid negative sentiment from UFC fans, and Jon Jones can surely choose to not vacate the said title belt but because the UFC is backing him up they choose to be champion, and this might be the UFC is surely keeping their cash cow safe and Jon Jones is that kind of a fighter,

Quote from: pawel7777 on January 24, 2024, 11:39:27 PM

Quote from: YuginKadoya on January 24, 2024, 01:14:46 PM

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It's going to be hard to pick an opponent for DDP if Adesanya is not interested in making a comeback anytime soon. Cannonier probably did well enough to deserve another title shot, but I don't think UFC would like that idea. Jared is a down-to-earth, modest guy who is not very hyped and his recent fights were not super exciting, so he won't be selling a lot of tickets. Jared is a better candidate for Strickland, especially knowing their last fight was a split decision.

The statement raises a potential challenge in finding an opponent for Dricus Du Plessis, especially if Adesanya isn't considering a comeback soon. The mention of Cannonier possibly deserving another title shot is countered with the observation that UFC might not favor the idea, The assessment of Jared as a more suitable opponent for Strickland, is a great thing, given their history, and the split decision in their last fight, adds strategic insight, The comment reflects on the balance between fighter performance, marketability, and potential ticket sales in the matchmaking decisions of the UFC, for sure if a fighters fight to do well in the PPV and if many are interested they will proceed to that idea,

Quote from: YuginKadoya on January 24, 2024, 01:14:46 PM

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From what I know Jones became very picky in choosing his opponents. From the UFC's perspective, it could look like they either let Jones fight whoever he chooses, or he won't be fighting at all. I think he's the one calling the shots.
I kind of understand the decision to just postpone the fight, since Jones and Miocic only want to fight each other and no one else, but in such case they shouldn't be introducing the interim belt at all. This just doesn't look serious.
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Jon Jones has become selective in choosing his opponents, holding some influence in deciding his matchups. There's an understanding of the UFC's perspective, hinting that they might have to comply with Jones' preferences to ensure his participation, However, the mention of introducing an interim belt in such a situation is criticized as it may undermine the seriousness of the championship structure, as for sure it is not really needed, and Tom Aspinall might be curious on having the Interim Belt instead of the real Championship one, and I surely agree with you,