The Official UFC Thread

Smokin Joe · April 06, 2018, 09:11:18 AM

If he was charged with assault, would a relatively small misdemeanour like that mean that he would be unlikely to obtain a US visa again?
Or is that just a myth?

The Gs Man · April 06, 2018, 09:22:17 AM

Was looking forward to the Chiesa/Pettis fight too.

Still think there's an element of scripting in the whole thing for a Super-Fight in Russia (assuming Khabib wins on Saturday).

"If he dies...he dies."

gallsman · April 06, 2018, 09:22:42 AM

Quote from: Smokin Joe on April 06, 2018, 09:11:18 AM
If he was charged with assault, would a relatively small misdemeanour like that mean that he would be unlikely to obtain a US visa again?
Or is that just a myth?

Would have to be convicted first but in theory it could absolutely screw him. Being famous and having money always helps though.

RedHand88 · April 06, 2018, 09:43:31 AM

What a fantastic ambassador for Irish sport. How McClean beat him to the award Ill never know.

screenexile · April 06, 2018, 12:28:18 PM

If it isn't a stunt I hope UFC sue the shit out of him!!

ONeill · April 06, 2018, 12:41:38 PM

Dana not happy - https://www.facebook.com/officialmmajunkie/videos/1665729376807542/

Smokin Joe · April 06, 2018, 02:51:43 PM

Initial reports saying that Max Holloway out of the fight tomorrow night.

I guess that means that Conor is still the champ?

The Gs Man · April 06, 2018, 02:54:33 PM

Quote from: Smokin Joe on April 06, 2018, 02:51:43 PM
Initial reports saying that Max Holloway out of the fight tomorrow night.

I guess that means that Conor is still the champ?

No way man. Where'd you hear this?

GetOverTheBar · April 06, 2018, 02:56:36 PM

Ariel Helwani has just tweeted he's out of the fight.

Gabriel_Hurl · April 06, 2018, 02:57:09 PM

Just cancel the card

Quote@bokamotoESPN

BREAKING: Max Holloway has been declared medically unfit to fight. Holloway is out of UFC 223. Per Dana White.

Smokin Joe · April 06, 2018, 02:57:49 PM

Weigh in with (Aeriel commentary) is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQbmoyS0nFw

The Gs Man · April 06, 2018, 02:59:53 PM

Absolutely gutted. This went from a great card to a shit show in 24 hours.

They'll throw another bum in against Khabib no doubt, setting up the Russia fight with McGregor in September.

Gabriel_Hurl · April 06, 2018, 03:13:40 PM

Trying to get Pettis to replace Holloway now

https://twitter.com/arielhelwani/status/982257339553071105

Gabriel_Hurl · April 06, 2018, 03:50:17 PM

AZOffaly · April 06, 2018, 03:51:27 PM

That's a bit OTT. Do they have to handcuff him in public like that? This is all some sort of grand hype show isn't it?