Like your standard ‘matches to make next’, but with an emphasis on fantasy and a disregard for probability. Basically, fights that should happen, but probably won’t.
Tony Ferguson: You’re on our radar, Tony
Eight-fight win streak? Mere child’s play. Winning nine on the bounce is the mark of a true contender, and with another four or five wins, Tony Ferguson could even find himself in ‘the conversation’.
I jest, of course. He won’t.
Like the hideous lovechild of Dominick Cruz and Keith Jardine, Ferguson’s curious movement (and penchant for forward rolls) has put him at the front of the queue for a shot at whoever holds the lightweight strap post-UFC 205. Thing is, this isn’t England and nobody’s patiently waiting in line, it’s modern day MMA where wackiness ensues.
Nine wins in the division? We’ll let you know. Zero wins? Instant title shot!
If Eddie Alvarez retains the belt, Tony Ferguson could well get the shot he’s earned twice over. If Conor McGregor wins, all bets are off.
And then there’s the Khabib variable… Soz, Tony.
Martin Bravo: “…”
Nope, me neither.
Get him in there with Ricardo da Silva*.
Charles Oliveira: At least John Lineker keeps winning
How is Charles Oliveira simultaneously so very talented and yet so very beatable?
Even when he’s looking good, you can never fully trust Oliveira not to blow it out of his arse. Maybe that neck injury suffered against Max Holloway has done the Brazilian some psychological damage, because that’s his second guillotine loss in a row. It’s also the second time he’s lost it after a decent start.
It’s already looking like ‘do Bronx’ (no idea what that means) has hit a ceiling. Despite putting on decent performances against Frankie Edgar and Anthony Pettis, Oliveira just keeps on losing to the best the division has to offer – be it at featherweight or lightweight.
If Oliveira gets another fight in the UFC, he’d do well to stay off the fucking MacDonalds and actually attempt to make weight. On the plus side, we now know he can make the championship limit at 155.
Having missed weight an incredible five times now, there’s only one place to go for Oliveira…
BELLATOR.
Or lightweight, either is fine. In fact, if he does move back up to lightweight, stick him in there with Dustin Poirier – another ex-featherweight. Yeah, you like that one, don’t you?
Chris Avila: Worst. UFC. Fighter. Ever
The contrast between what we saw in the opening fight of the night and the headliner was incredible.
Imagine if Match of the Day kicked off with a Sunday league match every week, that should give you some idea of the gulf in talent on display last night.
Actually, that doesn’t do it justice. The ball is flat and they’re playing on a waterlogged pitch. Low level MMA at high altitude = I COULD DO BETTER THAN THIS SHIT.
Just to clarify: I couldn’t do better and Chris Avila isn’t the worst UFC fighter ever, he’s just in the discussion.
I’d like to see Avila face Tiequan Zhang in a battle for the ages.
*May not exist
