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ASOT

I get why he posted the comment to be fair, Abubakar was making a joke about the Coronavirus in his post (which he has since deleted obviously), I know if one of my family members was sick due to a disease/virus/whatever I wouldn't go on social media making a joke of the same thing that has made them sick. His comment was brutal but the post shouldn't have gone up in the first place.

Anyway that's neither here nor there, Abdulmanap seemed to do alot of good things, may he rest in peace.

xtal191

Was weird that they were making a joke about corona while Abdulmanap had it alright but Conor didn't have to say anything

ASOT

xtal191 wrote: »

Was weird that they were making a joke about corona while Abdulmanap had it alright but Conor didn't have to say anything

Completely agree but I can see why he would think it wasnt legit for that reason. Especially since Abubakar was essentially a son to Abdulmanap as he's raised him since he was little. The whole situation was bad taste.

US2

ricero wrote: »

Show a bit of class and respect. No need for such comments yet.

Its an MMA forum not the obituaries. Am I not allowed talk about a possible upcoming fight

themandan6611

US2 wrote: »

Its an MMA forum not the obituaries. Am I not allowed talk about a possible upcoming fight

spot on, that very well maybe the fight that gets made. Khabib may not fight now till 2021.

mailburner

US2 wrote: »

Its an MMA forum not the obituaries. Am I not allowed talk about a possible upcoming fight

exactly what I was thinking gaethje v conor

Nothing wrong with your comments at all

kingtiger

The Floyd p wrote: »

Shocking news to hear, RIP.

Indeed, 57 is fcukng young

RIP

ASOT

Burns has tested positive for Corona

Fights off

Grrrrr

bmcc10

ASOT wrote: »

Burns has tested positive for Corona

Fights off

Grrrrr

Colby stepping in? Wouldn't mind seeing it again.

ASOT

bmcc10 wrote: »

Colby stepping in? Wouldn't mind seeing it again.

I'd like to see it again, they may just scrap the WW fight completely though as it's so close.

A couple have tested positive from that gym.

ASOT

bmcc10 wrote: »

Colby stepping in? Wouldn't mind seeing it again.

I'd like to see it again, they may just scrap the WW fight completely though as it's so close.

A couple have tested positive from that gym (burns gym). Wonder if any other fighters have been in contact with him/them.

Esse85

Pity Jorge isn't training, he'd have real leverage to jump in at such short notice.

Still Ill

At least there's two more title fights to fall back on. It's a strong enough card as it is. Still a pity though.

eagle eye

That was the best fight on the card.

Esse85

eagle eye wrote: »

That was the best fight on the card.

I think Burns had a really good chance of winning that fight too.
I wonder how soon could they reschedule.

mailburner

Absolutely gutted, love watching burns.
He doesn't do bad fights, takes more risks than
Most in the division.

robwen

https://twitter.com/arielhelwani/status/1279415409364684800?s=19

martyos121

Can’t see Usman agreeing to that, doesn’t seem like the type to take such a risk.

Would love to be proven wrong though of course.

Esse85

robwen wrote: »

https://twitter.com/arielhelwani/status/1279415409364684800?s=19

In his last Instagram post, it looks like he was out having a big steak dinner, therefore I'd be concerned about his weight, hasn't fought in 8 months, maybe a catchweight can be agreed.

Porthallian

Esse85 wrote: »

In his last Instagram post, it looks like he was out having a big steak dinner, therefore I'd be concerned about his weight, hasn't fought in 8 months, maybe a catchweight can be agreed.

Wouldn't be much point in a catch-weight fight for him. He already couldn't negotiate a title fight

Esse85

Porthallian wrote: »

Wouldn't be much point in a catch-weight fight for him. He already couldn't negotiate a title fight

He's got far better negotiation power now.

xtal191

martyos121 wrote: »

Can’t see Usman agreeing to that, doesn’t seem like the type to take such a risk.

Would love to be proven wrong though of course.

A much easier fight for him than Burns imo

martyos121

xtal191 wrote: »

A much easier fight for him than Burns imo

That might be the case, but it’s not the opponent he trained for. It’s not a risk I expect Usman to take, but as I said, I’d love to be wrong on that one.

Tazzimus

Esse85 wrote: »

In his last Instagram post, it looks like he was out having a big steak dinner, therefore I'd be concerned about his weight, hasn't fought in 8 months, maybe a catchweight can be agreed.

Wouldn't be a title fight then

robwen

https://twitter.com/arielhelwani/status/1279445533111844864?s=19

robwen

It could be happening..

https://twitter.com/arielhelwani/status/1279569172276678662?s=19

The Nal

Hopefully it happens, Usman destroys him and we can move on from this cringing BMF nonsense.

JJayoo

The Nal wrote: »

Hopefully it happens, Usman destroys him and we can move on from this cringing BMF nonsense.

He must be the most over rated fighter in the UFC, Usman will walk through him

Zero-Cool

JJayoo wrote: »

He must be the most over rated fighter in the UFC, Usman will walk through him

Or Jorge pulls off a big KO and Conor gets first dibs at the ww/bmf title fight. Big money show!!

Lots of hurdles between now and the weekend but would love to see it coming together.

mailburner

think usman will win by pts if it does happen, masvida might nick a round

certainly an easier fight that burns, cc and the likes

some part of me wanted cc to get another shot and I don't exactly
like the guy