Is BJ and Fitch...

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: IronJawJake
Date: March 24, 2011 at 03:09 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/is-bj-and-fitch.37033/

Is BJ and Fitch's rematch going to be for the vacated Ww belt, in the scenario where GSP beats Shields and moves up in weight immediately.....

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Hitman21
Date: March 24, 2011 at 03:20 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/is-bj-and-fitch.37033/

I think it should be

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Quickash1t
Date: March 24, 2011 at 06:41 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/is-bj-and-fitch.37033/

No because GSP is not vacating the belt or moving to middleweight.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: JMorgan147
Date: March 24, 2011 at 06:45 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/is-bj-and-fitch.37033/

IF GSP moves up it should be, but I don't think thats in his plans.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: MacWombat
Date: March 24, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/is-bj-and-fitch.37033/

It's only the halfway logical choice. Even if he beats Fitch, BJ has not done enough to earn the title. Two wins does not do that for any fighter, with the exception of a title holder going to a different weight. On the other hand, who else is there? Fitch is the obvious choice to fight for the title, but Shields will have just lost, Kos just lost, Kampmann just lost, Sanchez isn't ready, Alves lost recently (and it's too soon for an Alves v Fitch 3), Lytle just lost, but Ebersole isn't ready, Ellenberger isn't ready either. I guess it would have to be BJ v Fitch for the title and while I do want to see that rematch, I don't think it has enough drama behind it for a memorable title fight.
If GSP left, and that's the fight that determined a champion, nobody would fully respect the new champion. Unfortunately the UFC is opposed to tournaments, which would make the new champion more meaningful.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: MoJoJo
Date: March 24, 2011 at 11:14 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/is-bj-and-fitch.37033/

Quickash1t said:
No because GSP is not vacating the belt or moving to middleweight.
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BINGO..............WINNER...................END THREAD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: IronJawJake
Date: March 24, 2011 at 01:08 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/is-bj-and-fitch.37033/

To mojojo
He didn't follow the rules, the question asked about a certain scenario in which GSP DID move up afterwards.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: MoJoJo
Date: March 24, 2011 at 01:19 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/is-bj-and-fitch.37033/

shut_the_Fitch_up said:
To mojojo
He didn't follow the rules, the question asked about a certain scenario in which GSP DID move up afterwards.
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Touche', well played good sir, well played. shut_the_fitch_up 1, Mojo 0.
didnt you used to post all over the Junkie main page or am I getting you confused with someone else?
Regardless, welcome to the forums.