Originally posted by: C-Me-No-More Date: May 31, 2013 at 07:14 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-discusses-silva-vs-jones-for-20th-anniversary-show.55201/
Here's the link it,
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/5/3...tadium-jon-jones-vs-anderson-silva-jds-cain-3
really comes down to Silva making it past Weidman, and Dana did say they want to do something Huge for the 20 Anniversary show and you can't get bigger than this. Also putting Cain vs JDS on this card also the PPV ratings would no doubt past UFC 100.
Originally posted by: imhungry4444 Date: May 31, 2013 at 10:43 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-discusses-silva-vs-jones-for-20th-anniversary-show.55201/
Originally posted by: Sedulous Date: May 31, 2013 at 10:56 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-discusses-silva-vs-jones-for-20th-anniversary-show.55201/
Originally posted by: imhungry4444 Date: May 31, 2013 at 10:57 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-discusses-silva-vs-jones-for-20th-anniversary-show.55201/
Sedulous said:
It's really fun to think about but there too many stars that need to align for this to happen even
when
Silva beats Weidman.
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Originally posted by: 7time Date: May 31, 2013 at 11:01 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-discusses-silva-vs-jones-for-20th-anniversary-show.55201/
I don't understand the whole desire to do Cowboys stadium. They have a tough enough time selling out venues in Vegas regularly. The views from shitty seats in small venues is bad enough,so they are gonna make it better by putting people a mile from the cage but they can watch on the Jerrytron ? Cain vs JDS couldn't even sell out the Honda Center but if you add Anderson and Jon Jones they'll sell another 80,000 tickets ?
Sounds like too much wishful thinking on their part.
Originally posted by: NicoSuave Date: May 31, 2013 at 11:50 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-discusses-silva-vs-jones-for-20th-anniversary-show.55201/
I feel like you need the Women's Bantamweight Championship on this card too. Do what the WWE does for Wrestlemania, and buy an extra hour of PPV airtime, and then you can fit 3 title fights on the card.
Originally posted by: Sedulous Date: May 31, 2013 at 11:52 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-discusses-silva-vs-jones-for-20th-anniversary-show.55201/
Originally posted by: Asterix Date: May 31, 2013 at 12:15 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-discusses-silva-vs-jones-for-20th-anniversary-show.55201/
Sedulous said:
Let's hope Silva isn't underestimating Weidman as much as some fans are.
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I wonder is Weidman really believing his own hype as much as some of his fans are.
Originally posted by: NicoSuave Date: May 31, 2013 at 12:41 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-discusses-silva-vs-jones-for-20th-anniversary-show.55201/
I honestly believe Weidman has the skills to beat Anderson, and I'm actually pulling for him to win...
However, Silva VS Jones is still a fantasy match-up, so it can't hurt to fantasize about the match up.
Originally posted by: Neonep Date: May 31, 2013 at 01:32 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-discusses-silva-vs-jones-for-20th-anniversary-show.55201/
NicoSuave said:
I feel like you need the Women's Bantamweight Championship on this card too. Do what the WWE does for Wrestlemania, and buy an extra hour of PPV airtime, and then you can fit 3 title fights on the card.
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TUF won't be finished until December and the 20th anniversary is in November. I say save Rousey/Tate II and have it on the year end card with hopefully Cruz/Barao.
If they some how got Silva/Jones & Velasquez/Dos Santos III on the same card, the MMA world would be in a state of shock for a week. Could you f---ing imagine the level of press. Also who would get the main event slot? Rule is that title fights get the main event slots always unless there is another title fight in which case the higher weight class takes the spot.
Originally posted by: imhungry4444 Date: May 31, 2013 at 01:48 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-discusses-silva-vs-jones-for-20th-anniversary-show.55201/
Neonep said:
TUF won't be finished until December and the 20th anniversary is in November. I say save Rousey/Tate II and have it on the year end card with hopefully Cruz/Barao.
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That sounds pretty sexy. I like that idea. Whenever the UFC puts two title fights on one card its usually one major and one minor. So having the WBW title and the BW title unification on one card really makes sense.
Originally posted by: TheCanuck Date: May 31, 2013 at 02:06 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-discusses-silva-vs-jones-for-20th-anniversary-show.55201/
Originally posted by: JC507 Date: May 31, 2013 at 02:09 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-discusses-silva-vs-jones-for-20th-anniversary-show.55201/
Neonep said:
Rule is that title fights get the main event slots always unless there is another title fight in which case the higher weight class takes the spot.
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What rule? They'll put whatever fight they think is bigger last, which would be jones vs silva, I think. If they thnk the heavyweight title is bigger than they'd put that one last.
Originally posted by: 67goat Date: May 31, 2013 at 02:14 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-discusses-silva-vs-jones-for-20th-anniversary-show.55201/
JC507 said:
What rule? They'll put whatever fight they think is bigger last, which would be jones vs silva, I think. If they thnk the heavyweight title is bigger than they'd put that one last.
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Dana's rule. He's only said it about a thousand times.
Originally posted by: Reckin007 Date: May 31, 2013 at 02:21 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-discusses-silva-vs-jones-for-20th-anniversary-show.55201/
Sedulous said:
Let's hope Silva isn't underestimating Weidman as much as some fans are.
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I doubt it. He knows he's better than everyone but I doubt he's going to underestimate him. If you watched Like Water, he was studying film on Chael...which impressed me quite a bit.
Originally posted by: Neonep Date: May 31, 2013 at 02:31 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-discusses-silva-vs-jones-for-20th-anniversary-show.55201/
JC507 said:
What rule? They'll put whatever fight they think is bigger last, which would be jones vs silva, I think. If they thnk the heavyweight title is bigger than they'd put that one last.
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Dana has said it plenty of times. Also go back and look at every single card that has 2 title fights on it and the higher weight class always takes the main event (UFC 100, 112 etc). The only exception when you have an interim title on the line then a regular title fight is always above that (UFC 92, 111).
Originally posted by: NicoSuave Date: May 31, 2013 at 02:44 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-discusses-silva-vs-jones-for-20th-anniversary-show.55201/
Neonep said:
Dana has said it plenty of times. Also go back and look at every single card that has 2 title fights on it and the higher weight class always takes the main event (UFC 100, 112 etc). The only exception when you have an interim title on the line then a regular title fight is always above that (UFC 92, 111).
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Jones VS Silva would be the exception to the rule because it would be Champion VS Champion, which may get better publicity than the Trilogy of the 2 Best Heavyweights of Modern MMA.
Originally posted by: Sedulous Date: May 31, 2013 at 02:48 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-discusses-silva-vs-jones-for-20th-anniversary-show.55201/
Originally posted by: Sedulous Date: May 31, 2013 at 02:49 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-discusses-silva-vs-jones-for-20th-anniversary-show.55201/
Originally posted by: Neonep Date: May 31, 2013 at 03:05 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/ufc-discusses-silva-vs-jones-for-20th-anniversary-show.55201/
NicoSuave said:
Jones VS Silva would be the exception to the rule because it would be Champion VS Champion, which may get better publicity than the Trilogy of the 2 Best Heavyweights of Modern MMA.
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I can see it going either way. It would definitely be a new one though, there's never been a situation like that if it happens.
