UFC 190: August 1, 2015

[ace3g]

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main CARD
Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET
Ronda Rousey (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/ronda-rousey) vs. Bethe Correia (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/bethe-correia)
for women's bantamweight title
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/antonio-rogerio-nogueira) vs. Mauricio Rua (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/mauricio-rua)
Fernando Bruno (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/fernando-bruno) vs. Glaico Franca (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/glaico-franca-moreira)
"TUF: Brazil 4" lightweight tournament final
Dileno Lopes (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/dileno-lopes) vs. Reginaldo Vieira (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/reginaldo-vieira)
"TUF: Brazil 4" bantamweight tournament final
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/antonio-rodrigo-nogueira) vs. Stefan Struve (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/stefan-struve)
Soa Palelei (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/soa-palelei) vs. Antonio Silva (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/antonio-silva)
Jessica Aguilar (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/jessica-aguilar) vs. Claudia Gadelha (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/claudia-gadelha)

preliminary CARD
FOX Sports 1, 8 p.m. ET
Neil Magny (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/neil-magny) vs. Demian Maia (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/demian-maia)
Rafael Cavalcante (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/rafael-cavalcante) vs. Patrick Cummins (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/patrick-cummins)
Warlley Alves (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/warlley-alves-de-andrade) vs. Nordine Taleb (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/nordine-taleb)
Iuri Alcantara (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/iuri-alcantara) vs. Leandro Issa (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/leandro-issa)

preliminary CARD
UFC Fight Pass, 7 p.m. ET
Clint Hester (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/clint-hester) vs. Vitor Miranda (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/vitor-miranda)
Guido Cannetti (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/guido-cannetti) vs. Hugo Viana (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/hugo-viana)

[The TroutBum]

As much as I hate Rousey, I can't freaking stand roid-monkey Brazilian's.

[Pauly D]

I don't care if that jungle dwelling roid monkey has bionic arms, I want someone to put that **** down a peg

[The TroutBum]

I don't care if that jungle dwelling roid monkey has bionic arms, I want someone to put that **** down a peg

You know, that's a pretty good call. I just saw that Rousey was on WWE or some shit the other night as well... Judas, that's just what we need; more WWE horseshit.

[ace3g]

MMAjunkieVerified account ‏@MMAjunkie (https://twitter.com/MMAjunkie) Neil Magny vs. Demian Maia set for UFC 190 in Brazil http://dlvr.it/B8HKTv (http://t.co/ZgJ5UAPpqx) via @MMAjunkie (https://twitter.com/MMAjunkie)

[ace3g]

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[Cry Havoc]

Obviously Ronda is going to smash.

But if something unthinkable were to happen, would it be good or bad for women's MMA to have Ronda lose? It would take a lot of shine off of one of their brightest stars, but it would instantly make the women's division competitive and interesting.

[dbreiden83080]

My god the talent in this division is weak. I have watched some of Bethe Correia's fights and she's got nothing for Ronda.. Striking is okay, not special, not a wrestler, doesn't appear to have a dominant ground game. Unless a Serra/GSP scenario goes down, this is one easy title defense..

[dbreiden83080]

Now Ronda is saying that she wants to punish her, based on some words about suicide, and Ronda took it personal based on her dad.. So if she keeps this on the feet as long as it lasts, you never know.. But it would take a minor miracle for Bethe to pull this off..

[Stephen A. Smith]

Obviously Ronda is going to smash.

But if something unthinkable were to happen, would it be good or bad for women's MMA to have Ronda lose? It would take a lot of shine off of one of their brightest stars, but it would instantly make the women's division competitive and interesting.

Depends on how serious they are about ever making a Cyborg/Rousey fight happen. Ronda needs a spotless record to add some stakes to that. And it's coming up on now or never time. Otherwise it's going to take on a Mayweather/Pacquiao look with Rousey playing the part of the guy she's been shit talking for the last year. The fight would be good for business and good for the sport while dragging their feet any further will hand a silver bullet to anyone looking for an excuse to shit on women's MMA without getting labeled sexist.

If that isn't going to happen then they would be better off with Rousey getting beat. The rematch would be easier to sell than Rousey/Tate III. With a win Bethe's suicide comments make her look like a vicious bully. With a lopsided loss those comments look like Mean Girls middle school bullshit cooked up to grab headlines. And it gives the UFC a chance to rebrand Rousey. There are plenty of folks on this board alone that think she could use some humbling and less exposure in the media. This would be the ultimate way to scale back the appearances, movies, etc and legitimize her as a fighter's fighter getting devoted 100% to the sport and not the hype as she trains to retake the title. Sooner or later the sport is going to have to be able to stand on its own merits and this would make a fine opportunity to see if it's ready to do that.

Quite frankly Rousey is going to win big and I don't think it's the best thing that can happen to women's MMA.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UV9-AL2JtQ&feature=youtu.be

Probably only two ways to beat Ronda is by long distance/point fighting decision or KO punch.

The second you get within reach she is grabbing/judo throwing your ass to the mat for some kind of arm bar.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA5ny-hAyDE

[Technique]

Looking forward to the Rousey fight. Beche is her toughest opponent by far, I still got Ronda though.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHhvKGryie8

[ace3g]

main CARD
Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET
Ronda Rousey (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/ronda-rousey) vs. Bethe Correia (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/bethe-correia)
for women's bantamweight title

Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/antonio-rogerio-nogueira) vs. Mauricio Rua (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/mauricio-rua)

Fernando Bruno (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/fernando-bruno) vs. Glaico Franca (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/glaico-franca-moreira)
"TUF: Brazil 4" lightweight tournament final
Dileno Lopes (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/dileno-lopes) vs. Reginaldo Vieira (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/reginaldo-vieira)
"TUF: Brazil 4" bantamweight tournament final
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/antonio-rodrigo-nogueira) vs. Stefan Struve (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/stefan-struve)

Soa Palelei (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/soa-palelei) vs. Antonio Silva (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/antonio-silva)

Jessica Aguilar (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/jessica-aguilar) vs. Claudia Gadelha (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/claudia-gadelha)

preliminary CARD
FOX Sports 1, 8 p.m. ET
Neil Magny (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/neil-magny) vs. Demian Maia (http://mmajunkie.com/fighters/demian-maia)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUHMTPIJdDE

[thiste]

Ronda vs Be the Korea
No brainer here. Bethe is clearly not the best opponent Ronda faced (Cat or Miesha would easily dispose of her, probably others too). I think Bethe is juicing and that's what gives her a sense of confidence but it's not gonna be enough, at all.

Shogun vs Lil Nog

Minotauro vs Struve

Palelei vs Bigfoot

Aguilar vs Gadelha

Magny vs Maia

Alves vs Taleb

[ace3g]

Cummins making some money and a career after getting his ass kicked by Cormier in his UFC debut, wore down Feijao with wrestling, finished him with GnP elbows/punches.

Obviously he needs to work on his striking, but his cardio looks really good.

[InRareForm]

-1600 favorite

[ace3g]

Not doing well on my picks so far...

[thiste]

Not doing well on my picks so far...

Tell me about it.

[DMX7]

Well we all knew rousey would win.

[ace3g]

Well I'm done watching Rousey fights until there is a long leg / Jon Jones/ Distance type fighter up to her level. Holly Holm could be that person but still a long way to go.

[thiste]

Of course Holly Holm, but you know Dana will make that fight happen too soon.

[ace3g]

Unfortunately a majority of the women fighters are close range/boxing/grapplers which plays right into the hands of Rousey.

[tlongII]

Decent card. Worth the 5 bucks at BWW's.

[RD2191]

Cyborg would beat the shit outta ronda.

[ace3g]

Or throw the women's version of Maia at her.

[ace3g]

@RondaRousey (https://twitter.com/RondaRousey/) might as well change her nickname to Ronda "Vine" Rousey

[Pauly D]

Woman's mma is a joke. They look so amateur, even Rousey on the feet, like just a regular catfight on the street except it doesn't inevitably resort to hair grabbing

[pgardn]

Woman's mma is a joke. They look so amateur, even Rousey on the feet, like just a regular catfight on the street except it doesn't inevitably resort to hair grabbing

She would clean your clock and look good doing it.

She needs to fight the Cyborg at any weight. It's the only thing that makes sense.

[Cry Havoc]

I wish Julianna Pena didn't get hurt so catastrophically. She has dominated every fight and has a ton of talent and tools. If Ronda stays in the game long enough she could be there.

[Pauly D]

She would clean your clock and look good doing it.

She needs to fight the Cyborg at any weight. It's the only thing that makes sense.

Great point. She could beat a guy who's never practiced any combat sport so therefore she doesn't look amateurish on her feet

Btw, friendly reminder that it was the knee to the gut that killed Beth. Those butterfly punches afterwards did nothing but look cool when she eventually collapsed. Watch again if you don't believe me