Man, after his most up-to-date efficiency towards Hooker, I wanna see him again within the octagon. his file, the one yr he fought extra (within the UFC) than as soon as was 2019 and even then he solely had two fights.
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Told Bisping on his podcast recently that he’s had recurring hand issues
He manages a Tesco and can’t really justify taking too much time off
Injuries. Mainly his hands.
He said on the mma hour that it’s very likely he fights again this year
He has a long history of hand issues. He mentioned on Bispings podcast recently that the UFC signed him knowing of his hand issues. So I assume he’s trying to prolong his career / affiliation with the UFC
He likes a good work/life balance
From what I’ve heard, the UFC rarely gives him the fights he asks for, which is crazy cause dude has never lost in the UFC
Visa issues and a incident that happenend
He’s only 28. Could have another possible decade in the sport. Makes sense not to fight frequently and burn yourself out at that age.
Allen doesn’t have a great fight lined up, Volk is on ice until after Oliveira-Makhachev and Emmett and Y-Rod are going to likely fight one another for the #1 contender spot. I guess he could ask for Kattar or Holloway (but who knows if Holloway will stay at 145).
He’s had a lot of injuries as well
Why does Nate Diaz fight every 3 years? Because everyone sucks.
He said on BYM podcast he has hand issues from the Sodiq win. I remember him saying on MMA hour earlier in the year that when he broke his hand, he didn’t get the correct treatment, which made it worst.
He also said on BYM that he will probably fight this year. It is rumoured that UFC want a UK November card, so maybe then?
Daylight savings.
Visa issues have been an issue, plus the whole pandemic making it impossible to travel stateside
Peds
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His fight style is EXTREMELY conservative, and you guys are surprised that he manages his bookings the same way?????
I have wondered this myself a number of times, he’s adamant about it and as a fan of his it’s frustrating. He believes it’s in his best interest and maybe it is, he’s relatively young and maybe its given him to time to grow and develop his game but I also feel it’s killed a lot of potential hype he could have had, after that quick demolishing of Dan 🙁 where he took no injuries, there’s absolutely no reason he shouldn’t be fighting on this London card.
You gotta fight pussy style like Adesanya to consistently be fighting every 4-6 months for years. These guys are breaking their bodies down and the pay off just isnt worth it
He’s overhyped to be honest
He should have fought on the London card but he going to his best mates wedding.
Hah! I say the something similar about Gregor Gillespie except more to the tune of “Why can’t he fight ONCE a year?!”
Whether it be physical health or other professional obligations (pay the fighters Dana) some people just can’t answer the bell that often.
He’s got those furry conventions.
So he can keep making the UFC game roster
Book him against Brian Ortega. They’ll both be healthy in about a year