MisterMuayThai Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 UFC President Dana White has recently released news of the UFC acquiring a Flyweight Division. This division is planned to become active in 2012. I honestly don't see the point of adding a Flyweight Division. Most fighters at this weight are happily fighting under the Shooto promotion in Japan. I think that the only thing to come of this will be boring fights with no-name fighters and no finishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNOOB Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Why would the fights be boring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reapers_bane Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 UFC President Dana White has recently released news of the UFC acquiring a Flyweight Division. This division is planned to become active in 2012. I honestly don't see the point of adding a Flyweight Division. Most fighters at this weight are happily fighting under the Shooto promotion in Japan. I think that the only thing to come of this will be boring fights with no-name fighters and no finishes. lol bored? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMuayThai Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Most fighters at 125 are from Japan and practice similar disciplines. I just don't think UFC fans will see a large variety in the fighting styles and movesets of Flyweights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reapers_bane Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Most fighters at 125 are from Japan and practice similar disciplines. I just don't think UFC fans will see a large variety in the fighting styles and movesets of Flyweights. what matters is what dana thinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNOOB Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Don't watch them fight then. I would be more than happy to see flyweights in the UFC. I would probably favor that division over HW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbrahams Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 old news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMuayThai Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Honestly, though how many UFC fans can say that they keep track of and watch Shooto Flyweight fights? I see you're point(s). I'm just guessing the response of the general public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorporalClegg Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 UFC President Dana White has recently released news of the UFC acquiring a Flyweight Division. This division is planned to become active in 2012. I honestly don't see the point of adding a Flyweight Division. Most fighters at this weight are happily fighting under the Shooto promotion in Japan. I think that the only thing to come of this will be boring fights with no-name fighters and no finishes. There's a few 135ers in the UFC that are natural 125 fighters. You can walk in the 140s and still fight at 125. Johnson is only 5'3" and maybe 140 tops he wants flyweight. Benevidez also wants 125 he's 5'3" and probably not any heavier than 145. Bowles was interviewed after knocking Torres out for the title. He was asked if he would ever consider going up in weight. His response was no if anything I would go down. 125 didn't even exist in the WEC at the time. These three alone are ranked bantamweights and they will run 125. I'm interested in seeing them matched up whether its at bantamweight or fly. It makes sense to give the smaller bantams there own weightclass but the one issue with flyweight is it will weaken bantam. Johnson and Joe B will drop for sure. Both weightclasses will be fairly thin at the top with 3 or 4 guys standing out over everyone else. It will take some time and obviously international talent will help. Little Asians need to come train stateside if they really want to compete at an elite level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForcexrecoN Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Of course 125ers are boring! How dare Jussier de Silva use front flips instead of sprawls to avoid takedowns! I mean how boring is that! How dare they not get tired! This is AMURKA! WE NEED BEER AND GASSED OUT GUYS THROWIN' HOOKS AND SPEAKIN' AMURKAN! 125 Division will be great. No more weight classes after that though, because all of humanity is finally encompassed. It's rare to find guys who fight below 125 pounds, also a Super Heavyweight is a bad idea because guys that big don't know how to fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMuayThai Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 One flip or technique doesn't speak for a whole weight class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForcexrecoN Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 One flip or technique doesn't speak for a whole weight class. Have you seen any of their fights? Every fight looks like some movie scripted ****, it's awesome. Do your research Mr. 19 Posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMuayThai Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Yes, I have actually. I used to watch Shooto fights online before the site I watched them on got taken down. Ya, know man.....I'm not even gonna argue over this. If you like watching Flyweight fights that's cool. I just don't see it lasting to long in the UFC....I guess we can just agree to disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzPride Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Have you seen any of their fights? Every fight looks like some movie scripted ****' date=' it's awesome. Do your research Mr. 19 Posts[/quote'] victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
severdx Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 People really don't seem to like my opinions but if I had Danas control I would invest in a WMMA weight class before I did fly. He's really spreading himself to thin here and it's showing. He's trying to capitalize on the growth of the sport with more belts, which equal more events and it's a very valid move. But when your fighters start looking like dwarfs your gonna start losing viewers. Hes an investor and I believe he's making a mistake. Headline Cyborg Santos with a title defence on the main card of a UFC event and take that gamble before you go turn to fly. I imagine investing in a whole division as opposed to a single title fight and seeing where it goes would be less risky from a business perspective. I really think we are underestimating woman here, both the male and female body are made for combat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger222 Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 i looked forward to flyweights. All of these new UFC classes adds so many fighters to the system... that just means for fight card possibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger222 Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 i think they should add women also... they can put female fighters on the same pvp cards as male fighters. I wouldnt mind that at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimatefightingchamp Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Most fighters at 125 are from Japan and practice similar disciplines. I just don't think UFC fans will see a large variety in the fighting styles and movesets of Flyweights. Racist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMuayThai Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Racist You're a tool. It would only be racist if I said something negative and purposely said something hateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimatefightingchamp Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Well, you clearly know little about the flyweight division, and if you don't like it then don't watch them fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMuayThai Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Well' date=' you clearly know little about the flyweight division, and if you don't like it then don't watch them fight.[/quote'] What proof do you have that "I know little" about the Flyweight Division? So what you're pretty much saying is that anyone who doesn't agree with you doesn't know about fighting, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimatefightingchamp Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 You say they have very similar and few techniques... than what you say about Heavyweights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMuayThai Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Heavyweights possess a variety of disciplines. Although, it's not as large as the variety in the Welterweight and Middleweight Divisions. I generally see Heavyweights use techniques from Wrestling, Boxing, Kickboxing, and occasionally BJJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossles Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Hate this ****, don't give a **** about 125 lbs fighters, don't really wanna watch anorexic boys duke it out to see who can weigh the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingzero8717 Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 I will only care about a flyweight division if the UFC acquires Jussier Da Silva the #1 ranked Flyweight in the world i have watched several of his fights he is very talented! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourthnorseman Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 I have to agree with the O.P......... Why don't we just add a division for midgets while were at it? And Dana says there isn't enough women fighters to have them fighting? BS, I would much rather see Cyborg knocking *****es out than two paperweights pitter patter for three rounds! These cards are already watered down too much as it is. Bad choice Dana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mast0don Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 What do people have against little fighters? 125 would be a highly competitive division, and we all know how the little guys put on a fight. You know, I've seen little people get upset over bigger fighters, (It's a maculinity thing, I think. Small man's syndrome,) but what's there to be threatened about 125'ers? Why are people so vehement about little guys getting to fight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VICTOR83 Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 I cant wait for the Flyweight division! Great addition to the UFC in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacon_n_jelly Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Of course 125ers are boring! How dare Jussier de Silva use front flips instead of sprawls to avoid takedowns! I mean how boring is that! How dare they not get tired! This is AMURKA! WE NEED BEER AND GASSED OUT GUYS THROWIN' HOOKS AND SPEAKIN' AMURKAN! 125 Division will be great. No more weight classes after that though' date=' because all of humanity is finally encompassed. It's rare to find guys who fight below 125 pounds, also a Super Heavyweight is a bad idea because guys that big don't know how to fight.[/quote'] hahaha I like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruteDion Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 i tihnk its a lil 2 soon...we just added bw and fw and it takes time to build the fans knowlege of the fighters....im domnick cruz is amazing yet how many so called mma fans know who he is even though hes a top 10 p4p (well i think so) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocforums Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 cruz said it best recently .. may be little guys but they do come to scrap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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