ManMMA 214 Post Fight Press Conference

[The Sandmen]

Hi.

Whatever we released prior RE: PPV numbers for this event was wrong. We had a glitch-out on PPV buy rates, so this goes down as another "inconclusive" one on that front. We've tried firing people, but it just doesn't seem like anyone can do the damned job of adding buys properly. Perhaps the cable provider is screwing us - we're not sure.

And before we dive into the nitty gritty of everything, I have to toss this out there - How pumped is everyone for Penn vs. (the winner of Chandler vs. Hansen)? I predict Penn vs. Hansen, but Chandler is a monster now, so you never know. Either way, I'm excited for it.

Anyways, decent night of fights. Lots of good close fights. A couple shockingly poor performances. With that, let's discuss some fighters.

Naho Sugiyama (8-15) - This fight makes her 8-16, and solidifies a 4 fight losing streak. After what is probably the worst performance we have seen from her, we are left with no choice but to add Naho to the FiD list. Hopefully she'll get her game together in some of her upcoming fights.

Jennifer Howe (2-3) - With her 4th straight loss, Jennifer needs to get her act together and fast. She had a stellar 2-0 start to begin her career here, but has done nothing but slip and slide. Given the calibre of opponents she has beaten vs. those she has been defeated by, we're forced at this time to add her name to the list as well, though we have confidence she will fight her way back off it relatively soon.

Anthony Pettis (20-27) - with his 28th loss, Pettis is also at 5 consecutive losses. Though we're not declaring him in danger yet, he will receive a downgrade in the calibre of opponent for his next fight. Should he lose that fight, we might have some pretty serious problems.

Shahbulat Shamhalaev (0-2) - He's now sitting at 0-3. This guy needs a win, plain and simple. Since he's a rookie, we'll give him one more chance to show us he belongs here, otherwise he'll be on the list for sure.

With that, let's open the floor. Questions, comments, concerns?

[xx - The Broad Street Bullies]

With today's win by Cyborg, what does the league think of the upcoming title fight between Toughill and Cyborg?

With Penn's victory today, he is going into the winner of the Chandler - Hansen fight. What does the league think of both potential match ups?

With round two of the Middleweight Tournament completed, who is looking to be the favorite?

With round one of the Heavyweight Tournament completed, who is looking to be the favorite? Are there any possible dark horse candidates?

[Ferocity]

I think Toughill has a real chance against Cyborg

[The Sandmen]

May 12, 2014 20:20:30 GMT -5 xx - The Broad Street Bullies said:

With today's win by Cyborg, what does the league think of the upcoming title fight between Toughill and Cyborg?

President
I'm going to be honest. My job is to hype things up and promote fights. There is a huge upside for Toughill in having the similarly-skilled LaRosa fight Cyborg first. Cyborg does have some holes, but is a STRONG, TOUGH opponent. Toughill is going to have to work hard to make a fight of that. If she doesn't evolve her game, the result will most certainly be the same. That said, everyone should still buy the PPV. I have fighters to pay here, people.

May 12, 2014 20:20:30 GMT -5 xx - The Broad Street Bullies said:

With Penn's victory today, he is going into the winner of the Chandler - Hansen fight. What does the league think of both potential match ups?

President
Penn winning this tournament makes Chandler-Hansen a lot more intriguing, in my opinion. We've seen BJ beat Hansen, and very recently. That was no small feat. Hansen's been one of the best Lightweights here for a long time. But when BJ stepped up, he showed he haws the skills to compete with the best of the best. Now, we just need to see if he can do it when all the pressure is on. We know it's possible, so if Hansen beats Chandler, it's almost a BJ vs. BJ situation. That said, it also puts a lot of pressure on Hansen to prove he is a true champion and can fight back from the tough mental blow it would be in having recently lost to BJ.

Chandler is an entirely different story. He has risen up through the ranks and is still on the rise. We know where he was, and while it's easy to overlook him in the Hansen fight, I would not count him out. Chandler is a case of "His stock is rising, and rising fast - but how high is he right now? Can he be champion right now?" If he can beat Hansen, BJ vs. Chandler is an amazing match-up, and a HUGE test to see if, at that point, Chandler really has become a champion, or if he just beat one. Hypothetically. Hansen is still a tough test for Michael.

May 12, 2014 20:20:30 GMT -5 xx - The Broad Street Bullies said:

With round two of the Middleweight Tournament completed, who is looking to be the favorite?

President
Paul Daley vs. Thiago Alves. The timing of this fight is perfect. These guys have fought twice before, and that makes this the biggest fight of their trilogy. Each man is sitting at 1 win over the other, and now they battle it out for the Middleweight #1 contendership. There's no favourite. They're both elite level fighters with everything to gain, and they will both bring it. I'm pumped. It should be an epic new chapter in what could be one a storied rivalry.

May 12, 2014 20:20:30 GMT -5 xx - The Broad Street Bullies said:

With round one of the Heavyweight Tournament completed, who is looking to be the favorite? Are there any possible dark horse candidates?

President
Gustafsson could be the dark horse, if he fills in a few holes. He's upset Tito, which is no small task. He has had some great performances in the past, and is constantly overlooked here. We've seen Houston fall too many times to believe, with any degree of legit confidence, that he could get past Cro Cop and/or Jones. Which leaves those two as the favourites in this one. I would not be betting on either one over the other, as both have what it takes to beat the other on any given day.