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I get Dana’s point. Imagine just letting Merab continue to beat these contenders and at the same time keep denying the title fight. What are they supposed to do with him?
Good question. I'm not sure what's the problem but I think it's that a fighter's job ultimately is to help determine the "ultimate fighter"? Maybe that's technically what their jobs are but wasn't written explicitly in the job description?
The issue is if Merab keeps winning at #1 spot and denying title shots then no title fight can be made without jumping the #1 spot. No title fights mean less ppv’s and UFC isn’t going to skip ppv’s.
It’s the EXACT same thing Sean O’Malley has admitted to doing. Fights chumps while making the same amount of money as if he fought champs and is waiting to renegotiate his contract for better pay.
Its Merab's time to shine and Aljo should show public support to encourage his friend to go for it. Merab proved to be a loyal and supportive friend. Lets see if Aljo has that in him as well.
Why should Aljo be suckered into waiting in line because of Merab’s dumb career decision. It’s simple, Merab takes his shot, if he wins, Aljo moves up, if he loses Aljo is still right there.
Dana is 100% right . Merab made it all the way to #1 contender just to not fight aljo and gatekeep. If u look at the rankings before sean got his fight with yan it makes sense why he skipped the rankings. Merab and aljo basically cleared out the top guys. Its also why Umar was getting a shot at sandhagen before his injury.
Disagree, I think if it came down to it Dana is a hypocrite in a similar situation.do you think Dana would run a business that is in direct competition with the fritta Brothers? That's a big nope.
Sterling needs to stand by his word and move up and let Merab take his shot. The UFC and OMally are NOT giving him a remach... Does he REALLY think he will get a rematch? 😂
Aljo should really move up. The loyalty and respect Merab has for Aljo and everyone at their gym is top notch. Aljos the one that went back on his word after saying many times he was leaving the division. Suga hit him that hard he lost all confidence in fighting 145ers 😂
Dana isn't right he wouldn't give merab a shot if he asked so just manipulating idiots into believing otherwise 😂 why you think chito getting a title shot worse person in top 5 not a cocidence
Agreed, this is ridiculous. Why would somebody NOT want to fight for the belt? IF this is what Merab calls being a good friend, then he’s a good friend to somebody that is NOT a good friend to him. Aljo should be urging him to fight for the belt but Aljo is too selfish (understandably) for that
I agree,if mirab was the champ I believe aljo would be trying to talk mirab into fighting where as mirab ? The thought probably never came across his mind.Aljo wouldn’t be so “loyal” to mirab as mirab is to aljo.
Aljo deserves a rematch, anyone saying otherwise is just straight up racist like that NJ crowd majority was. All champion fighers like Aljo who have made such a name for themselves were offered a rematch, if the UFC allow Suga Sean O'Malley to avoid rematching it just shows they might also be on that racism mentality like new jersey is. As for Merab, an honest good friend, hard to come by now a days and the fact some of u don't see that is absolutely insane. Your life must suck if you have no good intent friends around you like Merab. Instead the sheep casuals follow fake unscrupulous company promoted clowns like O'malley who is trash on the mic, trash in person, trash persona, and weak in the octagon. He's been dodging the real fighters ever since he began fighting.
Agree with Dana here. Merab rufusing to fight for the belt is ridiculous. He's even now saying he's going to wait even longer and let aljo try for the belt again.
@@zasterhefforMerab is a good guy in a bad time. He would've been valued for his honor and loyalty hundred of years ago, but now he is considered dumb, boring, etc...
In favor of some 135lb. Trans kids whims????? I stand at 180 and would boof that Sugar right in the....I have 175 inch reach. 3 inches more everywhere it counts, lol.
Aljo and I are BFFs. One time we were out and we met this set of twins, and Aljo told them that we were brothers. And so you know, one thing lead to another, we brought them back to the hotel, and then Aljo did both of them. It was awesome. -Merab
Merab is already 32 bro he needs to go for it, you can’t put your life/career on hold for a friend especially when the friend already had a chance. Merab can be an incredible champ.
He won’t make it as a champ Mentally he’s obviously not there Being all submissive to Aljo I get they are friends.. but Aljo had his chance and said he’s moving up and now isn’t.. merab is up next and isn’t taking his chance… And even if he fought for the belt he’s pure gas no brakes And that’s the type of folk that gets KOed by Suge
@@paytoncook5253I don't know that he can't take out all the strikers but I get your point about his cuckness. Who's to say he doesn't yield as a champ to some contender for some dumb reason, like they sat next to each other on a airplane and the guy was so nice to him lol
@@juntjoonunya9216 bro exactly it’s not that I dont recognize that he’s a great pressure fighter with unreal cardio.. but he just doesn’t seem to have the mindset of a champ.. this whole Aljo merab bromance is strange.. I get honoring a friendship but you can’t let it destroy your career.. Dana is already tired of if
he could at leat try once. He'd make over twice what he makes now. also if he wins then its life changed. why is he taking head damage if he aint even gonna try for big prize?@@paytoncook5253
Merab is like “I’m not fighting my friend" now, he’s like "I’m not fighting the champ because I want my friend to get a rematch”. As today’s youth would say "waste man” 😅
can't blame him not wanting to fight his best friend, its easy for us to clown him for it but I understand it... and Aljo deserves a rematch, 3 title defenses, was on a long winning streak, beat former champs, he deserves it..
@@DynastyIcon he’s the most hated champion in history, he won his belt off a DQ in a fight h was getting dominated in and arguably about to get finished or 50-44’d, he had nothing but boring title defenses, he beat a one armed TJ and a 4 year layoff out-of-his-prime Cejudo in a boring wrestling match, then got absolutely embarrassed in his fight with Sean when that was also the same fight he talked the most shit in. Aljo is a clown just like his butt buddy Merab😂
@@DynastyIconbro they’re not best friends they’ve been training together for roughly 5-6 years and they’re both grown men with wife and kids. They’re not frat bros in college 😂😂😂
When it comes to Merab and Aljo's friendship, isn't it time for Aljo to be the good friend now and bow out and let Merab have his opportunity? Aljo said win or lose he was moving on.
Aljo deserves a rematch, anyone saying otherwise is just straight up racist like that NJ crowd majority was. All champion fighers like Aljo who have made such a name for themselves were offered a rematch, if the UFC allow Suga Sean O'Malley to avoid rematching it just shows they might also be on that racism mentality like new jersey is. As for Merab, an honest good friend, hard to come by now a days and the fact some of u don't see that is absolutely insane. Your life must suck if you have no good intent friends around you like Merab. Instead the sheep casuals follow fake unscrupulous company promoted clowns like O'malley who is trash on the mic, trash in person, trash persona, and trash in the octagon. He's been dodging the real fighters ever since he began fighting.
If aljo and merab were that close, they would support each others title aspirations. Meaning that aljo would support merab fighting o'malley, and merab would be ok with aljo fighting him for the title if he won it. That's friendship.
I can understand where Dana is coming from. The UFC has rarely had a situation where the #1 contender is teamed with the champion of the same division. It shouldn't be like that. It disregards the point of the #1 contender spot. It's also a huge missed opportunity for Merab to be a champion, it's not something you should decide when to take, it should be immediate.
It would have happened with DC and Cain Velasquez but DC moved to LHW. Merab needs to move to another decision if he’s not gonna pursue the belt from rank #1
Yeah merab has got to figure something out. Everytime a champion has a training partner hit top 15 they stop training together. And it's no hard feelings but it just makes sense. For business and the success of each fighter.
Gotta respect Merab for being such a loyal friend. But Dana is right. MMA is a fast career and your chance to be at the top doesn't come often. Merab vs Sean would make a great storyline: a friend wanting to avenge his friend's loss, like Junior Dos Santos did when he fought Frank Mir.
I really thought that Vogel guy deserved a contract, or at least to come back for another Contender Series fight. He really showed a lot of heart and toughness.
But here’s the thing. Dana isn’t saying Merab is being offered a shot. This is what Dana does, they don’t want Merab anywhere near O’Malley. He makes vague statements so he never has to confirm it. They want Chito vs O’Malley
If merab was ready to fight , he would have got a title shot already. Dana knows how to setup a fight , there's a storyline here , two best friends going to war
Lmao Merab himself said he wasn't going to fight O'Malley cuz he wanted Aljo to get a rematch in. He'll be the #1 contender for over a year and he still wont have a title fight. I'd want Chito vs O'Malley too if that was the case.
Yup! They know omalley is a fraud, so they'll keep feeding him number 7 and unranked guys. I'd be amazed if omalley keeps the belt for more than 2 fights. Aljo definitely deserves an immediate rematch.
Bro merab literally turned down the title shot and said aljo deserves to get the rematch what are u on about 💀💀 plus he said he'll fight for the title after their rematch so if aljo wins wtf is he gonna do? Lol
man, I love Dana's enthusiasm for this sport! You can hate on him for a number of things if you want, but you can never question his passion for the fight game and especially Tuesday Nights!
he really does have the best job in the world,imagine being able to sit and talk about fights all day and scouting talent and venues,i know there is stressfull stuff involved to but it would be great sitting with the names on the whiteboard putting together amazing cards and fights,figuring out possible career paths and mega fights id love it
At the end of the day it is Merabs’s personal choice and understanding of the sport and friendship. At the same time it is Dana’s organization and he can set rules , accept or leave it.
Merab blew his chance. Its different from say a #1 contender like say Colby who is demanding a title shot for better or worse. imagine putting on a dominant performance and everyone wants to see you fight for the title despite you having zero personality and you say outright that you WONT fight the champ cause he's your buddy. as for Aljo, what kind of best friend lets his best buddy turn down a title shot.
@@samael6903 evidently he is, since every time his name is brought up he starts crying about him on camera, but its cute that you tried to make that argument
Fighting your best friend for the belt is a win win. If you win you become champion, if you lose you're best mate gets to be champion. Howcome in every other sport friends can compete against each other without it compromising their friendship or being considered dishonorable.
In every other sport you’re not punching your friend in the face. But I agree, I get competitive with my good mates in the gym all the time, could just take that approach in a fight
You have to take your self to a dark primal place to knock each other unconscious . Plus your taking away a dream/goal from your friend. That shits gotta be hard.
@@OG-OldGuy They would just wet blanket each other and fight just like they do in sparing. Just whole lot of Rolling on the floor hugging & kissing eachother
These fighters that come in.. this is it, one shot to impress Dana White show him what ur all abt. If that doesn't give these fighters a sense of urgency to perform and leave it all in there whilst giving Dana no reason to not select u. Basically winning isnt enough. Gotta be whole package
He will cut Merab. That's very unfortunate and sad, but that should make him go. Merab should move up or fight Umar. Someone to keep him in the UFC's good graces.
they won't give aljo a immediate rematch, they'll set up sean and chito then give aljo the rematch he'll take the belt back and then they'll tell merab either you fight aljo or get cut
@@Gratefulfellowthats not a life or death situation, y’all bein to dramatic, obviously he see’s aljo as family, if you got a chance to when a title, but had to fight your mom for it, I’m pretty sure you’ll chose your relationship over something material
I don’t know if that press lady heard all of merabs interviews but he has stated a lot that either him or the rematch should happen he said he should fight if not the rematch
Dana claiming that they've been cracking down on piracy for years is completely laughable 😂 He can make all the outlandish claims and threats that he wants but he's not touching the vast majority of streamers and never will. He needs to understand one thing. As long as there are PPV sporting events there will always be streamers so he needs to shut up about it and be glad they still make money off people that pay.
When Dana said he will get all the hackers and they will pay, they literally started showering every ufc on YT, Dana has to understand these for computer minds its a walk in the park, so better leave them alone
Merab buddy if you read this unless Aljo is giving you his ppv points go take the fight. Dude had his run he lost now its your turn if he is your brother he will understand family has to share.
He said if UFC don't wanna make aljo vs Sean omaley rematch then I am the next and I should fight omaley but Dana is scared and don't wanna make merab vs suga
Merab and aljo were on a podcast today and aljo said merab should be next . I think this is great planning tho. Merab should be next and then if it works out where Suga wins then aljo vs suga 2 . Now that’s A WWE plot 😊
Yeah but after Merab has publicly said what he said who the fuck wants to watch that fight? Sean has already called out Chito. That fight has infinitely more hype. No one wants to watch Merab spam a hundred takedowns in the first round and fail most of them
Lol. Sean could never beat Merab. Aljo should move up and challenge Max Holloway. Because it's clear Sean Omalley is getting Dana White privileges and Aljo won't get a rematch, even though he's very deserving.
If it is true friendship that’s what I think. Aljo should step up and say to Merab. I already had my shot and I defeated my title 3 times. Now it’s your time you deserve the title shot! That would be fair if they are true friends but, looks like Aljo s ego is bigger then friendship. Merab is a good human being and truly loyal but, it’s not wise to refuse your chance!
Merab and Aljo relationship is the same as Ricky Bobby and Cal in Talledega Nights Cal - "I was thinking maybe one time you could sling shot me in for the win" Ricky Bobby - "Yeah I suppose I could but then how am I gonna win" ?(laughs) Cal - "Right right I didn't think of that. Ain't nuttin wrong with silver. I'll just bury deep down inside" Ricky Bobby - "And never bring it up again"
Aljo should move up to another division like he said he would.. Rematching O'Malley just to give up the belt anyway if he wins it back, he might as well do it now and stop holding Merab back unless he is willing to fight him. Just move on and let Merab mop up O'Malley.
I agree with everything you said apart from mopping up O’Malley?? Are stupid or dumb? What happens with Aljo? Let me guess it was a lucky punch. Please respond and answer one question how many lunches have you thrown in a competitive fight? Doesn’t have to be actual competitive fighting it can even be just street fighting if thats all you’ve done as long as it was against someone that was throwing back. how many?
Don't know why I love watching this guy talk to the press and discussing things related to the company. Huge respect for what he has done with the UFC!
It's the fight game, both guys are trying to be the best and reach the pinacle of the sport, both should realize it's nothing personal and fight eachother. After all Burns was a teammate with Usman and they fought, they both didn't want to but shit happens sometimes in life.
Dana's totally gonna cut Merab so O'Malley doesn't have to fight him. 💀 EDIT: I think O'Malley can beat Merab. I'm just not convinced Dana believes he can and I don't think Dana wants to risk such a bankable star on a bad match-up. I was one of the few people that was saying for months that O'Malley was gonna knock Aljo out.
@@martinpospisil3747so he's like khabib? Yea. Boring as hell. Khabib was even worse because he never went up to 170 where he should've been to begin with. Dude almost killed himself to make 155
I hope dana keeps this same energy about finding out who the best is, regardless of friendship/teammates with Ian Garry. Ian Garry should fight Shavkat soon, maybe one more win, then Shavkat. But I got a feeling the greasing his skids on getting the easiest fights to get to the title, so we will see
they dont usually make two prospects fight immediately, they acclimate to the level of the UFC roster then fight if they can both make it top 5 or title/#1 contender. think it works best that way honestly
Everyone in the comments that is agreeing with Dana and disagreeing with Merab doesn't understand a true martial artist and respect. They aren't playing a game of basketball or golf against each other. They are trying to rend their opponent from consciousness or break their will to continue. Neither is something you would want for a brother.
QUIT THEN. If you dont want to fight someone because you love them but you also won't move up for some strange reason, quit. Don't waste our time when you have no intention of becoming the champion.
The fact that Aljo doesn't encourage Merab that it's his turn and time for his shot just shows exactly what kind of "friend" aljo is 😂 And Merab simps for another dude which is weird as hell
You have to love it when Dana White speaks to the media. Hate him or love him this man is a true hustler of the game. At the end of the day, you have to respect the hustle.
@@PokeBeardTCG Who's fault is that!? Those fighters see what it takes to make money. Its not only about winning. It is marketing, promotion, and putting yourself out there to the public. Make the people watch you. The brand alone does not do it for you. That is what I would say to them.
@RCalicchio1st it's Dana's lol. Even the highest paid ufc fighter on the planet makes what a low level pro makes of literally every other sport lol but yet it's the most dangerous and brutal sport in the world. These pros are getting hundreds of millions of dollars for being top of their sport. How many times did dana say how many tickets they sold and it was the most sold at Boston besides the playoff basketball. But yet all of the fighters didn't even make what bench players make playing basketball lol. A backup NFL player makes the same as the best fighters in the world and they don't even play.
cause mcgregor literally isnt even the same man anymore....not even close...its pretty rare to see that happen where a focused, ultra talented and successful guy gets totally defeated by his own victories at this level. Now he just aimlessly drives a giant super boat around and sniffs coke. The greatness is gone. watching his best fights he just moves totally different now hes just a big heavy tank
Jose Aldo's retirement fight was Merab. Merab took Jose's last shot at the title and then pissed on it by saying he would never fight Aljo. So we just watched Aldo v. Merab for bo reason then?
Merabs loyalty is costing him his golden ticket, on the other hand Aljo can't care that much about Merab if he's willing to go back on his word of going up weight classes regardless of the result. Aljo must know if he was to beat Sean in a rematch then Merab would be kicked from the UFC, he's willing to take that risk, some "friend". It's time for Merab to step up and do what's best for him, no friends in the fight game
Without knowing the logistics involved in holding a UFC event in Hawaii, the Stan Sheriff center on the UH campus would be a better place to hold a UFC event over both the Blaisdell and the Aloha Stadium.
Fighters who are friends and are on the same weight class they need to stop saying they wont fight especially if they are ranked in the top 10 if you wont fight move up or down like dc did with cain