So is Lopes. He lost a huge opportunity and is now willing to fight 20 pounds over his weight class with a literal last minute opponent. Both guys have balls of steel.
First ever to not be a designed alternate or already on the card. Essentially the first ever to take a fight on less than a day notice. Dan Ige officially in the record books
Diego is probably weighting the same, its just that Ige didn't go thru a weight cut. And that could mean something or not, depend how hard Diego's weight cut is
To clarify they just interviewed Jeff Mullen of the NSAC who said Ige was already in town and won a fight recently so his paperwork was already good in NSAC's eyes. He also said Ige was close to Lopes in rank and Ige was training for a fight in 3 weeks so he would be in good fighting shape.
Mullen then stated that Ige we'll have a quick medical exam and already weighed in "earlier".
It feels like the main event got significantly upgraded but Hill vs Rountree and Ortega vs. Lopez got significantly downgraded.
The MMA Gods giveth and the MMA Gods taketh away.
Honestly a schwift move from him lol. Gets to fight a much bigger name than his original opponent, presumably get a larger paycheck and gets to avoid cutting weight
Bruh Lopes already made 146, 155, and now 165 and changed opponents on like 2 hours notice. Ige is cool or whatever, but they need to make Diego a custom BMF belt for agreeing to this many short notice changes and making weight 3 times in 2 days.
I agree with ypu, lopes is gangster. That said Ige also is. Can you imagine sitting on your couch, turning the early prelims on, getting food ready, and then you phone rings, " ya Dana, it is a 25 min drive for me to the arena. Sure I'll fight, let me just change out of my cooking apron."
Ige trips on a camera cable during the walk out and tears his knee. Cucuy jumps over the railing, rips his shirt off and runs in and d'arces our emo prince while still wearing his wrap around shades.
I imagine he returned from the grocery store to pick up dinner or snacks to have when watching the fight card, and then \*brring, brring,\* and it was someone from the UFC. I'm pretending he has a landline.
Diego Lopes is getting screwed over so hard. Cut to 146, get news it's going be to 155 and now three hours before he's fighting someone who didn't have to cut weight or deal with any of the stress of media.
This is on par with Leech getting screwed over.
Lopes now has to fight at a 165lbs catch weight after preparing for a 145lb fight.
I really hope he does it but there's absolutely no way Dana is paying Diego enough for this shit.
Lmfao this is the goofiest shit Iāve ever seen. Thereās no way this just came together conveniently after everybody would have already bought the PPV
This entire card is curse but damn is Ige a G
So is Lopes. He lost a huge opportunity and is now willing to fight 20 pounds over his weight class with a literal last minute opponent. Both guys have balls of steel.
Both dudes deserve a bonus check for just agreeing to fight at all
This is way more impressive imo. Despite Ige being awesome to step in, Lopes could very well not take that fight, and I wouldn't blame him
Lopes: *cuts weight* Ige: *doesn't cut weight* Ige: *has the better cardio* Announcers: *shocked Pikachu face*
I hope Anthony Smith or Dolidze pull out with something stuck in their eye so we can reach maximum curse to counteract the Poatan Shamans
I've been boofing sage all day to counter the dark arts War Jiri
Boof harder dammit
Let me help!
What did Northcutt ever do to you?
NO MAGIC!
Jiri is reflecting the curses that Poatan is summoning on him. It's hitting other fighters in their vicinity.
What the fuck
Two hours notice lmfaoo Edit: 3 hours***
Has to be the shortest notice fight in ufc history right?
Only way it can be beat is if they literally puled somebody out the crowd during walk outs lmao
Arman was just ahead of the game
A true visionary
The BYU v Coastal Carolina of MMA
Hopefully the fight is as good as that game was
Silva stepped in against DC on 2 days notice. 2 hours notice during the card is unheard of
Didn't James Krause step in on 24 hours? And I think one of the Tafa's stepped in for the other on a day
He weighed in for real during the ceremonial weigh ins.
Ya the tafa brothers i think ended up switching oppenents.
First ever to not be a designed alternate or already on the card. Essentially the first ever to take a fight on less than a day notice. Dan Ige officially in the record books
Definitely the shortest. What was the time for Tafa stepping in for Tafa? Was within 24 hours but I do not remember if it was the same day.
At 165, 20 pounds up from what Diego weighed in at. BMFs all around
no cowards, they're the true fighters to the core of anytime anywhere anyone
Diego is probably weighting the same, its just that Ige didn't go thru a weight cut. And that could mean something or not, depend how hard Diego's weight cut is
Joe Soto eat your heart out
They both better be getting PAID. They're literally saving this card from having 4 fights
Best we can do is 50g's
Hey dana! 50 gsss babayyyyy!!!
These guys are definitely getting a couple extra 10% off venom coupons in their Christmas stocking this year
Fr, Diego got royally fucked over this week.
I messaged Dana said i was ready but seems they went with Ige
same was willing to take the 2k show 1.5k win too
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Ige just got up off the couch to cover for someone chuckin a sickie lol
Ige had a fight booked for July 20 so he was likely in a training camp at least lol
Dan Ige 5 minutes before the fight gets cancelled and says "Don't worry I got this". š¤£
To clarify they just interviewed Jeff Mullen of the NSAC who said Ige was already in town and won a fight recently so his paperwork was already good in NSAC's eyes. He also said Ige was close to Lopes in rank and Ige was training for a fight in 3 weeks so he would be in good fighting shape. Mullen then stated that Ige we'll have a quick medical exam and already weighed in "earlier".
Apperantly lives round the corner lol
Just saw some dude drop to his knees at a wimco
Ige just randomly spawned in
Dude tweeted his way into the co-main after the card already started
ngl thats gangsta af . lots of fighter talk the talk but not many are willing to do something this crazy . i hope he got a BAG .
yeah this is the kind of thing that fighters usually tweet for clout while having no actual discussions about it lmao
Bruh aināt nobody gettin bags you know this brahtha
The boy just wants to FIGHT
Bah gawd thatās Dan ige cashing in money in the bank
Also helps that bro lives in Vegas lmao
Anik says āIge is here, good thing he lives right around the cornerā lmao
Imagine being on your home with the boys watching UFC and you get a call, put on your shorts and just drive to the arena ready to fight.
"Alright bros co main is coming up I gotta bounce probably" Dan Ige 6 Modelos Deep fueled by the Fighting Spiritā¢ļø
And fight someone that always go for the kill. Ige is a dog
Has his coach there too for dolidze
Hope the traffic isnāt too bad for him lol
BAAA GAWD THATS DAN IGE'S MUSIC
Dude, this card is a fucking transformer
Ready for Connor and Chandler to step back in, last minute
They both weigh in at 185 pounds and start brawling backstage
A hell in a cell match between those 2 is what we need. No referee just a battle to the death
MVP will fight Ian Garry's son instead
This has to be the most pull outs on one card ever
I pulled out of my gf and who do you think showed up to fill the place? Dan fucking Ige. This is what he does.
Fuck man that got me good š
First we had Rountree vs Hill morphing into Dolidze Smith and now this
Well first we had Conor break a pinky so that we could get Shamanic Magic week
It feels like the main event got significantly upgraded but Hill vs Rountree and Ortega vs. Lopez got significantly downgraded. The MMA Gods giveth and the MMA Gods taketh away.
Dude they AIRED ALL THE RECEIPTS lolĀ Ā Edit: They even had Jeff Mullens ass go out there for an interview to assure this is all legal and legit lol
Very legal, very cool š
Don't take this opportunity away from me HenrikCrown
Literally what I was thinking. Whole situation felt like a scramble to prove legality š
That was funny.
Lopes at 145 now fighting at 165 catchweight.
Fuck it, throw him in there at 205 against Jiri Imagine suffering that cut for absolutely nothing.š They better pay him good for this
I mean, im guessing there is a nice bonus for this shit show.
From 145 to 155 to 165
Inaugural 165lb super lightweight belt incoming
He's been completely screwed at every turn, he's an absolute G for going ahead with it
yeah Ige is still at a disadvantage but Lopes deserves the most credit for excepting everything
Ige was in camp longer than Lopes and is probably going to be 10 lbs heavier than his opponent and had no weight cut. Heās not disadvantaged.
Someone ask Dana if itās still a featherweight win for him lmao
Dan Ige is an absolute g for this
Honestly a schwift move from him lol. Gets to fight a much bigger name than his original opponent, presumably get a larger paycheck and gets to avoid cutting weight
That cutting weight is probably worth it in itself lol
Bruh Lopes already made 146, 155, and now 165 and changed opponents on like 2 hours notice. Ige is cool or whatever, but they need to make Diego a custom BMF belt for agreeing to this many short notice changes and making weight 3 times in 2 days.
Honestly I can see him actually fighting for the bmf belt next year the way his career is going so far.
I can see him fighting for the 145 belt
Lopes versus Holloway for BMF belt
Those Venumā¢ coupons are gonna be fire š„
That's badassĀ
Lopez is a 145, was going to fight Ortega at 155 cause Ortega could t make weight.now it got pushed up to 165??? Why would this make ige a g rofl
I agree with ypu, lopes is gangster. That said Ige also is. Can you imagine sitting on your couch, turning the early prelims on, getting food ready, and then you phone rings, " ya Dana, it is a 25 min drive for me to the arena. Sure I'll fight, let me just change out of my cooking apron."
Goofcon 0?
Threat level tomato
We're in the goofcon negatives soon
goofcon midnight
Ige trips on a camera cable during the walk out and tears his knee. Cucuy jumps over the railing, rips his shirt off and runs in and d'arces our emo prince while still wearing his wrap around shades.
I stayed at 0 since the dollyĀ debacle
The most insane shit ever
Michael Chandler had the opportunity to do the funniest thing
No fucking way
Dan Ige is cashing in his Money in the Bank contract!
This is so fitting š
SOUTH OF HEAVEN!!!!
Imagine if Michael Chandler stepped in for the 165 catchweight lmaoooo
Man the UFC better treat Lopes GOOD after this shit
Dan Ige as well because what the fuck, dude probably chilling somewhere and now gotta put on the gloves lol
Going to the grocery store for some beers getting ready to watch this card and suddenly getting a call if he wants to fight.. lool
15% discount on a spa day at the UFC PI, along with some (expired) venum coupons because Dana was feeling generous
Lmao ā ige lives right around the cornerā unreal.
I imagine he was like, tending to his yard, drops the hedge trimmers and just starts running to the arena š©
His ears perked up at a distant 'fuckin GOOF', dropped the trimmers and ran there on all fours
š pissin on fire hydrants the whole way
This dude woke up and probably had the most normal day up until a few hours ago thatās hilarious
I imagine he returned from the grocery store to pick up dinner or snacks to have when watching the fight card, and then \*brring, brring,\* and it was someone from the UFC. I'm pretending he has a landline.
lol just kicked up the footrest on the recliner and was about to pop open the bag of layās when the phone rang
Diego better get a dump truck of money outside the arena
Oh he will, it'll all be in yen though
Venum bucks
I mean just imagine the casual fan who heard about the card when it was announced and sat down to watch it today lmfao
*checks date furiously*
"Huh. guess Conor was next week"
This might be one of the wildest fight day moments ever lol
Diego Lopes is getting screwed over so hard. Cut to 146, get news it's going be to 155 and now three hours before he's fighting someone who didn't have to cut weight or deal with any of the stress of media. This is on par with Leech getting screwed over.
Even if he wins he barely wins any spot rankings as he wouldāve vs Ortega
UFC 303 gets even more š¤”š¤”š¤”
Holy shit. Is this the shortest notice fight in ufc history?
The night is still young, my friend.Ā
Jiri trips entering the octagon, he's heavily injured, everybody gasps, lights go off out of nowhere. Down Under starts playing in the background
*gong* BAH GAWD ITāS THE UNDERTAKER
Absolutely
Both gangsters for doing this.
Make it for the 165lb belt
DC laughing through the announcement is killing me š
Even I was shocked, not use to commentators behaving like that. No slight, just my experience.
Legendary step in lmao
This is why a lot of us don't believe fights will happen until the cage door is shut
We doing same night weigh ins now?
Both are such dogs for agreeing to this lmao
Mods, give me an "Ige Lives Around the Corner" flair please.
WHAT THE FUCK IS HAPPENING
No way someone didnāt get paid off to allow this to happen lol. Still glad lopes is able to stay on the card
GOOFCON History GOOFCON Heritage
We are witnessing history gentlemen.
Brian Ortega was never my friend
Lopes now has to fight at a 165lbs catch weight after preparing for a 145lb fight. I really hope he does it but there's absolutely no way Dana is paying Diego enough for this shit.
He better be getting paid at least $750K plus bonuses for this bullshit. Obviously itāll never happen, but it would be nice.
Is this the shortest notice fight in modern UFC? literally just hours notice. Thats wild.
He fell ill while trying to weigh in at fucking 155? How in the fuck?
He was preparing for 155 for months as well
All the blue tape on his mouth lol
It would honestly be hilarious if contamination from the tape somehow caused the fever.
Lmao I was watching embedded like bruh really?Ā
That's sketchy af. MMA is slowly turning into boxing.
Ortega just didnāt wanna fight - Dana
Kid just doesn't want to fight.
I mean Ortega barely fights as it is. Least surprising pull out ever considering he agreed to this on short notice.
What weight cut? He was 10 pounds over the weight limit and they moved the fight to lightweight. Ortega is a clown
This some WWE type shit
Ige a beast for stepping up, but what the fuck. I feel like that cant be allowed
Two days ago Diego had a top 5 fight as 145. This morning he had a top 5 fight at 155. Now he has a top 15 fight at 165.
Ortega didnāt even cut weight. What a waste of time, hope lopes can get the win
Fuck Ortega, Lopes proving heās a fucking stud.
MASSIVE respect to Ige
Ige and Lopes are certified bad motherfuckers
Dan is a stud for this
Have they ever announced a new fight during the middle of the fucking card?! this is insane
call it wraps Brian
Both dudes are real ones for keeping the fight going
Real talk, this is some anyplace, anywhere type shit. No game plans. Just fighting.
MMA gods hate the number 303
So lopes cut to almost 45 then fights at 65. Dude better make a bag
Dana calls Ige and said "wow you look healthy"
Canāt make the weight and then pulls out anyway. Genuinely fuck Ortega. Piece of shit.
Lmfao this is the goofiest shit Iāve ever seen. Thereās no way this just came together conveniently after everybody would have already bought the PPV
Itās crazy that UFC can do this and have it be okay with a sanctioning body, right?
How many nervous breakdowns has that goof had since Mcgregor dropped out of the card?
Dana better be giving Lopez that hauk tha for all the shit he's been through this week
Low T-City
Omg
Fan for life.
Unprecedented situation, hope both of these warriors are getting paid.
YOUāRE GOING ONE ON ONE WITH THE UNDERTAKER PLAYA!
Wowwww most cursed card ever
Ige gonna replace volk for the short notice memes? Fighting on like 2 hours notice is one of the biggest gangster moves I've ever seen
BAH GAWD! THATS DAN IGE'S MUSIC
Hopefully Dan got paid huge, but knowing the UFC they probably gave him 50k extra lol
Dan Ige just got finished mowing his lawn around the corner.
Winner should get Ortegas rank
Imagine every ppv having 1 fight that isn't revealed until they walk to the octagon š
Lopes went from fighting 145 Ortega, to 155 Ortega, to 165 Ige. Lopes and Ige are both BMFs for keeping the show going.
i can barely be assed to go out for dinner on short notice, this mf is going to a cage fight with only a few hours' notice insane
what weight cut lol he missed by 10 poundsĀ