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Originally Posted by thecoylewis  - ALVES TALKS UFC 85 WEIGHT CUT & TITLE SHOT - MMA WEEKLY - Mixed Martial Arts & UFC News, Photos, Rankings & more
I understand the guy didn't make weight because he was hurt and there probably isn't another guy at 170 who deserves it more than him after Fitch, but I don't see how you can award him after not making weight. Maybe one more win to erase the missing weight but it sets a bad precedent IMO to get a shot after missing weight. Sprained ankle or not, that ankle didn't seem to bother him unloading that knee. He did look very impressive nonetheless so I guess we'll see what happens. |
We've seen guys do crazier things to their bodies while injured, like Rich Franklin continuing to beat on Loiseau after he busted his hand up, and whatever other injuries he sustained.
I don't think it sets a negative precedent. Dana and the UFC brass knew even before the weigh-ins that Alves wasn't going to make weight, and they also knew the reason why.
Either way, the soonest Alves will see a title shot is NYE; if the rumored Penn/GSP rematch goes ahead then, however, it'll be almost a year.