MMA Quick Hits 9: The Steroid Era Begins?

**McFlurry** · 11-07-2015, 11:11 AM

Alan Belcher announced his retirement. Was a good fighter and really enjoyed watching his fights, good luck too him.

http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/11/6...t-from-mma-ufc

**Thumper 88** · 11-07-2015, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by Sooper

Can't wait!

Same here & it's free!

**Thumper 88** · 11-12-2015, 03:20 PM

Cro Cop was caught by USADA

More details to come soon

**Thumper 88** · 11-12-2015, 05:29 PM

'Desperate' Mirko Cro Cop admits to using growth hormone for shoulder injury https://t.co/JCBw6C5k2h

**Thumper 88** · 11-13-2015, 09:05 AM

VIDEO: @cainmma explains why he suddenly changed management teams & how @dc_mma has changed as well — https://t.co/9xMOIJKNtj

**McFlurry** · 11-13-2015, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by Thumper 88

'Desperate' Mirko Cro Cop admits to using growth hormone for shoulder injury https://t.co/JCBw6C5k2h

Explains why he "really" retired. If he didnt get caught he would have tried to reschedule the fight.

**Knockturnal** · 11-14-2015, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by McFlurry

Explains why he "really" retired. If he didnt get caught he would have tried to reschedule the fight.

Yeah, all the respect in the world for him, but it was obvious he was hoping the UFC/USADA wouldn't release the results of his failed test.

In other news, Thiago Alves is out of his main even fight with Benson due to a rib injury. Masvidal might be the replacement.

**McFlurry** · 11-14-2015, 04:38 PM

Is what it is. Cro Cop was always a class act, an amzing fighter who normally fought bigger guys, and has some of the nastiest headkicks in the sport. This failed test doesnt do much to his legacy IMO.

On another note what happened to Alves? That dude was one of the best in his division in his mid 20s. Now it seems he cant put together a win streak nor stay healthy. Must have hit his stride to early.

**McFlurry** · 11-30-2015, 04:01 PM

Hey everyone just a reminder. We have 4 fight cards this month so if anyone wants to get into the fantasy game there are several chances to do so. Also 2 are fox cards while 1 is a PPV and the other fight pass so make sure you keep up on the events coming up.

**Chapin78** · 12-02-2015, 08:18 AM

I missed the last fight card with Benson headlining but this month should be a treat for mma fans.

**McFlurry** · 12-03-2015, 09:10 PM

Joe Rogans contract is up in August of next year and he is not sure if he will be back.

http://mmajunkie.com/2015/12/joe-rog...-to-commentary

I for one would be ok with it lol.

**Chapin78** · 12-05-2015, 10:37 AM

Not sure what else Rogan would be up to. His stand up sucks really bad and I'm not sure how his podcast gets in his way. I like Joe because he does talk intelligently about tactics in the ring but he does nut hug fighters. Recently it seems he picks a fighter from the beginning and just one sided talks about the one fighter and heavily promotes one fighter. I speculate that may be told to him by Dana to do so. I grew up watching Joe announcing ufc so I would be kinda said to see him go but then again it's whatever.

**Thumper 88** · 12-05-2015, 10:49 AM

I want Joe to stay. He belongs ring side. If he'd drop the nut hugging a little that would be nice but I like him

**McFlurry** · 12-05-2015, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by Chapin78

Not sure what else Rogan would be up to. His stand up sucks really bad and I'm not sure how his podcast gets in his way. I like Joe because he does talk intelligently about tactics in the ring but he does nut hug fighters. Recently it seems he picks a fighter from the beginning and just one sided talks about the one fighter and heavily promotes one fighter. I speculate that may be told to him by Dana to do so. I grew up watching Joe announcing ufc so I would be kinda said to see him go but then again it's whatever.

And thats my main issue with him. I prefer him to stay, he is knowledgeable and he does a good job at calling the fights. Its just when he gets onto something, whether Dana tells him or not, he doesnt stop and it makes some fights unbearable to listen too.

**Chapin78** · 12-05-2015, 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by McFlurry

And thats my main issue with him. I prefer him to stay, he is knowledgeable and he does a good job at calling the fights. Its just when he gets onto something, whether Dana tells him or not, he doesnt stop and it makes some fights unbearable to listen too.

Agreed 100% with this. I remember he used to talk about the fight and whats going on in the fight, but now he picks a fighter and promotes the hell out of him/her. That act got old really fast.

If he doesn't renew the contract who is the new guy at ringside? Stan? Florian? Bring in someone else like a retired fighter?

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