For one, they have trained together and are friends and would prefer not to fight each other. At this early stage in both their careers with plenty of other opposition available, that is totally reasonable for both parties.
Business wise it makes zero sense. Both of these are prospects on winning steaks, Jimi's being undefeated his whole career with a finishing ratio of 100%. Te Huna is on a 4 fight win streak as well.
The only reason people are talking about this fight is because they were on the same card and are in the same weight class.
I'd rather see Poster Boy face someone like Rashad Evans or Thiago Silva.
For one, they have trained together and are friends and would prefer not to fight each other. At this early stage in both their careers with plenty of other opposition available, that is totally reasonable for both parties.
Business wise it makes zero sense. Both of these are prospects on winning steaks, Jimi's being undefeated his whole career with a finishing ratio of 100%. Te Huna is on a 4 fight win streak as well.
The only reason people are talking about this fight is because they were on the same card and are in the same weight class.
I'd rather see Poster Boy face someone like Rashad Evans or Thiago Silva.
James Te Huna vs Brandon Vera
Didn't sound like he wasn't completely unopposed to it at the post fight presser. Also you're saying this fight doesn't make sense yet....Te Huna vs Vera?
Yes. Brandon Vera is a recognizable name who just headlined against a top 5 fighter, and I believe Te Huna is durable enough to take Brandon's strikes and beat him. Do you see one of those fighters running through the other?
Yes. Brandon Vera is a recognizable name who just headlined against a top 5 fighter, and I believe Te Huna is durable enough to take Brandon's strikes and beat him. Do you see one of those fighters running through the other?
Yes. Brandon Vera is a recognizable name who just headlined against a top 5 fighter, and I believe Te Huna is durable enough to take Brandon's strikes and beat him. Do you see one of those fighters running through the other?
Maybe give Te Huna someone who isn't 1-4 or something like that. He deserves better than that.