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Be careful with the official glory website, it's full of mistakes regarding fighter records, they count amateur and pro fights especially for new generation kickboxers, also they forget to count fights outside glory once the guy is added on the site. (talk)
Hey. Just to let you know. I moved Eduarda Moura from WSW to WFW in the right order, along with the number of fighter changes in Brazil. I also added Roberto Romero to Lightweights, including updating the Mexico/LW/Overall UFC/LW numbers. Marty2Hotty (talk) 00:19, 17 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241117001900","author":"Marty2Hotty","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Marty2Hotty-20241117001900-UFC_309","replies":["c-Marty2Hotty-20241117013900-Marty2Hotty-20241117001900","c-Marty2Hotty-20241117024000-Marty2Hotty-20241117001900"]}}-->
Also moved David Onama to LW. Moved numbers around as well. LMK if there are any problems. Thanks. Marty2Hotty (talk) 01:39, 17 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241117013900","author":"Marty2Hotty","type":"comment","level":2,"id":"c-Marty2Hotty-20241117013900-Marty2Hotty-20241117001900","replies":[]}}-->
Also moved Damon Jackson to LW, adjusting the USA/LW/FW/overall UFC numbers. I put Damon right after Islam Makhachev based on Damon's original 2015 debut date. Marty2Hotty (talk) 02:40, 17 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241117024000","author":"Marty2Hotty","type":"comment","level":2,"id":"c-Marty2Hotty-20241117024000-Marty2Hotty-20241117001900","replies":["c-HeinzMaster-20241117030300-Marty2Hotty-20241117024000"]}}-->
Jackson just retired but thank you! HeinzMaster (talk) 03:03, 17 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241117030300","author":"HeinzMaster","type":"comment","level":3,"id":"c-HeinzMaster-20241117030300-Marty2Hotty-20241117024000","replies":["c-Marty2Hotty-20241123063000-HeinzMaster-20241117030300","c-Marty2Hotty-20241123084600-HeinzMaster-20241117030300"]}}-->
Yes, I moved it too. The UFC Macau event actually starts soon and lots of debuts. Marty2Hotty (talk) 06:30, 23 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241123063000","author":"Marty2Hotty","type":"comment","level":4,"id":"c-Marty2Hotty-20241123063000-HeinzMaster-20241117030300","replies":[]}}-->
Hey I just added the UFC Macau fighters to their respective categories. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel is the first fighter from Myanmar. There were many flyweight debuts. Xiao and Le were already added to their sections before I got to it. LMK if there are mistakes. I changed the numbers as well for the division/overall fighters + country division and overall country number of fighters. Marty2Hotty (talk) 08:46, 23 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241123084600","author":"Marty2Hotty","type":"comment","level":4,"id":"c-Marty2Hotty-20241123084600-HeinzMaster-20241117030300","replies":["c-Marty2Hotty-20241123090300-Marty2Hotty-20241123084600"]}}-->
sorry. looks like Xiao and Le already had one UFC fight, which is why they were on the page already. Marty2Hotty (talk) 09:03, 23 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241123090300","author":"Marty2Hotty","type":"comment","level":5,"id":"c-Marty2Hotty-20241123090300-Marty2Hotty-20241123084600","replies":[]}}-->
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Some guy created Bekzat Almakhan. The article plagiarizes articles and has poor grammar. Should be kept. If so, it needs to be edited. He recently fought umar. Thoughts? Marty2Hotty (talk) 07:41, 6 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241206074100","author":"Marty2Hotty","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Marty2Hotty-20241206074100-Bekzat_Almakhan","replies":["c-HeinzMaster-20241206131400-Marty2Hotty-20241206074100"]}}-->
The fans from these Central Asian places are wild, they always create a page for everyone of their fighters, even when they just lose. Honestly, I think it's best to draftify it so the admins don't come around about the plagiarism. HeinzMaster (talk) 13:14, 6 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241206131400","author":"HeinzMaster","type":"comment","level":2,"id":"c-HeinzMaster-20241206131400-Marty2Hotty-20241206074100","replies":["c-Marty2Hotty-20241206131700-HeinzMaster-20241206131400"]}}-->
I actually fixed up the article right before you changed it to draft lol Marty2Hotty (talk) 13:17, 6 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241206131700","author":"Marty2Hotty","type":"comment","level":3,"id":"c-Marty2Hotty-20241206131700-HeinzMaster-20241206131400","replies":["c-HeinzMaster-20241206131800-Marty2Hotty-20241206131700"]}}-->
I'll take a second look at it later tonight and then I'll put it back up. HeinzMaster (talk) 13:18, 6 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241206131800","author":"HeinzMaster","type":"comment","level":4,"id":"c-HeinzMaster-20241206131800-Marty2Hotty-20241206131700","replies":["c-Marty2Hotty-20241206150700-HeinzMaster-20241206131800","c-Marty2Hotty-20241207233700-HeinzMaster-20241206131800"]}}-->
Nah, it's your call. If you do not feel he deserves an article, leave him in draft mode. He used a recent YouTube interview for his source, lol. Marty2Hotty (talk) 15:07, 6 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241206150700","author":"Marty2Hotty","type":"comment","level":5,"id":"c-Marty2Hotty-20241206150700-HeinzMaster-20241206131800","replies":[]}}-->
I added Kai Asakura to the flyweight section. with appropriate numbers on the list of ufc fighters page. Marty2Hotty (talk) 23:37, 7 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241207233700","author":"Marty2Hotty","type":"comment","level":5,"id":"c-Marty2Hotty-20241207233700-HeinzMaster-20241206131800","replies":[]}}-->
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@Marty2Hotty, AddedUpdatePoster, and Cassiopeia: I think Bellator might be dead, based on the new press release, they are just calling it Road to Dubai Champions Series and saying it's the inaugural event. Plus no mention of Bellator on any of the promotion stuff except the belt.
I noticed they are calling it "Road to Dubai: Champion Series" as well. No mentions of Bellator. The Wikipedia refers to it as "Bellator Champion Series", but I do not think it is promoted as it. Marty2Hotty (talk) 16:23, 13 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241213162300","author":"Marty2Hotty","type":"comment","level":2,"id":"c-Marty2Hotty-20241213162300-HeinzMaster-20241213154200","replies":["c-HeinzMaster-20241213171800-Marty2Hotty-20241213162300"]}}-->
The thing is, is it a PFL or Bellator product? I’m leaning towards PFL. If so, before the new year I'll merge the roster pages. HeinzMaster (talk) 17:18, 13 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241213171800","author":"HeinzMaster","type":"comment","level":3,"id":"c-HeinzMaster-20241213171800-Marty2Hotty-20241213162300","replies":["c-Marty2Hotty-20241214112200-HeinzMaster-20241213171800","c-Marty2Hotty-20241214171600-HeinzMaster-20241213171800"]}}-->
I think PFL Marty2Hotty (talk) 11:22, 14 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241214112200","author":"Marty2Hotty","type":"comment","level":4,"id":"c-Marty2Hotty-20241214112200-HeinzMaster-20241213171800","replies":[]}}-->
When I saw them remove all references to Bellator, I assumed it was a PFL show and that Bellator is eventually going to merge with PFL. It seems to me that they are going to announce the merge sooner than later, based on that. Marty2Hotty (talk) 17:16, 14 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241214171600","author":"Marty2Hotty","type":"comment","level":4,"id":"c-Marty2Hotty-20241214171600-HeinzMaster-20241213171800","replies":[]}}-->
I think it's true because many Bellator fighters are also talking about this on social media. AddedUpdatePoster (talk) 23:49, 13 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241213234900","author":"AddedUpdatePoster","type":"comment","level":2,"id":"c-AddedUpdatePoster-20241213234900-HeinzMaster-20241213154200","replies":[]}}-->
As per Sherdog - see HERE - Sherdog and Topology - see HERE - Tapoloy, both sites still have Bellator events and has listed the Jan 2025 event at Dubai as "Bellator Champions Series - Road to Dubai" and "Road to Dubai Champions Series" respectively. May be we wait until January to be sure if Bellator is dead? Cassiopeiatalk01:53, 14 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241214015300","author":"Cassiopeia","type":"comment","level":2,"id":"c-Cassiopeia-20241214015300-HeinzMaster-20241213154200","replies":[]}}-->
@Camillefrancis: Don't know if you still work at PFL, but would you have the answer by any chance?HeinzMaster (talk) 20:56, 13 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241213205600","author":"HeinzMaster","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-HeinzMaster-20241213205600-I_think_Bellator_might_be_dead","replies":["c-Camillefrancis-20241214181900-HeinzMaster-20241213205600"]}}-->
Hi @HeinzMaster - I don't currently work with them, so cannot be much help here, though I appreciate your ping for review. Camillefrancis (talk) 18:19, 14 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241214181900","author":"Camillefrancis","type":"comment","level":2,"id":"c-Camillefrancis-20241214181900-HeinzMaster-20241213205600","replies":[]}}-->
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You removed this fight on list of ufc fighters, but it is listed at the bottom of the article. It was reported by other high profile journalists on social media. I am putting it back. Marty2Hotty (talk) 11:23, 14 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241214112300","author":"Marty2Hotty","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Marty2Hotty-20241214112300-Modestas_Bukauskas_vs._Rafael_Cerqueira","replies":["c-Marty2Hotty-20241214113200-Marty2Hotty-20241214112300","c-HeinzMaster-20241215025000-Marty2Hotty-20241214112300"]}}-->
you put gabriel benitez in the released column. not sure you adjusted the number of fighters, so i removed one fighter from mexico/lw/lw ufc/ufc. Marty2Hotty (talk) 11:32, 14 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241214113200","author":"Marty2Hotty","type":"comment","level":2,"id":"c-Marty2Hotty-20241214113200-Marty2Hotty-20241214112300","replies":[]}}-->
Oh I must have done that by accident my apologies HeinzMaster (talk) 02:50, 15 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241215025000","author":"HeinzMaster","type":"comment","level":2,"id":"c-HeinzMaster-20241215025000-Marty2Hotty-20241214112300","replies":[]}}-->
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