Joyce may be stepping in to fight Gassiev

I'd argue Joyces wins over both Dubios and Parker signify that he's at least a challenging operator, even outside of his prime, compared to whoever they picked up at the local gym.

 

I've seen him on two cards and had to check today to see if he has improved

He hasn't
Still crap

 

Which would make it even funnier if he somehow pulled it off. Amazing how there's nobody better waiting in the wings for a short notice title fight.

 

Actually, Gassiev's people said they wouldn't answer his calls.

 

Dear go in heaven...you understand that he is a replacement a week out. I know you do. They locked in who they could lock in.

 

Yeah his team definitely had a change of heart

My point was Itauma would happily fight him if his team advised it

 

From a competitive standpoint Hrgovic is a bigger challenge than Gassiev by far.