Topic: Sterling vs. Mendes

Sterling vs. Mendes

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Oddsbot
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03.16.2017 | 2:04 PM ET

This is the official discussion thread for Sterling vs. Mendes. Let's see what you've got.

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skelliher
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03.16.2017 | 2:04 PM ET

Prediction: correct Sterling   correct Decision  

I like it. This card is sick.

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03.16.2017 | 3:45 PM ET

Prediction: correct Sterling   correct Decision  

Very interesting fight. I've been a big fan of Sterling for a while, this might be a must win for him.

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03.16.2017 | 4:57 PM ET

Prediction: correct Sterling   correct Decision  

nice fight! I like when they put a lot of close fight on the same card!

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04.10.2017 | 10:07 AM ET

Prediction: correct Sterling   correct Decision  

Hopefull Aljo doesnt expose his back

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04.11.2017 | 9:40 AM ET

Prediction: correct Sterling   correct Decision  

Sterling has takedowns
Gunnar
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04.13.2017 | 2:42 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Mendes   wrong Decision  

I don't trust Aljo, he is mentally weak imo and isn't willing to dig deep to win. I haven't really gone deep into this match up but I suspect Aljo will skirt by on his athleticism. Wouldn't be shocked to see him break to a more relentless Tanquinho though.
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04.13.2017 | 8:28 AM ET

Just my opinion, but no one with Sterling's wrestling credentials is mentally weak,I think he's just had some cardio issues.
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04.13.2017 | 3:23 PM ET

Prediction: correct Sterling   correct Decision  

I think there can be some nuance between toughness in two different sports. You can be the toughest hard-nose wrestler in college like for example Brock Lesnar was, but just ultimately can not take punishment, come through in the clutch or take adversity in an actual fight.
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04.13.2017 | 5:33 PM ET

Prediction: correct Sterling   correct Decision  

IDK if it's mental weakness but Sterling seems to have some phobia of throwing punches he was just getting past in the 3rd round of the Assuncao fight.

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04.14.2017 | 8:08 AM ET

Prediction: correct Sterling   correct Decision  

I am not sure on.who to pick now after thinking about it. 

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lldowntoearthll
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04.14.2017 | 11:57 AM ET

Prediction: correct Sterling   correct Decision  

pure bjj, you gotta give the advantage to mendes. sterling should be able to mix things up and control the action in a fight though.


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