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UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac
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06.05.2023 | 10:02 AM ET
Responses Page 14
08.30.2023 | 2:34 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 3895th
08.30.2023 | 2:37 PM ET
@Sidomavicius
Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 150 Points | Tied for 4499th
08.30.2023 | 2:38 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 2738th
08.30.2023 | 2:45 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 7 Perfect, 765 Points | 21st Place
08.30.2023 | 2:57 PM ET
@auto
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 595 Points | Tied for 849th
I try to avoid saying "there's absolutely no way that's happening" when it comes to an MMA fight, but I'll be very surprised if Moises "beats him on the feet" as you say. That's a pretty bold prediction for a guy entering his 11th UFC fight with a negative strike differential (BSD has a positive strike differential if you don't count his debut at welterweight where he got molly-whopped but displayed incredible durability).
Personally? I'm pretty confident in Benoit. Not a lay up by any means but I think the UFC curated this card around giving Gane, Fiorot, and Benoit very competitive but very winnable fights.
08.30.2023 | 3:37 PM ET
@foppa420
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 470 Points | Tied for 2650th
"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
08.30.2023 | 4:22 PM ET
Benoît Saint-Denis vs Thiago Moisés
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 395 Points | Tied for 3510th
Stand Up Phase:
Saint-Denis (SP) has a kind of brawler style with lots of hook combinations and likes to punish the body with RLBKs. He also comes in with heavy pressure which allows him to make is OPPs uncomfortable before finding the clinch and eventually the TD. Moisés (OX) is the more traditional kickboxer with solid 1-2 combinations and few kicks to keep space and the OPP honest. He will rush in with combinations when he finds the chance. However, he uses a HG to block jabs and counters which will leave his body exposed. I could Moisés using a decent jab and movement in order to counter the more reckless, come forward style of Saint-Denis. This could give Saint-Denis a lot of problems and could force him to shoot for TDs out of panic.
Clinch Phase:
Saint-Denis is very strong in the clinch and does well switching between singles and doubles to finish a TD. His aggressiveness aids him in progressing through positions and preventing the OPP from gaining top position in scrambles. He does well in scrambles to find and secure the back. Moisés is also very strong in the clinch and incorporates a few trips to separate the OPP from the cage to start a scramble. He also has been tested against much higher-level competition (Makhachev, Dariush) and his defensive grappling shined through those bouts being very competitive. Moisés also finds the back very quickly in scrambles. This will probably be the phase where the fight is won or loss. If Moisés can use his strong defensive grappling he’s shown in past bouts to prevent Saint-Dennis’s offense he can force him into a stand-up fight where Moisés has the clear advantage. The frustrated Saint-Dennis will be forced into bad shots, giving Moisés the opportunity for counters.
Ground Phase:
Saint-Dennis has a very smothering presence on the ground (Uses the Leg Triangle Khabib has made famous frequently) to prevent the resistance of his OPPs. He will attack frames constantly before landing good GnP and continues to progress to more dominant positions. Moisés has very good control on the ground and is the more patient when passing of the two. Not much GnP but will force the OPP into poor positions before attacking a variety Subs until he can find the finish. Also, Moisés has powerful, black-belt level, squeeze which doesn’t require the proper grip before finding the finish. This will be another interesting phase to see how they two match-up. I could see Saint-Dennis aggression allowing him to reach advantageous positions more quickly, thus putting Moisés on the defensive and making him one step behind in the grappling exchanges.
Prediction: Moisés wins by Split Decision
I predict Moisés strong defensive grappling will allow him to stifle most Saint-Dennis’s offense and force him into a stand-up fight. Saint-Dennis’s aggressiveness works well, but he hasn’t faced an OPP so far in the UFC that has given him sufficient resistance in the grappling exchanges. I think Moisés could provide that resistance and take advantage of the openings Saint-Dennis presents due to his come forward style.
Abbreviations:
SP: Southpaw
OX: Orthodox
RLBK: Rear Leg Body Kick
TD: Takedown
HG: High Guard
GnP: Ground n pound
OPP: Opponent
* Edited at 08.30.2023, 9:21 PM ET *
"It is what it is."
08.30.2023 | 4:27 PM ET
GOOOOOOOOOOO
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 615 Points | Tied for 646th
"I'll be there. Did you think I was joking?"
08.30.2023 | 4:33 PM ET
Good Grapplers?
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 395 Points | Tied for 3510th
I wouldn't say Moisés has only lost to good grapplers. Those "good grapplers" in his UFC run are Islam Makhachev and Beneil Dariush, that's a tough hill to climb. Also, he's fought them both before he's even 30. How it plays out on the feet its anyone's guess but I give the edge to Moisés > Saint-Dennis. Saint-Dennis looks good but the man hasn't fought anyone near the level of either Makhachev or Dariush.
* Edited at 08.30.2023, 4:34 PM ET *
"It is what it is."
08.30.2023 | 4:54 PM ET
MMA pro fight
Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 265 Points | Tied for 4275th
08.30.2023 | 4:56 PM ET
Predictions: 11 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 730 Points | Tied for 40th with 6 others
08.30.2023 | 4:57 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 1953rd
Thiago Moisés, DEC
I think Benoit Saint-Denis is being overrated because of his last win.
Lapilus vs. Loughran
Taylor Lapilus, DEC
Good to see Taylor Lapilus back in the UFC.
08.30.2023 | 4:59 PM ET
Morgan Charriere vs. Manolo Zecchini
Predictions: 11 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 730 Points | Tied for 40th with 6 others
08.30.2023 | 5:02 PM ET
@TheNeet
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 470 Points | Tied for 2650th
"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
08.30.2023 | 5:03 PM ET
Predictions: 11 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 730 Points | Tied for 40th with 6 others
08.30.2023 | 5:16 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 1618th
08.30.2023 | 5:54 PM ET
Noted
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 395 Points | Tied for 3510th
Sure. When do the odds usually peak?
"It is what it is."
08.30.2023 | 6:12 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 305 Points | Tied for 4078th
"Why you ain’t look me in my eyes when you said that?"
08.30.2023 | 6:33 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 665 Points | Tied for 219th
08.30.2023 | 6:35 PM ET