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UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev
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- Saturday 03.02.2024 at 01:30 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: ESPN+
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: UFC Apex
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Michael Bisping, Daniel Cormier
- Ring Announcer: Joe Martinez
- Post-Fight Interviews: Daniel Cormier
- MMA Bouts: 11
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Event Links:
| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Jairzinho Rozenstruik defeats Shamil Gaziev via KO/TKO, Retirement | 5:00 Round 4 of 5, 20:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Vitor Petrino defeats Tyson Pedro via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Muhammad Mokaev defeats Alex Perez via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Umar Nurmagomedov defeats Bekzat Almakhan via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Steve Erceg defeats Matt Schnell via KO/TKO, Straight Right to Left Hook Combo | 0:26 Round 2 of 3, 5:26 Total Bout Page | |
| Eryk Anders defeats Jamie Pickett via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Vinicius Oliveira defeats Benardo Sopaj via KO/TKO, Flying Knee | 4:41 Round 3 of 3, 14:41 Total Bout Page | |
| Aiemann Zahabi defeats Javid Basharat via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Christian Leroy Duncan defeats Claudio Ribeiro via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 1:57 Round 2 of 3, 6:57 Total Bout Page | |
| Ľudovít Klein defeats AJ Cunningham via KO/TKO, Front Kick to Body | 4:36 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Loik Radzhabov defeats Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady via KO/TKO, Right Hook to Ground Strikes | 0:49 Round 3 of 3, 10:49 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 17
02.27.2024 | 3:39 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 580 Points | Tied for 344th
02.27.2024 | 3:41 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 580 Points | Tied for 344th
02.27.2024 | 4:03 PM ET
@therocket714
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 565 Points | Tied for 539th
Anders across his UFC career has performed at a +115 level whereas Pickett has performed at a +267 (counting his 3 contender series fights as being under the UFC umbrella).
So even though Pickett at +300 is only barely better odds than what his actual performance has been, you have to be out of your mind to play Anders at -400.
Also yeah, why is Pickett still in the UFC? He's lost 4 in a row, 3 of those by stoppage and when he wins it's a boring decision win, he's not entertaining. The only reason he got 3 chances in the Contender series to finally make it in is that he looks like a beast physically. That's about all he's got going for him.
"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
02.27.2024 | 4:08 PM ET
MMA Casuals Are So Funny
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 445 Points | Tied for 2951st
"I Am The Heavyweight Lorax. I Speak for the heavyweights"
02.27.2024 | 5:33 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 672nd
Steve Erceg, SUB, R2
Schnell pull out machine may not make it too saturday. Erceg super game, good output wouldn't be surprised if it breaks schnell. ITD on erceg.
02.27.2024 | 5:59 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 605th
02.27.2024 | 6:13 PM ET
RADZHABOV vs ABDUL-KAREEM AL-SELWADY
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 605th
Radzhabov R1 TKO
I am not fully convinced that Abdul is a high class fighter. I can’t get over his knock out losses against complete bums. One of his losses it appeared the guy barely hit him and he went down. Radzhabovs last loss was disappointing to see, but was not surprised . (I actually bet against him). He got caught by a fighter that is better than him everywhere. I don’t believe Abdul is actually a better fighter here. Both fighters have shown potential chin issues. However, I feel like Radzhabovs KO losses were nowhere near as bad as Abdul’s were. I will take the under dog in this spot. Give me the more experienced fighter with much better resume at +140.
Ps… would not be shocked to see Radhabov spamming take downs after he got chinned last fight.
02.27.2024 | 7:38 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 380 Points | Tied for 3975th
Shamil Gaziev, SUB, R1
Wasn't overly impressed with Gaziev's last performance, but he should be able to take biggie boy down easily enough.
Petrino vs. Pedro
Vitor Petrino, TKO, R1
Still don't know how Turkalj went the distance with Petrino... In my opinion Petrino's TWO wins over Roldolfo Bellato are better than Perdo's UFC career.
Perez vs. Mokaev
Alex Perez, DEC
Man I'll have to rewatch the tape on these guys. I even like Mokaev but Perez might be too much too soon for the youngin (This pick may be subject to change and/or humiliation)
Nurmagomedov vs. Almakhan
Umar Nurmagomedov, SUB, R1
Who?
Schnell vs. Erceg
Steve Erceg, DEC
Name on the resume for Erceg career
Anders vs. Pickett
Eryk Anders, DEC
I think this is actually a competitive fight. Unimpressed with both fighters and think they're both cannon fodder anyways but this match up is enticing
Klein vs. Cunningham
Ľudovít Klein, TKO, R2
Klien's pretty good and I've never heard of Cunningham before... more tape to watch woohoo :/
Basharat vs. Zahabi
Javid Basharat, DEC
Javid's good and doesn't score as well as his Brother on DK. So yeah, another Boring Bashy Bro decision
Duncan vs. Ribeiro
Christian Leroy Duncan, TKO, R2
Listen, CLD lost my trust after his performance vs Petrosyan. Dude just forgot how to fight and started pot shotting spin moves like a NPC. Nice step down a good 5 levels in competition so maybe this is when CLD has his Cage Warriors performance in the UFC
Oliveira vs. Sopaj
Vinicius Oliveira, TKO, R2
Trusting the contender series to continue producing decent contenders plus UAE Warriors is a decent Promo as well.
Radzhabov vs. Al-Selwady
Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady, DEC
Radzhabov embarrassed me last time out and wont make a fool of me this time.
02.27.2024 | 7:45 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 620 Points | Tied for 111th
* Edited at 02.27.2024, 7:45 PM ET *
"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog. - Alexander Volkanovski"
02.27.2024 | 7:48 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 672nd
Might be one of the biggest set-up card in UFC history
* Edited at 02.27.2024, 7:49 PM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
02.27.2024 | 10:50 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 1000th
"Learning is a gift, even when pain is your teacher."
02.27.2024 | 10:58 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 1000th
"Learning is a gift, even when pain is your teacher."
02.27.2024 | 11:17 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 565 Points | Tied for 539th
"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
02.28.2024 | 4:58 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 1544th
"Train by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night" - Nick Diaz
02.28.2024 | 5:01 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 1544th
"Train by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night" - Nick Diaz
02.28.2024 | 6:27 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 545 Points | Tied for 759th
Vitor Petrino, TKO, R2
Petrino should win this comfortably
Basharat vs. Zahabi
Javid Basharat, DEC
Decision artists kinda make you nervous no matter how good they are because they look closer than you think in hindsight
Duncan vs. Ribeiro
Christian Leroy Duncan, TKO, R2
CLD to Ko Ribeiro
02.28.2024 | 6:28 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 672nd
Don’t think they’re been another card with this many chalky favourites
"Quack quack quack"
02.28.2024 | 7:43 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 595 Points | Tied for 249th
Jairzinho Rozenstruik, TKO, R2
My quick picks. I think Gaziev is getting over rated. He has fought no one and beaten no one good. Cardio is suspect, especially if he wrestles. Jairzinho is the better striker and a good counter striker to Gaziev's forward pressure. Problem is his size. Still I will pick the better striker with better cardio and experience here.
Petrino vs. Pedro
Vitor Petrino, TKO, R3
Pedro was supposed to be on a "home" card in Saudi, instead now he has to fly all the way to US. I am picking Petrino to weather the R1 threat and take over late
Perez vs. Mokaev
Muhammad Mokaev, DEC
My advice - be very very careful parlaying Mokaev. I would pick Perez to beat him if not for the long lay off and the fact he is more checked out of fighting and involved in business these days. I picked Elliott to beat Mokaev last time, and if not for the late finish I would have won that bet. Perez is better than Elliott in my opinion.
Nurmagomedov vs. Almakhan
Umar Nurmagomedov, SUB, R2
Bekzat seems good, but Umar is the future champ of this division.
Schnell vs. Erceg
Steve Erceg, TKO, R2
Sorry Schnell. your chin and striking defense is a liability and Erceg looks good
Anders vs. Pickett
Eryk Anders, SUB, R2
I think Anders finishes the Pickett experiement
Klein vs. Cunningham
Ľudovít Klein, TKO, R1
Mismatch
Basharat vs. Zahabi
Javid Basharat, DEC
Zahabi is the lesser fighter but will likely make it to a decision
Duncan vs. Ribeiro
Christian Leroy Duncan, TKO, R3
I am usually pretty low on Cage Warriors fighters coming into the UFC, but I did like CLD's last performance. If he survives R1 which I think he will then he wins
Oliveira vs. Sopaj
Vinicius Oliveira, TKO, R1
Need to look more into Sopaj, but short notice against someone with that power seems a tough debut
Radzhabov vs. Al-Selwady
Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady, DEC
I think something was wrong with Loik in his last fight, he did not look himself at all. But his top control leaves something to be desired and I think Selwady could win a tight decision here
02.28.2024 | 7:44 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 2680th
They chose this as the main event because it's really not. Gaziev and Bigi Boi are all but certainly not gonna see a 3rd round let alone championship rounds. The UFC is trying to get a ranking next to Gaziev's name before the show in Saudi Arabia this summer. That's it. This fight isn't sexy but it's very smart business.
Fun fact: Rozenstruik has been in more main events than every current UFC champion except Jon Jones.
02.28.2024 | 8:15 AM ET
Luta Principal
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 605th
"Sem disciplina, o talento não serve pra nada."