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- Saturday 03.16.2024 at 04:00 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: Michael Bisping, John Gooden, Dominick Cruz, Heidi Androl
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Michael Bisping
- MMA Bouts: 13
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Marcin Tybura defeats Tai Tuivasa via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 4:08 Round 1 of 5 Bout Page | |
| Bryan Battle vs. Ange Loosa Ends in a No Contest, Accidental Eye Poke | 1:00 Round 2 of 3, 6:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Ovince St. Preux defeats Kennedy Nzechukwu via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Christian Rodriguez defeats Isaac Dulgarian via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Macy Chiasson defeats Pannie Kianzad via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 3:54 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Gerald Meerschaert defeats Bryan Barberena via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 4:23 Round 2 of 3, 9:23 Total Bout Page | |
| Mike Davis defeats Natan Levy via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke | 1:43 Round 2 of 3, 6:43 Total Bout Page | |
| Chelsea Chandler defeats Josiane Nunes via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Jafel Filho defeats Ode Osbourne via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 4:27 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Danny Silva defeats Josh Culibao via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Jaqueline Amorim defeats Cory McKenna via Submission, Armbar | 1:38 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Thiago Moisés defeats Mitch Ramirez via KO/TKO, Leg Kicks | 0:15 Round 3 of 3, 10:15 Total Bout Page | |
| Chad Anheliger defeats Charalampos Grigoriou via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 16
03.16.2024 | 9:42 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 689th
Its definitely a step down for Tai as in level of competiton he’s fought in his last 3 fights, Tybura is nothing special but he is fairly well rounded and has been quite consistent in his ufc run, both men have very good/strong low kicks, with Tai obviously being the more dangerous man in the pocket with his hands. Tai doesn’t have the best tdd and although Tybura is not a very good wrestler he does have some decent takedowns and can hold top position well on the mat. If Tybura plays it smart and shoots or trips Tai down to the ground then I feel like he can definitely get a sub or tko there, also the longer this fight goes the more I favour Tybura too. Tai hasn’t shown any real progression in his overall mma skill either. Leaning Tybura here to get a stoppage mid fight but if he’s too willing to trade with Tai especially early then it doesn’t really favour him obviously.
"the juice is worth the squeeze "
03.16.2024 | 10:12 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 592nd
Have a good fight night everybody. Let's hope for finishes
03.16.2024 | 10:21 AM ET
Did he pick chalks again
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 430 Points | Tied for 1053rd
03.16.2024 | 10:49 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 405 Points | Tied for 1345th
Tuivasa vs. Tybura
Tai Tuivasa, TKO, R2
Tybura has a path to victory, which the odds reflect, but Tybura is now 37 and has never really had a great chin. Happy Birthday Bam Bam. Please let this be the last shoey we ever see in the APEX.
Battle vs. Loosa
Bryan Battle, DEC
50/50 dog fight and arguably the best fight on the entire card. I think Battle takes a razor close one here via decision. Loosa is definitely live. He's very well rounded and can definitely take a shot, but I've really really liked the fight to fight improvements I've seen from Battle. I think he will have a slight speed advantage that will help him edge this one out, but this is a pick'em for me. Loosa always hard to trust despite how good he is because he fades late in fights. However, if he can clearly win the first 2 rounds he could have Battle chasing a finish in the 3rd. Nobody is invincible of course but I've seen Loosa take some serious shots in other fights. Dude has a mean chin.
Nzechukwu vs. St. Preux
Kennedy Nzechukwu, TKO, R1
Murder.
Rodriguez vs. Dulgarian
Isaac Dulgarian, DEC
Welcome to featherweight CReed. Hope you brought your wrestling shoes.
Kianzad vs. Chiasson II
Macy Chiasson, DEC
As long as Chiasson doesn't gas she wins this easily. She's already done it and is the more well rounded fighter. Kianzad an ok striker but she's got no finishing ability and is easily abused everywhere else.
Meerschaert vs. Barberena
Gerald Meerschaert, DEC
Never have a ton of confidence picking GM3 but I just can't pick Barbarena to win a fight at 185 against anyone with a pulse.
Davis vs. Levy
Mike Davis, TKO, R2
This fight is a complete mismatch and I'm leaving it at that.
Nunes vs. Chandler
Chelsea Chandler, DEC
Chandlers win over Stoliarenko is more impressive than anything I've ever seen Nunes do. Nunes couldn't knock out a 40 year regional level fighter in Zarah Fairn and is just too one dimensional for me. She is an absolute bowling ball though so it'll be interesting if Chandler struggles to get her down early.
Osbourne vs. Filho
Jafel Filho, SUB, R2
Probably not a great fight for me to break down because I think Filho is solid, where as I think Ode is a weight bully and kind of a can. I think Filho might go through some adversity early but he's shown me he's more than tough enough to survive whatever Ode has for him. I see Filho ending this one on the ground in the 2nd or 3rd.
Culibao vs. Silva
Josh Culibao, DEC
Silva is the better boxer but that's about it. Culibao is a tricky fight because he's well rounded but doesn't really excel at anything. Silva also looked awful on the scales. Wouldn't be surprised at all if Culibao finds a finish on the ground somehow late in the fight.
Moisés vs. Ramirez
Thiago Moisés, SUB, R1
Ramirez can crack and can also wrestle a bit but I think the skill and experience difference here is just too wide. Moises has beaten better fighters in the UFC already.
McKenna vs. Amorim
Jaqueline Amorim, DEC
Poppins so smol.
Anheliger vs. Grigoriou
Charalampos Grigoriou, DEC
Not a lot of confidence here cause Anheliger is scrappy and actually a decent striker, he's just too small for bantamweight.
Tai Tuivasa, TKO, R2
Tybura has a path to victory, which the odds reflect, but Tybura is now 37 and has never really had a great chin. Happy Birthday Bam Bam. Please let this be the last shoey we ever see in the APEX.
Battle vs. Loosa
Bryan Battle, DEC
50/50 dog fight and arguably the best fight on the entire card. I think Battle takes a razor close one here via decision. Loosa is definitely live. He's very well rounded and can definitely take a shot, but I've really really liked the fight to fight improvements I've seen from Battle. I think he will have a slight speed advantage that will help him edge this one out, but this is a pick'em for me. Loosa always hard to trust despite how good he is because he fades late in fights. However, if he can clearly win the first 2 rounds he could have Battle chasing a finish in the 3rd. Nobody is invincible of course but I've seen Loosa take some serious shots in other fights. Dude has a mean chin.
Nzechukwu vs. St. Preux
Kennedy Nzechukwu, TKO, R1
Murder.
Rodriguez vs. Dulgarian
Isaac Dulgarian, DEC
Welcome to featherweight CReed. Hope you brought your wrestling shoes.
Kianzad vs. Chiasson II
Macy Chiasson, DEC
As long as Chiasson doesn't gas she wins this easily. She's already done it and is the more well rounded fighter. Kianzad an ok striker but she's got no finishing ability and is easily abused everywhere else.
Meerschaert vs. Barberena
Gerald Meerschaert, DEC
Never have a ton of confidence picking GM3 but I just can't pick Barbarena to win a fight at 185 against anyone with a pulse.
Davis vs. Levy
Mike Davis, TKO, R2
This fight is a complete mismatch and I'm leaving it at that.
Nunes vs. Chandler
Chelsea Chandler, DEC
Chandlers win over Stoliarenko is more impressive than anything I've ever seen Nunes do. Nunes couldn't knock out a 40 year regional level fighter in Zarah Fairn and is just too one dimensional for me. She is an absolute bowling ball though so it'll be interesting if Chandler struggles to get her down early.
Osbourne vs. Filho
Jafel Filho, SUB, R2
Probably not a great fight for me to break down because I think Filho is solid, where as I think Ode is a weight bully and kind of a can. I think Filho might go through some adversity early but he's shown me he's more than tough enough to survive whatever Ode has for him. I see Filho ending this one on the ground in the 2nd or 3rd.
Culibao vs. Silva
Josh Culibao, DEC
Silva is the better boxer but that's about it. Culibao is a tricky fight because he's well rounded but doesn't really excel at anything. Silva also looked awful on the scales. Wouldn't be surprised at all if Culibao finds a finish on the ground somehow late in the fight.
Moisés vs. Ramirez
Thiago Moisés, SUB, R1
Ramirez can crack and can also wrestle a bit but I think the skill and experience difference here is just too wide. Moises has beaten better fighters in the UFC already.
McKenna vs. Amorim
Jaqueline Amorim, DEC
Poppins so smol.
Anheliger vs. Grigoriou
Charalampos Grigoriou, DEC
Not a lot of confidence here cause Anheliger is scrappy and actually a decent striker, he's just too small for bantamweight.
03.16.2024 | 11:19 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 405 Points | Tied for 1447th
Tuivasa vs. Tybura
Tai Tuivasa, TKO, R2
Big fat men fighting over food
Battle vs. Loosa
Bryan Battle, DEC
Battle probably close to getting a ranked opportunity tbh
Nzechukwu vs. St. Preux
Kennedy Nzechukwu, TKO, R1
I straight up thought that OSP already retired
Rodriguez vs. Dulgarian
Christian Rodriguez, DEC
C-Rod stock
Kianzad vs. Chiasson II
Macy Chiasson, SUB
Losing to a random ass liver up kick isn’t too bad
Meerschaert vs. Barberena
Gerald Meerschaert, SUB, R2
Gerald by grapple*******
Nunes vs. Chandler
Josiane Nunes, DEC
Nunes last name detected
Osbourne vs. Filho
Jafel Filho, SUB, R2
Osbourne is a jobber
Culibao vs. Silva
Josh Culibao, DEC
Culibao with the more recorded work rate at this level
Moisés vs. Ramirez
Thiago Moisés, SUB, R2
Moises probably shows levels
McKenna vs. Amorim
Cory McKenna, DEC
God I don’t care
Anheliger vs. Grigoriou
Charalampos Grigoriou, TKO, R2
Just a feeling
Tai Tuivasa, TKO, R2
Big fat men fighting over food
Battle vs. Loosa
Bryan Battle, DEC
Battle probably close to getting a ranked opportunity tbh
Nzechukwu vs. St. Preux
Kennedy Nzechukwu, TKO, R1
I straight up thought that OSP already retired
Rodriguez vs. Dulgarian
Christian Rodriguez, DEC
C-Rod stock
Kianzad vs. Chiasson II
Macy Chiasson, SUB
Losing to a random ass liver up kick isn’t too bad
Meerschaert vs. Barberena
Gerald Meerschaert, SUB, R2
Gerald by grapple*******
Nunes vs. Chandler
Josiane Nunes, DEC
Nunes last name detected
Osbourne vs. Filho
Jafel Filho, SUB, R2
Osbourne is a jobber
Culibao vs. Silva
Josh Culibao, DEC
Culibao with the more recorded work rate at this level
Moisés vs. Ramirez
Thiago Moisés, SUB, R2
Moises probably shows levels
McKenna vs. Amorim
Cory McKenna, DEC
God I don’t care
Anheliger vs. Grigoriou
Charalampos Grigoriou, TKO, R2
Just a feeling
"My goal is perfection. I will never reach perfection." - Georges St-Pierre.
03.16.2024 | 11:31 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 405 Points | Tied for 1345th
Not sure I realized I had 8 fights going the distance. I'm only confident in about 3 of them. I could definitely see more than half of these fights ending with finishes.
03.16.2024 | 12:51 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 345 Points | Tied for 2730th
Battle vs. Loosa
Bryan Battle, DEC
Both guys very tough I think this one will be 30-27 Battle
Nzechukwu vs. St. Preux
Kennedy Nzechukwu, TKO, R2
Ovince is no punk I expect a good fight
Davis vs. Levy
Mike Davis, TKO, R2
Mike Davis should out pace Natan and get a tko finish
Bryan Battle, DEC
Both guys very tough I think this one will be 30-27 Battle
Nzechukwu vs. St. Preux
Kennedy Nzechukwu, TKO, R2
Ovince is no punk I expect a good fight
Davis vs. Levy
Mike Davis, TKO, R2
Mike Davis should out pace Natan and get a tko finish
"Smesh "
03.16.2024 | 1:02 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 565 Points | Tied for 81st
OSP should retire if he loses
"Train by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night" - Nick Diaz
03.16.2024 | 1:06 PM ET
Jefferson
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 480 Points | Tied for 435th
OSP should retire if he wins 😆
"Positivity is a positive"
03.16.2024 | 2:00 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 265 Points | Tied for 3990th
"What an excellent day for combat."
03.16.2024 | 2:01 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 215 Points | Tied for 4422nd
Am I the only one who sees almost nothing special in Silva? I definitely rate Culibao somewhat, and expected more from someone who's +160 against him. In his fight with Pacheco, he walked forward absorbing a ton of damage, hit the body and threw like one jab I liked. He's big as **** though. I know styles make fights, but I can't even imagine Silva striking with, say, Melsik or Murphy without getting carved up. Considering a few units on Culibao
03.16.2024 | 2:18 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 592nd
Chad Anheliger vs. Charalampos Grigoriou fight is def not 80 to 20, it's 50/50 at it's best
Josiane Nunes vs. Chelsea Chandler too
Josiane Nunes vs. Chelsea Chandler too
* Edited at 03.16.2024, 2:19 PM ET *
03.16.2024 | 2:19 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 2644th
Tuivasa vs. Tybura
Tai Tuivasa, TKO, R1
SOURCE A
Battle vs. Loosa
Bryan Battle, DEC
SOURCE D
Rodriguez vs. Dulgarian
Christian Rodriguez, DEC
SOURCE D
Kianzad vs. Chiasson II
Macy Chiasson, DEC
SOURCE A
Meerschaert vs. Barberena
Gerald Meerschaert, DEC
SOURCE A
Davis vs. Levy
Mike Davis, DEC
SOURCE D
Nunes vs. Chandler
Josiane Nunes, DEC
SOURCE D
Osbourne vs. Filho
Ode Osbourne, DEC
SOURCE D
Moisés vs. Ramirez
Thiago Moisés, DEC
SOURCE A
McKenna vs. Amorim
Cory McKenna, DEC
SOURCE A
Anheliger vs. Grigoriou
Charalampos Grigoriou, DEC
SOURCE A
Tai Tuivasa, TKO, R1
SOURCE A
Battle vs. Loosa
Bryan Battle, DEC
SOURCE D
Rodriguez vs. Dulgarian
Christian Rodriguez, DEC
SOURCE D
Kianzad vs. Chiasson II
Macy Chiasson, DEC
SOURCE A
Meerschaert vs. Barberena
Gerald Meerschaert, DEC
SOURCE A
Davis vs. Levy
Mike Davis, DEC
SOURCE D
Nunes vs. Chandler
Josiane Nunes, DEC
SOURCE D
Osbourne vs. Filho
Ode Osbourne, DEC
SOURCE D
Moisés vs. Ramirez
Thiago Moisés, DEC
SOURCE A
McKenna vs. Amorim
Cory McKenna, DEC
SOURCE A
Anheliger vs. Grigoriou
Charalampos Grigoriou, DEC
SOURCE A
03.16.2024 | 2:24 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 500 Points | Tied for 322nd
@vis yeah I’m not seeing it either. I was really unimpressed on dwcs to be honest, pachecho is jobber level and silva just kept letting him back into the fight every time he hurt him. He has insane output but he’s just a brawler with low iq
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
03.16.2024 | 2:24 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 116th
"Whoever wins of Pacheco or Silva, will not win a single fight in the UFC."
I kinda agreed with it during that live event. Not sure what would have changed since.
03.16.2024 | 2:27 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 315 Points | Tied for 3242nd
Tuivasa vs. Tybura
Tai Tuivasa, TKO, R1
30-9
Battle vs. Loosa
Bryan Battle, DEC
37-2
Nzechukwu vs. St. Preux
Kennedy Nzechukwu, TKO, R2
39-0, 1-2
Rodriguez vs. Dulgarian
Isaac Dulgarian, DEC
23-16
Kianzad vs. Chiasson II
Macy Chiasson, DEC
34-5
Meerschaert vs. Barberena
Gerald Meerschaert, SUB, R2
37-2
Davis vs. Levy
Mike Davis, DEC
37-3
Nunes vs. Chandler
Josiane Nunes, DEC
33-6
Osbourne vs. Filho
Jafel Filho, SUB, R2
39-0
Culibao vs. Silva
Josh Culibao, DEC
35-4
Moisés vs. Ramirez
Thiago Moisés, SUB, R2
39-0
McKenna vs. Amorim
Cory McKenna, DEC
29-11
Anheliger vs. Grigoriou
Charalampos Grigoriou, TKO, R2
33-6
Tai Tuivasa, TKO, R1
30-9
Battle vs. Loosa
Bryan Battle, DEC
37-2
Nzechukwu vs. St. Preux
Kennedy Nzechukwu, TKO, R2
39-0, 1-2
Rodriguez vs. Dulgarian
Isaac Dulgarian, DEC
23-16
Kianzad vs. Chiasson II
Macy Chiasson, DEC
34-5
Meerschaert vs. Barberena
Gerald Meerschaert, SUB, R2
37-2
Davis vs. Levy
Mike Davis, DEC
37-3
Nunes vs. Chandler
Josiane Nunes, DEC
33-6
Osbourne vs. Filho
Jafel Filho, SUB, R2
39-0
Culibao vs. Silva
Josh Culibao, DEC
35-4
Moisés vs. Ramirez
Thiago Moisés, SUB, R2
39-0
McKenna vs. Amorim
Cory McKenna, DEC
29-11
Anheliger vs. Grigoriou
Charalampos Grigoriou, TKO, R2
33-6
03.16.2024 | 2:28 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 817th
Culibao vs. Silva
Josh Culibao, DEC
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Josh Culibao, DEC
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03.16.2024 | 2:44 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 592nd
Tuivasa vs. Tybura
Tai Tuivasa, TKO, R2
In the UFC, there have been 104 fights (5 Round HW Bouts), and 70 of these, which is 67.31%, ended with a KO/TKO. When we look at the fighters, Marcin has slight edge in most striking stats (Sig strike landed differential/min (0.198 vs -1.00), Total strikes landed differential/min (1.90 vs -1.37), Head strikes landed differential/min (0.004 vs -1.098), Body strikes Landed differential/min (0.027 vs -0.259), Ground strikes Landed differential/min (0.512 vs -0.528), Strikes absorbed per min (3.34 vs 4.98) execpt POWER Tuivasa 8.99 and Marcin 0.57 (**when adjusted for total bouts and fight time**), Tuivasa also holds a slight edge in Leg landed differential/min (0.35 vs 0.17). They both have an abysmal Distance striking differential/min (MT: -0.078 vs TT: -0.98) Marcin Win equity is mostly tied up in a Decision win, (7 out 11 wins were by Decision) where Tai's Win equity is tied up in KO/TKO (7/8 wins by KO/TKO), Don't be fooled by 4 TKO wins by Marcin (3 were by GnP) and one Head kick KO win over Viktor Pesta (WHOOO????) Marcin by decision is sitting at +700,+800 THATS JUICY, Tuivasa aint winning no decision so a Tai Tuivasa Decision no action bet at -135 is also a good look Personally I think we see violence here by bam bam and he gets a KO finish but MMA is hell of sport!!!
Rodriguez vs. Dulgarian
Isaac Dulgarian, TKO, R2
People's Main event - Dulgarian is the Truth!
Nunes vs. Chandler
Chelsea Chandler, DEC
Sophie's choice!!!
Tai Tuivasa, TKO, R2
In the UFC, there have been 104 fights (5 Round HW Bouts), and 70 of these, which is 67.31%, ended with a KO/TKO. When we look at the fighters, Marcin has slight edge in most striking stats (Sig strike landed differential/min (0.198 vs -1.00), Total strikes landed differential/min (1.90 vs -1.37), Head strikes landed differential/min (0.004 vs -1.098), Body strikes Landed differential/min (0.027 vs -0.259), Ground strikes Landed differential/min (0.512 vs -0.528), Strikes absorbed per min (3.34 vs 4.98) execpt POWER Tuivasa 8.99 and Marcin 0.57 (**when adjusted for total bouts and fight time**), Tuivasa also holds a slight edge in Leg landed differential/min (0.35 vs 0.17). They both have an abysmal Distance striking differential/min (MT: -0.078 vs TT: -0.98) Marcin Win equity is mostly tied up in a Decision win, (7 out 11 wins were by Decision) where Tai's Win equity is tied up in KO/TKO (7/8 wins by KO/TKO), Don't be fooled by 4 TKO wins by Marcin (3 were by GnP) and one Head kick KO win over Viktor Pesta (WHOOO????) Marcin by decision is sitting at +700,+800 THATS JUICY, Tuivasa aint winning no decision so a Tai Tuivasa Decision no action bet at -135 is also a good look Personally I think we see violence here by bam bam and he gets a KO finish but MMA is hell of sport!!!
Rodriguez vs. Dulgarian
Isaac Dulgarian, TKO, R2
People's Main event - Dulgarian is the Truth!
Nunes vs. Chandler
Chelsea Chandler, DEC
Sophie's choice!!!
"It ain't over until it's over!"
03.16.2024 | 2:44 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 405 Points | Tied for 1345th
Such a card that it seems that all the moderate favorites were chosen correctly, but each of them can easily lose. The same Filho, in theory, can be knocked out because he does not have an iron jaw. But I can't choose Osborne.
03.16.2024 | 2:51 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 390 Points | Tied for 1675th
Davis vs. Levy
Mike Davis, DEC
i want to cheer for Mike Davis but it’s hard getting behind someone who is that inactive.
Mike Davis, DEC
i want to cheer for Mike Davis but it’s hard getting behind someone who is that inactive.
"I CANT LET YOU GET CLOSE!"