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Nakai vs. Smith

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Oddsbot
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02.10.2016 | 8:16 PM ET

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

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skelliher
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02.10.2016 | 8:16 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Nakai   wrong Decision  

Apparently Nakai's freeze is coming to an end.

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boredoms
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02.10.2016 | 8:18 PM ET

Prediction: correct Smith   correct Decision  

I didn't think Rin did all that bad against Miesha. She's just way undersized for bantamweight.

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02.10.2016 | 8:18 PM ET

Prediction: correct Smith   correct Decision  

Damn, I still can't get the image of Leslie's ear exploding out of my head. That **** was gnarly.

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mikeyg
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02.11.2016 | 8:33 AM ET

Prediction: correct Smith   correct Decision  

Holy **** Rin, move down to 115. Hard to believe she's the favorite against any 135er.
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PilloryChoke
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02.11.2016 | 4:49 PM ET

Prediction: correct Smith   correct Decision  

I didn't realize Nakai was that small. She gives up height and reach to some atomweights.

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02.11.2016 | 5:11 PM ET

Tell Rin Nakai it's red panty night.

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GreenHornet
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02.11.2016 | 5:17 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Nakai   wrong Decision  

I still don't know why Nakai hasn't dropped down to 115.  She is way too small to fight at 135.

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GeekOfAllAges
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02.13.2016 | 10:35 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Nakai   wrong Submission   wrong Round 2  

Hope I got them right, and RIN is HOT!!!

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02.14.2016 | 12:26 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Nakai   wrong Decision  

Nakai is gf material , introduce her to mom 

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02.14.2016 | 2:54 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Nakai   wrong Submission   wrong Round 3  

@Pillory, short, not small, she could choke out a gorilla with those legs and her arms are frickin' huge. She's not a bantamweight, but definitely not small.

I think she's got the grappling to give Leslie a very hard time. There were moments there she troubled Miesha a bit that I don't think Smth can handle. She transitions to where she wants to be on the mat pretty fast and has a lot of power in comparison to her size.

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02.14.2016 | 5:05 AM ET

Prediction: correct Smith   wrong Submission   wrong Round 2  

The PeaceMaker is gonna put nakai to Rest!!!

Wolf will be saddened by this, but will eventually accept it!!!

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mikeyg
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02.14.2016 | 1:17 PM ET

Prediction: correct Smith   correct Decision  

Let's be real, Leslie is gonna whoop that ass.
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baca_kong
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03.06.2016 | 10:38 AM ET

Prediction: correct Smith   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 3  

Rin has been out to long. I heard an interview with miesha,she was saying rin basically retired after their fight.
leslie smith is one tough ass chick. Shes gonna have size and mental advantage. 
swarthy
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03.10.2016 | 8:47 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Nakai   wrong Decision  

weird fight, tough to call. smith might be able to just stick and move.
yossgold
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03.10.2016 | 10:56 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Nakai   wrong Submission   wrong Round 3  

Yup, cause stick and move is totally her style ...

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swarthy
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03.10.2016 | 6:42 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Nakai   wrong Decision  

I'm just saying that anyone who can jab and move laterally can beat Rin Nakai. I only have vague memories of Smith besides the earsplosion, but I remember some ok boxing. So please wise black belt, explain to me Smith's style so I don't have to watch film on her.
yossgold
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03.11.2016 | 12:52 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Nakai   wrong Submission   wrong Round 3  

First of all, I doubt anyone in the division barring Holly has the ring craft and athleticism to jab Nakai off her for 15 minutes.

As for Smith, she's anything but a polished striker with lateral movement, she's a tough, durable brawler. Now that doesn't mean she won't win, I just don't see it happening with distance control and precision striking.

I personally think that once she latches on, she controls Smith and eventually takes her back, but can also see how Smith can win this fight just by being her.

And it's a Pacman belt, not a black belt ;)

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03.11.2016 | 1:01 AM ET

Nakai gives me an awkward boner. 

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03.11.2016 | 1:14 AM ET

Prediction: correct Smith   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 3  

I think Leslie might get a late finish.
lldowntoearthll
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03.15.2016 | 1:20 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Nakai   wrong Decision  

i trust rin's chin over leslie's pressure i guess.


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