Topic: Nurmagomedov vs. Iaquinta
Nurmagomedov vs. Iaquinta
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04.06.2018 | 8:23 PM ET
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04.06.2018 | 8:23 PM ET
Prediction: correct Nurmagomedov correct Decision
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04.06.2018 | 8:48 PM ET
Prediction: correct Nurmagomedov correct Decision
04.06.2018 | 9:17 PM ET
Prediction: correct Nurmagomedov wrong Submission wrong Round 2
They're all good fighters and he truly doesn't care, this is a true warrior.
I love Jones but he wouldn't even fight chael sonnen on more notice than this. Pettis used this as an opportunity to campaign for more money rather than a shot at the title. McGregor says he'll defend 2 belts and yet doesn' defend either belt.
THIS is the kind of champion we need in the UFC. And I hope all this messing around with opponents doesn't throw off his game.
* Edited at 04.06.2018, 9:19 PM ET *
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04.06.2018 | 9:31 PM ET
Prediction: correct Nurmagomedov correct Decision
04.06.2018 | 9:49 PM ET
Prediction: correct Nurmagomedov correct Decision
04.06.2018 | 9:57 PM ET
Prediction: wrong Iaquinta wrong Submission wrong Round 1
Bet the house on Iaquinta!
Bet the house and you'll get every house Al's selling!
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04.06.2018 | 10:35 PM ET
Prediction: correct Nurmagomedov wrong KO/TKO wrong Round 3
I've taken out a second mortgage to bet on Iaquinta exclusively , and I just put the wife out on the street to help bolster the kitty.
* Edited at 04.06.2018, 10:36 PM ET *
04.07.2018 | 5:35 PM ET
Prediction: wrong Iaquinta wrong KO/TKO wrong Round 1
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04.07.2018 | 7:08 PM ET
Prediction: correct Nurmagomedov correct Decision
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04.07.2018 | 7:16 PM ET
Prediction: correct Nurmagomedov wrong Submission wrong Round 3
04.07.2018 | 7:26 PM ET
Prediction: correct Nurmagomedov correct Decision
Plus I like unpredictability.
Although that Robin Black narrated version of Khabib's bear wrestling video is awesome.
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04.07.2018 | 7:31 PM ET
Prediction: correct Nurmagomedov wrong Submission wrong Round 2
04.08.2018 | 12:24 PM ET
Prediction: correct Nurmagomedov wrong KO/TKO wrong Round 2
"The only thing predictable about MMA is that it is unpredictable."
04.08.2018 | 7:56 PM ET
Prediction: correct Nurmagomedov wrong Submission wrong Round 2
Al is also no slouch, I know. Just saying, there’s definitely some wholes in his game, just like everyone else. He’s certainly beatable. I remember thinking Tibau beat him in the day. I haven’t watched that in a long time though.
He’s definitely a top 1-3fighter but I do believe coaches learned a lot in terms of strategy against him. That’s just the the game though.
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04.08.2018 | 9:48 PM ET
Prediction: correct Nurmagomedov wrong KO/TKO wrong Round 3
Also Al could have have gone back to a traditional boxing stance, but it would have just made it easier for Khabib to take him down. He tried to augment his game as best he could but he was just straight up overmatched.
Khabib actually alluded to the aformentioned in the post-fight presser. I can't remember what he said verbatim but it was something along the lines of experience in the ring being worth much more than experience in the gym. The jab wasn't part of the gameplan, but he kind of just....I dunno, decided to try it out.
I feel Like neither Al nor Nurmy are getting their due here. I believe Iaquinta is a top 5 guy, but the UFC hates him, ( but he did them a solid this time and that won't go unrewarded) and he hasn't often get chances to prove himself. He is a very good wrestleboxer and I think he would have a really good chance of KO'ing Ferguson, Lee, and Mcgregor, and if he fought any of them, they'd all have their hands full with him--at least on the feet, In fact I would bet on him to KO Ferguson, that's just a bad matchup for Tony.
I mean, I like Alvarez, but I am very confident Al would smash him into orbit within two rounds. And that's the guy that Mcgregor beat for the belt. The way I see it, Khabib beaten a tougher LW for the strap.
Iaquinta's record belies his talent. He can definitely hang with the best in his division. I'm not saying that he'd guarantee beat them all, I'm saying that he definitely has the tools to, and none of them would walk through him. Saying this fight didn't mean anything is disrespectful to both Nurmy and Iaquinta IMO. And I know that's not what you said so that comment ins't directed at you, but that's the general feeling out there on the interwebs.
04.08.2018 | 10:15 PM ET
Prediction: correct Nurmagomedov wrong Submission wrong Round 2
As far as your other match ups, some may be right, a few I definitely would bet the other way. That’s why they have the fights and us armchairfighters play the predictions game.
I know Alvarez supposed to lose to guys has helped me pay the rent a few times over the years. I also know he’s very beatable too. I find he’s overlooked by some, overestimated by others.
* Edited at 04.08.2018, 10:17 PM ET *
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04.09.2018 | 9:41 AM ET
* Edited at 04.09.2018, 9:43 AM ET *
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04.09.2018 | 10:08 AM ET
Prediction: correct Nurmagomedov wrong KO/TKO wrong Round 1
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