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UFC on ESPN+ 9: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy
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- Saturday 05.04.2019 at 05:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: ESPN+
- Name: UFC on ESPN+ 9: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy
- Also Known As: UFC Fight Night Ottawa
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: WME-IMG
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Brendan Fitzgerald, Michael Bisping
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Michael Bisping
- Ticket Revenue (live gate): $808,448
- Attendance: 10,960
- MMA Bouts: 12
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Donald Cerrone defeats Al Iaquinta via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Derek Brunson defeats Elias Theodorou via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Shane Burgos defeats Cub Swanson via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Merab Dvalishvili defeats Brad Katona via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Walt Harris defeats Serghei Spivac via KO/TKO, Knees and Punches | 0:50 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Andrew Sanchez defeats Marc-André Barriault via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Macy Chiasson defeats Sarah Moras via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 2:22 Round 2 of 3, 7:22 Total Bout Page | |
| Vince Morales defeats Aiemann Zahabi via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Nordine Taleb defeats Kyle Prepolec via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Matt Sayles defeats Kyle Nelson via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke | 3:16 Round 3 of 3, 13:16 Total Bout Page | |
| Arjan Bhullar defeats Juan Adams via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Cole Smith defeats Mitch Gagnon via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 3
05.01.2019 | 2:29 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 1013th
Juan Adams, TKO, R2
The kraken is taking another one down
"Hardwork, Motivation, Dedication are the keys to success "
05.01.2019 | 5:12 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 188th
iaquinta by late stoppage or decision.
this is a good fight and hard to pick. it depends a lot on which cowboy shows up, although since moving back down to 155 he seems motivated again. i think ragin al has a slight advantage with the hands and cowboy has the advantage with the kicks. i also think it will be mostly a stand up fight as i dont think al will want to take chances on the ground. al is wanting a rematch with kahbib so i think that will motivate him more. i really wanted to see cowboy fight conor, i wish that fight had happened.
"you dont need religion to have morals. if you can't tell right from wrong you lack empathy and humanity, not religion."
05.01.2019 | 5:16 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 188th
theodorou by decision, probably split.
this fight isnt hard to figure, if brunson doesnt ko him in the first round theodorou ballet dances and punches air on his way to the split decision.
"you dont need religion to have morals. if you can't tell right from wrong you lack empathy and humanity, not religion."
05.01.2019 | 5:34 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 2 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 140 Points | Tied for 1985th
Al Iaquinta, DEC
This would be an all out slugfest. Really looking forward to this
05.01.2019 | 9:11 PM ET
Predictions: 0 of 0 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 2112th
Theodorou has made a career of point fighting one trick ponies.
And modelling! U think he's gonna let brunson hit him in the face?
He'll be going backwards that whole fight.
Then again I've been wrong alot lately.
05.01.2019 | 9:44 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 615 Points | Tied for 66th
* Edited at 05.01.2019, 9:48 PM ET *
05.02.2019 | 4:43 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 188th
burgos by decision
its really hard for me to pick against cub, but in my opinion he hasnt looked the same since the choi fight and at 35 hes getting up there in age for a featherweight plus he seems to have problems with taller, longer opponents.
"you dont need religion to have morals. if you can't tell right from wrong you lack empathy and humanity, not religion."
05.02.2019 | 11:29 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 1 of 1 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 2077th
Donald Cerrone, TKO, R3
I believe Cowboy will Knock him down with a head kick and finish with ground and pound on the mat
05.02.2019 | 12:54 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 300 Points | Tied for 1390th
Cub Swanson, DEC
This could be a very entertaining fight.
05.02.2019 | 9:12 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 380 Points | Tied for 936th
Donald Cerrone, DEC
I love Cerrone. Annnd I've picked against him last few and got burned badly.... Annnd I'm honestly half tempted to pick Against him again here... I just dnt know. I really dnt know.
Brunson vs. Theodorou
Derek Brunson, TKO, R1
I reeaaally wish Brunson would Murk this dude sooo badly, he couldn't be a ring boy anymore.... Can't stand Theodorou. The ONLY THING I'll side with him on, is USADA allowing medical cannabis....
Swanson vs. Burgos
Shane Burgos, DEC
If I didn't know better, I'd think this card was in Albuquerque. Jackson-Wink products the top 3 fights of the card.... And I like Cub, but Burgos could be a tough matchup for him... I guess we'll see.
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05.02.2019 | 10:03 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 1098th
05.03.2019 | 1:11 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 7 Winners, 3 Perfect, 300 Points | Tied for 1439th
Macy Chiasson, TKO, R2
this fight is tailor made for Chiasson to look good. Moras is very hittable and Chiasson hits hard for the women's 135 lb. class. Outside a miracle sub by Moras this should be a fight for Chiasson to show her skills.
"Aiming to be professional sports handicapper"
05.03.2019 | 2:11 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 7 Winners, 3 Perfect, 300 Points | Tied for 1439th
Juan Adams, TKO, R2
Good matchmaking here. Wrestler vs striker. Who's style will prevail? I lean towards Adams landing and doing enough damage to stop the fight. Bhullar is the hometown guy so letting it get to the judges will be dangerous for Adams. We will learn about both fighters after this one is done.
"Aiming to be professional sports handicapper"
weigh-in result
Mitch Gagnon: 136.0 lbs (61.7 kgs)
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Cole Smith: 136.0 lbs (61.7 kgs)
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Arjan Bhullar: 244.0 lbs (110.7 kgs)
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Juan Adams: 266.0 lbs (120.7 kgs)
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Kyle Nelson: 146.0 lbs (66.2 kgs)
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Matt Sayles: 145.8 lbs (66.1 kgs)
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Nordine Taleb: 170.5 lbs (77.3 kgs)
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Kyle Prepolec: 170.3 lbs (77.2 kgs)
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Vince Morales: 136.0 lbs (61.7 kgs)
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Aiemann Zahabi: 135.0 lbs (61.2 kgs)
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Sarah Moras: 136.0 lbs (61.7 kgs)
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Macy Chiasson: 136.0 lbs (61.7 kgs)
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Andrew Sanchez: 184.5 lbs (83.7 kgs)
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Marc-André Barriault: 185.0 lbs (83.9 kgs)
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Walt Harris: 258.0 lbs (117.0 kgs)
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Serghei Spivac: 254.5 lbs (115.4 kgs)
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Brad Katona: 135.5 lbs (61.5 kgs)
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Merab Dvalishvili: 136.0 lbs (61.7 kgs)
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Cub Swanson: 145.8 lbs (66.1 kgs)
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Shane Burgos: 146.0 lbs (66.2 kgs)
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Derek Brunson: 185.8 lbs (84.3 kgs)
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Elias Theodorou: 184.5 lbs (83.7 kgs)
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Al Iaquinta: 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)
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Donald Cerrone: 155.5 lbs (70.5 kgs)
05.03.2019 | 1:00 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 325 Points | Tied for 1259th
Al Iaquinta, DEC
genuitely surprised that al is the favorite, figured the money would come in on donald. comes down to cowboy's gameplan. if he uses his kicks early/often and threatens trips when clinched, he can definitely find himself in good positions that he won't squander like kevin lee. however, al is the sort of pressure boxer that has found success with donald in the past and his bodyshots should add up and open the guard.
Brunson vs. Theodorou
Elias Theodorou, DEC
brunson is gonna be chasing the whole night, probably whiffing a lot, and it's not gonna look good. he relies on the ko and elias is hard to hit and deflects most other shots.
Swanson vs. Burgos
Cub Swanson, DEC
i think people are letting losses to the elite of the division skew their idea of cub. the man has been subbed by specialists and only ko'd by aldo, if burgos obliges him in the standup then it's exactly his kind of fight.
Katona vs. Dvalishvili
Brad Katona, DEC
i hate picking against our guys, katona just seems to have the wrestling chops necessary to not get his ass dragged around like merab does to most.
Harris vs. Spivak
Sergey Spivak, TKO, R1
i can never pick walt harris fights correctly. tony lopez is a decent regional win, everything else has been trash for spivak. still think that makes it reasonable for him to finish harris too.
Sanchez vs. Barriault
Andrew Sanchez, DEC
sanchez can be really good when he paces himself, he just gets trigger happy. new guy might find the lightswitch, but if not then he's in for a grind war.
Moras vs. Chiasson
Macy Chiasson, DEC
understand why macy is favored, but the odds are crazy. +225 fight goes to decision though? i kinda like that.
Morales vs. Zahabi
Aiemann Zahabi, DEC
ramos was just too much too soon, but zahabi still has a decent enough skillset to stick around for a bit. morales seems like he's being used as fodder for guys they wanna push, but it's possible his aggression nets him a ko.
Taleb vs. Prepolec
Nordine Taleb, DEC
if kyle was a ww i'd be okay picking against nordine, but coming up in weight doesn't make me comfortable picking against nordine making it an ugly grind.
Nelson vs. Sayles
Matt Sayles, TKO, R2
kind of a coin flip for me. i'll take the oddmakers' word on this one and say sayles' power/aggression wins him rounds if he can't put him away.
Bhullar vs. Adams
Arjan Bhullar, DEC
maybe i'm lost, totally possible, but i'm dumbfounded that anyone is picking adams. his power is overrated and his cardio doesn't exist, he's gonna be tired after the first clinch and if there's one thing bhullar can do it's grind on tired opponents.
Gagnon vs. Smith
Mitch Gagnon, SUB, R2
surprised to see so many picks for cole considering that his competition is against guys who had like 5 fights. mitch has been out for a bit, but his skillset prior was decent enough to beat a regional rookie.
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- MassaBruce
05.03.2019 | 1:42 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 209th
05.03.2019 | 2:33 PM ET
Predictions: 3 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 205 Points | Tied for 1823rd
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05.03.2019 | 2:34 PM ET
Predictions: 3 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 205 Points | Tied for 1823rd
"I am the greatest blonde man in the world. I am Tru Viking." - Alexander Gustaffsson / "The world must bow to my glory. I am a God amongst mortals. They must pay me tribute in wine and concubine for my deeds." - Jon Jones "
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- MassaBruce
05.03.2019 | 7:13 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 209th
Cub Swanson couldn't finish Artem Lobov...its not the elite losses that people notice, its the fact that Cub couldn't finish a sammich.
05.04.2019 | 12:27 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 7 Winners, 3 Perfect, 300 Points | Tied for 1439th
Shane Burgos, SUB, R2
Swanson is playing gatekeeper again. Once again I don't see him keeping Burgos from passing through. Burgos is hittable but Swanson just doesn't seem to carry the same pop in his punches. I also question how much Swanson has left to fight for. I have Burgos by sub after a scramble situation probably in the 2nd round.
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05.04.2019 | 12:31 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 7 Winners, 3 Perfect, 300 Points | Tied for 1439th
Nordine Taleb, DEC
Taleb should be able to dispatch the debuting short notice replacement from a lower weight class. I just don't have total faith he will. Prepolce has some skill and is fairly durable. I have seen some shall we say questionable decisions from Canadian judges in the past. However the pick is Taleb, but at the current odds you can't really bet it or risk a parlay on it. From a betting angle this is a pass.
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