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UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington
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- Saturday 12.14.2019 at 10:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN 2
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: WME-IMG
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
- Ticket Revenue (live gate): $4,041,119
- Attendance: 16,811
- PPV Buys / Buyrate: N/A | TV Ratings: 865,000 avg. viewers (ESPN 2 prelims)
- MMA Bouts: 13
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Kamaru Usman defeats Colby Covington via KO/TKO, Punches | 4:10 Round 5 of 5, 24:10 Total Bout Page | |
| Alexander Volkanovski defeats Max Holloway via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Amanda Nunes defeats Germaine de Randamie via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Marlon Moraes defeats José Aldo via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Petr Yan defeats Urijah Faber via KO/TKO, Head Kick | 0:43 Round 3 of 3, 10:43 Total Bout Page | |
| Geoff Neal defeats Mike Perry via KO/TKO, Head Kick and Punches | 1:30 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Irene Aldana defeats Ketlen Vieira via KO/TKO, Left Hook | 4:51 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Omari Akhmedov defeats Ian Heinisch via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Matt Brown defeats Ben Saunders via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 4:55 Round 2 of 3, 9:55 Total Bout Page | |
| Chase Hooper defeats Daniel Teymur via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 4:34 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Brandon Moreno defeats Kai Kara-France via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Jessica Eye defeats Viviane Araujo via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Punahele Soriano defeats Oskar Piechota via KO/TKO, Left Hook | 3:17 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page |
Responses Page 3
11.04.2019 | 3:48 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 355 Points | Tied for 2126th
11.07.2019 | 11:26 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 355 Points | Tied for 2126th
Urijah Faber, DEC
Faber by boring decision
Perry vs. Neal
Geoff Neal, TKO, R2
This is fireworks
"If you jingle my bells, you will have a white Christmas, "
11.07.2019 | 2:48 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 290 Points | Tied for 2452nd
* Edited at 11.07.2019, 2:48 PM ET *
11.10.2019 | 2:18 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 7 Winners, 0 Perfect, 330 Points | Tied for 2275th
Kamaru Usman, DEC
Most boring fight in this card. I'll skip.
Holloway vs. Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski, TKO, R3
Real main event. Prepare yourself for a big upset. AND NEW!
Nunes vs. de Randamie II
Germaine de Randamie, TKO, R3
Real co-main. I don't think Nunes win again. I hope De Randemie won't scare to defend belt again.
Aldo vs. Moraes
Marlon Moraes, TKO, R2
I don't think Aldo can make 135.
Yan vs. Faber
Petr Yan, TKO, R2
No Mercy will arrive!
Eye vs. Araujo
Jessica Eye, TKO, R2
Hard fight for both fighters.
11.17.2019 | 2:52 PM ET
Predictions: 0 of 0 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 2852nd
11.17.2019 | 2:53 PM ET
Predictions: 0 of 0 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 2852nd
11.19.2019 | 1:16 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 215 Points | Tied for 2626th
"R.I.P. Beneil"
11.19.2019 | 1:52 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 495 Points | Tied for 829th
Colby Covington, DEC
I can't help but feel Usman is getting a little too mad at Covingtons wind up ********! A mad, angry fighter isn't usually a good thing as they tense up, throw everything into whatever they throw and gas out quick or they become frozen because they do not want to lose to this guy so badly that they refuse to take any risks. This is why I don't really buy the "Grudge match" fights. Much better a fight between to equally skilled and determined guys without the trash talk ********. Anyhoo! This fight, pretty similar styles though I probably give Colby the cardio and Usman the power advantage. But they are both heavy pressure wrestlers who try to break you with pressure. Or as Masvidal would say "Crotch Sniffers!" Speaking of Masvidal, I feel we have to see Masvidal vs Covington next year. Covington wins this 1 by having the better gas tank and sniffing just a little more crotch!!!
Holloway vs. Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski, DEC
I kinda like the upset here. As much as I love Max and his Island boi personality and non stop combination punching style of fighting. Volkanovski has the look of a champion to me. I don't know tho? But in my mind this fight comes down to either Holloway establishing his jab early then building combinations off of it as the rounds progress, doing more damage a, similar to the Ortega win. Or Volkanovski can get on this inside and mix up takedowns, clinching and powerful hooks, uppercuts. His fight against Aldo surprised me with the way he shut Aldo down with faints, I think that shows the work City Kickboxing have done with him as the fients are a big part of their game, just watch Adesanya for elite fienting or check out that bearded oaf Luke Thomas for his breakdown on that very thing. So yeah, the fight. It could be a cracker, like I was saying about the trash talk fueled main event, this fight with the 2 respectful, determined individuals, this here is gonna be the fight of the night. It could get bloody, there will be a lot of face punching and there will be a NEW champ!!!
Aldo vs. Moraes
Marlon Moraes, TKO, R1
Aldo at 135???? After the years of struggles at 145!!!! What?????
Yan vs. Faber
Petr Yan, TKO, R3
The California MAN, gets destroyed by Petr YAN!!!
Perry vs. Neal
Geoff Neal, TKO, R2
I am predicting that this is the fight where all the punishment Mike Perry has taken over the past couple of years all becomes too much! Guy relies on his chin and toughness too much. Although Perry has made improvements since entering the UFC Neal is gonna piece him up and land a brutal head kick or a heavy punch combination that sleeps Perry
Vieira vs. Aldana
Ketlen Vieira, TKO, R2
Aldana has some of the best boxing of any woman in MMA, her and her teamate Grasso throw terrific combinations. But, this isn't boxing!!! Duh! I know I'm stating the obvious there. Aldanas problem seems to be fight IQ, she makes some questionable decisions, like vs Pennington, while comfortably out striking her on the feet when staying on the outside and using her footwork, which ias also pretty good. 3rd round after being taken down she decides to hold onto some foot lock/knee bar/toe hold ******** for over half the round when she had the opportunity to get back to her feet and get back to outboxing her for the win. She lost a split, even though I thought she won 2 rounds, she threw the fight away. Viera is a bit of a bull! I very much doubt she will stay on the outside for long, letting Aldana throw nice boxing combos. She's gonna get on the inside, clinch, trip, takedown, mount, GNP or submission. Simple
Eye vs. Araujo
Viviane Araujo, TKO, R2
Don't think fighting a heavy fisted Vivi is a very good comeback fight for Eye after Shevchenko switched her off just a few months ago. The rare womens MMA TKO stoppage win here
"Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe ****! "
11.19.2019 | 2:27 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 844th
I disagree with you on the Usman vs Covington fight, because I think Usman is more well-rounded when it comes MMA skills, and this is the biggest fight that Covington has been in the best opponent he's ever faced.
* Edited at 11.19.2019, 4:58 PM ET *
11.19.2019 | 2:48 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 495 Points | Tied for 829th
Fair enough Tepid, you're entitled to your own opinion.
isn't this the biggest fight of Usmans career too???
"Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe ****! "
11.19.2019 | 2:49 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 355 Points | Tied for 2126th
11.19.2019 | 2:51 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 290 Points | Tied for 2452nd
José Aldo, TKO, R2
I don't know what to think about this move by Aldo down to bantam weight...
Yan vs. Faber
Petr Yan, DEC
Can't believe Faber still fights. I want Faber vs dillashaw
Perry vs. Neal
Mike Perry, TKO, R1
Perry? *** happened to u?
Vieira vs. Aldana
Irene Aldana, DEC
Vee air uh
Eye vs. Araujo
Jessica Eye, DEC
Must be tough to have your shot and fail... Can she bounce back? Let's see.
Soriano vs. Piechota
Oskar Piechota, TKO, R1
Pie guy c'mon man ***!
Teymur vs. Hooper
Daniel Teymur, TKO, R1
All aboard! At upset city! Next stop! Crackton!
11.19.2019 | 2:57 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 290 Points | Tied for 2452nd
Colby Covington, DEC
I think usman is too stupid to win this fight. Colby already beat him mentally this fight is just a formality.
Holloway vs. Volkanovski
Max Holloway, TKO, R5
Can volk do it?... No. He can't...
Nunes vs. de Randamie II
Germaine de Randamie, TKO, R5
I. Hate. Nunez...
11.19.2019 | 3:35 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 844th
No, that was the fight in which he totally shut down Tyron Woodley and won the UFC welterweight title. I don't think Covington is as good as Woodley, I think this is actually a step down in caliber of opponent.
* Edited at 11.19.2019, 9:35 PM ET *
11.19.2019 | 3:43 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 844th
The fact that Colby Covington has to resort to the antics he uses should tell you that he's really not very good.
11.19.2019 | 3:48 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 495 Points | Tied for 829th
Welp, I have to disagree with you there too bud. This fight is a main event of 1 of the biggest PPV's of the year. Compared to a co main, this fight with Covington is much bigger. There is a difference between being a co main title challenger to a champion defending in a main event of a huge card.
@fish lol! Tim & Eric is a comedy classic!
"Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe ****! "
11.19.2019 | 3:52 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 495 Points | Tied for 829th
Just to be clear I am not a fan of Covington, not 1 bit!!! I think he's a clown!
But, for as much as I dislike him I have to give him some credit as a fighter. Outside of Woodley, he has beaten everyone that Usman has in a more dominant fashion. He beat the piss outta Maia and completely shutdown Lawler while landing a record number of strikes!
I can't ******* believe you have me defending Colby ****** Covington, in PUBLIC!!!!
Whatever way you look at it, he is a good fighter.
"Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe ****! "
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11.19.2019 | 3:54 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 354th
11.19.2019 | 4:21 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 2183rd
"the day these thick white clouds changed the climate on this planet forever" - Reggae Shark
11.19.2019 | 4:35 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 355 Points | Tied for 2126th
It will depend on what the grappling exchanges look like. Colby's offensive wrestling is strong, but that does not imply his wrestling defense is. Ditto Usman. I think in terms of cardio it's about a push. However, Usman has completely wrassle****** Tywhine, who is a better wrestler and has a much better tool (big right) to threaten entries and threaten with generally. Colby doesn't have that kind of win on his record. Lawler at this point is not the same deal and really has never been the wrestler than Woodley is.
I still think this will be an incredibly ****** fight, and that 75% of it will happen against the cage. Lots of finger pies and hickies as they jostle for position and try for reversals in a perniciously boring grappling ego-fest that will go down as the most boring WW unification in history and will probably turn up on ****hub after the fact as interracial ****sexual erotica.
* Edited at 11.19.2019, 4:50 PM ET *