UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero

The official Tapology discussion thread for the event!

I'm more excited about the co main event.

Adesanya vs. Romero
Israel Adesanya, TKO, R5
Drubbing

Romero made weight 

Only Whitmire missed

lol of course whitmire missed... can't do anything right

Adesanya vs. Romero
Israel Adesanya, TKO, R4
YOLO was waiting until last to weigh then needed to shuck and dive behind towel. ala D/C "lean" against towel wile his boys hold up a couple pounds!

took another look at the gas vs izzy fight... great fight izzy turned out in the 5th big time props to that! but also seen a ton of holes in his game especially while under attack. also every time gas had him hurt gas made less then best choices, almost did the exact opposite of what yoel always does. i truly hope yoel implements the game plan everyone know that needs to be done for the win. the double is there off the str8 right every time.
either fighter can win this fight. but ill make the safe prediction and say this guaranteed any finish in rounds 1-3 will be yoel and 4-5 izzy.... this fight will end in a finish! I HOPE YOEL 1ST ROUND 57 SEC.

I get why people are betting heavy on Izzy (he's overhyped and ****, KOed a washed up glass jaw ass cancer Whittaker), but why are they betting on Zhang? Joanna is not like that midget brazilian boy, she has ****star cardio (raw Polish steel and twisted sex appeal, baby) and will completely outclass Zhang, possibly even by going 50-45. She only lost to Rose and Valentina (2 monsters of women MMA) and had a huge run in the UFC, while Zhang has only fought N-O-B-O-D-I-E-S.

Israel Adesanya vs Yoel Romero
this fight is obvious  if Romero  doesn't ko Izzy then Romero will loss but i think it could happen just because Romero  is due for a win maybe as the  middleweight champ since Silva hasn't been dominate and we all know Romero Cuban Missle. But I never Pick against City Kickboxing and i never will to they start loosing  as im a huge fan. P.s Izzy my favourte fighter and romero will be in my top 10

Weili Zhang vs Joanna Jedrezchik  
 Joanna match up well with Weili as Joanna is a counter striker and would not go full ****** like Andrade and move around. But because Statictal champs with 2 or more title defence that loss  the belt don't win the belt back beside Stipe, Couture and TJ and two bigger reason is that Joanna has fake Titties and im worried that she care about getting fan or attention over training and fighter, Weili will probley catch Joanna with a power punch in the 2nd and if it go to dec Joanna will probley outstike her but weili will have more power like Valentina and rose did and she doesn't get outstick by 200 

Beniel Darush vs Drakkar Klose
I Love Benael Darush and Hate Drakkar Klose. Benny is simular to Overemm and Cory Anderson where they skill are way better then they opponents and should be rank higher but has **** chins make it tho the get Kod, Benny is top 10 skill wise because he was beating Edson for 2 1/2 round and Hernadez caught him early and Klose skillwise is better than Benny last 3 opponent  but  Klose is not Dangerous as he went to decision in his last 10 fights

* Edited at 03.06.2020, 4:48 PM ET *

It's obvious people haven't watched zang fight and they're   Just looking at tapology stats and records. Zhang's striking is  Phenomenal and she has more power than anybody in the division.  She's also got great wrestling  And jujitsu.   Which make her basically the best mixed martial artist in the division.  She's not a one trick pony As well she also finishes people Unlike JJ Which makes her more exciting   Unless you like watching people point spar

Finally, we have a card without anyone that is washed up, and with good strikers.  In my view, there are 5 fights to not miss here.  I include Magny/Li and O'Malley/Quinonez with the last 3 of the night.  

I do think that the Romero/Adesanya and JJ/Weili fights are VERY close to call.  Hopefully there is not some questionable stoppage.  These are well matched fighting machines that can go toe to toe for 5 rounds.  

I give the slightest edge to Izzy and Weili.  It could be really interesting if Romero decides to take down Izzy.  Romero has fought so poorly in terms of winning the judges.  With Izzy young and with a proven chin, possibly it is enough to get him to consider taking the former kickboxer down?  We'll see.  
 

Adesanya vs. Romero
Israel Adesanya, DEC
Izzy picks him apart. Old man Romero will tire out later rounds and does not have high end output.

Adesanya vs. Romero
Israel Adesanya, DEC
expecting izzy to fight measured and focus on avoiding yoel's bursts.

Zhang vs. Jędrzejczyk
Weili Zhang, DEC
joanna might just get blasted, i'll hope for something more competitive.

Dariush vs. Klose
Drakkar Klose, DEC
i get why beneil is the favorite based on his history and current momentum, but i feel like drakkar can turn it into a technical boxing match.

Magny vs. Li
Jingliang Li, DEC
feel like this should've been some fightnight headliner, neil is built for 5 rounds and i'd give more consideration to picking him if it were. otherwise i think li can pressure early and win rounds if not finish.

Oliveira vs. Griffin
Alex Oliveira, TKO, R2
cowboy is one of the few guys that i'd keep around even if he lost this fight, but i'm thinking he should be able to outdo griffin.

Quiñones vs. O'Malley
Sean O'Malley, TKO, R2
hedge. reasonable step up for omalley, hope i'm wrong.

Madsen vs. Hubbard
Mark O. Madsen, DEC
not sure what to make of madsen, but i think he has a few more highlights left in him before running into a wall.

Vieira vs. Safarov
Rodolfo Vieira, SUB, R1
just gonna go with the "easy pick" even though it's totally possible vieira gets clipped, safarov lost to villante though so little confidence.

Winn vs. Meerschaert
Deron Winn, DEC
i know people have questions about mini dc but i'm not thinking gerald will catch him.

Whitmire vs. Viana
Emily Whitmire, DEC
i feel dumb trusting emily to not just fall into a sub, but that's what i'm gonna pick. probably start off 0-3.

Emmers vs. Chikadze
Giga Chikadze, TKO, R2
only guy to beat sandhagen, but also been put out by erosa and thiago moises so i'll take giga.

Cannetti vs. Batgerel
Guido Cannetti, DEC
i'll pick nippletat and hope to be wrong. batgirl's level of competition pre-ufc just hasn't been even mediocre.

There's no outcome of Zhang vs Jędrzejczyk that would surprise me.  Such a coin toss, just like with Hooker vs Felder.

Weigh in/ stare down hot take.

Romero is deeeeeeep in the zone. Dare I say, Izzy just a little bit rattled, haha

Not sure what joanna was jabbering on about at staredown.  Wheelie dont understand her words, she just know that disrespect is in the air.

That was a whole lotta mean mugging always fun.
Looked like Hairbender was looking at yoel package to me but maybe it was the 14 pack.
Joanna looked to have zhang pissed which should work to her advantage.
I might just have to go to a sports bar and watch this one!

Cannetti vs. Batgerel
Guido Cannetti, DEC
50/50 fight. Both fighters potentially have their contract on the line and I think Cannetti can use his wrestling to steal rounds away.

Adesanya vs. Romero
Yoel Romero, TKO, R4
Was riding Adesanya all week... the cigar move was bad juju. He’s fxcked now

Zhang vs. Jędrzejczyk
Weili Zhang, DEC
Gonna be a war. Ole Sal D will assist with the decision. Joanna will have more visible damage.

Dariush vs. Klose
Beneil Dariush, DEC
Benny by Sub or Klose Decision...

Magny vs. Li
Neil Magny, SUB, R2
Gotta stay Army and support my boy... by Guillotine

Oliveira vs. Griffin
Max Griffin, DEC
All business this week...

Quiñones vs. O'Malley
Sean O'Malley, SUB, R1
I liked the Aztec offering commentary... then pulled back after the knuckle sniffing...

Vieira vs. Safarov
Rodolfo Vieira, SUB, R1
Let’s see something amazing

Winn vs. Meerschaert
Gerald Meerschaert, DEC
Will lead to a reassessment of weight class for Winn

Whitmire vs. Viana
Polyana Viana, SUB, R2
Switched after weigh ins... something seems off. Flustered.

Emmers vs. Chikadze
Jamall Emmers, SUB, R1
Strong entrance coming... going for an early night $50k bonus

Cannetti vs. Batgerel
Danaa Batgerel, TKO, R1
#Mongols > #Ninjas

Winn and Meerschaert got the no like vibe going. Winn gas tank vs. Stewart was not good. If Winn has good first, might try to live bet Meerschaert.

This Olympic wrestling nerd rubs me the wrong way. This one is going to decision. I'm going to lay the juice on the over.