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02.13.2020 | 11:11 AM ET

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UFC 252
  • Saturday 08.15.2020 at 10:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Endeavor
  • Venue: UFC APEX
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Dominick Cruz, Joe Rogan
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Interviews: Joe Rogan | Backstage: Megan Olivi
  • PPV Buys / Buyrate: 500,000 | TV Ratings: 943,000 avg. viewers (ESPN prelims, 1.2M peak)
  • MMA Bouts: 11
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Bout   Info
Stipe Miocic   defeats   Daniel Cormier   via Decision, Unanimous   5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
Marlon Vera   defeats   Sean O'Malley   via KO/TKO, Elbows From Guard   4:40 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Jairzinho Rozenstruik   defeats   Junior dos Santos   via KO/TKO, Right Hook to Ground and Pound   3:47 Round 2 of 3, 8:47 Total Bout Page
Daniel Pineda   defeats   Herbert Burns   via KO/TKO, Elbows From Crucifix   4:37 Round 2 of 3, 9:37 Total Bout Page
Merab Dvalishvili   defeats   John Dodson   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Vinc Pichel   defeats   Jim Miller   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Virna Jandiroba   defeats   Felice Herrig   via Submission, Armbar   1:44 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Danny Chavez   defeats   TJ Brown   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Livinha Souza   defeats   Ashley Yoder   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Chris Daukaus   defeats   Parker Porter   via KO/TKO, Punches and Knee   4:28 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Kai Kamaka III   defeats   Tony Kelley   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page

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Jakey1988
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08.03.2020 | 11:33 AM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 912th

Gonzalez vs. Villanueva
Jorge Gonzalez, TKO, R1
Best heavyweight in Mexico let's gooo !

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2020.08.03 12:16 PM ET

bout announced

TJ Brown vs. Danny Chavez at 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
Badackerman
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08.03.2020 | 3:27 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 395 Points   |   Tied for 1264th

@Jakey1988 I think their fight is at light heavyweight.
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08.04.2020 | 3:05 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 3 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 200 Points   |   Tied for 3160th

Miocic vs. Cormier III
Daniel Cormier, DEC
Cormier won the first fight by first round KO, and dominated the majority of the second fight standing, before getting hurt to the body. If he fights smart, he mixes his boxing with some takedowns for a nice win.

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08.04.2020 | 6:33 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 380 Points   |   Tied for 1488th

I’m sitting here running tape on O’Malley and I can’t shake the thought that he’s really not as good as he’s hyped up to be. Not saying he isn’t talented, but he’s also super wild, fights with his hands down, and throws(and misses) sloppy strikes that leave him open. I feel like his style works against the guys he’s fought, but it won’t work against upper echelon guys, especially with how open he leaves himself when he misses these big strikes. These cans he’s fought thus far haven’t capitalized on it. Someone who’s young and sharp will, and I truly believe it’s only a matter of time.
Not saying they’re similar, but some of the stuff he does reminds me of Johnny Walker. And look what happened to him when he fought better competition. 
Not sure who I’m taking here, but I may be in the minority who takes Chito.

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08.04.2020 | 7:12 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 530 Points   |   Tied for 163rd

@Taylor335
I agree. Chito Vera is Suga Sean's toughest test and Sean O'Malley will experience a prospect loss. My only concern is the first round. Chito Vera is a habitual slow starter and Sean could easily knock him out in the first round. After the first round, Chito is going to drag Sean into deep waters and get the finish.  

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08.04.2020 | 10:41 PM ET

@Thuesen408

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 380 Points   |   Tied for 1488th

I agree with that assessment. I’m just not sure I agree with Vera getting a finish. 
I gotta run some more tape and see where I stand after that.

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08.04.2020 | 11:22 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 365 Points   |   Tied for 1720th

@thueson I kinda disagree because Chito chin is really good going 3 with linneker and the other juicy brazzlion forgot his name. My biggest fear is that the first is gonna go to O'malley  and then U need 2 of the judge to score the 2nd or the 3rd for O'malley to win, This is why im leaning O'Malley in a pretty much 50 50 fight but +250 on Chito is a gift and might pick chito just for fun

* Edited at 08.04.2020, 11:25 PM ET *

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08.05.2020 | 8:37 AM ET

O'Malley fight...

Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 300 Points   |   Tied for 2414th

I respect both fighters deeply.. but I think O'Malley has power and he manages to keep it moving... Thats gonna be a 2 headed monster for Chito to try and tangle with... I concievably could see a KO by O'Malley early... or him winning that 1st and 3rd quite easily just slipping his jab and staying on his bike? Good fight tho..

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StreamFan68
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08.05.2020 | 8:40 AM ET

DC win pick

Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 300 Points   |   Tied for 2414th

Boy that is a tuff one to call... I mean we just dont know where DC is due to longer layoffs and other commitments..His conditioning which is usually unparallelled HAS to be starting to suffer some I mean right? I think Miocic is just serious enough about keeping this belt that its gonna be extremely tuff on DC...anywhere he trys to take it.. DC's path to winning his slipping a punch.. which is extremely hard to guard against in his clinch....  I think DC may be looking at a loss here myself... and possibly a retirement?

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StreamFan68
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08.05.2020 | 8:44 AM ET

O'Malley fight...

Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 300 Points   |   Tied for 2414th

@Taylor335


Thats REALLY interesting you say that... regarding O'Malleys first "prospect loss"....  I'll definitly keep an eye on this one....  Sugars got such an ability to work his range and kep his feet moving ... I just dont know here bud... tuff one..very for me... I guess tbh Im not "all in" on the kid yet tho..as its like you say... hes moving up in talent now.. not a tremendous bunch.. I dont think Chito's top 5 or anything... but he is a tuff fighter...

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08.05.2020 | 11:30 AM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 320 Points   |   Tied for 2267th

Brown vs. Chavez
TJ Brown, TKO, R3
Yeah yeah

2020.08.05 12:31 PM ET

bout announced

Chris Daukaus vs. Parker Porter at 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
Reign_From_Discord
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08.05.2020 | 1:18 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 3 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 240 Points   |   Tied for 2996th

O'Malley vs. Vera
Sean O'Malley, DEC
Expect rainbow hair to get a decision but I hope Vera derails the train viciously.

Ankalaev vs. Cutelaba II
Magomed Ankalaev, DEC
Kevin McClown really ****** that one up.

dos Santos vs. Rozenstruik
Junior dos Santos, DEC
JDS looking juicy on IG. I believe this is a good matchup for JDS, better all around, if he didn't get destroyed by Francis and Blaydes, I imagine he'd be opening a favorite. Gonna be Overeem vs Jair but Jair doesn't get the finish with 5 seconds left. Jair fought Francis only 90 days ago. Won't be surprised if JDS knocks him out. More time should be taken off.

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08.05.2020 | 1:34 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 315 Points   |   Tied for 2275th

I agree Rozie may be pulling a bisping pissed off take fight poor camp not enough rest.
Same for clown boy may need more time for his hair extensions to recharge!
JDS was a great boxer sadly speed and reflexes are first to go so now he is just better than most.
He "MUST make it dirty kicks, take downs and good defense from big shots.

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2020.08.05 5:47 PM ET

bout announced

Jim Miller vs. Vinc Pichel at 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
2020.08.05 5:48 PM ET

bout status update

Gonzalez vs. Villanueva Changed from Confirmed to Cancelled
NickySwaz
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08.05.2020 | 9:43 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 415 Points   |   Tied for 1018th

Miller v Pichel is a fight I never thought I wanted to see but now I can’t wait, main card opener please or top fight on the prelims 

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Joshjeffords
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08.06.2020 | 12:47 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 315 Points   |   Tied for 2275th

O'Malley vs. Vera
Marlon Vera
Big test for skinny sweet tooth, he has less than a 25% chance of ko.

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KILLA
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08.08.2020 | 11:07 AM ET

more pics of felice please

Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 340 Points   |   Tied for 1934th

what you said something about a knee surgery......out for the last two years.....okay but more pics please so i can care about all these details.

* Edited at 08.08.2020, 11:08 AM ET *

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rkn5
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08.09.2020 | 1:41 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 265 Points   |   Tied for 2726th

Miocic vs. Cormier III
Daniel Cormier, DEC
Cormier grinds out the decision by sticking to the wrestling heavy game plan. Discipline and boring grinding style win DC the fight.

O'Malley vs. Vera
Sean O'Malley, TKO, R1
O Malley is too much for Chito

MarioSuperSmash
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08.09.2020 | 2:02 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 250 Points   |   Tied for 2826th

Chito took hammers from Lineker I'm pretty sure he will be able to eat whatever O'malley wants to toss his way 

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08.09.2020 | 3:06 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 3 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 195 Points   |   3235th Place

Miocic vs. Cormier III
Daniel Cormier, TKO, R3
I have a lot to say about this fight. too much really. I like the odds if I'm being honest, but I refuse to bet this fight. To me this fight is truly MMA history. I'll pay for and enjoy paying for this fight and watch it purely as a fan.

O'Malley vs. Vera
Sean O'Malley, TKO, R2
Now this has been the fight I have enjoyed doing fight tape on the most out of any in recent memory. I am really happy Dan Hardy put out his breakdown before I got a chance to write this because it saves me a lot of time. I'd recommend watching it if you plan on betting either of these fighters. Now, I am notorious for picking dogs, I love it. It has made me a lot of money. And I honestly can't believe I passed up Chito at 3:1 odds, like part of me feels sick doing it. But if you watch Hardy's breakdown he'll point out a lot of the things I see, with two exceptions. I have watched an extensive amount of O'malley's (available) grappling footage, and it's high level. Plus he can go for long periods of time in grappling exchanges and retain his defensive cognizance. So, despite being untested in the Octagon on the ground I feel that Chito's biggest advantage might be less of one than I initially thought. The second point that Dan Hardy didn't touch on, which surprised me, is that Marlon Vera has some of the worst punch recycling in later rounds that I've seen from a high level fighter. And that just won't fly with O'malley at long distance strike range. O'malley has that brash confidence where he doesn't hesitate to fire while under fire. And he laser beams shots down the pipe, by the time Vera's fist make the circle back to his face I think O'malley will have already put him to sleep once he gets used to the awkward forward-marching pace of Vera. Super excited for this fight.

dos Santos vs. Rozenstruik
Jairzinho Rozenstruik, TKO, R1
Dos Santos has been putting in that S&C work recently. Glad to see it too, but I just think it's too little too late. Dos Santos will come into this fight looking in the best shape of his life, I have no doubt, but it's the wrong fighter to take that approach. I would completely agree with JDS's logic in other bouts. He has the skill and he should focus more on his atheltic ability: cardio, power, and speed. But heres the thing, he doesn't have the skill advantage in this fight, at least on the feet that is. Rozenstruik, despite that humiliating loss to Ngannou, is the highest level of striker at Heavyweight. By the way for anyone who doesn't realize how horrible that Ngannou loss is, go back and watch the whole 20 seconds in slow motion, I've coached 5 year olds with better punching technique than Ngannou displays lol. But the thing is, you can tell Rozenstruik got taken by the fear factor. Nice guy JDS won't scare Rozenstruik, and he'll get finished eventually. Unless we see some anomaly of a ground game from him.

Dodson vs. Dvalishvili
John Dodson, DEC
Finally! A good dog to pick on this card which is just awful to bet. I laid some cheddar on the magician here. Merab's best moment of his career was ruining Raufeon's shot into the UFC. After that he has been the boring, slightly gas prone fighter that I always thought he was. High level, but just barely top 10 on his best days. I mean Nathanial Wood is a much busier ground fighter than Merab and he landed what, one? maybe two? sig strikes on Dodson before he got back up. The fact of the matter is, Dodson will present all of the problems Ricky Simon gave Dvalishvili, but with more power. I understand Dodson is a bit smaller, but I don't think the size discrepancy is enough to counteract both the experience and skill advantage that Dodson possesses on the feet.

Ankalaev vs. Cutelaba II
Ion Cutelaba, TKO, R1
These odds are way too good to pass up. I mean Cutelaba has way more finishing potential than Ankalaev. While I doubt anyone sees a decision going to Cutelaba, I can see him being pissed off enough from the BS from the last fight to try and take Ankalaev's head clean of in round one, and he's definitely capable of it. I get that Ankalaev has some shine because of those two headkick KOs, which lets be honest Dalcha would have fallen over if you asked him to do a burpee and Prachnio (0-2 Rd 1 KOs in the UFC) was already rocked from being a bad fighter. I know i'm really taking a dump on Ankalaev, but I'm not trying to. He should be the favorite, because about 70% of the time he gasses Cutelaba out and grind a decision with his ****** 30% TDAcc rate . But if you ask me to choose between cardio and power, I'll choose power at plus money almost every time.

Miller vs. Pichel
Jim Miller, SUB, R2
My funnest fight of the night. I'll crack open a beer and be happy for whoever wins.

Burns vs. Pineda
Herbert Burns, SUB, R1
Man, this is everything I saw in Beneil Dariush vs. Scott Holtzman but with less emphasis on the striking and more emphasis on the Jiu Jitsu. Seeing Minner absolutely mollycobble Burns for basically 99% of their contender fight makes me nervous, because Pineda is a fast starter like that too. But Pineda just can't hang with the level of competition that it takes to succeed in the UFC. He's proven that time and time again, both in the UFC and on the regional scene. This is a lock and I bet it heavy at 1.43, I'll also be excited to see what the props are for this fight.

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08.09.2020 | 5:28 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 365 Points   |   Tied for 1720th

Like how everyone has O'malley by Knockout because I think then  O'Malley by Dec will be at a good line. Chito is a tough SOB and i think O'Malley will have a hard time finishing him, +260 is great odd on Vera right now becuase it will be a close decsion 

Few other lines I like Rozenstruck -145, Dodson +145  

* Edited at 08.09.2020, 5:31 PM ET *

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