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- Saturday 07.11.2020 at 10:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: UFC Fight Island
- Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Michael Bisping
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Jon Anik
- PPV Buys / Buyrate: 1,300,000 | TV Ratings: 1M avg. viewers (ESPN prelims, 1.3M peak)
- MMA Bouts: 13
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| Bout | Info | |
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| Kamaru Usman defeats Jorge Masvidal via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Alexander Volkanovski defeats Max Holloway via Decision, Split | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Petr Yan defeats José Aldo via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 3:24 Round 5 of 5, 23:24 Total Bout Page | |
| Rose Namajunas defeats Jéssica Andrade via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Amanda Ribas defeats Paige VanZant via Submission, Armbar | 2:21 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Jiří Procházka defeats Volkan Oezdemir via KO/TKO, Overhand Right | 0:49 Round 2 of 3, 5:49 Total Bout Page | |
| Muslim Salikhov defeats Elizeu Zaleski via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Makwan Amirkhani defeats Danny Henry via Submission, Anaconda Choke | 3:15 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Leonardo Santos defeats Roman Bogatov via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Marcin Tybura defeats Maxim Grishin via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Raulian Paiva defeats Zhalgas Zhumagulov via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Karol Rosa defeats Vanessa Melo via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Davey Grant defeats Martin Day via KO/TKO, Left Hook | 2:38 Round 3 of 3, 12:38 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 4
2020.06.16
10:50 AM ET
bout announced
Elizeu Zaleski vs. Muslim Salikhov at 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
2020.06.16
3:53 PM ET
bout status update
Munhoz vs. Edgar Changed from Confirmed to Cancelled
2020.06.17
12:02 AM ET
bout announced
Marcin Tybura vs. Alexandr Romanov at 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
06.17.2020 | 1:25 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 585 Points | Tied for 1522nd
Tybura vs. Romanov
Alexander Romanov, TKO, R1
Yeah
Alexander Romanov, TKO, R1
Yeah
06.17.2020 | 12:32 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 645 Points | Tied for 930th
Tybura vs. Romanov
Alexander Romanov, TKO, R1
Romanov is a beast
Alexander Romanov, TKO, R1
Romanov is a beast
"Lets see some ******* action!"
06.17.2020 | 10:01 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 3104th
Tybura vs. Romanov
Marcin Tybura, DEC
Is Romanov really a 'Beast"??? I've been fooled before by fighters from that Eagles FC having undefeated records, long wins streaks, lot's of finishes only for them to be TERRIBLE!!! Anyone remember Nick Negumeranu!!!??? He came in undefeated and got spanked by ****** Saparbeg Safarov!!!!! Or a guy Tybura just beat, Sergey Spivak us another 1. I'm going go with actual UFC experience
Marcin Tybura, DEC
Is Romanov really a 'Beast"??? I've been fooled before by fighters from that Eagles FC having undefeated records, long wins streaks, lot's of finishes only for them to be TERRIBLE!!! Anyone remember Nick Negumeranu!!!??? He came in undefeated and got spanked by ****** Saparbeg Safarov!!!!! Or a guy Tybura just beat, Sergey Spivak us another 1. I'm going go with actual UFC experience
"Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe ****! "
06.17.2020 | 11:50 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 3299th
Zaleski vs. Salikhov
Muslim Salikhov
****s sake is this king of fighters im going with kung fu panda
Tybura vs. Romanov
Marcin Tybura
Sumo huh cool story bro
Muslim Salikhov
****s sake is this king of fighters im going with kung fu panda
Tybura vs. Romanov
Marcin Tybura
Sumo huh cool story bro
"“I took no damage,” Hill said. “Most of the fall was me falling down"
06.18.2020 | 12:35 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 2670th
@Mikey I agree to an extent, a lot of these Eagles guys have crushed more cans than a recycling plant. But I've seen Romanov fight a few times, and those fights haven't ever been close. He does little brother everyone. He doesn't have much power but his cardio is really good for a fat ****** and his wrestling and top control is superb. Him and Musaev have been on my Radar for a while.Tybura isn't that great TBH and I'll be pretty surprised he manages to keep this fight standing. I'm thinking Romanov TKO from the top....he's got subs too though.
Heh. JK. Romanov beats up dudes half his size and gasses after 1 His striking sucks. He won't get Tybura down and will get KO'ed.
* Edited at 06.18.2020, 12:57 AM ET *
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06.18.2020 | 1:22 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 3104th
Now Musaev, you do mean Tofiq Musayev Rizin Lightweight GP winner do you?
He is a guy I think does well in the UFC! I try not to make any bold predictions until these kinda guys actually fight a top 15 calibre fighter because I've been burned before! Ie was convinced Dagi Arsanaliev was gonna murder everyone in ONE in his way to the UFC and eventually Khabib then he goes and gets finished by Christian Lee!!!
But I have been impressed with Musayev, he's smashed every one he's faced in Rizin, he destroyed the worse Pitbull but Pitbull was injured from his previous fight. So yeah, I will wait and see.
Going back to Romanov, I've been burned by these undefeated guys with impressive records too many times to have any faith in them
He is a guy I think does well in the UFC! I try not to make any bold predictions until these kinda guys actually fight a top 15 calibre fighter because I've been burned before! Ie was convinced Dagi Arsanaliev was gonna murder everyone in ONE in his way to the UFC and eventually Khabib then he goes and gets finished by Christian Lee!!!
But I have been impressed with Musayev, he's smashed every one he's faced in Rizin, he destroyed the worse Pitbull but Pitbull was injured from his previous fight. So yeah, I will wait and see.
Going back to Romanov, I've been burned by these undefeated guys with impressive records too many times to have any faith in them
"Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe ****! "
06.18.2020 | 2:31 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 2670th
Nah, shamil Musaev. Kid's a beast, quite possibly the next Nurmy. Fights in KSW and is definitely one to watch. Needs to happen soon for him though at age 26.
Romanov isn't good really. He looks good against dudes he massively outsizes but yeah, Tybura aint' that. Tybura is easily better than him at pretty much everything and I'm fairly confident he would have finished all the bums romanov has blown through too. He's got absolutely woeful striking...no power on the feet, throws arm punches,his entries are sloppy....just not a prospect heavy IMO.
It's a weird booking. I think he burns his gas in the first and get's TKO'ed late in the second.
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06.18.2020 | 2:54 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 3104th
Wrong generic Russian named guy, there's a LOT of them!! Ha. Can't say I've watched much of Musaev, I'm aware of him. Roberto Soldic is the guy from KSW who I like, reminds me of CroCop. So many of these guys with potential that fight in Poland, Russia, Asia etc.
Yeah I know Tybura ain't great, I just don't trust guys like Romanov!!
Yeah I know Tybura ain't great, I just don't trust guys like Romanov!!
"Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe ****! "
06.18.2020 | 8:36 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 390 Points | Tied for 3213th
Usman vs. Burns
Gilbert Burns, DEC
Usman is a talented fighter, but I don't see how he can win this. Standing, Burns has a good chin, more power and might be more technical, and his JJB skills are so dangerous, it would be a mistake for Usman to take him down. Burns showed amazing cardio in his last 5 rounds fight, so I just thinks we will see a new champ here. Fighter of the year by far.
Andrade vs. Namajunas II
Rose Namajunas, DEC
Namajunas should win this by decision, but Andrade is always dangerous.
Gilbert Burns, DEC
Usman is a talented fighter, but I don't see how he can win this. Standing, Burns has a good chin, more power and might be more technical, and his JJB skills are so dangerous, it would be a mistake for Usman to take him down. Burns showed amazing cardio in his last 5 rounds fight, so I just thinks we will see a new champ here. Fighter of the year by far.
Andrade vs. Namajunas II
Rose Namajunas, DEC
Namajunas should win this by decision, but Andrade is always dangerous.
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- Hippie
06.18.2020 | 2:34 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 480 Points | Tied for 2589th
live
2020.06.18
2:36 PM ET
bout announced
Martin Day vs. Davey Grant at 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
06.18.2020 | 5:20 PM ET
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 755 Points | Tied for 180th
Dana had some nice words for Prochazka. Good to hear.
06.20.2020 | 1:46 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 3062nd
Zaleski vs. Salikhov
Muslim Salikhov, TKO, R2
Im a big fan of Salikhov and see him winning this one by TKO in Rd 2. Salikhov is in my top 15 at 170 (#11)
Tybura vs. Romanov
Marcin Tybura, DEC
Romanov is a newcomer, who knows what kind of competition he has faced so far. I see 2 big bums heaving for air until the decision.
Day vs. Grant
Martin Day, TKO, R2
Who knows? Never seen either them. I just figure Day pops the Brit, although I dont know what the Hawaiian's hands are like but its what I see in my head.
Muslim Salikhov, TKO, R2
Im a big fan of Salikhov and see him winning this one by TKO in Rd 2. Salikhov is in my top 15 at 170 (#11)
Tybura vs. Romanov
Marcin Tybura, DEC
Romanov is a newcomer, who knows what kind of competition he has faced so far. I see 2 big bums heaving for air until the decision.
Day vs. Grant
Martin Day, TKO, R2
Who knows? Never seen either them. I just figure Day pops the Brit, although I dont know what the Hawaiian's hands are like but its what I see in my head.
06.20.2020 | 2:54 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 12 of 13 Winners, 7 Perfect, 830 Points | Tied for 26th with 5 others
Usman vs. Burns
Kamaru Usman, DEC
Hard to pick since both are teammates and know each other strengths/weaknesses.
Volkanovski vs. Holloway II
Alexander Volkanovski, DEC
Don't expect much different in the rematch and Max should probably build up to 155 next.
Yan vs. Aldo
Petr Yan, TKO, R3
We are going to the see the future of the bantamweight division.
Andrade vs. Namajunas II
Rose Namajunas, DEC
BS slam
VanZant vs. Ribas
Amanda Ribas, TKO, R2
Ribas is going beat the **** out of this "fighter"
Kamaru Usman, DEC
Hard to pick since both are teammates and know each other strengths/weaknesses.
Volkanovski vs. Holloway II
Alexander Volkanovski, DEC
Don't expect much different in the rematch and Max should probably build up to 155 next.
Yan vs. Aldo
Petr Yan, TKO, R3
We are going to the see the future of the bantamweight division.
Andrade vs. Namajunas II
Rose Namajunas, DEC
BS slam
VanZant vs. Ribas
Amanda Ribas, TKO, R2
Ribas is going beat the **** out of this "fighter"
* Edited at 06.20.2020, 3:04 AM ET *
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06.20.2020 | 2:39 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 1892nd
Usman vs. Burns
Kamaru Usman, DEC
are we playing now?USMAN is underated champ, i don't see in the roster right now somebody that can beat him.
Volkanovski vs. Holloway II
Alexander Volkanovski, DEC
i really hope to bet wrong on this but i don't see max winning this fight,BUT i don't think alex is the best in this weight class, I would love to see him against henry/zabit or T-city, I do believe that if max will be motivate- he will beat him but I think max doesn't have drive anymore
Yan vs. Aldo
Petr Yan, DEC
aldo getting title shot after 2 L is crazy, I am not sure that he won the fight against marlon, I do know that yan is not as great like people think, I do believe that Aljo is wild card so he can't be champ for long,Cody is also wild card but if he stay focus like the last fight?wow...in the end-people doesn't realize yet how good sugar striking is, sugar and henry is making yan looking like noob, the rest?wild card, I hope aldo will win but i think yan will make him tried and win in D
Andrade vs. Namajunas II
Jéssica Andrade, TKO, R1
81% with rose?she lost the first fight...i dont believe it will be any different
Oezdemir vs. Procházka
Volkan Oezdemir, TKO, R1
CB DOLLAWAY IS GUY THAT THIS GUY BEAT,no time is back,R1 ko
Zaleski vs. Salikhov
Elizeu Zaleski, DEC
I hate the boring style of zaleski but i don't think he lose this one,D for zaleski
Amirkhani vs. Henry
Makwan Amirkhani, DEC
classic D fight,both of them are talker but i don't think we see finish here
Santos vs. Bogatov
Leonardo Santos, TKO, R1
santos is old,but he is just like wine,he will ko this guy in R1
Tybura vs. Romanov
Alexander Romanov, TKO, R1
I will go with the hype
Kamaru Usman, DEC
are we playing now?USMAN is underated champ, i don't see in the roster right now somebody that can beat him.
Volkanovski vs. Holloway II
Alexander Volkanovski, DEC
i really hope to bet wrong on this but i don't see max winning this fight,BUT i don't think alex is the best in this weight class, I would love to see him against henry/zabit or T-city, I do believe that if max will be motivate- he will beat him but I think max doesn't have drive anymore
Yan vs. Aldo
Petr Yan, DEC
aldo getting title shot after 2 L is crazy, I am not sure that he won the fight against marlon, I do know that yan is not as great like people think, I do believe that Aljo is wild card so he can't be champ for long,Cody is also wild card but if he stay focus like the last fight?wow...in the end-people doesn't realize yet how good sugar striking is, sugar and henry is making yan looking like noob, the rest?wild card, I hope aldo will win but i think yan will make him tried and win in D
Andrade vs. Namajunas II
Jéssica Andrade, TKO, R1
81% with rose?she lost the first fight...i dont believe it will be any different
Oezdemir vs. Procházka
Volkan Oezdemir, TKO, R1
CB DOLLAWAY IS GUY THAT THIS GUY BEAT,no time is back,R1 ko
Zaleski vs. Salikhov
Elizeu Zaleski, DEC
I hate the boring style of zaleski but i don't think he lose this one,D for zaleski
Amirkhani vs. Henry
Makwan Amirkhani, DEC
classic D fight,both of them are talker but i don't think we see finish here
Santos vs. Bogatov
Leonardo Santos, TKO, R1
santos is old,but he is just like wine,he will ko this guy in R1
Tybura vs. Romanov
Alexander Romanov, TKO, R1
I will go with the hype
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- Hippie
06.21.2020 | 11:58 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 480 Points | Tied for 2589th
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06.22.2020 | 1:44 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 640 Points | Tied for 937th
Oezdemir vs. Procházka
Volkan Oezdemir, DEC
oezdemir by leg kicks unless jiri has figured out how to avoid them recently (entirely possible he's still young)
Volkan Oezdemir, DEC
oezdemir by leg kicks unless jiri has figured out how to avoid them recently (entirely possible he's still young)
06.22.2020 | 1:49 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 640 Points | Tied for 937th
if jiri shows up and beats up oezdemir the same way hes been beating up Free Agent light heavyweights in rizin he should be given next LHW title fight imo
* Edited at 06.22.2020, 1:56 AM ET *
06.22.2020 | 7:06 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 3104th
Yan vs. Aldo
José Aldo, DEC
I'm going with my heart here. Aldo is 1 of my original favourites along with Anderson and Machida I remember watching highlights on YouTube of Aldo lighting fools up!!! His run through WEC was truly destructive! His counter knee vs Franco Nogueira, his jumping double switch knee in 10 secs vs Swanson!!! I will always route for Scarface. Also, I know Yan has looked really good but if he really look at his record he has gotten a title shot without beating 1 top 10 guy!!! Faber, Dodson Jimmy Rivera and Rivera beat him for the vast majority of that fight, only to be dropped at the end of 2 rounds! Dodson wobbled him too! I know I'm clutching at straws a little but Jose Aldo is by far and away the toughest fight of Yans career
VanZant vs. Ribas
Amanda Ribas, SUB, R2
Don't know why but I have a strong feeling Paige doesn't make this fight. Her arm breaks again!!!
Oezdemir vs. Procházka
Volkan Oezdemir, TKO, R3
I have enjoyed watching Jiri smash fools over in Rizin and I'm happy he is in the UFC now. But, Oezdimer is about as tough a debut he could get. Oezdimer is not gonna be bullied or crumble when hit. I see Jiri starting well but Oezdimer takes what he's got, Jiri tires and is finished late.
Amirkhani vs. Henry
Danny Henry, TKO, R2
Amirkhanis a bust! Remember he came into the UFC and hit a flying knee, he had a bit of hype around him. Has great grappling but doesn't have the cardio to sustain it for more than a round. His last 2 fights sum him up, it's either a 1st round sub/finish or he gases and gets beaten up and out pointed or finished. He also lost to Jason Knight, was dropped, outstruck, don't know how he got that decision??? Henry is Scottish. That's enough for me!!!!
Santos vs. Bogatov
Roman Bogatov, DEC
Another M1 Champ joins the UFC, keep an eye out for Shavkat Rakhmanov and Alex Doskalchuk on fight Island too. Bogatov looked really impressive in the 3 or 4 fights I've seen him in, good all round, can finish and good cardio. Santos is a veteran who has been on a tear but he has been very unactive, at 40 years old thats gotta be a factor. Bogatov should have enough to neutralise Santos and win a classic Russian fighter wall nd stall decision!!!
José Aldo, DEC
I'm going with my heart here. Aldo is 1 of my original favourites along with Anderson and Machida I remember watching highlights on YouTube of Aldo lighting fools up!!! His run through WEC was truly destructive! His counter knee vs Franco Nogueira, his jumping double switch knee in 10 secs vs Swanson!!! I will always route for Scarface. Also, I know Yan has looked really good but if he really look at his record he has gotten a title shot without beating 1 top 10 guy!!! Faber, Dodson Jimmy Rivera and Rivera beat him for the vast majority of that fight, only to be dropped at the end of 2 rounds! Dodson wobbled him too! I know I'm clutching at straws a little but Jose Aldo is by far and away the toughest fight of Yans career
VanZant vs. Ribas
Amanda Ribas, SUB, R2
Don't know why but I have a strong feeling Paige doesn't make this fight. Her arm breaks again!!!
Oezdemir vs. Procházka
Volkan Oezdemir, TKO, R3
I have enjoyed watching Jiri smash fools over in Rizin and I'm happy he is in the UFC now. But, Oezdimer is about as tough a debut he could get. Oezdimer is not gonna be bullied or crumble when hit. I see Jiri starting well but Oezdimer takes what he's got, Jiri tires and is finished late.
Amirkhani vs. Henry
Danny Henry, TKO, R2
Amirkhanis a bust! Remember he came into the UFC and hit a flying knee, he had a bit of hype around him. Has great grappling but doesn't have the cardio to sustain it for more than a round. His last 2 fights sum him up, it's either a 1st round sub/finish or he gases and gets beaten up and out pointed or finished. He also lost to Jason Knight, was dropped, outstruck, don't know how he got that decision??? Henry is Scottish. That's enough for me!!!!
Santos vs. Bogatov
Roman Bogatov, DEC
Another M1 Champ joins the UFC, keep an eye out for Shavkat Rakhmanov and Alex Doskalchuk on fight Island too. Bogatov looked really impressive in the 3 or 4 fights I've seen him in, good all round, can finish and good cardio. Santos is a veteran who has been on a tear but he has been very unactive, at 40 years old thats gotta be a factor. Bogatov should have enough to neutralise Santos and win a classic Russian fighter wall nd stall decision!!!
"Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe ****! "
06.22.2020 | 7:11 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 2010th
Great event. The other Fight island events are decent but this one stands way above those.
"The only thing predictable about MMA is that it is unpredictable."
06.22.2020 | 11:06 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 580 Points | Tied for 1538th
Volkanovski vs. Holloway II
Alexander Volkanovski, TKO, R3
I don't see max Holloway making the necessary improvements to beat Volkanovski. But I wouldn't be surprised if Holloway gets the job done.
Alexander Volkanovski, TKO, R3
I don't see max Holloway making the necessary improvements to beat Volkanovski. But I wouldn't be surprised if Holloway gets the job done.
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