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UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa
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- Saturday 09.26.2020 at 10:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN 2
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: UFC Fight Island
- Location: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Paul Felder
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Jon Anik
- PPV Buys / Buyrate: 700,000 | TV Ratings: 523,000 avg. viewers (ESPN 2 prelims, 848k peak)
- MMA Bouts: 11
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Israel Adesanya defeats Paulo Costa via KO/TKO, Left Hook to Ground and Pound | 3:59 Round 2 of 5, 8:59 Total Bout Page | |
| Jan Błachowicz defeats Dominick Reyes via KO/TKO, Punches | 4:36 Round 2 of 5, 9:36 Total Bout Page | |
| Brandon Royval defeats Kai Kara-France via Submission, Guillotine Choke | 0:48 Round 2 of 3, 5:48 Total Bout Page | |
| Ketlen Vieira defeats Sijara Eubanks via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Hakeem Dawodu defeats Zubaira Tukhugov via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Brad Riddell defeats Alex da Silva via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Jake Matthews defeats Diego Sanchez via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Ľudovít Klein defeats Shane Young via KO/TKO, Head Kick and Punches | 1:16 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| William Knight defeats Aleksa Camur via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Juan Espino defeats Jeff Hughes via Submission, Scarf Hold Choke | 3:48 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Danilo Marques defeats Khadis Ibragimov via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 21
09.26.2020 | 4:27 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 978th
Paulo Costa, DEC
Now I love Izzy. I really do. But damn bro, this matchup was earlier that I wished it would happen, and in crazy times too. Costa is a legit threat to the throne, but the lack of reach, and questionable gas tank late in the fight could be the deciding factor. Israel isn't off the hook either; he has durability issues, and Costa can expose those late. ....Let's see what results.
Reyes vs. Błachowicz
Dominick Reyes, TKO, R3
Reyes gave Jon a run for his money...... MY god it was good. Now he's fighting Jan. I don't know if Jan can fit in a picture of being a UFC champion..... Could you?
Kara-France vs. Royval
Kai Kara-France, DEC
Liking Kai here. Royval could catch him in some ju-jitsu, but If he can't his gameplan can get limited fast.
Vieira vs. Eubanks
Ketlen Vieira, DEC
Sarj surprised me against Avila. But I don't think she can get away with it this time on a quick turnaround. That's the key. Do you trust Sarj with a quick short notice fight?
Dawodu vs. Tukhugov
Hakeem Dawodu, DEC
Ooof. Tough one. I like Hakeem. I dunno if he can get past one of khabib's boys though.
Riddell vs. da Silva
Brad Riddell, DEC
Brad with them hands. Sure. Da Silva lacks a compete gameplan.
Sanchez vs. Matthews
Jake Matthews, DEC
Sanchez..... Not a good look taking that DQ, but eh. Here's we are. I'm leaning towards Matthews, but I got decision props and stuff ready to go if he gasses out again.... *Sigh*
"Everybody wants to be a bodybuilder, but nobody wants to lift no heavy-ass weights. - Ronnie Coleman"
09.26.2020 | 4:55 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 7 Winners, 2 Perfect, 315 Points | Tied for 2941st
Hakeem Dawodu, TKO, R2
Hakeem is dangerous and takes his time and doesn’t force the finish. Both guys are explosive but Hakeem should get it done
Sanchez vs. Matthews
Jake Matthews, DEC
Diego is washed up and Jake seems pretty good everywhere. Cheering for Diego though. Jake has had a concerning gas tank so maybe Diego can get it done late.
Knight vs. Camur
William Knight, TKO, R1
Great fight between two fun prospects to watch. To me, William seems more accurate on the feet. When Aleksa fought against Justin Ledet, though he won, he did not impress me. He threw and missed a lot of flashy spinning kicks, and got out jabbed and out boxed. The only reason Justin lost is because he didn’t throw enough and Camur picked it up. William is more explosive too. Who knows but I’m pretty confident in William t
Hughes vs. Espino
Juan Espino, SUB, R2
Haven’t seen Juan in forever man. Don’t know what happened to him, but I have been patiently waiting since TUF. Glad to see him. He’s fighting a stepping stone, a bit of a can in Jeff. Not trying to be an ******* to Hughes, but he isn’t good, and he’s that name that prospects seem to get on their resume. Juan is better on the ground, and they are even on the feet. Should be an easy W for Juan if he can take Jeff down and choke him out relatively early.
* Edited at 09.26.2020, 4:56 PM ET *
"If you jingle my bells, you will have a white Christmas, "
09.26.2020 | 5:34 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 520 Points | Tied for 653rd
"Heavy drinking, heavy women, heavy metal"
09.26.2020 | 5:56 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 625 Points | 117th Place
"you dont need religion to have morals. if you can't tell right from wrong you lack empathy and humanity, not religion."
09.26.2020 | 6:16 PM ET
Fabulous New Predictions
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 375 Points | Tied for 2391st
I finger Kai Kara-France at -220. He has a radioactive uppercut and a perfect five point palm exploding heart technique. Kara-France isn't about to capture the enemy.
Riddell vs. da Silva
I am with Brad Riddell at -305. He has a cybernetic suplex. Riddell isn't about to penetrate the foe.
Vieira vs. Eubanks
I am all about Ketlen Vieira at -200. She has a twisted inverted atomic drop. Vieira must capture the natural order.
Adesanya vs. Costa
I believe in Israel Adesanya at -175. He has a quick approach. Adesanya shall quarantine the cycle.
Young vs. Klein
I can't get enough of Ľudovít Klein at -130. He has a xenophobic spinning back fist. Klein could heal the crowd noise.
Ibragimov vs. Marques
I am obsessed with Khadis Ibragimov at -180. He has a bodacious osoto gari. Ibragimov will likely reject the previous pitfalls.
Hughes vs. Espino
I desire Juan Espino at -300. He has a xenotropic chin. Espino is gonna whack the Octagon. I know it!
Knight vs. Camur
I favor Aleksa Camur at -165. He has an intelligent hammerlock and a distinctive mountain bomb. Camur must nationalize the underdog.
Sanchez vs. Matthews
I take Jake Matthews at -720. He has a hypersonic mounted elbow drop. Matthews is gonna bother the cage. Заруби ceбe на носу!
Reyes vs. Błachowicz
I favor Dominick Reyes at -260. He has a quirky check hook. Reyes is about to fight the TV audience.
Dawodu vs. Tukhugov
I love Zubaira Tukhugov at -140. He has a jarring double knife hand block. Tukhugov shall undermine the underdog. Clearly!
"This is the droid you're looking for."
09.26.2020 | 6:27 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 305 Points | Tied for 2998th
Israel Adesanya, TKO, R4
Paulo will go balls to the wall in the first 2. Adesanya will bob and weave and touch over and over again on the chin.
Reyes vs. Błachowicz
Dominick Reyes, DEC
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09.26.2020 | 6:32 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 3166th
"Dont take life too serious, you will never make it out alive."
09.26.2020 | 6:40 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 405 Points | Tied for 2048th
"Grammar. The difference between knowing your **** and knowing you're ****."
09.26.2020 | 6:41 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 1167th
09.26.2020 | 6:50 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 500 Points | Tied for 887th
"Quack quack quack"
09.26.2020 | 6:52 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 978th
* Edited at 09.26.2020, 6:52 PM ET *
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09.26.2020 | 7:03 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 1655th
"This is Prize-Fighting, IDGAF about your family or your problems - MassaBruce"
09.26.2020 | 7:04 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 792nd
09.26.2020 | 7:08 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 1400th
"the day these thick white clouds changed the climate on this planet forever" - Reggae Shark
09.26.2020 | 7:09 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 500 Points | Tied for 887th
"Quack quack quack"
Fighter Announcements
Khadis Ibragimov vs. Danilo Marques
09.26.2020 | 7:10 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 1655th
"This is Prize-Fighting, IDGAF about your family or your problems - MassaBruce"
Round 1 In Progress
Khadis Ibragimov vs. Danilo Marques
09.26.2020 | 7:15 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 1272nd
"Dit maak nie saak hoe vinnig 'n leun versprei nie, die waarheid sal altyd inhaal."
09.26.2020 | 7:18 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 2688th
"I’m here to snatch necks and cash checks" - Darrick Minner
Round 2 In Progress
Khadis Ibragimov vs. Danilo Marques
09.26.2020 | 7:19 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 655 Points | Tied for 54th
"For no particular reason beat up everyone"
09.26.2020 | 7:20 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 1655th
"This is Prize-Fighting, IDGAF about your family or your problems - MassaBruce"