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UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakic
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- Saturday 08.29.2020 at 06:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: ESPN+
- Name: UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakic
- Also Known As: UFC Vegas 8
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: UFC APEX
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Brendan Fitzgerald, Paul Felder
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Paul Felder
- TV Ratings: 564,000 avg. viewers (ESPN prelims)
- MMA Bouts: 10
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Aleksandar Rakić defeats Anthony Smith via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Neil Magny defeats Robbie Lawler via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Alexa Grasso defeats Ji Yeon Kim via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Ricardo Lamas defeats Bill Algeo via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Impa Kasanganay defeats Maki Pitolo via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Zak Cummings defeats Alessio Di Chirico via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Alex Caceres defeats Austin Springer via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 3:38 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Sean Brady defeats Christian Aguilera via Submission, Guillotine Choke | 1:47 Round 2 of 3, 6:47 Total Bout Page | |
| Polyana Viana defeats Emily Whitmire via Submission, Armbar | 1:53 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Mallory Martin defeats Hannah Cifers via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 1:33 Round 2 of 3, 6:33 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 5
08.28.2020 | 9:36 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 1297th
Magomed Ankalaev, TKO, R1
I'm looking forward to seeing a conclusion to this one first one was so controversial and both of these guys are animals I'm voting on Ankalaev but I have a feeling that Ion Cutelaba is going to want to prove that the first time was just a fluke
"Herb Dean is on the screen!" "Someone's gunna **** the bed." "We have a saying back home... If you're coming on??? Come on!!!" ~Harold Howard (First Canadian to fight in the UFC)
08.28.2020 | 10:49 PM ET
"Thiago Santos kicks really, really hard." - David Branch
08.28.2020 | 10:50 PM ET
* Edited at 08.28.2020, 10:51 PM ET *
"Thiago Santos kicks really, really hard." - David Branch
08.28.2020 | 11:15 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 2126th
"Quack quack quack"
08.29.2020 | 1:42 AM ET
Predictions: 1 of 3 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 2839th
08.29.2020 | 1:55 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 1850th
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08.29.2020 | 2:02 AM ET
Predictions: 1 of 3 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 2839th
08.29.2020 | 2:15 AM ET
Predictions: 1 of 3 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 2839th
08.29.2020 | 3:37 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 1546th
Emily Whitmire, DEC
Man. I dunno what to say about this one. I dunno. I'm picking Whitmire because she has the wrestling to stifle Viana. ..... Why I do I have the feeling that I might regret this?
Martin vs. Cifers
Mallory Martin, DEC
I just see Martin grinding Cifers up. If Cifers can prevent the TDs, then it gets interesting.
"Everybody wants to be a bodybuilder, but nobody wants to lift no heavy-ass weights. - Ronnie Coleman"
08.29.2020 | 3:42 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 1546th
Sean Brady, TKO, R2
I expect Brady to show up, fight amazing, and grab the check on his way out. Striking? Check. Grappling? Check. Fight IQ? A+. Thing is however, Agulilera is very dangerous with his power, but besides that there is something suspicious about his durability. When he gets hurt, it's totally not pretty. Brady hasn't been caught yet, and fought good ol McGee.... So yeah.
"Everybody wants to be a bodybuilder, but nobody wants to lift no heavy-ass weights. - Ronnie Coleman"
08.29.2020 | 4:26 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 1546th
Alexa Grasso, DEC
I see Grasso styling on Kim on the feet. It's her time to shine.
Lamas vs. Algeo
Ricardo Lamas, DEC
Lamas should be able to hurt this guy. But @ 38 years tho? *Sigh*
Ankalaev vs. Cutelaba II
Magomed Ankalaev, TKO, R3
I got Ankalaev here. No more games. Ion's really gonna need his cardio for the distance,
Pitolo vs. Kasanganay
Maki Pitolo, DEC
Another Pick em. Man. But I like Pitolo here, he knows he needs to win, and he should be used to losing now. Impa has yet to be tested.
Cummings vs. Di Chirico
Alessio Di Chirico, DEC
Now here's a real pick em. ....But Alas, I dunno. I just see a close decision with these two.
Caceres vs. Springer
Alex Caceres, DEC
This should be a pick em. Yeah I know Springer didn't make weight, but mate, he can make alex sweat here on the ground. On the other hand, I see Alex bouncing around and picking away, making himself hard to track. Eh......
"Everybody wants to be a bodybuilder, but nobody wants to lift no heavy-ass weights. - Ronnie Coleman"
08.29.2020 | 4:30 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 1546th
Aleksandar Rakić, TKO, R2
Man. Glover hurt Smith bad did he? Well Rakic can too. I just hope he takes it seriously. Smith isn't a slouch at the end of the day.
Lawler vs. Magny
Neil Magny, DEC
Magny has the tools to cruise here. I don't think Lawler can go "Ruthless" anymore.
"Everybody wants to be a bodybuilder, but nobody wants to lift no heavy-ass weights. - Ronnie Coleman"
08.29.2020 | 4:32 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 525 Points | Tied for 626th
Aleksandar Rakić, DEC
Rakic and Smith spar eachother for 3 rounds. Rakic 29-28
Lawler vs. Magny
Neil Magny, DEC
Magny plays it safe and wins a close decision.
Kim vs. Grasso
Alexa Grasso, DEC
Grasso can lose this but I think she's cute (and a technical striker) so I'm going with her.
Lamas vs. Algeo
Ricardo Lamas, SUB, R2
I'm picking 38 year old Lamas here..
Ankalaev vs. Cutelaba II
Magomed Ankalaev, DEC
This fight has FOTN all over it, until Ankalaev slows it down and just works his heavy top game and tires Cutelaba then he might go to work later in the fight, but Magomed by decision is the play.
Pitolo vs. Kasanganay
Maki Pitolo, TKO, R1
Kasanganay hasn't really been tested and unless he wet blankets Pitolo I don't see him making it out of this one.
Cummings vs. Di Chirico
Alessio Di Chirico, DEC
Di Chirico isn't bad and the guys he lost to are actually pretty decent. Di Chirico by wide decision here.
Caceres vs. Springer
Alex Caceres, DEC
Springer taking this on short notice and Caceres being a bit harder to handle on the ground these days is whats making me pick him here by decision.
Whitmire vs. Viana
Polyana Viana, SUB, R1
I don't think Whitmire is very good and with Viana being on a 3 fight losing skid she NEEDS a win or else she's done. You can say the same about her last fight but hey, **** happens. I think Viana wins this one.
Martin vs. Cifers
Mallory Martin, DEC
This is going to be a sloppy fight. Martin should win it, though.
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- theredpilljar
08.29.2020 | 7:40 AM ET
I dunno about this one
Predictions: 9 of 10 Winners, 5 Perfect, 625 Points | Tied for 94th
Man this Card is making me dizzy. Iv'e never felt so unsure about a card as this one.
Smith vs. Rakić
Aleksandar Rakić, TKO R3
In his previous fight, Smith got dealt an ass whooping, so I don't see him holding up.
Lawler vs. Magny
Neil Magny, DEC
Magny is gonna keep distance, touch, and move away to grab a DEC. I wanna choose Lawler but he hasn't had a TKO win since Rory. His last win was over cowboy in 2017 if you know what I mean. If he gets it then it will be a nice come back.
Kim vs. Grasso
Alexa Grasso, DEC
Grasso should have this one in my opinion. And she's mexican; got that extra fire.
Lamas vs. Algeo
Ricardo Lamas, SUB, R1
Lamas has been fighting the cream of the crop and is super dangerous. I don't think Algeo has the experience to survive. Lamas all day on this one.
Ankalaev vs. Cutelaba II
Cutelaba, TKO R1
The hulk is gonna come out foaming, ready to rip Ankalaev's head off. After these two are done bangin expect a 1/2h break for repairs of the octagon. This is my under dog pick of the night. Let's go Cutelaba!!
Pitolo vs. Kasanganay
Kasanganay, DEC
Kasanganay looked good on the contender series and he's won 2 already. Those fights are as good as UFC fights in my opinion. He's easily as good as Pitolo, who didn't look that great his last fight.
Cummings vs. Di Chirico
Alessio Di Chirico, DEC
Di Chirico has looked good previous fights but somehow always found a way to lose. I think he rallies to a DEC victory here.
Caceres vs. Springer
Alex Caceres, DEC
Springer who? Alex has too much experience to loose this one.
Sean Brady vs. Christian Aguilera
Brady, DEC
Aguilera will come out banging the first rnd, and if Brady survives or Aguilera for that matter of a fact then Brady takes it to a DEC.
Whitmire vs. Viana
Polyana Viana, SUB, R1
Whitmire has been SUBed plenty and Viana has a fair share of Sub wins, so I think she survives being cut from the UFC roster by getting the SUB.
Martin vs. Cifers
Mallory Martin, SUB R2
There's a reason they bumped both these women fights to the very beginning of the prelims, coz no one is tuning in and they want to save all the good fights for the viewers. Just choose one and move on. Cifer's back is against the wall but I think she's just not good enough. Martin by SUB.
* Edited at 08.29.2020, 7:47 AM ET *
08.29.2020 | 10:44 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 1219th
Polyana Viana, DEC
Last chance for Viana to prove she belongs. Wonder if the pressure gets to her.
Martin vs. Cifers
Mallory Martin, DEC
A Cifers upset would be pretty amusing/entertaining
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08.29.2020 | 11:03 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 2494th
08.29.2020 | 11:11 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 2494th
08.29.2020 | 12:03 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 1738th
"He who hesitates meditates in a horizontal position""
08.29.2020 | 12:29 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 375 Points | Tied for 1980th
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08.29.2020 | 12:32 PM ET
UFC Vegas 8: Smith vs Rakic – Staff Predictions, Picks and Analysis
Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 1546th
