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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 6
08.29.2020 | 2:18 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 9 Winners, 0 Perfect, 265 Points | Tied for 2546th
I fully expect alex to get a boring decision, but a guy who won't coast is always fun and steals fights.
"“I took no damage,” Hill said. “Most of the fall was me falling down"
08.29.2020 | 2:21 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 723rd
Aleksandar Rakić, TKO, R2
I do like Anthony Smith, he's maybe over-achiever in some ppl's eyes, I think the move to Lt. Heavyweight was a good move, it was like a different Lionheart. But Rakic is a tough ask. I think he's the younger, better version of Anthony Smith and is better across the board, except for on the mat, I'd give Smith the edge. And wouldn't be a bad gameplan for Smith to try for the sub finish.
Lawler vs. Magny
Neil Magny, DEC
I can't believe this fight. I mean I can. Every top dog has their day when they get beat by someone they should destroy. This fight, Brad will probably break something else. He did fix my door. Lol
"I'm A Lover, Not A Fighter...... But I Will Fight For What I Love."
08.29.2020 | 2:29 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 1263rd
Anthony Smith, SUB, R3
think people are writing off smith here. rakic is a powerhouse, but i don't think he has the gas tank of glover to keep turning it up as the fight goes on. i'll say he tires.
Lawler vs. Magny
Neil Magny, DEC
if neil can stay composed and out of range then it should be his fight to lose at this point in robbie's career. he can still take a beating though and give back big shots so i'm not expecting magny to get too overzealous.
Kim vs. Grasso
Alexa Grasso, DEC
kim's heart and grit are admirable, but i'm thinking grasso's technicality will allow her to engage on her own terms and hoping that her ground game could be put to use after a well timed level change.
Lamas vs. Algeo
Ricardo Lamas, DEC
this kid is gonna need to really blitz lamas early and make him respect his power or else he's gonna get wrestled around i think.
Ankalaev vs. Cutelaba II
Magomed Ankalaev, TKO, R1
hopefully they pick up right where they left off. ankalaev has more tools.
Pitolo vs. Kasanganay
Maki Pitolo, TKO, R2
just gonna go with the experience edge here. impa could find a sub, but no idea what he's gonna look like standing.
Cummings vs. Di Chirico
Zak Cummings, DEC
yeah i think like cummings as an underdog here, his only ufc losses have been to divisionally relevant fighters.
Caceres vs. Springer
Alex Caceres, DEC
only 2 subs, but subbed giga, so clearly a threat on the ground. still think that caceres can play his outside game and a bad weight cut won't help.
Brady vs. Aguilera
Sean Brady, TKO, R2
i agree with consensus that brady seems the better prospect.
Whitmire vs. Viana
Emily Whitmire, DEC
whitmire is super vulnerable, but hasn't underperformed as badly as viana. on paper, emily leaves too many openings and is bound to get caught, but viana managed to become macedo's only ufc win so i'm having a hard time finding faith.
Martin vs. Cifers
Mallory Martin, DEC
i don't think cifers is too out of her league, but i'm kinda agreeing that she's not the level of opponent that has beaten mallory prior.
08.29.2020 | 2:30 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 1850th
Anthony Smith, TKO, R3
He went for 3 rounds, I think Smith has a plan
Ankalaev vs. Cutelaba II
Ion Cutelaba, TKO, R3
Yeah going against the odds
Pitolo vs. Kasanganay
Maki Pitolo, DEC
I think dude is over rated. Coconut got this one
Martin vs. Cifers
Hannah Cifers, TKO, R1
Good take down defense. I can see her beating the sht out of Martin.
08.29.2020 | 2:33 PM ET
Unpopular opinion
Predictions: 5 of 9 Winners, 0 Perfect, 265 Points | Tied for 2546th
If he can he will win, he goes for broke gasses often and tries dangerous moves.
I'd rather see him cut 15 lb and destroy middleweights, he will "always" have size disadvantage at lhw.
He weighs 205 hell if he was ripped maybe 195-200, just like rich franklin too small for big guys.
It is unknown if he has much power at 205 all his kos are very shop warn and under estimated him.
He has resorted to 2 subs arguably losing prior, against less old beat down guys.
Also similar to Evan Tanner not quite big enough to grapple and take the insane beatings some lhw dish out.
Side note why the proper **** does he lie about being 6 4 looks a weak 6 3 at most ****s sake Jones was taller.
"“I took no damage,” Hill said. “Most of the fall was me falling down"
08.29.2020 | 2:50 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 1182nd
Aleksandar Rakić, TKO, R3
Smith coming back against his beating from Texeria against one of the mmost dangerous guys in the division, if he gases out like he did v glover this could be ugly even if he doesn't i dont see him winning
Lawler vs. Magny
Robbie Lawler, TKO, R2
Either Magney smesh or Lawler by violence no inbetween
Kim vs. Grasso
Ji Yeon Kim, DEC
WMMA like both
Lamas vs. Algeo
Ricardo Lamas, DEC
haven't seen anything about Algeo but his record and it seems like a mismatch unless the UFC sees something in him i dont
Ankalaev vs. Cutelaba II
Magomed Ankalaev, DEC
Ankalaev is really good Cutelaba has punchers chance and thats it
Pitolo vs. Kasanganay
Impa Kasanganay, DEC
Like both Kasangany is inexperienced but is a bad matchup due to grappling
Cummings vs. Di Chirico
Zak Cummings, DEC
Cummings smesh
Caceres vs. Springer
Austin Springer, SUB, R2
Never bet on a Caceres fight Springer should win but you never know
Brady vs. Aguilera
Sean Brady, DEC
neither fighter has fought the best competition though Brady is levels ahead technically but Aguilera has good power so could have a punchers chance
Whitmire vs. Viana
Polyana Viana, SUB, R1
Never bet on WMMA both in rocky form think Viana cluthes it though
Martin vs. Cifers
Mallory Martin, DEC
WMMA Martin should win but never bet on WMMA
08.29.2020 | 2:52 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 1546th
Robbie Lawler, TKO, R2
This is the most important fight on this card, Atleast to me it is. If Lawler doesn't kill Magny, or wait, you can't say that, ppl will call me racist. If Lawler doesn't destroy Magny, I don't know how much longer we'll see Robbie. Atleast in the UFC. That Covington fight left a horrible and foul taste in my mouth from how ****** and salty I was. Can't have anymore of that here. He can't do that. I'll be a ragetard again.
Lamas vs. Algeo
Ricardo Lamas, DEC
I find it hard to not root for Bill Algeo. But Ricardo Lamas. Even a less dangerous version of Lamas is a tough fight. I just don't know what Algeo can do, that Lamas won't have an answer for.
Ankalaev vs. Cutelaba II
Magomed Ankalaev, TKO, R2
Ankalaev survives the Hulk's wrath in R1, takes him out in the 2nd...
"**** Fentanyl & **** Opiates too..."
08.29.2020 | 2:54 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 315 Points | Tied for 2352nd
Aleksandar Rakić, DEC
Here we go again, ladies & gentlemen!
Lawler vs. Magny
Robbie Lawler, DEC
Welcome back to another episode of Let's Make Some ****** Predictions!
Kim vs. Grasso
Ji Yeon Kim, TKO, R3
Because we all know it's easy to blame the fighters for making your predictions go down the drain.
Lamas vs. Algeo
Ricardo Lamas, TKO, R3
But let's keep it real!
Ankalaev vs. Cutelaba II
Ion Cutelaba, TKO, R1
Nobody really knows what' going to happen.
Pitolo vs. Kasanganay
Maki Pitolo, DEC
And this is all about luck and coincidences.
Cummings vs. Di Chirico
Zak Cummings, DEC
But like a wise man once said...
Caceres vs. Springer
Austin Springer, SUB, R2
I came here to chew bubblegum
Brady vs. Aguilera
Christian Aguilera, TKO, R1
and to make ****** fight predictions
Whitmire vs. Viana
Polyana Viana, TKO, R1
and I'm all out of bubblegum!
Martin vs. Cifers
Mallory Martin, DEC
Merry christmas!
"Life is always better after a big poo."
08.29.2020 | 2:59 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 978th
"For no particular reason beat up everyone"
08.29.2020 | 3:06 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 978th
Have never gone against Lawler. 7-2
"For no particular reason beat up everyone"
08.29.2020 | 3:07 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 377th
Why are you so upset about it?
08.29.2020 | 3:09 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 2494th
08.29.2020 | 3:11 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 500 Points | Tied for 803rd
Aleksandar Rakić, TKO, R2
Smith is a journeyman.
"Tail my bets and retire young"
08.29.2020 | 3:11 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 2494th
Lot of us with the same picks tonight. That's a recipe for disaster.
08.29.2020 | 3:12 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 978th
"For no particular reason beat up everyone"
08.29.2020 | 3:12 PM ET
@flyingfrontkick
Predictions: 4 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 225 Points | Tied for 2629th
"I’m here to snatch necks and cash checks" - Darrick Minner
08.29.2020 | 3:14 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 377th
08.29.2020 | 3:19 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 1546th
08.29.2020 | 3:20 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 2230th
Expecting a night of sadness and disappointment in my picks drowned out by the unhealthy amount of Wendy's that my incinerator of a body doesn't get fat off of
"I know many a troops that I visit when I went to Iraq in 2005... 2-uh excuse me in 19-or.. 05' 06' 07' 08' 09' 2010 2011. I went from the Korwaiten border! All the way up to the Turkish border!" -Tito Ortiz
08.29.2020 | 3:22 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 377th