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UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje
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07.09.2020 | 1:44 PM ET
Responses Page 15
10.23.2020 | 9:09 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 670 Points | Tied for 430th
"Never go down without a fight"
10.23.2020 | 9:31 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 250 Points | Tied for 3425th
Da Un Jung, SUB, R1
This is like the college prep kid trying to fight an Asian in the streets. He got slept and was a meme for still having that stupid smile on his face when he was knocked out. That will be the result of this fight. Jung is better everywhere sam is good at.
10.23.2020 | 10:24 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 0 of 1 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 3792nd
Justin Gaethje, SUB, R2
khabib win
"ALEFA"
10.23.2020 | 10:31 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 1985th
Tai Tuivasa, TKO, R1
What is Tai good at? Nothing really, might be your first assumption. HOWEVER, you would be wrong. He is amazing at getting punched in the face. And Stefan Struve, compared to other heavyweights, hit’s like a gnats balls. Tai is going walk through the storm of pecker punches too land a lot of shots on Struves shoulders until he catches his head and KOs him.
Jung vs. Alvey
Sam Alvey, TKO, R3
Dog pick cause the line is disrespectful.
Jojua vs. Maverick
Miranda Maverick, TKO, R1
@Fish’s girlfriend is gonna get walked over here. Just stay away from the face Maverick, for Fish’s sake.
Alvarez vs. Yakovlev
Joel Alvarez, SUB, R2
Damn... that’s quite the weight miss there buddy.
"I’m here to snatch necks and cash checks" - Darrick Minner
weigh-in result
Joel Alvarez: 159.5 lbs (72.3 kgs)
weigh-in result
Alexander Yakovlev: 155.5 lbs (70.5 kgs)
weigh-in result
Liana Jojua: 126.0 lbs (57.2 kgs)
weigh-in result
Miranda Maverick: 126.0 lbs (57.2 kgs)
weigh-in result
Da Un Jung: 206.0 lbs (93.4 kgs)
weigh-in result
Sam Alvey: 206.0 lbs (93.4 kgs)
weigh-in result
Alex Oliveira: 173.0 lbs (78.5 kgs)
weigh-in result
Shavkat Rakhmonov: 171.0 lbs (77.6 kgs)
weigh-in result
Casey Kenney: 140.0 lbs (63.5 kgs)
weigh-in result
Nathaniel Wood: 140.0 lbs (63.5 kgs)
weigh-in result
Stefan Struve: 265.0 lbs (120.2 kgs)
weigh-in result
Tai Tuivasa: 265.0 lbs (120.2 kgs)
weigh-in result
Magomed Ankalaev: 205.0 lbs (93.0 kgs)
weigh-in result
Ion Cutelaba: 205.5 lbs (93.2 kgs)
weigh-in result
Lauren Murphy: 126.0 lbs (57.2 kgs)
weigh-in result
Liliya Shakirova: 126.0 lbs (57.2 kgs)
weigh-in result
Phil Hawes: 186.0 lbs (84.4 kgs)
weigh-in result
Jacob Malkoun: 186.0 lbs (84.4 kgs)
weigh-in result
Alexander Volkov: 265.0 lbs (120.2 kgs)
weigh-in result
Walt Harris: 254.0 lbs (115.2 kgs)
weigh-in result
Robert Whittaker: 186.0 lbs (84.4 kgs)
weigh-in result
Jared Cannonier: 185.0 lbs (83.9 kgs)
weigh-in result
Khabib Nurmagomedov: 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)
weigh-in result
Justin Gaethje: 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)
10.23.2020 | 10:58 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 600 Points | Tied for 950th
BACKUP FIGHTERS
- Michael Chandler (155) – backup for Nurmagomedov vs. Gaethje
- Sergey Morozov (139.5) – backup for Kenney vs. Wood
- Isi Fitikefu (203.5) – backup for Ankalaev vs. Cutelaba
You're welcome Tap
10.23.2020 | 10:59 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 600 Points | Tied for 950th
10.23.2020 | 11:45 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 645 Points | Tied for 623rd
10.23.2020 | 12:03 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 600 Points | Tied for 950th
10.23.2020 | 1:05 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 2370th
Justin Gaethje, TKO, R1
Justin "Homer" Gaethje KO Hugbib LETS GO
"Mentally Undefeated"
10.23.2020 | 1:11 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 1920th
Joel Alvarez, DEC
Leaning towards Alvarez. However, Yakovlev could steal rounds when he takes this to the ground. I just can't trust him to do so and be efficent.
"Everybody wants to be a bodybuilder, but nobody wants to lift no heavy-ass weights. - Ronnie Coleman"
10.23.2020 | 1:35 PM ET
Time to admire Perfection!
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 585 Points | Tied for 1124th
Khabib Nurmagomedov, SUB, R4
After the passing of his father, Khabib has never been more focused. He remains connect to his father by fulfilling his last wish, and that was for him to retire 30-0 undefeated. This means more than life itself to Khabib because it was his fathers last wish. You will see the best version of the Eagle till date and even though Gaethje is a stud, and a hard working humble guy, he will be taken to a place where no UFC fighter has ever been, and that is into the iron grip of Khabib, squeezing his life, for the sake of his fathers name and legacy. His legacy and success is his fathers, and he will not allow himself to tarnish his fathers name with a loss.
Whittaker vs. Cannonier
Jared Cannonier, TKO, R2
Whittaker is a stud, cmon! He went 10x Rnds with the Soldier of God, Romero. But also for this reason I think he's gonna loose this fight because you don't walk the same after 10x rnds of Romero throwing sledge hammers to your head. I think Whittaker's chin is worn a bit - Till dropped him as well - and Cannonier has some real power. He is super humble (Whittaker is humble as well), and he looked real impressive his last fight. I am gonna go with the Killa Gorilla to catch the Reaper and teach him the true meaning of his name.
Volkov vs. Harris
Alexander Volkov, TKO R3
Harris could easily sell/punch his big ticket by getting that 1st Rnd TKO but can you really put your money on that 1st Rnd? I don't like the odds, so I am playing it safe with the better and more experienced fighter in Volkov. Also he has only been Ko'ed like x2 in 39 fights and one of them was from the Black beast so no shame in that. Harris has a suspect gas tank and when he gets tired those punches are not gonna be feeling good.
Hawes vs. Malkoun
Phil Hawes, DEC
Hawes looked also good in weigh-ins and Malkoun looked like he shouldn't even be there, but I heard he trains with Whittaker, so I say he makes it to the bell and gets some valuable UFC exp.
Murphy vs. Shakirova
Liliya Shakirova, DEC
Murphy looked good in weigh-ins and shes fighting somebody making her UFC debut. Why is this even on PPV? I dunno. Anyhow can't pick the new comer, even though she can reportedly pick up girls and slam em.
Ankalaev vs. Cutelaba II
Magomed Ankalaev, TKO, R3
I really wanna pick the Hulk by 1st Rnd Torso Rip, but becasue I want to get this right I am leaving all emotions aside and I think Cutelaba is gonna get tired and Ankalaev will put him away.
Struve vs. Tuivasa
Tai Tuivasa, TKO, R1
Bam Bam has gas for about 1 Rnd and Struve has a chin for about 1/2 a Rnd so after doing the math Bam Bam gets a TKO half-way through the first Rnd.
Kenney vs. Wood
Casey Kenney, DEC
Two hot guys making head way in the UFC, coming together for a battle of the Bantams. Kenney just looked so good last fight that I think he will be able to beat Wood, who is also super-game.
Oliveira vs. Rakhmonov
Alex Oliveira, DEC
Cowboy looked good last fight. I mean damn good. Can't pick against what I last saw. The hot prospect in Rakhmonov is making his debut but man does cowboy have a mean attitude and he is also tough as nails, not to mention how crafty he is when hes in the octagon.
Jung vs. Alvey
Da Un Jung, TKO, R3
Its a hard match up when old school vets go against up coming talent. The young guns usually have the athletic advantage and there's no worse feeling then being tired in a MMA fight. I see Jung out-pacing Sam all day long, wearing on him, and eventually taking him out.
Jojua vs. Maverick
Miranda Maverick, SUB, R2
I haven't seen tape on Maverick myself but what Ive heard is that she is a beast. So we have a beauty and the beast match up, and I think the beast in Maverick is gonna be too much for Jojua to handle.
Alvarez vs. Yakovlev
Joel Alvarez, SUB, R2
Alvarez has got some nasty chokes in his arsenal and I see him catching Yakovlev in one of them.
10.23.2020 | 2:06 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 1920th
Miranda Maverick, SUB, R3
Miranda all day. I think she's improving much everytime. That's not good for JoJua.
"Everybody wants to be a bodybuilder, but nobody wants to lift no heavy-ass weights. - Ronnie Coleman"
10.23.2020 | 2:12 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 1920th
Da Un Jung, TKO, R2
...Yeah. Jung. Thing is, there's still a lot for Jung to give, even as a heavy favourite.
"Everybody wants to be a bodybuilder, but nobody wants to lift no heavy-ass weights. - Ronnie Coleman"
10.23.2020 | 2:30 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 250 Points | Tied for 3402nd
Liana Jojua, SUB, R1
I'll take an underdog if they have the eye of the tigress!
"“I took no damage,” Hill said. “Most of the fall was me falling down"
10.23.2020 | 2:32 PM ET
Fun Stardowns
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 250 Points | Tied for 3402nd
"“I took no damage,” Hill said. “Most of the fall was me falling down"
10.23.2020 | 2:38 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 1920th
Justin Gaethje, TKO, R4
.....Oh boy. History being made. I will give it to Justin, he's made me remember why I love MMA in the first place. I don't think I'll ever see him in the position ever again. He's incredible value here. If he's willing to go out on his shield with Khabib, ****, I'll come and watch.
Whittaker vs. Cannonier
Jared Cannonier, TKO, R2
I like Jared quite a bit here. He's carried his power well, and has great skills. Just don't know if he's the guy for Izzy- Sorry, I mean Whittaker.
Volkov vs. Harris
Alexander Volkov, DEC
Volkov all day. He litterally needs to survive round one, and the bout is his to take.
Hawes vs. Malkoun
Phil Hawes, TKO, R2
Hawes has powerrrrrrr and contacts with Jones. Malkoun........ Uhhhhh....
Murphy vs. Shakirova
Lauren Murphy, DEC
Shakirova looks promising. Sad thing is, she debuting at short notice. Not easy to do against a lady who is stronger.
Ankalaev vs. Cutelaba II
Magomed Ankalaev, DEC
*Sigh* I have Ankalaev. Cutelaba lost my respect fights ago. Only scaring thing about the bout is round one. Then Ankalaev can cruise.
Struve vs. Tuivasa
Tai Tuivasa, TKO, R2
Leaning towards Bam Bam. Not much though. Didn't Struve recently retire? Not only that, but it was because of heart issues and etc? I don't like it when guys openly wave the white flag to MMA competition and then jump right back in. Really suspicious. Problem with Bam Bam is that he's not UFC caliber and now dealing with a rangy fighter. Your guess is as good as mine.
Kenney vs. Wood
Casey Kenney, DEC
Really good fight. I mean really damn good. But I gotta give it to Kenney, he looks more reliable. Will be interesting if it gets to a decision.
Oliveira vs. Rakhmonov
Shavkat Rakhmonov, DEC
RRRRRRRRRRRRAkhmonov. Now don't get me wrong, I like Oliveira. Problem is he's fighting this short notice. I see Shavkat cruising here.
"Everybody wants to be a bodybuilder, but nobody wants to lift no heavy-ass weights. - Ronnie Coleman"
10.23.2020 | 2:59 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 2735th
Phil Hawes, TKO, R2
Iou
10.23.2020 | 3:02 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 1861st
"UNBREAKABLE"
10.23.2020 | 3:12 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 405 Points | Tied for 2799th
10.23.2020 | 4:05 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 250 Points | Tied for 3402nd
He hasn't proven he is truly able to hang with big strikers or any top 10 world class.
From his style he may early ko either but I would not bet over a bill on it.
He likely will get subbed by kob if goes over 2 rounds and kod by justin.
I would pay to see either fight he is probably the best from Bellator arguably better than Eddie.
"“I took no damage,” Hill said. “Most of the fall was me falling down"