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07.09.2020 | 1:44 PM ET

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UFC 254
  • Saturday 10.24.2020 at 02:00 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, Daniel Cormier
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Jon Anik
  • PPV Buys / Buyrate: 675,000 | TV Ratings: 343,000 avg. viewers (ESPN 2 prelims)
  • MMA Bouts: 12
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Bout   Info
Khabib Nurmagomedov   defeats   Justin Gaethje   via Submission, Triangle Choke   1:34 Round 2 of 5, 6:34 Total Bout Page
Robert Whittaker   defeats   Jared Cannonier   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Alexander Volkov   defeats   Walt Harris   via KO/TKO, Kick to the Solar Plexus   1:15 Round 2 of 3, 6:15 Total Bout Page
Phil Hawes   defeats   Jacob Malkoun   via KO/TKO, Punches   0:18 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Lauren Murphy   defeats   Liliya Shakirova   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   3:31 Round 2 of 3, 8:31 Total Bout Page
Magomed Ankalaev   defeats   Ion Cutelaba   via KO/TKO, Punches   4:19 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Tai Tuivasa   defeats   Stefan Struve   via KO/TKO, Punches   4:59 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Casey Kenney   defeats   Nathaniel Wood   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Shavkat Rakhmonov   defeats   Alex Oliveira   via Submission, Guillotine Choke   4:40 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Da Un Jung   vs.   Sam Alvey   Ends in a Draw, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Miranda Maverick   defeats   Liana Jojua   via KO/TKO, Doctor Stoppage (cut)   5:00 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Joel Alvarez   defeats   Alexander Yakovlev   via Submission, Armbar   3:00 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page

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Erison
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10.24.2020 | 1:19 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 665 Points   |   Tied for 462nd

I think Kenney is getting the slightly better of each of these exchanges.
Spudgreg
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10.24.2020 | 1:22 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 585 Points   |   Tied for 1124th

Kenney is fading 19-19
TheCombatJournal
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10.24.2020 | 1:22 PM ET

Possibly the Biggest fight ever, and it didn't rely on bad blood or trash talk to sell

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 615 Points   |   Tied for 828th

Check out my article I did on my predictions and the current odds on my predictions for UFC 254 tonight. I also feature the main event which is currently trending to be the biggest fight ever, and it sold without the need for bad blood or trash talk. Link below.

https://combatsportsjournal.wixsite.com/combatsportsjournal/post/ufc-254-possibly-the-biggest-fight-ever-without-relying-on-trash-talk-predictions-and-current-odds
pie2munch
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10.24.2020 | 1:22 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 755 Points   |   Tied for 102nd

20-18 kenney
Babar
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10.24.2020 | 1:22 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 700 Points   |   Tied for 285th

Dana applauds 
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10.24.2020 | 1:22 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 655 Points   |   Tied for 532nd

Despite the commentary, I still think Kennedy is landing the cleaner shots. Wood is busy but looks like patty cakes

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2020.10.24 1:22 PM ET

Round 3 In Progress

Casey Kenney vs. Nathaniel Wood
Blackbet25
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10.24.2020 | 1:23 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 470 Points   |   2344th Place

What is DC talking about? I don’t see Kenney slowing down more than Wood. With the pace they set in the first they had to slow a little bit, but not significantly.

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KO2019
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10.24.2020 | 1:23 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 735 Points   |   Tied for 149th

Kenney 20-18

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Spudgreg
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10.24.2020 | 1:23 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 585 Points   |   Tied for 1124th

No way did kenney win that round he was outlander and a lot of his punches landed to woods arms 
AJBO
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10.24.2020 | 1:24 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 440 Points   |   Tied for 2562nd

I'm loving this but if Kenney wants to secure the win he should lean on his wrestling in this last round

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Hippie
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10.24.2020 | 1:26 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 1222nd

50/50?  I can’t judge this.

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DEAD!!
Blackbet25
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10.24.2020 | 1:27 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 470 Points   |   2344th Place

definitely early candidate for fight of the night... goodness...

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pie2munch
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10.24.2020 | 1:27 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 755 Points   |   Tied for 102nd

30-27 Kenney

each round close though
2020.10.24 1:28 PM ET

Judges Tallying

Casey Kenney vs. Nathaniel Wood
Shaolin86
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10.24.2020 | 1:28 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 2129th

Great fight. Both guys gritty as hell, but Kenney edged it out.
Blackbet25
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10.24.2020 | 1:28 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 470 Points   |   2344th Place

Good fight.

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KO2019
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10.24.2020 | 1:28 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 735 Points   |   Tied for 149th

kenney won IMO

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Erison
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10.24.2020 | 1:28 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 665 Points   |   Tied for 462nd

Each round was close. But I probably gave 1 and 3 to Kenney?
Spudgreg
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10.24.2020 | 1:28 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 585 Points   |   Tied for 1124th

29-28 kenney. Maybe. It wouldn’t be a robbery if it went the other way
AFishersShotgun
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10.24.2020 | 1:28 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 710 Points   |   Tied for 230th

I got Kenney 29-28

Who is trackin these strikes though??

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FresnoMMA
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10.24.2020 | 1:29 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 645 Points   |   Tied for 623rd

Hard fought by both guys, Kenney seems to be a different fighter and improving immensely on his overall game. I think he'll take the decision

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