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UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje

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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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MMA NIGHT TRAIN
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10.24.2020 | 7:05 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 660 Points   |   Tied for 528th

There is no blueprint 

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10.24.2020 | 7:31 PM ET

BOBBY KNUCKLES

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 6 Perfect, 780 Points   |   Tied for 53rd

Jared Cannonier changed divisions multiple times because he was incapable of moving up the rankings, finally finds himself in the middleweight division and because of 3 measly wins (besides Jack) he was the favorite over the FORMER CHAMPION?! HAHAHAAAA I hope all you guys cashed in on Rob and Khabib tonight as well.

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10.24.2020 | 7:34 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 570 Points   |   Tied for 1288th

I honestly want to see Gaeche vs Tony 2 after this fight tbh, I honestly find Justin performance to be embarrassing  in my oppion. I know it Khabib, But still he put up no resistance for anything on the ground , Name one fighter who put up less  resistance to Khabib, Not many, I Honestly think if Tony try to grapple this time and not Box , He **** Justin up, People really did blew up Justin ground game , I was not  that Impress, before  And even less impress now 

* Edited at 10.24.2020, 7:52 PM ET *

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10.24.2020 | 7:38 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 640 Points   |   Tied for 668th

I hate that Michael Chandler is being mentioned by UFC like he's right there as someone who can challenge for the title next or something. The guy hasn't proven anything, I think he needs at least 2 fights to get mentioned in that mix. It's spitting in the face of all the other LW's just busting their asses through the years climbing the rankings in this shark tank.

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10.24.2020 | 7:51 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 600 Points   |   Tied for 960th

Yeah man. I like  Chandler but I doubt he'd have lasted any longer than Justin tonight.
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10.24.2020 | 7:54 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 600 Points   |   Tied for 960th

Also everyone who thought Wood was beating Kenney is ********.
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10.24.2020 | 8:09 PM ET


Michael Chandler being in the UFC was the real reason Khabib decided to retire today. Don't believe his BS story about his mom.
And I don't blame Khabib for one second. Michael Chandler is a scary dude. Chandler was a D1 All-American (unlike Khabib) and defeated the greatest UFC LW champion of all time in Bellator. Twice!

* Edited at 10.24.2020, 8:14 PM ET *

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10.24.2020 | 8:28 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 625 Points   |   Tied for 770th


@ImperatorFishrat

How are they ********? The fact it was such a close fight proved Wood could have beat him. The judge that scored it 30-27 is ********.

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10.24.2020 | 9:08 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 600 Points   |   Tied for 960th

@Cheese I actually didn't even get to see it so you might be right.

I still regret nothing.

* Edited at 10.24.2020, 9:08 PM ET *

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Hippie
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10.24.2020 | 9:41 PM ET

Ha..

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

Iā€™ll take the ******** statement.

I had Khabib sub/2 & Whittaker dec & of course changed my picks around like 50 times like always..

******* Khabib looked insane, death mode! Intense fight! Loved it!
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10.24.2020 | 9:59 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 670 Points   |   429th Place

That was an awesome night of fights

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10.24.2020 | 10:22 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 405 Points   |   Tied for 2799th

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10.25.2020 | 12:56 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 600 Points   |   Tied for 960th

Haha, downvote me all you like you pozzed derps.

You still went down on Wood!
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10.25.2020 | 4:06 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 600 Points   |   Tied for 960th

Everyone who picked Wood:



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10.25.2020 | 5:37 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points   |   Tied for 1436th

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HiDefff
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10.25.2020 | 12:06 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 600 Points   |   Tied for 950th

@duck that's the thing though who does Tony actually take down? Tony hasn't landed an official takedown since 2015. His BJJ comes after being taken down himself. So while I get what you're saying and all there's a damn reason he came out in the 5th and tried an Iminari roll instead of shooting a takedown. Tonys wrestling isn't a crazy good as everyone somehow thinks it is. His BJJ yes masterful his takedowns however are just like 90% of other black belts. Non existent 
HiDefff
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10.25.2020 | 12:10 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 600 Points   |   Tied for 950th

And as far as Gaethje. maybe work on your ground game instead of talking nonsense for 3 weeks. Where was that "zone of death" and or all of these car crashes we were promised? just a bunch of hype talk all to go out there and get walked over like a dirty rug. 
HiDefff
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10.25.2020 | 12:13 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 600 Points   |   Tied for 950th

When a guy has you in mount and gives up mount to roll to a triangle that's a lack of respect or anything you present on the ground. you don't typically give up mount for a choke that ends you up on bottom unless you're very confident your opponent doesn't have **** for you down there. Werdum to Gus type confidence 
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10.25.2020 | 1:36 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 565 Points   |   Tied for 1314th

McGregor vs Poirier is rumored for the Vacant LW title with Nurmogomedov retirement. 
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10.25.2020 | 1:53 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 600 Points   |   Tied for 960th

Dustin doesn't deserve that fight.

Should be Tony vs Mcgregor.
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