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UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje
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- 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 | |
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| 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 |
Responses Page 8
10.14.2020 | 9:46 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 1985th
"I’m here to snatch necks and cash checks" - Darrick Minner
10.14.2020 | 3:33 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 405 Points | Tied for 2799th
khabib +400 all day long.
What's your credit card number?
10.14.2020 | 7:38 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 2585th
Khabib Nurmagomedov, SUB, R3
Justin Gaethje is an excellent striker, he has a good background in wrestling (NCAA Division I). But I don't think he has enough BJJ to defend against Khabib's submission attempts. Gaethje will be very competitive in the first round but once he is tased down cardio will not be the same during the fight.
Whittaker vs. Cannonier
Robert Whittaker, DEC
Killa Gorilla is very dangerous on the stand and because Robert's chin is not the same as in 2017. However, Whittaker beat Uriah Hall, Derek Brunson, Darren Till, Yoel Romero (twice), All those dangerous strikers succumbed to the excellent gameplan and Fight IQ shown by Whittaker.
Volkov vs. Harris
Alexander Volkov, DEC
Harris is explosive and powerful, but Volkov is a great kickboxer who throws a lot of punches and kicks. Volkov wins by unanimous decision
Calvillo vs. Murphy
Cynthia Calvillo, SUB, R2
Unlucky matchup for Lauren Murphy
Struve vs. Tuivasa
Tai Tuivasa, TKO, R1
Tuivasa doesn't have a very good takedown defense, he '' won '' tight vs. Arlovski and his other victories came against less qualified opponents. For his part, Struve has a long reach, but he also has a weak jaw. Probably if he gets the takedown Struve ensures a victory for D'Arce Choke, but he will most likely be knocked out in the first round against Bam Bam '' Tuivasa.
Kenney vs. Wood
Nathaniel Wood, DEC
Savage matchup, I predict a Slugfest. I choose Wood because I feel more confident on feet, good takedown and excellent submission game. Kanney had an excellent performance in his last fight, but the quick return and the completeness of Wood are the ingredients of victory for the Englishman.
Oliveira vs. Rakhmonov
Alex Oliveira, DEC
I pick Cowboy Oliveira for his experience in the UFC: 11-6 (1 NC) in 18 fights inside the octagon.
* Edited at 10.14.2020, 7:39 PM ET *
"Moicano Wants Money!"
10.15.2020 | 7:20 PM ET
The Duck Parley of the week
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 1288th
* Edited at 10.15.2020, 7:22 PM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
bout status update
Calvillo vs. Murphy Changed from Confirmed to Cancelled
10.15.2020 | 8:07 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 640 Points | Tied for 668th
"🏴 No Quarter Given 🏴"
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- HiDefff
10.15.2020 | 9:41 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 600 Points | Tied for 950th
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- HiDefff
10.15.2020 | 9:42 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 600 Points | Tied for 950th
10.15.2020 | 11:47 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 330 Points | Tied for 3166th
"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
10.15.2020 | 11:51 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 640 Points | Tied for 668th
"🏴 No Quarter Given 🏴"
10.16.2020 | 12:13 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 1288th
edit: i ment in the UFC
* Edited at 10.16.2020, 12:16 AM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
10.16.2020 | 12:13 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 330 Points | Tied for 3166th
"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
10.16.2020 | 12:14 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 330 Points | Tied for 3166th
Edit: Yana Kunktskaya, Karolina Kowalcawicz, Brian Ortega (#****brianortega)
* Edited at 10.16.2020, 12:20 AM ET *
"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
10.16.2020 | 12:20 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 640 Points | Tied for 668th
"🏴 No Quarter Given 🏴"
10.16.2020 | 6:42 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 1611th
Alex Oliveira, DEC
Cowboy Oliveira is such a fun fighter to watch. A few years ago, I was still convinced he could run through the entire division, but I think he is to wild and violent for his own good. If he can’t destroy his opponent in the first two rounds, he is done... He should still win a lot of fights outside the top 10 tho.
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10.16.2020 | 9:46 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 1985th
"I’m here to snatch necks and cash checks" - Darrick Minner
10.16.2020 | 10:03 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 2129th
I see here is a difference in heart, Jack comes out strong, empties his gas tank. Cannonier and his corner realize Jack is ducking his head when going for half assed body lock, catches him with an uppercut. Jack does not have that pure fighter ability, he gets hit and doesn't like it.
For a fighter with such good ground game, if he can't get the take down he is lost. You can tell in this fight he was done when he came in for that 2nd round.
* Edited at 10.16.2020, 10:04 AM ET *
"For no particular reason beat up everyone"
10.16.2020 | 12:09 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 330 Points | Tied for 3166th
"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
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- HiDefff
10.16.2020 | 3:50 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 600 Points | Tied for 950th
10.16.2020 | 9:30 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 2 of 8 Winners, 1 Perfect, 125 Points | Tied for 3643rd
Justin Gaethje, TKO, R3
Gay cheese sparks that rat out cold
10.17.2020 | 11:08 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 7 Winners, 2 Perfect, 355 Points | Tied for 3061st
"Yo quero MMA güey"