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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 9
10.18.2020 | 4:44 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 2700th
Robert Whittaker, DEC
Yeah
"Future is now"
10.18.2020 | 8:43 AM ET
Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 810 Points | Tied for 21st with 1 other
Umar fell ill, Khabib's fight was in jeopardy.
⚡ The fight between Umar Nurmagomedov and Sergei Morozov was canceled as Umar was hospitalized with the flu in Dubai. The UFC is now looking for an opponent for Sergei Morozov. This situation jeopardizes Khabib's fight against Gaethje, as Umar was part of Khabib's training camp.
Source: https://twitter.com/DenisGeykoMMA
* Edited at 10.18.2020, 12:12 PM ET *
10.18.2020 | 12:41 PM ET
Umar hospitalized with staff
Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 760 Points | Tied for 92nd
"“Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.”"
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- Hippie
10.18.2020 | 4:16 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 575 Points | Tied for 1222nd
bout status update
Nurmagomedov vs. Morozov Changed from Confirmed to Cancelled
10.18.2020 | 6:55 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 640 Points | Tied for 668th
Jared Cannonier, TKO, R2
I love Whittaker, but after Jared moved to MW he's been my pick to get to the title shot with all KO's. Whittaker can beat him but it'll have to be through distance control and speed. Rob cannot afford to get touched and he'll have to be on point with everything he does, because if he doesn't get put out with one shot then Jared will do the rest himself as he's shown very good killer instinct. I think Rob will have to just spam his jab and set up his head kicks, then try to wrestle Jared when he gives the openings up from Whittaker making him miss or after Jared swings big. But at the end of the day it's a fist fight and Rob will get hit, and I think despite all the strategy and skills in play the factor of "**** you" power that Jared posses will cancel it out. Uppercut or right straight, KO 2nd round.
"🏴 No Quarter Given 🏴"
bout announced
Lauren Murphy vs. Liliya Shakirova at 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
10.18.2020 | 8:00 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 485 Points | Tied for 2182nd
10.19.2020 | 12:07 AM ET
Kenney Vs Wood
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 6 Perfect, 780 Points | Tied for 53rd
"If it's something you love, then never give up and you gotta keep on chasing."
10.19.2020 | 12:19 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 600 Points | Tied for 960th
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- AnthillIss
10.19.2020 | 12:56 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 1248th
Khabib Nurmagomedov, SUB, R4
I have a ****** feeling that Justin will gas faster but we will see.
Whittaker vs. Cannonier
Jared Cannonier, TKO, R2
Rob will have to come closer after those low kicks, it's not gonna end nicely for him.
Hawes vs. Malkoun
Phil Hawes, TKO, R1
I love this fight and it's almost 50-50. Phil can just be too powerful in stand-up and wrestling but Malkoun has a technical jab, better cardio and also nice BJJ. Jacob's head movement isn't the best but like I said it's a close fight tho
Murphy vs. Shakirova
Lauren Murphy, DEC
Probably fast or 3rd TKO but I hope Shakirova is really really tough
10.19.2020 | 1:41 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 1288th
Edit: talking about 1st and 2nd round Conor, not 3rd round Conor because Khabib won the 1st and **** him up 2nd round when he wasn't tired
* Edited at 10.19.2020, 1:54 AM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
10.19.2020 | 4:46 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 735 Points | Tied for 149th
Robert Whittaker, DEC
Whittaker is better all-around fighter and better mover, Cannonier hasn’t been truly tested so far
"They're All On Steroids Bro!"
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- Hippie
10.19.2020 | 8:53 AM ET
No Mercy!
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 575 Points | Tied for 1222nd
10.19.2020 | 12:46 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 660 Points | Tied for 528th
"When I hear about pitbull being used in dog fighting rings, it make me angry. -Andrei Arlovski"
10.19.2020 | 12:53 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 625 Points | Tied for 770th
10.19.2020 | 1:29 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 610 Points | Tied for 882nd
Khabib Nurmagomedov, TKO, R2
KHABIB TIME!
10.19.2020 | 1:35 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 610 Points | Tied for 882nd
Robert Whittaker, DEC
Never getting against Bobby Knuckles
Volkov vs. Harris
Alexander Volkov, DEC
Volkov seems to be better
Murphy vs. Shakirova
Liliya Shakirova, SUB, R2
Unexpected
Ankalaev vs. Cutelaba II
Magomed Ankalaev, TKO, R2
Nth time is the charm
Struve vs. Tuivasa
Tai Tuivasa, TKO, R1
Younger guy
Oliveira vs. Rakhmonov
Shavkat Rakhmonov, TKO, R1
Unexpected
Jung vs. Alvey
Da Un Jung, TKO, R3
Jung
Jojua vs. Maverick
Liana Jojua, SUB, R2
Sub for the cutie
Kenney vs. Wood
Casey Kenney, DEC
31 is peak
Alvarez vs. Yakovlev
Joel Alvarez, DEC
Safe bet per odds
10.19.2020 | 1:40 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 650 Points | Tied for 575th
Justin Gaethje, TKO, R4
Are you guys ready to see Khabib tired for the first time? Rocked for the first time? Are you ready for blood? also @damien Gaethje* has better offensive and defensive wrestling than Conor
Whittaker vs. Cannonier
Robert Whittaker, DEC
Gotta go with my boy bobby knucks, but Cannonier could put anyone out.
Volkov vs. Harris
Alexander Volkov, DEC
Harris has a puncher's chance but Volkov is going to be too long and pick him apart.
Murphy vs. Shakirova
Lauren Murphy, DEC
Shakirova looks like a badass from what I've found on youtube, but Murphy is a level above her.
Ankalaev vs. Cutelaba II
Magomed Ankalaev, TKO, R1
No playing possum this time, Cutelaba is going to sleep for realsies.
Struve vs. Tuivasa
Stefan Struve, SUB, R1
I'm guessing this match is a loser-leaves-town sort of deal, and I think Tuivasa is in the UFC on borrowed time. Unless he has greatly improved in the time off he is getting taken down and submitted. Struve's BJJ is hugely underrated for some reason, even though he has 18 submission victories
Oliveira vs. Rakhmonov
Shavkat Rakhmonov, TKO, R2
Cowboy is as gritty of a veteran as you could ask for, but I think Rakhmonov is up to the task.
Jung vs. Alvey
Da Un Jung, TKO, R1
Alvey needs to retire. Nobody is smilin' anymore.
Jojua vs. Maverick
Miranda Maverick, DEC
Jojua has never faced a southpaw, and maverick has been improving a lot from one fight to the next. The betting line is waaaaaay off though, Jojua could lock up an armbar or triangle from nowhere.
Kenney vs. Wood
Casey Kenney, DEC
Wood's stats look slightly better on mmaformguide, but I think that's more because Kenney has fought tougher competition and Dvalishvili royally ****** up his grappling stats.
Alvarez vs. Yakovlev
Joel Alvarez, SUB, R1
Alvarez choked out a guy who was 24-8 in his fourth pro fight, what an animal!
"Throughout my career I've learned that "If you win you're the ****, if you lose it's bad." - Bruno "Blindadao" Silva"
10.19.2020 | 2:21 PM ET
Gambling Picks
Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 2391st
"Delinquent MMA"
10.19.2020 | 2:48 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 670 Points | Tied for 430th
10.19.2020 | 3:13 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 330 Points | Tied for 3166th
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