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UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno
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- Saturday 12.12.2020 at 10:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: UFC APEX
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
- PPV Buys / Buyrate: N/A | TV Ratings: 503,000 avg. viewers (ESPN 2 prelims)
- MMA Bouts: 10
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| Bout | Info | |
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| Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno Ends in a Draw, Majority | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Charles Oliveira defeats Tony Ferguson via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Mackenzie Dern defeats Virna Jandiroba via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Kevin Holland defeats Ronaldo Souza via KO/TKO, Punches During Scramble | 1:45 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Ciryl Gane defeats Junior dos Santos via KO/TKO, Elbow | 2:34 Round 2 of 3, 7:34 Total Bout Page | |
| Cub Swanson defeats Daniel Pineda via KO/TKO, Right Cross | 1:52 Round 2 of 3, 6:52 Total Bout Page | |
| Rafael Fiziev defeats Renato Moicano via KO/TKO, Left Hook | 4:05 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Gavin Tucker defeats Billy Quarantillo via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Tecia Torres defeats Sam Hughes via KO/TKO, Doctor Stoppage (eye Injury) | 5:00 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Chase Hooper defeats Peter Barrett via Submission, Heel Hook | 3:02 Round 3 of 3, 13:02 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 16
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- HiDefff
12.11.2020 | 11:19 AM ET
Idk but this is what they tell ya
Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 943rd
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- Hippie
12.11.2020 | 11:54 AM ET
Predictions: 3 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 190 Points | Tied for 3246th
A chat with Ferg
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- HiDefff
12.11.2020 | 12:08 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 943rd
@tosh BTW Chris Lee isn't even a licensed boxing judge in the state of Nevada, SalD'Amato isnt either according to the NSAC website. out of the 3 controversial ones i mentioned only Byrd is a licensed boxing judge in NV
12.11.2020 | 12:32 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 3 of 10 Winners, 0 Perfect, 180 Points | Tied for 3264th
Figueiredo vs. Moreno
Brandon Moreno, DEC
not the worst underdog this card. over 2.5 rounds.
Moicano vs. Fiziev
Renato Moicano, SUB, R2
live dog
Quarantillo vs. Tucker
Billy Quarantillo, DEC
billy will come out 2 and 3.
Hooper vs. Barrett
Chase Hooper, SUB, R1
pass
Brandon Moreno, DEC
not the worst underdog this card. over 2.5 rounds.
Moicano vs. Fiziev
Renato Moicano, SUB, R2
live dog
Quarantillo vs. Tucker
Billy Quarantillo, DEC
billy will come out 2 and 3.
Hooper vs. Barrett
Chase Hooper, SUB, R1
pass
2020.12.11
1:01 PM ET
event picks deadline updated
Fantasy picks now lock at Saturday, December 12 at 7:30pm ET
12.11.2020 | 1:15 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 315 Points | Tied for 1743rd
Dern has made weight
Here she is on the scales
Here she is on the scales
* Edited at 12.11.2020, 1:27 PM ET *
"For no particular reason beat up everyone"
2020.12.11
1:31 PM ET
weigh-in result
Chase Hooper: 145.5 lbs (66.0 kgs)
2020.12.11
1:31 PM ET
weigh-in result
Peter Barrett: 145.5 lbs (66.0 kgs)
2020.12.11
1:31 PM ET
weigh-in result
Tecia Torres: 115.5 lbs (52.4 kgs)
2020.12.11
1:31 PM ET
weigh-in result
Sam Hughes: 115.5 lbs (52.4 kgs)
2020.12.11
1:31 PM ET
weigh-in result
Billy Quarantillo: 145.5 lbs (66.0 kgs)
2020.12.11
1:31 PM ET
weigh-in result
Gavin Tucker: 146.0 lbs (66.2 kgs)
2020.12.11
1:32 PM ET
weigh-in result
Renato Moicano: 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)
2020.12.11
1:32 PM ET
weigh-in result
Rafael Fiziev: 155.5 lbs (70.5 kgs)
2020.12.11
1:32 PM ET
weigh-in result
Cub Swanson: 145.0 lbs (65.8 kgs)
2020.12.11
1:32 PM ET
weigh-in result
Daniel Pineda: 145.5 lbs (66.0 kgs)
2020.12.11
1:32 PM ET
weigh-in result
Junior dos Santos: 246.5 lbs (111.8 kgs)
2020.12.11
1:32 PM ET
weigh-in result
Ciryl Gane: 247.5 lbs (112.3 kgs)
2020.12.11
1:33 PM ET
weigh-in result
Kevin Holland: 185.0 lbs (83.9 kgs)
2020.12.11
1:33 PM ET
weigh-in result
Ronaldo Souza: 185.5 lbs (84.1 kgs)
2020.12.11
1:33 PM ET
weigh-in result
Mackenzie Dern: 115.0 lbs (52.2 kgs)
2020.12.11
1:33 PM ET
weigh-in result
Virna Jandiroba: 115.0 lbs (52.2 kgs)
2020.12.11
1:33 PM ET
weigh-in result
Tony Ferguson: 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)
2020.12.11
1:33 PM ET
weigh-in result
Charles Oliveira: 154.5 lbs (70.1 kgs)
2020.12.11
1:34 PM ET
weigh-in result
Deiveson Figueiredo: 124.5 lbs (56.5 kgs)
2020.12.11
1:34 PM ET
weigh-in result
Brandon Moreno: 124.5 lbs (56.5 kgs)
12.11.2020 | 1:46 PM ET
Predictions: 3 of 10 Winners, 0 Perfect, 165 Points | Tied for 3316th
@lucasgnatt No they didn’t win there fight.Felder only won round 4, RDA won round 3 and 5, 1 and 2 was close but I gave Felder round 1 and RDA round 2. But Dumbass Chris gave Felder the 3rd, the round where he got wresle**** the whole time.
John Allen did not win that fight either he got his asskick the whole time, Maybe you could give John Allen the 3rd, if you his biggest fan but i score it 30 27 Roman Dolides and not oppose to a 29 28 for Roman
The problem with Dropkicks like Chris Lee or Sal D’matio scoring is that you could find fans who love the sport who could do it better, it screws fighter out of money, have a loss on there record and screw them out of big fights
John Allen did not win that fight either he got his asskick the whole time, Maybe you could give John Allen the 3rd, if you his biggest fan but i score it 30 27 Roman Dolides and not oppose to a 29 28 for Roman
The problem with Dropkicks like Chris Lee or Sal D’matio scoring is that you could find fans who love the sport who could do it better, it screws fighter out of money, have a loss on there record and screw them out of big fights
"Quack quack quack"
12.11.2020 | 1:52 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 0 Perfect, 330 Points | Tied for 1433rd
Figueiredo vs. Moreno
Deiveson Figueiredo, TKO, R2
I'm a little flip-floppy on this one, but not in the standard fashion of switching my pick back and forth between the opponents, I'm pretty sure Figueiredo gets it done. I just don't know how. I don't see him submitting Moreno. I find that pretty unlikely. I'm just not sure if he KO's him or it goes the distance. IDK if Figueiredo can hold up over 5 rounds either. And Moreno can take a shot. But can he take a Figueiredo shot? That's what Idk.
Ferguson vs. Oliveira
Tony Ferguson, DEC
That Gaethje fight hurt my pride a bit. I picked Gaethje to smash Ferguson, and he pretty much did that. It's been awhile for Tony, but how does he come back and perform after a loss, especially a devastating loss like that. And against a surging fighter who's surely in the top form of his career, who IMO has finally started putting all the tools together. And his striking looks to be catching up with the stunning sub game. That's scary for the rest of the division if you ask me. If I knew what Tony Ferguson we'll be getting, it'd be an easy pick for me. But because Idk what form of Ferguson we're getting, It easily confuses me.
dos Santos vs. Gane
Ciryl Gane, TKO, R1
I say JDS is fighting to keep his UFC job. He loses here, he'll be sitting right beside Yoel Romero. Gane on the other hand, had to have 4 straight fights cancelled in 2020, in order to get this nice gift. And I think it's a well deserved fight for Gane. And a very winnable fight for him too. -440 tho..... Sheeeesh.
Swanson vs. Pineda
Daniel Pineda, DEC
these guys are actually pretty even. I was gonna pull out my coin flipper for this one, and you guys would also agree. Pretty much split down the middle.
Moicano vs. Fiziev
Rafael Fiziev, DEC
Fiziev is rapidly becoming one of my faves. The dude is a killer. Moicano is a perfect fight, and I can see where this kid's at. I expect to see him shine tho.
Hooper vs. Barrett
Chase Hooper, SUB, R2
Oooooh boy. The kid again.
Deiveson Figueiredo, TKO, R2
I'm a little flip-floppy on this one, but not in the standard fashion of switching my pick back and forth between the opponents, I'm pretty sure Figueiredo gets it done. I just don't know how. I don't see him submitting Moreno. I find that pretty unlikely. I'm just not sure if he KO's him or it goes the distance. IDK if Figueiredo can hold up over 5 rounds either. And Moreno can take a shot. But can he take a Figueiredo shot? That's what Idk.
Ferguson vs. Oliveira
Tony Ferguson, DEC
That Gaethje fight hurt my pride a bit. I picked Gaethje to smash Ferguson, and he pretty much did that. It's been awhile for Tony, but how does he come back and perform after a loss, especially a devastating loss like that. And against a surging fighter who's surely in the top form of his career, who IMO has finally started putting all the tools together. And his striking looks to be catching up with the stunning sub game. That's scary for the rest of the division if you ask me. If I knew what Tony Ferguson we'll be getting, it'd be an easy pick for me. But because Idk what form of Ferguson we're getting, It easily confuses me.
dos Santos vs. Gane
Ciryl Gane, TKO, R1
I say JDS is fighting to keep his UFC job. He loses here, he'll be sitting right beside Yoel Romero. Gane on the other hand, had to have 4 straight fights cancelled in 2020, in order to get this nice gift. And I think it's a well deserved fight for Gane. And a very winnable fight for him too. -440 tho..... Sheeeesh.
Swanson vs. Pineda
Daniel Pineda, DEC
these guys are actually pretty even. I was gonna pull out my coin flipper for this one, and you guys would also agree. Pretty much split down the middle.
Moicano vs. Fiziev
Rafael Fiziev, DEC
Fiziev is rapidly becoming one of my faves. The dude is a killer. Moicano is a perfect fight, and I can see where this kid's at. I expect to see him shine tho.
Hooper vs. Barrett
Chase Hooper, SUB, R2
Oooooh boy. The kid again.
"**** Fentanyl & **** Opiates too..."
12.11.2020 | 2:35 PM ET
@HiDefff
Predictions: 4 of 10 Winners, 0 Perfect, 230 Points | Tied for 2848th
Thank you very much for the research and information given!!!
12.11.2020 | 3:18 PM ET
Might be picking Oliveira
Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 0 Perfect, 330 Points | Tied for 1433rd
12.11.2020 | 3:26 PM ET
Predictions: 2 of 7 Winners, 0 Perfect, 115 Points | Tied for 3508th
Who the hell is Manel Kape? He was weighed in at Flyweight
* Edited at 12.11.2020, 3:45 PM ET *
"WMMA = 50/50 no matter the odds"
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- HiDefff
12.11.2020 | 3:58 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 943rd
Manel Kape is the former Rizin champ the UFC signed earlier this year. He's legit and he weighed in as the back up for the Moreno Figgy fight.
UFC has tried to match him up twice this year and they both fell through. so like Chandler they made him a back up for a title fight instead. which gets him no where
UFC has tried to match him up twice this year and they both fell through. so like Chandler they made him a back up for a title fight instead. which gets him no where
* Edited at 12.11.2020, 3:59 PM ET *
12.11.2020 | 4:02 PM ET
Predictions: 2 of 4 Winners, 1 Perfect, 150 Points | Tied for 3469th
As a new fan of MMA and mainly UFC, I'm excited for this card.
Gane, Ferguson, Figureido, Holland are my picks here, but some of the fights might not be so sure as they seem
Gane, Ferguson, Figureido, Holland are my picks here, but some of the fights might not be so sure as they seem
"****."
12.11.2020 | 4:15 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 0 Perfect, 295 Points | Tied for 2034th
@adrndc those are solid picks!
"Throughout my career I've learned that "If you win you're the ****, if you lose it's bad." - Bruno "Blindadao" Silva"
12.11.2020 | 5:04 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 3 of 10 Winners, 0 Perfect, 165 Points | Tied for 3316th
Figueiredo vs. Moreno
Brandon Moreno, DEC
Might switch back because Figurado is a monster, But Moreno is a tough MOFO and is hard to finish. If Figgy can't get the finish or like 3 knockdown then Moreno volume and Grappling will win him the divsion. And I don't want to **** on figgys oppentent to much but Perez went full ******s with the Gullioten defence and Benavedez is old and I think moreno won't do that. I hate when everyone picks one guy because I find it boring and That why im Picking Moreno even if he most likely being send to destanation ****'d
Potential Bet :Avoid or Moreno Dec +700
Ferguson vs. Oliveira
Tony Ferguson, TKO, R3
Love both of they's guy, Charles ain't Gaeche and I think Tony is just better in most place and the place where they ain't, They about equal. Thing El Cucey is gonna cut him with elbows and he gonna quit. If this fight is close, Tony has more heart. Olivera quit so many times , While Fergoson never quits as he die in the octogon
Potential bet: Ferguson Inside the Distance + 150
Swanson vs. Pineda
Daniel Pineda, DEC
Cub Swanson is old and is off a knee injury, PIneda kinda old and I don't think Gilbert Burn little bro ain't that great. Close fight but I'm taking the old guy
Potential bet: Avoid
Moicano vs. Fiziev
Renato Moicano, SUB, R2
Moicanno is gonna be a future top 15 guy at lightweight and I would'nt be suprise if FIziev is also. Slow you roll on Fiziev, He look increble agaist lfighter I rarley see win in Alex White and Mark Diakese, Moicano is way better on the ground and he gonna submet him straigt away
Potential bet: Moicano Sub +400
Quarantillo vs. Tucker
Billy Quarantillo, DEC
Wish I had money on Billy Q at dog odds but now as a +170, I don't really like the odds now because Billy Q is tough but a slow stater and Gavin Tucker ain't bad but I think he overated
Potential bet: Avoid
Torres vs. Hughes
Tecia Torres, DEC
Please last 1 and 1/2 round because I got the over 1 and a 1/2 at -120 and i put a 50 on it because it pretty much free money because Tecia went to decsion in 15 of 16 of her fights. Think my Gambling site must of made a mistake. But to get to the fight Tecia kick Brianna ass and Brianna is way better then Sam Hughes, Wouldn't mind to put a little money on Sam Hughes because even tho Tecia lost to great fighter she still 1 in 4 in her last 5
Potential bet: Sam Hughes +400 or Over 1 and 1/2 at -120
Hooper vs. Barrett
Peter Barrett, DEC
Both Suck and Barrett is +400 so Im putting money on him
Potential bet: Peter Barrett +400
Brandon Moreno, DEC
Might switch back because Figurado is a monster, But Moreno is a tough MOFO and is hard to finish. If Figgy can't get the finish or like 3 knockdown then Moreno volume and Grappling will win him the divsion. And I don't want to **** on figgys oppentent to much but Perez went full ******s with the Gullioten defence and Benavedez is old and I think moreno won't do that. I hate when everyone picks one guy because I find it boring and That why im Picking Moreno even if he most likely being send to destanation ****'d
Potential Bet :Avoid or Moreno Dec +700
Ferguson vs. Oliveira
Tony Ferguson, TKO, R3
Love both of they's guy, Charles ain't Gaeche and I think Tony is just better in most place and the place where they ain't, They about equal. Thing El Cucey is gonna cut him with elbows and he gonna quit. If this fight is close, Tony has more heart. Olivera quit so many times , While Fergoson never quits as he die in the octogon
Potential bet: Ferguson Inside the Distance + 150
Swanson vs. Pineda
Daniel Pineda, DEC
Cub Swanson is old and is off a knee injury, PIneda kinda old and I don't think Gilbert Burn little bro ain't that great. Close fight but I'm taking the old guy
Potential bet: Avoid
Moicano vs. Fiziev
Renato Moicano, SUB, R2
Moicanno is gonna be a future top 15 guy at lightweight and I would'nt be suprise if FIziev is also. Slow you roll on Fiziev, He look increble agaist lfighter I rarley see win in Alex White and Mark Diakese, Moicano is way better on the ground and he gonna submet him straigt away
Potential bet: Moicano Sub +400
Quarantillo vs. Tucker
Billy Quarantillo, DEC
Wish I had money on Billy Q at dog odds but now as a +170, I don't really like the odds now because Billy Q is tough but a slow stater and Gavin Tucker ain't bad but I think he overated
Potential bet: Avoid
Torres vs. Hughes
Tecia Torres, DEC
Please last 1 and 1/2 round because I got the over 1 and a 1/2 at -120 and i put a 50 on it because it pretty much free money because Tecia went to decsion in 15 of 16 of her fights. Think my Gambling site must of made a mistake. But to get to the fight Tecia kick Brianna ass and Brianna is way better then Sam Hughes, Wouldn't mind to put a little money on Sam Hughes because even tho Tecia lost to great fighter she still 1 in 4 in her last 5
Potential bet: Sam Hughes +400 or Over 1 and 1/2 at -120
Hooper vs. Barrett
Peter Barrett, DEC
Both Suck and Barrett is +400 so Im putting money on him
Potential bet: Peter Barrett +400
* Edited at 12.11.2020, 5:21 PM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
12.11.2020 | 5:49 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 943rd
Figueiredo vs. Moreno
Deiveson Figueiredo, TKO, R2
no idea what to expect, but hard to pick against fig right now.
Ferguson vs. Oliveira
Tony Ferguson, TKO, R3
respect to charles for his streak and everything he has done, but this is ufc's way of trying to knock him off. charles finds a way to get finished in his losses and tony is a finisher. not gonna let a last minute loss to justin make me think tony is done.
Dern vs. Jandiroba
Virna Jandiroba, DEC
thinking/hoping virna can fight smart and force dern to tire herself out windmilling before engaging in the clinch or on the ground.
Holland vs. Souza
Kevin Holland, DEC
feels dumb saying jacare won't have a chance to engage on the ground, but i guess that's what i'm picking. holland stays sharp and conservative.
dos Santos vs. Gane
Ciryl Gane, TKO, R2
junior just doesn't throw much anymore so a game prospect like gane (who i don't think is gonna just freeze) can probably put the pressure on and overwhelm.
Swanson vs. Pineda
Cub Swanson, DEC
cub has only been tko'd in the infamous aldo fight and even though he has 7 sub losses, he just avoided losing to kron so i feel pretty good about his ability to survive and generate offense at range.
Moicano vs. Fiziev
Rafael Fiziev, TKO, R2
possible coming out party here. moicano is far more proven, i'm just kinda buying fiziev's hype and not 100% sold on moicano as a true contender at 155 yet.
Quarantillo vs. Tucker
Billy Quarantillo, DEC
tucker got cracked before jaynes faded if i recall correctly, i don't think billy is gonna fade.
Torres vs. Hughes
Tecia Torres, SUB, R2
mismatch on paper, we all see that, but i'm going one step further and say tecia finishes her.
Hooper vs. Barrett
Chase Hooper, DEC
much more hooper's speed, but i'm still expecting his striking to get him into trouble all around his control time.
Deiveson Figueiredo, TKO, R2
no idea what to expect, but hard to pick against fig right now.
Ferguson vs. Oliveira
Tony Ferguson, TKO, R3
respect to charles for his streak and everything he has done, but this is ufc's way of trying to knock him off. charles finds a way to get finished in his losses and tony is a finisher. not gonna let a last minute loss to justin make me think tony is done.
Dern vs. Jandiroba
Virna Jandiroba, DEC
thinking/hoping virna can fight smart and force dern to tire herself out windmilling before engaging in the clinch or on the ground.
Holland vs. Souza
Kevin Holland, DEC
feels dumb saying jacare won't have a chance to engage on the ground, but i guess that's what i'm picking. holland stays sharp and conservative.
dos Santos vs. Gane
Ciryl Gane, TKO, R2
junior just doesn't throw much anymore so a game prospect like gane (who i don't think is gonna just freeze) can probably put the pressure on and overwhelm.
Swanson vs. Pineda
Cub Swanson, DEC
cub has only been tko'd in the infamous aldo fight and even though he has 7 sub losses, he just avoided losing to kron so i feel pretty good about his ability to survive and generate offense at range.
Moicano vs. Fiziev
Rafael Fiziev, TKO, R2
possible coming out party here. moicano is far more proven, i'm just kinda buying fiziev's hype and not 100% sold on moicano as a true contender at 155 yet.
Quarantillo vs. Tucker
Billy Quarantillo, DEC
tucker got cracked before jaynes faded if i recall correctly, i don't think billy is gonna fade.
Torres vs. Hughes
Tecia Torres, SUB, R2
mismatch on paper, we all see that, but i'm going one step further and say tecia finishes her.
Hooper vs. Barrett
Chase Hooper, DEC
much more hooper's speed, but i'm still expecting his striking to get him into trouble all around his control time.
12.11.2020 | 7:38 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 8 Winners, 1 Perfect, 265 Points | Tied for 2551st
Some big skill and size missmatches bookies are drooling no doubt.
"“I took no damage,” Hill said. “Most of the fall was me falling down"
12.11.2020 | 9:27 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 280 Points | Tied for 2365th
Figueiredo vs. Moreno
Deiveson Figueiredo, SUB, R1
Brandon Moreno has never been finished. He's also never fought a 5'4" featherweight, which is really what Figueredo weighs and hits like. Moreno vs Alex Perez would be an interesting and close fight. I think they end up very similar against Figs, who leads UFC in KD+SUBa per match (3.8).
Ferguson vs. Oliveira
Tony Ferguson, DEC
Shades of Poirier/Hooker. Think Ferguson is on a different level, but Oliveria shows his toughness and skill to fight back. I think the difference comes down to Tony can survive boxing or grappling. Not sure how well Oliveria hangs around on the feet.
Dern vs. Jandiroba
Virna Jandiroba, DEC
Mackenzie Dern still has a ton to prove. If she can't get the R1 sub, how does her cardio hold? How does she fare striking? From bottom position without offensive grappling? Jandiroba isn't going to get tapped right away, so now what?
Holland vs. Souza
Ronaldo Souza, DEC
I think Holland hangs around, but Jacare likely controls this fight similar to how Darren Stewart did. Stewart won that fight as well. Souza has better offensive grappling that Dentist though, which could very well put Trailblazer out early.
dos Santos vs. Gane
Ciryl Gane, TKO, R2
Gane is already the best technical boxer in heavyweight. We'll wait and see on the wrestling/grappling, but JDS is going to give him a boxing match. That won't end well for JDS. Again.
Swanson vs. Pineda
Cub Swanson, DEC
Quietly Cub has two straight wins with over 125 sig strikes. Pineda is going to be in for a whirlwind step up from an injured Herbert Burns. Have seen Pineda by sub picks with Cub's issues with BJJ in the past but...lol..this guy isn't T-City.
Moicano vs. Fiziev
Rafael Fiziev, TKO, R3
Can Moicano find the mat and a sub? Don't think any lightweight in the world wants to deal with this tank on the feet, and he's only getting better every fight. Moicano's last win also lost to Alan Patrick, so don't think we know a ton about how he handles lightweight yet.
Quarantillo vs. Tucker
Billy Quarantillo, TKO, R3
Billy Q is no joke. 71% striking accuracy against UFC winners, and just needs to improve his defense. We're slowly learning Justin Jaynes is a can, so interested to see how Tucker once again looks following a long layoff. Billy Q is no can. Fun fight.
Torres vs. Hughes
Sam Hughes, DEC
This is a really interesting fight. Torres was prepping for a tiny, fast striker and gets a bigger wrestler. Hughes has nothing to lose, and especially if you're betting and know this is heading to a decision, why not bet the huge plus dollars and hope for terrible judging? Cory McKenna says hi.
Hooper vs. Barrett
Chase Hooper, SUB, R1
Hooper is -125 to win this fight by submission, and I don't see ANYONE rushing to bet Hooper by submission. But they should. Barrett is a can, he should have been finished on DWCS. Zalal was so unlucky to not put him out despite ragdolling him. Caceras is an average featherweight striker, but Barrett is just a squash match. Don't fall for the bad performance.
Deiveson Figueiredo, SUB, R1
Brandon Moreno has never been finished. He's also never fought a 5'4" featherweight, which is really what Figueredo weighs and hits like. Moreno vs Alex Perez would be an interesting and close fight. I think they end up very similar against Figs, who leads UFC in KD+SUBa per match (3.8).
Ferguson vs. Oliveira
Tony Ferguson, DEC
Shades of Poirier/Hooker. Think Ferguson is on a different level, but Oliveria shows his toughness and skill to fight back. I think the difference comes down to Tony can survive boxing or grappling. Not sure how well Oliveria hangs around on the feet.
Dern vs. Jandiroba
Virna Jandiroba, DEC
Mackenzie Dern still has a ton to prove. If she can't get the R1 sub, how does her cardio hold? How does she fare striking? From bottom position without offensive grappling? Jandiroba isn't going to get tapped right away, so now what?
Holland vs. Souza
Ronaldo Souza, DEC
I think Holland hangs around, but Jacare likely controls this fight similar to how Darren Stewart did. Stewart won that fight as well. Souza has better offensive grappling that Dentist though, which could very well put Trailblazer out early.
dos Santos vs. Gane
Ciryl Gane, TKO, R2
Gane is already the best technical boxer in heavyweight. We'll wait and see on the wrestling/grappling, but JDS is going to give him a boxing match. That won't end well for JDS. Again.
Swanson vs. Pineda
Cub Swanson, DEC
Quietly Cub has two straight wins with over 125 sig strikes. Pineda is going to be in for a whirlwind step up from an injured Herbert Burns. Have seen Pineda by sub picks with Cub's issues with BJJ in the past but...lol..this guy isn't T-City.
Moicano vs. Fiziev
Rafael Fiziev, TKO, R3
Can Moicano find the mat and a sub? Don't think any lightweight in the world wants to deal with this tank on the feet, and he's only getting better every fight. Moicano's last win also lost to Alan Patrick, so don't think we know a ton about how he handles lightweight yet.
Quarantillo vs. Tucker
Billy Quarantillo, TKO, R3
Billy Q is no joke. 71% striking accuracy against UFC winners, and just needs to improve his defense. We're slowly learning Justin Jaynes is a can, so interested to see how Tucker once again looks following a long layoff. Billy Q is no can. Fun fight.
Torres vs. Hughes
Sam Hughes, DEC
This is a really interesting fight. Torres was prepping for a tiny, fast striker and gets a bigger wrestler. Hughes has nothing to lose, and especially if you're betting and know this is heading to a decision, why not bet the huge plus dollars and hope for terrible judging? Cory McKenna says hi.
Hooper vs. Barrett
Chase Hooper, SUB, R1
Hooper is -125 to win this fight by submission, and I don't see ANYONE rushing to bet Hooper by submission. But they should. Barrett is a can, he should have been finished on DWCS. Zalal was so unlucky to not put him out despite ragdolling him. Caceras is an average featherweight striker, but Barrett is just a squash match. Don't fall for the bad performance.
12.12.2020 | 12:24 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 0 Perfect, 300 Points | Tied for 1947th
I'm more excited for Tony vs Charles than the main event. I think it's a travesty they won't be going 5 rounds. But perhaps they won't need to.
12.12.2020 | 12:31 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 290 Points | Tied for 2100th
Well everyone should hope my picks are off this week because if I'm right it's going to be a decision festival.
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12.12.2020 | 2:46 AM ET
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Predictions: 4 of 10 Winners, 0 Perfect, 230 Points | Tied for 2848th
Figueiredo vs. Moreno
Deiveson Figueiredo, TKO, R4
For as long as this man's body will allow him to cut to 125 he will not be beaten. He is one of the most proven finishers in the organization and division. If Moreno wants to dance around and stay out of range Figgy will be patient and pick his power shots at the precise moment and put him down for the count. I'm thinking 4th only because Moreno may be smart and stick and move like I expected Perez to do.
Ferguson vs. Oliveira
Tony Ferguson, TKO, R3
El Cucuy's elbow will drink pints of blood this night.
Dern vs. Jandiroba
Mackenzie Dern, TKO, R2
Big titty Dern wins with a power hook after being tagged majority of the first round. Jandiroba will have some success on the feet with her stand up technique/speed/accuracy but will get caught lackin...or Jandiroba wins striking dept and dern wins grappling transitions while jandiroba defends sub for a draw.
dos Santos vs. Gane
Junior dos Santos, TKO, R3
Too much experience for Gane. JDS wants to go for another title run? This fight will show if he has any competitive fire left inside and if he fights smarter and protects that chin then who knows what can happen? ****, Overeem is still here why can't JDS be? Gane will feel the punches and become a deer in headlights until JDS can find the shot that'll allow him to swarm for the ref stoppage. JDS does well against people who typically don't bullrush in. Who allow him to think and play the outside game. But Gane is fast on his feet in and out and could be causing problems. I'm just taking a shot at a dog here.
Moicano vs. Fiziev
Renato Moicano, SUB, R1
He has nothing against Fiziev. Moicano wanted to fight longer but he shouldn't have submitted him. Fiziev amazing kickboxer as he's displayed. But Moicano after his back to back losses showed great fight IQ mixing it up on his feet then grabbing a bodylock against Hadzovic and taking it to where he's most dominant in against him. Took him down and scrambled to take his back to lock in the rear naked choke. I haven't seen Fiziev struggle with any BJJ artist as of yet. They haven't had the opportunity. I think Moicano will exploit his ground game and lock up a sub. He's fighting smarter and isn't taking any risks. He has to make this an ugly fight and find opportunities early on. Cannot let Fiziev get into his rhythm.
Quarantillo vs. Tucker
Gavin Tucker, SUB, R3
Most likely Billy Q dec. But I'll side with the slight dog for the 3rd rd upset. Fights don't always go how we picture it and this may be one of those fights where Billy Q should have won but just had a mental lapse inside the cage.
Torres vs. Hughes
Tecia Torres, TKO, R2
Full mount+ enough weak strikes for the ref to step in and call off the fight..... or like 15/16 fights it'll go to dec. lol
Hooper vs. Barrett
Peter Barrett, TKO, R3
I hate hooper. One more time for the people in the back. I ******* HATE CHASE HOOPER. Everything from his fighting style to his personality. Barrett stood with Zalal and went the decision. Zalal couldn't get the sub but he isn't a highly praised bjj like hooper and isn't just known for that. Hooper's stand up narrative of improving is something i could give a **** less about. Even if he looks better he'll leave himself too open. But his stand up will not be remotely on par with Zalal's performance or any of the fighters Barrett struggled with in the past.
Deiveson Figueiredo, TKO, R4
For as long as this man's body will allow him to cut to 125 he will not be beaten. He is one of the most proven finishers in the organization and division. If Moreno wants to dance around and stay out of range Figgy will be patient and pick his power shots at the precise moment and put him down for the count. I'm thinking 4th only because Moreno may be smart and stick and move like I expected Perez to do.
Ferguson vs. Oliveira
Tony Ferguson, TKO, R3
El Cucuy's elbow will drink pints of blood this night.
Dern vs. Jandiroba
Mackenzie Dern, TKO, R2
Big titty Dern wins with a power hook after being tagged majority of the first round. Jandiroba will have some success on the feet with her stand up technique/speed/accuracy but will get caught lackin...or Jandiroba wins striking dept and dern wins grappling transitions while jandiroba defends sub for a draw.
dos Santos vs. Gane
Junior dos Santos, TKO, R3
Too much experience for Gane. JDS wants to go for another title run? This fight will show if he has any competitive fire left inside and if he fights smarter and protects that chin then who knows what can happen? ****, Overeem is still here why can't JDS be? Gane will feel the punches and become a deer in headlights until JDS can find the shot that'll allow him to swarm for the ref stoppage. JDS does well against people who typically don't bullrush in. Who allow him to think and play the outside game. But Gane is fast on his feet in and out and could be causing problems. I'm just taking a shot at a dog here.
Moicano vs. Fiziev
Renato Moicano, SUB, R1
He has nothing against Fiziev. Moicano wanted to fight longer but he shouldn't have submitted him. Fiziev amazing kickboxer as he's displayed. But Moicano after his back to back losses showed great fight IQ mixing it up on his feet then grabbing a bodylock against Hadzovic and taking it to where he's most dominant in against him. Took him down and scrambled to take his back to lock in the rear naked choke. I haven't seen Fiziev struggle with any BJJ artist as of yet. They haven't had the opportunity. I think Moicano will exploit his ground game and lock up a sub. He's fighting smarter and isn't taking any risks. He has to make this an ugly fight and find opportunities early on. Cannot let Fiziev get into his rhythm.
Quarantillo vs. Tucker
Gavin Tucker, SUB, R3
Most likely Billy Q dec. But I'll side with the slight dog for the 3rd rd upset. Fights don't always go how we picture it and this may be one of those fights where Billy Q should have won but just had a mental lapse inside the cage.
Torres vs. Hughes
Tecia Torres, TKO, R2
Full mount+ enough weak strikes for the ref to step in and call off the fight..... or like 15/16 fights it'll go to dec. lol
Hooper vs. Barrett
Peter Barrett, TKO, R3
I hate hooper. One more time for the people in the back. I ******* HATE CHASE HOOPER. Everything from his fighting style to his personality. Barrett stood with Zalal and went the decision. Zalal couldn't get the sub but he isn't a highly praised bjj like hooper and isn't just known for that. Hooper's stand up narrative of improving is something i could give a **** less about. Even if he looks better he'll leave himself too open. But his stand up will not be remotely on par with Zalal's performance or any of the fighters Barrett struggled with in the past.