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UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns

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10.15.2020 | 10:36 AM ET

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UFC 258
  • Saturday 02.13.2021 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
  • MMA Bouts: 10
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Bout   Info
Kamaru Usman   defeats   Gilbert Burns   via KO/TKO, Power Jab to Ground and Pound   0:34 Round 3 of 5, 10:34 Total Bout Page
Alexa Grasso   defeats   Maycee Barber   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Kelvin Gastelum   defeats   Ian Heinisch   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Ricky Simón   defeats   Brian Kelleher   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Julian Marquez   defeats   Maki Pitolo   via Submission, Anaconda Choke   4:17 Round 3 of 3, 14:17 Total Bout Page
Anthony Hernandez   defeats   Rodolfo Vieira   via Submission, Arm-In Guillotine Choke   1:53 Round 2 of 3, 6:53 Total Bout Page
Belal Muhammad   defeats   Dhiego Lima   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Polyana Viana   defeats   Mallory Martin   via Submission, Armbar   3:18 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Chris Gutierrez   defeats   Andre Ewell   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Gabe Green   defeats   Phil Rowe   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page

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FergboyMMA
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02.02.2021 | 10:54 AM ET

Predictions: 1 of 4 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points   |   Tied for 4034th

My main card

Kamaru Usman v Gilbert Burns
Kelvin Gastelum v Ian Heinisch
Pedro Munhoz v Jimmie Rivera 
Bobby Green v Jim Miller
Ricky Simon vc Brian Kelleher

9/10 card right there. 

* Edited at 02.02.2021, 10:55 AM ET *

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02.02.2021 | 11:27 AM ET

Predictions: 3 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 225 Points   |   Tied for 3558th


  Gilbert Burns! "One and it burns"

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02.02.2021 | 1:30 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 1611th

I just read that Oliviera turned down a short notice fight with Chandler at UFC 258.

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02.02.2021 | 1:35 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 2116th

cant blame him too much, he deserves a shot at the belt

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02.02.2021 | 1:40 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 1611th

He does deserve a title fight but Dana will avoid that if Conor is in the picture.

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02.02.2021 | 6:48 PM ET

Predictions: 3 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 225 Points   |   Tied for 3558th

Probably Michael Chandler will be the next Champ !? 

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02.02.2021 | 9:00 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 863rd

Tbh if Chandler become Champ, Dana, Sean and Mick **** out royally because it makes Bellator look good. I think they should make Gaeche vs Chandler for number 1 contender because Justin is his nightmare matchup

* Edited at 02.02.2021, 9:00 PM ET *

"Quack quack quack"

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02.02.2021 | 11:42 PM ET

@damienhandel420

Predictions: 3 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 225 Points   |   Tied for 3558th

I like both of them, but for me Chandler has advantage! 

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02.03.2021 | 4:48 AM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 2116th

Green vs. Miller
Bobby Green, DEC
I can't believe Jim Miller is still very competitive and dangerous at this level of competition, at 37 years old. He had a bad 4 fight losing streak in 2018, (but one of them was a very fun Fight Of The Night where he teached to Poirier how to win agaisnt Conor McGregor via calf kilks, the other losses were to immortal top 15 fighter Trinaldo and crème de la crème lightweights Dan Hooker and Anthony Pettis)... But since then, he's on a decent 4-3 reccord with 3 post fight bonuses (with a loss against next contender CHarles Oliveira, and impressive wins over young talented prospect Roosevelt and tough veteran Clay Guida)... I still think Bobby Green should win this with his nice boxing and decent takedown defense, but Miller can absolutely find a submission if Green makes a mistake or make it a close decision... Rooting for him of course.

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2021.02.04 1:12 PM ET

bout announced

Dhiego Lima vs. Belal Muhammad at 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
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02.04.2021 | 4:41 PM ET

Predictions: 3 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 225 Points   |   Tied for 3558th

I think Burn's speed and explosion is gonna give him big torque, and probably is the "NEW"! And i just here hugging my bucket!

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02.04.2021 | 5:32 PM ET

Predictions: 3 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 175 Points   |   Tied for 3726th

I love Pitolo's fighting style and am always rooting for the guy. This is a tough but definitely winnable fight for him, if he does lose though I am scared he's going to get cut.

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Hippie
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02.06.2021 | 9:07 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 964th

Can’t wait to see this fight man!  Think I got Burns!
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02.07.2021 | 1:09 AM ET

Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 1611th


War Usman! 

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02.07.2021 | 5:02 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 5 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 371st

iv'e got burns for sure. i'll never pick snoozeman, no matter who he fights. i think burns power kicking game will be the difference. 2nd round ko. this is a poor ppv imo. one fight on the main card actually worth paying for.

* Edited at 02.07.2021, 5:05 AM ET *

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Hippie
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02.07.2021 | 9:10 AM ET

Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 964th



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02.07.2021 | 12:38 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 300 Points   |   Tied for 2749th

All i got to say is there are people on tapology who actually had Mcgregor AND Overeem back to back in main events.....are any of you even mentally in 2021 yet 

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02.07.2021 | 3:10 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 2116th

Usman vs. Burns
Gilbert Burns, TKO, R2
BOAAAAA DURINHO!!! Better striking and grappling! Usman only chance is clinch!

Barber vs. Grasso
Maycee Barber, TKO, R1
Booooo

Gastelum vs. Heinisch
Kelvin Gastelum, DEC
Gastelum hopefully will get back in the win column

Munhoz vs. Rivera II
Pedro Munhoz, TKO, R2
Surprised to see Munhoz as the dog here

Viana vs. Martin
Polyana Viana, DEC
Mallory was in serious trouble against Hannah Cifers

Green vs. Rowe
Gabe Green, DEC
Green could get hit by a truck and still keep coming

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02.07.2021 | 3:18 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 863rd

I can't believe so many people think Burns have better grappling then Usman, Wresling most of the time beat Jiu-Jitsu and Burn haven't really submitted anyone good in MMA yet and he had 1 submession since 2016. Burn best chance is to catch him standing tbh. Usman is boring, But his champ for a reason, So he probley ain't getting submetted. Prepere yourself for a 25 minute dry hump

* Edited at 02.07.2021, 3:21 PM ET *

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02.07.2021 | 3:30 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 2116th

Maybe I need to rephrase it Damien. Even if burns isn't better on the ground I doubt Usman wants to take that chance. If u remember from the Mas fight Usman took him down on the first but Masvidal kept working off his back, so Usman never tried to get him down again

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02.07.2021 | 4:16 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 0 Perfect, 250 Points   |   Tied for 3225th

Can't believe people are thinking that burns striking is better than usmans and he's only chance is clinching

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