Topic: UFC 258
UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns
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10.15.2020 | 10:36 AM ET
Responses Page 5
02.08.2021 | 11:55 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 580 Points | Tied for 27th with 3 others
02.08.2021 | 12:29 PM ET
* Edited at 02.08.2021, 12:31 PM ET *
"For no particular reason beat up everyone"
02.08.2021 | 1:34 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 964th
Jimmie Rivera, DEC
Dunno man, tough pick. Guess I’m picking Rivera. Let’s go El Terror!
02.08.2021 | 1:34 PM ET
Simon v Kelleher
Predictions: 9 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 580 Points | Tied for 27th with 3 others
Simon is a bulldog of a fighter with constant pressure and volume and good chain wrestling. And since his KO lost to Faber, he’s shown that his chin really can hold up under most circumstances. (He took some huge shots from Font and ate a nasty knee to the jaw in his last fight against Pirrello.) He does have a lot of down sides, though. He lowers his hands in brawl situations and leads with his head when he throws big punches. This makes him really susceptible to taking big shots as he disengages his opponent. He also keeps his head square on the center line. If his opponent has a good jab, he’s probably gonna eat it through the entire fight. Another thing is that he frequently puts himself in trouble of the guillotine. He hasn’t paid for doing that yet, but he might against Kelleher, who has 7 guillotine finishes. Kelleher has good feints and uses solid kicks to stay at a range where he’s comfortable. He also has a very powerful overhand right and strong counters for anyone who drops their hands when they engage. The problem with Kelleher is that he doesn’t always dictate the range. He was one step behind Stamaan, who had the speed advantage (much like Simon will), and it took him an entire round to get settled against Azure. When Kelleher does find his range, he’s dangerous. I don’t think Simon is going to let Kelleher get comfortable. I think he’ll put the pressure on and keep Kelleher fighting off the back foot for most of the fight. Kelleher will always have the counter as a weapon, but Simon should be able to keep him from planting his feet and generating enough power to put him out. If Simon can avoid recklessly shooting in and exposing his neck to the guillotine, he should be able to outwork Kelleher for the decision win.
02.08.2021 | 1:35 PM ET
Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 190 Points | Tied for 3710th
Another bout has been added to this Saturday’s return
02.08.2021 | 2:11 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 863rd
* Edited at 02.08.2021, 2:15 PM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
02.08.2021 | 2:16 PM ET
Predictions: 3 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 175 Points | Tied for 3726th
"Don't follow my bets, it's probably wrong."
02.08.2021 | 2:23 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 2278th
and @damien if you want to look at it through the lens of what they did to GM3, sure it can look like that. But styles make fights and those odds are the way they are for a reason.
"Throughout my career I've learned that "If you win you're the ****, if you lose it's bad." - Bruno "Blindadao" Silva"
02.08.2021 | 3:00 PM ET
Predictions: 3 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 225 Points | Tied for 3558th
Height: 6'0" (183cm) | Reach: 77.5" (197cm)
BURNS :
Height: 5'10" (178cm) | Reach: 71.0" (180cm)
Quite a significant difference in height and reach!
"Dats Tuff"
"KURZHAAR - Tomorrow Never Comes Until It's Too Late"
bout announced
Andre Ewell vs. Chris Gutierrez at 140 lbs (63.5 kg)
02.08.2021 | 3:09 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 795th
Those stats only really matter depending on what type of fight you think it's gonna be. If the fight stays standing, then those stats could be significant but if it ends up on the ground for most of it then the height difference doesn't really come into play a lot. Personally, I think Usman will try to bring it to the mat in order to try and control Burns for a decision victory but Burns is also a very capable wrestler so he probably won't mind too much if Usman tries to do that and may even end up controlling Usman himself. Either way, I don't think that this is going to be a striking match between them and I can see most of the significant action being on the ground so I don't think those stats will be too important in this one.
"I wish you good luck but I don't want you to rely on luck"
02.08.2021 | 3:48 PM ET
Predictions: 3 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 225 Points | Tied for 3558th
True! Whichever three-way road it takes
(standing - mating - fencesing)
I think it is already interesting!
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* Edited at 02.08.2021, 3:50 PM ET *
"KURZHAAR - Tomorrow Never Comes Until It's Too Late"
02.08.2021 | 3:57 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 7 Winners, 4 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 964th
None of that adds up to make Heinisch the favorite against Gastellum.
02.08.2021 | 4:31 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 347th
Gilbert Burns, DEC
Cardio and Clinch will determine this fight. I think Burns is psychotic enough to keep Usman on his toes and disrupt rhythm to the point that Usman can't use his boring front-heavy style that grinds opponents out. Will Usman still have the cardio of an immortal in a wild firefight? If he does then there's no one who can beat him but maybe Colby 2 times out of 10.
Gastelum vs. Heinisch
Kelvin Gastelum, DEC
Man, I get how this makes sense on paper. Gastelum got done dirty in his last three fights. The submission specialist worked him. The striking specialist worked him. And then he just looked flat against Darren Till. With there being a negligible height and reach difference for what seems like the first time in any of Gastelum's 185 fights, this could spell a great fight for Gastelum. He's kind of like a three gear engine, he really puts it on the best in the third round and can maintain a great output across championship rounds too. Meanwhil Heinisch has a small tendency to fade, his best round is usually the first... half. After that he's still skilled but not really dangerous. I think Kelvin might drop the first, and then rallies for a UD or late TKO.
"I’m here to snatch necks and cash checks" - Darrick Minner
02.08.2021 | 5:07 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 863rd
Edit: Heinich is live to win this fight because Gastulum has look like dog **** in his last 2 fight.
* Edited at 02.08.2021, 5:15 PM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
02.08.2021 | 5:10 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 2278th
"Throughout my career I've learned that "If you win you're the ****, if you lose it's bad." - Bruno "Blindadao" Silva"
02.08.2021 | 5:23 PM ET
Predictions: 3 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 225 Points | Tied for 3558th
Although in the water you pressed your own mine with your own will!
It is ugly to underestimate the "smallest" in this way!
"KURZHAAR - Tomorrow Never Comes Until It's Too Late"
02.08.2021 | 5:29 PM ET
@fistymskickerchoke
Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 863rd
And Wow what a suprise you have sand in you ******, Im in you head, A part of me think you secreatly love me, Maybe be right in a argument for once because Honeslty Im getting bored of are little lovers argument
"Quack quack quack"
02.08.2021 | 5:36 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 2278th
"Throughout my career I've learned that "If you win you're the ****, if you lose it's bad." - Bruno "Blindadao" Silva"
02.08.2021 | 5:45 PM ET
Viana v Martin
Predictions: 9 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 580 Points | Tied for 27th with 3 others
If you watch Viana’s last few fights, the Viana that showed up in the first round against Emily Whitmire looked much improved from the Viana that fought Cifers almost two years ago. Against Whitmire, Viana showed a sharp right hand and sidestep counters as opposed to just backing up. She also showed better head movement and overall defense with her hands. I think she got off to a good start against Veronica Macedo, but ultimately it was mistake in position that cost her. (It was probably a good idea to take a year off between Macedo and Whitmire to work on her striking, and I think it shows.) Martin has shown some notable skills, including a strong overhand right, good feints, and good takedowns along the fence. She has also shown that she can keep her composure and recover if she gets rocked. There are some glaring deficiencies, though. Her defense isn’t very good, and she leaves her chin hanging in the air (that’s how Cifers cracked her). Her takedown defense is suspect, and she’s shown against Jandiroba that her jiu jitsu needs some improvement. In this fight, Viana should have the speed and grappling advantage. I think she’ll also have better footwork to avoid Martin’s right hand. If it does go to the ground, I expect Viana to have more tools to sweep or go for the submission. I have Viana by armbar or RNC in the second.
02.08.2021 | 6:04 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 964th