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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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02.10.2021 | 5:27 AM ET

OOOOOH

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

USMAN : 17-1-0 /        / 7-1-11
                  W-L-D / via  / K-S-D
BURNS  : 19-3-0 /        / 6-8-5

USMAN : quite the DESISON MACHINE 

SIKE:
KAMARU USMAN =
What in the three billion fake names, is this?
When Bruce Buffer announces his name, the pronunciation is  exactly designed to sound like it is 
CAMEROON US MAN !

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02.10.2021 | 8:32 AM ET

@DamienHandel420

So just Robertson, Viana and barber. 10$ to 100 $
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02.10.2021 | 9:16 AM ET

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

@pablotess Honestly I'm not saying Maverick is 100% winning, but betting against her is not the greatest idea here. Maverick is one of the top prospects coming out of that division recently and while Robertson is definitely ranked quality, that fight could definitely turn out bad for your parlay. A really close one to call.

* Edited at 02.10.2021, 9:18 AM ET *

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02.10.2021 | 9:45 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 347th

I think Gillian gets the sub from bottom and Barber gets the KO. But I'm literally brain dead, so there's that.

* Edited at 02.10.2021, 9:48 AM ET *

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02.10.2021 | 9:52 AM ET

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

The thing is Maverick is known for her powerful strikes and standup, but she's also a great wrestler with a brown belt in BJJ to add more to her ground game. Gillian Robertson has a lot of standup issues and she was losing in the ground game last time too against Taila Santos. I feel Maverick will be dominant in the stand up and definitely will keep up in the ground. I actually like Robertson a lot, but it's hard for me to see her win this one, when her only real advantage which is the ground game, possibly able to be contested by Maverick.

* Edited at 02.10.2021, 9:54 AM ET *

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02.10.2021 | 10:20 AM ET

@thebluedash

maverick have the cardio?. ok first round she is op , second ..?.  We have a hard decision here. LOOK THIS. 10$ FOR 160$.


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02.10.2021 | 10:33 AM ET

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

I don't find cardio to be an issue, Maverick has fought and won multiple times by decision.


On your other picks, Barber is a good pick, I also have her. Grasso is very good on the stand up, probably one of the best in the division, but her ground game is quite frankly horrible. Barber's ground game is nothing to take note of truly, but she had a decent camp I'm sure they must have worked on the ground game to take Grasso down because that's where Grasso completely fails at. Of course Grasso could just lit Barber up on the feet, however Barber is a good striker herself. Either lady could win, but for an underdog pick Barber's very solid.

I'm not really feeling the Viana pick, in her past performances her defense wasn't all that great, and Martin's isn't either, however Viana takes damage in her matches, got dropped by Cifers of all people. Mallory Martin has pretty good striking, trains at Elevation. Viana sticking out her chin all the time is definitely not a great thing for this matchup, but hey people improve so if you like the Viana pick go for it.

I already gave my piece on the Pitolo vs Marquez, I like Pitolo in this one, I am in the minority and it's a really close one so go with your guts.

Green vs Rowe is definitely a banger fight, definitely wouldn't bet on it. Could go either way. Possible sneaky FOTN if main event doesn't deliver.

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02.10.2021 | 10:35 AM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 4 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 275 Points   |   Tied for 3092nd

Usman vs. Burns
Kamaru Usman, DEC
I can’t see Kamaru being beaten rn. Burns has the recipe w his wrestling and striking skills, but is he at the level Usman is? I don’t believe so. I think it goes the distance, Kamaru 49-46.

Barber vs. Grasso
Maycee Barber, TKO, R2
Big comeback for Barber here, TKO Rd 2.

Marquez vs. Pitolo
Maki Pitolo, TKO, R3
Why not, Pitolo Rd 2 TKO.

Viana vs. Martin
Mallory Martin, TKO, R2
I think Martin has good striking, and will dominate on the feet for 2 rounds before finishing her.

Green vs. Rowe
Philip Rowe, TKO, R2
Rowe by KO!

Robertson vs. Maverick
Miranda Maverick, TKO, R2
Gillian Robertson is tough, which is why this win will be so impressive for Maverick. She gets this win, she’s well on her way!

Green vs. Miller
Bobby Green, DEC
Mean Bobby Green! Veteran fight, should be a good one.

Lima vs. Muhammad
Belal Muhammad, DEC
Love this fight. Bully B!

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02.10.2021 | 10:40 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 340 Points   |   Tied for 2278th

@pablotess the potential payout doesn’t matter when it’s a losing bet. 

"Throughout my career I've learned that "If you win you're the ****, if you lose it's bad." - Bruno "Blindadao" Silva"

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02.10.2021 | 11:07 AM ET

@FistyMcKickerChoke

wise words
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02.10.2021 | 12:46 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 340 Points   |   Tied for 2278th

haha spoken from a lot of experience losing parlays with 3+ legs

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02.10.2021 | 1:31 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 340 Points   |   Tied for 2278th

Simón vs. Kelleher
Ricky Simón, DEC
There is a decent chance of Kelleher pulling off an upset with a guillotine but not enough to change my pick. Might be worth a small bet though, Kelleher inside the distance or by submission if the odds are +350 or better.

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02.10.2021 | 1:51 PM ET

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Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 0 Perfect, 300 Points   |   Tied for 2704th

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02.10.2021 | 2:58 PM ET

Prediction Comments

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

Usman vs. Burns
Gilbert Burns, TKO, R1
I think im picking burns  more out of  hope then anything, find Usman to be  really boring,And I want Welterweight to have another fun champion because Beside Robbie Lawler,  Welterweight haven't had fun champs since like 2008.Another fact is that last year, No champship belt changed hand, Only Vacant belt were won, So I think it gonna balance out this year, With a lot of champs losing belts

* Edited at 02.10.2021, 3:26 PM ET *

"Quack quack quack"

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02.10.2021 | 3:36 PM ET

Prediction Comments

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

Barber vs. Grasso
Maycee Barber, TKO, R3
Barber is one of the few ladies who have power in the women division, It probley the best thing to have in the Women division TBH, I think Barber is gonna be a whole lot better because she had a year off at 22, Barber also seem like a women who works her ass off t0

Marquez vs. Pitolo
Julian Marquez, TKO, R1
Pitalo isn't good so I don't think it worth the risk of Marqez looking terrible after 2 and a 1/2 years off, going of memory from the same card Isreal fought Taveres, Marquz doesn't look half bad with good stand up and great chokes

Gastelum vs. Heinisch
Kelvin Gastelum, TKO, R2
I have no idea how this fight gonna go tbh, Gastulum "should win this fight" because he probley better everywhere beside Takedown defence. But I don't trust him because he look dog **** in his last 2 fights

Ewell vs. Gutierrez
Chris Gutierrez, TKO, R3
Calf kick, Calf kick, Calf kick, Drop Dead

Viana vs. Martin
Polyana Viana, DEC
Don't care both suck, Picking Viana because the Billy Joels song is really good

Green vs. Rowe
Philip Rowe, DEC
Who the FOOK are these Guys

Vieira vs. Hernandez
Rodolfo Vieira, SUB, R1
Viera should win this, Not -400 confendent in him, Think the odds are inflented but I don't want to bet on Hernadez either because I think he will lose

Robertson vs. Maverick
Gillian Robertson, SUB, R2
Don't know what to think of Maverick,Most fighter would kick Joijua ass

Simón vs. Kelleher
Brian Kelleher, TKO, R2
I think Kelleher hit hand and if Faber can knock him out, Kelleher can,

Green vs. Miller
Jim Miller, DEC
Bobby Green losses alot and I Like the odds on Miller at +205 because this fight is gonna be close

Lima vs. Muhammad
Belal Muhammad, DEC
Don't get why they bother making this fight TBH, Give Muhamed someone good, Hes ranked in the top 15 and you giving him Diego Lima, Wasted of time

* Edited at 02.10.2021, 5:11 PM ET *

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02.10.2021 | 3:40 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 165 Points   |   Tied for 3799th

Usman vs. Burns
Kamaru Usman, TKO, R4
USMAN USMAN USMAN

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02.10.2021 | 3:51 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 2 of 9 Winners, 0 Perfect, 100 Points   |   Tied for 3953rd

Marquez vs. Pitolo
Julian Marquez, TKO, R1
Scary guy by face smashing.

Gastelum vs. Heinisch
Ian Heinisch, DEC
****s sake go on a diet your not a middleweight.

Vieira vs. Hernandez
Rodolfo Vieira, SUB, R2
Oh that guy ouchtime likely following tap or sleep.

Robertson vs. Maverick
Miranda Maverick, DEC
No idea crowd favors smelly armpits I'll go with that.

Simón vs. Kelleher
Brian Kelleher, TKO, R2
Brian wins at 145 simon might at 135 or south.

Green vs. Miller
Jim Miller, SUB, R2
Jim will choke or knock that stupid look off greens face

Lima vs. Muhammad
Belal Muhammad, SUB, R2
Belal is too tough and too good at outpointing for lima I hope he goes for a finish hate rooting for point fighters.

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02.10.2021 | 4:02 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 347th

Billy Joel kicks ass. That is all.

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02.10.2021 | 5:48 PM ET

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

^ Can confirm piano man will always go hard

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02.10.2021 | 6:08 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 440 Points   |   Tied for 795th

My favourite Billy Joel Song will always be "We Didn't Start The Fire". I tried it at karaoke once and failed badly!


* Edited at 02.10.2021, 6:08 PM ET *

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