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UFC 259: Błachowicz vs. Adesanya
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- Saturday 03.06.2021 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
- PPV Buys / Buyrate: 800,000 | TV Ratings:
- MMA Bouts: 15
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan Błachowicz defeats Israel Adesanya via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Amanda Nunes defeats Megan Anderson via Submission, Inverted Triangle-armbar | 2:03 Round 1 of 5 Bout Page | |
| Aljamain Sterling defeats Petr Yan via Disqualificaton, Illegal Knee | 4:29 Round 4 of 5, 19:29 Total Bout Page | |
| Islam Makhachev defeats Drew Dober via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke From Half Guard | 1:37 Round 3 of 3, 11:37 Total Bout Page | |
| Aleksandar Rakić defeats Thiago Santos via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Dominick Cruz defeats Casey Kenney via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Kyler Phillips defeats Yadong Song via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Askar Askarov defeats Joseph Benavidez via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Kai Kara-France defeats Rogério Bontorin via KO/TKO, Punches | 4:55 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Tim Elliott defeats Jordan Espinosa via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Kennedy Nzechukwu defeats Carlos Ulberg via KO/TKO, Hooks | 3:19 Round 2 of 3, 8:19 Total Bout Page | |
| Sean Brady defeats Jake Matthews via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke | 3:28 Round 3 of 3, 13:28 Total Bout Page | |
| Amanda Lemos defeats Livinha Souza via KO/TKO, Power Jab to Ground and Pound | 3:39 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Uros Medic defeats Aalon Cruz via KO/TKO, Flying Knee to Ground and Pound | 1:40 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Trevin Jones defeats Mario Bautista via KO/TKO, Lead Uppercut to Ground and Pound | 0:40 Round 2 of 3, 5:40 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 2
bout announced
Kai Kara-France vs. Rogério Bontorin at 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
bout announced
Kyler Phillips vs. Yadong Song at 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
bout announced
Livinha Souza vs. Amanda Lemos at 115 lbs (52.2 kg)
01.13.2021 | 3:28 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 15 Winners, 2 Perfect, 375 Points | Tied for 4066th
Jan Błachowicz, TKO, R3
Adesanya is a tremendous fighter of course, but I can't understand why he's such a big favorite here. He's fighting the biggest (litterally) test of his career in Blachowicz, a weight class above what he's used to. Blachowicz has looked better and better recently, his recent KO wins against Reyes, Corey Anderson and Rockhold showing some very dangerous fight ending power, and his long wars against Souza and Manuwa (the rematch) proved us he finally improved his gas tank. Adesanya is faster (will he be that fast at lightheavyweight tho ?), and more technical, but Blachowicz has a great chin and durability, he hits HARD as hell (lets not forget Adesanya was badly hurt by Gastelum, who used to fight at welterweight) and could very well use his strong wrestling/grappling game to surprise Adesanya. Of course, I can see Adesanya avoiding most of the early offence and outpointing the polish monster, or even finishing him late by tko, but I think he will eventually get caught by something dramatic. Even if Blachowicz realise he's too slow to win the standup battle (a strong possibility after all), I'm affraid Adesanya will get taken down without to much resistance by the strong polish, and brutalized on the ground. Very interesting fight for sure, and I really hope poor Teixeira can fight the winner after this. Can you imagine hearing Blachowicz vs Teixeira could be fighting for the belt a few years ago ? MMA is amazing.
"Check my ART here if you want : https://www.instagram.com/john.volcan/"
01.13.2021 | 10:30 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 15 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points | Tied for 1484th
If Adesanya stay at LHW after this fight I think Teixera could submit him.
"Never go down without a fight"
01.17.2021 | 10:29 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 3 of 6 Winners, 0 Perfect, 165 Points | Tied for 4606th
Israel Adesanya, DEC
I see StyleBender staying far away from the LegendaryPolishPower if he knows what's good for him. He better or he WILL BE KNOCKED OUT, Adesanya will fight Jan the same way he fought Romero, he'll keep distance he commit to his leg attacks which will get him the decision if he doesn't get knocked out.. my view
Nunes vs. Anderson
Amanda Nunes, TKO, R2
We all know what's going to happen here. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to know Anderson is in a world of trouble. Lights Out
Santos vs. Rakić
Thiago Santos, SUB, R2
Santos is a BEAST!! KO I'm expecting, won't take very long either
Cruz vs. Kenney
Dominick Cruz, TKO, R3
Cruz is one of those fighters that do not lose very often so that's why I choose him to win
Yan vs. Sterling
Petr Yan, DEC
Yan brings alot to the table and he is champ for a reason
Makhachev vs. Dober
Islam Makhachev, SUB, R2
I'll be looking forward to this one. Khabibs shadow us looking to fulfill his best friend footsteps. Islam is a great talent at that
01.17.2021 | 1:29 PM ET
Quality card!!!
Predictions: 9 of 15 Winners, 4 Perfect, 575 Points | Tied for 1428th
01.21.2021 | 12:20 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 15 Winners, 5 Perfect, 690 Points | Tied for 234th
01.21.2021 | 2:18 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 3508th
"“I took no damage,” Hill said. “Most of the fall was me falling down"
01.21.2021 | 11:46 AM ET
Predictions: 12 of 15 Winners, 5 Perfect, 780 Points | 24th Place
"I know many a troops that I visit when I went to Iraq in 2005... 2-uh excuse me in 19-or.. 05' 06' 07' 08' 09' 2010 2011. I went from the Korwaiten border! All the way up to the Turkish border!" -Tito Ortiz
01.21.2021 | 12:37 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 15 Winners, 5 Perfect, 575 Points | Tied for 1484th
"Never go down without a fight"
01.22.2021 | 4:19 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 15 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 3091st
Casey Kenney, DEC
2 rounds in when Cruz can't dance anymore and is exhausted by Kenney's pace, that ref is gonna start smelling like alchohol and cigarettes.
Souza vs. Lemos
Livinha Souza, DEC
I know it might be loco but I'm livin' Livinha Souza
01.22.2021 | 10:43 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 15 Winners, 4 Perfect, 640 Points | Tied for 556th
"The only thing predictable about MMA is that it is unpredictable."
01.22.2021 | 10:44 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 15 Winners, 4 Perfect, 640 Points | Tied for 556th
"The only thing predictable about MMA is that it is unpredictable."
01.22.2021 | 12:47 PM ET
Predictions: 12 of 15 Winners, 5 Perfect, 780 Points | 24th Place
"I know many a troops that I visit when I went to Iraq in 2005... 2-uh excuse me in 19-or.. 05' 06' 07' 08' 09' 2010 2011. I went from the Korwaiten border! All the way up to the Turkish border!" -Tito Ortiz
01.22.2021 | 8:19 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 15 Winners, 6 Perfect, 740 Points | Tied for 72nd
Kyler Phillips, DEC
Picking Kyler. YourDong is the most protected fighter in the ufc and should b e riding a 2 fight skid.
"If you jingle my bells, you will have a white Christmas, "
01.22.2021 | 8:32 PM ET
Predictions: 11 of 15 Winners, 2 Perfect, 600 Points | Tied for 1016th
"I’m here to snatch necks and cash checks" - Darrick Minner
01.24.2021 | 6:47 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 3 of 3 Winners, 0 Perfect, 150 Points | Tied for 4614th
Jan Błachowicz, TKO, R1
Adensaya is too weak for Błachowicz. POLSKA GUROM!!!
01.25.2021 | 8:12 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 15 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 3091st
Israel Adesanya, DEC
Yes Jan is always overlooked but so is Izzy.
Nunes vs. Anderson
Amanda Nunes, DEC
This shouldn't even be a fight.
Santos vs. Rakić
Thiago Santos, DEC
Upset? Thats why its called an upset.
01.25.2021 | 8:25 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 15 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 3091st
Drew Dober, TKO, R1
Yes we all know Islam is a huge problem. And so is this Makhachev guy! But he has been Ko'd before and thats what Drew Dober does best.
01.25.2021 | 12:09 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 15 Winners, 4 Perfect, 640 Points | Tied for 556th
"The only thing predictable about MMA is that it is unpredictable."
bout announced
Carlos Ulberg vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu at 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
02.05.2021 | 3:04 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 15 Winners, 5 Perfect, 700 Points | Tied for 179th
Megan Anderson, TKO, R2
#AndNew
"Mentally Undefeated"
02.06.2021 | 4:34 AM ET
@joshjeffords
Predictions: 8 of 15 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 2883rd