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UFC 259: Błachowicz vs. Adesanya

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11.13.2020 | 3:14 PM ET

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UFC 259
  • 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

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Xconchris
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03.06.2021 | 7:05 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 15 Winners, 4 Perfect, 600 Points   |   Tied for 1020th

This looks like it's gonna be good

"Dont take life too serious, you will never make it out alive."

2021.03.06 7:05 PM ET

Round 1 In Progress

Carlos Ulberg vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu
thebluedash
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03.06.2021 | 7:06 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 15 Winners, 2 Perfect, 465 Points   |   Tied for 3187th

Ulberg going OFF so far!

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andreypa
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03.06.2021 | 7:07 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 15 Winners, 2 Perfect, 440 Points   |   Tied for 3540th

Wow! That is some Ulberg explosiveness...but keep your hands up young man
thebluedash
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03.06.2021 | 7:10 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 15 Winners, 2 Perfect, 465 Points   |   Tied for 3187th

This is a fun first round so far. Ulberg really need to put his hands up.

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AFRAMKONE
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03.06.2021 | 7:11 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 15 Winners, 4 Perfect, 540 Points   |   Tied for 2094th

CRAZY FIGHT, LOVE THIS

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andreypa
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03.06.2021 | 7:11 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 15 Winners, 2 Perfect, 440 Points   |   Tied for 3540th

What a great first round...makes you sweat!!! Should have finished Nzechkwu in the first
Xconchris
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03.06.2021 | 7:11 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 15 Winners, 4 Perfect, 600 Points   |   Tied for 1020th

Fotn so far!

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AceGrains
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03.06.2021 | 7:11 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 15 Winners, 1 Perfect, 440 Points   |   Tied for 3508th

These light heavyweights are going full heavyweight. 

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Judo
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03.06.2021 | 7:11 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 15 Winners, 1 Perfect, 530 Points   |   Tied for 2151st

Wouhou !! Stand and bang !

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03.06.2021 | 7:12 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 15 Winners, 4 Perfect, 555 Points   |   Tied for 1816th

Those body shots were nastyyyy
TheMMASensei
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03.06.2021 | 7:12 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 15 Winners, 3 Perfect, 530 Points   |   Tied for 2212th

Ulberg has to slow the pace and picks his shots. or shoot for a TD
Xconchris
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03.06.2021 | 7:12 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 15 Winners, 4 Perfect, 600 Points   |   Tied for 1020th

Ulberg looks like the super athletic and super fast fighter used to just crushing his opponents. Not used to the other guy keep coming

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MattyViceGrip
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03.06.2021 | 7:12 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 15 Winners, 4 Perfect, 625 Points   |   Tied for 706th

about 100 strikes combined in the first , crazy round

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Erison
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03.06.2021 | 7:12 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 515 Points   |   Tied for 2462nd

Oh no, Ulberg looks shot. And for a kickboxer, I doubt he's gonna take it to the ground.
TARTARA
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03.06.2021 | 7:13 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 15 Winners, 1 Perfect, 405 Points   |   Tied for 3845th

@Xconchris

Yes and probably is the Card of the Year!

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03.06.2021 | 7:13 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 15 Winners, 3 Perfect, 650 Points   |   Tied for 465th

Ooo man, those hands are way too low. Ulberg gonna get caught if he doesn't start being smarter with his defence 

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JPosadas
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03.06.2021 | 7:13 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 15 Winners, 3 Perfect, 605 Points   |   Tied for 934th

Well that round was dumb as ****

"I want to **** Chuck" - Wanderlei Silva

FireFist45
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03.06.2021 | 7:13 PM ET

Uh oh ....

Predictions: 10 of 15 Winners, 2 Perfect, 575 Points   |   Tied for 1401st

somebody is playing possum .... then BOOM !! 
Spudgreg
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03.06.2021 | 7:14 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 15 Winners, 5 Perfect, 690 Points   |   Tied for 234th

Ulberg is definitely fighting like this is kickboxing and not mma
Spudgreg
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03.06.2021 | 7:15 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 15 Winners, 5 Perfect, 690 Points   |   Tied for 234th

He’s letting him empty the gas tank then coming back at him

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