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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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Event Links:
| Bout | Info | |
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| 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 6
03.01.2021 | 8:22 AM ET
@TheWelshGuy1998
Predictions: 9 of 15 Winners, 3 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 1859th
03.01.2021 | 8:41 AM ET
@chessum1995
Predictions: 8 of 15 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 2883rd
03.01.2021 | 8:47 AM ET
Title eliminator
Predictions: 8 of 15 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 2883rd
03.01.2021 | 9:27 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 9 Winners, 1 Perfect, 370 Points | Tied for 4089th
Aljamain Sterling, SUB, R3
I can’t trust the paper champ until he beats some top 5 contenders.
"“Who ain’t got Jiu Jitsuuu” "
03.01.2021 | 9:52 AM ET
Predictions: 11 of 14 Winners, 5 Perfect, 730 Points | Tied for 92nd
"“What happened to you, USA? Wake up, USA! Go! Go back for you, go! Go for Jesus. No forgay Jesus people." -Yoel Romero"
03.01.2021 | 10:29 AM ET
Predictions: 0 of 0 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 4740th
03.01.2021 | 10:31 AM ET
Predictions: 0 of 0 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 4740th
03.01.2021 | 10:41 AM ET
Aalon Cruz, DEC
I am honestly surpirsed by all the Medic love. The guy has beaten no one but cans, fought on the Alaskan promotion (the worse track record), and has never had a fight extended into the later rounds. Medic has got some kicks, but people forget what Cruz did in his Contender Series fight against a really good opponent in Steve Nguyen. Watch some of Medics previous fights, he struggles on takedowns and spends a lot of energy to get to his feet. Cruz has attempted takedowns in last 2 fights and I see him using that as an avenue. Cruz will also have a sizeable reach advantage and will be moving up a weight class where he does not have to drain his body. The book makers opened him up a favorite over Medic and I think they were onto something here. I cannot pass up on the more experienced fighter here. Give me Cruz
03.01.2021 | 10:57 AM ET
Predictions: 11 of 14 Winners, 5 Perfect, 730 Points | Tied for 92nd
Will is a fellow tapper and gives great breakdowns give him a listen
* Edited at 03.01.2021, 11:01 AM ET *
"“What happened to you, USA? Wake up, USA! Go! Go back for you, go! Go for Jesus. No forgay Jesus people." -Yoel Romero"
03.01.2021 | 11:38 AM ET
Brady vs Matthews
Predictions: 9 of 15 Winners, 3 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 1859th
I think that this guy will be a top contender in this division in the future.
Wrestling,striking, movement,aggression, well rounded.
Of course Matthews is good, but he had some problems in his prevoius fights, for example he can't finish Diego Sanchez.
Brady also have better oponennts in lasy 3 fights( McGee,Naurdiev,Aguilera) in comperw with( Sanchez,Meek,Akman).
I really count on this guy
* Edited at 03.01.2021, 11:59 AM ET *
03.01.2021 | 11:47 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 15 Winners, 4 Perfect, 690 Points | Tied for 206th
Israel Adesanya, TKO, R1
I know it won't end up being a first round ko or tko and that the fight is going to be super competitive, but it just feels right
Nunes vs. Anderson
Amanda Nunes, DEC
I hope everyone who picked Anderson a good night of picks besides this one
Yan vs. Sterling
Aljamain Sterling, SUB, R2
It just feels right
Makhachev vs. Dober
Islam Makhachev, SUB, R1
Armbar baby
Santos vs. Rakić
Aleksandar Rakić, DEC
Maybe?
Cruz vs. Kenney
Dominick Cruz, DEC
His goblin like footwork is pretty good
Phillips vs. Song
Kyler Phillips, TKO, R2
Yadong is on 2 fight losing streak and we all know it, ya dongs
"I fell off harder then those monkeys jumping on the bed"
03.01.2021 | 12:18 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
03.01.2021 | 12:24 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 15 Winners, 3 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 3367th
"Time is the enemy. "
03.01.2021 | 12:28 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 15 Winners, 3 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 2212th
So what's the over/under on how many of these fights will actually happen on Saturday?
"I'm not on your side. I'm not on his side. I'm on the side or being right. - Richard Harrison Sr"
03.01.2021 | 12:29 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 15 Winners, 4 Perfect, 600 Points | Tied for 1020th
"Dont take life too serious, you will never make it out alive."
03.01.2021 | 1:20 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 15 Winners, 3 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 2212th
but you have to be a dumbass to go for Aalon Cruz.
....even if Uros Medic is unproven and finds a way to lose
"R.I.P. Beneil"
03.01.2021 | 1:23 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 8 Winners, 0 Perfect, 250 Points | Tied for 4442nd
Aleksandar Rakić, TKO, R2
If you have picked Santos in this fight, it is not based on his performance after double knee surgery. It is irrational to think someone past their prime with recent ACL surgery is going to beat Rakic. Rakic is known for leg kicks. This may be a disastrous for Santos. Santos had power to KO Rakic before, but it is gone now. Your power comes from your legs. He did not have his regular momentum in his last fight. Rakic is entering his prime and Santos is on his way out. Rakic by TKO.
Brady vs. Matthews
Sean Brady
Two fighters with similar height, reach, and age. However, Sean brady has faster hands, more significant strikes landed per minute and better significant strike accuracy. Brady has better takedown accuracy and a higher takedown average. Matthews has more submission wins than knockouts. However, Brady is a black belt in BJJ. Matthews does not possess anything special for Brady to be worried about. Brady will nullify Matthew’s grappling and have better striking to get a win. Brady will be in the top 15 soon. Brady by decision.
03.01.2021 | 2:11 PM ET
Predictions: 0 of 0 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 4740th
03.01.2021 | 2:21 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 15 Winners, 4 Perfect, 615 Points | Tied for 889th
Israel Adesanya, TKO, R2
I think the speed difference is going to be too much, just like it pretty much always is for Izzy's opponents. Jan will get picked apart until he falls down or a ref steps in
Nunes vs. Anderson
Amanda Nunes, TKO, R1
I always just feel bad for Nunes' opponents, but what are you gonna do?
Yan vs. Sterling
Petr Yan, TKO, R4
Yan's relentless, exacting, brutal style will eventually be enough to break Aljo, I think. I am concerned about a submission though, Sterling is crazy on the ground or as a backpack.
Makhachev vs. Dober
Islam Makhachev, DEC
Dober can knock out anyone, a bet on Islam isn't worth it at these odds
Cruz vs. Kenney
Casey Kenney, DEC
Rip Cruz's ribs
"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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- Hippie
03.01.2021 | 2:42 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 15 Winners, 3 Perfect, 525 Points | Tied for 2294th
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