Topic: UFC 261
UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2
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01.29.2021 | 2:58 PM ET
Responses
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bout status update
Weidman vs. Hall II Changed from Rumored to Confirmed
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bout announced
Anthony Smith vs. Jimmy Crute at 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
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bout announced
Batgerel Danaa vs. Kevin Natividad at 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
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02.17.2021 | 4:16 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 390 Points | Tied for 3142nd
Uriah Hall, DEC
Maybe Weidman can pressure, close the distance and wrestle Hall but I think Hall is physically superior and will be able to clock Weidman
Smith vs. Crute
Jimmy Crute, TKO, R2
Crute is gonna eat Smith like a salad for lunch
Batgerel vs. Natividad
Kevin Natividad, DEC
Natividad?
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event start time updated
From Saturday, April 24 at 6:00pm ET to Saturday, April 24 at 10:00pm ET
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event picks deadline updated
Fantasy picks now lock at Saturday, April 24 at 6:00pm ET
02.24.2021 | 11:54 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 420 Points | Tied for 2801st
"I’m here to snatch necks and cash checks" - Darrick Minner
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bout announced
Valentina Shevchenko vs. Jéssica Andrade at 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
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02.24.2021 | 12:06 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 1502nd
Happy that Valentina is not that type of champion
"Never go down without a fight"
02.24.2021 | 12:18 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 615 Points | Tied for 394th
* Edited at 02.24.2021, 12:19 PM ET *
"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
02.24.2021 | 12:38 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 1502nd
"Never go down without a fight"
02.24.2021 | 12:57 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 615 Points | Tied for 394th
"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
02.24.2021 | 2:58 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 794th
* Edited at 02.24.2021, 3:39 PM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
02.24.2021 | 7:06 PM ET
Predictions: 0 of 2 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 4281st
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bout rumored
Weili Zhang vs. Rose Namajunas at 115 lbs (52.2 kg)
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02.27.2021 | 5:48 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 360 Points | Tied for 3407th
Also this a-bout had to be a main event in a card!
"KURZHAAR - Tomorrow Never Comes Until It's Too Late"
02.27.2021 | 6:31 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 2766th
"KURZHAAR - Tomorrow Never Comes Until It's Too Late"
02.27.2021 | 7:12 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 360 Points | Tied for 3407th
"KURZHAAR - Tomorrow Never Comes Until It's Too Late"
02.27.2021 | 7:55 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 7 Winners, 0 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 3338th
"****."
02.27.2021 | 8:40 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 1531st
Weili Zhang, TKO, R2
Amazing fight, but Zhang is a beast. Hopefully a scrap.
"I kind of try to focus on the moment, in the present. That’s humility. That’s being humble. That’s not setting no expectation. That’s going out there, enjoying the game, competing at a high level.” - Giannis Antetokounmpo"
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bout announced
Brendan Allen vs. Karl Roberson at 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
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03.01.2021 | 11:17 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 794th
* Edited at 03.02.2021, 2:38 AM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
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bout announced
Jeff Molina vs. Aoriqileng at 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
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bout announced
Johnny Munoz Jr. vs. Mark Striegl at 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
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03.06.2021 | 1:43 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 2766th
Weili Zhang, TKO, R3
WEILI ZHANG via KO R3 the true #1 P4P
"KURZHAAR - Tomorrow Never Comes Until It's Too Late"
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bout announced
Ariane Carnelossi vs. Na Liang at 115 lbs (52.2 kg)
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bout status update
Zhang vs. Namajunas Changed from Rumored to Confirmed
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03.09.2021 | 8:02 AM ET
Predictions: 0 of 2 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 4281st
03.09.2021 | 10:53 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 645 Points | Tied for 222nd
"For no particular reason beat up everyone"
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bout announced
Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal II at 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
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03.15.2021 | 10:04 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 3523rd
Kamaru Usman, TKO, R5
I personally think this fight will be very striking-heavy despite Usman being able to just wrestle and coast to a win. I think he's gaining more confidence in his striking and he'll use a smarter approach/gameplan to win. Jorge is from ATT and they have great preparation, and combined with his experience and skill-set this is no walk in the park, but context matters and Usman is in his peak prime. I think the only way he ****s this up is if he makes a big mistake where Jorge's experience will allow him to capitalize. Anyways Usman KO, 5th round probably like a left straight off of a right hook or something basic
Zhang vs. Namajunas
Weili Zhang, DEC
Rose struggles with power and pressure. If she can't get this fight on the ground I think she gets rocked bad and Zhang takes over. The footwork and speed of Rose is very good, but I just don't know if she can keep it up for 25 minutes against someone who can eat every shot and is willing to just to return a big bomb. I hope Rose wins but trying to "analyze" this I think the power coming back at her will be way too much to handle over 5 whole rounds.
"blaze of glory"
03.15.2021 | 10:06 PM ET
What I think of Main event
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 794th
"Quack quack quack"
03.15.2021 | 10:28 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 615 Points | Tied for 394th
"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