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UFC 265: Lewis vs. Gane
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- Saturday 08.07.2021 at 10:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: Toyota Center
- Location: Houston, Texas, United States
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Dominick Cruz, Daniel Cormier
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Daniel Cormier
- Ticket Revenue (live gate): $3,460,000
- Attendance: 16,604
- PPV Buys / Buyrate: N/A | TV Ratings: 675,000 avg. viewers (ESPN prelims, 823k peak)
- MMA Bouts: 13
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Ciryl Gane defeats Derrick Lewis via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 4:11 Round 3 of 5, 14:11 Total Bout Page | |
| José Aldo defeats Pedro Munhoz via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Vicente Luque defeats Michael Chiesa via Submission, D'arce Choke | 3:25 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Tecia Torres defeats Angela Hill via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Yadong Song defeats Casey Kenney via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Rafael Fiziev defeats Bobby Green via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Vince Morales defeats Drako Rodriguez via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Alonzo Menifield defeats Ed Herman via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Jessica Penne defeats Karolina Kowalkiewicz via Submission, Armbar | 4:32 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Manel Kape defeats Ode Osbourne via KO/TKO, Flying Knee | 4:44 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Miles Johns defeats Anderson dos Santos via KO/TKO, Overhand Right | 1:16 Round 3 of 3, 11:16 Total Bout Page | |
| Melissa Gatto defeats Victoria Leonardo via KO/TKO, Doctor Stoppage (broken Arm) | 5:00 Round 2 of 3, 10:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Johnny Munoz Jr. defeats Jamey Simmons via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 2:35 Round 2 of 3, 7:35 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 21
08.07.2021 | 3:44 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 215 Points | Tied for 3823rd
Ciryl Gane, SUB, R4
On the same page as most people when saying that Gane is overall the better MMA fighter. But lewis has that 1 punch power. I feel gane out points him, tires him out while lewis is throwing at air, and gane sinks in a heel hook late in the fourth.
Aldo vs. Munhoz
José Aldo, TKO, R2
Aldo remains relevant with a big KO
Luque vs. Chiesa
Vicente Luque, TKO, R1
Luque should end this with a big KO but the longer this goes the more Chiesa looks appetizing. lets get this done early
Song vs. Kenney
Casey Kenney, DEC
kenney is a stud thats all
Herman vs. Menifield
Alonzo Menifield, TKO, R1
My biggest pick of the night. Menifield will destroy this guy. 1st round KO
08.07.2021 | 3:46 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 2885th
08.07.2021 | 4:06 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 1244th
Alonzo Menifield, TKO, R2
As much of the community agrees, Menifield via second round TKO, Herman should've lost that last fight, got finished saved by the ref cuz of what was not groin shot
Kape vs. Osbourne
Ode Osbourne, DEC
Kinda surprised by the line - Osbourne decision in my opinion, missed weight, been ****y at the ceremonial Ws, those fighters usually lose, and I would like to see a 3 round beating here.
08.07.2021 | 4:14 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 670 Points | Tied for 217th
Ciryl Gane, TKO, R3
Going with the finish here although I wouldn't be surprised if Gane plays it safe and takes the UD.
Aldo vs. Munhoz
José Aldo, DEC
I think Aldo shines here. I think he'll come out strong and keep this fight from hitting the ground. On the feet I think he puts it on Munhoz with hard leg kicks and body shots.
Luque vs. Chiesa
Vicente Luque, TKO, R2
Well I mentioned in a post earlier that since Luque's loss at The Ultimate Fighter Finale 6 years ago he's won 13 of 15 with 13 stoppages. I think that steak continues and he gets a Title shot and a POTN bonus.
Torres vs. Hill II
Tecia Torres, DEC
I like Torres here. Hill has improved striking but I don't think it's any better than Torres and Torres has a ground advantage. I really can't stand Hill anyways so hopefully Torres strangles her out there.
Song vs. Kenney
Casey Kenney, DEC
One of if not my hardest pick here.
Fiziev vs. Green
Rafael Fiziev, DEC
I like this fight it should be very exciting but I think Fiziev is a bit much for Green striking.
Rodriguez vs. Morales
Drako Rodriguez, DEC
Another toss-up here. I think the Zahabi finish over Rodriguez is the reason this is close. Had that not happen I would be more confident in Rodriguez. I think he's better than the Zahabi showing.
Herman vs. Menifield
Alonzo Menifield, TKO, R1
Menifield should take Herman out in the 1st providing he doesn't blow his load trying.
Kowalkiewicz vs. Penne
Karolina Kowalkiewicz, DEC
KK has lost 6 of 8 but those losses were of tougher competition imo than Penne. I think she wins a 29-28 type decision.
Kape vs. Osbourne
Manel Kape, TKO, R2
I was high on Kape coming into the UFC based on his RIZIN performances. He lost his first two, the 2nd bout a very close one. Osborne, imo, is a pretty big step down from Nicolau and Pantoja.
Johns vs. dos Santos
Miles Johns, DEC
Easy money here. Johns should win 30-27 if not get the tko stoppage.
* Edited at 08.07.2021, 4:45 PM ET *
08.07.2021 | 4:23 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 1244th
Vince Morales, TKO, R2
Surprised that the community favors Rodriguez via decision, hes got only 1 decision win, both guys doesn't like to go to a decision a lot, Rodriguez got finished twice in the last three years, I got Morales wining via TKO, round 2 or 3.
08.07.2021 | 4:23 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 1931st
Smaller parlay chiesa/aldo ml +250
Small shot on hill +135
08.07.2021 | 4:25 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 2409th
* Edited at 08.07.2021, 4:26 PM ET *
"Per aspera ad astra"
08.07.2021 | 4:31 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 2885th
08.07.2021 | 4:42 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 2409th
"Per aspera ad astra"
08.07.2021 | 4:43 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 1244th
Yadong Song, DEC
Coinflip in my opinion but I pick Song via Decision.
Fiziev vs. Green
Bobby Green, DEC
Going for the dog via decision, or its Fiziev via tko, who knows.
08.07.2021 | 4:47 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 2885th
08.07.2021 | 4:58 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 2665th
Ciryl Gane, SUB, R2
Gane might be tentative in the first round, but gets Derrick out of there in round 2
Aldo vs. Munhoz
Pedro Munhoz, DEC
split decision goes to...
Luque vs. Chiesa
Michael Chiesa, DEC
First time picking against Luque, think Chiesa can potentially smother Luque... Luque by KO is my other bet
Torres vs. Hill II
Tecia Torres, DEC
I love Tecia... in every way possible
Song vs. Kenney
Casey Kenney, DEC
Close fight, think the striking will be close with Kenney getting a slight advantage with an opportunistic takedown when it matters
Fiziev vs. Green
Rafael Fiziev, DEC
Fiziev is live for a finish by body kick, he's not knocking Green out
Rodriguez vs. Morales
Drako Rodriguez, DEC
Close fight tbh, Drako wins on aggression/volume
Herman vs. Menifield
Alonzo Menifield, TKO, R1
Hopefully Alonzo doesn't **** this up
Kowalkiewicz vs. Penne
Karolina Kowalkiewicz, DEC
I love Karolina.... by decision
Kape vs. Osbourne
Ode Osbourne, TKO, R1
Osbourne by stoppage
Johns vs. dos Santos
Miles Johns, DEC
Johns by DEC
Leonardo vs. Gatto
Melissa Gatto, SUB, R1
Under 1.5
Munoz Jr. vs. Simmons
Johnny Munoz Jr., SUB, R2
Under 2.5
08.07.2021 | 4:59 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 2488th
08.07.2021 | 5:00 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 1244th
José Aldo, DEC
Going for Aldo via decision, he's longer
08.07.2021 | 5:02 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 1931st
08.07.2021 | 5:02 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 1244th
Derrick Lewis, TKO, R3
Gane is the faster, more technical and better striker, but Lewis can stand up when he wants so he wins via KO in the third round, no doubt.
08.07.2021 | 5:04 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 380 Points | Tied for 3231st
"I could be wrong, but I'm not."
08.07.2021 | 5:08 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 670 Points | Tied for 217th
Don't swap Kape for Karolina. Keep Kape in there. Osborne is a big step down from Nicolau and Pantoja.
08.07.2021 | 5:09 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 2488th
08.07.2021 | 5:09 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 670 Points | Tied for 217th