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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 | |
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| 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 9
08.03.2021 | 7:44 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 2885th
Imagine if we ever get to see Francis or derrick get koed ever in our lifetime lol
08.03.2021 | 8:04 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 2844th
Lewis was koed so many time already... nothing special here.
"Never go down without a fight"
08.03.2021 | 8:41 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 640 Points | Tied for 416th
Johns vs. dos Santos
Miles Johns, TKO, R2
This should be Johns fight to lose. He looked so solid in his last fight and massively improved in the striking department, especially with his lead hand. Johns also has good wrestling so I think he can dictate where this fight goes. He will have to be careful though as ADS is pretty reliable to spend 15 minutes biting down on the mouthpiece looking for the finish. He may have success backing up Johns however, but I feel Johns fights well on the back foot and can find the finish later on in the fight
Miles Johns, TKO, R2
This should be Johns fight to lose. He looked so solid in his last fight and massively improved in the striking department, especially with his lead hand. Johns also has good wrestling so I think he can dictate where this fight goes. He will have to be careful though as ADS is pretty reliable to spend 15 minutes biting down on the mouthpiece looking for the finish. He may have success backing up Johns however, but I feel Johns fights well on the back foot and can find the finish later on in the fight
08.03.2021 | 8:51 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 730 Points | Tied for 49th with 4 others
Kowalkiewicz vs. Penne
Karolina Kowalkiewicz, DEC
Penne lost her last fight despite what the judges said, both on 4 fight losing streaks, i'm picking Karolina because she's got to get a win at some point.
Kape vs. Osbourne
Manel Kape, TKO, R1
The main problem with Kape in his last two was he was not active enough, i think he's going to have made adjustments coming into this one which would of paid off. I like Osbourne as well but i think Kape is better
Johns vs. dos Santos
Miles Johns, DEC
Johns is just better than Dos Santos
Leonardo vs. Gatto
Melissa Gatto, SUB, R1
Gatto has been through hell since her last fight in 2018 and Leonardo just isn't very good. I'm thinking that Gatto would of improved a lot in her time off in which case she should win here and tbh even if she hasn't improved they would probably win anyway.
Munoz Jr. vs. Simmons
Johnny Munoz Jr., SUB, R1
Munoz is better everywhere
Karolina Kowalkiewicz, DEC
Penne lost her last fight despite what the judges said, both on 4 fight losing streaks, i'm picking Karolina because she's got to get a win at some point.
Kape vs. Osbourne
Manel Kape, TKO, R1
The main problem with Kape in his last two was he was not active enough, i think he's going to have made adjustments coming into this one which would of paid off. I like Osbourne as well but i think Kape is better
Johns vs. dos Santos
Miles Johns, DEC
Johns is just better than Dos Santos
Leonardo vs. Gatto
Melissa Gatto, SUB, R1
Gatto has been through hell since her last fight in 2018 and Leonardo just isn't very good. I'm thinking that Gatto would of improved a lot in her time off in which case she should win here and tbh even if she hasn't improved they would probably win anyway.
Munoz Jr. vs. Simmons
Johnny Munoz Jr., SUB, R1
Munoz is better everywhere
08.03.2021 | 9:07 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 730 Points | Tied for 49th with 4 others
Lewis vs. Gane
Ciryl Gane, DEC
Ciryl Gane has an advantage everywhere, but power. This is either going to be complete domination by Gane or Gane is winning until he gets slept, those are the two options.
Aldo vs. Munhoz
José Aldo, DEC
Aldo is better everywhere.
Luque vs. Chiesa
Vicente Luque, TKO, R1
if Luque keeps it standing he wins, Chiesa could win if he can get him down. If Chiesa manages to get a boring fight out of Luque then he should be arrested
Torres vs. Hill II
Tecia Torres, DEC
Torres going to win a close decision and then Hill will whine about it for months.
Song vs. Kenney
Yadong Song, DEC
Think this will be really close, and Kenny has the grappling advantage but is a bit sloppy on the feet and i think that Yadong will be able to outstrike him.
Fiziev vs. Green
Rafael Fiziev, DEC
Think Fiziev just has way to much for Green on the feet.
Rodriguez vs. Morales
Drako Rodriguez, DEC
Think Drako gets back on track here.
Herman vs. Menifield
Alonzo Menifield, TKO, R1
Ed Herman is not very good, is 40 and should of lost his last fight. Menifield is not as bad, isn't 40 and is much more athletic.
Ciryl Gane, DEC
Ciryl Gane has an advantage everywhere, but power. This is either going to be complete domination by Gane or Gane is winning until he gets slept, those are the two options.
Aldo vs. Munhoz
José Aldo, DEC
Aldo is better everywhere.
Luque vs. Chiesa
Vicente Luque, TKO, R1
if Luque keeps it standing he wins, Chiesa could win if he can get him down. If Chiesa manages to get a boring fight out of Luque then he should be arrested
Torres vs. Hill II
Tecia Torres, DEC
Torres going to win a close decision and then Hill will whine about it for months.
Song vs. Kenney
Yadong Song, DEC
Think this will be really close, and Kenny has the grappling advantage but is a bit sloppy on the feet and i think that Yadong will be able to outstrike him.
Fiziev vs. Green
Rafael Fiziev, DEC
Think Fiziev just has way to much for Green on the feet.
Rodriguez vs. Morales
Drako Rodriguez, DEC
Think Drako gets back on track here.
Herman vs. Menifield
Alonzo Menifield, TKO, R1
Ed Herman is not very good, is 40 and should of lost his last fight. Menifield is not as bad, isn't 40 and is much more athletic.
08.03.2021 | 9:29 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 2412th
"never tell me the odds."
08.03.2021 | 9:30 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 2665th
Johns vs. dos Santos
Anderson dos Santos, SUB, R1
This is gonna be an easy pick!
Anderson dos Santos, SUB, R1
This is gonna be an easy pick!
"The only time a human will ever experience fear IS WHEN THE REAL KAT KOMES UP WITH A PREDICTION!"
08.03.2021 | 9:32 PM ET
Fight WeeeeeeeK!!!!
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 2665th
This card is gonna have 2 robberies and 1 fight will end in DQ.
"The only time a human will ever experience fear IS WHEN THE REAL KAT KOMES UP WITH A PREDICTION!"
08.03.2021 | 11:41 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 1931st
I just figured it out.....Cyril Gane looks like a really buff muppet.
08.04.2021 | 4:15 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 265 Points | Tied for 3720th
Yes gane is big but goofy looking.
Lewis is gonna win ..the stardown.
If you watch his loss column its telling.
Or his kos? Almost all sloppy gnp.
Gane wins 90 percent make your bets before people wake up.
Lewis is gonna win ..the stardown.
If you watch his loss column its telling.
Or his kos? Almost all sloppy gnp.
Gane wins 90 percent make your bets before people wake up.
"“I took no damage,” Hill said. “Most of the fall was me falling down"
08.04.2021 | 5:00 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 485 Points | Tied for 2241st
Lewis vs. Gane
Ciryl Gane, TKO, R4
2-0 with Gane, not letting off the train yet. Looking for Gane to make it slow then start putting it on him after 15 mins. Can honestly see a sub but BJJ doesn't work on Lewis. Rip:/
Aldo vs. Munhoz
Pedro Munhoz, DEC
Everybody is jumping on Aldo, i just don't see where he gets it done. Munhoz proved me wrong against Rivera.
Luque vs. Chiesa
Vicente Luque, SUB, R2
Luque has that power but Chiesa tends to not want to go out on his shield; rather fall into a submission. Either KO or SUB
Torres vs. Hill II
Angela Hill, DEC
My honest opinion Hill is on one hell of a streak, arguably 5 in her last 5. Hill has that fire, fook de judges.
Song vs. Kenney
Casey Kenney, DEC
Another one that is going to be uncomfortably close, just think Kenney can make it uglier than Phillips did yo get the W.
Fiziev vs. Green
Rafael Fiziev, TKO, R2
Green can really roll with the punches, not Fiziev's...Those hooks are mean.... Even tho Green won against Moises, he was having trouble with the leg kicks. Fiziev throws bombs at the body and legs; don't think Green can hang in there past 10 mins.
Rodriguez vs. Morales
Vince Morales, DEC
Only due to Morales being a big dog, and Drako just got ko'd cold 5 mos ago. Drako does have nice uppercuts and Morales dips his head ALOTT. Could change up.
Herman vs. Menifield
Alonzo Menifield, TKO, R1
I just don't think Herman can survive the blitz and being put up against the cage for even 5 mins. OSP hit a HAIL MARY or who knows Menifeld could have a nice streak.
Kowalkiewicz vs. Penne
Karolina Kowalkiewicz, DEC
If the juju is right, last time i went against Poland Gamrot pooped all over Stephens. Penne you must die.
Kape vs. Osbourne
Manel Kape, DEC
0-2 KapeTown, i'll be damn'd if we got 0-3. IM THE CAPTAIN NOW 😎
Johns vs. dos Santos
Miles Johns, TKO, R2
Johns has fell in love with his hands being a wrestler, his output is low in the 1st round. Starts to let his right hand go A LOT more in the 2nd round.
Leonardo vs. Gatto
Victoria Leonardo, DEC
Awwww boys, fill the bongs/crack the beers 50/50 wmma this is what we love boys. Butthole clincher for sure.
Munoz Jr. vs. Simmons
Johnny Munoz Jr., DEC
Munoz Jr. seems to be the more well rounded fighter, like the wrestling.
Ciryl Gane, TKO, R4
2-0 with Gane, not letting off the train yet. Looking for Gane to make it slow then start putting it on him after 15 mins. Can honestly see a sub but BJJ doesn't work on Lewis. Rip:/
Aldo vs. Munhoz
Pedro Munhoz, DEC
Everybody is jumping on Aldo, i just don't see where he gets it done. Munhoz proved me wrong against Rivera.
Luque vs. Chiesa
Vicente Luque, SUB, R2
Luque has that power but Chiesa tends to not want to go out on his shield; rather fall into a submission. Either KO or SUB
Torres vs. Hill II
Angela Hill, DEC
My honest opinion Hill is on one hell of a streak, arguably 5 in her last 5. Hill has that fire, fook de judges.
Song vs. Kenney
Casey Kenney, DEC
Another one that is going to be uncomfortably close, just think Kenney can make it uglier than Phillips did yo get the W.
Fiziev vs. Green
Rafael Fiziev, TKO, R2
Green can really roll with the punches, not Fiziev's...Those hooks are mean.... Even tho Green won against Moises, he was having trouble with the leg kicks. Fiziev throws bombs at the body and legs; don't think Green can hang in there past 10 mins.
Rodriguez vs. Morales
Vince Morales, DEC
Only due to Morales being a big dog, and Drako just got ko'd cold 5 mos ago. Drako does have nice uppercuts and Morales dips his head ALOTT. Could change up.
Herman vs. Menifield
Alonzo Menifield, TKO, R1
I just don't think Herman can survive the blitz and being put up against the cage for even 5 mins. OSP hit a HAIL MARY or who knows Menifeld could have a nice streak.
Kowalkiewicz vs. Penne
Karolina Kowalkiewicz, DEC
If the juju is right, last time i went against Poland Gamrot pooped all over Stephens. Penne you must die.
Kape vs. Osbourne
Manel Kape, DEC
0-2 KapeTown, i'll be damn'd if we got 0-3. IM THE CAPTAIN NOW 😎
Johns vs. dos Santos
Miles Johns, TKO, R2
Johns has fell in love with his hands being a wrestler, his output is low in the 1st round. Starts to let his right hand go A LOT more in the 2nd round.
Leonardo vs. Gatto
Victoria Leonardo, DEC
Awwww boys, fill the bongs/crack the beers 50/50 wmma this is what we love boys. Butthole clincher for sure.
Munoz Jr. vs. Simmons
Johnny Munoz Jr., DEC
Munoz Jr. seems to be the more well rounded fighter, like the wrestling.
* Edited at 08.04.2021, 5:02 AM ET *
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
08.04.2021 | 6:30 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 615 Points | Tied for 577th
Kape vs. Osbourne
Manel Kape, DEC
It's hard to really pick Kape considering how his last two fights have gone. Output issues has costed hum in both of those fights but when he does go first he's really dangerous. Osbourne is a bit of a step below Kape's previous opponents but he holds big power in his hands, Kape will have a significant speed advantage and if he can control the centre and fix what he's done in his last couple fights he could get a finish on Osbourne or win a decision. I'm just not too confident on this one but I do think Kape will do just enough to win it
Manel Kape, DEC
It's hard to really pick Kape considering how his last two fights have gone. Output issues has costed hum in both of those fights but when he does go first he's really dangerous. Osbourne is a bit of a step below Kape's previous opponents but he holds big power in his hands, Kape will have a significant speed advantage and if he can control the centre and fix what he's done in his last couple fights he could get a finish on Osbourne or win a decision. I'm just not too confident on this one but I do think Kape will do just enough to win it
08.04.2021 | 7:49 AM ET
Prediction link
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 3103rd
"Delinquent MMA"
08.04.2021 | 9:53 AM ET
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 625 Points | Tied for 508th
Would love to see Bobby Green get the W here but Fiziev is a beast. Other than that I really do like this card
Lewis always surprises me with his power and ability to just stand up but can he match the skill set of Gane? Will definitely be interesting
Lewis always surprises me with his power and ability to just stand up but can he match the skill set of Gane? Will definitely be interesting
"Where's the lamb sauce!"
08.04.2021 | 10:10 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 725 Points | Tied for 56th
Lewis vs. Gane
Ciryl Gane, DEC
Derrick Lewis only needs to land one good punch to end this fight, but I believe that Ciryl Gane is more well rounded and he'll know how to get a win on this fight.
Aldo vs. Munhoz
José Aldo, DEC
Very close fight between veterans and not my most confident pick, but I see Aldo using his size advantage to get the job done.
Luque vs. Chiesa
Vicente Luque, TKO, R3
Probably a very fun fight between 2 talented welterweights, however I just think that Luque's foward pression will eventually get him a win on this fight.
Torres vs. Hill II
Tecia Torres, DEC
Tecia Torres has only lost to elite competition and she's never been finished. She has looked AMAZING in her last 2 fights and I think that her speed and her ground game will give Hill troubles
Song vs. Kenney
Yadong Song, DEC
Seems like a very unpredictable fight, however I think that Yadong is slightly more well rounded and he should be able to get a split decision win here.
Fiziev vs. Green
Rafael Fiziev, TKO, R2
Bobby Green is a tough fighter but I just see him having a lot of struggles with Fiziev's heavy hands...
Rodriguez vs. Morales
Drako Rodriguez, DEC
Good matchmaking on this one as this will likely be an insanely close fight. I'm taking Rodríguez on this one, not sure why but I think the judges will favor his game plan.
Herman vs. Menifield
Alonzo Menifield, TKO, R2
Alonzo Menifield is the younger and hungrier fighter on this one and I expect a great performance from him on saturday night. He has heavy hands and a nice submission game, tough fight for Herman...
Kowalkiewicz vs. Penne
Karolina Kowalkiewicz, DEC
I wasn't exacly impressed with Jessica Penne's "win" in her last fight... Both of these ladies have a lot of experience but I just think that Karolina will manage to do enough to get back on the W column.
Kape vs. Osbourne
Manel Kape, DEC
Close fight and hard to predict. Ode Osbourne is no joke but I feel like Kape won his last fight. IMO Manel has more experience against better competition and I hope he finaly shows his potential with a win here.
Johns vs. dos Santos
Miles Johns, TKO, R3
Potential to be "Fight Of The Night", as I believe this to guys will throw everything they have in there. I give the striking advantage to Johns tho...
Leonardo vs. Gatto
Melissa Gatto, SUB, R1
I think that Leonardo'll want to take this fight to the ground where she'll try to ground and pound her way to the victory. By doing so, she might get caught in Gatto's amazing submission game.
Munoz Jr. vs. Simmons
Johnny Munoz Jr., SUB, R2
I just think that Munoz will be the best prepared out of the 2 fighters and the athlete with the better jiu jitsu game...
Ciryl Gane, DEC
Derrick Lewis only needs to land one good punch to end this fight, but I believe that Ciryl Gane is more well rounded and he'll know how to get a win on this fight.
Aldo vs. Munhoz
José Aldo, DEC
Very close fight between veterans and not my most confident pick, but I see Aldo using his size advantage to get the job done.
Luque vs. Chiesa
Vicente Luque, TKO, R3
Probably a very fun fight between 2 talented welterweights, however I just think that Luque's foward pression will eventually get him a win on this fight.
Torres vs. Hill II
Tecia Torres, DEC
Tecia Torres has only lost to elite competition and she's never been finished. She has looked AMAZING in her last 2 fights and I think that her speed and her ground game will give Hill troubles
Song vs. Kenney
Yadong Song, DEC
Seems like a very unpredictable fight, however I think that Yadong is slightly more well rounded and he should be able to get a split decision win here.
Fiziev vs. Green
Rafael Fiziev, TKO, R2
Bobby Green is a tough fighter but I just see him having a lot of struggles with Fiziev's heavy hands...
Rodriguez vs. Morales
Drako Rodriguez, DEC
Good matchmaking on this one as this will likely be an insanely close fight. I'm taking Rodríguez on this one, not sure why but I think the judges will favor his game plan.
Herman vs. Menifield
Alonzo Menifield, TKO, R2
Alonzo Menifield is the younger and hungrier fighter on this one and I expect a great performance from him on saturday night. He has heavy hands and a nice submission game, tough fight for Herman...
Kowalkiewicz vs. Penne
Karolina Kowalkiewicz, DEC
I wasn't exacly impressed with Jessica Penne's "win" in her last fight... Both of these ladies have a lot of experience but I just think that Karolina will manage to do enough to get back on the W column.
Kape vs. Osbourne
Manel Kape, DEC
Close fight and hard to predict. Ode Osbourne is no joke but I feel like Kape won his last fight. IMO Manel has more experience against better competition and I hope he finaly shows his potential with a win here.
Johns vs. dos Santos
Miles Johns, TKO, R3
Potential to be "Fight Of The Night", as I believe this to guys will throw everything they have in there. I give the striking advantage to Johns tho...
Leonardo vs. Gatto
Melissa Gatto, SUB, R1
I think that Leonardo'll want to take this fight to the ground where she'll try to ground and pound her way to the victory. By doing so, she might get caught in Gatto's amazing submission game.
Munoz Jr. vs. Simmons
Johnny Munoz Jr., SUB, R2
I just think that Munoz will be the best prepared out of the 2 fighters and the athlete with the better jiu jitsu game...
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08.04.2021 | 10:13 AM ET
BLACK BEAST
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 3103rd
08.04.2021 | 12:40 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 560 Points | Tied for 1231st
"What does he do, just stands up" makes their jobs a lot easier lol ty for the vid I needed something silly
"For no particular reason beat up everyone"
08.04.2021 | 12:47 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 615 Points | Tied for 577th
Kowalkiewicz vs. Penne
Karolina Kowalkiewicz, DEC
Both women are at a similar stage in their careers and it's hard to exactly say what's gonna happen. I do think Karolina can edge this one if she can avoid exchanging in the clinch and uses her speed advantage to get in the inside and land some strikes. Penne's striking only works on the outside, on the inside she gets hit too much and Karolina can out point her doing this. I think Karolina should win comfortably if she doesn't get herself into any grappling exchanges which I'm hoping she's smart enough to do
Karolina Kowalkiewicz, DEC
Both women are at a similar stage in their careers and it's hard to exactly say what's gonna happen. I do think Karolina can edge this one if she can avoid exchanging in the clinch and uses her speed advantage to get in the inside and land some strikes. Penne's striking only works on the outside, on the inside she gets hit too much and Karolina can out point her doing this. I think Karolina should win comfortably if she doesn't get herself into any grappling exchanges which I'm hoping she's smart enough to do
08.04.2021 | 12:51 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 2412th
"never tell me the odds."
08.04.2021 | 12:52 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 2412th
"never tell me the odds."