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UFC 269: Oliveira vs. Poirier
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- Saturday 12.11.2021 at 06:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
- 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
- Attendance: 18,471
- PPV Buys / Buyrate: 500,000 | TV Ratings: 729,000 avg. viewers (ESPN2 prelims)
- MMA Bouts: 14
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| Bout | Info | |
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| Charles Oliveira defeats Dustin Poirier via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 1:02 Round 3 of 5, 11:02 Total Bout Page | |
| Julianna Peña defeats Amanda Nunes via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 3:26 Round 2 of 5, 8:26 Total Bout Page | |
| Geoff Neal defeats Santiago Ponzinibbio via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Kai Kara-France defeats Cody Garbrandt via KO/TKO, Punches | 3:21 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Sean O'Malley defeats Raulian Paiva via KO/TKO, Punches | 4:42 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Josh Emmett defeats Dan Ige via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Dominick Cruz defeats Pedro Munhoz via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Tai Tuivasa defeats Augusto Sakai via KO/TKO, Punches | 0:26 Round 2 of 3, 5:26 Total Bout Page | |
| Bruno Silva defeats Jordan Wright via KO/TKO, Punches | 1:28 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| André Muniz defeats Eryk Anders via Submission, Armbar | 3:13 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Erin Blanchfield defeats Miranda Maverick via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Ryan Hall defeats Darrick Minner via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Tony Kelley defeats Randy Costa via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 4:15 Round 2 of 3, 9:15 Total Bout Page | |
| Gillian Robertson defeats Priscila Cachoeira via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 4:59 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page |
Responses Page 32
12.09.2021 | 5:39 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 4 Perfect, 595 Points | Tied for 1218th
Costa vs. Kelley
Tony Kelley, TKO, R3
Costa is totally dangerous early, and can get it done....But, if Tony is still around? Primetime.
Tony Kelley, TKO, R3
Costa is totally dangerous early, and can get it done....But, if Tony is still around? Primetime.
"Everybody wants to be a bodybuilder, but nobody wants to lift no heavy-ass weights. - Ronnie Coleman"
12.09.2021 | 5:48 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 4 Perfect, 595 Points | Tied for 1218th
Hall vs. Minner
Ryan Hall, SUB, R2
Hmmm. Possibly the toughest to call this year for me. If Minner is careful with his pace, he should make this interesting.
Ryan Hall, SUB, R2
Hmmm. Possibly the toughest to call this year for me. If Minner is careful with his pace, he should make this interesting.
"Everybody wants to be a bodybuilder, but nobody wants to lift no heavy-ass weights. - Ronnie Coleman"
12.09.2021 | 8:44 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 2007th
Curious to see if Hall can get back in the win column. His last loss was pretty brutal.
"The only thing predictable about MMA is that it is unpredictable."
12.09.2021 | 10:21 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 635 Points | Tied for 757th
Something tells me it’s pretty damn hard to submit ryan hall. Minners best move is a guillotine and I just don’t see ryan hall get subbed by such a basic submission like that
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
12.09.2021 | 10:42 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 520 Points | Tied for 2137th
O'Malley vs. Paiva
Sean O'Malley, SUB, R2
Think Raulian is durable, and an O'Malley knockdown followed by him snatching a submission, similar to how he nearly did Moutinho, will finish Raulian
Sakai vs. Tuivasa
Tai Tuivasa, TKO, R1
Lookin for another shooey
Sean O'Malley, SUB, R2
Think Raulian is durable, and an O'Malley knockdown followed by him snatching a submission, similar to how he nearly did Moutinho, will finish Raulian
Sakai vs. Tuivasa
Tai Tuivasa, TKO, R1
Lookin for another shooey
"There's 3 things in life that excite me: a woman, dinosaurs, and the violence of the Octagon." ~GSP
12.09.2021 | 10:46 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 2921st
Minner's best option is to finnish Hall by sub. My mind,neighbour or somebody tell's me that Hall is a little hard guy to be finnished in that way.....Toupuria is a next champ, so that fight you cant count or have it like some caind of orientatin for this one.
"Be water my friend...MMA junkie since 2002 and i still don't need a rehab..."
12.09.2021 | 10:58 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 635 Points | Tied for 757th
Exactly, I think “exposing” ryan hall is a lot harder than it actually looks. Ilia made it easy because he is incredibly skilled, I think it’s gonna be much harder to replicate than people think. Plus this is darrick Minner, the one guy in the division who will go to the ground with ryan hall. Being subbed 8 times against one of the better bjj guys in the league just smells of a ryan hall heel hook classic
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
12.09.2021 | 11:09 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 560 Points | Tied for 1650th
I'll take Minner by decision or sub in Rd 3. If he can actually listen to Krause , should be a float. Like Duck said , them stupid ankle rolls ain't going to work with how quick and explosive Minner is. He could land on top and just pound his lights out.
12.09.2021 | 11:10 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 560 Points | Tied for 1650th
Maybe we'll see minners first KO/TKO in over 8 years.
12.09.2021 | 11:14 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 560 Points | Tied for 1650th
Yeah , I'm going to take Minner. Ryan has a 11% TDA and 0% TDD. I know that doesn't prove anything but it definitely made me more interested in Minner.
12.09.2021 | 11:40 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 635 Points | Tied for 757th
I mean he’s probably a good dog I just don’t see someone who is willing to go to the ground with ryan hall winning a fight. Especially when Minner leaves himself open to sub opportunities constantly and also has one round of gas. When he gets into a scramble, ryan hall is going to know how to escape and it’s going to cause Minner to gas by trying to gain an advantageous position. He can’t help himself on the ground; he’s gonna see an opportunity and try and take it
* Edited at 12.09.2021, 11:41 AM ET *
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
12.09.2021 | 12:11 PM ET
@AyyLmaonnaise, that's a good analysis. It's probably best to avoid betting or picking that fight. Just make some popcorn and enjoy that fight. You can't confidently pick Minner who has been subbed 8 times in a career against a guy who is probably the best at his weight class at getting a submission. On the flip side, you can't pick Hall who has no standup ability and got knocked out in his last fight so who the hell knows what will happen in this fight.
12.09.2021 | 12:16 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 635 Points | Tied for 757th
Yeah exactly lol. If anything I think the fight will be entertaining af, so might as well just enjoy it
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
12.09.2021 | 12:46 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 565 Points | Tied for 1567th
Oliveira vs. Poirier
Charles Oliveira, SUB, R1
Oliveira by rear naked choke! It's easy for him to takedown Porier
Nunes vs. Peña
Amanda Nunes, SUB, R2
An easy victory for the man on the left
Neal vs. Ponzinibbio
Santiago Ponzinibbio, DEC
Bet on Santiago after first round. Not everyone can keep up with his rate.
Kara-France vs. Garbrandt
Kai Kara-France, DEC
In the fight against Font, Garbrandt landed an average of 12 striker per round!1!!! Now he is favorite in new weight class. I bet kara-france
O'Malley vs. Paiva
Sean O'Malley, DEC
it's illegal not to bet on a full fight after Sean's last two fights
Emmett vs. Ige
Josh Emmett, DEC
The only way to win for ige is wrestling
Munhoz vs. Cruz
Dominick Cruz, DEC
Dom by experience.
Sakai vs. Tuivasa
Augusto Sakai, DEC
51/49 Sakai
Silva vs. Wright
Bruno Silva, TKO, R1
Silva's beats like a truck. Knock out in 1-2 round
Muniz vs. Anders
André Muniz, DEC
It's hard to sub Anders, i think a lot of clinch in this fight.
Blanchfield vs. Maverick
Miranda Maverick, DEC
Take a break
Perez vs. Schnell
Alex Perez, TKO, R3
Perez's kickboxing is better. Schnell has already been knocked out.
Hall vs. Minner
Ryan Hall, SUB, R2
Minner is danger in first round, then he gets tired. Also Minner has good grappling,but not on the same level as Hall. Ideal gameplan for him is avoid parter, but I'm 99% sure he will takedown Hall. I'll bet on Hall after 2, i think betting odds will be higher.
Costa vs. Kelley
Randy Costa, TKO, R1
Costa's box/kickboxing better. if there is a decision, I think 2-1 for costa
Cachoeira vs. Robertson
Gillian Robertson, DEC
Easy takedowns for Robertson.
Charles Oliveira, SUB, R1
Oliveira by rear naked choke! It's easy for him to takedown Porier
Nunes vs. Peña
Amanda Nunes, SUB, R2
An easy victory for the man on the left
Neal vs. Ponzinibbio
Santiago Ponzinibbio, DEC
Bet on Santiago after first round. Not everyone can keep up with his rate.
Kara-France vs. Garbrandt
Kai Kara-France, DEC
In the fight against Font, Garbrandt landed an average of 12 striker per round!1!!! Now he is favorite in new weight class. I bet kara-france
O'Malley vs. Paiva
Sean O'Malley, DEC
it's illegal not to bet on a full fight after Sean's last two fights
Emmett vs. Ige
Josh Emmett, DEC
The only way to win for ige is wrestling
Munhoz vs. Cruz
Dominick Cruz, DEC
Dom by experience.
Sakai vs. Tuivasa
Augusto Sakai, DEC
51/49 Sakai
Silva vs. Wright
Bruno Silva, TKO, R1
Silva's beats like a truck. Knock out in 1-2 round
Muniz vs. Anders
André Muniz, DEC
It's hard to sub Anders, i think a lot of clinch in this fight.
Blanchfield vs. Maverick
Miranda Maverick, DEC
Take a break
Perez vs. Schnell
Alex Perez, TKO, R3
Perez's kickboxing is better. Schnell has already been knocked out.
Hall vs. Minner
Ryan Hall, SUB, R2
Minner is danger in first round, then he gets tired. Also Minner has good grappling,but not on the same level as Hall. Ideal gameplan for him is avoid parter, but I'm 99% sure he will takedown Hall. I'll bet on Hall after 2, i think betting odds will be higher.
Costa vs. Kelley
Randy Costa, TKO, R1
Costa's box/kickboxing better. if there is a decision, I think 2-1 for costa
Cachoeira vs. Robertson
Gillian Robertson, DEC
Easy takedowns for Robertson.
12.09.2021 | 12:49 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 560 Points | Tied for 1650th
Oh , I ain't betting on that fight. Just for my tapology prediction lol
12.09.2021 | 12:57 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 1522nd
Hall vs. Minner
Darrick Minner, DEC
Going with my heart above my head here - Minner is a hometown boy.
Darrick Minner, DEC
Going with my heart above my head here - Minner is a hometown boy.
"I'm not on your side. I'm not on his side. I'm on the side or being right. - Richard Harrison Sr"
12.09.2021 | 2:56 PM ET
Analysis and predictions video for Balkan fans
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 5 Perfect, 695 Points | Tied for 325th
12.09.2021 | 3:12 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 545 Points | Tied for 1820th
Oliveira vs. Poirier
Charles Oliveira, SUB, R2
Charles Oliveira - I can’t tell you why, well I can, but yes this is definitely a big ******* shout BUT how often do you see Poirier win a first round!? Charlie Olives starts fast, he hits hard! He covers position quickly and is strong on the ground! HOWEVER he has to finish the fight before the 13 minute mark! Otherwise he’s ******. This fight will NEVER go the distance! EVER. OLIVEIRA by SUB // secondary - POIRIER by TKO
Nunes vs. Peña
Amanda Nunes, TKO, R1
Amanda Nunes - LOL. Who the **** else!? Peña makes some silly ******’ decisions in her fights. She was beating de Randemie in the clinch and was on her way to getting a 29-28 ‘til de Randemie - a ******* Muay Thai (please don’t take me down) fighter - choked her out. NUNES by TKO // secondary - NUNES by DEC
Neal vs. Ponzinibbio
Santiago Ponzinibbio, TKO, R2
Santiago Ponzinibbio - Come on, dude! You don’t get a DUI one week and a dub the next unless you’re Jones and your wife looks at you funny. I would probably have picked Neal otherwise! Ponzinibbio does get hit - a lot. And Geoff Neal hits really ******* hard. If Santiago can be first, stick and move, and be the one applying the pressure keeping Neal on his back foot, Santiago should get this one. PONZINIBBIO by TKO // secondary - PONZINIBBIO by DEC
Kara-France vs. Garbrandt
Kai Kara-France, DEC
Kai Kara-France - This one may need an update. Weigh-ins are going to play a major part into this one. Cody’s speed and power are what got him to the top at Bantamweight. At Flyweight: EVERYONE IS QUICK. Kai is great at suckering in a brawl only to maintain a good amount of distance after getting off his shots. Cody just ******* swings, committing 100% to every shot with no regard for protecting his chin - that’s a big “no no” when the night before you sucked all the water out of your brain. Garbrandt has great foot work and puts on some great entertaining barn burners - I’d like to see him win. But I’m not keen on putting money on him. KARA-FRANCE by DEC // secondary - KARA-FRANCE by TKO
O'Malley vs. Paiva
Sean O'Malley, TKO, R2
Sean O’Malley - Paiva’s good. He’s had his camp at Alpha Male so there’s no doubt he’s been drilling takedowns and BJJ. Paiva’s also tough as ****. This isn’t as complicated as one may think. O’Malley’s quicker, hits harder, is much bigger and much longer. Should be a pretty cool opener to the rest of the night. O’MALLEY by TKO // secondary - O’MALLEY by DEC
Emmett vs. Ige
Josh Emmett, DEC
Josh Emmett - God bless Dan Ige. He’s a good looking geezer, probably a nice chap and has an aesthetically pleasing fan-friendly fighting style. But he’s destined to be a journey man - the gatekeeper of the top 7 of the featherweight division. Josh has been knocked out and he’s got an extensive injury list. He’s also really good and could potentially be knocking on Volkanovski’s door (if he doesn’t run into Max on the way). Dan Ige’s never been knocked out, I think that remains the same. EMMETT by DEC // secondary - IGE by TKO
Munhoz vs. Cruz
Pedro Munhoz, DEC
Pedro Munhoz - This could be a total mind****. Munhoz’s game plan surely is to kick the breaks off Dominick’s bionic legs, take him down and maul him. Cruz is still a tricky ************. His wrestling is slick, his takedown defence is slick and he’s really ******’ hard to hit. Never sleep on Dominick Cruz! That being said… MUNHOZ by DEC // secondary - MUNHOZ by TKO
Sakai vs. Tuivasa
Augusto Sakai, DEC
Augusto Sakai - I love Tai. He’s a ******’ hero. But Tai is kind of ****** on the ground. This is absolutely 50/50 though!!! If Tai can get a brawl going he can absolutely knock out anyone. But Sakai has great Muay Thai, manages distance well and is pretty good at fighting safe. I’m upset. I want to see shoeys. SAKAI by DEC // secondary - TUIVASA by TKO
Silva vs. Wright
Bruno Silva, TKO, R1
Bruno Silva - Is there anyone here that can justify Wright being in the UFC!? He doesn’t like getting hit, he has no chin and his traditional old-ye-karate style is old-ye for a ******’ reason. Bruno has a decent chin and maintains that ferocious power for 25 minutes. This is 15 minutes… and let’s be honest: it’s not going 15 ******’ minutes. SILVA by TKO // secondary - don’t bother.
Muniz vs. Anders
André Muniz, DEC
André Muniz - **** this fight! Eryk Anders got out struck by ******* Meerschart ‘cause that BJJ threat stopped him from implementing his game plan of clinch-******* on the cage. Hopefully Muniz can submit him early so we can continue to enjoy our evening. Anders should have a massive advantage on the feet and has pretty good takedown defence. God, this might be a ******* snoozer. MUNIZ by DEC // secondary - MUNIZ by SUB
Blanchfield vs. Maverick
Miranda Maverick, DEC
Miranda Maverick - Again (FFS), this is a reeeaaally close one. Blanchfield has excellent high kicks - often switching to southpaw to set up some Wonderboy **** - and she has a VICIOUS ground game. BUT Miranda has excellent submission defence and is wicked-good at scrambling. If Miranda can go first and keep her fight she should get the dub. Fascinating fight though! MAVERICK by DEC // secondary - BLANCHFIELD by DEC
Perez vs. Schnell
Alex Perez, TKO, R1
Alex Perez - Again, this ain’t so easy. Schnell is really ******* good! Excellent movement, always throws in bunches, decent ground game (even from bottom in guard). Perez however starts super quickly and applies a ton of pressure! Schnell embraces fire fights, with this guy I think that’s a bad idea. I want Schnell to win but I don’t think he’ll make it 10 minutes. PEREZ by TKO // secondary - SCHNELL by DEC
Hall vs. Minner
Ryan Hall, DEC
Ryan Hall - This is potentially another massive shout. Hall’s last opponent was a terrible matchup for this. Minner absolutely isn’t. Minner’s main threat is his jui jitsu… Nah mate… Ryan Hall is terrifying on the ground. Minner would have to really hurt Hall to get any leg up on him on the mat. Good luck getting near Hall though! He’s got great kicks and manages distance really well on the feet. I think Minner won’t get much offence in ‘til the last round and I’m not sure he’ll do enough to even win it. HALL by DEC // secondary - HALL by SUB
Costa vs. Kelley
Randy Costa, TKO, R1
Randy Costa - If this fight was only one round I’d be a lot more confident in this pick. There are a few factors at play here: Kelley isn’t a fast starter and backs up to the fence when under pressure. This is EXACTLY how Costa gets his finishes. The main problem is if Kelley can survive the first round. Costa depletes his gas tank early and stops applying the same kind of pressure. Kelley can potentially even finish Costa after about 7 minutes. Tricky one! I am leaning Costa for an early finish though! COSTA by TKO // secondary - KELLEY by SUB
Cachoeira vs. Robertson
Gillian Robertson, SUB, R2
Gillian Robertson - Cachoeira’s lack of response on the ground and Robertson’s ability to grind for 15 minutes straight is where the stark difference is between these two. The only issue I have with Robertson is how she attempts takedowns without really setting them up. Cachoeira can absolutely catch Robertson with something nasty if she changes levels blindly. Robertson has a decent finish record in the UFC and hasn’t been finished either. I’m leaning towards a submission in the 2nd or 3rd round. ROBERTSON by SUB // secondary - CACHOEIRA by TKO
Charles Oliveira, SUB, R2
Charles Oliveira - I can’t tell you why, well I can, but yes this is definitely a big ******* shout BUT how often do you see Poirier win a first round!? Charlie Olives starts fast, he hits hard! He covers position quickly and is strong on the ground! HOWEVER he has to finish the fight before the 13 minute mark! Otherwise he’s ******. This fight will NEVER go the distance! EVER. OLIVEIRA by SUB // secondary - POIRIER by TKO
Nunes vs. Peña
Amanda Nunes, TKO, R1
Amanda Nunes - LOL. Who the **** else!? Peña makes some silly ******’ decisions in her fights. She was beating de Randemie in the clinch and was on her way to getting a 29-28 ‘til de Randemie - a ******* Muay Thai (please don’t take me down) fighter - choked her out. NUNES by TKO // secondary - NUNES by DEC
Neal vs. Ponzinibbio
Santiago Ponzinibbio, TKO, R2
Santiago Ponzinibbio - Come on, dude! You don’t get a DUI one week and a dub the next unless you’re Jones and your wife looks at you funny. I would probably have picked Neal otherwise! Ponzinibbio does get hit - a lot. And Geoff Neal hits really ******* hard. If Santiago can be first, stick and move, and be the one applying the pressure keeping Neal on his back foot, Santiago should get this one. PONZINIBBIO by TKO // secondary - PONZINIBBIO by DEC
Kara-France vs. Garbrandt
Kai Kara-France, DEC
Kai Kara-France - This one may need an update. Weigh-ins are going to play a major part into this one. Cody’s speed and power are what got him to the top at Bantamweight. At Flyweight: EVERYONE IS QUICK. Kai is great at suckering in a brawl only to maintain a good amount of distance after getting off his shots. Cody just ******* swings, committing 100% to every shot with no regard for protecting his chin - that’s a big “no no” when the night before you sucked all the water out of your brain. Garbrandt has great foot work and puts on some great entertaining barn burners - I’d like to see him win. But I’m not keen on putting money on him. KARA-FRANCE by DEC // secondary - KARA-FRANCE by TKO
O'Malley vs. Paiva
Sean O'Malley, TKO, R2
Sean O’Malley - Paiva’s good. He’s had his camp at Alpha Male so there’s no doubt he’s been drilling takedowns and BJJ. Paiva’s also tough as ****. This isn’t as complicated as one may think. O’Malley’s quicker, hits harder, is much bigger and much longer. Should be a pretty cool opener to the rest of the night. O’MALLEY by TKO // secondary - O’MALLEY by DEC
Emmett vs. Ige
Josh Emmett, DEC
Josh Emmett - God bless Dan Ige. He’s a good looking geezer, probably a nice chap and has an aesthetically pleasing fan-friendly fighting style. But he’s destined to be a journey man - the gatekeeper of the top 7 of the featherweight division. Josh has been knocked out and he’s got an extensive injury list. He’s also really good and could potentially be knocking on Volkanovski’s door (if he doesn’t run into Max on the way). Dan Ige’s never been knocked out, I think that remains the same. EMMETT by DEC // secondary - IGE by TKO
Munhoz vs. Cruz
Pedro Munhoz, DEC
Pedro Munhoz - This could be a total mind****. Munhoz’s game plan surely is to kick the breaks off Dominick’s bionic legs, take him down and maul him. Cruz is still a tricky ************. His wrestling is slick, his takedown defence is slick and he’s really ******’ hard to hit. Never sleep on Dominick Cruz! That being said… MUNHOZ by DEC // secondary - MUNHOZ by TKO
Sakai vs. Tuivasa
Augusto Sakai, DEC
Augusto Sakai - I love Tai. He’s a ******’ hero. But Tai is kind of ****** on the ground. This is absolutely 50/50 though!!! If Tai can get a brawl going he can absolutely knock out anyone. But Sakai has great Muay Thai, manages distance well and is pretty good at fighting safe. I’m upset. I want to see shoeys. SAKAI by DEC // secondary - TUIVASA by TKO
Silva vs. Wright
Bruno Silva, TKO, R1
Bruno Silva - Is there anyone here that can justify Wright being in the UFC!? He doesn’t like getting hit, he has no chin and his traditional old-ye-karate style is old-ye for a ******’ reason. Bruno has a decent chin and maintains that ferocious power for 25 minutes. This is 15 minutes… and let’s be honest: it’s not going 15 ******’ minutes. SILVA by TKO // secondary - don’t bother.
Muniz vs. Anders
André Muniz, DEC
André Muniz - **** this fight! Eryk Anders got out struck by ******* Meerschart ‘cause that BJJ threat stopped him from implementing his game plan of clinch-******* on the cage. Hopefully Muniz can submit him early so we can continue to enjoy our evening. Anders should have a massive advantage on the feet and has pretty good takedown defence. God, this might be a ******* snoozer. MUNIZ by DEC // secondary - MUNIZ by SUB
Blanchfield vs. Maverick
Miranda Maverick, DEC
Miranda Maverick - Again (FFS), this is a reeeaaally close one. Blanchfield has excellent high kicks - often switching to southpaw to set up some Wonderboy **** - and she has a VICIOUS ground game. BUT Miranda has excellent submission defence and is wicked-good at scrambling. If Miranda can go first and keep her fight she should get the dub. Fascinating fight though! MAVERICK by DEC // secondary - BLANCHFIELD by DEC
Perez vs. Schnell
Alex Perez, TKO, R1
Alex Perez - Again, this ain’t so easy. Schnell is really ******* good! Excellent movement, always throws in bunches, decent ground game (even from bottom in guard). Perez however starts super quickly and applies a ton of pressure! Schnell embraces fire fights, with this guy I think that’s a bad idea. I want Schnell to win but I don’t think he’ll make it 10 minutes. PEREZ by TKO // secondary - SCHNELL by DEC
Hall vs. Minner
Ryan Hall, DEC
Ryan Hall - This is potentially another massive shout. Hall’s last opponent was a terrible matchup for this. Minner absolutely isn’t. Minner’s main threat is his jui jitsu… Nah mate… Ryan Hall is terrifying on the ground. Minner would have to really hurt Hall to get any leg up on him on the mat. Good luck getting near Hall though! He’s got great kicks and manages distance really well on the feet. I think Minner won’t get much offence in ‘til the last round and I’m not sure he’ll do enough to even win it. HALL by DEC // secondary - HALL by SUB
Costa vs. Kelley
Randy Costa, TKO, R1
Randy Costa - If this fight was only one round I’d be a lot more confident in this pick. There are a few factors at play here: Kelley isn’t a fast starter and backs up to the fence when under pressure. This is EXACTLY how Costa gets his finishes. The main problem is if Kelley can survive the first round. Costa depletes his gas tank early and stops applying the same kind of pressure. Kelley can potentially even finish Costa after about 7 minutes. Tricky one! I am leaning Costa for an early finish though! COSTA by TKO // secondary - KELLEY by SUB
Cachoeira vs. Robertson
Gillian Robertson, SUB, R2
Gillian Robertson - Cachoeira’s lack of response on the ground and Robertson’s ability to grind for 15 minutes straight is where the stark difference is between these two. The only issue I have with Robertson is how she attempts takedowns without really setting them up. Cachoeira can absolutely catch Robertson with something nasty if she changes levels blindly. Robertson has a decent finish record in the UFC and hasn’t been finished either. I’m leaning towards a submission in the 2nd or 3rd round. ROBERTSON by SUB // secondary - CACHOEIRA by TKO
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12.09.2021 | 3:30 PM ET
Predictions: 12 of 14 Winners, 4 Perfect, 785 Points | Tied for 55th
Ryan Hall vs. Darrick Minner
You know, I'm tempted to pick Minner here because Ryan Hall is an unbelievably overrated, one-dimensional fighter who is also 36 years old. But I can't do that for two reasons. Firstly, Minner is primarily a wrestler and he's definitely going to play into Hall's one and only strength, and will very likely get subbed. Secondly, it appears he was named by the doctor who delivered him, who was deaf, and his name is spelled in the way said doctor pronounced it.
Hall, sub R1.
You know, I'm tempted to pick Minner here because Ryan Hall is an unbelievably overrated, one-dimensional fighter who is also 36 years old. But I can't do that for two reasons. Firstly, Minner is primarily a wrestler and he's definitely going to play into Hall's one and only strength, and will very likely get subbed. Secondly, it appears he was named by the doctor who delivered him, who was deaf, and his name is spelled in the way said doctor pronounced it.
Hall, sub R1.
12.09.2021 | 5:36 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 5 Perfect, 680 Points | Tied for 417th
One thing that big about this matchup is Dustin defensive wrestling, It ok, But nothing special, He only fought one fighter who could exploit it in his recent lightweight run, And that fighter being Khabib, Charles ain't Khabib, But he doesn't have to be to exploit Dustin Possible grappling deficiencies, I think this may be a unpopular take but I think T-Ferg, Kevin Lee might and Michael Chandler 100% has better grappling than Dustin
Dustin takedown defence is only 61%, I'm almost certain Charles takedown Dustin a few time, The thing for Dustin is to not give Charles too many opputunys, Dustin most likely won't get submetted on the first attempt, But give Charles 10 attempts, And on at least one of those attempts, He tap, snap or nap
Dustin takedown defence is only 61%, I'm almost certain Charles takedown Dustin a few time, The thing for Dustin is to not give Charles too many opputunys, Dustin most likely won't get submetted on the first attempt, But give Charles 10 attempts, And on at least one of those attempts, He tap, snap or nap
* Edited at 12.09.2021, 5:43 PM ET *
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