UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland

The official Tapology discussion thread for the event!

Yup can’t wait for that fight. I don’t see any holes in either fighter tbh 

Julian Erosa (145.5) vs. Steven Peterson (149)*
* Peterson missed weight by 3 pounds and was fined 30 percent of his purse

Am I reading this correctly....this event starts at 3 central time?

I'm actually gonna be able to watch the whole event before work. Love the earlier starts.

Thanks for the pics bro, its very helpful to make final reads

Hermansson vs. Strickland
Sean Strickland, DEC
I say he stuffs enough takedowns to win a decision. Not that high on Strickland but I will say his forward pressure poses a tough matchup for Jack.

Rakhmonov vs. Harris
Shavkat Rakhmonov, DEC
Killer matchup. Love it.

Dawodu vs. Trizano
Mike Trizano, DEC
Volume + grappling. Pretty confident in this dog pick.

Barriault vs. Njokuani
Chidi Njokuani, DEC
Chidi looked awesome in his DWTCS fight. Maybe he's a little old to ever reach the ability to be a contender but he should be able to win a couple in the big show. As for Barriault he's really well rounded but I don't think he'll be able to beat guys who can stuff his takedown and outstrike him. The pressure he put on Dalcha last time was really strong if he does that again I can see him taking this but I'll lean Chidi.

Marques vs. Almeida
Jailton Almeida, TKO, R1
The birth of a killer prospect.

Probably because hermanson from Sweden so it's good for us in UK too 

That makes sense I didnt even think of that.

Gonna keep it simple.

1. Gordon/Bondar - Bondar KO
Gordon is trash. And looked like he hasn't eaten for 5 years on the scale. Bondar is taking that chin home.

2. Rowe/Witt - Rowe KO
Looked like an adult vs a child in the faceoffs. Rowe is taking this chin home too. He will get up if taken down and Witts top control is not that good. Witt will slow down and maybe a R2/3 KO for Rowe.

3. Almeida/Marquez - Almeida KO
Almeida will likely keep it on the feet. Marquez is too slow and too old. Will gass out and get KOd.

4. Davis/Stoliarenko - Davis Sub
Davis is better everywhere. I really think she could get a finish.

5. Barriault/Njokuani - Njokuani Dec
Most difficult fight for me to decide on. Both could win but the size difference and overall skill difference has swayed me. Taking Njokuani though going against Brandan Oliveras pick has made me nervous. But Barriault wins with forward pressure, clinching and being super durable with endless cardio. I think Chidi will kick him in the stomach, use body shots and counters and knee him in the clinch. Even on the ground he could be better, His cardio is definitely better than Azaitar and Dalcha. I think he wins and I think the UFC want him to win.

6. Dawodu/Trizano - Trizano Dec
I think Trizano is bigger and better. A lot of ppl are saying Klein is not good but I disagree. I still think he is good and though Trizano lost to him in my opinion I rate that fight better than a lot of Dawodu's splits. He lost to Tukhugov and he has not impressed me much really. Also borderline chinny. Also think he is going to get his leg kicked off. I think Mean Hakeem is a bit of a fraud but we will see.

7. Johns/Casteneda - Casteneda Dec
Lots of ppl picking Casteneda here. I get it. I think he is pretty good. But I think Johns is better. My only concern is his volume and cardio if he wrestles. This will be a close fight but I think the damage that Johns does could be the difference. Close one, I think most ppl are picking Casteneda because he is a dog. If Johns was the dog and not Casteneda who would you pick? 

8. Erosa/Peterson - Erosa Dec
Petersons mouth writing cheques he can't cash. Missing weight like a fool. Apparently he thinks his shorts weigh 3 lbs. Erosa is better everywhere. For those saying he will KO Erosa, this fool could not KO Chase Hooper/Napoleon Dynamite.

9. Gore/Battle - Gore KO
I think Battle is too hittable and also does not like to get hit. Even on the ground I think Gore is too strong, too strong willed and his cardio checks out. I like Battle but he deserves to lose because he is called Pooh Bear. Winnie the Pooh never won any fights.

10. Alvey/Allen - Allen Dec
Alvey grinning like an idiot again. I hope I never see that fake smile again. My worry is Allen rolled off the couch for this and was recently KOd. Could gas trying to go for take downs against Alvey who will not be easy to take down. Also could get clipped rushing in like a fool. I really really did not like his arrogant behaviour when he fought Chris Curtis and he got taught a lesson. I really dislike both of these guys but I think Allen is much better skill wise. I think this will be a dominant decision and with Alvey throwing 10 strikes in 15 minutes and then acting shocked when he loses. Then loses his mind at the judges for not declaring him the winner. In an alternate universe Last Chance Saloon Alvey rushes Allen and clips him. I win either way.

11. Rakhmanov/Harris - Rakhmanov KO
Best fight on the card and I really like Harris but I think Shavkat is too much. I think there will be a speed difference as well.

12. Soriano/Maximov - Soriano KO
Walk in the park for Soriano. Nick Diaz army lining up to lose money on Maximov making the bookies very happy. This will be like taking candy from a child I think.

13. Strickland/Hermansonn
Sean is too good on the feet and has better cardio. I can't see Jack getting Sean down enough or keeping him down. I think this is going to be a prolonged and sustained beating. I hope not though because I really like Jack.

* Edited at 02.05.2022, 12:15 AM ET *

@Mikey I have seen 5 of Bondar's fights. He is solid and not overly deficient anywhere and should win. Probably a closer fight  than the odds suggest. I'm about 60/40 Bondar.

Hermansson vs. Strickland
Sean Strickland, DEC
Usual Strickland d

Bondar has beat nothing but cans, impossible to tell how good he is from tape. All we know is that Gordon is not UFC level.

Dawodu vs. Trizano
Hakeem Dawodu, DEC
I'm going to take a wild guess that this is going to be a split decision.

Just pumped for the card after two weeks off tbh

@gliese58i true, but Gordon is terrible. Bondar looks better everywhere to me. Not substantially, but based on all appearances, he should win. One thing Bondar doesn't do is drop off after the second. If Bondar takes Gordon's back like Figueredo did--and that's a very fair possibility--he will sub him. Gordon isn't better at anything than Bondar, and he hasn't fought much stiffer competition.

The line probably shouldn't be as wide as it is, but yeah, Bondar should be the favourite.

Also don't want to make things political but bondar is Ukrainian and with all the **** going on there atm with Russia I feel he will unleash his anger lol 

It is a pity that he will not fight with the Russian. I live 15 miles from Russia

Can't wait for this banger of a fight night, ready for some fights after the week off. Goodluck to everybody tonight cya in 11 hrs.

Yeah a Russian vs Ukrainian matchup in any combat sport right now would be fun especially mma and boxing 

Strickland is indescribably mad.

* Edited at 02.05.2022, 4:48 AM ET *

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Shavkat Rakhmonov, Dec