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UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Rakić
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- Saturday 05.14.2022 at 07:30 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: ESPN 2
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: UFC APEX
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Enclosure: Cage
- TV Announcers: Brendan Fitzgerald, Michael Bisping, Dominick Cruz
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Michael Bisping
- TV Ratings: 542,000 avg. viewers (726k ESPN prelims)
- MMA Bouts: 11
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan Błachowicz defeats Aleksandar Rakić via KO/TKO, Leg Injury | 1:11 Round 3 of 5, 11:11 Total Bout Page | |
| Ryan Spann defeats Ion Cutelaba via Submission, Guillotine Choke | 2:22 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Davey Grant defeats Louis Smolka via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 0:49 Round 3 of 3, 10:49 Total Bout Page | |
| Katlyn Cerminara defeats Amanda Ribas via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Manuel Torres defeats Frank Camacho via KO/TKO, Right Hook | 3:27 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Allan Nascimento defeats Jake Hadley via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Viviane Araujo defeats Andrea Lee via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Michael Johnson defeats Alan Patrick via KO/TKO, Counter Left to Ground Strikes | 3:22 Round 2 of 3, 8:22 Total Bout Page | |
| Virna Jandiroba defeats Angela Hill via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Tatsuro Taira defeats Carlos Candelario via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Andre Petroski defeats Nick Maximov via Submission, Anaconda Choke | 1:16 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page |
Responses Page 7
05.08.2022 | 10:52 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 2252nd
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
05.08.2022 | 11:00 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 355 Points | Tied for 2386th
Jan Błachowicz, TKO, R2
Legendary Polish Power. LPP, EL PEE PEE.
Spann vs. Cutelaba
Ion Cutelaba, TKO, R1
Ryan the average man Spann... dies.
Smolka vs. Grant
Davey Grant, TKO, R1
COME ON INGERLAND, SCORE SOME FAKIN GOALS
Chookagian vs. Ribas
Katlyn Chookagian, DEC
Close fight vs Valentina, she got this.
Camacho vs. Torres
Manuel Torres, TKO, R1
First Mexican dub other than queen Loopy in a minute.
Hadley vs. Nascimento
Jake Hadley, SUB, R1
I really want to pick Allan Nascimento because of the Christmas colors record... but I can't.
Araujo vs. Lee
Andrea Lee, DEC
Idk WMMA. Bigger younger girl it is.
Johnson vs. Patrick
Michael Johnson, DEC
4 Ls for 1 W.
Jandiroba vs. Hill
Angela Hill, DEC
Hills been robbed, not today!
Candelario vs. Taira
Carlos Candelario, DEC
Little birdie told me Carlos can wresssleeeee.
Maximov vs. Petroski
Nick Maximov, DEC
Uh... eat your veggies^2! BINK BONK.
"Why they allow makeup in beauty contest but not steroids in contest of strength?"
05.08.2022 | 11:24 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 2252nd
Tairas striking is really plotting and Candelario has decent wrestling, Tyson Chartier is a black belt and 1 hell of a coach he'll have Carlos ready imo. (Also him pulling out 2 weeks ago for a "illness" is very suspect aswell.)
A lot of Tatsuro opponents are terrified to get taken down or just trash; for example against Shimizu, he hit him with a good hook and ends up turning his back. Like what? Stay at range. (Late in round 2 I'm pretty sure it was.)
Candelario for me it all comes down to his cardio, I thought he won the Altamirano fight but he gassed and threw the fight away. His wrestling was looking decent and he has quick hands, chains combos together pretty smoothly.
* Edited at 05.08.2022, 11:27 PM ET *
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
05.08.2022 | 11:27 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 330 Points | Tied for 2749th
05.08.2022 | 11:28 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 2252nd
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
05.08.2022 | 11:29 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 2252nd
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
05.08.2022 | 11:30 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 2252nd
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
05.08.2022 | 11:32 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 2252nd
* Edited at 05.08.2022, 11:34 PM ET *
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
05.08.2022 | 11:37 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 2252nd
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
05.09.2022 | 1:12 AM ET
AyyLmaonnaise & CrimsonChinGuru
Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 290 Points | Tied for 3209th
"My teachings always come with a receipt because I am the profit."
05.09.2022 | 1:59 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 9 Winners, 5 Perfect, 525 Points | Tied for 255th
05.09.2022 | 2:50 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 495 Points | Tied for 416th
Nascimento is underrated, I pick him ... watch his fight with Ulanbekov
Hill vs Virna is 50/50... we know about SD and Hill...
05.09.2022 | 2:58 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 2590th
05.09.2022 | 3:03 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 2590th
05.09.2022 | 3:22 AM ET
Predictions: 4 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 290 Points | Tied for 3209th
"My teachings always come with a receipt because I am the profit."
05.09.2022 | 3:25 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 405 Points | Tied for 1574th
He doesn't seem to be emotionally affected either, or he has a good poker face. He has the same expression on his face whatever happens in a fight.
This along with having fought in One makes me think he wont be nervous for his UFC debut despite his young age.
"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
05.09.2022 | 3:44 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 2 of 3 Winners, 1 Perfect, 150 Points | Tied for 3737th
Aleksandar Rakić, TKO, R3
Easy work for Rakic ... If the same Jan that showed up against Glover, shows up against Rakic, he finishes him in the 1st
Johnson vs. Patrick
Michael Johnson, TKO, R2
JourneyMan Michael Johnson, remember when he knocked out Dustin AHAHAHHAHA
Candelario vs. Taira
Tatsuro Taira, SUB, R1
Lock of the Night, Taira is too good
05.09.2022 | 4:42 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 466th
Aleksandar Rakić, TKO, R4
Had a good night of picks last card so hoping that continues. Dropping my picks a little early but I could change some of them if i have time to do tape. I have Rakic to win this with point fighting and leg kicks. As amazing as Jans recent run has been I think after the last fight he may be on the way out. I don't think he will be able to land as many strikes on Rakic who should be faster. He has a chance on the ground but I think Rakic will manage to keep it standing and get a late TKO.
Spann vs. Cutelaba
Ion Cutelaba, TKO, R1
I do not and never have rated Ryan Spann. I think he is horrible. Ion is coming into his own as a fighter and is learning to manage his cardio. That said I don't think he will need it this fight. I see him taking Ryan down early and getting a TKO.
Smolka vs. Grant
Davey Grant, TKO, R2
Davey Grant is very underrated and should be far too much for Smolka. I think Smolka's only chance would be his ground game but Grant is a very good wrestler. I do not see how Smolka can win this. My lock of the card.
Chookagian vs. Ribas
Katlyn Chookagian, DEC
Chookagian should take this with her reach and volume. She should keep it at distance and point fight with tepe kicks and volume striking. Even if Ribas gets it to the ground I do not see her being able to submit a brown/black belt under Danaher in Chookagian. I think the only way she loses this is if she decides to play off her back for long periods. but I think she is too smart to do that.
Camacho vs. Torres
Manuel Torres, TKO, R2
Camacho is actually decent and has more experience but is coming back after a long lay off and is very hittable with a very dodgy chin. As much as I beleive in the DWCS fade I do think Torres could be an exception and I think he could finish Camacho.
Hadley vs. Nascimento
Allan Nascimento, DEC
I know a lot of people are going to pick Hadley but I was very impressed with Nascimento's fight with Tagir. I think he will control the ground game and get sweeps even if he gets taken down. Only think is that Hadley has better wrestling and Allan does not have good take down defence but I still think he can win this.
Araujo vs. Lee
Andrea Lee, DEC
This is the hardest fight for me to pick on the card and well its WMMA so who the hell knows. Still I have been impressed with Andrea Lee's striking and her cardio should help her take a decision win here.
Johnson vs. Patrick
Michael Johnson, DEC
Patrick is trash. Johnson has an incredible resume and experience. I think he takes a decision, but oh well it is Michael Johnson. I am sure he can also find a way to lose this
Jandiroba vs. Hill
Virna Jandiroba, SUB, R2
Close one, but I think the significant skill difference is on the ground. If Virna gets it there I think she subs Angela. If Angela manages to keep it standing she will likely win a close decision. Then again its Angela Hill, so even if she wins the judges will give it to Virna.
Candelario vs. Taira
Tatsuro Taira, SUB, R1
I do not think this will be close. I think Taira will get it to the ground and when he does he will catch Carlos in transition and sub him easily. Also Carlos had some undisclosed injury that postponed the fight? Not a good sign.
Maximov vs. Petroski
Nick Maximov, DEC
As much as I wanted to fade him I have grudgingly had to admire how Maximov has done. He beat Soriano which is a major acheivement in my eyes. Petroski could win R1 but he is not subbing Maximov or KOing him on the feet and after R1 I think Petroski gasses.
05.09.2022 | 5:08 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 9 Winners, 2 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 1341st
Ion Cutelaba, TKO, R1
70% Ion
Smolka vs. Grant
Davey Grant, TKO, R2
Grant 65%
Chookagian vs. Ribas
Katlyn Chookagian, DEC
65% Chooking
Hadley vs. Nascimento
Jake Hadley, TKO, R2
75% Jake
Araujo vs. Lee
Viviane Araujo, DEC
50% Vivi
Jandiroba vs. Hill
Virna Jandiroba, SUB, R3
Virna 65%
Candelario vs. Taira
Tatsuro Taira, SUB, R1
80% Taira
05.09.2022 | 6:55 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 466th
Finally the MMA gods have done one thing right and made this **** show fall off the card. After last week I don't think I could stomach seeing those two in the cage. And the lead up would be torture with Tate non stop talking even though no one is listening.