UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira

The official Tapology discussion thread for the event!

Azaitar vs. Frevola
Ottman Azaitar, TKO, R1
If ottman looks as good as he did way back when he fought last, he should starch matt ez

* Edited at 11.12.2022, 2:03 AM ET *

Adesanya vs. Pereira
Israel Adesanya, TKO, R4
i think its a second round or fourth round KO by Izzy

Prior to the rise of Izzy in the UFC, He had an undefeated MMA Record, but after researching it, WOW, suspect. He had defeated opponents with a compiled MMA Record of 18-25, I am leaving 2 off, because 1 prior to his UFC Debut was a Rd 1 KO of former UFC Lightweight Melvin Guillard, who was in a minimum 6 fight losing streak? His only other opponent with a winning record is current UFC WW, Song Kenan, who Izzy KO'd early in Rd 1, what is sketchy about this whole scenario is, 8 Fights after Izzy KO'd Song Kenan, Kenan KO'd UFC LW, and fellow CKB Teammate Brad Riddell early in Rd 2 at Lightweight, which put Riddell on a pretty embarrassing 2 fight Losing Streak, and I am not questioning the Talent of Izzy because Alex Pereira has an almost exact path. The only thing that I am confused about is this big Gambling issue and the blame being placed on James Krause, which I am confident enough to say that he is 0% liable for the Minner, injury leak, and if you use common sense, but I am basing my knowledge upon facts, Megan Anderson's Tweet against Laura Sanko and former coach Krause, and Duck whatever, but I will let you know that this is a huge issue dating back to Anderson's Invicta Title Days, and look who came directly to defend both Krause and Sanko and then use common sense. I went off topic because it is all tied into Gambling, yes Izzy is a great striker, Alex beat him, but it is, "in my opinion, 20 times more of a gaming trend than Derrick Minner, and it's going to be called out soon." I am not going to speculate who is behind the freak, "injuries," that cost Casino's $$ we can only dream of having, and just 2 fights on 1 card with a moderate upset bet as a 3 fight Parlay, Huge $$ on under 2:30 minutes in rd 1. I am simply stating that if you are a real fan of the UFC, it's not the UFC Pre Covid and pre-sale. I have a question that I would like to know the answer to? When was the Apex built, and when was the actual sale of the UFC and the ESPN deal completed? I am seriously asking anyone who knows the dates, and IDGAF, if you downvote me talk with your keyboard thumbs, you can not tell me, threaten me or do anything you deem will scare me, I will gladly pay for your plane ticket(s) round trip is up to your behavior, but I simply want to know that for a reason, and if someone can lmk the information on all that cool, I am not a person who thinks that I am superior, tougher, nor, do or would I ever threatened or cast a negative connotation of your character, I will say that I have graduated college, recieved my masters, played Professional Hockey, but I have a respect for the place I am from, represent, and I am pretty sure that the majority of you will too. I am speaking in length, simply because I want to make it clear that I am by no means against one of you, no matter what race, religion, ethnicity, sex, anything that you have to cover today to make it clear. I have a simple question and am looking for a simple answer, but I am unable to look into this matter for awhile do to my current situation, which I respectfully ask for privacy on. I apologize for the long post, and if it leads you here to there, but I have 25 minutes to use the internet prior to 12:00 pm, Sat in my location, which leaves me 3 minutes, thx, enjoy, and if my email is visible to anyone who knows the answers feel free, thx, enjoy 281, and please stay safe.

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Adesanya vs. Pereira
Alex Pereira, TKO, R2
Im on the Poatan hype train. But could also see that with Pereira being aggressive that pushes some fight out of Adesanya and he could counter him like Whittaker and Costa. 1u on Pereira and 1u on u4,5R.

Esparza vs. Zhang
Weili Zhang, TKO, R2
Zhang with good enough wrestling to defend so she eventually can merk Esparza. 1u on Zhang ITD.

Poirier vs. Chandler
Dustin Poirier, TKO, R2
Poirier with the more technical boxing and advantage in lenght and reach.

Edgar vs. Gutierrez
Frankie Edgar, DEC
Lets go Edgar, I mean he didnt look bad until he got merked. El Guapo like Puelles is taking a big step up. Lets wrestle this dude and put the GnP on him like Frankie did to a young Yair.

Hooker vs. Puelles
Dan Hooker, TKO, R2
LFG Hooker! People are fading him but Puelles is taking a real big step up in competition and this is not FW Hooker.

Moicano vs. Riddell
Brad Riddell, DEC
Looking forward to this banger. Hoping Riddel can stop the takedown and go off with striking.

Reyes vs. Spann
Dominick Reyes, TKO, R1
Surprised if this leaves R1. Reyes has been finished good a few times but Spann is a little bit too wild so he should take this.

Blanchfield vs. McCann
Erin Blanchfield, SUB, R2
Meatball is fun and has a good few fights but this might be even on the feet but Blanchfield is gonna go Chimaev on her on the ground. 1u on Blanchfield ITD.

Petroski vs. Turman
Andre Petroski, SUB, R1
Guessing Petroski can be more effective with his grappling since he is the better wrestler. But they aint afraid to bang either so this is gonna bea wild fight. Might put some units on this not going the distance.

Azaitar vs. Frevola
Ottman Azaitar, TKO, R1
First tought was Steamrolla gonna steamroll being the better wrestler/grappler. But how can you go against Azaitar with a R1 KO/TKO since it seems like thats what he does and Frevola has been KOd twice in R1 during his UFC run.

Kowalkiewicz vs. Juárez
Karolina Kowalkiewicz, DEC
Going with the vet here.

Trizano vs. Choi
Seung Woo Choi, DEC
Thought Trizano looked good against Klein but since then he has disappointed so I have to ride with Choi.

Arce vs. Jackson
Montel Jackson, DEC
Been going back and forth here but Im gonna go Montel to use the wrestling. He seems to win when he is the better wrestler.

Ulberg vs. Negumereanu
Carlos Ulberg, DEC
Have to go with the tall sexy man since he has the better kickboxing and is 10 cm taller but Nicu is a wild dog though.

Ulberg vs. Negumereanu
Carlos Ulberg, TKO, R1
I like Ulberg here, I think he finds the TKO

Adesanya vs. Pereira
Israel Adesanya, TKO, R4
I think Israel finds a TKO after Alex enters or exits the pocket.

Esparza vs. Zhang
Weili Zhang, TKO, R2
Zhang finds an early finish or wins a Dec.

Poirier vs. Chandler
Dustin Poirier, DEC
I’m tore on this fight, I think this fight is gonna be a war I think either guy can take this

Edgar vs. Gutierrez
Frankie Edgar, DEC
I love me so Chris Gutierrez but I think this is a hard style match up for him, I’m gonna take a risk on Edgar to win a split Dec

Hooker vs. Puelles
Dan Hooker, TKO, R1
Hooker reminds everyone why he is the Hangman

Moicano vs. Riddell
Brad Riddell, DEC
It’s gonna be a good fight but I think riddell can control the wrestling exchange and keep it standing, riddell might even find a TKO

Reyes vs. Spann
Dominick Reyes, TKO, R1
I think Dominick is gonna shine despite losing 3 in a row it’s against, Jones, Jan and Jiri all great fighters, I think Reyes will be to much for Spann. This fight ends in the first either way

Blanchfield vs. McCann
Erin Blanchfield, SUB, R2
I think blanchfield is super good, I think she is so much better on the ground then Molly despite Molly improving in that area, I think Blanchfield will get Molly’s back in some stage on this fight and finds the RNC

Petroski vs. Turman
Andre Petroski, TKO, R2
I think turman isn’t actually that bad, but I think this is a bad matchup for him, Petroski controls the wrestling exchanges and finds a ground and pound finish

Azaitar vs. Frevola
Ottman Azaitar, TKO, R1
The Bulldozer steamrolls the steamrolla, his power Is memorable

Kowalkiewicz vs. Juárez
Karolina Kowalkiewicz, SUB, R1
I’m tore on this fight, but I think this fight won’t go the distance

Trizano vs. Choi
Seung Woo Choi, TKO, R2
Seung Woo Choi Finds the left hand

Arce vs. Jackson
Julio Arce, DEC
I think Julio is a dog here, I think he has faced the higher level of competition compared to montel, and I’m a big fan on montel ngl, this fight will come down to the wire

* Edited at 11.12.2022, 6:58 AM ET *

Ah yeah it's fight day!!! 

Once again guys two words of warning...

1. Don't bet heavily on Alex Pereira, you will likely be surprised. 

2. Don't under estimate Molly McCann. This will be a close fight.

More likely going to bet props in the main event 

Couldn't agree more on Pereira pick @Rah123 Adesanya might jab his way to a boring decision like he usually does.

But McCann - I don't know. Erin is good and I think McCann is alright, but overrated because of the Pimblett-relationship.

No I agree, don't get me wrong. I think Blanchfield will still win.

Just think this will be a closer fight than everyone expects and I'd be careful putting her in all the parlays.

As much as the gen pop of idiots on here are mean to me, I don't want them all to lose their life savings and become homeless like L-Andrew and Bananas 

I see the Diamond being just a bit better technically, physically, and more efficiently throughout this fight. Which would end with a late choke by Dustin or more likely a unanimous decision by all three judges. To top it off Poirier inks a new deal with Churches Chicken to exclusively use his hot sauce in all their locations going forward. 

The Diamond by unanimous decision!

I agree Rah but I think Blanchfield can turn up and match the ferocity of Molly, if Blanch clears this which I think she will we can start thinking about a true contender fight.

Anyone think Montel’s wrestling will be successful against Arce? Montel has taking guys down with ease but I feel like he’s never had the resistance as Arce but also Arce has never had as good as wrestling threat as Montel 😬

Arce by 2nd round KO