UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov

The official Tapology discussion thread for the event!

Raoni path to victory beside fluke would be to stuff the takedown and win on the feet, He has a 94% takedown defence so who know, My worry with beating Raoni still is that Umar will still win on the feet because out volumes him still

Umar also has good cardio, good defence and good durability, if you want to bet a huge favourite that what you want

Raoni can probably stuff Umar's takedowns, might even be able to score a takedown or two. Raoni is getting older though, I think he needs to look to do what he tried to do vs Victor Henry...High volume, forward pressure to keep Umar on the back foot and take away his kicks and space to stifle his striking. If he can engage in wrestling exchanges he should, to see if it will at all be fruitful. 

If there's a clear gap it's between the two fighters striking and footwork, wrestling wise I've seen nothing to make me think Umar is superior....Raoni was able to effectively use his wrestling against Said Nurmagomedov while Umar struggled to find any success with takedowns when he fought Saidyokub and was even dropped standing by Saidyokub in the PFL. 

It's a good fight, Umars footwork, kicks, speed and range management should be more than enough for a comfortable decision or late stoppage. If Raoni fights the perfect fight, forward pressure, high volume, committed wrestling exchanges and cutting off Umar who likes to circle away then it might be a competitive fight. Guys like Tibau, Egoyan, Arman etc...compact, strong guys with strong wrestling typically gave Khabib and Islam trouble and Raoni while being 1-2 in his last 3 and a bit old does fit that mold still. 

Everyone sleeping on Raquel Pennington is so sad  ...

imavov and Muniz is future title contender one of them will be champion

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Raquel also puts the fans to sleep also, her fights are the cure for insomnia 

Good job man🤝

Hey Tapology peeps, I need some help.  First fight of the year Priscila vs Sijara… Why are the odds keep moving in favor of Sijara? I don’t see it. The week started at Priscila +175 to +250 now. I know Priscila is fighting down a weight class but I don’t see that as a negative. I think Priscila is the better fighter and the majority of votes see it that way as well. Thanks

Strickland vs. Imavov
Sean Strickland, DEC
6-3

Argueta vs. Aguirre
Daniel Argueta, DEC
8-0

Priscilla is not fighting down a weight class. Not to my knowledge.

And I think she is going to get destroyed by Eubanks. Maybe some bets I placed moved the early line. I dunno. If it wasn't me then other people have had the same impression as me

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Both are moving up to 135

Strickland went from a small underdog to both being -110 even.

Also Umar went from -400 something to -800 in one week.

Damn. We need to be more careful what we say in here. I am sorry I ruined the line Andrew

When I saw the line movement, my first thought was are you people crazy betting Sijara Eubanks at -200 and higher, putting crappy females in you parleys are the best way to give you money away, With Women MMA, either don’t bet it offten or be a value boy, my general rule is just take the plus money on fights where both women suck. 

I think the bookies are listining to my breakdowns too, I swear the lines for women MMA have become closer