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UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski
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- Saturday 02.11.2023 at 06:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: RAC Arena
- Location: Perth, Western Australia
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Dominick Cruz, Michael Bisping
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Michael Bisping
- Ticket Revenue (live gate): $4,086,687
- Attendance: 14,124
- PPV Buys / Buyrate: N/A | TV Ratings: 1.13M avg. viewers (ESPN prelims)
- MMA Bouts: 13
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Islam Makhachev defeats Alexander Volkanovski via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Yair Rodriguez defeats Josh Emmett via Submission, Triangle Choke | 4:19 Round 2 of 5, 9:19 Total Bout Page | |
| Jack Della Maddalena defeats Randy Brown via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 2:13 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Justin Tafa defeats Parker Porter via KO/TKO, Counter Left | 1:05 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Jimmy Crute vs. Alonzo Menifield Ends in a Draw, Majority | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Modestas Bukauskas defeats Tyson Pedro via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Josh Culibao defeats Melsik Baghdasaryan via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 2:02 Round 2 of 3, 7:02 Total Bout Page | |
| Kleydson Rodrigues defeats Shannon Ross via KO/TKO, Kicks and Punches | 0:59 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Jamie Mullarkey defeats Francisco Prado via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Jack Jenkins defeats Don Shainis via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Loma Lookboonmee defeats Elise Reed via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 0:44 Round 2 of 3, 5:44 Total Bout Page | |
| Blake Bilder defeats Shane Young via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Elves Brener defeats Zubaira Tukhugov via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 24
02.05.2023 | 9:41 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 4068th
Poor Mayo lost his house on his countryman Magomedov
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02.05.2023 | 9:59 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 2072nd
I don't see how Islam loses this fight but I also believe so highly in Volk that it wouldn't surprise me if this fight somehow goes the distance.
02.05.2023 | 11:07 AM ET
@baremaras
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 380 Points | Tied for 3462nd
Yeah send me the parlays again this week, I’m tailing that **** again 😂😂 lol I’ll see you in the Swiss alps pal
"Eat grass fed meat."
02.05.2023 | 11:12 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 380 Points | Tied for 3462nd
I’m not one for backing people up or involving myself in online disputes purely for the fact that it’s a waste of time, but I quite literally backpacked on his parlay cause it looked good and made sense and it all hit.. can’t hate on that
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02.05.2023 | 11:18 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 430 Points | Tied for 2510th
Makhachev vs. Volkanovski
Islam Makhachev, DEC
This card could have been great but too many good fights fell through. Respect to makachev for staying active and defending his belt in enemy territory. I think volk has more skill but makhachev will be too big & too strong. 49-46 makhachev.
Rodriguez vs. Emmett
Yair Rodriguez, TKO, R5
If Emmett wrestles he has a very good chance to win but he never does & yair is the way better striker. Emmett would be an idiot not to wrestle tho so that's my only worry about picking yair
Tafa vs. Porter
Parker Porter, DEC
Oh lovely, trash heavyweights on a ppv what a great way to build fans! I say Porter grinds out a decision after taking big shots early. Tafa fades easily and Porter has a better gas tank
Crute vs. Menifield
Jimmy Crute, SUB, R3
If crute grapples he should win but he's a meathead so that worries me
Brown vs. Maddalena
Jack Della Maddalena, TKO, R1
JDM is a future champ & will be around the top 5 for a long time in the welterweight division
Jenkins vs. Shainis
Jack Jenkins, TKO, R3
Don shanis is trash
Culibao vs. Baghdasaryan
Joshua Culibao, TKO, R2
I see right through melsik. He's nothing special
Rodrigues vs. Ross
Kleydson Rodrigues, DEC
Shannon Ross is basically just a punching bag. Kleydson is way more well rounded
Lookboonmee vs. Reed
Loma Lookboonmee, DEC
Loma is the better striker and grappler
Bilder vs. Young
Shane Young, DEC
I think young will be able to avoid the grappling and out strike bilder
Mullarkey vs. Prado
Jamie Mullarkey, TKO, R3
Prados best chance is in the first round but he's coming in on short notice and is very green. Mullarkey does take a lot of damage tho so I wouldn't be surprised if he gets ko'd by prado
Tukhugov vs. Brenner
Zubaira Tukhugov, SUB, R2
Tulhugov is overrated imo & Brenner isn't as bad as I initially thought but I think he'll probably get out grappled coming in on short notice
Pedro vs. Bukauskas
Tyson Pedro, TKO, R3
Dangerous fight for Pedro because bukauskas isn't a 40 year old can but I still think he'll get the win with bukauskas coming in on short notice
Islam Makhachev, DEC
This card could have been great but too many good fights fell through. Respect to makachev for staying active and defending his belt in enemy territory. I think volk has more skill but makhachev will be too big & too strong. 49-46 makhachev.
Rodriguez vs. Emmett
Yair Rodriguez, TKO, R5
If Emmett wrestles he has a very good chance to win but he never does & yair is the way better striker. Emmett would be an idiot not to wrestle tho so that's my only worry about picking yair
Tafa vs. Porter
Parker Porter, DEC
Oh lovely, trash heavyweights on a ppv what a great way to build fans! I say Porter grinds out a decision after taking big shots early. Tafa fades easily and Porter has a better gas tank
Crute vs. Menifield
Jimmy Crute, SUB, R3
If crute grapples he should win but he's a meathead so that worries me
Brown vs. Maddalena
Jack Della Maddalena, TKO, R1
JDM is a future champ & will be around the top 5 for a long time in the welterweight division
Jenkins vs. Shainis
Jack Jenkins, TKO, R3
Don shanis is trash
Culibao vs. Baghdasaryan
Joshua Culibao, TKO, R2
I see right through melsik. He's nothing special
Rodrigues vs. Ross
Kleydson Rodrigues, DEC
Shannon Ross is basically just a punching bag. Kleydson is way more well rounded
Lookboonmee vs. Reed
Loma Lookboonmee, DEC
Loma is the better striker and grappler
Bilder vs. Young
Shane Young, DEC
I think young will be able to avoid the grappling and out strike bilder
Mullarkey vs. Prado
Jamie Mullarkey, TKO, R3
Prados best chance is in the first round but he's coming in on short notice and is very green. Mullarkey does take a lot of damage tho so I wouldn't be surprised if he gets ko'd by prado
Tukhugov vs. Brenner
Zubaira Tukhugov, SUB, R2
Tulhugov is overrated imo & Brenner isn't as bad as I initially thought but I think he'll probably get out grappled coming in on short notice
Pedro vs. Bukauskas
Tyson Pedro, TKO, R3
Dangerous fight for Pedro because bukauskas isn't a 40 year old can but I still think he'll get the win with bukauskas coming in on short notice
02.05.2023 | 11:20 AM ET
Baremaras
Predictions: 5 of 7 Winners, 1 Perfect, 290 Points | Tied for 4495th
You think Pedro’s safer then JDM? I haven’t seen Pedro yet but from what I’ve seen of JDM I don’t think browns gonna be able to frustrate him like he did with khaos Williams I feel like JDMs too accurate and technical for brown to piece him up
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02.05.2023 | 12:12 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 2121st
Wouldn't bet heavy on Makhachev Sub, could easily be a GnP.
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02.05.2023 | 12:31 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 819th
Makhachev vs. Volkanovski
Islam Makhachev, SUB, R3
Volk is one of the best fighters in the ufc (if not the best) but I think the size difference is just too much for him. Maybe he will give early resistance on the ground but I don’t see him doing that for 25 minutes straight against the best grappler in the ufc
Rodriguez vs. Emmett
Yair Rodriguez, TKO, R4
Very hard fight for me to call. Both guys seem so beatable but at the same time always find ways to win. Emmett is so predictable yet so good at the same time. He pretty much only has his right hand and a blast double, but his footwork and power make it so hard to stop getting hit from those. He has the perfect timing on it and maneuvers his way in and out to attack you. His wrestling is interesting because he doesn’t use it as much as he should, but he may use it here. Yair’s tdd is really bad, and because his striking is so wild people are always trying to take him down. Then again, emmett may just be crazy enough to stand a bang like he always does. Yair on the other hand is just a mixed bag; you have no idea what you’re getting. He will throw the most unpredictable strikes you can imagine for 5 rounds without stopping. He’s been in so many positions where he’s losing and then just finds a way to win, like the TKZ elbow. Hard to be confident in any side but I’ll take yair because I don’t think emmett won his last two, and yair is just a bigger more dynamic guy. I could see emmett flatlining him too tho
Brown vs. Maddalena
Jack Della Maddalena, TKO, R2
This might be a hot take but I actually think JDM will cruise here. Yes this is a big step up for him but I think he has the right tools to beat brown. So brown is a gigantic WW, who knows how to use his size, has great movement, and very dynamic striking. What I don’t like about brown, is that as good as his head momevemt is, whenever he does get hit, he draws a big reaction (usually a knockdown). He also does not check kicks to save his life. Now with JDM he’s got some of the cleanest boxing in the ufc. He never takes his foot off the gas and keeps throwing volume. I do have worries he may get clipped with a head kick or something but other than that I think he’s defensively sound enough to survive on the feet. He doesn’t usually leg kick but I could see i he l throwing some against brown because he doesn’t check. His biggest tool here will be the body work. He’s one of the few people who works the body consistently and he WRECKS people with it. Against a taller opponent with good head movement I bet his biggest target will be browns body. Finally, JDM actually has fantastic grappling. I could see him mixing it in if hurt
Tafa vs. Porter
Justin Tafa, TKO, R1
I keep watching tape to try and find a reason to pick porter, because I feel like he should win, but I keep having doubts about him. Yes we’ve seen him wrestle and beat guys he’s supposed to lose to, but it’s not all that impressive. He just has cardio and okay wrestling. What really showed how bad porter is was struggling with Baudot and dropping the third round to him. I have a feeling one takedown and tafa is done but his tdd has looked pretty decent so far and porter is not this god tier wrestler that people think. He’s also old, fat, and been finished a lot. Tafa’s technical striking isn’t awful and I think he also has a deceptive record. He definitely won that Felipe fight and the debut against yorgan was just him being a green can. No excuse for the vanderaa fight for or when he missed weight. I think his striking should be good enough to finish porker
Crute vs. Menifield
Jimmy Crute, TKO, R2
I think crute is overrated but honestly shocked to see the odds this close on tapology. Trenifield is soooo bad, I get crute isn’t great but they’re on different levels. Alonzo looks the part, but he’s not as good as he looks. He isn’t a very technical striker, just big and powerful. He will swing wild and once it leaves the first round all technical ability goes out the window for him. The one thing he actually does decently well is defend takedowns. He can actually wrestle and has a great sprawl. I suppose that’s where my one worry is, is that crute may actually not be able to wrestle Alonzo. However, I really think crute can get it done on the feet. His striking isn’t amazing (and we saw him get outclassed in his last two) but come on, it’s way better than aolonzo’s. I can’t get the imagine of William knight beating Alonzo out of my head. There’s also the fact anytime Alonzo faces someone with a pulse he gets embarrassed. Only beats cans
Pedro vs. Bukauskas
Tyson Pedro, TKO, R2
Actually laughable Pedro’s ufc comp has been so bad that this is considered a step up for him. I honestly think modestas has gotten worse since the knee injury. He doesn’t move nearly as fast and looks hesitant to be there. His last two fights have been unbearably boring. He just clinches against the fence and throws single shots. Pedro should just be faster and also has the grappling edge to finish this. I still think Pedro sucks tho so wouldn’t shock me if he somehow lost
Culibao vs. Baghdasaryan
Joshua Culibao, DEC
This is one of the best fights on the card and should be on the main card imo. Both are great kickboxers do we should see a crazy striking battle. Melsik is really cool but I do have some doubts as to how good he actually is. He has transitioned his kickboxing to mma beautifully. His dwcs fight was very impressive; he showed how good his striking is by dominating his opponent with everything in his arsenal. However he did slow down after the crazy first round. It’s not good to see him gas but at least he wasn’t dying for breath. Then in the ufc he’s had some solid performances, but they were against two bad fighters and the Souza fight was quite dull. There there’s also the long period of inactivity; melsik has continuously pulled out and has been injured a lot which I don’t like to see. I think culibao is very underrated. I thought he was **** before the choi fight and I went back and watched his other ufc fights. What stands out to me about him is his fight iq. He always has great reads on his opponents striking and his timing is on point. He also mixes in a lot of feints. An interesting edge for me here is the grappling. He’s yet to take someone down, but he can mix in cage grappling and clinching to make melsik for uncomfortable. This is a close fight, but I think culibao has all the advantages. More experience, doesn’t get tired, younger, hometown. I like melsik but right now he just feels like a great striker than a legit mma fighter to me
Rodrigues vs. Ross
Kleydson Rodrigues, DEC
I think KR is actually really good. Yeah his debut wasn’t amazing but he still should’ve won the fight. Also yes he gassed but vergara’s fight style makes almost everyone gas out. Either way, this is a step down from cj. Ross had a banger on dwcs this year but isn’t close to ufc level. He’s a big flyweight with meh striking, but he has no chin whatsoever. I’ve seen him get dropped quite a few times in the regionals, and losing to Vinicius Salvador is just sad. KR is a freak athelte who is really solid everywhere. He attacks you from everywhere and puts everything into each punch. He used a lot of leg kicks too; also has a capoeira background and will throw wild spinning **** as well. I really like his explosivity on the ground as well. I think he has Shannon covered everywhere and should easily win
Mullarkey vs. Prado
Jamie Mullarkey, TKO, R2
I think prado is decent but given the short notice fight I think he will lose. Both are brawlers so prado has a punchers chance, especially since mullarkey finds himself getting rocked every fight. However, I think mullarkey is just too good for prado rn. Prado fought decent guys in Argentina, but has yet to really been tested. I feel like mullarkey is just better everywhere at this point
Jenkins vs. Shainis
Jack Jenkins, TKO, R2
Jack kind of annoys me because watching his regional fights, he’s actually very solid. His striking is quite good but it’s like he doesn’t trust himself. In his fight vs rod costa, he smoked costa with very clean boxing. Showed good defense, a sharp jab, and great body work. However, in every other fight he throws maybe 4 punches and instead just spars leg kicks. One thing he does consistently use is his wrestling. And he likes to just take you down and gnp you. Shanis likes to do the same thing, but he’s just a can version of jack. If jacks trusts his striking, he will smoke Shainis in 1.5 rounds, if he doesn’t wrestle, he will still finish ITD just shorter than usual
Lookboonmee vs. Reed
Loma Lookboonmee, DEC
I actually like this fight. Two really good strikers finally not fighting a grappler. I think reed’s striking is underrated and while her tdd is atrouciously bad, she is improving it. Loma on the other hand doesn’t have any wrestling credentials but her tdd and defensive grappling have held up well so far. I think loma has the advantage on the feet, but also kn the ground as well. She has good trips against the cage and will dominate in the clinch either with a strikes or trips. She’s also shown to have better grappling than reed. She can win on the feet but I think she will also impose grappling and win the fight
Bilder vs. Young
Shane Young, TKO, R3
Coinflip fight to me. Young is really ****. He’s just a kickboxer who can’t fight off the back foot and can’t really grapple. However he likes to stand and bang which could be enough here. I really don’t like bilder. He’s an okay striker, but isnt defensively sound and is very chinny. He’s grappling is pretty decent as well but again he only ever uses it when him or his opponent is hurt. It’s a close fight but young is hard to finish so I will pick him over the older guy who is going life or death with bad fighters outside the ufc
Tukhugov vs. Brenner
Zubaira Tukhugov, TKO, R1
Zuba going back down to 145 is concerning especially with AUS heat but zuba is fighting a bum. Kind of embarrassing they couldn’t find anyone on his level but shows u how badly they want him to get a win. I know he’s not a finisher but first round with his striking and footwork should be too much for this can
Islam Makhachev, SUB, R3
Volk is one of the best fighters in the ufc (if not the best) but I think the size difference is just too much for him. Maybe he will give early resistance on the ground but I don’t see him doing that for 25 minutes straight against the best grappler in the ufc
Rodriguez vs. Emmett
Yair Rodriguez, TKO, R4
Very hard fight for me to call. Both guys seem so beatable but at the same time always find ways to win. Emmett is so predictable yet so good at the same time. He pretty much only has his right hand and a blast double, but his footwork and power make it so hard to stop getting hit from those. He has the perfect timing on it and maneuvers his way in and out to attack you. His wrestling is interesting because he doesn’t use it as much as he should, but he may use it here. Yair’s tdd is really bad, and because his striking is so wild people are always trying to take him down. Then again, emmett may just be crazy enough to stand a bang like he always does. Yair on the other hand is just a mixed bag; you have no idea what you’re getting. He will throw the most unpredictable strikes you can imagine for 5 rounds without stopping. He’s been in so many positions where he’s losing and then just finds a way to win, like the TKZ elbow. Hard to be confident in any side but I’ll take yair because I don’t think emmett won his last two, and yair is just a bigger more dynamic guy. I could see emmett flatlining him too tho
Brown vs. Maddalena
Jack Della Maddalena, TKO, R2
This might be a hot take but I actually think JDM will cruise here. Yes this is a big step up for him but I think he has the right tools to beat brown. So brown is a gigantic WW, who knows how to use his size, has great movement, and very dynamic striking. What I don’t like about brown, is that as good as his head momevemt is, whenever he does get hit, he draws a big reaction (usually a knockdown). He also does not check kicks to save his life. Now with JDM he’s got some of the cleanest boxing in the ufc. He never takes his foot off the gas and keeps throwing volume. I do have worries he may get clipped with a head kick or something but other than that I think he’s defensively sound enough to survive on the feet. He doesn’t usually leg kick but I could see i he l throwing some against brown because he doesn’t check. His biggest tool here will be the body work. He’s one of the few people who works the body consistently and he WRECKS people with it. Against a taller opponent with good head movement I bet his biggest target will be browns body. Finally, JDM actually has fantastic grappling. I could see him mixing it in if hurt
Tafa vs. Porter
Justin Tafa, TKO, R1
I keep watching tape to try and find a reason to pick porter, because I feel like he should win, but I keep having doubts about him. Yes we’ve seen him wrestle and beat guys he’s supposed to lose to, but it’s not all that impressive. He just has cardio and okay wrestling. What really showed how bad porter is was struggling with Baudot and dropping the third round to him. I have a feeling one takedown and tafa is done but his tdd has looked pretty decent so far and porter is not this god tier wrestler that people think. He’s also old, fat, and been finished a lot. Tafa’s technical striking isn’t awful and I think he also has a deceptive record. He definitely won that Felipe fight and the debut against yorgan was just him being a green can. No excuse for the vanderaa fight for or when he missed weight. I think his striking should be good enough to finish porker
Crute vs. Menifield
Jimmy Crute, TKO, R2
I think crute is overrated but honestly shocked to see the odds this close on tapology. Trenifield is soooo bad, I get crute isn’t great but they’re on different levels. Alonzo looks the part, but he’s not as good as he looks. He isn’t a very technical striker, just big and powerful. He will swing wild and once it leaves the first round all technical ability goes out the window for him. The one thing he actually does decently well is defend takedowns. He can actually wrestle and has a great sprawl. I suppose that’s where my one worry is, is that crute may actually not be able to wrestle Alonzo. However, I really think crute can get it done on the feet. His striking isn’t amazing (and we saw him get outclassed in his last two) but come on, it’s way better than aolonzo’s. I can’t get the imagine of William knight beating Alonzo out of my head. There’s also the fact anytime Alonzo faces someone with a pulse he gets embarrassed. Only beats cans
Pedro vs. Bukauskas
Tyson Pedro, TKO, R2
Actually laughable Pedro’s ufc comp has been so bad that this is considered a step up for him. I honestly think modestas has gotten worse since the knee injury. He doesn’t move nearly as fast and looks hesitant to be there. His last two fights have been unbearably boring. He just clinches against the fence and throws single shots. Pedro should just be faster and also has the grappling edge to finish this. I still think Pedro sucks tho so wouldn’t shock me if he somehow lost
Culibao vs. Baghdasaryan
Joshua Culibao, DEC
This is one of the best fights on the card and should be on the main card imo. Both are great kickboxers do we should see a crazy striking battle. Melsik is really cool but I do have some doubts as to how good he actually is. He has transitioned his kickboxing to mma beautifully. His dwcs fight was very impressive; he showed how good his striking is by dominating his opponent with everything in his arsenal. However he did slow down after the crazy first round. It’s not good to see him gas but at least he wasn’t dying for breath. Then in the ufc he’s had some solid performances, but they were against two bad fighters and the Souza fight was quite dull. There there’s also the long period of inactivity; melsik has continuously pulled out and has been injured a lot which I don’t like to see. I think culibao is very underrated. I thought he was **** before the choi fight and I went back and watched his other ufc fights. What stands out to me about him is his fight iq. He always has great reads on his opponents striking and his timing is on point. He also mixes in a lot of feints. An interesting edge for me here is the grappling. He’s yet to take someone down, but he can mix in cage grappling and clinching to make melsik for uncomfortable. This is a close fight, but I think culibao has all the advantages. More experience, doesn’t get tired, younger, hometown. I like melsik but right now he just feels like a great striker than a legit mma fighter to me
Rodrigues vs. Ross
Kleydson Rodrigues, DEC
I think KR is actually really good. Yeah his debut wasn’t amazing but he still should’ve won the fight. Also yes he gassed but vergara’s fight style makes almost everyone gas out. Either way, this is a step down from cj. Ross had a banger on dwcs this year but isn’t close to ufc level. He’s a big flyweight with meh striking, but he has no chin whatsoever. I’ve seen him get dropped quite a few times in the regionals, and losing to Vinicius Salvador is just sad. KR is a freak athelte who is really solid everywhere. He attacks you from everywhere and puts everything into each punch. He used a lot of leg kicks too; also has a capoeira background and will throw wild spinning **** as well. I really like his explosivity on the ground as well. I think he has Shannon covered everywhere and should easily win
Mullarkey vs. Prado
Jamie Mullarkey, TKO, R2
I think prado is decent but given the short notice fight I think he will lose. Both are brawlers so prado has a punchers chance, especially since mullarkey finds himself getting rocked every fight. However, I think mullarkey is just too good for prado rn. Prado fought decent guys in Argentina, but has yet to really been tested. I feel like mullarkey is just better everywhere at this point
Jenkins vs. Shainis
Jack Jenkins, TKO, R2
Jack kind of annoys me because watching his regional fights, he’s actually very solid. His striking is quite good but it’s like he doesn’t trust himself. In his fight vs rod costa, he smoked costa with very clean boxing. Showed good defense, a sharp jab, and great body work. However, in every other fight he throws maybe 4 punches and instead just spars leg kicks. One thing he does consistently use is his wrestling. And he likes to just take you down and gnp you. Shanis likes to do the same thing, but he’s just a can version of jack. If jacks trusts his striking, he will smoke Shainis in 1.5 rounds, if he doesn’t wrestle, he will still finish ITD just shorter than usual
Lookboonmee vs. Reed
Loma Lookboonmee, DEC
I actually like this fight. Two really good strikers finally not fighting a grappler. I think reed’s striking is underrated and while her tdd is atrouciously bad, she is improving it. Loma on the other hand doesn’t have any wrestling credentials but her tdd and defensive grappling have held up well so far. I think loma has the advantage on the feet, but also kn the ground as well. She has good trips against the cage and will dominate in the clinch either with a strikes or trips. She’s also shown to have better grappling than reed. She can win on the feet but I think she will also impose grappling and win the fight
Bilder vs. Young
Shane Young, TKO, R3
Coinflip fight to me. Young is really ****. He’s just a kickboxer who can’t fight off the back foot and can’t really grapple. However he likes to stand and bang which could be enough here. I really don’t like bilder. He’s an okay striker, but isnt defensively sound and is very chinny. He’s grappling is pretty decent as well but again he only ever uses it when him or his opponent is hurt. It’s a close fight but young is hard to finish so I will pick him over the older guy who is going life or death with bad fighters outside the ufc
Tukhugov vs. Brenner
Zubaira Tukhugov, TKO, R1
Zuba going back down to 145 is concerning especially with AUS heat but zuba is fighting a bum. Kind of embarrassing they couldn’t find anyone on his level but shows u how badly they want him to get a win. I know he’s not a finisher but first round with his striking and footwork should be too much for this can
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02.05.2023 | 1:03 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 2121st
****stin Tafa is bottom of the barrel dog****, Parker Porter is 1 HUNDRED THOUSAND BILLION PERCENT winning. I guaran-*******-tee it. There’s no way he loses to this low level dog****ter and man whoever made Tafa the favorite is a ******* idiot. I’d almost go as far as to say Porter is a lock, but I’ll never say that with low level heavyweights. He wins this 100%. Hope he takes out the trash so we can get this stupid ass ****ter the **** out of the UFC. Tired of this ****** having 0 UFC wins and being the feature fight on cards. Get the **** out of here bum! If you’re the 1 in Jared Vanderaas 1-5 you don’t even belong on the early prelims. Easiest “underdog” pick of all time (though it’s ******** that Parker is the dog)
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02.05.2023 | 1:07 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 819th
Porter is not nearly as good as you think he is. He’s on the level of tafa
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02.05.2023 | 1:09 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 2121st
I don’t even bet but I’m considering doing it for the first time just to bet Mezzors life savings on Porter
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02.05.2023 | 1:10 PM ET
Chaotic
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 2121st
I actually agree with you for once, I have no idea how Tafa is the favourite.
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02.05.2023 | 1:11 PM ET
AyyLmaonaise
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 2121st
Nope! He’s a thousand times better than that bum. Tafa is literally one of the WORST fighters in UFC history. He has a garbage 2-2 record and it’s a miracle he even has that cause he fought the actual worst people in history with 0 wins. Dude got pieced up by Jared the ****ter Vanderaa. Porter beats bums like Vanderaa and guys who are better than him like Sherman and Baudot with ease. He’s not good, but he is literal levels above “Fat Man” Tafa
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02.05.2023 | 1:13 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 2121st
They are both bad though how is this fight on the main card
* Edited at 02.05.2023, 1:13 PM ET *
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02.05.2023 | 1:21 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 2877th
Makhachev vs. Volkanovski
Islam Makhachev, DEC
Dagestan
Rodriguez vs. Emmett
Yair Rodriguez, TKO
Mexico wants another champ
Brown vs. Maddalena
Jack Della Maddalena, DEC
JDM hands of steel. sorry geoff neal
Tafa vs. Porter
Justin Tafa, TKO
tafa ko but could go either way
Crute vs. Menifield
Jimmy Crute, TKO
close one but going for hometown favorite.
Pedro vs. Bukauskas
Tyson Pedro, TKO, R2
bukauskas has rebounded well since being cut. great matchmaking
Culibao vs. Baghdasaryan
Joshua Culibao, DEC
guarenteed decision
Mullarkey vs. Prado
Jamie Mullarkey, TKO, R2
jamie takes his 0
Jenkins vs. Shainis
Jack Jenkins, DEC
jack jenkins tko is very live
Tukhugov vs. Brenner
Zubaira Tukhugov, TKO, R1
dagestan
Islam Makhachev, DEC
Dagestan
Rodriguez vs. Emmett
Yair Rodriguez, TKO
Mexico wants another champ
Brown vs. Maddalena
Jack Della Maddalena, DEC
JDM hands of steel. sorry geoff neal
Tafa vs. Porter
Justin Tafa, TKO
tafa ko but could go either way
Crute vs. Menifield
Jimmy Crute, TKO
close one but going for hometown favorite.
Pedro vs. Bukauskas
Tyson Pedro, TKO, R2
bukauskas has rebounded well since being cut. great matchmaking
Culibao vs. Baghdasaryan
Joshua Culibao, DEC
guarenteed decision
Mullarkey vs. Prado
Jamie Mullarkey, TKO, R2
jamie takes his 0
Jenkins vs. Shainis
Jack Jenkins, DEC
jack jenkins tko is very live
Tukhugov vs. Brenner
Zubaira Tukhugov, TKO, R1
dagestan
02.05.2023 | 1:29 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 374th
Crute vs. Menifield
Alonzo Menifield, TKO, R1
This looks like a quick KO win for Menifield.
Alonzo Menifield, TKO, R1
This looks like a quick KO win for Menifield.
02.05.2023 | 1:33 PM ET
Andrew
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 2121st
Because for some reason the UFC has a love boner for Tafa. He was 3-1 making his debut in the company and was the feature fight on a Jon Jones card. Can’t stand that dude for his bs treatment
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02.05.2023 | 1:48 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 819th
Well I’m not too heavy on any side but I feel like this is a coinflip. Parker is also dog****
* Edited at 02.05.2023, 1:48 PM ET *
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02.05.2023 | 2:16 PM ET
DOWN UNDER
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 265 Points | Tied for 4592nd
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02.05.2023 | 3:17 PM ET
Parlay
Predictions: 5 of 7 Winners, 1 Perfect, 290 Points | Tied for 4495th
Tukhugov x Jenkins x JDM x Islam ITD parlay seems certi to me
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