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UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2
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03.16.2023 | 11:47 AM ET
Responses Page 9
09.11.2023 | 12:43 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 4665th
Charles Oliveira, TKO, R2
I don't even fully think Charles can pull it off. I just REALLY want him to beat the **** out of Islam. He clearly has leveled up due to what he did to Dariush though, so this isn't going to be a dog-walking like it kinda was last time. God I hope this doesn't age poorly.
Costa vs. Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev, SUB, R1
I don't think Costa's secret juice is going to save him, guys. Chimaev's chain-wrestling is ******* relentless.
Imavov vs. Aliskerov
Nassourdine Imavov, DEC
Imavov has more experience within the big show. This should be a good fight though.
Ankalaev vs. Walker
Johnny Walker, TKO, R2
This will be a ******* war regardless of who wins. I think Walker's being heavily slept on here despite losing 2 of his last 5. We've seen what he's done to grapple attempts in his fights against Craig and Smith- he dropped both of them WHILE HE WAS ON ONE ******* FOOT, finishing Craig and then dogwalking Smith afterwards. A seven inch reach advantage is also something you can't overlook, just because Ankalaev has a better wrestling pedigree.
Elliott vs. Mokaev
Muhammad Mokaev, SUB
It's hard to not ****ride an undefeated Russian wrestler (I know he's fighting out of Manchester shut up) when he's fighting a journeyman. Eliott's been getting his crap together, but I think Mokaev's gonna be too much. A four inch reach advantage is also enough of a differential to give some problems.
Dumas vs. Azaitar
Sedriques Dumas, DEC
Azaitar's lack of activity and age worries me.
Yu Frey vs. Dudakova
Victoria Dudakova, SUB
I don't have a goddamn clue what you're trying to make me say other than Yu Frey is getting thrown to the goddamn wolves for what will in all likelihood be her last fight.
Silva vs. Magomedov
Sharabutdin Magomedov, TKO, R1
Oh yeah, it's this bastard. Bro looks like a monster and fights like one.
Jubli vs. Breeden
Anshul Jubli, TKO, R1
I already said some almost identical **** for a fight earlier so i ain't saying it again.
"My goal is perfection. I will never reach perfection." - Georges St-Pierre.
09.12.2023 | 7:43 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 250 Points | Tied for 5211th
Charles Oliveira
I want Charles Oliveira to win. I'm picking him.
Ankalaev vs. Walker
Johnny Walker
Johnny will have to knock this guy out. He fighting in his territory and I don't trust the judges anymore. Johnny should knock this guy out.
Jubli vs. Breeden
Anshul Jubli
Anshul Jubli for the W. Let's Gooooo....
09.12.2023 | 9:39 AM ET
YEAR OF THE UNDERDOG
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 605 Points | Tied for 117th
* Edited at 09.12.2023, 9:40 AM ET *
"I back, trust me, I back."
09.13.2023 | 4:24 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 1951st
Johnny Walker, TKO, R2
Ankalaev doesn’t deal with leg kicks, Johnny Walker has good scrambles so he should be able to get up from the takedowns I see a front kick KO
09.13.2023 | 4:58 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 9 Winners, 1 Perfect, 380 Points | Tied for 4217th
* Edited at 09.13.2023, 4:59 AM ET *
09.13.2023 | 3:31 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 7 Winners, 0 Perfect, 245 Points | Tied for 5278th
"All my picks are backed by some type of real money wager. When I bet the house - I now have two houses"
09.13.2023 | 10:43 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 1248th
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09.14.2023 | 1:01 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 4665th
bout announced
Said Nurmagomedov vs. Muin Gafurov at 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
09.14.2023 | 3:23 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 2332nd
"I used to f*ck guys like you in high school" - Joseph Benavidez
09.14.2023 | 9:06 AM ET
Predictions: 4 of 7 Winners, 0 Perfect, 245 Points | Tied for 5278th
Lol - lose to Castaneda, get booked to fight a higher ranked opponent lol
* Edited at 09.14.2023, 9:36 AM ET *
"All my picks are backed by some type of real money wager. When I bet the house - I now have two houses"
09.14.2023 | 9:48 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 1873rd
"POUND FOR POUND, HEADSHOT, DEAD - Leon Edwards "
09.14.2023 | 10:54 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 1248th
"The only thing predictable about MMA is that it is unpredictable."
09.14.2023 | 12:26 PM ET
Fibonacci is everywhere 😂
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 2729th
"You are an infection. You are the definition of weakness. Everything that is wrong with the world is because of ******* you." - Strickland
09.14.2023 | 2:11 PM ET
09.14.2023 | 3:11 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 2 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 150 Points | Tied for 5520th
Charles Oliveira, TKO, R2
Oliveira To Shock The Wolrd Again.
Costa vs. Chimaev
Paulo Costa, DEC
I hate costa but I think he take this ngl
Imavov vs. Aliskerov
Ikram Aliskerov
Interesting Fight Ngl
Ankalaev vs. Walker
Magomed Ankalaev, TKO, R2
Johnny No Chin Walker
09.14.2023 | 4:21 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 7 Winners, 0 Perfect, 245 Points | Tied for 5278th
"All my picks are backed by some type of real money wager. When I bet the house - I now have two houses"
bout announced
Javid Basharat vs. Victor Henry at 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
bout announced
Nathaniel Wood vs. Muhammad Naimov at 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
09.18.2023 | 10:30 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 330 Points | Tied for 4776th
Sharabutdin Magomedov, TKO, R2
So glad magomedov debut is against a good striker get to see him in action
Nurmagomedov vs. Gafurov
Said Nurmagomedov, DEC
Great fight gafurov had a bad debut but he’s a demon gonna be fireworks start to finish on both sides nurmagomedov might get a td but gafurov will do much better than expected
Basharat vs. Henry
Javid Basharat, DEC
Javid needs a top 15 fight after this one
Wood vs. Naimov
Nathaniel Wood, DEC
Wood gonna beat on naimov’s leg
" “My hands don’t discriminate.” -Israel Adesanya"
09.19.2023 | 2:37 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 605 Points | Tied for 117th
Charles Do Bronx Oliveira, TKO, RD2
Something weird is happening in the UFC right now and we all know it, this sport is impossible to predict and breakdown nowadays and I’ve nearly retired from betting on it during multiple occasions this year. (290, 292, 293) Fighters are too good now, we’ll never know who’s actually better (depending on situation), it all depends on the night. I believe October 21st will be Oliveira’s night, Islam got in his head a little before the last fight, insulting his fighting skills and talking trash to him, something Charles has really never had to deal with. Many of us didn’t recognize the Oliveira that showed up to the media day, press conference, and ultimately the fight at 280. He played into Islam’s game, when have we ever seen Charles insult somebody or say anything like” I will kill this guy”? This translated to the fight, causing him to come in over aggressive, reaching on punches. and committing to unnecessary movements like jumping switch kicks while he’s already getting badly outstruck, which ultimately lost him the first fight. A switched-on Oliveira can absolutely give Islam problems on the feet, defensively sound or not. Also, I would like to see if Charles could actually defend some takedowns rather than accepting bottom guard which will always lose him the round, I understand he is comfortable there, but Islam is too top pressure heavy and cautious/aware of Charles submission threats. We did see in the first fight when Charles wanted to get up, he did. Charles will still have to be the aggressor on the feet, he cannot let Islam dictate the standup much less get him pushed up against the cage. We also saw Charles put on his best performance to date in his last fight, which really just comes down to him moving his head and not getting dropped, If he can slip Islam’s punches or not get landed on absolutely flush like pre 289 Charles always would, I see an opening for Charles to hurt Islam on the feet, and ultimately secure a TKO via ground and pound or jumping straight to a submission on a dazed Islam similar to what Islam did to “Charles” in the first fight. Islam really has never fought someone that hits as hard as Oliveira, Adriano Martins absolutely floored him so are we sure he has the granite chin of a Khabib? We would know for sure if he had fought a Poirier/Gaethje but this guy got fast tracked. I’m going with the experience, strength of schedule, and adaptability of Oliveira in this one. If anyone is going to beat this guy at lightweight, it’s Charles. (This also could potentially set up my #1 dream fight of all time, Charles Oliveira VS Alexander Volkanovski, who the hell doesn’t want to see that?)
Maybe I’m delusional, maybe I’ve been telling my friends I think Charles will win so damn often that I’m actually starting to believe it, or maybe I’m the greatest fight predictor of all time. Who knows though? It’s MMA.
Also, if Charles loses let’s see him run it back with Holloway. Holloway could be champ again at 145 again after a Volk retirement but he can’t get a 4th fight being down 3-0. This fight could main event a PPV with no title for sure.
"I back, trust me, I back."
09.19.2023 | 3:30 PM ET
BriggsH
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 480 Points | Tied for 2153rd
* Edited at 09.19.2023, 3:30 PM ET *
09.19.2023 | 3:37 PM ET
el222
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 605 Points | Tied for 117th
"I back, trust me, I back."