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- Saturday 06.24.2023 at 11:30 AM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: ABC | Prelims: ESPN
- Name: UFC on ABC 5: Emmett vs. Topuria
- Also Known As: UFC Fight Night Jacksonville
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
- Location: Jacksonville, Florida, United States
- Enclosure: Cage
- TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Dominick Cruz, Daniel Cormier
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Daniel Cormier
- Ticket Revenue (live gate): $1,491,129
- Attendance: 14,101
- MMA Bouts: 13
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Ilia Topuria defeats Josh Emmett via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Maycee Barber defeats Amanda Ribas via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 3:42 Round 2 of 3, 8:42 Total Bout Page | |
| Justin Tafa vs. Austen Lane Ends in a No Contest, Unintentional Eye Poke | 0:29 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| David Onama defeats Gabriel Santos via KO/TKO, Uppercut | 4:13 Round 2 of 3, 9:13 Total Bout Page | |
| Brendan Allen defeats Bruno Silva via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 4:39 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Neil Magny defeats Phil Rowe via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Randy Brown defeats Wellington Turman via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Mateusz Rębecki defeats Loik Radzhabov via KO/TKO, Overhand Left | 2:36 Round 2 of 3, 7:36 Total Bout Page | |
| Tabatha Ricci defeats Gillian Robertson via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Joshua Van defeats Zhalgas Zhumagulov via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Chepe Mariscal defeats Trevor Peek via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Jack Jenkins defeats Jamall Emmers via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Sedriques Dumas defeats Cody Brundage via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 24
06.22.2023 | 9:49 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 793rd
Loco Torres >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Rebecki
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06.22.2023 | 10:22 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 565 Points | Tied for 206th
Ribas vs. Barber
Maycee Barber, DEC
I’m
Maycee Barber, DEC
I’m
06.22.2023 | 10:29 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 2571st
Rębecki vs. Radzhabov
Mateusz Rębecki, DEC
it would not be easy to take down taller opponent Radzhabov ,but Rebecki should grind it down to decision
Mateusz Rębecki, DEC
it would not be easy to take down taller opponent Radzhabov ,but Rebecki should grind it down to decision
06.22.2023 | 10:53 PM ET
Andrew
For the greater good and to prevent an epidemic of homelessness I will continue to monitor the JR situation and give everyone an early warning when he drops a pick.
Don't doubt it guys. The JR curse is real
Don't doubt it guys. The JR curse is real
"Positivity is a positive"
06.22.2023 | 11:01 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 300 Points | Tied for 3265th
thank you for your service Rah. I have no clue what we'd do without you
06.23.2023 | 1:20 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 605 Points | Tied for 90th
Tafa vs. Lane
Justin Tafa, TKO, R1
not the distance
Allen vs. Silva
Brendan Allen, SUB, R2
not the distance
Rębecki vs. Radzhabov
Mateusz Rębecki, TKO, R1
not the distance
Peek vs. Mariscal
Trevor Peek, TKO, R2
not the distance
Taira vs. Rodrigues
Tatsuro Taira, SUB, R1
not the distance
Brundage vs. Dumas
Sedriques Dumas, SUB, R1
not the distance
Justin Tafa, TKO, R1
not the distance
Allen vs. Silva
Brendan Allen, SUB, R2
not the distance
Rębecki vs. Radzhabov
Mateusz Rębecki, TKO, R1
not the distance
Peek vs. Mariscal
Trevor Peek, TKO, R2
not the distance
Taira vs. Rodrigues
Tatsuro Taira, SUB, R1
not the distance
Brundage vs. Dumas
Sedriques Dumas, SUB, R1
not the distance
06.23.2023 | 2:45 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 2353rd
Emmett vs. Topuria
Ilia Topuria, TKO, R1
Great main event between two extremely durable and dangerous featherweights. Right off the bat, I’m leaning towards Topuria. Everything on paper is in his favor: he’s younger, he’s got more upside, throws more volume and has less wear and tear. Emmett has the big fight experience, is arguably the harder puncher and has shown himself to be insanely durable. However, I don’t think his cardio and durability will hold up against a killer like Topuria. I’m predicting Topuria puts a pace on Emmett, eventually stopping him along the cage with strikes or getting a submission.
Ribas vs. Barber
Amanda Ribas, DEC
Ribas, on paper, is better everywhere. More fluid striking, a better grappling pedigree, and just overall better application of those skills in MMA. Barber is a rugged and tough chick but her aggression and physicality hasn’t always gotten the results she wanted. While I can see Barber getting awarded some bogus split decision due to her aggression, I think Ribas will cruise to a UD with better striking defense and grappling later in the fight.
Tafa vs. Lane
Justin Tafa, TKO, R1
Neither man is a particularly good fighter here. Tafa probably the better striker and more powerful of the two, whereas Lane is just pure athleticism and size. Can’t ever be sure with heavyweights, but Lane just seems like the perfect candidate to get chinned by a guy like Tafa.
Onama vs. Santos
Gabriel Santos, DEC
Hard to get a read on this one. Both guys getting a lot of hype despite losing their biggest fights. Santos probably the more dynamic finisher here, and showed more technicality against a good opponent in Lerone Murphy, but Onama is undoubtedly the more powerful, chaotic fighter in this match up. Santos is likely the smarter pick here; Onama is powerful but every other box is ticked in Gabriel’s favor.
Allen vs. Silva
Brendan Allen, SUB, R2
Pretty classic grappler vs striker match up here. While I can see Silva making it ugly or landing some big shot early, his lack of submission and grappling defense against a guy like Allen doesn’t bode well for him. Allen is maybe a little chinny, but I think he’s good enough on the feet to outlast Silva and eventually get a submission win.
Magny vs. Rowe
Neil Magny, DEC
Veteran vs young lion type match up. Rowe is big, long and has been a consistent knockout threat in his recent stretch of wins. With that said, I haven’t seen anything from him to indicate he can replicate that against a guy like Magny. Magny is getting up there in age, but his recent wins are against better competition than Rowe. While I am a tad concerned about his age and physical decline, I’m still thinking Magny wins by unanimous decision or a late stoppage.
Brown vs. Turman
Randy Brown, DEC
Outside of a terrible performance from Brown, or a miracle performance from Turman, this fight should be a clear cut win for Randy Brown. Huge physical advantages, better striking, better wins, more dynamic, you’d be crazy to pick Turman here. Brown will probably use his length to pot shot Turman and eventually TKO him.
Rębecki vs. Radzhabov
Mateusz Rębecki, DEC
Both guys somewhat similar in that they’re sturdy, European submission wrestlers with some striking. I would lean towards Rebecki here; looks like the more powerful striker, more dynamic finisher and just has more upside. Unless he somehow manages to gas out, I think Rebecki will wrestle box his way to a UD.
Ricci vs. Robertson
Tabatha Ricci, DEC
You never really know how some of these women will perform in these fights. Ricci comes in as the favorite, presumably because she’s just been more consistent. Robertson probably shouldn’t be a big underdog here; she’s got better wins on paper and arguably just as good a grappler as Ricci. While I can see Ricci just capitalizing on a bad Robertson performance, I think Robertson will be able to use her physicality and her wrestling to turn the odds in her favor. Got her by decision or possibly a late submission.
Zhumagulov vs. Van
Zhalgas Zhumagulov, DEC
Zhumagulov should get the win here. Better strength of schedule, far more experienced, better wrestler, etc… but his bad luck with judges makes me second guess picking him. His opponent comes in on short notice, high finish rate but hasn’t beat anyone that pops out off the page at you. Hesitantly gonna say ZZ gets the win by UD.
Peek vs. Mariscal
Trevor Peek, TKO, R1
Another pair of kill or be killed fighters. Pick ‘em fight on the betting odds. Trevor Peek is the A side, and I expect him to win here. His opponent has the better wins on his record, more experience, but is fighting up a weight class on short notice. On paper, Mariscal seems like the more dynamic finisher, but I think Peek’s size, power and aggression will carry the day against an opponent who will be happy to exchange with him. Peek by early TKO.
Emmers vs. Jenkins
Jack Jenkins, DEC
Interesting variables in this one: Emmers has the better record on paper, size advantage, more experience on the big stage, yet it’s hard to pick him having seen his questionable fight iq. Despite Jack Jenkins having less experience, he just seems like the more consistent guy. I can see Emmers performing well here, but I’m gonna say Jenkins will more than likely outpoint him to a decision win.
Taira vs. Rodrigues
Tatsuro Taira, DEC
Excellent flyweight battle. Taira on the verge of a top 15 fight with a win here. As dangerous as Kleydson is, there’s just too much in Taira’s favor to pick against him. Think Taira will weather some rough moments on the feet, but will eventually settle in and get his grappling going for a decision win.
Brundage vs. Dumas
Cody Brundage, SUB, R1
Two kill or be killed type fighters with questionable defense. Dumas’ aggression and physicality are the wildcard here, but I expect Brundage to weather an early storm. Think he gets it done via stoppage towards the end of the first or the beginning of the second.
Ilia Topuria, TKO, R1
Great main event between two extremely durable and dangerous featherweights. Right off the bat, I’m leaning towards Topuria. Everything on paper is in his favor: he’s younger, he’s got more upside, throws more volume and has less wear and tear. Emmett has the big fight experience, is arguably the harder puncher and has shown himself to be insanely durable. However, I don’t think his cardio and durability will hold up against a killer like Topuria. I’m predicting Topuria puts a pace on Emmett, eventually stopping him along the cage with strikes or getting a submission.
Ribas vs. Barber
Amanda Ribas, DEC
Ribas, on paper, is better everywhere. More fluid striking, a better grappling pedigree, and just overall better application of those skills in MMA. Barber is a rugged and tough chick but her aggression and physicality hasn’t always gotten the results she wanted. While I can see Barber getting awarded some bogus split decision due to her aggression, I think Ribas will cruise to a UD with better striking defense and grappling later in the fight.
Tafa vs. Lane
Justin Tafa, TKO, R1
Neither man is a particularly good fighter here. Tafa probably the better striker and more powerful of the two, whereas Lane is just pure athleticism and size. Can’t ever be sure with heavyweights, but Lane just seems like the perfect candidate to get chinned by a guy like Tafa.
Onama vs. Santos
Gabriel Santos, DEC
Hard to get a read on this one. Both guys getting a lot of hype despite losing their biggest fights. Santos probably the more dynamic finisher here, and showed more technicality against a good opponent in Lerone Murphy, but Onama is undoubtedly the more powerful, chaotic fighter in this match up. Santos is likely the smarter pick here; Onama is powerful but every other box is ticked in Gabriel’s favor.
Allen vs. Silva
Brendan Allen, SUB, R2
Pretty classic grappler vs striker match up here. While I can see Silva making it ugly or landing some big shot early, his lack of submission and grappling defense against a guy like Allen doesn’t bode well for him. Allen is maybe a little chinny, but I think he’s good enough on the feet to outlast Silva and eventually get a submission win.
Magny vs. Rowe
Neil Magny, DEC
Veteran vs young lion type match up. Rowe is big, long and has been a consistent knockout threat in his recent stretch of wins. With that said, I haven’t seen anything from him to indicate he can replicate that against a guy like Magny. Magny is getting up there in age, but his recent wins are against better competition than Rowe. While I am a tad concerned about his age and physical decline, I’m still thinking Magny wins by unanimous decision or a late stoppage.
Brown vs. Turman
Randy Brown, DEC
Outside of a terrible performance from Brown, or a miracle performance from Turman, this fight should be a clear cut win for Randy Brown. Huge physical advantages, better striking, better wins, more dynamic, you’d be crazy to pick Turman here. Brown will probably use his length to pot shot Turman and eventually TKO him.
Rębecki vs. Radzhabov
Mateusz Rębecki, DEC
Both guys somewhat similar in that they’re sturdy, European submission wrestlers with some striking. I would lean towards Rebecki here; looks like the more powerful striker, more dynamic finisher and just has more upside. Unless he somehow manages to gas out, I think Rebecki will wrestle box his way to a UD.
Ricci vs. Robertson
Tabatha Ricci, DEC
You never really know how some of these women will perform in these fights. Ricci comes in as the favorite, presumably because she’s just been more consistent. Robertson probably shouldn’t be a big underdog here; she’s got better wins on paper and arguably just as good a grappler as Ricci. While I can see Ricci just capitalizing on a bad Robertson performance, I think Robertson will be able to use her physicality and her wrestling to turn the odds in her favor. Got her by decision or possibly a late submission.
Zhumagulov vs. Van
Zhalgas Zhumagulov, DEC
Zhumagulov should get the win here. Better strength of schedule, far more experienced, better wrestler, etc… but his bad luck with judges makes me second guess picking him. His opponent comes in on short notice, high finish rate but hasn’t beat anyone that pops out off the page at you. Hesitantly gonna say ZZ gets the win by UD.
Peek vs. Mariscal
Trevor Peek, TKO, R1
Another pair of kill or be killed fighters. Pick ‘em fight on the betting odds. Trevor Peek is the A side, and I expect him to win here. His opponent has the better wins on his record, more experience, but is fighting up a weight class on short notice. On paper, Mariscal seems like the more dynamic finisher, but I think Peek’s size, power and aggression will carry the day against an opponent who will be happy to exchange with him. Peek by early TKO.
Emmers vs. Jenkins
Jack Jenkins, DEC
Interesting variables in this one: Emmers has the better record on paper, size advantage, more experience on the big stage, yet it’s hard to pick him having seen his questionable fight iq. Despite Jack Jenkins having less experience, he just seems like the more consistent guy. I can see Emmers performing well here, but I’m gonna say Jenkins will more than likely outpoint him to a decision win.
Taira vs. Rodrigues
Tatsuro Taira, DEC
Excellent flyweight battle. Taira on the verge of a top 15 fight with a win here. As dangerous as Kleydson is, there’s just too much in Taira’s favor to pick against him. Think Taira will weather some rough moments on the feet, but will eventually settle in and get his grappling going for a decision win.
Brundage vs. Dumas
Cody Brundage, SUB, R1
Two kill or be killed type fighters with questionable defense. Dumas’ aggression and physicality are the wildcard here, but I expect Brundage to weather an early storm. Think he gets it done via stoppage towards the end of the first or the beginning of the second.
"We are all one"
06.23.2023 | 3:11 AM ET
El22
We do what we can in our own small ways to improve the world we live in.
I try to prevent poverty by being on JRey watch
I try to prevent poverty by being on JRey watch
* Edited at 06.23.2023, 12:56 PM ET *
"Positivity is a positive"
06.23.2023 | 4:01 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 1891st
Emmett vs. Topuria
Ilia Topuria, TKO, R2
Future champ Topuria, I just don't see anything Emmet does better than Ilia, Topuria is just too high level no one beside Volk ane Holloway giving him much trouble
Ribas vs. Barber
Amanda Ribas, SUB, R3
Barber is a fraud should have at least couple of more loses on record
Tafa vs. Lane
Justin Tafa, TKO, R1
Jane is horrible, gonna be somehwat similar to when Greg Hardy KOED him, Tafa even hits harder
Onama vs. Santos
David Onama, DEC
African Power 💪
Allen vs. Silva
Brendan Allen, SUB, R1
Kinda surprised Allen is fighting below
Magny vs. Rowe
Neil Magny, DEC
Very unlikely this fight will have a finish
Brown vs. Turman
Randy Brown, TKO, R3
Gotta see how Turman makes 170 he's pretty thicc and muscular
Rębecki vs. Radzhabov
Loik Radzhabov, DEC
TAJIKISTAN 🇹🇯
Ricci vs. Robertson
Gillian Robertson, SUB, R3
Good submission skills
Zhumagulov vs. Van
Joshua Van, DEC
Judges gonna rob Zhalgas yet again
Peek vs. Mariscal
Trevor Peek, DEC
No idea about either guys
Emmers vs. Jenkins
Jamall Emmers, DEC
Apparently Jenkins has broke legs of couple of his opponents via leg kicks
Taira vs. Rodrigues
Tatsuro Taira, SUB, R1
Future top contender
Brundage vs. Dumas
Cody Brundage, TKO, R3
Dumas is a thug **** this guy
Ilia Topuria, TKO, R2
Future champ Topuria, I just don't see anything Emmet does better than Ilia, Topuria is just too high level no one beside Volk ane Holloway giving him much trouble
Ribas vs. Barber
Amanda Ribas, SUB, R3
Barber is a fraud should have at least couple of more loses on record
Tafa vs. Lane
Justin Tafa, TKO, R1
Jane is horrible, gonna be somehwat similar to when Greg Hardy KOED him, Tafa even hits harder
Onama vs. Santos
David Onama, DEC
African Power 💪
Allen vs. Silva
Brendan Allen, SUB, R1
Kinda surprised Allen is fighting below
Magny vs. Rowe
Neil Magny, DEC
Very unlikely this fight will have a finish
Brown vs. Turman
Randy Brown, TKO, R3
Gotta see how Turman makes 170 he's pretty thicc and muscular
Rębecki vs. Radzhabov
Loik Radzhabov, DEC
TAJIKISTAN 🇹🇯
Ricci vs. Robertson
Gillian Robertson, SUB, R3
Good submission skills
Zhumagulov vs. Van
Joshua Van, DEC
Judges gonna rob Zhalgas yet again
Peek vs. Mariscal
Trevor Peek, DEC
No idea about either guys
Emmers vs. Jenkins
Jamall Emmers, DEC
Apparently Jenkins has broke legs of couple of his opponents via leg kicks
Taira vs. Rodrigues
Tatsuro Taira, SUB, R1
Future top contender
Brundage vs. Dumas
Cody Brundage, TKO, R3
Dumas is a thug **** this guy
"Don't let him Bully you son "
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- TLRulebender
06.23.2023 | 4:15 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 485th
I disagree with Dan Hooker being better than Rębecki, the only reason why he is still in Top15 is because he got that Peru guy who has grappling but zero striking
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- TLRulebender
06.23.2023 | 4:32 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 485th
Also Berserkers have bad striking defense by default. Tbh if he changed camps then mb he'd have some decent success in UFC but yeah you can't rely on your chin or you might become 2nd coming of Glover Teixeira (I mean the Glover that faced Jamahal Hill)
06.23.2023 | 6:19 AM ET
Barber
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 2779th
Barber - Lee
it's a joke if someone thinks that Lee win
clearly win for Barber
heavy punches and heavy middle kicks against no damage volume and no damage control
Barber - Ribas
same thing
heavy punches and heavy middle kicks against no damage volume and no damage control
but Ribas have more volume and more cardio than Lee, serial work is better
it's a joke if someone thinks that Lee win
clearly win for Barber
heavy punches and heavy middle kicks against no damage volume and no damage control
Barber - Ribas
same thing
heavy punches and heavy middle kicks against no damage volume and no damage control
but Ribas have more volume and more cardio than Lee, serial work is better
06.23.2023 | 7:00 AM ET
Predictions: 2 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 140 Points | Tied for 3953rd
Fiore even got Rebecki down lol
06.23.2023 | 7:05 AM ET
Predictions: 3 of 8 Winners, 1 Perfect, 190 Points | Tied for 3842nd
Ribas is awful in striking, I wouldn't surprised if she will go to sleep
"It's never too late to develop your critical thinking capacities"
06.23.2023 | 7:25 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 300 Points | Tied for 3169th
Barber striking isn’t elite either lol, she throw strikes from a range that has no hope of ever landing, she a striker the same way Dricus is a good striker, she athletic, I think Ribas could have better striking
Also Ribas wrestled the person who wreslerd the person who wresled Barber
Also Ribas wrestled the person who wreslerd the person who wresled Barber
* Edited at 06.23.2023, 7:26 AM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
06.23.2023 | 8:16 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 1891st
Emmett vs. Topuria
Josh Emmett, DEC
win
Ribas vs. Barber
Maycee Barber, DEC
win
Tafa vs. Lane
Austen Lane, DEC
win
Onama vs. Santos
David Onama, DEC
win
Allen vs. Silva
Bruno Silva, DEC
win
Magny vs. Rowe
Philip Rowe, DEC
win
Brown vs. Turman
Wellington Turman, DEC
win
Rębecki vs. Radzhabov
Loik Radzhabov, DEC
win
Ricci vs. Robertson
Gillian Robertson, DEC
win
Zhumagulov vs. Van
Joshua Van, DEC
win
Peek vs. Mariscal
Chepe Mariscal, DEC
win
Emmers vs. Jenkins
Jack Jenkins, DEC
win
Taira vs. Rodrigues
Kleydson Rodrigues, DEC
win
Brundage vs. Dumas
Sedriques Dumas, DEC
win
Josh Emmett, DEC
win
Ribas vs. Barber
Maycee Barber, DEC
win
Tafa vs. Lane
Austen Lane, DEC
win
Onama vs. Santos
David Onama, DEC
win
Allen vs. Silva
Bruno Silva, DEC
win
Magny vs. Rowe
Philip Rowe, DEC
win
Brown vs. Turman
Wellington Turman, DEC
win
Rębecki vs. Radzhabov
Loik Radzhabov, DEC
win
Ricci vs. Robertson
Gillian Robertson, DEC
win
Zhumagulov vs. Van
Joshua Van, DEC
win
Peek vs. Mariscal
Chepe Mariscal, DEC
win
Emmers vs. Jenkins
Jack Jenkins, DEC
win
Taira vs. Rodrigues
Kleydson Rodrigues, DEC
win
Brundage vs. Dumas
Sedriques Dumas, DEC
win
"hay maker"
06.23.2023 | 8:19 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 325 Points | Tied for 2890th
I thought Andrea Lees fight with Arajuo (controlled 10min but landed damage almost the entire time) wasway closerthan her fight with Barber yet the latter was a split. Just food for thought.
I think this is a potential showcase fight for Barber. Good output from both even though both like to just punch the air a lot (especially Ribas). I'm gonna lean into Barber's size here I think. Ribas did great against Chook but she's realistically not a contender and I don't really think Arajuo is that good. Both ladies can grapple but Ill be intrigued to see if Ribas can have success there.
Barber has been making nice, subtle improvements fight to fight and Ribas is really a flyweight.
EDIT: ok, maybe not way closer, but it was also a close fight IMO.
I think this is a potential showcase fight for Barber. Good output from both even though both like to just punch the air a lot (especially Ribas). I'm gonna lean into Barber's size here I think. Ribas did great against Chook but she's realistically not a contender and I don't really think Arajuo is that good. Both ladies can grapple but Ill be intrigued to see if Ribas can have success there.
Barber has been making nice, subtle improvements fight to fight and Ribas is really a flyweight.
EDIT: ok, maybe not way closer, but it was also a close fight IMO.
* Edited at 06.23.2023, 8:49 AM ET *
06.23.2023 | 8:37 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 325 Points | Tied for 2890th
Moises, Alvarez, Klose, Guram, Bonfim, Paddy, Haqparast, Garcia, Solecki, Bahamondes, Davis, St Denis, Sadykov, Aliev.
Dan Hooker is not long for the rankings famalam. Trust.
Dan Hooker is not long for the rankings famalam. Trust.
* Edited at 06.23.2023, 8:38 AM ET *
06.23.2023 | 8:59 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 325 Points | Tied for 2890th
Like 6 of those guys won’t reach top 15 ever imo
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