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- Saturday 01.13.2024 at 04:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: ESPN+
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: UFC Apex
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Brendan Fitzgerald, Paul Felder, Michael Bisping
- Ring Announcer: Joe Martinez
- Post-Fight Interviews: Michael Bisping
- MMA Bouts: 11
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Magomed Ankalaev defeats Johnny Walker via KO/TKO, Right Hook-uppercut | 2:42 Round 2 of 5, 7:42 Total Bout Page | |
| Jim Miller defeats Gabriel Benítez via Submission, Rear Naked Choke (face Crank) | 3:25 Round 3 of 3, 13:25 Total Bout Page | |
| Mario Bautista defeats Ricky Simón via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Brunno Ferreira defeats Phil Hawes via KO/TKO, Flying Knee and Punches | 4:55 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Waldo Cortes-Acosta defeats Andrei Arlovski via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Preston Parsons defeats Matthew Semelsberger via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Marcus McGhee defeats Gaston Bolaños via KO/TKO, Strikes - Standing TKO | 3:29 Round 2 of 3, 8:29 Total Bout Page | |
| Farid Basharat defeats Taylor Lapilus via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Jean Silva defeats Westin Wilson via KO/TKO, Punches | 4:12 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Nikolas Motta defeats Tom Nolan via KO/TKO, Right Cross to Ground Strikes | 1:03 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Joshua Van defeats Felipe Bunes via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 4:31 Round 2 of 3, 9:31 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 18
01.07.2024 | 2:49 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 1400th
Miller vs. Benítez
Jim Miller, TKO, R2
Miller career phase disadvantage 1
Jim Miller, TKO, R2
Miller career phase disadvantage 1
01.07.2024 | 2:56 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 1400th
Simón vs. Bautista
Ricky Simón, DEC
Simon career phase disadvantage 1
Arlovski vs. Cortes-Acosta
Waldo Cortes-Acosta, TKO, R1
Cortes Acosta Career phase advantage 1
Basharat vs. Lapilus
Taylor Lapilus, DEC
Lapilus career phase disadvantage 1
Nolan vs. Motta
Tom Nolan, TKO, R1
Nolan career phase disadvantage 1
Ricky Simón, DEC
Simon career phase disadvantage 1
Arlovski vs. Cortes-Acosta
Waldo Cortes-Acosta, TKO, R1
Cortes Acosta Career phase advantage 1
Basharat vs. Lapilus
Taylor Lapilus, DEC
Lapilus career phase disadvantage 1
Nolan vs. Motta
Tom Nolan, TKO, R1
Nolan career phase disadvantage 1
01.07.2024 | 3:51 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 240 Points | Tied for 4798th
Ankalaev vs. Walker II
Magomed Ankalaev, DEC
I can see walker catching him with something but i’m not going to pick against someone on the level of ankalaev off punchers chance. Can see ankalaev knocking walker out due to how mediocre walkers defense is but i’ll go safe with a decision
Nicolau vs. Kape II
Manel Kape, TKO, R2
kape needs to put in a great performance to be next in line for a shot and i think he knows that
Miller vs. Benítez
Jim Miller, TKO, R2
old man miller finds the chin one more time. still can’t believe he’s still solid fighter in 2024 what a guy
Simón vs. Bautista
Ricky Simón, DEC
just feel like simon is slightly better
Basharat vs. Lapilus
Farid Basharat, DEC
not sure how far he goes at bantamweight but i think he’s good enough to at least get past lapilus
Bunes vs. Van
Joshua Van, TKO, R3
next big thing at fly weight? maybe?
Magomed Ankalaev, DEC
I can see walker catching him with something but i’m not going to pick against someone on the level of ankalaev off punchers chance. Can see ankalaev knocking walker out due to how mediocre walkers defense is but i’ll go safe with a decision
Nicolau vs. Kape II
Manel Kape, TKO, R2
kape needs to put in a great performance to be next in line for a shot and i think he knows that
Miller vs. Benítez
Jim Miller, TKO, R2
old man miller finds the chin one more time. still can’t believe he’s still solid fighter in 2024 what a guy
Simón vs. Bautista
Ricky Simón, DEC
just feel like simon is slightly better
Basharat vs. Lapilus
Farid Basharat, DEC
not sure how far he goes at bantamweight but i think he’s good enough to at least get past lapilus
Bunes vs. Van
Joshua Van, TKO, R3
next big thing at fly weight? maybe?
"4 days notice i was ******* drinking beer and eating steaks in brazil"
01.07.2024 | 6:32 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 1400th
Bunes vs. Van
Felipe Bunes, DEC
Bunes no career phase advantage/disadvantage, Van Pre-prime
Felipe Bunes, DEC
Bunes no career phase advantage/disadvantage, Van Pre-prime
01.07.2024 | 9:52 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 605 Points | Tied for 635th
"My balls was hot"
01.08.2024 | 3:13 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 380 Points | Tied for 4127th
Basharat vs. Lapilus
Taylor Lapilus, DEC
sleeping on Lapilus
Taylor Lapilus, DEC
sleeping on Lapilus
01.08.2024 | 5:37 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 6 Winners, 3 Perfect, 390 Points | Tied for 4097th
Lapilus about to sleep🤣
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01.08.2024 | 7:24 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 1726th
No female fights?
"When you have to shoot, shoot, don't talk."
01.08.2024 | 7:39 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 500 Points | Tied for 2546th
01.08.2024 | 7:53 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 545 Points | Tied for 1669th
Very excited to see how Jean Silva performs. He was my favourite contender series fighter from the last season. Barking & yelling at his opponent the whole fight. Plus he’s a fight nerd. RIP Wilson
01.08.2024 | 8:54 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 330 Points | Tied for 4461st
"ZAZAAAAA"
01.08.2024 | 9:54 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 6 Winners, 3 Perfect, 390 Points | Tied for 4097th
" fatty " 🤣 If I send a pic of myself to your momma her ***** would be rainy like Uk's winter 🤣🤣🤣
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01.08.2024 | 10:34 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 3180th
Semelsberger vs. Parsons
Preston Parsons, DEC
After Semels botched that lay up vs Medic i have zero confidence in him
Preston Parsons, DEC
After Semels botched that lay up vs Medic i have zero confidence in him
"Eat Sleep Gamble on fights 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿"
01.08.2024 | 10:42 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 605 Points | Tied for 635th
Bout time that dude got suspended lol
"My balls was hot"
01.08.2024 | 11:06 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 2697th
Ankalaev vs. Walker II
Johnny Walker, TKO, R1
As Jogoat fought the fraud of Dagestan, Magomed, he opened his domain. Magomed shrunk back in fear and Jogoat said, 'Stand proud Magomed, you're boring'.
Nicolau vs. Kape II
Manel Kape, TKO, R2
KAPE VENGEANCE SZN, CHAMP YEAR!
Miller vs. Benítez
Jim Miller, TKO, R1
A vintage A-10 performance.
Simón vs. Bautista
Ricky Simón, DEC
Losing to Yadong is not the worst look, Simon is still the crazy guy who beat Merab.
Hawes vs. Ferreira
Brunno Ferreira, TKO, R1
Whoever made this matchup wants to see a cold body.
Arlovski vs. Cortes-Acosta
Andrei Arlovski, DEC
I'm a crazy person, I don't see the hype behind Cortes-Acosta. He's not going to ragdoll Oldlovski and his hands don't blow me away.
Semelsberger vs. Parsons
Matthew Semelsberger, TKO, R1
Semi gasses or wins, I'm leaning towards him winning (inb4 he fumbles another finish).
McGhee vs. Bolaños
Marcus McGhee, TKO, R3
Gaston holding on to Marcus back for dear life until McGhee reverses and wins via TKO.
Basharat vs. Lapilus
Farid Basharat, DEC
An upset wouldn't shock me.
Wilson vs. Silva
Jean Silva, TKO, R1
An awesome finish in the making.
Nolan vs. Motta
Nikolas Motta, DEC
Only picking Motta because idk who this dude is.
Bunes vs. Van
Joshua Van, DEC
Bunes is a tough dude, Van is better.
Johnny Walker, TKO, R1
As Jogoat fought the fraud of Dagestan, Magomed, he opened his domain. Magomed shrunk back in fear and Jogoat said, 'Stand proud Magomed, you're boring'.
Nicolau vs. Kape II
Manel Kape, TKO, R2
KAPE VENGEANCE SZN, CHAMP YEAR!
Miller vs. Benítez
Jim Miller, TKO, R1
A vintage A-10 performance.
Simón vs. Bautista
Ricky Simón, DEC
Losing to Yadong is not the worst look, Simon is still the crazy guy who beat Merab.
Hawes vs. Ferreira
Brunno Ferreira, TKO, R1
Whoever made this matchup wants to see a cold body.
Arlovski vs. Cortes-Acosta
Andrei Arlovski, DEC
I'm a crazy person, I don't see the hype behind Cortes-Acosta. He's not going to ragdoll Oldlovski and his hands don't blow me away.
Semelsberger vs. Parsons
Matthew Semelsberger, TKO, R1
Semi gasses or wins, I'm leaning towards him winning (inb4 he fumbles another finish).
McGhee vs. Bolaños
Marcus McGhee, TKO, R3
Gaston holding on to Marcus back for dear life until McGhee reverses and wins via TKO.
Basharat vs. Lapilus
Farid Basharat, DEC
An upset wouldn't shock me.
Wilson vs. Silva
Jean Silva, TKO, R1
An awesome finish in the making.
Nolan vs. Motta
Nikolas Motta, DEC
Only picking Motta because idk who this dude is.
Bunes vs. Van
Joshua Van, DEC
Bunes is a tough dude, Van is better.
"Why they allow makeup in beauty contest but not steroids in contest of strength?"
01.08.2024 | 12:34 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 480 Points | Tied for 2849th
Ankalaev vs. Walker II
Johnny Walker, TKO, R1
Praying. Deadass praying. If Walker can use his range and has actual takedown defense, then bro can take a dub.
Nicolau vs. Kape II
Manel Kape, DEC
Kape is on a mean streak right now man, I'm investing in him right now as a flyweight contender.
Miller vs. Benítez
Jim Miller, TKO, R2
Let's go Jim, let's goooooooooooooooooooooo!
Simón vs. Bautista
Mario Bautista, DEC
I think Mario might be able to make something happen. IDK why I think that.
Hawes vs. Ferreira
Brunno Ferreira, TKO, R2
Ferreira's got some power and I'm not sure how Hawes is gonna take it considering he got knocked out three times in his last five fights..
Arlovski vs. Cortes-Acosta
Waldo Cortes-Acosta, TKO, R1
Andrei my man..... you can rest brother.
Semelsberger vs. Parsons
Preston Parsons, DEC
Not super confident pick.
McGhee vs. Bolaños
Marcus McGhee, TKO, R1
Bolanos' lack of frequent activity doesn't give me much hope.
Basharat vs. Lapilus
Taylor Lapilus, DEC
Lapilus has a fairly notable total experience advantage, I could put some money on him.
Wilson vs. Silva
Jean Silva, DEC
Wilson may not be built for this
Nolan vs. Motta
Tom Nolan, DEC
Let's see what Nolan can do.
Bunes vs. Van
Joshua Van, DEC
Van is pretty good man, I got some stock in this fella.
Johnny Walker, TKO, R1
Praying. Deadass praying. If Walker can use his range and has actual takedown defense, then bro can take a dub.
Nicolau vs. Kape II
Manel Kape, DEC
Kape is on a mean streak right now man, I'm investing in him right now as a flyweight contender.
Miller vs. Benítez
Jim Miller, TKO, R2
Let's go Jim, let's goooooooooooooooooooooo!
Simón vs. Bautista
Mario Bautista, DEC
I think Mario might be able to make something happen. IDK why I think that.
Hawes vs. Ferreira
Brunno Ferreira, TKO, R2
Ferreira's got some power and I'm not sure how Hawes is gonna take it considering he got knocked out three times in his last five fights..
Arlovski vs. Cortes-Acosta
Waldo Cortes-Acosta, TKO, R1
Andrei my man..... you can rest brother.
Semelsberger vs. Parsons
Preston Parsons, DEC
Not super confident pick.
McGhee vs. Bolaños
Marcus McGhee, TKO, R1
Bolanos' lack of frequent activity doesn't give me much hope.
Basharat vs. Lapilus
Taylor Lapilus, DEC
Lapilus has a fairly notable total experience advantage, I could put some money on him.
Wilson vs. Silva
Jean Silva, DEC
Wilson may not be built for this
Nolan vs. Motta
Tom Nolan, DEC
Let's see what Nolan can do.
Bunes vs. Van
Joshua Van, DEC
Van is pretty good man, I got some stock in this fella.
"My goal is perfection. I will never reach perfection." - Georges St-Pierre.
01.08.2024 | 3:42 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 2259th
Ankalaev vs. Walker II
Magomed Ankalaev, TKO, R2
Magomed smashes Walker and earns his title shot again
Nicolau vs. Kape II
Manel Kape, TKO, R2
Kape is next in line for the belt after this
Miller vs. Benítez
Jim Miller, TKO, R1
Miller catches another body and gets on ufc 300
Simón vs. Bautista
Ricky Simón, DEC
ricky gonna push that wrestling pace and drain bautista
Hawes vs. Ferreira
Brunno Ferreira, TKO, R1
Hawes has no chin and is getting cut soon
Arlovski vs. Cortes-Acosta
Waldo Cortes-Acosta, TKO, R1
Arlovski should seriously retire getting koed by mayes is a bad bad look
Semelsberger vs. Parsons
Matthew Semelsberger, TKO, R1
Parsons is a one dimensional BJJ bum Semi is going to knock Parsons out in the first with his redneck power
McGhee vs. Bolaños
Gaston Bolaños, DEC
coinflip for me Bolanos is the more polished striker
Basharat vs. Lapilus
Farid Basharat, SUB, R2
Theres enough french fighters that are good i dont think the ufc really cares about lapilus and thats why they gave him Basharat expecting a dominant performance from farid for all 3 rounds
Wilson vs. Silva
Jean Silva, TKO, R1
Wilson has no chin and leaves his hands down for you to chin him and Jean silva likes to throw big shots
Nolan vs. Motta
Tom Nolan, DEC
Nolan is a young lengthy striker whos going to starch an older broken motta
Bunes vs. Van
Joshua Van, TKO, R2
Van is one of flyweights future top 5 i expect him to get his first finish here
Magomed Ankalaev, TKO, R2
Magomed smashes Walker and earns his title shot again
Nicolau vs. Kape II
Manel Kape, TKO, R2
Kape is next in line for the belt after this
Miller vs. Benítez
Jim Miller, TKO, R1
Miller catches another body and gets on ufc 300
Simón vs. Bautista
Ricky Simón, DEC
ricky gonna push that wrestling pace and drain bautista
Hawes vs. Ferreira
Brunno Ferreira, TKO, R1
Hawes has no chin and is getting cut soon
Arlovski vs. Cortes-Acosta
Waldo Cortes-Acosta, TKO, R1
Arlovski should seriously retire getting koed by mayes is a bad bad look
Semelsberger vs. Parsons
Matthew Semelsberger, TKO, R1
Parsons is a one dimensional BJJ bum Semi is going to knock Parsons out in the first with his redneck power
McGhee vs. Bolaños
Gaston Bolaños, DEC
coinflip for me Bolanos is the more polished striker
Basharat vs. Lapilus
Farid Basharat, SUB, R2
Theres enough french fighters that are good i dont think the ufc really cares about lapilus and thats why they gave him Basharat expecting a dominant performance from farid for all 3 rounds
Wilson vs. Silva
Jean Silva, TKO, R1
Wilson has no chin and leaves his hands down for you to chin him and Jean silva likes to throw big shots
Nolan vs. Motta
Tom Nolan, DEC
Nolan is a young lengthy striker whos going to starch an older broken motta
Bunes vs. Van
Joshua Van, TKO, R2
Van is one of flyweights future top 5 i expect him to get his first finish here
01.08.2024 | 4:53 PM ET
Full Card Predicitons by....me
Predictions: 5 of 8 Winners, 0 Perfect, 265 Points | Tied for 4702nd
01.08.2024 | 5:19 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 575 Points | Tied for 1081st
Ankalaev vs. Walker II
Ankalaev DEC
As much as I'd love to say I have a great idea how this fight will turn out, both of these guys are consistent in making something weird happen. I'll go the Dagi by decision but am kind of hoping Walker starches him.
Nicolau vs. Kape II
Manel Kape, TKO, R1
Kape is dawg. Love this dude's style. Nicolau coming off a R1 loss to Royval may set a tone. Especially for a finisher like Kape.
Miller vs. Benítez
Jim Miller, TKO, R2
Set the man up for a fun 300 fight.
Simón vs. Bautista
Bautista, SUB, R2
Not super confident with this one but I am not as high on Simon as the majority might be. Merab win aged well, Song loss is nothing to scoff at. But he hasn't had a KO win since he fought in LFA 2018. Bautista has surprised me in the past.
Hawes vs. Ferreira
Brunno Ferreira, TKO, R1
Hawes was the reason I stopped betting on parlays after getting iced by Curtis. Back to back R1 KOs going up against a younger Brazzo who was ending lives in previous promotions? Ferreira will be ending a career Saturday.
Arlovski vs. Cortes-Acosta
Cortes-Acosta, TKO, R1
Please Andrei, just stop doing this to yourself.
Semelsberger vs. Parsons
Matthew Semelsberger, TKO, R2
Smelly Burger has only been subbed once I believe? AKA Parsons only real means to victory. If Matthew doesn't just gas himself out terribly, I see Parson getting TKO'd
McGhee vs. Bolaños
Marcus McGhee, DEC
Gaston can probably survive the onslaught for 3 rounds but going with a fellow skateboard brethren in McGhee overpowering the Peruvian for most of the bout.
Basharat vs. Lapilus
Farid Basharat, DEC
It's a Basharat fight against someone who can grapple. Decision all the way.
Ankalaev DEC
As much as I'd love to say I have a great idea how this fight will turn out, both of these guys are consistent in making something weird happen. I'll go the Dagi by decision but am kind of hoping Walker starches him.
Nicolau vs. Kape II
Manel Kape, TKO, R1
Kape is dawg. Love this dude's style. Nicolau coming off a R1 loss to Royval may set a tone. Especially for a finisher like Kape.
Miller vs. Benítez
Jim Miller, TKO, R2
Set the man up for a fun 300 fight.
Simón vs. Bautista
Bautista, SUB, R2
Not super confident with this one but I am not as high on Simon as the majority might be. Merab win aged well, Song loss is nothing to scoff at. But he hasn't had a KO win since he fought in LFA 2018. Bautista has surprised me in the past.
Hawes vs. Ferreira
Brunno Ferreira, TKO, R1
Hawes was the reason I stopped betting on parlays after getting iced by Curtis. Back to back R1 KOs going up against a younger Brazzo who was ending lives in previous promotions? Ferreira will be ending a career Saturday.
Arlovski vs. Cortes-Acosta
Cortes-Acosta, TKO, R1
Please Andrei, just stop doing this to yourself.
Semelsberger vs. Parsons
Matthew Semelsberger, TKO, R2
Smelly Burger has only been subbed once I believe? AKA Parsons only real means to victory. If Matthew doesn't just gas himself out terribly, I see Parson getting TKO'd
McGhee vs. Bolaños
Marcus McGhee, DEC
Gaston can probably survive the onslaught for 3 rounds but going with a fellow skateboard brethren in McGhee overpowering the Peruvian for most of the bout.
Basharat vs. Lapilus
Farid Basharat, DEC
It's a Basharat fight against someone who can grapple. Decision all the way.
"If it ain't fix, don't broke it - Stipe Miocic "
01.08.2024 | 6:19 PM ET
I often find myself rooting for Cortez-Acosta to lose, not personal at all just so he develops and becomes less of a one-dimensional boxer. At least he's usually fun to watch though!
But I don't really see how he loses this. He is aggressive and probably won't be lulled by Arlovski, he has a good jab and high volume for a heavyweight, and Arlovski could be hurt by his hooks or even that stiff jab.
Maybe Arlovski could take him down and get a sub while avoiding damage, but that isn't usually his game so I don't predict it.
But I don't really see how he loses this. He is aggressive and probably won't be lulled by Arlovski, he has a good jab and high volume for a heavyweight, and Arlovski could be hurt by his hooks or even that stiff jab.
Maybe Arlovski could take him down and get a sub while avoiding damage, but that isn't usually his game so I don't predict it.