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09.24.2023 | 8:15 PM ET

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UFC Fight Night
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

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Noster75
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01.11.2024 | 10:45 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 455 Points   |   Tied for 3205th

McGhee vs. Bolaños
Marcus McGhee, TKO, R1
This might be closer than people think.I would not bet on this one.

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01.12.2024 | 12:28 AM ET

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Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 1586th

Ankalaev vs. Walker II
Magomed Ankalaev, DEC
Ankalaev is the obvious pick but I am rooting for Walker. I think Ankalaev will wrestle his way to a victory possibly finding a submission as he wears on Walker.

Nicolau vs. Kape II
Manel Kape, DEC
Tougher fight to pick than the odds would imply but leaning Kape. Nicolau is getting heavily disrespected for losing to a killer like Royval though and I wouldn’t be surprised if he pulls off the upset.

Miller vs. Benítez
Jim Miller, TKO, R2
Miller has looked incredible for his age and mileage, this is the perfect sort of fight for a veteran like him instead of feeding them to the wolves. Should be a fun fight while it lasts.

Simón vs. Bautista
Mario Bautista, DEC
This may be a biased pick as I’m a big Bautista fan but I think he takes the win here. This is a very tough fight though and we’ll see just how good Bautista is.

Hawes vs. Ferreira
Brunno Ferreira, TKO, R1
Nightmare match up for Hawes and likely his final fight in the UFC. Unless Hawes decides to strictly wrestle I see him getting flatlined, even then Ferreira is a bjj black belt and no joke on the ground.

Arlovski vs. Cortes-Acosta
Waldo Cortes-Acosta, DEC
Arlovski getting slept by Mayes is concerning as Cortes is a much better boxer. I expect him to use leg kicks, and grappling to try to find a path to victory but ultimately losing a decision, at least that’s what I hope. I don’t want to see salsa boy dancing over Arlovski’s corpse.

Semelsberger vs. Parsons
Matthew Semelsberger, TKO, R1
Very unfortunate for smellyburger the way he lost his last two but I like him to bounce back here. My main concern is that it’s short notice however I think he can find the chin of Parsons early and avoid a prolonged fight.

McGhee vs. Bolaños
Marcus McGhee, TKO, R2
Huge fan of Mcghee both inside the cage and outside. I think the UFC like him he’s obviously very entertaining in the cage but also promotes himself well outside of it for how new he is. This should be a fun striking match up however I think Mcghee finds yet another finish either a tko or club and sub potentially.

Basharat vs. Lapilus
Farid Basharat, DEC
Lapilus is very underrated and a solid veteran of the sport however I think Basharat will use his grappling to secure the victory. I expect this to be similar to the Blackshear fight in terms of a close back and forth between these two.

Wilson vs. Silva
Jean Silva, DEC
The odds for this fight make absolutely zero sense. Silva looked good in his contender series fight but how does he go from an underdog to a +900 or more favorite on a short notice debut. Wilson got smoked by Brito, but I’m super high on Brito and he just showed how good he is in the JSP fight (he’s my dark horse of the division). Anyways Silva isn’t Brito and these odds make zero sense. I’m still picking Silva but I had to throw a little something on Wilson by sub at these odds, Silva by decision is also crazy at +1100.

Nolan vs. Motta
Tom Nolan, TKO, R1
I honestly can’t believe the odds aren’t even wider. Motta has shown to have no chin and is facing a striker known for his finishing ability. I don’t expect this to go past round 1. I understand why people may be concerned due to Nolan’s lack of experience only being 6-0 but Motta isn’t the guy to expose that.

Bunes vs. Van
Joshua Van, DEC
First fight of the year!! When I first looked at Bunes’ record I thought this was a mismatch but his losses are to solid competition. I think he’s a lot better than his record and age would indicate. Unfortunately I do think Van still edges out a decision, but I think the fight will be closer than people expect probably 29-28.

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01.12.2024 | 12:45 AM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 540 Points   |   Tied for 1726th

Ankalaev vs. Walker II
Johnny Walker, TKO, R3
Magomed consistently has the most controversial fights. These constant rematches do him no favors, he should be well up the rankings in this division by now, but its rematch, etc. One of the more paced, slower and methodical fights of the night leads to boo’s and some frustration for viewers. In the 3rd when it seems it will be a long one, Magomed lands on Johnny Walker, and Walker acts rocked. As Magomed steps inward, JW delivers a highlight reel KO head-kick reminiscent of Silva//Machida, and everyone will forget how exciting this fight was prior to the KO.

Nicolau vs. Kape II
Manel Kape, TKO, R1
I believe the UFC has its prayers answered here, they get a fresh new year star for UFC 300 quick turn around. Manel Kape rolls through Nicolau this time, and in Stardom fashion. Flying Knee after some beautiful feigns. He avenges his split decision loss, he has massively improved his game since he fought Nicolau to a split dec, one month after fighting Pantoja.

Miller vs. Benítez
Jim Miller, TKO, R1
Jim Miller wastes no time doing exactly what he wants here. He boxes and gets this down to a near-cage half guard. He postures up when he can to lay down huge strikes. He is relentless here and KOs Benítez cold.

Simón vs. Bautista
Mario Bautista, DEC
29-28x3 uni. Bautista takes this one, he knows what he will be facing and he has shown to be a sneakily dangerous fighter.

Hawes vs. Ferreira
Brunno Ferreira, TKO, R2
Hawes can crack Ferreira for sure, however Brunno bounces back from his ko loss and fights a much more technical fight, leaving Hawes to throw out his gameplan and make mistakes. TKO 2 Strikes and knees to the body on the cage.

Arlovski vs. Cortes-Acosta
Andrei Arlovski, DEC
Shieeeet, these odds are ridiculous. Give me a 6-month-rested Arlovski by 29-28x3 unanimous decision.

Semelsberger vs. Parsons
Preston Parsons, DEC
30-27, 29-28, 28-29. Split. Semels’ takes too much damage trying to implement his gameplan here.

McGhee vs. Bolaños
Marcus McGhee, DEC
Gonna be a high-octane banger but McGhee doesn’t let up, he puts the majority of offense and Bolaños will be bloodied up. 30-27x2 29-28 uni.

Basharat vs. Lapilus
Farid Basharat, DEC
This will be a much closer fight, some will lean towards Lapilus but the judges honor the zero in the loss column. 29-28x2 28-29 split.

Wilson vs. Silva
Jean Silva, TKO, R1
TKO Jean takes it to WW early, it starts to look like he spent a little too much gas after some success, but he lands a huge shot that puts Wilson down. Another one for good measure. TKO to hammerfist late round 1.

Nolan vs. Motta
Tom Nolan, TKO, R1
Nolan lands several clean shots down the middle and that really bothers Motta. This leaves Motta open to being on the receiving end of a Head kick GnP TKO. L

Bunes vs. Van
Joshua Van, SUB, R1
UFC Is back!! Van uses some solid striking to get this down, he has his way once he does. Back mount quick, rnc, tap.

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01.12.2024 | 1:17 AM ET

Predictions: 1 of 1 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points   |   Tied for 5183rd

Ankalaev STANDING Guilatin!!!!
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01.12.2024 | 3:52 AM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 540 Points   |   Tied for 1726th

McGhee vs. Bolaños
Marcus McGhee, TKO, R1
I think Marcus McGhee finishes this dude and enters the upper level of competition and makes a name for himself

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01.12.2024 | 5:54 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 605 Points   |   Tied for 635th

Anyone else feel like that month break flew by? Either way I'm still ready for some violence 
Rah123
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01.12.2024 | 7:17 AM ET

Mothswords

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 6 Perfect, 600 Points   |   Tied for 733rd

Yes

"Positivity is a positive"

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01.12.2024 | 7:17 AM ET

Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 2 Perfect, 275 Points   |   Tied for 4692nd

@Rah123 
 
Bardzo Dobrze Myślisz o Walce Joshua Van vs felipe Bunes nie Rozumiem Ludzi gdzie myślą że Van jest tak dużym faworytem  , tapology też 96% na Van  to kpina. Myślę że rzucę 2.5 rundy  . 
Dobrze Myślisz Rah 👍👍

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MateuszBialka
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01.12.2024 | 7:20 AM ET

Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 2 Perfect, 275 Points   |   Tied for 4692nd

Ankalaev 1.5rundy 1.57 🤩
Basharat 
NOLAN 
CORTES Acosta 
🏅🏆🎖💰💰🔐🔐🔐

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01.12.2024 | 7:36 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 540 Points   |   Tied for 1867th

Everyone starting 2024 in a positive mood? I thought I seen a lot of upvotes on people's predictions and then I done some predictions and got the same! Haha lets keep the positivity 🤣🤣
Griffo420
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01.12.2024 | 7:50 AM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 5 Perfect, 540 Points   |   Tied for 1867th

Ankalaev vs. Walker II
Johnny Walker, TKO, R2
I mean Ankalaev should win, but Walker since his meme Ko has came back locked in and ready to entertain so i'll keep riding with him

Nicolau vs. Kape II
Manel Kape, TKO, R2
Underwhelming performance against Dos Santos for me but the guy looked good, anything less than a finish and he doesn't get near a titleshot and I think he knows that

Arlovski vs. Cortes-Acosta
Waldo Cortes-Acosta, DEC
I want to choose Arlwashki badly because I just don't rate Acosta at all but think there's value in playing the decision here

Semelsberger vs. Parsons
Preston Parsons, DEC
I remember Semelsberger looking great against Wells and then it just went so bad and I couldn't believe it, KO loss after that aswell - I'm taking Parsons in a close fight

McGhee vs. Bolaños
Gaston Bolaños, DEC
Probably a crazy prediction but I don't rate either fighter and ill take looking like a genius if it pays off

AyyLmaonnaise
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01.12.2024 | 1:52 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points   |   Tied for 2464th

**** kape missed by 3.5 pounds. He might have to move up, that’s his 3rd weight miss iirc 

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foppa420
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01.12.2024 | 2:04 PM ET

@ayy

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 605 Points   |   Tied for 594th

This is only his 2nd miss. He missed against Ode and that was it so far in the UFC. If it happens again he will definitely be forced to move up but for now I think he's too deep in the rankings. We'll see. 
2024.01.12 2:05 PM ET

weigh-in result

Felipe Bunes: 125.5 lbs (56.9 kgs)
2024.01.12 2:05 PM ET

weigh-in result

Joshua Van: 125.5 lbs (56.9 kgs)
2024.01.12 2:05 PM ET

weigh-in result

Tom Nolan: 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)
2024.01.12 2:05 PM ET

weigh-in result

Nikolas Motta: 155.5 lbs (70.5 kgs)
2024.01.12 2:06 PM ET

weigh-in result

Westin Wilson: 145.5 lbs (66.0 kgs)
2024.01.12 2:06 PM ET

weigh-in result

Jean Silva: 145.5 lbs (66.0 kgs)
2024.01.12 2:06 PM ET

weigh-in result

Farid Basharat: 136.0 lbs (61.7 kgs)
2024.01.12 2:06 PM ET

weigh-in result

Taylor Lapilus: 136.0 lbs (61.7 kgs)
2024.01.12 2:06 PM ET

weigh-in result

Marcus McGhee: 135.5 lbs (61.5 kgs)
2024.01.12 2:06 PM ET

weigh-in result

Gaston Bolaños: 135.5 lbs (61.5 kgs)
2024.01.12 2:06 PM ET

weigh-in result

Matthew Semelsberger: 170.5 lbs (77.3 kgs)
2024.01.12 2:06 PM ET

weigh-in result

Preston Parsons: 170.5 lbs (77.3 kgs)
AyyLmaonnaise
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01.12.2024 | 2:07 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points   |   Tied for 2464th

Ah okay my bad, thought there was another one in there; he probably gets one more chance then. Hes almost always the last guy to weigh in so clearly this is a difficult cut for him. He might have to move up in the future regardless 

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2024.01.12 2:07 PM ET

weigh-in result

Andrei Arlovski: 247.0 lbs (112.0 kgs)
2024.01.12 2:07 PM ET

weigh-in result

Waldo Cortes-Acosta: 261.5 lbs (118.6 kgs)
2024.01.12 2:07 PM ET

weigh-in result

Phil Hawes: 185.0 lbs (83.9 kgs)
2024.01.12 2:07 PM ET

weigh-in result

Brunno Ferreira: 185.0 lbs (83.9 kgs)
2024.01.12 2:07 PM ET

weigh-in result

Ricky Simón: 136.0 lbs (61.7 kgs)
2024.01.12 2:07 PM ET

weigh-in result

Mario Bautista: 135.5 lbs (61.5 kgs)
2024.01.12 2:08 PM ET

weigh-in result

Jim Miller: 155.5 lbs (70.5 kgs)
2024.01.12 2:08 PM ET

weigh-in result

Gabriel Benítez: 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)
2024.01.12 2:08 PM ET

weigh-in result

Matheus Nicolau: 126.0 lbs (57.2 kgs)
2024.01.12 2:08 PM ET

weigh-in result

Manel Kape: 129.5 lbs (58.7 kgs)
2024.01.12 2:08 PM ET

weigh-in result

Magomed Ankalaev: 204.5 lbs (92.8 kgs)
2024.01.12 2:08 PM ET

weigh-in result

Johnny Walker: 205.5 lbs (93.2 kgs)
Dixgo514
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01.12.2024 | 2:09 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points   |   Tied for 1400th

Very unprofessional on his part

“I want to say I’m sorry to the UFC and my opponent for missing weight. This has never happened in my career 
(2nd time now). I’m super professional, and this won’t happen anymore. Yes, I was very hungry (cutting weight). I walk at 159 (pounds and cut to 125). I ate some foods I shouldn’t eat. This kept my weight (up). I tried to make the weight, but I felt if I made the weight I would not be healthy.” - Manel Kape

* Edited at 01.12.2024, 2:10 PM ET *

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foppa420
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01.12.2024 | 2:11 PM ET

@ayy

Predictions: 10 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 605 Points   |   Tied for 594th

I think you might be right. Kape would be on the smaller side of 135 but he's so skilled that he'd still be in the rankings IMO. 
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01.12.2024 | 2:18 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points   |   Tied for 2464th

Ya 100% he’d still be ranked. Just wouldn’t be as good as he is in this weight class; probably like 6-10 at 135

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Rah123
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01.12.2024 | 2:59 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 6 Perfect, 600 Points   |   Tied for 733rd

Based Kape missed by 3.5 lol. Am I surprised? No

Did he care? No

This dude is amazing 😆 He truly does not give a ****

* Edited at 01.12.2024, 3:00 PM ET *

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Rah123
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01.12.2024 | 3:01 PM ET

Griffo

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 6 Perfect, 600 Points   |   Tied for 733rd

When you are popular like me you get used to getting upvotes all the time. Don't get discouraged by downvotes. Once you are at my level though that is hard, the up votes and likes come automatically 

"Positivity is a positive"

Rah123
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01.12.2024 | 3:02 PM ET

MatuezBialka

Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 6 Perfect, 600 Points   |   Tied for 733rd

I have no idea what you said (kinda like looking at Crimsons posts) but thank you

* Edited at 01.12.2024, 3:02 PM ET *

"Positivity is a positive"

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