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  1. Elsalvajeloco
    Covenant is at 75% with 108 reviews in so safe to say it's not going too far in either direction this upcoming week.
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    I thought that was the appropriate time to stop. There have been prelim fights where guys get about the same amount of time to recover. This is a world championship fight so you probably deserve about 5-10 seconds than an average fight unless you are out, you've been dropped multiple times in a fight, or something in that vain.
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    I think the co-main and main event showed how you can be two completely different fighters w/ different mindsets and habits at the same gym. You had two ATT fighters in Joanna and JDS and both had two different natures when it came to using the cage in defensive manner. Granted JDS has always had this habit, it became clear early on against Stipe any improvements you've made to fix that can be undone instantly if someone forces that issue off the bat. At no point besides when Andrade would clinch against the cage did Joanna stop trying to cut angles and step away from Andrade. Her feet were constantly moving. JDS's feet were moving, but the clear difference is he was out of position to punch basically all of that time. Joanna's movement allowed her to kick, punch, knee, and spin whenever she wanted to. If you are simply jogging against the cage with your shoulders turned, only a couple things can happen: 1. your opponent gets frustrated trying to chase you down or 2. you eventually get trapped when your opponent finally boxes you in. The octagon over ring advantage only works when someone can't cut off the cage. If you get trapped against someone who knows what he or she is doing, they can basically turn the cage into a ring because you're now stuck essentially into a makeshift ring corner. If you stand straight up like JDS did once trapped, you are toast in every way possible. Miocic didn't go wild or fall into desperation clinch. He just lined up a punch and threw it. Night over. Simple yet still crafty. Joanna in the co-main never gave Andrade that opportunity and never allowed herself to be reeled in by that left hook. She got caught in round 1 (which caused the hematoma) and a few times on the nose, but that is about it. That left hook got wider and wider from Andrade because she was never in the area Andrade wanted her in. It's like a three point shooter who has a sweet place on the court and all they need is the ball. Joanna through 25 minutes rarely let her get into that place. She basically did the MMA equivalent of turning someone into a jump shooter except Andrade wouldn't stop throwing left hooks. It also helped Joanna utilized those low kicks and push kicks to keep Andrade from coming straight down the center and charging straight on. Her jab is always on so that was the icing on the cake. To me, it's very intriguing that two people at the same gym are just complete polar opposites when it comes to one big aspect of fighting. Moreover, the one aspect can change or affect the entire flow of a fight for however long it lasts.
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    It looks like Ngannou might be fighting at 214 but I would like see him get at least 2 fights before challenging for the belt. 214 is very good exposure for him especially if he can get a win. I'm guessing Stipe fights the winner of Overeem/Werdum III if they look impressive or Cain if he can recover by fall. So the UFC can access if Ngannou is worthy of a title shot by then. Personally, if he wins at 214 then he probably should fight the Hunt/Lewis winner. The winner of that little mini tournament would definitely deserve a title shot.
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    He deserved credit for his punch selection because he doesn't waste energy at all. All the punches he gets guys with are straight and with purpose. He doesn't leave himself open for wild counters. He is the best HW at that since Fedor in his prime.
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    Kami Barzini (who also helped Lawler's defensive wrestling improve) deserves props because the way she posted on her knees without giving up her back or falling on her back was amazing. You have to be damn good athlete to do that.
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    I think that was Joanna's most impressive performance yet. Her improvement from the Ju Thai fight til now is astronomical. She went from pretty good to looking virtually unstoppable.
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    That was....crazy.
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    Cortney Casey just won a fight with upkicks from her back. In addition, she basically hit Aguilar at will on the feet.
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    Antigulov might be the best LHW prospect not named Cirkunov.
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    It seems like they want to get Calvillo a win over an established name, but I dunno how effective that win will be should it happen as Calderwood said flat out she was moving up. I would continue to put her on PPV undercards for the time being. However, it does make sense to move her around for the time being because PPV card space will be limited once they load up on these summer cards.
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    Per Lance Pugmire (from Dana), DC vs. Jones II is the indeed the 214 main event with Manuwa on the card as a backup. With GdR pretty much confirmed to not be fighting Cyborg, I am still thinking a second title fight would make sense with Bisping being the logical choice. This goes especially if they can get Woodley an opponent for 213.
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    Man, I'm listening to what she said. Boy, she sounds like some jaded NFL groupie who they don't let into the parties so she decided to spread some unsubstantiated thirdhand info she got from Lipstick Alley. How in the flying fuck did she get on the airwaves with that shit? Do they vet these people beforehand?
  16. Elsalvajeloco
    Speaking of fired, Sabrina Parr got fired for pulling that Benita Butrell bit with Jabril Peppers. Maybe she can work at MediaTakeout or Bossip where that shit is tolerated. "Child on so much lean, he tried to drink his baby sister's cough medicine with a Capri Sun straw...but I ain't the one to gossip so you ain't heard that from me!"
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    BTW MJ vs. Gaethje is the TUF Redemption Finale headliner. Weidman vs. Gastelum is the Long Island headliner. I'm guessing whatever the Bisping title fight ends up being on the Anaheim show. I'm guessing Woodley headlines 213 against the Maia-Gamebred winner.
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    Amanda Nunes is wearing pants from a 1994 JCPenney's catalogue and rocking Timbs. Is she driving to Freaknik in the morning?
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    Between the Chiesa-Lee fighting, Amanda and Valentina, and Jon-DC, this has been great.
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    The presser hasn't even started yet and security had to seperate DC and JBJ.
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    FWIW the Summer kickoff presser before the 211 weigh-ins is set for 5:30 ET. I'm safely assume there will be news for both 213 and 214 as well as the TUF Finale and Fox card in Long Island.
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