jaedmc Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Elsalvajeloco said: I wouldn't pick another guy at 135 over him than isn't Aljamain. Don't worry. Soon we'll all be ROLLIN WITH THE TRIPLE C. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 I fancy Henry Cejudo to beat Aljamain Sterling for the UFC Bantamweight Championship but it's dependent on how Henry looks after coming out of retirement. Still remember last time out Petr Yan dropping a BS split decision to Sean O'Malley. Had he got the nod he might have avoided his opponent here, Merab Dvalishvili and a 50-45 shutout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 (edited) Record made. One of the best Lightweights to do it though fortunate with split decision wins. Bendo vs. Edgar 2 was a legit robbery and I thought Cerrone best Henderson in their first fight. Edited March 12, 2023 by The Natural Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiztor Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 while i also scored that 2nd fight for Edgar, he needed to learn how to have a top level fight that didn't lead to a razor close decision. dude was the definition of doing "just enough to win". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 (edited) 1-4 record for Petr Yan since 6th March 2021. That dates back to the Russian’s disqualification defeat losing the UFC Bantamweight Championship to Aljamain Sterling at UFC 259. Edited March 12, 2023 by The Natural Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E. Dynamite Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 16 hours ago, The Natural said: Record made. One of the best Lightweights to do it though fortunate with split decision wins. Bendo vs. Edgar 2 was a legit robbery and I thought Cerrone best Henderson in their first fight. Funny enough, Frankie Edgar was all I could think about watching Merab fight. Hyperactive cardio machine who seamlessly incorporated takedown attempts into his striking. The footwork, the ring positioning, that very particular move where you drop your head/lead shoulder and your opponent doesn't know if you're punching or shooting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share Posted March 15, 2023 UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman III March 18, 2023 London, England, United Kingdom (O2 Arena) UFC Welterweight Championship: Leon Edwards © (170) vs. Kamaru Usman (170) (first defense) - Edwards, DEC (majority) Justin Gaethje (156) vs. Rafael Fiziev (156) - Gaethje, DEC (majority) Gunnar Nelson (170) vs. Bryan Barberena (171) - Nelson, SUB (armbar), R1 (4:51) Jennifer Maia (126) vs. Casey O'Neill (125) - Maia, DEC (unanimous) Marvin Vettori (185.5) vs. Roman Dolidze (186) - Vettori, DEC (unanimous) ESPNews / ESPN+ Preliminary Card: Jack Shore (146) vs. Makwan Amirkhani (146) - Shore, SUB (rear naked choke), R2 (4:27) Chris Duncan (156) vs. Omar Morales (156) - Duncan, DEC (split) Sam Patterson (155.5) vs. Yanal Ashmoz (155) - Ashmoz, KO (punches), R1 (1:15) Muhammad Mokaev (126) vs. Jafel Filho (125.5) - Mokaev, SUB (neck crank), R3 (4:32) ESPN+ / Fight Pass Preliminary Card: Lerone Murphy (145.5) vs. Gabriel Santos (145.5) - Murphy, DEC (split) Christian Leroy Duncan (185.5) vs. Duško Todorović (186) - Duncan, TKO (knee injury), R1 (1:52) Malcolm Gordon (129.5)* vs. Jake Hadley (126) - Hadley, TKO (punches), R1 (1:01) Joanne Wood (126) vs. Luana Carolina (126) - Wood, DEC (split) Jai Herbert (156) vs. Ľudovít Klein (156) - DRAW (majority) Juliana Miller (125.5) vs. Veronica Hardy (125.5) - Hardy, DEC (unanimous) *Forfeits 30% of purse for missing weight Event Bonuses ($50,000) Performance of the Night: Jake Hadley Performance of the Night: Gunnar Nelson Fight of the Night: Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev Attendance: 17,588 Gate: $8.58 million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Natural Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 (edited) UFC 286 prime time in the UK and BT Sports put it on Box Office. The bastards. Leon Edwards head kick KO of Kamaru Usman was one of the most shocking things I've seen watching the sport. Edwards was losing. Usman the P4P #1 was a minute away from defending his UFC Middleweight Championship and tying Anderson Silva record for consecutive wins with 16. For all those reasons, it was the 2022 KO of the Year so I'm surprised some still gave it to Michael Chandler front kick to the face of Tony Ferguson. That was amazing but with the context of how the fight went and what it meant, has to be Edwards. Edited March 17, 2023 by The Natural Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaedmc Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Marvin Vettori vs. Dolidze and Gaethje/Fiziev are two very interesting fights. Gaethje and Vettori are both in similar positions of being at the top of their divisions but unable to beat the best guys. Now they gotta derail some hype trains. Both should be highly entertaining. I didn't realize Colby Covington was sneaking around making weight as an alternate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 5 hours ago, jaedmc said: Marvin Vettori vs. Dolidze and Gaethje/Fiziev are two very interesting fights. Gaethje and Vettori are both in similar positions of being at the top of their divisions but unable to beat the best guys. Now they gotta derail some hype trains. Both should be highly entertaining. In particular, I am surprised Gaethje took this fight as Fiziev is high risk, low reward. If Gaethje wins, he should get the proper credit cause that's a tough fight to take for anyone. Quote I didn't realize Colby Covington was sneaking around making weight as an alternate. Hell, I didn't either. That's kinda big news even though both guys in the main event have weighed in and made weight. It's weird that Colby is totally under the radar now. I mean I am fine with it, but it's really weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Elsalvajeloco Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 Mokaev sacrificed his knee for the win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 That was a hell of a fight with Gaethje pulling it out at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiztor Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 i had the main a draw but admittedly wasn't watching close enough to give a definitive score. Gaethje-Fiziev was a fun fight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share Posted March 19, 2023 I had Edwards barely edging it out, but I wouldn't have argued with a draw. I was honestly expecting scores all over the place though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaedmc Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Literally as Leon Edwards was entering the cage, my baby sister announced she was expecting twins. So I missed pretty much the whole fight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 3 hours ago, jaedmc said: Literally as Leon Edwards was entering the cage, my baby sister announced she was expecting twins. So I missed pretty much the whole fight. Congratulations xxx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Adam Bay Bay Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Can anyone offer up a good reason Colby is getting the next shot? He’s 2-2 in his last four only beating a beyond washed up Woodley, and a decision over Masvidal. Plus he was given and choked in a rematch against Usman. People talk crap about Conor, but at least he’s a draw. Outside of the Trump supporters nobody buys Colby’s fights (and hardly any of them do either). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaedmc Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Not over Belal Muhammad or the winner of Burns/Masvidal, no. Maybe 45 called in a favor during his time of need. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiztor Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Colby at least gets people talking. whether that translates to PPV buys is somewhat irrelevant in the ESPN+ era. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaedmc Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 I mean ppv buys are still important because they still sell ppvs on the platform. This will be an interesting test of his value. With Usman there was a lot of heat, and the interest of watching his hype train get derailed. And that was amplified by a more cultural desire to see a MAGA guy get shit kicked by a black Champion. With Masvidal there was the friends becoming enemies and Masvidal's star power. Now with Leon there's no built in story. They don't have a history, like Leon has with Masvidal. Colby only has the one win so there's no hype around him dominating people like Khamzat, Burns, or Belal. So now we'll really see how well he can sell a fight. That being said - Colby could very well become champion -and will probably be the betting favorite going in. He's so legitimate a threat that I think that's why it's ok that he's getting a shot. I just would prefer something else. Like I'd rather watch Leon vs. Wonderboy and that probably makes less sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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