UFC 206: Holloway vs. Pettis Prediction and Info Thread

[tokeweed]

Date: Saturday, December 10th
Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass):  3:30pm PST / 6:30pm EST
Preliminary Card (Fox Sports 1):  5pm PST / 8pm EST
Main Card (PPV):  7pm PST / 10pm EST
Live Streams: http://firstrowus1.eu/




Main Card (PPV)

Max Holloway (16-3) vs. Anthony Pettis (19-5) (Featherweight)
Donald Cerrone (31-7) vs. Matt Brown (20-15) (Welterweight)
Cub Swanson (23-7) vs. Doo Ho Choi (14-1) (Featherweight)
Tim Kennedy (18-5) vs. Kelvin Gastelum (12-2) (Middleweight)
Jordan Mein (29-10) vs. Emil Weber Meek (8-2-1) (Welterweight)

Preliminary Card (Fox Sports 1)

Nikita Krylov (21-4) vs. Misha Cirkunov (12-2) (Light Heavyweight)
Olivier Aubin-Mercier (8-2) vs. Drew Dober (17-7) (Lightweight)
Valerie Letourneau (8-5) vs. Viviane Pereira (11-0) (Women's Strawweight)
Mitch Gagnon (12-3) vs. Matthew Lopez (8-1) (Bantamweight)

Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass)

John Makdessi (14-5) vs. Lando Vannata (8-1) (Lightweight)
Jason Saggo (12-2) vs. Rustam Khabilov (20-3) (Lightweight)
Zach Makovsky (19-7) vs. Dustin Ortiz (15-6) (Flyweight)

Other

- Promotional newcomer Poliana Botelho was expected to face former UFC Women's Strawweight Championship challenger Valerie Letourneau at the event. However, Botelho was removed from the fight for undisclosed reasons on October 26 and was replaced by fellow newcomer Viviane Pereira.

- Former UFC Flyweight Championship challenger John Moraga was expected to face former Bellator Bantamweight Champion Zach Makovsky at the event. However, Moraga pulled out of the fight in early November citing injury and was replaced by Dustin Ortiz.

- Tim Kennedy and Rashad Evans were originally booked for UFC 205. However, Evans was pulled from the fight a few days before the event after an undisclosed irregularity was found during his pre-fight medical exam. The fight was later rescheduled for UFC 206, but Evans was still unable to get licensed. Kelvin Gastelum replaced Evans on November 26.

- A welterweight bout between Chad Laprise and Li Jingliang was expected to take place at the event. However, Laprise pulled out of the fight on November 16 citing an undisclosed injury. As a result Li was pulled from the card entirely and will be rescheduled at a future event.

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[bbc.reporter]

I heard that there will be a co main event in 206. They say that it might be Ronda Rousey versus Cyborg but I do not think it will be. Since the fight is in Toronto who could it be? They say it will be big, so maybe it is GSP?

[Clement Kaliyar]

i didnt know about this event,it is going to be an interesting match up since Johnson is getting a full camp here which makes things different this time around,what are the other possible match up that can be put here. what about the jon jones situation,will he be back any time soon?

[Rubberduckie]

Agree with you here toke. I wish jones would pull his crap together.

I really don't like Cormier or his fighting style so this weight class doesnt
really excite me.

[pereira4]

Well I just did a thread on this, I didn't see that there was a thread already created, I doubt anyone would create a thread for a fight that is 2 months away before I did lol.

Like I said before, I think Daniel Cormier can win again, but he is not standing in the front of the octagon at all like he said... he will try to outwrestle him. He is just selling the fight saying he will KO him.

[tokeweed]

Well I just did a thread on this, I didn't see that there was a thread already created, I doubt anyone would create a thread for a fight that is 2 months away before I did lol.

Like I said before, I think Daniel Cormier can win again, but he is not standing in the front of the octagon at all like he said... he will try to outwrestle him. He is just selling the fight saying he will KO him.

Hehe, I noticed it's better to make the thread really early to get as much discussion and analysis in.  You may lock your thread and let's start discussing here.  Thanks.

As for the fight, I think Cormier has shown a bit of a weakness in his last fight vs Anderson.  He looked like he got tired earlier than anticipated.

Edit:  Rumor - GSP vs Anderson Silva targeted for UFC 206
http://www.lowkickmma.com/UFC/rumor-gsp-vs-anderson-silva-targeted-for-ufc-206/

[CoolJakeB]

I think this is the right fight to be made in the UFC Light Heavyweight division. Jon Jones has not been cleared to fight, and might not be cleared to fight again until early next year. Anthony Johnson is currently the most deserving contender to fight for the championship, and is the hardest hitter in the sport. While Johnson always has the puncher's chance, I think that Cormier will defeat him again by late submission or unanimous decision. This fight should go similarly to their first fight, unless Cormier will decide to stand and trade, which I don't believe he will do.

[eaLiTy]

antony johnson truly deserve the title defense against cormier in the absence of jon jones .last time they met in the octagon cormier was a replacement for jon jones and cormier won the belt,wanted to see them going after a full camp,a bit confused on the match results at the moment,have to watch their match preparation and then will decide who has the advantage .

[DeathAngel]

I heard that there will be a co main event in 206. They say that it might be Ronda Rousey versus Cyborg but I do not think it will be. Since the fight is in Toronto who could it be? They say it will be big, so maybe it is GSP?

It's about time Rousey returned to the Octagon, that'd be a great fight, I hope it can happen.

As for Cormier vs Johnson II - It's so difficult to predict, anything could happen.

[eaLiTy]

I heard that there will be a co main event in 206. They say that it might be Ronda Rousey versus Cyborg but I do not think it will be. Since the fight is in Toronto who could it be? They say it will be big, so maybe it is GSP?

It's about time Rousey returned to the Octagon, that'd be a great fight, I hope it can happen.

As for Cormier vs Johnson II - It's so difficult to predict, anything could happen.

the long awaited match up between the legend of Anderson Silva and George saint pierre is rumored to take place at UFC 206 and if that happens it will be one of the most anticipated match ups in MMA history and i am sure Silva will accept the challenge and it is time that UFC gives GSP the contract he wanted and make this match a reality.

[waveaddict]

I heard that there will be a co main event in 206. They say that it might be Ronda Rousey versus Cyborg but I do not think it will be. Since the fight is in Toronto who could it be? They say it will be big, so maybe it is GSP?

It's about time Rousey returned to the Octagon, that'd be a great fight, I hope it can happen.

As for Cormier vs Johnson II - It's so difficult to predict, anything could happen.

Wow that is impressive if Ronda Rousey returns to the Octagon. She was down most likely from her strong Ego (no offense Rousey), if she returns to actually fight stronger people then she has the potential to be a very strong fighter in the ring.

I like Cyborg, she is a fighter. Ronda might not have enough experience to take her out though.

[maku]

Take a look at this comparison: http://cagerank.com/G0oj.G225/Anthony-Johnson-vs-Daniel-Cormier
It is nice juxtaposition of Cormier and Johnson strength level, their styles, differences, fight history and predictions.

They estimated that there is 52% chance Johnson will win.

[bbc.reporter]

I heard that there will be a co main event in 206. They say that it might be Ronda Rousey versus Cyborg but I do not think it will be. Since the fight is in Toronto who could it be? They say it will be big, so maybe it is GSP?

It's about time Rousey returned to the Octagon, that'd be a great fight, I hope it can happen.

As for Cormier vs Johnson II - It's so difficult to predict, anything could happen.

Yes. I like to watch a Ronda Rousey fight hopefully versus Cyborg than a GSP versus Anderson Silva fight. Ronda is still approaching her prime while GSP and Anderson Silva are already old. It would be like watching a golf seniors event and sometimes that is boring. It would be good to see the legends in the octagon but the GSP and the Silva match up is already late. Maybe 7 years ago this fight will be big.

[Clement Kaliyar]

Take a look at this comparison: http://cagerank.com/G0oj.G225/Anthony-Johnson-vs-Daniel-Cormier
It is nice juxtaposition of Cormier and Johnson strength level, their styles, differences, fight history and predictions.

They estimated that there is 52% chance Johnson will win.

that is a wonderful site ,thank you for sharing it here,apart from the prediction though this match has a fifty fifty chance for both fighters a single good strike from johnson will end this  match and since he knows Cormier's game plan he will be better prepared i guess about the wrestling department ,cormier has an iron chin he took johnson's trademark punch absorbed and came back and won the match,so  this will be really interesting to see.
Ronda wont face cyborg ,she knows she will get smoked,she wants to regain her confidence first. hope she will make a come back soon

[pereira4]

Well I just did a thread on this, I didn't see that there was a thread already created, I doubt anyone would create a thread for a fight that is 2 months away before I did lol.

Like I said before, I think Daniel Cormier can win again, but he is not standing in the front of the octagon at all like he said... he will try to outwrestle him. He is just selling the fight saying he will KO him.

Hehe, I noticed it's better to make the thread really early to get as much discussion and analysis in.  You may lock your thread and let's start discussing here.  Thanks.

As for the fight, I think Cormier has shown a bit of a weakness in his last fight vs Anderson.  He looked like he got tired earlier than anticipated.

Edit:  Rumor - GSP vs Anderson Silva targeted for UFC 206
http://www.lowkickmma.com/UFC/rumor-gsp-vs-anderson-silva-targeted-for-ufc-206/

I think Anderson Silva is past his prime and Cormier is overall a better fighter nowadays. Of course with someone as good as Anderson Silva you never know but he is not what he once was.

GSP is also starting to be past his prime but it's also one of the best ever too so it will be a fight of 2 legendary fighters nonetheless, but I think Cormier and Johnson are more hungry to win titles.

Anyway to me is a bit strange that GSP and Silva will fight given the weight differences and height but you never know, but I think that rumor is fake.

[nydiacaskey01]

I think Anderson Silva is past his prime and Cormier is overall a better fighter nowadays. Of course with someone as good as Anderson Silva you never know but he is not what he once was.

GSP is also starting to be past his prime but it's also one of the best ever too so it will be a fight of 2 legendary fighters nonetheless, but I think Cormier and Johnson are more hungry to win titles.

Anyway to me is a bit strange that GSP and Silva will fight given the weight differences and height but you never know, but I think that rumor is fake.

GSP is not getting younger and its been years after his last match in the octagon, the only time he fight is during training. There is a big difference between fighting in an actual fight and fighting is a sparring.

Silva after his broken leg accident is not 100% back to his old form. His last 2-3 matches prior to the broken leg accident is not really impressive. You will more boos than yeys from the crowd.

For Cormier vs Johnson, I'll go with Rumble Johnson on this. Rumble Johnson have the height and reach advantage. Both fighters are coming from 3 straight wins, but they have difference is fighting style, Rumble Johnson is more on striking while Cormier is wrestling.

[bbc.reporter]

Well I just did a thread on this, I didn't see that there was a thread already created, I doubt anyone would create a thread for a fight that is 2 months away before I did lol.

Like I said before, I think Daniel Cormier can win again, but he is not standing in the front of the octagon at all like he said... he will try to outwrestle him. He is just selling the fight saying he will KO him.

Hehe, I noticed it's better to make the thread really early to get as much discussion and analysis in.  You may lock your thread and let's start discussing here.  Thanks.

As for the fight, I think Cormier has shown a bit of a weakness in his last fight vs Anderson.  He looked like he got tired earlier than anticipated.

Edit:  Rumor - GSP vs Anderson Silva targeted for UFC 206
http://www.lowkickmma.com/UFC/rumor-gsp-vs-anderson-silva-targeted-for-ufc-206/

I think Anderson Silva is past his prime and Cormier is overall a better fighter nowadays. Of course with someone as good as Anderson Silva you never know but he is not what he once was.

GSP is also starting to be past his prime but it's also one of the best ever too so it will be a fight of 2 legendary fighters nonetheless, but I think Cormier and Johnson are more hungry to win titles.

Anyway to me is a bit strange that GSP and Silva will fight given the weight differences and height but you never know, but I think that rumor is fake.

It is not strange. If you regularly watch the UFC years ago, a talk of a possible fight between Anderson Silva and GSP would always come out from time to time. The fight never came into fruition but the fans always talked about it and would argue who would win, how the winner would win and why. I am thinking that because of Connor McGregor making all the super fights possible in his era, trying to make history and making more money than all the other fighters, it has encouraged the fighters like Anderson and GSP to follow. This is good for the fans and the sport because we can finally see them fight in the octagon. But I still believe it is 7 years too late. This will only become a side show.

[pereira4]

I think Anderson Silva is past his prime and Cormier is overall a better fighter nowadays. Of course with someone as good as Anderson Silva you never know but he is not what he once was.

GSP is also starting to be past his prime but it's also one of the best ever too so it will be a fight of 2 legendary fighters nonetheless, but I think Cormier and Johnson are more hungry to win titles.

Anyway to me is a bit strange that GSP and Silva will fight given the weight differences and height but you never know, but I think that rumor is fake.

GSP is not getting younger and its been years after his last match in the octagon, the only time he fight is during training. There is a big difference between fighting in an actual fight and fighting is a sparring.

Silva after his broken leg accident is not 100% back to his old form. His last 2-3 matches prior to the broken leg accident is not really impressive. You will more boos than yeys from the crowd.

For Cormier vs Johnson, I'll go with Rumble Johnson on this. Rumble Johnson have the height and reach advantage. Both fighters are coming from 3 straight wins, but they have difference is fighting style, Rumble Johnson is more on striking while Cormier is wrestling.

I wouldn't say it's over for Cormier due height and reach advantage only. Big Foot Silva is huge and he got knocked the fuck out by Cormier, so he can punch too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vWuGnoyoBU

I remember seeing this back in the day and I knew Cormier would be one of the best.

[bbc.reporter]

If the main event were to happen this weekend then my bet would be on Rumble Johnson. Well of course depending on the odds but if it is 1 is to 1 then it will be him. I can see him win over Daniel Cormier after Cormier's recent showing against Anderson Silva who was not even prepared for the fight. He got tired very fast and it might be that his age and all his past training is finally catching up on him.

[Marma Kalari]

If the main event were to happen this weekend then my bet would be an Rumble Johnson. Well of course depending on the odds but if it is 1 is to 1 then it will be him. I can see him win over Daniel Cormier after Cormier's recent showing against Anderson Silva who was not even prepared for the fight. He got tired very fast and it might be that his age and all his past training is finally catching up on him.

Daniel Cormier is very tough fighter,these fighters train for specific fighters and when there is a last minute change in opponent in this case jon jones, it wont be easy for them as they were preparing for months for jones style of fighting and Anderson silva is one of the best fighters in the world if not for his age and lack of training he would have defeated Cormier.Johnson is powerful enough to knock anyone out and cormier is a grinder.