UFC 208: Holm vs De Randamie Info and Prediction Thread

[bbc.reporter]

@krach. I will follow you on this bet. At what method do you think Germain will win? Will it reach the decision? Maybe a prop bet of Germaine Radamie winning via unanimous decision could be a good one? I cannot see Holly being knocked out in this fight. She has good movement in the octagon and could be hard to hit.

[krach]

Germaine Radamie winning via unanimous decision could be a good one

Im not sure of the odds yet but I think this will go the 5 round distance.
Im sticking to Germaine win right now around 1.85
You could possibly hedge that with holm via UD so that you break even if that happens.

[tokeweed]

Anderson Silva (33-8) vs. Derek Brunson (16-4) (Middleweight)
Skip, Idk wtf is going to happen here

Whaaa?  Seriously?  How can you not bet on the Spider aka Mr. Nunchuk leg?  

Seriously though, I see Derek Brunson as something like a journeyman.  Good enough for top 10 but then cannot break into the top 5.  Silva on the other hand is playing the role of the gate keeper, but someone who still hasn't given up on his title aspirations yet.  I know he's 41, but his passion and motivation is still there.  And he's still quite good imho.  At around 2.25 there's a bit of value there I think.

Edit:  Oh and he might be the closest to this guy to fight in the octagon.

[joshy23]

Germaine Radamie winning via unanimous decision could be a good one

Im not sure of the odds yet but I think this will go the 5 round distance.
Im sticking to Germaine win right now around 1.85
You could possibly hedge that with holm via UD so that you break even if that happens.

I got Holm on this one. She has got a good chin and heavy striker. Holm by unanimous decision.

[SaShiRaJaVu]

Anderson Silva (33-8) vs. Derek Brunson (16-4) (Middleweight)
Skip, Idk wtf is going to happen here

Whaaa?  Seriously?  How can you not bet on the Spider aka Mr. Nunchuk leg?  
Seriously though, I see Derek Brunson as something like a journeyman.  Good enough for top 10 but then cannot break into the top 5.  Silva on the other hand is playing the role of the gate keeper, but someone who still hasn't given up on his title aspirations yet.  I know he's 41, but his passion and motivation is still there.  And he's still quite good imho.  At around 2.25 there's a bit of value there I think.

Edit:  Oh and he might be the closest to this guy to fight in the octagon.

UFC is now promoting everyone as a killer and if you remember Derek Brunson is coming into this fight after a loss and so if you are fighting against the legend Anderson Silva i would not bet against him.Yes he lost 4 matches but those are close ones in my view,against Chris Weidman he got lucky as Silva was playing too much and in the rematch he broke his leg and the fight against    Michael Bisping he almost finished him if not for that early victory celebration it would have being different and then against DC it was a very very short notice fight and he fought well against him.

[Hanako]

Holly Holm needs to win her next fight, and beat Germaine de Randamie to take the Women's Featherweight Championship. Then defend it a couple times for here to remembered who just knocking out Ronda Rousey. After two losses from Meisha Tate and Valentina Shevchenko she really needs to win the fight. Hope to see a classic fight from here. Unexpected that Anderson Silva is back. I can't wait to watch UFC 208.

[SaShiRaJaVu]

Holly Holm needs to win her next fight, and beat Germaine de Randamie to take the Women's Featherweight Championship. Then defend it a couple times for here to remembered who just knocking out Ronda Rousey. After two losses from Meisha Tate and Valentina Shevchenko she really needs to win the fight. Hope to see a classic fight from here. Unexpected that Anderson Silva is back. I can't wait to watch UFC 208.

The Feather weight division is built entirely because of the popularity of Cristiane Justino AKA Cyborg who is considered as the best female fighter in the world and even when UFC was hyping and building Ronda Rousey everyone knew that Cyborg could smoke her to dust and that is the reason they kept her quite for a long time and when Ronda lost then they wanted a new face in the women's division and she is the one to carry that and even if Holly Holmes wins this one her real test will be Cyborg and i really wanted to see that match.

[bbc.reporter]

Germaine Radamie winning via unanimous decision could be a good one

Im not sure of the odds yet but I think this will go the 5 round distance.
Im sticking to Germaine win right now around 1.85
You could possibly hedge that with holm via UD so that you break even if that happens.

Yes good idea thanks. What sportsbooks would you recommend for UFC prop betting that gives good odds and what sportsbooks would you recommend for sportsbetting in general? I use 2 sometimes 3 different sportsbooks but I think I need more to find the best odds. The problem is I do not know which ones are trustworthy.

[asdalani]

Holm vs De Randamie seems like an interesting watch, I am thinking about spending $5 to get the Pay-Per-View stream though I am not wanting to purchase it if it another quick knockout fight. It seemed kind of rigged if you catch my drift dude.

I like Holm, no disrespect to her as a fighter. I like Rousey too.

[Hanako]

Holm vs De Randamie seems like an interesting watch, I am thinking about spending $5 to get the Pay-Per-View stream though I am not wanting to purchase it if it another quick knockout fight. It seemed kind of rigged if you catch my drift dude.

I like Holm, no disrespect to her as a fighter. I like Rousey too.

Dude can you give me a  Pay-Per-View stream site that accepts Bitcoin, I would like also to spend just to watch UFC 208 live.

A knock out (punches or knee to the body) by Holm round 2 or a unanimous decision. If Holly loses this fight, it's time for her like Ronda Rousey did. Her time already passed.

[asdalani]

Holm vs De Randamie seems like an interesting watch, I am thinking about spending $5 to get the Pay-Per-View stream though I am not wanting to purchase it if it another quick knockout fight. It seemed kind of rigged if you catch my drift dude.

I like Holm, no disrespect to her as a fighter. I like Rousey too.

Dude can you give me a  Pay-Per-View stream site that accepts Bitcoin, I would like also to spend just to watch UFC 208 live.

A knock out (punches or knee to the body) by Holm round 2 or a unanimous decision. If Holly loses this fight, it's time for her like Ronda Rousey did. Her time already passed.

Of course,

$5 in BTC Private Stream:

Code:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1118436.0

it's legit, I have watched the Pacquiao Fight, Holloway fight, Rousey fight, etc without lag.


The match should be interesting, she has power in her kicks. Pretty deadly if she catches her opponent while up n up. I have yet to see Holm's ground game (I don't watch UFC as much). You might be right about 2 rounds.

[Hanako]

Holm vs De Randamie seems like an interesting watch, I am thinking about spending $5 to get the Pay-Per-View stream though I am not wanting to purchase it if it another quick knockout fight. It seemed kind of rigged if you catch my drift dude.

I like Holm, no disrespect to her as a fighter. I like Rousey too.

Dude can you give me a  Pay-Per-View stream site that accepts Bitcoin, I would like also to spend just to watch UFC 208 live.

A knock out (punches or knee to the body) by Holm round 2 or a unanimous decision. If Holly loses this fight, it's time for her like Ronda Rousey did. Her time already passed.

Of course,

$5 in BTC Private Stream: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1118436.0

it is legit, I have watched the Pacquiao Fight, Holloway fight, Rousey fight, etc without lag.


The match should be interesting, she has power in her kicks. Pretty deadly if she catches her opponent while up n up. I have yet to see Holm's ground game (I don't watch UFC as much).

Thanks for the link dude, I don't know when the last time I watched pay per view with my friends. I don't want to miss this one because I have my  spare time to watch this coming Saturday night. Yes she's also Kickboxer once she caught you with his kick probably you will get knocked out like what happened to Ronda Rousey.

[asdalani]

Holm vs De Randamie seems like an interesting watch, I am thinking about spending $5 to get the Pay-Per-View stream though I am not wanting to purchase it if it another quick knockout fight. It seemed kind of rigged if you catch my drift dude.

I like Holm, no disrespect to her as a fighter. I like Rousey too.

Dude can you give me a  Pay-Per-View stream site that accepts Bitcoin, I would like also to spend just to watch UFC 208 live.

A knock out (punches or knee to the body) by Holm round 2 or a unanimous decision. If Holly loses this fight, it's time for her like Ronda Rousey did. Her time already passed.

Of course,

$5 in BTC Private Stream: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1118436.0

it is legit, I have watched the Pacquiao Fight, Holloway fight, Rousey fight, etc without lag.


The match should be interesting, she has power in her kicks. Pretty deadly if she catches her opponent while up n up. I have yet to see Holm's ground game (I don't watch UFC as much).

Thanks for the link dude, I don't know when the last time I watched pay per view with my friends. I don't want to miss this one because I have my  spare time to watch this coming Saturday night. Yes she's also Kickboxer once she caught you with his kick probably you will get knocked out like what happened to Ronda Rousey.

You're welcome! Cool, cool.

That makes much sense, her stance was tight when fighting Rhonda Rousey.

[tokeweed]

What's up UFC fans.  I'm posting some really good videos for you.  The first two are some analysis from Dan Hardy for the main event and the co main event for 208.  And I will be posting a couple of other videos from their UFC Embedded series.  Finally there's also the UFC 208 Countdown which somewhat hypes the fight a bit but it's still good for entertainment purposes.  Enjoy!  

UFC 208: Inside The Octagon - Holly Holm vs Germaine de Randamie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6eQzYeN0Qk

UFC 208: Inside The Octagon - Anderson Silva vs Derek Brunson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2KZ5Ih6oFY

UFC 208 Countdown: Full Episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qMGmi3wLTU

UFC 208 Embedded: Vlog Series - Episode 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox8LIMSLBvw

UFC 208 Embedded: Vlog Series - Episode 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThB_CWRDg8w

[Hydrogen]

The main event should be interesting. Holly Holm is the most decorated boxer in the UFC, versus the one of the most decorated kickboxers in Germaine De Randamie. I think De Randamie is still training out of American Kickboxing Academy. Holly Holm trains at JacksonWink. De Randamie's ground game and wrestling have been suspect in the past when she fought Amanda Nunes. Cutting less weight means both of them should be sharper at 145 than they were at 135. Whoever wins can keep the belt warm until Cyborg returns.

I think there are a few guaranteed winners on this card. Odds are not good for them, too low.

Anderson Silva and Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza are now training together. There should be some good fights.

[eaLiTy]

The main event should be interesting. Holly Holm is the most decorated boxer in the UFC, versus the one of the most decorated kickboxers in Germaine De Randamie. I think De Randamie is still training out of American Kickboxing Academy. Holly Holm trains at JacksonWink. De Randamie's ground game and wrestling have been suspect in the past when she fought Amanda Nunes. Cutting less weight means both of them should be sharper at 145 than they were at 135. Whoever wins can keep the belt warm until Cyborg returns.

I think there are a few guaranteed winners on this card. Odds are not good for them, too low.

Anderson Silva and Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza are now training together. There should be some good fights.

Both Holly Holm and Germaine De Randamie are decorated in their respected sports and  Holly Holm too had kick boxing experience and if you compare their knockout records Holly Holm has more knockouts and even though Randamie is undefeated in kick boxing she is not a knockout artist.I have seen her fights and Germaine has a lot of flaws in her fight game and i am sure Jackson Wink will find a game plan to defeat her.

[tokeweed]

Am I the only one who thinks the main event is unpredictable?  It's a new weight class, so yeah less weight cutting and there's lesser strain for both fighters.  This could be something they could get used to from both their POV, they feel stronger and that gives them both more confidence.  This is closer to 50/50 I think.

Edit:  Oh and here's the media day face offs.  Nothing much to see though.  Everyone feels friendly except Jacare and the big bear.

UFC 208: Media Day Faceoffs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBTEz7jEeH4

[eaLiTy]

Am I the only one who thinks the main event is unpredictable?  It's a new weight class, so yeah less weight cutting and there's lesser strain for both fighters.  This could be something they could get used to from both their POV, they feel stronger and that gives them both more confidence.  This is closer to 50/50 I think.

It is an unpredictable match and every fight is unpredictable ,this is a new weight division and the only elite fighter in the division is Justino Cyborg and since she is out the 135 pound fighters are elevated to fight for the championship,Miesha Tate defeated Holmes but she was winning the match till the 5th round and somehow Tate took her down in the last moment and chocked her out,her loss to Valentina Shevchenko   who is relatively unknown to MMA fans but a beast in martial arts,look at her resume ,she defeat Joanna Jędrzejczyk three times in Muay Thai kick boxing competitions,black belt in multiple martial arts,so what i am trying to tell is that Holmes lost to Shevchenko because she is a crazy talent.
Germaine de Randamie is undefeated but how about the level of competition she faced and she had her loss in MMA when she faced top level fighters,so these are the reasons i think Holmes could win this match up.

[Hydrogen]

Both Holly Holm and Germaine De Randamie are decorated in their respected sports and  Holly Holm too had kick boxing experience and if you compare their knockout records Holly Holm has more knockouts and even though Randamie is undefeated in kick boxing she is not a knockout artist.I have seen her fights and Germaine has a lot of flaws in her fight game and i am sure Jackson Wink will find a game plan to defeat her.

Holly Holm trained at Jacksonwink, an MMA gym from the time she was in high school, but never competed in kickboxing or MMA until her boxing career was over.  De De Randamie didn't have good wrestling and good takedown defense until late in her MMA career when she trained at american kickboxing academy, the same gym as Cain Velasquez, Daniel Cormier, Luke Rockhold and those big name MMA fighters. That's one reason for her record not being as impressive as it might have been. Even though De Randamie's wrestling has improved, I think Holly Holm is the stronger and better wrestler and the better athlete.

The main concern for Holly Holm, her reflexes and reactions could be slowing down. Her accuracy also could be waning. Main concern for De Randamie could be her training in a place where she might not have access to good sparring partners for wrestling and jiu jitsu.

I also think Holly Holm wins the fight. We will see. 

Am I the only one who thinks the main event is unpredictable?  It's a new weight class, so yeah less weight cutting and there's lesser strain for both fighters.  This could be something they could get used to from both their POV, they feel stronger and that gives them both more confidence.  This is closer to 50/50 I think.

Edit:  Oh and here's the media day face offs.  Nothing much to see though.  Everyone feels friendly except Jacare and the big bear.

UFC 208: Media Day Faceoffs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBTEz7jEeH4

I'm glad Holly Holm is fighting at 145 now and not cutting as much weight. Should be healthier for both of them.

I have to re-watch De Randamies last few fights. Right now I think Holly Holm should be the favorite to win.

[Clement Kaliyar]

The main concern for Holly Holm, her reflexes and reactions could be slowing down. Her accuracy also could be waning. Main concern for De Randamie could be her training in a place where she might not have access to good sparring partners for wrestling and jiu jitsu.

I also think Holly Holm wins the fight. We will see. 
I'm glad Holly Holm is fighting at 145 now and not cutting as much weight. Should be healthier for both of them.
I have to re-watch De Randamies last few fights. Right now I think Holly Holm should be the favorite to win.

Holly Holm is still in her prime and there are not many tough competition in the new weight division apart from Cyborg and her reaction and reflexes are perfect even in her last fight in which she lost ,the problem was her game plan ,since she is a counter striker she waited too long and Valentina countered perfectly to everything she thew at her,Randamie has to prove her MMA credentials and since there are not many talented fighters in the division she got the opportunity to fight for the inaugural belt.