UFC 227: Dillashaw vs Garbrandt 2 Info and Prediction Thread

[tokeweed]

Date: Saturday, August 4th
Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass): 22:30 BCT / 3:30pm PST / 6:30pm EST
Preliminary Card (Fox Sports 1): 00:00 BCT / 5pm PST / 8pm EST
Main Card (PPV): 2:000 BCT / 7pm PST / 10pm EST
Live Streams: http://www.fìrstrow.eu/




Main Card (PPV)

T.J. Dillashaw (15-3) vs. Cody Garbrandt (11-1) (Bantamweight Championship)
Demetrious Johnson (27-2-1) vs. Henry Cejudo (12-2) (Flyweight Championship)
Thiago Santos (17-6) vs. Kevin Holland (12-3) (weight)
Polyana Viana (10-1) vs. JJ Aldrich (6-2) (weight)
Cub Swanson (25-9) vs. Renato Moicano (12-1-1) (weight)

Preliminary Card (Fox Sports 1)

Pedro Munhoz (15-3) vs. Brett Johns (15-1) (weight)
Ricky Simon (13-1) vs. Montel Jackson (3-0) (weight)
Matt Sayles (7-1) vs. Sheymon Moraes (9-2) (weight)
Jose Torres (8-0) vs. Alex Perez (20-4) (weight)

Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass)

Ricardo Ramos (11-1) vs. Kyung Ho Kang (14-7) (weight)
Danielle Taylor (9-3) vs. Zhang Weili (16-1) (weight)
Marlon Vera (10-5-1) vs. Wuliji Buren (9-4) (weight)

Other

- Bharat Khandare was scheduled to face Wuliji Buren at the event. However, Khandare was removed from the bout on July 18 for undisclosed reasons and replaced by Marlon Vera that same day.

- Benito Lopez was expected to face Ricky Simon at the event. However, Lopez pulled out of the bout on July 24 due to an undisclosed injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Montel Jackson that same day.

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[bbc.reporter]

I reckon Dana's storyboard for bantamweight will be if Cody wins, then him versus T.J. will become a trilogy and the loser of the 3rd fight will fight Dominick Cruz. If T.J. wins then his next fight will be versus Mighty Mouse and then the loser Cody will fight Dominick Cruz.

Also, Dana's main storyboard is for Dominick Cruz to return as a champion and let him move up to featherweight for a superfight versus Max Holloway. The UFC needs the money hehehe.

[btc_angela]

TJ already shut that big mouth of Cody in their first fight. Problem though with Cody is he keeps on trash talking even after the fight. lol. But its good though, at least his making noise and putting a lot of drama that might be enough to put people to watch about this rematch. @bbc.reporter, probably Dana has this story board regarding this two, its going to be a good one, because there's supposed to be a "bad-blood", ever since TJ left Team Alpha Male. hehehe

[Hydrogen]

Cody Garbrandt said he had back issues for the 1st fight but took the fight anyway to pay his bills. I would guess his back is fully rehabbed/recovered now? We can see if makes a difference in the rematch.

People probably won't remember Ricky Simon's name. He's the guy who held a choke until round 3 ended. When he let go of the choke, his opponent was unconscious on the mat, then woke up. The referee called it a round 3 technical knockout. There was controversy over that.

Bethe Corriea also likely wouldn't be remembered if she hadn't said something about Ronda Rousey's father committing suicide then been KO'ed by Ronda.

[tokeweed]

^  Yup...  Prolly all healed up now.  It's in the UFC Coundown vid which I'll post below.  Lol.  

Anyway, I'm pretty much more excited for Dillashaw vs Garbrandt more than any other of the other main events this year.  I hope it goes thru all the 5 rounds with nonstop action.

UFC 227 Countdown:  Full Episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBu_nBR2Maw

UFC 227 Free Fight:  Dillashaw vs Garbrandt 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPIepZuj_Pg

[btc_angela]

Cody Garbrandt said he had back issues for the 1st fight but took the fight anyway to pay his bills. I would guess his back is fully rehabbed/recovered now? We can see if makes a difference in the rematch.

I wasn't aware that Cody has back issues on their first fight. At least he has excuses when he lost to TJ. Hope though that his back is fully healed so that we can see a good fight and put up a good show.

People probably won't remember Ricky Simon's name. He's the guy who held a choke until round 3 ended. When he let go of the choke, his opponent was unconscious on the mat, then woke up. The referee called it a round 3 technical knockout. There was controversy over that.

I agree. It was really controversial end. I think Merab was ahead and winning the fight until that choke.

Bethe Corriea also likely wouldn't be remembered if she hadn't said something about Ronda Rousey's father committing suicide then been KO'ed by Ronda.

Corriea is already irrelevant. Ronda shut his mouth and it seems she hasn't recovered (so as Ronda).

[tokeweed]

If you guys haven't made your bets on the main event yet, then I suggest not watching this until you do...  Anyway, it's another good breakdown as usual by Dan Hardy.  So make that bet, watch the vid and regret making that bet.  Lol. 

UFC 227:  Inside the Octagon - Dillashaw vs Garbrandt 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15F-nUMGY3o

[LFC_Bitcoin]

Garbrandt to get his skinny ass handed to him on a plate again

[tokeweed]

^  Actually that was my first thought, and made the bet on Dillashaw at 1.81.  But after watching Dan Hardy's breakdown, I'm not too sure tbh.  I think this match is a coin flip/slightly leaning towards Garbrandt. 

I didn't realize how quick Garbrandt was til recently.

[nydiacaskey01]

Garbrandt has something to prove to the MMA fans so he will try his best to win this fight, however odds makers sided on Dillashaw to win this fight. I think this fight will last the full 5 rounds as both fighters will try not to be knocked down. Dillashaw will give his best effort to keep the title. I used nitrogensports to place my bet on Garbrandt.

[Baofeng]

Garbrandt has something to prove to the MMA fans so he will try his best to win this fight, however odds makers sided on Dillashaw to win this fight. I think this fight will last the full 5 rounds as both fighters will try not to be knocked down. Dillashaw will give his best effort to keep the title. I used nitrogensports to place my bet on Garbrandt.

He is motivated that's for sure. I rewatched the first fight and It Cody is really quick however TJ has a lot of weapons in his arsenal like legs kicks that did the initial damaged in round 2 made him wobbly until he was caught and TJ jumped on him. I don't think the fight will last 5 rounds though, they will still go at it with the intention of getting a KO specially Cody.

[Ranly123]

I am rooting for gabrandt over dillashaw due to his record with only 1 loss over 12 fights. I know everything could happen in the ring but it looks like gabrandt is much tougher than his counterpart.

[ninobtcx]

I am rooting for gabrandt over dillashaw due to his record with only 1 loss over 12 fights. I know everything could happen in the ring but it looks like gabrandt is much tougher than his counterpart.

Fully agree.
Garbrand is a fucking legend. Every single one of his punches is devastating and has potential to KO the opponent. Extremely agile, fast reflexes, tough jaw, good cardio.
His only loss was against TJ and if you watch the fight again you will be able to tell who dominated throughout the whole fight.

Garbrandt will put all of himself to win this fight and he will make it because he's a winner.

TJD is also a great athlete, I'd say the best of the division right after Cody, but never as good as Cody. If TJ wins, it's because of a combination of luck and tricks. But the fundamentals are in favour of CG.
1.80 for TJ and 2.00 for Cody is a no brainer for me.


Anyone who intends to bet on TJD is welcome to do so, but I would strongly recommend to watch two fights before placing the bet.
Cody Garbrandt VS TJ DIllashaw
Cody Garbrandt VS Dominic Cruz

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Bethe Corriea fight is cancelled on Bethe's eye having complications after eye surgery.

I suspect Cody losing the 1st fight was bad karma. Team Alpha Male and Urijah Faber made up stories about TJ that weren't true. They said that TJ Dillashaw ended Chris Holdsworth's UFC career by hitting Holdsworth in the back of his head repeatedly in training. That was probably a lie as Chris Holdsworth said it wasn't true. They said other false things about TJ which could have played a role in Cody losing that fight.

There are probably easier fights to bet @ UFC 227 than Cody vs TJ.

No need to bet on difficult to predict fights when there are easier options.

[ninobtcx]

TJD was saved by the bell on that fight. Cody isn't the kind of fighter who loses the fight because of psychological pressure.

[tokeweed]

Bethe Corriea fight is cancelled on Bethe's eye having complications after eye surgery.

I suspect Cody losing the 1st fight was bad karma. Team Alpha Male and Urijah Faber made up stories about TJ that weren't true. They said that TJ Dillashaw ended Chris Holdsworth's UFC career by hitting Holdsworth in the back of his head repeatedly in training. That was probably a lie as Chris Holdsworth said it wasn't true. They said other false things about TJ which could have played a role in Cody losing that fight.

There are probably easier fights to bet @ UFC 227 than Cody vs TJ.

No need to bet on difficult to predict fights when there are easier options.

It's more like Garbrandt got a little cocky after the first round and Dillashaw keeping it calm and focused.

And I always bet on the main event especially if it's close or do some props cos it makes it more exciting watching them.  

[ninobtcx]

And I always bet on the main event especially if it's close or do some props cos it makes it more exciting watching them. 

THIS.... that is why I LLLOVE to gamble on MMA.. at times I'd swear I feel more tense than the actual fighters on the ring while I watch it ha.

[Hydrogen]

If you guys haven't made your bets on the main event yet, then I suggest not watching this until you do...  Anyway, it's another good breakdown as usual by Dan Hardy.  So make that bet, watch the vid and regret making that bet.  Lol. 

UFC 227:  Inside the Octagon - Dillashaw vs Garbrandt 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15F-nUMGY3o

Here's a good breakdown of the main event by BJJ Scout.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LOvGZLAB3o

Didn't notice much watching the weigh ins. Its been said Montel Jackson took this fight on two weeks notice. Late notice fights used to mean you'd bet on their opponent expecting them to not be well prepared. But lately the late notice hasn't made much of a difference & so that may no longer be the case.

Polyana Viana is gorgeous. Ricky Simon may have officially weighed 134 pounds which could mean he's undersized for his weight class.

[tokeweed]

^  Yup still the same stare down with Dillashaw and Garbrandt.  Dillashaw smiling, chewing his gum trying to relax and Garbrandt still getting annoyed as f*ck about it.  Lol.

Here are the weigh ins.

UFC 227:  Weigh Ins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0oQMpPmwnE

T.J. Dillashaw (135) vs. Cody Garbrandt (134.75)
Demetrious Johnson (125) vs. Henry Cejudo (124.5)
Thiago Santos (185.5) vs. Kevin Holland (184.75)
Polyana Viana (115) vs. JJ Aldrich (115.75)
Cub Swanson (145.25) vs. Renato Moicano (146)
Pedro Munhoz (135) vs. Brett Johns (135.25)
Ricky Simon (135.25) vs. Montel Jackson (136)
Ricardo Ramos (135.5) vs. Kyung Ho Kang (136)
Matt Sayles (145.75) vs. Sheymon Moraes (146)
Jose Torres (125) vs. Alex Perez (126)
Danielle Taylor (115.25) vs. Zhang Weili (115.5)
Marlon Vera (135.5) vs. Wuliji Buren (135.5)

[krach]

I made a quick video with some picks:
https://youtu.be/-muhefX6f0w