🥊 The UFC Info and Prediction Thread

[TopTort777]

Maybe Khabibs retirement move was to free the way to belt for Islam Makhachev as they are from same country, coach, train together and they are close friends ? They wont fight against each other for sure. If Islam keeps improving and winning, he might be granted a title shot and face Khabib. Now, when the road is open, Khabib will teach him till Islam becomes champ.

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[notblox1]

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/13033584/ufc-khabib-nurmagomedov-foot-x-ray/

Let's get back on Khabib and problems he had before this match with broken foot and X-ray proving that!
Dana White said something about that in press conference after the fight, but now we have proofs.
Khabib was dominating even in this conditions, and that makes him a legend and best pound-for-pound figthers in UFC without any doubt.
He is man of his word, but I think some of his brothers will continue his work in UFC

[onecall123]

Let's get back on Khabib and problems he had before this match with broken foot and X-ray proving that!
Dana White said something about that in press conference after the fight, but now we have proofs.
Khabib was dominating even in this conditions, and that makes him a legend and best pound-for-pound figthers in UFC without any doubt.
He is man of his word, but I think some of his brothers will continue his work in UFC

The pain may goes directly to the body yet his poor condition never appeared on the events. This is real life of a athletes and my massive respect for Khabib he is truly a legend. Khabib with 29 unbeaten matches, the invincible In all MMA World. You deserve all the respects In the world.

[TopTort777]

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/13033584/ufc-khabib-nurmagomedov-foot-x-ray/

Let's get back on Khabib and problems he had before this match with broken foot and X-ray proving that!
Dana White said something about that in press conference after the fight, but now we have proofs.
Khabib was dominating even in this conditions, and that makes him a legend and best pound-for-pound figthers in UFC without any doubt.
He is man of his word, but I think some of his brothers will continue his work in UFC

This shows that he is not a football player lol.

I'm not trying to say that Khabib is not the greatest and not a legend (he sure is), but Michael Bisping had 11 fight in career fighting only with 1 eye. After the fight with Belfort his right eye retinal was detached. He got a surgery and fight fight artificial eye and even become Middleweight champ. Dana and UFC only 3-4 fight found out that Bisping is fighting with only 1 eye, but let him continue fighting till Bisping retired in 2018.

[tokeweed]

Just dropping by to post these vids and set the mood for Silva's retirement match.  He should've quit while he was at the top.  But yeah...  

Enjoy.  

UFC Free Fight:  Silva vs Griffin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9dTOB4dwZs

UFC Free Fight:  Hall vs Mousasi 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNnoXPfSOBA

Edit:  Check out the UFC pool at Games and Rounds for those who haven't yet.  I recommended some sites with stats, fighter history, past fight vids and other stuff that you guys might find useful to make +EV bets.

[notblox1]

Let's not forget next UFC fight night Hall vs. Silvat is Halloween night special 🎃

I'm not trying to say that Khabib is not the greatest and not a legend (he sure is), but Michael Bisping had 11 fight in career fighting only with 1 eye. After the fight with Belfort his right eye retinal was detached. He got a surgery and fight fight artificial eye and even become Middleweight champ. Dana and UFC only 3-4 fight found out that Bisping is fighting with only 1 eye, but let him continue fighting till Bisping retired in 2018.

Michael Bisping lost 9 fights, and you can not compare him with Khabib or any other fighter.
Remember that you need your legs only to stay on the ground, and Khabib was also fighting, and I don't know nay other fighter with perfect record except Khabib.

[7788bitcoin]

Maybe Khabibs retirement move was to free the way to belt for Islam Makhachev as they are from same country, coach, train together and they are close friends ?

I assume that is the plan all the way to make Islam Makhachev the next champion but he needs to fight top fighters and needs to win against the top 5 opponents even to get a title shot and it will take a long time to get to that position.

Let's get back on Khabib and problems he had before this match with broken foot and X-ray proving that!
Dana White said something about that in press conference after the fight, but now we have proofs.
Khabib was dominating even in this conditions, and that makes him a legend and best pound-for-pound figthers in UFC without any doubt.
He is man of his word, but I think some of his brothers will continue his work in UFC

He is a legend of the sport and with a broken toe and still dominating the fight as if the interim champion does not belong with him shows his skills compared to the rest of the fighters, he is well above the pack and i would love to see him continue fighting for the next two years and cement his legacy for the number of title shots as well.

[FinneysTrueVision]

Dana is now talking about Khabib wanting to get his record to 30-0. I knew it wouldn't take long for him to try and convince him to come back. He's using the argument that his dad wanted him to get to 30-0. If he does return I hope the opponent is not a soft touch just so he can get his record to a nice even number the way Mayweather did when he faced McGregor.

[bbc.reporter]

@FinneysTrueVision. The skeptical me is thinking that Khabib retired only to increase his performance fee. He knows this will increase to $30 million to fight for 30 - 0 versus Conor or GSP hehehe.

Also, this news. Let us pray.



According to UFC president Dana White, the promotion is currently targeting a March date for the highly anticipated showdown between Miocic and Ngannou. White cautioned that the fight wasn’t a done deal just yet but that’s the timeline when the UFC hopes to book the rematch.

Source https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/10/27/21536554/dana-white-targeting-stipe-miocic-vs-francis-ngannou-2-for-march

[hilariousetc]

^ It's his opinion, let him be. He did well to get a title shot.

Conor is back in the mix now along with Ferguson, Poirier and Justin. There's also Michael Chandler from Bellator.

The Conor vs. Justin fight which is scheduled for January 2021 might be scrapped to give both guys a chance OR that fight itself will be for the vacant title.

I don't think either of them should be given a title shot, especially not Connor. Let him have a warm up fight or two then do a huge fight with someone like Masvidal or Diaz trilogy. Those are the fights people want to see. I wonder if Khabib will stick to his word and not come back. Seems he might not be gone for good:

https://talksport.com/sport/mma/781551/dana-white-khabib-nurmagomedov-ufc-record-30-0/

A rematch with Connor for his 30th fight would surely be the biggest UFC bout in history. Maybe he can persuade his mother for one more fight... or she can persuade him.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/13033584/ufc-khabib-nurmagomedov-foot-x-ray/

Let's get back on Khabib and problems he had before this match with broken foot and X-ray proving that!
Dana White said something about that in press conference after the fight, but now we have proofs.
Khabib was dominating even in this conditions, and that makes him a legend and best pound-for-pound figthers in UFC without any doubt.
He is man of his word, but I think some of his brothers will continue his work in UFC

This shows that he is not a football player lol.

I'm not trying to say that Khabib is not the greatest and not a legend (he sure is), but Michael Bisping had 11 fight in career fighting only with 1 eye. After the fight with Belfort his right eye retinal was detached. He got a surgery and fight fight artificial eye and even become Middleweight champ. Dana and UFC only 3-4 fight found out that Bisping is fighting with only 1 eye, but let him continue fighting till Bisping retired in 2018.

Always makes me laugh when footballers go down after getting a flick in the face or a toe to the shin. Imagine if MMA fighters did this. Also, how the hell did Bisping pass medicals and stuff and they not spot he only has one eye. Would he have been allowed to fight if that was discovered?

@FinneysTrueVision. The skeptical me is thinking that Khabib retired only to increase his performance fee. He knows this will increase to $30 million to fight for 30 - 0 versus Conor or GSP hehehe.

He doesn't seem that bothered about the money and think he has stated as such before. If he was he would have fought Connor again for the biggest payday of all time. Regardless, he would have still got his biggest payday for the next fight with or without the retirement announcement especially against someone like Connor.

[Bttzed03]

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I don't think either of them should be given a title shot, especially not Connor.

There's definitely a good argument against Connor or Dustin but the thing is, they are the only fighters who won their last fights. Granted that the two lost earlier to Khabib and were able to win one, I don't think their chances for a title fight is lower compared to someone who was beaten badly (Tony) or to someone who was defeated easily (Justin).

I don't know any other names outside those four who deserves a shot. Michael might need one or two fights.

To be honest, I wish UFC will be back to the old format where fighters will have a tournament to win the belt. It would be fun to see these four (or five) to slug it out in one event.

~ I wonder if Khabib will stick to his word and not come back. Seems he might not be gone for good

Nope. He'll rest for some time for sure as he's still mourning but he'll be looking to fight someone after he's done just like what GSP has done.

@FinneysTrueVision. The skeptical me is thinking that Khabib retired only to increase his performance fee. He knows this will increase to $30 million to fight for 30 - 0 versus Conor or GSP hehehe.

I'm not the only one who was skeptical then.

[TopTort777]

Also, how the hell did Bisping pass medicals and stuff and they not spot he only has one eye. Would he have been allowed to fight if that was discovered?

I dont know. But he got that injury in 2013. Here it is said that he got surgery in 2013 also. He retired in 2019. How he managed to compete? Dont know. Why docs allowed him to continue - maybe it is ok to fight in such injury according to rules, or if the fighter is comfortable to fight like this. Rodrigo Nogueira managed to fight without 1 of his ribs and part of liver somehow...

[notblox1]

https://twitter.com/Maclifeofficial/status/1322173119000420352

It is now confirmed and Conor McGregor  is returning in lightweight division 155-pounds with Dustin Poirier fight.

One more thing is that Dana White talked with Khabib and he thinks and have a feeling he may still have one more fight for 30-0:
https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/10/ufc-news-dana-white-thinks-khabib-nurmagomedov-wont-stay-retired?taid=5f9be428231a27000133adcd

Always makes me laugh when footballers go down after getting a flick in the face or a toe to the shin. Imagine if MMA fighters did this.

Especially with all the cameras and tech there is today, faking an injury like that is very stupid.
Not possible in MMA or maybe fighters are smarter.

[Saint-loup]

Also, how the hell did Bisping pass medicals and stuff and they not spot he only has one eye. Would he have been allowed to fight if that was discovered?

I dont know. But he got that injury in 2013. Here it is said that he got surgery in 2013 also. He retired in 2019. How he managed to compete? Dont know. Why docs allowed him to continue - maybe it is ok to fight in such injury according to rules, or if the fighter is comfortable to fight like this. Rodrigo Nogueira managed to fight without 1 of his ribs and part of liver somehow...

Very weird case because he was obviously disadvantaged and even handicapped in front of his opponents. And it was highly dangerous because he could become totally blind if he had been injured at his remaining eye.

In fact, both of his final opponents admitted they targeted Bisping with left hands, knowing the veteran would be unable to see the wide punches coming in from range – with both men dropping him with powerful left hooks.

[bbc.reporter]

@FinneysTrueVision. The skeptical me is thinking that Khabib retired only to increase his performance fee. He knows this will increase to $30 million to fight for 30 - 0 versus Conor or GSP hehehe.

He doesn't seem that bothered about the money and think he has stated as such before. If he was he would have fought Connor again for the biggest payday of all time. Regardless, he would have still got his biggest payday for the next fight with or without the retirement announcement especially against someone like Connor.

Agreed but to come out of retirement to fight GSP, however hehehe. It was also complicated with Conor. Khabib did not want to give him any opportunity after the insults made to him and his father.

Also, this news. A victory for Khamzat Chimaev will make him Dana's new pet hehehehe.


Khamzat Chimaev finally has his next opponent in what will be a massive leap in competition for him in Leon “Rocky” Edwards.

There has been no hotter prospect in 2020 than undefeated juggernaut Khamzat Chimaev, who has not broken a sweat in his demolition of three professional UFC fighters within a two-month time span. According to Dana White earlier today on The Jim Rome Show, Chimaev will look to add Leon Edwards’ name to his victims list when the two headline the final UFC event of the year on December 19.

Source https://www.mmanews.com/leon-edwards-vs-khamzat-chimaev-set-to-headline-dec-19-event/

[Onuohakk]

Date:  Saturday, October 31
Main Card (ESPN+):  7:00pm EST
Preliminary Card (ESPN+):  4:00pm EST



Main Card (ESPN+)
Middleweight:  Uriah Hall vs Anderson Silva            
Featherweight:  Andre Fili vs Bryce Mitchell            
Middleweight:  Kevin Holland vs Makhmud Muradov            
Heavyweight:  Maurice Greene vs Greg Hardy            
Lightweight:  Bobby Green vs Thiago Moisés            

Preliminary Card (ESPN+)
Lightweight:  Chris Gruetzemacher vs Alexander Hernandez            
Bantamweight:  Adrian Yanez vs Victor Rodriguez            
Middleweight:  Sean Strickland vs Jack Marshman            
Welterweight:  Cole Williams vs Jason Witt            
Light Heavyweight:  Dustin Jacoby vs Justin Ledet            
Women's Flyweight:  Cortney Casey vs Priscila Cachoeira            
Bantamweight:  Miles Johns vs Kevin Natividad

The most anticipated match is today, I can't afford to miss ''Hall vs Silva. The match will be bloody. Both fighters haven't lost any of their matches. This will be the toughest match of the year.
I see Hall coming out victorious at the end

[TopTort777]

One more thing is that Dana White talked with Khabib and he thinks and have a feeling he may still have one more fight for 30-0:
https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/10/ufc-news-dana-white-thinks-khabib-nurmagomedov-wont-stay-retired?taid=5f9be428231a27000133adcd

I remember that GSP left UFC because he has plans to prepare for olympics (dont remember, judo or wrestling). As Khabib is a master of universe in wrestling, Dana could organize a show match or something of that kind among them. Both fighters are not afraid of injuries, but wrestling match can limit them for sure. I think that would be a good idea to make a match like this, as one fighter has retired, and other is 39 years old and last time fought 3 years ago.

[tokeweed]

^  I don't think Khabib really cared about fighting or his undefeated record.  Dunno..  Just my read on him based on interviews.  His so called 'legacy' could really be something to please his dad.

Anyway, last call for this event's UFC pool.  I know the prizes are small but I could ask Betnomi to bump up the prizes and make more opportunities to get it even higher..  like double your prize if somebody could guess the fight of the night.

Let's play:  https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5284513.0

Edit:  And by bump up the prizes, I meant for the next event's pool.  So it's really important we show interest to keep the pool going for every event.

[notblox1]

https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1322566361067872256

Let's get ready for one more UFC from LasVegas with main event Uriah Hall vs Anderson Silva.

I am going favorite Uriah Hall (15-9) here or should I say I am betting more against AndersonSilva (34-10)
He is a legend of the sports but he is getting older and he is getting worse every fight, and now even thinking to continue fighting after this fight.
People should know and stop when they are at top, and not like this losing 6 from his last 7 fights.
Uriah Hall is a lot younger fiigther and he won two last fights and I would not be surprised if we see TKO today and Silva on ground.

You should also not miss fights Mitchell vs Filli and M.Greene vs Greg Hardy
I expect to see great fights here.


Countdown for start:
https://www.countdownmma.com/

[tokeweed]

Posted the winners:  https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5284513.msg55494649#msg55494649

I'm happy to announce that Betnomi is interested to do another one.  I'm gonna ask for a small bump for the prizes and a bit of an opportunity for you guys to bump it up even more.

And I'll include a decent jackpot if the Betnomi guys approve it.