🥊 The UFC Info and Prediction Thread

[YuginKadoya]

I think Calvin Kattar needs to rely on his striking but Max Holloway I think he will not struggle against Calvin Kattar, I think that Kattar will not have the same effect on Holloway as Poirier, that is why I think that Max Holloway can have a huge chance in beating Kattar, That is why I am going with Holloway.

Calvin Kattar is a striker and so does Max Holloway and their game plan is not secret either, the interesting aspect of the fight is that as a fan i would like to see who will impose their will in the fight with their striking and presence of mind. The problem i see with Max Holloway is that he had some really tough fights and lost and he was eating a lot of shots in all of those fights and that could hamper his confidence.

I will be watching this fight as a fan rather than placing a bet in the above card.

Yup and Kattar is pretty comfortable when fighting from the outside.  He’s not the type of fighter who needs to crash against his opponents to get a couple of punches in.  But still..  Holloway is a former champ who fought the best guys at FW and he is no way on a decline yet.

For what the lines are, I lean Holloway.  But I have a funny feeling in my gut Kattar could win it somehow.  Dunno...

Max Holloway fights aggressively against Calvin Kattar but it is not really enough to takedown Kattar, and I think Kattar really did a great job hanging on until both fighters turned bloodied, Max Holloway doesn't seem to have the striking power that is why Calvin Kattar's perseverance keep on fighting, I think this is a brutal fight both fighters did well but Holloway devastated the points in winning a decision.

after that 2 consecutive loss against Volkanovski I think Kattar is a good trial for him in redeeming his losses, but I guess he will have a hard time emotionally in preparing from this fight, It will surely determine all on the performance against Kattar if Holloway can conquer that.

It is a really crucial fight for Max Holloway as a loss would take him far away from the title picture and i am hoping he is well prepared and on the other hand a win here for Calvin Kattar could propel him to a title shot.

Holloway did his best in making the fight to TKO but Calvin Kattar is one tough fighter to crack open, that is why it ended up in a Decision I think that the technique of Max Holloway seems effective against Kattar but he lacks power in his strike to take the fight into TKO.

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[Bttzed03]

I thought I had the money in the bag betting on under 4.5. I was really expecting Max to win by TKO. I fell on bookies trap once again Regardless of my betting result, it was an entertaining match. Good to see the former champ back to winning ways.

Few days left before mystic Mac enters the octagon again. Excited?

[eaLiTy]

Few days left before mystic Mac enters the octagon again. Excited?

It is a crucial fight for Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier considering how tight the competition is in the division, i thought after meeting with Khabib Nurmagomedov, Dana White would talk about the vacant title but now news are coming out that he might be returning to defend his title and it all depends upon how the main event and co main event plays out.

Dana White will be praying that Conor McGregor wins the match so that he will try to make the rematch with Khabib which could be the biggest fight in UFC history .

[Welsh]

I wasn't too far off of my predictions, but that Mores fight was absolutely shocking. I'd think that both might be cut from the UFC if they keep performing like that. In other news, Max proved all of us doubters wrong, and he looked probably the best he's ever been. Title contention absolutely. Khabib will probably return if Connor puts on a show, which means one very last showdown between the two. I would be very much hyped for the fight, but I'm not sure if I would be thrilled about Khabib breaking his promise, and returning so soon as I took him as a man of his word, especially because it was his promise to his family.

As for the Max Holloway fight, a lot of people suggesting it will be hard to beat for the fight of the year contender, but honestly I thought his performance was fantastic, but it wasn't all that much of a fight, rather just a beat down. Honestly, at times it looked like Rocky when he's in the factory punching some meat bags. Not to be totally disrespectful of Kattar as the guys got a chin of steel, but he was totally outclassed on the night.

[7788bitcoin]

Khabib will probably return if Connor puts on a show, which means one very last showdown between the two. I would be very much hyped for the fight, but I'm not sure if I would be thrilled about Khabib breaking his promise, and returning so soon as I took him as a man of his word, especially because it was his promise to his family.

He lost his coach and a dad who started the journey together and his dad's dream was to reach 30 fights and then retire and considering his dad passed away suddenly he made a promise to his mother that he will not fight again, even if he returns that will be to fulfill the dream of his father to reach that 30 and it can be justified, more over i would love to see Khabib fight for alteast 2 to 3 years and rewrite UFC history for more title defense .

@Welsh By the way good picks.

[bbc.reporter]

@7788bitcoin. Also, running his own MMA promotions company and supporting a stable of 20 Russian MMA fighters requires much money to maintain hehehe. Conor will be his gold mine to have all those expenses paid for years hehe.

[YuginKadoya]

After a great performance of Holloway and Kattar, we are moving to another event and after this the much-awaited Poirier VS McGregor Fight.



UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny
January 20, 2021
Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Main Card

Welterweight   Michael Chiesa   vs.   Neil Magny
Welterweight   Warlley Alves   vs.   Mounir Lazzez
Light Heavyweight   Isaac Villanueva   vs.   Vinicius Moreira
Women's Flyweight   Roxanne Modafferi   vs.   Viviane Araújo
Flyweight   Matt Schnell   vs.   Tyson Nam
Featherweight   Lerone Murphy   vs.   Douglas Silva de Andrade

Preliminary Card

Middleweight   Omari Akhmedov   vs.   Tom Breese
Bantamweight   Ricky Simon   vs.   Gaetano Pirrello
Flyweight   Su Mudaerji   vs.   Zarrukh Adashev
Middleweight   Dalcha Lungiambula   vs.   Markus Perez
Flyweight   Francisco Figueiredo   vs.   Jerome Rivera
Lightweight   Mike Davis   vs.   Mason Jones
Women's Flyweight   Victoria Leonardo   vs.   Manon Fiorot

Announced bouts
Bantamweight    Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Sergey Morozov

The list may change due to some problem or mostly fighters being tested positive to COVID-19.
Info is in WIKI

[7788bitcoin]

@7788bitcoin. Also, running his own MMA promotions company and supporting a stable of 20 Russian MMA fighters requires much money to maintain hehehe. Conor will be his gold mine to have all those expenses paid for years hehe.

Khabib Nurmagomedov earned over $6 million in his last fight against Justin Gaethje, he is one of the highest paid athletes in Russia as per the reports and he has other ventures other than the recently purchased MMA promotion. He is opening gyms under his name in different countries including London and he is a brand ambassador for different brands earning millions and he does have other business ventures as well and some of them including his earnings are undisclosed .

[TopTort777]

Just found out that Khabib is the owner of a mobile operator Eagle Network (https://eaglemobile.ru/#toggle-top-menu - sorry, this is available only on Russian language, but your browser could translate it easily). The network is freshly created (Dec 20, 2020). I think that took a great part of Khabibs savings and we might see his “last 30th fight”

[bbc.reporter]

@7788bitcoin. Also, running his own MMA promotions company and supporting a stable of 20 Russian MMA fighters requires much money to maintain hehehe. Conor will be his gold mine to have all those expenses paid for years hehe.

Khabib Nurmagomedov earned over $6 million in his last fight against Justin Gaethje, he is one of the highest paid athletes in Russia as per the reports and he has other ventures other than the recently purchased MMA promotion. He is opening gyms under his name in different countries including London and he is a brand ambassador for different brands earning millions and he does have other business ventures as well and some of them including his earnings are undisclosed .

However, owning many businesses will also need the cashflow to properly run them. The more cash on hand had, this will be better and easier for the business owner. I reckon it would be a very wise business decision for Khabib to fight Conor. I also speculate Conor also needs more liquidity in his cashflow hehehe.

[notblox1]

Just a quick reminder that today UFC event is starting much earlier in just few hours and you can check countdown for exact start:
https://www.countdownmma.com/

To get familiar with some of the fighters check out Dana White If you don't know, now you know preview video:
https://twitter.com/danawhite/status/1351802765505400832

I see main event as more equal than odds suggest but bookies have Neil Magny as favorite Chiesa is much better with submission game than Magny.

Very interesting fight card starting from prelims having Khabib cousin Umar Nurmagomedov fighting against Sergey Morozov in all Russian fight.
Umar is huge favorite, but I would bet this can be fight of the night or fighters will get bonus, and Morozov is not that bad to justify this odds.

 

[hilariousetc]

Does anyone know what time the McGregor fight is actually on this weekend? In the previous promo image it seemed to state 11AM but not sure whether that was the start of the card or what. The main fight cards are usually around 3 hours long but Skybet are listing the headliner at 5AM. Can't stay up for that haha.

@7788bitcoin. Also, running his own MMA promotions company and supporting a stable of 20 Russian MMA fighters requires much money to maintain hehehe. Conor will be his gold mine to have all those expenses paid for years hehe.

Khabib Nurmagomedov earned over $6 million in his last fight against Justin Gaethje, he is one of the highest paid athletes in Russia as per the reports and he has other ventures other than the recently purchased MMA promotion. He is opening gyms under his name in different countries including London and he is a brand ambassador for different brands earning millions and he does have other business ventures as well and some of them including his earnings are undisclosed .

Brand deals will soon dry up if he's not actively fighting. Companies don't usually sponsor ex athletes. The whole point of them is to sponsor them whilst they're active and in the public eye. Taking big fights is easy money for Khabib and it's better to take what he can get whilst he's young and in his prime rather than need the money later when you're washed up and out of shape.

[tokeweed]

^  Main card starts at 11pm ET so main event could prolly be starting at around 1:00am ET.

Just a quick reminder that today UFC event is starting much earlier in just few hours and you can check countdown for exact start:
https://www.countdownmma.com/

To get familiar with some of the fighters check out Dana White If you don't know, now you know preview video:
https://twitter.com/danawhite/status/1351802765505400832

I see main event as more equal than odds suggest but bookies have Neil Magny as favorite Chiesa is much better with submission game than Magny.

Very interesting fight card starting from prelims having Khabib cousin Umar Nurmagomedov fighting against Sergey Morozov in all Russian fight.
Umar is huge favorite, but I would bet this can be fight of the night or fighters will get bonus, and Morozov is not that bad to justify this odds.

 

I’m leaning Magny and Schnell.  But no bets yet atm.  And the fighter to watch for the event is Mason Jones.  He’s a LW and WW double champ at Cage Warriors...  It’s his UFC debut.  I’m hoping to see good things from the guy.

[TopTort777]

Why would they even make this event in the middle of the week? Come on... It is Wednesday and I'm stuck at the office. No way I'm going to watch this live...

Update: while checking this event info, found that it is already live and 4 prelim fight has already been ended. Hope I've missed all the boring part, as all the fights ended by decision and by submission by Umar Nurmagomedov.

Guys, anyone of you visited any ufc even live? Just curious. 

[notblox1]

I’m leaning Magny and Schnell.  But no bets yet atm.  And the fighter to watch for the event is Mason Jones.  He’s a LW and WW double champ at Cage Warriors...  It’s his UFC debut.  I’m hoping to see good things from the guy.

Jones The Dragon lost and this is his first defeat.
As for Umar Nurmagomedov who won today by submission, I listened to his and Khabibs coach who said that Umar is most talented fighter he ever saw in his life, good all around fighter that is more talented than Khabib was!

[7788bitcoin]

As for Umar Nurmagomedov who won today by submission, I listened to his and Khabibs coach who said that Umar is most talented fighter he ever saw in his life, good all around fighter that is more talented than Khabib was!

The hype on Umar Nurmagomedov is the only reason i made a bet in this fight card, after a disastrous betting spree in the last fight card i was not confident on placing a bet and i just went with Umar Nurmagomedov in a parlay which includes other sports.

Michael Chiesa won the fight against Neil Magny, i was expecting Neil Magny to win the fight and glad that i stayed away from it.
I missed watching the entire card, i messed up because of the odd timing than usual.

Here is the results, source from Wiki

[Welsh]

I'm gutted for Jones as I really thought he might have stolen it. Although, what a fight it was I didn't catch the end so not sure if it was awarded fight of the night?

This was a decent card which had some decent fights. I know many aren't a fan of the midweek fights, but it definitely made my Wednesday more entertaining. I purposely didn't put out my picks for this one though as i had a lot of doubts about them. I'll probably have some more input this Saturday! I don't care if you don't like Connor he definitely brings the hype with him!

[tokeweed]

^  It was fight if the night.  And yeah..  I was rooting for him too.  He’s Welsh in case you didn’t know.

Anyway, time for some McGregor PPV!  Watch this pre fight press conference.  It’s nice to see the UFC getting this format back again.  It still needs a couple more fighters in there but it’s still good.

UFC 257: Pre-fight Press Conference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4KdyXrvB3w

Here are the preview and countdown vids.

UFC 257 Countdown:  Full Episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uvTGWaK_yI

Edit:

Date:  Saturday, January 23
Main Card (PPV):  11:00pm EST
Preliminary Card (ESPN/ESPN+):  9:00pm EST
Early Prelims (ESPN+/Fight Pass):  7:30pm EST
Venue:  Fight Island, Abu Dhabi
Live Streams:  http://crackstreams.com/mma/2/



Main Card (PPV)
Lightweight:  Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor            
Lightweight:  Dan Hooker vs Michael Chandler            
Women's Flyweight:  Jessica Eye vs Joanne Calderwood            
Lightweight:  Matt Frevola vs Ottman Azaitar            
Women's Strawweight:  Marina Rodriguez vs Amanda Ribas   

Preliminary Card (ESPN/ESPN+)
Lightweight:  Nasrat Haqparast vs Arman Tsarukyan            
Middleweight:  Brad Tavares vs Antônio Carlos Júnior            
Women's Bantamweight:  Julianna Peña vs Sara McMann            
Light Heavyweight:  Khalil Rountree Jr. vs Marcin Prachnio

Early Prelims (ESPN+/UFC Fight Pass
Middleweight:  Andrew Sanchez vs Makhmud Muradov            
Catchweight (150 lbs):  Movsar Evloev vs Nik Lentz            
Flyweight:  Amir Albazi vs Zhalgas Zhumagulov

[Welsh]

^  It was fight if the night.  And yeah..  I was rooting for him too.  He’s Welsh in case you didn’t know.

Yeah I did indeed know that. Generally, its a good indicator if someone has the last name "Jones" . I'm rally excited for his future though, he's only going to grow, and learn from these experience, and honestly I'm kind of glad he's removed that 0 losses from his record, because now he can focus on training, and not worrying about losing it. Mason will be rise up the occasion no matter the opponent, at least that's what I think.

Anyhow, I'm going to watch a few more past fights for some of the lesser knowns on the up, and coming card, and I can chuck my predictions out there again if anyone wants too.

I wasn't a million miles away last time, and chucking an accumulator (parlay) on the fights always spices things up.

[Bttzed03]

Really crappy odds for Conor. I just went for McGregor-Hooker parlay.

Just found out that Khabib is the owner of a mobile operator Eagle Network (https://eaglemobile.ru/#toggle-top-menu - sorry, this is available only on Russian language, but your browser could translate it easily). The network is freshly created (Dec 20, 2020). I think that took a great part of Khabibs savings and we might see his “last 30th fight”

This business on top the MMA promotion and his own gym? He's trying to do a Shaq but yeah he'll most likely come back if the cash starts drying up from over investments. It's good for us though if that happens. Fighting Conor again would most likely generate more money.