🥊 The UFC Info and Prediction Thread

[TheNineClub]

And here are the full results. I think Tate surprised everyone a bit with the stoppage. Jeremy Stephens is done with UFC, he's gonna get cut. He can still build a name for himself in some other organization. But that's it from his UFC run. Mostly remembered for the 'Who da fok is that guy' and the Emmett controversy.

[bbc.reporter]

@TheNineClub. Agreed. After 5 years away from MMA Tate is returning and she was saying that she wants to fight for a championship during the post fight interview. The skeptical me thinks she has secret information that Amanda Nunes will retire hehehe.

[7788bitcoin]

And here are the full results. I think Tate surprised everyone a bit with the stoppage. Jeremy Stephens is done with UFC, he's gonna get cut. He can still build a name for himself in some other organization. But that's it from his UFC run. Mostly remembered for the 'Who da fok is that guy' and the Emmett controversy.

Miesha Tate did not surprise me as i was rooting for her to win and as expected Islam Makhachev won easily even though he was taken down once, it was a mauling just like his mentor Khabib used to do and he called out Tony Ferguson, Michael Chandler and Rafael dos Anjos but i would like to see him against Tony Ferguson.

I do not think the UFC will cut Jeremy Stephens because he is never in a boring fight.

@TheNineClub. Agreed. After 5 years away from MMA Tate is returning and she was saying that she wants to fight for a championship during the post fight interview. The skeptical me thinks she has secret information that Amanda Nunes will retire hehehe.

May be she thinks that Amanda Nunes will retire but she is dominating the sport and can make money doing what she likes in a dominant way and there is no one that could challenge her, let her make money rather than retiring now and if Miesha Tate or anyone else needs to be a champion Amanda should retire  .

[YuginKadoya]

Islam Makhachev vs Thiago Moises

Islam Makhachev is dominating the whole round against Thiago Moises, Makhachev really waits for his opportunity at first and all his left punch is getting inside's Moises tight guard, and just like Khabib Nurmagomenodov he always anticipates another movement he might take while Moises will focus on one move only this is how dangerous Islam Makhachev really is and I think that superb takedowns while fighting Thiago Moises on the ground had pinned down Moises the whole time I surely enjoy it as a Nurmagomenodov fan I will surely support Makhachev all the way as well.

Marion Reneau VS Miesha Tate

I should say Miesha Tate striking was improved a lot but that takedown and power of Tate were really incredible she just carries Reneau and slams her Miesha Tate is always controlling the fight until Reneau just gives her back to Tate and take that TKO win, it was a great fight for Tate and it was a very onesided fight in my opinion.

Rodolfo Vieira VS Dustin Stoltzfus

Dustin Stoltzfus was doing great at first but then Vieira's counter-attack made Stoltzfus nose bloodied until Vieira just rides onto Stoltzfus back that was really insane, I admit I have lost the bet but that was one entertaining fight Dustin Stoltzfus just tapping until they come down, and that sportsmanship from Rodolfo Vieira was remarkable giving respect to his opponent.

[Welsh]

Moises pretty much got dominated like everyone was expecting, although I thought he was doing well initially with the grappling. Probably better than a lot of people expected, but the end result was what people were expecting, and that's the important thing I guess.

I do not think the UFC will cut Jeremy Stephens because he is never in a boring fight.

Probably a little premature to think about the UFC cutting him, but this fight wasn't particularly good. He basically, got dominated I thought for much of it. Plus, the UFC works on names, and personality more than exciting fights. If you are the one getting dominated, it looks more in favour for the person that's dominated, therefore he's making the people hes fighting stock rise, rather than his.

[YuginKadoya]

Moises pretty much got dominated like everyone was expecting, although I thought he was doing well initially with the grappling. Probably better than a lot of people expected, but the end result was what people were expecting, and that's the important thing I guess.

Moises is really doing well with his grappling and I think he is also a good grappler and at times he can hold on to Makhachev until round 3 it's just Islam Makhachev has more power over Thiago Moises we can really see who's really dominant in the fight, and from that Khabib Nurmagomenodov is giving him pointers outside the ring that is why he sure is dominant from start to finish, and Thiago Moises sure did panic from what I see he ended up giving his back that is why the fight end up in rear naked choked, this could be a start for Islam Makhachev in having a title match.

[notblox1]

Islam Makhachev was better fighter, he deserved to win against Thiago Moises and he is now calling for next fight against Tony Ferguson.
Coach Khabib was happy in his corner and Makhachev is safely climbing for championship position in Lightweight category.
Polish fighter Mateusz Gamrot impressed me with his win in first round so he is going to serious factor in same Lightweight category.

[Saint-loup]

we can really see who's really dominant in the fight, and from that Khabib Nurmagomenodov is giving him pointers outside the ring that is why he sure is dominant from start to finish
~snip

I wouldn't say Islam Makhachev was dominant from start to finish, he got nearly submitted by the leg lock from Thiago Moises at the end of the 3rd round, everyone was afraid in his corner and me too because I had bet 0.007btc on him, but fortunately he has been saved by the bell.
Besides that, Makhachev seems to be a really poor striker, but I like that he's aware of that and doesn't try to prove anything to anyone on this matter.

[TopTort777]

UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw



Date: July 25, 2021
Main Card: SUN, JUL 25 / 2:00 AM EEST
Prelims: SAT, JUL 24 / 11:00 PM EEST

Venue: UFC Apex

Main card (ESPN / ESPN+)
Bantamweight: Cory Sandhagen vs. T.J. Dillashaw            
Women’s Bantamweight: Aspen Ladd vs. Macy Chiasson            
Bantamweight: Kyler Phillips vs. Raulian Paiva            
Featherweight: Darren Elkins vs. Darrick Minner            
Women’s Flyweight: Miranda Maverick vs. Maycee Barber            
Welterweight: Mickey Gall vs. Jordan Williams      

Preliminary card (ESPN / ESPN+)
Middleweight: Punahele Soriano vs. Brendan Allen            
Heavyweight: Shamil Abdurakhimov vs. Chris Daukaus            
Middleweight: Nassourdine Imavov vs. Ian Heinisch            
Bantamweight: Randy Costa vs. Adrian Yanez            
Bantamweight: Julio Arce vs. Andre Ewell            
Women’s Flyweight: Sijara Eubanks vs. Elise Reed            
Women’s Strawweight: Diana Belbita vs. Hannah Goldy      

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFC_on_ESPN:_Sandhagen_vs._Dillashaw

[TheNineClub]

UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw



Date: July 25, 2021
Main Card: SUN, JUL 25 / 2:00 AM EEST
Prelims: SAT, JUL 24 / 11:00 PM EEST

Venue: UFC Apex

Main card (ESPN / ESPN+)
Bantamweight: Cory Sandhagen vs. T.J. Dillashaw            
Women’s Bantamweight: Aspen Ladd vs. Macy Chiasson            
Bantamweight: Kyler Phillips vs. Raulian Paiva            
Featherweight: Darren Elkins vs. Darrick Minner            
Women’s Flyweight: Miranda Maverick vs. Maycee Barber            
Welterweight: Mickey Gall vs. Jordan Williams      

Preliminary card (ESPN / ESPN+)
Middleweight: Punahele Soriano vs. Brendan Allen            
Heavyweight: Shamil Abdurakhimov vs. Chris Daukaus            
Middleweight: Nassourdine Imavov vs. Ian Heinisch            
Bantamweight: Randy Costa vs. Adrian Yanez            
Bantamweight: Julio Arce vs. Andre Ewell            
Women’s Flyweight: Sijara Eubanks vs. Elise Reed            
Women’s Strawweight: Diana Belbita vs. Hannah Goldy      

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFC_on_ESPN:_Sandhagen_vs._Dillashaw

TJs first fight back after he got popped. It's actually an interesting matchup and I am excited to see if Dillashaw still has it. Altho Sandhagen is a tough cookie to crack. Maybe it's time to see TJs wrestling and maybe some grappling in this, not trying to match Corey in striking.

[TopTort777]

Islam Makhachev was better fighter, he deserved to win against Thiago Moises and he is now calling for next fight against Tony Ferguson.

I bet Dana wont give him Ferguson. Makhachev called also Dos Anjos, but he wont get him either. I just don't understand why Dana don't give him someone from the real top. Another fight by Makhachev and he stays on the same top9 place. Last did not gave him anything actually (except record and money).

Islam is a very polite and calm guy. For UFC he seems boring. He needs to do more trash talk probably. Otherwise he will reach title fight only at the end of his career.

[SaShiRaJaVu]

I bet Dana wont give him Ferguson. Makhachev called also Dos Anjos, but he wont get him either. I just don't understand why Dana don't give him someone from the real top. Another fight by Makhachev and he stays on the same top9 place. Last did not gave him anything actually (except record and money).

May be Dana White is protecting Tony Ferguson from Islam Makhachev and there is another problem that many top fighters are avoiding Islam Makhachev as everyone knows his strength on the ground.

Islam is a very polite and calm guy. For UFC he seems boring. He needs to do more trash talk probably. Otherwise he will reach title fight only at the end of his career.

I was watching his fights and he is learning English and i heard him calling Brock Lesnar in one of his post fight interview with Joe Rogan and he is a funny person and the reason is because everyone is avoiding him.

[YuginKadoya]

we can really see who's really dominant in the fight, and from that Khabib Nurmagomenodov is giving him pointers outside the ring that is why he sure is dominant from start to finish
~snip

I wouldn't say Islam Makhachev was dominant from start to finish, he got nearly submitted by the leg lock from Thiago Moises at the end of the 3rd round, everyone was afraid in his corner and me too because I had bet 0.007btc on him, but fortunately he has been saved by the bell.
Besides that, Makhachev seems to be a really poor striker, but I like that he's aware of that and doesn't try to prove anything to anyone on this matter.

I really think that he is clearly dominant, I really think his striking is OK for me but not that good as Thiago Moises does, but because of his timing and patient with his aiming there are a few left shots that entered Thiago Moises guard and he even has faints, and that left Moises in a tight stop trapping Moises in a corner, and because of that Thiago Moises was the first to move for the grappling because he then respects Makhachev's striking there might be a 3rd round submission on Islam Makachev leg but I still think he is preventing it to not happen until the time run out,

Well for me even with that 1 round for Moises it is still pretty clear that Islam Makachev is dominant in this match.

[tokeweed]

UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw



Date: July 25, 2021
Main Card: SUN, JUL 25 / 2:00 AM EEST
Prelims: SAT, JUL 24 / 11:00 PM EEST

Venue: UFC Apex

Main card (ESPN / ESPN+)
*Bantamweight: Cory Sandhagen vs. T.J. Dillashaw            
Women’s Bantamweight: Aspen Ladd vs. Macy Chiasson            
*Bantamweight: Kyler Phillips vs. Raulian Paiva            
*Featherweight: Darren Elkins vs. Darrick Minner            
*Women’s Flyweight: Miranda Maverick vs. Maycee Barber            
Welterweight: Mickey Gall vs. Jordan Williams      

Preliminary card (ESPN / ESPN+)
*Middleweight: Punahele Soriano vs. Brendan Allen            
*Heavyweight: Shamil Abdurakhimov vs. Chris Daukaus            
*Middleweight: Nassourdine Imavov vs. Ian Heinisch            
*Bantamweight: Randy Costa vs. Adrian Yanez            
Bantamweight: Julio Arce vs. Andre Ewell            
Women’s Flyweight: Sijara Eubanks vs. Elise Reed            
Women’s Strawweight: Diana Belbita vs. Hannah Goldy      

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFC_on_ESPN:_Sandhagen_vs._Dillashaw

Once again thanks for doing these. 

This card is really good imo.  It could be a PPV card if there was a belt on the line at the main event.  There 8 good matches in there out of 13...  Placed an asterisk to mark them.

And def don’t miss Randy Costa vs Adrian Yanez.  That’s prolly the people’s main event.

[Welsh]

What a card. Sandhagen is a personal favorite, but that's going to be a close match up. Shamil Abdurakhimov vs. Chris Daukaus is going to be a proper good fight too, with Daukaus probably coming up on top. I feel like this card is going to have a lot of finishes, and my accumulator will be reflecting that. Randy Costa vs. Adrian Yanez  is going to be a straight up war, and I think it might actually go the distance with both guys taking an absolute beating.   

[YuginKadoya]

What a card. Sandhagen is a personal favorite, but that's going to be a close match up. Shamil Abdurakhimov vs. Chris Daukaus is going to be a proper good fight too, with Daukaus probably coming up on top. I feel like this card is going to have a lot of finishes, and my accumulator will be reflecting that. Randy Costa vs. Adrian Yanez  is going to be a straight up war, and I think it might actually go the distance with both guys taking an absolute beating.   

WOW! this is a great card, right here, Sandhagen and Dillashaw are going against one another that is about what I need to see, I surely like Sandhagen here but Dillashaw still has something to offer, but I will surely decide when I check their stats and recent fights and the odds first, well this event will surely have a lot of finishes indeed, there are a lot of heavy hitters, I will surely check-up each and every one of them first just to be sure and I am expecting a good odds in stake.com to surely help with my picks.

[TheNineClub]

What a card. Sandhagen is a personal favorite, but that's going to be a close match up. Shamil Abdurakhimov vs. Chris Daukaus is going to be a proper good fight too, with Daukaus probably coming up on top. I feel like this card is going to have a lot of finishes, and my accumulator will be reflecting that. Randy Costa vs. Adrian Yanez  is going to be a straight up war, and I think it might actually go the distance with both guys taking an absolute beating.   

WOW! this is a great card, right here, Sandhagen and Dillashaw are going against one another that is about what I need to see, I surely like Sandhagen here but Dillashaw still has something to offer, but I will surely decide when I check their stats and recent fights and the odds first, well this event will surely have a lot of finishes indeed, there are a lot of heavy hitters, I will surely check-up each and every one of them first just to be sure and I am expecting a good odds in stake.com to surely help with my picks.

The biggest problem is that Dillashaw has no recent fights as he was suspended and before that, he had a loss to Cejudo, so it will be interesting to see what his mental state will be, or if he's still a threat in that division. So there's not much point in speculating because we don't know what kind of Dillashaw we will get.

[YuginKadoya]

What a card. Sandhagen is a personal favorite, but that's going to be a close match up. Shamil Abdurakhimov vs. Chris Daukaus is going to be a proper good fight too, with Daukaus probably coming up on top. I feel like this card is going to have a lot of finishes, and my accumulator will be reflecting that. Randy Costa vs. Adrian Yanez  is going to be a straight up war, and I think it might actually go the distance with both guys taking an absolute beating.   

WOW! this is a great card, right here, Sandhagen and Dillashaw are going against one another that is about what I need to see, I surely like Sandhagen here but Dillashaw still has something to offer, but I will surely decide when I check their stats and recent fights and the odds first, well this event will surely have a lot of finishes indeed, there are a lot of heavy hitters, I will surely check-up each and every one of them first just to be sure and I am expecting a good odds in stake.com to surely help with my picks.

The biggest problem is that Dillashaw has no recent fights as he was suspended and before that, he had a loss to Cejudo, so it will be interesting to see what his mental state will be, or if he's still a threat in that division. So there's not much point in speculating because we don't know what kind of Dillashaw we will get.

yup! from Dillashaw's last defeat against Cejudo that was from January 2019 I think this really hit him hard and add it up with the Pandemic, Let's see how T.J. Dillashaw can really coup up with it and Cory Sandhagen is a strong individual right now after that win against Frankie Edgar with a flying knee, I really like Sandhagen here but apparently, Dillashaw might preparing for his return since 2019 I really need to see his pictures on training and maybe he becomes bulkier now just like what Miesha Tate did, because even though he had rested on UFC for 2 years he may be training this whole time aiming to be on top again, but I am not comparing his to Tate I am just comparing what Tate did in a couple of years on vacation from the action have motivated her from coming back. 

[tokeweed]

^  Doubt it unless Dillashaw it still on the juice which I doubt cos USADA will be all over him in his return.  But we’ll see.  The wrestling is gonna be a huge factor for Dillashaw if he decides to use it.  He used to be more wrestling heavy when he came in the UFC.  And Sandhagen’s isn’t all that good at 30%.

Check it out here:  http://www.ufcstats.com/fighter-details/65f09bacd3957381

[hilariousetc]

And here are the full results. I think Tate surprised everyone a bit with the stoppage.

I'm not sure why Miesha retired when she did and especially so young. She was on a five win winning stream culminating with a win over Holly Holm but then lost to Amanda Nunes but nobody is beating her these days. I'm glad to see her back and hopefully she sticks around this time.

Islam Makhachev looks like he's going to dominate the division and will probably take Khabib's crown. I could see him fighting McGregor in the future as he's expressed interest in finishing what Khabib started and the UFC can bill that as a big grudge match but I don't think Connor will be any match for him unless he drastically improves.

I bet Dana wont give him Ferguson. Makhachev called also Dos Anjos, but he wont get him either. I just don't understand why Dana don't give him someone from the real top. Another fight by Makhachev and he stays on the same top9 place. Last did not gave him anything actually (except record and money).

May be Dana White is protecting Tony Ferguson from Islam Makhachev and there is another problem that many top fighters are avoiding Islam Makhachev as everyone knows his strength on the ground.

Protect him from what? He's on a three fight losing streak and drops out of half his fights  . It's probably more that he doesn't want to fight him. I think Connor would be a good match up for both of them given they're both past their prime. I think it would be pretty evenly matched and a fair fight for both of them.