🥊 The UFC Info and Prediction Thread

[notblox1]

As to co-main event, I dont know why UFC even got this guys out of their pocket? Ferreira fought almost a year ago. Quarantillo - almost 1.5 year ago. UFC wanted to blow off dust from them most likely These two have been out of work and payment for very long Btw both are fighting after being knocked out.

Both of the co-main fighters are not that young anymore, but I guess UFC didnt have anyone else to put in this card.
I cant say that I am excited watching most of the fights in this event except maybe main event and it doesnt have to be live stream watch.
We cant have smashing events all the time, but maybe it is bettr for UFC to reduce number of fighters, and they dont need to have evbents every week.

[pawel7777]

I was hoping to see more from Jan Blachowicz, but the fight didn't even go past the first round. Stirling was simply better. He was much faster and more aggressive. This was by far the biggest win in Stirling's career that put him in the top 10 in the Meta ranking and probably the same in the Media ranking (it doesn't seem to be updated yet).

In the main event, Uros Medic did even better. He only needed 30 seconds to finish Daniel Rodriguez. This was Medic's 4th win in a row.

[bbc.reporter]

As to co-main event, I dont know why UFC even got this guys out of their pocket? Ferreira fought almost a year ago. Quarantillo - almost 1.5 year ago. UFC wanted to blow off dust from them most likely These two have been out of work and payment for very long Btw both are fighting after being knocked out.

I believe these fights are meant to trigger dismissals; they're pulling these guys out of their comfort zones to fight and prove themselves, otherwise new people will come in and replace them. It's pressure on the fighters not just to win, but to win very well.

Agreed! This might cause much knockouts because they will fight similar to the traders who will panic easily on high volatility and begin buying and selling profusely until all of their money is only a few dollars heehehe. This fight might make us witness much punches and kicks! They will do this profusely until they will very low stamina.

In any case, when is the next card that has bigger names? I do not like to watch these fights night cards because they are very boring.

[TopTort777]

As to co-main event, I dont know why UFC even got this guys out of their pocket? Ferreira fought almost a year ago. Quarantillo - almost 1.5 year ago. UFC wanted to blow off dust from them most likely These two have been out of work and payment for very long Btw both are fighting after being knocked out.

Both of the co-main fighters are not that young anymore, but I guess UFC didnt have anyone else to put in this card.
I cant say that I am excited watching most of the fights in this event except maybe main event and it doesnt have to be live stream watch.
We cant have smashing events all the time, but maybe it is bettr for UFC to reduce number of fighters, and they dont need to have evbents every week.

UFC need to reduce number of events, not fighters. They used to have 20-30 events per year. Now they have 40+ and have pauses only on major holidays. With Paramount almost 8 billion deal and 7 year contract, UFC are not going to change anything. With almost 600 fighters in roster, it is always a big question how they manage to combine then and still we get events with random quality. We can get a Fight Night that is better than numerical event with couple of title fights in it.

[tokeweed]

^  They need to reduce the number of fighters if they need to reduce the number of events as the fighters have contracts, so if the UFC doesn't give them any fights then the UFC pays them if the organization can't fulfill its contractual obligation.

So meaning...  The UFC is leaking money with the fighters who they can't give match ups to.  The organization needs to get rid of them.

But for the Quarantillo vs Ferreria match, I think it's gonna be a banger. 

[Pumared]

As to co-main event, I dont know why UFC even got this guys out of their pocket? Ferreira fought almost a year ago. Quarantillo - almost 1.5 year ago. UFC wanted to blow off dust from them most likely These two have been out of work and payment for very long Btw both are fighting after being knocked out.

I believe these fights are meant to trigger dismissals; they're pulling these guys out of their comfort zones to fight and prove themselves, otherwise new people will come in and replace them. It's pressure on the fighters not just to win, but to win very well.

Agreed! This might cause much knockouts because they will fight similar to the traders who will panic easily on high volatility and begin buying and selling profusely until all of their money is only a few dollars heehehe. This fight might make us witness much punches and kicks! They will do this profusely until they will very low stamina.

In any case, when is the next card that has bigger names? I do not like to watch these fights night cards because they are very boring.

The next numbered card is on August 15th. Until then, there will be another Fight Night, followed by the numbered card fight between Islam and Machado Garry. Could this be the beginning of Islam's downfall? I think Garry has a great chance in this fight if he knows how to defend takedowns.

[eaLiTy]

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UFC need to reduce number of events, not fighters. They used to have 20-30 events per year. Now they have 40+ and have pauses only on major holidays. With Paramount almost 8 billion deal and 7 year contract, UFC are not going to change anything. With almost 600 fighters in roster, it is always a big question how they manage to combine then and still we get events with random quality. We can get a Fight Night that is better than numerical event with couple of title fights in it.

It is highly unlikely we will see a reduction in events. This trend started with the ESPN deal, and now under Paramount, they have a contractual obligation to produce 43 annual live events.

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The next numbered card is on August 15th. Until then, there will be another Fight Night, followed by the numbered card fight between Islam and Machado Garry. Could this be the beginning of Islam's downfall? I think Garry has a great chance in this fight if he knows how to defend takedowns.

I was watching all the videos building up to this event from former fighters, and the majority of their opinion is that Islam Makhachev will have the upper hand considering his grappling and wrestling skills. The only way Ian Machado Garry can win the fight is if he is able to finish it in the first two rounds. Once the fight goes to the later rounds, Islam Makhachev will find a way to dominate him and take him to the ground.

My prediction for the fight will be like the Ian Machado Garry vs Shavkat Rakhmonov fight. Garry was able to defend the takedowns during the initial rounds, but he was unable to defend them late in the fight. Rakhmonov won a decision against him, which stands as the only fight that went to a decision in Rakhmonov's undefeated career.

[notblox1]

I was hoping to see more from Jan Blachowicz, but the fight didn't even go past the first round. Stirling was simply better. He was much faster and more aggressive. This was by far the biggest win in Stirling's career that put him in the top 10 in the Meta ranking and probably the same in the Media ranking (it doesn't seem to be updated yet).

I think Blachowicz is done fighting pro fights in UFC.
He looked like a tired old man that was humbled by young Navajo Stirling.
Stirling looked amazing again and I think he can be the champion of Light Heavyweight division in future, but he needs to defeat Prochazka, Ankalaev or Pereira first.

[I_Anime]

I was hoping to see more from Jan Blachowicz, but the fight didn't even go past the first round. Stirling was simply better. He was much faster and more aggressive. This was by far the biggest win in Stirling's career that put him in the top 10 in the Meta ranking and probably the same in the Media ranking (it doesn't seem to be updated yet).

I think Blachowicz is done fighting pro fights in UFC.
He looked like a tired old man that was humbled by young Navajo Stirling.
Stirling looked amazing again and I think he can be the champion of Light Heavyweight division in future, but he needs to defeat Prochazka, Ankalaev or Pereira first.

That’s true , the age gab was already in Navajo stirling’s advantage Or favor .Which  made him more hassle and faster too than Blachowicz , Many fans expected the former champion’s experience to be a major advantage, but wasn’t up to stirling speed and aggression. First blachowicz landed a jab that got stirling’s nose bleeding , looking all compose . Stirling has to adjust and focus on  taking advantage of what he has which is his speed and agility. In all the fight was a blast and stirling was befitting of a top contender.

[trendcoin]

The next numbered card is on August 15th. Until then, there will be another Fight Night, followed by the numbered card fight between Islam and Machado Garry. Could this be the beginning of Islam's downfall? I think Garry has a great chance in this fight if he knows how to defend takedowns.

I think Islam will send Garry to the land of the shadows and set a new record in UFC history...

https://x.com/i/status/2082427088343072996

Garry is a good striker and very dangerous with his long reach, but he might be helpless against Islam in the ground game...

Of course, no matter the outcome, it will be a fight that everyone is eagerly awaiting. Because this fight has the potential to turn into a tough matchup for Islam...

[TopTort777]

^  They need to reduce the number of fighters if they need to reduce the number of events as the fighters have contracts, so if the UFC doesn't give them any fights then the UFC pays them if the organization can't fulfill its contractual obligation.

So meaning...  The UFC is leaking money with the fighters who they can't give match ups to.  The organization needs to get rid of them.

But for the Quarantillo vs Ferreria match, I think it's gonna be a banger. 

Are you sure? As I know-heard, when fighter signs contract with UFC, promotion must provide him 3 fights, but it is not stated when those 3 fights should be. Fighter can have 2 fights in single year, than wait for years for third fight to be. While waiting, he has no rights to fight under other promotion. That is why people talk that UFC contracts are cabal. That is one of the reasons why some fighters agree to fight on short notice or to be huuuuuuuuge underdogs and go to suicide missions. Because they are tired of waiting, they need money, they want contract to end.

Somehow I feel that UFC is not leaking money when fighters dont have fights. It might even be that for some guys it is profitable for them not to give fights. Fighter must stay active, train while waiting for the fight. Some of them live and train in UFC academy. As if having a business and a customers that can not stop using your services (pay you). You make them pay you, until you get enough, give them fight and pay them back their money Your expenses under fighters contract are about 0, but you have earned on fighters health and sponsors (*cough* Paramount *cough*) paid you piles of money.

[tokeweed]

^  The number of fights per year depends on the contract.  So if a fighter is offered three fights per year and the fighter is healthy and let's say the UFC gives the fighter only one fight, then the UFC pays the fighter for the two that wasn't given.

The three fights per year set up is the standard for most fighters.  But other fighters probably get only two per year.

Anyway, here's the degen parlay of the week. 

Gamrot
Quarantillo
Delvalle
Lemos
Miller
Lopes
Da Silva
Guilherme
Miller
Sousa
Johns

Line is at 1192.46.

[Pumared]

The next numbered card is on August 15th. Until then, there will be another Fight Night, followed by the numbered card fight between Islam and Machado Garry. Could this be the beginning of Islam's downfall? I think Garry has a great chance in this fight if he knows how to defend takedowns.

I think Islam will send Garry to the land of the shadows and set a new record in UFC history...

https://x.com/i/status/2082427088343072996

Garry is a good striker and very dangerous with his long reach, but he might be helpless against Islam in the ground game...

Of course, no matter the outcome, it will be a fight that everyone is eagerly awaiting. Because this fight has the potential to turn into a tough matchup for Islam...

There's a big difference between the fighters and their fighting styles. However, wins are wins. In any case, I hope Garry plays his game; that will be enough to defeat Islam. And I'm not talking about a knockout, but defending and scoring points.

[TopTort777]

^  The number of fights per year depends on the contract.  So if a fighter is offered three fights per year and the fighter is healthy and let's say the UFC gives the fighter only one fight, then the UFC pays the fighter for the two that wasn't given.

The three fights per year set up is the standard for most fighters.  But other fighters probably get only two per year.

Tbh first time I hear they have number of fights per year in contract rather than obligatory to organize 3 fights under contract. If standard is 3 fights per year, then why not UFC went bankrupt already, because there is a little amount of fighters who have all 3 in one year (fighters would try to sue UFC for not fulfilling contract). 2 fights per year for a regular or majority fighters, and champion usually fight one a year - that seems to be a standard.

I might be wrong of course. I have asked google and AI replied me with "A standard UFC fighter contract is an exclusive, multi-fight agreement based on a "show and win" pay model. New fighters typically sign a 3-to-4 fight deal—or an entry-level base purse starting around $12,000 to "show" and another $12,000 to "win"—along with strict exclusivity, apparel, and code of conduct clauses".

[tokeweed]

^  Uh...  K man...  Lol.  I don't really know what you're trying to say here.  But here's an article I found which might help you with your problem.  Hopefully you figure it out. 

https://nyfights.com/boxing/worldwide/ufc-fighter-pay-contracts/#how-do-ufc-contracts-work

Anyway, here's some vids to watch before the event.

Mateusz Gamrot vs Esteban Ribovics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UvtIoOk6N8

Every Quillan Salkilld Fight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3eEW-5NbDE

And here's media day.

UFC Vegas 120 Media Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seKNqGhxhLE

[trendcoin]

NOW WE FIND OUT 👀

@JoshuaVanBT vs @PantojaMMA 2 will headline #CryptoCom #UFC331 in LA!

https://x.com/ufc/status/2085140261576032394

It will undoubtedly be one of the most eagerly awaited fights, because their first encounter left something unfinished. I’m especially curious about Pantoja’s motivation. He lost his title at a very unfortunate moment...

If we also get to watch the Aspinall vs. Gane fight soon, can we call this year the year of completing unfinished business?

I think this could be something to reignite the excitement that’s been missing lately...

[Pumared]

NOW WE FIND OUT 👀

@JoshuaVanBT vs @PantojaMMA 2 will headline #CryptoCom #UFC331 in LA!

https://x.com/ufc/status/2085140261576032394

It will undoubtedly be one of the most eagerly awaited fights, because their first encounter left something unfinished. I’m especially curious about Pantoja’s motivation. He lost his title at a very unfortunate moment...

If we also get to watch the Aspinall vs. Gane fight soon, can we call this year the year of completing unfinished business?

I think this could be something to reignite the excitement that’s been missing lately...

I believe Pantoja will enter the octagon with blood in his eyes, ready to take this guy down with his fists. He did the same thing in another fight to defend the belt; I don't remember the opponent. But I think he's going all in, correcting the mistakes he made before. I'd easily bet on him right now.

[notblox1]

There is no summer break for UFC, non stop fights is not always a good thing.
I am going to be busy this weekend and I am skipping upcoming UFC event, it is not that interesting to me anyway.
Next one should be more interesting to watch with Islam Makhachev in main event, and we other fights on that card.