UFC on ESPN+: Cejudo v Dillashaw

[WarMMA]

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That went totally different than I thought. Roberson almost had it, but Glover is one tough cookie. Took him down and gave him that bjj black belt treatment.

[johnmangala]

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Looks like McGregor v Cerrone is next.

I think this is a dangerous fight for McGregor. Cerrone has a clear grappling advantage and the striking is comparable.

I would like McGregor to win and I think he gets it done by TKO. McGregor in form is too accurate. It is in doubt tho if he has the same hunger.. it's likely he doesn't.

I think he still wins as Cerrone will engage in the striking with McGregor and McGregor has shown to be more accurate with his pressure.

[rabbitfistssaipailo]

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Yeah good comeback by Glover ...tremendous amount of durability to survive that mount

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[johnmangala]

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I don't know much about Ostovich. PVZ is decent and has faced higher competition. Ostovich seems to be more of a grappler.

I think PVZ finishes Ostovich standing. She is the rightful favorite based on her tenure....



... Ostovich is dominating by grappling so far.
She won R1.

PVZ came back in R2 after taking Ostovich's back and finished a stiff armbar.

[WarMMA]

Re: UFC on ESPN+: Cejudo v Dillashaw

Looks like McGregor v Cerrone is next.

I think this is a dangerous fight for McGregor. Cerrone has a clear grappling advantage and the striking is comparable.

I would like McGregor to win and I think he gets it done by TKO. McGregor in form is too accurate. It is in doubt tho if he has the same hunger.. it's likely he doesn't.

I think he still wins as Cerrone will engage in the striking with McGregor and McGregor has shown to be more accurate with his pressure.

Nice! Think that's a nice fight for Conor to get back into the feel of things. I think Conor would take it too. I feel he's way too quick and accurate and Cerrone has gotten pretty slow. He has to watch out for Cerrone's slick submissions and that nasty head kick though.

[johnmangala]

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Nice! Think that's a nice fight for Conor to get back into the feel of things. I think Conor would take it too. I feel he's way too quick and accurate and Cerrone has gotten pretty slow. He has to watch out for Cerrone's slick submissions and that nasty head kick though.

Yeah Cerrone is pretty deadly off his back and has an effective TD game.

His high kick is sneaky that should cause some problems for McGregor. Cerrone's boxing has been lacking compared to the rest of his well rounded game. He has good Thai style punches tho. Caught Barboza with a jab. Barboza is arguably a more technical striker than McGregor.

[rabbitfistssaipailo]

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Man I think they've figured Connor out ...it's all up to the fighters to execute the blueprint now. Harder if you don't have the skill sets to do it . I like em both cowboy and Connor but man ...cowboy is nasty . When he wins he wins .

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[WarMMA]

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Yeah Cerrone is pretty deadly off his back and has an effective TD game.

His high kick is sneaky that should cause some problems for McGregor. Cerrone's boxing has been lacking compared to the rest of his well rounded game. He has good Thai style punches tho. Caught Barboza with a jab. Barboza is arguably a more technical striker than McGregor.

Well I wouldn't exactly say that...Barboza is more versatile with the kicks, but Conor is as technical as they come honestly. But any boxing exchanges for extended periods of time against Conor is ill advised for Cowboy imo. Like what he was doing against Alex early on charging in with those punches...Conor would light him up if he tries that stuff. He needs to stick to the kicks and in specific, that sneaky high kick.

[johnmangala]

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Well I wouldn't exactly say that...Barboza is more versatile with the kicks, but Conor is as technical as they come honestly. But any boxing exchanges for extended periods of time against Conor is ill advised for Cowboy imo. Like what he was doing against Alex early on charging in with those punches...Conor would light him up if he tries that stuff. He needs to stick to the kicks and in specific, that sneaky high kick.

Barboza is more technical. McGregor has better boxing but overall Barboza is more clinical.
He has sharper technique, faster, and more variety. He's more effective.

McGregor has never finished anyone with leg kicks or with body shots. It's mostly his left straight. McGregor is more accurate with his boxing and has good timing. Connor's based on off putting his opponent with mind games as well.

[johnmangala]

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This next fight between Benavidez and Ortiz should be decent. It's a rematch and Benavidez won the first.

Benavidez seemingly has regressed. He did not look good in his comeback fight against Pettis. I think he probably returns to form in this fight. He in his prime is better everywhere.

Ortiz is no slouch tho. I remember him starching Hector Sandoval in like 20secs.

I think Benavidez will win by a grinding decision.

[p_rushing]

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Well I wouldn't exactly say that...Barboza is more versatile with the kicks, but Conor is as technical as they come honestly. But any boxing exchanges for extended periods of time against Conor is ill advised for Cowboy imo. Like what he was doing against Alex early on charging in with those punches...Conor would light him up if he tries that stuff. He needs to stick to the kicks and in specific, that sneaky high kick.

He would tear him up with leg kicks. Then if it goes to the ground, Conor is done. His only way to lose is slow, sloppy punches.

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[rabbitfistssaipailo]

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Barboza is more technical. McGregor has better boxing but overall Barboza is more clinical.
He has sharper technique, faster, and more variety. He's more effective.

McGregor has never finished anyone with leg kicks or with body shots. It's mostly his left straight. McGregor is more accurate with his boxing and has good timing. Connor's based on off putting his opponent with mind games as well.

Anyone who stands up with barboza and doesn't grapple him ...deserves what they get .

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[johnmangala]

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^ Agreed both McGregor and Barboza have a blueprint layed out. It is tough to execute but it is there, their relative grappling deficiencies.


2-2 on predictions so far.

Gillespie v Medeiros should be a fun fight.

Gillespie is a good wrestleboxer. He could win with his TDs and striking mix up.

Yancy has sharper striking and rangier. He could have some success with his longer strikes.

Medeiros is the underdog here and Gillespie is the rightful favorite. More tools and ways to win.

I think Gillespie will win by decision...


... Gillespie overdelivers with a finish. That was way more dominant than I expected. Gillespie didn't give Yancy much of a chance to strike. The GNP was good.

[GameTimeMMA]

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Damn that was complete domination by Gillespie.
I had Gillespie winning but that exceeded my expectations.

[johnmangala]

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Hardy v Crowder is the easiest fight to predict on this card.

Hardy will probably will by TKO in the first round.

If Crowder gets past the first round he has a chance with a sub or grappling the rest through. I doubt it tho.

I think Hardy will win by TKO/KO in the first round with boxing.