UFC on ESPN+: Cejudo v Dillashaw

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Quote: Originally Posted by WarMMA

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]

Quote: Originally Posted by johnmangala

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]

^ 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]

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

[johnmangala]

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.

[GameTimeMMA]

What do you guys think of Greg Hardy as a fighter?

[Good Grappler]

Gillespie is a beast! Kind of weird that the UFC matched him against Yancy, but fortunately Gillespie should be fighting ranked guys from this time onward.

I wanna see Gillespie fight an elite guy. I think his pressure, relentlessness, intensity, wrestling, and positional dominance would be a nightmare for anyone at 155 (except Khabib).

[johnmangala]

Quote: Originally Posted by GameTimeMMA

What do you guys think of Greg Hardy as a fighter?

He has good hands. A lot of power in his strikes and deceptively fast. He utlized Dutch hand traps in his last fight. Most HW fighters or fighters in general do not have that in their arsenal.

It is an obvious mystery how he handles being grappled or how his cardio stacks up. He hasn't faced any adversity yet.

Crowder will look to grapple and expose any weaknesses.