UFC 237: Namajunas v Andrade

[GameTimeMMA]

Quote: Originally Posted by p_rushing

Not a great card unless you just go off names Sent from my SM-T820 using Tapatalk

Agreed this card is kinda weak. The only fight that interests me is Aldo vs Volkanovski.

[johnmangala]

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Jose Aldo (-135|$1.7x|6/10) > Alexander Volkanovski (+125|$2.2x|4/10)

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SL/m: 3.53 < 6.06
S Acc: 44% < 60%
SSA/m: 2.97 < 2.61
SD: 66% > 61%
TD Avg: 0.71 < 3.37
TD Acc: 68% > 41%
TDD: 92% > 71%
SUB Avg: 0.2 < 0.6

W: Control, striking, body shot, leg kicks, slips, TDD, explosion; Mix, hooks, TD, clinch, outwork, accuracy
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L: Damage, worn; Experience, competition, chin, feints

Volkanovski was under the radar before his fight with Elkins, he's actually been in the UFC for 3 years already. He's also Aldo's toughest test since the championship days. I think Aldo has potential to finish this fight but a decision in his home country feels more likely. Similar for Volkanski but I think he has a better chance at hurting Aldo than outlanding/grappling him to a decision. Aldo's cardio has been great for 3rds, a viable plan for Volkanovski is try and hurt Aldo early and cage grapple. It's hard to maintain hold of Aldo but strong wrestlers haven't had as much trouble pushing him to the cage.

Prediction: Aldo by DEC
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Outcome: Volkanovski by DEC (30-27)

[GameTimeMMA]

I wouldn't be surprised if Aldo takes it. He has shut down wrestle boxers his entire career. But what do they do if Jose wins? Holloway already beat him twice.

[WarMMA]

Hmm...Volk takes round 1

[WarMMA]

Quote: Originally Posted by GameTimeMMA

I wouldn't be surprised if Aldo takes it. He has shut down wrestle boxers his entire career. But what do they do if Jose wins? Holloway already beat him twice.

For that very reason, hoping Volk wins this fight.

[johnmangala]

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Jared Cannonier (-110|$1.9x|5/10) < Anderson Silva (+100|$2|5/10)

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SL/m: 3.63 > 3.06
S Acc: 50% < 62%
SSA/m: 2.83 < 1.96
SD: 67% > 61%
TD Avg: 0.21 < 0.53
TD Acc: 33% < 77%
TDD: 44% < 69%
SUB Avg: 0 < 0.8

W: Striking, clinch, knees, jab, feints, subs, fun; Mix, patience, TD, hooks, power
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L: Pressure, wrestling, damage; Experience, feints, damage, clinch,

Cannonier has been almost has inconsistent as Silva lately, but he is coming of a TKO win over Branch. Cannonier's plan may be to hurt Silva but I think his best chance is to grind a decision, he has enough power to damage Silva if he keeps him guessing like Weidman, Sonnen, and Cormier did. Silva will put on a show regardless. I wouldn't mind either winning, but I think a win can salvage Silva. He's actually the underdog in Brazil too.

Prediction: Anderson Silva by DEC
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Outcome: Jared Cannonier by TKO (leg kick), R1 (4:47)

[WarMMA]

Cannonier is really a hit or miss guy. He does have power, so I think he has a chance to beat Silva if he can land early and often. However, Silva is always elusive and will be looking to snipe him outta there. This fight is gonna be interesting, as it a loss could bury both guys under the heap again and a no idea where a win would put them tbh. Should be an interesting fight though.

[WarMMA]

Leg kick finish wow. Andersons injured