UFC / MMA

MiketheSnow

Great card in Minneapolis last Saturday.

BIG, BIG Card coming up this Saturday.

https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-239

In the meantime, the UFC 25 Years in Short films have been getting better and better

Watch them all

And this one from BT Sport

Duluth

@MiketheSnow said in UFC:

BIG, BIG Card coming up this Saturday.

https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-239

What are your predictions for the main card?

Diego Sanchez v Michael Chiesa
I think Chiesa edges this one. They have both been inconsistent in recent fights but I'll back the younger fighter on this one.
It's hard to get excited by Sanchez's victories over a sick Gall and Craig White

Luke Rockhold v Jan Błachowicz
Rockhold looks more comfortable at this weight. However I think he loses this.. I'm not convinced about his chin can handle many LHW punches.
Also, Rockhold is a dick

Jorge Masvidal v Ben Askren
Askren by a submission. Masvidal has a good chance though. Particularly if Askren doesn't set up his take down and just lunges in like he did in his last fight

Amanda Nunes v Holly Holm
Should Holly have a title shot? 2 wins in her last 6 fights. 1 win in 3 at this weight. So a victory over Corrreia earns a shot?
I think Nunes will come out fast and get a TKO
I'll cheer for Holm though. If it gets past the 2nd round Nunes gets vulnerable to a decision

Jon Jones v Thiago Santos
I hope @MiketheSnow is right and Santos wins
I was surprised at the height difference when they stood next to each other. I thought Santos would be closer to him.
Unfortunately I see the normal Jones fight. Front kick keeping the distance, the opponent gets frustrated and then Jones finds an opening late in the fight as Santos gets desperate.

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MiketheSnow

@Duluth said in UFC:

@MiketheSnow said in UFC:

BIG, BIG Card coming up this Saturday.

https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-239

What are your predictions for the main card?

Diego Sanchez v Michael Chiesa
I think Chiesa edges this one. They have both been inconsistent in recent fights but I'll back the younger fighter on this one.
It's hard to get excited by Sanchez's victories over a sick Gall and Craig White

Luke Rockhold v Jan Błachowicz
Rockhold looks more comfortable at this weight. However I think he loses this.. I'm not convinced about his chin can handle many LHW punches.
Also, Rockhold is a dick

Jorge Masvidal v Ben Askren
Askren by a submission. Masvidal has a good chance though. Particularly if Askren doesn't set up his take down and just lunges in like he did in his last fight

Amanda Nunes v Holly Holm
Should Holly have a title shot? 2 wins in her last 6 fights. 1 win in 3 at this weight. So a victory over Corrreia earns a shot?
I think Nunes will come out fast and get a TKO
I'll cheer for Holm though. If it gets past the 2nd round Nunes gets vulnerable to a decision

Jon Jones v Thiago Santos
I hope @MiketheSnow is right and Santos wins
I was surprised at the height difference when they stood next to each other. I thought Santos would be closer to him.
Unfortunately I see the normal Jones fight. Front kick keeping the distance, the opponent gets frustrated and then Jones finds an opening late in the fight as Santos gets desperate.

Pretty spot on analysis.

I was surprised at the size of Jones too.

I'm hoping for Sanchez, Blachowicz, Askren, Holm, Santos but could easily be 0 for 5.

Some interesting match-ups on the undercards too, esp Melendez v Allen.

And last chance saloon for our boy Jack Marshman.

Duluth

Wow

Jorge with a 5 sec KO

Runs forward and then launches a flying knee. Askren ducked into to it, making it even worse

Stockcar86

https://twitter.com/SeanSheehanBA/status/1147707108722380801

Duluth

Great effort from Santos

1 & 5 were Santos rounds, 3 & 4 were clear Jones rounds. I had Santos winning the second round as well.. unfortunately only one of the judges saw it that way

MiketheSnow

@Duluth said in UFC:

Great effort from Santos

1 & 5 were Santos rounds, 3 & 4 were clear Jones rounds. I had Santos winning the second round as well.. unfortunately only one of the judges saw it that way

Same.

Great fight. Shame about the knee, but class to blow it off and not take it as an excuse.

As much as I root against Jones he's nails.

The card lived up to the hype, with some classic knockouts.

Our boy Marshman is on borrowed time. Hasn't learned anything new in his time in the UFC. Easy to work out.

Allen looked all class.

They should clone Sanchez for the US Army. Chiesa was dominant and unfazed.

Thank you Jan.

Masvidal. Holy balls.

Nunes just too good.

mofitzy_

@Stockcar86
Askren is way too cocky for a guy who is a throwback to the early days of MMA where they would pit different fighting disciplines against each other. He is a very good wrestler but Masvidal knew exactly what he would do because he is one-dimensional. Guys like Khabib show you can be a very good wrestler as well as a good striker.

Duluth

Backstage interview with Adesanya. Talking about Whittaker and where the fight might happen

Then he sees the Jorge KO

About 2mins in

Duluth

Kiwi Dan Hooker getting a KO today:

I was expecting Vick to be an awkward fight but Hooker's timing was too much for him. Hopefully Hooker's next fight will be against someone ranked around 10.

Leon Edwards is improving fast. He should be ranked in the top five. I want to see him have a chance to hit Masvidal back.

raznomore

Vick needs to hang it up. He's a two-time golden gloves boxer ffs. If you're getting pieced up like this too often against "perceived" lesser strikers, it is probably time to give it away.

However, on what was a fucken snorefest of a card Hooker was a stand out. He's great on the mic too!

MiketheSnow

@raznomore said in UFC:

Vick needs to hang it up. He's a two-time golden gloves boxer ffs. If you're getting pieced up like this too often against "perceived" lesser strikers, it is probably time to give it away.

However, on what was a fucken snorefest of a card Hooker was a stand out. He's great on the mic too!

I thought it was a good Main Card.

Arlovski looked sharp against Rothwell in a tough, tough match.

Trinaldo robbed.

Hooker looked great.

Hardy is a beast.

So too Harris.

And Edwards put on a masterclass.

Duluth

I see Whittaker v Adesanya is confirmed to be at Docklands stadium in Melbourne

I think I'll fly over for that. Hopefully Hooker and some other kiwis get added to the card

raznomore

@MiketheSnow I just didn't enjoy it as much as some recent cards

MiketheSnow

@raznomore said in UFC:

@MiketheSnow I just didn't enjoy it as much as some recent cards

Agreed, but the past couple have been all time.

MiketheSnow

UFC 241

Magic main card.

Watch and report back

MajorPom

Any hints and tips on sourcing it ... ?

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MiketheSnow

@MajorRage said in UFC:

Any hints and tips on sourcing it ... ?

BT sport here is now expecting people to subscribe to their channels for the privilege of being able to buy it ....

Torrents or highlights on YouTube