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UFC 266 Picks

UFC 266 Picks

Richard

Obligatory UFC event. Kinda like a TUF manufactured event. I never watch TUF. Dont know anything about it. I dont need to personally get to know a fighter to like how they fight, or want to see them fight. Volk takes on Ortega.

Alexander VolkanovskivsBrian Ortega

Ok, So its been a while since Volkanovski defended his belt. But here we are. I think that Volkanovski knows that Max Holloway beat him in their last fight, and he’ll be better. I just think Volk is more technical, and I think if it goes to the ground, Volk has good enough wrestling to get out of it read more

UFC 243 Picks

UFC 243 Picks

Richard

I’m trying to think of worst Pay-per-view cards. I care sooo little about most of these fights on this show that I debated whether I should put my picks up or not. Other than both main events, this card is lacking. Like seriously lacking. Many of the other fighters are having their first or second fights in the UFC, or they’re coming off long lay-offs. I have no problem with them putting these fighters on a “Fight night” but I always thought the “UFC XXX” cards were special. Guess not read more

What happened at UFC 236?

What happened at UFC 236?

Richard

So I didnt think that UFC 236 would be that good and I got pleasantly surprised. I made some bad calls. But its all good, some of the calls that I made were absolutely sublime.

Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway

I thought that Max would be big enough to handle Poirier. I thought he would actually have some power at this weight class. Turns out that it takes a little bit of time to develop that power. He also fought a very dangerous game and he ate a lot of shots in this fight. I know that he wants to stay in this weight class, so he’s stuck in a weird limbo right now. read more

UFC 236 Picks

UFC 236 Picks

Richard

What happened at UFC 236?

Max HollowayvsDustin Poirier

Holloway has the best footwork in the division. He is going to put the pressure on Poirier and get the TKO victory. I see him taking this in the championship rounds. I expect a lot of “sprawl and brawl” from Holloway

Kelvin Gastelum vs. Israel Adesanya

Stylebender should win this one. It should be a boring affair for the casuals. It will go all five rounds. Adesanya has the reach, Gastelum has the chin.

Eryk Andersvs.Khalil Rountree Jr

Anders has terrible technique, but has a hard head. I see Anders eating a lot of shots, but I don’t see him getting finished. Rountree should win this one easily read more

What happened at UFC 234?

What happened at UFC 234?

Richard

UFC 234 came and went. I’ll get into how the fights played out, whats next for them, and how I did on my picks.

Kelvin Gastelum vs Robert Whittaker

Oh, the fight that didnt happen. I am a little bit happy, because I made a bold prediction, picking Gastelum. Whittaker is a very smart fighter and his hit and run style could’ve beat Gastelum. I still love Gastelum’s chin though, which is his best weapon, and I think that he can beat Whittaker more easily now, knowing his injury. Can you say, push-kick to the gut?

Israel Adesanya vs Anderson Silva

This fight didnt end the way I thought it would, and I’m happy it did not end the way I thought it would. What we saw was a modern day Kung fu fight, and it was delightful. We really needed to see these guys for five rounds, but it seems as if the MMA Gods hate Australia. Adesanya will dismantle Gastelum if he faces him, and as for Anderson Silva, I see he’s still playing with his consciousness by intentionally taking shorts to the head. read more

UFC 234 Picks

UFC 234 Picks

Richard
MiddleweightRobert Whittacker (c)vs.Kelvin Gastelum
Sure Whittaker is krafty, and he’ll try to hit and run, but Gastelum has a solid chin and will look to get in close. I see him sinking in the RNC in the championship rounds
MiddleweightIsrael Adesanyavs.Anderson Silva
Style bender will showcase how much speed kills. Silva is old and passed. A changing of the guard type fight. Adesanya wins by Rd. 2 stoppage
BantamweightRani Yahyavs.Ricky Simon
Yahya is all technique. Simon is all piss and vinegar, a la Uriah Faber variety. Simon wins by Unanimous decison
Women’s FlyweightMontana de la Rosavs.
Nadia Kassem
Nadia Kassem should take this one by decision
Light Heavyweight Jim Crute vs. Sam Alvey
Jim Crute will stay away from the left hand and get the win over Alvey
LightweightDevonte Smithvs.Dong Hyun Ma
This should be show time for Devonte Smith. Rd.1 KO
FeatherweightShane Youngvs.Austin Arnett
Shane young should be able to grind this out. I think its gonna be a close match. Split decision win.
FlyweightKai Kara-Francevs.Raulian Paiva
Kai Kara-France should take this one
BantamweightTeruto Ishiharavs.Kang Kyung-ho
Ishihara should win by UD. Even though Ishihara has a bad losing streak going, he’s faced more talented competition
LightweightLando Vannatavs.Marcos Rosa
Groovy Lando should get the finish in the 2nd Rd
Lightweight
Jalin Turner 		vs.Callan Potter
This should be showtime for Jalin Turner, who will look to show-off his immense physical tools
BantamweightWuliji Burenvs.Jonathan Martinez
Martinez should get the win here, by first round stoppage