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UFC 248 Picks

UFC 248 Picks

Richard

So here is what actually happened.

I’m not thrilled about this UFC 248. You know what? It kinda seems like a fight night card. This one to me kinda feels like a UFC XXX money grab, but that’s what they do now. Bellator needs a ranking system so people can keep up with what’s in the mix, and the LFA needs a bigger platform, and it needs to differentiate itself from all of the other smaller promotions. -Those are the two biggest US competitors, with the UFC IMO.

Anyway….

Israel AdesanyavsYoel Romero

OK, so Yoel Romero is NOT a worthy challenger. Of course he’s good, he’s tough, He’s a physical specimen, but he lost his last two fights. Losing gets you a title shot? Jeeze-louise, I mean, at least feed him a lower ranked guy and let him get a win before challenging for the title. I think this fight came around because of Joe Rogan. Rogan has certain UFC perks, and one of them is calling for fights that he wants to see, on his big platform. I think this is what happened here. OK, since I have no power, no say, and I have to accept that this fight is going to happen, here’s how it’s going to go: Adesanya will beat the hell out of Yoel Romero. From Round 2 – onwards, Adesanya will out-strike Romero and batter him and he will make it look easy. Now Romero is super tough, so he might not get finished, but, he will get his ass worked. In the end it will be a comprehensive victory for Adesanya. Why is this going to happen? Mobility, Adesanya has it and Romero does not. Its just a bad matchup for Romero, again, NOT a worthy title challenger read more

What happened at UFC 247

What happened at UFC 247

Richard

My Picks are so bad. They are horrible this week. I know some people check this site just for the picks. But damn, I feel like I let some of you guys down. I was also requested to expound on some of my reasoning for the outcomes of the fights. I’ll do what I can

Jon Jones def. Dominick Reyes

Controversy. I’ll start by saying this; I was very impressed with Reyes’ cardio. He sort of has a point about that whole “athlete” schtick that he’s pushing. He had enough in the tank at the end to fend off the take down and look decent. I thought he won that fight. I thought Reyes won 1 & 2 and Jones won 4 & 5. Round 3 was tight, and I personally think that Reyes edged it. The fight could’ve also been a draw with a rare 10-10 round for round 3. I really really need to watch the Thiago Santos fight again. Anyway, Jones had to answer the question if he’s still evolving. As of right now, I say “No”. I dont think he’s evolved since the Thiago Santos fight. I didn’t see any new tools in the toolbox, I didn’t see any sublime skill that he’s known for. I also didn’t like his interviews leading up to the fight – They just didn’t seem honest. What do I think Jon Jones should do? He should Go to Thailand and work on a clinch game – seriously. He needs to just keep evolving. Reyes deserves a rematch. read more

UFC 247 Picks

UFC 247 Picks

Richard

The UFC is doing the right thing by skipping a week and allowing people to talk about the the UFC 247 card coming up. Its in Houston, and its pretty big. Any card with Jon Jones is pretty big.

Jon JonesvsDominick Reyes

I think this is a big fight for Jones. He’s coming off the Thiago Santos Split decision – I think he lost that fight – And he’s gonna want to prove that he’s still the top dog. Reyes is undefeated, and is a worthy contender. Jones’ game is always evolving, I want to see if it’s still evolving. read more

What happened at UFC 246?

What happened at UFC 246?

Richard

These are my picks

There were so many twists and turns at UFC 246. This whole card made me feel like I dont know what I’m talking about when I pick these fights. it was all so bad. so very bad

Conor McGregor def. Donald Cerrone

This call made me feel like I know nothing. I totally over-estimated Donald Cerrone, he got embarrassed in this fight. Beatdown and finished

Holly Holm def. Raquel Pennington

I got this call right. Holm was able to get into the clinch and beat up Pennington. Pennington should just go ahead and retire IMO

Aleksei Oleinik def. Maurice Greene

Got this call right. It played out just like a said too. – Oleinik was able to strike to get on the inside and get the submission. This call was unbroken read more

UFC 246 Picks

UFC 246 Picks

Richard

So that pesky little Irishman rears his head. I dont really care. I dont care at all. Yeah, I watched him about five years ago, and I was invested then, but I’m not invested now. There are other fights at UFC 246 that I want to see, so he can just move on and sell whiskey or do whatever he does. Anyway, the stakes are ridiculous. So, if said Irishman were to win, he’d face Khabib –if he wins, at a lower weight class. It makes absolutely no sense. I think the UFC knows it makes no sense, but they’re willing to screw hardcore fans to appease the casual fans. Casual fans probably don’t even know what weight class McGregor fights at, so who cares?? This might as well just be a grudge match for that little verbal spat that they had at that press conference, a few years ago. read more

What happened at UFC 245

What happened at UFC 245

Richard

OK, UFC 245 ended, and it was big. It was a great fight-card. Fantastic prelims and just good action

Check my picks out

Kamaru Usman vs Colby Covington

This was a stand up war, and both these guys are warriors. I knew that Covington had great cardio and a good engine, but I didn’t know that he was such a warrior. He told his corner that his jaw was broken, and they let him down. They should’ve pulled the plug right then. The corner man also said that Usman was “breaking” LMAO. That dude said the champ was “breaking” 10 minutes in. He didn’t say that he had a broken hand or a broken foot, he was saying that Kamaru Usman’s will was breaking. He was basically saying that Usman didn’t want to fight anymore. Why do cornermen lie to their fighters? Is this just fight corner filler? Usman got the win and I picked this fight right read more

UFC 245 Picks

UFC 245 Picks

Richard

Ok, I’m gland that we’re back to UFC cards looking like UFC cards. UFC 245 looks like how a big fight card supposed to look. Maybe its because its the last UFC XXX card of the year

Kamaru UsmanvsColby Covington

Both of these guys have fantastic high level wrestling, but I’m still blown away by Usman beating Tyron Woodley, the way he did. I’m less impressed with Covington’s win over Robbie Lawler, but it counts for something. I think Usman is incredibly smart, and I think he’s wise to what Covington wants to do. This fight is about who has the better cardio read more

What happened at UFC 244?

What happened at UFC 244?

Richard

OK, so the atmosphere was fire. The name recognition was there, and the fights were good. I think it was a successful UFC. Tough guys were 0 for 4 on this card, and boy, were my picks wrong 🙁 worst of the year

Here are my picks

Jorge Masvidal vs Nate Diaz

Tough guy no. 4 The fight started out like I thought it would, it didn’t end like I thought it would, but, I think all that is academical. Masvidal was going to beat Nate Diaz to a bloody pulp, and if they fight in Vegas, for a rematch, gamebred would paint the canvas red with Nate’s blood. I think Masvidal wants the fight, because its a very easy paycheck for him. That is all. This was my unbroken pick, and I missed the round call, but eh… it wasn’t bad. read more

UFC 244 Picks

UFC 244 Picks

Richard

Stacked card here. Now this is a real UFC XXX event. UFC 244 brings it

Jorge MasvidalvsNate Diaz

So the BMF title is not a real belt, but it’s even more important than a real belt. The winner of it can call his shot. The winner can move up or down in any weight-class and challenge who ever he wants. There is enormous clout here. Other fighters will want to fight the BMF champion and take his title from him. It is real, but then again, not real. I think the pick is cut and dry here. Jorge Masvidal will dominate Nate Diaz, I foresee a 2nd round finish, I really want to say 1st round, but Diaz is known for his toughness read more

What happened at UFC 243?

What happened at UFC 243?

Richard

Well Eh. We kinda left this UFC 243 card just finding out more about some young fighters.

Robert Whittaker vs Israel Adesanya

Whittaker was trying to not get picked apart on the outside, so he was trying to rush in. He got caught several times doing that, but he continued, tried his luck and got knocked out. If I’m in the Cannonier camp I’d be trying to fight Whittaker. Adesanya will likely face Borrachinha next. Got this pick right

Al Iaquinta vs Dan Hooker

I forgot about the physical tools that Hooker has in his arsenal. He used those physical tools to keep Iaquinta away, and just out-pointed him read more