CageRage Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Main Event Welterweight Championship Bout: © Kamaru Usman vs. (#2) Gilbert Burns Co-Main Event Women’s Flyweight Bout: (#10) Maycee Barber vs. (#15) Alexa Grasso Main Card Middleweight Bout: (#9) Kelvin Gastelum vs. (#15) Ian Heinisch Bantamweight Bout: (#8) Pedro Munhoz vs. (#9) Jimmie Rivera Lightweight Bout: Bobby Green vs. Jim Miller ESPN Preliminary Card Welterweight Bout: (#13) Belal Muhammad vs. Dhiego Lima Middleweight Bout: Maki Pitolo vs. Julian Marquez Middleweight Bout: Rodolfo Vieira vs. Anthony Hernandez ESPN+ Early Preliminary Card Bantamweight Bout: Andre Ewell vs. Chris Gutierrez Featherweight Bout: Ricky Simon vs. Brian Kelleher Women’s Flyweight Bout: Gillian Robertson vs. Miranda Maverick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDojoDelux Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Main Event Welterweight Championship Bout: © Kamaru Usman vs. (#2) Gilbert Burns Co-Main Event Women’s Flyweight Bout: (#10) Maycee Barber vs. (#15) Alexa Grasso Main Card Middleweight Bout: (#9) Kelvin Gastelum vs. (#15) Ian Heinisch Bantamweight Bout: (#8) Pedro Munhoz vs. (#9) Jimmie Rivera Lightweight Bout: Bobby Green vs. Jim Miller ESPN Preliminary Card Welterweight Bout: (#13) Belal Muhammad vs. Dhiego Lima Middleweight Bout: Maki Pitolo vs. Julian Marquez Middleweight Bout: Rodolfo Vieira vs. Anthony Hernandez ESPN+ Early Preliminary Card Bantamweight Bout: Andre Ewell vs. Chris Gutierrez Featherweight Bout: Ricky Simon vs. Brian Kelleher Women’s Flyweight Bout: Gillian Robertson vs. Miranda Maverick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladjarca Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Main Event Welterweight Championship Bout: © Kamaru Usman vs. (#2) Gilbert Burns Co-Main Event Women’s Flyweight Bout: (#10) Maycee Barber vs. (#15) Alexa Grasso Main Card Middleweight Bout: (#9) Kelvin Gastelum vs. (#15) Ian Heinisch Bantamweight Bout: (#8) Pedro Munhoz vs. (#9) Jimmie Rivera Lightweight Bout: Bobby Green vs. Jim Miller ESPN Preliminary Card Welterweight Bout: (#13) Belal Muhammad vs. Dhiego Lima Middleweight Bout: Maki Pitolo vs. Julian Marquez Middleweight Bout: Rodolfo Vieira vs. Anthony Hernandez ESPN+ Early Preliminary Card Bantamweight Bout: Andre Ewell vs. Chris Gutierrez Featherweight Bout: Ricky Simon vs. Brian Kelleher Women’s Flyweight Bout: Gillian Robertson vs. Miranda Maverick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Main Event Welterweight Championship Bout: © Kamaru Usman vs. (#2) Gilbert Burns Co-Main Event Women’s Flyweight Bout: (#10) Maycee Barber vs. (#15) Alexa Grasso Main Card Middleweight Bout: (#9) Kelvin Gastelum vs. (#15) Ian Heinisch Bantamweight Bout: (#8) Pedro Munhoz vs. (#9) Jimmie Rivera Lightweight Bout: Bobby Green vs. Jim Miller ESPN Preliminary Card Welterweight Bout: (#13) Belal Muhammad vs. Dhiego Lima Middleweight Bout: Maki Pitolo vs. Julian Marquez Middleweight Bout: Rodolfo Vieira vs. Anthony Hernandez ESPN+ Early Preliminary Card Bantamweight Bout: Andre Ewell vs. Chris Gutierrez Featherweight Bout: Ricky Simon vs. Brian Kelleher Women’s Flyweight Bout: Gillian Robertson vs. Miranda Maverick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majster_93 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Main Event Welterweight Championship Bout: © Kamaru Usman vs. (#2) Gilbert Burns Co-Main Event Women’s Flyweight Bout: (#10) Maycee Barber vs. (#15) Alexa Grasso Main Card Middleweight Bout: (#9) Kelvin Gastelum vs. (#15) Ian Heinisch Bantamweight Bout: (#8) Pedro Munhoz vs. (#9) Jimmie Rivera Lightweight Bout: Bobby Green vs. Jim Miller ESPN Preliminary Card Welterweight Bout: (#13) Belal Muhammad vs. Dhiego Lima Middleweight Bout: Maki Pitolo vs. Julian Marquez Middleweight Bout: Rodolfo Vieira vs. Anthony Hernandez ESPN+ Early Preliminary Card Bantamweight Bout: Andre Ewell vs. Chris Gutierrez Featherweight Bout: Ricky Simon vs. Brian Kelleher Women’s Flyweight Bout: Gillian Robertson vs. Miranda Maverick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxicheezestick Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Main Event Welterweight Championship Bout: © Kamaru Usman vs. (#2) Gilbert Burns Co-Main Event Women’s Flyweight Bout: (#10) Maycee Barber vs. (#15) Alexa Grasso Main Card Middleweight Bout: (#9) Kelvin Gastelum vs. (#15) Ian Heinisch Bantamweight Bout: (#8) Pedro Munhoz vs. (#9) Jimmie Rivera Lightweight Bout: Bobby Green vs. Jim Miller ESPN Preliminary Card Welterweight Bout: (#13) Belal Muhammad vs. Dhiego Lima Middleweight Bout: Maki Pitolo vs. Julian Marquez Middleweight Bout: Rodolfo Vieira vs. Anthony Hernandez ESPN+ Early Preliminary Card Bantamweight Bout: Andre Ewell vs. Chris Gutierrez Featherweight Bout: Ricky Simon vs. Brian Kelleher Women’s Flyweight Bout: Gillian Robertson vs. Miranda Maverick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodrigoviolim Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Main Event Welterweight Championship Bout: © Kamaru Usman vs. (#2) Gilbert Burns Co-Main Event Women’s Flyweight Bout: (#10) Maycee Barber vs. (#15) Alexa Grasso Main Card Middleweight Bout: (#9) Kelvin Gastelum vs. (#15) Ian Heinisch Bantamweight Bout: (#8) Pedro Munhoz vs. (#9) Jimmie Rivera Lightweight Bout: Bobby Green vs. Jim Miller ESPN Preliminary Card Welterweight Bout: (#13) Belal Muhammad vs. Dhiego Lima Middleweight Bout: Maki Pitolo vs. Julian Marquez Middleweight Bout: Rodolfo Vieira vs. Anthony Hernandez ESPN+ Early Preliminary Card Bantamweight Bout: Andre Ewell vs. Chris Gutierrez Featherweight Bout: Ricky Simon vs. Brian Kelleher Women’s Flyweight Bout: Gillian Robertson vs. Miranda Maverick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontarii Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 <img src=https://i.imgur.com/52XBiXl.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/4GsGaY5.png> WEEK 4 - FEBRUARY 2021 UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns Critical Rating: 74% Commercial Rating: 96% Profit/Loss: $4.600.668 Main Event Kamaru Usman def. Gilbert Burns by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:56 of Round 4 to retain the UFC Welterweight Championship Co-Main Event Maycee Barber def. Alexa Grasso by Submission (Guillotine) in 2:30 of Round 1 Main Card Kelvin Gastelum def. Ian Heinisch by Submission (Armbar) in 2:13 of Round 1 Jimmie Rivera def. Pedro Munhoz by Split Decision (30-27 x2, 28-29) Jim Miller def. Bobby Green by Submission (Guillotine) in 2:41 of Round 3 ESPN Preliminary Card Belal Muhammad def. Dhiego Lima by Unanimous Decision (30-27 x3) Julian Marquez def. Maki Pitolo by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:52 of Round 2 Anthony Hernandez def. Rodolfo Vieira by Submission (Armbar) in 1:17 of Round 1 ESPN+ Early Preliminary Card Chris Gutierrez def. Andre Ewell by TKO (Strikes) in 2:44 of Round 2 Ricky Simon def. Brian Kelleher by Split Decision (29-28 x2, 28-29) Miranda Maverick def. Gillian Robertson by Submission (Guillotine) in 1:18 of Round 1 Summary The Welterweight division has seen its fair share of great champions throughout the years. Great athletes like Georges St-Pierre, Matt Hughes, B.J. Penn and Robbie Lawler has held the prestigious title thus making it one of the most coveted championship in all of UFC. Champion heading into UFC 258 was Kamaru Usman, perhaps the best contender to St-Pierre’s status as the greatest Welterweight of all time, as he made his way to the Octagon for his third title defense. Standing in his way was his former teammate and friend Gilbert Burns, but despite being rather friendly beforehand the bout had some heat with many picking the Brazilian as a potential new champion, including their respective former coaches. It was certainly an intriguing build-up between two respectful yet self-confident fighters that knew each other in and out. When referee Herb Dean kicked off the UFC 258 main event, the tension was high as Usman and Burns exchanged jabs in the center of the Octagon. The first round was a slow-paced, feeling out process in which the champion Usman was the controlling part, but in reality not much happened that indicating that a potential finish was close. In round two, Burns started to get more comfortable against the “Nigerian Nightmare” landing several crisp counter-strikes while Usman’s game plan of securing the clinch and grinding the contender was slightly less effective than usual. A nice body strike in the closing seconds of the round secured it for Burns and according to most bettors the bout was dead-even at 19-19 heading into the third round. It was at this point the pendulum started swinging heavily in favor of the reigning, defending champion. Usman shifted his game into another gear which saw him accelerate the pressure with intense striking and an effective takedown game, securing two big takedowns during the round. Having been in control for the entire third round, many speculated that it could even have been an impressive 10-8 round for “The Nigerian Nightmare” if the judge’s scores was needed. It wasn’t however going to be needed as Kamaru Usman would secure a massive finish inside the first championship round during the latter part of it. Having taken down the 34-year old Brazilian early in the round following a successful clinch game, Usman worked his way into dominant positions raining down hard, devastating strikes to the exhausted and badly battered challenger before taking Burns’ back. In slick fashion, the champion sunk in a Rear Naked Choke which forced the tap thus securing his third title defense. The combatants shared a respectful moment after the fight embracing each other with Burns congratulating Usman for being the best Welterweight in the world. One can only wonder who can dethrone the dominant champion. Perhaps it’s one of Colby Covington, full-camp Jorge Masvidal, Leon Edwards, Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson or even the wild card Khamzat Chimaev, but Usman will continue his dominant reign for the time being at least. It was a submission filled main portion of the card as 80 percent of the five fights ended in some sort of submission. The co-main event between the two highly touted Women’s Flyweight prospects Maycee Barber and Alexa Grasso ended earlier than most had expected as the DWCS alumni Barber secured a first round Guillotine choke on her Mexican opponent. A big win for Barber, bouncing back from her previous and first loss in her professional career against the experienced Roxanne Modafferi, which certainly puts her right inside the Women’s Flyweight title picture. Another Guillotine choke happened in the main card opener as the experienced Jim Miller choked out fellow veteran Bobby Green in the third round. The fourth and final submission came in the Middleweight bout between the former title challenger and TUF-winner Kelvin Gastelum and the former LFA Middleweight Champion Ian Heinisch. It was the former that secured a much needed victory in the first round with a slick armbar since Gastelum was on a three fight losing streak heading into the fight, but he overcame the adversity and showed once again that he indeed is one of the best Middleweights in the world with many potential fights on the horizon. Jimmie Rivera provided the fans with the only non-submission ending of the main card when he edged out the Brazilian Pedro Munhoz in the Bantamweight division with a close Split Decision, even though two of the three judges scored the bout 30-27 in favor of the tough Rivera. The American of Puerto Rican and Italian descent wasted no time after his win calling out the number three ranked as well as his Puerto Rican countryman Rob Font as Font had previously said a bout between the two would be an “interesting fight for every Puerto Rican out there”, which Rivera agreed with. During the prelims, Belal Muhammad, Julian Marquez, and Miranda Maverick impressed with victories, and we also saw victories for Ricky Simon and Chris Gutierrez but the most impressive and unexpected performance happened when Anthony Hernandez submitted the Brazilian Rodolfo Vieira, the previous undefeated world class grappler with multiple BJJ championships on his record. A Hernandez submission victory had the astonishing +3000 betting line beforehand, which means that if you placed a $100 bet you would have netted a $3000 profit. It was one of the biggest upsets in UFC history and with that in mind, it was no surprise that Hernandez took home the $50k performance bonus alongside Julian Marquez and the champion Kamaru Usman while veterans Jim Miller and Bobby Green took home the Fight of the Night bonus. After the event, UFC announced that 30-year old Middleweight Maki Pitolo had been released by the company following his KO-loss against the aforementioned Marquez, going 1-4 in the UFC. Bonus Awards Fight of the Night: Jim Miller vs. Bobby Green Performance of the Night: Kamaru Usman, Julian Marquez, and Anthony Hernandez <img src=https://i.imgur.com/WpL8VMQ.png Prediction Table CageRage = 9 out of 11 vladjarca = 7 out of 11 Luna = 7 out of 11 McDojoDelux = 7 out of 11 Majster_93 = 7 out of 11 maxicheezestick = 6 out of 11 rodrigoviolim = 6 out of 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontarii Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 <img src=https://i.imgur.com/52XBiXl.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/4GsGaY5.png> WEEK 1 - MARCH 2021 DWCS Preview <img src=https://i.imgur.com/lryVCdI.png> DWCS returns this Tuesday with 40th episode with new and exciting prospects ready to make an immediate impact A new year equals new opportunities in the UFC landscape, and nothing is more opportunistic than the popular and ever-growing Contender Series. With four main seasons and one Brazilian special season, the proving ground for almost all new UFC talent returns this Saturday for a fifth season with some new and some familiar faces trying to secure the illustrious UFC contract. As always the show will take place at the Apex Centre in Las Vegas, Nevada for the entirety of the season that will last for approximately 10 to 11 episodes depending on future scheduling with fighters from all around the world. “It will be an action packed season with some of the brightest prospects and talents in the world of MMA. The Contender Series has proved itself to be the best job interview in the business and fighters from different countries and organizations has bombarded us with inquiries for a spot on the show, but we will only pick the best of the bunch. The fighters we believe have a big future in the UFC. But nothing is handed to these guys, they have to earn it and impressive me, Sean [shelby] & Mick [Maynard] as well as the fans”, said Dana White in a UFC Fight Pass special teaser for the upcoming fifth season. The first episode of season five will feature five bouts in four different weight classes. Headlining does the undefeated, WWFC Bantamweight champion Khusein "Lion" Askhabov (23-0) and the 31-year old Shooto-veteran Ryo Okada (16-4-3). Askhabov, who was born in Luxembourg but fights out of the Chechen Republic, holds one of the longest active winning streak in all of MMA with his 23 straight wins while the Japanese Okada is an experienced Bantamweight with an impressive 6-fight win streak on his record. In the co-headliner we’ll see a Middleweight bout between “Captain Lithuania” Laurynas Urbonavicius (13-1), who is on a 7-fight win streak, and “Hoplite” Theo Christakos (11-2), who is on a 6-fight win streak. It will be a big test for both fighters as the 32-year old Lithuanian is originally a Light Heavyweight and the 30-year old Australian is originally a Welterweight despite being taller than his future opponent by 2 inches. Therefor, it’s an intriguing fight in many ways even before hand. Can Urbonavicius make weight and how will the Brace Welterweight champion fair in a different weight class? We will see at the end of the month. Also on the card is a second Bantamweight bout between the 28-year old LFA-prospect Fernie Garcia (8-1), who notably fought on the infamous Liddell vs. Ortiz III event hosted by Golden Boy promotions, and the South African Luthando Biko (6-2), who is originally a Flyweight. The Texas-native Garcia is on a 3-fight win streak while Biko is on a 2-fight win streak having recently lost against the now UFC-signed JP Buys for the then EFC Worldwide Bantamweight Interim title. A Women’s Strawweight bout between the undefeated Mexican Lupita “Loopy” Godinez (5-0), who is the LFA Women’s Strawweight champion, and the Brazilian Valesca “Tina” Machado (8-2), who is on a 6-fight win streak. Opening the event will Canadian Flyweight Tony Laramie (5-2) and former LFA Flyweight title contender Greg Fischer (10-2). It will be interesting to see how many fighters, if any, impress the boss and gets signed to the UFC. Main Event Bantamweight Bout: Khusein Askhabov vs. Ryo Okada Co-Main Event Middleweight Bout: Laurynas Urbonavicius vs. Theo Christakos Main Card Bantamweight Bout: Fernie Garcia vs. Luthando Biko Women's Strawweight Bout: Lupita Godinez vs. Valesca Machado Flyweight Bout: Tony Laramie vs. Greg Fischer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladjarca Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Main Event Bantamweight Bout: Khusein Askhabov vs. Ryo Okada Co-Main Event Middleweight Bout: Laurynas Urbonavicius vs. Theo Christakos Main Card Bantamweight Bout: Fernie Garcia vs. Luthando Biko Women's Strawweight Bout: Lupita Godinez vs. Valesca Machado Flyweight Bout: Tony Laramie vs. Greg Fischer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxicheezestick Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Main Event Bantamweight Bout: Khusein Askhabov vs. Ryo Okada Co-Main Event Middleweight Bout: Laurynas Urbonavicius vs. Theo Christakos Main Card Bantamweight Bout: Fernie Garcia vs. Luthando Biko Women's Strawweight Bout: Lupita Godinez vs. Valesca Machado Flyweight Bout: Tony Laramie vs. Greg Fischer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodrigoviolim Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Main Event Bantamweight Bout: Khusein Askhabov vs. Ryo Okada Co-Main Event Middleweight Bout: Laurynas Urbonavicius vs. Theo Christakos Main Card Bantamweight Bout: Fernie Garcia vs. Luthando Biko Women's Strawweight Bout: Lupita Godinez vs. Valesca Machado Flyweight Bout: Tony Laramie vs. Greg Fischer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majster_93 Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Main Event Bantamweight Bout: Khusein Askhabov vs. Ryo Okada Co-Main Event Middleweight Bout: Laurynas Urbonavicius vs. Theo Christakos Main Card Bantamweight Bout: Fernie Garcia vs. Luthando Biko Women's Strawweight Bout: Lupita Godinez vs. Valesca Machado Flyweight Bout: Tony Laramie vs. Greg Fischer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Main Event Bantamweight Bout: Khusein Askhabov vs. Ryo Okada Co-Main Event Middleweight Bout: Laurynas Urbonavicius vs. Theo Christakos Main Card Bantamweight Bout: Fernie Garcia vs. Luthando Biko Women's Strawweight Bout: Lupita Godinez vs. Valesca Machado Flyweight Bout: Tony Laramie vs. Greg Fischer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDojoDelux Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Main Event Bantamweight Bout: Khusein Askhabov vs. Ryo Okada Co-Main Event Middleweight Bout: Laurynas Urbonavicius vs. Theo Christakos Main Card Bantamweight Bout: Fernie Garcia vs. Luthando Biko Women's Strawweight Bout: Lupita Godinez vs. Valesca Machado Flyweight Bout: Tony Laramie vs. Greg Fischer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontarii Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 <img src=https://i.imgur.com/52XBiXl.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/4GsGaY5.png> WEEK 1 - MARCH 2021 DWCS 40 Main Event Khusein Askhabov def. Ryo Okada by Knock Out (Knee) in 1:16 of Round 1 Co-Main Event Theo Christakos def. Laurynas Urbonavicius by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28 x2) Main Card Lupita Godinez def. Valesca Machado by Submission (Armbar) in 1:14 of Round 3 Fernie Garcia def. Luthando Biko by Unanimous Decision (30-27 x2, 29-28) Tony Laramie def. Greg Fischer by Submission (Armbar) in 4:37 of Round 2 Summary Season five of the Contender Series, also known as Dana White Contender Series, has officially begun as the first episode debuted on UFC Fight Pass tonight. For the first event, a highly expected Bantamweight bout between the undefeated, WWFC Bantamweight champion Khusein Askhabov, donning one of the longest active win streak in all of MMA, and the Shooto Bantamweight champion Ryo Okada, who was on a six-fight win streak heading into the fight. After an intensive first minute of round one, it was eventually the undefeated Luxembourgian that got the better of the two with a vicious and devastating flying knee, which certainly impressed the signing committee featuring Dana White, Sean Shelby and Mick Maynard. The Australian Theo Christakos, the current Brace Welterweight champion, also secured a win against the Lithuanian Laurynas Urbonavicius in a Middleweight bout in a pretty dull affair. A nice victory for “Hoplite”, but sadly not enough for a UFC-contract. It was a good evening for the UFC affiliated organization LFA as their Women’s Strawweight Champion Lupita Godinez defeated the Brazilian prospect Valesca Machado, as well as the LFA-prospect Fernie Garcia who added one to his three fight win streak when he defeated the South African Luthando Biko. The fifth and final fight of the evening was a Flyweight bout between the Canadian Flyweight Tony Laramie, the younger brother of the UFC-signed and DWCS alumni T.J. Laramie, and another LFA-prospect in Greg Fischer. In the end, it was the younger Laramie who took home the victory with a nice stoppage, but it wasn’t enough to secure one of the sought after UFC-contracts. Instead, it was Khusein Askhabov and Lupita Godinez who got the nod from Dana White. It wasn’t any surprise that the two undefeated fighters got signed as they was favored before the first episode to be the successful ones in the hunt for contracts. For Theo Christakos, Fernie Garcia and Tony Laramie they will still be on the UFC radar, but they didn’t earn a contract this time. However, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see either of them in a later stage of the season once again. Contracts Awarded Khusein Askhabov - Bantamweight Lupita Godinez - Women's Strawweight <img src=https://i.imgur.com/ANjsNgQ.png Prediction Table CageRage = 4 out of 5 Majster_93 = 4 out of 5 vladjarca = 4 out of 5 maxicheezestick = 3 out of 5 McDojoDelux = 3 out of 5 rodrigoviolim = 3 out of 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontarii Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 <img src=https://i.imgur.com/52XBiXl.png> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/4GsGaY5.png> WEEK 1 - MARCH 2021 UFC Event Announcement <img src=https://i.imgur.com/dzm67WG.png> Darren Till vs. Marvin Vettori official, headlines second ESPN event of the year in April It has been rumored for a while but it's now finally official: top ranked Middleweights Darren "The Gorilla" Till (18-3-1) and "The Italian Dream" Marvin Vettori (16-4-1) will headline the second UFC on ESPN event of the year. The bout which features the number four ranked and the number five ranked Middleweights will take place at the Apex Centre in Las Vegas, Nevada at the second weekend in April. It's an intriguing matchup between two of the best European fighters in the world, nevertheless two of the best Middleweights, and their respective styles makes for a potential great bout - especially if you ask UFC President Dana White who broke the news on a press conference earlier today. "That bout is a done deal, Darren [Till] against [Marvin] Vettori. It's official. And I can tell you guys that you are in for a treat. Darren Till is the biggest fighter in England right now and he brings a ton of fans over every time he fight, it's a spectacle for sure. And the guy always delivers. He has wins over the biggest names and always puts on a show for the fans, which I love. As for his opponent, Marvin Vettori is one dangerous dude. He has totally revamped his entire career after the close, split decision loss to the champ [israel Adesanya] a few years ago and now he's looked better than ever. He dominated a top guy in Jack Hermansson in his latest fight. Not many fighters can do what he did to Jack. It's going to be an awesome fight between two warriors. Don't miss it!", said Dana White during a press conference earlier today. With the Middleweight lacking any true number one contender, with the former champion Robert Whittaker as a big exemption, and with uncertainty regarding the current Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya's intentions of staying in the division due to his upcoming Light Heavyweight title bout, there's big opportunities for both Till and Vettori with this fight. The Englishman has been very vocal in his goal to challenge himself against Adesanya, which was met by a positive response from the champion himself, while Vettori also has vowed to get vengeance for his 2018 loss against "The Last Stylebender". It's no doubt that a win would increase the chances of a title shot for both men. The ESPN event also features interesting fights with some of the top prospects in the UFC today. Co-main eventing the event does Arnold "Almighty" Allen (16-1), who is on a 9-fight win streak as well as being undefeated in the UFC with seven victories, and the always entertaining "Super" Sodiq Yusuff (11-1), who is on a 6-fight win streak and is also undefeated in the UFC with four victories. It's rare to see such a highly ranked prospect vs. prospect fight in the organization with both fighters sitting on a undefeated record in the company, but it's undoubtedly a big matchup for the Featherweight rankings. Allen, who joins his countryman Darren Till on the card, is currently ranked number seven in the division while the Nigerian Yusuff is ranked three spaces underneath him in the tenth spot. With the champion Alexander Volkanovski taking on the challenger Brian Ortega later this month, and with many interesting fighters ranked above them, the fight between Arnold Allen and Sodiq Yusuff may have big impact on the future of the Featherweight division. The rest of the main card features a bout that has been in the makings for a while now. The highly touted and rising Bantamweight prospect Merab Dvalishvili (12-4) will finally take on fellow prospect Cody Stamann (19-3-1), with the bout having been cancelled two times in the past. 30-year old Georgian Dvalishvili has been the talk of the Bantamweight division for a while now, and many expect him to rise through the ranks and become one of the division's best but to do that, he will have to defeat the gritty and always game Stamann, which is not an easy task to do. We will also see the return of Nina Ansaroff (10-6) since giving birth to her and Amanda Nunes' first-born as she takes on BJJ Ace Mackenzie Dern (10-1) as well as a Welterweight bout the undefeated Sean Brady (13-0) and the Australian Jake Matthews (17-4). The preliminary and early preliminary fights will be announced on a later date closer to the event. Main Event Middleweight Bout: (#4) Darren Till vs. (#5) Marvin Vettori Co-Main Event Featherweight Bout: (#7) Arnold Allen vs. (#10) Sodiq Yusuff Main Card Bantamweight Bout: (#12) Merab Dvalishvili vs. (#13) Cody Stamann Women's Strawweight Bout: (#6) Nina Ansaroff vs. (#12) Mackenzie Dern Welterweight Bout: Sean Brady vs. Jake Matthews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladjarca Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Main Event Middleweight Bout: (#4) Darren Till vs. (#5) Marvin Vettori Co-Main Event Featherweight Bout: (#7) Arnold Allen vs. (#10) Sodiq Yusuff Main Card Bantamweight Bout: (#12) Merab Dvalishvili vs. (#13) Cody Stamann Women's Strawweight Bout: (#6) Nina Ansaroff vs. (#12) Mackenzie Dern Welterweight Bout: Sean Brady vs. Jake Matthews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontarii Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 I just wanted to say that I appreciate all of the predictions and all of the engagement you all give to the dynasty, it's the best source of motivation. Thank you! Just a reminder to hold on to your prediction until the full card is official, which will be just before the event. In the case with event announcement like the one with Till vs. Vettori, you don't need to make your prediction now as the event will feature more prelim and early prelim fights. I do however encourage you do comment your thoughts on the bouts, the cards e.t.c. It's always interesting to hear your side of things :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontarii Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 <p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><img src=https://i.imgur.com/52XBiXl.png></p><p> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/4GsGaY5.png></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>WEEK 1 - MARCH 2021</strong></span></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">UFC Event Preview</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/TatVc7d.png></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Israel Adesanya: “Winning the Light Heavyweight title puts me right into the GOAT spot”</strong></span></p><p> </p><p> It was quite an intense press conference taking place tonight hyping up this Saturday’s quite historic UFC 259 event featuring not one, not two, but three title fights. Headlining the event is the Light Heavyweight Championship bout between the current champion Jan Blachowicz (27-8), who makes his first title defense since winning it against Dominick Reyes last September, and the undefeated Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya (20-0), who makes his first appearance in the Light Heavyweight division. The title bout is only the sixth ever Champion vs. Champion in UFC history with T.J. Dillashaw vs. Henry Cejudo being the latest one, and the challenger Adesanya, who was born in Nigeria, has the opportunity to become the fifth ever double champion in UFC history following in the footsteps of Conor McGregor, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes and Henry Cejudo. The outspoken, charismatic striker was clear about what a win against Blachowicz would mean for his career. “The GOAT discussion is honestly a meaningless one as it’s a subjective one without any real substance. But to entertain the thought, a victory this Saturday gives me the Light Heavyweight title and winning that together with the Middleweight title would in no doubt put me right into the GOAT spot. I’ve beaten the previous GOAT [Anderson Silva] while the other [Georges St-Pierre] is retired. The third one has destroyed his own legacy with his actions and lack of morality, you all know who I mean. So for me it’s pretty clear that I would be one of the true GOATs when I beat this guy [Jan Blachowicz]”, said Adesanya who also talked down the skillset of the defending champion. “With all due respect to Jan, but he isn’t on my level. He’s a big power puncher and nothing else. He’s movement is worse than anyone I’ve met so far and it will be an easy night with the belts over my shoulder”, said the Middleweight champion. His opponent, the Light Heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz, had few words for the challenger and wasn’t drawn into a heated argument, focusing on the task at hand. “It will be a great fight and I look forward to test myself against the hype that is Israel Adesanya”, said the Polish powerhouse.</p><p> </p><p> We will also witness a UFC Women’s Featherweight title bout between the undeniable female GOAT Amanda Nunes (20-4) and the challenger Megan Anderson (11-4). This will be the double champion’s second Featherweight title defense with her last win coming against Felicia Spencer in a one-sided affair while Anderson, who is on a 2-fight win streak, lost to Spencer back in 2019. With this in mind, it’s no surprise that the challenger is the biggest underdog on the card and one of the biggest title bout underdogs in UFC history with a hefty +750 betting line while Nunes is a clear -1100 favorite. “It only motivates me more to go out there and shock the world. I will defeat Amanda Nunes and I will become the next Featherweight champion”, said a confident Anderson before the fight. Rumors surrounding Nunes’ future in fighting and UFC is growing for every fight she’s in with many speculating that her next one will be her final one as she has done everything there is to do, so it will be interesting to see what happens with the Brazilian this Saturday despite the result. “We will see. I am not ruling anything out. Perhaps it’s my last fight, perhaps it’s not. We will see”, said Nunes in a cryptic way when asked about it during the press conference.</p><p> </p><p> The third and final title fight of the night will feature a highly anticipated Bantamweight title bout between the champion Petr Yan (15-1) and the clear number one contender Aljamain Sterling (19-3). There’s a clear distain between the Russian and the Jamaican-American and with months of trash talk between the two, we will finally witness the fascinating match-up of the striker and the grappler. The champion Yan was very vocal during the press conference, calling Sterling an “overrated, skinny joke of a fighter” while Sterling mocked the champion for his inadequate knowledge of the English language. During the traditional face off, the champion and the challenger almost came to blows before getting separated by Dana White and the security guards. It will certainly be an exciting and close title fight that can end either way, be sure not to miss it.</p><p> </p><p> UFC 259 is undoubtedly a stacked card with many prolific fighters making appearances. During the main portion of the event, former Bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz (22-3) makes his return following his title loss against the then title holder Henry Cejudo against the talented Casey Kenney (16-2-1) while two of the best Light Heavyweights on the planet in the former title challenger Thiago Santos (21-8) and Aleksandar Rakic (13-2) squares off. We will also see the likes of Islam Makhachev (18-1) against Drew Dober (23-9-1 NC) and Song Yadong (16-4-1-1 NC) against Kyler Phillips (8-1) during the prelims, which combined with the rest of the card certainly makes the event one of the biggest of the year. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Main Event</strong></p><p> Light Heavyweight Championship Bout: © Jan Blachowicz vs. (C MW) Israel Adesanya</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Co-Main Event</strong></p><p> Women’s Featherweight Championship Bout: © Amanda Nunes vs. (#2) Megan Anderson</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Main Card</strong></p><p> Bantamweight Championship Bout: © Petr Yan vs. (#1) Aljamain Sterling</p><p> </p><p> Light Heavyweight Bout: (#2) Thiago Santos vs. (#4) Aleksandar Rakic</p><p> </p><p> Bantamweight Bout: (#11) Dominick Cruz vs. (#15) Casey Kenney</p><p> </p><p> <strong>ESPN Preliminary Card</strong></p><p> Lightweight Bout: Drew Dober vs. (#14) Islam Makhachev </p><p> </p><p> Flyweight Bout: (#8) Rogerio Bontorin vs. (#9) Kai Kara-France</p><p> </p><p> Bantamweight Bout: (#14) Song Yadong vs. Kyler Phillips</p><p> </p><p> <strong>ESPN+ Early Preliminary Card</strong></p><p> Women's Strawweight Bout: (#15) Livia Renata Souza vs. Amanda Lemos</p><p> </p><p> Light Heavyweight Bout: Carlos Ulberg vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu</p><p> </p><p> Lightweight Bout: Aalon Cruz vs. Uros Medic</p><p> </p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 <p>Main Event</p><p> Light Heavyweight Championship Bout: © Jan Blachowicz vs. <strong>(C MW) Israel Adesanya</strong></p><p> </p><p> Co-Main Event</p><p> Women’s Featherweight Championship Bout: <strong>© Amanda Nunes</strong> vs. (#2) Megan Anderson</p><p> </p><p> Main Card</p><p> Bantamweight Championship Bout: <strong>© Petr Yan</strong> vs. (#1) Aljamain Sterling</p><p> </p><p> Light Heavyweight Bout: <strong>(#2) Thiago Santos</strong> vs. (#4) Aleksandar Rakic</p><p> </p><p> Bantamweight Bout: (#11) Dominick Cruz vs. <strong>(#15) Casey Kenney</strong></p><p> </p><p> ESPN Preliminary Card</p><p> Lightweight Bout: Drew Dober vs.<strong> (#14) Islam Makhachev</strong></p><p> </p><p> Flyweight Bout: <strong>(#8) Rogerio Bontorin</strong> vs. (#9) Kai Kara-France</p><p> </p><p> Bantamweight Bout:<strong> (#14) Song Yadong</strong> vs. Kyler Phillips</p><p> </p><p> ESPN+ Early Preliminary Card</p><p> Women's Strawweight Bout: <strong>(#15) Livia Renata Souza </strong>vs. Amanda Lemos</p><p> </p><p> Light Heavyweight Bout: Carlos Ulberg vs. <strong>Kennedy Nzechukwu</strong></p><p> </p><p> Lightweight Bout: Aalon Cruz vs.<strong> Uros Medic</strong></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladjarca Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 <p>Main Event</p><p> Light Heavyweight Championship Bout: © <strong>Jan Blachowicz</strong> vs. (C MW) Israel Adesanya</p><p> </p><p> Co-Main Event</p><p> Women’s Featherweight Championship Bout: © Amanda Nunes vs. (#2) <strong>Megan Anderson</strong></p><p> </p><p> Main Card</p><p> Bantamweight Championship Bout: © Petr Yan vs. (#1)<strong> Aljamain Sterling</strong></p><p> </p><p> Light Heavyweight Bout: (#2) <strong>Thiago Santos</strong> vs. (#4) Aleksandar Rakic</p><p> </p><p> Bantamweight Bout: (#11<strong>) Dominick Cruz</strong> vs. (#15) Casey Kenney</p><p> </p><p> ESPN Preliminary Card</p><p> Lightweight Bout:<strong> Drew Dober</strong> vs. (#14) Islam Makhachev</p><p> </p><p> Flyweight Bout: (#8) <strong>Rogerio Bontorin </strong>vs. (#9) Kai Kara-France</p><p> </p><p> Bantamweight Bout: (#14) <strong>Song Yadong</strong> vs. Kyler Phillips</p><p> </p><p> ESPN+ Early Preliminary Card</p><p> Women's Strawweight Bout: (#15) <strong>Livia Renata Souza</strong> vs. Amanda Lemos</p><p> </p><p> Light Heavyweight Bout:<strong> Carlos Ulberg</strong> vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu</p><p> </p><p> Lightweight Bout: Aalon Cruz vs. <strong>Uros Medic</strong></p><p> </p><p> TIME FOR SOME UPSETS <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDojoDelux Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 <p>Main Event</p><p> Light Heavyweight Championship Bout: © Jan Blachowicz vs. <strong>(C MW) Israel Adesanya</strong></p><p> </p><p> Co-Main Event</p><p> Women’s Featherweight Championship Bout: <strong>© Amanda Nunes</strong> vs. (#2) Megan Anderson</p><p> </p><p> Main Card</p><p> Bantamweight Championship Bout: © Petr Yan vs. <strong>(#1) Aljamain Sterling</strong></p><p> </p><p> Light Heavyweight Bout: (#2) Thiago Santos vs. (<strong>#4) Aleksandar Rakic</strong></p><p> </p><p> Bantamweight Bout: <strong>(#11) Dominick Cruz</strong> vs. (#15) Casey Kenney</p><p> </p><p> ESPN Preliminary Card</p><p> Lightweight Bout: <strong>Drew Dober</strong> vs. (#14) Islam Makhachev</p><p> </p><p> Flyweight Bout: (#8) Rogerio Bontorin vs. <strong>(#9) Kai Kara-France</strong></p><p> </p><p> Bantamweight Bout: <strong>(#14) Song Yadong</strong> vs. Kyler Phillips</p><p> </p><p> ESPN+ Early Preliminary Card</p><p> Women's Strawweight Bout: <strong>(#15) Livia Renata Souza</strong> vs. Amanda Lemos</p><p> </p><p> Light Heavyweight Bout: <strong>Carlos Ulberg</strong> vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu</p><p> </p><p> Lightweight Bout: Aalon Cruz vs. <strong>Uros Medic</strong></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxicheezestick Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 <p>Main Event</p><p> Light Heavyweight Championship Bout: © Jan Blachowicz vs. <strong>(C MW) Israel Adesanya</strong></p><p> </p><p> Co-Main Event</p><p> Women’s Featherweight Championship Bout: <strong>© Amanda Nunes</strong> vs. (#2) Megan Anderson</p><p> </p><p> Main Card</p><p> Bantamweight Championship Bout: <strong>© Petr Yan</strong> vs. (#1) Aljamain Sterling</p><p> </p><p> Light Heavyweight Bout: (#2) Thiago Santos vs. <strong>(#4) Aleksandar Rakic</strong></p><p> </p><p> Bantamweight Bout: <strong>(#11) Dominick Cruz</strong> vs. (#15) Casey Kenney</p><p> </p><p> ESPN Preliminary Card</p><p> Lightweight Bout: Drew Dober vs. <strong>(#14) Islam Makhachev</strong></p><p> </p><p> Flyweight Bout: <strong>(#8) Rogerio Bontorin</strong> vs. (#9) Kai Kara-France</p><p> </p><p> Bantamweight Bout: <strong>(#14) Song Yadong</strong> vs. Kyler Phillips</p><p> </p><p> ESPN+ Early Preliminary Card</p><p> Women's Strawweight Bout: <strong>(#15) Livia Renata Souza</strong> vs. Amanda Lemos</p><p> </p><p> Light Heavyweight Bout: <strong>Carlos Ulberg</strong> vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu</p><p> </p><p> Lightweight Bout: Aalon Cruz vs. <strong>Uros Medic</strong></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majster_93 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 <p>Main Event</p><p> Light Heavyweight Championship Bout: © <strong>Jan Blachowicz</strong> vs. (C MW) Israel Adesanya</p><p> </p><p> Co-Main Event</p><p> Women’s Featherweight Championship Bout: © <strong>Amanda Nunes</strong> vs. (#2) Megan Anderson</p><p> </p><p> Main Card</p><p> Bantamweight Championship Bout: © <strong>Petr Yan</strong> vs. (#1) Aljamain Sterling</p><p> </p><p> Light Heavyweight Bout: (#2) <strong>Thiago Santos</strong> vs. (#4) Aleksandar Rakic</p><p> </p><p> Bantamweight Bout: (#11) <strong>Dominick Cruz</strong> vs. (#15) Casey Kenney</p><p> </p><p> ESPN Preliminary Card</p><p> Lightweight Bout: Drew Dober vs. (#14) <strong>Islam Makhachev</strong></p><p> </p><p> Flyweight Bout: (#8) Rogerio Bontorin vs. (#9) <strong>Kai Kara-France</strong></p><p> </p><p> Bantamweight Bout: (#14) <strong>Song Yadong</strong> vs. Kyler Phillips</p><p> </p><p> ESPN+ Early Preliminary Card</p><p> Women's Strawweight Bout: (#15) <strong>Livia Renata Souza</strong> vs. Amanda Lemos</p><p> </p><p> Light Heavyweight Bout: Carlos Ulberg vs. <strong>Kennedy Nzechukwu</strong></p><p> </p><p> Lightweight Bout: Aalon Cruz vs. <strong>Uros Medic</strong></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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