Topkent
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Has there been a more boring title fight in history.
I can't think of a one.
I can't think of a one.
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Huh? These guys put their life on the line and give every once.
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Card as a whole is pretty rough. Think it's one of those PPVs they concede isn't going to be a world beater.
Barber coming off a loss who hasn't fought for over a year vs Grasso who isn't massively active either in recent years with an ok'ish record speaks volumes as a co-main on a PPV.
Interesting to see what happens with Gastelum though. Not sure what his contract status is, but with a 3 loss skid, and with one more against a journeyman should probably see him try and get a payday somewhere else. No KO losses in his career, so he still has a few kms in the tank, just no point in staying in the UFC. Won't ever be MW champion and he has no hope of making WW again.
Decent fall from a guy who looked like was the closest to beating Izzy. Such a good fight. As much as I'm not fan of Izzy outside the cage, says a lot about his rapid improvement.
Barber coming off a loss who hasn't fought for over a year vs Grasso who isn't massively active either in recent years with an ok'ish record speaks volumes as a co-main on a PPV.
Interesting to see what happens with Gastelum though. Not sure what his contract status is, but with a 3 loss skid, and with one more against a journeyman should probably see him try and get a payday somewhere else. No KO losses in his career, so he still has a few kms in the tank, just no point in staying in the UFC. Won't ever be MW champion and he has no hope of making WW again.
Decent fall from a guy who looked like was the closest to beating Izzy. Such a good fight. As much as I'm not fan of Izzy outside the cage, says a lot about his rapid improvement.
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I'm pretty keen on the title fight. Wouldn't mind a change of belt holders though.
I don't think he's overrated as no one can stop him from doing what he wants to do. He's good
He is f*cking boring though both in and out of the cage. Burns winning will be much better for fights moving forward...
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Really interested to see how Gastelum goes. Will be on a 4 fight skid if he loses this one, and basically only fighting once a year now even though he's still in his 20s. Obviously some of that is due to suspension, but he's not a fighter I thought was going to fall off so quick. He's been Izzy's biggest challenge so far, but now he's 10th in the rankings only a short while later.
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Usman is 17-1 and his last 4 wins are Masvidal, Covington, Woodley, Dos Anjos and Maia before that.
He’s not the most exciting to watch (although my wife is a fan) but can’t deny the man’s good.
He’s not the most exciting to watch (although my wife is a fan) but can’t deny the man’s good.
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Yeah it's a strange spot he finds himself in.
The Till loss, I honestly feel like he was still feeling the effects of the Izzy fight. That was an absolute war, and I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't get to full health for a good 12 months. He looked super tentative against Till and not himself.
The Hermansson loss was ultimately just unlucky. Got caught with a terrific submission before he'd even worked up a sweat.
Heinisch is a good match-up. Should be a stand up striking affair. Kelvin will have the hand speed and power to put him away.
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no interest in this card.
mildly interested in how gastelum goes but that’s it.
hope snoozeman loses - but probably unlikely to bother watching.
mildly interested in how gastelum goes but that’s it.
hope snoozeman loses - but probably unlikely to bother watching.
Gastelum hasn't really improved for a long time.
All his wins were against old opponents who were close to retirement or should have been already.
Lost to a shot Weidman, Till is no world-beater despite being popular and subbed in a minute to Jack, a matchup they tried to give him a name win. I think he wins Sunday but he's nothing special. I think he's in Bellator within 2 years
All his wins were against old opponents who were close to retirement or should have been already.
Lost to a shot Weidman, Till is no world-beater despite being popular and subbed in a minute to Jack, a matchup they tried to give him a name win. I think he wins Sunday but he's nothing special. I think he's in Bellator within 2 years
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I think Usman likes this on the feet, he will be too long and too technical, and won't give Burns the opportunity on the ground. Trevor Whittman will add a dimension to his striking and I predict a 4th or 5th round finish.
KG on embedded is hilarious.
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KG on embedded is hilarious.
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split decision with till and a war with one of the best fighters there is.
he’s inconsistent and frustrating but certainly has ufc level talent.
i generally like watching him fight but yea him going to bellator wouldn’t surprise me - probably good for him if the cash is right
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This cards buyrate will be interesting
