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Aljamain Sterling
Gilbert Burns
Jéssica Andrade
Movsar Evloev
Charles Jourdain
Drew Dober
Kennedy Nzechukwu
Khaos Williams
Virna Jandiroba
Parker Porter
Ikram Aliskerov
Claudio Ribeiro

There's some tough fights in there, with a lot of knock out power. Phil Hawes obviously being the prime example of that, but I just fancy his opponent a little more due to being more well rounded. Khaos is another one, I think he's got the skill to get it done, but ultimately I've gone with him due to his opponent eating shots like no tomorrow in nearly every fight he has, which you can't really do against someone like Khaos.

I'm fancying Virna just because of the wrestling, and Marina previously struggling against wrestlers or those who can grapple well. Claudio Ribeiro is a massive risk, because he carries his hands very low, and always has the chance of being knocked out himself. Although, he's got good movement which often mitigates the risk.

Charles Jourdain also being a massive risk. If this fight goes to the floor, which I expect Gracie to pull guard a few times in this fight, it could be over quickly. If Jourdain stays on the feet, and resists the temptation to go to the ground, I fancy him in the stand up. It's that classic, fighter IQ question. Gracie has decent stand up, but he does most of his notable work on the mat.

It's a tough night to bet on I'd say. Some good value underdogs though.

Likewise, I just can't ever go against Burns. No matter who you put him against in the top five, I'll pick Burns. I believe he's one of the most dangerous, as well as most rounded fighters you can get. I personally thought he beat Chimaev, and he most definitely did better than a lot of people were expecting, despite Chimaev being seen as this unstoppable force. Burns gets it done for me, and is probably one of my more confident picks this weekend. However, that doesn't mean much .

Picks for UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo

Aljamain Sterling(-120) VS Henry Cejudo(+100)

In this fight, both fights for sure can go on the ground while Aljamain Sterling can decide to just go on standing up a fight, Aljamain Sterling got significant  Height and reach advantage over Cejudo, so he can surely out-strike him this way, and Henry Cejudo will be the one going for the takedowns, Well Aljamain Sterling can sure withstand that pressure if whatever Cejudo capture him with a takedown I really think he will be ready for Cejudo, so for this fight my pick is Aljamain Sterling,

Belal Muhammad(+105) VS Gilbert Burns(-125)

For this fight, Gilbert Burns surely has the technical aspect with his striking and his ground game So stylistically Burns could dominate Muhammad, for me Belal Muhammad can not go against Gilbert Burns with the standing Burns got insane striking he can even go toe to toe against Khamzat Chimaev, so for me, there is no way for Muhammad to simply win this, my pick is Gilbert Burns,

Jéssica Andrade(-195) VS Xiaonan Yan(+162)

Now Just like the Balal Muhammad and Gilbert Burns fight this is in favor of Jessica Andrade, for sure Xiaonan Yan is the underdog for this fight Andrade has the power to knock Xiaonan Clean in an instant in my opinion, so this fight will be a sudden fight now this could be an easy fight for Jessica Andrade is Yan Xiaonan doesn't have any ground game which she doesn't,

@YuginKadoya Nice picks but I am going the other way on your first two picks.

I like Gilbert Burns's courage in accepting this fight after he just recently won against Jorge Masvidal. He could actually just ignore it and take a rest because he should be resting. But he still agreed to it and now they call him the "short-notice king".  Fight frequently and make weight on short notice and even if he is on the top of the ranking he doesn't mind. I like to give respect to that and bet for him to win this match. He must be confident with his skills because it was a very short training camp for him and preparation for learning more about Belal Muhammad.

About the title fight, I know Cejudo is a versatile fighter but I believe Sterling has the will to keep his throne and would fight to death for it. And I think Cejudo is rusty and it will show if the fight goes longer. Stamina might be the key for Sterling to win this match, exhaust Cejudo as much as he can then attack.

Well, I think that is a great pick and some underdogs here have a right chance to shine you just need to pick wisely on those underdogs, but if it's your thing go and follow your guts, if it wins it can surely accumulate big wins more decent than winning with the favorites but I think I will also go with the main underdogs aswell, plus Zhumagulov fight was canceled not once but twice because both of his opponent got injured and there is no one that wants to fight him anymore,

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Now my picks and predictions for the UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo

Aljamain Sterling VS Henry Cejudo

The stake odds for this fight are 2.05 for Sterling and 1.88 for Cejudo, for this fight man Aljamain Sterling surely is taller than Cejudo, he surely got a decent stand-up and great takedowns and just like what have Merab Dvalishvili done with Petr Yan the combination of takedowns and striking will be his style for sure, but for Henry Cejudo I think his height and his muscular physique can give him advantage against Sterling because of that Sterling will have a hard time with the takedowns against Cejudo, so Henry Cejudo will surely capitalize on that when Sterling goes Takedowns Cejudo Takedown defense and strike, for me because of the Experience and a lot of difference division training partners my pick is Henry Cejudo,

Belal Muhammad VS Gilbert Burns

The stake odds for this fight are 2.17 for Muhammad and 1.79 for Burns, Actually many will be in favor of Gilbert Burns but right now Gilbert Burns will need to cut weight for this fight meaning he will be leaner now, but I don't want to give more credit on Muhammad because, in my opinion, Gilbert Burns has a lot of great technique with the stand-up and the grappling for sure Belal Muhammad wouldn't want to go with Burns in the Ground and even in the stand-up but for me but because Khabib Nurmagomedov and the team Khabib is training him now I think there are some pointers that Nurmagomedov and team is giving on Belal Muhammad that could help him in this fight, for sure Belal is not showing it in his earlier fights, so that is why my pick is Belal Muhammad,

Movsar Evloev VS Diego Lopes

The stake odds for this fight are 1.13 for Evloev and 7.60 for Lopes, for this fight Bryce Mitchell was the original fight for Movsar but because Bryce Mitchell has a back injury Diego Lopes was on short notice going up against Movsar Evloev, for me Movsar Evloev will surely win this but I am not betting for this fight I just want to give my picks and prediction and says that I am looking forward on Movsar Evloev's future fights and about it and so I will be betting for the Main and Co-main event,

Cejudo vs Aljo is a good match but I don't think it's easy for Cejudo to win. He is strong when standing so Aljo will take Cejudo down to the ground.
Burns really is tested over and over last and this year and sometimes at very short notice. He is exciting to watch but this could also end Burns being taken down to the ground by Belal. Just betting on the two, Aljo and Belal.

Cejudo never stoped training so I think this was his plan from beggining to come back for a big money fight. Now Cejudo should win this but the only department where he lacks is his size. Aljo has bigger frame then his bigger by a margin and that can be dangerous for Cejudo in some situations.

Aljo isnt a teenager also, he is 33 right now. Perhaps there is a huge story behind that. Like why all of a sudden Cejudo desided to return and have a fight? He was feeling good being coach and commentator all that time. Maybe he is there to beat Aljo, take his belt, and then lose it to O'Malley or Dvalishvili. Because Aljo wont fight with Dvalishvili, O'Malley sells fight and Dvalishvili must have a title shot. He is a like a belt intermediary between Aljo and Dvalishvili

I'm looking at the lines more closely right now...  And it looks like it's gonna be underdog city imho.  Those that I think could win are Zhumagulov, Hawes, Smith, Jandiroba, Clark, Gracie, Yan, Muhammad and technically Sterling is an underdog.  I lean Cejudo but not sure if put any money on it.

As far as underdogs that I might put money on are Zhumagulov at 2.60, Gracie at 2.50 and Yan at 2.65.  But of course I'm broke as my campaign monies all went to this memecoin called FARB and it's not looking good bruv.  

And the live weigh in show will start in 15 mins guys!  Get in here.

UFC 288:  Live Weigh In Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx6ALwfEXgE

Edit:  Here's Embedded episodes 3 and 4.

UFC 288:  Embedded Vlog Series 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LinHjtONOGA

UFC 288:  Embedded Vlog Series 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36h2MGBKj9Y

Actually, I haven't got to see one of the videos yet, I was really bored making my picks but I am excited about the fight, haha I really don't know what is wrong with me, that is why I am watching some movies and series for the meantime,

Well, nice assessment on the Muhammad VS Burns fight yeah Gilbert Burns comes from a recent fight and it is against Jorge Masvidal, well the fight is a 5 rounder but I don't think that Burns could have some problems going the distance, but because he recently fought Jorge Masvidal, his body can surely suffer the consequences or he isn't able to finish the 5 round fight, but I am still going team Nurmagomedov here not for Muhammad but I want to see if what is new for Belal Muhammad,


Who doesn't want to retire as a champion, I really think that Henry Cejudo has already planned this from the start in getting his hand on the championship belt, and a likely Merab Dvalishvili will likely have a chance for the title shot if Henry Cejudo wins against Aljamain Sterling, that will be a perfect opportunity for him, for me, I really don't care who's going to win this as long as the fight is entertaining that is good enough for me but I am leaning for Henry Cejudo winning this fight,

I think not many people want to see Cejudo lose if he able to grab the belt from Sterling, he's not have a perfect record. It's really different with Khabib where he can still fight and just to playing safe for retire earlier.

I don't expect Cejudo will retire because AFAIK he's not making money except from fighting, he's not really that big and can earn easy money by become a brand ambassador. He will keep fight until he suffer two or more losses in a row which could make him realized if he can't compete with the new generation.

He is already 36 years old. So I would certainly think that he will actually think about retiring. It is not going to be surprising if he decides to retire as a champ. But people would want him to defend his title. But to be honest, people who do always want to see a champion lose. People still want to see KHabib lose. People just cannot think that there is someone who can have a perfect record. People want to see the human side of these champions. Personally, I would think he will make the right decision and retire.

Is he really?  The Embedded vids how that he trains in the US with Juliana Pena and a couple of other guys who look familiar.  I gotta look than one up.  And I'd like to point out that it's a 5 rounder.    So that prolly favors Muhammad more than Burns.  And remember, Burns just fought a couple or so weeks ago and he's going through another weight cut?  That has to take some toll on his body.  Don't think Burns will last the whole 25 mins with how Muhammad fights.  Dunno...  Don't bet on it, been losing these past weeks.  Wish I could get in a campaign that pays more so I could have some BTC left for memecoins.  Lolol.

Here's the vid for the pre fight press conference which will be live in around 7 hours.  Should be good!  Enjoy.

UFC 288:  Pre Fight Press Conference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jF36NAkKq0U

I think I will be backing Belal Muhammad this time and right now he is with team Khabib Nurmagomedov now I really think he can stand a chance against Gilbert Burns I only wish his power would skyrocket this time he really needs those Dagestan wrestling techniques, but I think Coach Khabib will surely help him in this fight and teach him the right ways to handle Gilbert Burns and Khamzat Chimaev have shown some pattern on how to defeat Burns but Belal And Khamzat have different style and technique but they will rely mostly on all of Gilbert Burns previous fights,


No Doubt that Khabib Nurmagomedov is the GOAT all of that hard work was really legit which is why many idolize him even non-muslim respected him for me seeing him in action was pure entertainment for me, and I think a lot will surely approved,

But in a video or pictures that have seen Khabib walking out with a Ukrainian Flag it true some sources have said that Abdulmanap served in the Ukrainian military and even won several tournaments in judo and combat sambo in the country Abdulmanap Nurmagomenodov also finish his school in Ukraine, he has a long history in Ukraine, and he is wearing the flag when the war was not erupted yet, so I think this is understandable,

Yeap, Jon Jones is perfect example that discipline isnt enough to be the best. Imho it is more either you are unique or not. Like people who eat junk and still are shredded, and people who train, have discipline and still get fatty (like Khabib btw).

Question to everyone - if Tripple C wins the belt, do you think he would keep on fighting more, have defences, or this is sort of preparation for farewell fight? To retire like a champ.

^He was certainly the best pound for pound fighter that was ever there in the UFC. I certainly did not know that he actually fought under the Ukrainian flag. Especially that is hard to believe when we know that after the Conor McGregor fight Putin actually congratulated him personally.

Anyway, he was certainly one of the most ruthless and greatest fighters of all time. I agree with you that only being disciplined is not enough for a lot of fighters. But one thing that a lot of the fighters cannot actually get right is the discipline part. I am quite sure that we all know how good John Jones is. But we will probably agree that if he will more disciplined he would have been a much better fighter.

Khabib was way disciplined than any UFC fighter. This man was only Alah, Train, Alah, Train. He wasn't chasing girls, he wasn't having fun, all he was doing was training and training and keep in mind that he comes from Dagestan, from mountains.

I hope you don't actually believe that clomiphene and letrozole got into his body from counter cialis pills, he said it with Joe Rogan and everyone knows that it's a joke, these drugs are used for post-cycle therapy to restart your HTPA and start your own natural testosterone production. He doesn't need mass, mass is a disadvantage, all he needs is strength, power, endurance, speed and Turinabol is an ideal steroid for that purposes without gaining additional mass.

They aren't on cycles forever, they stay on cycle for a while, they cycle off, etc. So, if one is young and isn't very unlucky, he won't have a need of TRT for the rest of his life.

Just dropping by to get these vids in itt.  I've been watching me some Embedded again after skipping them mosty in the prior PPV events.  It isn't just as entertaining as it used to...  But with Cejudo back, I'm taking a peek.

Any of you guys backing Muhammad this weekend?  I was thinking Burns last week but I just find it hard to fade Muhammad.  I think he'll have the right game plan just as he did vs Thompson, Sean Brady and Luque.  :/  The line is a close to a coin flip now but could move towards Muhammad's favor imho.

UFC 288:  Embedded Vlog Series 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zghSGJywW5g

UFC 288:  Embedded Vlog Series 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDnvuzHhm9g

UFC Free Fight:  Muhammad vs Brady
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtUfxXUjvbE

UFC Free Fight:  Burns vs Masvidal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp-Ydp8zT80

I believe that too because the man has merit and honor he won't just put it in jeopardy by using those illegal substances. Also when you know his reasons for not getting in the ring to fight again and his reasons for not going into the fight with his best friend, you will be certain that Khabib is truthful and different from the other UFC fighters. He is not just thinking for himself the man is not selfish because he also thinking about his friends and his family. Now that Diaz told everyone is using steroids in the UFC we don't really that amazed anymore if we see the fighters doing the impossible things because we already know what's happening except for the few fighters that are clean of course.

And clearly, he got a dad bod for me if proven that a fighter would be using some kind of enhancing drug on them then I think the UFC will know about it and fighters will surely go under some kind of test before the fight so they will surely know if Jon Jones and every fighter would be using some drug-related enhancer or something and right now there are no reports or what so ever that pop up that Jon Jones used something,


Francis Ngannou thought that he is still worth big at the moment he never knew the consequence of letting go of the UFC without further back up about it, this is truly sad because he doesn't have any backup plan at all, whoever said to Ngannou that there is bright future for him outside the UFC is surely wrong and right now Conor McGregor is right Francis Ngannou destroys his own career,


Khabib has a strong faith in the Muslim religion this is really great about Muslims they have that eagerness to follow Allah, which is why I also believe that Khabib Nurmagomenodov and other Muslim faith religion doesn't use steroids and other stuff even though they are saying that Islam Makhachev have used some kind of enhanced drug, I surely don't believe such things for Khabib Nurmagomedov's strength comes from himself and training to that bear when he was little, it is all hard work,

Being disciplined is not enough. There are thousands of fighters who are disciplined, but never succeed. I think the roots of his success and talent is in his father only. He has taught Khabib to be persistent in everything.

You know, one of the problems why fighters arent successful is lack of experience. They can be disciplined, never miss a training, give 200% of themselves during trainings and etc. But they have only few professional fights. In one of the interview, Khabib father told, that a professional fighter must always have a schedule for next 10 fights. Fighter must not only train, but always fight. If there is no fights in your city, region or country - fly or drive somewhere to fight. Dont wait for a competition/event in your country, travel and search for fights. Khabib was like that. When he was an amateur, he had a schedule for next half a year where he will fight.

Do you know that Khabib fought under Ukraine flag, because there were no or few events in their country or nearby, and the quota for Dagestani fighters were already filled ?