Anyway, who among you guys are excited for the next event? I just want two match ups here, the main event with Yan vs Fig and Oezdemir vs Ulberg. I think I'll just parlay Yan and Ulberg but I have a feeling Fig could steal some rounds and will prolly do enough to win via decision. Dunno tho... What do you guys think? Yan at 1.29 and Fig at 3.50 seems too wide.
Yan is x1.33 favourite and I think rightfully so. He may have lost 3 out of his last 5 fights, but he lost in a good style against very solid fighters (+ I think he was robbed in the O'Malley fight). He's also younger than Figueiredo (31 Vs 36), so Yan should have some cardio advantage if they are to go for a full 5 rounds.
The problem is it's been a while since the last time Yan managed to finish his opponent (2020), so it's very likely it will go to the judges where anything is possible.
And yeah. And it's a 5 rounder. If it's just three rounds and at these lines, I think Fig would be value. But for 5 rounds, it's prolly all Yan at R4 and R5. Fig's cardio kinda sucks.
Yan corner sucks
That guy,
Artem Levin is his striking coach. That guy has appeared in Petrs camp since second fight against Sterling and Petr has been loosing since then, or his striking tactics since then became worse. On Russian mma forums it is discussed, that Levin is the reason why Yan isnt dominating in striking anymore. Because during fight Levin is silent. He does not give any hints, nor make corrections in tactics. That is why we see in recent fights, that Petr is doing same thing over and over again: lose first rounds but then takes last.
First rounds Petr is doing according to game plan and 50/50 win or lose them.
Middle of he fight: Petr should change something, but nobody says him what to do.
Last rounds: takes them.
That was vs O'Malley, Sterling, Yadong. Same thing. He always looses start and middle of a fight, than thanks to character takes last rounds. Same thing will be vs Figueiredo, lose first two rounds, takes rest.
You saying Fig has a higher chance to win the match than what the line is showing? Dunno... Fig might steal the early rounds with more activity but as this is a 5 rounder, Yan will pick up the pace and win the last couple of rounds. So I guess this is a live betting opportunity for Yan?
Here are the weigh in results... I can't find the weigh vids for some reason so if anybody sees it, please post. Tyvm.
Petr Yan (135.5) vs Deiveson Figueiredo (135)
Yan Xiaonan (116) vs Tabatha Ricci (115.5)
Song Kenan (171) vs Muslim Salikhov (170.5)
Wang Cong (126) vs Gabriella Fernandes (126)
Volkan Oezdemir (206) vs Carlos Ulberg (205.5)
Ozzy Diaz (205) vs Zhang Mingyang (205)
Balgyn Jenisuly (135) vs Su Young You (135.5)
Dong Hoon Choi (125.5) vs Kiru Sahota (125)
Xiaocan Feng (115) vs Ming Shi (115.5)
Carlos Hernandez (125.5) vs Nyamjargal Tumendemberel (125.5)
Lone’er Kavanagh (126) vs Jose Ochoa (125)
Quang Le (136) vs Xiao Long (135)
Hayisaer Maheshate (155.5) vs Nikolas Motta (155)
Have you guys discussed the UFC 310 Rakhmonov Vs Garry yet? I wasn't around when it was announced.
Anyhow, it's official now. I think it's a decent match-up, both are undefeated (18-0 and 15-0, respectively), one is considered one of the best prospects and material for a long-reigning champion, the other is insufferable cunt that everyone wants to see beaten. Will Shavkat give MMA fans what they want? Bookies seem to be thinking so, as he's a x1.30 favourite.
And I see Vicente Luque Vs Nick Diaz got cancelled, not sure why.
Yeah been meaning to post that... It's a dream come true. Finally we see somebody beat Garry's face in.
