Topic: The UFC Info and Prediction Thread - page 214. (Read 100546 times)

It's in the realm of possbility that Andrade finishes Blachfield or Andrade gets finished because she got in the match up on short notice.  So her cardio could be suspect.  And the way Andrade fights, she'll def need the gas tank to go thru all 5 rounds.  So yeah, Andrade's camp prolly has a game plan to finish it early.

Btw..  The lines are getting closer as a lot of guys are dropping their action on Blanchfield.  There's some value with Andrade now.


The original bout was weirder.  Blanchfield was supposed to fight Talia Santos, the no. 1 contender.  The match makers prolly rate Blanchfield highly.  

Here are the weigh ins.

UFC Vegas 69:  Weigh Ins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BAE0RnaORs

UFC Vegas 69:  Face Offs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2N-7vNfAgE

Edit:  Typo

Why is William Knight not very good? He has won most of his fights with a knock out and you can see the size of him he is very big for any one that he fights. I think he needs to improve on his wrestling but if he can do that I think he is top 5 contender because he does have very big power in his hands. I think he struggles against the top 10 atm because of his wrestling because people know they can take him down and stop him from hitting them with his big punches but I think he can train his wrestling and become a very good fighter.

I really don't know why the top 3rd rank Jessica Andrade, would be the one that Erin Blanchfield a 10th rank would be her opponent, maybe Jennifer Maia or Viviane Araújo was an OK match for Blanchfield, but I really like Erin Blanchfield's style and this is a good opportunity for her to get the upper rank faster, but this is going to be a tough fight for her for sure, but I am still positive with the skill of Erin Blanchfield that she can take Jessica Andrade, I just feel it that this fighting Kitty is ready for anything,



It wasn't, that is why I really think that IVs are not really prohibited to use in the UFC, but with a medical prescription for some that are cutting weight because of dehydration, here is Ali Abdelaziz on the IV used,



But he has deleted this post because he made some typo or something because the allowed litter to be administered was 100 ML only but even though Ali Abdelaziz, have some error in this, it was backed up by Brett Okamoto







And another one was Jeff Novitzki with a proper explanation,











But there are no further announcements if Islam Makhachev really used IVs so let's wait for further announcements,

Yeah, Molly definitely isn't a world beater, but she's a difficult fight for most fighters out there. However, her ground game got exposed. Now, Erin has a fairly substantial MMA career before the UFC, there's some good footage out there that shows she definitely has a special type of understanding on the ground, and I don't think she's got chance to show all of her skills off yet.

However, I don't think she'll like the pressure that Andrade can bring, and that might be the defining factor. Tokeweed, are you expecting a finish in this fight? I'm trying to gauge whether I risk a decision win for Andrade or not, since the odds are very long at 7.00 for Andrade. She has enough volume, and if Erin can get takedowns, and make it scrappy when shes in trouble it could well go to a decision, and potentially a split one at that.

Again, if we bring up Molly McCann she isn't really a top 10 or even a top 15 in the UFC in her weight class.  So we can't really use to gauge what Blachfield could do vs Andrade.  But I could be wrong.  The funny thing tho is the fans at Tapology voted Talia Santos vs Andrade close to a coin flip but has Andrade as the slight favorite.  I rate Santos a tad higher compared to Andrade after what Santos showed against Shev.  And Santos is kinda big for her division.

Anyway...  Weigh results are in.  Everybody made weight.

Jessica Andrade (124) vs Erin Blanchfield (125.5)
Jordan Wright (204) vs Zac Pauga (205.5)
Josh Parisian (266) vs Jamal Pogues (249.5)
William Knight (206) vs Marcin Prachnio (205)
Jim Miller (155.5) vs Alexander Hernandez (156)
Nazim Sadykhov (155.5) vs Evan Elder (155.5)   
Lina Lansberg (135.5) vs Mayra Bueno Silva (136)
Jamall Emmers (145) vs Khusein Askhabov (146)
Ovince Saint Preux (206) vs Philipe Lins (203.5)
AJ Fletcher (171) vs Themba Gorimbo (171)
Clayton Carpenter (125) vs Juancamilo Ronderos (125)

Erin Blanchfield is definitely capable of winning here, but for that to happen it'll likely need to hit the ground. It all depends on how good Andrade can defend the takedowns. Although, she's shown in her past fights she's pretty good at that. I think the odds are correct though, I think this is a closer fight that a lot of people think it's going to be. The real question is whether this will be a wrestling or striking dominant fight. If it's the latter, then yeah I'd naturally have to side with Andrade. I'll probably be going for the unlikely event of Andrade winning via a decision. Both ladies are capable of ending this fight, in different ways which means it should actually be a pretty entertaining fight. One of the one's to look forward too compared to the rest of the card.

That Volks vs Islam fight really stir the folks, now we are seeing videos claiming Islam cheated. Dana will really need to put them again in the Octagon as soon as possible. The difference this time is that they are more aware of what to do.


I kinda believe what toke said that Andrade is too good. She seems to take her fights seriously and is confident enough to accept the fight on such short notice. It's 1.75 vs 2.1. Seem close and there could be a chance for Blanchfield to win. I think put my bet too early since the odds had changed.

I'm not as confident as tokeweed on Andrade since Erin Blanchfield is actually a pretty good fighter. She has very good technique, crisp striking, and very technical when it hits the ground. I mean, she dismantled the fan favourite in Molly Mccann, and I mean dismantled her. Andrade on short notice though? That's a real tough fight, and she has some decent takedown defense of her own, and I'd favour Andrade on the feet. If Erin wins it'll be a massive statement, but I can see why Andrade is slightly edging the odds.

I'm wondering whether I be a bit cheeky, and go for a Andrade win by decision. Since, she'll be very wary of that takedown, and it might mean she's a little more shy in the striking, and thus won't get the finish. 7.00 odds if I recall correctly, that's some pretty damn good odds.

I've seen fight stats. Islam did more control, Volkanovski landed more accented strikes. Islam did more takedown attempts, Volkanovski did takedown defences. Draw or rematch would be a best solution. Because hard to believe that control > striking. Their fight can be interpreted that Islam neutralized all Volkanovski strengths, Volkanovski neutralized Islams wrestling I think I have already written ten times in this topic - dont let judges decide your faith. KO/Sub or go home.


Is it? I thought it is completely opposite. It is prohibited to use IV to recover dehydration balance. This is cheating, and problem of UFC weight-cut system. Fighters instead of fighting in their weight, make huge cuts to fit in, try to recover and fight as a bigger and stronger opponent.

Yeah and it's Andrade on short notice in a 5 round fight.  Cardio could be an issue...  So there are some things where Blanchfield could have the edge.  But I heard Andrade never left Vegas and she continued to train in the UFC PI after her last match.

And we can't really put too much stock on Blanchfield's win vs McCann as she sucks just like how Paddy Pimblet sucks.  Lol.  They're just a couple of hyped up fighters.  Pimblet could still improve tho.


William Knight isn't really that good.  But between him and Prachnio, I agree with the pick cos Prachnio sucks more.  Lol.

Another tape to watch.

UFC Free Fight:  Andrade vs Murphy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-xwWES4M1s

Surely this is an exciting fight to watch for sure, and after looking at some of Jone Jones's fight highlights I can see why there are so many fans that are still lingering when he is fighting well I think because of his great transitioning when he is throwing that punch or kicks, but yeah because of that inactivity it could surely get to him and make him vulnerable to some of Ciryl Gane's technical Prowess, but both fighters surely have that and this could become a fight when you made an error you will surely be punished by it, and yeah this can also be a close match because both surely have that technicality and the speed of a light heavyweight is still there in them,


For me, it is really unfair to be pitted against Jéssica Andrade and Andrade can be too much for Blanchfield but I think when it comes to wrestling me Erin Blanchfield has the level to dominate even Molly McCann was overwhelmed by it and humble because Blanchfield's technique, but when it comes to power Jéssica Andrade surely have that can could be a pain to Erin Blanchfield for sure, but still, I am supporting the fighting kitty Erin Blanchfield for accepting this challenge,


IV usage is not prohibited by the UFC or USADA if performed by a licensed physician or has a prohibition by a medical expert, but why is this a big issue IVs surely are banned in Australia, that is why I think Islam Makhachev can disclose this with a licensed Physician that can surely be agreed in administering it to Makhachev while cutting weight,

And yeah after Alexander Volkanovski thought that he was robbed by Makhachev his ego kicked in and change all of that humbled because it was a close fight, he would surely get all the praise for all of that drama the fight was finished and he doesn't do anything in the stand up he was nearly wrecked by Makhachev and nearly got knockout by him, so yeah he should have proven it by then inside the octagon I agree with you,

Volkanovski has learned from all of his fights but Islam looks stuck when he cannot submit or take his opponent down. I thought Islamd was going to get a easy submission like everyone else but he struggled getting take downs and then when he did get some he did not look like submitting Volkanovski. If the rematch is made I think putting a bet on Volkanovski decision is the most likely outcome because I do not think he has the power to knock Islam out and Islam will continue to try to take him down and do nothing because he has not learned to do any thing else in his career.

Everyone expected for Makhachev to be like Khabib, so maybe that is the reason he was so heavy favorite, but he clearly is not on Khabib level.
When this two guys fight again in rematch I think odds will be very much different and Volkanovski will have bigger chance to win in my oppinion.
One thing I don't like with UFC is their shit rating, they still have Volkanovski to be best p4p fighter above Islam, that is totally stupid what they are doing.

William knight is my bet of the night. He has shown in recent fights he has the ability to mix his attacks up. I always thought he was a knock out artist but he showed some good wrestling. I think the problem with Knight is he is so heavy because of all the muscle he is carrying that he finds it hard to keep up with his opponent but I think he will get the knock out this time and I think going for a round 1 knockout is the best value.

I do not think Islam is being investigated. People are now calling out Dan Hooker for making up the rumors and he could be in trouble if found guilty. The puncture wounds that people were talking about appear to be fake to someone photoshopped the pictures to make it look like he had a wound where a iv normally goes.

The thing with Volk is he wasn't finished as easy as how the lines showed.  The lines were so wide they gave Volk's line some value.  The lines should've been closer to 1.90 for both or maybe slight favorite for Makhachev.  But we know books juice these lines so if there's a rematch they will prolly lay it at Makhachev at 1.50 -1.60 or something.

Anyway on to the most exciting event of the year.  I can't wait!    My lottery ticket will prolly look something like this..

Bueno Silva - Pogues
Add:  Andrade - Fletcher - Carpenter
Add:  Knight - OSP
Add:  Emmers - Elder - Hernandez
Add:  Wright

^  Not financial advice.  Pie shtters are all around.  Lol.

And don't forget to make your picks at the Multi Master.

UFC Fight Night 219 - Multi Master Challenge
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/sportsbetio-ufc-fight-night-219-multi-master-challenge-saturday-5439870

Good luck!

@TopTort777 I have seen a lot of people mention that this fight could have swung the other way easily. This is said by a lot of people who actually keep a close eye on combat sports. Actually, I am at a loss here. Because at the same time, I cannot say this was the right decision made by the judges. And at the same time, it is also difficult to say that this was a mistake. I believe the fight was really close. And there had to be a winner.

A lot of people are also thinking that Islam Makhachev did not perform better compared to Volkanovski in this fight. However, I do not believe that is the case. I believe people are saying that after watching the fight again and again and subconsciously thinking that it was in Volkanovski's favor.

Of course, it would be extremely difficult for us to even understand why the fight was scored that way. At least I do not think that there is any type of agenda behind this. But what I understand is that there have been a lot of times when the judges have not scored a fight well, even if the fight once clearly turned the opposite way of what the judges were thinking.

But this fight was not scored like that. This fight was genuinely challenging to score. And it is very understandable why a lot of people might think that the fight should have ended the other way. And I am not saying that they are wrong for thinking like that.

Honestly, I think the rematch is going to clear all the doubts. Of course, if Islam Makhachev wins the rematch, it is likely to be settled. But if he doesn't, there will be a third fight between them.

It was back, and forth I'll give you that. However, I don't tend to agree with scoring control time, when they aren't doing anything with it. They have to at least be threatening with submissions or doing damage. Islam didn't do that, instead he was the one getting punched while he was in a dominant position. We've seen it before that judges have favoured the bottom fighter when they're the most active, and doing the damage. So, I was kind of expecting them to do the same on the night.

To be honest, I don't even want to see these guys back in their own divisions defending their titles, because I don't think anyone really challenges them. I just want to see the rematch. I'd like to see how Islam approaches the second fight, since his wrestling was largely ineffective.

I think most people, who are not connected with combat sports, will see Volkanovski as a winner, because he completely took ending of fifth round. A lot of people dont remember what was in previous rounds, but remember only what happened a minute ago. Their thoughts would be like "if Volkanovski had more time, he would have finished him".

I think both of fighters would agree for a rematch, but UFC management would be sceptical about it. Media has already gone crazy about it. My YouTube is full of "Makhachev is going to get banned for X years for cheating/taking doping/illegal IV" and crap like that.

I'm not really following much of the controversy. I'm just reacting based on what I saw that night. The longest control time Islam had was when he was on Volks back, but during that Volk protected against some very minor attempts to wrap the arms around the neck, and actually landed a lot of shots with no retaliation from Islam.

I personally, don't think you should be scoring control time when you're getting your face punched in, and not threatening anything. Fair enough if he retaliated. We always talk about damage, and how damage is the leading metric for scoring. Well, during the control times, Volk did the most damage. Volk didn't appear to be in any danger at any point in that fight, at least on the ground. There were a few big shots from Islam which definitely made Volk back up a little.