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At least we now have a challenger for her. I feel with WMMA at times, there can be one person that just dominates. We saw it with Nunes, Cyborg, and we're seeing it with Val. Now at the very least, all the top dogs have either already lost or have got some decent challengers. It's nice to see. I do find that a lot of the WMMA are a lot more technical on the ground, so it kind of breaks up the fights like Jake vs Fialho, as that was literally just a boxing match if it wasn't for Jake spamming the leg kicks.

Santos did well, a lot better than I was expecting. Honestly, I think that head clash was the defining point of the fight unfortunately.

I get what you are saying, but the age of specialists is long gone. Today's young fighters are well wersed in BJJ (for mma) as well other arts that acompany it. It's not uncommon to have slip in fight that a well versed fighter can take advantage of. And I have seen situations in BJJ where blue belts catch a black belt in something. Hell, it even happened to me as a white belt catching a brown belt and tapping him. It's not the norm but things do happen sometimes.

It was a great fight and i was rooting for Glover Teixeira but he gassed out and surprisingly Jiri Prochazka was able to stop him on the ground, i was expecting the opposite and there were many opportunities for Glover Teixeira to win the fight on the feet as well but he always go for the take down and gassed himself out

I need to watch the fight once again, Talia Santos had control in the ground but when it comes to strikes Valentina Shevchenko was far ahead in the scorecard and that is why the judges scored like that. It was a competitive fight for Valentina Shevchenko after a very long time and a rematch would be great.

The main event probably was the fight of the year, but tonight I think we might have had multiple contenders. Apart from the Allen fight, I think we had a really good night of fights. None of them really disappointed except for the Allen fight.

Which is pretty weird to me, since I thought Jiri was the one gassing out. Glover basically had free shots at his face for much of that round. It was the highest amount Glover managed to land in the stand up the entire fight, and Jiri wasn't reacting well. I guess, that opportunity gave him a second wind.

According to the course of the fight, Texeria was leading, if he hadn't lost his neck in the last 30 seconds, Texeria would probably have won by the referee's decision. Both fighters fought well, it was a very competitive match and I enjoyed every second of it. If he hadn't been so tired, Prochazka wouldn't have snatched his neck so easily. The new belt holder of the Prochazka light weight division should be congratulated.

Fialho is great, and I love seeing a fighter go after it, and staying active, However, he probably did need a rest, and was getting ahead of himself. However, there was a clear difference in the ability last night. Jake being agile, good kicks, whereas Fialho is a bit of a one trick pony. He looks for the knock out, and even when he gets hurt, he doesn't look to mitigate that by diving for the legs or trying a take down, he just starts swinging. His style is more akin to heavyweights.

I do like him though, I just think he needs to work on his overall game if he wants to get anywhere near the top, and most importantly stay there. Boxing doesn't win you titles.

Also, Allen annoyed me. I didn't think he won that fight, I thought he was largely dominated, and the only saving grace is he did do a little more damage when he did get positions. I don't think it was a robbery, but more of a lucky win for him as it could have easily gone the other way. Obviously, I didn't mind since he was on my accumulator, but that didn't end up coming in anyway.

Frankly, I am disappointed with Glover Texeira performance. He had lost on his field. I could have understood of Prochazka would have KO him, but loosing via submission, when you have a black belt in BJJ, to a guy with only 2 wins by sub among 28... The only thing I liked about this fight was that Glover at his age has enough gas for 5*5min fight.

In hindsight Fialho could badly need some rest.  He had three matches in three months.  Maybe he should've given himself time to recover.  I know his time in the cage weren't really that long but all that training will take a toll in your body, I don't care who you are.

The main event...  Lmao.  Teixeira had it until he didn't.  If he didn't have his neck caught, he'd be winning via decision.  Would be interesting to see how the new champ matches up vs Rakic and Ankalaev.  There's also Jamahal Hill.

And yeah, fade whoever Santos is up against next fight.  Santos uber good.


Choi my pie shitter.  Lol.  Brendan Allen almost did too.  Fialho was another one.  And note to self, my biggest mistake was ignoring the info that JJ hasn't fought for two years before taking on Weili again.

In honesty, I was shocked that Andre Fialho lost to Matthews if I would bet on this match I will surely lose because my pick would be Fialho in 1st round Matthews was down but in round 2 Jake Matthews was suddenly on the aggressive side, that pressured Fialho and in the 3 mins mark Jake Matthews have seen that Andre Fialho was wobbly he has gained the upper hand, Jake Matthews really has the power and technicality that surely win against Andre Fialho,


It was a masterful fight and both can win depending on what may happen because I think the match was very close, it was an amazing match that was the fight of the year and Dana White will surely give both fighters a bonus for what they have shown to all, Respect for both fighters, and right now I think this is the best fight than with the Gilbert Burns VS Khamzat Chimaev fight, that is why it is the fight of the year on the UFC and these two will surely go down in history,

Damn, what a night. I was in for 3k until Jake Matthews stopped Fialho, I actually had that fight going the distance, as I felt Jake was underestimated. However, he really turned up. That's probably the best I've seen him fight, and against Fialho of all people.

The main event I nearly had right too. I went for the fight to go the distance at like 5.00/5.50 odds in the end, I was very nearly right. I thought the main event was good, with Jiri looking good at times, but overall I felt Glover was the one winning come the last minute of the last round.

Val nearly slipped up, and honestly I was quite impressed by Santos. If it wasn't for that accidental headbutt which caused the swelling on her eye, I think she could have won that, and probably should have based on the performances. Even with the eye, I thought it was very close, and could've gone either way. I have Santos for the win despite those later rounds.

Here are my picks for the UFC 275 and men it was really insane

Glover Teixeira VS Jiri Prochazka - Submission R5 - WIN

It was an insane fight it surely blows my mind, Jiri Prochazka, in the 1st round, has given his back but he stand-up from that Glover Teixeira was controlling the fight to the ground but Prochazka knows how to slither his way out 2nd round was Prochazka's round in my opinion insane striking that he delivers to Glover Teixeira until in the 3rd round both fighters are bloodied, even though both fighters are bloodied, and tired they really never stop in giving us a great fight, Prochazka with his height he surely knows how to deal in getting out to a submission, it was just 39 seconds that Jiri Prochazka has to lock a rear-naked choke to Teixeira, this fight is definitely fought of the year, it was not an easy fight for both fighters, definitely Jiri Prochazka deserves the belt, but Kudos to Glover Teixeira despite his age he surely gives Prochazka a hard time, and that fight was one legit one,

Weili Zhang VS Joanna Jedrzejczyk - KO/TKO - R2 - WIN

From technique to skill there is no doubt Zhang Weili is the real deal, Joanna Jedrzejczyk might have gotten Weili to the ground but it was because Joanna Jedrzejczyk's kick has aimed at the leg that leads Zhang to trip, but it was a one-sided fight that got Joanna Jedrzejczyk to realized that she is now retiring,


Jack Della Maddalena VS Ramazan Emeev - KO/TKO - R1 - WIN

That Liver blow Jack Della Maddalena sure has the strength on his punches, a good quality of a boxer and in round 1 the fight was already done, at 1st Emmev is showing aggressiveness in taking the fight to the ground but Della Maddalena is getting out from that position and the power of Jack Della Maddalena is truly amazing, looking forward to his next fight,


Choi Seung-Woo VS Joshua Culibao - Decision - R3 - WIN

It was a great fight and I mean no words for it, Seung-Woo Choi is just doing his usual but Culibao, men I surely underestimated my guy, but he landed many volumes, on Choi, that was insane, kudos to both fighters they have done a great job, in giving us great event fight, not like the Teixeira VS Prochazka, but it is still a decent fight to watch Joshua Culibao is really hurting Seung-Woo Choi, and Culibao has said to the interview that he's aggression will surely backfire at him and it did, and will definitely look forward to more fight on Joshua Culibao,

UFC 265 Card and Results:

Main Card:
Jiri Prochazka def. Glover Teixeira via Submission
Valentina Shevchenko def. Talia Santos via split decision
Zhang Weili def. Joanna Jędrzejczyk  via TKO [Spinning Back Fist]
Jake Matthews def. Andre Fiahlo via second-round TKO
Jack Della Maddalena def. Ramazan Emeev via first-round TKO

Preliminary Card:
Josh Culibao def. Seungwoo Choi via Split Decision
Hayisaer Maheshate def. Steve Garcia via First-Round Knockout
Brendan Allen def. Jacob Malkoun via Unanimous Decision
Kyung Ho Kang def. Danaa Batgerel via Unanimous Decision
Silvana Gomez Juarez def. Liang Na via First-Round TKO
Joselyne Edwards def. Ramona Pascual via Unanimous Decision

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Jiri Prochazka vs Glover Teixeira - Insane Fight of the Night! I'm very shocked that Glover Teixeira dominated Jiri in the very first two rounds. He missed two very crucial chances to TKO Jiri for an unnecessary submission attempt. Anyways, congratulations for the both of them displaying a bloodbath fight and sportsmanship. I don't want to see a rematch for this fight, obviously Jiri will win because of the age gap and it's a big factor. If Glover Teixeira was in his 30's probably either of them will sleep on the canvas.

Valentina Shevchenko vs Talia Santos - A controversial decision need a rematch.  

Zhang Weili vs Joanna Jędrzejczyk -  I thought this would be a 5 round fight but didn't see that coming. By the way, congratulations to Jędrzejczyk on her retirement. What a great career run! Zhang Weili is coming for his belt.

Damn Andre Fialho was hurt and stopped by Jake Matthews.  It was Matthew's punching power that made the difference as Fialho seemed hurt every time he got tagged by a solid punch.

And my main event this weekend didn't disappoint. Zhang Weili vs Joanna Jędrzejczyk. I was really hoping Joanna can survive that round 1 take down and assaults because I want to see more exchanges. Now Weili is back in title contention. I think he will beat Esparza and become champion again.

I am rooting for Glover Teixeira to win the fight, if he can take the fight to the ground then he will be able to control the fight and win by submission and that is what i am expecting. Jiri Prochazka is a good striker and if Glover Teixeira can handle the first few minutes of the fight as i am expecting a flurry of combinations from Jiri Prochazka then he is going to win the fight.

Taila Santos is going to be a good challenge for Valentina Shevchenko but not expecting any upset.

UFC Prelims are starting soon so it's better to prepare on time and warm up with some female fighters
My gut feeling is telling me this could be night of big surprises and underdog wins, my main was for Joanna Jędrzejczyk to win against Weili Zhang.
It's possible that Glover Teixeira will win in main event but not if Prochazka has a good day and make less mistakes.
Lot of people is expecting Prochazka to win and become new champion, he has reach advantage and he is younger fighter, but it's always good when champ in undedog.

^  The 'Boogey Woman'  monicker was what she called herself during the build up of her first match vs Namajunas.  It back fired on her big time as Namajunas showed some solid mental fortitude and knocked JJ out.  But yeah...  That pic, ugh.  

Anyway here are the weigh ins.  Everybody who went to the scale made weight.  Bontorin vs Kape is cancelled.  Bontorin didn't go because of a botched weight cut.  He was taken to the hospital.  Aaand Welsh is making me doubt my Fialho pick vs Matthews.  He's high up my lottery ticket at the second tier.  -_-

UFC 275:  Weigh ins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2YRhBKtmH4

UFC 275:  Face offs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxlCOSXDr2Q

Champ Glover Teixeira (205) vs Jiri Prochazka (205)
Champ Valentina Shevchenko (124.5) vs Taila Santos (125)
Joanna Jedrzejczyk (116) vs Zhang Weili (116)
Andre Fialho (170.5) vs Jake Matthews (170.5)
Jack Della Maddalena (170.5) vs Ramazan Emeev (171)
Seungwoo Choi (146) vs Josh Culibao (146)
Steve Garcia (155.5) vs Hayisaer Maheshate (155.5)
Brendan Allen (186) vs Jacob Malkoun (186)
Danaa Batgerel (135) vs Kyung Ho Kang (136)
Silvana Gomez (116) Juarez vs Liang Na (116)
Joselyne Edwards (145) vs Ramona Pascual (145)

Last call for the Multi Master.

Here's jeremypwr's multi master for 275.

UFC 275 Multi Master Challenge
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/sportsbetio-ufc-275-multi-master-challenge-saturday-5401701

Well, I am more excited for the young guy than old man Glover Teixeira, and this is going to be natural action, Glover Teixeira would need to be very agile against Prochazka and getting him pin down for Grappling, but Prochazka having good takedown defense I really doubted that, it could end up while standing,


I never behold the beauty of Valentina Shevchenko until I have seen that image of yours, bbc.reporter you surely never fail to amuse me, with this fight I really think that Shevchenko has the power and the beauty to win this fight, she could finish Taila Santos with a KO, or submission whatever the fights goes to any route,


That Boogey Woman really fits her, after that fight with Zhang Weili, tremendously deformed her face so much that it is unrecognizable and after that fight, she was never been seen because of the surgery that needed, for her and now she wants a rematch against the same woman that makes her face like that, and right now Zhang Weili is super active and right now after that 2nd fight against Rose Namajunas she is pretty much well rounded now when it comes to striking and wrestling, and on this fight against Joanna Jedrzejczyk, she is training with the Hickman brothers and returning to her roots, with her striking.

Agreed and it appears that we have a complete movie package for UFC 275. Besides the action, we have an underdog story starring the oldman Glover Teixeira.



We have a PG13 sexy time movie starring the killer assassin, fighting sex kitten, Valentina Shevchenko. Wait for her spin move after every victory in the octagon.



We also have the most suspenseful horror story starring the return of the Boogey Woman.

The UFC 275 is about to start tomorrow, and here are my picks highlighted in green are my picks

Glover Teixeira VS Jiri Prochazka

I really think that this fight will be an interesting one, any fighter could win with their advantageous technique, and 1 wrong move can be very lethal to both fighters, Teixeira with his grappling, if he can get Prochazka on the ground it is a finish for Jiri Prochazka, and for Jiri Prochazka, with his reach and has a very devastating power with his striking, and when it comes to durability I think that Glover Teixeira is not very durable not back in his younger age, and now has a very fragile chin, while Jiri Prochazka he is pretty much confidence with his durability and can take huge punches from his opponent when counter with his own huge strikes, and I think Prochazka has an advantage with his speed, and decent takedown defense, even though Glover Teixeira has the advantage on experience yes he has fought many top-ranking fighters on the past I think the advantage of Jiri Prochazka is enough to take Glover Teixeira, it will be a round 2 or 3 that Prochazka can take out Glover, but in the round 4 to 5 I think that Teixeira can win this, stake odds for this fight are, 2.75 for Teixeira while 1.50 for Prochazka that is why I am going to Jiri Prochazka,

Weili Zhang VS Joanna Jedrzejczyk

This is a rematch for these 2 fighters and the return of Joanna Jedrzejczyk is a question mark what is her motivation in returning to the UFC, while Zhang Weili's motivation is how she can enhance her craft, both lost to Rose Namajunas 2 times, while Weili on the 1st match was KO'ed by Namajunas, on their 2nd fight it was very close because Weili has aimed to be a well-rounded fighter by having takedowns in her arsenal, but it has not gone too well, but maybe she can enhance it a little more but for this 2nd fight with Jedrzejczyk she is training with the Hickman brothers will surely return her on her roots think she can pull a win again against Jedrzejczyk, stake odds for this fight are 1.65 for Weili while 2.41 for Jedrzejczyk, so I will be going with Zhang Weili,

Jack Della Maddalena VS Ramazan Emeev

I think this is going to be a great fight Maddalena is a good boxer and he has the power advantage and the age younger than Emeev, and the Speed advantage while Emeev will rely more on his wrestling, but I think that Jack Maddalena has one of the pure boxing in the MMA, he is checking leg kicks and good takedown defense so Della Maddalena 1 of a great prospect that I think I will look forward to, and stake odds for this fight are 1.66 for Della Maddalena while 2.39 for Emmev, so I will go with Jack Della Maddalena.

Choi Seung-Woo VS Joshua Culibao

I think this is one of the great fights that will be on the UFC, and anything can sure happen, this is a clash of strikers, a boxer and a kicker, Choi, Seungwoo can be a boxer but not that great he can be a wrestler but not that great but I think he got good striking while "Kuya" Josh Culibao is a decent kicker, I do believe this will be a very close match Culibao can be very still and waiting for Seung-Woo Choi and if he does that Choi will surely progress with his striking and can win this fight but I can be biased here, Seung-Woo Choi is a decent fighter and the stake odds for this fight is pretty much one-sided, 1.40 for Seung-Woo, while 3.25 for Culibao, but as I have said I will be going to a Filipino fighter and that is Joshua Culibao, just take it as a grain of salt, because I think Choi Seung-Woo will win this, but Culibao is my pick.

Right, I've got my predictions after mulling it over a little bit. Again, I'll probably be betting slightly different to my predictions, but most will be the same this time. Probably going to do a eight fold accumulator, as I'm not really fancying this event.

Here's the predictions:
Glover Teixeira via decision (part of accumulator)
Valentina Shevchenko via decision (part of accumulator)
Weili Zhang (part of accumulator)
Jake matthews (part of accumulator)
Ramazan Emeev
Seung Woo Choi
Steve Garcia
Brendan Allen (part of accumulator)
Batgerel Danaa
Na Liang
Joselyne Edwards