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I speculate that Colby Covington will begin taking his payperview payment, that he did not get from the UFC, from Jorge Masvidal after Colby's lawyers file the lawsuits against Masvidal for battery and assault hehehe. If this feud is not fake, I also speculate that Jorge Masvidal might become like BJ Penn. However, if this is only a fake feud, Colby and Jorge are deserving to win awards for best actor and best storyline for fiction hehehehehe.

Yeah, although I think his wrestling skills should be able to get him out of trouble most of the time, we see it time, and time again when wrestlers get hurt, they instinctively get the takedown, and then recover shortly after. I think in the early rounds we could see something like that if he does get hurt. I'll probably be staying away from the event in betting terms, too close to call, and there's too many ifs, and buts for me.

I do want Curtis to bounce back with a win though, the knockout blow he had from Lewis was absolutely horrible for him, and he seems like a real nice guy outside the cage. 

Anyone herd whats happening between Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington?
They moved fighting outside octagon to streets and Miami restaurant Papi Steak, so this two really heat each other or they want to get more attention from media and press.
Someone recorded and released video of the incident:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFO5LMF7zdc

^  Aspinall is legit.  I don't think somebody did Volkov that early in a fight before...


Blaydes isn't really that durable imho.  He's chinny like I said.  So it's a bit sketchy at the start of the match because Daukas could def knock him out in under 1.5 rounds.  I could see it Daukas ahead after the first couple of rounds then Blaydes peeling him to the ground and takes over.  If there was live betting Blaydes after R1 could be the spot.  

And it's funny that Daukas was matched up vs Blaydes right after his loss vs Lewis.  The UFC prolly know something?  

Tom Aspinall did really great in that fight. Actually, It's not easy to win against a fighter like Alexander Volkov.
But, I have to say in that fight there was a time when Tom Aspinall seemed to be knocked out and went on the floor but Alexander Volkov did not take advantage of that, I don't know why!!

I think that was a big moment in the fight. If he did follow up with some more hammer fists it's could easily have been a different outcome of the fight.

I am surprised, that Alexander Volkov, that has Kyokushin base, has stopped using kicks. Seriously, check out his last fights. As far as I remember, in Kyokushin most knockouts are dont by kicks, and punches are landed to the body. Where are his front kicks to the liver (i.e. fight against Walt Harris). Are these body switchers? Or was it tactics? Maybe Volkov was under heavy pressure (boo from the crowd was louder than usually) and did not cope with the stress.

Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington can be an interesting fight actually in my opinion because I was a little shocked to see him win against Masvidal. Covington did really well in that fight but I thought he must do not give the fight much importance and that's what cost him.

I don't know if Masvidal is doing this to get another fight against Covington or not, but I think if Masvidal versus Covington actually happens Masvidal will be ready this time.

I would be very much impressed if Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington are giving their 100% commitment to this feud if it is fake. It might also impress uncle Dana and cause him to promote Covington versus Masvidal 2 hehehe.



UFC welterweights Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington reportedly got into a scuffle on Monday night at a Miami restaurant. Shortly following reports of the incident, Masvidal posted a video to social media addressing Covington directly.

Source https://www.mmaweekly.com/jorge-masvidal-posts-video-directed-toward-colby-covington-after-restaurant-altercation

Other sources.

https://mobile.twitter.com/andyslater/status/1506106548572983298?s=12

Video of Jorge Masvidal who is in a police station asking for a show your face challenge.

https://mobile.twitter.com/gamebredfighter/status/1506117739139805188?s=12

Daukaus loss against Lewis will be taken as nothing for him, it's not like it's his first loss. Daukaus is also a power puncher, he only needs one shot.


Agree with notblox1 that Aspinell is getting tougher after earning performance of the night in the previous fights he did in defeating Arlovski and Spivak. Him starting with Lewis and then Tuivasa will get him to earn a title shot. It's not going to be an easy way up. Big guys are not easy to beat unless they get slow like Lewis with no wrestling capability.

I like him, and I had him winning against Alex, however I'm not quite sure I want to see him going against the guys you mentioned quite yet. I just feel for entertainment value we'll get a little bit more for our buck once hes settled down a little. I feel while he's very good, and probably could challenge for the title, I don't think its a good idea that he's rushed to it. Obviously, I want fighters to be challenged so I wouldn't be too bothered if he did fight one of the guys mentioned, I just think for his team they need to take the foot off the gas a little.

Tom Aspinal is getting serious with his win against Alexander Volkov, and with his young age and great 12-2 record I could see him on top of heavyweight divion.
Maybe he is not yet material for champion but he is now ready to face top guns who are above him in rankings like Derrick Lewis, Curtis Blaydes or Tai Tuivasa.
Dana White looked so happy like he found new McGregor in Paddy Pimblett, so now he can earn more money from him.

Updated my post, thanks

I am more excited about Matt Brown fight. Black belt in elbows will open another opponent To bad he is about to end his career, as he is having mental problems after all these punches to head and suffer from blackouts.

I always try not to miss Oleynik fights, but I think this is time for him to retire. Thanks to fights, the guy moved from poverty in Ukraine to US and enjoys life with his family, raise chickens, plant vegetables He should turn into coaching or do masterclasses in jujutsu.

Yes, that fight with Derrick Lewis was really a fast one, Lewis just gave him a bombardment of punches that KO Daukaus, and in my opinion, Blaydes really have the advantage, and maybe his durability to withstand punches over Daukaus and maybe you are right, I am doubting Daukaus if he can make Blaydes
Submit in just 1 round which is not going to happen in my opinion,


Yup! 2 Russian fights are not on the list, OP can surely update his list, to add some changes, and because all I care about this time is the fight between Ilia Topuria VS Paddy Pumbret this is one grudge match you will never want to missed out.

^  After seeing Daukas lose vs Lewis, I'm not too sure he could beat Blaydes.  I mean Blaydes is chinny so he prolly could get lucky and find that chin.  But dunno...  It's sketchy.

Edit:  Just saw the line.  I agree that Blaydes should be the favorite but I think the line is kinda wide.


FYP and there's one match up missing.  Aliaskhab Khizriev vs Denis Tiuliulin.  Two Russian fighters in their UFC debut.  That should be fun.  Lol.  Just check Tapology if you feel like verifying the info you get from Wikipedia.

https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/84285-ufc-fight-night

Anyway what did you guys think of UFC London??  It was easily one of the best events of the year imho.  And the thing is it's not even a PPV event and yet it was better than maybe a couple of PPV events made this year.  I could say that I liked UFC London waaay better than UFC 273.  

Well an actuality even though I am mad about Paddy Pimblett because of his tweets I kind of like him when it comes to resourcefulness inside the ring, When the time he realize that he is no match with Rodrigo Vargas striking he then have switch his gears when Vargas have take him down and Rodrigo Vargas realizing that Paddy is not a push over on the ground he panicked and gave his back I think Paddy has what Connor McGregor is lacking, but McGregor still does have what Paddy is missing, but this young Athlete can sure progress, Paddy Pimblett is still 27 years old and there are still much room to progress, than just the ground game,

Curtis Blaydes VS Chris Daukaus

Well, both of these fighters have lost to Derrick Lewis, and both to a KO punches, this could be an interesting fight but Curtis Blaydes have gained a win towards Jairzinho Rozenstruik so I guess BLaydes has an advantage, but I could be wrong, and will still give my updates regarding this, but although this should be a main event of Jan Błachowicz and Aleksandar Rakić, Blachowicz withdrew on late January because of some injury,

Michelle Waterson VS Amanda Ribas

This should be on this event but Michelle Waterson was forced to withdraw in early March due to an undisclosed injury,

Joanne Wood VS Alexa Grasso

Joanne Wood Seem looking old maybe because of her hair color but Alexa Grasso looks stunning surely want to watch a match between two kitties fighting inside the ring, and this is what I would surely want to see,

Neil Magny VS Max Griffin

Well, this fight might be interesting so I will put up my pick, and what I think about the fight I surely like Neil Magny here, but Max Griffin is one explosive dude now having 3 consecutive wins.

Paddy showed us a bit more of his skill set this event, I'll be honest I haven't bought into the hype yet, but I'll give props where it's due. I think a lot of people expected him to be the knock out artist, a bit like Conor. However, he quite possibly showed that he has something different to his game, somewhere that Conor struggled in.

The only one to let me down was Cory Mckenna, and unfortunately she was one of the bigger favourites of the night, except for Ilia Topuria. Disappointed for her, but it was probably the correct decision, she got some decent control time which I was hoping would count to something, but she took too much damage in the stand up I think.

Not sure what's next for her, but one thing for clear is she needs to bounce back after being such a large favourite, and losing.

Rodrigo Vargas Giving up his ground and letting Pimblett get a grasp of his back was a big mistake, I can say that Rodrigo "Kazula" Vargas is just an average fighter even though he himself has 3 wins under submission, which doesn't mean he is very good at grappling, his 1st debut in the UFC was a lost, 2nd fight had him losing with an illegal knee and won a submission win, While Ilia Topuria's opponent Jai Herbert was also for me an average fighter, but have a decent striking because of his reach and Topuria with this advantage having a hard time at 1st but overcome that reach advantage of Herbert.


Let's be rational here, I know Pimblett have said all bad things to Georgia with a tweet and cursing them with hurtful words but I mean that isn't enough to start a fight with Paddy Pimblett outside the ring or Octagon, I mean he can approach Paddy with words and gives his side, or announcing a match with Paddy Pimblett to the UFC, but I am expecting something like this would surely happen, and actually, I want Ilia Topuria to win this, even though not with his power over striking but with the power over grappling, there might be a chance Topuria is so good on both, and Pimblett will surely get what he wants.

UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus



Date: March 27 , 2021
Main Card: SUN, MAR 27

Venue: Nationwide Arena

Main card (ESPN+)
Heavyweight: Curtis Blaydes vs. Chris Daukaus            
Women's Flyweight: Joanne Wood vs. Alexa Grasso            
Flyweight: Askar Askarov vs. Kai Kara-France            
Welterweight: Matt Brown vs. Bryan Barberena            
Heavyweight: Ilir Latifi vs. Alexey Oleynik

Prelims            
Women's Flyweight: Jennifer Maia vs. Manon Fiorot            
Welterweight: Neil Magny vs. Max Griffin            
Lightweight: Marc Diakiese vs. Viacheslav Borschev            
Women's Bantamweight: Sara McMann vs. Karol Rosa            
Bantamweight: Chris Gutiérrez vs. Danaa Batgerel            
Flyweight: Matheus Nicolau vs. David Dvořák
Middleweight: Aliaskhab Khizriev vs Denis Tiuliulin            
Featherweight: Luis Saldaña vs. Bruno Souza

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFC_Fight_Night:_Blaydes_vs._Daukaus
https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/84285-ufc-fight-night

P.S. I will edit this post as soon there will be more detailed info about main card and prelims.

Unexpected result in Aspinal vs Volkov fight. Either Aspinal is good, or Volkov overestimated. Aspinal gonna improve his position in top greatly right now. Volkov on top6 did not look that this place belong to him. Like Aspina was on top6, and Volkov barely on top15. Volkov must work on his grappling, or he will end badly.

Nothing like Pimblet stumbling into another win. Meh, maybe I'm just bitter, but holly f*** is Vargas a shit grappler. Who in their right mind stands that much off-balance in a clinch and never throws and shots? Hi was basically balancing on one foot before the throw and then just tried to what, get up from the ground by giving his back? I mean, please man, BJJ 101...f***