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Rose Namajunas is something, actually I kind of OK with the scorecards, and I think even if there would be another rematch I think that the result will still be the same, Rose Namajunas is a technical and phenomenal fighter than Weili, and actually in their first fight I have bet for Zhang Weili because she was over hype, I haven't seen the potential of Rose Namajunas, and after witnessing that OK from Namajunas, I have watched the fight in Slow-mo and have seen the reality that Rose Namajunas is in a different level and just like what I said her flexibility from her taekwondo days have proven useful for her.



Actually, I really think that Alex Pereira has a decent takedown defense, or should I say superb, if you would look at the fight again and time it when Andreas Michailidis would be ready for a takedown you need to slow-mo or pause it for you to see, Pereira is keeping the distance by holding Michailidis on the chin to leverage him for a takedown and the knee to hold on the distance and when you look at the part where Michailidis was on Pereira's back Alex Pereira have entered the kimura lock while standing not to enter by submission but to just separate the hands just to control the takedown of Michailidis, that is why I think Alex Pereira knows how to get away from a takedown, well if anyone didn't notice it, I think I think Alex Pereira is something.

Rose did well, but I thought it was closer than one of the judges scored it. They scored 4 rounds for Rose, which is mad come to think of it. I do think it could have went either way with it at least being a 5-4 on either side. Good battle though. I'm annoyed because Usman, and Hawes messed up my accumulator for 17k. I had Usman by TKO, and Hawes just winning. The annoying thing is; Hawes was doing incredibly well until...well he wasn't.

Justin, and Chandlers fight was something else. Real good fight, had it all stand up, and a little bit of wrestling. Also, Chandler taking down Justin in extreme fashion, and smashing his face into the canvas was quite the sight. Justin's ability to stay calm in the pocket is impressive.

Alex Periera got his knockout in style, though I'll be honest he's going to have major issues when it comes to wrestling, and grapplers. Just think if that was Brunson in front of him, he would have been mauled. He needs to work on the grappling, and takedown defense. Obviously, credit where credit is due he got the knock out.

Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if the UFC avoid matching Alex up with serious wrestlers to try, and mask it on his way up to Adensanya, because a pure striking match between them will be brilliant, and something the fans will want.

I think Alex Pereira has executed it perfectly he had Andreas Michailidis thinking it was another leg kick but Pereira is readying for a knee kick when Michailidis lift his feet for a block, I really think he moves away because he is a very cautious fighter, but what he did in this fight was an absolute genius he really know's what he is doing, from that takedown defense you can never see a striker have a takedown defense this good, he has locked a kamora lock to separate Michailidis hands you would not see this kind of technique every day, I think he is ready but I guess another fight will surely determine if he is really ready for a title shot.

Have you seen Alex Pereira flying knee knockout? This guy has nice technics, but 100% he needs more experience in mix martial arts. He connected a knee, and moved away, like he is used in kickboxing, KO or TKO and the ref sends him to the corner He connected, moved away, but then remembered that this is MMA and went to ground and pound

Check this how donut Chris Barnett made a spinning wheel kick - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=927940007927040 hilarious guy

I'm gonna admit, I totally underestimated Rose's will to retain the belt. Ol' Gertrude really showed that she is still willing to fight, even tho she had some reservations about fighting in the past. Not a fan, but I do respect what she has done.

As expected, Colby really stomped on the gas in this one. I have a hard time believing someone besides Usman is on his level in that division. A part of me would love to see Khabib vs Covington (when Khabib was fighting) as Khabib was reportedly wrestling with bigger guys all the time and was known to put on some weight.

Can someone explain why Gaethje vs Chandler was billed lower than Edgar vs Vera or Burgos vs Quarantilio? That makes no sense to me.

Kamaru Usman Def Colby Covington

Covington has targeted a takedown early on, but a good takedown defense from Kamaru Usman has failed the assault of Colby Covington, we can see how ready Kamaru Usman really is in this fight he can sure take the punishment from Covington while Usman's heavy strikes have damage Covington a lot, you can really see the power of Kamaru Usman in this fight.

Rose Namajunas Def Zhang Weili

Congrats to both fighters, and Zhang Weili really did up his game no doubt about it, but Rose Namajunas is still a technical fighter than Weili, both fighters have done a great job, in my opinion, I could give 4 round win for Rose Namajunas, but the 3rd round is a very controversial one but I think Weili has won that round, and there is no doubt, Rose, Namajunas still champion and have truly beaten Zhang Weili the favorite of bookies, Rose Namajunas is a true winner here, and I got to admit even though she had lost the fight Zhang Weili still delivers a great performance.

Marlon Vera Def Frankie Edgar

We can see that Marlon Vera is unscathed by Edgar truly he is a more technical fighter than Frankie Edgar, and that KO kick was really tremendous, Vera surely deserves this win and will continue on supporting him and when he fights Stake.com will surely double your winnings.

^ Indeed one of the best fights as far as main card is concerned. I have no issue with how it was scored but there are some who argue that Covington won three rounds. He's probably the toughest Usman fought when defending the title to date but still not enough. Who do you think has the real chance of dethroning the current champ? Chimaev?

Too bad for Edgar losing by KO again. He probably wants to redeem himself next and I know that he could still fight but I think he should just coach younger fighters and pass on his skills.

Great fights as expected, Rose Namajunas and Weili Zhang fought really well and it was a really close fight and the only weakness for Weili Zhang is that she needs to improve her ground game from the back. Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington was a bit crazy as Colby Covington was tough enough to come back till the final bell even though he was dropped twice in the second round.

Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler went to war, i was betting for a stoppage but unfortunately it went the decision .

Rose Namajunas is a technical good fighter and she finished Weili Zhang when they first meet and i am not expecting a different result even though there is a lot of hype behind Weili Zhang because she is training under some well known coaches and may be we might see a new champion but i am expecting Rose Namajunas to be on point and avoids the take down.

Placed small bets mainly going with Rose Namajunas, Colby Covington, Alex Pereira. I want to enjoy this card as there are really good fights, so no huge bets this time.

I love Weili's style. She walks everybody down, is not afraid to stay in the pocket, and has a fantastic killer instinct. What's interesting about Weili, is that I have never seen fear or doubt in her at any time, during any of her fights. She seems to have supreme confidence.

I think this is the main reason behind Weili Zhang being the betting favorite.

Jessica Andrade showed Rose Namajunas being vulnerable in the wrestling department.

Big bets dropped on Zhang are gambling that she can recreate Andrade's wrestling success.

But it has been said that Weili Zhang brought in other specialist coaches aside from Henry Cejudo.

There is a chance Weili's stand up and MMA kickboxing has also improved along with her wrestling and grappling.

I second this. After the first match I stood by the idea that Weili beats Rose 9 out of 10 times. Seeing as we didn't see much of Weilis performance in the first fight, can't say if a new training camo will improve her, but it can't hurt. Weili is coming into this more pissed off then before and that could giver her a slight advantage.

^  I got Weili Zhang at the current line.  She was a bigger favorite at the first match and now it’s almost a coin flip at the rematch?  We didn’t even learn a lot from the first match.  Weili could’ve won if Namajunas’ kick didn’t land for all we know. 

And Weili has been training at Fight Ready under Eddie Cha and Henry Cejudo.  Expect to see some improvements...

I wouldn't say she was outmatched, she just walked into pretty much the first significant contact of the fight, that happens sometimes. I'm expecting a much tougher outing for Rose this time, and I think I would agree that Zhang is the favourite going into the fight. Rose is a fan favourite, and it's sometimes quite hard to remove that bias, but Zhang has been brilliant for a long time, and I expect her to be a little more switched on tonight, and respect Rose's power a little more.

it will surely be upset when Marlon Vera could win this, well yes Frankie Edgar surely has a winning advantage but my bet will go with Vera, in my opinion, I think Marlon Vera is ready for this and has a technical analysis on what he might do with Frankie Edgar, that is how I am predicting this fight.


For me, I think Zhang Weili's mentality is still intact, and not like Paulo Costa that still says that he won against Adesanya Zhang Weili is aware of Rose Namajunas strength that is why she is finding some solution to Rose Namajunas, but apparently having a new style will not surely going to help her, that is why Rose Namajunas will still win this.


Covington has a tendency of can really win against Usman, Because Usman doesn't prioritize his defense, but I think the lack of power with his striking is really there, and Kamaru Usman tends to adapt to the situation and can change the offensive patterns that win him their first match.

Well this ufc main event is surely 1 of the best for the year.


Main Event ( My Prediction )


a small prediction on this

Trevor Wittman student will win everything . He will get MVP coach again.

for Justin vs Chandler:
Based on his last match , he dont really have a durability to strike with justin. Justin will get TKO win in r2.


Shane vs Billy
Personally love Shane, the momenutum for him is unstoppable .


Frankie Edgar vs Vera
Vera is a great fighter , but don't see him winning this match against edgar. (if edger give his 100% on this match). But personally will bet on Vera even Edgar is the better fighter here . Might see an upset


Rose vs Zhang WeiLi
Not sure why rose is still the underdog . As we clearly see , she 'outmatch' ZhangWeiLi on last match. ZhangWeiLi is all-rounded ,but the mentality is already broken ( feel like might be the same with Paulo Costa) . Go to different camp for this fight . a huge no-no for me.


Usman vs Covington
Well, Usman surely is better fighter here , dont see how he will lose to covington. The striking power is improve since the their last meet-up.

Frankie Edgar will win with a split decision hehehe. Also the raging bull Al Iaquinta will be another win with a decision, maybe also another split. UFC 268 is in Madison Square Garden, New York. Frankie Edgar and Al Iaquinta are fighters from New York. You reckon they will lose easily in front of their people? They will win this hehehe.

For me Marlon Vera is the one I am looking out for, rising to be a star, but still needs to prove himself, and that very convenient fight with O'Malley have surely gained him something, and I totally think it is not just dumb luck that O'Malley's legs just wobble that way, and Marlon Vera is saying that he really did targeted O'Malleyin kicking his thighs, and right now stake has a promotion with the UFC 268 offering double your winning with all main card fights, including the Marlon Vera VS Frankie Edgar fight.


I really think that Zhang Weili doesn't know whats the right thing to do with Namajunas, getting training outside her camp and gaining different styles may surely cause her even more, in my opinion, in not stick with her own style and not hone it properly may eventually backfire at her.

What do you think about Frankie Edgar vs Marlon Vera fight. Seems that we have completely missed these two guys or barely talk about them. Frankie used to be a star, but looks like the star has went out. Frankie is a former champ, and now barely fits in the main card.

I am completely missed with chicks fighting. Never watch an entire fight. Namajunas is going to beat Weili? This is a title fight. What should I expect? Should I see blood, tactics and KO? Or should I switch tv to another channel while they fight ? (p.s. I dont like women fights at all).

Live weigh in show is live right now.  This should be fun.  I’m very curious how Jordan Williams will look on the scale.  He’s a natural 185’er going down to 170 and has not been doing very well at the lower weight class.  But his current line could be an over adjustment cos of his loss vs Mickey Gall..  He’s one of the underdogs I’m looking to put some action on.  And he’s taking on guy who’s having his first UFC match.

UFC 268:  Live Weigh in Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32uPIGDZupY

Edit:  Weigh in results.

Champ Kamaru Usman (169) vs. Colby Covington (169.4) – for welterweight title
Champ Rose Namajunas (115) vs. Zhang Weili (115) – for women’s strawweight title
Frankie Edgar (135.6) vs. Marlon Vera (135)
Shane Burgos (145.6) vs. Billy Quarantillo (145.4)
Michael Chandler (155.2) vs. Justin Gaethje (155.6)
Andreas Michailidis (185) vs. Alex Pereira (185.8 )
Bobby Green (155.2) vs. Al Iaquinta (155.8 )
Chris Curtis (186) vs. Phil Hawes (185.4)
Nassourdine Imavov (184.6) vs. Edmen Shahbazyan (185.4)
Ian Garry (169.6) vs. Jordan Williams (170.6)
Chris Barnett (263.8 ) vs. Gian Villante (260.6)
John Allan (205) vs. Dustin Jacoby (203.6)
Melsik Baghdasaryan (145.4) vs. Bruno Souza (148.4)*
Ode Osbourne (125.2) vs. CJ Vergara (127.4)*

*Missed weight