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Yeah...  I guess you could say that.  He was obv looking past Kattar and he was thinking he had 145 in the bag.  Entering the top 10 is one thing but being matched up vs somebody in the top 5 is another thing.  We just saw it with Chris Daukas who I’m a big fan of.  And we could see it next with another fighter I like, Rafael Fiziev.  He’ll get tested vs Dos Anjos next month.

https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/83406-ufc-fight-night


Chikadze couldn’t handle the forward pressure for 5 rounds and he was getting tired as his movement seemed a little bit labored starting at the second round.  Looking at the rankings, his next match up might bode too well for him either unless it’s a guy totally outside the top 15.  

I like how Giga Chikadze fighting style as well and from that fight point of view Chikadze is really dominant in the first rounds with his striking, and Calvin Kattar would mostly be pressured by Chikadze's Right straight, and those kicks was tremendously advantageous, but perfect timing is pretty much important in the fight and I think 1 wrong move of Giga Chikadze by showing his vulnerable side has potentially caused him this lost, and in my opinion, Calvin Kattar has a good chin than Chikadze needs to result in giving those kicks massive impact that Kattar have anticipated, to get those takedown, that tremendously caused Giga Chikadze to drained his stamina to gas out on the end of the fight.

Francis Ngannou is a power puncher that can result in a big 1 punch KO on Ciryl Gane, but it could be harder for him because the speed and agility of Gane can prove to have a worth and more advantageous in the fight, for me, I am for Ciryl Gane all the way,


The Problem is Giga Chikadze has gas out that is why Calvin Kattar's elbow's and all his strikes are now connecting to Giga Chikadze resulting in massive damage to the face, and in my opinion, this is due to Giga Chikadze struggling to get away from submission, and there is an instant that Chikadze gets some adrenaline rush towards his body that resulted in getting away from Kattar's submission attempt but at a cause of fatigue and gassing out from the remainder of their fight, Calvin Kattar is one durable dude to pull something like this, and if they fight again on a rematch, I would still go with Giga Chikadze, because I know that Chikadze is a learning fighter, he surely learn in every fight he has.

Only now managed to watch Kattar vs Chikadze fight. And here is what I have noticed. Giga has huge problems on mid distance. He ate almost every jab, not to mention that also every Kattar elbow hit the target (as a proof - look at Gigas face). He was good on long distance, ground is also good (he wasnt submitted), clinch was moderate, but mid range was a disaster. He has to do something about it. He was on a 7 win streak and was too confident before fight. But now he is even two steps behind title fight due that loss.

It appears the arrogant Giga has been humbled. This is a fighter who is very conceited to name a kick after himself. Also, in much of his interviews before this fight, he always told everyone that his next fight will be for the championship. He was not talking about his next fight and the next opponent in front of him. However, Calvin Kattar will be Giga’s most unforgettable opponent because he was an opponent who made a son out of Giga hehehe.


Father and son picture

I'm for Ngannou, he's got massive power. He might be distracted by a series of jabs by Gane and probably leg kicks but if he finds an opening it's going to be a bomb waiting to explode. He had lost against a heavyweight as well so he's going to be patient with this fight as he learned from the previous fights and look for the right opportunity.  They are sparring partners I think they both know each other's power. If Nganouu however will have blood on his eyes browse because of jabs, it could be the cause of his loss.

Head says Gane, while the heart is telling me Ngannou. Ngannou does seem distracted about his contract, and specifically how much he can earn. I'm wondering if his heart is to be questioned, and he might fall victim to looking beyond this fight. Gane I don't see knockout out Ngannou, but I absolutely see him out boxing, and working Ngannou to a unanimous decision which is likely the bet I'll make.

I feel like its probably Figueiredo turn this time around, I just can't bet against Moreno. Their first fight could have been fight of the year, and I believe it did get fight of the night. The second fight I wasn't expecting a submission from Moreno, but it happened. Its either going to be Figs turn to get a win or Moreno completing the set with a surprise knockout?

I like how Giga fights but I'm glad that he was beaten badly. I don't think he was really focused on Calvin. Calling out other fighters and talking about title fights when you have a tough opponent right in front of you is never a good thing in the fight industry IMO.

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I'm still unsure if Ngannou or Gane for UFC 270. I might just bet on under 2.5 and by KO/TKO.

For the co-main event, I'm taking Figueiredo.

Calvin Kattar VS Giga Chikadze - LOST

Well, pretty much I am not the only one upset with the result, but still, even though Giga Chikadze lost to Calvin Kattar, Chikadze is still one of the best strikers, and you can see from their exchange that Giga is very dominant when it comes to Striking versus Calvin Kattar, but Kattar sure has a plan in stoping this, as soon at Calvin Kattar sees an opportunity when that kick from Giga missed Calvin Kattar just plunge and really wants that takedown so badly, and I think that is the one that makes Giga Chikadze gas out from struggling from that position Kattar is pressuring him so much, well strikers like Chikadze tends to lose stamina over time because of pressure from a wrestler, and Struggling just adds up to his adrenaline rush, isn't really pit if you are on the ground, this gives Kattar the edge to be dominant on their last rounds.

Katlyn Chookagian VS Jennifer Maia - WIN

There is no question Chookagian is surely dominant when it comes to her reach, strength, and takedowns that really score massive on their fight, so there is no need for analysis here Katlyn Chookaigian is just dominant over Jennifer Maia,


Here it comes and yes the fight that I am truly waiting for, and yeah there are so many matches that I surely win bet on and give my picks so let's get it on.

Zabit Magomedsharipov was removed from the rankings and i think it is unfair because he was supposed to fight on August 29, 2020 but Yair Rodríguez pulled out of the fight and after that Zabit Magomedsharipov was struggling with his health issues as well relating to his immune system and i think he underwent surgery and hopefully he will be back this year. He was ranked 3 when he was removed and a couple of fights and he could be the title contender.

Brito also let me down, especially because within about a minute or two of the first round opening, he basically carried his opponent willy nilly then proceeded to gas out the rest of the rounds. Kattar did fantastically well, I guess I was semi correct in that he didn't want to get punched up as much, so instead of being folded, he decided to fold his opponent, and my good what a beat down.

 Bit of a reality check for Chikadze, which will likely help him with his career rather than hinder it. He was getting too far ahead of himself by calling out Alex.

Finally, the fight we all been waiting for.

UFC 270



Date: January 23 , 2021
Main Card: SUN, JAN 23 / 5:00 AM EET
Prelims: SUN, JAN 23 / 3:00 AM EET
Early prelims: SUN, JAN 23 / 1:00 AM EET

Venue: HONDA CENTER

Main card (ESPN+)
Heavyweight: Francis Ngannou (c) vs. Ciryl Gane (ic)   
Flyweight: Brandon Moreno (c) vs. Deiveson Figueiredo   
Welterweight: Michel Pereira vs. André Fialho            
Bantamweight: Cody Stamann vs. Said Nurmagomedov   

Preliminary card (ESPN+)
Middleweight: Rodolfo Vieira vs. Wellington Turman            
Bantamweight: Raoni Barcelos vs. Victor Henry
Featherweight: Movsar Evloev vs Ilia Topuria
Welterweight: Warlley Alves vs Jack Della

Early preliminary card (ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass)
Bantamweight: Tony Gravely vs. Saimon Oliveira            
Welterweight: Trevin Giles vs. Michael Morales            
Women's Strawweight: Silvana Gomez Juarez vs. Vanessa Demopoulos            
Lightweight: Matt Frevola vs. Genaro Valdez            
Women's Flyweight: Kay Hansen vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius   

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFC_270

The favorite of the match is totally Giga Chikadze. I thought Chikadze would dominate the match, a striker chikadze with really good technique. I'm glad I stayed away from betting on this match. Going back to the match again, Giga's ground play was almost nonexistent. In the first round, Giga lost his balance while kicking high, then Calvin Katar made good use of this mistake and took it to the takedown. Giga seemed to have lost almost all of his strength in the first round, Calvin harris also constantly pushed Giga to the wires in the 2nd round and stood at boxing distance. This distance was a big disadvantage for Giga, he didn't even use his kicks in almost 2 rounds. If you ask me, Calvin Katar unlocked Giga with his elbows. With each attack of Giga, Calvin counter him with an elbow blow.

^  Wasn’t Zabit removed from the rankings due to inactivity then eventually released from his contract?  I think I’ve read a tweet or an article somewhere.  But yeah..  The event wasn’t as good as I thought it would be barring the main event which didn’t disappoint.  Well I was disappointed with the result.  Lol.   I really thought Chikadze was on his way up.

Time to move on.  Next event looks parlayable but the dogs are barking at the main and the co main.  Ngannou now at 2.20 and Fig at 2.48.  

UFC 270 Countdown:  Full Episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE7FYeUKU9g

Here are the full results



I did one dirty on Kattar by picking Giga over him. I'd love to see him in a rematch against Zabit. With Zabit's time off, I'm thinking it would go in Kattar's favor this time. But boy was this a long event, only two fights finishing early, but especially with the main fight, i would rather it go the distance than a flashy uninspiring KO. Not bad for the beginning of the year.

You hit most of them except that Calvin Kattar. We expect too much from Chikadze and every time we do it, it seems the opposite is what's happening just like with Nunes the last time. Worse is that we bet huge money to earn from the odd 1.4 for Chikadze.

From prelim to the main card, there is no KO in UFC Vegas 46 but Viacheslav Borshchev vs Dakota Bush fight.

Better be ready before the fight starts, I will be going with Giga Chikadze aswell, I sure think he is a more technical fighter than Calvin Kattar, but yes Calvin Kattar still is a solid fighter despite all the hype on Chikadze, he should not underestimate Kattar even a slight chance,

Katlyn Chookagian, I think has more power than Jennifer Maia, and probably even though this turn out that she is in hype right now, Maia can still fight, but not as technical as Chookagian, that is why many are in favor with Chookagian, but yes my pick is Katlyn Chookagian aswell,

And shocking news for me in my opinion, Alex Pereira in an interview that Israel Adesanya is Annoying, and Arrogant and Cried after he Ko'ed Adesanya in a kickboxing match, and he hopes in recreating that scene and send a message to Adesanya after his match on March 12 At UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev, Well I think this is a call to Israel Adesanya,

Finally we can watch first fight night in 200 starting with early prelims in less than two hours, so better get ready with popcorns and drinks.
Prelims starting around GMT 10pm or CET 11pm, main card starting maybe two hours later.

Calvin Kattar vs Giga Chikadze
I think we are going to see great main event, and I love watching Chikadze  fights, so maybe I am a bit bias when I pick him as a winner here, but I think that he is better fighter.
Odds are not that great on him, but it's high chance he wins this, and I think with decision because Kattar is good fighter.

Katlyn Chookagian is fun to watch and she is usually favorite in her matches so I expect win against Jennifer Maia.
I can't judge other fights so well but I placed my predictions in Games and Rounds and I am crossing my fingers

Looking forward to the first UFC event of the year. It feels like forever since I've watched some. Here's some of my picks for tonight:

Giga Chikadze (TKO, think Kattar has taken too much damage, and suspect he doesn't want to get punched in the first as much as before)

Jake Collier
Brandon Royval
Katlyn Chookagian
Joanderson Brito
Brian Kelleher

Left out some of the other fights as I'm not quite sure how it'll go. Definitely not confident on the Pickett vs Holmes fight. I'm expecting a knockout, I just don't know where its coming from.

My only concern really. My prediction by face value is Chikadze via TKO. Although, when I sit down, and have a look at the odds I'll be going with the best value.

Thanks for the link man. Looks interesting and very well done, glad it's a documentary and not a feature movie. He was really huge in Japan, what a time that was. As for surviving Mirko's left leg, I mean, the neck on that guy, he had shock absorbers for his head This is good timing for the documentary as it will shed more light on the whole UFC issue, I kinda feel that get's swiped under the rug by most media.

^  Lol.  Hilarious.  He better be sure not to trip on wires somewhere. 

Anyway it’s down to 10 bouts.  Thank god everybody made weight and there were no more cancellations due to the rona.  Covid cases have been going up again in a lot of places which sucks.  I thought it would be all over by now.

I see Charles Rosa to win by submission is at 9.00 at Betnomi.    I mean Rosa isn’t really good but TJ Brown is a gasser, he could get his neck caught at the last round or something.

Here are the vids of thr weight and the face off.  I thought Kattar would be way taller than Chikadze.  Kattar could get finished for the first time here.  If not, later rounds could go his way.  Chikadze has a questionable gas tank.

UFC Vegas 46:  Weigh in
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwg-2dXS7PA

UFC Vegas 46:  Face off
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPW-VuO-trw

Calvin Kattar (146) vs. Giga Chikadze (146)
Jake Collier (264.5) vs. Chase Sherman (250)
Rogerio Bontorin (125.5) vs. Brandon Royval (125.5)
Katlyn Chookagian (126) vs. Jennifer Maia (126)
Viacheslav Borshchev (155) vs. Dakota Bush (155.5)
Bill Algeo (145) vs. Joanderson Brito (145.5)
Joseph Holmes (185.5) vs. Jamie Pickett (184.5)
Ramiz Brahimaj (170.5) vs. Court McGee (170)
Kevin Croom (144.5) vs. Brian Kelleher (145)
TJ Brown (155) vs. Charles Rosa (156)