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Potential reality of UFC future Cheesy

Recent UFC 294 event is a prove that UFC is going into that direction. Makhachev in his recent interview told Dagestani realities. Previously, gyms were full and boys dreamed of becoming wrestling champions. Now gyms are also full, but boys dream of becoming UFC champions. Not the richest region of the world, hardworking and hungry fighters - UFC watch out Cheesy

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Dagestani is one of the poorest region of the world, it's hugely subsidized by Moscow, Russia. Khabib is probably their icon right now because of his achievements, then there is Islam. Dagestani people sensed that it's possible to make money and become a star in fights. They grow in mountains, breath fresh air, work physically, are in poverty, they are perfect candidates to become a healthy, strong fighter and lack of money motivates them even more like footballers all around the world.

Quote from: TopTort777 on November 02, 2023, 08:10:48 AM

Lets guys have a small discussion about recent Francis Ngannou vs Tyson Fury fight. But not about the fight itself, but on the possible changes in UFC or MMA promotion it might cause. Francis has showed, that MMA guys can compete on rather high level against elite boxers. So should we expect fighter migration to professional boxing? Give me your thoughts.

Isn't boxing losing popularity? MMA is new, I think it will become more popular than boxing unless we have a new Mike Tyson who will fight like a hungry and aggressive lion. Probably, right now, we can say that many MMA fighters will ask Dana for a salary raise or more of them will move in boxing because there is a tons of money made there, McGregor showed that, Ngannou showed that.

That's why Dagestanis are swarming the MMA now that they know they can dominate fights and they are not just wrestlers, they can box too. Khabib is probably just one regular kind of man in their community, he was just given more opportunity and got what he dreamt of in the land of opportunity.

But no. Boxing still is the best sport and this is the sport that one can really use to defend himself from multiple attackers.
Suga Omalley wants to fight Haney in boxing and I think Dana refuses. He will prevent his fighters from following Francis.

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Quote from: TopTort777 on October 30, 2023, 04:18:20 AM

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Potential reality of UFC future Cheesy

Recent UFC 294 event is a prove that UFC is going into that direction. Makhachev in his recent interview told Dagestani realities. Previously, gyms were full and boys dreamed of becoming wrestling champions. Now gyms are also full, but boys dream of becoming UFC champions. Not the richest region of the world, hardworking and hungry fighters - UFC watch out Cheesy

P.S. I kinda laughed at Tom Bob Cheesy

Dagestani is one of the poorest region of the world, it's hugely subsidized by Moscow, Russia. Khabib is probably their icon right now because of his achievements, then there is Islam. Dagestani people sensed that it's possible to make money and become a star in fights. They grow in mountains, breath fresh air, work physically, are in poverty, they are perfect candidates to become a healthy, strong fighter and lack of money motivates them even more like footballers all around the world.

Quote from: TopTort777 on November 02, 2023, 08:10:48 AM

Lets guys have a small discussion about recent Francis Ngannou vs Tyson Fury fight. But not about the fight itself, but on the possible changes in UFC or MMA promotion it might cause. Francis has showed, that MMA guys can compete on rather high level against elite boxers. So should we expect fighter migration to professional boxing? Give me your thoughts.

Isn't boxing losing popularity? MMA is new, I think it will become more popular than boxing unless we have a new Mike Tyson who will fight like a hungry and aggressive lion. Probably, right now, we can say that many MMA fighters will ask Dana for a salary raise or more of them will move in boxing because there is a tons of money made there, McGregor showed that, Ngannou showed that.

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Potential reality of UFC future Cheesy

Recent UFC 294 event is a prove that UFC is going into that direction. Makhachev in his recent interview told Dagestani realities. Previously, gyms were full and boys dreamed of becoming wrestling champions. Now gyms are also full, but boys dream of becoming UFC champions. Not the richest region of the world, hardworking and hungry fighters - UFC watch out Cheesy

P.S. I kinda laughed at Tom Bob Cheesy

And if a Dagestan Fighter is fighting a non-Dagestan fighter you can be sure that the odds will be in favor of the Dagestan always, just like what is happening in this event most Dagestan are favorable to win and most of them won their fights in the UFC 294 so it is really not that surprising as Dagestan is a most dominant fighter not only with the UFC but with other fighting company out there so it is a good rule of thumb that most bettors will be on the Dagestan, most of the time,

Dagestan fights wants to be things to be like you say, but reality is different Cheesy

If the things were as you say, we would see only them in pound-for-pound rating Cheesy

Still, and I am really glad of that, skill determines who is the best, not who and where you are from. As an example - look at light heavy and heavyweight division. Barely we see a guy from Dagestan there. And it does not mean that there are not LHW or HW Dagestan fighters. Other promotions are full of them.

Lets guys have a small discussion about recent Francis Ngannou vs Tyson Fury fight. But not about the fight itself, but on the possible changes in UFC or MMA promotion it might cause. Francis has showed, that MMA guys can compete on rather high level against elite boxers. So should we expect fighter migration to professional boxing? Give me your thoughts.

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Quote from: pawel7777 on November 01, 2023, 05:14:00 PM

Quote from: YuginKadoya on October 31, 2023, 06:55:05 PM

I really think that many now prefer a much more technical fighter than fighters that don't have technicality with their technique and Jailton Almeda has already shown that and with his additional Wrestling and grappling in his arsenal, for me, he is the most suitable to win here in my opinion, and Derrick Lewis is a short notice fighter here but yeah you are right that Derrick Lewis can finish this in an instant, but Almeda is fast so with those front kicks, I think he needs to change that Rhythm with his takedowns,

OK, I've done some homework and watched some highlights of Almeida's fights. He looks really fast and dynamic for a heavyweight. It's going to be a tough one for Lewis. Derrick's biggest chance is to look for a brawl early on, but if he does that, he would open himself to a takedown, and the ground is not a place to be when fighting Almeida.
Maybe going all-in with a flying knee for the 2nd time in a row is not a bad idea Grin

Edit: I just noticed the news about Lewis getting arrested. Apparently, he got out already. He even made a public statement lol:

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While Lewis has attorneys on the case, it turns out he might be going with the tried and true Shaggy defense when it comes time to face the charges.

“Nah, I don’t even think that was me,” Lewis responded when asked about the arrest during UFC Sao Paulo media day (courtesy of Canal Encarada). “That guy had hair. You seen the picture? I don’t got no hair. That ain’t me.”

https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/11/1/23942157/derrick-lewis-offers-hilarious-response-when-addressing-recent-arrest-on-reckless-driving-charges

^ Lmaooo. Looks like the arrest is not gonna affect nothing in his match vs Almeida in Brazil. Cheesy

And as said, as long as it's just for speeding and he wasn't DUI then he's good. He'll prolly still need to face a judge tho. He could do some community service as punishment. Lolol.

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Quote from: TopTort777 on October 30, 2023, 04:18:20 AM

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Potential reality of UFC future Cheesy

Recent UFC 294 event is a prove that UFC is going into that direction. Makhachev in his recent interview told Dagestani realities. Previously, gyms were full and boys dreamed of becoming wrestling champions. Now gyms are also full, but boys dream of becoming UFC champions. Not the richest region of the world, hardworking and hungry fighters - UFC watch out Cheesy

P.S. I kinda laughed at Tom Bob Cheesy

And if a Dagestan Fighter is fighting a non-Dagestan fighter you can be sure that the odds will be in favor of the Dagestan always, just like what is happening in this event most Dagestan are favorable to win and most of them won their fights in the UFC 294 so it is really not that surprising as Dagestan is a most dominant fighter not only with the UFC but with other fighting company out there so it is a good rule of thumb that most bettors will be on the Dagestan, most of the time,

But for sure they are not using guards because they want to really feel the gist of it, or the experience of guards is like a hindrance to them at least that is what I think of this,

Quote from: pawel7777 on October 31, 2023, 04:11:47 PM

Anyone in the heavyweight only needs one shot to KO the opponent, but yeah, Lewis has a good record of 1st/2nd round KOs. I'm a bit surprised he's a big underdog in this fight, you can get x4.5 return for betting on Lewis. That being said, I'm not very familiar with Almeida, but his 19 wins and 2 losses look very impressive for a heavyweight.

Most are for Almeda because of his wrestling and that is for sure what is happening here, even though Jailton Almeda has his wrestling for sure I also think Derrick Lewis can also have a chance to put out Almeda in just one shot, and if Derrick Lewis can suddenly become more technical as a striker he can surely use that with his power strike and can surely take down Almeda for sure but if Derrick Lewis would stay as a brute then for sure Jailton Almeda can make a chance for his wrestling to get through,

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Quote from: YuginKadoya on October 31, 2023, 06:55:05 PM

I really think that many now prefer a much more technical fighter than fighters that don't have technicality with their technique and Jailton Almeda has already shown that and with his additional Wrestling and grappling in his arsenal, for me, he is the most suitable to win here in my opinion, and Derrick Lewis is a short notice fighter here but yeah you are right that Derrick Lewis can finish this in an instant, but Almeda is fast so with those front kicks, I think he needs to change that Rhythm with his takedowns,

OK, I've done some homework and watched some highlights of Almeida's fights. He looks really fast and dynamic for a heavyweight. It's going to be a tough one for Lewis. Derrick's biggest chance is to look for a brawl early on, but if he does that, he would open himself to a takedown, and the ground is not a place to be when fighting Almeida.
Maybe going all-in with a flying knee for the 2nd time in a row is not a bad idea Grin

Edit: I just noticed the news about Lewis getting arrested. Apparently, he got out already. He even made a public statement lol:

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While Lewis has attorneys on the case, it turns out he might be going with the tried and true Shaggy defense when it comes time to face the charges.

“Nah, I don’t even think that was me,” Lewis responded when asked about the arrest during UFC Sao Paulo media day (courtesy of Canal Encarada). “That guy had hair. You seen the picture? I don’t got no hair. That ain’t me.”

https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/11/1/23942157/derrick-lewis-offers-hilarious-response-when-addressing-recent-arrest-on-reckless-driving-charges

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Quote from: electronicash on November 01, 2023, 03:16:53 AM

who'll fight Almeida now that Derrick was arrested? he was arrested for wreckless driving
https://abc13.com/amp/ufc-fighter-arrested-derrick-lewis-wreckless-driving-speeding/13994966/

the main event fighters are always messing up the fights. Tuivasa could be a good alternative for Derrick. its just a question of whether he will fight for few days notice.

for what purpose is it if these fight cancellations are deliberately done?

Lewis wasn't drunk driving and he didn't hit anybody. He was just speeding. He came out of the police station and prolly paid whatever he needed to pay to get out of there asap. He's still fighting this weekend as far as I know...

It's not like he did something like Jones and ran over somebody and drinking while driving. And maybe the MMA journos are trying to make it bigger than it seems. But we'll hear his side of the story this weekend.

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Lol, did not expect Derrick to screw so hard. But that not gonna affect the fight much as he is released on his own recognizance already. He was arrested just for speeding. He was doing 180mph in the zone where it is allowed 50 only Cheesy

Btw it was announced that Arman Tsarukyan gonna fight Beneil Dariush next. That is a great opportunity for Arman to advance in rating and Dariush with more than 20 fights in UFC is a great test for Arman.

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who'll fight Almeida now that Derrick was arrested? he was arrested for wreckless driving
https://abc13.com/amp/ufc-fighter-arrested-derrick-lewis-wreckless-driving-speeding/13994966/

the main event fighters are always messing up the fights. Tuivasa could be a good alternative for Derrick. its just a question of whether he will fight for few days notice.

for what purpose is it if these fight cancellations are deliberately done?

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The heavyweight belt belongs to Jones and he got it by winning the fight but now he is injured so he is still waiting for the right time until the injury he experienced is completely healed to be able to fight again, after all Jones can't fight not because of a mistake that violates the rules but because of injury so that he is not stripped of possession of the championship belt.

Actually he has a healing time of around 8 months and this has been estimated by the doctor who treated him, but to really be able to fight we don't know whether after 8 months he can fight straight away or not.
If you equate it with McGregor, it is not the same because the injury suffered by Jones was not as serious as that experienced by McGregor.
I sure Jones will be able to fight as predicted.

For sure I really don't know why the Belt was not stripped from Jon Jones just like with the Light Heavyweight when Prochazka was injured, but for this Tom Aspinal VS Sergei Pavlovich are fighting for the Interim Heavyweight belt and not the Main Heavyweight belt which they can also do with the Light Heavyweight for sure,

Dana White knows who is fighter with high popularity and can make lot of money that why he doesn't take away the belt that Jones has because Dana also doesn't want to lose Jones who is an asset for the UFC.
When Tom Aspinal VS Sergei Pavlovich fights for the interim heavyweight title and one of them comes out as champion until later when Jones recovers they can meet for the real title then it will be hot fight and can make the octagon full of spectators.
The hype experienced by Jones also had a big influence on the UFC, so it is natural that he is still the heavyweight king.

In the Tom Aspinal VS Sergei Pavlovich fight, I think Aspinal could be the favorite but Pavlovich is also not weak fighter so there will be quite tough fight there.

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Quote from: TopTort777 on October 31, 2023, 05:11:49 AM

Strange notice, wrestling is being trained all around the world, but mostly (or only) Dagestan guys have broken ears. Wrestling is very popular in the US at colleges. But they always ear guards. But for Dagestan guys, they even pride with broken ears Cheesy

That is so strange. I mean, why would limit yourself with having problems with airpods for entire life ? Cheesy

UFC Almeida vs Lewis main event might actually be really good. Two close ranked guys figure out whos gonna face Volkov or Blaydes next. Yeap, I think those two gonna be their next opponents, as other top guys are busy in a title race. I think Almeida gonna win. So far he is unstoppable in UFC (6 wins, 6 early finishes).

If you have watched Expandables 4 there is a scene where Randy Couture's Character Toll Road is explaining his ear condition sure he is explaining where he got that condition to Levy Tran's Character Lash, for sure most MMA fighters have that kind of ear actually I was really curious with most MMA fighters ears that is why I have searched it and that is why it is now normal for me in seeing fighters that have some ear condition like that,

Quote from: pawel7777 on October 31, 2023, 04:11:47 PM

Anyone in the heavyweight only needs one shot to KO the opponent, but yeah, Lewis has a good record of 1st/2nd round KOs. I'm a bit surprised he's a big underdog in this fight, you can get x4.5 return for betting on Lewis. That being said, I'm not very familiar with Almeida, but his 19 wins and 2 losses look very impressive for a heavyweight.

I really think that many now prefer a much more technical fighter than fighters that don't have technicality with their technique and Jailton Almeda has already shown that and with his additional Wrestling and grappling in his arsenal, for me, he is the most suitable to win here in my opinion, and Derrick Lewis is a short notice fighter here but yeah you are right that Derrick Lewis can finish this in an instant, but Almeda is fast so with those front kicks, I think he needs to change that Rhythm with his takedowns,

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Quote from: cabron on October 31, 2023, 10:35:42 AM

Lewis is lighter now, he could be fast too. He suddenly jumped with his flight knee right from the beginning vs Marcos de Lima, definitely unpredictable, and with his size, he only needs one shot to KO Almeida. Surprisingly it's not easy to submit Derrick if you look at his records and they are fighting at 265lbs which Derrick is used to.

Because of that Almeida better be cautious before rushing out, he is fighting a big guy. A bit of 60/40 favoring Almeida by KO.

Anyone in the heavyweight only needs one shot to KO the opponent, but yeah, Lewis has a good record of 1st/2nd round KOs. I'm a bit surprised he's a big underdog in this fight, you can get x4.5 return for betting on Lewis. That being said, I'm not very familiar with Almeida, but his 19 wins and 2 losses look very impressive for a heavyweight.

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Quote from: tokeweed on October 31, 2023, 09:05:25 AM

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^ Yup totally agree . Lol... Those Russian bros from the mountains of Dagestan are a different breed. And tbh I'd like to see more of them come in and up the level in the UFC. Even the striking of the Dagestani guys who are strikers look way faster and hit way harder than the strikes if the UFC elite. Watch tapes of Umar and Usman Nurmagomedov.

For sure maybe their DNA was special and their striking-like Sharaputdin Magomedov was very fast his kicks were really lighting but for sure he doesn't have wrestling and his takedown defense was not that great but I guess in that fight he learned something from it and will return much stronger, and could surely adjust for his next fight

Quote from: tokeweed on October 30, 2023, 07:48:23 AM

Quote from: YuginKadoya on October 29, 2023, 07:25:44 PM

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Jailton Almeida is mostly a grappler. But as we have seen in a couple of Lewis' fights in the UFC, sometimes MMA grappling and wrestling doesn't work on him. And really all he needs is one clean shot to starch any opponent.

It could have happened if Jailton Almeda did not have the power to overcome Lewis, for sure those grappling and wrestling would not have worked against him, but if Jailton Almeda could prove that he has strength and can lift up Derrick Lewis then for me will go with the fighter that has most aces in his sleeve to take care of his opponent,

I think it's a combination of genetics and their environment. Living in the mountains of Dagestan has made sure that only the best and strongest genes survived. Like I said, watch Umar and Usman Nurmagomedov's kicks. It's just different because they're made different. So yeah... Be on the look out for those Dagestani bros moving up the rankings.

As for Lewis, Almeida should be fast in getting Lewis' back like he did vs Rozenstruik. Every second Almeida stands toe to toe vs Lewis are more chances Lewis starches Almeida.

Lewis is lighter now, he could be fast too. He suddenly jumped with his flight knee right from the beginning vs Marcos de Lima, definitely unpredictable, and with his size, he only needs one shot to KO Almeida. Surprisingly it's not easy to submit Derrick if you look at his records and they are fighting at 265lbs which Derrick is used to.

Because of that Almeida better be cautious before rushing out, he is fighting a big guy. A bit of 60/40 favoring Almeida by KO.

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Quote from: YuginKadoya on October 30, 2023, 11:26:25 AM

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^ Yup totally agree . Lol... Those Russian bros from the mountains of Dagestan are a different breed. And tbh I'd like to see more of them come in and up the level in the UFC. Even the striking of the Dagestani guys who are strikers look way faster and hit way harder than the strikes if the UFC elite. Watch tapes of Umar and Usman Nurmagomedov.

For sure maybe their DNA was special and their striking-like Sharaputdin Magomedov was very fast his kicks were really lighting but for sure he doesn't have wrestling and his takedown defense was not that great but I guess in that fight he learned something from it and will return much stronger, and could surely adjust for his next fight

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Quote from: YuginKadoya on October 29, 2023, 07:25:44 PM

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Jailton Almeida is mostly a grappler. But as we have seen in a couple of Lewis' fights in the UFC, sometimes MMA grappling and wrestling doesn't work on him. And really all he needs is one clean shot to starch any opponent.

It could have happened if Jailton Almeda did not have the power to overcome Lewis, for sure those grappling and wrestling would not have worked against him, but if Jailton Almeda could prove that he has strength and can lift up Derrick Lewis then for me will go with the fighter that has most aces in his sleeve to take care of his opponent,

I think it's a combination of genetics and their environment. Living in the mountains of Dagestan has made sure that only the best and strongest genes survived. Like I said, watch Umar and Usman Nurmagomedov's kicks. It's just different because they're made different. So yeah... Be on the look out for those Dagestani bros moving up the rankings.

As for Lewis, Almeida should be fast in getting Lewis' back like he did vs Rozenstruik. Every second Almeida stands toe to toe vs Lewis are more chances Lewis starches Almeida.

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Strange notice, wrestling is being trained all around the world, but mostly (or only) Dagestan guys have broken ears. Wrestling is very popular in the US at colleges. But they always ear guards. But for Dagestan guys, they even pride with broken ears Cheesy

That is so strange. I mean, why would limit yourself with having problems with airpods for entire life ? Cheesy

UFC Almeida vs Lewis main event might actually be really good. Two close ranked guys figure out whos gonna face Volkov or Blaydes next. Yeap, I think those two gonna be their next opponents, as other top guys are busy in a title race. I think Almeida gonna win. So far he is unstoppable in UFC (6 wins, 6 early finishes).

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Recent UFC 294 event is a prove that UFC is going into that direction. Makhachev in his recent interview told Dagestani realities. Previously, gyms were full and boys dreamed of becoming wrestling champions. Now gyms are also full, but boys dream of becoming UFC champions. Not the richest region of the world, hardworking and hungry fighters - UFC watch out Cheesy

P.S. I kinda laughed at Tom Bob Cheesy

I laughed at wrestling Grizzly bears and hunting tigers for fun, and while announcing the long and never-ending name it was really hilarious I thank you because it really made my day, the UFC 294 is full of Dagestan fighters and most of them win this event except for Magomed Ankalaev a well-known Dagestan for sure, those Dagestan fighters are not the richest region but because of that they are hardworking for sure,

Quote from: tokeweed on October 30, 2023, 07:48:23 AM

^ Yup totally agree . Lol... Those Russian bros from the mountains of Dagestan are a different breed. And tbh I'd like to see more of them come in and up the level in the UFC. Even the striking of the Dagestani guys who are strikers look way faster and hit way harder than the strikes if the UFC elite. Watch tapes of Umar and Usman Nurmagomedov.

For sure maybe their DNA was special and their striking-like Sharaputdin Magomedov was very fast his kicks were really lighting but for sure he doesn't have wrestling and his takedown defense was not that great but I guess in that fight he learned something from it and will return much stronger, and could surely adjust for his next fight

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Quote from: YuginKadoya on October 29, 2023, 07:25:44 PM

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Jailton Almeida is mostly a grappler. But as we have seen in a couple of Lewis' fights in the UFC, sometimes MMA grappling and wrestling doesn't work on him. And really all he needs is one clean shot to starch any opponent.

It could have happened if Jailton Almeda did not have the power to overcome Lewis, for sure those grappling and wrestling would not have worked against him, but if Jailton Almeda could prove that he has strength and can lift up Derrick Lewis then for me will go with the fighter that has most aces in his sleeve to take care of his opponent,

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^ Yup totally agree . Lol... Those Russian bros from the mountains of Dagestan are a different breed. And tbh I'd like to see more of them come in and up the level in the UFC. Even the striking of the Dagestani guys who are strikers look way faster and hit way harder than the strikes if the UFC elite. Watch tapes of Umar and Usman Nurmagomedov.

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Some decent match ups in this event imho... Vitor Petrino vs Modestas Bukauskas, Elves Brener vs Esteban Ribovics, Caio Borralho vs Abus Magomedov and both Bonfim brothers' match ups.

Edit: Rodolfo Vieira vs Armen Petrosyan could be good too. This event is above average now that I'm looking at the matchups more closely.

For me, the Main Event is great Jailton Almeida vs Derrick Lewis for Jailton Almeida can not underestimate Derrick Lewis because of his power but for sure Jailton Almeida's front kick will have to do it, and his wrestling is great aswell, so this is a different opponent for Derrick Lewis so yeah Strikers weakness is Wrestling, another fight that I like is Caio Borralho vs Abus Magomedov and for this fight, Caio Borralho could be technical in this fight but Abus Magomedov would be aggressive for sure,

Jailton Almeida is mostly a grappler. But as we have seen in a couple of Lewis' fights in the UFC, sometimes MMA grappling and wrestling doesn't work on him. And really all he needs is one clean shot to starch any opponent.

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Recent UFC 294 event is a prove that UFC is going into that direction. Makhachev in his recent interview told Dagestani realities. Previously, gyms were full and boys dreamed of becoming wrestling champions. Now gyms are also full, but boys dream of becoming UFC champions. Not the richest region of the world, hardworking and hungry fighters - UFC watch out Cheesy

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Quote from: tokeweed on October 29, 2023, 08:18:05 AM

Some decent match ups in this event imho... Vitor Petrino vs Modestas Bukauskas, Elves Brener vs Esteban Ribovics, Caio Borralho vs Abus Magomedov and both Bonfim brothers' match ups.

Date: Saturday, November 4
Main Card (ESPN/ESPN+): 8:00pm EST
Preliminary Card (ESPN/ESPN+): 6:00pm EST
Venue: Ginasio do Ibirapuera, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Live Streams:

Main Card (ESPN/ESPN+)
Jailton Almeida vs Derrick Lewis
Gabriel Bonfim vs Nicolas Dalby
Rodrigo Nascimento vs Don'Tale Mayes
Caio Borralho vs Abus Magomedov
Rodolfo Vieira vs Armen Petrosyan
Ismael Bonfim vs Vinc Pichel

Preliminary Card (ESPN/ESPN+)
Elves Brener vs Esteban Ribovics
Victor Hugo vs Daniel Marcos
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs Rinat Fakhretdinov
Vitor Petrino vs Modestas Bukauskas
Angela Hill vs Denise Gomes
Lucas Alexander vs David Onama
Eduarda Moura vs Montserrat Ruiz
Kaue Fernandes vs Marc Diakiese

Edit: Rodolfo Vieira vs Armen Petrosyan could be good too. This event is above average now that I'm looking at the matchups more closely.

For me, the Main Event is great Jailton Almeida vs Derrick Lewis for Jailton Almeida can not underestimate Derrick Lewis because of his power but for sure Jailton Almeida's front kick will have to do it, and his wrestling is great aswell, so this is a different opponent for Derrick Lewis so yeah Strikers weakness is Wrestling, another fight that I like is Caio Borralho vs Abus Magomedov and for this fight, Caio Borralho could be technical in this fight but Abus Magomedov would be aggressive for sure,

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Well this is very surprising because the fight between two monsters from this heavyweight class is an event that is highly anticipated by UFC fans.
Jon Jones will undergo long period of treatment and recovery and it is even reported that after he recovers he will not be able to immediately return to the UFC to fight.
It looks like he will gain quite significant amount of weight because during the recovery period he will only sleep and eat. Cheesy

Indeed there is replacement fight for Jones failed meeting with Stipe Miocic namely the interim heavyweight title fight between Sergei Pavlovich vs Tom Aspinall.
Unfortunately this fight isn't that interesting.

Meanwhile for Alex Pereira, I will have hopes for his victory against Jiri Prochazka.

Why is Pavlo vs Aspinall an interim fight? Jones being stripped of his belt would appear Sergei Pavlovich vs Tom Aspinall fight for the vacant belt.

The news says it will take more than a year before Jones can recover, it's very uncertain whether he can still fight as long as USADA has yet not out of the picture he will not be able to. Its the same issue with Conor.

The heavyweight belt belongs to Jones and he got it by winning the fight but now he is injured so he is still waiting for the right time until the injury he experienced is completely healed to be able to fight again, after all Jones can't fight not because of a mistake that violates the rules but because of injury so that he is not stripped of possession of the championship belt.

Actually he has a healing time of around 8 months and this has been estimated by the doctor who treated him, but to really be able to fight we don't know whether after 8 months he can fight straight away or not.
If you equate it with McGregor, it is not the same because the injury suffered by Jones was not as serious as that experienced by McGregor.
I sure Jones will be able to fight as predicted.

For sure I really don't know why the Belt was not stripped from Jon Jones just like with the Light Heavyweight when Prochazka was injured, but for this Tom Aspinal VS Sergei Pavlovich are fighting for the Interim Heavyweight belt and not the Main Heavyweight belt which they can also do with the Light Heavyweight for sure,

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Quote from: tokeweed on October 28, 2023, 10:25:20 AM

Honestly still not that excited for Miocic. Not sure why... I mean he was a good heavyweight but never really considered him to be 'the best' even tho the record says he's the best. Dunno... I guess if we already had guys like Aspinall and Pav fighting back in the day, I think Miocic would just be a fringe top 5'er at best.

UFC Free Fight: Lewis vs Blaydes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ2saxQH-so

UFC Free Fight: Almeida vs Roz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJY0ORCAWHE

Almeida is lined at 1.19? Lewis is def value here.

Edit: Looking at the next event's match ups, there are some decent ones in there.

Same, actually I much prefer the list of cards that we have now than with Stipe Miocic in there, I really don't know the reason why Jon Jones needs to call out Stipe does it happen because of the lost Francis Ngannou have on him, which is the fans already forget now, or even doesn't consider because even with prime Stipe Francis Ngannou will surely win every day,

And you are right the Heavyweight back then was too different from now Back then the heavyweight was pure 1 punch and didn't have any technical at all but right now it all changed when guys like Cyril Gane, Tom Aspinall, Sergei Pavlovich, and Jailton Almeida for me this 4 have change the heavyweight for sure,

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Some decent match ups in this event imho... Vitor Petrino vs Modestas Bukauskas, Elves Brener vs Esteban Ribovics, Caio Borralho vs Abus Magomedov and both Bonfim brothers' match ups.

Date: Saturday, November 4
Main Card (ESPN/ESPN+): 8:00pm EST
Preliminary Card (ESPN/ESPN+): 6:00pm EST
Venue: Ginasio do Ibirapuera, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Edit: Rodolfo Vieira vs Armen Petrosyan could be good too. This event is above average now that I'm looking at the matchups more closely.

Well, it is always like the fight nights are just an average event with the main that the UFC that are juicy but I think this will do because I am in favor of Almeda in this fight, and this will surely do because we don't have much than with this fight card that we have and for me it is worth savoring it,

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