*** Official MMA Thread II ***

Sad that people are still like this

 

I mean, his brain is mush so....

 

Makhachev vs Dariush is on for February 26th.

The two best grapplers in the LW division.

 

Shocked that’s not on a PPV but I’m ok with it

 

going to be so good

 

FFS Frank

 

it is sad that they do this to themselves. hopefully the pay will be enough one day where this doesn’t continue to happen

 

Emmanuel Sanchez about to fight in Bellator

 

I saw that quote from Dana going around on twitter about nobody wanting to fight Chimaev. If that's true, whats stopping them from just booking Magy if he wants to stay active?

 

holy shit

 

That's not a placed bet fwiw. That's the screen you type in how much you want to bet but it means nothing until you hit "place bet".

 

for my money MMA has the most potential for a hail mary in sports, sometimes NBA/NFL games produce some amazing finishes like Reggie Miller against the knicks, but that obviously takes some time and a relative evenness in the game.. any decent Boxer is going to have a chin and defense although I'm sure there have been similar scenarios of dominating and getting KO'ed

Pettis had absolutely nothing for him and I was starting to gravitate towards the 3rd quarter of a meaningless NBA regular season game and then boop

can't imagine what the money line was going into the 4th

 

nice lil free card

 

Santos punched himself tired

 

who the fuck is screaming? shut up.

 

yikes at that eye

 

Goodnight

 

Beautiful kick

 

I guess they are going to have to book Aldo and Dillashaw now? After the last Yan/Aldo fight, I do not want to see that one again

 

God a love watching that little shit dick runt cunt Cody squirm.

I have no idea if Sugar Sean would win that fight, but his shit talking is clearly fucking with Cody’s small handful of brain cells and I love it.

 

Im pumped about all the fights this weekend.

I was glad to see Ariel push the Magy/Chimaev agenda on his show this week. I want to see Khamzat fight again, I don't care who it's against

 

Any predictions for tomorrow? Lando Donovan or anyone else

Right now Im thinking Amanda as captain, Charles, OMalley, Cruz, and Skai for my DK lineup.

 

Yep, working on it now.

 

Sorry I'm late, quick picks because we've been day drinking:

• Cachoeira has shown some fire as of late. If she doesn't get taken down, she could pull the monster upset. I'll have her on a couple of lineups, don't think Robertson is worth the 9k+ price tag. Although she would be a nice game theory play. Takedowns + very low ownership + first fight of the night. If you roster her and she crushes, you'll be in position for the optimal for sure.
• I'm a Costa guy. Love all the first round finishes, love how he honors his buddy who died every fight. Kelley's never been stopped, and Costa's gas tank is questionable. He either wins by KO in the first round, or loses a decision. Probably a nice live bet on Kelley if he gets through the first round.
• If anybody can figure out Ryan Hall, it's James Krause. You basically just beat the shit out of him and don't let him get a hold of your legs. Even if Hall wins he won't be on the optimal due to low output. Minner is 3rd on the card in first round finishes. At 7.3k I'll have a few shares of him for sure.
• Blanchfield/Maverick I haven't been able to figure out. Neither girl has been stopped so if you're looking for a bet on this fight, just bet it to go to decision.
• Muniz is a takedown machine. I don't buy Anders being able to figure something out on the ground at all. Muniz by first round sub. Will be a core guy for me at 8.5k.
• My biggest risk on the card will be Jordan Wright ITD. Both of these guys are KO machines. I've seen enough out of Wright to know he has it in him to finish Silva. He'll be my most exposed dog at 6.8k. Super risky, super worth it.
• Tuivasa is a weird one. At 8.3k, he's absolutely worth it if he gets the first round finish. If not, it gets greasy with a couple of heavyweights slowing the pace in rounds 2 and 3. I'll have a piece, but not too much exposure.
• Cruz/Munhoz is probably a pass for me. Lots of fighting at range, likely going the distance.
• I'm baffled as to why Ige is such a dog to Emmett. At 7.4k, I'll ride with Ige as a dog for sure. Very overexposed here.
• O'Malley will be so highly owned. I'll probably match the field (40ish%) because of his output and ability to finish. I expect a finish, but don't feel great about it.
• KKF fucking sucks. Boring ass fighter, overmatched by Garbrandt. I expect to see Cody show off some of his wrestling chops here (2x state champ), in the new weight division. He'll probably enjoy a 30 pound weight advantage when they fight.
• Neal by KO. Gonna need some cash for that upcoming DUI charge. I expect an inspired performance.
• Nunes by murder. Have you seen Pena on Embedded this week hitting the pads? Not a fair fight.
• Not a fan of Oliveira, what the fuck does Do Bronx even mean? Poirier by 3rd round KO.

Time to switch to bourbon. Let's have a night boys.

 

Blanchfield is a beast. She's a future title contender.

 

I think Joe was jerking off to Ryan Hall while commentating. Just a brutal listen.

 

Come on shoe-y

 

I have Cody winning this one too but I’m worried about all the injuries he’s had pilling up + weight cut

 

Good lord

 

Looked like he tore every ligament in his left knee when he got dropped.

 

I don't know why ufc doesn't promote Tuivasa more than they do. He's the most fun of anyone fighting

 

That uppercut would’ve taken his head off if that connected

 

Having him fight when the arena is just half full is dumb. He should either be the featured prelim or lead off the PPV.

 

Cruz v Munoz is entertaining

It's fun seeing Cruz gets hit... ya know, because he's annoying

 

hell of a job by cruz that fight

 

I have it 2-1 Cruz.

And he closed R1 well enough to avoid a 10-8.

 

30-27?

Ige clearly won R2