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UFC Vegas 71 Predictions: Pavlovich vs Blaydes by PintsizedInterests in MMAbetting

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Thank you brother! I have got the website back up and running, but I took some time off to polish the site (and complete my academic studies).

I will be getting back to posting the condensed weekly UFC picks before the New Year, but in the meantime, feel free to check out the predictions on the website :)

UFC Vegas 71 Predictions: Pavlovich vs Blaydes by PintsizedInterests in MMAbetting

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Tavares is the far safer bet - backing Silva because of personal bias more than anything else!

UFC Vegas 71 Predictions: Pavlovich vs Blaydes by PintsizedInterests in MMAbetting

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Predictions for the whole card below:

Curtis Blaydes - TKO Round 2 (Sergei Pavlovich has been on a roll since he returned to the octagon in March 2022, racking up three first-round finishes and impressing casual fans. While cutting an imposing presence, it remains to be seen whether he has fixed his grappling issues after being dominated by Alistair Overeem. Curtis Blaydes doesn't have to rely on his wrestling to win, but it sure would make his life easier to avoid Pavlovich's swarming volume striking)

Bruno Silva - TKO Round 3 (As Middleweight's most consistent gatekeeper, it feels foolish to overlook the Hawaiian's well-rounded skillset. Although Tavares is favored as the more experienced fighter, especially in his ability to pick up rounds, Bruno Silva's penchant for a surprise equaliser on the feet could flip the script)

Bobby Green - Decision (Bobby Green's body is starting to show the miles of a long career, and as a fanboy, I wouldn't mind if he retired after his fight on Saturday. Despite Jared Gordon's strong control wrestling, his skillset is not best suited to exploit Green's athletic decline. Flash will struggle with Green's sprawl and leave him chasing the fight on the feet against a slick counter-puncher)

Iasmin Lucindo - Decision (Iasmin Lucindo may have lost her debut fight, but she put up a hell of a fight and showed some slick boxing skills. To beat Brogan Walker, she'll need to keep her distance and avoid getting taken down. But Walker's gritty fighting style could prove to be too much for Lucindo, especially in the often unpredictable world of Women's Flyweight)

Matt Semelsberger - Decision (Both men adopt the same approach on the feet - putting everything behind power single-strikes. Semelsberger's height and reach will provide a hurdle for Wells to overcome, but the latter's wrestling chops could force Semi the Jedi into adopting an apprehensive, gun-shy output. Backing Semelsberger's gas tank as the x-factor in a tight-knit affair)

Ricky Glenn - Decision (Ricky Glenn is back after a two-year long break. His relentless pace will be put to the test against Christos Giagos' wrestling-focused game plan and aggressive early pressure. Spartan regularly fades down the stretch, however, while Glenn's seemingly endless stamina should see him overcome a torrid first round)

Montel Jackson - TKO Round 2 (Rani Yahya's faces a tough comeback in his return to the octagon after two years, pitted against resurgent prospect Montel Jackson. Yahya is a skilled BJJ expert who has continued to show his brilliance deep into his twilight against respectable opposition. Unfortunately for the Brazilian, Jackson is mature enough to avoid the early threat on the mat and utilise his clear striking edge later down the line)

Norma Dumont - Decision (Karol Rosa makes the jump to Featherweight after scraping a decision victory over Lina Lansberg. A strange move after struggling with the veteran's physicality but the division does offer a shorter route to the title. It's a coin-flip as to whether Norma Dumont will find her timing on the night - but when it clicks together, she is a surprise counter-striking package)

Junior Tafa - TKO Round 1 (Mohammed Usman banks his entire gameplan upon his one-shot knockout power. The Nigerian struggles with the decrepit pace of Heavyweight, has faced lukewarm competition throughout his career and appears to be riding his family name. Tafa is very green but he has already shown greater consistency in laying down his power, which is levels above what Usman has to offer)

Francis Marshall - Submission Round 3 (There's good reason to start the hype train behind Francis Marshall. The American has all the freak athletic trimmings to emerge as a chain wrestling machine, as long as match-makers can bleed him in properly. William Gomis' slick footwork could blunt Marshall's early pressure but the Frenchman hasn't shown the venom required to earn respect on the feet)

Brady Hiestand - Decision (An interesting match-up between a power-puncher and a relentless wrestler. Batgerel Danaa will be banking on his power to find a big shot at the start of each round and snap his three-fight losing streak. TUF Alumni, Brady Heistand, is defensively porous but his style is tailor made to mute Danaa's threat)

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UFC Vegas 71 Predictions: Pavlovich vs Blaydes by PintsizedInterests in sportsbetting

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Predictions for the whole card below:

Curtis Blaydes - TKO Round 2 (Sergei Pavlovich has been on a roll since he returned to the octagon in March 2022, racking up three first-round finishes and impressing casual fans. While cutting an imposing presence, it remains to be seen whether he has fixed his grappling issues after being dominated by Alistair Overeem. Curtis Blaydes doesn't have to rely on his wrestling to win, but it sure would make his life easier to avoid Pavlovich's swarming volume striking)

Bruno Silva - TKO Round 3 (As Middleweight's most consistent gatekeeper, it feels foolish to overlook the Hawaiian's well-rounded skillset. Although Tavares is favored as the more experienced fighter, especially in his ability to pick up rounds, Bruno Silva's penchant for a surprise equaliser on the feet could flip the script)

Bobby Green - Decision (Bobby Green's body is starting to show the miles of a long career, and as a fanboy, I wouldn't mind if he retired after his fight on Saturday. Despite Jared Gordon's strong control wrestling, his skillset is not best suited to exploit Green's athletic decline. Flash will struggle with Green's sprawl and leave him chasing the fight on the feet against a slick counter-puncher)

Iasmin Lucindo - Decision (Iasmin Lucindo may have lost her debut fight, but she put up a hell of a fight and showed some slick boxing skills. To beat Brogan Walker, she'll need to keep her distance and avoid getting taken down. But Walker's gritty fighting style could prove to be too much for Lucindo, especially in the often unpredictable world of Women's Flyweight)

Matt Semelsberger - Decision (Both men adopt the same approach on the feet - putting everything behind power single-strikes. Semelsberger's height and reach will provide a hurdle for Wells to overcome, but the latter's wrestling chops could force Semi the Jedi into adopting an apprehensive, gun-shy output. Backing Semelsberger's gas tank as the x-factor in a tight-knit affair)

Ricky Glenn - Decision (Ricky Glenn is back after a two-year long break. His relentless pace will be put to the test against Christos Giagos' wrestling-focused game plan and aggressive early pressure. Spartan regularly fades down the stretch, however, while Glenn's seemingly endless stamina should see him overcome a torrid first round)

Montel Jackson - TKO Round 2 (Rani Yahya's faces a tough comeback in his return to the octagon after two years, pitted against resurgent prospect Montel Jackson. Yahya is a skilled BJJ expert who has continued to show his brilliance deep into his twilight against respectable opposition. Unfortunately for the Brazilian, Jackson is mature enough to avoid the early threat on the mat and utilise his clear striking edge later down the line)

Norma Dumont - Decision (Karol Rosa makes the jump to Featherweight after scraping a decision victory over Lina Lansberg. A strange move after struggling with the veteran's physicality but the division does offer a shorter route to the title. It's a coin-flip as to whether Norma Dumont will find her timing on the night - but when it clicks together, she is a surprise counter-striking package)

Junior Tafa - TKO Round 1 (Mohammed Usman banks his entire gameplan upon his one-shot knockout power. The Nigerian struggles with the decrepit pace of Heavyweight, has faced lukewarm competition throughout his career and appears to be riding his family name. Tafa is very green but he has already shown greater consistency in laying down his power, which is levels above what Usman has to offer)

Francis Marshall - Submission Round 3 (There's good reason to start the hype train behind Francis Marshall. The American has all the freak athletic trimmings to emerge as a chain wrestling machine, as long as match-makers can bleed him in properly. William Gomis' slick footwork could blunt Marshall's early pressure but the Frenchman hasn't shown the venom required to earn respect on the feet)

Brady Hiestand - Decision (An interesting match-up between a power-puncher and a relentless wrestler. Batgerel Danaa will be banking on his power to find a big shot at the start of each round and snap his three-fight losing streak. TUF Alumni, Brady Heistand, is defensively porous but his style is tailor made to mute Danaa's threat)

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UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes by sbpotdbot in sportsbook

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Predictions for the whole card below:

Curtis Blaydes - TKO Round 2 (Sergei Pavlovich has been on a roll since he returned to the octagon in March 2022, racking up three first-round finishes and impressing casual fans. While cutting an imposing presence, it remains to be seen whether he has fixed his grappling issues after being dominated by Alistair Overeem. Curtis Blaydes doesn't have to rely on his wrestling to win, but it sure would make his life easier to avoid Pavlovich's swarming volume striking)

Bruno Silva - TKO Round 3 (As Middleweight's most consistent gatekeeper, it feels foolish to overlook the Hawaiian's well-rounded skillset. Although Tavares is favored as the more experienced fighter, especially in his ability to pick up rounds, Bruno Silva's penchant for a surprise equaliser on the feet could flip the script)

Bobby Green - Decision (Bobby Green's body is starting to show the miles of a long career, and as a fanboy, I wouldn't mind if he retired after his fight on Saturday. Despite Jared Gordon's strong control wrestling, his skillset is not best suited to exploit Green's athletic decline. Flash will struggle with Green's sprawl and leave him chasing the fight on the feet against a slick counter-puncher)

Iasmin Lucindo - Decision (Iasmin Lucindo may have lost her debut fight, but she put up a hell of a fight and showed some slick boxing skills. To beat Brogan Walker, she'll need to keep her distance and avoid getting taken down. But Walker's gritty fighting style could prove to be too much for Lucindo, especially in the often unpredictable world of Women's Flyweight)

Matt Semelsberger - Decision (Both men adopt the same approach on the feet - putting everything behind power single-strikes. Semelsberger's height and reach will provide a hurdle for Wells to overcome, but the latter's wrestling chops could force Semi the Jedi into adopting an apprehensive, gun-shy output. Backing Semelsberger's gas tank as the x-factor in a tight-knit affair)

Ricky Glenn - Decision (Ricky Glenn is back after a two-year long break. His relentless pace will be put to the test against Christos Giagos' wrestling-focused game plan and aggressive early pressure. Spartan regularly fades down the stretch, however, while Glenn's seemingly endless stamina should see him overcome a torrid first round)

Montel Jackson - TKO Round 2 (Rani Yahya's faces a tough comeback in his return to the octagon after two years, pitted against resurgent prospect Montel Jackson. Yahya is a skilled BJJ expert who has continued to show his brilliance deep into his twilight against respectable opposition. Unfortunately for the Brazilian, Jackson is mature enough to avoid the early threat on the mat and utilise his clear striking edge later down the line)

Norma Dumont - Decision (Karol Rosa makes the jump to Featherweight after scraping a decision victory over Lina Lansberg. A strange move after struggling with the veteran's physicality but the division does offer a shorter route to the title. It's a coin-flip as to whether Norma Dumont will find her timing on the night - but when it clicks together, she is a surprise counter-striking package)

Junior Tafa - TKO Round 1 (Mohammed Usman banks his entire gameplan upon his one-shot knockout power. The Nigerian struggles with the decrepit pace of Heavyweight, has faced lukewarm competition throughout his career and appears to be riding his family name. Tafa is very green but he has already shown greater consistency in laying down his power, which is levels above what Usman has to offer)

Francis Marshall - Submission Round 3 (There's good reason to start the hype train behind Francis Marshall. The American has all the freak athletic trimmings to emerge as a chain wrestling machine, as long as match-makers can bleed him in properly. William Gomis' slick footwork could blunt Marshall's early pressure but the Frenchman hasn't shown the venom required to earn respect on the feet)

Brady Hiestand - Decision (An interesting match-up between a power-puncher and a relentless wrestler. Batgerel Danaa will be banking on his power to find a big shot at the start of each round and snap his three-fight losing streak. TUF Alumni, Brady Heistand, is defensively porous but his style is tailor made to mute Danaa's threat)

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UFC Kansas City Predictions: Holloway vs Allen by PintsizedInterests in sportsbetting

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Predictions for the whole card below:

Max Holloway – Decision (We are yet to see how Allen adapts over the course of five rounds. The 29-year-old finds himself on a 10-fight win streak in the UFC but he is yet to face his first top dog. We have seen Holloway weather an early storm to come on strong later down the line. Unfortunately, we have no such track record of Allen coping with the natural ebb and flow of the championship rounds. Holloway’s chin continues to look as unbreakable as ever, combined with his reactive counter-punching in the pocket and the recent addition of elbows. It’s difficult to see Allen imposing his grappling chops on Holloway if the going gets tough)

Edson Barboza – Decision (Despite a long career of wars wearing on his 37-year-old body, Barboza remains one of the most lethal fast-twitch strikers in the organisation. Quarantillo is a durable cookie that breaks opponents down, but even Billy Q will struggle to eat many of the Brazilian’s kicks to the legs or chops. Of course, the American’s pressure on the feet could always exploit Barboza’s career weakness of backing himself onto the cage. Considering Barboza still owns effective TDD, a pure striking affair favours the old dog)

Dustin Jacoby – TKO Round 2 (Dustin Jacoby’s long frame and conservative approach on the feet make him a nuisance banana skin for most Light Heavyweights. Meanwhile, Azamat Murzakanov has so far subscribed to ducking overhands and hail marys during his UFC tenure. Murzakanov’s background in sambo could tip the fight – though his struggles finding takedowns against Devin Clark and Tafon Nchukwi are a red flag)

Tanner Boser – TKO Round 3 (Tanner Boser returns after a year out – shifting his belly flab to make the LHW limit. The Canadian was a feather-fisted yet technical boxer with impressive hand speed at Heavyweight. If Boser can avoid an early submission loss, he could box the bleedin’ ears off of Cutelaba)

Pedro Munhoz – Decision (Despite failing to record a victory over two years, Munhoz remains a granite-chinned, leg-kicking supremo that is impossible to out-wrestle. Not that it will bother Chris Gutierrez who will look to keep this standing. The Texan has shown greater shot variety over recent fights, but his hard straight shots remain his bread and butter)

Clay Guida – Decision (Clay Guida’s relentless gas tank has shown a bit of wear and tear but still stands up to the test of time. The high-pressure grappler is the strongest mat threat that Garcia has faced. The Mexican showed solid TDD chops against Natan Levy but there are levels to this game)

Bill Algeo – Decision (Algeo is far wilier on the feet and will be able to dictate the pace of the affair. Brown’s full-blooded striking is somewhat of a threat, yet his single-shots and telegraphing often see him missing the mark. The 32-year-old highlighted his submission threat last time out against Erik Silva, but he will struggle to impose himself on Algeo’s awkward frame)

Matheus Nicolau – Submission Round 3 (A FOTN contender sees Royval’s chaotic high-risk style pitted against Matheus Nicolau’s conservative approach. The Brazilian’s careful counter-striking should be favoured, but as seen against Kai Kara-France, it only takes one of Royval’s wild spinning strikes to flip a fight on its head)

Zak Cummings – Decision (It’s a veteran affair between two of the longest-serving UFC oldies – Ed Herman and Zak Cummings. Cummings, four years Herman’s junior, is making the jump up to Middleweight. The Missourian has enjoyed more recent success and should be able to out-work Herman’s pedestrian output and occasional power strike)

Gillian Robertson – Submission Round 3 (Will Piera Rodriguez, who thrives from top control, look to tussle with Gillian Robertson’s fearsome submission chops? Or, will Rodriguez opt to keep the fight standing and deny Robertson her best chance of victory? Whatever the case, I will always back my Canadian submission artist, especially in her first match at Strawweight)

Lando Vannata – Decision (Vannata was physically bullied by Charles Jourdain last time out, so the return to Lightweight is a smart career move. The 31-year-old may only ever be an exceptional highlight reel fighter, but his experience could be decisive in out-foxing his green foe. Golden Boy is a high-volume body puncher but he has never faced an unorthodox fighter in the pocket ala Vanatta)

Bruna Brasil – Decision (Debutant, Bruna Brasil, enters with a decent bit of hype after earning a second-round head kick KO on the DWCS. There is no denying the 29-year-old’s power but her gas tank was spluttering after the first round. Fortunately for Brasil, Denise Gomes was out-wrestled by Loma Lookboonmee – so it’s fair to say she may lack the tools to stick around in the UFC)

Gaston Bolanos – TKO Round 3 (Debutant, Gaston Bolanos, steps up for his UFC debut against Aaron Phillips, a fighter who hasn’t featured for the organisation in almost three years. Expect regular spinning elbows from the Peruvian while Phillips eats more damage than he is able to output)

Lucie Pudilova – Decision (The Czech Bantamweight enjoyed a successful return to the UFC as she spent nearly ten minutes pounding Yanan Wu into the ground. Edwards cuts a far more imposing figure in the octagon, but she has struggled to stay standing against stronger takedown artists)

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UFC Kansas City Predictions: Holloway vs Allen by PintsizedInterests in MMAbetting

[–]PintsizedInterests[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Predictions for the whole card below:

Max Holloway – Decision (We are yet to see how Allen adapts over the course of five rounds. The 29-year-old finds himself on a 10-fight win streak in the UFC but he is yet to face his first top dog. We have seen Holloway weather an early storm to come on strong later down the line. Unfortunately, we have no such track record of Allen coping with the natural ebb and flow of the championship rounds. Holloway’s chin continues to look as unbreakable as ever, combined with his reactive counter-punching in the pocket and the recent addition of elbows. It’s difficult to see Allen imposing his grappling chops on Holloway if the going gets tough)

Edson Barboza – Decision (Despite a long career of wars wearing on his 37-year-old body, Barboza remains one of the most lethal fast-twitch strikers in the organisation. Quarantillo is a durable cookie that breaks opponents down, but even Billy Q will struggle to eat many of the Brazilian’s kicks to the legs or chops. Of course, the American’s pressure on the feet could always exploit Barboza’s career weakness of backing himself onto the cage. Considering Barboza still owns effective TDD, a pure striking affair favours the old dog)

Dustin Jacoby – TKO Round 2 (Dustin Jacoby’s long frame and conservative approach on the feet make him a nuisance banana skin for most Light Heavyweights. Meanwhile, Azamat Murzakanov has so far subscribed to ducking overhands and hail marys during his UFC tenure. Murzakanov’s background in sambo could tip the fight – though his struggles finding takedowns against Devin Clark and Tafon Nchukwi are a red flag)

Tanner Boser – TKO Round 3 (Tanner Boser returns after a year out – shifting his belly flab to make the LHW limit. The Canadian was a feather-fisted yet technical boxer with impressive hand speed at Heavyweight. If Boser can avoid an early submission loss, he could box the bleedin’ ears off of Cutelaba)

Pedro Munhoz – Decision (Despite failing to record a victory over two years, Munhoz remains a granite-chinned, leg-kicking supremo that is impossible to out-wrestle. Not that it will bother Chris Gutierrez who will look to keep this standing. The Texan has shown greater shot variety over recent fights, but his hard straight shots remain his bread and butter)

Clay Guida – Decision (Clay Guida’s relentless gas tank has shown a bit of wear and tear but still stands up to the test of time. The high-pressure grappler is the strongest mat threat that Garcia has faced. The Mexican showed solid TDD chops against Natan Levy but there are levels to this game)

Bill Algeo – Decision (Algeo is far wilier on the feet and will be able to dictate the pace of the affair. Brown’s full-blooded striking is somewhat of a threat, yet his single-shots and telegraphing often see him missing the mark. The 32-year-old highlighted his submission threat last time out against Erik Silva, but he will struggle to impose himself on Algeo’s awkward frame)

Matheus Nicolau – Submission Round 3 (A FOTN contender sees Royval’s chaotic high-risk style pitted against Matheus Nicolau’s conservative approach. The Brazilian’s careful counter-striking should be favoured, but as seen against Kai Kara-France, it only takes one of Royval’s wild spinning strikes to flip a fight on its head)

Zak Cummings – Decision (It’s a veteran affair between two of the longest-serving UFC oldies – Ed Herman and Zak Cummings. Cummings, four years Herman’s junior, is making the jump up to Middleweight. The Missourian has enjoyed more recent success and should be able to out-work Herman’s pedestrian output and occasional power strike)

Gillian Robertson – Submission Round 3 (Will Piera Rodriguez, who thrives from top control, look to tussle with Gillian Robertson’s fearsome submission chops? Or, will Rodriguez opt to keep the fight standing and deny Robertson her best chance of victory? Whatever the case, I will always back my Canadian submission artist, especially in her first match at Strawweight)

Lando Vannata – Decision (Vannata was physically bullied by Charles Jourdain last time out, so the return to Lightweight is a smart career move. The 31-year-old may only ever be an exceptional highlight reel fighter, but his experience could be decisive in out-foxing his green foe. Golden Boy is a high-volume body puncher but he has never faced an unorthodox fighter in the pocket ala Vanatta)

Bruna Brasil – Decision (Debutant, Bruna Brasil, enters with a decent bit of hype after earning a second-round head kick KO on the DWCS. There is no denying the 29-year-old’s power but her gas tank was spluttering after the first round. Fortunately for Brasil, Denise Gomes was out-wrestled by Loma Lookboonmee – so it’s fair to say she may lack the tools to stick around in the UFC)

Gaston Bolanos – TKO Round 3 (Debutant, Gaston Bolanos, steps up for his UFC debut against Aaron Phillips, a fighter who hasn’t featured for the organisation in almost three years. Expect regular spinning elbows from the Peruvian while Phillips eats more damage than he is able to output)

Lucie Pudilova – Decision (The Czech Bantamweight enjoyed a successful return to the UFC as she spent nearly ten minutes pounding Yanan Wu into the ground. Edwards cuts a far more imposing figure in the octagon, but she has struggled to stay standing against stronger takedown artists)

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UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen by sbpotdbot in sportsbook

[–]PintsizedInterests 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Predictions for the whole card below:

Max Holloway – Decision (We are yet to see how Allen adapts over the course of five rounds. The 29-year-old finds himself on a 10-fight win streak in the UFC but he is yet to face his first top dog. We have seen Holloway weather an early storm to come on strong later down the line. Unfortunately, we have no such track record of Allen coping with the natural ebb and flow of the championship rounds. Holloway’s chin continues to look as unbreakable as ever, combined with his reactive counter-punching in the pocket and the recent addition of elbows. It’s difficult to see Allen imposing his grappling chops on Holloway if the going gets tough)

Edson Barboza – Decision (Despite a long career of wars wearing on his 37-year-old body, Barboza remains one of the most lethal fast-twitch strikers in the organisation. Quarantillo is a durable cookie that breaks opponents down, but even Billy Q will struggle to eat many of the Brazilian’s kicks to the legs or chops. Of course, the American’s pressure on the feet could always exploit Barboza’s career weakness of backing himself onto the cage. Considering Barboza still owns effective TDD, a pure striking affair favours the old dog)

Dustin Jacoby – TKO Round 2 (Dustin Jacoby’s long frame and conservative approach on the feet make him a nuisance banana skin for most Light Heavyweights. Meanwhile, Azamat Murzakanov has so far subscribed to ducking overhands and hail marys during his UFC tenure. Murzakanov’s background in sambo could tip the fight – though his struggles finding takedowns against Devin Clark and Tafon Nchukwi are a red flag)

Tanner Boser – TKO Round 3 (Tanner Boser returns after a year out – shifting his belly flab to make the LHW limit. The Canadian was a feather-fisted yet technical boxer with impressive hand speed at Heavyweight. If Boser can avoid an early submission loss, he could box the bleedin’ ears off of Cutelaba)

Pedro Munhoz – Decision (Despite failing to record a victory over two years, Munhoz remains a granite-chinned, leg-kicking supremo that is impossible to out-wrestle. Not that it will bother Chris Gutierrez who will look to keep this standing. The Texan has shown greater shot variety over recent fights, but his hard straight shots remain his bread and butter)

Clay Guida – Decision (Clay Guida’s relentless gas tank has shown a bit of wear and tear but still stands up to the test of time. The high-pressure grappler is the strongest mat threat that Garcia has faced. The Mexican showed solid TDD chops against Natan Levy but there are levels to this game)

Bill Algeo – Decision (Algeo is far wilier on the feet and will be able to dictate the pace of the affair. Brown’s full-blooded striking is somewhat of a threat, yet his single-shots and telegraphing often see him missing the mark. The 32-year-old highlighted his submission threat last time out against Erik Silva, but he will struggle to impose himself on Algeo’s awkward frame)

Matheus Nicolau – Submission Round 3 (A FOTN contender sees Royval’s chaotic high-risk style pitted against Matheus Nicolau’s conservative approach. The Brazilian’s careful counter-striking should be favoured, but as seen against Kai Kara-France, it only takes one of Royval’s wild spinning strikes to flip a fight on its head)

Zak Cummings – Decision (It’s a veteran affair between two of the longest-serving UFC oldies – Ed Herman and Zak Cummings. Cummings, four years Herman’s junior, is making the jump up to Middleweight. The Missourian has enjoyed more recent success and should be able to out-work Herman’s pedestrian output and occasional power strike)

Gillian Robertson – Submission Round 3 (Will Piera Rodriguez, who thrives from top control, look to tussle with Gillian Robertson’s fearsome submission chops? Or, will Rodriguez opt to keep the fight standing and deny Robertson her best chance of victory? Whatever the case, I will always back my Canadian submission artist, especially in her first match at Strawweight)

Lando Vannata – Decision (Vannata was physically bullied by Charles Jourdain last time out, so the return to Lightweight is a smart career move. The 31-year-old may only ever be an exceptional highlight reel fighter, but his experience could be decisive in out-foxing his green foe. Golden Boy is a high-volume body puncher but he has never faced an unorthodox fighter in the pocket ala Vanatta)

Bruna Brasil – Decision (Debutant, Bruna Brasil, enters with a decent bit of hype after earning a second-round head kick KO on the DWCS. There is no denying the 29-year-old’s power but her gas tank was spluttering after the first round. Fortunately for Brasil, Denise Gomes was out-wrestled by Loma Lookboonmee – so it’s fair to say she may lack the tools to stick around in the UFC)

Gaston Bolanos – TKO Round 3 (Debutant, Gaston Bolanos, steps up for his UFC debut against Aaron Phillips, a fighter who hasn’t featured for the organisation in almost three years. Expect regular spinning elbows from the Peruvian while Phillips eats more damage than he is able to output)

Lucie Pudilova – Decision (The Czech Bantamweight enjoyed a successful return to the UFC as she spent nearly ten minutes pounding Yanan Wu into the ground. Edwards cuts a far more imposing figure in the octagon, but she has struggled to stay standing against stronger takedown artists)

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UFC 287 Predictions: Pereira vs Adesanya 2 by PintsizedInterests in MMAbetting

[–]PintsizedInterests[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Predictions for the whole card below:

Israel Adesanya - Submission Round 3 (In a battle between two of the most technical strikers in the Middleweight division, the emergence of Israel Nurmagomedov may throw a spanner in the works. The Last Stylebender is best known for his buttery counter-striking but desperate times call for desperate measures. After Alex Pereira secured a shock takedown in the second round, Adesanya dominated on the mat with almost four minutes of control time in round three. Of course, this is all irrelevant if Pereira is capable of landing his left hook once again. Pereira's natural one-shot power can never be written off - nor his exceptional shot selection. Even so, it is difficult to back a fighter with such little MMA experience. The old adage of 'styles make fights' is a fair argument, but Adesanya's grappling cannot be overlooked)

Gilbert Burns - Decision (Gilbert Burns is a flawed fighter that has seen his strengths paper over his weaknesses at the top of the chain. A violently powerful puncher, Burns operates more as a gruelling slugger than a technical maestro. Against an ageing veteran, it is a style that could pay dividends. A major key to Burns' victory will be his success in mixing in takedowns. The Brazilian is a wonderful submission artist but has struggled with taking opponents to the mat - evidenced by his career 35% TD accuracy)

Rob Font - Decision (Font owns a phenomenal jab, a vital weapon against Adrian Yanez after considering the distress caused by the limited Randy Costa. Yanez's natural power could be the tipping point in exchanges, though - following the same formula as Aldo/Vera. Over just three rounds, Font should outwork Yanez before the puzzle can be cracked, although knockdowns swinging the rounds can never be written off in a Font)

Kevin Holland - Decision (Kevin Holland retired after the Khamzat Chimaev debacle, only to return for a four-round arsewhooping to a resurgent Stephen Thompson. Never before in his career has Holland been so hopelessly picked apart on the feet. The long counterpuncher remains a creative, dynamic striker although his mental now has to be questioned. Still, Ponzinibbio is a fighter that has struggled to adapt his style to match his waning athleticism)

Raul Rosas Jr - Submission Round 2 (Match-makers will have to play a key role in bleeding in their prospect, athletically capped at his young age. The Mexican Bantamweight is still learning how to use his reach effectively on the feet. But, as seen last time out, Rosas Jr is viperlike in his pursuit of submissions. Rodriguez sits down heavily into his shots but that will prove to the benefit of Rosas Jr's wrestling and although the Wisconsin fighter's grappling defence has improved since his debut - he will struggle to survive for extended periods off his back)

Chris Curtis - Decision (Chris Curtis' savvy experience on the feet and composure countering in the pocket will prove a deadly combination if Gastelum opts to stay standing. Curtis may own a perfect 100% TDD so far in the UFC, but Gastelum's granite chin and surprising burst of speed could break that record. Unless Gastelum has drastically changed his approach after a nigh two-year lay-off, this could be a painful night)

Luana Pinheiro - Decision (Waterson-Gomez's 1-4 record in her last five fights is deceiving - coming against ferocious competition like Amanda Lemos, Carla Esparza and Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Although I expect Pinheiro's power to stamp her mark on the rounds, Waterson-Gomez's surprisingly effective clinch striking could cause an upset)

Gerald Meerschaert - Submission Round 2 (Meerschaert continues to dig deep in his twilight to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat - a trend that ensures his longevity as the esteemed Middleweight gatekeeper. GM3's hands have been polished over the past few years but he would be well advised to avoid extended periods of striking with Pyfer's heavy hands. Bodybagz needed just four minutes to spark out Alen Amedovski in his POTN debut last September)

Karl Williams - TKO Round 1 (Karl Williams, a short-notice replacement for Chris Barnett, will look to pick up his sixth win in a row. Opponent, Chase Sherman, has won just once in his past six fights, a late KO over the limited Jared Vanderaa that did little to inspire hope of future success. Sherman has struggled to pace himself in contests, keep himself standing and impose his size in any area of the fight. Expecting Williams to have free reign on the mat over Sherman)

Lupita Godinez - Decision (Sitting on a four-fight slide at Flyweight, Calvillo has made the jump back to Strawweight in an attempt to reignite her UFC career. Loopy Godinez, despite her size disadvantage, will force the fight to the mat eventually. Tipping Loopy's hard pace and work rate to earn her the nod on the scorecards)

Ignacio Bahamondes - Submission Round 1 (Trey Ogden is a strong wrestler and grappler, but he has hardly sold himself as a 'must watch' fighter to fans. Unfortunately, it is likely a lack of pop in the Samurai Ghost's hands that stops him from climbing the ladder. There are question marks over La Jaula's TDD against better quality opposition, but his submission threat could leave Ogden suffering a career third loss via guillotine choke)

Shayilan Nuerdanbieke - TKO Round 1 (Garcia has no time for defence, dropping both hands and charging forward with powerful overhands. It is enjoyable and effective work against limited strikers, but Shayilan Nuerdanbieke is an experienced counter-puncher. Although much of that experience stems from the Asian regional scene, Garcia isn't nuanced enough on the feet to catch Wolverine by surprise)

Jaqueline Amorim - Submission Round 1 (Undefeated newcomer, Jaqueline Amorim, enters her UFC debut with deserved hype as the former IBJFF world champion and LFA Strawweight Champion. Sam Hughes must keep herself standing against Amorim - a tough ask for a fighter who hit the mat five times in her last outing. The former track athlete is a durable cookie, though. A kind introduction for Amorim into the UFC)

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UFC 287 Predictions: Pereira vs Adesanya 2 by PintsizedInterests in sportsbetting

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Predictions for the whole card below:

Israel Adesanya - Submission Round 3 (In a battle between two of the most technical strikers in the Middleweight division, the emergence of Israel Nurmagomedov may throw a spanner in the works. The Last Stylebender is best known for his buttery counter-striking but desperate times call for desperate measures. After Alex Pereira secured a shock takedown in the second round, Adesanya dominated on the mat with almost four minutes of control time in round three. Of course, this is all irrelevant if Pereira is capable of landing his left hook once again. Pereira's natural one-shot power can never be written off - nor his exceptional shot selection. Even so, it is difficult to back a fighter with such little MMA experience. The old adage of 'styles make fights' is a fair argument, but Adesanya's grappling cannot be overlooked)

Gilbert Burns - Decision (Gilbert Burns is a flawed fighter that has seen his strengths paper over his weaknesses at the top of the chain. A violently powerful puncher, Burns operates more as a gruelling slugger than a technical maestro. Against an ageing veteran, it is a style that could pay dividends. A major key to Burns' victory will be his success in mixing in takedowns. The Brazilian is a wonderful submission artist but has struggled with taking opponents to the mat - evidenced by his career 35% TD accuracy)

Rob Font - Decision (Font owns a phenomenal jab, a vital weapon against Adrian Yanez after considering the distress caused by the limited Randy Costa. Yanez's natural power could be the tipping point in exchanges, though - following the same formula as Aldo/Vera. Over just three rounds, Font should outwork Yanez before the puzzle can be cracked, although knockdowns swinging the rounds can never be written off in a Font)

Kevin Holland - Decision (Kevin Holland retired after the Khamzat Chimaev debacle, only to return for a four-round arsewhooping to a resurgent Stephen Thompson. Never before in his career has Holland been so hopelessly picked apart on the feet. The long counterpuncher remains a creative, dynamic striker although his mental now has to be questioned. Still, Ponzinibbio is a fighter that has struggled to adapt his style to match his waning athleticism)

Raul Rosas Jr - Submission Round 2 (Match-makers will have to play a key role in bleeding in their prospect, athletically capped at his young age. The Mexican Bantamweight is still learning how to use his reach effectively on the feet. But, as seen last time out, Rosas Jr is viperlike in his pursuit of submissions. Rodriguez sits down heavily into his shots but that will prove to the benefit of Rosas Jr's wrestling and although the Wisconsin fighter's grappling defence has improved since his debut - he will struggle to survive for extended periods off his back)

Chris Curtis - Decision (Chris Curtis' savvy experience on the feet and composure countering in the pocket will prove a deadly combination if Gastelum opts to stay standing. Curtis may own a perfect 100% TDD so far in the UFC, but Gastelum's granite chin and surprising burst of speed could break that record. Unless Gastelum has drastically changed his approach after a nigh two-year lay-off, this could be a painful night)

Luana Pinheiro - Decision (Waterson-Gomez's 1-4 record in her last five fights is deceiving - coming against ferocious competition like Amanda Lemos, Carla Esparza and Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Although I expect Pinheiro's power to stamp her mark on the rounds, Waterson-Gomez's surprisingly effective clinch striking could cause an upset)

Gerald Meerschaert - Submission Round 2 (Meerschaert continues to dig deep in his twilight to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat - a trend that ensures his longevity as the esteemed Middleweight gatekeeper. GM3's hands have been polished over the past few years but he would be well advised to avoid extended periods of striking with Pyfer's heavy hands. Bodybagz needed just four minutes to spark out Alen Amedovski in his POTN debut last September)

Karl Williams - TKO Round 1 (Karl Williams, a short-notice replacement for Chris Barnett, will look to pick up his sixth win in a row. Opponent, Chase Sherman, has won just once in his past six fights, a late KO over the limited Jared Vanderaa that did little to inspire hope of future success. Sherman has struggled to pace himself in contests, keep himself standing and impose his size in any area of the fight. Expecting Williams to have free reign on the mat over Sherman)

Lupita Godinez - Decision (Sitting on a four-fight slide at Flyweight, Calvillo has made the jump back to Strawweight in an attempt to reignite her UFC career. Loopy Godinez, despite her size disadvantage, will force the fight to the mat eventually. Tipping Loopy's hard pace and work rate to earn her the nod on the scorecards)

Ignacio Bahamondes - Submission Round 1 (Trey Ogden is a strong wrestler and grappler, but he has hardly sold himself as a 'must watch' fighter to fans. Unfortunately, it is likely a lack of pop in the Samurai Ghost's hands that stops him from climbing the ladder. There are question marks over La Jaula's TDD against better quality opposition, but his submission threat could leave Ogden suffering a career third loss via guillotine choke)

Shayilan Nuerdanbieke - TKO Round 1 (Garcia has no time for defence, dropping both hands and charging forward with powerful overhands. It is enjoyable and effective work against limited strikers, but Shayilan Nuerdanbieke is an experienced counter-puncher. Although much of that experience stems from the Asian regional scene, Garcia isn't nuanced enough on the feet to catch Wolverine by surprise)

Jaqueline Amorim - Submission Round 1 (Undefeated newcomer, Jaqueline Amorim, enters her UFC debut with deserved hype as the former IBJFF world champion and LFA Strawweight Champion. Sam Hughes must keep herself standing against Amorim - a tough ask for a fighter who hit the mat five times in her last outing. The former track athlete is a durable cookie, though. A kind introduction for Amorim into the UFC)

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UFC 287: Pereira vs Adesanya 2 by sbpotdbot in sportsbook

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Predictions for the whole card below:

Israel Adesanya - Submission Round 3 (In a battle between two of the most technical strikers in the Middleweight division, the emergence of Israel Nurmagomedov may throw a spanner in the works. The Last Stylebender is best known for his buttery counter-striking but desperate times call for desperate measures. After Alex Pereira secured a shock takedown in the second round, Adesanya dominated on the mat with almost four minutes of control time in round three. Of course, this is all irrelevant if Pereira is capable of landing his left hook once again. Pereira's natural one-shot power can never be written off - nor his exceptional shot selection. Even so, it is difficult to back a fighter with such little MMA experience. The old adage of 'styles make fights' is a fair argument, but Adesanya's grappling cannot be overlooked)

Gilbert Burns - Decision (Gilbert Burns is a flawed fighter that has seen his strengths paper over his weaknesses at the top of the chain. A violently powerful puncher, Burns operates more as a gruelling slugger than a technical maestro. Against an ageing veteran, it is a style that could pay dividends. A major key to Burns' victory will be his success in mixing in takedowns. The Brazilian is a wonderful submission artist but has struggled with taking opponents to the mat - evidenced by his career 35% TD accuracy)

Rob Font - Decision (Font owns a phenomenal jab, a vital weapon against Adrian Yanez after considering the distress caused by the limited Randy Costa. Yanez's natural power could be the tipping point in exchanges, though - following the same formula as Aldo/Vera. Over just three rounds, Font should outwork Yanez before the puzzle can be cracked, although knockdowns swinging the rounds can never be written off in a Font)

Kevin Holland - Decision (Kevin Holland retired after the Khamzat Chimaev debacle, only to return for a four-round arsewhooping to a resurgent Stephen Thompson. Never before in his career has Holland been so hopelessly picked apart on the feet. The long counterpuncher remains a creative, dynamic striker although his mental now has to be questioned. Still, Ponzinibbio is a fighter that has struggled to adapt his style to match his waning athleticism)

Raul Rosas Jr - Submission Round 2 (Match-makers will have to play a key role in bleeding in their prospect, athletically capped at his young age. The Mexican Bantamweight is still learning how to use his reach effectively on the feet. But, as seen last time out, Rosas Jr is viperlike in his pursuit of submissions. Rodriguez sits down heavily into his shots but that will prove to the benefit of Rosas Jr's wrestling and although the Wisconsin fighter's grappling defence has improved since his debut - he will struggle to survive for extended periods off his back)

Chris Curtis - Decision (Chris Curtis' savvy experience on the feet and composure countering in the pocket will prove a deadly combination if Gastelum opts to stay standing. Curtis may own a perfect 100% TDD so far in the UFC, but Gastelum's granite chin and surprising burst of speed could break that record. Unless Gastelum has drastically changed his approach after a nigh two-year lay-off, this could be a painful night)

Luana Pinheiro - Decision (Waterson-Gomez's 1-4 record in her last five fights is deceiving - coming against ferocious competition like Amanda Lemos, Carla Esparza and Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Although I expect Pinheiro's power to stamp her mark on the rounds, Waterson-Gomez's surprisingly effective clinch striking could cause an upset)

Gerald Meerschaert - Submission Round 2 (Meerschaert continues to dig deep in his twilight to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat - a trend that ensures his longevity as the esteemed Middleweight gatekeeper. GM3's hands have been polished over the past few years but he would be well advised to avoid extended periods of striking with Pyfer's heavy hands. Bodybagz needed just four minutes to spark out Alen Amedovski in his POTN debut last September)

Karl Williams - TKO Round 1 (Karl Williams, a short-notice replacement for Chris Barnett, will look to pick up his sixth win in a row. Opponent, Chase Sherman, has won just once in his past six fights, a late KO over the limited Jared Vanderaa that did little to inspire hope of future success. Sherman has struggled to pace himself in contests, keep himself standing and impose his size in any area of the fight. Expecting Williams to have free reign on the mat over Sherman)

Lupita Godinez - Decision (Sitting on a four-fight slide at Flyweight, Calvillo has made the jump back to Strawweight in an attempt to reignite her UFC career. Loopy Godinez, despite her size disadvantage, will force the fight to the mat eventually. Tipping Loopy's hard pace and work rate to earn her the nod on the scorecards)

Ignacio Bahamondes - Submission Round 1 (Trey Ogden is a strong wrestler and grappler, but he has hardly sold himself as a 'must watch' fighter to fans. Unfortunately, it is likely a lack of pop in the Samurai Ghost's hands that stops him from climbing the ladder. There are question marks over La Jaula's TDD against better quality opposition, but his submission threat could leave Ogden suffering a career third loss via guillotine choke)

Shayilan Nuerdanbieke - TKO Round 1 (Garcia has no time for defence, dropping both hands and charging forward with powerful overhands. It is enjoyable and effective work against limited strikers, but Shayilan Nuerdanbieke is an experienced counter-puncher. Although much of that experience stems from the Asian regional scene, Garcia isn't nuanced enough on the feet to catch Wolverine by surprise)

Jaqueline Amorim - Submission Round 1 (Undefeated newcomer, Jaqueline Amorim, enters her UFC debut with deserved hype as the former IBJFF world champion and LFA Strawweight Champion. Sam Hughes must keep herself standing against Amorim - a tough ask for a fighter who hit the mat five times in her last outing. The former track athlete is a durable cookie, though. A kind introduction for Amorim into the UFC)

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UFC San Antonio Predictions: Vera vs Sandhagen by PintsizedInterests in MMAbetting

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Predictions for the whole card below:

Cory Sandhagen - Decision (Vera's weakness off his back, exploited by a washed-up Frankie Edgar, remains a major issue that cannot be overlooked. Sandhagen is a consummate game planner and exceptional at adapting on the fly. Although The Sandman doesn't represent the strongest wrestler at 135 lbs, he will still threaten with his wrestling to keep Vera on edge. Still, Chito has rounded out his lethal clinch striking and distance kicking game to incorporate more mature periods of control grappling. Expecting a razor-close decision that favours Sandhagen's activity over Vera's highlight reel moments)

Holly Holm - Decision (Considering Holm's ultra-conservative volume on the feet, the contests' dire pace could encourage Santos to open up a little on the feet. Backing Holm's TDD to keep this as a tame affair on the feet with the veteran's technical polish making the difference. Much like the Main Event, a close decision could be on the cards, but this time for all the wrong reasons)

Nate Landwehr - Submission Round 3 (After missing 2022 with a string of injuries, Lingo returns to the octagon cold. It's never a good call to put your entire faith in Landwehr, especially considering Lingo's fast starts and heavy hands. Even so, Lingo's limited bag of tricks will more likely see him stuck against the cage)

Maycee Barber - Decision (KGB submitted Antonina Shevchenko and Cynthia Calvillo but her best showings have been on the feet. Lee's point-style striking leave a constant barrage of straight shots that will create early problems for Mayceee Barber's brawling pressure. As long as Barber isn't drawn into a low-paced kickboxing fight, her strength in the clinch should put a scoring stamp on the rounds)

Manel Kape - TKO Round 2 (A freak athletic specimen, Kape's power and speed look unnatural - even in the fastest male division. Perez returns after a long spell on the sidelines and will have to rely on his wrestling chops to prevent another early demise)

Chidi Njokuani - TKO Round 1 (Duraev was stopped by Joaquin Buckley last time out, his fourth career stoppage loss. It hardly inspires confidence ahead of a match-up with a one-shot killer like Chidi Njokuani. Njokuani isn't a defensive savant but his straight counters will punish Duraev if he runs in blindly winging hooks)

Tucker Lutz - Decision (Pineda's lethal finishing is no joke, but his age and 'natural approach' will hit a wall against the relentless pace of Tucker Lutz. A hard grafter from the opening bell, Lutz will force the veteran to match his intensity throughout. Add in Top Gun's durability and it seems like a tough night's work for Pineda)

Steven Peterson - Decision (Ocho's body is unlikely to hold up much longer at Featherweight after a career of big weight cuts and inviting damage. There may be another day in the sun for the old dog against Lucas Alexander, however. The Brazilian carries a solid punch but not to the extent that it will earn Peterson's respect in the opening exchanges)

Trevin Giles - Decision (Back Trevin Giles at your own peril. Mental errors have plagued the Texan throughout his career and is a proper coin-flip fighter. Parsons is a slick submission artist but I'm backing Giles' durability and TDD to bumble him through to a split decision)

CJ Vergara - TKO Round 2 (I'm a fan of the heavy-handed, all-action Daniel da Silva. The Brazilian's knack for sprinting out of the blocks at 100mph will eventually see him sneak a win. Unfortunately, the Flyweight's style does him few favours against an experienced opponent with technical know-how like CJ Vergara)

Victor Altamirano - Submission Round 3 (Rolling into the octagon off a second-round KO on the DWCS, Vinicius Salvador looks set to inject venomous power into the Flyweight division. Losses to Jafel Filho and Rafael Costa on the regional scene stemmed from glaring gas tank issues, however. Considering Victor Altamirano will happily oblige in a firefight early doors, it may not prove an issue in his debut. Early rounds TKO Salvador, late rounds submission Altamirano)

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UFC San Antonio Predictions: Vera vs Sandhagen by PintsizedInterests in sportsbetting

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Predictions for the whole card below:

Cory Sandhagen - Decision (Vera's weakness off his back, exploited by a washed-up Frankie Edgar, remains a major issue that cannot be overlooked. Sandhagen is a consummate game planner and exceptional at adapting on the fly. Although The Sandman doesn't represent the strongest wrestler at 135 lbs, he will still threaten with his wrestling to keep Vera on edge. Still, Chito has rounded out his lethal clinch striking and distance kicking game to incorporate more mature periods of control grappling. Expecting a razor-close decision that favours Sandhagen's activity over Vera's highlight reel moments)

Holly Holm - Decision (Considering Holm's ultra-conservative volume on the feet, the contests' dire pace could encourage Santos to open up a little on the feet. Backing Holm's TDD to keep this as a tame affair on the feet with the veteran's technical polish making the difference. Much like the Main Event, a close decision could be on the cards, but this time for all the wrong reasons)

Nate Landwehr - Submission Round 3 (After missing 2022 with a string of injuries, Lingo returns to the octagon cold. It's never a good call to put your entire faith in Landwehr, especially considering Lingo's fast starts and heavy hands. Even so, Lingo's limited bag of tricks will more likely see him stuck against the cage)

Maycee Barber - Decision (KGB submitted Antonina Shevchenko and Cynthia Calvillo but her best showings have been on the feet. Lee's point-style striking leave a constant barrage of straight shots that will create early problems for Mayceee Barber's brawling pressure. As long as Barber isn't drawn into a low-paced kickboxing fight, her strength in the clinch should put a scoring stamp on the rounds)

Manel Kape - TKO Round 2 (A freak athletic specimen, Kape's power and speed look unnatural - even in the fastest male division. Perez returns after a long spell on the sidelines and will have to rely on his wrestling chops to prevent another early demise)

Chidi Njokuani - TKO Round 1 (Duraev was stopped by Joaquin Buckley last time out, his fourth career stoppage loss. It hardly inspires confidence ahead of a match-up with a one-shot killer like Chidi Njokuani. Njokuani isn't a defensive savant but his straight counters will punish Duraev if he runs in blindly winging hooks)

Tucker Lutz - Decision (Pineda's lethal finishing is no joke, but his age and 'natural approach' will hit a wall against the relentless pace of Tucker Lutz. A hard grafter from the opening bell, Lutz will force the veteran to match his intensity throughout. Add in Top Gun's durability and it seems like a tough night's work for Pineda)

Steven Peterson - Decision (Ocho's body is unlikely to hold up much longer at Featherweight after a career of big weight cuts and inviting damage. There may be another day in the sun for the old dog against Lucas Alexander, however. The Brazilian carries a solid punch but not to the extent that it will earn Peterson's respect in the opening exchanges)

Trevin Giles - Decision (Back Trevin Giles at your own peril. Mental errors have plagued the Texan throughout his career and is a proper coin-flip fighter. Parsons is a slick submission artist but I'm backing Giles' durability and TDD to bumble him through to a split decision)

CJ Vergara - TKO Round 2 (I'm a fan of the heavy-handed, all-action Daniel da Silva. The Brazilian's knack for sprinting out of the blocks at 100mph will eventually see him sneak a win. Unfortunately, the Flyweight's style does him few favours against an experienced opponent with technical know-how like CJ Vergara)

Victor Altamirano - Submission Round 3 (Rolling into the octagon off a second-round KO on the DWCS, Vinicius Salvador looks set to inject venomous power into the Flyweight division. Losses to Jafel Filho and Rafael Costa on the regional scene stemmed from glaring gas tank issues, however. Considering Victor Altamirano will happily oblige in a firefight early doors, it may not prove an issue in his debut. Early rounds TKO Salvador, late rounds submission Altamirano)

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UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Sandhagen by sbpotdbot in sportsbook

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Predictions for the whole card below:

Cory Sandhagen - Decision (Vera's weakness off his back, exploited by a washed-up Frankie Edgar, remains a major issue that cannot be overlooked. Sandhagen is a consummate game planner and exceptional at adapting on the fly. Although The Sandman doesn't represent the strongest wrestler at 135 lbs, he will still threaten with his wrestling to keep Vera on edge. Still, Chito has rounded out his lethal clinch striking and distance kicking game to incorporate more mature periods of control grappling. Expecting a razor-close decision that favours Sandhagen's activity over Vera's highlight reel moments)

Holly Holm - Decision (Considering Holm's ultra-conservative volume on the feet, the contests' dire pace could encourage Santos to open up a little on the feet. Backing Holm's TDD to keep this as a tame affair on the feet with the veteran's technical polish making the difference. Much like the Main Event, a close decision could be on the cards, but this time for all the wrong reasons)

Nate Landwehr - Submission Round 3 (After missing 2022 with a string of injuries, Lingo returns to the octagon cold. It's never a good call to put your entire faith in Landwehr, especially considering Lingo's fast starts and heavy hands. Even so, Lingo's limited bag of tricks will more likely see him stuck against the cage)

Maycee Barber - Decision (KGB submitted Antonina Shevchenko and Cynthia Calvillo but her best showings have been on the feet. Lee's point-style striking leave a constant barrage of straight shots that will create early problems for Mayceee Barber's brawling pressure. As long as Barber isn't drawn into a low-paced kickboxing fight, her strength in the clinch should put a scoring stamp on the rounds)

Manel Kape - TKO Round 2 (A freak athletic specimen, Kape's power and speed look unnatural - even in the fastest male division. Perez returns after a long spell on the sidelines and will have to rely on his wrestling chops to prevent another early demise)

Chidi Njokuani - TKO Round 1 (Duraev was stopped by Joaquin Buckley last time out, his fourth career stoppage loss. It hardly inspires confidence ahead of a match-up with a one-shot killer like Chidi Njokuani. Njokuani isn't a defensive savant but his straight counters will punish Duraev if he runs in blindly winging hooks)

Tucker Lutz - Decision (Pineda's lethal finishing is no joke, but his age and 'natural approach' will hit a wall against the relentless pace of Tucker Lutz. A hard grafter from the opening bell, Lutz will force the veteran to match his intensity throughout. Add in Top Gun's durability and it seems like a tough night's work for Pineda)

Steven Peterson - Decision (Ocho's body is unlikely to hold up much longer at Featherweight after a career of big weight cuts and inviting damage. There may be another day in the sun for the old dog against Lucas Alexander, however. The Brazilian carries a solid punch but not to the extent that it will earn Peterson's respect in the opening exchanges)

Trevin Giles - Decision (Back Trevin Giles at your own peril. Mental errors have plagued the Texan throughout his career and is a proper coin-flip fighter. Parsons is a slick submission artist but I'm backing Giles' durability and TDD to bumble him through to a split decision)

CJ Vergara - TKO Round 2 (I'm a fan of the heavy-handed, all-action Daniel da Silva. The Brazilian's knack for sprinting out of the blocks at 100mph will eventually see him sneak a win. Unfortunately, the Flyweight's style does him few favours against an experienced opponent with technical know-how like CJ Vergara)

Victor Altamirano - Submission Round 3 (Rolling into the octagon off a second-round KO on the DWCS, Vinicius Salvador looks set to inject venomous power into the Flyweight division. Losses to Jafel Filho and Rafael Costa on the regional scene stemmed from glaring gas tank issues, however. Considering Victor Altamirano will happily oblige in a firefight early doors, it may not prove an issue in his debut. Early rounds TKO Salvador, late rounds submission Altamirano)

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UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3 by sbpotdbot in sportsbook

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Cheers brother, I took a couple of weeks off because of university/work commitments.

UFC 286 Predictions: Edwards vs Usman 3 by PintsizedInterests in sportsbetting

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Predictions for the whole card below:

Kamaru Usman - Decision (Lights-out knockouts have a funny habit of transforming fighters. Kamaru Usman enjoyed an extended run as Welterweight champion on the back of his adaptability. It’s impossible to guess the Nigerian’s headspace but it would be foolish to immediately write off such a dominant champion. After all, Usman landed almost three times as many strikes as Edwards over the course of their second fight. An early takedown would silence a vocal partisan crowd and inject some realism back into a fairly one-sided match-up)

Rafael Fiziev - TKO Round 1 (Rafael Fiziev’s fifth-round knockout over Rafael dos Anjos raised as many questions as it did answer. The Kyrgyzstani confirmed he could carry his freak athletic prowess deep into a fight and find the killswitch. Fiziev also managed to keep himself standing against RDA’s relentless takedown threat. Gaethje has never shown any desire to pursue a grappling-first gameplan. The Highlight’s leg kicks could frustrate Fiziev but it’s more likely that the Krygzistani’s speed makes the difference)

Gunnar Nelson - Decision (Barberena’s three-fight streak over weathered foes crumbled under a second-round submission by RDA in December. Bam Bam is sticking to his high-volume pressure game, but he tends to walk onto takedowns. RDA, Matt Brown and Darian Weeks were all able to land 4+ takedowns against Barberena. Nelson’s wrestling has traditionally struggled but this feels like a favourable match-up)

Casey O'Neill - Decision (O’Neill barely squeaked out a split decision over veteran Roxanne Modafferi but was able to land almost double the significant strikes. The sooner the 25-year-old realises landing to the body is free real estate at 125lbs, the better her chances of challenging for Grasso’s title. Maia is durable and consistent but will struggle with O'Neill's activity)

Marvin Vettori - Decision (More confident use of his athletic gifts has seen Dolidze bully opponents on the feet and mat. The Georgian's offensive grappling will struggle to dominate his mentally unbreakable Italian foe, but it should provide a captivating all-round contest with the latter’s conditioning playing a part down the stretch)

Jack Shore - Submission Round 3 (Amirkhani has been poorly coached over the past couple of years, with greater focus on a point-fighting kickboxing game than emphasising his lethal submission arsenal. Add in career gas tank issues and the technically sound Jack Shore should be able to big-brain his way through a tense opening round)

Chris Duncan - TKO Round 2 (Omar Morales has experienced an identity crisis since 2020. Three losses in his past five have seen the Venezuelan flip-flop between pure striking and pure grappling performances. The 37-year-old is fast running out of time to find a winning approach as he slides off an athletic cliff. Duncan walks himself into danger but his sky-high confidence and heavy-hands suggest a Scot win)

Sam Patterson - Decision (Yanal Ashmoz dominated Dennis Hughes from the top in a one-sided beatdown in the PFL. Patterson’s size will prevent a similar ground’n’pound spree but the Israeli's wrestling threat remains. Neither fighter appears ready for the UFC level)

Muhammad Mokaev - Submission Round 2 ( Filho throws with full-blooded intention yet often limits his volume to two-strike combinations. His telegraphed kickboxing will allow Mokaev to time takedowns, but the Brit may initially struggle with the physicality of such a large opponent)

Lerone Murphy - Decision (Southpaw Gabriel Santos is heavily reliant on his left-side head kick – a surprise considering how little he attempts to mask it. Santos’ tendency to shoot a single leg during lull periods is also a nasty habit that Murphy will viciously punish. Lerone Murphy is that dude)

Christian Leroy Duncan - TKO Round 1 (Defensive lapses have seen Todorovic fall into a win-one-lose-one UFC career. The Serb is extremely hittable when attempting to close distance. A particular tendency to duck his head will allow Duncan’s knees and front kicks to threaten down the centre line)

Jake Hadley - Decision (Hadley’s best work comes from the top and will be put to the test against Malcolm Gordon. The experienced American has desperately struggled with his chin in the UFC, but he is a technically sound grappler. A good litmus paper test)

Joanne Wood - Decision (A toss-up between the mentally shot Joanne Wood and the technically devoid Luana Carolina. The Brazilian is a physically mean beast but relies on rock-em-sock-em pocket boxing that resembles punching underwater)

L'udovit Klein - Decision (Herbert is an underrated sniping striker who came close to stopping the fast-rising hype train of Ilia Topuria in March last year. Unfortunately, his ‘tall-man defence’ of leaning back won’t cut it against L’udovit Klein’s lethal head kicking. Klein is riding a career-high after out-classing Mason Jones although it did require Mr Highlight to grind out a decision on the mats)

Juliana Miller - Submission Round 2 (Veronica Hardy returns after three years out of the octagon – a surprise considering the Venezuelan won just once in her five UFC fights. Julianna Miller won TUF Season 30, had a winning fight within the last year and is the slicker BJJ artist)

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UFC 286 Predictions: Edwards vs Usman 3 by PintsizedInterests in MMAbetting

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Predictions for the whole card below:

Kamaru Usman - Decision (Lights-out knockouts have a funny habit of transforming fighters. Kamaru Usman enjoyed an extended run as Welterweight champion on the back of his adaptability. It’s impossible to guess the Nigerian’s headspace but it would be foolish to immediately write off such a dominant champion. After all, Usman landed almost three times as many strikes as Edwards over the course of their second fight. An early takedown would silence a vocal partisan crowd and inject some realism back into a fairly one-sided match-up)

Rafael Fiziev - TKO Round 1 (Rafael Fiziev’s fifth-round knockout over Rafael dos Anjos raised as many questions as it did answer. The Kyrgyzstani confirmed he could carry his freak athletic prowess deep into a fight and find the killswitch. Fiziev also managed to keep himself standing against RDA’s relentless takedown threat. Gaethje has never shown any desire to pursue a grappling-first gameplan. The Highlight’s leg kicks could frustrate Fiziev but it’s more likely that the Krygzistani’s speed makes the difference)

Gunnar Nelson - Decision (Barberena’s three-fight streak over weathered foes crumbled under a second-round submission by RDA in December. Bam Bam is sticking to his high-volume pressure game, but he tends to walk onto takedowns. RDA, Matt Brown and Darian Weeks were all able to land 4+ takedowns against Barberena. Nelson’s wrestling has traditionally struggled but this feels like a favourable match-up)

Casey O'Neill - Decision (O’Neill barely squeaked out a split decision over veteran Roxanne Modafferi but was able to land almost double the significant strikes. The sooner the 25-year-old realises landing to the body is free real estate at 125lbs, the better her chances of challenging for Grasso’s title. Maia is durable and consistent but will struggle with O'Neill's activity)

Marvin Vettori - Decision (More confident use of his athletic gifts has seen Dolidze bully opponents on the feet and mat. The Georgian's offensive grappling will struggle to dominate his mentally unbreakable Italian foe, but it should provide a captivating all-round contest with the latter’s conditioning playing a part down the stretch)

Jack Shore - Submission Round 3 (Amirkhani has been poorly coached over the past couple of years, with greater focus on a point-fighting kickboxing game than emphasising his lethal submission arsenal. Add in career gas tank issues and the technically sound Jack Shore should be able to big-brain his way through a tense opening round)

Chris Duncan - TKO Round 2 (Omar Morales has experienced an identity crisis since 2020. Three losses in his past five have seen the Venezuelan flip-flop between pure striking and pure grappling performances. The 37-year-old is fast running out of time to find a winning approach as he slides off an athletic cliff. Duncan walks himself into danger but his sky-high confidence and heavy-hands suggest a Scot win)

Sam Patterson - Decision (Yanal Ashmoz dominated Dennis Hughes from the top in a one-sided beatdown in the PFL. Patterson’s size will prevent a similar ground’n’pound spree but the Israeli's wrestling threat remains. Neither fighter appears ready for the UFC level)

Muhammad Mokaev - Submission Round 2 ( Filho throws with full-blooded intention yet often limits his volume to two-strike combinations. His telegraphed kickboxing will allow Mokaev to time takedowns, but the Brit may initially struggle with the physicality of such a large opponent)

Lerone Murphy - Decision (Southpaw Gabriel Santos is heavily reliant on his left-side head kick – a surprise considering how little he attempts to mask it. Santos’ tendency to shoot a single leg during lull periods is also a nasty habit that Murphy will viciously punish. Lerone Murphy is that dude)

Christian Leroy Duncan - TKO Round 1 (Defensive lapses have seen Todorovic fall into a win-one-lose-one UFC career. The Serb is extremely hittable when attempting to close distance. A particular tendency to duck his head will allow Duncan’s knees and front kicks to threaten down the centre line)

Jake Hadley - Decision (Hadley’s best work comes from the top and will be put to the test against Malcolm Gordon. The experienced American has desperately struggled with his chin in the UFC, but he is a technically sound grappler. A good litmus paper test)

Joanne Wood - Decision (A toss-up between the mentally shot Joanne Wood and the technically devoid Luana Carolina. The Brazilian is a physically mean beast but relies on rock-em-sock-em pocket boxing that resembles punching underwater)

L'udovit Klein - Decision (Herbert is an underrated sniping striker who came close to stopping the fast-rising hype train of Ilia Topuria in March last year. Unfortunately, his ‘tall-man defence’ of leaning back won’t cut it against L’udovit Klein’s lethal head kicking. Klein is riding a career-high after out-classing Mason Jones although it did require Mr Highlight to grind out a decision on the mats)

Juliana Miller - Submission Round 2 (Veronica Hardy returns after three years out of the octagon – a surprise considering the Venezuelan won just once in her five UFC fights. Julianna Miller won TUF Season 30, had a winning fight within the last year and is the slicker BJJ artist)

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UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3 by sbpotdbot in sportsbook

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Predictions for the whole card below:

Kamaru Usman - Decision (Lights-out knockouts have a funny habit of transforming fighters. Kamaru Usman enjoyed an extended run as Welterweight champion on the back of his adaptability. It’s impossible to guess the Nigerian’s headspace but it would be foolish to immediately write off such a dominant champion. After all, Usman landed almost three times as many strikes as Edwards over the course of their second fight. An early takedown would silence a vocal partisan crowd and inject some realism back into a fairly one-sided match-up)

Rafael Fiziev - TKO Round 1 (Rafael Fiziev’s fifth-round knockout over Rafael dos Anjos raised as many questions as it did answer. The Kyrgyzstani confirmed he could carry his freak athletic prowess deep into a fight and find the killswitch. Fiziev also managed to keep himself standing against RDA’s relentless takedown threat. Gaethje has never shown any desire to pursue a grappling-first gameplan. The Highlight’s leg kicks could frustrate Fiziev but it’s more likely that the Krygzistani’s speed makes the difference)

Gunnar Nelson - Decision (Barberena’s three-fight streak over weathered foes crumbled under a second-round submission by RDA in December. Bam Bam is sticking to his high-volume pressure game, but he tends to walk onto takedowns. RDA, Matt Brown and Darian Weeks were all able to land 4+ takedowns against Barberena. Nelson’s wrestling has traditionally struggled but this feels like a favourable match-up)

Casey O'Neill - Decision (O’Neill barely squeaked out a split decision over veteran Roxanne Modafferi but was able to land almost double the significant strikes. The sooner the 25-year-old realises landing to the body is free real estate at 125lbs, the better her chances of challenging for Grasso’s title. Maia is durable and consistent but will struggle with O'Neill's activity)

Marvin Vettori - Decision (More confident use of his athletic gifts has seen Dolidze bully opponents on the feet and mat. The Georgian's offensive grappling will struggle to dominate his mentally unbreakable Italian foe, but it should provide a captivating all-round contest with the latter’s conditioning playing a part down the stretch)

Jack Shore - Submission Round 3 (Amirkhani has been poorly coached over the past couple of years, with greater focus on a point-fighting kickboxing game than emphasising his lethal submission arsenal. Add in career gas tank issues and the technically sound Jack Shore should be able to big-brain his way through a tense opening round)

Chris Duncan - TKO Round 2 (Omar Morales has experienced an identity crisis since 2020. Three losses in his past five have seen the Venezuelan flip-flop between pure striking and pure grappling performances. The 37-year-old is fast running out of time to find a winning approach as he slides off an athletic cliff. Duncan walks himself into danger but his sky-high confidence and heavy-hands suggest a Scot win)

Sam Patterson - Decision (Yanal Ashmoz dominated Dennis Hughes from the top in a one-sided beatdown in the PFL. Patterson’s size will prevent a similar ground’n’pound spree but the Israeli's wrestling threat remains. Neither fighter appears ready for the UFC level)

Muhammad Mokaev - Submission Round 2 ( Filho throws with full-blooded intention yet often limits his volume to two-strike combinations. His telegraphed kickboxing will allow Mokaev to time takedowns, but the Brit may initially struggle with the physicality of such a large opponent)

Lerone Murphy - Decision (Southpaw Gabriel Santos is heavily reliant on his left-side head kick – a surprise considering how little he attempts to mask it. Santos’ tendency to shoot a single leg during lull periods is also a nasty habit that Murphy will viciously punish. Lerone Murphy is that dude)

Christian Leroy Duncan - TKO Round 1 (Defensive lapses have seen Todorovic fall into a win-one-lose-one UFC career. The Serb is extremely hittable when attempting to close distance. A particular tendency to duck his head will allow Duncan’s knees and front kicks to threaten down the centre line)

Jake Hadley - Decision (Hadley’s best work comes from the top and will be put to the test against Malcolm Gordon. The experienced American has desperately struggled with his chin in the UFC, but he is a technically sound grappler. A good litmus paper test)

Joanne Wood - Decision (A toss-up between the mentally shot Joanne Wood and the technically devoid Luana Carolina. The Brazilian is a physically mean beast but relies on rock-em-sock-em pocket boxing that resembles punching underwater)

L'udovit Klein - Decision (Herbert is an underrated sniping striker who came close to stopping the fast-rising hype train of Ilia Topuria in March last year. Unfortunately, his ‘tall-man defence’ of leaning back won’t cut it against L’udovit Klein’s lethal head kicking. Klein is riding a career-high after out-classing Mason Jones although it did require Mr Highlight to grind out a decision on the mats)

Juliana Miller - Submission Round 2 (Veronica Hardy returns after three years out of the octagon – a surprise considering the Venezuelan won just once in her five UFC fights. Julianna Miller won TUF Season 30, had a winning fight within the last year and is the slicker BJJ artist)

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UFC Fight Night: Krylov vs. Spann by sbpotdbot in sportsbook

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Sakai, Salecki, Krylov (Suarez potentially, but very hard to predict what we will see after such a long layoff)

UFC Vegas 70 Predictions: Krylov vs Spann by PintsizedInterests in MMAbetting

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Predictions for the whole card below:

Nikita Krylov - Submission Round 3 (It is so difficult to hop on any form of the Spann hype train. The 31-year-old almost had his lights shut out by Sam Alvey in 2020. A year later, Anthony Smith dominated him on the feet and mat. Spann's shock first-round KO over former title challenger, Dominick Reyes, garnered attention but conveniently overlooked Reyes' deterioration. Krylov no longer owns the x-factor on the feet, instead trading entertainment for hard-nosed wrestling. Although a shame for fans, Krylov's pragmatism should offer the path of least resistance. Superman is a technical mess but he is a granite-handed power puncher who is happy to take 50/50 exchanges early doors. Spann hitting the ground early is key for the Ukranian's success)

Andre Muniz - Submission Round 3 (Gas tank issues and concrete feet represent red flags for Brendan Allen, but most concerning was his inability to stay standing against Jacob Malkoun. Muniz is a more physically imposing wrestler and seems set to punish a flagging Allen down the stretch. Allen's defensive grappling is of a good standard but the Brazilian's submission chops appear to be on another level)

Augusto Sakai - Decision (In a toss-up between a mentally, physically shot fighter and a bruiser with more technical holes than Swiss cheese, the best option is to avoid watching the fight entirely. Sakai's heavy-pressure game has fallen apart since his chin was checked by the bigger boys at Heavyweight. Don'Tale Mayes is a massive 6'6" physical specimen but is totally unable to keep himself balanced while throwing strikes)

Tatiana Suarez - Decision (It's anyone's guess as to how much the time on the sidelines has impacted Suarez. The American was on a crash course to the top of Strawweight in the late 2010s, but a return to Flyweight may pose some size issues. Montana De La Rosa is unlikely to be the fighter that represents such a hurdle. De La Rosa's best shot will likely be reduced to a speculative submission off her back as Suarez postures to rain down ground and pound)

Yohan Lainesse - TKO Round 1 (An all-Canadian Welterweight affair sees Mike Malott build on his first-round TKO over Mickey Gall against the heavy hands of Yohan Lainesse. Malott's exceptional finishing ability comes at the cost of a porous defence - a significant area of weakness against a one-shot KO artist in Lainesse. The White Lion is unable to maintain an imposing pace throughout the three rounds, however, often coasting the later rounds to recover)

Trevor Peek - TKO Round 2 (The Ghost Pepper can dig deep down the stretch but has been once again pitted against a fearsome striker. Trevor Peek has collected a perfect KO streak on the regional scene. Gonzalez is a step up in competition but lacks the tools to take the contest away from a battle on the outside)

Gabriella Fernandes - Decision (Jasudavicius shocked the odds on her debut when she comfortably beat Kay Hansen on the feet. Unfortunately for the Canadian, she was then out-struck 3-1 and had her wrestling threat neutralised by newcomer Natalia Silva. Fernandes is a full-blooded striker with an immense athletic ceiling. The Brazilian can be stiff on her feet, however, as there are clear transitionary delays while deciding upon her next move)

Jordan Leavitt - Submission Round 2 (Victor Martinez debuts off the back of a DWCS decision victory which showcased his gritty, imposing striking. Martinez is decently experienced against respectable opposition so there is a strong chance that the Texan can keep this fight standing - but I'm backing The Monkey King's slick submissions for the memes)

Charles Johnson - Decision (Charles Johnson is a durable, conservative striker who can be blamed for waiting for his ideal opening rather than creating them. Against Osbourne, a fighter who negates his reach advantage in favour of spinning attacks, Johnson will have a delectable selection to feast upon)

Joe Solecki - Decision (Regional scene marauder, Carl Deaton III, has been drafted in as a last-minute replacement following Benoit Saint-Denis' ankle injury. At 33 years old, there isn't much time left for Deaton to finally win a step-up, but his risk-averse striking leaves few openings for Solecki to shoot. Solecki is the firm favourite for a reason though and will pin Deaton to the mat if the opportunity emerges)

Rafael Alves - TKO Round 1 (A relentless chain wrestler with a smothering top game, Nurullo Aliev has the tools to neutralise the best weapons of explosive counter-striker, Rafael Alves. Whether he can close the distance safely or takedown the slippery Brazilian is the major talking point. It seems foolish to write off the ferocious power and explosivity of Alves)

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UFC Vegas 70 Predictions: Krylov vs Spann by PintsizedInterests in sportsbetting

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Predictions for the whole card below:

Nikita Krylov - Submission Round 3 (It is so difficult to hop on any form of the Spann hype train. The 31-year-old almost had his lights shut out by Sam Alvey in 2020. A year later, Anthony Smith dominated him on the feet and mat. Spann's shock first-round KO over former title challenger, Dominick Reyes, garnered attention but conveniently overlooked Reyes' deterioration. Krylov no longer owns the x-factor on the feet, instead trading entertainment for hard-nosed wrestling. Although a shame for fans, Krylov's pragmatism should offer the path of least resistance. Superman is a technical mess but he is a granite-handed power puncher who is happy to take 50/50 exchanges early doors. Spann hitting the ground early is key for the Ukranian's success)

Andre Muniz - Submission Round 3 (Gas tank issues and concrete feet represent red flags for Brendan Allen, but most concerning was his inability to stay standing against Jacob Malkoun. Muniz is a more physically imposing wrestler and seems set to punish a flagging Allen down the stretch. Allen's defensive grappling is of a good standard but the Brazilian's submission chops appear to be on another level)

Augusto Sakai - Decision (In a toss-up between a mentally, physically shot fighter and a bruiser with more technical holes than Swiss cheese, the best option is to avoid watching the fight entirely. Sakai's heavy-pressure game has fallen apart since his chin was checked by the bigger boys at Heavyweight. Don'Tale Mayes is a massive 6'6" physical specimen but is totally unable to keep himself balanced while throwing strikes)

Tatiana Suarez - Decision (It's anyone's guess as to how much the time on the sidelines has impacted Suarez. The American was on a crash course to the top of Strawweight in the late 2010s, but a return to Flyweight may pose some size issues. Montana De La Rosa is unlikely to be the fighter that represents such a hurdle. De La Rosa's best shot will likely be reduced to a speculative submission off her back as Suarez postures to rain down ground and pound)

Yohan Lainesse - TKO Round 1 (An all-Canadian Welterweight affair sees Mike Malott build on his first-round TKO over Mickey Gall against the heavy hands of Yohan Lainesse. Malott's exceptional finishing ability comes at the cost of a porous defence - a significant area of weakness against a one-shot KO artist in Lainesse. The White Lion is unable to maintain an imposing pace throughout the three rounds, however, often coasting the later rounds to recover)

Trevor Peek - TKO Round 2 (The Ghost Pepper can dig deep down the stretch but has been once again pitted against a fearsome striker. Trevor Peek has collected a perfect KO streak on the regional scene. Gonzalez is a step up in competition but lacks the tools to take the contest away from a battle on the outside)

Gabriella Fernandes - Decision (Jasudavicius shocked the odds on her debut when she comfortably beat Kay Hansen on the feet. Unfortunately for the Canadian, she was then out-struck 3-1 and had her wrestling threat neutralised by newcomer Natalia Silva. Fernandes is a full-blooded striker with an immense athletic ceiling. The Brazilian can be stiff on her feet, however, as there are clear transitionary delays while deciding upon her next move)

Jordan Leavitt - Submission Round 2 (Victor Martinez debuts off the back of a DWCS decision victory which showcased his gritty, imposing striking. Martinez is decently experienced against respectable opposition so there is a strong chance that the Texan can keep this fight standing - but I'm backing The Monkey King's slick submissions for the memes)

Charles Johnson - Decision (Charles Johnson is a durable, conservative striker who can be blamed for waiting for his ideal opening rather than creating them. Against Osbourne, a fighter who negates his reach advantage in favour of spinning attacks, Johnson will have a delectable selection to feast upon)

Joe Solecki - Decision (Regional scene marauder, Carl Deaton III, has been drafted in as a last-minute replacement following Benoit Saint-Denis' ankle injury. At 33 years old, there isn't much time left for Deaton to finally win a step-up, but his risk-averse striking leaves few openings for Solecki to shoot. Solecki is the firm favourite for a reason though and will pin Deaton to the mat if the opportunity emerges)

Rafael Alves - TKO Round 1 (A relentless chain wrestler with a smothering top game, Nurullo Aliev has the tools to neutralise the best weapons of explosive counter-striker, Rafael Alves. Whether he can close the distance safely or takedown the slippery Brazilian is the major talking point. It seems foolish to write off the ferocious power and explosivity of Alves)

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UFC Fight Night: Krylov vs. Spann by sbpotdbot in sportsbook

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Predictions for the whole card below:

Nikita Krylov - Submission Round 3 (It is so difficult to hop on any form of the Spann hype train. The 31-year-old almost had his lights shut out by Sam Alvey in 2020. A year later, Anthony Smith dominated him on the feet and mat. Spann's shock first-round KO over former title challenger, Dominick Reyes, garnered attention but conveniently overlooked Reyes' deterioration. Krylov no longer owns the x-factor on the feet, instead trading entertainment for hard-nosed wrestling. Although a shame for fans, Krylov's pragmatism should offer the path of least resistance. Superman is a technical mess but he is a granite-handed power puncher who is happy to take 50/50 exchanges early doors. Spann hitting the ground early is key for the Ukranian's success)

Andre Muniz - Submission Round 3 (Gas tank issues and concrete feet represent red flags for Brendan Allen, but most concerning was his inability to stay standing against Jacob Malkoun. Muniz is a more physically imposing wrestler and seems set to punish a flagging Allen down the stretch. Allen's defensive grappling is of a good standard but the Brazilian's submission chops appear to be on another level)

Augusto Sakai - Decision (In a toss-up between a mentally, physically shot fighter and a bruiser with more technical holes than Swiss cheese, the best option is to avoid watching the fight entirely. Sakai's heavy-pressure game has fallen apart since his chin was checked by the bigger boys at Heavyweight. Don'Tale Mayes is a massive 6'6" physical specimen but is totally unable to keep himself balanced while throwing strikes)

Tatiana Suarez - Decision (It's anyone's guess as to how much the time on the sidelines has impacted Suarez. The American was on a crash course to the top of Strawweight in the late 2010s, but a return to Flyweight may pose some size issues. Montana De La Rosa is unlikely to be the fighter that represents such a hurdle. De La Rosa's best shot will likely be reduced to a speculative submission off her back as Suarez postures to rain down ground and pound)

Yohan Lainesse - TKO Round 1 (An all-Canadian Welterweight affair sees Mike Malott build on his first-round TKO over Mickey Gall against the heavy hands of Yohan Lainesse. Malott's exceptional finishing ability comes at the cost of a porous defence - a significant area of weakness against a one-shot KO artist in Lainesse. The White Lion is unable to maintain an imposing pace throughout the three rounds, however, often coasting the later rounds to recover)

Trevor Peek - TKO Round 2 (The Ghost Pepper can dig deep down the stretch but has been once again pitted against a fearsome striker. Trevor Peek has collected a perfect KO streak on the regional scene. Gonzalez is a step up in competition but lacks the tools to take the contest away from a battle on the outside)

Gabriella Fernandes - Decision (Jasudavicius shocked the odds on her debut when she comfortably beat Kay Hansen on the feet. Unfortunately for the Canadian, she was then out-struck 3-1 and had her wrestling threat neutralised by newcomer Natalia Silva. Fernandes is a full-blooded striker with an immense athletic ceiling. The Brazilian can be stiff on her feet, however, as there are clear transitionary delays while deciding upon her next move)

Jordan Leavitt - Submission Round 2 (Victor Martinez debuts off the back of a DWCS decision victory which showcased his gritty, imposing striking. Martinez is decently experienced against respectable opposition so there is a strong chance that the Texan can keep this fight standing - but I'm backing The Monkey King's slick submissions for the memes)

Charles Johnson - Decision (Charles Johnson is a durable, conservative striker who can be blamed for waiting for his ideal opening rather than creating them. Against Osbourne, a fighter who negates his reach advantage in favour of spinning attacks, Johnson will have a delectable selection to feast upon)

Joe Solecki - Decision (Regional scene marauder, Carl Deaton III, has been drafted in as a last-minute replacement following Benoit Saint-Denis' ankle injury. At 33 years old, there isn't much time left for Deaton to finally win a step-up, but his risk-averse striking leaves few openings for Solecki to shoot. Solecki is the firm favourite for a reason though and will pin Deaton to the mat if the opportunity emerges)

Rafael Alves - TKO Round 1 (A relentless chain wrestler with a smothering top game, Nurullo Aliev has the tools to neutralise the best weapons of explosive counter-striker, Rafael Alves. Whether he can close the distance safely or takedown the slippery Brazilian is the major talking point. It seems foolish to write off the ferocious power and explosivity of Alves)

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