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Many have referred to Pettis as soft due to his injury history, but it’s not true. monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d". Esparza won’t have the size advantage past Waterson opponents have had either. Oleinik is as crafty and savvy as they come. UFC Fight Night 180 Prelims: Guram Kutateladze Upends Undefeated... UFC Fight Night 180 ‘Ortega vs. Korean Zombie’ Play-by-Play,... Cristiane 'Cyborg' Justino Notches First Submission Win in Bellator... Boxing Highlights: Teofimo Lopez Upsets Vasiliy Lomachenko, Weekend Boxing Knockouts Roundup: Oct. 18, 2020, Weekend Boxing Knockouts Roundup: Oct. 11, 2020, UFC Fight Night 180 Post-Fight Press Conference Video. Sometimes he resorts to his quick double-leg to take the fight to the mat. It’s a move many are questioning given Jacare is now 40 and has reportedly had issues with his most recent weight cuts at 185. Greg Hardy vs. Yorgan De Castro. So read through our UFC 249 main card predictions, and be sure to leave us yours in the comments section. It’s obvious to anyone who follows the sport that the UFC brass has done everything within their power to prop Waterson up as a star. His win over Gegard Mousasi is the best example of that, scoring no significant offense until he lands a spinning back kick from out of nowhere. Rumble?? Then again, that’s provided Werdum hasn’t lost a step as it has been two years since he last stepped into a cage thanks to a USADA suspension. Revamped Brian Ortega Shuts Out Chan Sung Jung in UFC Fight Night Michael Chandler just got out of quarantine, Justin Gaethje met Korean Zombie on Fight Island (photo), UFC Fight Night 180 Round-by-Round Scoring, uncorked a powerful right hook to the head and Thanks to her explosiveness and creativity, Waterson has more ways to win this contest. After one of the single most boring fights in the history of MMA following his move to light heavyweight, Jacare returns to middleweight. If Jacare can make weight without any issues, he’s the easy favorite. Unfortunately for Cerrone, he does his best work when he’s given space to work as well. Share this on Facebook; Share this … Not that Werdum would be lost against the like of Oleinik on the mat, but he has such a massive technical advantage on the feet, it would be foolish for him not to exploit that edge. Get the down-low on a loaded televised prelims, featuring four former UFC or Strikeforce champions and the inimitable Donald Cerrone. Whether you want to praise or criticize the UFC for holding an event in these times, credit to them for giving us a high quality card. By Alexander K. Lee @AlexanderKLee May 9, 2020, 8:00am EDT Share this story. $50,000. In his defense, the inconsistency can partially be explained due to injury. It could be argued Pettis is a better fighter than he was when he claimed the belt as he has improved his wrestling and become a more technical striker. @Guram_Dze's Jacare via submission of RD2, Diggin’ Deep on UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje - ESPN prelims, Korean Zombie says he doesn’t remember the last three rounds of Ortega fight. The question is if Cerrone can put that type of a beatdown on him. Cerrone is more of a flash KO artist and Pettis isn’t prone to those type of losses. If Jacare can keep the pressure on Hall, it will be difficult for Hall to generate the power needed to put down the Brazilian. There is some belief Waterson may be able to submit Esparza, but that task has proven easier said than done. Werdum via TKO of RD2. Yeah, not only was it gruesome, it left zero room for anyone to question Esparza’s toughness. Despite his poor striking technique, Oleinik has an incredibly long reach at 80” and has plenty of power behind his ham hocks. It’s easy to forget these two have met before, all the way back in 2013 when Pettis was making his ascent to the lightweight title. UFC 249 predictions. He’s as explosive as they come, able to swing the entire momentum of a contest in an instant. Brittle would be a better word as his body can’t seem to stand up to the beating his spirit is willing to endure. stoppage, Nurmagomedov continued to fire punches, moved to a The main card airs on CBS Sports Network following prelims on MMA Junkie. Only in her last few fights have critics begun to acknowledge her boxing as a plus skill. It’s a matter of whether he’ll be provided the space. All the best, most interesting, and unquestionably coolest fights the UFC needs to book, following their latest UFC Fight Island 6 event on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Cerrone has had similarly poor results when pressured throughout his career. However, Waterson has busted her ass to take advantage of the opportunities presented to her and continues to make whatever the present-day version of herself is, the best version of herself despite now being 34-years old. Remember Esparza’s escape from the armbar Alexa Grasso slapped on her? ( Click here to open a PDF of the staff picks grid in a separate window .) Fortunately, he can still take a hell of beating. Few believe he can climb back to the top of the mountain, but crazier things have happened in the heavyweight division. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. That’s what makes this contest so difficult to predict. Like Pettis, Cerrone has made enough adjustments since the first time they met that he isn’t the same fighter, mostly subtle tactical moves. He isn’t a great wrestler in the traditional sense, but he knows how to get the fight to the ground with various takedowns, often trips and throws.
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