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UFC Fight Island (251) Usman v Masvidal
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pauljeremiah
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MaestroMike
Gold Member
Looked like a mummy. Interesting.
pauljeremiah
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Krappadizzle
Member
I love this. Masvidal getting that BMF belt really helped him standout now and forever. IF they don't do another BMF belt, he can forever lord that shit over everyone and market himself forever.
Krappadizzle
Member
My Guesses for the Main Card:
Usman by RD 3 TKO.
I want Masvidal to win, but won't deny that Usman is an amazing if not boring fighter and there's a reason he's about to start breaking GSP records.
Holloway by decision.
No doubt that the Tazmanian Devil of a Walking Thumb Volkanovski won the first fight. And to be honest, I wouldn't put money on this at all, but I think Max learned his lesson. And people forget that Max is incredibly young and has been the dominant champ for a long time. Volk is a monster so he really could do it again and it wouldn't surprise me, but Max being so young, I think he'll have figured out what he should do better. I think Volk will take the first round and then Max is gonna step on the gas. His output level is just insane. It's gonna be awesome either way. Like both as Champ so I'm cool with whatever happens.
Petr Yan by KO.
Would love an Aldo win especially after he got screwed on that last fight. But Yan is a Russian killer.
Rose by KO.
She was winning until she lost that last fight. Also think Thug Rose is one of the best strikers in the division and I think she learned her lesson. She hasn't fought since that last fight which was over a year ago, so if her whole goal all year was to beat that, I think she's motivated enough. I think the belt was actually kind of holding her back and putting a lot of pressure on her especially after her fucking awesome fights with Joanna.
Ribas by submission
PVZ wants to leave, I don't think she cares, Ribas is a nasty sub fighter and I think she will destroy PVZ. PVZ want's to test free agency anyways and probably makes as much if not more just modelling anyways. Girl is a smoke show.
Overall I'm excited for the card.
Usman by RD 3 TKO.
I want Masvidal to win, but won't deny that Usman is an amazing if not boring fighter and there's a reason he's about to start breaking GSP records.
Holloway by decision.
No doubt that the Tazmanian Devil of a Walking Thumb Volkanovski won the first fight. And to be honest, I wouldn't put money on this at all, but I think Max learned his lesson. And people forget that Max is incredibly young and has been the dominant champ for a long time. Volk is a monster so he really could do it again and it wouldn't surprise me, but Max being so young, I think he'll have figured out what he should do better. I think Volk will take the first round and then Max is gonna step on the gas. His output level is just insane. It's gonna be awesome either way. Like both as Champ so I'm cool with whatever happens.
Petr Yan by KO.
Would love an Aldo win especially after he got screwed on that last fight. But Yan is a Russian killer.
Rose by KO.
She was winning until she lost that last fight. Also think Thug Rose is one of the best strikers in the division and I think she learned her lesson. She hasn't fought since that last fight which was over a year ago, so if her whole goal all year was to beat that, I think she's motivated enough. I think the belt was actually kind of holding her back and putting a lot of pressure on her especially after her fucking awesome fights with Joanna.
Ribas by submission
PVZ wants to leave, I don't think she cares, Ribas is a nasty sub fighter and I think she will destroy PVZ. PVZ want's to test free agency anyways and probably makes as much if not more just modelling anyways. Girl is a smoke show.
Overall I'm excited for the card.
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Krappadizzle
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I loved Michael Jackson as an artist and music producer. But I wouldn't hire him to be a babysitter.
pauljeremiah
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Unknown Quantity
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Psyched for the main card tonight or 5am my time. Also last two fights of the prelim look like bangers. Volkan & Salikhov will win those imo, a better intro than the first main card match but not as aesthetically pleasing.
highrider
Banned
Masvidal is an treasure to any nation he chooses to reside in lol
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Krappadizzle
Member
On any given night, Top 5 or 6 in the Welterweight division could be the champion, that's how stacked the division is. I was rooting for Colby too and would love to see that run back. Usman is a nightmare though for just about everyone. He earned everything he has from the UFC the hard way and it really showed by how much he fucking DOMINATED Woodley and Covington. I really though Woodley was gonna take it to him, but Usman had Woodley looking around like, "what the hell is going on?"
He's about the most boring and uninteresting fighter on the roster and I can't fucking stand him trying to act like he's this African kid with a rough upbringing that managed to escape the Congo and give himself a better life when the dude has clearly been raised and grew up with a fairly plain life as Marty from Nebraska, puts some wins on and then he's all like,
It's like dude, it's okay to be Marty from Nebraska, it's why Masvidal has been able to get away with calling the dude all kinds of names and talking about how he has a new personality everyday. He does change personalities and it comes across as disingenuous. People like authenticity, it's why Masvidal and even Askren became so popular, they are authentic genuine people. Even recently someone asked Askren, "How long did it take you to realize that Masvidal wasn't messing around?" Askren said, "5 seconds." Genuine response and hilarious at the same time. It's shit like that fans can rally around. I want a Masvidal victory, but as much as I don't like Usman, I think he's gonna be around for a while. And until someone takes it from him, he's earned every bit of that title.
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GymWolf
Gold Member
genuine masvidal...lol the guy is the most cringy fighter in the roster right now...
he become what he hated before the recent glory, i mean the guy wear this robe to fly for a title championship fight ffs...
and don't even let me start with all that baptize\resurection\street jesus farce...
i hope usman can humble this guy, he is not funny anymore, just cringy.
he become what he hated before the recent glory, i mean the guy wear this robe to fly for a title championship fight ffs...
and don't even let me start with all that baptize\resurection\street jesus farce...
i hope usman can humble this guy, he is not funny anymore, just cringy.
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Krappadizzle
Member
He's the Baddest Motherfucker on the roster.genuine masvidal...lol the guy is the most cringy fighter in the roster right now...
he become what he hated before the recent glory, i mean the guy wear this robe to fly for a title championship fight ffs...
and don't even let me start with all that baptize\resurection\street jesus farce...
i hope usman can humble this guy, he is not funny anymore, just cringy.
pauljeremiah
Gold Member
The prelims start at 1 am for me, the main card won't start till 3 am and I'm guessing it won't be finished till about 6 am or 7 am (if all fights go the distance).
mekes
Member
highrider
Banned
genuine masvidal...lol the guy is the most cringy fighter in the roster right now...
he become what he hated before the recent glory, i mean the guy wear this robe to fly for a title championship fight ffs...
and don't even let me start with all that baptize\resurection\street jesus farce...
i hope usman can humble this guy, he is not funny anymore, just cringy.
If by cringe you mean awesome I agree.
highrider
Banned
Yeah I take nothing away from Usman as a fighter, but I also can’t stand the guy. Masvidal is the best striker at welterweight by far, one of the best in the ufc. I’m curious to see how Usman fares against a legit striker with knock out power, and more importantly, a savage. Masvidal has never been finished or knocked out. He would rather die. I don’t see that in Usman. I think a lot of people don’t see the commitment and determination behind the character that he is sometimes.On any given night, Top 5 or 6 in the Welterweight division could be the champion, that's how stacked the division is. I was rooting for Colby too and would love to see that run back. Usman is a nightmare though for just about everyone. He earned everything he has from the UFC the hard way and it really showed by how much he fucking DOMINATED Woodley and Covington. I really though Woodley was gonna take it to him, but Usman had Woodley looking around like, "what the hell is going on?"
He's about the most boring and uninteresting fighter on the roster and I can't fucking stand him trying to act like he's this African kid with a rough upbringing that managed to escape the Congo and give himself a better life when the dude has clearly been raised and grew up with a fairly plain life as Marty from Nebraska, puts some wins on and then he's all like,
It's like dude, it's okay to be Marty from Nebraska, it's why Masvidal has been able to get away with calling the dude all kinds of names and talking about how he has a new personality everyday. He does change personalities and it comes across as disingenuous. People like authenticity, it's why Masvidal and even Askren became so popular, they are authentic genuine people. Even recently someone asked Askren, "How long did it take you to realize that Masvidal wasn't messing around?" Askren said, "5 seconds." Genuine response and hilarious at the same time. It's shit like that fans can rally around. I want a Masvidal victory, but as much as I don't like Usman, I think he's gonna be around for a while. And until someone takes it from him, he's earned every bit of that title.
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manfestival
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I am so hype. Glad to be back my fellow mma gaf.
So hyped for this card. If I was a betting man then I would put my money on...
Usman
Volkankovski
Yan
Rose
Ribas
So hyped for this card. If I was a betting man then I would put my money on...
Usman
Volkankovski
Yan
Rose
Ribas
pauljeremiah
Gold Member
Nope, Ireland.
JimiNutz
Banned
Got my beers, weed, wings and nuts ready.
Gonna stay up until 5am to watch this, which I rarely do these days, but the card is absolutely stacked.
Expecting to win:
Usman
Volk
Yan
Rose
Ribas
Want to win:
Masvidal
Holloway
Aldo
Rose
Don't care
Edit: Just rewatchihg Usman vs Covington and Usman gets caught a lot in that first round... Masvidal does have a really good chance of putting him away within the first two rounds I think.
Gonna stay up until 5am to watch this, which I rarely do these days, but the card is absolutely stacked.
Expecting to win:
Usman
Volk
Yan
Rose
Ribas
Want to win:
Masvidal
Holloway
Aldo
Rose
Don't care
Edit: Just rewatchihg Usman vs Covington and Usman gets caught a lot in that first round... Masvidal does have a really good chance of putting him away within the first two rounds I think.
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GymWolf
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pauljeremiah
Gold Member
Past 1 already? What neck of the woods are you in?
TrainedRage
Banned
So far so good. I like seeing new fighters so this should be a fun one.
Edit: was an ok fight. That nut shot looked really bad.
Edit: was an ok fight. That nut shot looked really bad.
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TrainedRage
Banned
DUDE... YES! HYPE!
highrider
Banned
Fair enough, but he hadn’t fought in a year against Wonderboy and he’s consistently been wrecking dudes ever since. He pieced up Nate and manhandled him. Leon already looks scared of him, but he is an underrated fighter. Connor, which Connor shows up tho?
TrainedRage
Banned
How many hard nut shots are we going to get tonight!?! 
EDIT: and again????!!! 2 points
EDIT: and again????!!! 2 points
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pauljeremiah
Gold Member
I’m amazed he wasn’t DQ’d
TrainedRage
Banned
Imagine winning because you got hit in the penis a bunch of times.
Unknown Quantity
Member
My stream is having problems, any alternative "legal" streams.
The nut Shottery was excessive in that last fight.
The nut Shottery was excessive in that last fight.
TrainedRage
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TrainedRage
Banned
As good as the main card is, the undercard was a bit underwhelming. Maybe 2 "good" fights?
TrainedRage
Banned
OH SHIT wow. KO
pauljeremiah
Gold Member
Beautiful KO.
Unknown Quantity
Member
Damn, that KO. Dude is a little nuts.
Very open, John Jones or any decent wrestler would have a field day.
Very open, John Jones or any decent wrestler would have a field day.
TalentedMrJ
Member
Usman will smother Jorge. Press him against the cage, punish him in the clinch and on the ground.
This is the same Masvidal that lost to Damian Maia
This is the same Masvidal that lost to Damian Maia
TrainedRage
Banned
Isnt Maia known as one of if not the best UFC ground fighter? Eh, I like Jorge better.
pauljeremiah
Gold Member
i think you’re right, Jorge has to keep it in the centre of the octagon for as long as possible.
TalentedMrJ
Member
This is true but he has zero boxing compared to the rest of the welterweight division. He's the least dangerous on the feet.
How's he gonna deal with Usman who slaughtered Maia?
manfestival
Member
I would take Jibas over PVS if you know what I am sayin. Those cakes tho
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
Van Zant hot. She's wearing a full tshirt?!?! You can tell under it, she's got nice tits.
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