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[MaestroMike]

 

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[MaestroMike]

Spoiler: More Free Fights

 

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[Pakoe]

Im hyped for this shit, Strickland got the caveman strength going on but still unsure whats it gonna be

 

[tommycronin]

It's such a toss up of a fight. Strickland looked amazing against Jizzy but he's a counter striker whereas Dricus is gonna take the fight to Sean. I don't see any possible scenario where it goes to a decision.

 

[IDKFA]

Dricus knocks Strickland's head off within 60 seconds of round 1.

 

[Little Mac]

I picked Strickland but honestly it’s a toss up. I like the guy but I’m really only basing my pick on how much he dominated Izzy last fight on short notice.

 

[Little Mac]

That thumbnail though …

 

[MaestroMike]

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Sean went in that woke reporter. Twas a good watch.

 

[EverydayBeast]

I expect a good performance from strickland on his way to an easy victory.

 

[Pakoe]

Lmao that interview was wild, Strickland is such a likeable guy

 

[MaestroMike]

Spoiler: More Press Conference Face-offs

 

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Spoiler: More Weigh-ins

Spoiler: Live Weigh-in Show

 

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[MaestroMike]

Spoiler: More Final Face-offs

Spoiler: Ceremonial Weigh-ins

 

[Clear]

Really hinges on whether Dricus can dominate Strickland in the grappling exchanges.

Sean beat Izzy because ultimately he was trying to beat him standing up with no real submission or wrestling threat to break his rhythm. If Dricus has the cardio to constantly mix it up, I think he'll win, either by G+P or by getting Strickland to walk onto a heavy shot.

If it turns into a stand-up war, or Sean has the advantage in the grappling I'd say its a pick-'em with a slight lean towards the current champ due to how scoring tends to favour the belt holder... and the general belief that simply holding a title makes any fighter 10% better.

 

[pel1300]

Is Sean Strickland considered an elite fighter?

I'm looking at his record and it is surprisingly inconsistent with recent losses to fighters I never heard of. He appears to be more of a solid journeyman/gatekeeper who suddenly got a title shot out of nowhere and pulled off a huge upset.

The MMA community are mostly picking him to win treating him as if he is some dominant champ. But this DDP guy seems more impressive having recently finished Robert Whittaker and his most recent loss being over 5 years ago. Am I missing something?

 

[MaestroMike]

Is Sean Strickland considered an elite fighter?

I'm looking at his record and it is surprisingly inconsistent with recent losses to fighters I never heard of. He appears to be more of a solid journeyman/gatekeeper who suddenly got a title shot out of nowhere and pulled off a huge upset.

The MMA community are mostly picking him to win treating him as if he is some dominant champ. But this DDP guy seems more impressive having recently finished Robert Whittaker and his most recent loss being over 5 years ago. Am I missing something?

i think hes been ranked for awhile alex pereira was able to jump up the rankings and face izzy after beating sean and ending his six fight winning streak then he lost to jared and then got back to a couple wins he was probably always close for being up for a title shot since izzy already faced and beat everyone in the division other than du plessis. what concerns me is driscus du plessis' power and i don't think his cardio is going to be an issue since he lives and trains at altitude in south africa. sean is going to come forward and probably stand with him driscus doesn't have to worry about being taken down I think hes just going to be focused on landing a power shot to take sean down and he can do it seans already been KO'd by alex who also lands power shots to win

 

[Little Mac]

I'm leaning towards Sean but his previous fight, and loss, with Pereira gives me a little hesitation. I don't think Driscus could take Pereira either though. Driscus has power and an awkward style but no gas. Either Sean gets KO'd in round 1 or 2, or a bloody and exhausted Driscus loses in rounds 4 or 5 to a referee stoppage. I don't see this going the distance.

 

[tommycronin]

Drake putting down 700k on Strickland to win.

 

[Joramun]

I just want Strickland to win so all the incels at /r/mma can cry more

Also, KG mentions that Sean has decent wrestling and bjj but doesn't use it because he's crazy lol

 

[LiquidMetal14]

It's been an entertaining night. The crowd is up for this.

 

[MaestroMike]

had to miss prelims but in for main card this khabib looking dude is doing pretty well

 

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[MaestroMike]

poor canadian guy fighters got dam

 

[MaestroMike]

i'm picking strickland hopefully his chin will hold and he can take du plessis power maybe du plessis will go for a submission but I think strickland can take it if they're standing and it goes to decision like with izzy. not sure who to pick at all for penninginton vs bueno silva I'll go with bueno silva I guess. voted for mallot but magny has way more experience gonna be a tough fight I think for mallot

 

[MaestroMike]

lol what happened

 

[MaestroMike]

i guess mallot gassed or something he was gonna win lol no Canadian bros won tonight

 

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[MaestroMike]

ITS TIME

 

[Brigandier]

Women's MMA

 

[MaestroMike]

raquel pennington is ur new bantamweight champ !!!! lets goooo amanda nunes who needs her ???

 

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[Ozriel]

These ladies doing everything to prove Strickland right with a boring fight.

Silva talked a lot for someone who gave up at the end

 

[MaestroMike]

its really time !!! lol hopefully this is a banger

 

[SpiceRacz]

Strickland won round one just jabbing DDP. Du Plessis is already wearing some damage on his face.

 

[SpiceRacz]

DDP getting worked.

 

[SpiceRacz]

DDP came on strong later on, but I thought Strickland outlanded him. I think the numbers will show that.

 

[MaestroMike]

geezus this fight seemed close could be a draw

 

[MaestroMike]

africa has a champion again congrats to du plessis

 

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[Macattk15]

Thank GOD I pirated that shit ass event.

Good for DDP though. Strickland is overhyped.

Drake. Constantly catching L's with the bets.

 

[MastAndo]

It was close, but I'm not so sure du Plessis did enough to take the belt from the champ. It seemed like Strickland's striking was more impactful than du Plessis's fruitless takedowns....but that's UFC scoring for you, I suppose.

 

[juliushandle]

hopefully we get...

DDP vs Izzy and
Strickland vs Khamzat