UFC 249 Predictions

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  1. Francis75

    Francis75 FAB 4 Full Member

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    My predictions for this weekends main fights at UFC 249.

    MAIN CARD

    Ferguson > Gaethje
    Cejudo > Cruz
    Ngannou > Rozenstruik
    Kattar > Stephens
    Hardy > De Castro

    SELECTED UNDERCARD FIGHTS

    Pettis > Cerrone
    Werdum > Oleinik
    Souza > Hall
    Luque > Price

    Excellent card of fights overall. What's everyone's thoughts/predictions ?
     
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  2. The Funny Man 7

    The Funny Man 7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yeah I've got all the same picks as you except that I'm taking Gaethje over Ferguson in my betting pool with my friends at work. I consider that fight truly 50/50, so I'm going with Gaethje since he's the underdog, if that makes sense.

    I can see Gaethje marching him down with constant pressure, chopping away with leg kicks while looking for openings for the right hand. We saw in the Pettis fight that Ferguson was really bothered by leg kicks. Was that because of the recent knee injury or a continuing weakness? We're about to find out.

    I'm picking Jacare but I would love to see Hall win. He's had some good wins: Chris Leben, Moussasi, Jotko, and that win over Thiago Santos that looks really sweet in hindsight. But his career has undeniably been a disapointment given the hype and his physical talent. He's won 2 straight and maybe if he beats Jacare he can make a belated title run.
     
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  3. Yoel Romero

    Yoel Romero New Member Full Member

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    @Francis75 I'm with you on all picks, except Ngannou vs Rozenstruik. For me Ngannou hasn't looked the same post-Stipe and Rozenstruik seems dangerous and carries so much power.
     
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  4. shanemfr

    shanemfr Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Souza has tested positive for Corona virus, wonder if it will now go ahead. How did he get it, who else could he have spread it to.
     
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  5. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    Same. But going with the under dog Gaethje
     
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  6. darksheep

    darksheep New Member Full Member

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    Ferguson > Gaethje
    Cejudo > Cruz
    Rozenstruik > Ngannou
    Kattar > Stephens
    Hardy > de Castro
    Cerrone > Pettis
    Hall > Souza
    Esparza > Waterson
    Luque > Price
    Mitchell > Rosa
    Spann > Alvey
     
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  7. young_wolverine

    young_wolverine Member Full Member

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    Ferguson > Gaethje
    Cruz> Cejudo
    Rozenstruik > Ngannou
    Stephens > Katttar
    Pettis> Cerrone
    Souza > Hall
    Waterson> Esparza

    Chael made an amazing case for Cruz pulling off an upset so im changing my pick to Cruz over Cejudo
     
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  8. DONT B SCARED

    DONT B SCARED Pimpin Aint Easy Full Member

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    Jacare fight cancelled due to him and his corner having corona virus.
     
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  9. POTUS

    POTUS Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Same. Gaethje wins IMHO.
     
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  10. DONT B SCARED

    DONT B SCARED Pimpin Aint Easy Full Member

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    Should be hell of a fight and I wont mind if Gaetjhe wins but I favour TFerg possibly via stoppage late.
    Whoever wins beats Khabib end of year and I really like TFergs chances if the fight finally happens,6th time lucky:thumbsup:
     
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  11. DONT B SCARED

    DONT B SCARED Pimpin Aint Easy Full Member

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    I'm not sure if he's back to 100% but hopefully Cruz beats cringe Cejudo
     
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  12. latineg

    latineg user of dude wipes Full Member

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    Tony beats Justin from the little ive seen of both.

    Justin does not always fight smart, entertaining yes, smart no.
     
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