UFC 285 - Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane RBR

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  1. Kapparino

    Kapparino EDDIE HEARN PROTECTION UNIT Full Member

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    RBR thread to discus the fights tonight
    I Should be about later for the main card.

    @CST80

    Main Card starts at 10pm EST / 3am UK / 4am EU

    Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane
    Valentina Shevchenko vs. Alexa Grasso
    Geoff Neal vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov
    Mateusz Gamrot vs. Jalin Turner
    Jamie Pickett vs. Bo Nickal
     
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    oiky Gypsy Boy Full Member

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    What do we reckon then lads?

    A barn burner, or a stinker?
     
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    I'll give you my predictions regardless if you want them or not.


    Bo Nickal Via TKO/KO/Sub

    Mateusz Garmit Via Decision

    Rakhmonov Via TKO/KO/Sub

    Valentina Via TKO/KO/Sub

    Jon Jones Via Decision
     
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    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    Dull point fighting kickboxing match.
     
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    Willie Maeket "40 Acres and Mule" -General William T. Sherman Full Member

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    If Jones makes it a slow night it'll still be a good fight. Hopefully he comes to show and prove.
     
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    3rdegree Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    "Powerbar" certainly lived up to his nickname. Wow.
     
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    Kapparino EDDIE HEARN PROTECTION UNIT Full Member

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    Man, Du Plessis was out of it.
    Gotta keep punching when he's wobbly like that.
     
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    Kapparino EDDIE HEARN PROTECTION UNIT Full Member

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    Awful cardio on both these guys.
     
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    Kapparino EDDIE HEARN PROTECTION UNIT Full Member

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    Du Plessis isn't going much further being that open to hit and with that stamina issue.
     
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    Kapparino EDDIE HEARN PROTECTION UNIT Full Member

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    Cody Garbrandt vs Trevin Jones next

    Then the main card starts.
     
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    3rdegree Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    That was amazing! I had Brunson as the favorite going in but was pleasantly surprised by Du Plessis's ability to scramble out of near-impossible positions, along with his heart and determination, which made it that much more impressive when he pulled out a dramatic win in an exciting and competitive, back and forth fight. Hats off to Dricus.
     
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    Willie Maeket "40 Acres and Mule" -General William T. Sherman Full Member

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    Why is Joe Rogans veins popping.
     
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    3rdegree Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Bo Knickle proves that high-level wrestling is one of, if not the most, important tool in a fighter's arsenal.
     
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    Clearly the best base to start from with MMA. How far do you think he can go? I think regardless of talent level, he’s come in to the division at the right time. Whittaker, Vettori & Izzy will probably be closer to retirement by the time Nickal fights for a title. Torch bearers maybe. Pereira will definitely be at LHW by that time
     
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    3rdegree Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    It's truly hard to say at this point. As far as I know, Bo hasn't absorbed a significant strike. If his chin eventually proves to be sturdy, and his submissions improve, the sky is the limit. But, they might be rushing him.
     
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