NYK UFC 197 - Saturday 4/23

[NewYorkKnight]

MGM Grand Garden Arena - Las Vegas, Nevada



Good card to watch but not a lot out there in terms of value unless ya wanna roll the dice on some dogs. Locked 2 in for now ...




Barboza is one of the most exciting and consistent range strikers in the business ... Pettis throws bombs, has a strong ground game and can easily pull off a submission ... IMO somebody gets finished inside the 15 minutes.


Edson "Junior" Barboza / Anthony "Showtime" Pettis won't go 3 round distance (-125)




A bit on the chalky side but I think Esparza rebounds here coming off her ass beating she took from Joanna Champion. I don't expect anything dominate but Carla should be able to use her wrestling and control the ground game and grind out a decision.


Carla "Cookie Monster" Esparza -190

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Spot on with Esparza

 

[MattyMatt]

Word! Similar to what I just posted.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

1-1

Nobody really wanted to go all out and attack in the Pettis / Barboza brawl

some great exchanges but too much defense on both sides protecting a finish

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Small Action Junkie Play




Jones wins by submission +175

 

[MattyMatt]

1-1

Nobody really wanted to go all out and attack in the Pettis / Barboza brawl

some great exchanges but too much defense on both sides protecting a finish

Yea I didn't give as much consideration to the hesitation from both either when analyzing the fight. Still a good fight, and always love
seeing nasty leg kicks...