UFC 197 - Saturday 4/23 - Info / Predictions / Odds / Chatter

[NewYorkKnight]

I agree. Expected a split decision there, though, at least.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

wow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



That was some straight up Bloodsport shit.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Yair Rodriguez def. Andre Fili via knockout (flying kick) - Round 2, 2:15



A flying switch kick to the face ... Unbelievable. That was a thing of beauty !!

 

[MattyMatt]

That was awesome! He's most likely getting s nice $50-65k KOTN bonus too...

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Robert Whittaker def. Rafael Natal via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)



Whittaker's four-fight UFC winning streak at middleweight is 3rd longest in the division behind Romero (seven) and Rockhold (five)

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Should be Fireworks in this next one !!!


Pettis / Barboza


Judges: Sal D’Amato, Marcos Rosales and Tony Weeks

 

[MattyMatt]

Yea this fight got no publicity, and it could be an amazing fight. The one I was most excited about on the card honestly...

 

[NewYorkKnight]

exactly ... nobody really talked about this one ... Easily could have been a main event fight on tons of cards ...

 

[MattyMatt]

Well we know where my money is, and we know about shitty judges, but I got...

30-27 Barboza

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Edson Barboza def. Anthony Pettis via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

 

[SunDodger]

Nice pick on Barboza, Matty.


Pettis did not look sharp.

 

[MattyMatt]

Nice pick on Barboza, Matty.


Pettis did not look sharp.

Thanks!

I stated before this fight I think he's mentally done for and not elite anymore, and tonight didn't help the mental meltdown. He got dominated tonight. He may win a fight or two again, but he won't against Top opponents again.

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Pettis' leg

and that's now ... would like to see this tomorrow night

 

[MattyMatt]

He steps outta bed in the morn with that leg first and he's gonna face plant. Lol

whew, that doesn't feel well. It's amazing a lot of folks don't see how effective leg kicks are. I'd rather get punched in the face...

 

[NewYorkKnight]

great call Matty !!

Pettis is Done

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Demetrious Johnson vs. Henry Cejudo



Judges: Derek Cleary, Jeff Mullen and Glenn Trowbridge

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Mighty Mouse on another planet ... nobody even close

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Demetrious Johnson def. Henry Cejudo via TKO (strikes) at 2:49 of R1

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Most Consecutive Successful Title Defenses, UFC History


1. Silva, 10
2. St-Pierre, 9
3. Johnson, 8
3. Jones, 8

 

[NewYorkKnight]

Johnson 9th career 1st-round finish (2nd in UFC career)