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UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Chikadze
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- Saturday 08.28.2021 at 07:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: ESPN | Prelims: ESPN+
- Name: UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Chikadze
- Also Known As: UFC Vegas 35
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: UFC APEX
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Brendan Fitzgerald, Paul Felder, Michael Bisping
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Paul Felder
- TV Ratings: 657,000 avg. viewers (249k ESPN2 prelims)
- MMA Bouts: 12
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Giga Chikadze defeats Edson Barboza via KO/TKO, Punches | 1:44 Round 3 of 5, 11:44 Total Bout Page | |
| Bryan Battle defeats Gilbert Urbina via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 2:15 Round 2 of 3, 7:15 Total Bout Page | |
| Ricky Turcios defeats Brady Hiestand via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Daniel Rodriguez defeats Kevin Lee via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Andre Petroski defeats Micheal Gillmore via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 3:12 Round 3 of 3, 13:12 Total Bout Page | |
| Gerald Meerschaert defeats Makhmud Muradov via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 1:49 Round 2 of 3, 6:49 Total Bout Page | |
| Abdul Razak Alhassan defeats Alessio Di Chirico via KO/TKO, Head Kick | 0:17 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Wellington Turman defeats Sam Alvey via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Dustin Jacoby defeats Darren Stewart via KO/TKO, Punches (standing TKO) | 3:04 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| JJ Aldrich defeats Vanessa Demopoulos via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Pat Sabatini defeats Jamall Emmers via Submission, Heel Hook | 1:53 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Mana Martinez defeats Guido Cannetti via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 14
08.28.2021 | 12:47 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 959th
Giga Chikadze, TKO, R2
hedging. i'm not sold on giga as a contender yet, but the same can be said for edson, and i think edson might be too willing to find out who the better striker is.
Battle vs. Urbina
Bryan Battle, DEC
bryan shouldn't have much issue winning the standup from the outside and i think he can defend shot attempts.
Turcios vs. Hiestand
Brady Hiestand, DEC
guess i just wanna choose an underdog, so i'll say ricky is too content putting on a fan-friendly show and gets sloppy and eventually taken down.
Lee vs. Rodriguez
Daniel Rodriguez, DEC
certainly possible kevin lee gets the back and controls, but i'm more inclined to think that rodriguez can win the standup portions and stuff td's.
Petroski vs. Gillmore
Andre Petroski, SUB, R1
i get that the rest of the mw field on tuf was lackluster, but i would've gone with kemran instead. gillmore seems like a cool enough dude, gotta appreciate his heart, but andre should be far too much for him once it hits the ground.
Meerschaert vs. Muradov
Makhmud Muradov, TKO, R1
feels like a builder fight for muradov so i'm gonna pick it accordingly.
Razak Alhassan vs. Di Chirico
Alessio Di Chirico, DEC
alessio hasn't been ko'd and i'm not sure razak's tank will last long enough to win the first 2 rounds.
Alvey vs. Turman
Wellington Turman, DEC
would rather pick against sam and be wrong than pick him and be scratching my head as to why.
Jacoby vs. Stewart
Dustin Jacoby, DEC
2 guys i can never pick properly so i'm just gonna go against my gut feeling of needing an underdog and take the popular pick in jacoby.
Aldrich vs. Demopoulos
JJ Aldrich, DEC
i'm sure jj will get tagged at some point, she always does, but i also think she'll be able to close the distance and grind it out before/after.
Sabatini vs. Emmers
Jamall Emmers, DEC
unsure, but i'll guess emmers can keep it mostly standing.
Martinez vs. Cannetti
Mana Martinez, TKO, R2
weight miss has me concerned, but not enough faith in cannetti to flip.
08.28.2021 | 12:59 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 525 Points | Tied for 614th
"This is Prize-Fighting, IDGAF about your family or your problems - MassaBruce"
08.28.2021 | 1:05 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 1548th
http://www.mmadecisions.com/decision/11854/Jessica-Penne-vs-Loopy-Godinezdepmode33
11-6 media members picked Godinez but I'm not mad at it tho, like I said I picked Penne because I have an understanding about how some of these fights are just set up for a fighter to win
* Edited at 08.28.2021, 1:11 PM ET *
"You people need a bad guy like me.... say good night to the bad guy ~Scarface "
08.28.2021 | 1:11 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 315 Points | Tied for 2842nd
I want you to live up to your moniker. I want you to give everyone here some plus money.
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08.28.2021 | 1:13 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 2088th
I know you're doing competitions so you don't wanna give away your secrets or whatever but this kind of stuff is actually genuine and interesting to read. I don't know if you're joking when you say you "want to make the MMA community better" but that's a better way of doing it than just ****posting/ spamming
"Excuse me guys, I want to say something. I want to stay humble, but I have to talk because you guys talk too much"
08.28.2021 | 1:15 PM ET
depmode33 these picks ain't freeeee *Kendrick Lamar voice*
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 1548th
Sabatini +500 sub is my favorite play of the day via underdog
Edson ML, but for + $, Edson KO +260
Makhmud -200 finish, +180 1st round
* Edited at 08.28.2021, 4:23 PM ET *
"You people need a bad guy like me.... say good night to the bad guy ~Scarface "
08.28.2021 | 1:17 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 315 Points | Tied for 2842nd
08.28.2021 | 1:23 PM ET
ZoomerBet loves me now haha
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 1548th
I can admit I came on strong with my s**t talk for a new guy, I understand that created some enemies especially virtually when you can't hear my tone of voice and hear I'm just a lighthearted a$$hole, heavily sarcastic heavily facetious
* Edited at 08.28.2021, 1:35 PM ET *
"You people need a bad guy like me.... say good night to the bad guy ~Scarface "
08.28.2021 | 1:24 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 525 Points | Tied for 614th
* Edited at 08.28.2021, 1:30 PM ET *
"This is Prize-Fighting, IDGAF about your family or your problems - MassaBruce"
08.28.2021 | 1:30 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 1370th
Probably best I'm on vacation in a non gambling state. Not super confident in some of these picks
08.28.2021 | 1:30 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 1548th
"You people need a bad guy like me.... say good night to the bad guy ~Scarface "
08.28.2021 | 1:32 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 1548th
"You people need a bad guy like me.... say good night to the bad guy ~Scarface "
08.28.2021 | 1:45 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 2088th
btw you came in talking loud last week after 2 fights and we finished even, don't get ahead of yourself, I'm built for the comeback.
"Excuse me guys, I want to say something. I want to stay humble, but I have to talk because you guys talk too much"
08.28.2021 | 1:54 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 480 Points | Tied for 1060th
Jamall Emmers, DEC
30-27 Sabatini starts slow, and never catches up
Martinez vs. Cannetti
Mana Martinez, TKO, R1
Left Hook.
08.28.2021 | 2:11 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 1785th
Bryan Battle, DEC
I didn't watch this season of TUF, so I'm making this pick purely on the basis of this man having the last name "Battle."
Alvey vs. Turman
Wellington Turman, DEC
That Sam Alvey is still in the UFC and Jimmie Rivera isn't is baffling.
"Hahahahahahahaha How The **** Is Jiu-Jitsu Real Hahahaha Just Stand Up Like Don't Get Submitted Haha." -- Derrick Lewis
08.28.2021 | 2:15 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 480 Points | Tied for 1060th
Giga Chikadze, DEC
48-47x2 ,49-46 UNI
Battle vs. Urbina
Gilbert Urbina, DEC
29-28 Split Dec, Urbina dominates consensus.
Turcios vs. Hiestand
Ricky Turcios, TKO, R2
Ground and Pound absolute domination.
Lee vs. Rodriguez
Daniel Rodriguez, DEC
30-27 Good fight, DROD gets it done UNI.
Petroski vs. Gillmore
Andre Petroski, TKO, R1
Who cares? but its gonna be fireworks and end quickly on either side. PUNCH to GNP
Meerschaert vs. Muradov
Makhmud Muradov, DEC
29-28 UNI Gerald shows a little more durability.
Razak Alhassan vs. Di Chirico
Abdul Razak Alhassan, TKO, R2
Crazy knockout. Punch
Alvey vs. Turman
Sam Alvey, TKO, R2
This is ending early, Turman rushes when Alvey is hurt, Sam Right Hook Counters
Jacoby vs. Stewart
Dustin Jacoby, DEC
Close fight 29-28
Aldrich vs. Demopoulos
JJ Aldrich, DEC
Split 29-28
08.28.2021 | 2:50 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 315 Points | Tied for 2842nd
08.28.2021 | 2:59 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 325 Points | Tied for 2776th
Edson Barboza, DEC
Can't doubt Giga in this one. He's got some kicks. This is definitely one of the greatest fights (on paper) of 2021. It all comes down to Giga's gas tank since this is his first UFC main event.
Meerschaert vs. Muradov
Makhmud Muradov, TKO, R2
Don't doubt GM3 but Muradov should get a standing tko in this fight.
Alvey vs. Turman
Sam Alvey, DEC
Never thought I'd actually pick Alvey.
Aldrich vs. Demopoulos
JJ Aldrich, DEC
Demopoulos welcome to the UFC. Vanessa could honesty stop her. She has underrated striking as seen in her fight with Arceo.
Sabatini vs. Emmers
Pat Sabatini, DEC
Sabatini I think will be MUCH more accurate than Emmers. He won't be able to land those takedowns, but I think on the feet he will look much cleaner than Emmers. Sabatini UD.
Martinez vs. Cannetti
Guido Cannetti, DEC
Look, I know Martinez is SUCH a finisher, but listen. He showed 0 TAKEDOWN DEFENSE in his fight with Rodriguez. Once Cannetti takes him down, he's done for. Canetti grinds to the decision.
"I kind of try to focus on the moment, in the present. That’s humility. That’s being humble. That’s not setting no expectation. That’s going out there, enjoying the game, competing at a high level.” - Giannis Antetokounmpo"
08.28.2021 | 3:09 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 300 Points | Tied for 2921st
Giga Chikadze, TKO, R3
Chikadze always puts the pressure on when he goes up to the octagon in addition to having good volume of strikes and excellent counter, Barboza could take advantage in the fight if he takes Giga's base with Leg kicks or if he works with body shots from the beginning, but it is Obviously, the pressure game is the key to beating Barboza and in that aspect Giga performs very well (another factor is whether Chikadze is enough to win by KO or to ensure at least 3 rounds in his favor). Giga Chikadze seems to me to be a fighter who has managed to perform very well since his arrival in the UFC, improving his takedown defense and little by little overcoming more competitive opposition. Also, the guy knows how to promote himself very well with Call outs that he knows that the public will love the possible matchup or details such as trademark the kick to the body against Swanson as the "Giga Kick" or say that he has prepared on the ground to do the '' Giga Choke'' (Giga-plata) are a good way to make yourself known instead of insulting friends or family of other fighters. I am not saying that Chikadze is to be a championship challenger but it will be to see where he ends up depending on the outcome of today's fight.
Lee vs. Rodriguez
Daniel Rodriguez, TKO, R3
Daniel Rodriguez has had a great run within the UFC since submitting Means in his UFC 246 debut (just with the exception of his low-initiative fight against Dalby). Kevin Lee will likely attempt takedowns from the beginning of the fight with the intention of reaching the ground, trying ground and pound and looking for the rear-naked choke. But if Rodriguez uses sprawl and body shots well in clinch or scrambles, he can even make Lee empty faster than usual. Rodriguez has a wide variety of attacks and once Lee is tired he will have no problem getting a TKO or a late submission. Lee underestimates the matchup against Rodriguez and that may be an advantage for D-Rod
Jacoby vs. Stewart
Dustin Jacoby, DEC
Stewart theoretically has a more diverse fighting style (ability to fight striking and look for takedowns) but Jacoby clearly dominates and has more confidence in his game with his experience in kickboxing and his good cardio can clearly outpoint in volume of strikes over Darren Stewart.
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08.28.2021 | 3:18 PM ET
Any one betting on Lee vs Rodriguez is a gambling addict ctfu
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 1548th
don't worry come confess your sins to plusmoneygod. I have the fight on 2 low risk parlays haha. My takes: the fight will be a finish and whichever side is the winning side will show himself pretty early
"You people need a bad guy like me.... say good night to the bad guy ~Scarface "