It was very close. Sean did not clearly win nor lose. Kind of a draw. So a rematch sort of makes sense. DDP wants a S. Africa card, Sean should offer to do it, if Izzy can not.? It is unlikely and a gesture. Likewise getting another quick win. Solidify his #1 contender spot. Sucks for Sean but...
Rose got a safe win, which she needed. Other fighters do same . UFC probably disappointed. Battle fatigue and age might be taking its toll. Chance her confidence can return along with some riskier offensive. But that fight not going to get UFC to excited about putting her high on a card.
there was a headbutt then an eye poke so mitigating incidents. The 5 minute rule needs flexibility, how about reschedule option later in the card. Take a break , if can recover, do it after a fight or several. If not then NC. Oh well not a pivotal fight for division .
styles make fights interesting. Chito style is to find an opening, avoid damage. As others have noted he can get out worked . Fair enough but his opponents need to outwork and not get caught. If they can they win but Chito can make it interesting. Sean is faster so if he avoids a big shot he can...
Volk has a decisive victory and competitive fight vs Islam. Max close with his accomplishments. If Max drops and clearly defeats Justin then gets foggy. I do not think Max will triumph over Justin. It is too soon to decide on Volk vs Max. They might even fight again. For now due to head to head...
Yan has not looked bad in his losses. Sean was a coin toss could have been a draw. Sean KO d Sterling. Yadong had a close one with Chito who beat Sean. I thought it was a draw Chito v Yadong. Only Merab stands out as a decisive loss. Sterling fairly competitive while others nearly draws.
Hopefully UFC gives Corey some good karma for putting his name out there. Umar should take a big step up. A bit risky for Corey but helps winner get closer into contention after Merab. Maybe another fight or so. UFC might like it too.
If he is sharp with a good camp, he has the striking and grappling to be great. Time will tell. Injuries, MMA styles, he can be hit, but for now smart money is on him with his heavy but fast n accurate strikes. Getting a hold of him not easy since he can wrestle too.
Good Sean turns his attention back to BW. He should make more of a dent in BW before moving up. Merab would help a lot on options if he can do it. Sean should be able outstrike Chito but Chito can surprise and take some shots.
Coincidentally M, Volk was talking past Topuria on his plans to move to LW after clearing FW. Fine if he beats Topuria but he got KOd instead. Best to focus on the immediate challenge ahead. Ortega is not quite Topuria depth but he can still threaten a sub.
Topuria has shown his striking superiority, so next would like to see his grappling. Even though Topuria doesn’t really need to show it. He can keep out slugging. No real next contender. Ideally Volk would get back in line with another win but what does Topuria do in meantime? Volk rematch makes...
Rusty old Cejudo again did well but outworked. Needed to do more damage early since Merab would pull away as fight progressed. Recall Mighty Mouse getting pushed around by Dom of all champs. CCC probably too old to drop back to 125 . Draining cut down. Plus he could use the extra muscle now...
Endurance could be difference. Skills CCC has shown more versatility but Merab strength and tenacity can surpass. hope Henry goes for broke and tries to rock Merab early. CCC tough but think a long slog favors Merab. Henry could try a Carlos Condit vs Diaz or Conor vs Diaz hit n run. Frustrate...
CCC kept it close against Sterling for his rusty return. Cejudo age a factor but he is a clever tough all around fighter . CCC could win by outstriking and denying TDs. Stalemate pins on the fence do not score points for Merab. But if Merab gets him down then Henry chances decline. Routing for...
Should pull guard like Charles try and get a scramble going but just covering taking hard shots puts ref in a tough spot to let it continue . He was dazed n confused but not out. Ref probably saved him from getting fully KO
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