UFC 185 - Pettis v dos Anjos

Paully D · 07-03-2015 1:02pm #1

Date: Saturday 14th March/Sunday 15th March
Venue: American Airlines Centre, Dallas, Texas
Times/Channels: Early Prelims (10:30pm GMT, Fight Pass), Prelims (12am GMT, BT Sport 1), Main Card (2am GMT, BT Sport 1)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zz4LJ3Cgfo

ASOT · 07-03-2015 1:04pm

Think itl be a first round finish from Pettis IMO; doe anjos has been on a tear but I don't think hes going to be able to touch Pettis.

Would love to see Brown beat Hendricks!!

Saipanne · 07-03-2015 1:08pm

Is that Joseph Duffy? No picture was provided in the poster!

ASOT · 07-03-2015 1:12pm

Saipanne wrote: »

Is that Joseph Duffy? No picture was provided in the poster!

Tis indeed! Can't wait for his debut, will be great to see what training at Tri Star has done for him!

Saipanne · 07-03-2015 3:18pm

ASOT wrote: »

Tis indeed! Can't wait for his debut, will be great to see what training at Tri Star has done for him!

I've seen his last CW fight, and while I wasn't blown away by his striking, that submission was very impressive. Hopefully his striking has improved since.

ASOT · 07-03-2015 3:49pm

Saipanne wrote: »

I've seen his last CW fight, and while I wasn't blown away by his striking, that submission was very impressive. Hopefully his striking has improved since.

I'd be fairly confident that training will Zahabi with do him the world of good and that he's going to be a dangerous fighter. He's a seriously nice bloke it couldn't have happened to a nicer person!

Saipanne · 07-03-2015 3:51pm

ASOT wrote: »

I'd be fairly confident that training will Zahabi with do him the world of good and that he's going to be a dangerous fighter. He's a seriously nice bloke it couldn't have happened to a nicer person!

He seems like a nice chap, alright. I hope he does well.

CurryFlavoured · 07-03-2015 6:34pm

I think Dos Anjos has a chance to win a decision tbh, Pettis looks untouchable right now but I honestly think Melendez was a bit overhyped. I'm hoping for another crazy Pettis finish though to set up Pettis v Khabib (or dare I say Pettis vs Conor).

TimRiggins · 07-03-2015 7:49pm

Really really really looking forward to this.

Can't wait to see Duffy under the UFC banner at long last. Think he'll be dominant, Lindsay coming off 2 loses. Seen his last night on the McDonald/Saffedine card and Joesph has nothing to worry about here. Should be a win and an early finish. Don't see it going to the third.

Looking forward to seeing Sergio Pettis again too, I do think he can be a legitimate contender to DJ in time, He's improving with each fight now and interested to see can he have a dangerous ground game like Anthony.

Theodorou v Narvaez is FOTN for me. Elias is undefeated and if he beats Narvaez will be looking for a ranked opponent next I'd say.

The main card is great. Chris Cariaso v Henry Cejudo is hard to call. I fancy Cejudo to take it but its gonna be a great fight. Fancy Overeem to be cautious keeping away from Big Country's power.

Matt Brown v Johnny Hendricks could have easily headlined a Fight Night, Have a feeling Johnny won't want to stand with Matt for too long, Really hope Brown wins though.

Esparza v Jedrezejczyk is intriguing as I haven't seen much of either. Esparza really did put in a great display to win the belt but have a feeling there'll be a new champion.

RDA was excellent against Nate Diaz but imagine him as Champion after what Khabib did too him? I love Pettis, he's good for the sport and probably the best fighter to watch at the minute. He'll know this is a mis match and finish him in the first.

That_Guy · 08-03-2015 5:58pm

Stout and Pearson could be a very interesting fight. Both coming off TKO losses and have a similar-ish record. I think this could be a real fight of the night contender.

mailburner · 08-03-2015 11:35pm

this cant come soon enough

dos is so tough but to beat pettis a huge ask maybe

brown will probably fall short again and find hendricks a tougher opponent than lawler, will do well to go five but I said the same v lawler...

esparza doesnt get the credit she deserves for being champ, joanna was fortunate to get the decision last time out
I cant see past esparza here, she'll be champ for the next 2/3 years imo

hard to make a case for nelson unless he lands one, find him awful hard to watch of late, same goes for rosholt

stout pearson should be good, ross technically better but its stout all the way if he manages to make it a brawl
I'd hate to see ross lose this tbh, just hoping the iaquinta ko hasn't affected his confidence
suprised cejudo carioso made the main card

TimRiggins · 08-03-2015 11:51pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4HM67s_4sY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2rCmGio7cg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZYL0nJu6OA

TimRiggins · 10-03-2015 8:46pm

First embedded is up.

Good article here on Joe Duffys move to Tristar

http://severemma.com/2015/03/coach-eric-okeefe-on-joseph-duffys-transition-to-tristar/

ps3man · 10-03-2015 9:09pm

What a belter of a card. Hope Joanna does it, have no time for bullies and Carla Ezparza came across as a bad one on TUF. Hard to bet against Pettis. Its gas how Johnny Hendrix is barely even getting a look in, he was a terrible champ with a poor attitude and this seems to be the result.

Paully D · 10-03-2015 9:39pm

So excited for this! The week seems to be dragging on and on. :mad:

MagicIRL · 11-03-2015 11:19am

I reckon we'll see a new Women's 115lbs champion when the dust settles. I'm also thinking Pettis will keep his belt, but I'm hoping we get a good war! I'm torn on Hendricks v Browne as I like both fighters so again, an absolute war will do me fine!

(Also the shape Hendricks is in watching these embedded videos is scary! Why the **** was he not like that as champ!?)

Gumbi · 12-03-2015 1:32am

Dos Anjos is an excellent fighter, he has no glaring weaknesses and like much of the top LWs he is very well rounded. Pettis is another level however, the new breed, and I expect another finish from him.

TimRiggins · 12-03-2015 1:50am

Gumbi wrote: »

Dos Anjos is an excellent fighter, he has no glaring weaknesses and like much of the top LWs he is very well rounded. Pettis is another level however, the new breed, and I expect another finish from him.

If Pettis finishes RDA he'll have finished Henderson, Gil and RDA is straight fights. Thats some going.

Him v Khabib (Providing he beats Cowboy, I give Cowboy a chance but i'm alone it seems) will be a huge huge fight.

ianob7 · 12-03-2015 12:36pm

Ya Showtime really is fulfilling his potential.. He's far more active and now we can see how good he is finally.. Such a stacked card so many good fights, looking forward to Sergio pettis he looks really promising

MrStuffins · 12-03-2015 1:00pm

This is the first properly stacked card in a while. Really looking forward to this.

Then there are more stacked cards on the way int he summer. Let's just hope everyone stays fit!

user2011 · 12-03-2015 1:42pm

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:cool:

weemcd · 12-03-2015 11:25pm

UFC on a tear since late last year. Hopefully this continues.

Haven't thought about it too much yet, but i'll say Pettis wins rd 3 or later, I hope Brown wins but it's hard to call. Would love a Matt Brown win. Who knows what happens with Reem V Country, good old skool freakshowish fight - Reem, the specemin and Nelson the slob, id say Reem. Joe Duffy KO!

SevereMMA · 13-03-2015 9:55pm

Joseph Duffy weigh in

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGm0ETz3kKo

That_Guy · 14-03-2015 3:11pm

Gone for a treble of:

Duffy KO/TKO @10/3
Jedrzejczyk outright @5/4
Pettis (of the Anthony variety) sub @13/5

€5 stake.

Looks to be a great card. Hopefully it delivers.

Zymurgist · 14-03-2015 7:23pm

EST is only 4 hours behind us at the moment so the prellims will be starting at 10:30pm for anyone hoping to catch Duffy's debut.

weemcd · 14-03-2015 8:17pm

Not long now.

Very much looking forward to this card top to bottom

14-03-2015 8:30pm

Im going to acquire this event in the morning when I wake up. If I was to wait up for Duffys fight what time will it be at? Looks to be a very good card overall.

TimRiggins · 14-03-2015 8:32pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Im going to acquire this event in the morning when I wake up. If I was to wait up for Duffys fight what time will it be at? Looks to be a very good card overall.

Around 10:45 - 11:00

14-03-2015 8:48pm

Also looking forward to seeing Big Country fighting. Who do people think Joanna v Carla fight? I haven't really seen much of either of them before.

Beersmith · 14-03-2015 8:59pm

Want to watch the duffy fight but dont have fight pass if anyone can send me a *cough cough* review of the fight in the morning that would be appreciated

TimRiggins · 14-03-2015 9:49pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Also looking forward to seeing Big Country fighting. Who do people think Joanna v Carla fight? I haven't really seen much of either of them before.

Think it has the potential to be FOTN. Classic striker v grappler really, If Joanna can stop Esparza's takedowns she has every chance. I'd give the edge to Esparza but could really go either way imo.