UFC Singapore Holm vs Correia Sat Jun 17th 2017 early prelim 945am

tinpib

Early start for this one. Have been looking through some of the fights.

Think I'll go with Holly on points.

I instantly dismissed Arlovski as past it judging by his recent record. But those losses have all come against top-notch opposition. Ngannou, Barnett(sorta top-notch), Overeem and Stipe.

I was looking at some of his opponent Tybura's recent fights and he looked far from impressive.

What are people's thoughts on this? Arlovski 3.0, Tybura 1.4 at the mo on bet365.

Also Dong Hyun Kim vs Covington. Gamebread on the MMA gambling thread thinks Kim is worth a bet at 2.75 now. In his last fight he was relentless coming forward. Hence I asked on the general thread were the new MMA scoring being used in Singapore? I think that if he comes forward like that again it could sway the judges.

Covington has a decent record but perhaps has not beaten much.

Think Dos Anjos will win on pts against Saffredine.

From a quick look I think Tuck will win by stoppage on the main prelim fight. He nearly always loses by decision so will be conscious of that.

Will dig more into the form over the coming days before putting on a few bets.

dashoonage

Surely this is a must win for holly...she hasnt won since she kicked honda in the head.

D.Q

Will be lovely being able to watch this

xtal191

Really looking forward to Dos Anjos vs Saffiedine, interested to see how Dos Anjos looks at the welterweight

Gamebred

What a time to be alive Betch Correa main eventing a card goes without saying but talk about watered down muck.

CatFromHue

Gamebred wrote: »

What a time to be alive Betch Correa main eventing a card goes without saying but talk about watered down muck.

:pac:

tinpib

Weigh-ins just about to start according to my watch/head.

Yep, it's just started here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV53-u1H5Bs

edit: no excitement, only realising now that Dos Anjos is moving up a weight.

cletus

Gamebred wrote: »

What a time to be alive Betch Correa main eventing a card goes without saying but talk about watered down muck.

Watered down how? There are multiple hundreds of fighters on the books, they need to give them fights. What would you suggest they do? There are two former title holders and a former title contender on a free to air (in the US) show. There is a good challenge for up and coming Covington in Kim, and they filled out the card with local talent, like they do every time they do a show in a new or different region. Is it UFC 100? No, but its not being billed as such either.

I realise you're probably just looking for some sort of response, but your post is silly

Gamebred

cletus wrote: »

Watered down how? There are multiple hundreds of fighters on the books, they need to give them fights. What would you suggest they do? There are two former title holders and a former title contender on a free to air (in the US) show. There is a good challenge for up and coming Covington in Kim, and they filled out the card with local talent, like they do every time they do a show in a new or different region. Is it UFC 100? No, but its not being billed as such either.

I realise you're probably just looking for some sort of response, but your post is silly

pmsl relax yourself looking for a response gtfo, you've a main event where they have one win (a lucky decision) between them in 7 fights dont even try debate that,

There is way too many events and way too many bum fighters hence my watered down comments, they wouldnt need to find them fights if they didnt have them signed.

dulux99

When you think about it, Holm has only ever had one genuinely impressive performance in the UFC, which was against Rousey. That being said, Betch is much. Pure muck. I would say the worst fighter to fight for a UFC title in the last 10 years

cletus

Gamebred wrote: »

pmsl relax yourself looking for a response gtfo, you've a main event where they have one win (a lucky decision) between them in 7 fights dont even try debate that,

There is way too many events and way too many bum fighters hence my watered down comments, they wouldnt need to find them fights if they didnt have them signed.

Don't know what pmsl is. I'm perfectly relaxed. I'm fully aware of the combined record of the main eventers. I'm also fully aware that there is still some name value to both of them, which is being exploited in order to make inroads in a territory where One FC has being doing good business.

Regarding too many fighters on the roster, they need to keep bringing in new talent, they need to keep looking for the next big star, future contender etc. With the rise of both One and Bellator, if a fighter shows some prospect, they need to be there first.

If there are too many fights to watch, then luckily you are under no obligation to watch them.

You've already admitted at least once that you make posts to get a rise, so when I see a silly post, its not beyond reason yo assume you're doing the same thing again

cletus

dulux99 wrote: »

When you think about it, Holm has only ever had one genuinely impressive performance in the UFC, which was against Rousey. That being said, Betch is much. Pure muck. I would say the worst fighter to fight for a UFC title in the last 10 years

Even so, I think Bethe could beat Holm here

dulux99

cletus wrote: »

dulux99 wrote: »

When you think about it, Holm has only ever had one genuinely impressive performance in the UFC, which was against Rousey. That being said, Betch is much. Pure muck. I would say the worst fighter to fight for a UFC title in the last 10 years

Even so, I think Bethe could beat Holm here

I wouldn't be shocked, Holm always seems to find a way to lose somehow

Amazingfun

I thought Holly looked great @ the weighin....here's hoping she makes an example of Betch. I feel so bad for Holly, if only she'd waited for the Rhonda rematch!

Amazingfun

WOW.....can't believe Tomas hung on through that :-)

D.Q

Some decent fights on the prelims

Amazingfun

It been brilliant so far

Gamebred

https://twitter.com/jedigoodman/status/876041056504037376


Poor Gomi.

callaway92

Looking forward to this fight. Big fan of RDA and Saffedine.

wonderfullife

Hope I'm wrong but I'm getting the vibe RDA is a shot fighter.

Either way, some career tumble. Due to face Conor for a 7-figure payday and it's been an awful 15 month slide since.

mailburner

decent main card for only four bouts yet the main event is the one I'm least looking forward to

this should be a good scrap, hard enough to call and maybe theres value in saff

tinpib

Think RDA shaded that with the knee and some good aggression at the end.

Disclaimer: I've RDA to win on pts.

ricero

RDA is looking good here

tinpib

Dodgy knees from RDA there, ref should know the rules.

callaway92

Poor reffing to not spot those knees earlier.

Fight has to be scored for RDA but I hate seeing things like that happen.

Amazingfun

Whoa, 30-27? Seems a bit harsh, especially with those knees, Safadine must be pissed.

ricero

am i a bad person that i want kevin lee to win next sunday ? :pac:

mailburner

ricero wrote: »

am i a bad person that i want kevin lee to win next sunday ? :pac:

was just mailing a mate who wants lee to get his ass handed to him as do I so yes you are a bad person

mailburner

I can't remember a fighter going from being one of the most boring to watch at one stage and now he entertains nearly every time he fights
come on kim

ricero

Impressed by Covingtons gas tank. Could cause trouble in the division

qwabercd

Absolute state of Covington such a gimp.

tinpib

Well the market called that one right anyway. Terrible spectacle though.

mailburner

look forward to that lad getting beat whenever it happens

Covington calling for a title shot lmfao..... Woodley would absolutely murder him!

callaway92

Have to say, Convington was so impressive there. Must be a strong bastard to be able to control Kim that easily.

tinpib

Jesus, Tybura totally gassed there. Fupping hell. Couldn't even defend himself at the end. Pure Homer Simpson style tactics from Arlovski there.

finglashoop

Is hardy watching a different fight?

Gamebred

Hes been on about Arlovski career resurgence, what is he smoking?

tinpib

I'm hoping Tybura comes out firing in the 3rd after resting/hanging on here. Couldn't believe he punched himself out in rd 1.

finglashoop

Tybura stole 1st round

Explosive 3rd round coming up?

Both blowing out their arses

ricero

surely that has to be the end of Arlovski in the ufc ?

qwabercd

Not often you see a 28-27. Time for arlovski to hang up the gloves.

qwabercd

Been some shocking walkout tunes on the main card.

Holly finishes this

Amazingfun

I'd forgotten how wronged Holly was in the de Randamie fight, made my blood boil all over again.
C'mon Holly, grind this one into dust!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amazingfun

qwabercd wrote: »

Been some shocking walkout tunes on the main card.

This one is awesome :-) Led Zep for the WIN!

mdwexford

Not exactly all action so far.

callaway92

Lots of punching ghosts

Amazingfun

I'm hoping Holly has some secret plan at play here, cuz this seems insane so far.

Gamebred

Holly's win over Ronda is literally her only decent ufc performance, another muck display punching air and making noises.

ricero

the mma equivalent of this