UFC 273

Rjd2

looking forward to this.

So obviously we have Garry who has a thread about him, then the three main events.

I'd love the Zombie to win, it would be up one of the feelgood stories of sport , but Volk is an ATG and probably wins on points or late finish sadly.

Yan v Sterling should be very good like their first match ,bookies fav Yan hugely which seems odd but it is what it is. Yep Yan is the fav, but Sterling is quality IMO.

However must pumped for Burns v Khamzat. This is the first elite fighter Khamzat has fought, so if he wins and dominantly then the hype train will go into serious overdrive.

They won't admit it, but the likes of Usman, Izzy and even Colby will be praying for Burns to pull off the upset.

Rjd2

https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/85306-ufc-fight-night

the card btw as I can't edit my op.

DiamondsBernie

I don't really see too much in Garry. Weeks is a very live underdog. I hope Yan KO's Sterling. I'm not really sure what will happen if Chimaev gets Burns down because a lot of people never really wanted anything to do with Burns on the ground so it will be interesting to see. I am also looking forward to Dern vs Torres. I have a feeling Dern will get the submission even though shes got terrible take down techniques. If she somehow got on top, the fight should be over pretty quick because Tecia has given her back up a few times.

Haven't been looking forward to a card as much as this in a long time.

On BT Sport 1, to boot...unreal.

The Floyd p

Buzzing for this in a few hours! Pichel v Madsen is a sneaky good fight as well! It will be great for MMA to have Chimaev become this absolute killer at WW and maybe MW, but I do like Burns. Hard not to feel that Chimaev is this unstoppable force.

Yan and Volk imo are the 2 best fighters in the world, amazing, amazing talents. I fully expect both to win, although Sterling is really good and honestly he's capable of pulling off the upset.

mailburner

Jung winning would be up there with Bisping for me, just a fairytale

It'll probably be his last title shot also

I think one of jung burns or sterling has a chance of winning, burns/jung can finish a fight with one punch, sterling has great subs but it seems unlikely he'll get yan down

The sterling yan fight will be closer this time imo, the man has to prove it to the world and

all the doubters that he can hang with yan and he'll have learnt plenty from the first fight.

I think he'll nick a round or two but will need to start well

I would laugh my head off if Burns got a ko and derailed the hype train and I like burns, would like

to see him get another crack at Usman also, would have learnt plenty from his first crack

mailburner

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118904709#Comment_118904709

I think so too!

Has any man ever received the kind of backlash Sterling has received since winning like that? The whole world said he was lucky and

the whole world expects him to lose and will probably receive more abuse if he loses badly.

He'll surely have trained his ass off so bad to prove everyone wrong, if that hasn't motivated him nothing will and he does look in phenomenal shape.

One judge gave sterling the first two rounds last time, a more patient approach this time might pay dividends, he could win the first round

or two (even 3) but be holding on for dear life late on.....that's my prediction anyway, he started way to quick last time out.

I also think usman and colby will be hoping burns wins, especially colby who will probably have to

face khamzat if he wins

He could be a nightmare for Izzy also

Good match between Pennington and Ladd.

Hernandez and Fremd interesting first round, Fremd started ok, Hernandez with good grappling then. Fremd looking out on his feet before the end of the round already.

I'd have it a round apiece though Hernandez came on strong right at the end of round 2. Strange fight, likely 1-1 with 5 to go.

Dave0301

Garry struggling here a bit without being in danger. Doesn't seem to know what to do if he isn't counter punching.

DrumSteve

Please... For the love of God take the mic away from Ian.

Unless Sterling can show something he didn't in the first fight I see the main event finishing maybe in the 3rd, Yan just ground and pound him into nothing.

That Dern/Torres second round was enthralling.

Dern is an artist on the ground and Torres did brilliantly to stay composed.

I'd have that fairly clear by a round for Chimaev. Who the **** knows though? :D

Still Ill

What a fight! So good!

WWE judges.

Still Ill

I backed Burns, but I thought the judges called that right. 29-28

Burns had round 2. It was a split decision, at least. WWE.

What a shame it was only a three rounder.

Chimaev has a chin like a sea wall.

Still Ill

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118905255#Comment_118905255

And all three judges gave him round two..

Of course tonight goes long when I've something else to watch at 6. :P

Yan KO/TKO Round 2 I went for.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118905258#Comment_118905258

Did I mishear it? I thought it was a unanimous decision?

Still Ill

Yeah.. That means all three judges scored it that Chimaev won two rounds and Burns won one.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118905264#Comment_118905264

Unanimous means all three judges agreed that Chimaev won.

Still Ill

Yan did well to survive that round

And the third so far.

Sterling won the crowd around, losing them again with the ground stuff.

Still Ill

I don't think that'll bother him too much!

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118905269#Comment_118905269

Not if he wins nah. If he gets KTFOed before the end though maybe.

Still Ill

All down to this round. Has to be 2-2

Agreed, couldn't see a 10-8 in there. 1st round was quiet but just Sterling running so has to go to Yan I'd have thought.

Pretty clear last 2 rounds to Yan and 1st as well I would have thought. Cards could go any way though especially if there's a 10-8 in there.

3-2 to Yan for me.

Sterling was nowhere near busy enough for a 10-8 in round 2 or 3 for me. I thought Yan looked quite comfy for most of those rounds.

Still Ill

Poor round from Sterling there. I know he had to shoot for the takedown, but he wasn't doing much to set them up besides just diving at his legs

Still Ill

WHAT??

Head on Dana while Buffer was reading the result gave it away.

Still Ill

He's really playing up to the heel status.

I guess they must've given him the first? Thought he was just circling away the entire round.

I just can't see how you can give Sterling 3 rounds. I could have accepted a 10-8 easier than that.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118905283#Comment_118905283

I guess so? Unless a couple of stuffed takedowns in the 5th really impressed the judges?

eagle eye

It's becoming a joke now with these decisions. I wouldn't have disagreed with a draw but Yan won 1, 4 and 5 and there's no doubt about that.

You could have given a 10-8 for round 2 is why I'm saying I wouldn't have disagreed with a draw.

I'm gonna walk away from this shortly if these types of ridiculous continue.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118905284#Comment_118905284

Same here. A 10-8 would have been less offensive.

This one could be a bloodbath.

I'd loved if the Zombie did it.

Still Ill

GOAT walkout song

eagle eye

Go Zombie, my favourite fighter. Glover a close second.

Respect to Volkanovski, he's been so good for a long time now.

Volk is different gravy.

eagle eye

Damn, Volkanovski is just too good. Looks like it's a step too far for Zombie. He is still dangerous though.

2 clear rounds as expected tbh.

eagle eye

Is Volkanovski the pound for pound king? He's just so dominant.

I love Usman but I think to be fair that Volkanovski has been more dominant.

I'm not sure a 145er with a set of knuckle dusters would beat Volkanovski at this point.

What's next? the pointless Max trilogy while Arnold Allen vs. Yair in a #1 contenders fight?

Just can't see where they got that first round for Sterling from.