UFC 191 "Size Doesn't Matter" Thread: (Mighty Mouse/Dodson 2, Arlovski/Mir, Rumble/Manuwa, & PVZ)

[The Infamous]

I called it trash when it was still Rumble co maining with Jan Blachowiz

You said it after they added Rumble/Manuwa and AA/Mir. At that time the card was almost identical to the one we have now.

 

[The G.O.D II]

Thoughts/Predictions

Malegerie UD
Stallings TKO RD 1 (I hope Riggs retires after this)
Collard UD
Pennington SD(Both fighters are similar except Andrade is more agressive. But she will have alternate wins because shes honestly too small for 135. I think Penn gets a nod here
Rivera UD(Rivera is probably the most improved fighter in the entire company. Hes no longer a wild brawler. Hes got a technical game with good kicks. He still has a questionable chin. And Linker hits hard. But I think Rivera size and technique will carry this. My pick for FOTN)
Felder KO RD2(I think Pearson is done. Hes slow now. He has good defensive head movement but he is basically stationary. His striking won't phase Felder. And Felder hits harder then Al Iquinta)
PVZ TKO RD2- Another can fight for PVZ. Chambers is an old blown up atomweight. Shes getting ran over. PVZ is strong and a naturally agressive, physical fighter.
Anderson UD- Fight will suck. Blachowitz is a good kickboxer but his output is super low when pressured. He couldn't do anything against Manuwa who had one leg. Anderson looked good against Villante until he got caught, which happens to the best of young guys. I think Anderson pressure him against the cage and win an ugly decision.
Johnson TKO RD2- Both guys have a similar kickboxing style. Only difference is Rumble is a much better counter striker and wrestler. I think he catches Manuwa in an exchange and finishes him.
AA KO RD 1- I am not buying Mir's "resurgence"(unless he wins here) But I don't think he will. AA is not a sitting statue like Big Foot nor is he a low level idiot like Duffee. I don't see Mir getting AA to the ground so this will be standing. Mir has improved his boxing greatly, but I don't think at this age he can absorb the right of AA. Pitbull is faster on the feet and has shown some decent counter striking since returning. Another win for AA.
Johnson UD- Johnson is still one of the best technical all around fighters today. Striking, footwork, level changes, grappling. I can't think of an area hes weak in. He got caught a few times in the last fight but he adjusted and used his clinchwork to shut Dodson down. Dodson looked very bad in his last fight. Hes been fighting a long time and hes coming off the ACL. He may have knocked the rust off, but DJ is just on another level. Plus DJ excels in rematches(destroyed Mccall and KO benavidez) I got him outworking Dodson again

 

[The G.O.D II]

You said it after they added Rumble/Manuwa and AA/Mir. At that time the card was almost identical to the one we have now.

I don't remember. And I don't know why you are even laboring on this. Obviously I've changed my mind

Edit: Just searched and I never called this card trash. The only thing I could find was I was disappointed in the main event and Rumble's opponent change

 

[The G.O.D II]

Funny enough, Blachowicz is about as good as Manuwa.

Naw. Blachowicz may be a front runner.

 

[LinusCaldwell]

These dudes can't be taken seriously with pictures like that. Mighty Mouse needs to stop demasculating himself he's a bad ass.

 

[The Infamous]

I don't remember. And I don't know why you are even laboring on this. Obviously I've changed my mind

Edit: Just searched and I never called this card trash. The only thing I could find was I was disappointed in the main event and Rumble's opponent change

The irony considering this flaming shyt card tonight and another stinker flyweight headlined card next month

It's nothing personal, I just found it funny.

 

[The Infamous]

Arlovski is a - 145 favourite over Mir (pretty close to even odds). Money to be made on Arlovski imo, Mir only has a puncher's chance (or going for a sub after rocking him). But overall I think it's AA's fight to lose.

 

[BlackSuperman]

Thoughts/Predictions

Malegerie UD
Stallings TKO RD 1 (I hope Riggs retires after this)
Collard UD
Pennington SD(Both fighters are similar except Andrade is more agressive. But she will have alternate wins because shes honestly too small for 135. I think Penn gets a nod here
Rivera UD(Rivera is probably the most improved fighter in the entire company. Hes no longer a wild brawler. Hes got a technical game with good kicks. He still has a questionable chin. And Linker hits hard. But I think Rivera size and technique will carry this. My pick for FOTN)
Felder KO RD2(I think Pearson is done. Hes slow now. He has good defensive head movement but he is basically stationary. His striking won't phase Felder. And Felder hits harder then Al Iquinta)
PVZ TKO RD2- Another can fight for PVZ. Chambers is an old blown up atomweight. Shes getting ran over. PVZ is strong and a naturally agressive, physical fighter.
Anderson UD- Fight will suck. Blachowitz is a good kickboxer but his output is super low when pressured. He couldn't do anything against Manuwa who had one leg. Anderson looked good against Villante until he got caught, which happens to the best of young guys. I think Anderson pressure him against the cage and win an ugly decision.
Johnson TKO RD2- Both guys have a similar kickboxing style. Only difference is Rumble is a much better counter striker and wrestler. I think he catches Manuwa in an exchange and finishes him.
AA KO RD 1- I am not buying Mir's "resurgence"(unless he wins here) But I don't think he will. AA is not a sitting statue like Big Foot nor is he a low level idiot like Duffee. I don't see Mir getting AA to the ground so this will be standing. Mir has improved his boxing greatly, but I don't think at this age he can absorb the right of AA. Pitbull is faster on the feet and has shown some decent counter striking since returning. Another win for AA.
Johnson UD- Johnson is still one of the best technical all around fighters today. Striking, footwork, level changes, grappling. I can't think of an area hes weak in. He got caught a few times in the last fight but he adjusted and used his clinchwork to shut Dodson down. Dodson looked very bad in his last fight. Hes been fighting a long time and hes coming off the ACL. He may have knocked the rust off, but DJ is just on another level. Plus DJ excels in rematches(destroyed Mccall and KO benavidez) I got him outworking Dodson again

I agree with most. I expect Lineker to take it but it may be mostly wishful thinking since I don't really care for steroid cheats lol

 

[California Burrito]

Arlovski is a - 145 favourite over Mir (pretty close to even odds). Money to be made on Arlovski imo, Mir only has a puncher's chance (or going for a sub after rocking him). But overall I think it's AA's fight to lose.

arlovski been put to sleep plenty of times I think his run is over tonight and goes nap nap again

 

[The G.O.D II]

I agree with most. I expect Lineker to take it but it may be mostly wishful thinking since I don't really care for steroid cheats lol

I think hes only missed weight. It could go either way tho. Lineker is no joke and Riveria doesn't react well to getting hit. I picked him but its not confident

 

[JahFocus CS]

Cmon bruh

Heart says Dodson, mind tells me Johnson

 

[Ribbs]

Bae VanZant's fighting? I'm in.

 

[BlackSuperman]

arlovski been put to sleep plenty of times I think his run is over tonight and goes nap nap again

Mir has the same number of KO losses as Arlovski. Either way, Arlovski has beaten better guys than Mir has recently and his boxing is much better. AA's going to reenact the Carwin fight.

I think hes only missed weight. It could go either way tho. Lineker is no joke and Riveria doesn't react well to getting hit. I picked him but its not confident

I meant Rivera. I know Lineker loves cake like a fat boy does.

 

[So UnThotful]

riggs eye is fukked

 

[So UnThotful]

bullshyt, stallign should appeal