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UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg
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01.16.2024 | 10:51 AM ET
Responses Page 29
05.04.2024 | 2:28 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 670 Points | Tied for 1650th
Dione Barbosa, DEC
Kareckaite's recent records is so funny, got into the UFC with 3 split decisions and a draw
05.04.2024 | 2:29 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 545 Points | Tied for 3662nd
05.04.2024 | 2:34 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 380 Points | 5250th Place
Steve Erceg, TKO, R3
If AstroBoy starts mewing it's literally over for everyone
Martinez vs. Aldo
Jonathan Martinez, DEC
>Jose Aldo in 2024, I aren't think that
Smith vs. Petrino
Vitor Petrino, TKO, R3
Unfortunately Smith will die in Round 3
Pereira vs. Potieria
Michel Pereira, TKO, R1
Pereira is my goat
Kowalkiewicz vs. Lucindo
Iasmin Lucindo, DEC
22 years old vs 38 years old with homefield advantage
Brener vs. Orolbai
Elves Brener, TKO, R2
Brener is a real one but I don't know what his path to victory is against a freak from Kyrgyzstan
Ruffy vs. Mullarkey
Mauricio Ruffy, TKO, R1
Mauricio "Slim Shady" Ruffy
Barbosa vs. Kareckaite
Ernesta Kareckaite, DEC
whoever doesn't have a onlyfans win
Bonfim vs. Pichel
Ismael Bonfim, DEC
this guy is literally from hell
Costa vs. Borjas
Kevin Borjas, TKO, R1
Negro from Peru
05.04.2024 | 2:37 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 680 Points | Tied for 1541st
Little confidence in either WMMA fight. Ruffy unproven and definitely taking a leap of faith with Brener. The rest of them I like a lot. Of the two I didnt pick, I'm pretty confident in Klose but could see Martinez losing for sure.
05.04.2024 | 2:51 PM ET
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Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 4180th
05.04.2024 | 2:57 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 715 Points | Tied for 935th
Paul Craig, DEC
Time for Paul to win
05.04.2024 | 3:00 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 660 Points | Tied for 1860th
Steve Erceg, TKO, R2
Astrobo….aaaaaaaaaaaannnddd NEWWWWWWWW
Martinez vs. Aldo
José Aldo, DEC
Aldo by experience
Smith vs. Petrino
Vitor Petrino, TKO, R2
Smith is a can
Pereira vs. Potieria
Michel Pereira, TKO, R1
Violent KO
Craig vs. Borralho
Caio Borralho, SUB, R2
This is too easy
Brito vs. Shore
Joanderson Brito, TKO, R3
Violent KO
Kowalkiewicz vs. Lucindo
Iasmin Lucindo, DEC
Meh
Brener vs. Orolbai
Myktybek Orolbai, DEC
Orolbai via 15 minutes of wrestling
Silva vs. Klose
Drakkar Klose, DEC
Klose fight
Ruffy vs. Mullarkey
Mauricio Ruffy, TKO, R2
Mullarkey chin gone
Barbosa vs. Kareckaite
Dione Barbosa, SUB, R3
Not sure
Bonfim vs. Pichel
Ismael Bonfim, TKO, R2
Violent KO
Costa vs. Borjas
Kevin Borjas, TKO, R2
Borjas got some nasty boxing
05.04.2024 | 3:36 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 7 Perfect, 775 Points | 351st Place
Steve Erceg, DEC
Steve Erceg +160 1 unit
Martinez vs. Aldo
Jonathan Martinez, DEC
Jose Aldo +122 1 unit
Smith vs. Petrino
Vitor Petrino, TKO, R1
Vitor Petrino wins via DEC +240 .5 units Anthony Smith wins via DEC +1100 .25 units Anthony Smith wins via SUB +1400 .25 units
Brito vs. Shore
Joanderson Brito, TKO, R2
Joanderson Brito wins in R1 +275 .5 units Joanderson Brito wins in R2 +450 .5 units Jack Shore wins via DEC +350 .5 units
Silva vs. Klose
Drakkar Klose, DEC
Joaquim Silva +140 2.5 units Joaquim Silva wins via KO/TKO +430 .5 units
Ruffy vs. Mullarkey
Mauricio Ruffy, TKO, R1
Mauricio Ruffy -170 2 units (Bovada) Mauricio Ruffy wins via decision +600 .5 units (BetOnline)
Barbosa vs. Kareckaite
Dione Barbosa, SUB, R1
Dione Barbosa wins inside the distance +200 .25 units Dione Barbosa wins in R1 +500 .25 units
05.04.2024 | 3:39 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 445 Points | Tied for 4850th
Ismael Bonfim, TKO, R3
Bofin por KO cuota 2
Costa vs. Borjas
Alessandro Costa, SUB, R2
Apuesta costa 1.7
05.04.2024 | 3:43 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 4180th
Steve Erceg, TKO, R2
Steve Erceg once missed school. Now we call it the weekend.
05.04.2024 | 3:50 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 705 Points | Tied for 1080th
Alexandre Pantoja, SUB, R2
Back after a small break. Really like this card so thought I'd quickly explain my picks. I really like Pantoja here. Erceg is good but there are levels to grappling. Watch the Costa fight, Erceg gets taken down and controlled for a while on the ground. If that was Pantoja it ends differently. Also I have a sneaky suspicion that Erceg is chinny, and he is very hittable.
Martinez vs. Aldo
José Aldo, DEC
Aldo in Rio? I know who I am picking. Also Aldo is better almost everywhere, except maybe cardio. Better boxing, better grappling, better head movement and defense, and better kicks in my opinion too. If Martinez can't get his leg kicks off he is in trouble, and Aldo is one of the best checkers of leg kicks out there.
Smith vs. Petrino
Vitor Petrino, DEC
I think Smith is tough, and Petrino still has a lot to prove, but I really think Smith is washed.
Pereira vs. Potieria
Michel Pereira, TKO, R2
I see a lot of cappers picking Potieria as an underdog and I don't understand it. Are we forgetting how bad he is? I think Pereira manages the range and destroys him from the outside.
Craig vs. Borralho
Caio Borralho, TKO, R3
Can't see how Caio loses this. Craig is not submitting Caio. No chance. And while Caio has no finishing instinct at all I do think he gets this done.
Brito vs. Shore
Joanderson Brito, TKO, R2
This is a really good fight, but I think Shore is in the wrong weight class and I think Brito is too big and strong for him
Kowalkiewicz vs. Lucindo
Iasmin Lucindo, DEC
Iasmin should win this even though I like Karolina on the feet, she will get taken down and Iasmin should control her
Brener vs. Orolbai
Myktybek Orolbai, SUB, R3
Orolbai should cruise here. I did not see the video myself but I heard Brener looked horrible on the weight cut. Which is why I am picking the submission, or else I would have gone decision. There is a lot of hype on Brener, but remember he was losing both his previous fights till he pulled out a comeback from nowhere. I don't think Orolbai will give him that chance. Takedowns and rinse and repeat.
Silva vs. Klose
Drakkar Klose, TKO, R3
This should be fun. But I think Silva is chinny and Klose should be better everywhere. If it ends in a brawl though anyone could win.
Ruffy vs. Mullarkey
Mauricio Ruffy, TKO, R2
Mullarkey's chin is gone. And Ruffy as a counter striker will like Mullarkey's forward pressure. Also has good takedown defense.
Barbosa vs. Kareckaite
Dione Barbosa, SUB, R2
Interesting fight. While I don't really like Barbosa's takedowns I think she will get it down at some point and then it is real trouble for Ernesta. And Ernesta is not "Heavy handed". She just has really good cardio and volume. I can see Barbosa not being deterred by the shots and walking forward into the clinch.
Bonfim vs. Pichel
Ismael Bonfim, DEC
Vinc is tough but this is the real Bonfim. I think his boxing and speed will be too much.
Costa vs. Borjas
Kevin Borjas, TKO, R2
I do like Costa as a fighter but I see 2 problems. I think he is chinny. And Borjas has some really nice combos, he reminds me of Daniel Marcos. Also think he is faster and has the opportunity to land leg kicks on Costa. Still if this goes to decision in Brazil, especially as the first fight on the card it could be very dodgy
05.04.2024 | 3:58 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 705 Points | Tied for 1080th
Alexandre Pantoja, DEC
34-7, 17/17
Martinez vs. Aldo
Jonathan Martinez, DEC
26-13
Smith vs. Petrino
Vitor Petrino, TKO, R2
37-1,
Pereira vs. Potieria
Michel Pereira, TKO, R1
39-0,23/12
Craig vs. Borralho
Caio Borralho, DEC
41-0
Brito vs. Shore
Joanderson Brito, TKO, R2
34/4
Kowalkiewicz vs. Lucindo
Iasmin Lucindo, DEC
36-3
Brener vs. Orolbai
Myktybek Orolbai, DEC
35-5
Silva vs. Klose
Drakkar Klose, TKO, R2
40-1,21/19 50/50
Ruffy vs. Mullarkey
Mauricio Ruffy, TKO, R2
36-4
Barbosa vs. Kareckaite
Dione Barbosa, DEC
31-7
Bonfim vs. Pichel
Ismael Bonfim, TKO, R2
40-0, 27/13. 14/13
05.04.2024 | 4:00 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 705 Points | Tied for 1080th
Alessandro Costa, DEC
34-6
05.04.2024 | 4:00 PM ET
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 755 Points | Tied for 497th
So everyone picking on that basis beware!
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05.04.2024 | 4:09 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 730 Points | Tied for 813th
05.04.2024 | 4:20 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 3644th
05.04.2024 | 4:23 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 3457th
Alexandre Pantoja, SUB, R2
Pantoja will come out strong and Erceg will be in a new environment, main event in Brazil against a Brazilian. He seemed very calm all week, which could be a good thing, but I think there has to be some kind of fire under you to make you perform your best. Pantoja has been here before against more skilled guys and got the finish. Pantoja by submission, if I'm picking a round it'll be the 2nd or 3rd. If it goes into later rounds Pantoja will slow down. Not sure about Erceg in 5 rounders.
Martinez vs. Aldo
Jonathan Martinez, DEC
Jose is a legend but Martinez has looked solid as a technical striker. Jose has been active in boxing but I feel that training may have taken away from an MMA focus. That may be a stretch but I think Martinez will mix up the strikes well enough to earn him a decision victory.
Smith vs. Petrino
Anthony Smith, DEC
Anthony Smith took some serious damage against Rountree and is getting up there as he's now 35 years old. I still think he has enough skill and experience to at least force a decision. Petrino relies on his left hook a lot and outside of that I don't see much variety in his striking. I think the striking will be even. If Smith is able to take Petrino to the ground, that would be huge as I know Smith is better on the ground.
Pereira vs. Potieria
Michel Pereira, TKO, R1
Ihor has a kill or be killed mentality. That will hurt him in this fight. Pereira KO RD1.
Craig vs. Borralho
Caio Borralho, DEC
The striking of Borralho will be too much for Craig. Borralho has a good ground game too so I don't see him getting caught in any submissions (in my eyes, Paul Craigs only path to victory). Borralho will beat Craig up on the feet for 3 rounds.
Brito vs. Shore
Joanderson Brito, SUB, R2
Round 1 will start slow as a feeling out process, couple minutes in we'll start to see some big shots. Brito will land and damage Shore. Round 2 he pushes the pace more, drops Shore or gets Shore looking for a takedown, and will attack a choke. Brito sub rd2.
Kowalkiewicz vs. Lucindo
Karolina Kowalkiewicz, DEC
No read. Karolina is hotter though.
Brener vs. Orolbai
Myktybek Orolbai, DEC
I'm a big fan of Elves but I don't think this is a good matchup. Orolbai has the better, more sound boxing and that will be huge for keeping his distance until he wants to shoot for takedowns and ride out the round.
Silva vs. Klose
Joaquim Silva, TKO, R2
Another tough read. Silva coming off a solid win against Guida (wrestling background) and faces Drakkar Klose (wrestling background). According to Sean O Malley's coach, Tim Welch, Drakkar is massive when he isn't making weight, like 185-190lbs. That is a huge weight cut and that will always compromise someones chin. Silva will hunt for that check left hook and crack Drakkar. Silva nearly KOd Arman Tsarukyan in their fight. My only concern is Klose possibly securing takedowns early in the rounds.
Ruffy vs. Mullarkey
Mauricio Ruffy, DEC
Ruffy is a monster with all of his wins coming by KO. Mullarkey has a lot of UFC experience and I think he'll be able to do enough to avoid big shots and prevent getting KOd. We could see some level changes from Mullarkey but ultmately Ruffy will end up on top in those exhanges. Ruffy by decision.
Barbosa vs. Kareckaite
Dione Barbosa, SUB, R1
Quick work. Barbosa is a submission specialist and Ernesta couldn't defend a takedown if she was told about it the day before. Barbosa SUB RD1.
Bonfim vs. Pichel
Ismael Bonfim, TKO, R1
Ismael Bonfim is being set up to win this fight. Pichel is old as ****, but hasn't taken a ton of damage. That being said, Bonfim KO RD1.
Costa vs. Borjas
Alessandro Costa, DEC
This is my best read. Borjas will get some solid striking early but ultimately will start to gas as he has to keep working through Costa's clinch work and take downs. We saw in his last fight that when he gets tired, his footwork gets sloppy which will take away from his strength of ranged attacks. Costa will wrestle out a decision here.
05.04.2024 | 4:23 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 4537th
Michel Pereira, TKO, R2
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05.04.2024 | 4:24 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 620 Points | Tied for 2538th
05.04.2024 | 4:25 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 4180th