She fights for the first time in nearly 21 months. UFC 282 PPV Results & Play-By-Play! Jamahal Hill by decision. Three more UFC Vegas 59 Prelims undercard bouts remain to preview and predict, including the latest from ultra-exciting Lightweight, Terrance McKinney. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. ET on ESPN and ESPN+, followed by a six-fight main card at 10. Pimblett Scrapes Past Gordon. Fighters reacted to the UFC 282 main card fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Darren Till. Fighters had a lot to say about Paddy Pimbletts win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282. Between Quinlans movement, cardio and ability to get off of his back, though, hell have plenty of time to work his striking and stop Witt in his tracks. Prediction: Silva via unanimous decision. August 5 UFC Vegas 59: Santos vs. Hill staff picks and predictions. UFC 282 results live: Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon full fight stream including round-by-round updates of the Lightweight pay-per-view (PPV) co-main event match tonight (Sat., Dec. 10, 2022) from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Paddy Pimbletts "robbery" over Jared Gordon at UFC 282 last Sat. Also known as UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Hill, the event features a range of fights you can bet on. As long as hes respectful of Santos striking, Hill wont find himself in too much danger. This yielded some pretty interesting results from various betting strategies: Even betting over all predictions: -6.84%. Coming off of back-to-back first-round finishes, hes been given a name that still has enough luster to elevate him, but most likely not enough left in the tank to threaten him. ET on ESPN and ESPN+, followed by a six-fight main card at 10 p.m. on ESPN and ESPN+. Pimblett Scrapes Past Gordon. UFC Vegas 59 . ET. Pooh Bear then took on original foe, Tresean Gore, out-working the Team Ortega standout to a unanimous decision win. 5-rankedSergei Pavlovich. Staff picking Sakai: DayneStaff picking Spivak: Mookie, Stephie, Victor, Zane, Connor, Stephie. Thats right, we have two Ultimate Fighter 30 finals on Saturday, starting with the flyweights Brogan Walker and Juliana Miller, followed by heavyweights Mohammed Usman and Zac Pauga. Im high on Serghei Spivacs chances of joining the likes of Tom Aspinall, Alexandr Romanov, and Sergei Pavlovich in the discussion of top prospects, but he hasnt been given an easy one here. Record: 22-10 | Age: 38 | Betting line: +225Wins: 15 KO/TKO, 1 SUB, 6 DEC | Losses: 3 KO/TKO, 3 SUB, 4 DECHeight: 62 | Reach: 76 | Stance: OrthodoxSignificant Strikes Landed Per Minute: 3.77 | Striking accuracy: 47%Strikes Absorbed Per Minute: 2.37 | Striking Defense: 55%Takedown Average: 0.54 (36% accuracy) | Takedown Defense: 65%Current Ranking: No. The Octagon debut of Stephanie Egger (7-2) pitted her against Contender Series graduate, Tracy Cortez, whose wrestling overpowered the Swiss veterans judo to earn her a decision win. Prediction: Hill def. The six-fight preliminary card begins at 7 p.m. Get UFC 282 results for the Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev fight card Saturday night in Las Vegas. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is just one day away from the upcoming UFC Vegas 59 mixed martial arts (MMA) event, which is set to go down tomorrow night (Sat., Aug. 6, 2022) from inside the promotions APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring a light heavyweight main event between Top 10 title hopefuls Thiago Santos and Jamahal Hill, a five-round headliner with serious title implications for late 2022 and beyond. His entries are predictable and often involve him ducking his head as he steps into the pocket. Shes not trustworthy whatsoever which is so disappointing considering her hype from KSW. Fortunately for him and for fans, Hills career has been marked by pace and confident aggression. I just dont have confidence Santos is that guy anymore. Still, its a might win. Nate Diaz Mocks Darren Till After UFC 282 Loss, Santa? Published: Aug 3, 2022. Bad Decision? In the end, McKenna leans on her wrestling to grind out a comfortable win. Lipski doesnt have a history of getting rocked on the feet, so look for her to avoid Cachoeiras haymakers and pick her apart with counters or put her on her back if Cachoeira starts to have any success with her hands. UFC Vegas 59 UFC Apex in Las Vegas, NV Saturday, August 6, 2022 Augusto Sakai will enter the Octagon against Serghei Spivac at UFC Vegas 59 on Saturday, August 6, 2022. Walker vs. Miller is a tougher call. Santos somehow managed to destroy both of his knees in that contest and came back a much different fighter, evidenced by his putrid 1-4 record over the last three years. There was a time when you could reasonably argue that his counter-punching could carry the day against a flat-footed slugger like Oleksiejczuk, but that times long past. Staff picking Pauga: Dayne, Zane, Mookie, StephieStaff picking Usman: Zane Simon: Miller is far more determined and aggressive and confident in her ability to create chaos and overwhelm people. night (Dec. 10, 2022) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, proved "The Baddy" is not ready for ranked competition. Weve got a half-dozen Prelims undercard bouts that will set the ESPN stage, split up into two group of three for your perusal. Twitter Reacts To Pimbletts Controversial UFC 282 Win. Staff picking Lipski: Dayne, Mookie, Victor, Zane, Connor, StephieStaff picking Cachoeira: UFC Vegas 59: Santos vs. Hill staff picks and predictions, UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev results, highlights and play-by-play, UFC 282 results: Pimblett takes close decision over Gordon. UFC Vegas 59 Bet: Stephanie Egger (-120) Weight Class: Women's flyweight Brogan Walker (7-2) vs. Juliana Miller (2-1) In the TUF 30 flyweight final, I'm taking Brogan Walker to win as a slight underdog here. But Hill is otherwise faster, more athletic, bigger, and his ability to close distance and land big shots should get him the W over Santos. MMAmania.coms Patrick Stumberg kicks off the UFC Vegas 59 Prelims party with the first installment of a two-part undercard preview series below. The. What: UFC Vegas 59 Where: UFC APEX in Las Vegas When: Saturday, Aug. 6. And until he does win it, hell probably be losing. Dont let the corporate hashtag fool you, this isnt just UFC Vegas whatever, it is THE #TUF30Finale. Shes knocked out and submitted three foes apiece. Takashi Sato (16-5) a former Pancrase title challenger showed off his finishing skills with a brutal knockout of Ben Saunders in his UFC debut. Hes the more consistent pressure fighter, the better trigger counter striker, he has a deeper arsenal of striking techniques to draw on, he varies his targets more, and he has the kind of grappling threat that means any mistakes from Neal in a scramble could mean the fight ends in an instant that way as well. Zane Simon: Assuming she doesnt just get knocked out at some point, I dont think theres any kind of fight that Lipski might have where she wouldnt be capable of beating Cachoeira. UFC 282: Pimblett vs. Gordon results, highlights and play-by-play, analysis, UFC Vegas 59: Santos vs. Hill previews, predictions, coverage, odds, more, Mookie & Crookie Show: UFC Vegas 59 recap, Adesanya-Pereira offficial. Even if Grangers height, reach and skill give her the edge on the feet, its all for naught if she cant stop McKenna from backing her to the fence and dumping her to the mat. Sakai sprawls and brawls his way to a decision win. 6 | Last fight: Unanimous decision loss to Belal Muhammad, Record: 14-4 | Age: 31 | Betting line: +160Wins: 8 KO/TKO, 2 SUB, 4 DEC | Losses: 1 KO/TKO, 1 SUB, 2 DECHeight: 511 | Reach: 75 | Stance: SouthpawSignificant Strikes Landed Per Minute: 4.63 | Striking accuracy: 49%Strikes Absorbed Per Minute: 4.91 | Striking Defense: 62%Takedown Average: 0.50 (50% accuracy) | Takedown Defense: 85%Current Ranking: No. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Miranda Granger (7-2) lived up to her Dangernickname in her UFC debut, a one-sided decision over Hannah Goldy that marked her first trip to the judges. For the updated and finalized Santos vs. Hill fight card and ESPN/ESPN+ lineup click here. Remember that MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC Vegas 59 fight card right here, starting with the ESPN/ESPN+ Prelims matches, which are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. LHW - #6 Thiago Santos (22-10-0) vs. LHW - #10 Jamahal Hill (10-1-0, 1 NC) . Sign up for the UFC predictions: 4 UFC 282 fighters getting Ws on Dec. 10 Jan Bachowicz (29-9) vs. Magomed Ankalaev (17-1) After incurring a surprise debut loss to Paul Craig over four years ago, Ankalaev. 5-rankedSergei Pavlovich. While Im not convinced the drop to 170 pounds is a great idea for Battle who relies heavily on his movement and successfully shut down a very physically strong Middleweight in Petroski but the clash of styles is sufficiently tilted in his favor to override my concerns. Silvas considerably more destructive on the feet and will have plenty of opportunities to get in the pocket against a clinch specialist, but is relatively easy to take down and can lose rounds by chasing submissions off her back instead of standing up. The five-fight preliminary card begins at 7:30 p.m. And lets not forget The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 30 finals. No, he doesnt fight like Kamaru at all. The Brazilian has 19 finishes in 21 wins, spread across 11 knockouts and eight submissions. Prediction: McKenna via unanimous decision. Santos by technical knockout, Record: 21-8-1 | Age: 30 | Betting line: -190Wins: 11 KO/TKO, 8 SUB, 2 DEC | Losses: 0 KO/TKO, 2 SUB, 6 DECHeight: 511 | Reach: 75 | Stance: OrthodoxSignificant Strikes Landed Per Minute: 5.30 | Striking accuracy: 53%Strikes Absorbed Per Minute: 5.18 | Striking Defense: 53%Takedown Average: 0.54 (50% accuracy) | Takedown Defense: 61%Current Ranking: No. night (Dec. 10, 2022) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, proved "The Baddy" is not ready for ranked competition. UFC Vegas 59 is a solid Fight Night Card, and also doubles as the finale for The Ultimate Fighter 30. Hes a blazingly fast handed striker, he knows it, and he relies on it. No matter what path Hill takes, Ive just seen Santos be too hesitant, too often lately for me to pick him against someone who is going to likely double or triple his output. And Cachoeira is likely to force that out of her. UFC Vegas 59 will also feature a potentially explosive Welterweight clash between Vicente Luque and Geoff Neal, as well as The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 30 Finale matches. LIVE! And he will go forward after winning a convincing decision over Usman. UFC 282 results live: Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon full fight stream including round-by-round updates of the Lightweight pay-per-view (PPV) co-main event match tonight (Sat., Dec. 10, 2022) from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. For good reason, too, as Marreta had racked up an 8-1 record dating back to late 2016 with seven violent knockouts, including his thunderous third-round finish over former light heavyweight titleholder Jan Blachowicz. Mookie Alexander: Well uh Lipski missed weight. Oops. Zac Pauga via TKO, round 2. Self-defeating though she may be, Im leaning toward Sheetara. Thats because Eggers last two foes willingly walked their way into her wheelhouse and made no efforts to do damage once there, while Silva figures to punish Egger any time they end up at close range. Prediction: Luque def. Heres what Twitter thought of that UFC 282 results: Full fight coverage of the Light Heavyweight pay-per-view (PPV) main event tonight (Sat., Dec. 10, 2022) between Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, featuring a disappointing split draw decision. 7-ranked contender,StephenThompson,battleKevinHolland. Luque loves to stand and bang, but hes such a versatile finisher and if he gets this one to the ground, Neal is toast. In the end, he out-works Sato for the full 15 minutes. In UFC Orlandos co-main event, Heavyweight knockout artists collidewhen No. One major point of concern for Neal is the discrepancy in grappling. Bryan Battle (7-1) toppled Kemran Lachinov and Andre Petroski en route to TUF 29 Finale, where he choked out teammate and late replacement, Gilbert Urbina, to claim victory. This shouldnt be on the main card over a Terrance McKinney fight. Lets simplify this and call it a striker vs. grappler matchup because I think Sakais muay Thai skills give him the advantage on the feet, while Spivacs aggressive wrestling gives him the edge on the mat. Shes a better technical striker than Priscila Cachoeira and she should be able to take Cachoeira down at will. Outside of Alexandr Romanovs demolition of Chase Sherman, youd be hard-pressed to find a recent mens UFC bout with more lopsided odds than this, and theyre entirely justified. Indeed, any prolonged exchange on the feet will end with Witt unconscious. This set up a clash with Dustin Jacoby, who edged out Hussar at UFC 272. Despite landing fewer strikes in every round, Paddy Pimblett was awarded a unanimous decision win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282. The 12 fight card takes place on Saturday, August 6th, 2022. If he is? The UFC is back in Las Vegas after taking UFC 277 to Texas. Those familiar with Usman might recall last seeing him being submitted by Brandon Sayles in the PFL. See you Saturday, Maniacs. If hes confident he can take Santos strikes, that could make this a lot more fun for fans and a lot more dangerous for Hill. I dont think Hill can just park out at kicking range without giving Santos an increased chance to win. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to Amway Center in Orlando, Fla., forthefirst timeinmore than four years with an intriguing Welterweight scrap that will see No. Pacquiao Schools DK Yoo In Exhibition Boxing Comeback, Bonuses! Ive seen Usman pre-TUF and hes never struck me as being that impressive. Something went wrong. Oops. TUF 30 Finals, Hill Cracks Top 10 In Latest Rankings Update, UFC Authentic Camouflage Fight Night Shorts, Video! Updated: Aug 6, 2022. Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill Booked For UFC 283, Highlights! 4-seeded contender,Tai Tuivasa,locks horns with No. Badly. As fun and destructive as Sato is, theres not a lot going his way in this match up. In short, McKinney bombs him out in less than two minutes. Give me Walker for the upset. Blame it on age (he turned 38 this past January), blame it on the knee injuries that Santos suffered in his near-upset of Jon Jones, or blame it on the competition hes had to face as an elite light heavyweight (his losses following the Jones fight were to Magomed Anklaev, Aleksandar Rakic, and Glover Teixeira), but the results simply havent been there for Marreta. Even his win over Johnny Walker was forgettable, to put it kindly. Now he has to re-calibrate and face a top 25 heavyweight? New-school meets old-school inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, this Saturday (Aug. 6, 2022) when Jamahal Hill attempts to continue his rise through the Light Heavyweight ranks at Thiago Silvas expense. Hes hardly a defensive wizard and there will be opportunities for Santos to hit him. 4-seeded contender,Tai Tuivasa,locks horns with No. Sergey Spivak by TKO, round 2. Paddy Pimblett defeated Jared Gordon at UFC 282. Despite landing fewer strikes in every round, Paddy Pimblett was awarded a unanimous decision win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282. If he isnt? 2 in the world, second only to then-top contender and former champion Daniel Cormier. Oops. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Mania, By submitting your email, you agree to our, MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, UFC Vegas 59 preview: Santos vs Hill predictions. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Mania, By submitting your email, you agree to our, MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, UFC Vegas 59 predictions: Early Prelims undercard preview | Santos vs. Hill. 13 | Last fight: Split decision win over Santiago Ponzinibbio, I expected Vicente Luque to be next in line for a shot at the 170-pound title (behind Leon Edwards) after the Brazilian was booked to throw down with Belal Muhammad back in April, but then Luque laid an egg against Remember the Name and the Silent Assassin was just well, silent. UFC Vegas 59 / TUF 30 Finale Fight Card, ESPN Line Up, UFC Vegas 59 Poster Released Feat. Miller was arguably the breakout star of TUF 30, a talented newcomer who wears her heart on her sleeve and fights like a demon in the cage. Walker has the edge on the feet and Ill be greatly impressed if Miller can dominate her on the ground. ET, then the remaining main card balance (on ESPN/ESPN+) at 10 p.m. Please enter a valid email and try again. UFC 282 PPV Results & Play-By-Play! The Ghost Pepper will enjoy one inch of height and 1.5 inches of reach on T. Hes bigger and faster and at this stage of their careers, more of a knockout threat than Santos. Something went wrong. If we were talking about 2019 Santos or even a Marreta without double-knee surgery to his credit, I might be more inclined to lean in his direction, but Santos has gone five fights with zero knockouts and four losses, so it will take something monumentally stupid from Hill defensively speaking to change that trajectory. Quinlans power is more than sufficient to turn out Witts lights, and hes got the Muay Thai prowess to deliver it accurately. ROBBERY! ET on ESPN and ESPN+, followed by a six-fight main card at 10 p.m.. On one side, weve got a ludicrously destructive striker with a powerful wrestling game in his back pocket. Unfortunately, The Vanilla Gorilla got knocked right back under .500 soon after, falling to a lengthy barrage of punches from Philip Rowe in Feb. 2022. UFC Vegas 59 goes down this Saturday, August 6 at the Apex in Las Vegas. newsletter, Heartbroken Alvey To Fight Again In UFC, UFC Vegas 59 Poster Released Feat. . Please enter a valid email and try again. The short version here was 88% correct on the main card and a terrible showing of 42% on the undercard. Unfortunate weight miss aside, theres no reason to lose faith in Ariane Lipski in this matchup. The opener has Battle at -225 while. Nate Diaz Mocks Darren Till After UFC 282 Loss, Santa? UFC Vegas 59: Santos vs Hill - Prelims Odds, Predictions, Picks Terrance McKinney enters his fight as a massive -850 favourite Undefeated prospect Josh Quinlan makes his UFC debut Sam Alvey comes out of retirement to face Michal Oleksiejczuk Cory McKenna looks to get back in the winning column after recent loss Claim Offer Here Hot #1 DraftKings UFC 282 results, live stream play-by-play updates for the Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev light heavyweight championship-led pay-per-view (PPV) main card TONIGHT (Sat., Dec. 10, 2022) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, also featuring Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon co-headliner at lightweight. Ariane Lipski by decision. Check out my affordable pricing options and get access to. Aleksandar Rakic (7) and Anthony Smith (8) face uncertain timetables for their returns as they recover from injury, Volkan Oezdemir (11) only recently snapped a losing streak, and Hills UFC Vegas 59 main event opponent Thiago Santos (12) is closer to exiting the rankings than moving up in them. Explanations behind each pick are not required and some writers opt not to do so for their own reasons. Even though Sakai is mired in a brutal stretch of knockout losses, hes tough out on the feet and Im sure hed argue that he just keeps ending up on the wrong side of the heavyweight coin flip. Itll likely be a scrap all the way through, but Ill take Brogan Walker-Sanchez by decision. If Luque is going to let Barberena and Price go to war with him, thats a war Neal just might win. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing more Prelims fights toESPN/ESPN+this weekend (Sat., Aug. 6, 2022) when UFC Vegas 59: Santos vs. Hills returns to UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. Plus, while Battle isnt a great offensive wrestler, he can at least threaten Satos shaky takedown defense and further open up his striking. On the other, weve got a man with no striking defense or takedown defense who relies on trying to out-slug opponents. The Bloody Elbow staff has made its picks for Saturdays UFC Vegas 59 event, and everyone is going for Jamahal Hill over Thiago Santos in the main event. Bad Decision? This is one of those fun, volatile match ups where both fighters are well-equipped to exploit the others biggest weaknesses. Where the UFC Vegas 59 odds are concerned . Heres what Twitter thought of that UFC 282 results: Full fight coverage of the Light Heavyweight pay-per-view (PPV) main event tonight (Sat., Dec. 10, 2022) between Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, featuring a disappointing split draw decision. 10 | Last fight: Knockout win over Johnny Walker. Chronic Combat Conversations. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. If you're hoping to turn the event into an opportunity to build your DFS bankroll, DraftKings.com has you covered with a full slate of contests, including a $500k MMA Throwdown . 6 spot, which may have more to do with the depth of the division than any residual good will toward the Brazilians previous accomplishments, some of which have not aged well. Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill Booked For UFC 283, Highlights! Though both women stand 56, Silva faces a 1.5-inch reach disadvantage. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Two of the twelve fights have fighters at -580 or more. / new. UFC Vegas 59 is an interesting night of UFC fights that includes a handful of ranked bouts and the finale fights from The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) Season 30. Manny Pacquiao vs. DK Yoo: Live round-by-round updates. Jamahal Hill by TKO, round 2. Remember that MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC Vegas 59 fight card right here, starting with the ESPN/ESPN+ Prelims matches, which are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. UFC 282 results, live stream play-by-play updates for the Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev light heavyweight championship-led pay-per-view (PPV) main card TONIGHT (Sat., Dec. 10, 2022) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, also featuring Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon co-headliner at lightweight. Witts potential saving grace is that Quinlan doesnt fight well off the back foot, meaning the former has a shot if he can establish his takedowns early and keep Quinlan from settling into a groove. Vicente Luque via TKO round 3. In short, the Brazilian's power and aggression edge out Egger's stretches of top control to secure either a mid-round stoppage or competitive decision. Thats not going to fly against Zac Pauga, one of the seasons better strikers. LIVE! Even his power appears to have left him, notching just one knockout in his past 15 fights, and that was against the notoriously fragile Marcin Prachnio. Paddy Pimbletts "robbery" over Jared Gordon at UFC 282 last Sat. MMAmania.coms Patrick Stumberg kicks off the UFC Vegas 59 Prelims party with the first installment of a two-part undercard preview series below. The other nod Ill give to Cachoeira is that she has legitimate power for a 125er, which Lipski has to be mindful of. Zane Simon: Theres a real solid chance this ends up being another 5-round stare and circle contest for Thiago Santos. The real unfortunate thing for Sakai is that his game off his back is weak enough that it really only likely would take one takedown to change this fight dramatically. So everything is lined up for Jamahal Hill to have another showcase performance. We've got a half-dozen. If Lipski was sensible shed just look to wrestle and grapple as much as possible, but I dont even know at this point. Despite landing fewer strikes in every round, Paddy Pimblett was awarded a unanimous decision win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. If I wasnt deathly afraid of a Microsoft Word-type formatting fail, I would include a fancy table to illustrate said statistics. To check out the latest and greatest UFC Vegas 59 news and notes be sure to hit up our comprehensive event archives here and here. From the jump, the Brazilian seems like a clear pick. The card will air on ESPN and ESPN+ on Saturday, Aug. 6. By Mookie Alexander, Dayne Fox, Stephie Haynes, Victor Rodriguez, and Zane Simon Aug 5, 2022, 5:00pm EDT Share. The only way Alvey wins this is if Oleksiejczuk flubs the weight cut badly enough to compromise his chin and cardio. Dont miss a single second of face-punching action! To check out the latest and greatest UFC Vegas 59: Hill vs. Santos news and notes be sure to hit up our comprehensive event archive right here. EXCITING WELTERWEIGHT TILT! He faces two-inch height and reach disadvantages. Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill Booked For UFC 283, Highlights! You know whats throwing me off? Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to Amway Center in Orlando, Fla., forthefirst timeinmore than four years with an intriguing Welterweight scrap that will see No. Sign up for the For the latest Santos vs. Hill odds and betting lines from Draft Kings go here. This is a chancy pick of Ariane Lipski by decision. For example, if Zane Simon entered all of his predictions on Wednesday without adding in any explanations, he has no idea if hes going to be the only one siding with one fighter for any given fight. 4-seeded contender,Tai Tuivasa,locks horns with No. Then hes gonna have a bad time. The five-fight preliminary card begins at 7:30 p.m. UFC Vegas 59 features some violent-looking, main- and co-main events, and the fact that theyre on standard ESPN is icing on the cake. (Numbers in parentheses indicate standing in MMA Fighting Global Rankings). Theres still time to get it done; after all, Luque is just 30 years old, though I cant help but wonder how long before those miles start to take some of the tread off the tires. If she does, this fight could get awfully 50/50. Yet. UFC Vegas 59 Bet Sheet With only 12 fights on the card and some huge betting lines, are betting options were limited from the start. Subsequent efforts proved less fruitful, falling victim to an Amanda Lemos rear-naked choke and lost a decision to Ashley Yoder in back-to-back bouts. UFC Authentic Camouflage Fight Night Shorts, UFC 282: Blachowicz vs Ankalaev | 6th Round Post-Fight Show, White books Teixeira vs. Hill title fight after terrible UFC 282 headliner, Results: Ankalaev vs. Blachowicz ends in draw, belt remains vacant, 2022 IBJJF No-Gi World Championships: Live Results, UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev results and post-fight analysis. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Please enter a valid email and try again. UFC 282 PPV Results & Play-By-Play! Especially with the way Hill picks his chin up as he throws and relies on his speed to dodge punches. Perfect fodder for an uppercut. Neal has proved to be just as dangerous as Luque, registering 10 finishes in 14 wins, though most of his stoppages come by way of knockout (8). We know McKenna can wrestle, if nothing else, and Danger proved entirely unable to shut down Yoders pedestrian head-and-arm throws. Remember, the rest of the UFC Vegas 59 main card (and TUF 30) predictions are RIGHT HERE. Greg Hardy is not good. Its possible Miller is an undiscovered gem like her TUF coach Julianna Pea was when she dominated her own season, but its just too early to tell. Then it all seemed to fall apart, starting with his razor-thin decision loss to 205-pound deity Jon Jones. What makes Luque so dangerous for opponents (and so fun for fans) is his ability to win the fight wherever it goes. Follow Manny Pacquiao vs. DK Yoo live round-by-round updates for their exhibition clash Saturday. Time Stamps: 42:30 = Main Card Breakdown 1:25:30 = Best Bet Rundown Follow us everywhere for all different ways to listen and follow us on all . His style of offense really gives guys a lot of chances to hit him clean on his way into the pocket. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Thiago Santos vs. Jamahal Hill Details. She has a nice-looking win over Miranda Maverick on her resume and has fought a higher level of competition than Miller up to this point. Mookie Alexander: Even with how terribly hes looked post-surgeries, Santos striking and especially his kicks should still be respected. Pacquiao Schools DK Yoo In Exhibition Boxing Comeback, Bonuses! This fight feels funny to me. He looked poised for another quick finish against Drew Dober, but ultimately succumbed to a crazy comeback knockout (watch it). All Fighters With Finishes Collect $50K. UFC 282 live blog: Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev. Instead, youll get a screen shot with Luque stats on the left and Neal stats on the right: Height and reach are practically even but Neal is a southpaw, which may or may not present a challenge for Luque, depending on what school of thought youre from. Pimblett Scrapes Past Gordon. Staff picking Walker-Sanchez: Zane, Connor, Mookie, StephieStaff picking Miller: Dayne. Whoever can neutralize the opponent first, whether it be Silvas striking scaring Egger away from the clinch or vice-versa, will take it. Ilia Topuria Says Paddy Pimbletts UFC 282 Win Was A Christmas gift, Jared Gordon: I Was Robbed Everyone Knows It, Surprise Announcement! Ilia Topuria Says Paddy Pimbletts UFC 282 Win Was A Christmas gift, Jared Gordon: I Was Robbed Everyone Knows It, Surprise Announcement! UFC Vegas 59 Odds For The Under Card: Michal Oleksiejczuk (-600) vs. Sam Alvey (+450) Bryan Battle (-245) vs. Takashi Sato (+205) Terrance McKinney (-850) vs. Erick Gonzalez (+600) Josh. It hurts to say it: Thiago Santos just isnt the fighter he used to be. Ah yes, now we can discuss the real main event(s). The UFC returns home to its favorite arena - the Apex in Las Vegas - for an action-packed Fight Night event on Saturday, August 6. How you view this fight depends on how high you see Neals ceiling. Hes the same plodding, low-output striker hes always been, only with far less durability than before. In UFC Orlandos co-main event, Heavyweight knockout artists collidewhen No. Two years after an unsuccessful Contender Series bid against Sean Woodson, Terrance McKinney (12-4) announced his Octagon arrival by stopping Matt Frevola and Fares Ziam in a combined 2:18. That said, she should have a considerable skill advantage over Cachoeira, who in turn is more durable than Lipski and may have the edge if this turns into a brawl. Cachoeira presents a challenge to anyone that accepts a brawl with her, but even then its not as if shes such a high-volume striker that she can just overwhelm Lipski. Zane Simon: I have a sneaking suspicion that this fight could be a lot tougher on Luque than it looks at first blush. Polands Michal Oleksiejczuk (16-5) rebounded from consecutive submission losses with two straight wins, including a knockout of previously unbeaten Shamil Gamzatov. McKinneys so aggressive that Gonzalez could, hypothetically, catch him cold, but thats as slim a punchers chance as they come. 7-ranked contender,StephenThompson,battleKevinHolland. I think what happens in this fight will go a long way in answering that question, though its been difficult to nail down a solid prediction when you consider how close Luque and Neal have become in statistics for both striking and grappling. Theres nothing stopping him from putting a grind on the Moldovan standing. Belal Muhammad, Stephen Thompson, and Leon Edwards). Barring a self-destructing chin, I would expect The Silent Assassin to war his way to a narrow sweep on the judges scorecards. Vicente Luque by decision. Something went wrong. ROBBERY! Spivac is coming off of a win over Greg Hardy. The man who was a scorecard away from beating Jon Jones has won just once since that close call and he has struggled to put together the kinds of performances that previously made him one of the most feared knockout threats at both 205 and 185 pounds. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to Amway Center in Orlando, Fla., forthefirst timeinmore than four years with an intriguing Welterweight scrap that will see No. Lipski is, however, has been very easy to draw into a brawl in the past. It has now been more than four years since the last Sam Alvey (33-17-1) victory, a split decision over Gian Villante in 2018. In short, the Brazilians power and aggression edge out Eggers stretches of top control to secure either a mid-round stoppage or competitive decision. Erick Gonzalez (14-6) made his UFC debut on a two-month turnaround, stepping up to face resurgent veteran Jim Miller. night (Dec. 10, 2022) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, proved "The Baddy" is not ready for ranked competition. Check out my website "dfsbythenumbers.com". @TBScoutingMMA and @GuruScoutingMMA get together to bring you their best bets, picks, and predictions for UFC Vegas 33: Hall vs Strickland. She now finds herself in the midst of a two-fight finishing streak, including a bonus-winning armbar of Jessica-Rose Clark in Feb. 2022. Given that, Ill give the edge to Spivak. With updated UFC Fight Night odds, live sports betting, and a variety of . UFC Vegas 59 Preview and Predictions. The Bloody Elbow staff has made its picks for Saturday's UFC Vegas 59 event, and everyone is going for Jamahal Hill over Thiago Santos in the main event. Id pick the pre-knee injuries Santos over Hill without hesitation, but he seems long gone and is now just forever fighting like hes deeply unconfident in his own game. She gives up four inches of reach and an absolutely wild 9.5 inches of reach. Zane Simon: The only real question I have to ask here is: is Augusto Sakai a better wrestler than Sergey Spivak? Zane Simon: Usman has heavyweight size and a heavyweight frame, but hes an awfully clunky striker with no clear path to getting to other parts of his game. She had just three fights before TUF, but on the show she avenged her lone pro loss by outpointing Claire Guthrie in one of the seasons best fights and then showed off her potent submission game against Kaytlin Neil to book a ticket to the finals. Someone in the elite ranks will likely catch him hard, and it easily could be Marreta. Staff picking Santos:Staff picking Hill: Dayne, Mookie, Stephie, Victor, Zane, Connor. I understand the hype surrounding Miller. Having made his pro debut in 2017, Hill is the least experienced contender with a number (14) next to their name in MMA Fightings Global Rankings, but he could also be much closer to a championship opportunity than some of his more seasoned peers. Staff picking Luque: Dayne, Mookie, Victor, Zane, ConnorStaff picking Neal: Stephie. The gameplan Battle used to neutralize Gore figures to work a treat here. Check out some UFC Vegas 59 main card predictions By Andrew Richardson @AndyLRichardson Aug 3, 2022, 7:46am EDT Share Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC This weekend (Sat., Aug. 6, 2022),. Wrecks.. Here's a look at the UFC Vegas 59 fight card as it stood at the time of recording: ESPN/ESPN+ MAIN CARD | 10pm/7pm ET&PT Thiago Santos vs. Jamahal Hill At 5:32, Odds 18:33, Picks, Both:. He has strong fundamentals, good takedown defense, and the kind of laid-back attitude that is going to serve him well going forward in the UFC heavyweight division. Additionally, this card will be televised on ESPN, for both the main card and the prelims. To check out the latest and greatest UFC Vegas 59: Hill vs. Santos news and notes be sure to hit up our comprehensive event archive right here. Mayra Bueno Silva (8-2-1) punched her UFC ticket with a 62-second ninja choke finish of Mayana Souza on Contender Series. As for the co-main, only Stephie Haynes . At his best, hes shown the same kind of explosive finishing ability as Luque, he just doesnt have Luques track record. Regardless, the former middleweight has been able to cling to the No. ET. UFC Vegas 59: Breaking down and predicting the first four main card bouts ahead of this Saturday's (Aug. 6, 2022) event from inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. ET, then the remaining main card balance (on ESPN/ESPN+) at 10 p.m. I think we all know what to expect from Witt by now hes a genuinely solid wrestler and top control artist who disintegrates if you so much as breathe on him too hard. His current 0-7-1 run includes four stoppage losses, the most recent coming to Brendan Allen in Feb. 2022. Oops. In other main card action, Vicente Luque defends his spot in the welterweight rankings against a resurgent Geoff Neal, The Ultimate Fighter 30 finals go down with Mohammed Usman (the younger brother of UFC champion Kamaru Usman) battling Zac Pauga at heavyweight and Invicta FC veteran Brogan Walker fighting Juliana Miller for the flyweight tournament crown, heavyweight veteran Augusto Sakai fights the up-and-coming Serghei Spivac, and Ariane Lipski takes on Priscila Cachoeira in the flyweight opener. Sergey Spivak by TKO, Round 3. There was a time in the not-too-distant past when Brazilian bruiser Thiago Santos was ranked No. As for the co-main, only Stephie Haynes is picking Geoff Neal over Vicente Luque. When: Saturday, Aug. 6. Jul 30 2021 1 hr 29 mins. Mookie Alexander: I mean did anyone really watch TUF? TUF 30 Finals, UFC Authentic Camouflage Fight Night Shorts, Video! All of this is a moot point of Santos can regain some of his former glory on Saturday. Since graduating Dana Whites Contender Series with a technical knockout victory over Alexander Poppeck, the 31 year-old Sweet Dreams has put together a 4-1 record with three knockouts, including his first-round destruction of the aforementioned Walker back in February. An additional six fights have lines of -220 or more. To see the latest betting lines for these fights, head over to DraftKings Sportsbook. Also like the Silent Assassin, Neal was red hot for a brief stretch, compiling five straight wins with four finishes after graduating Dana Whites Contender Series back in summer 2017. Beyond Battles height and reach, which he knows how to utilize, Pooh Bear is by far the more active striker of the two, not to mention durable enough that Sato cant turn things around with one big shot. There you will find all my MMA betting and DFS content. On paper, he has the striking skills to give Hill problems; in reality, Father Time could be sending a message to the 32-fight veteran. newsletter, NEXT! In addition, hes never been stopped on the feet so Geoff Neal is going to have his work cut out for him this weekend in Sin City.. Same time tomorrow, Maniacs. Whats left to say about Alvey at this point? Prediction: McKinney via first round knockout. As always, the card will be streaming live on ESPN+. Prediction: Oleksiejczuk via first round technical knockout. His five professional finishes include four via submission. Mookie Alexander: Yeah I think Sakais hit his UFC ceiling. 6 | Last fight: Unanimous decision loss to Magomed Ankalaev, Record: 10-1, 1 NC | Age: 31 | Betting line: -265Wins: 6 KO/TKO, 0 SUB, 4 DEC | Losses: 1 KO/TKO, 0 SUB, 0 DECHeight: 64 | Reach: 79 | Stance: SouthpawSignificant Strikes Landed Per Minute: 7.06 | Striking accuracy: 51%Strikes Absorbed Per Minute: 3.71 | Striking Defense: 45%Takedown Average: 0.00 (0% accuracy) | Takedown Defense: 60%Current Ranking: No. Otherwise, Hussar bludgeons him into oblivion in the early going. newsletter, UFC Authentic Camouflage Fight Night Shorts, UFC 282 live blog: Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Absolute nonsense: Fighters react to Paddy Pimbletts UFC 282 decision over Jared Gordon. Neal by unanimous decision. Not exactly bargain basement competition. Then came a 16-month layoff, which she ended in March 2022 with a loss to Elise Reed. And giving someone as fast as Neal a chance to land clean over and over again is a potential recipe for disaster. ultimate fighting championship (ufc) is just one day away from the upcoming ufc vegas 59 mixed martial arts (mma) event, which is set to go down tomorrow night (sat., aug. 6, 2022) from. But Id still take the cleaner striker to land better. UFC Vegas 59 will also feature a potentially explosive Welterweight clash between Vicente Luque and Geoff Neal, as well as The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 30 Finale matches. Hes 1-3 since, most recently dropping a decision to division standout Gunnar Nelson in London. Thats got to scramble your system. Something went wrong. Its that aspect of Luques game that is the difference maker in this fight because a standup contest could be a toss-up, even given Luques reputation as an assassin on the feet. 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