UFC 214 - Jones vs Cormier II - Anaheim

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Oblivian said:
I really don't understand this thinking. It's not like she's carrying a ton of muscle mass. There are loads of guys in MMA with a good physique. She's just carrying a low body fat and has decent muscle mass for a woman. It's not like she's throwing around ridiculous weights or anything. My guess is that she's meticulous with her diet more than anything. She should surely have time for MMA still.
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She's a crossfitter. Throwing around ridiculous weights is standard operating procedure. Or I should say the W.O.D.
 
onC said:
Women have naturally much higher bodyfat than men. Yeah, there are obviously freaks out there, but in general your average Instagram fitness chick (with body comparable to Albus) is on atleast something. And that's a fact.
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I guess you guys are seeing something that I'm not. Her build is not much different than someone like Herrig. Is she more attractive? Sure. But it's not like she's some complete physical specimen.
 
For what its worth i know a guy in the medical field who said there is no way cowboy is 100% after a blood infection only 3-5 weeks ago. Plus cowboy is game af if he had to pull out bc of groin injury only a couple weeks ago my gut tells me its still bothering him. He doesnt pull out of fights over any little thing.
 
Tony J said:
She's a crossfitter. Throwing around ridiculous weights is standard operating procedure. Or I should say the W.O.D.
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Have you seen the videos on her Instragram? She's really not putting up a lot of weight to be super impressed with.
 
Zee's MMA Subscriber said:
Barao vs Sterling is going to be a close fight but I think Sterling takes it. Barao just isn't the same guy he once was, 30 years old, 12 years in the game and this will be his 40th fight. The damage he took in the fights with Dillashaw and Stephens was career changing, the weight cuts were career changing. Barao is by no means shot but he is diminished, his prime is behind him.

Barao has faded in every recent fight, almost always has a strong 1st round and then slows done in the 2nd and 3rd. Look at his fight with Stephens, completely gassed in the 3rd. Even in the Nover fight, his movement looks considerably more laboured in the 3rd. Sterling will have a big edge in cardio, I don't trust Barao to keep up with Sterling in the 2nd and the 3rd round. Cutting the extra 5 pounds isn't going to help Barao's conditioning either.

Sterling doesn't even need to take down Barao, he can outstrike him. I think the striking will be close but Sterling is awkward and hard to look good against, I just trust him more in the 2nd and 3rd rounds because of his conditioning. Everyone says Sterling has no volume but he has very active in his last fight, obviously something he has improved on. As long as Sterling shows up I think he takes it, Barao has had his time and he's not at his best anymore, Sterling is on his way up, go with the momentum.
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Sterling will need to outstrike him as I doubt he can get Barao to the mat and if he does Barao will more than likely pop back up. I think Barao did the right thing switching camps and taking some time off (10 months). I wouldn't be shocked to see a refreshed Barao here and luckily for him the fight is at 140. He looks to be in terrific shape judging from recent photos. Like you mentioned he has had 40 fights, but is only 30 years old. I think people are writing him off too quickly just because Dillashaw put it on him twice (Dillashaw has been putting it on everyone, btw). Barao struggled with Dillashawks footwork, speed and precision and Stephens power and size, none of which Aljo posseses. Aljo's standup just hasn't come along quickly and he fought just four months ago so not expecting to see major improvements there. Spamming kicks isn't going to get it done in what I expect to be a 3-round kickboxing match. I actaully wouldnt be surprised to see Barao use his craft and hit a timely TD or two on Aljo. Lines should be reversed IMO.
 
Zee's MMA Subscriber said:
Barao vs Sterling is going to be a close fight but I think Sterling takes it. Barao just isn't the same guy he once was, 30 years old, 12 years in the game and this will be his 40th fight. The damage he took in the fights with Dillashaw and Stephens was career changing, the weight cuts were career changing. Barao is by no means shot but he is diminished, his prime is behind him.

Barao has faded in every recent fight, almost always has a strong 1st round and then slows done in the 2nd and 3rd. Look at his fight with Stephens, completely gassed in the 3rd. Even in the Nover fight, his movement looks considerably more laboured in the 3rd. Sterling will have a big edge in cardio, I don't trust Barao to keep up with Sterling in the 2nd and the 3rd round. Cutting the extra 5 pounds isn't going to help Barao's conditioning either.

Sterling doesn't even need to take down Barao, he can outstrike him. I think the striking will be close but Sterling is awkward and hard to look good against, I just trust him more in the 2nd and 3rd rounds because of his conditioning. Everyone says Sterling has no volume but he has very active in his last fight, obviously something he has improved on. As long as Sterling shows up I think he takes it, Barao has had his time and he's not at his best anymore, Sterling is on his way up, go with the momentum.
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Sterling literally can't punch.
 
Tony J said:
She's a crossfitter. Throwing around ridiculous weights is standard operating procedure. Or I should say the W.O.D.
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Alexandra Albu: Crossfit instructor, Personal Trainer, Student, Model, MMA fighter.

Kailin Curran: MMA Fighter
 
Barao should be -200 here, it's gonna be a striking match which obviously favours Barao, even in a pure leg kicking match which is all Sterling has on the feet I'd favour Barao
 
How does Knight beat Lamas?

I don't see any area in which Knight has a clear advantage. Surprised to see underdog odds on Lamas.
 
Stunna77 said:
Sterling will need to outstrike him as I doubt he can get Barao to the mat and if he does Barao will more than likely pop back up. I think Barao did the right thing switching camps and taking some time off (10 months). I wouldn't be shocked to see a refreshed Barao here and luckily for him the fight is at 140. He looks to be in terrific shape judging from recent photos. Like you mentioned he has had 40 fights, but is only 30 years old. I think people are writing him off too quickly just because Dillashaw put it on him twice (Dillashaw has been putting it on everyone, btw). Barao struggled with Dillashawks footwork, speed and precision and Stephens power and size, none of which Aljo posseses. Aljo's standup just hasn't come along quickly and he fought just four months ago so not expecting to see major improvements there. Spamming kicks isn't going to get it done in what I expect to be a 3-round kickboxing match. I actaully wouldnt be surprised to see Barao use his craft and hit a timely TD or two on Aljo. Lines should be reversed IMO.
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It's an old 30 though, 12 years in the game is a long time, he had his time at the top, he's given his best and he got beaten for it. Those beatings he took were bad and they changed him, mentally and physically. USADA might have played a role as well.

Sterling isn't going to give Barao a beating but I think his striking is underrated, look how well he did vs Assuncao and Sterling under performed in that fight. I don't think Sterling needs to gain new skills or improve as much as I think he just needs to fight with more confidence. And he's getting better at doing that. he looked good last fight.

I could totally see Sterling winning a 29-28, Barao just isn't the same guy in the 2nd and 3rd that he is in the 1st. Sterling can keep a pace and I think he kicks his way to a decision. That awkward movement of Sterling could throw Barao off a bit too.
 
This fight will be so fun, I burned my knee on the motorcycle, then I got MRSA, I was so sick, it f*cked me up, floored me, was on antibiotics through IV, cool to be a part of big cards

 
Wiktoruspro said:
awesome man !
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yea, i told them i was a fighter and they got all excited about the content i could produce it was sweet. I started the job with 12 stitches in my face directly after my last fight. lol.
 
waiguoren said:
How does Knight beat Lamas?

I don't see any area in which Knight has a clear advantage. Surprised to see underdog odds on Lamas.
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10 years younger, 2 inches taller, higher Strikes Landed per Min., higher Takedowns Average/15 min, on a win streak of 4 vs. Lamas of 1, good wins too, Skelley isn't a easy fight, higher finish rate 80% vs. Lamas's 53% and has only lost by decision
 
Zee's MMA Subscriber said:
Eric Shelton gonna get the win, Brooks is a good wrestler but he's outmatched in almost every aspect here. Brooks has no physical advantages in this fight, Shelton has the reach, height, weight. Brooks may be the better wrestler but that advantage could be negated because of Shelton's size advantage. Striking is all Shelton, Brooks has no composure, fights recklessly, lacks solid fundamentals.

Besides wrestling there is nothing Brooks seems to be great at. Shelton is solid everywhere, just the much more well rounded fighter. Shelton also has a big edge in experience, competing on TUF, fighting Elliot in the semi's and Pantoja in his UFC debut. Compare that to Brooks fighting jobbers in Japan and fighting at 115.

Shelton is just bigger and better, Brooks is a lot of hype.
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+1. I believe the fight will be a bit closer than you think but I agree. 2u on Shelton +130 for me.

Another think worth mention, Shelton said he broke a finger against Pantoja and that's the reason he tried to wrestle, that fight was in Denver at altitude too. His performance vs Pantoja wasn't bad by any means considering the circumstances.

The interview (sorry if anyone posted it before, i didn't read the whole thread):


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I'm betting Curran too, just half unit. Curran is not very good but how is she +140? I rewatched Albu's 2 fights and she is so bad with his chin in the air, terrible clinch game, terrible grappling, no experience, 2 year lay off. She looks strong and have decent power with his punches for his weight, not much more.

It's crazy, this fight is the main fight for fightpass when you have two good prospects like Shelton and Brooks who deserve the spot. UFC marketing sucks.
 
Card said:
10 years younger, 2 inches taller, higher Strikes Landed per Min., higher Takedowns Average/15 min, on a win streak of 4 vs. Lamas of 1, good wins too, Skelley isn't a easy fight, higher finish rate 80% vs. Lamas's 53% and has only lost by decision
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Stats only say so much. Lamas has only lost to top-tier guys in the UFC. although he did lose to danny castillo and alcantara in the WEC
 
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