1:00 pm ET, I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) closes out its final pay-per-view (PPV) of the year on Sat., Dec. 10, 2022, with a battle for the vacant Light Heavyweight crown between former champion and No. UFC 279 got a major facelift on Friday. Please enter a valid email and try again. You might want to hold your breath for this car crash between two guys that will be eager to get out of the octagon in one consciousness or another Saturday. There's good value in the under here. That momentum wasnt enough to carry her past Macy Chiasson, though, as the former The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) winner out-dueled her to a split decision win. In steps Alateng Heili, who since joining the UFC in 2019 has amassed a record of 3-1-1, all but one of which has gone to the judge's scorecards. Striking-wise, Aldana is in another league from Chiasson. Hes ended all five of his professional wins inside of two rounds. Because both come into this fight fresh off an inside-the-distance finish, I think were seeing an over-correction in this number that I have closer to -180. I generally cant remember my friends and familys birthdays, any appointments I made more than a few hours ago, or the names of anyone I communicate with less than once a week. Not a lot of traction there and unless I hear a strong case for otherwise, going to stick to these write-ups. The Iceman was on point; sharp, patient, powerful, the best hed looked in years. She had a huge fight with Germaine de Randamie at Madison Square Garden fall through last year, which likely would have crowned a No. ET, followed by the four-fight prelims on ESPNN and ESPN+ at. Jailton Almeida Money Line -800. 3-seededMagomed Ankalaev. Its been a bit since weve seen the sort of controversial decision that pockmarked Hollands early UFC record, and Im thinking were due. The four-fight early prelims begin on ESPN+ at 6:00 p.m. In Alatengheili, you have a fighter with a very good chin, heavy power in his punches and the ability to change the landscape of a fight with takedowns. So where does a win Saturday put Aldana and is she in danger of losing her spot to Macy Chiasson? These two will do everything in their power to add one more headlining win to their resumes, which guarantees fireworks for all of us watching. She gives up four inches of height and three inches of reach to Wolf. To check out the latest and greatest UFC 279: Khamzat vs. Diaz news and notes be sure to hit up our comprehensive event archive right here. Chris Unger/Getty Images UFC 279 Preview and Predictions. ET, before the PPV main card start time at 10 p.m. UFC 282 undercard preview: Complete online breakdown, predictions for top four (of nine) "Prelims" matches on ESPN2 this weekend (Sat., Dec. 10, 2022) in Las Vegas: Rozenstruik vs. Daukaus, Rosas . Just under 50% of Collier's UFC fights have gone under 2.5 rounds while Barnett has seen all three of his UFC fights finish short of the mark. Hes a better and more active boxer than Holland, and though Hollands top game outclasses Rodriguezs bottom game, Hollands offensive wrestling regularly falls short against higher-level competition. Rodriguez is a lot more adept at getting inside than the likes of Joaquim Buckley, but hes still going to have a lot of issues navigating Hollands kicks, straight punches, and movement when Trail Blazer doesnt compromise his length with awkward blitzes of his own volition. UFC 282, The Morning After: The Downfall Of Darren Till, UFC Phenom Wants To Fight Alongside Moreno At UFC 283. He went from an uninspiring one-note slugger on the Contender Series to a technically adept bruiser seemingly overnight, all while still managing to regularly land over 100 significant strikes per fight. Averaging a 91% clip of wins inside the distance and average rounds of 1.52, the total round # is priced correctly. Add in a ring rust factor with Aldana having not fought in well over a year, and I think the wrong fighter is favored in this one. 2-ranked contender,Jan Blachowicz, looking tostop the momentum of No. Thing is, that Martinez was from 2019, and shes spent the last three years practicing pure striking. With a win from either fighter putting them in consideration for a ranked matchup in the division, look for an even more conservative approach once again. Unfortunately, she's facing Chiasson in a clash that doesn't seem promising for a finish to materialize. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) closes out its final pay-per-view (PPV) of the year on Sat., Dec. 10, 2022, with a battle for the vacant Light Heavyweight crown between former champion and No. 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. Judges scored it 48-47, 46-48 and 47-47. One change moving forward; Im not going to force a play on the main or co-main simply because they are the headlining fights. The Ultimate Fighter 28 featherweight tournament winner has a lot of natural power, but its difficult to picture a scenario where she beats Aldana in a traditional boxing match. Jake Collier vs. Chris Barnett under 2.5 rounds (-115). Though Chiasson boasts solid advantages in height and reach, shes not always the best at using them; she dwarfed both Marion Reneau and Raquel Pennington, who nonetheless managed to force their way inside and get to work. Can't get enough boxing and MMA? Heres the first four, which air on ESPN+/Fight Pass. Unless Li ends this one early, Rodriguez will figure out his rhythm and outscore him on the feet. Also, while Ill still do the recaps internally to adjust the handicapping, Im going to refrain from sending those out moving forward. In the meantime, the 135-pound division was flipped upside down (and then right-side up all over again). If Aldana can stay out of the clinch and keep her back off the cage, shell pick Chiasson apart. Rodriguez is exceptional at winning decisions, while Li hasnt had much luck in bouts that go past the second round. The five-fight main card begins at 10 p.m. I want to believe that Li will be rewarded for being a company man, but this is a difficult matchup for him on paper. As aggressive and often effective as he can be, Erosa tends to get hit just as much as he hits with a career 6.29 strikes landed per minute vs. 6.51 absorbed. Prediction: Martinez via unanimous decision. Here is what youve lost, said the MMA Gods. For more on the card . Coming into this fight, the average fight time between the two is 2.64 rounds, as both fighters have a tendency to start slow and feel their opponents out. 3-seededMagomed Ankalaev. Were playing some reverse line movement in this one, as Chiasson opened as a +136 underdog and has ticked up since. Hes burned himself out in record time before, and considering Weeks managed to land more than 100 significant strikes on Barberena, that gas tank will definitely be taxed. LIVE! While both fighters are in desperate need of a win, I see Walker as having more ways to get there against an erratic Cutelaba who could very well be on his way out of the UFC. Reed likely beats the last version of Martinez who entered the cage because Super Melly had clear power and potential; however, she was far from a finished product and would have struggled with Reeds more polished kickboxing. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing more "Prelims" fights to ESPN+ this weekend (Sat., Sept. 10, 2022) when UFC 279: "Khamzat vs. Diaz" storms T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. He got no favors in his second effort, which saw him drop another decision to unbeaten Irishman, Ian Machado Garry. The UFC 279 co-main event sees the struggling Tony Ferguson attempt to reignite his career in a new weight class opposite heavy-handed veteran Li The Leech Jingliang, while Kevin Holland looks to continue down the comeback trail one fight prior in a catchweight tussle with Syndicate MMA powerhouse Daniel Rodriguez. Somehow, despite the UFC choosing the path of most resistance when putting together this pay-per-view lineup, the promotion ended up with three logical pairings that are arguably more palatable than the seemingly pointless Chimaev-Diaz matchup and the regrettable Li-Ferguson matchup. Let's take a closer look at those picks now. Dana Whites Contender Series (DWCS) veteran Jamie Pickett (fought there 3x) comes into this fight with a UFC record of 2-3, with two of those losses coming in the first round. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNEWS and early prelims on ESPN+. Dawodu hasn't been a great finisher in the UFC, with only one stoppage win in the promotion. Diazs attrition-based boxing will struggle to snowball when Chimaev can take him down with virtual impunity. Li has weaknesses that a peak Ferguson could exploit. Instead, Diaz will headline the card opposite fellow lightweight veteran Tony Ferguson. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing more "Prelims" fights to ESPNN/ESPN+ this weekend (Sat., Sept. 10, 2022) when UFC 279: "Khamzat vs. Diaz" storms T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas,. Im not saying Wolf couldnt have turned things around behind the scenes, but shes 38, a late entrant to MMA, and her primary skillset failed to impress last time. ROBBERY! Weve seen how creative Holland can get with his striking, so we know he has the tools to catch Chimaev should he make a mistake. "It's not by coincidence that we stack guys in the same weight on the same card in case something goes wrong. His past opponent Khamzat Chimaev made a meal out of his weight cut and suddenly Li and the others had to make up for his mess. Based on that performance, Dumont can hold her own on the feet and has shown off enough wrestling skills to ruin Wolfs day on the mat. Bad Decision? To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Despite landing fewer strikes in every round, Paddy Pimblett was awarded a unanimous decision win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282. Hes clearly the more durable of the two, as it took a flush head kick from Magomed Ankalaev to put him down for good, and hes plenty willing to land heaps of takedowns if things arent going too hot on the feet. Honestly, Diazs best chance is to utilize the Fujita Fight System and pray that Chimaev burns himself out trying to cave his skull in. Lainesse has a clear edge in punching power and enough grappling chops of his own to keep Weeks from grinding out a win on top. Headlining honors for the card will go to a welterweight showdown between undefeated contender Khamzat Chimaev and fan-favorite veteran Nate Diaz. These are our most confident picks of the evening. UFC 282 PPV Results & Play-By-Play! The main event and co-main event. Diaz wants to head into the next stage of his athletic existence on a high note, while Ferguson hopes to find any sort of success to extend the end of the road for at least one more fight. 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. Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell for the best analysis and in-depth news. YEAR-END PPV BLOWOUT! For whatever reason, the once free-wheeling Brazilian has become remarkably gun-shy, which has made him easy pickings for the better fighters in the division. 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 279 predictions, preview, and analysis. Danyelle Wolf (1-0) put together an impressive list of accomplishments in amateur boxing before turning her talents to mixed martial arts (MMA) when the Olympics excluded her weight class. That said, Holland does have more than half a foot of reach on Rodriguez and generally knows how to use it. He also holds the edge in striking, as well as absorbing 50% fewer strikes. A closer look, however, shows that Chiasson wins the striking battle here, as well as absorbs less than half the strikes of her opponent. Even if I actively put aside my longstanding dislike for Diazs antics and assume Chimaev still possesses every weakness he showed in Aprils barnburner against Gilbert Burns, its hard to picture Borz losing this. We're locked in.". UFC 247 predictions 48 Praise be to the MMA Gods for giving us the main event that we should have had all along. night (Sept. 10, 2022) for its latest pay-per-view (PPV) event, which sees 170-pound ultra-prospect Khamzat Chimaev take on the inimitable Nate Diaz in a five-round featured attraction. The UFC 279 co-main event sees the struggling Tony Ferguson attempt to reignite his career in a new weight class opposite heavy-handed veteran Li "The Leech" Jingliang, while Kevin Holland. Please, Almost always, those fights get posted at sportsbooks more than a month out, making them the hardest numbers to beat as the market has had weeks to pound and sharpen them. Chiasson also holds the edge on the ground, with 3x the submission average and 9x the takedown average per 15 minutes. Bantamweight sluggers Irene Aldana and Macy Chiasson meet in the main cards sole womens fight, while floundering Light Heavyweights Johnny Walker and Ion Cutelaba open the show in a must-win battle of finishers. 33/20 (2.65) BET HERE >. 1 contender for the bantamweight title, and then missed out on a pivotal bout with Aspen Ladd this past April. Ive always considered Ferguson to be the superior fighter based on their in-cage results, though the high volume attack of Diaz is the perfect foil for El Cucuy. Not to mention the fact that Ferguson appears to be just a tad more shopworn at this stage of their respective careers. night (Sept. 10, 2022) for its latest pay-per-view (PPV) event, which sees 170-pound ultra-prospect Khamzat Chimaev take on the inimitable Nate Diaz in a five-round featured . We got it all done. Check out the FAQ to likely find your answer or reach out on Twitter. Chimaev is going to run through him. Harvey Leonard, Andrew Starc, Drew Beaupr, and Jamie Harkin have provided. "Getting these guys to agree to different fights can be a little tough sometimes. Pick: Johnny Walker (+190 at BetOnline.ag) to risk 1 unit, Norma Dumont + Macy Chiasson + Jamie Pickett + Daniel Rodriguez + Tony Ferguson (+5185 at DraftKings Sportsbook), Heili/Anheliger Over 2.5 Rounds (-120 at BetOnline.ag) to risk 2 units, Jamie Pickett (-125 at DraftKings Sportsbook) to risk 4 units, Macy Chiasson (+150 at DraftKings Sportsbook) to risk 2 units, Johnny Walker (+190 at BetOnline.ag) to risk 1 unit. If theres anyone at 205 that can find a way to get caught by the weirdest techniques imaginable, its Cutelaba, but his toughness gives him more wiggle room than Walker when it comes to screwing up. Walker vs Cutelaba - Walker To Win. Dumont isn't much of a finisher and while Wolf comes from a good boxing background, she looked less than impressive on Dana White's Contender Series. After his deflating loss to Beneil Dariush, I vowed that I wouldnt pick Ferguson to win a fight again and I wont veer from that decision now. His subsequent UFC debut pitted him against Jesse Strader, whom he stopped in violent fashion late in the third round. Norma Dumont Money Line -425. In the co-main event of UFC 282, which will take place inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, breakout star,Paddy Pimblett, intends to keep his momentum going at the expense of gritty veteran,Jared Gordon. We now have Diaz vs Ferguson, Chimaev vs Holland, and . Hes knocked out seven professional foes and submitted three others. MMAmania.com's Patrick Stumberg kicks off the UFC 279 "Prelims" party with the first installment of a two-part undercard preview series below. Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Everything That Happened At UFC 282 Last Night! Please enter a valid email and try again. He also absorbs fewer blows and has the highest takedown accuracy in the division. MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC 279 fight card, starting with the early UFC Fight Pass/ESPN+ Prelims matches at 6 p.m. Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson. Chimaev takes Holland down, beats him up, and finishes in the first. Fighters reacted to the UFC 282 main card fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Darren Till. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. ROBBERY! He is, however, a sharp and effective striker who has the technique to work over Erosa in this fight. ET on ESPN+ PPV. This has been a week of missed opportunities for Li Jingliang. Oops. Sign up for the Dumont beats the Contender Series iteration of Wolf without issue. Theres also an experience gap here thats difficult for Chiasson to overcome so while I think shell be a game challenge for Aldana, its Aldana who comes out on top with a convincing decision win. Check out the, to likely find your answer or reach out on, UFC Picks, Predictions, and Analysis by Johnny Covers. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mma | pageType: stories | This was a popular listener pick on recent episodes of On to the Next One and for good reason. Pick: Macy Chiasson (+150 at DraftKings Sportsbook) to risk 2 units. Nate Diaz Vs. Tony Ferguson. ET as well as the remaining undercard balance on ESPNN/ESPN+ at 8 p.m. When Khamzat Chimaev's 7.5-pound weight. UFC 282 live blog: Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev. Tony Ferguson -130 vs. Nate Diaz +110, welterweights; Khamzat Chimaev -550 vs. Kevin Holland +400, 180-pound catchweights The biggest threat is Chiassons wrestling, which carried her to a narrow victory over Norma Dumont last time out. at Iceberg levels of inevitable. Fortunately for Chimaev, Holland is a prime candidate to fall to his fearsome skill set. Those MMA Junkie reader consensus picks will be part of the UFC 279 main card staff predictions we release Friday ahead of the event. He can be outmaneuvered, outworked, neutralized on the mat like so many of El Cucuys former victims. After one of the most chaotic 48-hour periods we've ever seen ahead of a pay-per-view that featured a. Hes bigger than Diaz, stronger than Diaz, a heavier puncher than Diaz, and an exponentially superior wrestler to Diaz. Same time tomorrow, Maniacs. 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. Expect plenty of arguing. UFC 282 predictions, preview, and analysis for the Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev pay-per-view (PPV) event this Sat. All odds are from Bovada, one of the Top UFC betting sites. Dont miss a single second of EPIC face-punching action! Here Surprise Sports predict two fights on the card. He then started strong in his promotional debut against Gabe Green, but succumbed to Gifteds pressure late in the second. She steps in for Hannah Cifers on two months notice. Luckily for her, Chiasson will be much easier to chase down. Kevin Holland has poor wrestling defense. Thats true for the first round, at least. After one of the most chaotic 48-hour periods weve ever seen ahead of a pay-per-view that featured a press conference cancellation due to a backstage brawl and originally scheduled headliner Khamzat Chimaev missing weight by a whopping 7.5 pounds the six fighters at the top of Saturdays card remain, but everyone has a new dance partner. 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. Odds via Caesars Sportsbook. Seeing as Diazs face is made of stitched-together hamburger meat at this point, odds are that Chimaevs ground-and-pound either carves Diaz up for a cut stoppage or forces the ref to step in for mercys sake after a scorched-earth campaign on Diazs remaining brain cells. Manny Pacquiao vs. DK Yoo: Live round-by-round updates. Diaz overcomes a slow start before turning up the heat in the last three rounds, winning a decision, and riding off into the sunset with middle fingers raised high. After nearly derailing an entire pay-per-view with a truly egregious weight miss, Chimaev better put on an overwhelming performance against Holland. Against someone who strings strikes together as effectively as Dawodu, that's going to make for a long night for Erosa. Aldana looks up to the task of shutting it down, though; Chiasson isnt always the more efficient takedown artist and Aldana, outside of the Holm debacle, has historically done a good job of keeping it on the feet. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing more Prelims fights to ESPNN/ESPN+this weekend (Sat., Sept. 10, 2022) when UFC 279: Khamzat vs. Diaz storms T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. However, I dont see him putting Rodriguez away, which is a problem. Prediction: Dumont via unanimous decision. By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the, Pimblett remains undefeated, beats Gordon, Teixeira vs. Hill title fight added to UFC 283, Rosas Jr. becomes youngest winner in UFC history, UFC 282 odds, parlay, best bets, prop picks. On the flip side, Barnett isn't winning this fight by decision and will need to go for the finish through dramatic means. Her opponent, Aldana, comes into this fight having won six of eight since starting her UFC career off 0-2 in 2016. UFC 279 Predictions. YEAR-END PPV BLOWOUT! This should be a fairly simple win for Dawodu if he can avoid getting stung too badly and -220 is a solid price. I got similar vibes from Fergusons fight with Michael Chandler. The four-fight early prelims begin on ESPN+ at 6:00 p.m. Thats followed by the PPV main card start time at 10 p.m. Anheliger cant even bank on out-working Alatengheili when the latter can bring him to the mat whenever things get hairy. Each bet stands alone, but we're building a parlay ticket out of all five picks. After suffering a knockout loss to Megan Anderson in her UFC debut, Norma Dumont (7-2) got back on track by winning three straight, including a five-round main event against Aspen Ladd. Four more UFC 279 Prelims undercard bouts remain to preview and predict, including what looks like an absolute banger between Hakeem Dawodu vs. Julian Erosa. Chimaev, meanwhile, will now take on Kevin Holland. To check out the latest and greatest UFC 279: Khamzat vs. Diaz news and notes be sure to hit up our comprehensive event archive right here. UFC 279: Odds, Predictions, and Free Picks, This site requires JavaScript to run correctly. It's certainly a good change of fortune that his initial unbeaten opponent Chimaev missed the weight . This weekend sees the UFC return to Las Vegas for a major event that features one of the biggest bouts of 2022. The cards are so stacked against Diaz that theyre scraping the ceiling. If he cant land that early knockout, Cutelaba will go to his grappling to control the fight. We're going to give you a few options to consider with this card from our favorite moneyline play, prop play and parlay play. Fighters had a lot to say about Paddy Pimbletts win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282. I like Aldanas sharper hands to carry her to an entertaining victory. I do, however, distinctly remember watching UFC 115 in 2010 at my familys place in south Texas. These two are physically incapable of fighting normal fights, from Walker simultaneously lacking durability and any regard for his own well-being to Cutelaba failing to parlay his mix of effective striking and grappling into any kind of consistent success. His submission game, which has claimed only a single scalp in the last decade, doesnt pose a threat to someone who can determine where, when, and how any ground exchanges begin. We grant you one last glimpse lest it and your pain at its absence fade from your mind, because this is the only form of mercy we know.. Everything That Happened At UFC 282 Last Night! Prediction: Alatengheili via unanimous decision. UFC 279 got a major facelift on Friday. Anything can happen is one of the old standbys when it comes to selling people on MMA, and theres barely any hyperbole involved in this one. Tiuliulin also is in desperate need of a win, having just lost his UFC debut in March via second-round submission. Hell have a two-inch reach advantage despite being the shorter of the two. But he possesses the sort of concussive power that Ferguson cant walk through anymore. Then he lost his fight with Tony Ferguson an odd bout that was nevertheless highly anticipated by Li through no fault of his own. Weeks just hasnt impressed me in the Octagon that wrestling of his wasnt sufficient to neutralize Barberena and he had very little to offer Garry on the feet. Lets not overthink this pick here: Khamzat Chimaev is a great wrestler. I just havent seen Walker do enough from his back to deter Cutelaba from attacking with wrestling and scoring from top control. 2 T he latest Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) pay-per-view (PPV) offering hits T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, this Saturday (Sept. 10, 2022),. Not only will this five-round headliner give the unranked Holland a chance to rebound from his submission loss to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279 last September, but also establish the hot-and-cold. Our usual main card guy is a bit busy after being elected UK prime minister in a shocking upset, so this solemn duty falls to me once again. The main card of UFC 279 went through a complete re-shaping and instead of the original main, co-main, and featured fights, we have three new ones after the 6 fighters agreed to the suggested rotations. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to its familiar stomping grounds of Las Vegas inside T-Mobile Arena this Sat. Her efforts earned her a title shot against Desiree Yanez, which Super Melly made the most of with a split decision win. Despite landing fewer strikes in every round, Paddy Pimblett was awarded a unanimous decision win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282. He was jazzed to show off his new duds at Thursdays press conference, but that plan was spoiled when that event was cancelled due other fighters misbehavior. Darian Weeks (5-2) short-notice UFC debut saw him fight Bryan Barberena to a competitive decision loss at the APEX. Coming into this fight, the average fight time between the two is 2.64 rounds, as both fighters have a tendency to start slow and feel their opponents out. Rodriguez will get his opportunities and fill the gaps in Hollands offense with plenty of clean strikes, but Hollands more eye-catching shots and general air of being in control should narrowly push him over the edge on the judges scorecards. Odds from. Oops. night (Dec. 10, 2022) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. It all started off so innocently, with Lis purchase of a sharp suit featured on Embedded. Paddy Pimbletts "robbery" over Jared Gordon at UFC 282 last Sat. He was doing so damn well, and then it all came crashing down. Anything less than a dominant outing will kill any sort of heel heat that Chimaev has built up for himself this past week and just make him someone that fans want to see go away. As always, you can find our UFC 279 Prelims predictions here and here, our UFC 279 odds breakdowns here, and Andrew Richardsons expert Fighter on Fighter analysis here. Paddy Pimbletts "robbery" over Jared Gordon at UFC 282 last Sat. ET. The belt remained vacant after Ankalaev and Blachowicz fought to a hotly disputed split draw. Pick: Jamie Pickett (-125 at DraftKings Sportsbook) to risk 4 units. Plus, Chimaev willingly and successfully took on the impeccably credentialed Durinho on the mat, so hes not going to be scared off or ensnared by Diazs jiu-jitsu. Sign up for the LIVE! Bad Decision? Unfortunately for Walker, we havent seen the best of him in some time. Hell have a 3.5-inch reach advantage on fight night. The final three fights on the card, scheduled to go down inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, all shuffled around after main eventer Khamzat Chimaev . The Mongolian Knight returned to the win column in dramatic fashion in April 2022, however, knocking out Kevin Croom in just 47 seconds. Make no mistake, thats what happened here, and the UFC is lucky that its fighters are willing to jump through hoops for it (and hopefully were compensated handsomely). He chins Walker in the first few minutes or, if that fails, grinds him out for a wide decision. ET by clicking HERE. While Ferguson may be able to recapture some magic in the early going, his degraded durability and inability to physically overwhelm a larger man make it distressingly likely that Li meets him head-on and smashes that ever-exposed chin. Johnny Walker Money Line +170. newsletter, Diaz, Khamzat React To UFC 279 Bad Meets Evil Promo, UFC Authentic Camouflage Fight Night Shorts, Till Releases Statement After UFC 282 Loss. 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. All Rights Reserved. In steps Alateng Heili, who since joining the UFC in 2019 has amassed a record of 3-1-1, all but one of which has gone to the judges scorecards. Weve a hefty eight Prelims undercard matches to get through before the pay-per-view (PPV) portion, though. UFC 279 fight card, odds. section: | slug: ufc-279-predictions-odds-best-bets-jake-collier-vs-chris-barnett-hakeem-dawodu-among-top-picks | sport: mma | route: article_single.us | Till just freaking gave up there: Fighters react to Dricus Du Plessis UFC 282 win over Darren Till. All current and historical picks are tracked here. Getting taken down five times by a capable grappler in Gafurov is one thing, but surrendering four takedowns to Strader is a serious red flag for Anheligers ability to keep it on the feet. Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes full fight video preview ahead of their UFC 247 light heavyweight main event tonight (Sat., Feb. 8, 2020) inside Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Cutelaba is a step back from the likes of Jamahal Hill, Thiago Santos, and Corey Anderson, but hes dangerous in his own right, specifically in the grappling department. If I see there is value, Ill share it, but were all here to win and I shouldve laid off those the past two weeks. Of the four women in this parlay, Aldana is the best finisher. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. It's set up to be an interesting main event on top of a card loaded with intriguing fights from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night, making it the kind of event that can draw plenty of interest from bettors. For Wolfs sake, she better have improved during her time away. And opening the festivities is a light heavyweight showdown between flashy strikers Ion Cutelaba and Johnny Walker. Still, its not as if its going to be all hugs and handshakes once Diaz and Ferguson square off. 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. Plus, Holland has two more rounds to work with than Burns had. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. This seems like a profoundly unfavorable match up for Anheliger. newsletter, UFC Authentic Camouflage Fight Night Shorts, Till Releases Statement After UFC 282 Loss. Anheliger has good striking but less ability to make adjustments in the course of a fight. While it's possible this fight plays out with Collier grinding Barnett down to the decision, his range and cardio likely allow him to do whatever he wants while Barnett increasingly gasses out and becomes more and more open to a finish. Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl. Something went wrong. The bout was originally scheduled to take place at the bantamweight limit of 135 pounds, but Chiasson's team asked for the extra allowance before weigh ins. Yohan Lainesse (8-1) went from finishing Evan Cutts for CFFCs Welterweight title to crushing Justin Burlinson in 97 seconds on Contender Series. Twitter Reacts To Pimbletts Controversial UFC 282 Win. At their best, Walker and Cutelaba can be incredibly unpredictable and, thus, incredibly fun to watch. 6-keys: media/spln/mma/reg/free/stories. Add in a 3 reach advantage for Pickett, who is also the more battle-tested fighter against high-level guys and I have this as the biggest misprice of the night. Prediction 2. ET, then the remaining undercard balance on ESPN+ at 8 p.m. Then came the main event: Chuck Liddell vs. Rich Franklin. This is straight-up spiteful matchmaking. I know Ive had bad luck backing fighters with questionable cardio recently, but I find myself leaning toward Lainesse. One of the most promising Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) up-and-comers meets one of its most popular veterans this Saturday (Sept. 10, 2022) when Khamzat Chimaev squares off with Nate Diaz atop UFC 279. 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 279 predictions: Early Prelims undercard preview | Khamzat vs. Diaz. The key to Aldanas loss to Holly Holm, which will likely put a hard ceiling on her viability as a contender, was an inability to deal with lateral movement. Barring a brain fart from Alatengheili like the one that cost him a point against Lopez, he mixes eye-catching power shots with regular takedowns to secure a decision. **Parlays are the fastest way to lose money in sports betting. UFC 279 is looking a little different. If youre dying for a pick there; reach out to me, Norma Dumont + Macy Chiasson + Jamie Pickett + Daniel Rodriguez + Tony Ferguson (, All current and historical picks are tracked, Unsure about something you see above? Chiasson has to use her physicality to make Aldana uncomfortable, which is easier said than done. Former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Poirier has revealed that everything was in place for him to face Nate Diaz on late notice at UFC 279. UFC 279 Best Fights to Bet On. Dont miss a single second of EPIC face-punching action! UFC 279 Predictions: Bleacher Report Main Card Staff Picks Bleacher Report - Tom Taylor 22m UFC 279 goes down this Saturday in Las Vegas, and all signs point to a wild night. The question is how long Lainesse can actually keep that up. Make your picks for the fights below. UFC 282 PPV Results & Play-By-Play! In short, odds are that we see a much, much better Martinez come fight night. That said there is nothing more fun. Walker still has fast-finish potential, so catching Cutelaba early will be crucial to his success. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 10: (R-L) Magomed Ankalaev of . Reed lacks the wrestling to throw Martinez off her game and the power difference by itself may be enough to earn Martinez the nod. She fights for the first time in almost two years. if it does turn into a firefight, Aldanas power has felled superior opponents than Chiassons and shes the superior technician, at least in terms of offense. If there's one big red flag for Erosa, it's his defense. night (Dec. 10, 2022) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, proved "The Baddy" is not ready for ranked competition. In a clash of fighters seemingly eager to trip over their own feet at the smallest opportunity, I have to lean towards Cutelaba. Its one thing to play the bad guy, but you better deliver on fight night otherwise your shtick isnt worth a dime. Prediction: Khamzat Chimaev wins by TKO. Once Cutelaba starts raining down punches, it wont be long before Walker wants out. Ferguson was supposed to fight Li Jingliang in the co-main event, but Li has been bumped down into a catchweight bout against Daniel Rodriguez (even though Li weighed in for a 170-pound bout for his fight with Ferguson while Rodriguez stepped to the scale for a 180-pound catchweight affair) while Chimaev steps into the co-main event slot against Kevin Holland. MMA odds, picks, and predictions for UFC 279 betting. Alatengheili (15-8-2) started his UFC career strong with decisions over Batgerel Danaa and Ryan Benoit, only to suffer a one-sided loss to Casey Kenney and a unanimous draw against Gustavo Lopez. You dont become the most powerful combat sports organization in the world without learning how to fall upward. When: Saturday, Sept. 10. MMAmania.coms Patrick Stumberg kicks off the UFC 279 Prelims party with the first installment of a two-part undercard preview series below. Twitter Reacts To Pimbletts Controversial UFC 282 Win. Im in a bit of a weird spot with this prediction. (Numbers in parentheses indicate standing in MMA Fightings Global Rankings). Staff Predictions For UFC 279: Chimaev vs. Diaz MMA News is the place to be for all the latest UFC 279 updates. Norma Dumont vs. Danyelle Wolf over 2.5 rounds (-250) Irene Aldana vs. Macy Chiasson over 2.5 rounds (-210) Alatengheili (-165) vs. Chad Anheliger Parlay total (+232). Please enter a valid email and try again. As this is likely Diazs final fight week with the UFC, dont be surprised if theres still one more twist before the weekend is through. UFC 279 'Prelims' Preview - Pt. Pimblett Scrapes Past Gordon. Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. Elise Reed (5-2) a former CFFC champion put a UFC debut loss to Sijara Eubanks behind her to upset Cory McKenna via split decision. Have at it, but only with our weekly beer (High Noons at JC HQ) money. UFC 279 picks and best bets for prelims on September 10, 2022. Pimblett Scrapes Past Gordon. For the complete UFC 279 fight card and PPV lineup click here. Factor in the 10-pound advantage on the scales and you can see how Li faces an uphill battle. Rodriguezs technical turnaround has been something to behold. The undercard rounds out with another catchweight bout, this one on the women's side when Irene Aldana and Macy Chiasson meet at 140 pounds. Alatengheili has proven himself powerful enough to hurt Anheliger, who spent two rounds getting out-landed by the technically limited Jesse Strader, and also boasts a strong offensive wrestling game that he used to earn his first two Octagon victories. Still, he should be able to do enough damage early and survive late to eke out the win. T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, will also host what could be Tony Fergusons last hurrah against the ultra-dangerous Li Jingliang and the return of rising Welterweight Daniel Rodriguez against Kevin Holland. UFC 279 goes live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas this Saturday night, with a fight card that has been shuffled at the last second due to Khamzat Chimaev's epic miss on the scales.. We . In the end, the new hypothetically improved Martinez tears up Reeds leg and lands enough heavy blows to sway the judges. ET, followed by the four-fight prelims on ESPNN and ESPN+ at 8 p.m. It would be a shock if Dumont didnt dominate this one with her standard gameplan. With 7+ fights in the UFC from both and a similar level of competition, those are edges Im willing to put stock in. 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. This marks her first MMA bout in nearly three years, taking a hiatus to focus on kickboxing. It worked out," UFC president Dana White said after the announcement of the reshuffled card. I was at the peak of my JMMA weeb phase, which Ive yet to entirely grow out of, and I was elated to see Cro Cop choke out Pat Barry. Unsure about something you see above? If youre dying for a pick there; reach out to me on Twitter and Ill give you my lean. Her professional debut came on Contender Series, where she took a controversial decision over unbeaten Taneisha Tennant. We got back to our winning ways last week in Paris, as we went 3-2 on the night. Something went wrong. Welcome back, Irena Aldana, a clear-cut contender who has had a hard time getting fights to stay together. In the co-main event of UFC 282, which will take place inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, breakout star,Paddy Pimblett, intends to keep his momentum going at the expense of gritty veteran,Jared Gordon. After breaking Franklins arm, he stepped in for the kill, and a short counter hit him with all the weight of reality reasserting itself. Nate Diaz (20-13) rides for the last time in the UFC before putting all his attention on his own fight promotion. Something went wrong. Looking for Rafael Alves online? The UFC has put together a fine card for its first show in Orlando since 2018. Forget rankings and win streaks and title shots and all that jazz, this is a dream fight for a lot of hardcore fans out there and for good reason: Win or lose, Nate Diaz and Tony Ferguson come to play and its about time that they got to share the octagon with one another. Thats because the latter was very fortunate to escape with the victory, showing both a limited striking arsenal outside of jabs and crosses and a weak bottom game. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. But again, often the most obvious answer is the correct one. He could also get the better of Chimaev in a slugfest, as Gilbert Burns almost did. Hollands best chance is to keep this one standing, get loose on the feet, and take advantage of Chimaevs aggression. UFC Orlando predictions. 2-ranked contender,Jan Blachowicz, looking tostop the momentum of No. With the caveat that this is pure conjecture on my part, Ill go with Martinez. With edges in striking and grappling and a fairly even opponent history, I put stock in the edges Walker has here including 3x knockdowns and 7x submissions per 15 minutes. Get UFC 282 results for the Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev fight card Saturday night in Las Vegas. Pick: Over 2.5 Rounds (-120 at BetOnline.ag) to risk 2 units. Instead of Chimaev, Nate Diaz now fights Tony Ferguson in the main event. The last time the promotion was in "O-Town," future PFL fighter Jeremy Stephens knocked . Two months later, she faced Sam Hughes, who overpowered Reed with wrestling and ground-and-pound for a third round stoppage. UFC 279 takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Almost always, those fights get posted at sportsbooks more than a month out, making them the hardest numbers to beat as the market has had weeks to pound and sharpen them. And thats how Li ended up out of the co-main event and in a tough fight with a 180-pound Daniel Rodriguez. Ever since Nate's rematch loss to McGregor in 2016, he has only fought three times in the last six years and won just one of them. One fight into her professional career, Melissa Martinez (7-0) took her talents to Combate, ending four of her first five promotion bouts inside the distance. UFC 279 predictions, preview, and analysis Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to its familiar stomping grounds of Las Vegas inside T-Mobile Arena this Sat. Buried under the myriad head-scratching headlines that have come to define this card is a matchup of quirky light heavyweights Johnny Walker and Ion Cutelaba. ET and is available exclusively on ESPN+ pay-per-view. The final three fights on the card, scheduled to go down inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, all shuffled around after main eventer Khamzat Chimaev missed weight by 7.5 pounds for his bout against Nate Diaz. Chad Anheliger (12-5) followed his knockout of future TUF finalist, Brady Hiestand, with an upset split decision over Muin Gafarov on Contender Series. The festivities for UFC 279 got started early, as during the presser Thursday night there was a wild skirmish, resulting in the press conference being canceled.There was hype aplenty around this card, as you have the last fight on Nate Diaz's contract, Kevin Holland returning to the octagon, and Tony Ferguson looking to get back to . I know that sounds reductive, but this is genuinely Titanic vs. UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz doesn't have the deepest card overall, but . ET on ESPN+ PPV with live results and Khamzat vs. Diaz play-by-play action RIGHT HERE. The Leech has become one of the welterweight divisions most prolific finishers and his always improving striking will keep Rodriguez honest. And the two men Ferguson and Holland were supposed to face -- Li Jingliang and Daniel Rodriguez -- will now also square off in a featured bout. What: UFC 279 Where: T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas When: Saturday, Sept. 10. UFC 282, The Morning After: The Downfall Of Darren Till, UFC Phenom Wants To Fight Alongside Moreno At UFC 283. Luckily for those looking to put a bit of money on the fights, Caesars Sportsbook has you covered for nearly every angle of UFC 279 to get in on the action. With a combined record of 0-6 on fights that go to the ground, I dont expect either fighter to feel comfortable there but Pickett has to know he has the edge. In what is expected to be the last UFC fight for the 37-year-old, Nate Diaz is set to face Tony Ferguson. Remember that MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC 279 fight card right here, starting with the early ESPN+ Prelims matches online, which are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Thanks for reading UFC Picks, Predictions, and Analysis by Johnny Covers! Sign up for the Follow the UFC 282 live blog for Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev, the light heavyweight title fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. Oops. Walkers a dead fish off of his back and falls over from a stiff breeze, meaning his only chance is one of the out-of-nowhere knockouts hes managed just one of in the last three years. newsletter, a press conference cancellation due to a backstage brawl, UFC Authentic Camouflage Fight Night Shorts, UFC 282 live blog: Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon. As fearsome as Aldana is, she has no ability to cut off the cage, and a nasty boxing game in the pocket isnt very useful if she cant force people into the pocket to begin with. Anheliger made the most of his UFC debut in February with a third-round KO/TKO of Jesse Strader, setting up this fight and a significant step up in opponents. night (Dec. 10, 2022) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, proved "The Baddy" is not ready for ranked competition. 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. His most recent fight, a first-round (loss) submission via former Cage Warriors champion Kyle Daukaus, I believe has him undervalued heading into this one. Follow Manny Pacquiao vs. DK Yoo live round-by-round updates for their exhibition clash Saturday. 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