mrpickem
SDQL Badass Stat Boss
UFC 319: Du Plessis/Chimaev
United Center, ChicagoInitial thoughts:
- Karine Silva (18-5) is a beast, and even coming off a loss, I must back her to get back on track.
- Barbosa (24-12) had his first UFC fight in Nov 2010. He is only 2 years older than Klose (15-3) but the quality of the fighters they've faced is huge. I think maybe Edson still has something left and will showcase some high level striking.
- Hooper (16-3-1) has blossomed into a real threat at LW. He should be at least equal to Hernandez (16-8) standing and when it hits the mat, it's only a matter of time.
- Loopy and Jessica may have a bloody entertaining fight, considering how they both fight...but I got no clue and will pass on this one.
- Susurkaev (9-0) looks to be a Chimaev clone and gets fed a WW at MW on short notice. This one finishes fast.
- Prates (21-7) vs Neal (16-6)...I believe "Handz of Steel" is getting overlooked here. Prates has been on a roll, at least until Ian Garry dominated him in a one-sided decision back in April. Prates has made his name with highlight reel KOs, usually early on, but Neal is a savvy vet who has only succumbed to strikes once in 22 fights, and that was over 8 years ago to Kevin Holland before either had made it to the UFC. I think Carlos may get a little too careless chasing the KO, and find out what "Handz of Steel" is all about. Neal's a force at boxing range with power and counter punching technique.
- They got the odds wrong at the top of the card, I really don't understand Murphy as a dog, dude's a step away from championship and undefeated. Pico wasn't even the Bellator champ, just highly ranked. Chimaev is a beast, no doubt, and I could see him a small fav. But come on. -255 is crazy. I'll take DDP at +235 all day and may slide a small play on a late finish.
- Should be a fun card, and I am looking forward to it. Hate that Battle fucked his weight again, as that guy is a great fighter. He missed at 170 by 4lbs in Dec, and yesterday he misses again by 4lb at 185, WTF?
DDP has a fucking huge head!!!

Hoping to continue a decent run in UFC last few cards.
