Predictions for tonight's card?
Curious what this forum thinks. Long time MMA fan/Tapology lurker.
Not very fun with 4/6 of the fights being like 40:1 favorites but..
Begins at 5:00PM ET
Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley - (eight rounds)
Amanda Serrano (c) vs. Yamileth Mercado - (12 rounds)
Daniel Dubois vs. Joe Cusumano - (10 rounds)
Ivan Baranchyk vs. Montana Love - (10 rounds)
Tommy Fury vs. Anthony Taylor - (four rounds) it was initially 6 but was changed :(
Jake Paul via Decision
I believe Tyron will be focused on not getting embarrassed and knocked out by this kid, cash the cheque unscathed rather than risking it to put the kid away.
Amanda Serrano via Decision
Dubois via TKO - Round 2
Ivan via Decision
Tommy Fury via TKO - Round 3
In the face to face interview with Helwani, Taylor's either the greatest actor on the planet or purely delusional lol
Apologies if there's already been a similar thread, I didn't see any.
This is not sarcastic at all, but thank you for the advice, I’m definitely going to keep that in mind for the future. Will definitely factor those in more heavily the next time I bet on boxing.
I should of listened to most of the UFC fighters who said Woodley was going to lose.
Woodley has always been known for his gun-shy hands, I figured in a sport where you can only use your hands he wouldn’t still wait all round to find his “perfect” shot.
After watching Woodley box, I’m convinced MMA fighters will never be able to box on the same level as a person that trains exclusively boxing. Silva beat Chavez (which is the money I won to bet on this) but even Silva was have issues with reverting back to old MMA habits. Woodley couldn’t stop stalling in his grapples (MMA habit), and also was boxing with MMA-style high guard which is more similar to a Muay Thai fighter then a boxing guard. Woodley never really ever put much weight down on his leading leg too, to generate power because that’s what you’re taught for MMA so you don’t eat calf kicks. Either way I’m really disappointed as a fan because this was one of my favourite fighters last chance at something else and he botched it by living up to his reputation of not letting his hands go.
Yeah. I think there are MMA fighters that can do well. When Conner fought Mayweather, he actually did a really good job. He had Mayweather panicking the first part of the fight. But he was fighting Mayweather, so it could only end one way.
It looks as if Woodley might have another shot. But he needs to fight like a boxer. I don't know what training he had. I know once you learn how to fight a certain way, it's hard as hell to retrain yourself because of muscle memory. It's REALLY hard. I know. But it can be done. It just takes time. So maybe he really focus on his fighting technique the next time around and just swallow his ego and learn the fundamentals, proper stance, proper punch technique, all of it.
I actually thought that if Woodley just spent the summer watching boxing matches, he'd be able to have Ah Ha moments because he's a natural fighter. He could just really learn a lot that way, but I don't think he's actually a fan of the sport because he fought as if he just started trying to learn how to box last month. I thought the fight would be rigged, but it seemed legit.
Teddy Atlas did a cool prediction video. He explains it really well and why he picked Jake Paul to win.
I had to learn it the hard way too. The only time I bet is when it's boxers who are under the radar.
This is not sarcastic at all, but thank you for the advice, I’m definitely going to keep that in mind for the future. Will definitely factor those in more heavily the next time I bet on boxing.
I should of listened to most of the UFC fighters who said Woodley was going to lose.
Woodley has always been known for his gun-shy hands, I figured in a sport where you can only use your hands he wouldn’t still wait all round to find his “perfect” shot.
After watching Woodley box, I’m convinced MMA fighters will never be able to box on the same level as a person that trains exclusively boxing. Silva beat Chavez (which is the money I won to bet on this) but even Silva was have issues with reverting back to old MMA habits. Woodley couldn’t stop stalling in his grapples (MMA habit), and also was boxing with MMA-style high guard which is more similar to a Muay Thai fighter then a boxing guard. Woodley never really ever put much weight down on his leading leg too, to generate power because that’s what you’re taught for MMA so you don’t eat calf kicks. Either way I’m really disappointed as a fan because this was one of my favourite fighters last chance at something else and he botched it by living up to his reputation of not letting his hands go.
Looks like I’m learning the hard way tonight with a 1k lesson.
I had to learn it the hard way too. The only time I bet is when it's boxers who are under the radar.
I think it's always a mistake to bet against the guy who fills the seats and has corporate backing. That always seems to be a bad mistake. (think, Rolly, Canelo, Floyd, Chavez Sr. etc. etc.)
Looks like I’m learning the hard way tonight with a 1k lesson.
I just can’t see a guy who’s never been hit before will last 10 rounds of damage from a former UFC champ that is known for power, that’s what made me more confident to make a 1k bet. Jakes either going to land and knock out Woodley or Woodley can win by knockout or Jake quitting on the stool out of exhaustion, I really couldn’t see it going into the judges hands but we will see! I hope I win my bet lol
I think it's always a mistake to bet against the guy who fills the seats and has corporate backing. That always seems to be a bad mistake. (think, Rolly, Canelo, Floyd, Chavez Sr. etc. etc.)
Cant say it’s a safe bet in fights like these but I’d say Woodley should win the question is if it goes to decision does he get a fair shake ? We’re about to find out . I got Woodley decision.
I just can’t see a guy who’s never been hit before will last 10 rounds of damage from a former UFC champ that is known for power, that’s what made me more confident to make a 1k bet. Jakes either going to land and knock out Woodley or Woodley can win by knockout or Jake quitting on the stool out of exhaustion, I really couldn’t see it going into the judges hands but we will see! I hope I win my bet lol
Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodly – Jake Paul by TKO (Woodly will let him hit him clean because that's why he got paid).
Branchyck vs Love – Baranchyk loses by TKO (because he's a broken man and I previously called it)
Danny Dubois vs Joe Cusummano – Dubois by KO/Round 5
Amanda Serrano – Wins by TKO
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Figured Woodley can last to decision but wouldn't be surprised by anything.
Jake Paul TKO inside of 3 rounds
Serrano by TKO
Dubois stops that bum in 1 or 2 rounds tops
Not seen any of Barachyks opponent so no idea
Tommy Fury by stoppage inside 2 rounds. If he can't get that guy out who was fighting as low as 135lbs recently and is frankly one of the worst strikers/boxers I've maybe actually ever seen inside of anywhere then somethings real wrong somewhere.
Paul TKO 5
Serrano TKO 10
Dubois TKO 3
Love UD
Fury UD
Only fights that I could see go either way are Paul/Woodley and Baranchyk/Love.
I'm pulling for the Beast but I wonder how much he has left with the wars he's been in (especially Zepeda).
As for the main event, I think Woodley was chosen for a reason; He's old, shopworn, not a great striker and naturally smaller.
Tommy Fury vs. Joe Cusumano has been changed from 6 rounds to 4 rounds. A real shame they did that. Apparently both fighters unhappy about it.
Will four rounds be enough for Fury to knock out Joe? The whole point of this fight was to give Fury a highlight reel KO in front of a US audience.
The same thing has been arranged for DDD, but he's at least got ten rounds to make it happen. He'll probably only need two at most.
I’ll take Woodley decision.
DDD TKO 5 .
Serrano UD .
Ivan late stoppage 8/9 .
Fury rnd 6 stoppage .
My problem with Woodley decision is his volume. Jake's coach said Jake's throwing 60-80 punches a round or something. If that's true, It's hard to see Tyron keeping pace.