NSB Pick Em 2022 MASTERTHREAD

[Tatabanya]

This fight should have been in - posters here including Koba saw it as being competitive, me too - not because I knew about Jai but cos in my book anytime a fighter is past 35 years old they are upset waiting to happen

the rules state "In terms of fight selection ..... we're looking ..... ) with a focus on title fights and those fights marked at least 4 stars per Boxrec or unless we see overwhelming player interest.

this was a title fight and according to BoxRec a 5* fight.

the fact few have seen Jai fight - not sure hat is relevant as there's highlights to be found on YT.

consistency would be a good thing going forward

This was my exact thought as well.

Ironically, though, I would have made 0 points. In spite of "feeling" the upset coming, I would have picked Briedis KO late.

[MulaKO]

This was my exact thought as well.

Ironically, though, I would have made 0 points. In spite of "feeling" the upset coming, I would have picked Briedis KO late.

You still picking with your heart ?
C’mon brother

[SteveM]

This was my exact thought as well.

Ironically, though, I would have made 0 points. In spite of "feeling" the upset coming, I would have picked Briedis KO late.

I might have flipped a x5 on it - or maybe I'm just kidding myself - Breidis would have been the safe bet - but gotta use those x5 somewhere

but over and above that - I don't get this ignoring title fights where there is an 'unknown' opponent - shout out to Julius Indongo, Jeff Horn, Kombosos and now Jai O. - there's a tip for Tata -stick to Aussie underdogs

[Tatabanya]

You still picking with your heart ?
C’mon brother

Three more weeks like these, and I'm just picking my nose afterwards

Well... picking Briedis would have been the "rational" choice, no?

[Citizen Koba]

This fight should have been in - posters here including Koba saw it as being competitive, me too - not because I knew about Jai but cos in my book anytime a fighter is past 35 years old they are upset waiting to happen

the rules state "In terms of fight selection ..... we're looking ..... ) with a focus on title fights and those fights marked at least 4 stars per Boxrec or unless we see overwhelming player interest.

this was a title fight and according to BoxRec a 5* fight.

the fact few have seen Jai fight - not sure hat is relevant as there's highlights to be found on YT.

consistency would be a good thing going forward

Duly noted. Probably I should have just pulled rank on this one, but ever since I took over the running of this thing I've tried to keep it as much as possible a communal effort and to follow the wishes of the players and I think maybe sometimes I err too far that way. Despite Jai's relative inexperience and lowly ranking it was an absolutely legitimate title fight for a full champion and #1 in his division.

[NC Uppercut]

Duly noted. Probably I should have just pulled rank on this one, but ever since I took over the running of this thing I've tried to keep it as much as possible a communal effort and to follow the wishes of the players and I think maybe sometimes I err too far that way. Despite Jai's relative inexperience and lowly ranking it was an absolutely legitimate title fight for a full champion and #1 in his division.

It was mutual boss! You ain’t pulling tank on nothing! Lol

[mlac]

had monies on opetai so softens the blow.. still

[MulaKO]

Three more weeks like these, and I'm just picking my nose afterwards

Well... picking Briedis would have been the "rational" choice, no?

Rational yes but honestly I would of picked the Aussie

[Tatabanya]

had monies on opetai so softens the blow.. still

Me too, but by KO late...

[Tatabanya]

After we get Ioka vs Nietes out of the way next Wednesday, we have Ryan Garcia vs Javier Fortuna for the weekend, then another title fight in Asia on Wednesday (July 20): Knockout CP Freshmart vs. Wanheng Menayothin.

Let's not forget Isaac Dogboe vs Joet Gonzalez on July 23, that should be a great fight.