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UFC 305 - Perth. DDP/Izzy + a handful of CKB fighters

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UFC 305 - Perth. DDP/Izzy + a handful of CKB fighters 

Post#1 » by Clav » Thu Aug 15, 2024 7:21 pm

Great night of fights down-under and it's timed out to be in primetime for US markets so again I scratch my head about UFC logistics. They fly around the world and just kowtow to the US market lol. These fights begin around 5 or 6 AM local time Aussie SUNDAY, but will be on Saturday evening per usual for us in the US East to West. Make sure to check it out for your own timezone though....

UFC305 Perth
Date/Time: Saturday 08.17.2024 at 06:30 PM ET [early prelims] - 08:00 PM ET [prelims] - 10:00 PM ET [main card]
U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View
Preliminary Card: ESPN



ME - Dricus du Plessis v Israel Adesanya
Co - Kai Kara France v Steve Erceg
Gamrot v Hooker
Tai Tuivasa v Rozenstruik
The Leech v Prates

Tafa v Walker
Cuilbao v Ramos
Casey Oneil v Luana Santos
Jack Jenkins v Burns
Nolan v Reyes
Song v Glerin
Nicol v Aguilar


my picks this week
Spoiler:
Du Plessis | KO/TKO | Round 3
Erceg | Decision
Gamrot | Decision
Tuivasa | KO/TKO | Round 1
Li | Submission | Round 2
Walker | Decision
Culibao | KO/TKO | Round 3
Santos | Decision
Jenkins | KO/TKO | Round 2
Nolan | KO/TKO | Round 2
Song | Decision
Nicoll | Decision
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Re: UFC 305 - Perth. DDP/Izzy + a handful of CKB fighters 

Post#2 » by Clav » Thu Aug 15, 2024 7:58 pm

I am going to ramble a bit about this fight because the Main Ev is probably my 2 current fave fighters in the UFC right now [style wise]. If I were a professional fighter, My size would dictate that I weigh in at Middleweight, so it's my favorite classification to follow for MMA.

I have followed both Adesanya and Dricus' careers for at least 5 years and have been kind of hoping we get this matchup. Striker v Striker matchup in essence and both a little different than most strikers on the roster. Izzy's been a great champion even if kind of insufferable with public speaking at times. Dricus also had a weird moment of bad-blood calling himself a real African :lol: and that triggered Izzy to explode with n-words on stage when they faced off post DDP's win v...Whittaker?? Anyway, there's some drama there and I think we will get an inspired bout.

One one hand, I think people are kind of forgetting how good Izzy can be, his striking is great, he's put people lights out that fight like Dricus...like Whittaker and Costa, big strikers that can put forward pressure. He counter punched Poatan to an amazing KO in their rematch. This is the longest layoff that Izzy has had professionally -- so the big Q for me is will he be sharp, or a bit rusty? Adesanya's win streak and precision striking are really fun for me to watch, but he hasn't been as 'wow' for me recently. Despite the amazing KO v Pereira, that was kind of a 'rope-a-dope' move, not a true on the feet KO, he got his opponent thirsty and open to counter in a high-risk tactic. Just as easily he could have been put lights out by Poatan.

Izzy/Stirckland was interesting. Adesanya fought horribly against Strickland who isn't necessarily a power puncher, and got rocked in R1 and had absolutely zero counter striking on Sean, he looked so bad on the feet and was a massive favourite too. [sidenote I should have bet big on the +800 Sean on that fight, sigh...] Izzy was not getting shots off and being pushed around all the time... I was not expecting such a skilled striker to be negated like that.

I've watched that fight 3 times total and basically have come to the conclusion that Sean's Philly shell just stumped Izzy and the hesitance of throwing fists and getting tagged made Izzy retreat [always looking for a counter that never appeared]. I then watched Izzy/Poatan 1 and 2 and basically came to the conclusion that Izzy hasn't been on top of his game in 3 fights now, even his fight where he KO'ed Alex he was losing. Alex got a bit eager and left that chin open. DDP will be able to be hit, too, so there is a pathway for a good Adesanya to connect and send DDP to the shadow realm.

In conclusion [Adesanya's side] -- I think we're at the point of Izzy's career where he needs to really push himself harder to reestablish dominance and his challenge is not easy. He needs to be in control on the feet and not repositioning all the time or retreating. If he does that he's asking for a DEC loss, or another big counter strike walk off KO. Both are not good strategic plays IMO.

On DDP's level, he's definitely over-achieved against his matchups. People [but not me, I picked DDP over Rob..] heavily doubted him v Whittaker and Strickland. I rewatched those bouts too. v Whittaker it was pretty even until the pop-right jab connected and Rob didn't see it, it was the beginning of the end. If Izzy is tagged and stunned, he's gonna feel a flurry, he will lose a round for that because DDP will throw 20-30 strikes more than Adesanya's modest output. Sean v DDP was close but Sean was not as effective in R 3-4-5 so I think the DEC win was valid. Sean is also is not a dive down and get muddy finisher, he rocked Izzy and didn't completely control him despite his BJJ and punching prowess...DDP will spring on him and go nuts with big fists, that kind of dirty fight is what DDP should do to win because it's a clear path to victory in my eyes. If DDP is just a little bit patient in his approach to get a KO like he showed vs Rob, he can do the same to Izzy.

I see it this way ... DDP will absolutely take some dmg in the R1 or R2, I don't think he will accept that and attempt to challenge Izzy on the ground. One or two takedowns and I think we see Izzy slowdown or simply get submitted or GNP'ed. Not that Dricus is the best grappler but he's a bulkier build and has a nasty RNC/guillotine. I see Izzy being more defensive as a grappler, I've never seen him really attempt a submission [off the top of my head]. He's good at evading but hasn't really been tested in like 3 years to grapple.

Pathways to win --
Izzy KO - needs counter or a stunning on the feet performance, needs to showcase power to make DDP think about his pressure
DDP KO - needs to connect on Izzy, GNP, or TD into KO, Can make it dirty and get KOs
Izzy Sub - 0%
DDP Sub - 20%, GNP to choke out
Izzy DEC W - point fight
DDP DEC W - control time, and clinch fight

My pick: DDP TKO/KO R3 - GNP into KO finish after a few scrappy rounds.
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Re: UFC 305 - Perth. DDP/Izzy + a handful of CKB fighters 

Post#3 » by LaLover11 » Sun Aug 18, 2024 5:05 am

Izzy tapped lol

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Post#4 » by xinxin » Sun Aug 18, 2024 5:07 am

DPP is a light heavyweight not a middleweight..


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Post#5 » by GoRapstheoriginal » Sun Aug 18, 2024 5:33 pm

Good night of fights! Pretty exciting!
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Re: UFC 305 - Perth. DDP/Izzy + a handful of CKB fighters 

Post#6 » by Clav » Sun Aug 18, 2024 7:48 pm

fun night of fights for sure, it was a cracking main event and the final 3 bouts were very exciting. Izzy looked solid striking and I think he was getting advantages there, but again, the TD got em.
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Re: UFC 305 - Perth. DDP/Izzy + a handful of CKB fighters 

Post#7 » by jc23 » Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:13 am

I thought Izzy looked great most of the night. DDP just keeps coming at you with his heart and power making up for his lack of skill
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Re: UFC 305 - Perth. DDP/Izzy + a handful of CKB fighters 

Post#8 » by NO-KG-AI » Mon Aug 19, 2024 8:18 pm

DDP is so awkward and unorthodox that I think it kinda tricks my brain into thinking he’s bad. When he missed he misses so far that it looks like when a QB and a wide receiver read a different defense and the QB misses by like 7 yards in the wrong direction, as opposed to just being slightly off with the throw.

He does things like this so often that it looks like he’s super low IQ.

At this point though, the results are just so good you can’t deny him. He fought two elite strikers(Strickland, Izzy) with different styles to a complete standstill, and finished Izzy with a sub, something more decorated grapplers never really came close to. He brutally finished Whittaker, who is a damn elite striker and one of the most well rounded, well conditioned, and toughest dudes on the rosted…

Dricus keeps failing my eye test, but maybe it’s time to readjust my lenses. Dude is getting it done.
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Post#9 » by Clav » Tue Aug 20, 2024 12:21 am

Yeah I just don't understand it either. DDP is not really quick on the feet or really that evasive. DDP hits hard and has essentially iron-will to win. That's working for now, but I exercise caution for him long-term in his career. The weird style he employs seems to make opponents hesitate or make mistakes... they or flat-out get caught with a punch that rocks them. The power is legitimate. I don't think he is unstoppable though, there are moments he is vulnerable and he does take damage which at some point adds up enough in your career.

In this fight, Izzy wasn't really hurt much it seemed. Even in R4 in the final sequence leading to the Sub he was knocked off balance just enough to get jumped on, and then he purely didn't fight out of a sub attempt. In MMA thems the rules so yeah we have a clear victor. Going to DEC might have given Adesanya a win, but that's all out of the window for now.

I was impressed with DDPs better execution of one area Adesanya was not perfect. I think Du Plessis can be KO'd because he leaves his chin out there, he presents himself as a target and it only takes one big moment. In his defense, DDP is hard for opponents to deal with because he will take a shot to give one back, and that return strike seems to mess up his opponents more (so far) than what he's been given.

So in MW we're going to be looking at another Strickland or one of Whittaker/Chimaev fight DDP next.

Izzy should fight winner of Imavov/Allen or winner of Borraiho/Cannonier ?? He's DEC won Cannonier already but either of the other four would be pretty solid Main Event somewhere. I could see Kevin Holland [he fights anyone it seems] moving to MW for a fight with Izzy it could be a fun one for the fans as both guys would be striking.
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Post#10 » by Clav » Tue Aug 20, 2024 11:31 pm

Fight of the Night (FOTN)
Du Plessis SUB4 vs Adesanya: DDP showcased his grappling skills, eventually securing a submission in the fourth round against the former champion. I think he could've lose the fight, but as detailed above by most of us, it somehow worked. Pretty great main event IMO

Top Performance
Hooker DEC vs Gamrot: hook needed this one badly and most people thought Gamrot would DEC and wrestle to win, including me! Good job Hangman.

Silver Star
Kara-France KO1 vs Erceg: Kai Kara-France made quick work of Steve Erceg, earning a first-round knockout. KKF is in title shot contention now, and Erceg was kind of fraud checked here.

Big Win and BEst Stoppage
Prates KO2 vs Li: Prates had an impressive showing marking this as one of the biggest wins of the night and one of the best KOs I've seen. Power punches demolished the leech.

Please No More
Junior Tafa slapping opponent after his own verbal tap. Stupid, should be cut. If you yell when you get subbed, in my book that's a tap. If you slap your opponent after yourself verbally taps, that's even worse. Bite down on the mouthgard instead!

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Post#11 » by cowboyronnie » Wed Aug 21, 2024 2:20 pm

It was a good night of fights. Lots of talent. Prates about to terrorise corrective text across the world.
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