UFC on FOX 20 Discussion - 7/23/16

[Wild]

Complete Results:
Valentina Shevchenko def. Holly Holm via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
Edson Barboza def. Gilbert Melendez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Francis Ngannou def. Bojan Mihajlovic via TKO (Punches) Round 1 - 1:34
Felice Herrig def. Kailin Curran via submission (rear-naked choke) - Round 1, 1:59
Eddie Wineland def. Frankie Saenz via TKO (punches) at 1:54 of R3
Darren Elkins def. Godofredo Pepey via UD (29-27x2, 30-26)
Kamaru Usman def. Alexander Yakovlev via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-25)
Michel Prazeres def. J.C. Cottrell via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Alex Oliveira def. James Moontasri via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-25)
Jason Knight def. Jim Alers via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Luis Henrique def. Dmitrii Smoliakov via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:58 of R2

 

[teamquestnorth]

Main card (FOX at 8 p.m. ET)
Holly Holm vs. Valentina Shevchenko
Edson Barboza vs. Gilbert Melendez
Francis Ngannou vs. Bojan Mihajlovic
Felice Herrig vs. Kailin Curran

Undercard (FOX at 6 p.m. ET)
Frankie Saenz vs. Eddie Wineland
Darren Elkins vs. Godofredo Pepey
Kamaru Usman vs. Alexander Yakovlev
Michel Prazeres vs. J.C. Cottrell

Undercard (UFC Fight Pass at 4:30 p.m. ET)
Alex Oliveira vs. James Moontasri
Jim Alers vs. Jason Knight
Luis Henrique vs. Dmitry Smolyakov

Weakest main FOX card ever

 

[ECC170]

Urbina via Guillotine

 

[Lukewarm Carl]

The fights may turn out great but it just feels like they're phoning this one in after all of the previous events.

Edson vs Giblert should be dope though.

 

[Wild]

The fights may turn out great but it just feels like they're phoning this one in after all of the previous events.

Edson vs Giblert should be dope though.

Yeah, main and co-main look good. The rest is pretty meh.

 

[member 3289]

This looks like a Bellator card

 

[Hong Kong Phooey]

its all about content and advertising now
4 BILLION

 

[Jesus X]

Fight pass is screwing me out if the prelims.

 

[regular john]

I'm very interested because I love Shevchenko and Barboza.

Edson may be on the verge of a title shot for the first time and I do believe he should beat Giblert;

Valentina can make her name as well stealing Holly's lucky charms but I've seen a lot of people bringing up Holly's size advantage which I hadn't considered. it will be tough.

 

[ECC170]

I know I got favoritism for my friend Hector but he has gotten in unreal shape his body transformation is crazy

This to this

 

[ECC170]

Ngannou is a monster coming off a big win over a up and coming animal Blaydes...Bojan M.hasn't lost is in 9 yrs and has won 10 straight while Ngannou is riding a 6 fight win streak all by KO..it's rare you have two high level HW have that have won 16 straight combined fights...VERY rare in fact

 

[Kingtony87]

This looks like a Bellator card

 

[Tiiimmmaaayyy]

This looks like a Bellator card

Minus the 50 year olds of course

 

[Tiiimmmaaayyy]

• Holly Holm vs. Valentina Shevchenko
• Edson Barboza vs. Gilbert Melendez
• Francis Ngannou vs. Bojan Mihajlovic
• Felice Herrig vs. Kailin Curran
• Eddie Wineland vs. Frankie Saenz

 

[KWingJitsu]

Holly & Valentina could be related.

I think Holly wins decision.

 

[SC MMA MD]

I know this card seems lackluster on paper, but I love these kinds of cards as often there are some great fights as lesser known fighters go for broke trying to make use of their time in the spotlight. This could be the fight that puts Barbosa in title contention as well.

 

[Left Hook Larry]

Ngannou is a monster coming off a big win over a up and coming animal Blaydes...Bojan M.hasn't lost is in 9 yrs and has won 10 straight while Ngannou is riding a 6 fight win streak all by KO..it's rare you have two high level HW have that have won 16 straight combined fights...VERY rare in fact

could mean they both fight safe leading to a lackluster decision. lets hope not

 

[TheFifthScallop]

Barboza v. Melendez should be a great fight.

 

[Mix6APlix]

Just once I'd like to see a good event in Chicago.

 

[Twelve Twenty Four]

Melendez should do well in this fight

 

[Twelve Twenty Four]

Melendez should do well in this one

 

[Lukewarm Carl]

Just once I'd like to see a good event in Chicago.

Definitely. Once you get past all of the shootings, Chicago is an awesome city.

 

[TheEmperorRises]

Minus the 50 year olds of course

Holly Holm (34) vs. Valentina Shevchenko (28)
Edson Barboza (30) vs. Giblert Melendez (34)
Francis Ngannou (29) vs. Bojan Mihajlovic (36)
Felice Herrig (31) vs. Kailin Curran (25)
Eddie Wineland (32) vs. Frankie Saenz (35)

Average age: 31 years

Darrion Caldwell (28) vs Joe Taimanglo (32)
Dave Rickels (27) vs Melvin Guillard (33)
Bruna Vargas (26) vs Emily Ducote (23)
Emmanuel Sanchez (25) vs Daniel Weichel (31)

Average age: 28 years

 

[Left Hook Larry]

Holly Holm (34) vs. Valentina Shevchenko (28)
Edson Barboza (30) vs. Giblert Melendez (34)
Francis Ngannou (29) vs. Bojan Mihajlovic (36)
Felice Herrig (31) vs. Kailin Curran (25)
Eddie Wineland (32) vs. Frankie Saenz (35)

Average age: 31 years

Darrion Caldwell (28) vs Joe Taimanglo (32)
Dave Rickels (27) vs Melvin Guillard (33)
Bruna Vargas (26) vs Emily Ducote (23)
Emmanuel Sanchez (25) vs Daniel Weichel (31)

Average age: 28 years

 

[TheEmperorRises]