MMA
Sean O'Malley predicts upset win for Ian Machado Garry in boring UFC 330 title fight against Islam Makhachev
Zuffa LLCSean O'Malley doesn't see the UFC 330 main event being a barnburner, but he is sensing an upset.
Garry will enter Saturday's card in Philadelphia as a sizable betting underdog. His opponent, Islam Makhachev, is widely regarded as the best MMA fighter today and many expect him to make his first welterweight title defense a successful one. Garry has every intention to shake things up in the 170-pound division, and O'Malley thinks “The Future†can pull it off.
Even so, O'Malley isn't expecting an exciting fight. In a video breakdown posted on his YouTube channel, the former UFC bantamweight titleholder said that he can see Garry's point fighting coming into play, and he doesn't think it'll make the crowd inside Xfininity Mobile Arena happy (h/t MMAJunkie).
“I do think there's going to be a point where he's frustrating Islam,†O'Malley said. “He's popping him with the jab, and he's moving, he's circling, he's not engaging. He's hitting him with it. The crowd is booing. They're staying up until 5am to watch him, and he's punching and moving, but he's doing what he has to do.â€
The “Suga†show did leave the possibility open for another dominant showing from Makhachev, who is destined for the UFC Hall of Fame at some point when he's ready to retire. Ultimately, O'Malley is picking the challenger to stun the MMA world this weekend.
“With that all said, he is vegan, so I don't know,†O'Malley said. “Part of me thinks that Islam could just grab ahold of him and snap him in half like a f*cking zucchini, but I don't know. Final prediction: I think Ian Garry's going to win a decision. I don't think it's going to be the most exciting fight ever. I think there's going to be some good back-and-forths, but I do think Ian Garry is is going to get the job done.â€
If Garry can pull off the upset, then he'd hand Makhachev his first loss since 2015. “The Future†would also become the first Irish fighter to win the UFC welterweight gold.
Do you think Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry has the potential to be a snoozer, or do you disagree with Sean O'Malley here? Share your opinion in the comments below.
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MMA
Jasmine Jasudavicius expects Erin Blanchfield to wrestle 'once she feels these hands' at UFC Edmonton
Jasmine Jasudavicius is looking to cement herself as a title contender at UFC Edmonton.
Jasudavicius is set to take on Erin Blanchfield in the co-main event of UFC Edmonton. Jasudavicius enters the bout as a +255 underdog while the American is a -350 favorite on FanDuel. The fight was supposed to happen at UFC 330 in August, but an injury to Blanchfield delayed it to August. Although the Canadian was frustrated to have the fight postponed, she is ecstatic for it to be taking place in Edmonton now.
“That is exactly it. It was like two weeks out that I heard it was being moved,†Jasudavicius said on Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com. “Initially, I was so frustrated because I just put in a whole camp. I was ready, my weight was good, and I was firing on all cylinders. It got moved, and at least we are fighting in Canada now. This works out even better.â€
With extra time, Jasudavicius said she did take some time off to avoid burnout. But she also feels like the extra time will only help her, as she knows Blanchfield is one of the best in the world.
“She's talented; she's one of the top fighters in the world. I won't be talking too much shit. She's skilled, but I know how skilled I am, and I am ready to test myself against the best girls in the world,†Jasudavicius said.
Jasmine Jasudavicius hopeful to earn title shot at UFC Edmonton
Although Jasudavicius is an underdog, she has full confidence in her skillset. She believes she is better on the feet. So, she expects Blanchfield to try and wrestle her a ton, especially once she lands a couple of punches.
If Jasudavicius can turn Blanchfield into just a wrestler, she is confident she will be able to pull off the upset win at UFC Edmonton.
“I'm not too sure. I've watched all of her fights, and it's not like she's going to the wrestling right away; she is comfortable with striking. But I do think once she feels these hands, she will be shooting a little bit more. … My hand will be raised at the end of the night,†Jasudavicius said.
If Jasudavicius gets her hand raised, she believes it will cement her as a title contender at flyweight. And, it would set up a rematch with Natalia Silva, which the Canadian would be thrilled to get the chance to not only avenge her loss, but to take the belt off her.
“It would mean a lot; it's a big milestone,†Jasudavicius concluded. “Just getting into the UFC is a big deal; getting 10 fights in the UFC is a big deal; to get 10 wins is another feather in my cap. … That would be my dream. She gave me the lost which hurt, so if I can take the belt off her, it would fulfill me. I show well, say I finish Blanchfield, it would be me in the talks to get a title shot.â€
Do you think Jasmine Jasudavicius will beat Erin Blanchfield at UFC Edmonton?
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