UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2

The official Tapology discussion thread for the event!

I just spoke what I thought of Charles, I am no hero. I am just a fan, I can only give my opinion. What's right or wrong is something that should be spoken about but I stand by what I say. 

This guy really on the "ohh Charles is a quitter" thing LOL.

* Edited at 09.29.2023, 2:19 PM ET *

bro you do realize charles is only getting the rematch BECAUSE volk declined it, right?

* Edited at 09.29.2023, 2:45 PM ET *

Sucks Islam hasn't fought in like 9 months damn near. Hopefully soon he can start racking up defenses.

Elliott vs. Mokaev
Muhammad Mokaev, DEC
Worrying fight for Mokaev, Elliot is no joke and always come to fight if he can’t get his takedowns off and mix in his grappling Tim could definitely get it done. Not to mention unsure of the damage Mokaev knee took in that Filho fight

Nurmagomedov vs. Gafurov
Said Nurmagomedov, DEC
Gafurov has not looked impressive so far

Dumas vs. Azaitar
Sedriques Dumas, DEC
50/50 fight I think the activity of Dumas will be key and see him keeping abu at range

Silva vs. Magomedov
Sharabutdin Magomedov, TKO, R1
Boosted record we will see what he can do, Bruno is hit or miss

Yahya vs. Peek
Trevor Peek, TKO, R2
50/50 Trevor Peek has that Derek Lewis “just stand up” grappling defense and has solid power and always comes to scrap if Yahya gases in the second and third and can’t hold peek down he’s in trouble

Jubli vs. Breeden
Anshul Jubli, TKO, R1
Another comfortable win for Jubli breeden has not been looking good and has been chinned viciously in the first multiple times and doesn’t have the grappling for Jubli to fear

Basharat vs. Henry
Javid Basharat, DEC
30-27 Basharat out strikes him and stuffs the take downs, if Victor presents any subs Basharat can stay safe and escape

Wood vs. Naimov
Nathaniel Wood, SUB, R3
Risky fight for Wood, Naimov packs power and seeing Wood get cracked by Filli is worrying. Hopefully Woods grappling holds up and he doesn’t get chinned

#newpfp

@77PK 

I've watched Charles since his debut, so I've seen what I said. 

@flying_frontkick 

Buddy everyone knows he quit early in his career but to watch his fights now and say he doen't deserve a title shot even after he finished in the first round a top 5 fighter on 9 fight win streak because of what happened 6-8 years ago is dumb as ****.

LOL what kinda fixed bumfights you been picking lol 83%&#!$?

Interested to see how the Bruno Silva vs Shara Bullet line goes as we get closer to fight week. Don’t understand how Silva can be the underdog, cant complain though, great value.

Shara strikes me as one of those fighters who is going to exposed... this is a hell of a first opponent for him.  I've watched limited footage on Shara but I didn't see any wrestling/BJJ.  We all know Silva's weakness but his striking is still top notch if its going to be a standup war.  

Charles has more of a chance than people give him credit for but it seems Tap agrees with me on this one.  

Chimaev vs Costa, I have absolutely no idea... one of their "street credientials" is going to disappear after this one especially if either gets finished in brutal fashion.  Best thing they can hope for is a 3 round war similar to the Chimeav vs Burns fight where neither of their reputations take a hit and both fighters show respect for each other after the fight but I'm not sure at all... this fight might not even happen knowing Chimaev's track record and the backstage antics. 

In my opinion, Imavov's patience and extended UFC experience should win him this fight against Ikram.  Ikram is just too wild for my tastes.  He's a good fighter, just too reckless with how he fights and that falls into Imavov's style of fighting.  

* Edited at 09.30.2023, 2:13 PM ET *

Nope my UFC rank is way better than yours, gonna be gold after this event.
I do enjoy the competition.  

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