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UFC needs to get Askren in there as well.Comment -
Fading Howard in this next one.. ITD again..Comment -
Background
This will be the fourth UFC event contested in Manchester and first PPV event held in the European/Middle East market since UFC 112.[1]
In order for the event to be broadcast live during Prime time hours on the east coast of North America, the main card is expected to begin at 3:00 am (October 9) local time in Manchester (GMT), with a full preliminary card beginning at approximately 11:00 pm (October 8) local time.[2][3] Despite the very late starting time, ticket demand was exceptionally high, as all tickets for the venue sold out in a matter of minutes.[4]
The event is expected to be headlined by a UFC Middleweight Championship fight between current champion Michael Bisping and the former Pride Welterweight, Pride Middleweight and former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Dan Henderson.[5] The pairing met previously in July 2009 at UFC 100 with Henderson taking the victory via second round highlight reel knockout.[6]
A bantamweight bout between Brad Pickett and Iuri Alcântara was previously linked to UFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs. Barnett.[7] However, it is now expected to be contested at this event.[8]
Ruslan Magomedov was expected to face Stefan Struve at this event, but pulled out on September 9 due to a staph infection.[9] Struve will now face Daniel Omielańczuk[10]
Arnold Allen was scheduled to face Mirsad Bektić at the event. However, Allen pulled out of the fight on 29 September for undisclosed reasons.[11] Jeremy Kennedy was briefly linked as the replacement.[12] Subsequently, just hours after his participation was publicly confirmed, Kennedy indicated he was injured and unable to fight.[13] Bektić will now face Russell Doane.[14]
Reza Madadi was expected to face promotional newcomer Marc Diakiese at the event. However, Madadi pulled out of the fight in the week leading up to the event citing an eye injury and replaced by Łukasz Sajewski.[15]
Ian Entwistle was scheduled to face Rob Font at the event. However on the day prior to the event, Entwistle fell ill during the weight cutting process and the bout was scrapped.[16]
Official fight card
Middleweight Michael Bisping (c) vs. Dan Henderson [a] Middleweight Vitor Belfort vs. Gegard Mousasi Light Heavyweight Ovince Saint Preux vs. Jimi Manuwa Heavyweight Stefan Struve vs. Daniel Omielańczuk Featherweight Mirsad Bektić vs. Russell Doane Bantamweight Brad Pickett vs. Iuri Alcântara Bantamweight Davey Grant vs. Damian Stasiak Welterweight Leon Edwards vs. Albert Tumenov Lightweight Łukasz Sajewski vs. Marc Diakiese Welterweight Danny Roberts vs. Mike Perry Lightweight Leonardo Santos vs. Adriano Martins Comment -
Well game day has come!!! Let's get ready to rumble!!Comment -
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OSP ITD. -105. Anyone on Mike Perry the first few fights?Comment -
I am ready for this card. Looking forward to the fights. Locked and loaded.Comment -
The first fight I got it nailed down like this... No hedge... Sajewski coming in on just one week notice probably won't be standing at the end of the 3rd round is my best guess. Gotta take the undefeated 9-0 fighter in this one and by KO most likely..
(Always bet on black as well when in doubt)
$100.00 $125.00 Pending 10/8/16 8:00pm UFC Fighting 1801 Lukasz Sajewski/Marc Diakiese Under 2½ +125* $100.00 $215.00 Pending 10/8/16 8:00pm MMA Props Fighting 1833 Diakiese wins by TKO/KO +215* vs Any other result
Lukasz
Sajewski
"Wookiee"
vs
Marc
Diakiese
"Bonecrusher"
POLAND
Country
13-2-0
Record
9-0-0
23%
KO/TKO
44%
46%
SUB
11%
31%
DEC
44%
68 in
Height
70 in
155 lbs
Weight
155 lbs
71 in
Reach
73 in
39 in
Leg Reach
39 inComment -
Looks like Hendo is banking on Bisping being overly aggressive early. Probably trying to set a trap to land one last H-bomb. I honestly wonder what is going through Bisping's head right now. Should he stay on the outside and respect the powe or is he going to dive right into the pocket? We'll find out soon.Comment -
I like it. BOL!The first fight I got it nailed down like this... No hedge... Sajewski coming in on just one week notice probably won't be standing at the end of the 3rd round is my best guess. Gotta take the undefeated 9-0 fighter in this one and by KO most likely..
(Always bet on black as well when in doubt)
$100.00 $125.00 Pending 10/8/16 8:00pm UFC Fighting 1801 Lukasz Sajewski/Marc Diakiese Under 2½ +125* $100.00 $215.00 Pending 10/8/16 8:00pm MMA Props Fighting 1833 Diakiese wins by TKO/KO +215* vs Any other result
Lukasz
Sajewski
"Wookiee"
vs
Marc
Diakiese
"Bonecrusher"
POLAND
Country
13-2-0
Record
9-0-0
23%
KO/TKO
44%
46%
SUB
11%
31%
DEC
44%
68 in
Height
70 in
155 lbs
Weight
155 lbs
71 in
Reach
73 in
39 in
Leg Reach
39 inComment -
Roberts, Diakiese, Mousasi (but the line movement worries me here), BispingComment -
Looking like another later start time due to the fight cancellations and time slots..
Waiting... Bueler, Bueler, Bueler...
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I'm ready for the H-BOMB to land!!! Hendo let's do this one last time!!!! Silence Manchester I say!!!
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Martins by Ko I got.. Hedge Santos sub..Comment -
If I was able to, I'd probably live bet Martins at +money since he's a slow starter and I think he'll win a 29-28Comment -
Jibby mike perry is a lpck and I don't care what you say.Comment -
Will take a stab for a unit with Mike Perry, see what this hype is all about.Comment -
Horrible performance in that first fight, take em' both out back and shoot em'.Comment -
Hopefully the next fight is better. That was mostly just a staring contestComment -
Perry sporting some new face tats. ClassyComment -
Neither of those guys came to fight.. Geez. Boring fight...Comment -
Good R1 from Perry. Let's see if his cardio holds upComment -
Damn. Roberts saved by the bell twiceComment
