UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor 2 (January 23, 2021)

**LBfightlife** · 01-22-21, 08:08 PM

Dustin does look shook. It almost seems like he's accepted that McGregor is better than him.

Dustin has a strong ground game and amazing darce choke.. We have seen McGregor stunned and submitted before with Nate. He was in camp for a title fight at the time and still gassed.

I still believe McGregor will win, but if Dustin could use grappling to tire him out and mitigate damage in the early rounds he could have a path to victory there.

Food for thought

**hankcream** · 01-22-21, 08:20 PM

Originally posted by LBfightlife

Dustin does look shook. It almost seems like he's accepted that McGregor is better than him.

Dustin has a strong ground game and amazing darce choke.. We have seen McGregor stunned and submitted before with Nate. He was in camp for a title fight at the time and still gassed.

I still believe McGregor will win, but if Dustin could use grappling to tire him out and mitigate damage in the early rounds he could have a path to victory there.

Food for thought

Good post, thinking the same

**hankcream** · 01-22-21, 10:13 PM

Great Event to watch, Shitty event to bet:

1 unit - Albazi by points +200 - don’t trust Albazi’s chin but don’t think the Russian has the power to take him out. Taking the faster younger guy
2.5 units- Muradov -155 - Sanchez didn’t look great @ the weigh in & face-off
1 - unit - Chandler + 115
10 units- Connor -305 - f* it, I’ve lost a shitload betting against Poirier but I think McGregor is in his head

Good Luck Gents

Waiting to see Hugo’s thoughts. SBR should give that man a “MMA Guru” Badge & pay him to be the MMA forum Administrator

**PaperTrail07** · 01-22-21, 10:21 PM

1 more sleep

**LBfightlife** · 01-22-21, 10:39 PM

They put put Hugo and Jibby in the place of those obese clowns who make picks on the site with that girl who almost seems like a casual as a moderator .. or add them in at least to contradict the clowns. Those guys like lose every week. They were big on Edmand Schebaziann and Sean O'Malley and I was like damn . Yall lost all credibility

**LBfightlife** · 01-23-21, 12:03 AM

Originally posted by hankcream

Great Event to watch, Shitty event to bet:

Yea the lines don't really encourage me to make any plays at least on the fighters I am more familiar with .

Betting on McGregor to beat Poierer isn't link betting on Floyd Mayweather against McGregor.

**Thrilla** · 01-23-21, 12:03 AM

Originally posted by THE_LOCKSMITH

Poirier looking like the bigger man. McGregor has to pump himself up to match Poirier.

Hooker looking down on his opponent, smiling: "The fukk you gonna do, midget"

**Hugo de Naranja** · 01-23-21, 12:50 AM

Originally posted by hankcream

Great Event to watch, Shitty event to bet:

1 unit - Albazi by points +200 - don’t trust Albazi’s chin but don’t think the Russian has the power to take him out. Taking the faster younger guy
2.5 units- Muradov -155 - Sanchez didn’t look great @ the weigh in & face-off
1 - unit - Chandler + 115
10 units- Connor -305 - f* it, I’ve lost a shitload betting against Poirier but I think McGregor is in his head

Good Luck Gents

Waiting to see Hugo’s thoughts. SBR should give that man a “MMA Guru” Badge & pay him to be the MMA forum Administrator

Haha thanks Hank! Will post my usual stuff tomorrow afternoon.

**JIBBBY** · 01-23-21, 01:05 AM

Fight stays standing McIrish wins!! Hits the ground late and McIrish is gassed out then DP wins via RNC's like Nate Dias did..

Let's see what happens? DP doesn't have the greatest double leg take downs from what I've seen.

Would be a great game plan out of the gates for DP if suddenly he got wrestling chops.. I don't see it though.

See it and then I'll believe it..

**Hugo de Naranja** · 01-23-21, 03:45 AM

One thing I noticed with McGregor is that he using far fewer kicks than he used to. He's more of a pure boxer at this point.

**Thrilla** · 01-23-21, 05:18 AM

**UncleChael** · 01-23-21, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by Hugo de Naranja

One thing I noticed with McGregor is that he using far fewer kicks than he used to. He's more of a pure boxer at this point.

The dude has a million shots, he used a shoulder strike and one high kick his last fight. He is the GOAT.

**hankcream** · 01-23-21, 10:56 AM

1 more pre play:
1.5 units Shoe Face +ev

**PaperTrail07** · 01-23-21, 12:01 PM

all that boxing training....agree...the kicks are actually will land more now IMO....

Originally posted by Hugo de Naranja

One thing I noticed with McGregor is that he using far fewer kicks than he used to. He's more of a pure boxer at this point.

**hankcream** · 01-23-21, 12:31 PM

Don't like betting Female fights but f-it might as well risk 25% of my bankroll on this PPV
1.5 units Eye -104

**BIGDAY** · 01-23-21, 02:50 PM

It’s FIGHT NIGHT!!!

**BIGDAY** · 01-23-21, 02:51 PM

Hooker -140

Muradov -145

**Hugo de Naranja** · 01-23-21, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by UncleChael

The dude has a million shots, he used a shoulder strike and one high kick his last fight. He is the GOAT.

Hopefully you're joking. He's not even in the GOAT conversation.

**hankcream** · 01-23-21, 03:40 PM

Poirier has been in some pretty brutal fights fairly recently where he took some big shots -Gaethje, Holloway, and Hooker and I don't recall him doing any wrestling in any of those fights. Connor really hasn't taken any big shots since maybe a couple from Khabib or his fight with Floyd when they were wearing gloves. Conor appeared to really improve his wrestling defense against Khabib, I think he looked better than Poirier defending Khabib. I just think the Irishmen is going to be the quicker fighter who hasn't absorbed as much damage.

**Sanity Check** · 01-23-21, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by UncleChael

The dude has a million shots, he used a shoulder strike and one high kick his last fight. He is the GOAT.

https://twitter.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1327035224832749569

**Ghenghis Kahn** · 01-23-21, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by UncleChael

The dude has a million shots, he used a shoulder strike and one high kick his last fight. He is the GOAT.

Are you talking about the fight against walking CTE aka Cowboy?

**magpie878** · 01-23-21, 04:56 PM

Looked like more money in on McGregor, Hooker, and Calderwood last time I checked DK.

Having a few guys over tonight, this should be a fun one.

**G Trooper** · 01-23-21, 04:58 PM

Hugo, id like to donate my bet points to you to show appreciation. When I try to do so, it prompts me with this message, not sure if it is some issue on your end but let me know if you can figure it out

“We could not award this user points. This person may not be allowed to receive points
or you do not have enough points”

**unlearn** · 01-23-21, 05:19 PM

Originally posted by G Trooper

Hugo, id like to donate my bet points to you to show appreciation. When I try to do so, it prompts me with this message, not sure if it is some issue on your end but let me know if you can figure it out

“We could not award this user points. This person may not be allowed to receive points
or you do not have enough points”

It is because you are a non pro and can only transfer 2 points a day chief

**frankieunits2685** · 01-23-21, 05:21 PM

Here's what I'm going with for UFC 257:

Rountree/McGregor Parlay -151
Dan Hooker -152

**Hugo de Naranja** · 01-23-21, 05:22 PM

Originally posted by G Trooper

Hugo, id like to donate my bet points to you to show appreciation. When I try to do so, it prompts me with this message, not sure if it is some issue on your end but let me know if you can figure it out

“We could not award this user points. This person may not be allowed to receive points
or you do not have enough points”

Trooper, thank you very much. I think unlearn is correct. Feel free to shoot me a PM. I have an idea for a potential fix.

**richie360** · 01-23-21, 05:26 PM

Ye Hugo is solid as it comes when it comes to MMA, I rarely post anymore but I’m always reading. Not going to lie apart from the last two fights on this card I’m kinda underwhelmed by it. Hopefully hit a few bets in play

**Hugo de Naranja** · 01-23-21, 05:31 PM

Originally posted by richie360

Ye Hugo is solid as it comes when it comes to MMA, I rarely post anymore but I’m always reading. Not going to lie apart from the last two fights on this card I’m kinda underwhelmed by it. Hopefully hit a few bets in play

Thanks Richie! Best of luck tonight.

**Juventuz** · 01-23-21, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by Thrilla

McGregor stating on multiple media occasions that he wants this to be a long fight...giving me the vibes of a tiger wanting to play with it's prey before the kill. I wouldnt be confident in betting under. Regardless of this you're getting bad odds for under. gl

I agree with you, but Conor has wanted to do this multiple times before...but he's just too good... Best of luck Thrilla!

P.S. I L O V E Hooker but rooting for Chandler. If Dan wins, I'm going to be 0% sad, but I just want Chandler to win!

**Hugo de Naranja** · 01-23-21, 06:17 PM

UFC 257: McGregor vs. Poirier II Picks:
Zhalgas Zhumagulov Unanimous Decision (29-28 x3)
Movsar Evloev Unanimous Decision (30-27 x3)
Khalil Rountree Round 1 KO (Punch)
Sara McMann Round 2 Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
Brad Tavares Unanimous Decision (29-28 x3)
Arman Tsarukyan Unanimous Decision (30-27 x3)
Amanda Ribas Round 1 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Makhmud Muradov Unanimous Decision (29-28 x3)
Jessica Eye Split Decision (29-28 x2, 28-29)
Dan Hooker Round 1 KO (Knee)
Conor McGregor Round 1 TKO (Punches)

**Hugo de Naranja** · 01-23-21, 06:17 PM

UFC 257: McGregor vs. Poirier II

Fight Pass Early Prelims:

Fight #1: Zhumagulov vs. Albazi
No Bet

Fight #2: Evloev vs. Lentz
Parlays

ESPN Prelims:

Fight #3: Rountree vs. Prachnio
No Bet

Fight #4: McMann vs. Pena
McMann (-108) 1.37u to win 1.27u
McMann -3.5 (+240) 0.35u

Hedge:
Pena Submission (+500) 0.05u

Fight #5: Tavares vs. Carlos Junior
Tavares (-116) 0.58u to win 0.5u

Fight #6: Tsarukyan vs. Frevola
No Bet

Main Card:

Fight #7: Ribas vs. M. Rodriguez
Ribas+M. Rodriguez Under 2.5 (+187) 0.35u
Ribas Submission (+330) 0.17u

Fight #8: Muradov vs. A. Sanchez
No Bet

Fight #9: Eye vs. Calderwood
No Bet

Fight #10: Hooker vs. Chandler
Hooker (-140) 1.05u to win 0.75u

Fight #11: McGregor vs. Poirier
McGregor+Poirier Under 120.5 SS (-118) 0.32u to win 0.27u
McGregor (+100) 0.25u
McGregor Round 1 (+250) 0.5u

Hedge:
Poirier Submission (+895) 0.5u

Prop Parlays:
Evloev Decision/McMann+Pena Ends in Sub (+500) 0.1u

Multi-Event Parlays:
Le. Murphy/Ribas (-108) 1.5u to win 1.39u
Le. Murphy/McGregor+Poirier WSR4 (-103) 0.65u to win 0.63u

**kcchiefs** · 01-23-21, 06:45 PM

Albazi-117 1U
Pena +100 .5U
Tavares +100 1U
Frevola +500 .2U
Parlay Roundtree, Ribas, Mr Mac 1U-1.16U

**dawg58kahn** · 01-23-21, 06:52 PM

Originally posted by magpie878

Looked like more money in on McGregor, Hooker, and Calderwood last time I checked DK.

Having a few guys over tonight, this should be a fun one.

i ordered some strippers too

**LBfightlife** · 01-23-21, 06:54 PM

Need to go PRO myself. Will DM you Hugo.

Also I'm with Jibby. Dustin looks a lot bigger. He also has more respect for Conors power after tasting it and his head "clattering off the canvas".

Perhaps Dustin will use his wrestling. The countdown showed him getting a lot of wrestling reps with "Street Judas" Masvidal.

**trickboy** · 01-23-21, 06:59 PM

Jibby and ptrail...respect for both. who you got???