Curtis Blaydes is going to smash Francis Ngannou.

[Fergelmince]

It's a HW fight so clearly Ngannou has a chance but the smart money is clearly on Blaydes here. Ngannou is almost 50 years old and has looked terrible in his last 2 fights.
Blaydes is young and just entering his prime years as a fighter.
Writing is on the wall IMO and it's written in Ngannou's blood.

Plus, when you get over 50yo aging accelerates, so ngannou could be a shell of his former self by now.

 

[Medulla Omoplata]

Plus, when you get over 50yo aging accelerates, so ngannou could be a shell of his former self by now.

hopefully this fight happens before he is dead from old age

 

[Kumason]

Not the biggest hot take in the world, but still, I'm putting some hefty cash on this fight.

Curtis started as a 2/5 favorite, now down to 1/2. You can get him at 11/10 for a stoppage though, which I personally think is inevitable here.

Curtis walked through Overeem, like literally took him down when he saw fit, with absolute ease. Overeem has much better grappling than Francis, and has much better cardio also. Can you imagine how Francis is going to look if it's Round 3 and he's been on his back eating punches for 10 minutes already?

My prediction is a Round 2-3 TKO stoppage from Curtis. I don't think Francis will lay a glove on him.

Actually he opened at +121.I agree with Blaydes winning but I don't like over -200,N'Gannou could hit his stride again and can ko any man.Plus you're wrong all the time,about 30% or more,which is why I always laugh at these silly prediction threads where one guy has no chance.Would have been a nice bet at even or near it.

 

[MMA SCOUT]

Blaydes will beat him everywhere. He’s already tasted his power, and he kept on coming, which was on a two week camp w no coaches. Now he’s in Denver and has sparring partners like Reem.

Blaydes will prob get cracked, but I see a Blaydes tko via hellbows from 1/2 guard, let’s go on a limb, in the first

 

[doubleg]

Not the biggest hot take in the world, but still, I'm putting some hefty cash on this fight.

Curtis started as a 2/5 favorite, now down to 1/2. You can get him at 11/10 for a stoppage though, which I personally think is inevitable here.

Curtis walked through Overeem, like literally took him down when he saw fit, with absolute ease. Overeem has much better grappling than Francis, and has much better cardio also. Can you imagine how Francis is going to look if it's Round 3 and he's been on his back eating punches for 10 minutes already?

My prediction is a Round 2-3 TKO stoppage from Curtis. I don't think Francis will lay a glove on him.

I second that. Although might bring rejuvenated confidence. And the I don't think ground and hump will get him. And from the interview he seems to done work. Close fight

 

[Bear Trapp]

What version of Ngannou can stop Blaydes' takedowns?

The version that stopped them last time

 

[Fantasy]

Why the fuck are they putting him against another wrestler. This dude should be KO’ing nobodies and making ufc highlight reels

 

[Drain Bamage]

Not the biggest hot take in the world, but still, I'm putting some hefty cash on this fight.

Curtis started as a 2/5 favorite, now down to 1/2. You can get him at 11/10 for a stoppage though, which I personally think is inevitable here.

Curtis walked through Overeem, like literally took him down when he saw fit, with absolute ease. Overeem has much better grappling than Francis, and has much better cardio also. Can you imagine how Francis is going to look if it's Round 3 and he's been on his back eating punches for 10 minutes already?

My prediction is a Round 2-3 TKO stoppage from Curtis. I don't think Francis will lay a glove on him.

Lol @ gambling on MMA

 

[BEATDOWNS]

Depends on the Ngannou that shows up

This one he's damaged goods.

 

[BC]

Y’all really don’t know who Francis Ngannou is do you? Welcome back TNBR

 

[jjresq]

What version of Ngannou can stop Blaydes' takedowns?

The one that stopped them when they first fought

 

[Rebli19]

What version of Ngannou can stop Blaydes' takedowns?

Didn’t Ngannou win the first time or am I dreaming ? blaydes took him down but didn’t nothing on the floor and Francis was too much on the feet. I think that Blaydes will win but if Ngannou comes with the right mentality it could go either way

 

[jeskola]

So by smash, you mean lay on top of him for several rounds?

 

[Kyle Stephens]

First, I don't know if this is a betting thread or not, but still:
Wow! Everybody is betting on Blaydes and fading Ngannou from seeing him lose two fights in a row.

I don't know what to say to you people. Just don't get scammed for your money again. This MMA betting shit is very ugly and unpredictable mistress.

If you like betting on MMA, bet small and bet UNDERDOGS with reasonable chances. Go opposite of the public, more times than not you'll be right, I tell ya.

 

[turna]

I see it going pretty much the same as last time to be honest, except there's a KO not a doctor stoppage.

 

[Roukas]

Not the biggest hot take in the world, but still, I'm putting some hefty cash on this fight.

Curtis started as a 2/5 favorite, now down to 1/2. You can get him at 11/10 for a stoppage though, which I personally think is inevitable here.

Curtis walked through Overeem, like literally took him down when he saw fit, with absolute ease. Overeem has much better grappling than Francis, and has much better cardio also. Can you imagine how Francis is going to look if it's Round 3 and he's been on his back eating punches for 10 minutes

My prediction is a Round 2-3 TKO stoppage from Curtis. I don't think Francis will lay a glove on him.

Francis is stronger then Overeem yes ... francis is strong as an OX trust me guy blade boy gonna wish he never accept this rematch of his first loss the other eye might close this time Ngannou by vicious flying knee in the 3rd rd

 

[Roukas]

The flying knee to stipe at the end of the right almost ended it right thrrr a little more gas that knee was BRUTAL in 5th rd stipenfift

 

[cheesus]

Francis has already beaten Blaydes, granted I think Blaydes has improved slightly, gained more experience and seems a lot more confident in his abilities. It all really boils down to what version of Francis turns up, if he paces himself and fights with confidence I think he has the ability to defeat Blaydes again. Fight is a mystery to me, I wouldn't bet on it.

 

[Mmmmmmma1234]

First, I don't know if this is a betting thread or not, but still:
Wow! Everybody is betting on Blaydes and fading Ngannou from seeing him lose two fights in a row.

I don't know what to say to you people. Just don't get scammed for your money again. This MMA betting shit is very ugly and unpredictable mistress.

If you like betting on MMA, bet small and bet UNDERDOGS with reasonable chances. Go opposite of the public, more times than not you'll be right, I tell ya.

Blaydes by domination, Francis is the new Rogers.

 

[Doughie99]

Agreed. Curtis is going to humiliate that boy

If Blaydes win this fight, then he really should be right up there at the top of the heap to get his title-shot.

-- He's a really good fighter, quite experienced now, and so once we're done with the exhibition-fight that will be Lesnar vs Cormier (IF it actually happens) then I'd like to see Blaydes vs Stipe. THAT would be a solid and hard fight. Both guys would be super-motivated.