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UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakic
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- Saturday 08.29.2020 at 06:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: ESPN+
- Name: UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakic
- Also Known As: UFC Vegas 8
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: UFC APEX
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Brendan Fitzgerald, Paul Felder
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Paul Felder
- TV Ratings: 564,000 avg. viewers (ESPN prelims)
- MMA Bouts: 10
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Aleksandar Rakić defeats Anthony Smith via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Neil Magny defeats Robbie Lawler via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Alexa Grasso defeats Ji Yeon Kim via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Ricardo Lamas defeats Bill Algeo via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Impa Kasanganay defeats Maki Pitolo via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Zak Cummings defeats Alessio Di Chirico via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Alex Caceres defeats Austin Springer via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 3:38 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Sean Brady defeats Christian Aguilera via Submission, Guillotine Choke | 1:47 Round 2 of 3, 6:47 Total Bout Page | |
| Polyana Viana defeats Emily Whitmire via Submission, Armbar | 1:53 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Mallory Martin defeats Hannah Cifers via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 1:33 Round 2 of 3, 6:33 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 4
08.27.2020 | 2:36 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 2126th
* Edited at 08.27.2020, 2:53 AM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
bout announced
Alex Caceres vs. Austin Springer at 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
08.27.2020 | 12:27 PM ET
Lawd
Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 1738th
"He who hesitates meditates in a horizontal position""
08.27.2020 | 1:22 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 9 Winners, 0 Perfect, 265 Points | Tied for 2546th
Austin Springer, TKO, R2
15 fights never lost a decision I like this dog, doubt alex can stop him I predict an upset.
"“I took no damage,” Hill said. “Most of the fall was me falling down"
08.27.2020 | 4:01 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 383rd
Aleksandar Rakić, TKO, R2
I really hope that Rakic gets it done in this one, he’s got a lot of potential and despite losing a very close fight with Volkan in his last outing he still displayed great ability and potential to grow and improve off. At 28 Rakic still has age on his side and I believe he will have a speed advantage in this fight, given how badly Anthony smith got butchered in his last fight by a 40 year old Glover Texiera on top of the amount of fights he has been in compared to Rakic i feel like the advantage is right to be in favour of Rakic coming into this fight. Although this is the main event it’s a huge factor that this is only a 3 round fight. Had it been a 5 round fight I may have favoured smith due to experience in 5 round fights and the unknown of how Rakic’s gas tank may hold up in the later rounds but being a 3 rounder I think Rakic is a safe prediction. After a potentially cautious feeling out process in the first round I can see rakic getting a TKO/KO in the second.
Ankalaev vs. Cutelaba II
Magomed Ankalaev, TKO, R2
The first fight was very embarrassing way to lose for Cutelaba.... he was clearly caught with a few big shots but for sure he was playing up to it a bit hoping to surprise Ankalaev and catch him off guard with a big overhand, however this ended horrendously badly when the ref waved it off thinking Cutelaba was out on his feet.... some weeks later we have the rematch that I do feel is necessary however will have the same result, whether that be a first round knockout I’m not sure but I do think unless Cutelaba lands something lethal in the first round then it really is Ankalaevs fight to lose, he is a much more polished and technical striker with a wider arsenal of kickboxing striking, he should also be able to defend efficiently if Cutelaba was to go for a takedown and I think that Ankalaev gets the finish late into round 2 if not then round 3 but regardless of how it happens, I think Ankalaev gets his hand raised in the one.
Brady vs. Aguilera
Sean Brady, DEC
Aguilera looked good in his debut UFC fight however that was against Anthony Ivy who isn’t the highest of competition... I think that Sean Brady is more we’ll rounded and superior in all areas, Aguilera showed that he has heavy hands and can do some damage so Brady will have to be cautious of being caught by some power punches early on but ultimately I see Brady cruising to a unanimous decision or getting a late stoppage extending his unbeaten record to 13-0 which will be refreshing to see after so many unbeaten records being broken recently!
* Edited at 08.27.2020, 4:06 PM ET *
08.27.2020 | 4:05 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 2126th
* Edited at 08.27.2020, 4:07 PM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
08.27.2020 | 4:53 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 2494th
08.27.2020 | 6:04 PM ET
For anyone who forgot how much of a savage Ruthless is
Predictions: 4 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 225 Points | Tied for 2629th
"I’m here to snatch necks and cash checks" - Darrick Minner
08.27.2020 | 11:33 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 5 Perfect, 565 Points | Tied for 359th
"“What happened to you, USA? Wake up, USA! Go! Go back for you, go! Go for Jesus. No forgay Jesus people." -Yoel Romero"
08.28.2020 | 10:33 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 2230th
"I know many a troops that I visit when I went to Iraq in 2005... 2-uh excuse me in 19-or.. 05' 06' 07' 08' 09' 2010 2011. I went from the Korwaiten border! All the way up to the Turkish border!" -Tito Ortiz
08.28.2020 | 2:21 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 1341st
This new generation of WW is better then the precedent and even GSP know it. A normal thing in a evolving sport.
"Never go down without a fight"
event start time updated
From Saturday, August 29 at 5:00pm ET to Saturday, August 29 at 6:00pm ET
weigh-in result
Mallory Martin: 115.5 lbs (52.4 kgs)
weigh-in result
Hannah Cifers: 117.0 lbs (53.1 kgs)
weigh-in result
Emily Whitmire: 115.5 lbs (52.4 kgs)
weigh-in result
Polyana Viana: 116.0 lbs (52.6 kgs)
weigh-in result
Sean Brady: 170.5 lbs (77.3 kgs)
weigh-in result
Christian Aguilera: 170.0 lbs (77.1 kgs)
weigh-in result
Alex Caceres: 145.0 lbs (65.8 kgs)
weigh-in result
Austin Springer: 151.0 lbs (68.5 kgs)
weigh-in result
Zak Cummings: 185.0 lbs (83.9 kgs)
weigh-in result
Alessio Di Chirico: 184.0 lbs (83.5 kgs)
weigh-in result
Maki Pitolo: 184.5 lbs (83.7 kgs)
weigh-in result
Impa Kasanganay: 185.5 lbs (84.1 kgs)
weigh-in result
Magomed Ankalaev: 205.0 lbs (93.0 kgs)
weigh-in result
Ion Cutelaba: 205.5 lbs (93.2 kgs)
weigh-in result
Ricardo Lamas: 145.0 lbs (65.8 kgs)
weigh-in result
Bill Algeo: 146.0 lbs (66.2 kgs)
weigh-in result
Ji Yeon Kim: 126.0 lbs (57.2 kgs)
weigh-in result
Alexa Grasso: 126.0 lbs (57.2 kgs)
weigh-in result
Robbie Lawler: 171.0 lbs (77.6 kgs)
weigh-in result
Neil Magny: 171.0 lbs (77.6 kgs)
weigh-in result
Anthony Smith: 205.0 lbs (93.0 kgs)
weigh-in result
Aleksandar Rakić: 205.5 lbs (93.2 kgs)
08.28.2020 | 3:57 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 7 Winners, 2 Perfect, 300 Points | Tied for 2414th
Alex Caceres, SUB, R1
-Austin seemed to gas against Giga Chiadze
08.28.2020 | 6:26 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 2126th
Anthony Smith, SUB, R3
Rakik should win this with his kicking game, and smith getting a 3 round beating in the last few rounds by Glover weaken his chin, but Rakik being at -300 is a joke line for a pretty close fight, Rakic is unproven and don't act like he didn't loss to Osdemir (which wasn't a robery but a close fight that I don't know who win but people ***** about), Smith will have the ground game advantage also, Me picking Value is doing great right now so that why im picking Smith
Lawler vs. Magny
Robbie Lawler, TKO, R1
Im pick Robbie because I can't live in a world where Magny beat Robbie, I Hate watching Magny and his last 2 fight were the 'pissbreak' of the card in my oppion, More hopping then thinking it will actully happen but Lawlor being Totaly not on roids like when he fough Askren then Magny more **** then a two dollar prostute, And If Lawlor suck this fight, Im playing Head on my shoulders and other love song while Magny hold him agaist the fence so I can LOL
Kim vs. Grasso
Alexa Grasso, DEC
Grasso got ten pound on her Asso so this fight will be fun for atlest one reason, Grasso might be small for the division but I think she training to be a better fight like Rob
Lamas vs. Algeo
Ricardo Lamas, SUB, R2
Lamas odds are a little high, being 39 , But Lamas is good so Im picking him
Ankalaev vs. Cutelaba II
Magomed Ankalaev, DEC
First fight end in the most early stoppage i ever seen, Hope Ion Knock him out because **** Kevin Mcdonald, Magomed probley avoid the fight and Gas Ion out.
Pitolo vs. Kasanganay
Maki Pitolo, TKO, R2
COCONUT BOMBZ!!!!!!!!
Cummings vs. Di Chirico
Zak Cummings, DEC
Spock sucks ass and cumming is decent
Caceres vs. Springer
Alex Caceres, DEC
Don't know,Caceres is meh
Brady vs. Aguilera
Sean Brady, DEC
Christian Aguilera fight DIRRTY , And he Ko that bum but the guy he fought is a the long list of fighter sign during covid I cut ) . Brady is good winning his last few for
"Quack quack quack"
08.28.2020 | 6:29 PM ET
Song to play when Fights become boring( I'e Magny hug fest
Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 2126th
* Edited at 08.28.2020, 6:32 PM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
08.28.2020 | 6:32 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 978th
Well, you know how that fight went. Smith on the microphone "Now you know my name" is one of my favourite post fight interviews and fights I've seen.
That said, you don't know how his fights are gonna go. He might be getting the **** beat out of him and then submit you or come from behind TKO. Obviously that was not gonna happen with Jones, and the Glover fight showed that he isn't quite at that level.
He will not fight for the belt again, even though they want him to. Still a fan.
"For no particular reason beat up everyone"
08.28.2020 | 6:33 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 383rd
08.28.2020 | 6:37 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 978th
* Edited at 08.28.2020, 6:38 PM ET *
"For no particular reason beat up everyone"
08.28.2020 | 6:46 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 383rd
08.28.2020 | 8:08 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 9 Winners, 3 Perfect, 500 Points | Tied for 814th
Sean Brady, DEC
I really like Aguilera too but Brady keeps wining like those Brady’s tend to do
Martin vs. Cifers
Mallory Martin, SUB, R2
The mat is her ocean
08.28.2020 | 9:03 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 2494th
08.28.2020 | 9:06 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 2494th
Cyphers missed by 1 which is also ****** considering her size.