Went to this event on Saturday (first live MMA event I’ve been to). Really fun. Thoughts:
UFC puts on a good show. No one works harder than Bruce Buffer. When the fight is not on, he’s always on the move. Walking around, talking to people, staying loose, etc. Took pics with everyone that came up to the rail.
A LOT of fighters making their UFC debut.
Only stinker in my mind was Gravely v. Oliveira.
Frevola just steamrolled (ha!) his opponent. Dude took a beating and was tough as hell (probably too tough for his own good).
Australian dude was impressive.
In the lady fight, the girl got dropped hard but recovered and got the sub. Pretty crazy turnaround.
Victor Henry took right on short notice and took just a bit to adjust then had a great fight. That was a “busy” fight
Michael Morales might be a problem in the division. Young dude.
Stamann looked like he was going to retire after getting subbed in under a minute. Said was like looking around when ref is asking him if he’s ready and then just caught him quick.
Argentine dude needs to learn how to move. Pereira does a lot of unnecessary stuff but he’s entertaining
Pops for Moreno were crazy. I wouldn’t have been surprised if they called that fight either way. Fig definitely landed the harder shots and the leg kicks looked worse because Moreno was always looking off balance. Fun fight.
Crowd definitely lost juice after that one. Seeing the HWs in the ring after the little guys is a shock. Massive. I thought Gane had more tools, but I think too inexperienced here. Definitely looked super gassed around the 3rd. Francis is just so freaking strong. Surprised at his ability to dominate on the ground. Thought Gane screwed up going for the leg at some point.
A lot of weed smell in the building. Loudest celebrity pop of the night to Iron Mike