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In a dynamic and engaging YouTube breakdown for UFC 300, Brandan and Santino delve into each fight with a mix of humor, detailed analysis, and candid opinions. Here’s a quick summary of their thoughts on each fight, along with their final picks:
- Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Cody Garbrandt: They both express skepticism about Garbrandt’s ability to stick to a game plan against Figueiredo’s dangerous counter-striking and grappling. They both lean towards Figueiredo winning due to his versatility and toughness.
- Bobby Green vs. Jim Miller: Despite acknowledging Green’s susceptibility to being knocked out, they like his counter-striking abilities. However, they also recognize Miller’s potential to capitalize on any mistake by Green. Santino favors Green. Brandan favors Miller
- Jessica Andrade vs. Marina Rodriguez: The discussion highlights Rodriguez’s striking prowess and Andrade’s physicality. Santino favors Andrade, while Brandan favors Rodriguez.
- Jalin Turner vs. Renato Moicano: Turner is praised for his striking and resilience against takedowns, making him the favored pick. They see Turner’s versatility and striking range as key advantages over Moicano.
- Diego Lopez vs. Sodiq Yusuff: Santino and Brandan are torn but intrigued by Lopez’s tenacity and willingness to engage in a brawl. Despite Yusuff’s technical advantages, they speculate that Lopez’s aggression and durability could lead to an upset.
- Holly Holm vs. Kayla Harrison: They discuss Harrison’s grappling dominance and Holm’s striking, ultimately predicting Harrison will win due to her grappling prowess. However, they acknowledge the potential for Holm to utilize her striking and movement effectively. Santino favors Holm. Brandan favors Harrison.
- Aljamain Sterling vs. Calvin Kattar: They agree that Kattar’s approach and Sterling’s versatility make this a closely contested fight. Both narrowly favor Kattar after a long layoff.
- Jiri Prochazka vs. Aleksandar Rakic: Santino favors Rakic. Brandan favors Jiri.
- Bo Nickal vs. Cody Brundage: Nickal is overwhelmingly favored due to his wrestling pedigree and potential for dominance. They joke about the lopsided matchup but are curious about Nickal’s performance in a high-profile card.
- Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan: Santino and Brandan are split, with Santino leaning towards Oliveira’s experience and submission skills, while Brandan believes Tsarukyan’s wrestling and striking will secure him the victory.
- Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway: They discuss Holloway’s volume striking against Gaethje’s power and leg kicks. While acknowledging Holloway’s resilience, they predict Gaethje’s physicality and striking will lead him to victory.
- Weili Zhang vs. Yan Xiaonan: Zhang is heavily favored for her well-rounded skill set and physicality. They see Zhang’s ability to mix striking with grappling as the key to her retaining the title.
- Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill: The main event discussion revolves around Pereira’s striking expertise against Hill’s athleticism and power. They lean towards Pereira due to his technical striking and experience but acknowledge Hill’s potential for a knockout.
Their analysis provides a comprehensive and entertaining preview of UFC 300, offering insights into each fighter’s strengths and weaknesses while making their predictions.
