Ufc 171

[Tao]

UFC 171 Main Event:

170 lbs.: Johny Hendricks vs. Robbie Lawler for vacant welterweight title

UFC 171 PPV Main Card (10 p.m. ET):

170 lbs.: Carlos Condit vs. Tyron Woodley
155 lbs.: Myles Jury vs. Diego Sanchez
170 lbs.: Hector Lombard vs. Jake Shields
205 lbs.: Ovince St. Preux vs. Nikita Krylov

UFC 171 FOX Sports 2 Prelims (8 p.m. ET):

170 lbs.: Kelvin Gastelum vs. Rick Story
135 lbs.: Jessica Andrade vs. Raquel Pennington
145 lbs.: Jim Hettes vs. Dennis Bermudez
170 lbs.: Alex Garcia vs. Sean Spencer

 

[The Oracle]

170 lbs.: Johny Hendricks vs. Robbie Lawler for vacant welterweight title...............Hendricks looked shaky at the weigh ins and did miss weight the first time so I'm wondering if maybe a bad weight cut will affect him tonight. I'm pulling for the underdog Lawler and am going to say he ko's Hendricks in the second.

170 lbs.: Carlos Condit vs. Tyron Woodley.............Woodley is a physical powerhouse but I think the more experienced Condit will out fox him to a U.D.

170 lbs.: Hector Lombard vs. Jake Shields...........I see Shield grinding out another 3 round decision.

 

[LoveThemGirls]

Really tough to call any of the matches, Hendricks and Lawler and so evenly matched, and Condit & Shields are going against guys with superhero-action-figure bodies; Woodley and Lombard are absolutely massive. Gastelum has been really tough and Story will make us see if he's ready to take that next step up.

Predictions:
Hendricks by KO, 3rd round
Condit by decision
Shields by decision (Shields can't be knocked out, iron chin)
Gastelum by KO, 2nd round

 

[kirmit129]

170 lbs.: Johny Hendricks vs. Robbie Lawler for vacant welterweight title...............Hendricks looked shaky at the weigh ins and did miss weight the first time so I'm wondering if maybe a bad weight cut will affect him tonight. I'm pulling for the underdog Lawler and am going to say he ko's Hendricks in the second.

He miss weight by how much? Isn't there rules against fighting for the title if you miss weight? Is it going to be for the catchweight championship? (sarcasm)

 

[basketcase]

He miss weight by how much? Isn't there rules against fighting for the title if you miss weight? Is it going to be for the catchweight championship? (sarcasm)

I believe they give them an hour or two to try again.

 

[mightymouse007]

What a good fight. Hendricks wins round 1, 2, Lawler dominates round 3,4. Hendricks did what he needs to do in round 5 to secure the welterweight belt.

 

[Smash]

Thank you for some exciting fights but please retire now Diego. There's just nothing there. Like most of the orig TUF fighters it's time to hang em up.

 

[good to go]

That Lawlor fight was one of the best fights I have watched, true entertainment.

 

[The Oracle]

Well first off I didn't get one fight right,lol.....UGGG!!

Robbie came oh so close but Hendricks dug down deep and fought the last round like the champion he is. Full marks to him. Hopefully we can see a rematch soon.

The Condit/Woodley fight was just starting to get interesting before Condit got hurt. The big question is does Woodley deserve a title shot now though. Hendricks/Woodley would be a good one based on almost identical styles.

If I never see a Jake Shield's fight again I'm okay with that . He's just a one dimensional fighter who when he gets shut down looks terrible in there. Lombard fought a smart fight but was in a bad situation as the fight ended.

Sanchez is a gate keeper at best right now. Entertaining to a degree but the sport has evolved past his skill set.

 

[kirmit129]

I really feel that fighters who have thick beards have an advantage. Difficult to locate the chin to hit. Also provides some padding.

 

[Smash]

Looking forward to Diaz's return