The Ultimate Fighter 25 finale : Johnson vs Gaethje (07.07.2017)T-Mobile Arena | Las Vegas, Nevada
The main card kicks off on FS1 at 9 p.m. ET.So, I’ve been sitting here thinking about the upcoming showdown between Michael Johnson and Justin Gaethje, and honestly, I’m not entirely sure what to make of it yet. It feels like one of those fights where you just know things are going to get messy, which I guess is exactly why we tune in, right? You have Michael Johnson, who is such an unpredictable force, and then you have Justin Gaethje, who basically exists to turn every octagon into a scene from a gritty action movie. I mean, if you aren't prepared for some serious fireworks, you probably shouldn't be watching this particular matchup. Maybe Johnson can find a way to utilize that speed and elusive movement to stay out of the line of fire, but let's be real—trying to dodge Gaethje is like trying to dodge a freight train that's actively looking for you. It's a massive question mark, and I suppose we'll just have to wait and see if Johnson's technical skills can actually neutralize that relentless, heavy-handed pressure that Gaethje brings every single time he steps into the cage. It's going to be intense, I think.
So, we’re looking at the welterweight tournament final from TUF 25, featuring Dhiego Lim versus Jesse Taylor. I guess you could say things are finally coming to a head here, though I'm not entirely sure if anyone's actually prepared for how messy this might get. It feels like one of those fights where you just sit back and wonder why you signed up for the headache, but hey, that's what we're here for, right? Between the two of them, there's a lot of grit, but I suppose we'll just have to wait and see who actually manages to hold it together when the pressure hits.
I’ve been staring at this matchup between Marc Diakiese and Drakkar Klos all morning, and I guess I’m still trying to wrap my head around how this actually plays out. It feels like one of those fights where you just sort of sit back and wonder if anyone is going to come out with a clean face, honestly. On one hand, you have Diakiese, who has that flashy, almost unpredictable movement that can really mess with a guy's rhythm if they aren't careful, but then again, maybe he struggles when things get gritty. And then there's Klos, who seems like the type to just keep coming forward and making life difficult regardless of what happens. I mean, it's probably going to be a bit of a wild ride, and I suspect we might see some high-level striking transitions, though I'm leaning towards it being a bit more chaotic than people are expecting. It's hard to say for sure, but I guess I'm just waiting to see if Diakiese can actually find his flow before Klos turns it into a grind.
I mean, looking at the matchup between Jared Cannonier and Nick Roehrick, I guess you could say things are getting pretty interesting, though I’m honestly not entirely sure where my head is at with this one. It feels like one of those fights where you just have to sit back and see if the power actually translates, because, let's be real, Cannonier is such a physical specimen that it almost feels unfair sometimes. He’s got that heavy-handed style that just seems to grind people down, whereas Roehrick is still trying to find his footing against this level of elite competition. Maybe Roerrick can pull off an upset if he finds a way to neutralize that pressure, but I don't know, it feels like a massive uphill battle for him. If Cannonier lands early, it might be over before we even get comfortable in our seats, but hey, that's why we watch, right? I suppose we'll just have to wait and see if the sheer strength advantage is too much to overcome.
I was just sitting here thinking about the matchup between Brad Tavares and Elias Theodorou, and honestly, I’m not entirely sure what to make of it. It feels like one of those fights where you're just waiting for something to happen, though I guess there's always that possibility that nothing happens at all, which would be pretty underwhelming. Maybe Tavares can find a way to impose his style, but then again, Theodorou is such a relentless mover that it might just turn into a weirdly paced cardio session rather than a real scrap. I don't know, I'm probably overthinking it, but it's hard not to wonder if anyone is actually going to land anything meaningful in there.
I mean, if you’re looking at the matchup between Marcel Fortuna and Jordan Johnson, I guess there isn't much to dissect, though maybe that's exactly the point. It feels like one of those fights where you just sort of sit back and see who blinks first, which is probably a bit of an oversimplification, but I can't help how it looks to me. You have Fortuna trying to find his rhythm, while Johnson seems like the kind of guy who would just relentlessly pressure you until you eventually run out of ideas. It’s hard to say for sure who comes out on top, but I suppose we'll just have to wait for the Nevada Main card to settle the score and see if anyone actually manages to pull off anything impressive.
The preliminary card kicks off on FS1 at 7 p.m. ET.I mean, I guess we’re looking at Tom Gallicchio versus James Kraus, aren't we? It's one of those matchups that kind of sits in that middle ground where you're not quite sure if it's going to be an absolute banger or just a really long, grueling technical grind, though I suppose that's almost always the case when these guys step into the cage. Honestly, I can't quite wrap my head around which way this goes, because while Gallicchio has that certain grit, Kraus always seems to have these weirdly specific ways of making things difficult for his opponents. Maybe it'll be a quick decision, or maybe we'll all be sitting there watching them sweat through three rounds of pure attrition, but either way, I guess I'm ready to see how it unfolds.
I mean, I guess we should probably talk about the matchup between Angela Hill and Ashley Yoder, though I’m not entirely sure what to make of it yet. It feels like one of those fights where you're just sitting there wondering if anyone is actually going to land anything meaningful, you know? Maybe Hill can use that movement to stay out of reach, but then again, Yoder has that grit that might just make things messy. I don't know, it's hard to say who really has the edge when both of them are such unpredictable fighters in their own right. It could go either way, honestly.
I mean, looking at the matchup between B. Dollaway and Ed Herman, I guess you could say it’s one of those fights that really makes you wonder what the matchmaking logic was this time around. It’s definitely an interesting pairing, if you’re into that kind of thing, though I suspect most people might just see it as a bit of a grind. I don't know, maybe I'm being too cynical, but seeing B. Dollaway step into the cage against a veteran like Ed Herman feels like one of those classic "test of grit" scenarios where nobody is really walking away feeling like they just watched a technical masterpiece. It’ll probably be a tough, physical scrap, and honestly, I'm just sitting here wondering if anyone is actually going to come out of it looking particularly good, but hey, that's just my two cents on the matter.
I mean, I guess we’re finally looking at Jessica Eye vs. Aspen Ladd, and honestly, I'm not entirely sure what to make of it yet. It feels like one of those matchups where you just sort of sit back and wait to see if someone actually finds their rhythm, because, let's be real, things could go a dozen different ways. Maybe Jessica brings that grit she's known for, or maybe Aspen just manages to dictate the pace from the jump. It's hard to say, really. I'll probably be glued to UFC Fight Pass for this one, just hoping for something more than a tactical stalemate, though I suppose that might be asking too much sometimes.
The preliminary card kicks off on UFC Fight Pass at 6 p.m. ET, so you might want to get settled in before things start heating up.I mean, I guess we should probably talk about Teruto Ishihara vs. Gray Maynard, though I’m not entirely sure what to make of it yet. It feels like one of those matchups where you just sort of sit back and wonder if the veteran savvy is going to actually hold up against that kind of explosive energy, or if things are just going to get messy. Maybe Maynard can still pull some old-school tricks out of his bag to slow things down, but then again, Ishihara is such a wild card that anything could happen, really. It's hard to say for certain, but I suppose we'll find out when they step into the cage.
I mean, I guess we should probably talk about the matchup between Dhiego Lim and Tecia Torres, though I’m honestly not entirely sure what to make of it yet. It feels like one of those fights where you just kind of sit back and wonder which way the momentum is going to swing, you know? Maybe Dhiego Lim can find a way to control the pace, but then again, Tecia Torres is pretty seasoned, so I wouldn't want to bet against her too heavily if I were in anyone's shoes. It's probably going to be one of those gritty encounters that keeps you guessing until the very end, I suppose.
izvor: So, I was just digging through some of the details regarding the upcoming The Ultimate Fighter 25 finale : Johnson vs Gaethje, and honestly, there is a lot to chew on here. It looks like we’re heading toward the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for the Nevada Main card, and if you ask me, the matchups are looking pretty wild. First off, let's talk about the matchup involving Tom Gallicchio. He's set to face James Kraus, which I guess could go either way depending on how they handle the pressure early on. Then you've got the bout with Angela Hill against Ashley Yoder C. B. Dollaway—man, that one feels like it could be a real technical grind, though I suppose anything can happen once the cage door closes. Looking at the rest of the lineup, we have Ed Herman Jessica Eye vs Aspen Ladd on the preliminary card, which sounds intense. And then there's the whole situation with Teruto Ishihara and Gray Maynard; I mean, seeing how those guys match up might be the highlight for some people, especially if you're following the UFC Fight Pass coverage closely. It's also worth noting the presence of fighters like Marc Diakiese, Klos Jared Cannonier, and Nick Roehrick in the mix. There's a lot of talent spread out across this UFC event, including Brad Tavares and Elias Theodorou, who always bring a certain level of grit to the octagon. Even with names like Marcel Fortuna and Jordan Johnson popping up on the Jordan Johnson preliminary card, the depth is just massive. I guess we'll just have to wait and see how the TUF alumni fare against the established vets. It's going to be a heavy night of action, for sure.
