Welcome to this week’s #ODPH sports……podcast? Well, due to some schedule issues, the panel took the week off from a show and contributed via blog for this week. You know the deal: join in the conversation on our social media accounts using the hashtag #ODPH because we have a lot to discuss!
*UFC: Loads to discuss here. Announced future fights since last ODPH podcast: Donald Cerrone -Justin Gaethje signed for Sept. 14th, Chris Weidman moving up to LHW vs. Undefeated Dominic Reyes scheduled on October 18th, and Israel Adesanya & Robert Whittaker will finally meet in Austrailia on Oct. 5th
Parlay Point: Cerrone-Gaethje? TAKE MY MONEY NOW! Absolutely LOVE that match up. Two of the best strikers to step in the cage will fight…and I mean FIGHT…in what should be a highlight reel montage when its all said & done Weidman moving up makes sense at this stage & provides a great challenge to reyes, whos asking for a shot at Jon Jones. Is this the fight to put him over? Not sure. IMO, he’s still one more away EVEN if he wins this one. And as for Adesanya vs. Whittaker…..expect Whittaker to slow down the hype train or become another ko in the “stylebender’s” long list of fights.
UFC: Leon edwards defeated RDA by decision this past weekend. Very surprised at this outcome but Edwards just outclassed him. Next up *could be* Gamebred but who knows. We also have a big fight card this weekend for the UFC. Here’s a quick preview of UFC 240:
Geoff Neal vs. Nico Price
Should be a fun fight. I do like Price for the win (& not because he follows the #ODPH on Twitter). If he presses the pace & uses his grappling, he should get the W here.
CYBORG vs. Felica Spencer
Spencer is a former Invicta Champion and brings an undefeated streak against the legend in Women’s MMA…CYBORG. This is Cyborg’s last contracted fight with the UFC and 1st fight back since losing to Amanda Nunes. Fully expecting Cyborg to come out with a stoppage win in the 2nd to (possibly) close out her UFC chapter.
Max Holloway (C) vs. Frankie Edgar
This should be a fun fight. Maxi Baby returns to the land of the featherweights after stepping up to 155 for a fight with Dustin Poirier. After losing the decision, he now faces future HOF’er and former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar. I’m a HUGE Frankie fan, but this is Max’s time & his striking is very on point as a 145er. Frankie will scrap, no question there, but I see Max getting the decision via split at the end.
*NFL: Training Camps have opened for many teams this week & we are officially under 50 days to the start of the season. Le the early predictions begin!
Parlay point: Nothing too eventful here other than Jacksonville’s Jalen Ramsey showing up to camp in an armored truck. Remember last season when Ramsey made a statement before camp? This went over with less fan fare & more “here we go again…..” Preseason doesn’t factor too much unless it’s Madden ratings and Fantasy Football picks, but overall, it’s getting everyone ready (& hopefully staying healthy) before the season kicks off in September.
LOCAL MINUTE: the Binghamton Bulldogs released their 2019-2020 schedule over the weekend. For all game information: https://www.binghamtonbulldogs.com/2019-20-schedule
The Bingahmotn Rumble Ponies closed out their post all-star break road trip going 9-6. They return home for a 4 game series with Bowie followed by a 3 game set with Erie. more info: https://www.milb.com/binghamton
That’s all we’ve got for now. Thanks for reading and listening to the #ODPH podcast. See ya next time.