Outlawed Picks Podcast #84 | UFC 321: Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane

·1 hr 24 min·5 clips

Dan Hardy diagnoses why Ciryl Gane lacks sit-down power despite his size, a flaw Tom Aspinall can exploit.

The episode begins with casual banter about recent concerts and training experiences before diving into UFC 321 predictions. The first fight discussed is Alexander Rakic vs. Azamat Murzakanov, where Hardy notes Rakic's confidence struggles after three losses and analyzes Murzakanov's southpaw style. Next, Alexander Volkov vs. Jailton Almeida is broken down, highlighting Volkov's improved power and size advantage, though Almeida's slick grappling transitions are acknowledged. The Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Mario Bautista matchup is explored in depth, focusing on Umar's unique wushu-inspired striking and flexibility, contrasted with Bautista's mental toughness and travel disadvantages. The women's strawweight rematch between Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern is debated, with Hardy suggesting Jandiroba needs to be more aggressive to avoid Dern's top-game jiu-jitsu. The main event between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane receives extensive analysis, with Hardy criticizing Gane's lack of sit-down power and praising Aspinall's same-side attacks and elite grappling. Throughout, the hosts share personal anecdotes, reference other fighters like Sean Strickland and Rico Verhoeven, and briefly discuss sumo wrestling. The episode closes with final picks and a transition to watching sumo.

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