Mike's MMA Picks Profile Banner
Mike's MMA Picks Profile
Mike's MMA Picks

@MikesMMAPicks

10,366
Followers
1,647
Following
5,132
Media
49,924
Statuses

MMA Prognosticator/Writer/Podcast Host. I enjoy breaking down fights. Tracked Betting Record๐Ÿ“ˆ

Joined August 2015
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
1 year
Never forget Michel Pereira gassing himself out in the lead up to entering the Octagon vs Tristan Connelly. #UFC291
43
96
4K
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
Never forget when a brash Ion Cutelaba stormed across the UFCโ€™s Octagon to confront Glover Teixeira, only to be greeted with โ€œNot todayโ€. #UFC283
33
150
2K
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
1 year
Win or lose, this exchange between Arnold Allen and Firas Zahabi heading into the 5th round captured the magnitude of the moment.
17
95
2K
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
1 year
The shot selection here by Du Plessis deserves praise.
63
53
1K
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
Imagine the outcome if this bout had come to fruitionโ€ฆ
@BrawlintheCage
Brawl in the Cage
5 years
Whats happen? #UFC245 Petr Yan ( @PetrYanUFC )& Cody Garbrandt ( @Cody_Nolove ) #MMATwitter #MMA #UFC
68
106
832
150
39
1K
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
3 months
It is Magomed Ankalaev time. #UFC303
Tweet media one
109
56
1K
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
This is a public service announcement that Rafael Dos Anjos brutalized Renato Moicano for 5 rounds in a fight that likely could have been stopped multiple times. RDA faces striking sensation, Rafael Fiziev, at #UFCVegas58 .
56
40
1K
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
7 years
One of the best MMA pictures of all time. #UFC217
Tweet media one
35
415
925
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
If you need yet another reminder why this is the best sport in the world, here it is. My wife and I were seated next to friends of Su Mudaerji while this all played out in real time. We were witness to the thrill & agony. One word. Warriors!
7
126
946
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
3 years
Weโ€™ve got Joel Alvarez vs Arman Tsarukyan in two weeks, at lightweight.
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
40
46
819
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
3 years
Donโ€™t look now, but Alex Caceres is set to compete in his 25th UFC fight at 33 years of age, and heโ€™s now riding a 4-fight winning streak. #UFCVegas41
Tweet media one
27
40
811
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
Both Paul Craig & Nikita Krylov will be competing this weekend. The last time we saw these two inside of the Octagon, Craig was being bludgeoned prior to locking up another triangle choke. #UFCLondon
24
39
719
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
1 year
All 11 fights at UFC 291 are currently favored to end inside the distance. #UFC291
18
50
695
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
3 years
How many minutes of Sam Alveyโ€™s UFC career have elapsed with him in this exact stance and facial expression?
Tweet media one
25
24
635
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
1 year
Magomed Ankalaev is your uncrowned UFC Light Heavyweight Champion.
45
30
554
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
Who remembers when Sergey Spivak rag-dolled Greg Hardy?
@MarcosMirandaJ1
Marcos Jr
3 years
Spivak demoliรณ a Hardy en el primer asalto. Vรญa: @UFCEspanol
1
2
39
26
26
554
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
Shane Burgos vs Charles Jourdain is next weekendโ€™s unofficial main event. #UFCLongIsland
28
20
499
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
Daukausโ€™ 100% takedown defense remains intact.
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
Chris Daukausโ€™ unblemished 100% takedown defense statistic in the UFC may get tested this evening vs Curtis Blaydes. #UFCColumbus
17
6
131
9
24
465
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
This is a reminder that Bryce Mitchell dropped Edson Barboza on the feet, and proceeded to maul Barboza on the mat.
@MarkHuntgoat
Rogan
3 years
Bryce Mitchell dropping Edson Barboza was crazy
2
6
80
20
31
459
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
3 years
This is a public service announcement: Bruno Silva takes on Alex Pereira next weekend. #UFCVegas50
19
24
445
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
1 year
@UFCFightPass This is what one refers to as a fake glove touch.
6
1
416
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
3 years
Islam Makhachev is now a -700 favorite vs Dan Hooker. #UFC267
32
11
376
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
11 months
With all due respect, this may be one of the least anticipated title fights of all time. #UFC297
@mma_orbit
MMA Orbit
11 months
๐ŸšจVACANT TITLE FIGHT๐Ÿšจ Raquel Pennington will take on Mayra Bueno for the vacant womenโ€™s bantamweight title at #UFC297 on January 20th. ๐Ÿ† [first rep. @AgFight ] #UFC297 #UFC #MMA
Tweet media one
382
99
1K
43
12
390
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
Khamzat Chimaev has yet to face an opponent who has been able to stay in the fight until the midway point of the 2nd round as both a professional or amateur. He faces 35 year-old former lightweight, Gilbert Burns, 20-4, at UFC 273.
25
12
373
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
Unfortunately, there is no UFC event today.
24
26
330
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
5 years
@bokamotoESPN It appears you may be intruding during a visualization session, Brett.
1
6
301
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
3 years
Iโ€™ve been following the UFC closely since its inception and am trying to wrap my head around who Nelk people are and how they are relevant to the promotion? Iโ€™ve seen it mentioned on my timeline as well as the broadcast for weeks, though havenโ€™t been able to connect the dots.
62
7
259
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
6 years
The biggest shot Cris Cyborg has absorbed in her career thus far. #UFC232
22
45
251
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
8 years
Bartolo Colon just hit his first home run! #letsgomets
6
285
241
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
A friendly reminder that unfortunately there is no UFC event next weekend.
34
13
244
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
Paging Alexandre Pantoja, @UFC
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
@arielhelwani
Ariel Helwani
2 years
The UFC is working on finalizing on interim flyweight title fight between Brandon Moreno and Kai Kara-France at UFC 277 on July 30, sources say. More:
106
262
4K
16
7
228
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
Kamaru Usman did not just get caught. He also clearly dropped round one. We better not hear the word fluke utilized in the streets. There is a reason fights are booked for 25 minutes. Your new welterweight champion has arrived. Leon Edwards. #UFC278
36
21
228
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
RDA is light-years ahead of Fiziev on the mat if it gets there.
15
4
219
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
3 years
Either Askar Askarov or Alexandre Pantoja deserve the next shot at Deiveson Figueiredo. We need to squash this talk of a tetralogy vs Brandon Moreno.
50
7
213
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
1 year
@Super_Sodiq Different strokes for different folks. This individual appears to be highly skilled in a particular area, Sodiq. #UFCNoche
3
0
228
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
1 year
Some may have forgotten that Hakeem Dawodu put Movsar Evloev on skates a couple of times near the end of their respective bout. #UFC288
32
11
218
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
13 of the 15 matchups at UFC 283 are currently favored to end inside the distance. #UFC283
11
17
220
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
4 years
This is the fight to make once both combatants are healed up.
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
7
12
192
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
Jailton Almeida, 224 lbs, vs Parker Porter, 265 lbs. #UFCVegas55
Tweet media one
10
9
199
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
1 year
@MMAUNCENSORED1 @alexvolkanovski @BlessedMMA We all know the answer, my brother.
0
1
204
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
It appears as though a matchup between Valentina Shevchenko and Miesha Tate is now off the table.
24
4
192
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
4 years
Youโ€™ve got to be kidding me... Give this a listen!
@mmagonewild
MMA Gone Wild๐Ÿฅ‹
4 years
Beneils friends son told him to try knocking out Holtzman with a spinning back fist because he throws it well in UFC 3.. He took his advice and earned the eighth spinning back fist KO in UFC history ๐Ÿ˜‚
20
199
1K
5
24
194
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
7 months
@Jon_Anik Excellent question, Jon.
4
0
195
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
4 years
Iโ€™m doing my first #MMATwitter giveaway. Autographed fight shorts by UFC Flyweight Champion Valentina โ€œBulletโ€ Shevchenko. Signature authenticated by PSA/DNA & comes w/ certificate of authenticity. Random winner will be drawn/announced on June 5th at 8PM EST. Must be following me
Tweet media one
44
61
181
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
3 years
Morbid obesity is a real problem in the heavyweight division.
11
6
179
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
Sheโ€™s going to try to hold onto that belt as long as she can.
@MMAFighting
MMA Fighting
2 years
Morning Report: Carla Esparza โ€˜not trying to goโ€™ on Zhang Weiliโ€™s suggested timeline, โ€˜Iโ€™m the championโ€™ ( @DrakeRiggs_ )
Tweet media one
269
28
859
11
10
175
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
10 months
Many have found it difficult to accept the fact that Magomed Ankalaev is the best light-heavyweight fighter on planet earth, and remains your uncrowned champion.
Tweet media one
120
20
176
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
11 months
It has become crystal clear that Trevor Peek & Terrance McKinney are on a collision course at lightweight. This matchup must get booked, sooner or later, @UFC . Thank you for your service. #UFC294
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
12
12
176
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
3 years
Who remembers when Johnny Walker & Thiago Santos went all 5 rounds?
21
1
168
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
8 months
Iโ€™m humbled and grateful to have reached 10,000 followers today, which also happens to be Big Prettyโ€™s 10th birthday. Enjoy the fights! #UFCVegas85
Tweet media one
30
5
181
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
A talented, charismatic individual who fought to his strengths while carving his own path. Thank you, Elias Theodorou.
Tweet media one
5
12
163
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
7 months
Grateful to see these two warriors running it back in this weekendโ€™s main event with a belt on the line. #UFC299
Tweet media one
4
12
179
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
4 years
It is becoming absurd that Aljamain Sterling hasn't yet been formally granted a shot at the Bantamweight title.
4
15
161
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
4 years
Iโ€™m doing my 2nd #MMATwitter giveaway. Autographed fight shorts by UFC Flyweight Champion Valentina โ€œBulletโ€ Shevchenko. Signature authenticated by PSA/DNA & comes w/ certificate of authenticity. Random winner will be drawn/announced on November 21st at 8PM EST. Must be following
Tweet media one
28
37
162
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
Alex Pereira has been taken down 4 times by marginal competition in 20 minutes. #UFC276
11
8
151
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
Matt Serra and Ray Longo deserve more praise for their corner work with Merab Dvalishvili.
5
15
156
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
I wouldnโ€™t speculate regarding a Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic matchup until the contracts are signed.
15
16
155
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
With the exception of an illegal knee, Petr Yan was the far more efficient fighter in the first bout vs Sterling. That being said, it appeared as though Aljo was attempting to drown Yan via volume. Iโ€™ll be interested to witness the game plan from both parties in this rematch.
21
5
153
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
3 years
Alexandre Pantoja has had Brandon Morenoโ€™s number twice, and rather convincingly for that matter. The wrong man may be wearing UFCโ€™s flyweight strap. Weโ€™ll see in due time after Figueiredo and Moreno figure things out.
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
13
8
143
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
3 years
Jose Aldo has been brutally finished in 4 of his last 5 fights that were scheduled for 5 rounds. #UFCVegas44
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
Tweet media four
18
13
138
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
5 years
I would not be surprised if tonightโ€™s BMF main event ends via stoppage due to a cut considering the magnitude of the bout. #UFC244
20
30
147
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
3 years
2
11
139
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
Lupita Godinezโ€™s complete destruction of Ariane Carnelossi may be the most impressive performance thus far in 2022.
@AllAccessMMA247
All Access MMA
2 years
Loopy Godinez (8-2) defeats Ariane Carnelossi (14-3) Via Unanimous Decision #UFC274
1
2
20
15
7
134
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
I watched that entire fight without commentary and witnessed a fairly clear 30-27 Jacoby victory. Worst case scenario was 29-28 Jacoby.
15
7
141
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
A few takeaways from UFCLong Island: *Bill Algeo will fight for your money. *Matt Schnell is dangerous when conscious. *Ricky Simon is on a mission. *Miesha Tateโ€™s fighting career is likely coming to an end. *Charles Jourdainโ€™s ground game is still his kryptonite.
8
7
141
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
Chris Daukausโ€™ unblemished 100% takedown defense statistic in the UFC may get tested this evening vs Curtis Blaydes. #UFCColumbus
17
6
131
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
3 years
Maycee Barber, TJ Dillashaw, & Raulian Paiva were the beneficiaries of incompetent judging last weekend.
24
7
128
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
1.5U Salikhov-Fialho fight doesnโ€™t go the distance -165. #UFCVegas65
21
6
135
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
6 years
Demian Maia is 0-49 on takedown attempts over his last 3 fights. #UFCFortaleza
19
4
120
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
If you backed Parker Porter today, there is now a two week break to contemplate making alterations to the process moving forward.
12
13
125
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
4 years
Have a look at Gian Villanteโ€™s dramatic 16-month transformation. #UFCVegas4
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
Tweet media three
24
12
116
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
11 months
2
2
114
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
11 months
@lthomasnews Perhaps it is because he had never competed in a sanctioned boxing event?
4
0
114
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
11 months
@SpinninBackfist I understand his reservations.
0
0
114
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
1 year
I was recently approved for Ads revenue sharing here after many years of hard work and positive results. Thanks for the support, as always. #UFC292
Tweet media one
14
2
113
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
3 years
Unfortunately, I wonโ€™t be able to record the fight morning breakdown show for todayโ€™s UFC event, as my wife is hospitalized. Enjoy the card, and take care folks.
74
0
109
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
We need Song Yadong back inside of an Octagon, soon.
@espnmma
ESPN MMA
3 years
SONG YADONG SHUT MORAES' LIGHTS OUT ๐Ÿ˜ฑ #UFCVegas50
82
779
6K
4
0
102
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
1 year
@jedigoodman @Zulltanite It amazes me how so many folks do not understand and appreciate this mantra.
2
0
109
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
1 year
Brace yourselves for the second iteration of Sean Oโ€™Malley vs Marlon โ€œChitoโ€ Vera.
Tweet media one
7
4
106
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
5 months
Kayla Harrison appears to have taken her strength & conditioning extremely serious. #UFC300
Tweet media one
27
6
108
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
1 year
1
3
102
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
1 year
I love that there is no off-season in MMA.
9
12
108
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
3 years
9 of the 13 fights at UFC 272 are favored to end inside the distance.
8
11
104
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
22 days
I turned 45 a few months ago, and am getting the blood flowing in a valiant attempt to fend off Father Time on this blessed morning. Weโ€™ve got lots of fights to look forward to, my brothers. Go get whatโ€™s yours!
29
3
110
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
Arrogant Usman bettors who thought the 2nd fight was a fluke and went back to the well were dealt another massive loss yesterday evening. #UFC286
35
4
107
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
1 year
1U Dan Ige +175 #UFCVegas79
Tweet media one
16
2
103
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
After an unexpected trip to urgent care this afternoon, my sons and I wonโ€™t be able to make it to MSG tonight. We are with you in spirit. Enjoy the fights! #UFC281
36
1
101
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
2 years
Athough the timeline may become littered with reactions to what just transpired between Will Smith and Chris Rock, one must remain focused on upcoming relevant MMA matchups. Stay locked in. Eyes on the prize.
17
9
102
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
3 years
The 4th round pressure of Mark Hunt was simply too much for Derrick Lewis in their 2017 bout.
@mmagonewild
MMA Gone Wild๐Ÿฅ‹
5 years
Mark Hunt vs Derrick Lewis
4
17
86
8
6
95
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
3 years
"Break him. Now." -Ray Longo
@UFCEurope
UFC Europe
3 years
๐Ÿ”Š SOUND. UP. You already know we're going to that Serra-Longo corner after THAT round! #UFC266
28
236
1K
4
8
90
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
3 years
Share an example of the most effective bodywork you've seen in MMA.
100
4
93
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
1 year
Guram Kutateladzeโ€™s stock took the biggest hit of all fighters last night. #UFCVegas76
20
0
98
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
6 years
Iโ€™m happy to share that Iโ€™ve joined the team at @MMAOddsBreaker .
38
6
90
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
3 years
This moment right here says it all. #UFC269
Tweet media one
6
1
95
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
10 months
@Home_of_Fight I could listen to this all day. Khalil has a gift.
0
0
98
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
11 months
3.5U Petrino at -250, -225, -215, & -193 cashes๐Ÿ’ต๐Ÿ’ต๐Ÿ’ต as the largest play of 2023. #UFCSaoPaulo
16
1
96
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
1 year
1U Ian Garry -400 #UFC292
Tweet media one
19
4
91
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
6 years
Daniel Cormier is living the life Jon Jones couldnโ€™t live because he is a cheating junkie, incapable of accepting defeat. The self-sabotaging behavior, including Turinabol, anti-estrogen agents, etc. are a thin veil that cover a weak man. Remember that. Jon Jones was a fraud.
19
19
88
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
9 months
โ€œA suicide pace is the best pace, and Saturday will be a good day to die.โ€ -Brandon Royval #UFC296
10
9
93
@MikesMMAPicks
Mike's MMA Picks
1 year
@ufc @Ruthless_RL On Saturday, we pay homage to Robbie Lawler.
2
2
88