EUROS 2020
Everything is going pretty predictably in this tournament. I do think we should stop talking about Germany and their struggles before they wake up a sleeping giant. Best to not underestimate anyone. Make Germany one of my new semi-finalists along with Italy, France, and England. Talk to you when something crazy happens in this tournament. Hopefully, it involves Northern Macedonia.
NBA PLAYOFFS
The bucks are really doing it and making this a seven-game series. Insane. Down 2-1 I gave them the AP love and the rest is history. Giannis with a historic game six reminded all of us why we’ve been fearing the deer since 13’. It’s about that time in the year when we all start tuning into basketball a little more closely, so this is all working out nice. Bucks in 7.
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: JUNG VS. IGE
The main event is going to be a lot of fun - of course - featuring fan-favorite Korean Zombie and rising star, Dan Ige. I really don’t know how this one goes but, if I had to say, it’s Korean Zombie by submission or decision. I think the most interesting fight on the card is Chito Vera and Davey Grant. Both of these guys are going to sit and trade, no doubt. I think Grant is a little too big and too good of a boxer for Vera, so Grant by split decision. That’s a hard prediction to make, especially since I’ve met Chito in person and he seems to be a really friendly, humble guy. Lastly, could be Matt Brown’s last fight which is sad since he’s been around forever. Interestingly enough, Brown is fighting Dhiego Lima who is the younger brother of Bellator champion Douglas Lima. How it all relates is that Douglas Lima lost the old ISCF welterweight belt to Matt Brown. Small world. Should be a good fight that probably ends in a knockout, but then again, what do I know.
COPA AMERICA
It’s Brazil’s tournament to lose but it will still be interesting to see if Messi can win one, if Colombia continues to be the most frustrating country to watch as a fan, and if Uruguay or Chile can make things interesting with their old dogs.