-Jimmie Rivera: People forget that it was just last year, Marlon Moraes debuted in the UFC and lost to Raphael Assuncao. Moraes had no answer to Assuncao’s grappling, take downs and keeping Moraes uncomfortable. Well, Rivera has by far the best wrestling in the division. In his prime at 28 years old. And the wrestling […]
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Thompson vs Till, Magny vs White, Allen vs Burnell Fight Picks
-Stephen Thompson: I know the UFC is hoping that Darren Till is the next young star to possibly become a draw for them, but I’m not seeing the evidence that says he can beat the #2 welterweight in the world. Contrary to popular opinion, Till is not a knockout artist. 5 UFC fights. Only 2 […]
Maia vs Usman, Grasso vs Suarez, Reyes vs Cannonier Fight Picks
-Kamaru Usman: There’s a reason why no one at 170 lbs wants to fight Usman. And it’s usually a good way of figuring out amongst the fighters who they really think is best in the dvision. Recently, we’ve seen that with Khabib Nurmagomedov. Same thing with Usman and it’s very possible Usman is better than […]
Nunes vs Pennington, Souza vs Gastelum, Dern vs Cooper Fight Picks
-Amanda Nunes: So easy to pick this fight. Raquel Pennington is getting this title shot more because of how the 135 lb division has been cleaned out. Not because people are clamoring for this fight because they think Pennington has a good chance. Ketlen Vieira will pose a way bigger threat. But this fight, it’s […]
Lee vs Barboza, Edgar vs Swanson, Willis vs Sherman Fight Picks
-Kevin Lee: Make no mistake. This fight was made to have Lee come out of it as a star, same way Khabib did when he dominated Edson Barboza. Lee looks like he could become champion at the money division of 155 lbs. I’m under the belief that if Lee didn’t fight Tony Ferguson with staph […]
Poirier vs Gatheje, Condit vs Oliveira, Adesanya vs Vettori Fight Picks
-Dustin Poirier: I just think that Poirier has more ways to win the fight than Justin Gaethje. Poirier is 6-1 in the UFC at 155 lbs. 4 of the 6 wins were via finish. Over quality competition. Yes, Gaethje does put on entertaining fights, but he gets hit a lot. I think there’s enough tape […]
Khabib vs Iaquinta, Namajunas vs Joanna, Kattar vs Moicano Fight Picks
-Al Iaquinta: UPSET SPECIAL 1: I’ll admit, this fight pick is all about the odds. If Khabib Nurmagomedov was favored by -200, then I’d pick Khabib. He’s absolutely, 100% legit. I’d say he’s probably the best lightweight in the world right now and has a great chance of beating Conor McGregor when they eventually fight. […]
Werdum vs Volkov, Manuwa vs Blachowicz 2, Duquesnoy vs Ware Fight Picks
-Fabricio Werdum: I haven’t been that impressed with Alex Volkov. Probably because he barely beat Tim Johnson. Volkov is at his best when he can keep distance and pick his opponent apart with technical strikes and speed. But struggles against fighters that can clinch with him, grapple him, push him against the fence. Something that […]
Cyborg vs Kunitskaya, Edgar vs Ortega, O’Malley vs Soukhamthath Fight Picks
-Cris Cyborg: This is almost an exhibition fight. And the product of there being no quality 145 lb opponents for Cyborg. This is going to be a massacre. Yuna Kunitskaya fights at 135 lbs. She’s smaller. Has lost the last 2 out of 4 fights. Lost to Tonya Evinger. Who Cyborg knocked out last year. […]
Emmett vs Stephens, Andrade vs Torres, St. Preux vs Latifi Fight Picks
-Josh Emmett: UPSET SPECIAL 1: After doubting Emmett’s prospect resume, he’s made a believer out of me. How impressive is his knockout over Ricardo Lamas? Since Lamas joined the UFC in 2011, he’s only lost to 3 fighters. Let’s see if you’ve ever heard of them. Chad Mendes. Max Holloway. And Jose Aldo. And now […]