-Dustin Poirier: Yes, Khabib Nurmagomedov is undefeated at 27-0. 11-0 in the UFC. But I don’t buy into this idea that’s he the best pound for pound fighter in the UFC. Or that he’s unstoppable. The main reason is the lack of quality competition he’s beat and the fact they were all favorable matchups. Khabib […]
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Andrade vs Zhang, Dos Santos vs Jingliang, Kenan vs Krantz Fight Picks
-Weili Zhang: UPSET SPECIAL: Casual fans might be surprised by the betting odds and my pick here, but despite only having a 3-0 UFC record, Zhang is very legit. 30 years old. 19-1 pro record. Plus striking. Above average grappling. And pretty impressive she dominated gate keeper Tecia Torres in only her 3rd UFC fight. […]
Todorovic vs Ash, Hill vs Kasanganay, Yoo vs Barrett Fight Picks
-Dusko Todorovic: To be blunt, after I looked over Todorovic’s resume, I was already convinced he was going to win this fight and it didn’t matter who the opponent was. Todorovic is 25 years old. 8-0. Knocked out a well rounded 8-0 fighter in just his 3rd pro fight. Has beaten a handful of quality […]
Shahbazyan vs Rowe, Brigagao vs Pogues, Garcia vs Montes Fight Picks
-Leon Shahbazyan: Really close fight. When looking at Leon’s brother Edman Shahbazyan, who’s turned into one of the best prospects in all of the UFC, to think Leon would be an elite prospect too. But it’s too early to say that because all of Leon’s wins are over cans and the one quality prospect he […]
Cormier vs Miocic 2, Diaz vs Pettis, Romero vs Costa Fight Picks
-Daniel Cormier: The vast majority of rematches that happen in MMA, whoever won the first fight, will win the rematch. There’s exceptions, but it’s rare. Most of the exceptions have been when the fighter who won the first fight, wins by flash knockout. Which is how Cormier beat Miocic. So that makes the fight slightly […]
Alacabek vs Knight, Weaver vs Smyth, Young vs Alpar Fight Picks
-Herdum Alacabek: I’m picking Alacabek because he’s more of a sure thing. 5-0 pro record. 28 years old. Trains out of All Stars in Sweeden. Has beaten a couple pretty good prospects. Above average striking. Average grappling. William Knight is 31 years old. 4-0 pro record. All wins over cans. Average striking. I see Alacabek […]
Shevchenko vs Carmouche, Luque vs Perry, Garagorri vs Bandenay Fight Picks
-Valentina Shevchenko: This is one of those title fights where there’s no clear cut #1 contender, so they just give the title shot to whoever has the biggest name. In this case it’s Liz Carmouche who’s now 35 years old. 5-4 in the UFC. Above average wrestling. Above average striking. But she has no chance […]
Park vs Morales, Santos vs Ria, Burns vs Minner Fight Picks
-Harvey Park: Park is one of these rare prospects that has been beating UFC caliber prospects outside the big show. 33 years old. 12-2 pro record. Is well rounded with plus striking and average grappling. Omar Morales is a big unknown because even though he’s 7-0, his wins were over very poor competition. 33 years […]
Camur vs Cherant, Nguyen vs Cruz, Agapova vs Cortez Fight Picks
-Aleksa Camur: Usually if all things are equal in striker vs grappler fights, I pick the grappler because they can control where the fight takes place. I’ll make an exception here though. The reason is because half of Fabio Cherant’s submission wins have been via guillotine chokes. And back in the day, the guillotine was […]
Covington vs Lawler, Miller vs Guida, Haqparast vs Silva Fight Picks
-Colby Covington: Covington would be undefeated if it wasn’t for getting ambushed by a Warlley Alves guillotine choke back in 2015. Covington is 9-1 in the UFC. 31 years old. Plus plus wrestling. Plus plus cardio. Plus submissions. Plus striking, however his power is average. The lack of knockout power would be Covington’s only real […]