-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...
-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...
-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...
-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...
-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....
-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...
-Yancy Medeiros: UPSET SPECIAL 1: To be blunt, Medeiros knocking out Alex Oliveira by itself makes me confident that Medeiros wins this fight. Oliveira was on such a roll. Oliveira moved up to 170 lbs. Finished Tim Means. Finished Ryan LaFlare, which is a big deal. And then Medeiros...
-Yoel Romero: UPSET SPECIAL 1: Super tough fight to pick. I will say that I’m of the opinion that Luke Rockhold is the better overall, all around fighter. And there’s a good chance Rockhold beats Robert Whittaker. But Romero is a nightmare style matchup for Rockhold. Rockhold’s pro record...
-Eryk Anders: This fight was booked to be a coming out party for Anders beating a big name such as Lyoto Machida. And Machida is 39 years old. Has lost 3 fights in a row. Lost 4 out of his last 5. This is probably the last fight in...
-Derek Brunson: UPSET SPECIAL: Brunson’s career changed back in January 2015 with his fight with Ed Herman. Brunson made a decision to stop playing it safe, trust his power, and be more aggressive in trying to knock his opponents out. Since then, Brunson has won via 1st round knockout...