-Jon Jones: I say this all the time, but when rematches happen, whoever wins the first fight wins the vast majority of rematches. But stylistically, this matchup still favors Jones. In Jones’ last fight against Daniel Cormier, I thought we saw the best striking we’ve ever seen from him....
-Brian Ortega: Really looking forward to this fight. This is top 3 for me in 2018. Such an interesting fight. And yes, there is a pathway for Max Holloway to win. His biggest chance is going to be using his pace and cardio to tire Ortega out. Ortega can...
-Derrick Lewis: UPSET SPECIAL 1: To be transparent, this pick is largely influenced by the odds and who I would bet on. And I see Daniel Cormier at -700, -800 and there’s just no way I’d lay that type of money on Cormier winning the fight. Because Lewis absolutely...
-Conor McGregor: UPSET SPECIAL 1: Really confident in picking the underdog, McGregor in this fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov. There’s a bunch of reasons. First and foremost is the mental warfare aspect and Conor getting inside Khabib’s press conference. That matters. Look back to the Jose Aldo fight. Then there’s...
-Darren Till: If Till makes weight, he’s going to become champion. I think it’s that simple. Tyron Woodley is 36 years old. There’s a bunch of elite, young welterweights coming up and I think he’s known for awhile that his time as champion is coming to an end, doesn’t...
-Cody Garbrandt: I say this a lot. History shows whoever wins the first fight almost always wins the second fight. But Garbrandt vs TJ Dillashaw is one of the exceptions. And an exception is especially more likely to take place when the winner of the first fight won by...
-Daniel Cormier: UPSET SPECIAL 1: Yes, Stipe Miocic has been the most successful heavyweight champion in UFC history. But he’s never fought anyone that has the wrestling and grinding ability the way Cormier brings to the table. I do think Cormier’s wrestling is on another level and despite being...
-Robert Whittaker: I say it over and over again, it’s not 100%, but vast majority of the time, whoever wins the first fight, also wins the rematch. Now, I’m tempted to pick Yoel Romero because the strategy he used in his knockout win over Luke Rockhold was perfect for...
-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...
-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...