The UFC heads to Brazil this weekend where TUF Brazil will crown its champions and Ronda Rousey will attempt to continue her reign of terror. The Noguiera boys make an appearance as well! It should be an interesting night in Rio as veterans try to remain relevant and prospects try to make a name for themselves.
So what can we expect from this full fight card? Let’s take a look.
The UFC returns to Las Vegas this weekend when UFC 189 goes down. The biggest story ahead of the weekend is the rib injury to Jose Aldo – an issue that finally forced him to pull out of his much anticipated, long-awaited bout with Conor McGregor.
The UFC takes it show to Mexico City this Saturday, June 13 – Cain Velasquez will try to unify the heavyweight championship against interim champ Fabricio Werdum, two top tier lightweight will do battle and some rising stars will attempt to climb the ladders in their respective divisions. It promises to be a terrific night of fights.
The best UFC (UFC 187) card in quite some time comes our way from Las Vegas this weekend when TWO titles will be on the line. Thanks to Jon Jones’s indiscretions the Light Heavyweight division will crown a new champion for the first time in four years and the Middleweight strap will also be contested.
The UFC returns to Montreal this weekend with what looked like an absolutely packed card before the cancellation of the Main Event TJ Dillashaw and Renan Barao II for the Bantamweight strap, the demise of the fight featuring Rory MacDonald because of a failed drug test by Hector Lombard and the realization that Rampage Jackson was off the card and is now back on – I know!
The UFC gets back at it Saturday night in Dallas, Texas with perhaps the best card they have produced in some time. Let’s take a closer look.
The UFC returns to Los Angeles this weekend where the Women’s Bantamweight Title will be on the line. Arguably the most recognizable and dominant champion in the Organization will be in action when Rhonda Rousey looks to remain perfect against another undefeated fighter.
UFC 183 throws down on Las Vegas on Saturday, January 31 and features the return of the once baddest man on the planet – Anderson Silva as he takes on former Strikeforce Welterweight Champion and current UFC Mouthpiece Tile Holder Nick Diaz.
The UFC rings in the New Year on January 3 with a pretty good looking card from Las Vegas. The UFC Light Heavyweight Championship is on the line, a possible Lightweight Title shot is on the line for Donald Cerrone and a couple Middleweights will try to vault themselves into Title consideration.
UFC 175 comes our way from Las Vegas this Saturday. Two Titles will be on the line as Chris Weidman defends his Middleweight strap against Lyoto Machida and Ronda Rousey defends her Woman’s Title against Alexis Davis.
UFC 175: Weidman vs. Machida
Date: July 5, 2014
Time: 10pm ET/7pm PT
Location: Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
Broadcast: Pay-per-view, Fox Sports 1, UFC Fight Pass
Main Card (on Pay-Per-View)
Chris Weidman (11-0): -200
Lyoto Machida (21-4): +160
UFC Odds From Bovada
A stacked Main Card will be preceded by a terrific preliminary card headed by Urija Faber’s bout with Alex Caceres. It promises to be a great night of fights – let’s break it down.
Chris Weidman defends his Middleweight Title for the second time off two straight wins against the once-untouchable Anderson Silva – quite a statement for all the doubters and all fighters in the UFC’s Middleweight Division. Weidman’s opposition Saturday will be provided by former Light-Heavyweight champ Lyoto Machida who has absolutely caught fire since dropping a weight class. Weidman brings a terrific all around game into the Octagon while Machida brings elusiveness unique to Machida and a counter-punching ability nearly second-to-none.
Weidman has ridden a terrific grappling game to the top of the ladder – his wrestling is top notch and his top control has served him well during an undefeated UFC career. What has impressed the world is Weidman’s improved stand-up game however. He stood and traded with Silva and came out on top twice – absolutely nobody in the world can say that! Weidman is well rounded, he is young, he is hungry and most of all – he a confident champ that won’t be eager to let someone knock him off his perch.
Lyoto Machida has proven to be in a different class during his MMA career – he looked a tad lost in losing four of seven fights at Light-Heavyweight (those fights were against the best on the planet) but he looks reborn at Middleweight knocking out Mark Munoz and decisioning Gegard Mousasi in his only two fights at this weight.
Machida’s style will likely cause Weidman some serious problems here – The Dragon is exceptionally difficult to takes down and his counter-punching ability is second to none. Simply put there aren’t a whole lot of fighters that can replicate the style of Machida. Machida’s karate background makes him very difficult to hit and is superior take down defense gives him the edge in this one.
Weidman has been impressive indeed but Machida represents a stylistic nightmare for Weidman who depends on aggressiveness, dragging the fight to the mat and getting in close on his opponents.
Machida isn’t a stranger to Title Fights – I think he rises to the occasion and gives Weidman fits en route to victory. Look for Weidman to be forced into a mistake against the Dragon – all Machida needs is one blunder!
Pick: Lyoto Machida +160
Ronda Rousey (9-0): -1400
Alexis Davis (16-5): +750
The once popular Ronda Rousey steps back into the Octagon to defend her Women’s Bantamweight Title on Saturday against Alexis Davis who has looked great during a five fight win streak and is undefeated inside the Octagon. Davis’ chore will be to stay away from Rousey’s signature armbar while Rousey’s goal will be to stay out of rage of Davis’s superior technical striking ability.
Rousey has proven in her last two fights that she isn’t just a one trick pony. A war against Miesha Tate demonstrated her durability and her win over Sara McMann showed just how far Rousey has come as a complete MMA fighter.
Alexis Davis is absolutely no joke! She is a black belt in both Japanese Ju Jitsu and BJJ – as good a grappler as there is in women’s MMA and her Muay Thai skills are light years beyond anyone that Rousey has faced.
That said Rousey has been virtually untouchable so far in her career – no reason to think any differently about Saturday’s match. While a bet on Rousey doesn’t offer any value, I am looking at a prop bet in this one. Davis should be able to last past one round in this one as she uses her striking to keep Rousey away for at least 5 minutes. Once Rousey finds her range this fight is over – my bet is the second round in this one.
Pick: Take Alexis Davis to stretch Rousey into the rare second round!
Stefan Struve (25-6): -205
Matt Mitrione (7-3): +165
Seven foot tall Stefan Struve steps back into the Octagon Saturday after a broken jaw kept him out of action for the better part of a year. Struve’s challenger Saturday? Matt Mitrione – a super athletic Heavyweight with terrific striking and an ability to learn from every fight.
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Struve brings a good all around game into the Octagon – the Skyscraper has good striking to go along with a very good grappling game. Struve’s weakness is getting hit too much – engaging in wars that he has no business being in. I think that’s his downfall again against Mitrione whose movement, his pace and his power will be too much for Struve.
All it takes is one shot for Mitrione – I think he gets that shot Saturday and ends Stefan’s night early.
Pick: Matt Mitrione +165
Uriah Hall (8-4): -400
Thiago Marreta (9-2): +300
The Ultimate Fighter winner Uriah Hall takes on TUF Brazil contestant Thiago Marreta in Middleweight action Saturday. Hall is one of the most explosive strikers in the division while Marreta also brings a strong striking background into the match.
This is a tough fight to call – Hall is likely the more talented of the two fighters but has shown a propensity of losing interest when being dragged into deep water. If Marreta can frustrate Hall he has a terrific chance of winning the fight.
But my guess is that Hall has worked on the mental side of his game and as the more talented of the two fighters, I like him to win and make a statement in the UFCs Middleweight Division. Don’t blink – it will likely happen fast!
Pick: Uriah Hall -400
Marcus Brimage (6-2): -115
Russell Doane (13-3): -115
Bantamweights open the PPV portion of UFC 175 when Marcus Brimage takes on Russell Doane. Doane looked tremendous in his UFC debut submitting BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa in the second round – impressive indeed. Brimage looked decent during his time on the TUF 14 cast –demonstrating good striking and a nice amount of power.
Brimage’s one major hole is his ground game – this will be his undoing Saturday. Doane can win this fight anywhere it happens to go – he’s that well rounded but look for him to drag this fight to the mat where he has an overwhelming advantage. I see this one ending by submission early!
Pick: Russell Doane -115
(on Fox Sports 1)
Urijah Faber (30-7): -1100 vs. Alex Caceres (10-5): +650
Pick: Urijah Faber -1100
Kenny Robertson (13-3): +125 vs. Ildemar Alcantara (20-6): -155
Pick: Ildemar Alcantara -155
Chris Camozzi (19-7): -260 vs. Bruno Santos (13-1): +200
Pick: Chris Camozzi -260
George Roop (15-10-1): -200 vs. Rob Font (10-1): +160
Pick: George Roop -200
(on UFC Fight Pass)
Luke Zachrich (13-3): +135 vs. Guilherme Vasconcelos (3-1): -165
Pick: Luke Zachrich +135
Kevin Casey (5-3): +145 vs. Bubba Bush (8-2): -175
Pick: Kevin Casey +145
UFC Closes Out 2013 With 2 Title Bouts
UFC 168 comes our way from Las Vegas this Saturday and what a card it is to bring 2013 to an end. Two title fights and two rematches highlight at card full of potential fireworks.
UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva 2
Date: December 28, 2013
Time: 10pm ET/7pm PT
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Broadcast: Pay-per-view, Fox Sports 1
Main Card (PPV)
Chris Weidman (10-0-0): +135
Anderson Silva (33-5-0): -165
UFC Odds From Bovada
This has all the makings of Fight of the Year with Anderson Silva trying to avenge his only loss in his last 17 tries inside the Octagon. Both fighters are extremely well rounded, both have an abundance of confidence and both will be out to prove that they are without a doubt the top Middleweight on the planet.
For those of you that thought the first fight between the tow was a fluke. Consider that Weidman is a former Division 1 All-American wrestler, Ring of Combat Middleweight champ, he won the U.S. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion as a purple belt and he has enviable striking chops to go along with his grappling – he is used to competing at the highest level and dominating.
What more need to be said about Anderson Silva? He is the best striker MMA has ever seen. His mix of speed, power, footwork, accuracy, technique, and creativity is legendary as is his ability to hurt you with both legs and both hands anytime anywhere. What is often lost is Anderson’s ability to get it done on the mat as well – remember what he did to Chael Sonnen? What may make Silva more dangerous this time around is the realization that he may have finally learned his lesson about clowning around – he shouldn’t take anything for granted against Weidman like has had done in so many fights before.
The one hole in Anderson’s Silva’s game may cost him in this fight – I can’t see him getting caught again in a standup war. But I can see Weidman hitting a few takedowns and controlling Silva from the top. Anderson has traditionally had all sorts of troubles with wrestlers and Saturday night will likely be no different.
Pick: Chris Weidman +135
Ronda Rousey (7-0-0): -900
Miesha Tate (13-4-0): +600
Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate get to finally put all the talk behind them and fight. This one, on paper is one of the easier fights to call in some time. Tate got this fight when Cat Zigano who beat Tate was injured, opening the door. Rousey has already faced Tate and beat her by armbar in the first round – just like every one of Rousey’s victims to date.
Rousey is too strong, too athletic and her 4th level black belt judo is just too much to handle. Meisha Tate may hang around but she will be beaten the whole way along. I like Rousey by armbar (what else?) in the second round.
Pick: Ronda Rousey -900 – It’s not a big payday but it is a payday nonetheless
Josh Barnett (33-6-0): -200
Travis Browne (15-1-1): +160
An up and coming star in the Heavyweight division Travis Browne will try to take the next step in his career Saturday when he takes on the experienced and very dangerous Josh Barnett – the winner will likely get a title shot in the near future. Both men love to stand and bang and neither is afraid to take a shot.
Barnett is better on the ground – Browne may be better in the standup and I think that’s where this fight stays. Barnett needs to close the gap, get in tight and take this fight to the ground but Browne’s Muay Thai background and his ability to keep opponents on the outside with kicks will serve him well here.
In an entertaining bout, I like the underdog to prevail. Browne would be undefeated if not for a torn knee ligament against Antonio Silva and he already beat Alistair Overeem – he takes an enormous step toward a Title shot with a win Saturday.
Pick: Travis Browne +160
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Jim Miller (22-4-0): -365
Fabricio Camoes (14-7-1): +290
Fabricio Camoes climbs into the octagon with Jim Miller on Saturday night sporting a 1-2-1 record in his second stint in the UFC. Camoes is best described at a “C+” fighter while Miller, although he has had some blemishes the last year is still in the “B+/A-“ zone.
Jim Miller has a ton to prove and should outclass Camoes in this one in relatively easy fashion.
Pick: Jim Miller -365
Dustin Poirier (14-3-0): -220
Diego Brandao (18-8-0): +180
Featherweights kick off the PPV portion of UFC 168 when Dustin Poirier takes on Diego Brandao. Brandao will try to extend his win streak to four while Poirier will be looking to throw his hat right back in the mix of the Featherweight division.
Both men will come to put on a show – both are exciting as they come and both will be motivated for a big showing here. The difference to me is cardio and how Brandao will be able to keep Poirier’s pace. I see Poirier doing damage early and significantly slowing Brandao down.
From there Poirier picks Brandao apart.
Pick: Dustin Poirier -220
Preliminary Card (FS1, 8 PM ET/5 PM PT)
Uriah Hall (7-4-0): -300 vs. Chris Leben (22-10-0): +240
Pick: Chris Leben +240
Gleison Tibau (28-9-0): -150 vs. Michael Johnson (13-8-0): +120
Pick: Gleison Tibau -150
Manny Gamburyan (13-7-0): +195 vs. Dennis Siver (21-9-0): -245
Pick: Dennis Siver -245
John Howard (21-8-0): +110 vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (21-5-1): -140
Pick: John Howard +110
Preliminary Card (Facebook, 7 PM ET/4 PM PT)
Bobby Voelker (24-10-0): -170 vs. William Macario (6-1-0): +140
Pick: Bobby Voelker -170
Robbie Peralta (16-4-0): -185 vs. Estevan Payan (14-4-0): +155
Pick: Robbie Peralta -185
The greatest Welterweight in the history of MMA Georges St. Pierre will return to action Saturday looking to squash the dreams of yet another up and coming young fighter.
UFC 167: St. Pierre vs. Hendricks
Event: UFC 167: St. Pierre vs. Hendricks
Date: November 16, 2013
Time: 10pm ET/7pm PT
Location: Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, NevadaMain Bouts (on Pay-Per-View)
Georges St-Pierre (24-2): -280
Johny Hendricks (15-1): +210UFC Odds From Bovada
The greatest Welterweight in the history of MMA Georges St. Pierre will return to action Saturday looking to squash the dreams of yet another up and coming young fighter. Although still relatively green his opponent Johny Hendricks brings an incredible set of skills to the Octagon – a nearly unmatched striking game and one of the more impressive wrestling pedigrees in the Division.
St. Pierre has long been criticized for his inability to finish a fight but he has become the master of taking exactly what his opponent gives him, exploiting it and utterly dominating anywhere the fight happens to go. His athleticism is top tier, his takedowns are nearly unstoppable and his jab is one of the most effective weapons in the sport today. But perhaps St. Pierre’s biggest asset – his brain. As one of the most cerebral fighters in MMA, opponents never know which area of their own game that Georges is going to exploit. Simply put, St. Pierre has absolutely no weaknesses – all he does is win!
Johny Hendricks is a former two-time national wrestling champion – his takedowns, takedown defense and top game are at least equal to that of St. Pierre’s – you can’t say that about many of recent challengers. Perhaps Hendricks’ biggest weapon is his left hand – he has made a living out of turning out the lights with one shot! Hendricks is certainly well rounded and as dangerous in every area of the game as anyone St. Pierre has ever faced.
You have to love what Hendricks brings to the Octagon but you have to love St. Pierre’s penchant fro intense preparation to shine again in this fight. No matter what any of Georges opponents have done – he has had an answer for – I don’t see that changing Saturday. In a wrestling ring, I may lean Johny’s way but in the Octagon I have to go with Georges in every aspect – even wrestling. Georges avoids the difference making left hand and wins yet another decision Saturday night.
Pick: Georges St. Pierre -280
Rashad Evans (18-3-1): -190
Chael Sonnen (28-13-1): +155
In perhaps the most interesting fight on the card Rashad Evans will look to take a step toward a rematch against Jon Jones when he takes on the Mouth of the UFC Chael Sonnen. Is Sonnen on every UFC card or is it just me? Anyway, this fight will be a battle of two excellent wrestlers that need to impose their wills in order to secure victory.
Rashad is the superior athlete in this fight and I think that’s the difference. There is no wrestling edge for either fighter in this bout. And as we’ve seen in the past when the wrestling chops are equal, they tend to cancel each other out. That leaves us to a question of who is the better striker, who has the technique and power in a stand-up war.
The answer to that question is simple to me. A very motivated Rashad takes this fight and remains on the Jon Jones radar. An Evans loss means that he will descend to the world of the “B level fighters” and may never get a title shot again – don’t think he doesn’t know it!
Pick: Rashad Evans -190
Rory MacDonald (15-1): -375
Robbie Lawler (21-9): +275
Rory MacDonald will look to remain relevant in the Welterweight Division Saturday night when he takes on true veteran Robbie Lawler. MacDonald is winner of five straight fights while Lawler has recently seen a resurgence with two straight wins (after losing three of four in Strikeforce).
MacDonald is certainly better in every aspect of MMA at this point of his career – even training partner Georges St. Pierre has anointed him as the future of the division. Lawler will either finish the fight or be finished and in this case, his recklessness costs him.
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MacDonald’s camp is terrific at fight planning and it won’t be difficult to come up with a plan against Lawler. Consider this another stepping stone for MacDonald as he wins in impressive fashion Saturday night.
Pick: Rory MacDonald -375
Josh Koscheck (17-7): -110
Tyron Woodley (11-2): -120
Josh Koschek will look to put an end to a two fight losing streak when he takes on fellow wrestler Tyron Woodley who can make a huge statement with a win here. Koschek has the experience advantage, the edge in the standup and he also has the knowledge that he took Johny Hendricks to a decision last May. Kos seems to be a fading star but I think he has one or two last gasps in him.
Pick: Josh Koschek -110
Tim Elliott (10-3-1): -150
Ali Bagautinov (11-2): +120
Flyweights open the PPV card Saturday when Russian sambo master Ali Bagautinov takes on another prospect and recent Fight of the Night winner Tim Elliot. Elliot is a nice fighter but the UFC brass appears to be pumping the tires of Bagautinov. In a typically exciting Flyweight bout, I think the skills of Bagautinov slightly outweigh those of Elliot in this one.
Pick: Ali Bagautinov +120
Preliminary Bouts (on Fox Sports 1)
Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone (20-6): -120 vs. Evan Dunham (14-4): -110
Pick: Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone -110
Ed Herman (21-9, 1 NC): +165 vs. Thales Leites (21-4): -210
Pick: Thales Leites -210
Brian Ebersole (50-15-1): +165 vs. Rick Story (15-7): -210
Pick: Brian Ebersole +165
Erik Perez (13-5): -375 vs. Edwin Figueroa (9-3): +275
Pick: Erik Perez -375
Preliminary Bouts (on Facebook)
Jason High (17-4): -300 vs. Anthony Lapsley (21-5, 2 NC): +220
Pick: Jason High -300
Will Campuzano: +325 vs. Sergio Pettis (9-0): -450
Pick: Sergio Pettis -450
Cody Donovan (8-3): +250 vs. Gian Villante (10-4): -350
Pick: Cody Donovan +250
UFC 166 Preview and Picks
The UFC stars will be on display once again this Saturday when UFC 166 takes place in Houston, Texas. A trilogy bout for the Heavyweight title between Cain Velazquez and Junior dos Santos headlines one of the best cards of the year – let’s take a look.
UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos 3
Date: October 19, 2013
Time: 10pm ET/7pm PT
Location: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
Broadcast: Pay-per-viewMain Card (on Pay-Per-View):
Cain Velasquez (12-1): -200
Junior dos Santos (16-2): +160UFC Odds From Bovada
Cain Velazquez and Junior dos Santos are in a class by themselves when it comes to Heavyweights in mixed martial arts – there are simply the best on the planet. They will fight for the third time in two years to determine the absolute top dog in the sport. Each brings an unmatched set of strengths to the Octagon Saturday – the trick will be to lure their opponent into their type of fight.
The Champ Cain Velazquez is the best wrestler in the Heavyweight Division – his takedowns, takedown defense and ground control are like no other. He also has arguably the best cardio of any fighter on the UFC roster today and an ever-emerging striking game as demonstrated in his last fight with dos Santos.
Junior dos Santos will be looking to reclaim what he thinks is his – the Heavyweight belt Saturday. He is the most dominant boxer in the division – technically sound on his feet with power to spare. Apparently he has a jiu-jitsu game as well but we have never seen that aspect of his game. Like Velazquez, dos Santos is supremely conditioned and ready to go five rounds Saturday.
This bout is pretty tough to call but looking at the last fight, I have to lean Velazquez’s way. He beat dos Santos in absolutely every aspect of that fight and even had the edge in the standup. Velazquez proved that he was a terrific student in that fight and is leaps-and-bounds ahead of the fighter that lost to dos Santos in their first fight. Constant pressure, elite wrestling and adequate striking earns Cain Velazquez the decision win Saturday.
Pick: Cain Velazquez -200
Daniel Cormier (12-0): -600
Roy Nelson (19-8): +400
Undefeated Daniel Cormier puts his streak on the line against the guy that gives fat guys reason to get up in the morning – Roy Nelson. This fight has all the makings of Fight of the Night for sure – two huge grappling practitioners with lethal standup. It could be a classic.
Cormier was an elite college wrestler who added submissions and a terrific standup game to his repertoire. He holds wins over Josh Barnett, Antonio Silva and most recently Frank Mir and looks poised to take that next step toward heavyweight superstardom.
Roy Nelson is a jiu-jitsu Black Belt with and absolutely insane chin and an ability to stand and bang with anyone. He is a tough out for anyone and a good test for a fighter trying to climb the ladder in the UFC.
Cormier is a huge favorite here – he is a B+ fighter while Nelson is a C+/B- fighter. I have to take the all around game of Cormier in this one but make this pick with some reservations. All Nelson needs is one clean shot!
Pick: Daniel Cormier -600
Gilbert Melendez (21-3): -700
Diego Sanchez (24-5): +450
Gilbert Melendez will step into the UFC Octagon for just the second time Saturday – the first being a split decision loss to Ben Henderson. His opponent Saturday is Diego Sanchez – a recent controversial winner against Takanori Gomi at UFC on FUEL 8.
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Melendez fancies himself a title contender and proves that he is worthy for a shot Saturday!
Pick: Gilbert Melendez -700
Gabriel Gonzaga (15-7): +160
Shawn Jordan (15-4): -200
Another Heavyweight scrap is on tap for the Main Card at UFC 166 when Gabriel Gonzaga takes on striker Shawn Jordan. Gonzaga has had his issues in the UFC in the past but is 3-1 in his recent stint here.
Gonzaga is head-and shoulders above Jordan in terms of ground game and I think that is precisely where this fight ends up – on the mat. Jordan is an OK striker as is Gonzaga but ultimately this fight will be determined by work on the ground. Jordan is a fish out of water in this one!
Pick: Gabriel Gonzaga +160
John Dodson (15-6): -350
Darrell Montague (13-2): +250
Flyweights kick off the Main Card at UFC 166 when one of the best in the world Darrell Montague finally makes his long-awaited Octagon debut. His opponent – another top tier Flyweight John Dodson who has already fought and lost to Demetrious Johnson for the UFC title.
Dodson is one tough dude, able to make anyone’s debut in the UFC less-than-hospitable. Dodson is too fast, too powerful and too hungry to get another title shot to be denied in this one.
Pick: John Dodson -350
Tim Boetsch (16-6): -170 vs. CB Dolloway (13-4): +140
Pick: Tim Boetsch -170
Nate Marquardt (32-12-2): +145 vs. Hector Lombard (32-4-1): -175
Pick: Nate Marquardt +145
Sarah Kaufman (15-2): -220 vs. Jessica Eye (10-1): +175
Pick: Sarah Kaufman -220
George Sotiropoulos (14-5): +135 vs. KJ Noons (11-7): -165
Pick: KJ Noons -165
TJ Waldburger (16-7): +135 vs. Adlan Amagov (12-2-1): -165
Pick: TJ Waldburger +135
Tony Ferguson (13-3): -400 vs. Mike Rio (9-2): +300
Pick: Tony Ferguson -400
Jeremy Larsen (8-4): +160 vs. Andre Fili (12-1): -200
Pick: Andre Fili -200
Dustin Pague (11-8): +130 vs. Kyoji Horiguchi (11-1): -160
Pick: Kyoji Horiguchi -160
In the first ever women’s UFC fight, the poster girl of the sport Ronda Rousey will attempt to earn the belt that was given to her this summer. Her opponent – a very tough, strong and motivated Liz Carmouche.
The UFC will commence with its second Pay-per-view card this Saturday from Las Vegas. The main event promises to be a classic with two Champions vying for the Featherweight strap. The card is littered with former champs, established contenders and a few names to keep your eyes on in the coming years.
Headline: The Rematch – dos Santos defends Heavyweight Title Against Velasquez at UFC 155
It seems that it has been a long time since we saw any UFC action but the wait will certainly be worth it when the Dana White and Joe Silva put on their latest MMA event. UFC 155 comes our way this weekend from Las Vegas and it features a long awaited rematch between two of the young studs of the Heavyweight Division.
