Max Holloway has been the number-one contender in the featherweight division for some time. He is 3-3 over his last six fights, with all losses coming against Alexander Volkanovski. He beat Calvin Kattar, Yair Rodriguez, and Arnold Allen.
O’Malley is a solid candidate for the MVP slot. He is a big underdog, but has a much better shot to win the fight than the odds reflect.
We will learn who has the advantage in the bout within the first round. If Sterling gets him to the mat and holds him there, it will not be long until he finds O’Malley’s back and gets a choke.
McGhee is fighting J.P. Buys in the featured event on the prelims. Buys is a phenomenal matchup for the 33-year-old McGhee.
Dos Anjos may get him to the mat throughout five rounds, but he will not hold him there long. When Luque is striking with Dos Anjos, he will have a six-inch reach and a speed advantage.
Suarez averages 6.12 takedowns per 15 minutes and is dominant on the mat. It is only a matter of time before Andrade gets taken down and finished.
Both men have seen their fair share of decisions throughout their careers. They have been fighting in the upper tier of the division for some time, which makes it much harder to win by a finish.
This week’s MVP Bobby Green likes to push the pace, which is a disadvantage for opponent Tony Ferguson.
Gaethje has improved since their first meeting, but Poirier also has. It is an extremely close fight between two tough fighters, and neither will quit or give up.