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.
Aspinall is faster and more athletic than Tybura but has questions surrounding his knee. It is his first time in the octagon since injuring it, so it is not foolish to be somewhat skeptical.
He is in his home country and is a heavy favorite. The oddsmakers are not wrong this time. He excels on the mat and has powerful hands. Tybura is a solid all-around fighter, but cannot match the athleticism of Aspinall.