Although things haven’t looked great for Johnson later, he is still a high-level striker that needs to be respected. His unfortunate decision making in the past has cost him some fights, but I think he looked pretty good in his last fight until getting knocked out.
COLUMN: FIGHTER'S BLOCK
All of your mixed martial arts and full-contact combat sports news on the world's best fighters and the most intriguing matchups from your favorite MMA experts.
Can the veteran hand out a lesson to the youngster? Or will the scorching hot prospect smash another opponent with ease? Read on to see how these two styles clash and how we can profit from it.
Looking to bounce back from a short notice UFC debut defeat to Nasrat Haqparast, Quinones looks to utilize his distance power striking style to notch another finish. Quinones was a highly touted prospect from the regional scene who fell short in the opening round of the most recent Ultimate Fighter reality show.
After an off week, the UFC returns this weekend to kick off an 11-event run over the next two-and-a-half months, ending with the big UFC 300 card in mid-April. Middleweights square off in the main event to determine who gets to break into the top-five and position themselves into title contention.
Looking to rebound from his main event loss to Max Holloway last year, Allen comes into this fight with something to prove.
Will the pressure and unorthodox striking style of Strickland reign supreme again? Or will Du Plessis add another finish to his violent resume and wrap the gold around his waist? Read on to see how these two unusual styles clash and which will come out on top.
We’ve seen Semelsberger get grinded out in the past and it’s not out of the realm of possibility that it could happen again, especially considering the style Parsons brings to the table. Add in the fact that he’s a dog? Count me in.
Will the Russian be successful with implementing his complete MMA style? Or will Walker uncork another highlight reel knockout to get as close to a title shot as he has ever been? Read on to see how these light heavyweights square up and how we can take advantage of it at the bookies.
If Rosa shows up with the urgency she needs, she can absolutely dictate the pace of the fight as well as where it takes place. I expect Rosa to have a grappling edge and if she relies on that effectively behind her volume-striking, she could put together a better body of work for the judges to favor.