Looking to rebound from his main event loss to Max Holloway last year, Allen comes into this fight with something to prove.
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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.
Will the Brit continue his undefeated run of 12 fights? Or will Chaos wear the undisputed crown for the first time in his career? Read on to see how this striker vs grappler matchup will go down and if there is a viable betting angle.
Jumping in on short notice, Elliott is looking to quickly erase the memory of his loss to Mohammed Mokaev from back in October. That was a fight where he surpassed the record for most takedowns in flyweight history. He also found himself up two rounds to none on two scorecards, but he ended up getting submitted in the third and snatched of that victory.
The bantamweight division is tied with the heavyweight and middleweight divisions for most UFC cards headlined this year. It is a sign of how much development and talent there is amongst the 135ers as they are able to churn out high-level and high-stakes matchups on a monthly basis.
With an impressive 7-2 UFC record since joining the promotion back in 2017, Klose is not talked about often due to his relative inactivity.