 After a weekend where we saw a flying knee knockout and the head kick heard ‘round Utah, the UFC travels to Nashville for some chalky main events. Can Jessica Andrade bounce back from her two fight losing streak? Is Suarez primed for another incredible run? And tell me why Rob Font gets no respect?
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The long awaited BMF title is up for contention this Saturday night, as Dustin Poirier (29-7 MMA, 21-6 UFC) faces off against Justin Gaethje (24-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC). The fighter will determine who will be the baddest motherfu*cker on the planet.Â
This weekend, the BMF title will be on the line for the second time in promotional history…
Usually undefeated women making their UFC debut doesn’t bode well for them and they end up taking their first professional loss when they realize this is a completely different level. However, every fight is a different stylistic clash and I feel this one lines up perfectly for Bannon to get her hand raised.
Will the British phenom make a triumphant return? Or will Tybura spoil his plans and position himself near the top of the division? Read on to find out the best way to attack this seemingly lop-sided fight?
Silva will be tough to put away, but she can be grinded and that’s what Holm is a master at.
Look for Petrino to get back to his finishing ways, you can even target his knockout prop if you want to take some of the juice off his line.
I feel as though Rodriguez still may have some quit in him but could be dangerous enough that Volkanovski takes his time.
Abus Magomedov is unproven as a top middleweight contender. But Sean Strickland has faced and beaten several top middleweight fighters in the promotion…