Jan Blachowicz vs Glover Teixeira
- Blachowicz is the faster more precise fighter, and Teixeira's striking isn't as crisp.
I expect Blachowicz to have success striking. Teixeira has enjoyed a bit of a resurgence
but doesn't have the speed or durability to deal with Jan's power.
Blachowicz by DQ, TKO or KO -120 ON SPORTS INTERACTION
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Petr Yan vs Cory Sandhagen
- This is a battle between a precise striker and a stylistic striker. Sounds like Petr Yan's fight against Sterling. A fight he was on his way to winning were it not for the intentional foul.
I like Petr Yan to out point Cory Sandhagen in this fight. Although I expect Sandhagen to really push the pace early.
Petr Yan by Unanimous Decision +155 ON SPORTS INTERACTION
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Islam Makhachev vs Dan Hooker
Dan Hooker took this fight on short notice because most everyone else didn't want it. For good reason! Makhachev is a strong Dagestani style MMA wrestler. Hooker doesn't have the one punch power to prevent Islam from shooting, pressing him against the cage, and controlling the fight.
Islam Makhachev by Unanimous Decision +105 ON SPORTS INTERACTION
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Alexander Volkov vs Marcin Tybura
Two top level heavyweights with glaring weaknesses. In this case though Volkov's wrestling weakness will not be able to be exploited by Tybura. Tybura will suffer on the feet against Volkov's long straight strikes. Neither fighter has great cardio but I think Volkov's continuous stiff jabs will wear down Tybura.
Alexander Volkov by DQ, KO or TKO +120 ON SPORTS INTERACTION
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Khamzat Chimaev vs Li Jingliang
Chimaev is one of the most talked about new fighters today. He has literally destroyed everyone that's been put in the cage with him. His pace, pressure, and precision is extremely difficult to defend. Li Jingliang has a really difficult test ahead. It will be interesting to see if he can slow Khamzat down.
Khamzat Chimaev by Submission +305 ON SPORTS INTERACTION
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Magomed Ankalaev vs Volkan Oezdemir
This looks to be a bit of a mismatch to me. Magomed has a very aggressive style that tends to smother his opponents offense. Volkan is a decent outside striker but I don't see this fight taking place on the outside. I expect Magomed to get the takedown, and unleash some serious Ground and Pound.
Magomed Ankalaev by DQ, TKO or KO +100 ON SPORTS INTERACTION
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