Main Event: Costa (+150) vs Adesanya (-170)
I’ve been eyeing this fight for a loooong time, I was hoping we’d get to see these guys duke it out and now it's finally happening. We got precision and “style” against freaky insane genetics made for pure speed and power. This one is gonna have me and Ryan split here, he’s a big Izzy fan and i'm a big Costa fan. Now I truly think that Costa is going to smash Izzy. First of all, the Costa vs Romero fight was not close… anyone who disagrees is flat out wrong. The craziest thing about that fight is I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone take it to Romero like that, people survive and out point him, but nobody beats him up like that. If Romero couldn’t put Costa to sleep, I have a very hard time seeing Izzy doing that. Also, Izzy nearly got Ko’d multiple times against Gastelum who is shorter and not nearly as fast or strong as Costa. I’m not trying to take credit away from Izzy, he’s a very talented and skilled fighter, but I don’t think he beats the same Whitaker that beat Romero twice. It's time for the end of Izzy’s amazing run.
Zach’s Fight Winner: Costa ll Zach Pick: Costa via KO
Ryan Fight Winner: Adesanya II Ryan Pick: Adesanya via Decision
Co Main event: Reyes (-260) vs Blachowicz (+220)
This one can honestly turn into an instant-classic. Both of these guys can put someone’s lights out with one punch. Reyes just came off an incredibly close fight with Jon Jones which resulted in his first loss. He was previously 12-0 beating and Ko’ing legit contenders to make his way to the top. Blachowicz on the other hand is a long time UFC vet, making his debut for the company back in 2014. He’s always been a legit threat in the Light Heavyweight division, now he's finally making his big run for the gold. He's won the last 7 of 8 fights and was able to get finishes in 4 of the 7 wins. With two of those finishes being submissions, it will be interesting to see what the game plan is for Blachowicz against the tough striker as he's shown he can not only strike, but has a legit ground game too. It was tough for me to make up my mind for this fight, but I gotta go with Reyes here, he’s a bit younger and a bit taller, and not only that, but I think he has the cleaner striking too. I believe this can definitely turn into a very close fight and it will be exciting to see who will take up the Light Heavyweight gold now that Jon Jones decided to vacate the belt.
Zach’s Fight Winner: Reyes ll Zach Pick: Reyes via TKO
Ryan Fight Winner: Reyes II Ryan pick: Reyes via TKO
Dawodu (-105) vs Tukhugov (-115)
This fight even has the odds makers completely split. I can easily see this bout being a fight of the night contender with these two beasts that know how to put on a show and finish a fight. This fight could very well decide the future for the featherweight division as whoever wins the pivotal fight may end up being the next top contender in the weight class. While the two fighters are both 29, Tukhugov has had 11 more professional MMA fights. This one is going to come down to the wire, but I have to go with Tukhugov in this fight and I believe we may see both of these guys climbing the rankings pretty soon.
Zach’s Fight Winner: Tukhugov ll Zach Pick: Tukhugov vis Decision
Ryan Fight Winner: Dawodu II Ryan Pick: Dawodu via Decision
Vieira (-170) vs Eubanks (+150)
Zach’s Fight Winner: Vieira ll Zach Pick: Vieira via Submission
Ryan Fight Winner: Vieira II Ryan Pick: Vieira via Decision
Matthews (-700) vs Sanchez (+500)
Zach’s Fight Winner: Matthews ll Zach Pick: Matthews via Decision
Ryan Fight Winner: Matthews II Ryan Pick: Matthews via TKO
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