Men's UFC 253 Adesanya vs Costa Artist Series Event T-Shirt, Israel Adesanya Champion Authentic UFC Fight Night Walkout Jersey, Paulo Costa Chalk UFC Fight Night Walkout Hoodie Replica, Israel "The Last Stylebender" Adesanya Silhouette T-Shirt, Andrade: Fight With Champ Shevchenko ‘Should Have Happened Already’, Ortega Explains Decision To Shave His Head For ‘Zombie’ Fight, BT Sports Releases Touching Tribute Video To Khabib’s Father, Watch: UFC 254 Countdown - Khabib Vs. Gaethje Full Episode. Masvidal’s ostensible inability to overwhelm Usman or dissuade him from constantly grinding limits his method of victory to the sort of out-of-nowhere knockouts he scored against Darren Till and Ben Askren. A major factor heading into this fight is how well Masvidal will be able to get his punishing kicks away. After months of hype from the UFC, ‘Fight Island’ is finally here. The third title fight at UFC 251 is for the vacant UFC bantamweight championship, as Petr Yan faces former featherweight champ Jose Aldo to crown a new bantamweight king. Yan’s standup game is thrilling, filled with creativity and explosive techniques that he can unleash with little setup. Still, coming off a layoff against Ribas might make for a bad night for VanZant. He knocked out Urijah Faber in his last bout, and while he couldn't draw the finish against Jimmie Rivera and John Dodson, those two fighters have only been knocked out once between the two of them. The question, then, is whether Aldo still has what it takes to duke it out with one of the most fearsome bruisers the Bantamweight division has to offer. Usman has been preparing for a fight and being well prepared might be the key to victory at UFC 251. The final UFC on ESPN+ 38 betting odds are in for as this event is quickly approaching for the Las Vegas-based promotion. The former WEC star and longtime UFC featherweight champion is one of the best lighter division fighters of all time. Tweet. It's never easy picking a beaten fighter to win a rematch, particularly when said fighter was beaten by a stoppage and not a debatable decision. Featured Columnist July 7, 2020 Comments. Relentless takedown attempts carry Usman to a clear victory in his second defense. However, it wouldn't be surprising to see Volkanovski win in a similar fashion to how he did last time, taking an early lead and riding out in the final rounds. I picked Volkanovski in the first fight against Holloway because he's so powerful and he's shown he's most clever when it really counts. As noted in my UFC 251 value picks for bettors piece, I like Ribas overall, but the odds being so much in her favor over VanZant seem wacky to me, so backing the underdog in hopes of a big score isn't a bad idea. Also featured on the main card will be a battle for the vacant bantamweight gold between Petr Yan and Jose Aldo. Yan by unanimous decision. In this fight, I see Aldo putting on a vintage performance with crisp boxing, a steady diet of leg kicks, and maybe a few takedowns. Roy Jones Jr. claims promoters delayed his boxing return because Mike Tyson didn’t have a chance on just six weeks notice after being inactive since 2005. When is the 2020 US election day and will it go forward as planned? He outworked and out-struck Holloway, bludgeoning the lead leg and controlling the distance through the first three rounds. Even with Masvidal’s recent willingness to actually let his hands go, Usman can match or exceed his pace, and “Gamebred’s” historically solid takedown defense is insufficient against the largest and most physically dominant wrestler he’s yet faced. While Andrade won their first meeting in devastating fashion, I doubt lightning will strike twice in this match-up. 11/07/2020. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Maybe it would make sense if Aldo's loss to No. Thanks to his speed and power, I think Volkanovski will be able to match Holloway on the feet and give the Hawaiian trouble yet again with his management of distance. What was the deal with Brian Ortega’s ridiculously oversized protective cup? More likely, however, Ribas takes her down early and shreds her on the mat before that can become an issue. Jessica Andrade (20-7) vs. Rose Namajunas (8-4). Give us your predictions in the comments below and be sure to stick with us for live coverage of UFC 251. Even she can’t execute another highlight-reel slam, Andrade has power in both hands and a dangerous submission game. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) kicks off its stint in Abu Dhabi this Sat. Sure, Petr Yan is good too, and possibly a future champion, but at UFC 251 he's fighting one of the best to ever do it. And that's a problem, because in her limited run thus far, Ribas has seemed like the real deal. Ribas’ grappling will be the difference in this fight I believe. It'll be a moment we won't soon forget as the Brazilian legend, in the twilight of his career, begins another reign as king. The vacant Bantamweight title will also receive a new owner when Petr Yan puts his unbeaten Octagon record on the line against the legendary Jose Aldo. UFC 251 Predictions. If he actually beats Kamaru Usman on less than a week’s notice and becomes a UFC champion just shy of his 50th fight, he’ll have capped off one hell of a journey. Volkanovski told ESPN he's planning on finishing Holloway in this fight. Ortega proved he's ready for another title shot with a surgical performance against The Korean Zombie, New and improved Brian Ortega Prediction: Yan via third-round technical knockout. If the UFC wants to use VanZant’s slick armbar finish of Rachael Ostovich to build her back into a credible contender, this is the wrong way to go about it. To me, this one mirrors 2005's boxing match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Arturo Gatti. He's also 33 years old, fighting in a division that he has yet to win in and bringing in the twilight of a Hall of Fame career marked by his fair share of wars. It's Pet Tech Week on T3, in association with PetRadar! Unfortunately for Masvidal, he’ll have to content himself with being champion material. Namajunas was looking as crisp on the feet as she ever has before Andrade adjusted and knocked her out via slam in the second stanza. The eyes of the MMA world were locked onto Saturday’s lightweight championship showdown between Teofimo Lopez and Vasyl Lomachenko. Tonight’s co-main event features Alexander Volkanovski defending his featherweight title for the first time in an immediate rematch against Max Holloway, and a battle for a vacant bantamweight belt between Petr Yan and Jose Aldo that would have made for a worthy headliner itself. Namajanas gets her revenge, peppering Andrade from outside the range of the Brazilian’s haymakers en route to a comfortable decision.