UFC Vegas 42

Kennedy Nzechukwu Vs Dan Un Jung- First fight of the night and here we go. Jung is an physically big guy who looked good last fight as the underdog against Knight with the grappling aspect despite him being mainly a striker. Kennedy on the other hand, his has been kinda up and down lately. Kennedy is an durable fighter and very motivated though in the ring. I do like Jung here who all around I think is the better fighter that can hang in this if he can get the grappling going.

Mac Diakiesse vs Rafael Alves- Here we go. Marc man oh man was once a top contender but has been on an downhill slope. Once he is out in an fight, he is out and not going to come back. Just an bad situation. Rafael though has been on the come up and someone you like to see. He has looked great despite his last fight against Ismagulov who is an top prospect that I am looking past. Rafael should handle business here and this fight is his in an step down in competition.

Courtney Casey vs Liana Jojua- Female fight! My favorite is Casey and she has been on my good side making money. Casey is an heck of an striker and all over her game plan there. The grappling defense is questionable but the fights are close. Jojua has some bad loses but the grappling is good and nothing to look past. I am liking Casey here and continue to roll with her that I am taking recent form in.

Sean Woodson vs Collin Anglin- What an striking battle. Woodson is an lengthy fighter that will strike you in all aspects especially in DWCS. Woodson bounced back last fight and something to think about. Anglin has room to grow and looked good as the underdog on DWCS. I do like Woodson here and see his path to victory using the upperhand on the striking.

Miguel Baeza vs Khaos Williams- Big striking battle. Baeza is more patient though and has more volume when he has the upper hand. Williams is an boom or bust type of guy with his punches. Baeza is coming off an bad loss and not undefeated anymore. Williams can finish anyone though with his knockout punches that Baeza will have to counter. I can see this fight going both ways but I do like Baeza to bounce back here motivated than ever wanting to get back on the win column.

Cynthia Calvillo vs Andre Lee- Female fight and here we go! Two tough fighters by far. Calvillo is coming off of two loses while Andre is coming off an huge victory last fight. Lee is an boxer but also looked good on the mat. Calvillo has been in the ring with the best of the best though. Cynthia is going to want to counter while Lee is going to want to strike Cynthia so much. Close fight but I like Lee here.

Thiago Moisés VS Joel Alvarez- Interesting fight. Joel is working on his striking and has great submission rates. It’s looked great. Moises is going to have to defend the mat despite last fight against Islam which I’m not holding against him. Joel has an tough fight against him but I am not counting him out who I know can possibly pull off the sub…keep that in mind because on the feet this could go both ways. Great and interesting fight to me.

Yadong Song VS Julio Arce- Man Yadong is an heck of an striker by far. Arce has the boxing skills and can throw leg kicks inside the ring. This is an step up in competition for Arce. Yadong has the striking aspect all around.

Felicia Spencer VS Leah Letson- Featherweight fight and here we go. Let’s on is coming off an three layoff which everyone knows how I feel about layoffs already. Letson looked good though last fight and had great pop in her hands which now she is on the main card. Spencer last fight was taken down and I didn’t like a ton of the grappling I saw out of her. I do think though Spencer should handle this fight despite the grappling issues.

Ben Rothwell VS Marcos Rogério de Lima- The Co-Main event and here we go! I am loving this fight and they will bring it. Lima is durable and he has good wrestling skills. Rothwell can push the pace in fights and that is typically his game plan. Lima is going to be explosive and likes to pin point his shots. My biggest concern though for Lima is the cardio and how Rothwell can handle his cardio. This is gonna be a knockout drag out fight that I can’t wait to see but give me Lima.

Max Holloway VS Yair Rodriguez- The Main Event! Striking matchup and I can’t wait for it. Yair is super explosive with the striking and can attack you in all formats. He is gonna have to land an huge shot in order to beat Mad Max. Talking about Max though, cardio is amazing for him and if you can’t hang with him, you are done for. He is an amazing striker also and lengthy strikes. His chin is durable as can be. This will be an brawl on the feet. I think this is the fight Max takes and he is motivated as can be.