Suarez averages 6.12 takedowns per 15 minutes and is dominant on the mat. It is only a matter of time before Andrade gets taken down and finished.
Both men have seen their fair share of decisions throughout their careers. They have been fighting in the upper tier of the division for some time, which makes it much harder to win by a finish.
This week’s MVP Bobby Green likes to push the pace, which is a disadvantage for opponent Tony Ferguson.
Gaethje has improved since their first meeting, but Poirier also has. It is an extremely close fight between two tough fighters, and neither will quit or give up.
Aspinall is faster and more athletic than Tybura but has questions surrounding his knee. It is his first time in the octagon since injuring it, so it is not foolish to be somewhat skeptical.
He is in his home country and is a heavy favorite. The oddsmakers are not wrong this time. He excels on the mat and has powerful hands. Tybura is a solid all-around fighter, but cannot match the athleticism of Aspinall.
Maddalena will have far superior boxing and should be able to stuff his takedown attempts. He is a near -600 favorite and a good choice for MVP.
Bueno Silva lands solid elbows when in the clinch and on the ground. If Holm is not active enough, it could cost her.
Abus Magomedov is unproven as a top middleweight contender. But Sean Strickland has faced and beaten several top middleweight fighters in the promotion…