UFC Fight Night: Jared Cannonier vs Sean Strickland will be the main event of an intriguing card this weekend in Las Vegas. And although the two middleweights will get all the attention this weekend, we look at the other fights on the main card and give our predictions for them. Follow UFC Fight Night: Jared Cannonier vs Sean Strickland LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.
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Arman Tsarukyan vs Damir Ismagulov Preview and Prediction
The co-main event will be an all-Russian contest between lightweights Arman Tsarukyan vs Damir Ismagulov. Tsarukyan comes into the contest as the favorite. However, Ismagulov has an advantage in physical attributes. Both fighters have different styles and advantages, but we’re going with Ismagulov to beat Tsarukyan via a third-round submission.
Amir Albazi vs Alessandro Costa Preview and Prediction
Iraqi Amir Albazi will take on Mexican Alessandro Costa in the Flyweight division. And while both fighters match closely in their physical attributes and striking numbers, Albazi has a clear advantage in the grappling department. And predict this will be the defining factor in the fight. Therefore, we pick Amir Albazi to beat Alessandro Costa via a submission in round three.
UFC Fight Night: Jared Cannonier vs Sean Strickland: Full Main Card Preview, Prediction, and Betting Odds
Alex Caceres vs Julian Erosa Preview and Prediction
Featherweights Alex Caceres and Julian Erosa will face off on the UFC Fight Night: Jared Cannonier vs Sean Strickland main card. Although it is hard to separate them based on their physical attributes, Erosa is clearly the more experienced fighter. Moreover, he has better striking numbers when compared to Alex Caceres. Therefore, we predict Erosa to knock out Caceres in round two.
Drew Dober vs Bobby Green Preview and Prediction
One fight that could be the ‘Fight of the Night’ is the lightweight contest between Drew Dober and Bobby Green. Both fighters have vast experience in the octagon and have drastically different styles. And while there is very little to separate them on their striking and grappling numbers, Green has a slight advantage in the physical aspects. We predict Bobby Green to beat Drew Dober by decision after three very close rounds.
Cody Brundage vs Michal Oleksiejczuk Preview and Prediction
The UFC Fight Night: Jared Cannonier vs Sean Strickland main card begins with a middleweight contest between Cody Brundage and Michal Oleksiejczuk. Both fighters come into the bout on the back of wins and will look to keep their streaks going. However, we think Brundage’s all-round skills will serve him well and he will beat Oleksiejczuk by decision.
Betting odds for UFC Fight Night: Jared Cannonier vs Sean Strickland main card
Jared Cannonier +105 vs Sean Strickland -125 [favorite] (middleweight)
Arman Tsarukyan -170 [favorite] vs Damir Ismagulov +145 (lightweight)
Amir Albazi -400 [favorite] vs Alessandro Costa +325 (flyweight)
Alex Caceres +160 vs Julian Erosa -190 [favorite] (featherweight)
Drew Dober -155 [favorite] vs Bobby Green +135 (lightweight)
Michał Oleksiejczuk -265 [favorite] vs Cody Brundage +225 (middleweight)
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