Here are my predictions for UFC 208. The card is not complete yet and the order is not confirmed so come back closer to the time for updates.
MAIN CARD
FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: Holly Holm vs Germaine de Randamie
If Holm loses then UFC will not be happy. Luckily, I think she will win relatively easily.
PREDICTION: Holly Holm, 1st round KO.
MIDDLEWEIGHT: Anderson Silva (#7) vs Derek Brunson (#8)
I'm really torn here because I want Brunson to climb the rankings more, but I also want Silva to get another win before he retires. Neither guy is going to win the title anytime soon so it doesn't really matter.
PREDICTION: Anderson Silva, decision.
MIDDLEWEIGHT: Ronaldo Souza (#3) vs Tim Boetsch (#13)
Is this really a question? This is just getting Souza another win right?
PREDICTION: Ronaldo Souza, 1st round KO.
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT: Glover Teixeira (#3) vs Jared Cannonier (#15)
As much as I think Teixeira is going to win this, I would love to see Cannonier get the win.
PREDICTION: Glover Teixeira, 2nd round KO.
LIGHTWEIGHT: Dustin Poirier (#10) vs Jim Miller
Dustin Poirier has to win this right? I kind of see Miller as the guy they feed to up-and-comers, they're usually good fights though.
PREDICTION: Dustin Poirier, 3rd round KO.
PRELIMINARY CARD
WELTERWEIGHT: Randy Brown vs Belal Muhammad
I like Muhammad, but don't think he can win this fight, especially if Brown takes it to the ground.
PREDICTION: Randy Brown, 2nd round submission.
FLYWEIGHT: Wilson Reis (#5) vs Ulka Sasaki
I like Wilson Reis, don't know much about Sasaki, I'll give Reis the submission.
PREDICTION: Wilson Reis, 1st round submission.
LIGHTWEIGHT: Nik Lentz vs Islam Makhachev
Both of these guys are quite scary and I really have no idea.
PREDICTION: Islam Makhachev, decision. Why not? Should be a good fight.
FLYWEIGHT: Ian McCall (#6) vs Jarred Brooks
Jarred Brooks has won all eleven of his fight and I always back an undefeated fighter. Plus, I'm not a huge fan of Ian McCall.
PREDICTION: Jarred Brooks, decision.
EARLY PRELIMINARY CARD
HEAVYWEIGHT: Marcin Tybura vs Justin Willis
Luis Henrique pulled out of this fight and was replaced by Willis. I don't know much about Willis, so I'm going to give it to Tybura, hopefully it's a good fight though.
PREDICTION: Marcin Tybura, 1st round submission.
WELTERWEIGHT: Ryan LaFlare vs Roan Carneiro
I'm going to give this one to Ryan LaFlare, but Carneiro could very easily pull out the win here.
PREDICTION: Ryan LaFlare, decision.
FEATHERWEIGHT: Rick Glenn vs Phillipe Nover
Glenn has a much better record and I don't know either of these guys very well.
PREDICTION: Rick Glenn, 2nd round KO.
Are you excited for UFC 208, who do you think will win each bout and who will walk out UFC Featherweight Champion? Leave your thoughts in the comments.
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