Here are my predictions for UFC 218. Card is subject to change so come back closer to the event for up to date predictions.
MAIN CARD
FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: Max Holloway (c) vs Jose Aldo (#1)
I was very unsure about the first fight and I was surprised how well Aldo started, but the brutal nature of the 3rd round and how well Holloway finished him, makes me think Aldo has very little chance. I think we might even see a repeat of what happened the first time.
PREDICTION: Max Holloway, 3rd round KO.
HEAVYWEIGHT: Alistair Overeem (#1) vs Francis Ngannou (#4)
This HAS to be fight of the night. Whoever wins should fight Stipe Miocic for the title and I really hope Ngannou is as good as he seems. Overeem is a big challenge, but out of more hope than judgement, I think Ngannou is going to put him to sleep.
PREDICTION: Francis Ngannou, 1st round KO.
FLYWEIGHT: Henry Cejudo (#2) vs Sergio Pettis (#4)
I don't really like Pettis as a Flyweight, I think he could do well at Bantamweight but Cejudo is better at 125lbs.
PREDICTION: Henry Cejudo, decision.
LIGHTWEIGHT: Eddie Alvarez (#4) vs Justin Gaethje (#5)
This could be amazing!
PREDICTION: Justin Gaethje, 3rd round KO.
STRAWWEIGHT: Tecia Torres (#5) vs Michelle Waterson (#6)
This is a great fight, I hope it goes the distance and I don't really have a preference as to who wins, but I think Torres is getting close to a title fight.
PREDICTION: Tecia Torres, decision.
PRELIMINARY CARD
LIGHTWEIGHT: Charles Oliveira vs Paul Felder
If Oliveira gets it to the ground, it could be over quick, but on the feet, it's only going one way.
PREDICTION: Paul Felder, 2nd round KO.
WELTERWEIGHT: Alex Oliveira (#15) vs Yancy Medeiros
I like Oliveira, I think he deserves more credit, this won't be easy though.
PREDICTION: Alex Oliveira, 1st round KO. I feel like Medeiros is going to make an early mistake.
LIGHTWEIGHT: David Teymur vs Drakkar Klose
I don't know a massive amount about either guy, but the stats favour Klose.
PREDICTION: Drakkar Close, 3rd round KO.
STRAWWEIGHT: Felice Herrig (#9) vs Cortney Casey (#11)
Now this is interesting, I'm looking forward to this fight, Casey could get the stoppage, but I think it goes to the judges.
PREDICTION: Felice Herrig, decision.
EARLY PRELIMINARY CARD
STRAWWEIGHT: Amanda Cooper vs Angela Magana
I hope this at least makes it onto TV, should be a decent fight as well.
PREDICTION: Angela Magana, decision.
WELTERWEIGHT: Sabah Homasi vs Abdul Razak Alhassan
8 KO's in 8 wins for Alhassan.
PREDICTION: Abdul Razak Alhassan, 2nd round KO.
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT: Jeremy Kimball vs Dominick Reyes
I don't know if Reyes can finish Kimball, if it goes all the way I think he wins it though.
PREDICTION: Jeremy Kimball, 2nd round KO.
HEAVYWEIGHT: Justin Willis vs Allen Crowder
I think Crowder takes this thanks to his better all-round ability, if it's a stand and strike contest, though, Willis might just finish him.
PREDICTION: Allen Crowder, decision.
Are you excited for 218, who do you think will win each bout and who will walk out UFC Featherweight Champion?
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