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UFC 218 will take place on December 2nd, 2017 at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Follow here for predictions and information on the event's card, lineup of matches and news regarding the pay-per-view.

Here are my predictions for UFC 218. Card is subject to change so come back closer to the event for up to date predictions.



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.


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.


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.