Fight Predictions: UFC on ESPN+ 42: Overeem vs. Volkov
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It all starts with UFC on ESPN+ 42 (#UFCVegas18) and who doesn't want to see how Joselyne Edwards (@joselyne_edwards) does in her second UFC bout, after such a promising debut just a few weeks ago. This is a sharp rise in opponent though, and on a four fight win streak, Karol Rosa (@karolrosaufc) is looking to make her mark!
Carlos Diego Ferreira vs Beneil Dariush originally fought in 2014 at UFC 179, Beneil took Ferreira's O, but since then, (and a loss to The Diamond) Ferreira's fortified the skill set and gone six unbeaten. Although Beneil has had a few more losses, the level of competition can't be denied, the war scares are real. So, will the result change!?!
Manel Kape (@manelkape) makes his long awaited debut, he's been blazing in Japan, but what will happen against a seasoned veteran like Alexandre Pantoja (@pantoja_oficial). Who has serious ground skills, but seems to have fallen in love with the hands!
It seems crazy that only now, Michael Johnson (@michaeljj155) & Clay Guida (@clayguida) are going to meet. These two have serious miles under the clock, in the game. And you can only think that this will be a high energy, all out war!!
HOWEVER, the two REALLY pressing thoughts about this card are.......
With the Co-main's clash between Cory Sandhagen (@enterthesandman135) & Frankie Edgar (@frankieedgar), will the winner be the next in line for the winner of the upcoming Bantamweight title match at UFC 259.
THEN, in the main, he's had 40 fights, 32 wins, and some impressive fights in the UFC, and right now, at the age of 32, Alexander Volkov (@volkov_alex) is hitting his prime and wants to solidify it all, with the belt. The thing is, he's facing a man with 14 kickboxing fights, 10 wins, 66 MMA, and 47 wins, they've called him 'The Reem', 'Uber Reem', 'The Demolition Man'. He's held the K1, Dream, and Strikeforce belts. And now, now is the time for Alistair Overeem (@alistairovereem) to make one last push for the UFC strap!!!
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Main Card
Main event - Heavyweight
Alistair Overeem (W) vs Alexander Volkov
Co-Main event - Bantamweight
Cory Sandhagen (W) vs Frankie Edgar
Lightweight
Michael Johnson (W) vs Clay Guida
Flyweight
Alexandre Pantoja vs Manel Kape (W)
Bantamweight
Cody Stamann (W) vs Askar Askar
Lightweight
Carlos Diego Ferreira vs Beneil Dariush (W)
Preliminary card
Light Heavyweight
Mike Rodríguez (W) vs Danilo Marques
Bantamweight
Martin Day (W) vs Timur Valiev
Lightweight
Devonte Smith (W) vs Justin Jaynes
Women's Bantamweight
Karol Rosa vs Joselyne Edwards (W)
Women's Flyweight
Molly McCann (W) vs Lara Procópio
Featherweight
Seung Woo Choi vs Youssef Zalal (W)
Catchweight (130 lb)
Jerome Rivera vs Ode Osbourne (W)