UFC 223 has become a mess. Following Conor McGregor’s bus episode on Thursday and Max Holloway being deemed unfit to compete, the card looks completely different than it did 48 hours ahead of the event.
So, I will provide you a faster, shorter than usual preview and forecasts for the recently revised UFC 223 card.
The main event between Al Iaquinta and Khabib Nurmagomedov, first. Iaquinta is a well-rounded fighter with excellent defense in every aspect of the game. On the other hand, the only time we have seen him struggle in the previous two years was a fast victory over a shop-worn Diego Sanchez. Nurmagomedov has the best grappling in MMA although there are absolutely some holes in his remarkable game, it simply doesn’t matter when”The Eagle” gets his hands on his opponent. Nurmagomedov will win however, don’t doubt Iaquinta’s ability to make this one tough for the Russian.
The co-main event, which thankfully has not been affected, sees Joanna Jedrzejczyk seem to recover her strawweight title vs Rose Namajunas. Jedrzejczyk was clearly not herself at the very first fight, which may probably be attributed to her inability to crack Namajunas emotionally before stepping foot into the Octagon. Although Jedrzejczyk is more focused this time around, Namajunas is a much more full mixed martial artist and I visit”Thug Rose” squeaking out a tough win.
Calvin Kattar and Renato Moicano are comparable fighters from the fact that they like to conquer opponents in the game that is spectacular. Kattar prefers to be the aggressor while Moicano likes to stick at range, working his jabs and leg kicks. I give the advantage to Moicano thanks for his movement and ability to stay calm against a competitive striker.
Zabit Magomedsharipov, among the greatest prospects at the featherweight division, has his opportunity to shine on the PPV when he takes on Kyle Bochniak. Magomedsharipov absolutely demolished his first two opponents in the UFC on his approach to entry victories. Bochniak is a low-output striker who is more concerned about defense than offense. But in all honesty, Bochniak has been fed to Magomedsharipov. This should not be a competition.
A couple of high-octane combatants face off at the PPV curtain-jerker, as UFC stalwart Joe Lauzon takes on Chris Gruetzemacher. Lauzon has organic pop in his hands but poor striking defense and is at his finest in scrambles when he can use his glossy submissions. Gruetzemacher hasn’t attempted a takedown in his UFC tenure; rather,”Gritz” targets persistent forward strain in the game that was striking. Lauzon’s tendency to get hit is a significant issue but I expect his grappling skills to shine through.
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