BEST “POUND-FOR-POUND”(?) FIGHTS SATURDAY
Anthony “Showtime” Pettis
Los Angeles, CA– Grab a seat and enjoy “Showtime” on Saturday night, as Anthony “Showtime” Pettis (18-2) defends his UFC lightweight belt against Rafael dos Anjos (23-7) in the main event of UFC 185. Pettis, the UFC lightweight (155 lb.) champion is one of the best all-around fighters out there, and he will continue to prove that on Saturday night at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX with what I believe will be a decisive win over dos Anjos. The Brazilian will give his all, but he appears to be no match for the amazing Pettis.
STRAWWEIGHT (115) TITLE ON THE LINE IN CO-MAIN
Carla “Cookie Monster” Esparza
Strawweight champion Carla Esparza (10-2) will defend her title against tough striker Joanna Jedrzejczyk (8-0). Poland’s Jedrzejczyk could easily take the belt, but I see the versatility of Esparza winning the day. This bout will be interesting from start to finish, so make sure you tune in.
HENDRICKS ON THE REBOUND
Former welterweight (170) champ Johny Hendricks (16-3) will try to bounce back from losing his title by securing a win over Matt Brown (19-12). This will be a fun fight for the fans, and one I see Hendricks winning. Brown is very tough and has improved drastically the last few years, but Hendricks is simply better.
EXPECT KNOCKOUT WITH THESE HEAVYWEIGHTS
Alistair Overeem (38-14, 1 NC) and Roy Nelson (20-10) will clash at heavyweight (265 limit) in a fight that will not likely require judges. I can see either guy winning. Overeem is technically superior, but Nelson has the better chin. I lean towards Nelson in this one. If he is victorious, we may soon see the end of Overeem under the Zuffa banner. Dana White is not a big fan of either fighter, so this is a win-win scenario for him.
BANTAMWEIGHTS (135) TO OPEN CARD
Henry Cejudo (7-0) will face recent title challenger Chris Cariaso (17-6) in the opening bout. This looks like a win for Cariaso, who has a definite advantage in experience. The action starts at 10PM/7PM ETPT.
FX PRELIMS AT 8PM/5PM ET/PT
LIGHTWEIGHTS:
Ross Pearson (16-8) vs Sam Stout (20-10-1)
LIGHTWEIGHTS:
Daron Cruickshank (16-5, 1 NC) vs Beneil Dariush (9-1)
MIDDLEWEIGHTS (185):
Roger Narvaez (7-1) vs Elias Theodorou (10-0)
HEAVYWEIGHTS:
Jared Rosholt (11-2) vs Josh Copeland (9-1)
UFC FIGHT PASS EARLY PRELIMS AT 6:30PM/3:30PM ETPT
FLYWEIGHTS (125):
Sergio Pettis (12-1) vs Ryan Benoit (7-3)
LIGHTWEIGHTS:
Joseph Duffy (12-1) vs Jake Lindsey (9-2)
BANTAMWEIGHTS:
Larissa Pacheco (10-1) vs Germane de Randamie (4-3)
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2015 Overall Picks Record: 40-17
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