A number of new UFC bouts are added to three forthcoming fight cards. Here are the bouts, along with my first thoughts on them.
Alex White vs. Dan Moret, UFC Fight Night 146
Lightweights Alex White and Dan Moret are set to clash at UFC Fight Night 146, taking place March 9 in Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas. Nolan King broke the news. White (12-5) is 3-5 in the UFC and is coming off of a submission loss to Jim Miller. Moret (13-4) was pumped out by Gilbert Burns in his UFC debut. Coin-flip battle here and that I expect the line for a Select’em.
Grant Dawson vs. Julian Erosa, UFC Fight Night 146
Featherweights Grant Dawson and Julian Erosa may even fulfill at UFC Fight Night 146. MyMMANews.com broke the information. Dawson (12-1) is eventually making his UFC debut after a USADA case kept him on the sidelines. Before his suspension, he’d won on the Contender Series to find a UFC bargain. Erosa (22-6) is 0-2 in the UFC and was knocked out by Devonte Smith in his final outing. This looks like a scenario to fade Erosa in and accept Dawson for the triumph.
John Makdessi vs. Nasrat Haqparast, UFC Fght Night 148
A fun struggle between lightweights John Makdessi and Nasrat Haqparast is set for UFC Fight Night 148, taking place March 23 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Makdessi (16-6) is 9-6 at the UFC and is coming from back-to-back decision wins over Ross Pearson and Abel Trujillo. Haqparast (10-2) is 2-1 at the UFC and won”Battle of the Night” because of his decision win over Thibault Gouti. I think Makdessi is a great challenge for Haqparast at this point of his profession, but given that he is only 23 you have to favor Haqparast here.
Bobby Moffett vs. Bryce Mitchell, UFC Fight Night 148
Also, featherweights Bobby Moffett and Bryce Mitchell will battle at UFC Fight Night 148. Tom Taylor of all BJPenn.com broke the information. Moffett (14-3) defeated Chas Skelly via contentious technical submission within his UFC debut. Mitchell (10-0) defeated Tyler Diamond within his own Octagon debut. This ought to be a competitive fight, but my initial lean is Moffett.
Ross Pearson vs. Desmond Green, UFC on ESPN two Lightweights Ross Pearson and Desmond Green will meet at UFC on ESPN two, which takes place March 30 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pearson (20-15, 1 NC) is 12-12, 1 NC at the UFC and has lost five of the last six fights overall. Green (21-8) is just 2-3 from the UFC himself. This is at the very least a fight Pearson could be aggressive in, but I have to favor Green.
Sheymon Moraes vs. Sodiq Yusuff, UFC on ESPN two At the same time, an interesting featherweight bout between Sheymon Moraes and Sodiq Yusuff was added to UFC on ESPN 2. Rodney James had the news. Moraes (11-2) is currently 2-1 at the UFC and is coming from an excellent win over Julio Arce. Yusuff (8-1) pumped out Suman Mokhtarian in his UFC debut. Moraes is a very good fighter with more experience, but it’s difficult to bet against the superb prospect Yusuff at this point, and I expect him to be preferred.
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