I figured the biggest fight in UFC history needed some exposure on RCF. Would be interested to hear everyone's opinion regardless if you consistently watch mma or just watch every once in a while.
Fight Card (Odds From BetDSI)
Lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov (c) (-155)vs. Conor McGregor (+150)
Lightweight Tony Ferguson (-350)vs. Anthony Pettis (+290)
Light Heavyweight Ovince Saint Preux (+190)vs. Dominick Reyes (-230)
Heavyweight Derrick Lewis (+145)vs. Alexander Volkov (-165)
Women's Strawweight Michelle Waterson (+110)vs. Felice Herrig (-130)
Predictions
McGregor
2nd Round TKO
Yes, i'm a huge McGregor fan. With that said, I believe that Conor's precise striking will be to much for Khabib's sloppy striking defense. While I think Conor will get taken down in the 1st round, I believe like the Chad Mendes fight, McGregor will be able to overcome the early adversity and finish Khabib.
Something that I don't think is getting talked about enough is the competition each guy has fought. McGregor has faced more elite competition (Aldo,Alvarez, Mendes, Holloway, Poirier) compared to Khabib(RDA).
What would surprise me:Connor winning by decision.
Khabib landing a significant strike standing.
I predict the winner faces GSP in 2019.
Ferguson
3rd Round Submission
Ferguson is the biggest favorite on the card and for good reason. The best all around LW (I feel more confident in Ferguson beating Khabib then Connor) was stripped of the lightweight belt after an injury that took him off the card in April where he would've faced Khabib. Should be a fun fight with Tony's insane cardio being to much for "Showtime".
Reyes
Unanimous Decision
OSP is to inconsistent. The promising lhw prospect takes this one.
Volkov
3rd Round TKO
Lewis throws bombs that could end the fight at any moment. With that said, Volkov is much more accurate and has the better cardio and fight IQ.
Waterson
Split Decision
Coin flip fight. Waterson's quickness will be the difference.