Tony Ferguson Vs. Justin Gaethje
It is almost impossible to see how this fight can disappoint. Both men are known for their unrelenting pressure when they step into the octagon. This makes it very difficult to predict the winner. Who will dictate the pace? Will Gaethje’s leg kicks wear out Tony’s movement or will the threat of Ferguson’s elbows keep Gaethje hesitant to engage in close proximity? Gaethje has three first round finishes in a row and I think he may make it four due to the power difference. When he lands, it may be too much for Ferguson to recover from.
Prediction: Gaethje 1st round TKO
Henry Cejudo Vs. Dominick Cruz
I’m not going to get into the argument of whether Cruz should be getting this title shot or not. He is and I can’t wait to see him and Cejudo step into the octagon together. For me, the major question is whether Cruz is still able to move like he used too for 5 rounds. There is a substantial height and length difference between the two so if he can move like he used to then it could be a very frustrating night for the champ.
Prediction: Cruz by decision