Crazy deep card.
O'Malley-Chito - I agree with
@I am not exposed, Chito isn't very active in fights, so if O'Malley can avoid a big KO blow, he'll win by just being busier.
Poirier-BSD - It's a tough fight for Poirier, especially being 35 now. BSD is making a name for himself with some big KO's, but he's finished 9 of his 13 wins by submission. Poirier's not as helpless as Gaethje on the ground, but I don't think it's a strength. I think Poirier's boxing is better. BSD is a little stiff and he hasn't fought anyone close to Poirier's level. He's an relentless animal, though, so we'll have to see if Poirier will be able to keep him off of him. I kind of expect BSD to rush in looking for a big shot and if he doesn't get it then clinch and start grappling. If he stays out in space, Poirier has a chance.
Holland-MVP - I don't know MVP well enough, but my sense of it is that he's similar to Wonderboy and Wonderboy lit Holland on fire. I guess it helps Holland that it's only 3 rounds instead of 5 like the Wonderboy fight, so maybe he's able to get off to a fast start.
Burns-JDM - I think people have been underestimating Burns since he lost to Usman, but my concern is that he's 37 now. JDM does need to make a statement here after some underwhelming wins. Really a toss up to me.
Yan-Yadong - Yan needs a win in the worst way. It's crazy that Yadong is only 26 and this will be his 31st professional fight. Similar to Chito, I think Yan sometimes takes time to get going which could cost him, especially in a 3 round fight, but the only time Yadong has fought someone at this level was Sandhagen and he kind of got his ass kicked. Yan is still in his prime, so I think he pulls it out.
Blayded-Almedia - Interesting to have 2 primarily grappling focused HW. Probably means it will turn into a kickboxing match. Blaydes has been KO'ed a number of times, but it has been by some of the biggest punchers in the sport (Francis x2, Lewis, and Pav). I'll take Blaydes.
Chookagian-Barber - If Barber can get ahold of her, I think she'll bully her, but Chookagian has a way of turning every fight into a distance air striking match, so....
Gamrot-RDA - RDA has historically struggled with wrestlers. Give me Gamrot.
Munhoz-Phillips, Cutelaba-Lins, and Pereira-Michael O. are pretty good fights that are getting buried and would be better to bolster weak cards, but hey, what do I know.
