Lightweight Championship bout: Gilbert Melendez (c) vs Jorge Masvidal
Awesome fight and a lot of people have Melendez winning this easily. THIS WILL NOT be an easy fight. Masvidal has shown to have submissions, power, and the speed to apply either or rather quickly. The one nut in this bowl is that Melendez has been absolutely sharp as a tack with his last few fights. He has stepped up his striking ability to considerable levels.
Intertops has Masvidal at +265 and Melendez at -370. I think Masvidal’s chances of submitting Melendez are about 1%. Going against the Diaz brothers and Jake Shields you can basically assume Melendez submission escape ability is off the charts. However, Masvidal, has the hands to put anyone down in the division. Masvidal has competed in a professional boxing match.
I’m picking Melendez to win, but if you ever wanted to play a dog in an upset, Masvidal is the best option on this card.
Women’s Featherweight Championship bout: Cristiane Santos (c) vs Hiroko Yamanaka
Santos will win, but Yamanaka will surprise with a decent fight imo. Maybe beyond 2nd round is good here.
Light Heavyweight bout: Gegard Mousasi vs. Haiti Ovince St. Preux
Gergard has too much experience and skillset is greater. St Preux has a shot due to being the stronger fighter though, but Mousasi is too skilled.
Lightweight bout: KJ Noons vs Billy Evangelista
KJ Noons
Preliminary card
Welterweight bout: Jerron Peoples vs Roger Bowling
Roger Bowling