UFC 145: Bleacher Report MMA Staff Predictions

Fight fans have heard about the feud between two former Jackson’s MMA teammates for over a year now, and the rivalry will finally enter the Octagon on Saturday. In the evening’s main event, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones defends …

Fight fans have heard about the feud between two former Jackson’s MMA teammates for over a year now, and the rivalry will finally enter the Octagon on Saturday. 

In the evening’s main event, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones defends his title against Rashad “Suga” Evans.

Given the skills these two fighters possess, along with the bad blood that exists, don’t expect this one to last all five rounds. 

In the co-main event, Rory “Ares” MacDonald looks to get one step closer to a rematch with UFC interim champion Carlos Condit when he takes on British prospect Che Mills. 

Brendan “The Hybrid” Schaub looks to get back to his winning ways when he takes on heavyweight veteran Ben Rothwell in a heavyweight clash.

At 135 pounds, former WEC bantamweight champion Miguel Torres looks to make an example out of 21-year-old prospect Michael MacDonald, in a bout that will likely produce a future title contender. 

In a featherweights affair, Mark “The Machine” Hominick takes on a former Tachi Palace Fights champion in Eddie Yagin. 

Finally, opening up the main card will be a showdown between two Canadians in the form of Mark Bocek and John Alessio. 

Bleacher Report MMA Featured Columnists Matt Juul, Jordy McElroy, Kyle Symes and myself, John Heinis, will be predicting the winners this week. 

Take a look inside to see who they’ll be.

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