Originally expected to meet Anthony Pettis, featherweight champion Jose Aldo will now look to defend his belt against Chan Sung Jung at UFC 163 in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday.
Undefeated in three bouts since joining the UFC roster, Jung separated himself as one of the top contenders in the 145-pound division. While some believed Ricardo Lamas was more deserving of the opportunity to replace Pettis, Jung’s global popularity helped him earn the spot in Saturday’s main event.
As UFC 163 approaches, Bleacher Report writers Riley Kontek, Craig Amos, Scott Harris, James MacDonald and Sean Smith joined up to offer their takes on the main card bouts.
Here are their predictions.