After a short break from UFC action over the past couple of weeks, many of you may have started to experience withdrawal symptoms. But fear not, Saturday night’s UFC 179 from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, should take the edge off.
As has been the case in recent times, the card doesn’t boast exceptional depth, but there are a few intriguing bouts to look forward to. These include Jose Aldo defending his featherweight title against Chad Mendes, Phil Davis vs. Glover Teixeira, Fabio Maldonado vs. Hans Stringer and a few more besides.
Realising you may require some guidance, I woke the prediction team from their fortnight-long slumber and demanded their insight into the weekend’s action. Read on for the thoughts of Scott Harris, Craig Amos, Riley Kontek, Sean Smith and me, James MacDonald.