UFC 189 Main Card

Featherweight: Chad Mendes vs Conor McGregor

I’ve seen the odds flip flop on this one and now McGregor is favored. I think Conor is going to win here. I’m not concerned about the takedown. I am concerned about the reach advantage for McGregor.

Welterweight: Robbie Lawler (Champion) vs Rory MacDonald

Such a tough call here as Lawler has been incredible in his career resurgence. Rory is a dangerous robot with precision, while Lawler is a technical boxer with serious power. I want Robbie to win, but I’m seeing Rory taking this fight. MacDonald is favored.

Featherweight: Dennis Bermudez vs Jeremy Stephens

I always bet with Stephens, but my guy has me thinking Bermudez is going to win this.

Welterweight: Gunnar Nelson vs Brandon Thatch

I don’t know if Nelson will be able to deal with the onslaught that Thatch brings.

Bantamweight: Brad Pickett vs Thomas Almeida

Everytime I pick Pickett, I lose. Pass as Almeida is insanely favored.

Preliminary Card (Fox Sports 1)

Welterweight: Matt Brown vs Tim Means

Matt Brown

Welterweight: Mike Swick vs Alex Garcia

Swick on the comeback – Pass

Welterweight: Cathal Pendred vs John Howard

Cathal is pretty relentless as a fighter and John Howard has shown that he tires in later rounds. However, John Howard has more weapons to win this and like him to win here.