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UFC Rio Rancho Staff Predictions: Corey Anderson vs. Jan Blachowicz

UFC Rio RanchoUFC Rio Rancho will go down tomorrow (Sat. February 15, 2020) from the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Mixed martial arts (MMA) fans will witness a great light heavyweight matchup between Corey Anderson and Jan Blachowicz. The winner could very well be next in line to challenge Jon Jones for the 205-pound title. […]

UFC Rio Rancho

UFC Rio Rancho will go down tomorrow (Sat. February 15, 2020) from the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Mixed martial arts (MMA) fans will witness a great light heavyweight matchup between Corey Anderson and Jan Blachowicz.

The winner could very well be next in line to challenge Jon Jones for the 205-pound title. We here at LowKickMMA have compiled our UFC Rio Rancho staff predictions for the Anderson vs. Blachowicz main event. Check them out below.

UFC Rio Rancho Staff Predictions

Jon Fuentes:

The winner of this fight is likely next in line to challenge Jon Jones, and Corey Anderson has been on the hunt for “Bones” for quite some time. Anderson already has a win over Blachowicz, who could certainly end the fight with his power, but I expect Anderson to showcase more of his wrestling and ride this one out to a decision win. (Prediction: Corey Anderson)

Abhinav Kini:

Although Corey Anderson dominated Jan Blachowicz in their first meeting, and is on a four-fight winning streak, I feel the latter has improved much more since then. Especially based on his recent performances. I have to go with Blachowicz getting the finish within three rounds. (Prediction: Jan Blachowicz)

Jordan Ellis

I expect Corey Anderson to finally get the statement win that earns him a title shot. On paper, this is a pick-em fight but I give the edge to Anderson for a few reasons. His age, form, attitude and his previous win over Jan Blachowicz make him the favorite in my eyes. Although it won’t be easy and he’ll most likely need every minute of the five rounds to get this one done. (Prediction: Corey Anderson)

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7 Takeaways From UFC 247

UFC 247 had Jon Jones return to the cage against Dominick Reyes who seems to have been the best challenger for Jones at light heavyweight to date. The co-main event saw Valentina Shevchenko defeat challenger, Katlyn Chookagian in what may have cemented…

UFC 247 had Jon Jones return to the cage against Dominick Reyes who seems to have been the best challenger for Jones at light heavyweight to date. The co-main event saw Valentina Shevchenko defeat challenger, Katlyn Chookagian in what may have cemented her as the best flyweight in MMA. With two titles defended there was […]

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UFC 247 Staff Predictions: Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes

UFC 247 Staff PredictionsUFC 247 will go down tomorrow (Sat. February 8, 2020) from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Mixed martial arts (MMA) fans will witness yet another defense of the light heavyweight championship by Jon Jones, who takes on undefeated challenger Dominick Reyes. It will be the first UFC title bout of 2020. We here at LowKickMMA have […]

UFC 247 Staff Predictions

UFC 247 will go down tomorrow (Sat. February 8, 2020) from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Mixed martial arts (MMA) fans will witness yet another defense of the light heavyweight championship by Jon Jones, who takes on undefeated challenger Dominick Reyes.

It will be the first UFC title bout of 2020. We here at LowKickMMA have compiled our UFC 247 staff predictions for the Jones vs. Reyes main event. Check them out below.

UFC 247 Staff Predictions

Jon Fuentes:

Dominick Reyes has all the tools to beat Jon Jones. He’ll be short in the reach department – as all Jones’ opponents are – but he matches Jones in height, brings knockout power to the table, and has a gas tank to go all five rounds. With that being said, Jones is overall the better mixed martial artist. He has superior striking, wrestling, and jiu-jitsu. Not to say Reyes doesn’t have the chance to land that one big punch, but I don’t see it happening. I got Jones winning this with a lopsided decision, or finishing the fight late. (Prediction: Jon Jones)

Abhinav Kini:

At the risk of looking silly, I’m going to go with Dominick Reyes. He has the size, length, and knockout power to challenge Jones, and the way everyone is overlooking him so easily, along with the last two performances of Jones, I think we could be in store for a huge upset. (Prediction: Dominick Reyes)

Jordan Ellis

As with every Jon Jones fight, I’m favoring the light heavyweight king to pick up the win. Dominick Reyes has an undefeated record and knockout power. However, nothing I’ve seen from him suggests he’s the man to beat Jones. I expect the champion to dictate the fight from the first bell and take it wherever he wants to. Most likely Jones will take home a decision win. However, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him get the finish late on. (Prediction: Jon Jones)

Timmy Moran:

Dominick Reyes carries the dangerous confidence of an undefeated fighter going into his title bout with Jon Jones. Despite his winning streak, powerful left hand, and athleticism, it’ll be tough to top Jones while he remains active and in his prime. Expect Jones to utilize his length and distance control and force Reyes into traps. Reyes’ inexperience and eagerness will work against him as Jones stops him prior to championship rounds. (Prediction: Jon Jones)

What do you think about our UFC 247 staff predictions? Who are you picking in Jones vs. Reyes?

UFC 247 Predictions: Jones vs. Reyes

UFC 247 is upon us. The event will be held inside the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas tomorrow night (Feb. 8). Headlining the card will be a light heavyweight title clash between champion Jon Jones and Dominick Reyes. The co-main event will see women&#…

UFC 247 is upon us. The event will be held inside the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas tomorrow night (Feb. 8). Headlining the card will be a light heavyweight title clash between champion Jon Jones and Dominick Reyes. The co-main event will see women’s flyweight title holder Valentina Shevchenko put her gold on the line […]

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5 Fights To Watch At UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes

Jon Jones and Dominick Reyes headline UFC 247 for the light heavyweight title. While the main event is without a doubt a must-see fight on any fight card, this one is unique as Jones is facing another opponent that matches his dimensions. However, no f…

Jon Jones and Dominick Reyes headline UFC 247 for the light heavyweight title. While the main event is without a doubt a must-see fight on any fight card, this one is unique as Jones is facing another opponent that matches his dimensions. However, no fight card is full without the company of other great competitors […]

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UFC Raleigh Staff Predictions: Curtis Blaydes vs. Junior dos Santos

UFC Raleigh will go down tonight (Sat. January 25, 2020) from the PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. In the main event of the night, heavyweights Curtis Blaydes and Junior dos Santos will go head-to-head. It’s a great matchup that could have big implications on the heavyweight title picture moving forward. We here at LowKickMMA have compiled […]

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UFC Raleigh will go down tonight (Sat. January 25, 2020) from the PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. In the main event of the night, heavyweights Curtis Blaydes and Junior dos Santos will go head-to-head.

It’s a great matchup that could have big implications on the heavyweight title picture moving forward. We here at LowKickMMA have compiled our UFC Raleigh staff predictions for the Blaydes vs. Santos main event. Check them out below.

UFC Raleigh Staff Predictions

Jon Fuentes:

Curtis Blaydes is a phenomenal grappler who will likely get this fight to the ground early, and keep it there. However, he has the power in his hands to finish the fight with some nasty ground-and-pound, against a former heavyweight champion whose time seems to have passed at this point in his career. Of course, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see “Cigano” pull off the upset knockout victory, but I got Blaydes dominating this fight. (Prediction: Curtis Blaydes)

Abhinav Kini:

I think if this was a three-rounder, Blaydes would have the edge. However, given it’s the main event, I feel like Junior dos Santos has a greater chance of potentially landing a fight-ending shot. I’m edging towards the former champion. (Prediction: Junior dos Santos)

Jordan Ellis

In this classic grappler against striker matchup, I expect the grappler to emerge victorious. Curtis Blaydes has to be on point to get it done though. Constant pressure, top-level wrestling, and avoiding a striking battle are his keys to victory. If he does these he’ll likely pick up a unanimous decision over the former heavyweight champion, who at this point appears way past his peak. Although, he is still capable of pulling something off in this one. (Prediction: Curtis Blaydes)

Timmy Moran:

Blaydes, the No. 3, and Dos Santos, the No. 4 heavyweights in the world clash in order to move up the ladder toward a title shot. Despite having a strong wrestling background, 75% of Blaydes wins have come by way of KO/TKO. On the other hand, dos Santos just lost via TKO to Francis Ngannou in June of last year. Blaydes has the skill set and the momentum leading into this bout to overwhelm the former champ. (Prediction: Curtis Blaydes)

What do you think about our UFC Raleigh staff predictions? Who are you picking tonight?

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