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UFC Fight Night 106 – more predictions

The Brazilian crowds are going to expect more than a few tough bouts at UFC Fight Night 106 in Fortaleza. Apart from the main event featuring welterweight import Kelvin Gastelum and fomer UFC champion Vitor Belfort the light heavyweight bout between Gian Villante and Mauricio Rua and another in the lightweight in which Beneil Dariush […]

The Brazilian crowds are going to expect more than a few tough bouts at UFC Fight Night 106 in Fortaleza. Apart from the main event featuring welterweight import Kelvin Gastelum and fomer UFC champion Vitor Belfort the light heavyweight bout between Gian Villante and Mauricio Rua and another in the lightweight in which Beneil Dariush is pitted against Edson Barboza.

Gian Villante (15-7) vs. Mauricio Rua (24-10)

Rua enters the ring after back to back wins against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Corey Anderson. Rua made a great start to his career in combat sports but is now kind of had his enthusiasm mellowed down. His opponent, Villante too isn’t too much of a threat since he failed to gain any momentum and hasn’t been able to hit the top 10. Talent and skill isn’t his style. He has won most of his bouts through sheer toughness and courage. However, a seasoned fighter like Rua does have the upper hand in what could be a technical knockout.

Beneil Dariush (14-2) vs. Edson Barboza (18-4)

Fans of UFC must have noticed how Edson Barboza  gets so close yet so far from title contention especially in fights against Donald Cerrone and Tony Ferguson. Dariush should be a tough opponent since he is sure to bring out his grappling skills like he did against James Vick. Barboza is likely to do what he does best and that is keep circling and get in a few stunning leg kicks. If Dariush is mentally prepared for the initial onslaught from the Brazilian then he could make it a close fight. Nevertheless, we expect a unanimous decision in favor of Barboza.

UFC Fight Night 106 Predictions

Alex Oliveira vs. Tim Means UFC Fight Night 106 welterweight bout between Tim Means (26-7-1 MMA, 8-4 UFC) and Alex Oliveira (16-3-1 MMA, 5-2 UFC) is also slated to be a tough match. The last fight in UFC 207 in December was filled with controversies and this time around the crowds will hope things are […]

Alex Oliveira vs. Tim Means

UFC Fight Night 106 welterweight bout between Tim Means (26-7-1 MMA, 8-4 UFC) and Alex Oliveira (16-3-1 MMA, 5-2 UFC) is also slated to be a tough match. The last fight in UFC 207 in December was filled with controversies and this time around the crowds will hope things are different. When Oliveira was a downed opponent Means hit the Brazilian with a pair of illegal knees. The fight was ruled a no-contest after Dan Miragliotta, the referee, claimed the knee was accidental and hence the rematch in Fortaleza, Brazil in UFC Fight Night 106. Remember, the Brazilian used a spinning back kick to knock Means down in their first bout. However, Means seems to be in good form at -211.

Means says the two are going to start off where they left off and also believed that in the earlier bout Oliviera was losing. He claimed that the Brazilian wasn’t successful in outwrestling and out-grappling him, and assumes he was the stronger fighter. Means seems to also be confident of putting Oliveira down in front of his friend and family. He claims his strength is in the wresting and grappling exchanges, which may be one more reason to throw a few punts on Means.

Garreth McLellan vs. Paulo Henrique Costa

The middleweight bout between South African Garreth (Soldier Boy) McLellan comes into UFC Fight Night 106 in Fortaleza at +257 with some bookies. McLellan has only 1 win to  his credit in the UFC out of three matches. This win was at UFC Fight Night 76 against Bubba Bush. Incidentally, the South African is the second biggest underdog on the card (+290) so it might be worth putting some bucks on him. One of the reasons why this may prove profitable is that Costa hasn’t had a taste of UFC as yet.

 

UFC Fight Night 106 Predictions

Alex Oliveira vs. Tim Means UFC Fight Night 106 welterweight bout between Tim Means (26-7-1 MMA, 8-4 UFC) and Alex Oliveira (16-3-1 MMA, 5-2 UFC) is also slated to be a tough match. The last fight in UFC 207 in December was filled with controversies and this time around the crowds will hope things are […]

Alex Oliveira vs. Tim Means

UFC Fight Night 106 welterweight bout between Tim Means (26-7-1 MMA, 8-4 UFC) and Alex Oliveira (16-3-1 MMA, 5-2 UFC) is also slated to be a tough match. The last fight in UFC 207 in December was filled with controversies and this time around the crowds will hope things are different. When Oliveira was a downed opponent Means hit the Brazilian with a pair of illegal knees. The fight was ruled a no-contest after Dan Miragliotta, the referee, claimed the knee was accidental and hence the rematch in Fortaleza, Brazil in UFC Fight Night 106. Remember, the Brazilian used a spinning back kick to knock Means down in their first bout. However, Means seems to be in good form at -211.

Means says the two are going to start off where they left off and also believed that in the earlier bout Oliviera was losing. He claimed that the Brazilian wasn’t successful in outwrestling and out-grappling him, and assumes he was the stronger fighter. Means seems to also be confident of putting Oliveira down in front of his friend and family. He claims his strength is in the wresting and grappling exchanges, which may be one more reason to throw a few punts on Means.

Garreth McLellan vs. Paulo Henrique Costa

The middleweight bout between South African Garreth (Soldier Boy) McLellan comes into UFC Fight Night 106 in Fortaleza at +257 with some bookies. McLellan has only 1 win to  his credit in the UFC out of three matches. This win was at UFC Fight Night 76 against Bubba Bush. Incidentally, the South African is the second biggest underdog on the card (+290) so it might be worth putting some bucks on him. One of the reasons why this may prove profitable is that Costa hasn’t had a taste of UFC as yet.

 

Rani Yahya: ‘My Goal is to Compete For The UFC Belt & be The Champion’

Rani Yahya has championship aspirations. Yahya competes tomorrow night (March 11) against Joe Soto at an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fight Night event in Fortaleza, Brazil. Yahya vs. Soto is set to be featured on the preliminary portion of the card. Speaking with MMAJunkie.com, Yahya said he is prepared to reach an elite level in […]

Rani Yahya has championship aspirations. Yahya competes tomorrow night (March 11) against Joe Soto at an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fight Night event in Fortaleza, Brazil. Yahya vs. Soto is set to be featured on the preliminary portion of the card. Speaking with MMAJunkie.com, Yahya said he is prepared to reach an elite level in […]

UFC Fight Night 106 Weigh-Ins Results & Ceremonial Weigh-Ins Live Stream

The UFC Fight Night 106 weigh-in results are in. All fighters on the card made weight, meaning all bouts have now been made official. UFC Fight Night 106 takes place tomorrow night (March 11) inside the Centro de Formacao Olimpica do Nordeste in Fortaleza, Brazil. The main event of tomorrow’s card features former Ultimate Fighting Championship […]

The UFC Fight Night 106 weigh-in results are in. All fighters on the card made weight, meaning all bouts have now been made official. UFC Fight Night 106 takes place tomorrow night (March 11) inside the Centro de Formacao Olimpica do Nordeste in Fortaleza, Brazil. The main event of tomorrow’s card features former Ultimate Fighting Championship […]

UFC Fight Night 106 Weigh-In Results

UFC Fight Night 106 takes place on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Centro de Formação Olímpica do Nordeste in Fortaleza, Brazil. Tho preliminary bouts will air on UFC Fight Pass at 7 p.m. ET while four bouts will air on FOX Sports at 8 p.m. ET. The main card will consist of six bouts

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UFC Fight Night 106 takes place on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Centro de Formação Olímpica do Nordeste in Fortaleza, Brazil. Tho preliminary bouts will air on UFC Fight Pass at 7 p.m. ET while four bouts will air on FOX Sports at 8 p.m. ET. The main card will consist of six bouts that will air at 10 p.m. ET.

A middleweight bout between former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Vitor Belfort and The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen middleweight winner Kelvin Gastelum will serve as the event headliner. Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will fight Gian Villante in the co-main event. Rounding out the main card is Edson Barboza vs. Beneil Dariush in a lightweight bout, Jussier Formiga vs. Ray Borg in a flyweight bout, Bethe Correia vs. Marion Reneau in a female bantamweight bout and Tim Means vs. Alex Oliveira in a welterweight bout.

UFC officials held the weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night 106 on Friday morning (March 10, 2017 )and all the fighters made weight. The UFC Fight Night 106 ceremonial weigh-ins take place at 5 p.m. ET on Friday. Here are the weigh-in results:

MAIN CARD (FS1, 10 p.m. ET)

Vitor Belfort (186) vs. Kelvin Gastelum (185)

Mauricio Rua (206) vs. Gian Villante (206)

Edson Barboza (155) vs. Beneil Dariush (156)

Ray Borg (126) vs. Jussier Formiga (126)

Bethe Correia (136) vs. Marion Reneau (135)

Tim Means (170) vs. Alex Oliveira (171)

PRELIMINARY CARD (FS1, 8 p.m. ET)

Kevin Lee (156) vs. Francisco Trinaldo (156)

Sergio Moraes (171) vs. Davi Ramos (170)

Joe Soto (135) vs. Rani Yahya (136)

Josh Burkman (156) vs. Michel Prazeres (156)

PRELIMINARY CARD (UFC Fight Pass, 7 p.m. ET)

Rony Jason (146) vs. Jeremy Kennedy (146)

Paulo Borrachinha (185) vs. Garreth McLellan (184)

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