Two championship fights, a former welterweight kingpin trying to climb his way back to the top after being screwed out of his title, and the heavyweight division's most entertaining KO artist attempting to make a comeback? Sounds like an awesome PPV to me! Here are my predictions for UFC 185.
Caraiso vs. Cejudo: I'll go with my gut and say Cejudo via decision.
Winner: Cejudo
Nelson vs. Overeem: Nelson has cinder block fists and Overeem's chin is about as strong as an antique vase. This one is a no-brainer: another first round KO for "Big Country."
Winner: Nelson
Hendricks vs. Brown: Matt Brown has the toughness and the heart to hang with the welterweight elite, but he simply does not have the skill. I believe that "Bigg Rigg" will achieve the impossible and finish "The Immortal" with a KO in Round 3.
Winner: Hendricks
Esparza vs. Jedrzejczyk: It's nice that Jedrzejczyk pulled an upset over Claudia Gadelha in her last fight. I just don't see it happening against "The Cookie Monster." Esparza will defend her title by grinding out Jedrzejczyk en route to getting the submission in Round 3.
Winner: Esparza
Pettis vs. Dos Anjos: Dos Anjos may have knocked out Benson Henderson, but I believe that Pettis is way too fast and dynamic for him. Even though Pettis' last two wins were by submission, I see "Showtime" returning to his striking game and knocking out Dos Anjos by Round 2 at the latest.
Winner: Pettis
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