The UFC welterweight division continues to add new high-profile matchups. Just a few days after Rafael dos Anjos vs. Colby Covington was targeted at an interim name fight at UFC 224, two great matchups have been booked. Here are my ideas on these two new primary events, in addition to some other bouts recently declared by the UFC, recorded in chronological order.
Sean Strickland vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos, UFC 224
A welterweight bout between Sean Strickland and Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos is the most recent addition to the piled UFC 224 card. The event takes place Saturday, May 24 in Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and this bout rumor premiered by Combate. Strickland (19-2) is an impressive 6-2 in the UFC and is coming from a decision win over Court McGee. Dos Santos (18-5) is 4-1 at the UFC and has won”Battle of the Night” three occasions, including in his conclusion win over Max Griffin in his final fight. Both guys are excellent fighters who are constantly improving their matches and that I anticipate a very close betting line here.
Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Kamaru Usman, UFC Chile
A welterweight bout between Santiago Ponzinibbio and Kamaru Usman has been formally declared by the UFC since the headliner of UFC Fight Night 129, which takes place Saturday, May 19 in Movistar Arena at Santiago, Chile. Ponzinibbio (26-3) is 8-2 in the UFC and is currently riding a six-fight win streak, with a decision win over Mike Perry his out time. Usman (12-1) is a perfect 7-0 in the UFC and defeated Emil Weber Meek in his last outing. Both guys are elite welterweights and this ought to be a great fight. Look for Usman to be favored heading into this fight as a result of his wrestling edge.
Darren Until Armour Stephen Thompson, UFC Liverpool
A welterweight showdown between Darren Until and Stephen Thompson is expected to headline UFC Fight Night 130, which takes place Sunday, May 27 at Echo Arena in Liverpool, England. BJPenn.com reported the matchup. Until (16-0-1) is 4-0-1 in the UFC and knocked out Donald Cerrone in spectacular fashion in his last struggle. Thompson (14-2-1) is 9-2-1 from the UFC and is coming off of a unanimous decision win over Jorge Masvidal. This is one hell of a matchup between two of the welterweight division’s elite strikers. All of the hype is behind Till right now so that I believe he will be favored, however I personally prefer Thompson to win this fight and will be eyeing him as an underdog. I will be quite curuous to view how the public swings the odds for this one.
Dan Ige vs. Mike Santiago, UFC 225
And lastly, a welterweight bout between Dan Ige and Mike Santiago is going into UFC 225, that takes place Saturday, June 9 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The UFC affirmed the reservation. Ige (8-2) recently made his UFC debut but lost a unanimous decison into Julio Arce. Santiago (20-11) has dropped both of his UFC fights so far against Zabit Magomedshapirov and Mads Burnell. Neither fighter looks like they will stick around the Octagon for long but I would envision Ige is a slight favourite heading into this one.
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