UFC Fight Night: MacDonald v. Thompson Predictions

After a crazy UFC 199, where there was more drama outside the cage then inside (and that's saying something given all the incredible fights we witnessed that night), it's comforting to think maybe this event won't feel so bonkers. UFC arrives in Ottawa for the first time and comes packing a pretty fun fight card on paper. Headlining the event is a fantastic fight between Rory MacDonald and Stephen Thompson, in what will most likely be a number one contenders match. Also on the card is an intriguing match between Donald Cerrone and Patrick Cote. The rest of the card includes popular fighters like Steve Bosse, Olivoer Aubin-Mercier, Valerie Letourneau and Joanne Calderwood.

It's MMAzing Radio - Episode 188

The gang pays homage to Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson and further discuss the lifetime/48 hour ban of Ariel Helwani. They next, finally, discuss the results of UFC 199 including who the gang thinks Michael Bisping will fight next. The gang then previews UFC Fight Night: MacDonald v. Thompson. All that and another edition of "Stuff We Like."

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It's MMAzing Radio - Episode 187

The gang spends an hour absolutely ripping apart the UFC for what they did to Ariel Helwani. They deserve it. Enjoy. (They still do "Stuff We Like," don't worry).

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UFC 199: Rockhold vs Bisping II Predictions

It is the cementing of legacies versus a moment of redemption. Will past losses be avenged? Or will the tides press on, confirming the past moments that resonate with us today. These are the story lines going into UFC 199: Rockhold vs Bisping II. Originally slated to defend in a rematch against the recently dethroned Chris Weidman, Rockhold now takes on Michael Bisping in his first, and almost entirely improbable title shot. For some reason the UFC brass has also deemed it necessary to give us the Cruz vs Faber rubber match that none of us really wanted. This card is deep on action fighters that should make for an action packed night. Max Holloway continues his ascent toward title contendership, while an ever aging Dan Henderson will continue to carry o see if he can land that mega-nuke right hand against the always dangerous (in the first round) Hector Lombard. But personally, I am most awaiting the return of the king, Bobby Green, who has a potential fight of the night bonus in waiting against the always exciting to watch, Dustin Poirier. Check out our picks for the fights.

UFC middleweight championship
Luke Rockhold (c) vs Michael Bisping

Luke feelin' himself

And then... a handsome man entered the room. As an FYI, that is how every story involving Luke Rockhold begins. I just thought you should know. At this point, there aren't too many superlatives I can give out that you wouldn't already know for the man who beat the man, who beat THE MAN. Rockhold is every bit a complete fighter with nasty power while striking, and may the Seven protect you if he gets control of you on the ground. Michael Bisping knows this first hand with the way he was so effortlessly rolled over into a nasty top-side guillotine in their first outing. This is a title fight so I feel like I should say more, but this title shot is more so just a resume padder. Rockhold by choke submission, round 2.

Rockhold: unanimous

Bisping: Bobby's heart

It's MMAzing Radio - Episode 186

The gang discusses the results from this past weekend's UFC Fight Night: Almeida v. Garbrandt card. They focus on Garbrandt's huge KO victory over Almeida along with Bryan Caraway's upset over Aljamain Sterling. The gang also tries to figure out where Renan Barao goes from here. They then discuss Nate Diaz's lengthy and illuminating interview with Ariel Helwani this passed week. The gang then previews and makes their picks for UFC 199: Rockhold v. Bisping II. All that and another edition of "Stuff We Like."

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UFC Fight Night: Almeida v. Garbrandt Predictions

Sunday,  the UFC keeps up their tradition of holding a Memorial Day weekend card in Las Vegas, but this year we get a Fight Night as opposed to a PPV. Don't worry, the card is still incredible. The main event is a battle between two true blue-chip prospects as Cody Garbrandt takes on Thomas Almeida. The co-main event features former bantamweight champion Renan Barao taking on Jeremy Stephens in a featherweight bout. Check out our picks below.

Garbrandt knew this pic would get him on It's MMAzing
via his IG account

Thomas Almeida v. Cody Garbrandt

Thomas Almeida comes into this fight with 20 wins and 0 losses while Cody Garbrandt's record stands at 8 wins and 0 losses. As "El Guapo" would say, somebody's 0 has got to go. I have been talking about this fight from the moment it was booked. I'm excited on a level that this fight can't possibly live up to unless one of these guys hits the other with some Tekken sh*t. Both of these fighters walk forward and try to end fights. Almeida is a slight favorite, which is understandable as he has the biggest win between the two of them; a second round knockout of Brad Pickett this past July. He also was almost finished earlier in that fight. Cody has shown to be basically untouchable in his UFC career, but is yet to face serious competition. He'll find that in Almeida. This was damn near a toss up, but I'm going with the Team Alpha Male prospect taking this one. Garbrandt via 3rd round TKO.

Picking Almeida: DJ Mark, Kid P, Gooms
Picking Garbrandt: Dr. Law

It's MMAzing Radio - Episode 185

The gang comes together to discuss the breaking news about B.J. Penn and realize that they very unqualified to give their opinion so soon after news breaks. The gang also talks about Michael Bisping replacing Chis Weidman at UFC 199 and discuss his very slim chances of victory. They next discuss Melvin Manhoef getting absolutely railed by the judges at Bellator 155. The gang then previews UFC Fight Night: Garbrandt v. Almeida and gives their picks. All that and another edition of "Stuff We Like."

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