The UFC will head over to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to put on a pay-per-view card featuring two of the most exciting names in the sport. There will not be a shortage of drama this week as the Thursday press conference was canceled by Dana White because of a conflict that took place between Khamzat Chimaev’s team and Kevin Holland’s team. Chimaev is arguably the UFC’s biggest rising star and Nate Diaz is a fan favorite with a granite chin.
Leg 1: Johnny Walker vs. Ion Cutelaba does not go to decision (-450)
This bout will take place at light heavyweight between two of the most aggressive fighters on the roster. Only four of Ion Cutelaba’s career fights have gone to the judge’s scorecards. Johnny Walker has only gone to the judges three times in his career. About 17% of Cutelaba’s fights and 12% of Walker’s fights have gone the distance. Cutelaba (4.81 takedowns averaged per 15 minutes) is more likely to shoot a takedown in this matchup and will likely secure it given Walker’s 62% takedown defense. Both men can submit one another even though Cutelaba has never won by submission in the UFC, so this fight will likely stay on the feet. Someone’s chin is getting touched and the main card will be started with a bang.