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UFC 219: Full Fight Card Predictions for Cyborg vs Holm and More

Posted by Ben Guest Thursday, December 21, 2017
UFC 219 will take place on December 30, 2017 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Follow here for predictions and information on the event's card, lineup of matches and news regarding the pay-per-view.

Here are my predictions for UFC 219. Card is subject to change so come back closer to the event for up to date predictions.

predictions for UFC 219 pay-per-view Cyborg vs Holm


MAIN CARD

FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: Cris Cyborg (c) vs Holly Holm (#2)

Cyborg is terrifying, Holm is an incredible fighter. I'm really torn here, I'm going to go with a decision, but I really cant decide who to choose, so my answer will probably change several time before the event.

PREDICTION: Decision, for now... Holm?

LIGHTWEIGHT: Khabib Nurmagomedov (#2) vs Edson Barboza (#4)

If Khabib has sorted out his weight and diet issues, he is one of the biggest threats in the UFC, if not, this fight might not even happen.

PREDICTION: Khabib Nurmagomedov, 1st round submission.

BANTAMWEIGHT: Jimmie Rivera (#4) vs John Lineker (#6)

Lineker is great, but I don't see him as being one of the top bantamweights, Rivera is definitely near that level, so i think he gets a relatively easy win here.

PREDICTION: Jimmie Rivera, 3rd round KO.

STRAWWEIGHT: Cynthia Calvillo (#6) vs Carla Esparza (#9)

Calvillo looks good and well-rounded, but Esparza has had much tougher opposition. I think Calvillo could be in line to take the title next, so i hope she gets another win.

PREDICTION: Cynthia Calvillo, 2nd round KO.

WELTERWEIGHT: Carlos Condit (#8) vs Neil Magny (#12)

I'm really not sure here, Both guys are killers on their day, so it might come down to who's in better shape come fight day. I prefer Magny, so I'll go with him, but I think this could be very close.

PREDICTION: Neil Magny, decision.

PRELIMINARY CARD

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT: Khalil Rountree Jr. vs Michal Oleksiejczuk

Don't know much about either of these guys, but Michal has a better record, so I'll go for him.

PREDICTION: Michal Oleksiejczuk, erm... 3rd round Submission?

LIGHTWEIGHT: Dan Hooker vs Marc Diakiese

I'm a big fan of Diakiese, but this is a big challenge for him. A win could help elevate either guy and put them within a few fight of a title shot.

PREDICTION: Marc Diakiese, 2nd round KO.

LIGHTWEIGHT: Myles Jury (#15) vs Rick Glenn

Hmm, Glenn could get the win here, but Jury is still favourite for me.

PREDICTION: Myles Jury, decision.

FLYWEIGHT: Louis Smolka (#13) vs Matheus Nicolau

I don't know too much about Nicolau, but he doesn't seem to have faced anyone towards the top of the division and certainly no one as big as Smolka has fought.

PREDICTION: Louis Smolka, decision.

EARLY PRELIMINARY CARD

MIDDLEWEIGHT: Marvin Vettori vs Omari Akhmedov

This could be quite close, but I think Vettori will take it on the decision.

PREDICTION: Marvin Vettori, decision.

Are you excited for 219, who do you think will win each bout and who will walk out UFC weight Champion? Leave your thoughts in the comments.
AUTHOR OF THIS POST: BEN GUEST

Ben Guest is a history student at De Montfort University in the United Kingdom. Outside of professional wrestling, he is also a fan of Liverpool FC.

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