The UFC welterweight division continues to add new high-profile matchups. Just a couple of days after Rafael dos Anjos vs. Colby Covington was targeted at an interim title fight at UFC 224, two more great matchups have been booked. Here are my ideas on those two new main 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 latest addition to the stacked UFC 224 card. The event takes place Saturday, May 24 at Jeunesse Arena at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and this bout rumor premiered by Combate. Strickland (19-2) is a remarkable 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 last fight. Both guys are excellent fighters that are constantly improving their games and I expect a very close gaming lineup here.
Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Kamaru Usman, UFC Chile
A welterweight bout between Santiago Ponzinibbio and Kamaru Usman has been officially announced by the UFC as the headliner of UFC Fight Night 129, which takes place Saturday, May 19 in Movistar Arena in 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 last time out. Usman (12-1) is a perfect 7-0 at the UFC and conquered Emil Weber Meek in his final outing. Both guys are elite welterweights and this ought to be a fantastic fight. Search for Usman to be favored heading into this fight due to his wrestling edge.
Darren Till vs. Stephen Thompson, UFC Liverpool
A welterweight showdown between Darren Till 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. Till (16-0-1) is 4-0-1 in the UFC and pumped out Donald Cerrone in spectacular style in his last fight. Thompson (14-2-1) is 9-2-1 in the UFC and is coming off of a unanimous decision win over Jorge Masvidal. This is 1 hell of a matchup between two of the welterweight division’s elite strikers. All the hype is behind Till right now so I believe he’ll be favored, but I personally favor Thompson to win this fight and will be eyeing him as an underdog. I’ll be very curuous to view the way the people swings the chances with 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, which takes place Saturday, June 9 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The UFC confirmed the booking. Ige (8-2) recently made his UFC debut but lost a unanimous decison into Julio Arce. Santiago (20-11) has lost both of his UFC fights so far from Zabit Magomedshapirov and Mads Burnell. Neither fighter seems like they will stay around the Octagon for extended but I would imagine Ige is a slight favorite heading into this one.
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