![]() Source: Getty ImagesįIGHT PREVIEWS & PREDICTIONS FROM FOX SPORTS US I think it’s easy to game plan for somebody like that.”Īnthony Pettis (R) punches Eddie Alvarez. A lot of stuff I do in certain situations, he does it. I watch his fights and you can tell he’s been studying my fight style, even before he was set to fight me. Pettis: “Max, he does a lot of the stuff that I do. I’ve got Anthony Pettis first but this is a step in the right direction.” By any means, I’m not looking past Anthony Pettis. Holloway: “The way I feel about this belt is it’s my way to Jose Aldo. Pettis: Beat Charles Oliveira (RD 3, SUB) UFC Fight Night, Auglost to Edson Barboza (RD 3, UD) UFC 197, Aplost to Eddie Alvarez (RD 3, SD) UFC Fight Night, Janulost to Rafael dos Anjos (LW title, RD 5, UD) UFC 185, Mabeat Gilbert Melendez (LW title, RD 2, SUB) UFC 181, December 6, 2014. Vieira? And which fighter is a must-back? Visit SportsLine now to get detailed top picks on UFC Fight Night, all from the insider who's up more than $10,000 on MMA picks the past two years, and find out.Holloway: Beat Ricardo Lamas (RD 3, UD) UFC 199, Jbeat Jeremy Stephens (RD 3, UD) UFC 194, Decembeat Charles Oliveira (RD 1, KO/TKO) UFC Fight Night, Augbeat Cub Swanson (RD 3, SUB) UFC Fight Night Apbeat Cole Miller (RD 3, UD) UFC Fight Night, February 14, 2015. Expect Holm to pick apart Vieira at range, stave off takedown attempts and take her victory lap. A loss to Yana Kunitskaya last year says more about her ceiling than a win over Miesha Tate, the latter of whom has fought only twice since 2016. A fight-ending threat on the regional scenes, Vieira has only mustered one finish - a 2017 submission of Sara McMann - across eight UFC fights over six years. Vieira is a solid if unspectacular fighter. Her striking remains one of the best in a rather shallow division and she has rounded out her MMA game enough to repel wrestling heavy offense. She has only been knocked out three times in 57 combined pro boxing and MMA bouts. Holm's health has benefited from a late start in MMA and little sustained damage. If Holm is content with that, she can churn out wins until she calls it a career. ![]() The days of Holm as a surefire world champion are probably behind her. Holm has lost five times in her pro MMA career: four in title fights and one to eventual flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko. Unfortunately, age and failed opportunities are beginning to catch up to her. The former boxing and UFC champion is always a viable title contender. Ketlen Vieira: Holm is in a tricky place. Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell for the best analysis and in-depth news, including a complete preview of UFC Fight Night from Las Vega below. In the long run, I need this win if I want to keep progressing to getting the belt."Ĭan't get enough boxing and MMA? Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. ![]() But, also, as far as a career, if you don't win, the next steps and options are never as many as you want. I want to get in there and I want to win on Saturday. I just hate to lose no matter what is on the line. "I have to win, regardless," Holm said at Wednesday's media day. A win over Vieira puts Holm on the first winning streak of her UFC career since her debut stretch culminated in an all-time memorable knockout of Ronda Rousey. One of the most accomplished women's boxers in history, capturing titles in three divisions and accumulating 16 title defenses, championships are a way of life for Holm. The former bantamweight champion and perennial contender is still driven by the allure of gold around her waist. ![]() Holm (14-5) is always on the cusp of another UFC title shot. Vieira headlines the latest event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 21. Holly Holm and Kelten Vieira could put themselves on the shortlist for a UFC women's bantamweight title fight with a win at UFC Fight Night. ![]()
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