5 bold predictions for UFC 269

#4. Former UFC champion Dominick Cruz will come up short against Pedro Munhoz

Dominick Cruz has not been the same fighter since losing his title to Cody Garbrandt at UFC 207 in 2016. ‘The Dominator’ has fought only twice in the last five years and lost one of those fights against Henry Cejudo. Although Cruz likes to argue that ring-rust is a myth, the inactivity factor may come into play on December 11 when he takes on Pedro Munhoz.

‘The Young Punisher’, on the other hand, has been a regular performer inside the octagon. Win or lose, Munoz always puts on a show for the fans. Proof of this lies in the fact that the Brazilian has won a ‘Fight of the Night’ bonus in three of his last five fights.

Although the two fighters are nearly the same age, it appears that Cruz is past his prime whereas Munhoz still has a lot left in the tank. Therefore, it would not be surprising if the former bantamweight champion fails to secure a win at UFC 269.

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#3. Cody Garbrandt will be unsuccessful in his flyweight debut at UFC 269

After going through a rough patch as a 135-pounder in the UFC, Cody Garbrandt has decided to move down to flyweight. This decision may not fare well for the former UFC champion. It does not have as much to do with his opponent Kai Kara-Francea as it does with his recent losses.

Garbrandt has lost four of his last live fights in the promotion. On top of that, three of those losses came by vicious knockouts. The one decision loss that he suffered against Rob Font was a scenario where ‘No Love’ was completely outclassed from bell to bell.

So, with an already questionable chin, moving down a division might not be a great idea as Garbrandt will be depleting himself more to make the weight limit. Kara-France also possesses some serious power in his hands as was seen in his last fight against Rogerio Bontorin at UFC 259.

So UFC 269 might turn out to be another night where Garbrandt either gets knocked out or gets dominated throughout the fight.