Things to look out for at UFC 192

Does ‘Suga’ Evans still have what it takes?

One of the fights on the main card that has received a lot of attention is the one involving the former UFC Light Heavyweight champion, Rashad Evans. The main and co-main events will now be headlined by the fighters from the light heavyweight division, with the co-main event being a title eliminator.

Rashad will be fighting Ryan Bader, who also has a thing or two to prove after his bust-up with Daniel Cormier during the UFC 187 post-fight presser. Cormier has been the main instigator, provoking Bader as well as Gustafsson leading up to the PPV. With Rashad getting back into the title picture, all the questions about him will be answered at UFC 192.

A credible threat in the women’s Bantamweight division

The women’s bantamweight division is currently going through a sad state of affairs. While Miesha Tate was snubbed by Dana, after her title eliminator bout against Jessica Eye earlier this year, there is no legitimate threat for Ronda Rousey in the division.

Rousey will be fighting Holly Holm for the UFC women’s Bantamweight title next month in Melbourne, but even with a month to go, the betting odds heavily favor the champion. At UFC 192, Julianna Pena will face Jessica Eye in the bantamweight division. Julianna has always been a force to be reckoned with and was the winner of the 18th season of The Ultimate Fighter.

Known for her quick hands and her impressive ground game, Pena, who returned to action in April after suffering a career threating injury made short work of her previous opponent, Milana Dudieva. At 192, Pena will go into the fight as the favorite, and if she manages to stop Jessica in the first round, she will then be a couple of fights away from challenging for the title.