UFC 222: Cyborg vs. Kunitskaya (Preview & Predictions)

#Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass)

#1 Zak Ottow vs. Mike Pyle

Zak Ottow is primed to dominate at UFC 222

Mike Pyle is set to retire after this fight, and generally, when a fighter steps into the Octagon with retirement in the back of his/her mind, it doesn’t really reflect well on their performances.

Ottow is a durable fighter with decent striking as well as serviceable grappling. Look for Ottow to control the rhythm of this matchup; tagging Pyle and catching the latter on the chin in the early going—knocking Pyle out cold.

Prediction: Zak Ottow def. Mike Pyle via KO

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#2 Bryan Caraway vs. Cody Stamann

Bryan Caraway possesses excellent grappling, and his striking has indeed improved as well.

Caraway is likely to out-point Stamann with his relentless pace and chain-wrestling strategy. Although Stamann could make this fight close on the feet, Caraway’s dominance in the grappling sequences would be more than enough to earn him the decision victory.

Prediction: Bryan Caraway def. Cody Stamann via Decision

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#3 Jordan Johnson vs. Adam Milstead

Jordan Johnson and Adam Milstead possess decent grappling, however, they lack proper striking fundamentals.

Look for Johnson to utilize his superior strength to muscle around Milstead in the clinch. This fight is likely to be a grinding affair; with Johnson doing enough so as to sway the judges in his favour.

Prediction: Jordan Johnson def. Adam Milstead via Decision

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