UFC Fight Night 120: Poirier vs Pettis (Preview & Predictions)

Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass)

Sage Northcutt looks to get back on track with a win over Michael Quinones

#1 Court McGee vs Sean Strickland

Court McGee is one of the toughest fighters in MMA, but seems to have hit his ceiling as a competitor.

McGee may be the better fighter, but given Strickland’s size and explosiveness, this matchup seems like a trap for the UFC veteran. Look for McGee to control the early going and outpoint Strickland.

Although McGee is likely to run away with a washout on the judges’ scorecards, should Strickland land those strikes on the veteran’s chin, he may very well get the upset here.

Prediction: Court McGee def. Sean Strickland via Decision

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#2 Jake Collier vs Marcel Fortuna

Marcel Fortuna is the more durable of the two, and that will most definitely show when that Octagon door closes.

Fortuna can finish the fight if he catches Collier early. However, this fight is likely to go the distance. Fortuna seems to be better everywhere—be it the feet or the mat.

Look for Fortuna to progress in the division; besting Collier.

Prediction: Marcel Fortuna def. Jake Collier via Decision

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#3 Darren Stewart vs Karl Roberson

Darren Stewart is a tough scrapper, while Roberson seems to be the more composed and tactical of the duo.

Roberson seems to have great pop in his strikes and excellent durability. Look for him to overwhelm Stewart and impress the judges to win on the scorecards.

Prediction: Karl Roberson def. Darren Stewart via Decision