UFC on FOX: Jacare vs. Brunson 2 (Preview & Predictions)

#Preliminary Card (FOX Sports 1)

#1 Bobby Green vs. Erik Koch

Bobby Green looks to work his back to the upper echelons of the UFC Lightweight Division

Bobby Green is an excellent striker, however, his issues outside the Octagon have severely affected his performances inside it.

Green’s problems—be that as it may—have resulted in his opponents having an easier time with his vaunted striking and KO power. He isn’t as disciplined as he used to be early on in his UFC stint, and fails to hide his power punches behind his jab.

Regardless, Erik Koch doesn’t have the best defensive striking in the world, and Green is likely to find that sweet spot, and knock the latter into oblivion, likely in the very first round.

Prediction: Bobby Green def. Erik Koch via KO

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#2 Mirsad Bektic vs. Godofredo Pepey

Mirsad Bektic is an extremely well-rounded MMA fighter, with crisp striking and underrated grappling.

While Pepey may be good in both the striking and grappling departments as well, he seems to have trouble meshing together the aforementioned departments inside the Octagon. Expect Bektic to tag Pepey from range, with the two combatants staying cautious in Round 1.

While Bektic and Pepey could open up and turn this into a brawl come Round 2, the former has good fight IQ and unquestionable heart, and is likely to stay composed and keep this from turning into an all-out war. In the end, Bektic is likely to walk away the victor on the judges’ scorecards.

Prediction: Mirsad Bektic def. Godofredo Pepey via Decision

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#3 Katlyn Chookagian vs. Mara Romero Borella

Katlyn Chookagian is a decent MMA scrapper and a tad better in all avenues as compared to Borella.

Expect Chookagian to establish her jab in the early going, before seizing control of the rhythm of the matchup. Chookagian is savvy enough to stay wary of Borella’s BJJ in the ground scrambles, and keep this fight on the feet en route to a clear-cut decision victory.

Prediction: Katlyn Chookagian def. Mara Romero Borella via Decision