UFC on FOX 23: Shevchenko vs Pena - Preview & Predictions

Fight Pass Prelims

Pantoja during his time on The Ultimate Fighter

Alexandre Pantoja vs. Eric SheltonExcellent fight between two rising flyweights. Both of these men made it to the semi-finals of the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter. Pantoja was the number one seed in the tournament while Shelton was an unknown entity heading into the show but he showed his potential.

Nova Uniao’s Pantoja has the edge in experience and in a fight which could be back and forth that will be huge, I think he will win a close and exciting decision here.

Prediction: Alexandre Pantoja via Decision

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J.C. Cottrell vs. Jason GonzalezThis should be a fun fight between two lightweights who lost their first fight in the UFC and need a win here to stick around in the promotion. Cottrell is a bit of a “jack of all trades, master of none” type fighter, he can do a bit of everything but nothing exceptionally. Gonzalez is a solid kickboxer who throws at a fast pace and should be able to out point CottrellPrediction: Gonzalez via Decision

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