UFC 277 Preview – MMA Sucka

The lineup for UFC 277 was revealed a couple of days in the past, and it has already created plenty of buzz within the UFC group. It’s throughout the identical weekend because the moto spectacle on the Street America, which means that the sports activities followers worldwide could have a pleasant provide of UFC and NASCAR odds. Little doubt, this one will probably be an eventful weekend. 

UFC 277 Preview

Lioness a Robust Favourite

Pena vs. Nunes II is the headliner of UFC 277. These two ferocious women met on the UFC 269 again in December 2021, with Pena beating the rival and taking on the reign within the division. That was one of many largest upsets within the UFC, with the Venezuelan Vixen triumphing as a +700 underdog. 

In line with the bookies, she received’t be the favourite within the rematch as effectively, with Nunes’ victory sitting at -330 and Pena’s at +270.

Many imagine that Lioness received’t be as stunned and caught off guard as within the first bout. Pena ready very effectively for that struggle, exactly concentrating on the second when to assault and stun the champion. We have to add that although she misplaced, Nunes had her moments of domination however didn’t handle to materialize that. 

Although, all of the credit score must go to Pena, who beat Nunes along with her personal drugs, hurting her in stand-up and finally ending the bout with a submission. 

A win for Nunes would re-establish her as probably the most dominant feminine fighter at present, whereas a loss would enormously harm her legacy. On the opposite aspect, if Pena wins, that might shut down all those that declare {that a} win within the first occasion was only a fortunate shot. Additionally, the 32-year-old would cement her place atop the division.

Kara-France After a Revenge

Brandon Moreno and Kai Kara-France already met as soon as earlier than, on the UFC 245 in December 2019. Moreno beat the fighter from New Zealand by way of unanimous determination, managing to maintain his defeatless streak alive at that time. Afterward, the Mexican went on to change into the champion however finally misplaced that title within the third occasion in opposition to Deiveson Figueiredo

As for Kara-France, he presently has three wins in a row, beating the likes of Rogerio Bontorin, Cody Garbrandt, and Askar Askarov. Wins over these three guys are clear proof that Kara-France deserves a title struggle. He would get the identical, however Fugueiredo’s hand damage prevented that from occurring. As a substitute, an interim bout in opposition to his previous foe was scheduled. 

Kara-France is enormously bettering, whereas on the opposite aspect, Moreno appears to maintain his place as the highest challenger, hoping to finally get one other shot in opposition to Figueiredo.

Pavlovich and Ankalaev On the lookout for a Breakthrough Win

Sergei Pavlovich and Magomed Ankalaev are two title prospects of their divisions. Pavlovich is a heavyweight with nice potential, successful 15 of his 16 bouts. Ankalaev additionally has just one defeat, however two wins greater than his compatriot. Each have 29 years and are but to enter their prime. 

Pavlovich could have one very arduous job, going through Derrick “the Black Beast” Lewis, one of the vital devastating punchers within the UFC. The Russian beat Marcelo Golm, Maurice Greene, and Shamil Abdurakhimov by way of knockouts within the first spherical. Beating Lewis would open the door to a doable title eliminator or one thing like that. 

In Ankalaev’s case, for a lot of, that is the title eliminator. Anthony Smith is in excellent type, successful three in a row, and the previous mild heavyweight title challenger is on his means again to the highest. He indicated one other run on the belt, which is why the group put him and Pavlovich within the combine. So whoever wins right here, has extraordinarily excessive prospects of difficult Glover. 

We have to point out Luke Rockhold’s return after two years. The previous middleweight champion faces Paulo Costa, as soon as a challenger to Israel Adesanya. Rockhold hopes to enhance his present place and recuperate from back-to-back devastating losses he endured in opposition to Yoel Romero and Jan Blachowicz.