A pair of upcoming fight cards have obtained upgrades to them, and I will offer my thoughts on the newest bouts in today’s MMA odds and ends.
Chance Rencountre vs. Kyle Stewart, UFC on ESPN+ 1 (UFC Fight Night 143)
We have the last fight card upgrade for the UFC on ESPN+ 1 card this weekend, taking place Saturday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Chance Rencountre finally has his opponent as he will take on Octagon newcomer Kyle Stewart in a lightweight bout on the card. ESPN first broke the news. Rencountre’s original opponent Randy Brown was pulled from the card because of a rumored USADA flagging, while Dwight Grant wasn’t cleared to fight due to an eye injury. Rencountre (12-3) lost a decision to Belal Muhammad in his UFC debut but’d won four consecutive bouts prior to it. Stewart (11-1) has only lost once in his profession, to top LFA prospect James Nakashima, also in his final bout defeated Braden Smith by choice. I think most will look to fade Rencountre in this spot, and that I expect Stewart to really be a small favourite here despite making his UFC debut on short notice.
Lando Vannata vs. Marcos Rosa, UFC 234
Lightweight Lando Vannata recently reupped a fresh four-fight contract with the UFC, and that he returns to fight Octagon newcomer Marcos Rosa at UFC 234, occurring February 10 at Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne, Australia. ESPN broke the news. Vannata (9-3-2) just has a 1-3-2 record from the UFC, but almost every one of his battles has been exciting that is the reason why the UFC decided to bring him back. He’s coming off of a draw against Matt Frevola, and has not really won a fight since a KO win over John Makdessi in December 2016. Rosa (6-4) is a veteran of the Brazilian regional circuit and has actually won three of his last four bouts by stoppage. Ultimately it feels like the UFC has booked Vannata a winnable fight, and I expect him to become a big favorite to receive his hand raised.
Dong Hyun Ma vs. Devonte Smith, UFC 234
And finally, Dong Hyun Ma (formerly known as”the other” Dong Yun Kim) will return at UFC 234 if he takes on Devonte Smith in what ought to be an action-packed lightweight bout. Ma (16-8-3) is 3-2 overall from the UFC and is currently riding a three-fight win series including a remarkable TKO win over Takanori Gomi and a decision win over Damien Brown. Smith (9-1) is 1-0 so far in the UFC with a ridiculous KO win over Julian Erosa. He has won his last five fights, and all nine of his ace wins have come by stoppage, together with his lone defeat a TKO loss to John Gunther. I very much enjoy watching Ma battle and I have to provide the UFC matchmakers props for reserving what’s sure to be a thrilling fight. But I’m quite high on Smith and I think he’s likely to come in here and end Ma’s win streak. Look for Smith to be the favorite in the sportsbooks after his flashy UFC debut.
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