Before Khabib Nurmagomedov battles Conor McGregor in the UFC 229 main event this weekend, The Body Lock takes a look at what to expect from the mega-fight and tries to forecast who will come out on top. Here are our…
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Conor McGregor has the best chance to beat Khabib Nurmagomedov
For many, the day of reckoning has come for Conor McGregor. Conor is a great fighter, but there’s no question that the UFC brass steered the most difficult match-ups away from him. It’s odd that, in a division so full…
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor: Fighters and experts predict who will win at UFC 229
The stars have aligned for what might just be the greatest bout in the history of mixed martial arts. Khabib Nurmagomedov, a grappling phenom with an undefeated record after 26 professional fights, will defend his UFC Lightweight Championship against combat…
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza and Kelvin Gastelum are looking to make a statement at UFC 224
The UFC returns to beautiful Brazil this weekend for UFC 224 at Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro. The co-main event of the evening is a middleweight showdown between Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza (22-5) and Kelvin Gastelum (14-3). In what is…
Is Ray Borg’s pressure going to be too much for Brandon Moreno at UFC 223?
In perhaps the most stacked card of the year, media and fans alike have their attention fixated on the main and co-main event of UFC 223. However, numerous other bouts on the card deserve their fair share of recognition; one…
Bellator 192: Douglas Lima and Rory MacDonald’s battle to be the best welterweight in the world
This Saturday, January 20, 2018, could be one of the most important title fights in Bellator history. Douglas Lima and Rory MacDonald get set to battle for the Bellator welterweight championship. The event will take place in Inglewood, California at…
Why Amanda Nunes could be the female fighter of the year in 2018
It’s finally 2018, and that means it is time to start making our predictions for the upcoming year. With the female divisions in the UFC continually expanding and improving, it’s set to be an exciting year for women’s MMA. Since…
Can Edson Barboza bounce back after latest loss?
After a lopsided loss at UFC 219 to eventual title contender Khabib Nurmagomedov, Edson Barboza finds himself in a peculiar position at 155. The road less traveled Before breaking down exactly what happened at UFC 219, it’s important to preface…
What’s next for Cris Cyborg?
In the final PPV event of 2017, Cris Cyborg defended her featherweight strap in an epic distance contest against “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holly Holm. The fight demonstrated her tactical ability, showed her tremendous gas tank, and reinforced the notion that…
UFC 216 Predictions: Fabricio Werdum vs. Derrick Lewis
Before the title fights get underway on October 7, two titans of the heavyweight division get set for battle in what will surely be another hotly contested bout for one of the UFC’s most exciting divisions. Leading into this fight,…
