Jack Della Maddalena, an underdog, is expected to face a tough challenge against Islam Makhachev at UFC 322, but he has strong support from notable fighters like Israel Adesanya and Danny Roberts, who believes Maddalena can prevail in all aspects of the fight and potentially finish Makhachev.
Rashad Evans believes Alex Pereira's aggressive attitude before UFC 320 indicates he will upset Magomed Ankalaev in their rematch, emphasizing Pereira's need to tap into his savage side to secure victory and avoid moving up to heavyweight.
Naoya Inoue is heavily favored to win against Murodjon Akhmadaliev in their upcoming boxing match, with predictions suggesting a TKO victory for Inoue within the first five rounds, as he aims to defend his undisputed junior featherweight title.
The article discusses the upcoming boxing match between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, exploring whether Crawford can become the top name in boxing with a win, the fight's potential viewership size, and predictions on how the fight will unfold, with opinions leaning towards a Canelo victory due to size and experience advantages.
Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev are set to fight at UFC 319 with Du Plessis favored to win by knockout, leveraging his well-rounded skills and endurance against Chimaev's explosive style and early finish tactics.
Israel Adesanya predicts that the outcome of UFC 319's main event between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev will hinge on the early minutes, with Chimaev likely to dominate early or Du Plessis potentially weathering the storm and winning in later rounds. The fight is highly anticipated, with predictions favoring a quick finish for Chimaev or a late TKO for Du Plessis.
Jake Paul recently defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and is eyeing a future fight against Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez. While a boxing expert believes Paul is improving and ready for top 15 competition, he currently isn't considered ready to beat Ramirez, a top-tier boxer. The article discusses Paul's progress, potential matchups, and expert opinions on his readiness for higher-level opponents.
A UFC analyst predicts Ilia Topuria is likely to be knocked out by Charles Oliveira at UFC 317, citing concerns about Topuria's sacrifices and Oliveira's resilience, despite some expecting Topuria to win.
Max Holloway predicts a quick finish in the UFC 317 main event between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira, emphasizing the fight's unpredictability and the high finish rates of both fighters, with Holloway not choosing a clear winner but highlighting the potential for an early finish.
Retired MMA fighter Din Thomas criticizes Khalil Rountree Jr., suggesting his impressive performance against Alex Pereira was a one-time moment and not indicative of being a top-tier fighter, predicting Jamahal Hill will likely knock him out in their upcoming UFC Baku fight. Thomas also mentions that Rountree's recent performance does not establish him as a world championship-level fighter, and Hill's own recent struggles and injuries may impact his performance.