Nogueira has struggled more, going 2-4 in his last six. Currently, Danny is a reporter and play-by-play voice for ESPN Radio in Ithaca, New York. Antigulov has fought once a year since signing with the UFC in 2016 and has lost his last two fights after winning his first two. MMA event takes place at Flash Forum on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, featuring the fight card comprising a total of 15 bouts. Fight Island has been nothing short of spectacular from Of course, it’s been great for followers of our picks, as This week, we have one last colossal Fight Night card, headlined by former Middleweight champ Robert Whittaker in the first appearance since losing his belt taking on English star Darren Till. Rua won the first two bouts and is 4-1-1 in his last six fights. So long as Shogun can avoid the power coming back his way and submission attempts off the back, he has the clean striking and superior wrestling to outwork Lil Nog or find a late finish.Fabricio Werdum came up short against Alexey Oleynik in a split decision at This one kind of feels like a prediction lay-up. Antigulov is a Russian master of sport in wrestling, as well as holding 15 submission victories.
The co-main event is a legend’s circuit matchup as Shogun Rua battles Antonio Rogerio Nogueira for the third time. That said, Herbert’s range and accuracy look tailor made to exploit the holes in Trinaldo’s striking game, as he has trouble finding his range against longer fighters. “The Gorilla” is a stalking Muay Thai boxer, who works with his pressure and looming jab to open up his power opportunities. After a three-fight skid that saw him cut, Sobotta made his return in 2014, picking up four victories with only two losses since. Robert Whittaker def. UFC Fight Island 3 – Whittaker vs. Till: Main Card Staff Picks She does not want any part of the ground game and seeks to keep the fight standing with her 70% takedown defense rate.I’m so excited for this fight and I think it’s an incredibly close one. Due to several injuries and fight cancellations, this will be his third fight in as many years. She was successfully able to work past the wrestling of Tecia Torres and utilize her height and reach to get ahead on the scorecards. Along with fellow Cageside Press writer Heath Harshman, Danny hosts a weekly MMA podcast, Throwin' Elbows MMA. McKee is a Cage Warriors standout and has finished all 10 of his career wins. Gustafsson was unanimously picked.Former champion (there are four on this card) Carla Esparza looks to keep her streak alive against Marina Rodriguez. While Shogun is certainly not at the top of his game and I am not picking him against really any top 15 LHWs, Lil Nog is a very winnable fight.