Ultimate Fighting Championships President Dana White alerted the Press that UFC 232 between Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson Was Transferred from T-Mobile Arena to The Forum in Inglewood, California.
The Forum is where Magic Johnson, Kareem, and the L.A. Lakers did their job until the late 1980’s.
Can Jones take down Gustafsson in Showtime’s old haunt? Or, how will Alexander appear huge? Have a look at analysis, UFC chances, and selections for the 5 top fights on UFC 232’s most important card!
UFC 232 Odds & Betting Preview
When: Saturday, Dec. 29 at 10:00 pm MST
Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
TV: PPV
Live Stream: UFC Fight Pass
Alex Volkanovski vs Chad Mendes
UFC 232 Truth: Volkanovski +130 / Mendes -150
Mendes is your preferred even though Volkanovski is 18-1 while Mendes is 18-4. Vokanovski includes a higher knockdown average every 15 minutes, floor his opponents .73 after each quarter-hour while Mendes takes down his competitors .68 each 15 minutes.
The secret in this battle is Mendes’ patience and grappling skill versus Volkanovski’s aggression. In case Mendes can weather the early part of the struggle, he must be in a position to acquire a decision or wear down Volkanovski by Round 3.
UFC 232 Select: Chad Mendes
Corey Anderson vs Ilir Latifi
UFC 232 Odds: Anderson +130 / Latifi -150
This looks like a bad matchup for the tough Ilir Latifi. Although a fantastic brawler, 40% of Latifi’s wins have come via KO or TKO, he’s up against it versus the highly proficient Corey Anderson. Anderson’s won 67% of his fights via conclusion. He takes his time and uses both a powerful standup and ground game to out point his opponents. Anderson’s 6′ 3″ into Latifi’s 5′ 10″ and contains a significant 6″ achieve advantage. Anderson takes it. UFC 232 Pick: Corey Anderson
Michael Chiesa vs Carlos Condit
UFC 232 Truth: Chiesa -180 / Condit +150
27-5 Carlos Condit used to be one of the most feared fighters at UFC. He shows up on Dec. 29 a puppy to Michael Chiesa. Chiesa heads to this a loss, but he has an wonderful ground game.
He has never knocked out a single opponent. However , he averages a takedown 2.87 occasions each quarter hour. That is impressive. What’s also impressive is his takedown precision, 39%, and his takedown defense, 68 percent.
Chiesa puts a beating on Conduit and wins a choice.
UFC 232 Pick: Michael Chiesa
Amanda Nunes vs Cris Cyborg
UFC 232 Truth: Nunes +215 / Cyborg -265
Does Amanda Nunes have any chance against Cris Cyborg? Not really. Nunes is a fantastic fighter. Cyborg is a fighter. She has won 85% of her struggles via KO. Not only that, but where Nunes has an advantage, but in grappling, Cyborg’s got exceptional protection.
Cris averts 91% of takedown efforts. Unless she does not appear ready to fight, Cyborg should end Amanda Nunes’ night .
UFC 232 Select: Cris Cyborg
Alexander Gustafsson vs Jon Jones
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