UFC 292: Sterling vs O’Malley will headline this weekend’s UFC event. The two bantamweights will finally meet after weeks of trash talk. And although fans will tune in to watch that fight, there are many exciting contests on show. So here’s our preview of the UFC 292 prelims. Follow UFC 292: Sterling vs O’Malley LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.
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The event will happen on Saturday, August 19, at the TD Garden in Boston. It will feature names like Zhang Weili, Neil Magny, Cody Garbrandt, Ian Garry, and others on the main card. So here’s how we think the prelims could go.
UFC 292 Sterling vs O’Malley: Full Prelims Preview, Prediction, and Odds
UFC 292: Sterling vs O’Malley Prelims Preview and Predictions
Austin Hubbard vs Kurt Holobaugh
The prelims kick off with a lightweight bout between Austin Hubbard and Kurt Holobaugh. Both fighters want to set the record straight after losses in their last fight. In terms of the physical attributes, there is not much to separate them. When we look at the numbers, Holobaugh has the better striking numbers, while Hubbard has the better grappling.
Our prediction: Kurt Holobaugh beats Austin Hubbard by TKO.
Gregory Rodrigues vs Denis Tiuliulin
A middleweight bout between Gregory Rodrigues and Denis Tiuliulin follows. Again, both fighters come into the contest on the back of losses and need to get the win. In terms of physical attributes, there’s very little to set them apart. However, Rodrigues has better numbers in the striking and grappling departments.
Our prediction: Gregory Rodrigues beats Denis Tiuliulin by submission.
Chris Weidman vs Brad Tavares
The last fight on the prelims before the main card is a blockbuster middleweight contest. Former champion Chris Weidman will take on experienced Brad Tavares. Weidman has a slight upper hand in the physical attributes. And while their striking numbers are very similar, the former champion is the better grappler.
Our prediction: Chris Weidman beats Brad Tavares by decision.
UFC 292 Prelims Latest Betting Odds
Chris Weidman +220 vs -270 Brad Tavares
Gregory Rodrigues -355 vs +280 Denis Tiuliulin
Austin Hubbard NA vs NA Kurt Holobaugh
So there you have it. This is how we think the UFC 292 prelims will go. What do you think will happen?
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