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I love this match up.
On one hand we have Blaydes who has been on a tear lately, beating Olyeinik, Hunt, and Reem back to back. He already has a case for a TS but instead has the chance to redeem his only loss. He's gotten so much better so fast.
On the other hand we have Ngannou who's frankly had a shit year. First he gets dominated by Stipe and then he forgets to fight against Lewis. It's do or die for him, because a UFC 226 style performance might just get him cut. Then again, he has already beaten Blaydes once and dominated most of that fight. A win here gets him back into contention quickly.
If I had to pick a winner: Blaydes via UD or TKO in the later rounds. Blaydes has improved, while Ngannou seems to have mentally regressed.
Who else is hyped? I'm a fan of both guys and don't want either to lose.
On one hand we have Blaydes who has been on a tear lately, beating Olyeinik, Hunt, and Reem back to back. He already has a case for a TS but instead has the chance to redeem his only loss. He's gotten so much better so fast.
On the other hand we have Ngannou who's frankly had a shit year. First he gets dominated by Stipe and then he forgets to fight against Lewis. It's do or die for him, because a UFC 226 style performance might just get him cut. Then again, he has already beaten Blaydes once and dominated most of that fight. A win here gets him back into contention quickly.
If I had to pick a winner: Blaydes via UD or TKO in the later rounds. Blaydes has improved, while Ngannou seems to have mentally regressed.
Who else is hyped? I'm a fan of both guys and don't want either to lose.