The UFC welterweight division continues to add new high profile matchups. Just a couple of days later Rafael dos Anjos vs. Colby Covington was targeted for an interim name fight at UFC 224, two more great matchups have been booked. Here are my thoughts on those two new main events, in addition to other bouts recently announced by the UFC, recorded in chronological order.
Sean Strickland vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos, UFC 224
A welterweight bout between Sean Strickland and Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos is the latest addition to the piled UFC 224 card. The event takes place Saturday, May 24 in Jeunesse Arena at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and this bout rumor was reported by Combate. Strickland (19-2) is an impressive 6-2 in the UFC and is coming from a decision win over Court McGee. Dos Santos (18-5) is 4-1 at the UFC and has won”Fight of the Night” three times, such as in his conclusion win over Max Griffin in his final struggle. Both guys are excellent fighters that are continuously improving their games and that I expect a very close betting line here.
Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Kamaru Usman, UFC Chile
A welterweight bout between Santiago Ponzinibbio and Kamaru Usman has been officially declared by the UFC since the headliner of UFC Fight Night 129, which takes place Saturday, May 19 at Movistar Arena at Santiago, Chile. Ponzinibbio (26-3) is 8-2 at the UFC and is currently riding a six-fight win streak, with a decision win over Mike Perry his last time out. Usman (12-1) is a perfect 7-0 in the UFC and conquered Emil Weber Meek in his last outing. Both men are elite welterweights and this should be a great battle. Look for Usman to be preferred heading into this battle as a result of his wrestling advantage.
Darren Until Armour Stephen Thompson, UFC Liverpool
A welterweight showdown between Darren Till and Stephen Thompson is expected to headline UFC Fight Night 130, which takes place Sunday, May 27 at Echo Arena at Liverpool, England. BJPenn.com reported that the matchup. Until (16-0-1) is 4-0-1 at the UFC and pumped out Donald Cerrone in spectacular fashion in his final struggle. Thompson (14-2-1) is 9-2-1 in the UFC and is coming from a unanimous decision win over Jorge Masvidal. This is 1 hell of a matchup between two of the welterweight division’s elite strikers. All of the hype is behind Till right now so I think he will be preferred, but I personally favor Thompson to win this fight and will be eyeing him as an underdog. I’ll be quite curuous to view how the public swings the chances for this one.
Dan Ige vs. Mike Santiago, UFC 225
And lastly, a welterweight bout between Dan Ige and Mike Santiago is heading into UFC 225, that takes place Saturday, June 9 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The UFC confirmed the reservation. Ige (8-2) recently made his UFC debut but missing a unanimous decison to Julio Arce. Santiago (20-11) has lost both of his UFC struggles up to now from Zabit Magomedshapirov and Mads Burnell. Neither fighter seems like they’ll stay around the Octagon for long but I would envision Ige is a slight favourite heading into this one.
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