Don’t miss the highly anticipated UFC 291 event featuring a heavyweight clash between Derrick Lewis and Marcos Rogerio de Lima. Get all the details and predictions here!
The highly anticipated UFC 291 event is set to take place this weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah. Fans can expect an action-packed fight card, with the main event featuring a thrilling clash between Derrick Lewis and Marcos Rogerio de Lima in the heavyweight division.
Lewis vs. de Lima
Derrick Lewis, with a record of 26-11 in MMA and 17-9 in the UFC, will be looking to secure a victory against Marcos Rogerio de Lima, who holds a record of 21-8-1 in MMA and 10-6 in the UFC. The betting odds currently favor de Lima at -190, but Lewis has been gaining support from experts and fans alike.
Main Card Picks
Here are the main card picks for UFC 291 :
| Fight | Prediction |
|---|---|
| Derrick Lewis vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima | Lewis |
| Jan Blachowicz vs. Alex Pereira | Blachowicz |
| Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje | Poirier |
| Tony Ferguson vs. Bobby Green | Ferguson |
| Michael Chiesa vs. Kevin Holland | Chiesa |
Preliminary Card Highlights
While the preliminary fights do not count towards the official standings, they still offer exciting matchups. Some key results from the prelims include:
- Gabriel Bonfim (14-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) is the unanimous pick over Trevin Giles (16-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC) in their welterweight bout.
- Roman Kopylov (10-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) is the heavy favorite over Claudio Ribeiro (11-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC) in their middleweight clash.
- Jake Matthews (18-6 MMA, 11-6 UFC) is expected to dominate in his welterweight fight against Darrius Flowers (12-5-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC).
- Miranda Maverick (11-5 MMA, 4-3 UFC) is predicted to secure a victory over Priscila Cachoeira (12-4 MMA, 4-4 UFC) in their women’s flyweight bout.
Conclusion
UFC 291 promises to be an unforgettable event, with the Lewis vs. de Lima heavyweight clash stealing the show. Fans can expect thrilling fights throughout the night, as some of the biggest names in the sport compete for victory. Stay tuned for all the action!
