UFC Vegas 20 was a great event over the weekend for us UFC fans. There weren’t many stoppages to make things a bit juicier, but we were surprised with a few dog wins – at least some of us were. Throughout Saturday night, there was also one T/KO by Ronnie Lawrence against Vince Cachero and one draw between Montana de la Rosa and Mayra Bueno Silva. However, I want to focus on two specific dog winners and also recognize the winner of the Main Event.

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UFC Lightweight: Alexander Hernandez vs. Thiago Moises – Preliminary Card

The first fight I would love to recognize was between Lightweights, Alexander Hernandez (12-4-0) and Thiago Moises (15-4-0). Coming into this fight, Hernandez was the favorite with juiced odds at –211 via BetOnline (visit our BetOnline Review), and Moises at +181.

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So, I thought this was a highly entertaining fight – there was a lot of action as both fighters stayed active. Moises overall was the sharper fighter. He was able to counter beautifully and utilized his calf kicks. The two fighters exchanged hits and worked at a fast pace, both aiming for a finish. Wide hooks were thrown, kicks were projected to break bones, but neither fighter could drop the other.

Although you could agree with me that this fight was very close, Moises did contain control of the fight. He stayed in the center and kept pressure on Hernandez while performing very well with his striking. Moises switched up his combos, swinging wide and powerful; he was working in high kicks as well. Yet where he truly succeeded was with his calf kicks. Those kicks dazed Hernandez and gave Moises the advantage. However, we should really not be too surprised. Look at Hernandez’s stats; he absorbs an average of 4.0 strikes while landing 2.71.

I have always thought Moises was an exceptional fighter. Before his fight with Hernandez, Moises was coming off of a win against the “King” in Bobby Green having been priced with UFC odds at +250. There is a great amount of value lying under the name Thiago Moises. So, the next time you see him at dog-odds, depending on who his opponent is, don’t underestimate him!

UFC Bantamweight: Pedro Munhoz vs. Jimmie Rivera – Main Card

The next fight I would like to discuss is Pedro Munhoz vs. Jimmie Rivera. I will not say everyone, but the majority of the public was on Rivera and thought that would be an easy win for him. Boy were we wrong!

This fight was special because this was the rematch to their first meeting in 2015 where Jimmie Rivera (23-5-0) won via split decision. This time around, the two were in a full out brawl throughout all 3 rounds. Munhoz really prepared for this rematch, and he knew all eyes were on Rivera getting the W.

Very similar to the previous fight I just wrote about, Pedro Munhoz (19-5-0) implemented his calf-kicks into his striking and he really destroyed Rivera’s leg. In between rounds, Rivera was telling his corner “my calf is killing me”! You could vividly see the swelling in Rivera’s leg. The swelling was wearing down on him but also did not stop him from trying to win. In the third round, Rivera was even more aggressive by throwing knockout power punches. Munhoz was patient and dodged blows with precise timing and utilized his calf kicks.

Let’s just say it was nice seeing Munhoz get the win. He was underrated in this fight just based off of their previous matchup. Jimmie Rivera entered the fight on Saturday night with odds at –150 via BetOnline (visit our BetOnline Review), Pedro Munhoz had odds at +118. Pedro “the Young Punisher” Munhoz is another fighter you cannot and should not underestimate. But the real question is…will there be a trilogy?

UFC Heavyweight: Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Ciryl Gane – Main Event

It’s now time to talk about the main event, and all I need to say is Ciryl Gane is THE Bon Gamin that showed how intelligent of a fighter he is. Although Jairzinho Rozenstruik (11-2-0) really prepared for this fight by heavily training and getting into shape, he could not keep up with the Frenchman. It was very clear that Gane had control of the entire fight.

Ciryl Gane (8-0-0) really did his homework for Saturday night. Bigi Boy is known for his heavy-hitting, knockout power punches – Gane took that into account and managed to stay patient at bay and timed each shot perfectly. Gane also utilized his takedown “threats” which would force Rozenstruik to backoff. No matter what Rozenstruik did, he could not land on the Frenchman.

I mean let’s look at their stats really quick: Rozenstruik only managed to land 42 out of 104 significant strikes, while Gane landed 102 out of 176! It’s very clear who was the patient and more superior fighter in this matchup.

What’s Next for Gane?

Gane is up on the rise and added another win to his list, continuing his undefeated record. After the fight, he told reporters “I expected a little bit more from him, maybe more attacks. I was a little bit surprised for that. But I’m just happy.”I believe a lot of us were shocked with Rozenstruik’s performance. He was not aggressive. It appeared as if he might have been intimidated by Gane and his reputation. Hopefully for his next fight, he will fight with more power.

Going into this fight, Ciryl Gane was the rightful juiced favorite with UFC odds at –230 via BetOnline (visit our BetOnline Review), and Jairzinho Rozenstruik entered with odds at +195. I am very excited to see what’s in store for Gane. He stated in an interview that he will be waiting on standby if Francis Ngannou or Stipe Miocic gets injured – or for any reason for that matter – for the belt. I know it won’t be for a while, but I am curious and excited to see how Ciryl Gane performs against the Predator in Francis Ngannou.

Closing Remarks and What’s Next?

UFC Vegas 20 was a spectacular event. Even though we had an event filled with many fights going the distance, it was still a highly entertaining fight night. Let’s give a big shout out to all of the dog winners – Alexis Davis (Odds at +180), Thiago Moises (+170), and Pedro Munhoz (+118)!!

Now, this upcoming weekend – Saturday, March 6th – we have UFC 259 with THREE title fights in the main card! We first will have the Bantamweight Title Bout with Petr Yan vs. Aljamain Sterling, Women’s Featherweight Title Bout with Amanda Nunes vs. Megan Anderson, and for the main event, the Light Heavyweight bout with Jan Blachowicz vs. Israel Adesanya.

Other than the three title fights, we will also have many entertaining fights to look forward to in Joseph Benavidez vs Askar Askarov, Song Yadong vs Kyler Phillips, and more! Be sure to stay in tune with our UFC content at SBRpicks.com/UFC. Remember to also tune in to my UFC show with David Manyun and Matt Ryan for breakdowns and picks for the big event in UFC 259!

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When is UFC 257? Sunday 24^th January, 2021 - 01:00 start (UK)

Where is UFC 257? Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi (UAE)

Where can I get tickets for UFC 257? No tickets are available as this event will take place with a limited number of spectators

What channel is UFC 257 on? BT Sport 1 (prelims) BT Sport Box Office (£19.95)

Where can I stream UFC 257? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website and app

For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!

JULIANNA PENA VS SARA MCMANN LOWDOWN

Julianna Pena (9-4) is back and desperate to get some more fights under the belt. She has only had seven UFC fights since her debut in 2013 mainly due to a that catastrophic knee injury. She has only fought twice since her submission loss to Valentina Shevchenko in 2017 taking time out having a baby. She earnt a unanimous decision over Nicco Montano in 2019 and returned in October last year suffering a surprise submission loss to the striker Germaine de Randamie.

Sara McMann (12-5) has also been inactive in recent years welcoming a baby boy to the world. She returned last year after a couple years out and she turned back the clock with a dominant grappling performance and unanimous decision over Lina Lansberg. That was her first win in four years after suffering submission losses to Ketlen Vieira in 2017 and Marion Reneau in 2018.

JULIANNA PENA VS SARA MCMANN PREDICTION

We do not know what kind of form they will be in but what we do know that they are two extremely strong grapplers. It will be a very interesting tussle as Pena has taken down all of her UFC opponents at least once and McMann is an Olympic silver medallist in freestyle wrestling.

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You have to lean towards McMann’s credentials to win the grappling exchanges and control Pena with her wrestling which is why she is the favourite, but she is 40 years old now and her last two losses were submissions which is a worry as Pena is very slick on the ground.

This is a very tough fight to call and it is easy to see a McMann decision, but we feel an upset is likely with Pena holding her own in the wrestling and even pulling off a submission.

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Prediction: Pena via Submission