UFC 314 Picks breakdown

UFC 314 Breakdown

UFC 314 (ESPN)

Volkanovski vs Lopes

UFC Fighters over the age of 35 are 2-31 in Title fights, don't see that stat being proved wrong here with Lopes speed and complete fighting style, Volk although is a seasoned championship fighter  is coming off of 2 KO’s and didn't look great in either of those fights. This is Lopes first 5 rounder which could work to his Benefit because this means he hasn't been through the ringer and I don't see him having gas problems 

Prediction- Lopes 

Pimblett vs Chandler

Maybe a hot take but I don't see a real path to victory for Pimblett, Chandler is much better on the feet with speed and power, this is a huge test for Paddy. He hasn't shown any promising moments on the feet with UFC caliber fighters and relies on his ground game in which will be a tough night out for him since Chandler is a former D1 wrestler and his only loss by submission in the UFC is to Porier (after getting broken down on the feet) I love Chandler by KO in this one 

Prediction- Chandler

Mitchell vs Silva

Bryce Mitchell has had trouble in his career with elite strikers, and Jean Silva is a straight up KO artist undefeated in the UFC. very tough test for Silva but i believe if he can keep the fight on the feet he takes this fight by KO as Mitchells chin has been tested 

Prediction- Silva

Rodriguez vs Pitbull

Toughest prediction of the card as I was going back and forth with this one, should most likely be a fade as I think this will be an all out war considering the unknown skill level of Pitbull because of the lack of UFC competition and Yair being 1-2 in the last 2 years (against better competition). Something is telling me Pitbull in this fight

Prediction- Pitbull

Krylov vs Reyes

Reyes is a one hit wonder, House on Krylov 

Prediction- Krylov

Ige vs Woodson

Is Dan Ige an absolute dog? Yes but 0-3 in his last three fights even though against top competition in the division. I like Woodson coming off of a 6 fight win streak only loss of his career coming 5 years ago and steadily making his way up the rankings, great test for Woodson here with the gatekeeper Ige 

Prediction- Woodson

Xiaonan vs Jandiroba

With Xiaonan coming off of a win over Tabitha Ricci and before that a competitive title fight with Zhang Weili I really like her as an underdog over Janiroba (most recent win being a Submission over Amanda Lemos)

Prediction- Xiaonan

Miller vs Hooper

Is there much to be said here? Miller has to retire after this fight

Prediction- Hooper