Still plenty more footage to watch and rewatch but current early opinions....
Benitez - Super confident, massive leg kicks to set up high kicks. Chance of a submission if he stuns Barzola on the feet like the Sicilia fight. Hopefully playable odds on Benitez ITD.
James Vick - Far more polished overall, cleaner striker. Think he can win the fight anywhere, can see him grabbing a neck at some point and getting another guillotine or D'arce.
Jotko - Better overall fighter and keeps improving, has the defensive grappling to keep it on the feet and win it there. Even if he does get taken down he has superb submission defence and positional ability. Probably takes a decision.
Skelly - Great exciting match up, one of the closest fights. I've counted Knight out before and it's come back to bite me but I'm going to side with Skelly here. He had the wrestling to interrupt Knight's forward pressure barrage of strikes, previous opponents without that offensive wrestling ability have found themselves drawn into a brawl. There is a worry that Knight's relentless pressure and constant sub attempts cause Skelly to gas and he takes advantage. I only give Skelly the slight advantage and may very well likely stay clear of either and play the over.
Poirier - Depends how Alvarez looks after McGregor. Poirier has decent boxing, dirty boxing and could stun Alvarez. Plus he has solid TDD, wouldn't count Alvarez out by any means but I like Poirier here.
Cejudo - Controls his way to a decision. Pettis has an active sweep and sub game but won't be enough once he's on his back, doubt he can keep it standing long enough to make it count. Poor odds for Cejudo, might play his decision line instead but can't imagine it'll be too appealing either.
Rodriguez - Frankie is aging, albeit still good. Rodriguez is the next big thing. Edgar got caught clean by a Stephens kick and I see Rodriguez landing heavy kicks and finishing him, love his ML, will definitely play it.
Maia - Love Masvidal, been a fan since Bodog, picked him to beat Cerrone. But Maia will secure bodylock takedowns and control him. Masvidal has the clear advantage on the feet and is crafty on the mat too with good scrambling ability. Maia is next level though, his chain wrestling is fantastic and I see Maia tangling him up and subbing him late in the 2nd or 3rd.
Jedrezejczyk - Takes a decision, maybe caught a few times along the way. She's the far more polished striker, good TDD and tested over 5 rounds. Andrade dominated Hill and didn't look gassed despite her high output but this isn't Angela Hill, Andrade is a solid fighter but I just don't see her winning.
JDS - Probably plays out similar to the first fight, he has great recovery but I wouldn't be shocked if Miocic got put away by JDS. He has more power in punches and Miocic will struggle to secure takedowns on him.
