Weight Class: Featherweight This featherweight tilt is a fantastic way to open up the Pay-Per-View portion of the event. The main card is filled with killers, but this one could be a sleeper for Fight of the Night. Max Holloway (14-3) has been on fire of late. In fact, he hasn't lost since facing Conor McGregor back in 2013. His most recent win was due to a scary neck injury to Charles Oliveira, but before that, he absolutely dismantled Cub Swanson in a considerable upset. Jeremy Stephens (24-11), meanwhile, is known as something of a brawler who dropped down from lightweight and has gone 3-3 in the featherweight division since then. This has the makings of a fantastic fight - Stephens has a solid chin and great heart, while Holloway has flashy, pinpoint striking accuracy. It may come down to a battle of the will, and who has more in the tank after three rounds. As far as a prediction goes, Holloway is the safer bet, by decision.
Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.
