UFC 239 Main Card Preview And Predictions

At UFC 239, Holly Holm will get her fourth shot at UFC gold. However, in order to become a two-time bantamweight champ, she will have to get past the red hot Amanda Nunes, who has looked unbeatable as of late.

With first-round KO victories over the likes of Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate, and Cris Cyborg, Nunes has earned a reputation as one of the sports premier power punchers. She is also a better technical striker than she gets credit for and has a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt as well. This well-rounded skill set is the reason she currently holds titles in both the bantamweight and featherweight divisions.

Holly Holm is a world-class boxer who made a name for herself with an upset victory over Ronda Rousey at UFC 193. She has outstanding cardio, great footwork, and plenty of experience in big fights. Over the course of her sixteen fight MMA career, Holm has never been knocked out.

Holm likes to use a lot of lateral movement in her fights, which will be key if she hopes to avoid Nunes' power. The champ has had cardio issues in the past, so if Holm can get the fight to the later rounds, she may be able to win a close decision or even put Nunes away with one of her signatures head kicks.

Holm also has a tendency to come in with combinations when her opponents are against the cage, which should provide Nunes the opportunity she needs to land a big overhand shot and call it a night.

The Pick: Nunes via second-round KO.