UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko Vs. Carmouche 2 Predictions
The women's 125lb title is up for grabs as the champ, Valentina Shevchenko, takes on Liz Carmouche.
The UFC make their debut in Uruguay with a thrilling title fight between UFC flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko, and former 135lb title challenger, Liz Carmouche.
The two talented 125lbers have fought once before in 2010, with Carmouche coming out on top due to doctor's stoppage. However, fast forward nine years and Shevchenko is now one of the most dominant champions inside the promotion. Undefeated since she dropped down to 125lb, the 27-year old has looked untouchable in her new weight class.
So can Carmouche shock everyone and prove that she's the one flyweight in the world who has the champion's number or will Shevchenko's reign of terror continue?
We've also got a fantastic welterweight match-up between fan favourite, Mike Perry, and fight-finishing machine, Vicente Luque. Both fighters have earned their fair share of performance bonuses due to their fun, yet extremely violent fighting styles. However, considering both men are all about their offense, which will one of them will fall first?
There are plenty of other exciting match-ups on the main card for you to enjoy, and we'll go through each of them in an in-depth breakdown of this weekend's card.
6. Enrique Barzola Vs. Bobby Moffett
We've got an interesting scrap between two solid featherweights to open up this main card, as The Ultimate Fighter Season 2 winner, Enrique Barzola, takes on talented grappler, Bobby Moffett.
Despite being 5-2 in his last seven fights, Barzola really hasn't looked all that impressive during his career in the Octagon. All of his wins have come via decision, so while he's very good at controlling opponents along the cage and on the ground, he doesn't offer much of a submission or knockout threat.
Moffett, on the other hand, is a bit of a live wire when it comes to grappling exchanges. It would be inaccurate to call him a jiu-jitsu whiz (we'll save those accolades for the fighter on the next page), but he's always looking for submissions, especially in the scramble. Look for the 29-year old to attempt his favourite submission, the Brabo Choke, at some point if the fight hits the floor.
With Moffett being the more active fighter when it comes to looking for the finish and Barzola looking average at best, the American should earn himself a decision or submission victory.