10 Major Predictions For UFC 225: Whittaker Vs. Romero 2
2. Rafael Dos Anjos Vs. Colby Covington
Unsurprisingly, the most heated fight on the UFC 225 card happens to include Colby Convington - the modern-day Chael Sonnen knockoff who lacks the former Middleweight contender's natural charisma.
Covington loves playing the villain, and Dos Anjos has talked down the impact his opponent's infamous anti-Brazil rants will have on the clash. Whether RDA he chooses to admit it or not, though, Colby's self-promotion has made this fight incandescent. The former Lightweight kingpin has promised not to let the American under his skin, but will he be able to stay contained when the cage door shuts?
With Brazilian pride and the interim Welterweight Championship on the line, the stakes are extremely high. An RDA victory will be cathartic for those rattled by Covington's act, and particularly Rafael's countrymen, who 'Chaos' infamously called "filthy animals" after toppling Demian Maia last year.
Dos Anjos is a killer. If he steers clear of the head games, he should be able to cruise through his opponent. Colby's wrestling shouldn't be underestimated, but he has taken the path of least resistance to reach this point, and his run should end in Chicago.
Prediction: Rafael dos Anjos via unanimous decision.