5 Predictions For UFC 195

4. Diego Brandao Vs. Brian Ortega

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGFYyL8mV6I Weight Class: Featherweight Diego Brandao hasn't quite shaken off the crushing defeat he suffered at the hands of Conor McGregor, but he's certainly working to bounce back. Brandao (20-10) has won two fights since falling to the Irish sensation, both by stoppage. At UFC 195, he gets a stiff test against Brian Ortega, and up-and-coming fighter who, at 9-0, would like to make Brando a feather is his cap. Brandao is known for an aggressive attack - and for burning himself out early in fights. Though he has improved somewhat in that department of late, he'll need to be wary of tiring out early against Ortega, who has gone five rounds a couple of times in his career, and who is coming off a third round TKO of Thiago Tavares. This is one of those "could go either way" fights, but in this case, Ortega just might prove to be the real deal. Going the distance will favour Ortega, but a late round stoppage wouldn't be surprising either.
 
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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.