UFC 196 WALK THE WALK

UFC 196 is just a few days away and the MMA community is absolutely electric. On March 5th, the two main events feature some of the most exciting fighters in the game, who also happen to be a few of my favourite fighters. In honour of the big event, TFC presents a special Fight Night preview.

Co-Main Event: Holly Holm vs Miesha Tate

Holly Holm (left) stares down opponent Miesha Tate (right)
Picture from UFC.com

Holly Holm shocked the world and shot into stardom after a dramatic KO victory over previously undefeated Ronda Rousey. Her headkick knockout won Holly the Women’s Bantam weight title, something her opponent Miesha Tate has failed to do one two separate occasions, both against Ronda Rousey.

Stylistically, the advantage in this fight goes to Holly Holm.

A former kickboxer, Holly trains with Mike Winkeljohn, one of the best fight coaches in the game. Winkeljohn trained fighters are known for lightning fast footwork and never-ending cardio. Add in Holly’s devastating power and this fight could be over quickly, unless Miesha Tate can use her strength and rock-solid chin to eat shots and wear Holm down. 

TFC gives this fight to Holly Holm, with a second round TKO.

Main Event: Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz

Conor McGregor (left) vs Nate Diaz (right)
Picture from The Bleacher Report

Talk The Talk, Walk The Walk:

The main event is a battle between two of the best talkers in the UFC. Mega-star and Featherweight champ Conor McGregor is known for getting into his opponents head with spectacular amounts of trashtalk. His opponent Nate Diaz has a reputation as a “bad boy of MMA,” who uses trash talk during the fight to throw his opponent off.

These guys don’t just have skilled tongues, though.

McGregor KO’d long time Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo in 13 seconds, something many thought couldn’t be done.

Diaz has very impressive striking and posses a wealth of BJJ knowledge, something that could be a factor in the fight.

TFC sees this fight either ending early with a McGregor KO, or Diaz by submission in the later rounds.
For an official predication, TFC gives this fight to Conor McGregor via second round KO.