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#4. Kevin Holland will knock Alex Oliveira out
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After failing to secure a win in his last three fights as a middleweight, Kevin Holland has decided to move down to welterweight. 'Big Mouth' will take on UFC veteran Alex Oliveira on the main card of UFC 272.
Holland was never considered a big 185lber. Hence, the weight cut down to 170 should not be too hard for him. Despite his lean frame, the 29-year-old possesses legitimate knockout power that was on display in his fights against Anthony Hernandez, Joaquin Buckley and Ronaldo Souza.
Oliveira, meanwhile, is currently going through a rough patch in the UFC. 'Cowboy' has lost six of his last eight bouts and is on a three-fight skid. Oliveira appears to be past his prime and it does not look like he will return to winning ways at UFC 272.
What makes this prediction bold is that Oliveira has lost only one fight via knockout in his 36-fight MMA career. However, Holland's knockout power will likely translate well to the 170-pound division. So, there is a high chance of 'Big Mouth' stopping Oliveira on March 5.
#3. Bryce Mitchell will continue his undefeated run at UFC 272
Bryce Mitchell is on an incredible run in the UFC. With the help of his grappling skills, 'Thug Nasty' has overwhelmed his opponents on the ground and is currently 5-0 in the promotion. In his fight against Matt Sayles, Mitchell scored only the second-ever win via twister submission in UFC history.
Edson Barboza, on the other hand, has seen better days in his career as an MMA fighter. The Brazilian has only managed to win three out of his last nine fights and was knocked out in his last contest against Giga Chikadze.
There is also an age gap of nine years between the two fighters. So Mitchell, who is currently 14-0 overall as a fighter, has youth and momentum on his side. He will likely continue his undefeated run by beating the 36-year-old Barboza at UFC 272.
